MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018
SUPERGIRL: "BOTH SIDES NOW"
The CW has released images and details from "Both Sides Now," the episode of Supergirl premiering on Monday, Feb. 5.
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"The DEO captures a second Worldkiller, Purity (guest-star Krys Marshall). Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and Alex (Chyler Leigh) use very different methods of interrogation with Purity in the hopes of finding out how to defeat Reign (Odette Annable). However, Purity escapes and attacks the city's subway tunnels. Meanwhile, J'onn (David Harewood), Winn (Jeremy Jordan) and Mon-El (Christopher Wood) band together to fix the Legion ship."
Jesse Warn directed the episode, written by Jessica Queller and Paula Yoo.
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HAPPY RENEWED FOR SEASON 2
Syfy has announced a second season pickup of the network's original series Happy!, starring Christopher Meloni and featuring the voice of Patton Oswalt.
From Universal Cable Productions, this graphic novel adaptation launched as the network's best series premiere since January 2016 across all key demos. The Season 1 finale is set to air this Wednesday at 10 p.m.
"Happy! struck a chord with our Syfy audience and disrupted the TV landscape with its unique storytelling and outrageous performances led by Christopher Meloni," said Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. "If people thought this season was crazy -- I can't wait for fans to see what Grant Morrison, Brian Taylor and the entire cast and crew have in store for Sax and Happy!"
In the season finale, Sax and Happy are locked in a climatic confrontation to rescue Hailey (Bryce Lorenzo) from Very Bad Santa's (Joseph Reitman) lair, as Merry (Lili Mirojnick) sets out to save Amanda (Medina Senghore) from a far more powerful foe.
DMG ACQUIRES VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT
Filmmaker and DMG Entertainment founder Dan Mintz has announced that the company has acquired Valiant Entertainment. Mintz has held a significant stake in Valiant since 2014.
Mintz looks to further secure his filmmaker-run studio with intellectual properties and establish DMG as one of the most valuable and innovative media companies in Hollywood.
"Our priority is to build upon Valiant's vast universe of characters from a filmmaker's perspective," Mintz said. "I'm excited to immerse Valiant's fans well beyond the stories we tell cinematically -- from publishing to gaming to theme parks and beyond."
"As one of the most coveted and critically acclaimed contemporary libraries in the comic book medium, Valiant is poised to emerge as the global leader in multi-platform content under Mintz's creative vision," said Valiant Chairman Peter Cuneo.
"I've been greatly impressed with Dan's filmmaking expertise, his ability to monetize global markets, and his willingness to invest his own capital," said producer Neal Moritz. "I look forward to working with him as we bring Valiant's incredible IP to the screen."
Current Valiant movie and television projects in development include the previously announced Bloodshot and Harbinger feature films from Sony Pictures, to be produced in partnership with Original Film; the television show Quantum and Woody, produced in partnership with the Russo Brothers' Getaway Productions; and a Dr. Mirage television series with CBS Studios and The CW Network. Additional feature film projects, including Shadowman, Archer & Armstrong,Eternal Warrior, X-O Manowar and others yet to be disclosed publicly, are also underway.
TITAN COMICS FOR APRIL
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Titan Comics has released its solicitations for April.
For the listings, with images, CLICK HERE.
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and five- to eight-page previews of Archie Comics titles arriving in stores on Wednesday, Jan. 31, click on the cover thumbnails or the links below for the individual titles.
* ARCHIE AND ME COMICS DIGEST #4.
ASPEN COMICS' JIRNI RETURNS
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Aspen Comics has revealed imagery and details for the return of Jirni, which launches its third volume on March 21.
"I couldn't be more excited about the reception Jirni has received and cannot wait for the release of the third volume," said J.T. Krul, writer and creator of Jirni. "I'm lucky to have Michael Santamaria onboard this time around, as we delve deeper into the mythos of the D'jinn while Ara continues her quest to find her mother. Torinthal is back, and his master plan is starting to come together, which could be a game changer in this world and beyond. Everything so far has been leading up to this story."
In combination with the Jirni Volume 3 launch, Aspen is also debuting a special 25-cent Jirni Primer on March 21 that will serve as a supplemental jumping-on point for new readers and a refresher title for returning Jirni readers.
Aspen also is releasing Jirni Volume 2: New Horizons trade paperback on March 21, to coincide with both Jirni #1 and the Jirni Primer.
BRIEFLY
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LIGHTNING CAST GALLERY: The CW has released a gallery of images of the cast of Black Lightning.
They include Cress Williams as Black Lightning and Jefferson Pierce; Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce; James Remar as Gabmi; Damon Gupton as Inspector Bill Henderson; China Anne McClain as Jennifer Pierce; Jill Scott as Lady Eve; Christine Adams as Lynn; and Marvin "Krondon" Jones III as Tobias.
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NEWS FLASH: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released the box art and two more images from LEGO DC Super Heroes: The Flash, available digitally on Feb. 13 and on Blu-ray/DVD on March 13.
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BIRTHRIGHT MOVIE WRITERS: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, the writers behind the Despicable Me movies, are writing Universal Pictures' Birthright movie, based on the Skybound Entertainment comic book by Joshua Williamson and Andrei Bressa.
LUCIFER REPEAT: Here's how Fox describes "Off The Record," the Monday, Feb. 12 repeat episode of Lucifer:
"A reporter seeks revenge after he discovers that Lucifer has been sleeping with his estranged wife. However, when it's revealed that Linda is the reporter's estranged wife, things get messy. Lucifer's reputation and safety are on the line, especially when a serial killer from the past resurfaces."
APRIL 2018 SOLICITATIONS
Below are solicitations posted for April. Click on the publisher's name for the full listings and look for more listings soon here in The Continuum.
* AMIGO COMICS.
* ARCHIE COMICS.
* ASPEN COMICS.
* BONGO COMICS.
* BOOM! STUDIOS.
* DARK HORSE COMICS.
* DC COMICS.
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