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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008
COMING TUESDAY
Animation news -- and much more!
BET Networks and Marvel Animation have announced that Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou will provide the voice of Black Panther in the new animated series slated to premiere on BET in 2009.
The series will be adapted directly from the first six issues of the Marvel Comics series written by Reginald Hudlin, former BET president.
"It's a blessing for African Americans and minorities to have a super hero they can identify with," said Hounsou. "While the Black Panther is a powerful force for good, he is also a respected world leader who takes pride in his African heritage. He embodies the past and future of his culture, demonstrating the endless possibilities of an Africa that is truly free."
Hounsou is a two-time Academy Award-nominated actor for his work in In America and Blood Diamond. He might be best known to comics fans as Papa Midnite from Constantine.
Hounsou will next be seen in Push, a futuristic thriller that co-stars Dakota Fanning and Chris Evans as a group of Americans with telekinetic abilities. Summit Entertainment will release the film on Feb. 6.
"BET is thrilled to have Djimon Hounsou join us as the voice of The Black Panther," said Denys Cowan, senior vice president, animation for BET Networks. "He is a talented, compelling actor who will be the perfect voice for such an important super hero in the Marvel universe and such a moment in this historic environment."
"Having Djimon Hounsou voice the lead character in this new series speaks to the power of the character and the partnership between BET and Marvel Animation," said Eric Rollman, president of Marvel Animation. "The Black Panther animated series is Marvel's entrée into prime-time animation and Djimon raises the bar for all involved as we bring the best in the animation business together to execute on that vision."
For coverage of BET's Black Panther presentation at Comic-Con International, CLICK HERE.
DJIMON HOUNSOU TO VOICE BLACK PANTHER
JOE JOHNSTON TO DIRECT CAPTAIN AMERICA
Marvel Studios has announced it has tapped Joe Johnston to direct First Avenger: Captain America.
Johnston, 58, has a long history in film as a director, special effects supervisor and designer. His directing credits include the upcoming The Wolf Man, as well as Hidalgo, Jurassic Park III, Jumanji and The Rocketeer.
Here's how Marvel describes the movie:
"In the early days of the Marvel Universe, Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America."
A writer for First Avengers: Captain America is expected to be announced soon. The film is scheduled for a May 6, 2011 release.
WATCHMEN MOVIE POSTER
Warner Bros. has provided The Continuum a look at the second Watchmen teaser one-sheet.
The film remains scheduled to be in theaters on March 6.
For a larger image, click on the thumbnail. Look for more Watchmen news soon here in The Continuum.
For Watchmen interviews from Comic-Con International, CLICK HERE.
THE DARK KNIGHT LEADS PEOPLE'S CHOICE NOMINATIONS
After sweeping Spike TV's SCREAM Awards, The Dark Knight has been nominated for seven People's Choice Awards.
Winners will be revealed during the live broadcast of The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards, which will be hosted by Queen Latifah from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on CBS.
The Dark Knight's nominations include Favorite Movie, Favorite Action Movie; Favorite Cast; Christian Bale as Favorite Leading Man, Favorite Action Star and Favorite Superhero; and Bale and Heath Ledger as Favorite On-Screen Match-Up.
Iron Man was nominated for Favorite Movie and Favorite Action Movie, with Robert Downey Jr. nominated for Favorite Male Movie Star and Favorite Male Action Star.
Wanted's Angelina Jolie was nominated for Favorite Female Action Star and Favorite Female Action Star.
In television, Heroes and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles were nominated for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy series. Family Guy and The Simpsons were nomianted for Favorite Animated Comedy.
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: "SELF-MADE MAN"
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Fox has released a description and five images from "Self-Made Man," the Monday, Nov. 24 episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Here's how Fox describes the episode:
"She never sleeps, so what does she do at night? Cameron's surprising, secret life is revealed. Also, history is forever changed when a Terminator is sent back to the wrong time."
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BOOM! STUDIOS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and five-page previews of Boom! Studios titles arriving in stores on Nov. 12, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Cthulhu Tales #8, Fall of Cthulhu: Godwar #3, Galveston #1, Last Reign: Kings of War #1, Warhammer 40,000: Exterminatus #4, Warhammer 40,000: Fire & Honour #3 and Warhammer: Crown of Destruction #2.
For previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Nov. 12, CLICK HERE.
For previews of Archie Comics titles arriving in stores on Nov. 12, CLICK HERE.
IMAGE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and five- to six-page previews of Image Comics titles arriving in stores on Nov. 12, CLICK HERE.
Titles include The Darkness #7, Savage Dragon #140, Brit #9, Jack Staff #19, I Kill Giants #5, The Ted McKeever Library, Book One: Transit HC, Bruce: The Little Blue Spruce HC and Youngblood Vol. 1 HC.
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and five- to six-page previews of Dynamite Entertainment titles arriving in stores on Nov. 12, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Black Terror #1 and The Lone Ranger #15.
THE CLEVELAND SHOW -- FULL SEASON FOR '09
Fox has announced it has ordered an additional nine episodes for a full season of the Family Guy spin-off, The Cleveland Show, and will debut it in fall 2009.
Additionally, Arianna Huffington has been tapped for a recurring role and joins previously announced series regulars Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Kevin Michael Richardson, Mike Henry and Seth MacFarlane.
Huffington is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, a news website and political blog. She is a nationally syndicated columnist, the author of 12 books and the co-host of Left, Right & Center, a political roundtable radio program.
