Saturday, January 21, 2006
X3 UPDATE
The novelization of X3, written by Chris Claremont and based on the screenplay by Zak Penn and Simon Kinberg, is scheduled for release on May 16 from Del Rey.
Here's how the 352-page book is described:
"The X-Men, mutant heroes sworn to defend a world that hates and fears them, are back! This time, with the help of new recruits The Beast and Angel, they must face evolution itself in the form of their former teammate, Jean Grey! Possessed with the cosmic power of the Dark Phoenix, the resurrected Jean Grey has become a danger to herself, her mutant comrades, and the entire planet! To stave off this imminent threat to humanity, a potential cure is discovered and processed to treat -- and ultimately eliminate -- genetic
mutations, once and for all! Now, as the battle lines are drawn, the X-Men, led by
Professor Charles Xavier, must contend with both Jean Grey's world-consuming powers,
as well as the malevolent Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organized under
Xavier's former ally, Magneto!"
Claremont, who also wrote the X2 novelization, make a non-speaking cameo in X3.
In other X3 news:
* Fox UK has released a new image of the film, featuring Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Storm (Halle Berry) and Beast (Kelsey Grammer). Click on the image above for a larger image.
* The X3 Junior novel is written by Danny Fingeroth and will be in stores on May 1 from Harper Kids.
* HarperKids also will be publishing the Official Movie Scrapbook. The 48-page book is set for release on April 1. There will also be a Deluxe Sound Storybook.
HBO, CINEMAX FOR MARCH
HBO and Cinemax have released their schedules for March.
Following is a rundown of comics-based movies:
* Elektra on HBO: Monday, March 27 at 9 p.m.
* Catwoman on HBO:Friday, March 3 at 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; Monday, March 6 at noon and 9 p.m.; Sunday, March 12 at 12:45 p.m.; Monday, March 13 at 5:15 a.m.; Friday, March 18 at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 a.m.; Wednesday, March 22 at 1 a.m.; Monday, March 27 at 6 p.m.
* Spider-Man 2 on Cinemax: Friday, March 3 at 9:05 a.m. and 10 p.m.; Monday, March 13 at 2:15 p.m.; Sunday, March 19 at 9:35 a.m. and 10 p.m.; Wednesday, March 29 at 8:35 a.m. and 7:45 p.m..
* Constantine on Cinemax: Sunday, March 5 at 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.; Tuesday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Wednesday, March 15 at 3 a.m.; Monday, March 20 at 11 a.m. and 10 p.m.; Friday, March 24 at 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.; Thursday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:50 p.m.
* Batman & Robin on Cinemax: Sunday, March 12 at 7:45 p.m.; Friday, March 31 at 3:35 p.m.
* Son of the Mask on Cinemax: Saturday, March 18 at 10 p.m.; Sunday, March 19 at 4:50 a.m.; Monday, March 20 at 8 p.m.; Wednesday, March 22 at 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.; Friday, March 31 at 8:15 p.m.
NARWAIN'S ALBERT
Narwain Publishing has announced Albert, a four-issue, black-and-white series by writer Luca Tiraboschi and artist Massimo Noè that launches in May.
Here's how Narwain describes the book:
"The end is near for one of the world's greatest scientific minds, but he isn't going without a fight. Albert's accomplishments in the world of physics are astonishing and varied, but the old professor knows he's got much more to give. And so begins his race against the clock to complete his greatest equation, a formula that will bend time and allow him to live well past his allotted years. Albert's obsession with controlling time will prevent his passing...but at what cost?"
"Superheroes, what a passion! The pleasure and the excitement coming from so many years of reading and collecting comics were the inspiration for Albert," said Tiraboschi, who was the author of the thriller novel L'Ospedale Delle Bambole (The Dolls' Hospital).
"The story lets me map fascinating physical-mathematical theories onto familiar comics concepts. Mixing science and occult the book's hero will go to the limit if reality and beyond. This is my first foray into the superhero genre and I'm as excited as I was reading those tales as a boy. "
FIRST LOOKS
For covers and four-page previews of upcoming titles, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Transformers: Infiltration #2 from IDW Publishing and The Goon #16 from Dark Horse Comics.
BRIEFLY
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* Above is a look at the covers to Marvel Zombies #3, New Thunderbolts #18, Punisher: Bloody Valentine, Books of Doom #4 and Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #9. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
* Desperado Publishing has been informed by Diamond Comic Distributors that all copies of the Image Comics-released
title The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #1 that the distributor had on hand
have been sold. Series creator Frank Beddor has given the last of his
personal copies to Diamond to fulfill recent reorders, so the title has now
officially and completely sold out of its print run of 9,000.
According to Desperado, if
demand warrants, a second printing of the first issue might become available in time for this year¹s convention season.
* Coming Sunday: Television news -- and much more!!!
COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES
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In case you missed The Continuum's recent coverage, here are some links. Click on the date to get the day's full report.
* Monday, Jan. 16: DC Comics for April, Image Comics for April and Image Comics First Looks.
* Sunday, Jan. 15: Teen Titans, Smallville, Family Guy and The Simpsons.
* Saturday, Jan. 14: Ultimate Avengers, Strangers in Paradise and First Looks.
* Friday, Jan. 13: Top Cow First Looks, Dark Horse First Looks, December sales and Who Wants to Be a Super-Hero?.
* Thursday, Jan. 12: Black Panther/Storm wedding, Marvel First Looks and Image First Looks.
* Wednesday, Jan. 11: Blade TV, X3, DC First Looks and Marvel First Looks.
* Tuesday, Jan. 10: Dark Horse Comics for April, DC Comics First Looks, Justice League Unlimited, Moonstone Books for May and Green Lantern.
* Monday, Jan. 9: Justice League Unlimited, Marvel teams with Hasbro, Aquaman casting, SLG toys and First Looks.
* Sunday, Jan. 8: The Batman, Justice League Unlimited and Ultimate Avengers.
* Saturday, Jan. 7: Rosario Dawson's comic, Smallville, Claypool Comics for April and First Looks.
* Friday, Jan. 6: X3, Virgin Comics/Animation and First Looks.
* Thursday, Jan. 5: Marvel and DC First Looks, Superman Returns, Wolverine: Origins and G.I. Joe vs. Transformers.
* Wednesday, Jan. 4: Teen Titans, Sam Kieth exclusive to DC, First Looks and Red Sonja/Claw the Unconquered.
* Tuesday, Jan. 3: Wolverine: Origins, Justice League Unlimited, X-Factor, Parts Unknown and Dead Me Tell No Tales.
* Monday, Jan. 2: Justice League Unlimited, Iron Man animation, Jonah Hex, First Looks and Heroic Publishing for April.
* Sunday, Jan. 1: The Batman DVD, Heroic Publishing for April and Dark Horse First Looks.
* Friday, Dec. 30: X3, Teen Titans and Dark Horse First Looks.
* Thursday, Dec. 29: Marvel and DC First Looks and Smallville.
* Wednesday, Dec. 28: IDW Publishing for April, Narwain's Hollywood Noir, Kurt Busiek exclusive to DC and First Looks.
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