THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006
COMING FRIDAY
Animation news -- and much more!!!
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES' "TIMBER WOLF"
"Timber Wolf," a new episode of Kids' WB!'s Legion of Super Heroes animated series, is scheduled to premiere on Saturday.
The episode is one of two Legion scripts from Matt Wayne, who was a story editor and writer for Justice League Unlimited.
"We finally get to meet Timber Wolf, who's not exactly what comics readers would expect and not necessarily on the Legion's side," Wayne told The Continuum.
"Timber Wolf and Saturn Girl don't hit it off at first. In fact, it's a classic beauty-and-the-beast situation, except this time beauty can kick butt."
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"A mysterious scientist asks the Legion to help capture a dangerous creature. They succeed, only to discover the creature is nowhere near as dangerous as the scientist himself."
For an interview with Shawn Harrison, who provides the voice of Timber Wolf, CLICK HERE.
SUPERMAN RETURNS AN IMAX HIT
Superman Returns, which has grossed more than $388 million worldwide, continues to show legs in IMAX theaters through its 13th week of release.
According to
IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures, the IMAX 3D release of Superman Returns has earned $22.7 million on 92 IMAX screens domestically and more than $7.5 million on 36 IMAX screens internationally.
"We are very pleased with the longevity of the film's performance in
IMAX theatres," said Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution at
Warner Bros. Pictures. "The immersive IMAX Experience has helped this
terrific film continue to draw crowds 13 weeks into its run."
"Superman Returns has been a huge hit in IMAX theatres throughout the
entire summer," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed
Entertainment. "The strong legs provide a clear indication that audiences
want to experience Hollywood event movies in the most powerful and unique
way. We are encouraged by the ongoing positive reactions to the world's
first live-action Hollywood feature with scenes converted into IMAX 3D."
IMAX theatres from New York to San Francisco are reporting strong results and high occupancy, with New York City's IMAX at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 12 and IMAX at AMC Loews Metreon 15 in San Francisco topping the North American list.
For an interview with Superman Returns star Brandon Routh, CLICK HERE.
IMAGE COMICS' LOW ORBIT
The latest anthology from Image Comics, Low Orbit Volume One, has been scheduled for a Nov. 15 release.
The 64-page book features Nick Bradshaw, Sean Galloway, Alina Galloway, Ryan Odagawa, Jonboy Meyers, Allison Strom, Kevin Dalton, Mark Andrew Smith and Michael Woods! The cover is
by Sean and Alina Galloway
"Low Orbit began as a simple project among friends," Woods said. "A modest book to sell for various conventions where we could have fun and each do our own thing. It has since grown into something much more ambitious."
Low Orbit features seven stories, ranging from science fiction to fantasy and mythology.
"With this book, you get a little action, a little suspense, even a bit of comedy," Woods said. "There
is a little something for everyone!"
Low Orbit Volume One will cost $6.99.
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and two- to three-page previews of Archie Comics titles arriving in stores on Oct. 4,
CLICK HERE.
Titles include Sonic the Hedgehog #167, Betty & Veronica #221 and Archie Digest #229.
Look for more First Looks on Friday here in The Continuum.
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
For covers and five-page previews of upcoming DC Comics titles,
CLICK HERE.
Titles include Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1 and Manhunter #26.
Look for more First Looks on Friday here in The Continuum.
MARVEL PRESS CONFERENCE: BULLET POINTS' J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
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Marvel Comics staged a telephone press conference on Thursday with J. Michael Straczynski to discuss the upcoming mini-series Bullet Points.
For highlights from the call, CLICK HERE.
BRIEFLY
* Rosario Dawson, star of Sin City and just-announced star and producer of a film based on her Occult Crimes Taskforce comic book, will join her Grindhouse co-stars Rose McGowan and
Marley Shelton as co-hosts of Spike TV's Scream Awards 2006 on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at p.m. (ET).
Frank Miller will be honored with the Comic-Con Icon Award.
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, September 21: Smallville, Legion of Super Heroes, Arcana Studio for December, Marvel First Looks and Archie First Looks.
* Wednesday, September 20: Image Comics for December, Devil's Due for September, DC First Looks, Marvel First Looks, Image First Looks and Ron Marz's Russian Sunset.
* Tuesday, September 19: Marvel Comics for December, Heroes, Supergirl and X-Men: Phoenix -- Warsong.
* Monday, September 18: Smallville, DC Comics for December, IDW Publishing for December, Archie Comics for December, Legion of Super Heroes, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, First Looks and August sales.
* Sunday, September 17: IDW's 24: Nightfall, Smallville and Josh Howard's Viper titles.
* Saturday, September 16: Heroes, First Looks and solicitations.
* Friday, September 15: X-Men's Hugh Jackman, Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo, Image First Looks and Devil's Due First Looks.
* Thursday, September 14: Aspen Comics for December, Hellboy 2, Anita Blake, Archie First Looks and Spider-Girl press conference.
* Wednesday, September 13: Smallville, Marvel First Looks, DC First Looks and Supergirl DVD.
* Tuesday, September 12: Blade: The Series, Heroes, Transformers and DC First Looks.
* Monday, September 11: Legion of Super Heroes' Yuri Lowenthal, Hellboy animated, Marvel announcements, Dark Horse First Looks, Image First Looks, Ion's Kalman Andrasofszky, Moonstone Books for January and Claypool Comics for December.
* Sunday, September 10: The Simpsons, Painkiller Jane and First Looks.
* Saturday, September 9: Dark Horse Comics for December, Boom! Studios for December and Smallville Season 6 opener.
* Friday, September 8: The Batman Strikes!, Spider-Man animated, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer's Michael Chiklis, Oni Press' Wasteland, Devil's Due First Looks and Marvel's First Looks.
* Thursday, September 7: Family Guy, Civil War: Choosing Sides, DC First Looks, Archie First Looks and Marvel First Looks.
* Wednesday, September 6: Fantastic Four ratings, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Blade: The Series, Heroes, Image First Looks, DC First Looks and Marvel First Looks.
* Tuesday, September 5: The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes episodes, Battlestar Galactica, First Looks and Runaways creators leave.
* Monday, September 4: Hellboy animated and First Looks.
* Sunday, September 3: From Canadian Fan Expo -- DC Comics' Big Guns, Mike Mignola and Geoff Johns.
* Saturday, September 2: Blade: The Series, X-Men: Evolution's Brad Swaile and Marvel's Civil War.
* Friday, September 1: Jim Lee at Canadian Fan Expo, The Batman, Legion of Super Heroes, Superman serials on DVD and First Looks.
* Thursday, August 31: Blade: The Series, Diamond Select/Marvel products for November, Smallville Season 5 DVD, Robert Kirkman press conference and Marvel First Looks.
* Wednesday, August 30: Fantastic Four animated, DC First Looks, Marvel First Looks, Image First Looks, Blue Water First Looks and Archie First Looks.
* Tuesday, August 29: The Punisher DVD, The Batman season opener, Fantastic Four press conference, Smallville and Marvel First Looks.
* Monday, August 28: Virgin Comics for November, Viper Comics for November, The Batman and First Looks.
* Sunday, August 27: Spawn Series 30 action figures, Fantastic Four animated and First Looks.
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