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Stan Lee, Green Hornet, Thor, Iron Man vs Batman and Action Comics 891 review on Planet 46 Comics Podcast
July 31, 2010
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Stan Lee talks Boom!, and a wrap-up of Green Hornet, Green Lantern, Thor and Avengers news from Comic-Con. Reviews of Batman: Return of Bruce Wayne #4, Uncanny X-Men, and Action Comics 891.
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Piranha Blu-ray review
July 30, 2010
Obviously inspired by the success of “Jaws,” the Roger Corman-produced “Piranha” (1978) follows a sleepy Texas village that finds itself under attack from hordes of mutant piranha. The film is directed by Joe Dante (“Innerspace,” “Gremlins”), and you’ll see some actors from later Dante projects... Read More
July 30, 2010
Obviously inspired by the success of “Jaws,” the Roger Corman-produced “Piranha” (1978) follows a sleepy Texas village that finds itself under attack from hordes of mutant piranha. The film is directed by Joe Dante (“Innerspace,” “Gremlins”), and you’ll see some actors from later Dante projects... Read More
Green Hornet, Stan Lee and other Comic-Con 2010 highlights [video]
July 29, 2010
Shot by Annette Price, edited by Kyle Roberts, the above video includes highlights from Comic-Con International 2010 in San Diego.
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July 29, 2010
Shot by Annette Price, edited by Kyle Roberts, the above video includes highlights from Comic-Con International 2010 in San Diego.
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Comic-Con International 2010: An event of gods and monsters
July 29, 2010
WORD BALLOONS
SAN DIEGO — Every year, Comic-Con: International is a window to a new world of gods and monsters — and this year was perhaps even more so.
While the convention was marred by an on-site stabbing incident, the parade of conventiongoers was overall friendly and outgoing. San Diego itself seemed... Read More
July 29, 2010
WORD BALLOONS
SAN DIEGO — Every year, Comic-Con: International is a window to a new world of gods and monsters — and this year was perhaps even more so.
While the convention was marred by an on-site stabbing incident, the parade of conventiongoers was overall friendly and outgoing. San Diego itself seemed... Read More
Comic-Con trailer for Thor online
July 29, 2010
Via Trailer Addict, a look at the Comic-Con trailer for Marvel’s “Thor” movie, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings and Anthony Hopkins. The film is directed by Kenneth Branagh. EDIT: Looks like it’s been pulled down — but for now you can find it by clicking... Read More
July 29, 2010
Via Trailer Addict, a look at the Comic-Con trailer for Marvel’s “Thor” movie, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings and Anthony Hopkins. The film is directed by Kenneth Branagh. EDIT: Looks like it’s been pulled down — but for now you can find it by clicking... Read More
Marvel reveals animated Avengers trailer
July 29, 2010
Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and Hulk will be featured in the new animated Avengers cartoon, which will air on Disney XD this fall. “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” unlike the previous “Avengers” series, “United We Stand,” isn’t shying away from using the core Avengers characters.
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July 29, 2010
Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and Hulk will be featured in the new animated Avengers cartoon, which will air on Disney XD this fall. “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” unlike the previous “Avengers” series, “United We Stand,” isn’t shying away from using the core Avengers characters.
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Rifftrax Reefer Madness coming to theaters on Aug. 19
July 29, 2010
This trailer, shown at Comic-Con, promotes the upcoming “Reefer Madness” Rifftrax live event taking place at theaters throughout the country (and three in Oklahoma) on Aug. 19. There will be an encore presentation on Aug. 24.
The former “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ stars Michael J. Nelson, Kevin... Read More
July 29, 2010
This trailer, shown at Comic-Con, promotes the upcoming “Reefer Madness” Rifftrax live event taking place at theaters throughout the country (and three in Oklahoma) on Aug. 19. There will be an encore presentation on Aug. 24.
The former “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ stars Michael J. Nelson, Kevin... Read More
War of the Supermen 0 available via comixology
July 29, 2010
DC Comics has released “War of the Supermen” No. 0, this year’s Free Comic Book Day book, on the comiXology platform. It’s available via iPhone or iPad, or on comixology’s Web browser.
Written by James Robinson and Oklahoma-born Sterling Gates, the War of the Supermen found Superman caught between... Read More
July 29, 2010
DC Comics has released “War of the Supermen” No. 0, this year’s Free Comic Book Day book, on the comiXology platform. It’s available via iPhone or iPad, or on comixology’s Web browser.
Written by James Robinson and Oklahoma-born Sterling Gates, the War of the Supermen found Superman caught between... Read More
Smallville Season 10 Comic-Con trailer goes online
July 29, 2010
If you missed the Comic-Con trailer for “Smallville,” it’s now shown up online. Tom Welling as Clark Kent, the return of Jonathan Schneider as Pa Kent, the appearance of a costume, a Lionel Luthor cameo? Are you intrigued? What do you think about the trailer? What do you want to see in Season 10? You can... Read More
July 29, 2010
If you missed the Comic-Con trailer for “Smallville,” it’s now shown up online. Tom Welling as Clark Kent, the return of Jonathan Schneider as Pa Kent, the appearance of a costume, a Lionel Luthor cameo? Are you intrigued? What do you think about the trailer? What do you want to see in Season 10? You can... Read More
Blue Beetle footage officially hits the Internet
July 28, 2010
The footage shown at the DC Nation and other panels for a proposed Blue Beetle live-action series is now available on the internet. Perhaps coincidentally, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold will appear on the final season of “Smallville.
