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‘Watchmen’ Action Figures Revealed

‘Watchmen’ Action Figures Revealed

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  • April 16, 2008

Back in 2000, DC Direct created figures based on Alan Moore’s Watchmen to celebrate the comic’s 15th anniversary. Unfortunately, a dispute caused Moore to pull out of the project and the figures were scrapped, never to see the light of day.

Fans wondered if they’d ever have a chance to own a plastic version of The Comedian and place it upon their computer desks for all the world to see, right between the empty bottles of Mountain Dew and the economy bag of Doritos.

Wonder no more, because Watchmen action figures are on the way! Since Moore steadfastly chooses not to have anything to do with Zack Synder’s film adaptation of Watchmen, apparently it’s kosher to make action figures based on it!

DC Direct will debut all of the figures at the New York Comic-Con on Friday, but Entertainment Weekly scored an early look at two of them: Nite Owl and Rorschach. The figures will be released in January of next year, which is enough time to buy them all before the film is released on March 6.  

‘Incredible Hulk’ Poster Revealed

‘Incredible Hulk’ Poster Revealed

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  • April 15, 2008

The Incredible Hulk is looking to be the green-headed stepchild of the summer movie season.

Everyone is going gaga over The Dark Knight and Iron Man, while no one is paying any attention to the Hulk’s film. Is it because of the negative opinion of Ang Lee’s Hulk? Is it because no one really cares about the character, or is the film just being lost in a season of box office megahits?

The general apathy around the film is only increased by the fact that the film’s very first poster was released today. Keep in mind the film is set to be released on June 13.

The poster is definitely evocative of the classic Incredible Hulk TV show, but will that be enough to get people in theaters?

Head over to IGN to see the full sized version of the green goliath’s one sheet for yourself.

‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Trailer Leaked Online

‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Trailer Leaked Online

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  • April 14, 2008

Need a Star Wars fix but tired of reading tie-in novels, playing mediocre video games and re-watching the films? Why not whet your appetite with footage from some new adventures in a galaxy far, far away?

Film School Rejects has gotten ahold of the trailer for the upcoming Star Wars: The Clone Wars film, set for release on August 15, 2008. The movie will kick off an animated series on Cartoon Network this fall.

Check out the trailer soon, before the powerful Sith lords of Lucasfilm’s legal department use their dark powers to remove it.

‘Justice League’ Film Delayed Again

‘Justice League’ Film Delayed Again

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  • April 9, 2008

ComicMix previously reported that the Justice League film currently in production was having a few problems with tax breaks in Australia. Alas, the combined might of superheroes is no match for the tax system and the production of the film will have to move elsewhere.

Previously, Canada was cited as the likely destination of the film. However, now New Zealand is being floated as a possible candidate. Not only is it closer to Australia than Canada is, but special effects studio Weta Workshop is located there. Weta is responsible for designing the costumes for the film.

The film already has actors cast and a script ready, but the the inability to find a suitable location for filming could prevent Justice League from ever taking off. If the SAG ends up striking, it could be the final nail in the coffin for this troubled production.

 (via Comic Book Movie)

‘Heroes: Origins’ Cancelled

‘Heroes: Origins’ Cancelled

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  • April 7, 2008

Ben Silverman, the co-chairman of NBC Entertainment, has confirmed that the heavily hyped Heroes spin-off, Heroes: Origins, has officially been scrapped.

The series was originaly supposed to present the origins of characters with super powers, some of which would have been incorporated into the parent show. Top notch writers and directors like Kevin Smith and Eli Roth were attached to the spin-off before it was unceremoniously dumped.

No explanation was given for axing the spin-off, but the poor quality and declining ratings of the second season of Heroes may have been a factor. As for the parent show, it should return for a third season of 20 episodes if all goes well and the Screen Actors Guild doesn’t go on strike this summer.

