Wednesday, August 6, 2003
X-MEN: EVOLUTION UPDATE
The Continuum has obtained a first look at "Dark Horizon, Part 1," the new episode of X-Men: Evolution set to air on Kids' WB! on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. (ET).
The episode is written by Craig Kyle and Chris Yost, with a story by Kyle, Boyd Kirkland and Greg Johnson. It is directed by Frank Paur.
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In other X-Men: Evolution news:
* "Cruise Control," the last episode from Season 3, will air on Kids' WB! on Saturday, Aug. 23. The standalone episode spotlights Magma.
* Cartoon Network has released the schedule for the show through September.
Following is a rundown:
"Day of Reckoning, Pt. 1" on Monday, Sept. 1; "Day of Reckoning, Pt. 2" on Tuesday, Sept. 2; "Day of Recovery" on Wednesday, Sept. 3; "Stuff of Heroes" on Thursday, Sept. 4.; "Mainstream" on Saturday, Sept. 6; and "Stuff of Villains" on Sunday, Sept. 7.
"Blind Alley" on Monday, Sept. 8; "X-Treme Measures" on Tuesday, Sept. 9; "The Toad, The Witch and The Wardrobe" on Wednesday, Sept. 10; "Self-Possessed" on Thursday, Sept. 11; "Under Lock & Key" on Saturday, Sept. 13; and "Strategy X" on Sunday, Sept. 14.
"The X-Impulse" on Monday, Sept. 15; "Rogue Recruit" on Tuesday, Sept. 16; "Mutant Crush" on Wednesday, Sept. 17; "Speed and Spyke" on Thursday, Sept. 18; "Middleverse" on Saturday, Sept. 20; and "Turn of the Rogue" on Sunday, Sept. 21.
"Spykecam" on Monday, Sept. 22; "Survival of the Fittest" on Tuesday, Sept. 23; "Shadowed Past" on Wednesday, Sept. 24; "Grim Reminder" on Thursday, Sept. 25;"The Cauldron, Pt. 1" on Saturday, Sept. 27; and "The Cauldron, Pt. 2" on Sunday, Sept. 28.
"Growing Pains" on Monday, Sept. 29; "Power Surge" on Tuesday, Sept. 30; "Bada-Bing, Bada-Boom" on Wednesday, Oct. 1; "Fun and Games" on Thursday, Oct. 2; "The Beast of Bayville" on Saturday, Oct. 4; and "Adrift" on Sunday, Oct. 5.
JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED UPDATE
Cartoon Network has provided The Continuum with a description of "Tabula Rasa," the new, two-part episode of Justice League scheduled to air on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 p.m.
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"J'onn J'onzz has a crisis of conscience while Lex Luthor gains control of Amazo, a powerful android who can copy the powers of the entire Justice League."
The episodes will also air on Sunday, Oct 5 at 1 a.m.
Look for more Justice League news soon here in The Continuum.
TEEN CHOICE AWARDS
Colin Farrell was named Choice Villain at the Teen Choice Awards last weekend at Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, Calif.
Farrell won the award for his role of Bullseye in Daredevil.
Sarah Michelle Gellar of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was voted Choice TV Actress, Drama. It was Gellar's fourth victory in five years in this category and her ninth Teen Choice Award overall.
The Teen Choice Awards will be televised by Fox on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The special is hosted by David Spade.
TEEN TITANS, OUTSIDERS BACK TO PRESS
DC Comics is sending two of its new titles, Teen Titans and Outsiders, back to press for new printings.
"The momentum on these two new series shows no sign of slowing," says Bob Wayne, DC's VP - sales and marketing. "We're happy to make them available to fans who haven't picked up on them yet, and urge retailers to increase their orders on upcoming issues."
Following the sell-outs of both its first and second printings, DC is prepping Teen Titans #1 to go back to press for a third printing. Teen Titans #1 Third Printing features a new cover by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza that was first seen in Wizard magazine, and is scheduled to be in stores on August 20 with a cover price of $2.50.
Outsiders Double Feature will collect the sold-out Outsiders #1 and #2 with a new cover by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna. Outsiders Double Feature is scheduled to be in stores on Aug. 27 with a cover price of $4.95.
DC COMICS COLLECTIONS
DC Comics has announced 20 collected editions for the fourth quarter.
For a complete rundown, CLICK HERE.
FIRST LOOK: 21 DOWN #12
21 Down #12 will arrive in stores on Aug. 20 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, with art by Jesús Saiz and Palmiotti and a painted cover by Joe Jusko.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"The astonishing conclusion to 'Roadside Attractions!' Alex confronts a being claiming to be Herod. Mickey and Preston's lives are drastically transformed. And all of 21 Down undergoes a dramatic change. This issue's startling revelations and shocking secrets lay the groundwork for the upcoming second 21 Down series, as the same creative team takes the critically acclaimed series in a bold new direction."
21 Down #21 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.
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FIRST LOOK: THE PATH #17
The Path #13 will arrive in stores on Aug. 17 from CrossGen Entertainment. The issue is written by Ron Marz, penciled by Matthew Smith, inked by Mark Pennington and colored by Michael Atiyeh.
Here's how CrossGen describes the issue:
"A duo in danger! They say that the enemy of your enemy is your friend… and now the former monk Obo-san and the deadly beauty Aiko must test the adage-with their lives! When our intrepid tag-team ventures deep into the heart of treacherous territory, what will the Nogawa clan take: Obo-san's offer… or his head?"
The Path #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.
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