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This video exudes cool and sheer awesomeness. Simple as that. Sign me up for a full-length CGI movie. If the coming Avengers movie were created in this style, well, I'd be one happy Marvel fanboy.
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The official site for Batman: Gotham Knight is now up, and offers a ton of exciting content for those that can't wait for the direct-to-DVD release in a few weeks. On the site, you'll find a chapter-by-chapter synopsis of the movie, plenty of images and videos, along with downloads and character bios to be added in the future. There are also links to the movie's MySpace and Facebook pages. Keep reading for a full breakdown of the synopsis straight from the site, and I've even assembled preorder links through Amazon after the post.
Batman: Gotham Knight comes out on July 8, but the graphic novel version
FILED UNDER: Features, Opinion. Comics, Movies, TV.
If you've followed my posting at all, you've figured out by now that I'm a big fan of Batman. The Dark Knight is easily my most anticipated movie of the year, and I'm trying to spread my love for all things Batman. As a challenge to myself and a service to you all, I set out to compile a list of the best Batman stories of all time, across all media. That includes movies, television, and of course, comics. I don't want to spoil the list, but suffice to say my choices will likely ruffle a few feathers, especially for some of the older Batman fans out there.
Read on for the full list.
Read More (Source: InfoAddict Original)FILED UNDER: Videos, News. Movies, Comics.
We're still two months away from The Dark Knight's theatrical appearance, but that hasn't stopped WB from moving the media blitz from theaters to the small screen. Two television ads have arrived for the new Bat-flick, which apparently premiered during last night's Survivor finale. There's not a whole lot of new footage in either of these pieces, but one line in particular really stood out for me. It's a direct lift from the Batman comic The Long Halloween and has me absolutely pumped for the scene. See if you can spot it.
Keep checking back with InfoAddict, as I'll be posting a top 25 list of the greatest Batman stories of all time very soon.
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According to Entertainment Weekly, Marvel Comics is set to debut a new villain by the name of Anti-Venom starting in Amazing Spider-Man #568. Very few details are known, but Anti-Venom appears to be a separate entity from Venom, though it still looks pissed-off and up to no-good.
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Galaxy Quest is easily one of my favorite movies of all time. What at first glance appears to be a cheesy, B-level, sci-fi flick turns out to be a wonderfully-written and hilarious parody of cheesy, B-level, sci-fi flicks. With a surprisingly talented cast including Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, and Sam Rockwell (as the death-obsessed redshirt, Guy) Galaxy Quest manages to poke fun at nearly every cliché in the sci-fi genre, including the horrible conventions. But for fans of the film, the promise of more Galaxy Quest stories at its conclusion is a disappointing tease, knowing that we'll never get to experience those further adventures of the NSEA Protector. Thankfully, IDW Publishing is about to change all of that with a five-part comic series set to begin in August.
The first issue, titled Global Warning, takes place shortly after the end of the film, with Galaxy Quest: The Journey Continues hitting the airwaves once again after about a 20 year hiatus. But before they can resume their television roles, an impending crisis befalls Earth, and it's up to our favorite crew to save the day. Hit the jump for quotes from the publisher, and a video montage of Galaxy Quest moments!
Read More (Source: IESB.net)FILED UNDER: Videos. Movies, Comics.
You might not have realized it, but there is another Batman film coming out this year. Though it's strictly a straight-to-DVD release, Batman: Gotham Knight is shaping up to be a great buy, if the latest trailer is any indication. The idea behind Gotham Knight is similar to that of another Warner Bros. release, The Animatrix. The film is made up of six unique stories, all created by different directors and animated in an anime style. American viewers who just tuned out at the word 'anime' shouldn't bail just yet, as the film once again brings together producers Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett, both being principles for Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond. Of course, the most exciting return is Kevin Conroy's, who will forever be the voice of Batman in my mind. Enjoy the trailer, and after the jump a video documentary on the creation of the film.
Batman: Gotham Knight will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on July 8, 2008.
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WildStorm, an imprint of DC Comics, has announced a partnership with Epic Games to create a comic series based on Gear of War, the bestselling Xbox 360 title. Slated for an October debut, there is still no word on who will be working on the book.
Commence PR-Speak:
Read More (Source: Team Xbox)“We are thrilled to be working with DC Comics to further bring to life the Gears of War universe. A lot of our developers are huge comic fans, and have loved the personas and chronicles unique to DC Comics since childhood,” said Dr. Michael Capps, president of Epic Games. “The Gears of War storyline and characters that millions of gamers have come to cherish will be a perfect fit under the WildStorm imprint.”
“Big guns and monsters — what a perfect comic book for WildStorm! We have an opportunity to work closely with Epic to add to the canon of the Gears of War mythos, so you can imagine how excited we all are, said Hank Kanalz, VP – General Manager, WildStorm. “Epic sets the bar very high, in graphics, story, and gameplay — and expect no less from our series, starting with our lead-in arc that fills in the gaps between the first game and the upcoming sequel.”
FILED UNDER: News. Movies, Comics.
A couple of new images from The Dark Knight have been circulating across the web in the last day or so, and we're happy to bring them to you in all of their spoiler-y goodness. If you're intent on remaining sheltered from all thing TDK and want to enjoy the film with a clean slate, I must implore you not to hit the jump. For those that are dying for every scrap of information that they can find on the next Batman film, these shots are fantastic. Every shot of Heath Ledger's Joker that leaks just gets me more pumped to see the movie. The Dark Knight is set to open in theaters on July 18.
