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Comics Q&A: Alan Moore March 03, 2009 Learn about other graphic novels written by Alan Moore besides “Watchmen” in today’s Comics Q&A with Kyle Roberts and Matt Price. Read More
Malin Akerman endured hardships for “Watchmen” March 03, 2009 Former model Malin Akerman, who plays the Silk Spectre in Zack Snyder’s “Watchmen,” said her form-fitting costume, while easy on the eyes, wasn’t easy to wear. “It was so uncomfortable,” Akerman said at the press junket for “Watchmen.” “I am not going to develop a latex fetish at all. It was... Read More
Sneak Peek: Watchmen, New Kids on the Block March 03, 2009 Gene Triplett, Matthew Price, and Brandy McDonnell give a sneak peek at The Oklahoman’s Weekend Look. The hot topics are “Watchmen” opening and New Kids On The Block coming to Tulsa. Read More
Superman: World of New Krypton trailer March 02, 2009 This “Superman: World of New Krypton” trailer debuted at WonderCon in San Francisco over the weekend. Read More
Happy birthday, Sterling Gates! March 01, 2009 Happy birthday from Nerdage to Oklahoma’s Sterling Gates, current writer of “Supergirl. Read More
Buck for a quarter: Sci-fi character Buck Rogers returns to comics in 25-cent issue February 27, 2009 WORD BALLOONS Writer Scott Beatty and artist Carlos Rafael will create the new adventures of Buck Rogers, under covers from John Cassaday (“Astonishing X-Men”). “Buck is a sci-fi icon. We wouldn’t have ‘Star Trek’ or ‘Star Wars’ or many of the familiar trappings of the genre without the trails... Read More
“Minutemen” sends “Watchmen” fans to video game past February 27, 2009 THE NEXT LEVEL Can’t wait for “The Watchmen”? “The Minutemen” provides a retro look at the kind of game you might have played in the game’s alternate 1985 world. While fans wait the Zack Snyder film adaptation of “Watchmen” – and the Xbox Live downloadable game “The End is Nigh” –... Read More
Wired profiles comic store employees February 27, 2009 Nice to see Wired taking a look at the man (or woman) behind the counter at comic-book stores, with profiles of several comic-shop employees.  Five comic shop employees from New York and four from the San Francisco Bay Area are profiled. This is the sort of thing I don’t want to see go away if we all have... Read More
Rorschach test: Jackie Earle Haley won coveted role with self-made audition tape February 27, 2009 BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The role of Rorschach, the masked, driven vigilante in “Watchmen,” was sought by many a Hollywood A-lister, said the producers of the film. The role went to Jackie Earle Haley, the child actor who, until being nominated for an Oscar for his 2006 film “Little Children,” was probably... Read More
More Moore: From Hell February 26, 2009 This Oct. 19, 2001  will serve as this week’s “Retro Thursday” piece.   This article was published tying in with the release of the “From Hell” movie. Also, with “Watchmen” nearing, I wanted to do a series pointing out additional works by Alan Moore that those who liked the “Watchmen”... Read More
Green Lantern film date set: Dec. 2010 February 25, 2009 Newsarama has a rundown of upcoming film dates for Warners and Marvel properties.  “Jonah Hex” is now set for an August 2010 release.  The much-anticipated (by  me, anyway) Green Lantern is green-lit for a release date of Dec. 17, 2010.  UPDATE: Green Lantern’s current scheduled release... Read More
Alan Moore interview at Wired February 25, 2009 If you want to see what the modern master of comics has to say about superheroes, comics, homage, film and more, check out this Wired interview. There’s a bit of his thoughts on filmed adaptations of his works (in short: he has no use for them), and more about his upcoming “League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”... Read More
Jackson signs 9-picture deal with Marvel February 25, 2009 According to The Hollywood Reporter, Samuel Jackson has signed a nine-picture deal to reprise his role as Nick Fury in multiple Marvel films.   The movies are to include “Iron Man 2,” “Thor,” “Captain America,” “The Avengers” and sequels.  There’s also the possibility of a... Read More
Norman library to host adult gaming February 25, 2009 Go into deep space, or dance the night away as Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster, plans a come-and-go, Gaming for Adults event from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday. Gamers can colonize space in “Mass Effect,” blast pesky aliens in “Halo 3″ or bring out their inner Steven Tyler with the Aerosmith... Read More
Gondry tapped for “Green Hornet” February 24, 2009 AP photo According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Michel Gondry (“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”) is in negotiations to take over as director of “The Green Hornet.”  The film is set to star Seth Rogen and Stephen Chow.  Chow had been in line to direct the film, but left over... Read More
DVD review: Hulk Vs. February 24, 2009 The Marvel animation team goes heavy on the “Hulk Smash” in “Hulk Vs.,” a new two-disc DVD featuring two programs of about 45 minutes. The first, “Hulk Vs. Wolverine,” is the better, and bloodier, of the two, as Wolverine is called in to stop a rampaging Hulk. Wolverine’s an agent of Canada’s... Read More
“I Watch the Watchmen” widget February 24, 2009 Get your Watchmen countdown, info, trailer and more in this widget from the makers of the “Watchmen” film. Read More
Popularity of Batman character sparks “Dark Knight” toy line February 24, 2009 With the Oscar success of “The Dark Knight,” the Christopher Nolan-directed film is again in the public eye. Mattel, the toy licensor for “Dark Knight,” has launched new toys in its “Dark Knight” line of toys, including playsets and role-playing items. Rob Novickas, spokesperson for Mattel, spoke to... Read More
Spidey musical gets opening date February 24, 2009 The Hollywood Reporter shares that the Spider-Man Broadway musical, with music and lyrics from Bono and the Edge, now has an opening date scheduled. The show will open on Broadway on Feb. 18 of next year. Preview performances are scheduled to begin Jan. 16. There’s not a real history of super-heroes doing all... Read More
Recent “Dark Knight” toy releases February 24, 2009 The following toys are recent releases in the “Batman: The Dark Knight” line. Batman: The Dark Knight – The Rapid Fire Utility Belt: This role play toy includes a cape and features a rapid-fire motorized blaster with foam projectiles that feeds into the buckle. Batman: The Dark Knight Mega Cape: The cape... Read More

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