THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006
COMING FRIDAY
X-Men: The Last Stand press event in New York City -- and much more!!!
X-MEN: THE LAST STAND UPDATE
Patrick Stewart, who returns as Professor Xavier in X-Men: The Last Stand, said the third film is the most ambitious of the three.
"This film is richer from start to finish," Stewart said. "It''ll get you worked up -- and it should! It has an intriguing hook that gets you involved immediately and emotionally with the characters."
In other X-Men: The Last Stand notes:
* Vinnie Jones on playing Juggernaut: "Juggernaut is a mercenary, a fighting machine. He's a member of the Brotherhood but doesn't necessarily share Magneto's intense interest in abolishing the cure. He just lives for battles."
* Fox has released its digital press kit to The Continuum, including numerous new photos. Click on the thumbnails below for larger images.
The image above shows Brotherhood members Juggernaut (Vinnie Jones), Kid Omega (Ken Leung), Magneto (Ian McKellen), Multiple Man (Eric Dane), Callisto (Dania Ramirez), Pyro (Aaron Standford), Arclight (Omahyra) and Jean Grey (Famke Janssen).
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JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED FINALE
Producer Dwayne McDuffie told The Continuum that the series finale of Justice League Unlimited -- "Destroyer," which premieres on Saturday on Cartoon Network -- sends the show off with a bang.
"It was a pleasure to be a part of the team on the series finale of JLU, in many ways the conclusion to a single grand continuity spanning Batman TAS, Superman TAS, Batman Beyond and depending on who you're arguing with, several other fine shows," McDuffie said.
"As always, director Jaoquim Dos Santos brought the funk, delivering several classic action sequences -- wait for 'the punch,' after you've seen it, you'll know what I'm talking about. All of our major characters take a final bow and even Luthor still has a trick up his sleeve.
"Bruce Timm and James Tucker have produced yet another classic animated series and this is a finale worthy of their legacy. Come join us for one last adventure."
Fellow producer Matt Wayne echoed McDuffie's sentiments.
"It was a big thrill being part of what I think is the best animated action show ever," he told The Continuum. "Every day there'd be something, a plot twist or storyboard or some new footage, that would make me say 'Oh, my God.' Most jobs you don't get that.
Bruce, James and Dwayne always push themselves to do it bigger and better than last time. I'm proud to have jumped into that mix and held my own.
"'Destroyer' is a great episode to go out on, one big climax after another."
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SUPERMAN RETURNS SET VISIT: GILBERT ADLER
The Continuum continues its series of stories from its visit to the set of Superman Returns last July in Sydney, Australia.
This installment is an interview with producer Gilbert Adler.
For an edited transcription of the interview, CLICK HERE.
BOOM! STUDIOS FOR AUGUST
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Boom! Studios has provided The Continuum with its solicitations for August.
For a rundown, with cover images, CLICK HERE.
MOONSTONE BOOKS FOR SEPTEMBER
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Moonstone Books has provided The Continuum with its solicitations for September.
For a rundown, with cover images, CLICK HERE.
FIRST LOOKS
For covers and two- to five-page previews of upcoming titles, CLICK HERE.
Titles include The Incredible Hulk #95 from Marvel Comics and Archie #566 from Archie Comics.
BRIEFLY
* Spider-Man 2 returns to Cinemax in July. Air dates and times include Thursday, July 6 at 7:45 p.m.; Tuesday, July 11 at 9:20 a.m.; Saturday, July 15 at 10:15 a.m. and 5:50 p.m.; Monday, July 24 at 10:45 a.m. and 10 p.m.; Friday, July 28 at 6 p.m.; and Saturday, July 29 at 3:35 a.m.
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.
* Saturday, May 6: Dark Horse Comics for August, X-Men: The Last Stand and Superman Returns' Kal Penn.
* Friday, May 5: Superman Returns' Brandon Routh, Ron Garney exclusive to Marvel, The Simpsons, Justice League video game, Devil's Due First Looks and Smallville.
* Thursday, May 4: Ultimate Fantastic Four, Justice League Unlimited, X-Men: The Last Stand, Lords of Avalon to DB Pro and Image First Looks.
* Wednesday, May 3: Marvel First Looks, DC First Looks, Image First Loos and 100 Bullets video game.
* Tuesday, May 2: Justice League DVD, Marvel First Looks, DB Pro's The Highwayman, Sin City Marv bust and DC Comics' second printings.
* Monday, May 1: IDW Publishing for August, X-Men: The Last Stand, Marvel First Looks and Dark Horse First Looks.
* Sunday, April 30: X-Men: The Last Stand, Teen Titans, Alias Comics' The Vindicators and Image First Looks.
* Saturday, April 29: X-Men: The Last Stand, Spider-Man 3 in Cleveland, Krypto the Superdog and First Looks.
* Friday, April 28: X-Men: The Last Stand, Iron Man movie, Smallville, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Wolverine and Claypool Comics for August.
* Thursday, April 27: Spider-Man on Cartoon Network, Activision's Marvel Alliance, Ed Brubaker extends exclusive and First Looks.
* Wednesday, April 26: Spider-Man 3 in Cleveland, Marvel First Looks, DC First Looks, Image First Looks, Wolverine: Origins and Smallville.
* Tuesday, April 25: The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes on Kids' WB!, Spider-Man 3 in Cleveland, Marvel First Looks, DC First Looks, Infinite Crisis and Anita Blake.
* Monday, April 24: Spider-Man 3 in Cleveland, Marvel Legends, Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Turner panels at Pittsburgh Comicon and Xena creative team.
* Sunday, April 23: DC's One Year Later panel at Pittsburgh Comicon, The Librarian and Smallville.
* Saturday, April 22: Spider-Girl panel at Pittsburgh Comicon, Image Comics' Task Force 1 and First Looks.
* Friday, April 21: Conan, Virgin Comics for July and Alias First Looks.
* Thursday, April 20: Devil's Due for July, Alias for July, Spider-Man 3, X-Men: The Last Stand, Marvel First Looks and Superman: Brainiac Attacks.
* Wednesday, April 19: Marvel First Looks, DC First Looks, Archie First Looks, Witchblade #100 and Superman Returns.
* Tuesday, April 18: Marvel Comics for July, Marvel Comics First Looks and IDW sell-outs.
* Monday, April 17: DC Comics for July, Image Comics for July, Archie Comics for July and Moon Knight.
* Sunday, April 16: Absolute Dark Knight, Ultimate Avengers and Emily Edison.
* Saturday, April 15: The Simpsons, Smallville, Legion of Super Heroes animated and Transformers: Evolutions.
* Friday, April 14: Storm's wedding dress, Superman movies on Cinemax, Family Guy, Aspen Comics for July, Big Bang Comics and March sales figures.
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