TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
HEROES PREVIEW CLIPS
NBC has released six clips from the two-hour, Season 4 premiere of Heroes.
The two episodes, "Orientation" and "Jump, Push, Fall," will air from 8-10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21.
For the clip of Peter talking about working harder at being a paramedic, CLICK HERE.
For the clip of H.R.G. being in denial about turning Sylar into Nathan, CLICK HERE.
For the clip of Claire meeting Gretchen, CLICK HERE.
For the clip of Matt telling Angela that he gave up using his abilities, CLICK HERE.
For the clip of Hiro meeting Samuel, CLICK HERE.
For the clip of Peter fights Edgar , CLICK HERE.
JILL THOMPSON TALKS BEASTS OF BURDEN
Beasts of Burden -- a four-issue mini-series written by Evan Dorkin with painted art by Jill Thompson and featuring a band of neighborhood pets who get in supernatural adventures -- launches this week from Dark Horse Comics.
The Continuum caught up with Thompson to talk about the book.
To read the interview,
CLICK HERE.
SPIDER-MAN 4: IMAX RELEASE
IMAX Corporation and Columbia Pictures have announced that Spider-Man 4 will be released to IMAX theatres simultaneously with the film's worldwide release on May 6, 2011.
The film will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience. The film will be distributed by Columbia Pictures domestically and by Sony Pictures Releasing International overseas.
"The last two Spider-Man releases have been available in IMAX theaters, and we're very much looking forward to our return to a wider IMAX theatre network with this exciting new chapter in the continuing adventures of Spider-Man," said Rory Bruer, president, worldwide distribution for Sony Pictures Releasing. "The addition of so many new IMAX locations will give even more fans of Spider-Man an opportunity to experience the action and adventure in a unique way."
"Spider-Man continues to be one of the world's most popular motion picture franchises, and we are very excited to include the latest chapter as part of our 2011 slate," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "Our network has grown significantly and we continue to roll-out new theatres virtually every week, giving more moviegoers the opportunity to experience the movie in IMAX."
"We're so excited to once again work with our friends at Columbia Pictures, Sony and Marvel to bring this beloved superhero back to IMAX theatres," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "The Spider-Man franchise has been so important to the growth of our network and fan base over the years and we're certainly looking forward to re-teaming with the entire cast and production team to bring this next chapter to moviegoers worldwide."
Spider-Man 4 will reunite director Sam Raimi with stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. The screenplay is currently being adapted by Gary Ross. Producers are Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, Todd Black and Grant Curtis. Executive producers are Stan Lee, Todd Hallowell and Josh Donen.
THE SIMPSONS: "BART GETS A 'Z'"
Fox has released a description from "Bart Gets a 'Z'," the Sunday, Oct. 4 episode of The Simpsons.
Here's how Fox describes the episode:
"When Mrs. Krabappel confiscates studentıs cell phones, the class, organized by Bart, decides to teach her a lesson by spiking her coffee and watching her make a drunken fool of herself. Principal Skinner fires Mrs. Krabappel and replaces her with a cool new teacher, Zachary Vaughn, who impresses Bart and his friends with a hip attitude and love of texting, blogging and using Twitter and Facebook.
"Torn by his affection for Mr. Vaughn, yet plagued by guilt, Bart makes his way to Skinner's office to tell him the truth and get Mrs. Krabappel's job back."
DOLLHOUSE: JOSS WHEDON
Fox has released a video interview with Joss Whedon, creator and executive producer of Dollhouse, which launches its second season on Friday, Sept. 25.
To view the video, CLICK HERE.
Whedon wrote and directed "Vows," the Season 2 premiere.
Look for more Dollhouse news on Wednesday here in The Continuum.
BOOM! STUDIOS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and six-page previews of BOOM! Studios titles arriving in stores on Sept. 16, CLICK HERE.
Titles include 28 Days Later #2, Poe #3, Swordsmith Assassin #2, Unthinkable #5, Caped TPB and Mr. Stuffins TPB.
For previews of IDW Publishing titles arriving in stores on Sept. 16, CLICK HERE.
For previews of Dynamite Entertainment titles arriving in stores on Sept. 16, CLICK HERE.
For previews of Dark Horse Comics titles arriving in stores on Sept. 16, CLICK HERE.
For previews of Image Comics titles arriving in stores on Sept. 16, CLICK HERE.
For previews of Archie Comics titles arriving in stores on Sept. 16, CLICK HERE.
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
For covers and four- to nine-page previews of DC Comics titles arriving in stores on Sept. 16, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Batman: Streets of Gotham #4, Ex Machina #45 and Batgirl #2.
For previously posted previews of DC Comics titles arriving in stores on Sept. 16, CLICK HERE.
RED 5 COMICS FIRST LOOKS
For covers and six-page previews of Red 5 Comics titles arriving in stores on Sept. 16, CLICK HERE.
Titles include We Kill Monsters #3 and Atomic Robo Vol 3 #5.
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
For cover and five- to seven-page previews upcoming Marvel Comics titles, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Cable #19 and Dark Reign: The List -- Punisher #1.
For previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Sept. 16, CLICK HERE.
MARVEL COMICS ROUNDUP
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Marvel Comics has unveiled four Marvel Super Hero Squad variant covers, based on the animated series that debuted on Cartoon Network on Monday night.
Show above are variants for Fantastic Four #571, Incredible Hercules #135, Incredible Hulk #602 and New Avengers #57.
In other Marvel news:
* The publisher has announced a second printing for Torch #1. The new printing will feature Patrick Berkenkotter's interior art on the cover and will be in stores on Oct. 14.
