THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016
STAR WARS REBELS: "THE CALL"
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Disney XD and Lucasfilm have released a video, images and a description from "The Call," the episode of Star Wars Rebels premiering on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 9 p.m.
To watch a clip from the episode, CLICK HERE.
Here's how the episode is described:
"While on a mission to obtain fuel for the rebel fleet, the crew works to protect space creatures called Purrgills from the mining operation that threatens the creatures’ lives. Find out how Ezra deepens his connection to the Force."
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EXCLUSIVE MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
For covers and an exclusive four-page preview of Spider-Gwen #5, arriving in stores on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from Marvel Comics, CLICK HERE.
Look for previews of all the Marvel titles arriving in stores on Feb. 10 here at midnight (ET)/9 p.m. (PT).
BOOM! STUDIOS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and six- to seven-page previews of BOOM! Studios titles arriving in stores on Wednesday, Feb. 10, click on the cover thumbnails above or the links below for the individual titles.
* ADVENTURE TIME #49.
* ARCADIA #8.
* JONESY #1.
* LANTERN CITY #10.
* THE LAST CONTRACT #2.
VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT FIRST LOOKS
For covers and six- to nine-page previews of Valiant Entertainment titles arriving in stores on Wednesday, Feb. 10, click on the cover thumbnails or the links below for the individual titles.
* THE DEATH-DEFYING DOCTOR MIRAGE: SECOND LIVES #3.
* NINJAK #12.
CASTING FOR FX'S LEGION
Dan Stevens from Downton Abbey has been cast as David Haller, the lead character in FX's X-Men spinoff pilot Legion.
Aubrey Plaza and Jean Smart also have been cast in supporting roles, joining the previously announced Rachel Keller..
Here's how Marvel describes the characters:
DAVID (Dan Stevens): Diagnosed as schizophrenic at a young age, David is a haunted man, trying to find his way back to sanity, but he's getting tired and is about to give up when he meets the girl of his dreams.
LENNY (Aubrey Plaza): David's friend, who despite a life of drugs and alcohol abuse, knows that any day now her life is gonna turn around, which gives Lenny the likeable energy of the impossible optimist despite her rough demeanor.
MELANIE (Jean Smart): A nurturing, demanding therapist with a sharp mind and unconventional methods.
SYD (Rachel Keller) Self-sufficient and street smart, Syd uses her sharp and prickly demeanor to protect her soft core, because even though it makes her a sucker and puts her at risk, she still believes in happily ever after.
The Legion pliot is written and executive produced by Noah Hawley. Production is expected to begin in March.
BRIEFLY
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SUPERBOY ON SUPERGIRL: CBS has released two more images from "For The Girl Who Has Everything," the episode of Supergirl premiering Monday, Feb. 8. The images show Kara's cousin Kal-El, played by Daniel DiMaggio.
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For more images and details from the episode, CLICK HERE.
FREE MARVEL: Marvel Comics has unveiled the covers to its Free Comic Book Day offerings on May 7, FCBD Civil War II #1 and FCBD Captain America #1.
Here's how the books are described:
"FCBD Civil War II #1 peels back the curtain of the biggest event of 2016. Be there for the opening shots of Civil War II as Brian Michael Bendis and Jim Cheung give you the first taste of the conflict that will ignite the Marvel Universe later this year! Plus, this issue also features the highly anticipated debut of the All-New Wasp! Be there as she makes her debut, courtesy of All-New, All-Different Avengers writer Mark Waid and legendary artist Alan Davis! But is this mysterious character friend or foe?
"FCBD Captain America #1 brings you the titanic return of Steve Rogers as Captain America! Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz bring you one of Steve’s first adventures since his dramatic return in the pages of Avengers: Standoff. Just in time for their new series Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 later that month! Then, go deeper into Dead No More, a top secret storyline coming later in 2016! If you got the chance to bring someone back, would you?"
TMNT TEASER: To watch a teaser for the Super Bowl spot for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, CLICK HERE.
ARROW TRAILER: For a trailer for the "Sins of the Father" episode of Arrow, premiering Wednesday, Feb. 10 on The CW, CLICK HERE.
VERY BRIEFLY: Actress Alicia Witt has announced, via Twitter, that she has joined the cast of AMC's The Walking Dead.
APRIL 2016 SOLICITATIONS
Below are solicitations posted so far for April. Click on the publisher's name for the full listings.
* AfterShock Comics.
* Archie Comics.
* Aspen Comics.
* Bongo Comics.
* BOOM! Studios.
* Dark Horse Comics.
* DC Comics.
* Dynamite Entertainment.
* IDW Publishing.
* Image Comics.
* Marvel Comics.
* Moonstone Books.
* Oni Press.