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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009

BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS' WARLOCK -- A ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEW

Bluewater Productions kicks off its comics based on Lionsgate movie properties in March with Warlock, the horror movie franchise celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Along with Lionsgate's Leprechaun and other brand-names such as Vincent Price and William Shatner, Warlock is part of Bluewater's recent push of established licensed properties into the comics market.

The Continuum this week conducted an interview with the talent behind the new Warlock series -- writer Nick Lyons, artist Jacob Bear, colorist John Hunt and Bluewater publisher Darren Davis.

For the interview, CLICK HERE.

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HEROES: "A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER"

NBC has released 12 images and a description from "A Clear and Present Danger," the Monday, Feb. 2 episode of Heroes.

Zeljko Ivanek guest stars as "The Hunter" in the episode, which kicks off "Volume 4: Fugitives."

Here's how the network describes the episode:

"Months after explosions brought down Pinehurst and Primatech, our Heroes try to put the past behind them and begin new lives. Now powerless, Hiro (Masi Oka) tries to train a reluctant Ando (James Kyson Lee) to be a true superhero. Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) returns to life as a taxi driver, Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) is back to saving lives, and Daphne (guest star Brea Grant) and Matt (Greg Grunberg) try to live as a normal couple. Claire's (Hayden Panettiere) attempt to live a regular life is cut short when she uncovers a deadly plot orchestrated by Nathan (Adrian Pasdar) to track down and capture those with abilities. Meanwhile, Sylar (Zachary Quinto) begins the search for his real parents."

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In other Heroes news, the Feb. 9 episode is titled "Trust and Blood" and the Feb. 16 episode is titled "Building 26."



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IMAGE COMICS FOR APRIL

Image Comics has released its solicitations for April.

For a rundown, with images, CLICK HERE.

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APE ENTERTAINMENT FOR APRIL

Ape Entertainment has released its solicitations for April.

For a rundown, with images, CLICK HERE.

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SMALLVILLE ROUNDUP

Smallville cast member Justin Hartley -- who will be featured in Thursday's new episode, "Bulletproof," on The CW -- will be a guest on The Bonnie Hunt Show in syndication on Thursday.

Hartley talks about the current season of Smallville and an eye injury he got on the set. He is also teased by Hunt about a recent shirtless photo of him that was in Star magazine.

Hunt has a Smallville connection; series star Tom Welling played her son in Cheaper by the Dozen and Cheaper by the Dozen 2.

Check www.bonniehunt.com for air times in your area.

In other Smallville news:

* Serinda Swan has been cast as Zatanna in the upcoming episode, "Hex."

Swan has appeared in The CW's Supernatural and USA Network's Psych.

Swan is shown to the right at the premiere of Hancock last summer with the Dallas Cowboys' Terrell Owens.

"Hex" will be directed by Welling.

* Look for more on Smallville soon here in The Continuum.

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THE DARK KNIGHT GETS EIGHT ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS

Led by Heath Ledger in the Best Supporting Actor category, The Dark Knight received eight nominations for the Academy Awards.

The nominations were announced Thursday morning. The awards will be presentend on Sunday, Feb. 22 in ceremonies broadcast by ABC.

Ledger's nomination for his role of The Joker follows a win in the same category at the Golden Globe Awards.

The Dark Knight's other nominations were for Art Direction, Cinematography, Film Editing, Makeup, Sound Mixing, Sound Editing and Visual Effects.

Iron Man was nominated for Sound Editing and Visual Effects

Hellboy II: The Golden Army was nominated for Makeup.

Wanted was nominated for Sound Mixing.



ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and two- to three-page previews of Archie Comics titles arriving in stores on Jan. 28, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Archie #593, Jughead's Double Digest #147 and Betty & Veronica Digest #191.

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TOP COW PRODUCTIONS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and a six-page preview of Top Cow Productions' Dragon Prince #4, arriving in stores on Jan. 28, CLICK HERE.

Look for more First Looks soon here in The Continuum.



APRIL SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP

For previously posted April solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:

* Archie Comics.

* Aspen Comics.

* Bluewater Productions.

* Dark Horse Comics.

* DC Comics.

* Dynamite Entertainment.

* IDW Publishing.

* Marvel Comics.

