THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2014
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: "OF RATS AND MEN"
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Nickelodeon has released a clip and description from "Of Rats and Men," the episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles scheduled for Sunday, March at 11 a.m. (ET/PT).
To watch the clip, CLICK HERE.
Here's how the episode is described:
"When the Rat King returns, Splinter must overcome his guilt and fear of the Rat King controlling his mind in order to defeat his foe once and for all. The episode introduces Ice Cream Kitty, a stray kitten who after licking some ice cream that fell into mutagen, becomes Ice Cream Kitty, Mikey's adopted pet and sometimes secret weapon.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman provides the voice of Ice Cream Kitty.
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MARVEL STUDIOS SPECIAL ON ABC
Marvel Studios has announced its first television special, Marvel Studios: Assembling A Universe, premiering on ABC on Tuesday, March 18 at 8 p.m. (ET).
Here's how the special is described:
"In this exclusive primetime documentary special, audiences will be taken further into the Marvel Cinematic Universe than ever before, offering viewers a front row seat to the inception of Marvel Studios, the record-breaking films, the cultural phenomenon, and further expansion of the universe by Marvel Television.
"Marvel's first television special documents the exciting story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Viewers will walk a clear path through this amazing and nuanced universe, featuring sneak peeks at the future of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC, new footage from Marvel Studios upcoming theatrical releases, Captain America: The Winter Solider and Guardians of The Galaxy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming Marvel's The Avengers: Age of Ultron."
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
For cover and six-page preview of Iron Man #22, arriving in stores on March 5 from Marvel Comics, CLICK HERE.
For previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Wednesday, March. 26, CLICK HERE.
ARROW: "SUICIDE SQUAD"
The CW has released character images and a description from "Suicide Squad," the episode of Arrow airing on Wednesday, March 19.
Here's how the episode is described:
"Following Slade's (Manu Bennett) return and his promise to make good on his threat to destroy Oliver's (Stephen Amell) loved ones, Oliver focuses all his energy on preparing for battle with his former friend. Sarah (Caity Lotz) tries to help but, fearing for her safety, Oliver pushes her away.
" Meanwhile, Diggle (David Ramsey) is recruited by Amanda Waller (guest star Cynthia Addai-Robinson) and A.R.G.U.S. to stop a warlord (guest star Lee Majdoub) he knew from his time in Afghanistan. Always the solider, Diggle agrees to help. However, he's not prepared when Amanda introduces him to the rest of the team -- Deadshot (guest-star Michael Rowe), Bronze Tiger (guest-star Michael Jai White) and Shrapnel (guest-star Sean Maher), all criminals he and Arrow helped put away. Lyla (guest-star Audrey Marie Anderson) defends the team and explains the world is a complicated place, but Diggle isn't sure he agrees. When the mission takes a dangerous turn, Diggle is forced to make a difficult decision."
Larry Tengr directed the episode, written by Keto Shimizu and Bryan Q. Miller.
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300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE -- "VILLAINS OF 300"
Warner Bros. Pictures has release "Villains of 300," a featurette for 300: Rise of an Empire, the sequel opening on March 7.
To watch the video, CLICK HERE.
BOOM! STUDIOS FOR MAY
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BOOM! Studios has released its solicitations for May.
For the listings, with images, CLICK HERE.
BRIEFLY
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"STILL" STILLS: AMC has released two images from "Still," the episode of The Walking Dead that premieres Sunday, March 2.
Here's how the episode is described:
"Faced with the day-to-day survival of life outside shelter, a simple request by someone in the group leads to a bizarre but enlightening mission."
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INFINITE CRISIS COMICS: DC Comics has announced it will release a new digital comic based on Infinite Crisis -- the upcoming free-to-play MOBA PC game based in the DC Multiverse from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developed by Turbine. Infinite Crisis will join DC Entertainment's digital-first line-up in May and will be released on a weekly basis digitally and collected monthly in print starting in July. The series will be written by Dan Abnett and a team of artists which will include Christian Duce.
Here's how the book is described:
""The Infinite Crisis comic takes place before the start of the video game, before the Crisis kicks into high gear and all of the heroes and villains are recruited by The Monitor to serve as Champions and battle against unseen enemies to save the Multiverse. As in the game, characters from alternate DC Universes will be joining forces to try and stop the approaching Crisis. Prime Earth Batman will join forces with the likes of Gaslight Catwoman, Arcane Green Lantern, Atomic Wonder Woman and Nightmare Robin. In addition to the infinite characters from the video game, Harbinger has been redesigned for the comic book series and will join new character Atomic Two-Face in the action."
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MORE DC 3-D: DC Comics has announced it is bringing back its 3-D motion covers in September. The books that month will spin out of The New 52: Futures End, with stories leaping five years into the future.
VERY BRIEFLY: According to The Wrap, Patrick Wilson is in negotiations for a role in Marvel's Ant-Man movie. ... Marvel Comics has announced second printings for She-Hulk #1, The Punisher #1, The Punisher #2, All-New Invaders #2 and Night of the Living Deadpool #3.
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MAY 2014 SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP
For previously posted May solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:
* Archie Comics.
* Aspen Comics.
* Bongo Comics.
* Dark Horse Comics.
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