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Details Emerge About ‘Magneto’ Storyline

Although a couple of movies that opened this May had disappointing American box office returns (Speed Racer, Prince Caspian), it’s almost a guarantee that May 2009 will be hit after hit…after hit…after hit.

Leading the way, at least chronologically, is X-Men Origins: Wolverine. It’s a great way to continue the franchise by giving [...]

The Stand: Captain Trips #3 Hits Stores Today!

Following its two red hot debut issues, The Stand: Captain Trips #3 (of 5) hit shelves today! Acclaimed writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four, Angel: Revelations) along with Eisner-nominated artist, Mike Perkins (Captain America, House of M: Avengers) continue to bring new life to what is commonly deemed King’s most popular novel. As the [...]

POLL: Which Comic Book Movie is at the top of your Theater List?

Which comic book movie is at the Top of your List?

Punisher: War Zone

The Spirit

Watchmen

Dragonball

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

GI Joe: Rise of Cobra

Iron Man 2

The Green Hornet

Thor

Spider-Man 4

The First Avenger: Captain America

The Avengers

View Results

Heroes fly high at People’s Choice

Comic Book Biz: ‘Iron Man,’ ‘Dark Knight’ battle it out — How heroic. “Iron Man” will battle “The Dark Knight” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” for favorite movie at the 35th annual People’s Choice Awards.

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Beyonce To Be Wonder Woman?

Beyonce Knowles is hoping that she could be the new Wonder Woman, having approached DC Comics and Warner Bros. to express her interest in picking up the Lasso of Truth.
In an interview with the LA Times, she revealed:

“I want to do a superhero movie and what would be better than Wonder Woman? It [...]

Brolin Still Torn On Jonah Hex Role

Josh Brolin is in a position to be really, really picky about his roles– he’s blown up in the last year, with memorable lead parts in No Country for Old Men, W., and coming up next, Milk. But that still doesn’t really explain why he’s waffling on the lead role in Jonah Hex, which [...]

New Comics for the week of 11/12/2008

ACTION COMICS #871 NEW KRYPTONAMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #26AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #577ARCHIE & FRIENDS #125BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE JIM APAROBATMAN CACOPHONY #1 (OF 3)BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #23BOOSTER GOLD #14BPRD THE WARNING #5 (OF 5)BRIT #9BTVS SEASON 8 TP VOL 03 WOLVES AT THE GATECAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI 13 #7CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #31CITY OF DUST #2CIVIL WAR HC [...]

Joe Johnston to Direct Captain America!

Joe Johnston (Jurassic Park III, Hidalgo) has signed a deal to direct First Avenger: Captain America, Marvel Studios’ take on its classic comic book character, says The Hollywood Reporter. Marvel’s Kevin Feige is producing.
No writers are on board, but the studio, which is hearing pitches, expects to hire shortly.
“This is a guy who designed the [...]

Hounsou to voice ‘Black Panther’

Comic Book Biz: BET animated series adapted from Marvel comic — BET Networks and Marvel Animation have tapped big-screen thesp Djimon Hounsou (”Blood Diamond”) to give voice to the title character in the cable net’s upcoming animated skein, “The Black Panther.”

The CW & Warner Bros. TV Scrap Graysons

The CW and Warner Bros. TV have been forced to scrap their plans for “The Graysons,” reports Variety. The show, which had been given a put pilot commitment, was set to revolve around Batman sidekick Robin in his pre-Caped Crusader days.
The trade says the decision to yank the project came from Warner Bros. Pictures Group [...]