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Friday, Sept. 15, 2000

X-MEN, BLADE SEQUEL UPDATES

Marvel's Avi Arad told The Continuum that movement continues on both the X-Men and Blade sequels.

"We're starting development, starting to pick up the story," Arad said of the second X-Men film. "Hopefully within a month, we'll announce a writer and we'll go from there."

Will director Bryan Singer return?

"It's all up in the air, but there's a chance," Arad said. "It was a good experience for him and for us, so we will see. Sequels always create negotiations."

David Goyer has completed what he called "the final budget rewrite" on Blade 2. Guillermo del Toro is directing.

"That's ready to go," Arad said. "We'll pick up a date probably within 10 days, a production start date. We have a terrific story; this is something awesome. This is a great director, so we are in good shape."

Arad said Marvel is also looking at Blade in animation.

"We are talking about Blade more anime, than an animated series, more of an adult version, more like Spawn did on late night," Arad said.

ROSEMANN WRITES SPIDEY

Bill Rosemann of Marvel's marketing department told The Continuum he has scripted Peter Parker, Spider-Man 2000 from a plot by Chris Claremont.

"Chris handed me a fun and classically structured tale that casts the wall-crawler and the alien manhunter known as Bounty -- last seen in the pages of Fantastic Four -- in an anti-buddy movie," Rosemann said. "It also has some romance and drama thrown in for spice. Iy's sort of like Romeo & Juliet meets Sex & The City... minus the sex.

"At first I was intimidated as hell when I was asked to write it. I mean, how could I write Spider-Man? Spidey's the coolest! He's been my favorite hero for my entire life! But then I just dug in and attempted to write the witty remarks I always wish would fly spontaneously out of my mouth. I tried to write the most nice, caring and funny guy I could. Basically, I just wrote the perfect version of me."

Joe Bennett is penciling the story, with inks from Mark Pennington. The book ships on Oct. 4.

DANGER GIRL GAME RELEASED

N-Space and Danger Girl creators J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell announced Thursday that Danger Girl for the Sony PlayStation is hitting stores shelves this week from THQ.

"Jeff and I are extremely excited by the release of the game," Hartnell said. "The Danger Girl universe was meant from the very beginning to be experienced in multiple medias. As involved participants in the game's development from day one, we were able to ensure that the final gaming experience was consistent with the Danger Girl series."

Here's how the game is described:

"Featuring a brand new storyline that picks up where Danger Girl #7 leaves off, fans can control any one of three beautiful, yet lethal spies including Abbey Chase, Sydney Savage and a new character, yet to be introduced in the comic book series. Twelve fully explorable levels, a vast array of weapons and gadgets and all the regular Danger Girl allies and foes combine for a PlayStation title as irresistible as its inspiration."

Features of the game include:

  • Three playable Danger Girl characters, each with her own unique abilities and attributes

  • Personalities from the comic book, including a yet to be introduced member of the team

  • Twelve fully explorable levels in globe-spanning locales .

  • Dozens of weapons and spy gadgets .

  • Original story line that takes place between the first and second story arcs of the comic book

  • Loading screens feature original artwork by Campbell.

  • Story and scripts developed by Andy Hartnell.

  • Varied modes of play including stealth, sniper and more.

  • Numerous in-game and pre-rendered cinemas including interactive "branching" in-game cinematics.

  • Analog and Dual Shock support.

    FIRST LOOK: BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #12

    Batman: Dark Victory #12 ships on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Jeph Loeb, with art and cover by Tim Sale.

    Here's how DC describes the story:

    "This issue's called 'Revenge,' but revenge on whom? And, for that matter, by whom? After last issue's shocking turn of events, is it ever going to be possible to discover the true identity of the Hang Man? And how does Dick Grayson fit into all this?"

    Batman: Dark Victory #12 is 32 pages and costs $2.95.

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    FIRST LOOK: JSA #16

    JSA #16 ships on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns, with art by Stephen Sadowski and Michael Bair and a cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer.

    Here's how DC describes the story:

    "Johnny Sorrow and a more-deadly-than-ever Injustice Society return to exact their revenge on the JSA. Black Adam, Shiv and the mystery speedster known as Rival have joined the JSA, but do any of them suspect the horror of Sorrow's ultimate plan?"

    JSA #16 is 32 pages and costs $2.50.

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    FIRST LOOK: ORION #6

    Orion #6 ships on Wednesday from DC Comics. The lead story in the issue is written and drawn Walter Simonson. The back-up story is written by Eric Stephenson, with art by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon.

    Here's how DC describes the story:

    "In the aftermath of last issue's explosive battle, there's a new ruler in Apokolips, and he's inherited Darkseid's confidante, Mortalla, whose advice is a poor substitute for a Mother Box. But is the new leader Orion? Or is it Kalibak? Plus, a back-up tale that features DeSaad and Camelback. They talk the talk. Can they walk the walk?"

    Orion #6 is 32 pages and costs $2.50.

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    BRIEFLY

  • Kate Hudson, who is reported to be in consideration for the role of Mary Jane in the Spider-Man movie, will appear on CBS' The Late Show with David Letterman on Friday.

  • The AMC River Park Square 20 Theatre in Spokane, Wash., has released new show times for its exclusive run of The Crow: Salvation. Show times will include Friday through Sunday at 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. and on Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

  • Marvel did not issue any statements regarding Chris Claremont on Thursday. Check back with The Continuum for breaking developments.

  • Coming Monday: Marvel movie news, Image news - and much more!!!
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