WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010
IDW PUBLISHING FOR JULY
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IDW Publishing has released its solicitations for July.
For a rundown with images, CLICK HERE.
YOUNG JUSTICE, FIREBREATHER ON CARTOON NETWORK
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Cartoon Network formally announced a Young Justice animated series at its upfront presentation on Wednesday.
Here's how the show is described:
"In Young Justice, being a teenager means proving yourself over and over -- to peers, parents, teachers, mentors and, ultimately, to yourself. But what if you're not just a normal teenager? What if you're a teenage super hero? Are you ready to join the ranks of the great heroes and prove you're worthy of the Justice League? That's exactly what the members of Young Justice -- Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis -- will found out, whether they have what it takes to be a proven hero. This all-new series is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based upon characters from DC Comics."
Sam Register is the executive producer. Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman are the producers.
In other news from the upfront presentation:
* Firebreather is on the network's schedule as a "soon-to-debut" movie.
Here's how the project is described:
"Cartoon Network's first original all-CG animation adventure presents Duncan Rosenblatt, a rather typical, awkward high school kid, except that his dad is a fire-breathing monster who tells Duncan that he is destined to protect the earth."
Firebreather is created and co-executive-produced by Phil Hester, co-executive-produced by Andy Kuhn and executive-produced by Julia Pistor.
Jim Krieg is the the writer, with Peter Chung directing.
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* MAD is an animated sketch comedy series based on the magazine published by DC Comics.
Alfred E. Neuman and Spy vs. Spy will appear. Register is executive producing, with Kevin Shinick and Mark Marek producing.
* Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Star Wars: The Clone Wars are listed as returning series. Thirteen additional episodes of Batman have been ordered.
* Marvel's The Super Hero Squad Show, which is currently in production on Season 2, was not listed among the returning series.
According to a source, the show will return to Cartoon Network, but has not been scheduled yet.
THE SIMPSONS FOR MAY
Fox has scheduled four new episodes of The Simpsons for May.
Highlights include the return of Kelsey Grammer and the May 23 season finale featuring the hosts of Fox's American Idol.
For a rundown of the month's episodes, CLICK HERE.
FAMILY GUY FOR MAY
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Fox has scheduled four new episodes of Family Guy for May.
Highlights include two one-hour episodes -- the series' 150th episode and a parody of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back -- and the return of Cleveland.
For a rundown of the month's episodes, CLICK HERE.
BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and five- to six-page previews of Bluewater Productions titles arriving in stores on April 28, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Legend of Isis #10, The Claw and the Fang #1, Female Force: Sonia Sotomayor, The Faith Series: Jesus Christ and Political Power: Rush Limbaugh.
THE LOSERS CLIPS
Warner Bros. has released two promotional clips from The Losers, which arrives in theaters on Friday.
The first is called "Jensen's Dating Tips" and features Chris Evans' character. To view the clip, CLICK HERE.
The second is the footage shown at the recent WonderCon in San Francisco. To view the clip, CLICK HERE.
Look for more news on The Losers on Thursday.
APE ENTERTAINMENT FIRST LOOKS
For cover and six-page preview of Shrek Forever After The Prequel, arriving in stores on May 11 from Ape Entertainment, CLICK HERE.
For previously posted previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on April 28, CLICK HERE.
BRIEFLY
* DC Comics has announced a second print for the sold-out American Vampire #1. The new printing will feature a recolored version of the original cover by Rafael Albuquerque and is scheduled to arrive in stores on May 12
* Kick-Ass topped the box office on Monday with $1.5 million, pushing its total to $21.3 million.
JULY SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP
For previously posted July solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:
* Archie Comics.
* Bluewater Productions.
* Dark Horse Comics.
* DC Comics.
* IDW Publishing.
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