New Sandman by Neil Gaiman; Dark Knight Rises contest; Fantastic Four director named
Sandman returns, Dark Knight Rises contest, Fantastic Four gets a director, and funds are being raised for a new superhero film from Matt and Kyle on the Planet 46 Comics Show.
• TOPIC 1: GAIMAN RETURNS TO SANDMAN
Neil Gaiman, who wrote the award-winning comic book series “The Sandman” before writing acclaimed novels including “American Gods,” “Stardust” and “Coraline,” is set to return to the DC Comics
The Gaiman-created version of Sandman is Morpheus, or Dream, one of the seven “Endless” entities that preside over different aspects of humanity.
It was also announced this week that Gaiman has signed a five-book deal for children’s books for HarperCollins.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think Dark Knight Rises will open bigger than The Avengers?
Speaking of Batman: Harkins Theaters, including the Harkins in Bricktown in downtown OKC, willhost a Batman marathon leading up to the midnight release of “Dark Knight Rises.” If you’re in the Oklahoma City area, you could win a pass for yourself and a friend to this marathon! E-mail featuresdesk@opubco.com with the name of your favorite Batman villain. Put “Batman marathon” in the subject line. Enter by July 15.
Tickets are on sale for the marathon at the box office and online. Tickets retail at $20.
• TOPIC 2: JOSH TRANK TO DIRECT FANTASTIC FOUR
Fox confirms that Chronicle director Josh Trank will direct the reboot of the Fantastic Four franchise, based on the Marvel Comic. According to Deadline, the film will feature an entirely new cast, and is expected to be Trank’s next film.
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