* Moonstone Books.

* Radical Publishing.

* Studio 407.

* Top Cow Productions.



BRIEFLY

* Marvel Comics has released addtional details for two of its April solicitations.

For the rundown, CLICK HERE.

* DC Comics has announced a second printing for Green Lantern #36.

The new printing will feature a recolored version of Shane Davis' cover and will be in stores on Feb. 18.

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* According to Variety, John August is writing the film adaptation of Preacher, based on the Vertigo comic book by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Sam Mendes will direct.

* Marvel Comics has announced a fourth printing for Amazing Spider-Man #583, to be in stores on Feb. 4.



COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES

If you missed The Continuum's coverage over the past month, following are links. Click on the date to get the day's full report.

* Friday, January 16: Marvel Comics First Looks, Watchmen, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Smallville and Hulk vs. Thor.

* Thursday, January 15: Wonder Woman, IDW Publishing First Looks, Image Comics First Looks, Final Crisis, December sales, Emily Blunt in Iron Man 2? and Image Comics roundup.

* Wednesday, January 14: Aspen Comics for April, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Devil's Due Publishing First Looks, Archie Comics First Looks and Hulk vs. Thor.

* Tuesday, January 13: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, DC Comics First Looks, Hulk vs. Wolverine and Top Cow Productions First Looks.

* Monday, January 12: Wolverine and the X-Men, Heath Ledger wins Golden Globe, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Dynamite Entertainment First Looks, 2008's top sellers, Bluewater's Caroline Kennedy comic and Archie's Freshman Year collection.

* Sunday, January 11: Eva Longoria Parker talks Avengers movie and Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

* Saturday, January 10: Smallville, The Simpsons and Top Cow Productions First Looks.

* Friday, January 9: IDW Publishing First Looks, Marvel Comics First Looks, Boom! Studios First Looks, The Dark Knight wins at Critics' Choice Awards and Marvel Comics roundup.

* Thursday, January 8: The Dark Knight dominates People's Choice Awards, Watchmen movie and Spider-Man/Barack Obama.

* Wednesday, January 7: Dark Horse Comics for April, Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell in Iron Man 2 talks, Wonder Woman's Virginia Madsen, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Disney XD launch, Watchmen, Archie Comics First Looks and Shrugged.

* Tuesday, January 6: DC Comics First Looks, Final Crisis, Marvel Comics First Looks, Super Hero Squad and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

* Monday, January 5: Wolverine and the X-Men, Radical Publishing for April, Marvel Comics First Looks, Dynamite Entertainment First Looks, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Farscape, Devil's Due Publishing's schedule and Archie Comics for Free Comic Book Day.

* Sunday, January 4: Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

* Saturday, January 3: Dark Horse Comics First Looks, Boom! Studios First Looks.

* Friday, January 2: Hulk vs.' Fred Tatasciore, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Bluewater Productions for April, Night Projectionist movie and Knight Rider.

* Thursday, January 1: DC Comics roundup and Dark Horse Comics First Looks.

* Wednesday, December 31: Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Archie Comics First Looks.

* Tuesday, December 30: Wonder Woman's Michael Jelenic, DC Comics First Looks, Dark Horse Comics First Looks and Knight Rider.

* Monday, December 29: Marvel Comics First Looks and IDW Publishing First Looks.

* Sunday, December 28: Moonstone Books for April and The Spirit.

* Saturday, December 27: Studio 407 for April and Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

* Friday, December 26: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, The Spirit, Battlestar Galactica, Boom! Studios First Looks and Hulk vs.

* Thursday, December 25: Judges grants Fox's Watchmen claim, Antarctic Press for March, Dabel Brothers Publishing for March and Desperado Publishing for March.

* Wednesday, December 24: Dynamite Entertainment for March, The Spirit and Smallville.

* Tuesday, December 23: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, DC Comics First Looks, Dark Horse Comics First Looks, Image Comics First Looks and UDON Entertainment for March.

* Monday, December 22: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Paradox movie, Boom! Studios for March, Zenescope Entertainment for March, Knight Rider and Dynamite Entertainment First Looks.

* Sunday, December 21: Digital Webbing for March, Oni Press for March, Ape Entertainment for March and Smallville.



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