Saturday, September 3, 2005
TEEN TITANS UPDATE
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New episodes of the Teen Titans animated series are being targeted for November, a representative of Cartoon Network told The Continuum.
Expected to air in November is a two-parter featuring Beast Boy and the Doom Patrol.
In other Teen Titans news:
* Teen Titans Go! comics writer J. Torres told The Continuum that the Doom Patrol will also appear in the comic book.
"We're working on a Doom Patrol issue for February," Torres said. "We're starting to work closer ot the events in the show."
Torres said his will be an original story that will connect to the televisions episodes.
* Teen Titans Go! #25, shipping on Nov. 30, will be a holiday-themed issue.
Torres said the issue features the first comics appearance of Billy Numerous and "a gift exchance that goes horribly wrong."
* Above are the covers to Teen Titans Go! #23-25. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
* According to Wendy's web site, the fast-food chain will be staging a kids meal promotion with Teen Titans.
* Television story editor David Slack has been concentrating on the straight-to-DVD movie, with Rob Hoegee and Amy Wolfram picking up the slack on Season 5.
THE BATMAN UPDATE
Batgirl will make her first appearance on Kids' WB!'s The Batman on Saturday, Sept. 17, the network has announced.
Producer Jeff Matsuda told The Continuum that he based Batgirl's color scheme on that of the 1960's Batman television series, with the purple and yellow, "but still keep in with our Batman themes as well."
Kids' WB! is currently promoting Batgirl's appearance. Althogh the network has been showing new episodes of The Batman in recent weeks, the Sept. 17 episode is considered the season premiere.
Click on the thumbnails for larger images and look for more on The Batman soon here in The Continuum.
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SMALLVILLE UPDATE
Alan Ritchson has been cast as Aquaman for The WB's Smallville, sources close to the show have confirmed for The Continuum.
Attempts to get official confirmation from the network were not returned.
According to E!, Ritchson is a model and a singer, as well, who landed a lead role in Lions Gate's The Harvest as well as a part in Beowulf. He is a native of Niceville, Fla.
Sources told The Continuum that Ritchson can swim.
The character will be featured in an episode titled "Aqua," which will likely air during the November sweeps.
FIRST LOOKS
For covers and five-page previews of upcoming titles, CLICK HERE
Titles include Superman/Shazam: First Thunder #1 from DC Comics and Immortal Kiss #1 from Graphic Illusion Studios.
BRIEFLY
* Beginning in January, and throughout 2006, Heroic Publishing will be celebrating its 20th year in comics. A special "Heroic Publishing - 20 Years" bullet has been designed that will appear first on the Flare trade paperback scheduled to be released in late October, and thereafter on all Heroic Publishing titles released in the calendar year 2006.
* Coming Monday: DC news -- and much more.
COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES
In case you missed The Continuum's recent coverage, here are some links:
* For Monday, Aug. 29, including the Erica Durance/Margot Kidder panel at the Canadian National Comic Book Expo, CLICK HERE.
* For Sunday, Aug. 28, including Aspen Comics and Marvel's Cup O' Joe panels at the Canadian National Comic Book Expo, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Aug. 27, including Smallville and Supergirl news from the Canadian National Comic Book Expo, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, Aug. 26, including Mary Jane news, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Aug. 25, including Ghost Rider movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Aug. 24, including November solicitations from Devil's Due Publishing and Oni Press and Marvel Comics First Looks, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Aug. 23, including Top Cow news, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, Aug. 22, including Transformers news, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Aug. 20, including Ghost Rider movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, Aug. 19, including Vampirella news, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Aug. 18, including Marvel news, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Aug. 17, including Marvel Legends action figure news, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Aug. 16, including Marvel Comics' and Image Comics' solicitations for November, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, Aug. 15, including DC Comics' solicitations for November, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Aug. 13, including Teen Titans animated news, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, Aug. 12, including July's sales figures and second printings from DC Comics, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Aug. 11, including Dark Horse Comics' solicitations for November, CLICK HERE.
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