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Monday, April 14, 2003
X-MEN SEQUEL UPDATE
Fox will present an original special, X-Posé: X2 Mutants Uncovered, on Sunday at 7 p.m (ET/PT) that serves as a companion piece to X2: X-Men United.
Here's how Fox describes the special to The Continuum:
"X-Pose, a fictional prime time investigative newsmagazine program, will give viewers an in-depth look at all aspects of mutant life, including how they survive day-to-day, their treatment by non-mutants and the controversy surrounding their integration into the human world. Veteran X-Pose correspondent Josh Williams will offer new insight into the mutant dilemma which has been raging on in the streets and even in the Senate. Williams will talk to people on both sides for their opinions and feelings on this issue.
"Most disturbing and shocking is the recent reversal from Senator Kelly, an outspoken opponent to the mutant population who seemingly overnight overturned his vote and changed his opinion about whether mutants actually pose a danger to humans and to society.
"This news report will offer X-Men fans a recap of the raging debate between the two worlds, and offer behind-the-scenes clips from the new film. "
Also in the special, director Bryan Singer offers his point of view and sneak peaks at some of the new CGI techniques and action sequences.
In other X2 news:
* Posters from the film have been released for sale. Click on the thumbnails for larger looks and click on the ads on this site (to the left and below) to purchase.
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* Commercials are out in full force, and like Daredevil, Fox is skewing its marketing toward a channel's audience. For example, Kids' WB! advertising is featuring the younger characters. Click on the thumbnails for larger images from the spot.
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X-MEN: EVOLUTION UPDATE
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The Continuum has obtained six images from "Cruise Control," the next new episode of X-Men: Evolution to air on Kids' WB!.
The network has not officially announced an air date for the episode, but it will likely be broadcast during a week of daily broadcasts beginning April 28.
"Cruise Control," which features Magma, was written by Steve Granat and Cydne Clark and directed by Gary Graham.
Click on the thumbnails for larger images and look for more X-Men: Evolution news soon here in The Continuum.
IAN EDGINTON WRITES SOJOURN
Marking the beginning of a new story arc and the debut of new writer Ian Edginton, CrossGen Entertainment is reducing the price of Sojourn #25 to $1.
The issue is due in stores on July 30.
Sojourn #25 opens as Arwyn, captured by Mordath's bloodthirsty soldiers, must consider seeking aid from Bohr, the determined but noble troll captain charged with capturing Arwyn herself! Surrounded and outnumbered, the former foes will have to fight together -- or die together.
"I've always fancied writing a real, blood and thunder, sword and sorcery yarn, but opportunities in comics seemed to be pretty thin, which is odd when you consider how massive interest is in Lord of the Rings and a certain Mister Potter," Edginton said. "You can throw a stick and hit any number of re-vamps and re-takes on various superheroes, but other than that there's not a broadsword or sweaty sandal in sight!
"So when the call came from CrossGen asking if I'd be interested in taking a run at Sojourn, it wasn't an opportunity to be missed. In the past, I've written Conan the Barbarian for Marvel and had a whale of a time writing Xena: Warrior Princess for Dark Horse, but Sojourn is something fresh, cut from whole cloth. There's the potential to create something new without being constrained by decades of back story or TV continuity.
"I think this sort of freedom is what attracted me to working at CrossGen on the whole, I'd known about them for some time, so when the call came, I went and grazed through a selection of their titles and was impressed by their range and diversity. They have an enthusiasm and freshness that really appeals to me; there is a sense of being able to do something different here. Creativity isn't considered a commodity, it's actually the cornerstone of CrossGen's business philosophy."
Current Sojourn writer Ron Marz helped lead the team that selected Edginton. Marz, taking on additional editorial duties and upcoming projects, will end his run on the series he helped launch over two years ago.
"It's always hard when you walk away from a series, particularly when you've been there from the first issue and helped build it piece by piece," Marz said. "It's a little like putting up your child for adoption. In this case, though, at least I know 'my child' is going to a really good home. I'm a fan of Ian's work, especially Kingdom of the Wicked and Scarlet Traces, which hasn't seen print in America yet.
"I felt like Ian was the right guy to take over, and once we got down to talking about specifics, I was sure he was the right guy. The stuff he's planning remains true to the spirit of Sojourn and follows the direction we'd envisioned from the beginning, but also adds some terrific elements that, frankly, I'm mad at myself for not thinking of. Greg and the boys are going to have some great stuff to sink their teeth into, and now I'm really looking forward to being a reader and following Arwyn and Gareth's adventures."
Said artist Greg Land: "After speaking with Ian, I have to say that I am impressed--and I know that readers will be as well. Jay Leisten, Justin
Ponsor and I all sat down at length with Ian, and terrific ideas were
flying. We feel that we've only uncovered parts of the Five Lands, with many
more interesting--and, quite frankly--spectacular creatures and adventures
to come. Get ready folks, and keep your arms and legs in the car at all
time, 'cause this ride is getting ready to roll!"
NEW SMALLVILLE EPISODE
The WB has released details about "Witness," the Tuesday, April 29 episode of Smallville.
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"Clark (Tom Welling) stumbles upon a robbery of a LuthorCorp truck carrying kryptonite and is stunned to realize he can't stop the thieves because they are as strong as he is. To keep Clark from going to the police, the thugs attack Jonathan (John Schneider) and Martha (Annette O'Toole), leaving Clark feeling powerless and desperate for a way to protect his parents."
