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MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010PLANET HULK: GREG JOHNSONGreg Johnson, who has written the Hulk in animation more than any other writer, returns for a unique take on the character in Planet Hulk, the direct-to-DVD movie, set for a Feb. 10 release.
"This is an opportunity to tell a story that people are not expecting," Johnson told The Continuum during the film's screening at Paley Media Center in Los Angeles last week.
To view Kate Jewell's entire interview with Johnson from the press line, CLICK HERE.
Look for more from the Planet Hulk screening soon here in The Continuum.
RED STARTS PHOTOGRAPHY Principal photography has begun in Toronto on Summit EntertainmentÕs spy-thriller Red, based on the WildStorm Productions comic book by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner.
Joining previously announced stars Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman, are two-time John Malkovich, Karl Urban, Brian Cox, Richard Dreyfuss, Ernest Borgnine, Julian McMahon, James Remar and Rebecca Pidgeon.
Here's how Summit describes the movie:
"Red is the story of Frank Moses (Willis), a former black-ops CIA agent, who is now living a quiet life. That is, until the day a hi-tech assassin shows up intent on killing him. With his identity compromised and the life of the woman he cares for, Sarah (Parker), endangered, Frank reassembles his old team (Freeman, Malkovich and Mirren) in a last ditch effort to survive."
Red is directed by Robert Schwentke from a screenplay by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber. The film is produced by di Bonaventura PicturesÕ Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian. Executive producers are Jake Myers and Gregory Noveck. Di Bonaventura PicturesÕ production executive David Ready serves as co-producer.
Other talent includes director of photography Florian Ballhas, film editor Thom Noble, production designer Alec Hammond and costume designer Susan Lyall
"I'm so excited at the phenomenal cast that Robert and our script have attracted," said di Boneventura. "I think audiences are going to have a great time."
Summit president of Production Erik Feig said, "Red is that classic project with a little bit of something for everyone. We are thrilled to see it come to vivid life with an outstanding cast, incredibly talented director, and top notch producing team. It's gonna be a good one!"
Red will film in and around the Toronto metropolitan area for nine weeks before moving on to the road and ending in New Orleans in late March for the final two weeks of principal photography. The film is scheduled for worldwide release on Oct. 22.
BRIAN PULIDO TALKS THE GRAVESBrian Pulido, forever linked as the creator of Lady Death, is now serving up his flavor of horror on the big screen with The Graves.
Last week at the Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention, The Continuum caught up with Pulido to briefly discuss the project, as well as the difference between making movies and comics.
To view part one of Kate Jewell's interivew with Pulido, CLICK HERE.
Come back on Tuesday for the second part of the interview, in which Pulido talks about plans for the Sweet 16th anniversary of Lady Death.
ARCHIE COMICS FOR APRILArchie Comics has released its solicitations for April.
For a rundown, with images, CLICK HERE.
HUMAN TARGET: JACKIE EARLE HALEYThe Continuum continues a series of interviews from Fox's Human Target with Jackie Earle Haley, who plays Guerrero.
To view the video,
CLICK HERE.
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKSFor cover and seven-page preview of Amazing Spider-Man #618, arriving in stores on Jan. 20, CLICK HERE.
For previously posted previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Jan. 20, , CLICK HERE.
IMAGE COMICS FIRST LOOKSFor covers and five-page previews Image Comics titles arriving in stores on Jan. 20, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Cowboy Ninja Viking #3, Jersey Gods #10 and PvP #43.
LEGION: "THE IS AN EXTERMINATION"Today The Continuum continues a series of videos from the movie Legion. This one is called "This is an Extermination."
To view the video,
CLICK HERE.
Look for more on Legion on Tuesday here in The Continuum.
BRIEFLY* Marvel Comics has unveiled Adi Granov's new direct market variant cover to Iron Man: Extremis HC, which will be in stores on March 31.
* Marvel also released a teaser image for March's X-Men: The Second Coming, by Christopher Yost, Criag Kyle and David Finch.
Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
* Actress Miki Black is serving as a cover model for Riot Shell, the new online series by Nicita Designs and Comic Idol.
Click on the thumbnail for a larger image.
* Although he will no longer be playing Peter Parker, Tobey Maguire apparently still has ties to the Spider-Man movie franchise.
Interviewed by NBC at the Golden Globe Awards, Maguire said he thinks he has an idea of where the franchise is headed.
"I think I know who's going to direct it, which is a really exciting idea," Maguire said.
MARCH SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUPFor previously posted March solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:
* Antarctic Press.
* Ape Entertainment.
* Arcana Studio.
* Archaia Comics.
* Archie Comics.
* Aspen Comics.
* Avatar Press.
* BOOM! Studios.
* Dark Horse Comics.
* DC Comics.
* Devil's Due Publishing.
* Dynamite Entertainment.
* IDW Publishing.
* Image Comics.
* Marvel Comics.
* Moonstone Books.
* Oni Press.
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