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MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2008
COMING TUESDAY
Television news -- and much more!
Mark Steven Johnson, who brought Daredevil and Ghost Rider to the big screen, told The Continuum that his attempts to bring Garth Ennis' Preacher to HBO as a series were close but ultimately unsuccessful.
"We were budgeting and everything and it was getting really close to going," Johnson told The Continuum. "But the new head of HBO felt it was just too dark and too violent and too controversial. Which, of course, is kind of the point!
"It was a very faithful adaptation of the first few books, nearly word for word. They offered me the chance to redevelop it but I refused. I've learned my lesson on that front and I won't do it again. So I'm afraid it's dead at HBO.
"I've heard someone is in the process of getting the rights to turn it into a feature film. I hope that happens. But I hope it happens as a series of movies as one movie couldn't do it justice. I really love that story and I dedicated a lot of my time to honor Garth's work. But it wasn't meant to be."
Johnson is currently in post-production on When in Rome -- a comedy starrring Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, Danny DeVito, Dax Shephard, Jon Heder and Angelica Huston -- and said he is enjoying returning to his comedy roots.
"It's a lot like Grumpy Old Men in feel and I'm having a blast," he said.
MARK STEVEN JOHNSON: NO PREACHER ON HBO
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES -- "SAMSON AND DELILAH"
Fox has released a description and seven images from "Samson and Delilah," the Season 2 premiere of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, slated to air on on Fox on Monday, Sept. 8
The images include the debut of new cast Shirley Manson, formerly of the band Garbage, as Catherine Weaver.
Here's how Fox describes the episode:
"Rocked by the Jeep explosion, John's 16th birthday forces him to confront the reality of his destiny alone. Meanwhile, Agent Ellison faces off with his faith and the Feds in the aftermath of Cromartie's massacre, and a new player is introduced, Catherine Weaver (Manson), who is the CEO of a high-tech corporation."
Click on the thumbnails for larger images and look for more Terminator news this week here in The Continuum.
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KNIGHT RIDER: "KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR"
NBC has released nine more images from "Knight in Shining Armor," the series premire of Knight Rider scheduled to air on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
The images show Deanna Russo as Sarah Graiman, Bruce Davison as Charles Graiman, Sydney Tamiia Poitier as Carrie Ruva, Justin Bruening as Mike Tracer, Yancy Arias as Alex Torres, Smith Cho as Zoe Chae and Paul Campbell as Billy Morgan.
NBC has yet to release a description from the episode.
Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
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ANTARCTIC PRESS FOR NOVEMBER
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Antarctic Press has released its solicitations for November.
For a rundown with images, CLICK HERE.
DABEL BROTHERS PUBLISHING FOR NOVEMBER
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Dabel Brothers Publishing has released its solicitations for November.
For a rundown with images, CLICK HERE.
DESPERADO PUBLISHING FOR NOVEMBER
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Desperado Publishing has released its solicitations for November.
For a rundown with images, CLICK HERE.
DARK HORSE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and three-page previews of upcoming Dark Horse Comics titles, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Criminal Macabre: Road Block 666 #1, My Name is Bruce, B.P.R.D.: The Warning #3, The Goon #28 and Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods #2.
DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING FIRST LOOKS
For covers and five-page previews of Devil's Due Publishing titles arriving in stores on August 27, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Voltron: A Legend Forged #2 and Dragonlance: Legends -- Time of the Twins #2.
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES: VOL. 3
Warner Home Video has provided The Continuum the box art and a clip from Legion of Super Heroes Vol. 3, due in stores on Sept. 9.
Vol. 3 collects five episodes from the first season of the series, which aired on Kids' WB!: "The Substitutes," "Child's Play," "Chain of Command," "Sundown Part 1" and "Sundown Part 2."
Here's how Warner describes the volume:
:The Legion of Super Heroes, a three-time Emmy Awards nominee features the teen Heroes Superman, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Timber Wolf, Brainiac 5, Bouncing Boy and Phantom Girl as they fight crime and protect mankind from a swarm of devious villains. In Legion of Super Heroes: Volume 3, Superman's time in the 31st century draws to a close, prompting the Legion to hold its annual tryouts for a fresh crop of heroes to replace him. The audition stars off with The Substitutes, a wacky band of rejects, and a mischievous wizard from planet Xerok who wreaks havoc in New Metropolis leaving only Phantom Girl to save the day. The adventure continues as a new member, Ferro Lad, is inducted into the Legion to help Lightning Lad defend his home from an onslaught of cosmic storms. The action-packed episodes conclude with the Legion's biggest threat yet: The Sun-Eater, a galaxy destroying weapon of mass destruction. Watch to see which Legionnaire makes the ultimate sacrifice in a grueling battle to defend the Universe and save mankind."