Rick Wallace directed the episode, which was written by Mark Verheiden.
MARVEL MUST HAVES UPDATE
Marvel Must Haves: Incredible Hulk #50-52 is the first volume in a newly expanded Must Haves publishing initiative from Marvel Comics.
The 96-page volume collects the first three sold-out issues of the current five-part story arc pitting the Hulk against his long-time foe the Abomination, by writer Bruce Jones and penciler Mike Deodato.
On sale May 7 with a cover price of $3.99, the book arrives in comic shops a week before the final chapter in the storyline - Incredible Hulk #54.
According to Marvel, six more brand-new Must Haves editions are being offered for a July release.
Marvel Must Have: Incredible Hulk #34-36 collects the first three-issues of Jones' debut six-part Incredible Hulk story arc, "Return of the Monster," illustrated by John Romita Jr. and Tom Palmer. Other new Must Haves on sale in July 2003 include:
* Ultimates #1-3 - by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch.
* Ultimate X-Men #1-3 - Millar and Adam Kubert.
* Ultimate Spider-Man #1-3 - by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley.
* Amazing Spider-Man #30-32 - J. Michael Straczynski and Romita's first three issues.
* New X-Men #114-116 - Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely's first 3 issues.
Each issue will cost $3.99.
MOONSTONE BOOKS FOR AUGUST
Following are Moonstone Books' solicitations for August, with information and art coming from the company.
VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: LUCITA
Story by Bryan Edwards and Mike Reynolds, art by Chris Marrinan, tones by Ken Wolak, cover by Eddy Newell.
This is the next volume in a series of one-shots based in the noir universe of White Wolf's "Vampire the Masquerade" role-playing game, video game, and TV show. After a decade's dormancy, The Succubus Club has finally returned to Chicago. A grand celebration has been planned to mark the occasion and Lucia (of Clan Lasombra) is looking forward to partaking in the festivities. However her night are never that simple-a pack of Garou are on her trail, with nothing but murder on their minds. As if Lucita's peril wasn't pronounced enough, the beautiful (and mortal) Mariko unleashes her own brand of treachery, one with more bite than the werewolves.
48 pages, $4.95.
VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: TPB VOL.1
Story by Rafael Nieves, art by Vince Locke, Kirk Van Wormer and Andy Bennett, colors by Paul Mounts and Thomas Mason, cover by Eddy Newell.
A thrillogy of emotional, macabre & blood-sucking tales that will leave you Breathless. This volume contains the critically acclaimed first three graphic novels based on the White Wolf role-playing game: Toreador, Nosferatu, and Venture. A tale of a tempted TV show host, a beauty queen who's masquerade of a mortal life is viewed from the mirror of a forbidden world, and the twisted who's who tale of two female friends and a suspicious new boyfriend ...are but mere tasty morsels of what awaits you between these pages. Things are never quite what they seem like in Vampire the Masquerade...
152 pages, color, squarebound, $16.95.
VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: ISABEL
Story by Jason Henderson, art by Steve Ellis, tones by Ken Wolak, cover by Dennis Calero.
This is the next volume in a series of one-shots based in the noir universe of White Wolf's Vampire the Masquerade. Isabel Giovanni (of the Giovanni Clan) is in Beijing, home of the Kuei-jin, Kindred of the east. With her is Nicholas Pope, her servant and savant, who she will use to unlock the gates of the mountain palace of Quinggong, an ancient realm destroyed by the gods a millenium ago, and that holds important secrets for all the children of the night. But courtly intrigue threatens to wreck her plans, as Nicholas finds himself distracted by the charms of Heng, the beautiful ghostly consort of the court of Ch'ang. Isabel must carefully maneuver through the webs of deception before her, all the while spinning a few of her own.
48 pages, $4.95.
FIRST LOOK: LADY DEATH #3
Lady Death #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from CrossGen Entertainment. The issue is written by Brian Pulido, penciled by Ivan Reis, inked by Marc Campos and colored by Chris Blythe.
Here's how CrossGen describes the issue:
"The rebirth of Lady Death attracts attention far and wide. In the Eldritch realm, news of Lady Death reaches her step mother Obsidia, who secretly vows to destroy her, while her father Tvarus plans to aid her. On earth, the Pope dispatches Warrior Priests to force Lady Death to submit to an inquisition. But none of them is prepared for Lady Death's next move as she is presented Blackheart - a unique magical sword made from metals of both worlds."
Lady Death #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.
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FIRST LOOK: THE TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY #1
The Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day #1 will arrive in stores on May 14 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Judd Winick, with art by Alé Garza and Trevor Scott and a cover by Garza and Richard Friend.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"The fate of two teams is decided in this thrilling 3-issue miniseries! A mysterious conglomerate offers to sponsor the Titans and Young Justice, but will either team take the offer? Before they can decide, Indigo, a mysterious, cyborg girl from the future, attacks and seriously wounds several of the two teams' members…perhaps fatally."
The Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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BRIEFLY
Daredevil was nominated for three awards, including Colin Farrell for Best Villain, Jennifer Garner for Breakthrough Female and Garner and Ben Affleck for Best Kiss.
The 12th annual awards ceremony will be taped May 31 at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium for broadcast June 5 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).
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