(via Comicbookmovie)

‘Dragonball’ Set Pictures Online

‘Dragonball’ Set Pictures Online

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  • April 6, 2008

ComicMix previously reported that the Dragonball film has been pushed back to 2009, but now Joblo has posted some exclusive pictures from the set of the movie that should help hold you over until then.

Based off of the popular manga series and animated program, the movie follows Goku as he tries to find Master Roshi and collect all of the Dragon Balls in order to save the world from the evil Piccolo.

If you’re worried that all of this will look a little ridiculous in live action, well, you’re right, but isn’t that half the charm?

The set photos include pictures of Justin Chatwin in his Goku gear, Chow Yun Fat as Master Roshi, and Emmy Rossum as Bulma. Unfortunately, we don’t get to see James Marsters in his Piccolo get-up yet. Oh well, it’s always best to save the best for last.

Cartoon Network Reveals ‘The Brave and the Bold’ Series

Cartoon Network Reveals ‘The Brave and the Bold’ Series

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  • April 4, 2008

After The Batman went off the air, we all knew it wouldn’t be too long before the caped crusader returned to animation in a different form. Cartoon Network has finally revealed the form in which Batman will be return. This time, he won’t be alone.

The Brave and the Bold will team Batman up with different DC superheroes each episode. Some of the heroes confirmed for the series include Green Arrow, Blue Beetle (the Jaime Reyes version), Green Lantern and Aquaman. The series is described as equal parts comedy and high stakes action.

The show will run on Friday nights as part of an action themed block of cartoons that also includes Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ben 10: Alien Force and The Secret Saturdays. A premiere date has not yet been announced.

(via TV Guide)

 

‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army’ Trailer Online

‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army’ Trailer Online

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  • April 3, 2008

Yahoo Movies has posted the first trailer for Hellboy II: The Golden Army. 

The trailer features all the things you’d expect from a Hellboy adaptation and a Guillermo del Toro film: huge monsters, fantastic art direction, action-packed fights and plenty of grumblings from the big red hero.

The sequel to 2004’s Hellboy, the film follows the B.P.R.D. as they attempt to once again save the world and protect innocent people from magical creatures. There are no evil Nazi experiments this time, but the crazy creatures more than make up for it.

Hellboy II: The Golden Army hits theaters July 11 and stars Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones and John Hurt.

First Posters for ‘The Spirit’ Revealed

First Posters for ‘The Spirit’ Revealed

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  • April 3, 2008

Frank Miller’s adaptation of The Spirit won’t hit theaters until January 16, 2009, but the marketing hype is already underway. The first outdoor artwork posters for the upcoming movie have been revealed and are highly reminiscent of the visual style employed by Miller’s Sin City.

The film is an adaptation of Will Eisner’s popular comic series about a cop that returns from the dead in order to fight the criminal element in Central City.

Miller shared credit with Robert Rodriguez on the adaptation of Sin City, but The Spirit marks his solo debut in the director’s chair. The film stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Paulson, Paz Vega, Jaime King and Eva Mendes.

High resolution photos of the posters can be viewed at Superhero Hype.

 

Michael Cera Speaks On ‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World’

Michael Cera Speaks On ‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World’

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  • April 2, 2008

ComicMix previously reported that Michael Cera was in negotiations to star in a film adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim series. Now Cera has spoken out about his role in the film, which also has an official title: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World.

Cera will star as the titular character in the film, which is being adapted by Edgar Wright (Spaced, Shaun of the Dead). When asked about working on the project, Cera brought the love:

“I love the graphic novels, they’re amazing,” gushed Cera. “The first time I met Edgar, we hung out in Toronto with Bryan Lee O’Malley, and he showed me pages from the fourth book that hadn’t come out yet. It was awesome!”

“Scott’s a dreamer, I guess, so it’s a bit of a change. I’m really excited to do it and work with Edgar – he’s someone who’s really funny and an awesome guy.”

According to Cera, the parties involved hope to begin filming the movie this fall, although the actor’s strike could potentially affect when shooting begins.

 

(via Empire Online)

 

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