To view the clip, CLICK HERE.
NOVEMBER SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP
For previously posted November solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:
* Archie Comics.
* Aspen Comics.
* Bluewater Productions.
* Bongo Comics.
* Boom Studios.
* Dark Horse Comics.
* DC Comics.
* Dynamite Entertainment.
* IDW Publishing.
* Image Comics.
BRIEFLY
* Marvel Comics has announced a sketch variant cover for the third printing of Secret Invasion #3. The new printing will be in stores on Sept. 24.
* The Dark Knight placed fourth at the box office over the weekend with $10.3 million, pushing its total to $489.1 million.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars placed fifth with $5.6 million in its second weekend, pushing its total to $24.9 million.
* According to Variety, Kristen Bell will voice the female lead in Warner Bros.' CG-animated Astro Boy movie.
* The Thursday, Sept. 11 episode of Smallville on The CW will be repeat of "Quest."
COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES
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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, August 20: Top Cow Productions for November, Dynamite Entertainment for November, Bongo Comics for November and Archie Comics First Looks.
* Tuesday, August 19: Marvel Comics for November, Image Comics for November, Marvel Comics First Looks, Image Comics First Looks, Sleeper movie, Savage Dragon and MGM's Jonas Moore.
* Monday, August 18: DC Comics for November, Archie Comics for November, Boom! Studios First Looks, Markosia Publishing First Looks and Image Comics First Looks.
* Sunday, August 17: The Dark Knight passes Star Wars.
* Saturday, August 16: Watchmen and The Dark Knight box office.
* Friday, August 15: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Marvel Comics First Looks.
* Thursday, August 14: Marvel animation, Harris Comics First Looks, DC Comics First Looks, Darwyn Cooke on Madman and Bruce: The Little Blue Spruce.
* Wednesday, August 13: Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow, Heroes, Archie Comics First Looks and Oni Press' Billy Smoke.
* Tuesday, August 12: Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Marvel Comics First Looks, Fringe, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Gemini Division.
* Monday, August 11: Dark Horse Comics for November, George Lucas talks Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Dini Cartoons at Top Cow Productions, Red 5 Comics First Looks, Virgin Comics First Looks and Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow.
* Sunday, August 10: The Dark Knight.
* Saturday, August 9: Dynamite Entertainment First Looks, The Dark Knight box office and Marvel Comics First Looks.
* Friday, August 8: Iron Man, Marvel Comics First Looks, Boom! Studios First Looks and Archie Comics First Looks.
* Thursday, August 7: Watchmen, Elfquest, The Middleman, First Looks and Battlestar Galactica.
* Wednesday, August 6: The Dark Knight, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, First Looks, Greg Horn, Marvel Comics roundup, DNAgents and Viz titles.
* Tuesday, August 5: Batman: The Brave and the Bold's Tom Kenny, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' Shirly Manson, Marvel Studios, The Dark Knight, Heroes and Bluewater Productions' manga.
* Monday, August 4: The Middleman, Morgan Freeman in accident, Bluewater Productions for November, Moonstone Books for November, Marvel Comics roundup, Dark Horse First Looks, Image First Looks, Boom! Studios First Looks and Top Cow's Berserker.
* Sunday, August 3: The Dark Knight and Avatar Press for October.
* Saturday, August 2: The Spectacular Spider-Man, The Dark Knight and First Looks.
* Friday, August 1: Watchmen movie, Marvel Comics First Looks, Dynamite Entertainment First Looks, Image Comics First Looks, Hasbro's 3.75-inch Marvel figures, Heroes and Boom!'s 2 Guns at Universal.
* Thursday, July 31: Heroes, Knight Rider, Dark Horse's Comic-Con announcements, Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow and War Heroes.
* Wednesday, July 30: Magdalena movie, Top Cow Productions for October, Dynamite Entertainment for October, IDW Publishing for October, Viper Comics for October, Dabel Brothers Productions for October and Marvel Comics First Looks.
* Tuesday, July 29: Virgin Comics for October, Punisher: War Zone, IDW Publishing's plan, Dynamite Entertainment First Looks and Archie Comics First Looks.
* Monday, July 28: From Comic-Con International: Smallville, Wolverine and the X-Men and Terminator Salvation.
* Sunday, July 27: From Comic-Con International: Marvel animation, Heroes, DC Universe, Aspen Comics, Final Crisis, Vertigo, Batman, Geoff Johns and Jim Lee.
* Saturday, July 26: From Comic-Con International: Wonder Woman animated, Ultimate Universe, Secret Invasion, Black Panther animated, Iron Man: Armored Adventures, Bryan Singer to produce Freedom Formula movie, The Spirit, Family Guy, DC Nation, Superman, J.G. Jones and Bill Willingham.
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