Here's how sets up the series:
"The Cleveland Show, set to debut fall 2009, is a new animated series that follows everyone¹s favorite soft-spoken neighbor Cleveland Brown(voiced by Henry) to his hometown in Virginia, as he settles down with his high school sweetheart, Donna (voiced by Lathan), and her unruly kids Roberta (voiced by Long) and 5-year-old RALLO (voiced by Henry), as well as his own 14-year-old son, Cleveland Jr. (voiced by Richardson). Once in Virginia, Cleveland is welcomed by a collection of neighbors that includes a loudmouth redneck, Lester (voiced by Richardson); a hipster wanna-be, Holt; and a family of talking bears, including Tim (voiced by MacFarlane) and his wife Arianna (voiced by Huffington)."
JANUARY SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP
For previously posted January solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:
* Antarctic Press.
* Ape Entertainment.
* Arcana Studio.
* Archie Comics.
* Aspen Comics.
* Avatar Press.
* Bluewater Productions.
* Bongo Comics.
* Boom! Studios.
* Dabel Brothers Publishing.
* Dark Horse Comics.
* DC Comics.
* Desperado Publishing.
* Devil's Due Publishing.
* Dynamite Entertainment.
* IDW Publishing.
* Image Comics.
* Marvel Comics.
* Mirage Studios.
* Moonstone Books.
* Oni Press.
BRIEFLY
* Marvel Comics has released the villain variant covers to Captain Britain & The MI-13 #8 (in stores on Dec. 10) by Humberto Ramos and Ghost Rider #30 (in stores on Dec. 17) by Richard Corben.
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COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES
If 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, November 5: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Marvel Comics First Looks, Dark Horse Comics First Looks, Archie Comics First Looks, Dark Horse's Terminator and Dabel Bros.' Nevermore.
* Tuesday, November 4: Marvel Studios roundup, Heroes, Sonic the Hedgehog, Marvel Comics First Looks, Boom! Studios First Looks, Devil's Due Publishing First Looks, DC Comics First Looks, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
* Monday, November 3: Wolverine and the X-Men, Dynamite Entertainment First Looks, Reelart Studios at Dark Horse, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Hasbro's Marvel action figures.
* Sunday, November 2: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Heroes, Mirage Studios for January and Red 5 Comics for November.
* Saturday, November 1: Heroes and Smallvile.
* Friday, October 31: Marvel Comics First Looks, The Simpsons and Family Guy.
* Thursday, October 30: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Knight Rider, Smallville and Spawn.
* Wednesday, October 29: Preacher movie, Marvel Comics roundup, Antarctic Press for January, Ape Entertainment for January, Radical Publishing for January, Bluewater Productions' Warlock and Leprechaun and Archie Comics First Looks.
* Tuesday, October 28: Aspen Comics' Tribute of Michael Turner, Robert Downey Jr. in The Avengers, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Boom! Studios for January, Avatar Press for January, Zenescope Entertainment for January, Secret Invasion finale, Dark Horse Comics First Looks and Marvel Comics First Looks.
* Monday, October 27: Devil's Due Publishing for January, Dabel Brother Publishing for January, Arcana Studio for January, Dynamite Entertainment First Looks, Devil's Due Publishing First Looks and Knight Rider.
* Sunday, October 26: Family Guy, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Desperado Publishing for January and Oni Press for January.
* Saturday, October 25: Aspen Comics for January, DC Comics First Looks, Heroes and Knight Rider.
* Friday, October 24: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Smallville, Marvel First Looks and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
* Thursday, October 23: Dynamite Entertainment for January, Bongo Comics for January, Watchmen, Heroes, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Marvel Comics First Looks.
* Wednesday, October 22: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Bluewater Productions First Looks, Archie Comics First Looks and Marvel Comics First Looks.
* Tuesday, October 21: Marvel Comics for January, Top Cow Productions for January, Marvel's female Black Panther, Heroes, The Spirit and First Looks.
* Monday, October 20: DC Comics for January, Archie Comics for January, Image Comics for January, IDW Publishing for January, Smallville, Marvel Comics roundup and Dynamite Entertainment First Looks.
* Sunday, October 19: Spike TV's SCREAM awards and Family Guy.
* Saturday, October 18: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, The Incredible Hulk DVD, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Devil's Due Publishing First Looks.
* Friday, October 17: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Marvel Comics First Looks and Smallville.
* Thursday, October 16: Family Guy, Battlestar Galactica, Marvels: Eye of the Camera, Smallville, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Boomerang for November.
* Wednesday, October 15: Moonstone Books for February, Wanted DVD, Marvel Comics roundup and Archie Comics First Looks.
* Tuesday, October 14: Smallville, Don Cheadle in Iron Man 2, Marvel Studios, Marvel Comics First Looks, The Spirit and Wanted DVD.
* Monday, October 13: DC Comics First Looks, Dynamite Entertainment First Looks, Marvel Comics First Looks and The Simpsons.
* Sunday, October 12: Devil's Due Publishing First Looks and Family Guy.
* Saturday, October 11: Heroes, Dark Horse Comics First Looks, Smallville and Knight Rider.
* Friday, October 10: Marvel Comics First Looks, Image Comics First Looks and X-Men.
* Thursday, October 9: Dark Horse Comics for January, Wolverine and the X-Men, Marvel animation and Heroes.
* Wednesday, October 8: Captain America scene in Incredible Hulk, new Avengers animated series, Marvel Comics First Looks, Archie Comics First Looks and Batman and Superman Motion Comics.
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