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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2008

WATCHMEN CHARACTER POSTERS

Warner Bros. has provided The Continuum images from the six new character posters from the Watchmen movie.

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The film remains scheduled to be in theaters on March 6.

For Watchmen interviews from Comic-Con International, CLICK HERE.

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DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and five-page previews of DC Comics titles arriving in stores on Nov. 12, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Action Comics #871, Detective Comics #850, Trinity #24, Green Lantern Corps #30, Justice Society of America Kingdom Come Special: Superman, Nightwing #150, Superman and Batman vs. Vampires and Werewolves #3, Titans #7 and Gen13 #24.

For previews of Archie Comics titles arriving in stores on Nov. 12, CLICK HERE.

For previews of Boom! Studios titles arriving in stores on Nov. 12, CLICK HERE.

For previews of Image Comics titles arriving in stores on Nov. 12, CLICK HERE.

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SAVAGE DRAGON RETURNS TO POLICE FORCE

Image Comics has announced that Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon will be returning to the Chicago Police Force after a 12-year absence.

The return will occur in Image Comics' Savage Dragon #145.

Tuesday's Chicago Tribune heralded the return with a strip that included President Elect Barack Obama welcoming back Savage Dragon. The strip will be reprinted in Savage Dragon #145, which goes on sale on March 25.

"Writing and drawing Savage Dragon as a cop after nearly 12 years feels good--it feels right," Larsen said. "It's a homecoming of sorts and it's a joy to be back."

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MICHELLE OBAMA COMIC BOOK

Bluewater Productions has announced that Michelle Obama, wife of President Elect Barack Obama, will be featured in its ongoing Female Force comics series.

The book will follow the future First Lady, a Princeton- and Harvard-educated lawyer, from her youth on the South Side of Chicago to her community, civic-service and private-sector career successes through the 2008 presidential campaign and election day. The book is scheduled for release in April.

"Mrs. Obama is a dynamic force and one of the most influential women in the world,˛ said Bluewater Productions president Darren G. Davis. "Her potential influence on future policy decisions makes her a fascinating figure to feature."

"In creating an image of our new first lady, Michelle Obama, it was my goal to represent her class, beauty and intelligence," said artist Vinnie Tartamella. "I hope I reflected these qualities and characteristics in this historical piece. I'm truly honored to have been asked to create this."

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STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: "DUEL OF THE DROIDS"

Lucasfilm has released a new image and video clip from the "Duel of the Droids" episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, scheduled to air Friday at 9 p.m. on Cartoon Network.

Click on the image above for a larger image, and for the clip, CLICK HERE.

In the episode, Anakin, Ahsoka and replacement droid R3-S6 (aka "Goldie") embark on a dual rescue/sabotage mission when they discover R2-D2 is being held at General Grievous's secret enemy listening post.

Writer Kevin Campbell used the unusually vivid word "splayed" to describe how R2-D2's internal mechanisms would be removed and exhibited across an examining table. That gave the production team ample opportunity to delve into Artoos's inner workings, as well as to have a little fun at director Rob Colemanšs expense.

"Dave (Filoni) and the designers -- particularly Killian Plunkett -- figured out what was actually inside Artoo," director Rob Coleman said. "He's the ultimate Swiss Army knife, and we all love the myriad things that come out of him, but having to build and animate all of that is another story. Lucasfilm Animation's Gary Scheppke got a box full of 'Artoo bits,' and the modelers -- basing it off the actual hardware -- crammed it into the model inside the computer. There are definitely some recognizable pieces on that table from the films, as well as all the things that show up for the first time in this episode ­ a cutter wheel, suction cups, etc. Then they animated in a few things like a pea shooter and a boxing glove just to get my attention. They're funny guys."

Campbell said he took pride in the opportunity to add some history for Artoo and his capabilities, showing aspects of the droid that audiences haven't seen before.

"I love that wešre adding back story to the back story. We discover that when Princess Leia hides the Death Star plans inside Artoo in Episode IV, it's not the first time he's been entrusted with important information," Campbell said. "I also like that we get to play with Anakin's emotional side. The Jedi are saying he gets too attached, that he's willing to risk everything to get Artoo back. He's a Jedi, and yet he assigns sentimental value to an inanimate object. I can relate to that, because that's real loyalty."

In other Clone Wars news, Cartoon Network is adding an encore broadcast beginning Saturday, Nov. 15. Episodes will air on Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

For a rundown of upcoming episodes, CLICK HERE.

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THE SIMPSONS: "HOMER AND LISA EXCHANGE CROSS WORDS"

Fox has released an image from "Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words," the Sunday, Nov. 16 episode of The Simpsons.

Here's how Fox describes the episode:

"Lisa discovers an amazing talent for doing crossword puzzles, and with a little practice becomes an expert cruciverbalist. She enters the citywide crossword puzzle tournament, but is crushed when she finds out that Homer bet against Lisa in the championship match. Homer proves his love for Lisa with a little help from New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz (guest voice as himself, shown right) and master crossword constructor Merl Reagle (guest voice as himself, shown left)."

Click on the thumbnail for a larger image and look for more news on The Simpsons soon here in The Continuum.

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MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and six-page previews of upcoming Marvel Comics titles, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Dark Tower: Treachery #3 and Deadpool #4.

For previews of other Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Nov. 12, CLICK HERE.

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DARK HORSE COMICS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and three-page previews of upcoming Dark Horse Comics titles, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Buffy the Vampire Slayer #19, Criminal Macabre: Cell Block 666 #2, Umbrella Academy: Dallas #1 and Kull #2.

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DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING FIRST LOOKS

For covers and five-page previews of Devil's Due Publishing titles arriving in stores on Nov. 12, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Voltron: A Legend Forged #4 and Spooks: Omega Team #3.

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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.

* Radical Publishing.

* Red 5 Comics.

* Top Cow Productions.

* Zenescope Entertainment.

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BRIEFLY

* The Thursday, Nov. 27 episode of Smallville on The CW will be a repeat of the Season 8 premiere, "Odyssey."

* Jay Faerber is writing a Witchblade Annual story for Top Cow Productions.

* The Monday, Dec. 8 episode of NBC's Heroes is titled "Our Father."

* 300 will return to HBO in January.

Air dates and times include Saturday, Jan. 3 at 9:30 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 8 at 1:05 a.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 2:05 a.m.; Friday, Jan. 16 at 11:30 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 22 at 9 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 4:35 a.m.; and Saturday, Jan. 31 at 11 p.m.

* ABC Family will air The Incredibles on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. (ET/PT) and 6 p.m. and on Thursday, Dec. 25 at 6 p.m.



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.

* Thursday, November 6: Dollhouse, Marvel Comics First Looks, Heroes and The Simpsons.

* 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. Free Shipping from WBShop.com!

* 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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