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FILED UNDER: Opinion. Comics, Movies.
Last week a federal judge made a significant ruling in favor of the Siegel estate, allowing the family to share the copyright of Superman with Time Warner. This rights a very huge wrong that happened 70 years ago when Jerome Siegel sold his rights for...$130!
Now, Superman as a media entity is entering murky territory. What will happen to future movies? Is George Miller's forthcoming Justice League of America movie screwed? What does it all mean? There are no definitive answers yet, but Empire Online is weighing in on the matter with a thought-provoking article.
In the past, when a similar judgment was awarded regarding Superboy, DC simply stopped using him (a case questioning whether Superboy was a basis for Smallville remains in motion) - but they can hardly do the same with the Big Blue Boy Scout himself. Or can they? Superman Returns cost a bomb and didn't give the kind of mega-profits the studio hoped for, and Justice League of America is already looking like a bad idea, although at least that should be cheaper.
This is going to get a lot uglier as time goes by and is yet one more historical example of the comics industry shafting creators.
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Stan Lee will be at the New York Comic-Con on April 17th, 8:00 PM in order to receive the very first New York Comics Legend Award, which will be handed out at the Virgin Megastore on Times Square.
From Press Release:
“This is a double whammy for us,” notes Lance Fensterman, Show Manager for NYCC. “First, we get to have the extreme privilege of hosting Stan Lee at our show, and second, we have the distinct honor of awarding him our first-ever New York Comics Legend Award, which we have created to honor New York City’s greatest contributors to comic books and to New York life. I can’t possibly think of anyone more suited to be the first recipient of this award than Stan Lee! He has done so much through the years for both comics and for New York City.”
Said The Man:
“Even though Los Angeles has been my play pen for the past few decades, I’ll always consider New York my home town. It’s the beautiful city where I was born (a beautiful baby!) grew up (beautifully!), got married to my beautiful wife and had my beautiful daughter. (When I find an adjective I like, I stick with it!)
Excelsior!
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Michael Chabon, whose book The Yiddish Policeman's Union was just nominated for best science fiction novel of 2007, has written an fantastic essay for The New Yorker that delves into the realities of superhero costumes. It's isn't an attack on the outfits comic book characters wear but a meditation on the overall futility of bringing these same uniforms to the real world, i.e., it just isn't possible.
Now the time has come to propose, or confront, a fundamental truth: like the being who wears it, the superhero costume is, by definition, an impossible object. It cannot exist.
One may easily find suggestive evidence for this assertion at any large comic-book convention by studying the spectacle of the brave and bold convention attendees, those members of the general comics-fan public who show up in costume and go shpatziring around the ballrooms and exhibition halls dressed as Wolverine, say, or the Joker’s main squeeze, Harley Quinn. Without exception, even the most splendid of these getups is at best a disappointment. Every seam, every cobweb strand of duct-tape gum, every laddered fish-net stocking or visible ridge of underpants elastic—every stray mark, pulled thread, speck of dust—acts to spoil what is instantly revealed to have been, all along, an illusion.
I'm so glad someone is finally raising this point and the fact that it's Michael Chabon makes it even sweeter. Let's face it, convention-goers, Cosplayers...they all look like fools.
More choice quotes on the flipside.
Read More (Source: The New Yorker)FILED UNDER: News. Books, Comics.
Graphic novels are getting a bump up in stature, thanks to BookExpo America devoting an entire symposium on May 31. Ten conferences are planned that will cover a wide-variety of topics, including design, marketing, fads and future possibilities. The entire event is sponsored by New York ComicCon, which is somewhat odd, considering this takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
The event will kick off with a speech by Jeff Smith and will include talks by Jeph Loeb, Mike Mignola and Art Spiegelman.
Page 2 has a full breakdown of planned events and panels.
Read More (Source: Publisher's Weekly)FILED UNDER: Features, Videos. Cars, Comics, Movies.
Want to fulfill all you boyhood fantasies of racing around like Batman? Well, if you've got the cash then you're in luck. There is a site that will help hook you up with your very own kit.
Sadly this isn't a way to buy a fully built batmobile, as you're gonna have to provide your own chassis, engine, and tranny. But who can argue with the results? Cruising around the city Michael Keaton style is just too tempting to pass up.
More promising, is the site's inclusion of a full set of blueprints for the winged stretch vehicle. I'm scraping the dimes together right now so I can roll up to the Dark Knight premiere in style.
As a bonus treat I've put up a video after the break of the Batmobile in action, as if you needed any more convincing.
Read More (Source: Chicks Dig the Car)FILED UNDER: News. Comics, Movies.
Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Entertainment have tied the knot for a three-year production and distribution deal. Under the terms of the deal, Universal has total access to all current Dark Horse characters, as well as any new properties developed over the next three years.
Mike Richardson, founder and president of Dark House, said:
"We've worked with many studios and have had several great experiences, but we are particularly happy to be joining forces with Universal Pictures in this deal. We feel a real connection with their vision and the energy and creativity they bring to developing our properties. We are also excited by the option that we'll have to independently produce our own material and distribute it through Universal; their flexibility in this collaboration is what we were looking for, and we're glad we found it."
Looks like a win/win. Does this mean a Grendel movie may be in our future? Pretty please? If it were your call, which Dark Horse comic would you greenlight first?
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