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Thursday, May 19, 2005

SIN CITY MOVIE UPDATE

Buena Vista Home Video has provided The Continuum with a first look at the box art for the Sin City DVD.

The DVD reaches DVD on Aug. 16.

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In other Sin City news:

* Sin City was screened on Wednesday as part of competition at the 58th International Canne Film Festival. Among those attending were directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller and stars Benicio Del Toro, Clive Owen, Michael Madsen, Jessica Alba and Brittany Murphy.

Below are photos from the afterparty of the screening at The Palm Beach. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.

* It was also announced at Cannes that plans are moving forward for a sequel, with Sin City creator Miller scripting.





DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING FOR AUGUST

Devil's Due Publishing has released its solicitations for August.

For a complete rundown, with cover images, CLICK HERE.

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MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and four-page previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Wednesday, CLICK HERE.

Titles include X-23 #6, X-Men #170, Power Pack #2, Amazing Spider-Man #520 and Wolverine: Soultaker #4.

For covers and six-page previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Wednesday, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Machine Teen #1, Fantastic Four #527, New X-Men: Hellions #1 and Spellbinders #3.

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J.G. JONES EXCLUSIVE TO DC

J.G. Jones, the artist whose work is currently featured on the covers of Villains United and Wonder Woman, has signed a two-year exclusive contract with DC Comics.

According to the publisher, Jones will be working on projects for the DCU and WildStorm.

"I'm really excited about this,"Jones said. "I love working with DC. The editors trust me and let me do my thing. I'm having a great time on my covers, and I'm especially looking forward to my upcoming series with WildStorm, which I'm going to write and draw."

"J.G.'s cover work is an important part of the new look and feel of the DCU," said Dan DiDio, VP -- Executive Editor, DCU. "The fact that he's now going to do interior art for us again takes that look to the next level."

"I've been after this guy for years to come back to WildStorm," said WildStorm Executive Editor Scott Dunbier. "I'm very pleased that we'll finally be getting a chance to work together again."

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IDW TO PUBLISH TRANSFORMERS COMICS

The Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, has announced it intends to license its Transformers brand to IDW Publishing for the introduction of a new line of Transformers comic books.

IDW plans a relaunch with a #0 issue in October, with the next comic in January. The comic books are expected to include the classic Generation One (G1) storyline, as well as new plotlines and new series.

"This year, the Transformers property will gain greater exposure among both core supporters and new fans of the brand, as the comics are distributed at mass market for the first time," said Tom Klusaritz, vice-president of global publishing for the Hasbro Properties Group. "We're excited that IDW plans to publish the Transformers comics, as well as expand upon the storyline by utilizing the best Transformers writers and illustrators globally."

"The Transformers brand is a great addition to IDW's line of licensed comic books, and we look forward to expanding on an extremely successful property and returning Transformers comics to a still-anxious marketplace," said Ted Adams, President/Publisher of IDW Publishing.

A Transformers movie is planned for a fall 2006 release from Dreamworks Pictures and Paramount Pictures.

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MOONSTONE'S KOLCHAK BOOK

Moonstone Books has announced an October release for Kolchak: The Night Stalker Chronicles, a 320-page book with 26 new short stories and spot illustrations.

The book coincides with the new Kolchak television series on ABC.

Contributors include Max Allan Collins, Stuart M. Kaminsky, Ed Gorman, Elaine Bergstrom, PN Elrod, Robert Weinberg, Brett Matthews, CJ Henderson, Mark Dawidziak, Richard Valley, James Bates, Peter David, Chuck Dixon, Steven Grant, Mike W. Barr, Gary Phillips,Fred Van Lente, Adi Tantimedh, Martin Powell, Clay and Susan Griffith, James Kuhoric and Jason Henderson.

The 320-page book will measure 6" x 9" and will cost $18.95. It features a cover by Doug Klauba.

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BRIEFLY

* Archie Comics has provided The Continuum a first look at its Betty & Veronica Barbie Dolls, which launch in June from Mattel. The dolls will be available in the U.S. exclusively through Toys R Us & Toys R Us.com.

* Although announced by Fox as available only with Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith, the new Fantastic Four trailer can now be seen at Yahoo Movies.

* Coming Friday: Batman animated news -- and much more!!!

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COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES

In case you missed The Continuum's recent coverage, here are some links:

* For Friday, May 13, including Image Comics' solicitations for August, CLICK HERE.

* For Thursday, May 12, including Marvel Comics news, CLICK HERE.

* For Wednesday, May 11, including Marvel Comics news, CLICK HERE.

* For Tuesday, May 10, including Dark Horse Comics' solicitations for August, CLICK HERE.

* For Monday, May 9, including DC Comics' new logo, CLICK HERE.

* For Thursday, May 5, including Red Sonja news, CLICK HERE.

* For Wednesday, May 4, including Smallville news, CLICK HERE.

* For Tuesday, May 3, including Batman news, CLICK HERE.

* For Monday, May 2, including The Crow: Wicked Prayer news, CLICK HERE.

* For Saturday, April 30, including an interview with Man-Thing screenwriter Hans Rodionoff, CLICK HERE.

* For Friday, April 29, including Fantastic Four movie news, CLICK HERE.

* For Thursday, April 28, including Aspen news, CLICK HERE.

* For Wednesday, April 27, including Batman Begins news, CLICK HERE.

* For Tuesday, April 26, including The Batman DVD news, CLICK HERE.

* For Monday, April 25, including Batman Begins news, CLICK HERE.




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