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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009

IRON MAN 2 -- DON CHEADLE

The Continuum continues a series of post-panel interviews from Comic-Con International with the cast of Iron Man 2 with Don Cheadle, who takes over the role of James Rhodes/War Machine.

Cheadle talks about his character becoming War Machine, his relationship with Terrance Howard after taking the role and more.

To read the interview, CLICK HERE.

For an interview with Scarlett Johansson, CLICK HERE.

For an interview with Robert Downey Jr., CLICK HERE.



SMALLVILLE -- CASSIDY FREEMAN

The Continuum continues a series of roundtable interviews with the Smallville cast and producers from Comic-Con International last weekend with Cassidy Freeman, who returns in Season 9 as Tess Mercer.

Freeman talked about her character's interaction with Zod, working with castmates as directors and what she does not like wearing as her character.

To read the interview, CLICK HERE.

To listen to the interview, CLICK HERE.

For an interview with Allison Mack, CLICK HERE.

For an interview with Erica Durance, CLICK HERE.

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ASPEN COMICS FOR OCTOBER

Aspen has released its solicitiations for October.

For a rundown, with images, CLICK HERE.



IRON MAN: ARMORED ADVENTURES: "MASQUERADE"

The "Masquerade" episode of Iron Man: Armored Adventures will premiere on Nicktoons on Friday at 8 p.m.

Here's how the network describes the episode:

"Iron Man goes to investigate when Obadiah Stane starts waging war, only to find that Stane isn't Stane. It's the identity-stealing Madame Masque, and she doesn't want anyone getting in the way of her vendetta. When Iron Man gets hunted by the police for crimes committed by masque, he has to clear his name by exposing Masque, but her connection to Stane will shock even Iron Man."

The episode will repeat at 10 p.m. on Friday.

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WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN: "STOLEN LIVES"

The "Stolen Lives" episode of Wolverine and the X-Men will premiere on Nicktoons on Friday at 8 p.m.

Here's how the network describes the episode:

"When Logan gets an anonymous call that Christy Nord is in danger, he leaps into action. Shešs the grown daughter of a man Logan had abducted back when he was a Weapon X Agent, and now he feels responsible. When Logan checks on her, he finds out Weapon X has already taken her. With help from a from a surprising ally, Mystique, the two of them set out to infiltrate Weapon X, and bring Christy back safely. But the more time Logan spends with Mystique, the more he realizes she has her own agenda to pursue."

"Stolen Lives" was written by Joshua Fine and was directed by Steve Gordon.

The episode will repeat on Friday at 11 p.m.

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ARCHIE COMICS' MIKE PELLERITO

Archie Comics has made waves recently with a new digital comics initiative, the marriage of Archie and Veronica, the licensing of the Red Circle characters to DC Comics and a collections deal with IDW Publishing.

Managing editor Mike Pellerito talked about some of the recent moves, as well as describing his day-to-day dealings and what he looks for in new artists.

To read the interview, CLICK HERE.

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BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and four-page previews of Bluewater productions titles arriving in stores on August 5, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Legend of Isis #3, Lionsgate Films: Leprechaun #3, Female Force: Princess Diana and Warlock #4.

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ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and three- to five-page previews of Archie Comics titles arriving in stores on August 5, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Betty #181, Betty & Veronica Double Digest #173 and Sonic the Hedgehog Archies #11.

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MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and five-page preview of Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #4, CLICK HERE.

Look for more Marvel Comics First Looks soon here in The Continuum.



OCTOBER SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP

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

* Archie Comics.

* Bluewater Productions.

* BOOM! Studios.

* DC Comics.

* Dark Horse Comics.

* Devil's Due Publishing.

* Dynamite Entertainment.

* Image Comics.

* Marvel Comics.

* Moonstone Books.

* Red 5 Comics.

* Zenescope Entertainment.



BRIEFLY

* Marvel Comics has unveiled Dale Eaglesham's 70th anniversary variant for Fantastic Four #570. The issue will be in stores on August 26.

