SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2006
COMING MONDAY
Marvel news and much more!!!
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED UPDATE
Cartoon Network has released three images from "Destroyer," the series finale of Justice League Unlimited scheduled to air on Saturday, May 13.
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"In a knock-down, drag-out battle on Earth and in space, the power moving behind the scenes of the villains is revealed leading to the most unexpected team-up in Justice League history."
Click on the thumbnails for larger images and look for more on Justice League Unlimited soon here in The Continuum.
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HEROES FOR HIRE WRITERS
Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti are the writers for Marvel Comics' new Heroes for Hire series, The Continuum has learned.
Reached for comment, Palmiotti said he could not confirm his involvement.
The series, which will spin out of the Daughters of the Dragon mini-series written by Gray and Palmiotti, will tie into Civil War.
The first three issues are on a checklist for the event.
An official announcement is expected from the publisher soon.
SMALLVILLE'S "FADE"
The WB has released a description for "Fade," the Thursday, April 27 episode of Smallville.
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"While in Metropolis, Clark (Tom Welling) saves the life of a stranger named Graham, who vows to repay Clark for his kindness. Unfortunately, Graham happens to be a hit man with the ability to cloak himself, and he decides killing Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) would be the best gift he could give Clark. Meanwhile, Clark confronts Lana (Kristin Kreuk) about her relationship with Lex."
The episode was written by Al Septien and Turi Meyer and directed by Terrence O¹Hara.
Look for more Smallville news this week here in The Continuum.
V FOR VENDETTA BOX OFFICE
With three new major releases opening, V for Vendetta slipped to eighth at the box office over the weekend.
In its fourth week of release, V for Vendetta pulled in an estimated $3.4 million over the weekend, pushing its total to $62.3 million.
The film opened in first place, took second in its second week and placed fifth in its third week.
Estimates have the film finishing around $66 million.
BRIEFLY
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* Above is a first look at the covers -- with trade dress -- for Four #29, Amazing Spider-Man #531, Amazing Fantasy #20, Ares #4, Books of Doom #6, Iron Man: The Inevitable #5, New Avengers Annual #2, Powers #18, Thing #6 and X-Factor #6. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
* Look for Cartoon Network to air the first Spider-Man movie this summer.
* HBO will air Constantine once in June -- on Friday, June 9 at 8 p.m.
* Voltage Comic Studio announced its flagship super-hero title, Magnitude, will begin late this year.
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.
* Tuesday, April 4: Fantastic Four animated series, X-Men: The Last Stand, Superman Returns, Diamond Select Toys, Ultimate Fantastic Four and First Looks.
* Monday, April 3: McFarlane Productions' projects, Amazing Spider-Man, X-Men: The Last Stand, Smallville and IDW First Looks.
* Sunday, April 2: Smallville, V for Vendetta and First Looks.
* Saturday, April 1: Ultimate Avengers and First Looks.
* Friday, March 31: 300 Video Journal, Superman Returns, Annihilation: Ronan, Fantastic Four and Red Sonja.
* Thursday, March 30: Krypto the Superdog, Ms. Marvel, Aquaman TV pilot, First Looks and Cyberforce.
* Wednesday, March 29: Teen Titans, Marvel First Looks, DC First Looks, Marvel/Panini deal and Devil's Due.
* Tuesday, March 28: X-Men: The Last Stand, Fantastic Four sells out, Justice League Unlimited and Marvel First Looks.
* Monday, March 27: IDW Publishing for July, Blade: The Series, Image Comics First Looks, Rex Mundi to Dark Horse and Nova.
* Sunday, March 26: V for Vendetta, Superman/Batman, Smallville and First Looks.
* Saturday, March 25: Ultimate Avengers, First Looks, E-Man Returns and Trailer Park of Terror.
* Friday, March 24: The Simpsons go live-action, Tommy Lee Edwards on Bulletpoints, First Looks and Amazing Spider-Man variant.
* Thursday, March 23: X-Men: The Official Game, Aspen Comics For June, The Batman and Blade: The Series.
* Wednesday, March 22: Marvel First Looks, DC First Looks and Image First Looks.
* Tuesday, March 21: DB Pro for June, Gen13's Talent Caldwell, Legion of Super Heroes animation, Witchblade animated and Marvel First Looks.
* Monday, March 20: From Wizard World L.A.: Blade, Ultimate Avengers, Ultimate Universe and Civil War panels.
* Sunday, March 19: V for Vendetta tops box office and, from Wizard World L.A.: DC Universe, WildStorm/Vertigo/CMX and X-Men panels.
* Saturday, March 18: From Wizard World L.A.: Hellboy's Doug Jones, Superman Returns, DC Comics panel, Marvel's Cup 'O Joe panel and Mondo Marvel panel.
* Friday, March 17: February sales, Marvel animation roundup, V for Vendetta, Family Guy and Iron Man press conference.
* Thursday, March 16: Devil's Due for June, Oni Press for June and Smallville.
* Wednesday, March 15: Superman Returns comics, Marvel First Looks and DC First Looks.
* Tuesday, March 14: Marvel Comics for June, Image Comics for June and Marvel First Looks.
* 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.
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