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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: DEE BRADLEY BAKER

With the one-hour season premiere of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Cartoon Network on Friday, Lucasfilm has released a video featurette on Dee Bradley Baker, who voices the clones.

To view the video, CLICK HERE.

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CORT LANE ON X-MEN ANIME

At the recent Comic-Con International in San Diego, Marvel Animation's Cort Lane talked to The Continuum about what to expect from the X-Men Anime series.

To view the video, CLICK HERE.

X-Men will launch on G4 on Friday, Oct. 21 at 11 p.m. (ET/PT).



GREG NICOTERO NAMED CO-EXEC PRODUCER FOR THE WALKING DEAD

AMC has announced that Emmy Award-winning make-up effects artist Greg Nicotero has been named a co-executive producer of The Walking Dead.

Nicotero has also signed a first-look deal with the network, which gives him the opportunity to bring his own projects to AMC. At Saturday's Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Nicotero won Best Prosthetic Make-up for The Walking Dead. Nicotero also directed a series of webisodes this season and is set to direct an episode of the show.

"Greg's talent extends well beyond the word of special fx makeup," said Joel Stillerman, AMC's SVP of original programming, production and digital content. "He is also a truly talented director, and has an incredibly comprehensive understanding and appreciation for great storytelling. His knowledge and respect for the genre is unparalleled, and we are looking forward to expanding our relationship with him with an eye towards developing more great original series."

Nicotero, who co-owns KNB Efx Group, premiered his film The United Mosnter Talent Agency on AMC's Fearfest last Halloween. He began his career on Day of the Dead in 1985 and as of this year has been involved in nearly 800 feature films.

The six-episode web series begins on Oct. 3. Produced by Generate, and conceived and directed by Nicotero and written by John Esposito, the webisodes tell an "origin" story of a woman's struggle to survive and to protect her family as the world begins to fall apart. Viewers will have the opportunity to explore the back story of one of the most celebrated "walkers" last season. It focuses on "Bicycle Girl," the infamous zombie from season one, who was shot by Rick Grimes in the pilot episode.

Nicotero said, "Working on The Walking Dead with such a fantastic cast and crew has been an amazing opportunity, and to have our contribution to the show celebrated is a tremendous compliment. I have always felt like the show had a cinematic feel and everyone involved is dedicated to making this show something special. To be able to branch out and to develop not only the web series but also genre material is something I have always wanted to do; given the people I have had the pleasure of working with over the last 23 years."



IMAGE COMICS NEWS ROUNDUP

Image Comics has announced a Dec. 12 release for The Last Battle, an 80-page graphic novel from writer Tito Faraci and artist Dan Brereton.

Here's how Image describes the book:

"The Last Battle, set in 52 BCE Gaul, begins as CaesarŐs forces lay siege to the barbarian stronghold of Alesia in a battle which would forever change history; while the rebel Cammius, who once fought for Rome, leads a second barbarian army to attack the combined Legions of Rome from behind. Caesar dispatches his favorite general, Caius Rodius, to track through the untamed countryside, and bring back the rebelŐs head. Who better to hunt Cammius, than the man who taught him the very skills he now uses to defy Rome? Tasked by a power-hungry leader he no longer trusts, to murder the man he raised as a son, Rodius questions whether the Roman 'road of stone and blood' is a path he still wants to follow.

"The Last Battle has been translated in many languages, and found great success in Italy, Germany, Spain, Brazil and more, but has not yet been available in English. Image Comics is now proud to introduce The Last Battle to American readers."

"The 'peplum' or 'sword and sandals' genre was very popular in Italy, mostly in the seventies," Faraci said. "As a child my imagination was formed by the gladiators, centurions, slaves, rebels and charming maidservants of those films. As a student, I studied, learning how the ancient world truly was... and found it fascinating. In The Last Battle, I tried to transmit the 'peplum' emotions of my youth with a correct, trustworthy historical approach."

"This project required me to be as well-versed in Roman and Celtic history as I could be to create the visual authenticity required for Tito's script," Brereton said. "An added layer of truth in Tito's script spurred my research and made the story that much more exciting to illustrate for me, and I believe readers will become as immersed in this ancient world as I was painting it."

In other Image news, for a seven-page preview of Samurai's Blood #4, arriving in stores on Sept. 21, CLICK HERE.



DC COMICS ROUNDUP

DC Comics haa released cover images to Battgirl #4 and Birds of Prey #4, which features Batgirl.

Both issues are scheduled for December release.

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In other DC news:

* The publisher has announced third printings for Action Comics #1 and Batgirl #1.



THE SIMPSONS: "THE FALCON AND THE D'OH MAN"

Fox has released a description for "The Falcon and the D'Oh Man," the season premiere of The Simpsons scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

Here's how the episode is described:

"Homer befriends Wayne (guest voice Kiefer Sutherland), a reserved security guard recently hired by the nuclear power plant. Plagued by violent flashbacks from his past as a CIA agent, he must overcome his tortured nightmares to save Homer from a Ukranian terrorist. Meanwhile, Marge fantasizes about being a contestant on Top Chef hosted by Tom Colicchio (guest voicing as himself), and the future of Springfield's hottest 'it' couple Nedna, Edna Krabappel (guest voice Marcia Wallace) and Ned Flanders, will be revealed after months of online fan voting and speculation."

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MARVEL COMICS ROUNDUP

Marvel Comics has released a teaser image for Fear Itself #7, taglined, "Behold! The Mighty!"

Click on the thumbnail for a larger image. Fear Itself #7 will be in stores on Oct. 19.

In other Marvel news, the publisher has announced second printings and sell-outs for Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #2 and Ultimate Comics Ultimates #2 before either issue reached stores.

Both new printings will be in stores on Oct. 19. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.

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BRIEFLY

* The AudioComics Company has announce that it will act as the official audio theatre production arm for Moonstone Entertainment., producing full-cast adaptations of its licensed and original comic books and graphic novels, as well as selections from their line of short story anthologies. These pieces will be available on compact disc and pay-per-Mp3 digital download through a variety of outlets, including Moonstone's online store, at comic book conventions, the iTunes store and community audio drama showcases across the country.

The first collaboration will be Honey West, adapted by Elaine Lee from her mini-series Murder on Mars. Carrington MacDuffie will voice Honey West, with a winter release scheduled. Also slated for production is the team-up special Battle for L.A, which is a part of Moonstone's Return of the Originals line.

Moonstone editor-in-chief Joe Gentile said, "Moonstone is super excited to hear our stories done in this dramatic fashion! AudioComics brings a very professional quality sound, as well as great voice actors to the table, and the final result is the best we have heard! It's not a plain ol' audio book, it's an audio play, like a private performance in your living room!"



NOVEMBER SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP

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

* Antarctic Press.

* Ape Entertainment.

* Archie Comics.

* Aspen Comics.

* Avatar Press.

* Bluewater Productions.

* Bongo Comics.

* BOOM! Studios.

* Dark Horse Comics.

* DC Comics.

* Dynamite Entertainment.

* IDW Publishing.

* Image Comics.

* Marvel Comics.

* Oni Press.






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