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Megamind Comic-Con footage
July 28, 2010
Check out the footage shown at Comic-Con International for Megamind, an animated 3-D film starring Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Brad Pitt. The film is directed by Tom McGrath. What do you think? Are you interested in seeing “Megamind”?
- Matt Price
Tina Fey, Will Ferrell and Tom McGrath.
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July 28, 2010
Check out the footage shown at Comic-Con International for Megamind, an animated 3-D film starring Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Brad Pitt. The film is directed by Tom McGrath. What do you think? Are you interested in seeing “Megamind”?
- Matt Price
Tina Fey, Will Ferrell and Tom McGrath.
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Archie Comics unveils Stan Lee Comics label, multimedia plans
July 27, 2010
Stan Lee stayed mighty busy in San Diego. “Stan Lee Comics” was announced in San Diego, a collaboration among A Squared Entertainment (A2), a full-service brand entertainment company; Archie Comics, and Stan Lee, founder of POW! Entertainment.
Stan Lee Comics is based on new Stan Lee creations, and the... Read More
July 27, 2010
Stan Lee stayed mighty busy in San Diego. “Stan Lee Comics” was announced in San Diego, a collaboration among A Squared Entertainment (A2), a full-service brand entertainment company; Archie Comics, and Stan Lee, founder of POW! Entertainment.
Stan Lee Comics is based on new Stan Lee creations, and the... Read More
Uncanny X-Men: The Heroic Age #1 goes to second printing
July 27, 2010
Marvel Comics has announced that “Uncanny X-Men: The Heroic Age” #1 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at the retail level). A second printing is set for Aug. 18.
The book features three X-Men tales, written by Matt Fraction and drawn by the artists Whilce Portacio,... Read More
July 27, 2010
Marvel Comics has announced that “Uncanny X-Men: The Heroic Age” #1 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at the retail level). A second printing is set for Aug. 18.
The book features three X-Men tales, written by Matt Fraction and drawn by the artists Whilce Portacio,... Read More
Guinness World Records Comic-Con roundup
July 26, 2010
Multiple Guinness World Records were given out at Comic-Con: International in San Diego in 2010. The book’s Editor-in-Chief, Craig Glenday, traveled from the London headquarters to present these achievements in advance of the Guinness World Records 2011 release on Sept. 15.
“Comic-Con remains the... Read More
Comic-Con International: Saturday and Sunday photo roundup
July 26, 2010
Photos from the rest of the weekend at Comic-Con International 2010.
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July 26, 2010
Photos from the rest of the weekend at Comic-Con International 2010.
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Monday movie quote challenge #89
July 26, 2010
“I wish you were still a washing machine!”
Identify who said the above quote in what film in the comments!
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ComicsPRO announces 2011 meeting dates in Dallas, plus “Backer” program
July 25, 2010
SAN DIEGO — At the ComicsPRO breakfast at 2010′s Comic-Con: International, the dates for next year’s ComicsPRO annual members’ meeting were announced by the organization’s president, Joe Field.
The meeting, the largest retail-focused direct market comics meeting in the industry, will be held Feb. 10-13,... Read More
July 25, 2010
SAN DIEGO — At the ComicsPRO breakfast at 2010′s Comic-Con: International, the dates for next year’s ComicsPRO annual members’ meeting were announced by the organization’s president, Joe Field.
The meeting, the largest retail-focused direct market comics meeting in the industry, will be held Feb. 10-13,... Read More
Avengers, Captain America and Thor movies promoted at Comic-Con
July 25, 2010
Among the Avengers, Thor and Captain America tidbits from Comic-Con:
- Mark Ruffalo will play the Hulk in the Avengers.
- Joss Whedon was officially confirmed as the director of The Avengers
- Jeremy Renner was officially confirmed as Hawkeye in The Avengers
- “Captain America” will be set during World... Read More
July 25, 2010
Among the Avengers, Thor and Captain America tidbits from Comic-Con:
- Mark Ruffalo will play the Hulk in the Avengers.
- Joss Whedon was officially confirmed as the director of The Avengers
- Jeremy Renner was officially confirmed as Hawkeye in The Avengers
- “Captain America” will be set during World... Read More
Archie Comics highlights at Comic-Con International include Titans crossover, Archie Babies
July 25, 2010
Among the upcoming projects discussed at Archie Comics’ Friday panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego were the Archie/Tiny Titans crossover, which will be produced by DC Comics.
Other highlights include:
- Life with Archie, which continues the Archie Marries Betty and Archie Marries Veronica... Read More
July 25, 2010
Among the upcoming projects discussed at Archie Comics’ Friday panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego were the Archie/Tiny Titans crossover, which will be produced by DC Comics.
Other highlights include:
- Life with Archie, which continues the Archie Marries Betty and Archie Marries Veronica... Read More
Linda Hamilton to star as Chuck’s mom
July 25, 2010
SAN DIEGO — “Chuck” creators/executive producers Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak announced at Comic-Con International that Linda Hamilton (the “Terminator” films) will join the series in season 4. She’ll play Mary Bartowski, the long-missing mother of Chuck (series star Zachary Levi) and Ellie... Read More
July 25, 2010
SAN DIEGO — “Chuck” creators/executive producers Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak announced at Comic-Con International that Linda Hamilton (the “Terminator” films) will join the series in season 4. She’ll play Mary Bartowski, the long-missing mother of Chuck (series star Zachary Levi) and Ellie... Read More
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