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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.

* Saturday, July 25: From Comic-Con International: Iron Man 2, Aspen Comics, J.T. Krul talks Mindfield, Marvel anime, Marvel Super Hero Squad, IDW Publishing's Transformers, Astro Boy's Kristen Bell, Darren Bousman to direct Abattoir and Devil's Due Publishing.

* Friday, July 24: From Comic-Con International: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Marvel acqiures Marvelman rights, Marvel Comics' Cup 'O Joe, X-Men, Max Brooks to write G.I. Joe, BOOM! Studios, Kick-Ass movie and Bryan Lee O'Malley; and Marvel Comics First Looks.

* Thursday, July 23: From Comic-Con International: Mondo Marvel, Len Wiseman to direct Shrapnel, IDW Publishing, Transformers: Nefarious, Billy Martin's Vitriol, Bob Schreck to join IDW, Iron Man 2 and DC Direct; Archie Comics First Looks.

* Wednesday, July 22: Magdalena movie, DC Comics First Looks, Bluewater Productions First Looks and Dark Horse Comics First Looks.

* Tuesday, July 21: Marvel Comics for October, Marvel Comics roundup, Disney's Prince of Persia and BOOM! Studios First Looks.

* Monday, July 20: DC Comics for October, Archie Comics for October, 12 Gauge's Trace Adkins comic, Image United preivew, DC Comics First Looks.

* Sunday, July 19: Aspen Comics First Looks and Marvel animation.

* Saturday, July 18: Top Cow Productions First Looks and Dynamite Entertainment First Looks.

* Friday, July 17: Marvel Comics First Looks and DC Comics First Looks.

* Thursday, July 16: IDW Publishing First Looks, Image Comics First Looks, Aspen Comics' Comic-Con exclusives and Archie Comics' Hal Lifson.

* Wednesday, July 15: Moonstone Books for November, Dark Horse Comics First Looks, DC Comics First Looks, Archie Comics First Looks, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Green Lantern: First Flight.

* Tuesday, July 14: Dark Horse Comics for October, Marvel Comics roundup and DC Comics First Looks.

* Monday, July 13: Natalie Portman cast in Thor, The Simpsons, BOOM! Studios roundup, IDW to publish Yoe! Books, Marvel Comics First Looks, Dark Horse Comics First Looks and Betty Cooper, Confidential.

* Sunday, July 12: The Spectacular Spider-Man.

* Saturday, July 11: BOOM! First Looks, Image Comics First Looks, Marvel Comics roundup and Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern.

* Friday, July 10: Marvel Comics First Looks, DC Comics First Looks, Dabel Brothers Publishing First Looks and Green Lantern: First Flight.

* Thursday, July 9: IDW Publishing First Looks, Marvel Comics roundup, Marvel Comics First Looks and Archaia Comics First Looks.

* Wednesday, July 8: Colbie Caillat in Veronica, Jonah Hex animated, Zenescope's Comic-Con titles, Aspen Comics First Looks, Dark Horse Comics First Looks and Archie Comics First Looks.

* Tuesday, July 7: IDW to publish Archie collections, Colbie Caillat in Veronica, Vampirella, Witchblade's Ron Marz, Marvel Comics First Looks and BOOM! Studios First Looks.

* Monday, July 6: Marvel Comics roundup, Marvel Comics First Looks, Bluewater Productions' Tom Corbett: Space Cadet and Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

* Sunday, July 5: The Spectacular Spider-Man.

* Saturday, July 4: The Spectacular Spider-Man.

* Friday, July 3: Marvel Comics First Looks and DC Comics First Looks.

* Thursday, July 2: IDW Publishing First Looks, Image Comics First Looks and Arcana Studio First Looks.

* Wednesday, July 1: Marvel Comics First Looks, Archie Comics First Looks, DC Comics First Looks and Dark Horse Comics First Looks.



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