Comics Continuum by Rob Allstetter: Monday, June 28, 2010

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MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2010

MARVEL APPOINTS JEPH LOEB HEAD OF TELEVISION

Marvel Entertainment has announced that it has appointed comics and television veteran Jeph Loeb as Executive Vice President, Head of Television, a newly created division of Marvel Entertainment.

In this role, Loeb will work alongside Dan Buckley, Publisher & President of the Print, Animation & Digital Divisions, Marvel Worldwide, Inc., to translate Marvel's characters and stories to the television medium, in both live-action and animation formats.

Loeb also will oversee the development and distribution of live-action, animated and direct-to-DVD series.

The announcement was made by Alan Fine, Executive Vice President, Office of the President and Chairman of Marvel Studios' Creative Committee, and by Buckley, to whom Loeb will report.

"It's with tremendous pride that I announce the creation of our Marvel Television division and the appointment of Jeph Loeb as Executive Vice President," Fine said. "His work in the comic book field is in a class of its own, showing his passion and talent for bringing Marvel's finest characters to life in an innovative manner. Jeph's work on multiple award-winning television series and popular films has shown fans worldwide his ability to deliver thrilling entertainment in a number of media. With Jeph as our EVP, fans will experience the highest quality and most exciting television projects featuring their favorite Marvel characters."

"I couldn't be happier to accept this new position at Marvel Entertainment, working with both Dan and Alan to deliver exciting, cutting edge television projects," Loeb said. "Marvel continues to break new ground in storytelling in both their comic book and film ventures, so, along with everyone here, I'm excited to bring the same brand of excitement into homes across the globe."

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and three-page preview from Ultimate Comics Mystery #1, due in stores on July 28 from Marvel Comics, CLICK HERE.

For previews of Marvel Comics arriving in stores on June 30, CLICK HERE.

BOOM! STUDIOS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and six- to seven-page previews of BOOM! Studios titles arriving in stores on June 30, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? #12, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?: Dust to Dust #2, The Muppet Show Comic Book #7, Toy Story #4 and Wizards of Mickey #6.

THE LAST AIRBENDER CLIPS

Paramount PIctures has released three clips from The Last Airbender, which opens July 1.

For the "Aang Through Courtyard" clip, CLICK HERE.

For the "Fire Nation Is Here" clip, CLICK HERE.

For the "Katara & Zuko Battle" clip, CLICK HERE.

TOMMY LEE JONES IN CAPTAIN AMERICA

Marvel Studios has announced that Tommy Lee Jones will play U.S. Army Colonel Chester Phillips in Captain America: The First Avenger.

In the comics, Phillips recruits Steve Rogers to join Project: Rebirth.

Jones joins a cast that includes Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America, Hugo Weaving as the Red Skull, Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, Sebastian Stan as Bucky and Stanley Tucci as Dr. Erskine.

Captain America is scheduled for a July 22, 2011 release.

ANTARCTIC PRESS FOR SEPTEMBER

Antarctic Press has released its solicitations for September.

For a rundown, with images, CLICK HERE.

Don't get sold out! Buy advance tix to Eclipse!

BRIEFLY

* Bluewater Productions has announced a second printing for Fame: Robert Pattinson. The second printing features a cover by Paul Andrew Manton.

* Archie Comics has announced a parnternship with Toys R Us for a presence at all 585 United States stores.

The Archie comic book and both Sonic titles, Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic Universe, will be in a special rack located in the collectors section of Toys R Us stores. The new magazine Life with Archie will be featured at checkout.

* The Surrogates movie is now available through Starz's OnDemand service.

The film will premiere on Starz on Saturday, July 31 at 9 p.m.