SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2006
WIZARD WORLD L.A.: HELLBOY'S DOUG JONES
Doug Jones, who played Abe Sapien in the Hellboy live-action film, told The Continuum that he has every intention on returning for the sequel.
"I would love to be involved and I plan on being involved, but I don't have a commitment yet," Jones told The Continuum Friday night at Wizard World Los Angeles. "I recently worked with (Hellboy director) Guillero del Toro on another movie, Pan's Labyrnith, and he told me that he has big plans for Abe Sapien, and he was talking with me in those plans."
Jones performed the entire character in Hellboy, but he was voiced over by David Hyde Pierce in the final product. Jones said it was disappointing that his voice was replaced but that del Toro had his eyes on Pierce even before he was cast.
Jones' voice is being used as Abe Sapien these days, however. He is voicing the character in two direct-to-DVD animated Hellboy films.
"So hopefully, that bodes well for Part 2," he said about his voice chances in the live-action sequel.
Jones said he's already completed recording on the first film and will begin work on the second next week. Abe Sapien's role is larger in the second animated movie than the first.
WIZARD WORLD L.A.: SUPERMAN RETURNS
One of the more prominent displays at Wizard World Los Angeles is Mattel's spread for its upcoming Superman Returns line.
More than two dozen products were on display, in and out of cases.
A Mattel representative told The Continuum he was pleased with the reaction from attendees.
Click on the thumbnails below for larger images.
In other Superman Returns news, star Brandon Routh accepted the Male Star of Tomorrow Award at ShoWest in Las Vegas. "I'm extremely proud and grateful to be part of the Superman legacy," he said in accepting the honor.
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WIZARD WORLD L.A.: DC COMICS PANEL
Smallville television character Chloe Sullivan appears headed to the pages of DC Comics books soon.
Asked about the character during Friday's DC panel at Wizard World Los Angeles, Superman line editor Matt Idelson said, "Yes, there are plans," something that took even executive editor Dan DiDio off guard.
For much more from the panel, CLICK HERE.
WIZARD WORLD L.A.: MARVEL'S CUP O' JOE PANEL
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Marvel's Cup O' Panel at Wizard World Los Angeles on Friday was a three-ring circus, with three major announcements made: an exclusive and Spider-Man project for J. Scott Campbell, Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters and a Halo graphic novel.
For much more from the panel, CLICK HERE.
WIZARD WORLD L.A.: MONDO MARVEL PANEL
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Marvel Comics staged a telephone press conference on Thursday, featuring writers Daniel Knauf and Charlie Knauf and editor Tom Brevoort.
For an edited transcription of CLICK HERE.
FIRST LOOKS
For covers and five-page previews of upcoming titles, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Annihilation: Super-Skrull #1 from Marvel Comics and Tales of Alvin Maker -- Red Prophet #1 from DB Pro.
BRIEFLY
* Lionsgate's booth at Wizard World Los Angeles features this poster of Ultimate Avengers 2's box art. Click on the thumbnail for a larger image.
* Coming Sunday: Wizard World Los Angeles 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, March 13: DC Comics for June, DC trade paperbacks for July/August, Archie Comics for June, Legion of Super-Heroes animated and First Looks.
* Sunday, March 12: V for Vendetta's Joel Silver, Chris Batista talks 52, Ape Entertainment's U.T.F. and Jenna Meets 100 Girls.
* Saturday, March 11: Superman DVDs, Smallville, The Simpsons and Dark Horse First Looks.
* Friday, March 10: Justice League Unlimited, Marvel Comics First Looks, Narwain's Miserere and Dead @17.
* Thursday, March 9: Legion of Super Heroes animated, Superman DVDs, Aspen Comics' Shrugged and First Looks.
* Wednesday, March 8: Marvel First Looks, DC First Looks, Image First Looks and Infinite Crisis.
* Tuesday, March 7: Dark Horse Comics for June, Batman Begins on HBO, Marvel's Fantastic Four press conference, Marvel Comics First Look and Moonstone books for July.
* Monday, March 6: Superman Returns, Image Comics First Looks, Devil's Due trade paperbacks and Street Sessions.
* Sunday, March 5: X-Men: The Last Stand, Kevin Maguire talks Batman and First Looks.
* Saturday, March 4: Superman Returns, Marvel animation, Heroic Publishing for June and First Looks.
* Friday, March 3: Eternals, Marshall Rogers on Black Rider, Doctor Strange, Justice League Unlimited, New Avengers: Illuminati and Devil's Due First Looks.
* Thursday, March 2: Superman DVDs, Marvel First Looks, Archie First Looks, Anita Blake comics and Family Guy.
* Wednesday, March 1: Cartoon Network Upfronts, Marvel Comics First Looks and DC Comics First Looks.
* Tuesday, Feb. 28: Marvel/Diamond Select, X-Men: The Last Stand's David Gorder, Speakeasy Comics shuts down, The Simpsons and Spider-Man & Friends action figures.
* Monday, Feb. 27: V for Vendetta's Natalie Portman and from New York Comic-Con: X-Men: The Last Stand, Ultimate Universe and WildStorm.
* Sunday, Feb. 26: From New York Comic-Con: Spawn, Blade TV, X-Men, DC Universe and Marvel's Cup 'O Joe.
* Friday, Feb. 24: X-Men: The Last Stand's John Bruno, Jim Lee's Batcave spread, Elephantmen, The Batman, Alias Comics First Looks and Devil's Due First Looks.
* Thursday, Feb. 23: Spider-Man 3, X-Men: The Last Stand's Kelsey Grammer, Claypool Comics for June and First Looks.
* Wednesday, Feb. 22: X-Men: The Last Stand press conference, new Witchblade creators, Hack/Slash movie, Aquaman TV, Marvel First Looks and DC First Looks.
* Tuesday, Feb. 21: Ving Rhames joins Aquaman TV cast, Justice League Unlimited, new Top Cow editor-in-chief, Ms. Marvel, Planet Hulk and Marvel First Looks.
* Monday, Feb. 20: X-Men action figures, Boom! Studios for May, V for Vendetta, Squadron Supreme variants, First Looks and X-Men: The Last Stand.
* Sunday, Feb. 19: V for Vendetta, Dabel Brothers Production for May and First Looks.
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