MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2007
COMING TUESDAY
Buffy the Vampire Slayer news -- and much more!!!
SMALLVILLE'S ERICA DURANCE
The Continuum today continues its series of stories from its visit to the set of The CW's Smallville with an interview with Erica Durance, who plays Lois Lane.
To read the question-and-answer, CLICK HERE .
PAINKILLER JANE TV CHARACTERS
Sci Fi has released descriptions of the three main characters for its upcoming Painkiller Jane television series, based on the character created by Jimmy Palmiotti and Joe Quesada.
Following is a rundown:
JANE VASCO (Played by Kristanna Loken)
A former DEA agent, Jane Vasco is recruited by a secret government unit dedicated to the identification and containment of a new enemy: the "Neuro." In the course of tracking these people with superhuman neurological powers, she takes a 46-story fall -- and walks away without a scratch. Not only do her extensive wounds heal, but they leave her stronger than she was before. In spite of this inexplicable change in her biology, Jane continues with the unit, tracking Neuros...knowing that she has a lot more in common with her targets than she'd like to admit.
ANDRE MCBRIDE (Played by Rob Stewart)
The cool-as-ice leader of the anti-Neuro task force, Andre McBride is an ex-special forces 'ghost' and the heart of the team. A decorated soldier for bravery in the armed forces, he was offered an 'out' by the government as a reward. But Andre was born to lead, and made to fight. Instead of retiring, he accepts a dangerous mission to head up a new force created to combat the rising Neuro problem. Well respected within his circles, he is a man who can pull off the impossible.
CONNOR KING (Played by Noah Danby)
Connor King was once a decorated police sergeant working the most dangerous beat in the city. His toughness, extreme alpha male mentality and lust for adrenaline made him fearless among crooks, and eventually led him to become one himself. Years into his prison sentence, he was recruited by a covert government unit tracking "Neuros." Addicted to the rush of hunting Neuros, Connor thrives in his new role, becoming a trusted member of the team.
BLOODRAYNE ONE-SHOT
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Digital Webbing Press has announced a March release for a new BloodRayne one-shot, Tibetan Heights #1.
The Tibetan Heights story is written by Troy Wall, penciled by Chad Hardin, inked by Jimmy Reyes and colored by Joel Seguin.
Tibetan Heights will feature the debut of a key female character from BloodRayne's past -- Mynce. BloodRayne's friend and mentor, Mynce is a Tibetan-born Dhampir with the same abilities as BloodRayne.
Here's how Digital Webbing describes the one-shot:
"The Tibetan Heights story is set 70 years ago, when BloodRayne met her mentor at the roof top of the world to begin her training as an agent of the Brimstone Society. For the first time ever, catch a glimpse of BloodRayne alongside Mynce in one of their earliest action-packed adventures together. The fate of Tibet hangs in the balance as master and apprentice fight to stop a vampire occult from hijacking an entire country!"
The Mynce character was first introduced back in 2002 in the original BloodRayne video game, from Majesco. Tibetan Heights will represent the debut of Mynce in a comic book series. Hardin, penciler for the Tibetan Heights one-shot, was also the cover artist for the BloodRayne 2 video game.
A signature bonus of the BloodRayne series, which will be included in Tibetan Heights, are behind-the-scenes commentary on the making of the issue with peeks at unused art, penciled sketches, and insider commentary by the creative team themselves.
Tibetan Heights represents the ninth comic book of the BloodRayne series.
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and four- to eight-page previews of DC Comics titles arriving in stores on Jan. 10, CLICK HERE .
Titles include Justice Society of America #2, Outsiders #44, Superman & Batman vs. Aliens & Predators #1 and StormWatch PHD #3.
For previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Jan. 10, CLICK HERE.
BRIEFLY
* Marvel Comics has sent out another Fantastic Four/"Is this the new FF?" teaser image by Michael Turner. Click on the thumbnail for a larger image.
* The second animated Hellboy movie, Blood and Iron, will air on Cartoon Network in March. The exact date hasn't officially been scheduled yet.
* Battlestar Galactica helped Sci Fi Channel to its strongest fourth-quarter ratings ever. The show, which premiered its third season on Oct. 6, showed growth among younger and female audiences, and outpaced Season 2.5 (January - March 2006) by 8 percent among adults 18-34.
* Lionsgate has announced it will be releasing the Ultimate Avengers and Ultimate Avengers 2 movies on Blue-ray.
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.
* Wednesday, January 3: Smallville, Spider-Man 3, IDW Publishing for April, Marvel First Looks and Zenescope's Return to Wonderland.
* Tuesday, January 2: Smallville's Allison Mack, IDW's Star Trek: Klingons, The All-New Atom, David Mack writes Se7en, Heroic Publishing for April, TwoMorrows Publishing for April and Trials of Shazam.
* Monday, January 1: Smallville's Allison Mack, DC First Looks, Dark Horse First Looks and IDW Publishing First Looks.
* Sunday, December 31: Batman Beyond and Image Comics First Looks.
* Saturday, December 30: Ghost Rider, Heroes and 300.
* Friday, December 29: Diamond Select/Marvel and First Looks.
* Thursday, December 28: Spider-Man 2 on FX, Marvel First Looks and Heroes.
* Wednesday, December 27: 300, TMNT, Archie Comics' new look and First Looks.
* Tuesday, December 26: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and First Looks.
* Monday, December 25: Image Comics' Dynamo 5 and Arcana's Dark Horrors.
* Sunday, December 24: Marvel Animated Gift Set and Archie First Looks.
* Saturday, December 23: Ghost Rider, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, The Batman, Devil's Due First Looks and Ape Entertainment for March.
* Friday, December 22: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Smallville, Legion of Super Heroes and Virgin Comics for March.
* Thursday, December 21: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Top Cow's First Born, Battlestar Galactica, IDW's Transformers prequel and Image First Looks.
* Wednesday, December 20: Heroes, Marvel First Looks, Archie Comics' new style and Virgin Comics' Gamekeeper.
* Tuesday, December 19: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Smallville, Marvel First Looks, Dynamite First Looks, Madman movie and Jack of Fables.
* Monday, December 18: Dynamite Entertainment for March, Shrugged, Spider-Man 3, Boom!'s Left on Mission and First Looks.
* Sunday, December 17: Dwayne McDuffie talks Fantastic Four, Marvel First Looks, Archie's new style and Antarctic Press for March.
* Saturday, December 16: Smallville, Spider-Man 3, Oni Press for March and Devil's Due First Looks.
* Friday, December 15: The Batman's Nightwing, Smallville, Fantastic Four, Onslaught Reborn, November sales, Heroic Publishing First Looks and Archie First Looks.
* Thursday, December 14: 30 Days of Night, Spider-Man 3, Devil's Due for March, Heroes, Family Guy, The Batman and Xombie.
* Wednesday, December 13: Image Comics for March, Image First Looks, Marvel First Looks and Spider-Man 2 on FX.
* Tuesday, December 12: Marvel Comics for March, Boom! Studios for March, Marvel First Looks and DC First Looks.
* Monday, December 11: DC Comics for March, Archie Comics for March and DC First Looks.
* Sunday, December 10: The Simpsons, Family Guy, Legion of Super Heroes and Heroes.
* Saturday, December 9: Ghost Rider's Mark Steven Johnson, Ralph Winter to produce Wolverine? and Dark Horse First Looks.
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