FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2007
SPIDER-MAN 3: JAMES FRANCO
The Continuum today continues its series of interviews from Spider-Man 3 with James Franco, who plays Harry Osborn/New Goblin.
For an edited transcription of the junket interview, CLICK HERE.
In other Spider-Man 3 news:
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* Bryce Dallas Howard, who plays Gwen Stacy, appeared on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday night, marking a full circle in her Spider-Man experience.
She first talked about being in the film and premiered her blonde hair during an appearance on Jan. 31, 2006. Since then, Howard filmed Spider-Man 3, got married and had a baby, and she noted on Thursday that she found out she was pregnant when the Spider-Man 3 crane accident scenes were filmed.
* Spider-Man 3 is opening in 4,252 theaters domestically, a record.
* Spider-Man 3 star Tobey Maguire told CBS' Early Morning Show that he will be sneaking into a theater to see the film with an audience on Friday.
* Look for more on Spider-Man 3 later on Friday and throughout the weekend here in The Continuum.
LIV TYLER CAST IN INCREDIBLE HULK
Marvel Studios on Friday announced that Liv Tyler will play Betty Ross in The Incredible Hulk movie, opposite Edward Norton.
The film, which is being directed by Louis Leterrier and distributed by Universal Pictures, is scheduled to arrive in theaters on June 13, 2008.
Here's how Marvel describes Tyler's part in the film's story:
"As Betty Ross, Tyler will take on the lead female role. Ross is a scientist and has been Bruce Banner's key ally in the quest to rid him of the Hulk. Bruce's condition has immensely complicated their longtime romance, and has finally forced Betty to try to put the past behind her. The new movie's story unfolds when the pursuit for The Hulk - the world's most misunderstood, primal force of fury - heats up, finding Bruce Banner on the run attempting to cure his condition before his pursuers capture him. This chase is something that Betty cannot ignore - sweeping her right back into Bruce's life and the heart-pounding action that follows."
Tyler, 29, has been in more than a dozen films. Her credits include Armageddon and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
"Liv is not only a classic Hollywood beauty, but an undeniable talent. Her roles in such blockbusters as The Lord of the Rings and indie favorites like Stealing Beauty have helped her develop a unique blend of dramatic and action-adventure experience that are perfectly suited for taking on Betty Ross," said Kevin Feige, president of production, Marvel Studios. "We believe the chemistry between her and Edward Norton will explode on screen, adding another compelling dimension to the film."
Filming on The Incredible Hulk is scheduled to begin in Toronto on June 25.
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and four- to five-page previews of upcoming Marvel Comics titles, CLICK HERE.
Titles include X-Men #199, Loners #3 and Incredible Hulk #107.
For previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on May 9, CLICK HERE.
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
For covers and two- to five-page previews of upcoming Archie Comics titles, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Betty & Veronica Double Digest #151 and Veronica #180.
BRIEFLY
* The CW will rebroadcast "Phantom," the season finale of Smallville, on Sunday, May 27 at 8 p.m.
* Image Comics and Active Images n August will release the Elephantmen: Hip Flask jigsaw puzzle. Featuring theart of Ladronn, the thousand-piece puzzle measures 48.5 by 68 cm and retails for $24.99.
* Marvel Comics has announced that Incredible Hulk #106 has sold out.
* FHM's Magazine has released its Sexiest 100 Women annual list, led by Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer's Jessica Alba.
Others in the top 100 included Blade: Trinity's Jessica Biel at No. 6, Wanted's Angelina Jolie at No. 8, Whiteout's Kate Beckinsale at No. 13, X-Men: The Last Stand's Halle Berry at No. 16, Smallville's Eric Durance at No. 20, Ghost Rider's Eva Mendes at No. 26, V for Vendetta's Natalie Portman at No. 31, Smallville's Kristin Kreuk at No. 47, Elektra's Jennifer Garner at No. 53, Superman Returns' Kate Bosworth at No. 66, Painkiller Jane's Kristanna Loken at No. 95 and Heroe's Ali Larter at No. 100.
COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES
In case you missed The Continuum's coverage over the past month, here are some links. Click on the date to get the day's full report.
* Sunday, April 29: The Simpsons, Spider-Man 3, Image Comics First Looks and IDW's Scarface: Devil in Disguise.
* Saturday, April 28: Spider-Man 3's Tobey Maguire, Heroes and Smallville.
* Friday, April 27: Spider-Man 3, Iron Man, BlueWater Productions for August and First Looks.
* Thursday, April 26: Spider-Man 3's Topher Grace, Smallville, Marvel First Looks, Peter Tomasi exclusive writer for DC Comics and Heroes.
* Wednesday, April 25: Marvel First Looks, Spider-Man 3, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Family Guy.
* Tuesday, April 24: Spider-Man 3, First Looks, Top Cow's Unholy Union and Heroes.
* Monday, April 23: Spider-Man 3's Bryce Howard, The Batman, Painkiller Jane, Desperado Publishing for July, Dark Horse First Looks, Image First Looks and Marvel First Looks.
* Sunday, April 22: Legion of Super Heroes, Spider-Man 3, Dark Horse First Looks.
* Saturday, April 21: Spider-Man 3, Smallville and Marvel First Looks First Looks.
* Friday, April 20: Spider-Man 3, Smallville, Painkiller Jane and Image First Looks.
* Thursday, April 19: Spider-Man 3, Smallville, Painkiller Jane, Devil's Due Publishing for July, Avatar Press for July and Teen Titans.
* Wednesday, April 18: Dynamite Entertainment for July, Mirage Studios for July, Marvel First Looks and Image First Looks.
* Tuesday, April 17: Marvel Comics for July, Image Comics for July, Top Cow Productions for July, Archie Comics for July, Smallville and Dynamite Entertainment First Looks.
* Monday, April 16: DC Comics for July, Edward Norton in Incredible Hulk and IDW Publishing for July.
* Sunday, April 15: Spider-Man, The Batman, DC Comics for July preview and Marvel Comics for July preview.
* Saturday, April 14: Painkiller Jane, Smallville, Devil's Due First Looks and Archie First Looks.
* Friday, April 13: Painkiller Jane, Virgin Comics for July and First Looks.
* Thursday, April 12: Spider-Man 3, Iron Man, Smallville, Marvel First Looks, Image First Looks and The Simpsons.
* Wednesday, April 11: Spider-Man 3, Top Cow's First Born, Marvel First Looks, Fantastic Four animated, The Ultimates and Flash Gordon.
* Tuesday, April 10: Painkiller Jane, Aspen Comics for July, Marvel First Looks and Dynamite First Looks.
* Monday, April 9: Painkiller Jane's Kristanna Loken, Ghost Rider on DVD, First Looks and Archie Comics Digests.
* Sunday, April 8: Spider-Man 3, Painkiller Jane, 300 box office and Archie First Looks.
* Saturday, April 7: Teen Titans DVD and First Looks.
* Friday, April 6: Spider-Man 3, Digital Webbing for July, Devil's Due First Looks and Transformers: The Game.
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