Tuesday, February 24, 2004
MARVEL COMICS FOR MAY
Marvel Comics will release its solicitation information for May on Wednesday at noon (ET).
Check back here then for a complete rundown, with cover images.
ANGEL UPDATE
The WB has released a promotional image of Amy Acker from "Shells," the March 3 episode of Angel.
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"Angel (David Boreanaz) and Spike (James Marsters) return from England defeated, knowing that the ancient demon Illyria has completely taken over Fred's (Amy Acker) body and soul. Upon learning that Knox (guest star Jonathan Woodward) and Gunn (J. August Richards) have each contributed to her demise, Wesley (Alexis Denisof) goes for revenge and Angel tries everything to restore Fred, including calling on an old friend from Sunnydale. Meanwhile, Illyria tries to locate an ancient temple where she believes she will find an army ready to help her destroy mankind."
The episode was written and directed by Steven S. DeKnight. Click on the thumbnail for a fuller and larger image.
BATMAN MOVIE UPDATE
Ken Watanabe will play Ra's al Ghul in the upcoming Batman movie, Warner Bros. has announced.
Watanabe is coming off his Oscar-nominated performance in The Last Samurai.
Production is expected to begin next month in London, with Christopher Nolan directing.
Watanabe joins a cast that includes Michael Caine as his trusted butler Alfred; Katie Holmes as a childhood friend of Wayne's; Liam Neeson as Wayne's mentor, Henri Ducard; and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, a former board member and sidelined employee of Wayne Enterprises.
The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Larry Franco. The executive producers are Ben Melniker and Michael Uslan.
According to Warner Bros., the film will be a 2005 release.
TEEN TITANS UPDATE
Teen Titans continues to bring in strong ratings for Cartoon Network, with last Saturday's episode posting what the network called "huge increases" from the same time period the previous year.
In Kids 6-11, Teen Titans improved delivery by 62 percent and ratings by 64 percent. In Kids 2-11, the episode improved delivery by 34 percent and ratings by 38 percent.
In other Teen Titans news:
* Upcoming guest voices on the show include Wil Wheaton as Aqualad, Mike Erwin as Speedy and Henry Rollins as Johnny Rancid.
* Look for Marv Wolfman to write another episode of the show.
FIRST LOOKS
For covers and previews of upcoming titles, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Negation #27 from CrossGen Entertainment and Action Comics #814 from DC Comics.
BRIEFLY
COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES
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In case you missed The Continuum's recent coverage, here are some links:
* For Wednesday, Feb. 18, including CrossGen solicitations for May, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Feb. 17, including DC solicitations for May, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, Feb. 16, including Mutant X news, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Feb. 14, including Smallville news, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, Feb. 13, including Punisher movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Feb. 12, including Superman news, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Feb. 11, including news on The Batman, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Feb. 10, including an interview with Smallville executive producer Al Gough, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, Feb. 9, including Batman animated news, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Feb. 7, including Hellboy movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, Feb. 6, including Simpsons news, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Feb. 5, including Hellboy movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Feb. 4, including DC Comics news, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Feb. 3, including Daredevil news, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, Feb. 2, including CrossGen news, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Jan. 31, including X-Men: Evolution news, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, Jan. 30, including Punisher movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Jan. 29, including Justice League animated news, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Jan. 28, including Marvel solicitations for April, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Jan. 27, including Kevin Nash talking about The Punisher movie, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, Jan. 26, including movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Jan. 24, including IDW Publishing's solicitations for April, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, Jan. 23, including Blade: Trinity and Hulk movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Jan. 22, including Daredevil movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Jan. 21, including CrossGen Entertainment and Devil's Due solicitations for April, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Jan. 20, including DC Comics' solicitations for April, CLICK HERE.
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