TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008
COMING WEDNESDAY
Spider-Man news -- and more!
Tricia Helfer, who plays Number Six in Sci Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica, is providing the voice of Black Cat in Kids' WB!'s The Spectacular Spider-Man.
Black Cat might appear as early as the show's ninth episode and will be featured prominently in an episode titled "Persona." The character is slated to appear in both sets of 13 episodes being produced.
Helfer, 33, will be featured in Spiral, due on DVD on Feb. 19. She was also part of the cast for the pilot of Fox's Them, based on the Six graphic novel.
Xander Berkeley will also be featured in the "Persona" episode as the voice of Quentin Beck. Grey Delisle, who played The Wasp in the two Ultimate Avengers movies, is providing the voice of Jean DeWolff.
The Spectacular Spider-Man will premiere on Kids' WB! on Saturday, March 8. Look for more Spider-Man news soon here in The Continuum.
THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN'S BLACK CAT
THE BATMAN: "ATTACK OF THE TERRIBLE TRIO"
Kids' WB! has provided The Continuum with five images from "Attack of Terrible Trio," this Saturday's new episode of The Batman.
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"Three misfit college students get their hands on the Man-Bat formula, allowing them to turn into monstrous beasts. Batman and Batgirl have to stop them before they infect the entire campus."
"Attack of The Terrible Trio" was written by Stan Berkowitz and directed by John Fang.
Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
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DC COMICS ROUNDUP
DC Comics on Tuesday announced that Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #2 and #3 have both sold out and will be getting new printings.
"I'm both slightly stunned and incredibly gratified at the fan response to Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash," said co-writer Jeff Katz. "Obviously, I always believed in the commercial and creative potential of this match-up, but to see it received with such intense enthusiasm has made for one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life."
The second printing of Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #2 will feature a black-and-white version of the cover by Eric Powell and is scheduled to arrive in stores on Feb. 13.
The second printing of Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash #3 will feature a black and white version of the cover by Eric Powell and is scheduled to arrive in stores on Feb. 13.
In other DC news:
* All four 52 trade paperbacks have gone back to press.
* Hellblazer #241, originally scheduled for release on Feb. 20, will now be in stores on Feb. 27.
* Green Lantern #28, originally scheduled for release on Feb. 27, will now be in stores on March 5.
THE SIMPSONS: "LOVE, SPRINGFIELDIAN STYLE"
Fox has released a description of "Love, Springfieldian Style," the Sunday, Feb. 17 episode of The Simpsons.
Here's how the episode -- which contains three Valentine's Day stories -- is described:
"To celebrate Valentine's Day, Homer takes Marge to the Tunnel of Love at a carnival. But when Bart pulls a prank involving some Jell-O, they become hopelessly stranded. Homer tries to cheer Marge up by recounting some of the greatest love stories of all time, beginning with Bonnie and Clyde (as Marge and Homer) who steal each others' hearts as they rob their town dry.
"Next, Marge tells the story of two dogs, Sadie (Marge) and Scamp (Homer), in her take on 'Lady and the Tramp.' Lastly, Bart spins the final romantic tale in his recounting of the rock-and-roll romance of the The Sex Pistols when Nancy Spungeon (Lisa) falls for the rebellious Sid Vicious (Nelson)."
Look for more on The Simpsons soon here in The Continuum.
ANTARCTIC PRESS FOR APRIL
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Antarctic Press has released its solicitations for April.
For a rundown, with images, CLICK HERE.
For previously posted April solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:
* Ape Entertainment.
* Archie Comics.
* Aspen Comics.
* Avatar Press.
* Big City Comics.
* BlueWater Productions.
* Bongo Comics.
* Boom! Studios.
* Dabel Brothers Productions.
* Dark Horse Comics.
* DC Comics.
* Devil's Due Publishing.
* Desperado Publishing.
* Digital Webbing.
* Dynamite Entertainment.
* IDW Publishing.
* Image Comics.
* Marvel Comics.
* Moonstone Books.
* Oni Press.
* Red 5 Comics.
ARCANA STUDIO FOR APRIL
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Arcana Studios has released its solicitations for April.
For a rundown, with images, CLICK HERE.
