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Tuesday, January 24, 2006

SUPERMAN ANIMATED DVD

Warner Bros. Animation has provided The Continuum with a preview of Superman: Brainiac Attacks, the upcoming direct-to-DVD film.

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Tim Daly and Dana Delany are reprising their roles of Superman/Clark Kent and Lois Lane for the film, TV Guide is reporting.

The actors performed the roles for Kids' WB!'s Superman animated series. Delany has reprised the role for Justice League, while George Newbern has taken over the role for that show.

According to the TV Guide report, the film will feature both Brainiac and Lex Luthor as villains, and will focus on the relationship between Superman and Lois.

The film is written by Duane Capizzi and directed by Curt Geda.

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MARVEL MOVIE ROUNDUP

Theresa Russell has joined the cast of Spider-Man 3, Sony Pictures has confirmed for The Continuum.

Russell will play Mrs. Marko, the wife of Flint Marko, aka the Sandman, who is played by Thomas Haden Church. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the couple will have a daughter in the film.

In other Marvel movie news, it is expected that the third X-Men movie will officially be named X-Men: The Last Stand.

An announcement on the film's title could come as early as this week.

Look for more on X-Men on Wednesday here in The Continuum.

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THE WB, UPN MERGE, FORM THE CW

Fans of Smallville might have to change channels next season.

On Tuesday, The WB and UPN announced they are ceasing to form one network, The CW, beginning next season in September. The new broadcasting network will be a joint venture between Warner Bros. Entertainment and CBS Corporation, with each company owning 50 percent.

Smallville, in its fifth season and one of The WB's most successful shows, will likely be part of The CW's lineup next fall.

An Aquaman pilot was scheduled to begin filming in March for The WB. No word yet if the merger will impact production.

The CW will incorporate The WB's current scheduling model, which consists of a six-night, 13 hour primetime lineup including Monday through Friday nights from 8-10 p.m. (E/P); Sundays from 7-10 p.m.; Sunday from 5-7 p.m. outside of primetime as well as a Monday thru Friday afternoon block from 3-5 p.m.

The combination of Tribune's 16 major market stations and the 12 CBS-owned UPN major market affiliates give The CW instant coverage in 48 percent of the country. The remainder of the network's distribution system will be a combination of selected current UPN and The WB stations. The full distribution of the new network is expected to exceed 95 percent of the country.

The 16 Tribune affiliated stations will include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Houston, Miami, Denver, St. Louis, Portland, Indianapolis, San Diego, Hartford, New Orleans and Albany. The 12 CBS Station Group television markets will include Philadelphia, San Francisco, Atlanta, Detroit, Tampa, Seattle, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, West Palm Beach, Norfolk, Oklahoma City and Providence.

That would mean in a market such as Detroit that a WB show such as Smallville will be on a different channel next fall.

The CW will also pick up from Kids' WB!, with a block of animated programming airing on Saturdays from 7 a.m.-noon.

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CANNON HAWKE FINALE

Aspen Comics' Cannon Hawke mini-series concludes with a showdown between Cannon and Taras in #5, hitting stands on Wednesday.

The issue is by writer J.T. Krul, penciler Marcus To, inker Don Ho and colorist Beth Sotelo. Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald provide the cover.

"Cannon Hawke was a series that centered on action and adventure, and I think it delivered on both fronts," Turner said. "Aspen was extremely satisfied with the outcome of this series and the development of Cannon as an intricate character in the Fathom universe.

"The entire team rose to the challenge and delivered a strong series from start to finish. Marcus To's art improved from issue to issue and he continues to stun us with his finished pages. I canıt wait to see what he brings to our next project, Soulfire: Chaos Reign."

Said To: "Iım proud of how Cannon turned out and feel like we accomplished all the goals we set for the series at the beginning. When the book first debuted I was hoping the fans would embrace the character like I did, and throughout the series I think more and more people jumped onto the book. Thatıs all you can ever ask for."

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NECROMANCER #4 PREVIEW

Top Cow Productions has provided The Continuum with a 10-page preview of Necromancer #4, which goes on sale on Feb. 1.

The issue is ritten by Joshua Ortega, penciled by Francis Manapul and colored by Brian Buccellato, with a cover by Manapul.

Here's how Top Cow describes the issue:

"After the tragic events in Colorado, Abigail van Alstine heads out West to seek a new life. However, the Dark Agents have set their sights on Abby, now that Deacon McCabe and the Church of Mali have informed them of her powerful potential. So where can a 17-year old outcast go to hide? The City of Angels, of course­but Abby soon finds that the city harbors demons as well. Join critically acclaimed novelist Joshua Ortega and artist extraordinaire Francis Manapul for the beginning of the second arc of this hot new mystical ongoing series."

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DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING FOR APRIL

Devil's Due Publishing has released its solicitaitons for April.

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ALIAS COMICS FOR APRIL

Alias Comics has released its solicitaitons for April.

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BRIEFLY

* Neil Googe, illustrator of the WildStorm series Majestic, has signed an exclusive contract with DC Comics.

"I've really enjoyed working with the guys at WildStorm, and the company on a whole has been really understanding and good to me in my first year back in comics," Googe said. "I'm also hoping I'll get the chance to sink my teeth into a few of the supporting characters of the DCU -- guys like Robin, Booster Gold... there are a few others Iıll be tapping various editors about...and maybe I'll even try a little writing again. All in all it should be a highly enjoyable time."

* Marvel Comics has announced that Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk #1, by Damon Lindelof and Leinil Francis Yu, has sold out. The publishing said it has no plans to go back to press on the issue.

* Coming Wednesday: DC Comics 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. Click on the date to get the day's full report.

* Thursday, Jan. 19: Jim Valentino on ShadowHawk, Spider-Man 3, Archie Comics for April, Aspen Comics for April, IDW First Looks, Marvel First Looks and Image First Looks.

* Wednesday, Jan. 18: X-Men, Marvel Knights, Marvel and DC First Looks and Oni Press for April.

* Tuesday, Jan. 17: Marvel Comics for April, Golden Globes, Dan Jurgens exclusive to DC, Family Guy at Devil's Due, Alias and Image First Looks.

* 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. StarWarsShop.com - More Product. More Exclusives.

* 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.




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