* Marvel has unveiled Steve Kurth's variant cover to Models, Inc. #2.
Click on thumbnails for larger images.
NOVEMBER SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP
For previously posted November solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:
* Antarctic Press.
* Arcana Studio.
* Archaia Comics.
* Archie Comics.
* Aspen Comics.
* Avatar Press.
* Bongo Comics.
* Bluewater Productions.
* BOOM! Studios.
* Dark Horse Comics.
* DC Comics.
* Devil's Due Publishing.
* Dynamite Entertainment.
* IDW Publishing.
* Image Comics.
* Moonstone Books.
* Marvel Comics.
* Oni Press.
BRIEFLY
* DC Comics has unveiled covers to Gotham City Sirens #8 and Batman: Streets of Gotham #7. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
* DC Comics has announced a fourth printing for Batman and Robin #1. The new printing will feature a recolored version of the original cover by Frank Quitely and will be in stores on Oct. 7.
* Christoph Waltz is in negotations to play the villain in the Green Hornet movie, which is currently in production in Los Angeles.
* Jennifer Love Hewitt -- star of Ghost Whisperer and creator of IDW Publishing's upcoming Jennifer Love Hewitt's The Music Box -- will be a guest on CBS' The Late Show with Craig Ferguson on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
* The voice cast of Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths includes Mark Harmon as Superman, James Woods as Owlman, Chris Noth as Lex Luthor, William Baldwin as Batman,
Gina Torres as Super Woman and Bruce Davison as the president.
COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES
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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.
* Thursday, September 10: Bluewater Productions for December, Whiteout, Heroes, Smallville, Archie Comics First Looks and Image Comics First Looks.
* Wednesday, September 9: Warner Bros. creates DC Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics for December, DC Comic First Looks, Dark Horse Comics First Looks, Marvel Comics First Looks and Marvel Comics roundup.
* Tuesday, September 8: Whiteout's Kate Beckinsale, Bluewater Productions' J.K. Rowling bio-comic, Marvel Comics First Looks and DC Comics First Looks.
* Monday, September 7: Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, Marvel animation, Marvel Comics First Looks and Whiteout.
* Sunday, September 6: IDW Publishing First Looks and Whiteout.
* Saturday, September 5: Surrogates, Aspen Comics First Looks, DC Comics First Looks, Dollhouse and Family Guy.
* Friday, September 4: Marvel Comics First Looks, Harris Comics First Looks, Image Comics First Looks, DC Comics First Looks, Smallville, Iron Man: Armored Adventures and Wolverine and the X-Men.
* Thursday, September 3: Top Cow Productions First Looks, DC Comics First Looks, The Super Hero Squad Show, Whiteout and The Green Hornet.
* Wednesday, September 2: Whiteout's Greg Rucka, Guy Ritchie to direct Lobo movie, Kick-Ass movie, DC Comics' Aion, DC Comics First Looks, Dark Horse Comics First Looks, Archie Comics First Looks and DC Comics roundup.
* Tuesday, September 1: Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, Astro Boy, IDW Publishing First Looks, Radical Publishing First Looks, DC Comics First Looks, Heroes and Fantastic Four.
* Monday, August 31: Disney to acquire Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics First Looks, Dynamite Entertainment First Looks and Marvel Comics at Toronto Fan Expo.
* Sunday, August 30: Antarctic Press for November and Whiteout's Tom Skerritt.
* Saturday, August 29: Dark Horse Comics First Looks and Whiteout.
* Friday, August 28: Whiteout, Marvel Comics First Looks, BOOM! Studios First Looks, Iron Man: Armored Adventures and Wolverine and the X-Men.
* Thursday, August 27: Bluewater Productions First Looks, Veronica writer/artist Dan Parent, Oni Press for November, Image Comics First Looks and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies.
* Wednesday, August 26: Dollhouse, Archie Comics First Looks, Bluewater Productions' Ted Kennedy comic, BOOM! Studios for November, Devil's Due Publishing for November, Arcana Studio for November, Archaia Comics for November and Deadpool.
* Tuesday, August 25: Whiteout movie gallery, Bongo Comics for November, Avatar Press for November, Zenescope Entertainment for November, Red 5 Comics for November, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Deadpool #900 and BOOM! Studios First Looks.
* Monday, August 24: Family Guy, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Marvel's The Super Hero Squad Show, Archie Comics for November, Dark Horse Comics First Looks, DC Comics First Looks, Dynamite Entertainment First Looks and Archaia Comics First Looks.
* Sunday, August 23: Family Guy and The Simpsons season premieres, BOOM! Studios First Looks and Radical Publishing First Looks.
* Saturday, August 22: Dynamite Entertainment for November, Top Cow Productions for November and Dollhouse.
* Friday, August 21: IDW Publishing for November, Marvel Comics First Looks, BOOM! Studios First Looks, Wolverine and the X-Men and Iron Man: Armored Adventures.
* Thursday, August 20: Aspen Comics for November, Moonstone Books First Looks, Top Cow Productions First Looks and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies.
* Wednesday, August 19: Image Comics for November, Hero Intiative's Wolverine Project, James Marsters in Caprica, Bluewater Productions First Looks and Archie Comics First Looks.
* Tuesday, August 18: Marvel Comics for November, Marvel's The Super Hero Squad Show, Image Comics First Looks, DC Comics First Looks and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies' John C. McGinley.
* Monday, August 17: DC Comics for November, Kick-Ass movie at Lionsgate, Spider-Man, Marvel Comics First Looks, DC Comics First Looks, Archaia Comics First Looks and UDON Entertainment First Looks.
* Sunday, August 16: Radical Publishing for November and The Surrogates.
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