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
For cover and five-page preview of a Marvel Comic title arriving in stores on Feb. 20, CLICK HERE.
The featured title is The Immortal Iron Fist: Orson Randall and the Green Mist of Death.
For previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Jan. 30, CLICK HERE.
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and five-page previews of Dynamite Entertainment titles arriving in stores on Jan. 30, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Mercenaries #3 and Terminator 2: Infinity #6.
BRIEFLY
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* NBC has released seven images from the Knight Rider movie, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 17.
The images show David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight, Justin Bruening as Mike Tracer, Deanna Russo as Sarah Graiman, Bruce Davison as Charles Graiman and Sydney Tamilia Poitier as Carrie Ruvai.
Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
* Upcoming episode of Legion of Super Heroes on Kids' WB! include "The Karate Kid" on Feb. 2, "Who Am I?" on Feb. 9 and "Unnatural Alliances" on Feb. 16.
* Boom! Studios has announced that The Foundation #1 has sold out. According to the publisher, it is evaluating demand for a second printing.
* According to Variety, Dennis Quaid has been cast as General Hawk and Arnold Vosloo as Zartan for the G.I. Joe movie.
* Sci Fi has scheduled the second part of "Revolution" -- the season finale of Flash Gordon -- for Feb. 8.
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.
* Wednesday, January 24: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, X-Force, Devil's Due Publishing for April, Bongo Comics for April, Oni Press for April and Meet the Spartans.
* Tuesday, January 23: X-Men: Divided We Stand solicitations, Red 5 Comics for April, Smallville, Bluewater Productions' 2008 titles, The Stranded, First Looks and Marvel Comics roundup.
* Tuesday, January 22: The Dark Knight's Heath Ledger dies, DC Comics for April, Marvel Comics for April, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Archie Comics for April, Marvel Comics First Looks, Image Comics First Looks and Boom Studios' Cthulhu Tales.
* Monday, January 21: IDW Publishing for April, Turok: Son of Stone, The Spectacular Spider-Man, First Looks and Cinemax's Month of 300.
* Sunday, January 20: Justice League of America and First Looks.
* Saturday, January 19: Smallville's Black Canary and First Looks.
* Friday, January 18: Flash Gordon, Fantastic Four, Marvel First Looks, Transformers Animated, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Image First Looks and Archie First Looks.
* Thursday, January 17: Image Comics for April, Top Cow Productions for April, Viper Comics for April, Smallville, Dabel Brothers' Wild Cards and Marvel First Looks.
* Wednesday, January 16: Justice League movie on hold, Jeph Loeb press conference, Dark Horse First Looks, Marvel First Looks, Flash Gordon and The Spirit.
* Tuesday, January 15: The Simpsons, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Blade: The Series, Archiblad Saves Easter and First Looks.
* Monday, January 14: The Spectacular Spider-Man, Iron Man movie, Smallville, Perhapanauts and First Looks.
* Sunday, January 13: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Image Comics First Looks.
* Saturday, January 12: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and First Looks.
* Friday, January 11: Marvel First Looks and Image First Looks.
* Thursday, January 10: Bluewater Productions for May, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, IDW Publishing's children's division and Boomerang for February.
* Wednesday, January 9: Dark Horse Comics for April and First Looks.
* Tuesday, January 8: Incredible Hercules, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, World of Warcraft and The Blackbeard Legacy.
* Monday, January 7: X-Men: Legacy, Smallville, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Boom! Studios First Looks, Dynamite Entertainment First Looks and Image First Looks.
* Sunday, January 6: Dark Horse First Looks.
* Saturday, January 5: First Looks and Zenescope's new Sinbad title.
* Friday, January 4: Marvel First Looks and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
* Thursday, January 3: Whiteout, DC Comics second printings, Red 5 First Looks, Marvel First Looks, Image First Looks, Top Cow's First Born: Aftermath and NBM for 2008.
* Wednesday, January 2: IDW Publishing's Star Trek plans, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Dark Horse First Looks, Marvel First Looks and Archie First Looks.
* Tuesday, January 1: Incredible Hercules and First Looks.
* Monday, December 31: Sonic X and Iron Man movie.
* Sunday, December 30: Bluewater Productions for April and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
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