Monday, June 11, 2001

SUB-MARINER AT UNIVERSAL?

A live-action Sub-Mariner movie appears headed for Universal Pictures.

"Namor is in heavy negotiations," Marvel's Avi Arad told The Continuum.

At one time Sub-Mariner was viewed as an animated project, but Arad said it will definitely be live-action.

"That will take a little longer because it's a huge film," Arad said. "We took care of it with the right story, but it is underwater."

Arad would produce Sub-Mariner with Kevin Misher.

While Philip Kaufman has reportedly shown interest in Sub-Mariner, Marvel's Kevin Feige told The Continuum he is not attached.

"We are currently looking for a writer," Feige said. "No talent is attached."

Marvel also has The Incredible Hulk set up at Universal.

MUTANT X CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

The Continuum has obtained the following character descriptions for the upcoming, syndicated Mutant X television series.

ADAM as played by John Shea

Adam, whose last name is shrouded in mystery, is arguably the smartest man alive - the strategist, tactician and moral center of Mutant X. It was his genetic research that inadvertently created New Mutants - and he takes as his responsibility the salvation of these innocent victims of society. Adam has the serenity of a warrior poet - the perfect leader for Mutant X.

SHALIMAR FOX as played by Victoria Pratt

Shalimar Fox is in her mid 20s, fiery, feral and stunning, a sensual beauty utterly in touch with her primal self. Blessed with both human and animal DNA, Shalimar has the strength, speed, and cunning of the animal kingdom...with a tempestuous nature to match. She is uncannily fast, inhumanly agile and sensually feline. Walking the line between human and feral, Shalimar is a little wild and completely unpredictable.

BRENNAN MULWRAY as played by Victor Webster

Brennan Mulwray is a tough, yet vulnerable, street-smart wiseguy in his late 20s-with the astonishing ability to generate enough electricity from his own body to power a small city. A fast talking cavalier with an ingratiating grin, Brennan is a master of electricity - who throws bolts of energy from his fingertips. Brennan loves being a New Mutant - throwing off sparks is an absolute blast.

JESSE KILMARTIN as played by Forbes March

Jesse Kilmartin is a sweetly naive and good-natured guy in his early 20s who can alter the density of his body at will - going from rock solid as a stone wall one moment-then walking through a stone wall the next. Jesse led a sheltered childhood, and still has a lot to learn about the harsh realities of the world, but he's more than proved himself an invaluable member of Mutant X.

EMMA DESALVO as played by Lauren Lee Smith

Emma DeSalvo is a mischievous knockout in her early 20's - a telempath who can communicate her own feelings - and receive the feelings of others around her. Emma can't read thoughts, but she can sense in great detail an emotional state of mind - and learn an awful lot about another person from it. When these gifts combine with her party girl personality, fun and trouble are a double guarantee.

MARCUS ECKHART as played by Tom McCamus

Markus Eckhart is the head of the Genetic Security Agency - a man who hunts down New Mutants for his conscience and his country. Eckhart blames Adam for the failed experiment that requires him to be forever insulated in an impermeable artificial skin. His distaste for New Mutants grows everyday that Mutant X exists. He won't rest until all these anomalies are under his control.

Look for more on Mutant X soon here in The Continuum.

DARK HORSE FOR SEPTEMBER

Dark Horse Comics has released its solicitation information for September.

For a complete rundown, CLICK HERE.

DAN JURGENS ON HOME SHOPPING NETWORK

Dan Jurgens will appear on the Home Shopping Network on Monday, July 2 at 1 a.m. as part of the next Dynamic Forces show.

The show will feature Jurgens' Captain America: 225 Years of Independence! lithograph. The lithograph is signed by Jurgens, has a sketch at the bottom, is limited to only 500 worldwide and is available exclusively through HSN.

Other merchandise featured on the show will include an Alex Ross Avengers #4 lithograph, signed and re-marked Ultimate X-Men #1 by Mark Millar, Adam Kubert and Art Thibert and a "Marvel Marquee" series, which features signatures by Stan Lee, Jae Lee, Jose Villarrubia, Peter David, Mark Waid, Ron Garney, Mike Sellers, Andy Kubert, John Romita Sr. and Paul Jenkins.

HEAVY METAL'S ALIEN ARENA

Dave Elliott has provided The Continuum with a first look at the 48-page Alien Arena story coming this week from Heavy Metal.

"It's a sequel of sorts to the Image mini-series I wrote called Sharky," Elliott said. "Briefly, it's about our first contact with Aliens and they're into dangerous contact sports. When a group of humans mistakenly stop two aliens fighting in Times Square by killing one of them, the Alien Arena is revealed.

"Now we must find someone who can go up against a tough alien and survive, for to the winner goes Earth. Sharky fights alongside Julie Strain and even Simon Bisley makes a guest appearance."

The art is by Dany Orizio from layouts by Alex Horley (the original artist of Sharky) with a giveaway poster by Horley of Sharky and Julie Strain.

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FIRST LOOK: MERIDIAN #13

Meridian #13 will arrive in stores on June 27 from CrossGen Comics. The issue is written by Barbara Kesel, penciled and inked by Derec Aucoin and colored by Morry Hollowell.

Here's how CrossGen describes the issue:

"Sephie comes face to face with a legacy from her family, learns more about the secret being nurtured in the caverns, and meets a young man who might make her forget about Jad. Up on Cadador, it's just good business to know your competition, so Ilahn gets his wish and is whisked away to the heavenly place his new 'friend' comes from... a land called Elysia."

Meridian #13 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: SOJOURN PREQUEL

Sojourn Prequel will arrive in stores on June 20 from CrossGen Comics. The issue is written by Ron Marz, penciled by Greg Land, inked by Drew Geraci and colored by Caesar Rodriguez.

Here's how CrossGen describes the issue:

"The latest CrossGen title debuts with a special extra-sized issue, introducing an epic fantasy world ruled by the evil warlord Mordath. The Prequel tells the tale of Mordath's final battle against a legendary warrior and forms the underlying mythology for the regular Sojourn title debuting next month. Featuring 32 pages of story for a 22-page price."

Sojourn Prequel will be 40 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: THE MONARCHY #4

The Monarchy #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics and WildStorm Productions. The issue is written by Doselle Young, with art by John McCrea and Garry Leach and a cover by McCrea.

Here's how DC describes the issue, which is the second part of the "Voc Populi" story:

"Addie Vochs comes face to face with misplaced destiny, but a century squandered is an awfully long time, and Addie may have come into hernew life too late. Meanwhile, Jackson King takes a trip into the head of his comatose ex-boss, Shinya Hoshino, and sows the seeds for the future of the Monarchy."

The Monarchy #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: IRON MAN #43

Iron Man #43 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Frank Tieri, with art by Keron Grant and Rob Stull and a cover by Grant.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Iron Man has been turned into a bomb. And he's going to explode in 15 minutes. All will be revealed in chapter two of 'Big Bang Theory.'"

Iron Man #43 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: THE PUNISHER #1

The Punisher #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Garth Ennis, with art by Steve Dillon and Jimmy Palmiotti and a painted cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Hot off of last year's series, the Punisher returns to blast the dirtbags and dealers off the mean streets of New York City. Look for old friends, strangely changed enemies and lots of trademark humor and ultraviolence. But with Castle's war reinvigorated, the hapless Detective Soap finds his loyalties torn - and his manhood tested."

The Punisher #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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