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Brew’s Crew: Supernova
(Editor’s note: This is another in a series of irregularly-scheduled columns by Managing Editor Byron Brewer, mainly dealing with cosmic comics and its many denizens. Mr. Brewer’s opinions do not necessarily reflect that of CosmicBookNews.com. He welcomes both raves and opposing views.) By Byron Brewer If the Sphinx is indeed Nova’s “Joker,” then Supernova is…
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George Lucas Is Retiring; Snubbed By Studios, Fed Up With Fanboys
In a lengthy interview with the NY Times, George Lucas announced that he is finished with doing anymore big blockbuster-type movies. I’m retiring,” Lucas told the Times. “I’m moving away from the business, from the company, from all this kind of stuff.” While the Times does state Lucas will still be involved with Indiana Jones…
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Dark Horse Announces ‘The Many Murders of Miss Cranbourne’ By Rich Johnston
Press Release RICH JOHNSTON CHARGED WITH MANY MURDERS! DARK HORSE PRESENTS #8 HAS DETAILS! January 11, MILWAUKIE, OR—From the mind of the infamous editor of Bleeding Cool, Rich Johnston, comes a three-part tale of gruesome gossip: The Many Murders of Miss Cranbourne, set to premiere in Dark Horse Presents #8! Have you ever wondered how amateur detectives keep stumbling over dead…
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Dynamite Announces ‘The Shadow’ Ongoing By Garth Ennis
Press Release THE SHADOW #1 ONGOING SERIES BY GARTH ENNIS! IN STORES APRIL 2012!!! January 16th, 2012, Runnemede, NJ – Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! The Shadow returns to comic stores written by the man born to write him – Garth Ennis. The artist joining Garth will…
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Movie Review: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
The Year of the Dragon A Film Review of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo By: Lawrence Napoli As we enter the new year of the Dragon, this film will still be running strong in theatres in 2012, and I cannot forward a more immediate recommendation to my readers than to check out The Girl…
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Rob Liefeld Goes Cosmic: Taking On Deathstroke w/Lobo, Hawkman and Grifter For DC Comics
Six DC Comics New 52 titles were just announced to be cancelled, one of which was Rob Liefeld’s Hawk and Dove. However, that is by far the last we will see from the artist/writer at DC Comics, as it announced today that Liefeld will take on three books, Deathstroke, Grifter, and The Savage Hawkman beginning with…
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Star Wars 3D (2012): 5 New Posters
Check out five new posters for Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace in 3D. Less than a week ago saw the cool Darth Maul motion movie poster! Star Wars Episode 1 in 3D opens in theaters on February 10th, 2012.
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Marvel Comics Avengers Vs. X-Men: Colossus Vs. The Thing!
While I thought The Thing was set to take on Namor in “Versus,” Marvel has released a teaser for Avengers Vs. X-Men featuring The Thing taking on a Juggernaut-powered Colossus! Which side do you choose?! Avengers Vs. X-Men hits in April.
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The Hobbit (2012): Thorin Oakenshield Mini-Bust concept art
Check out concept art of a Thorin Oakenshield Mini-Bust for the upcoming Peter Jackson-directed movie, The Hobbit. Oakenshield is being played by Richard Armitage, and is the leader of the 13 Dwarves that accompany Bilbo on his journey. Following the pic is an official image still of Armitage as Thorin. Looks great! Image source: Google Images…
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Thor 2 (2013): Jaime Alexander Says Sif Is In The Movie; Maybe Avengers (Video)
Some news on the Thor sequel has begun to come out as of late. First we heard that filming will begin this Summer, then we heard about the new script, and now Jaime Alexander informs us that her character, Sif, will be in Thor 2. While promoting her new movie, Loosies, Alexander spoke with MTV. “I’ve had…
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Underworld: Awakening (2012): New Clip Released
Here is a new clip for Underworld: Awakening starring Kate Beckinsale. Synopsis: Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out…
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Thor 2 (2013): Robert Rodat To Do Rewrites
With news just coming out that Thor 2 would begin filming in London this Summer, something was sure to be mentioned about the new script with Alan Taylor coming onboard to direct. Sure enough, Deadline has it that Robert Rodat will be doing rewrites for the movie starring the god of thunder. Rodat was responsible…
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X-Men: First Class Sequel Gets Another Confirmation
The sequel to X-Men First Class gets another confirmation, this time from the Master of Magneticism, Michael Fassbender. Fassbender quickly commented to SuperHeroHype at the National Board of Review Gala in New York City that it looks to be a go. “I have no choice. They contracted me for two options. I gotta get down with it,” he…
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Chronicle (2012): New Clip “The Baseball Test”
Here is a new clip for Chronicle, the super hero movie with a twist that is described as: “Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of…
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Kris Longo Joins Bonfire Agency As VP, Advertising Sales & Business Development
Press Release KRIS LONGO JOINS BONFIRE AGENCY AS VP, ADVERTISING SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (January 9, 2012–New York, NY) – Kris Longo, formerly the Manager of Advertising and Custom Publishing at DC Comics, joins Bonfire Agency as Vice-President, Advertising Sales & Business Development, it was announced today by Steve Rotterdam, Partner & Co-Founder of Bonfire.…
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Underworld: Awakening (2012): Kate Beckinsale On Returning To The Role of Selene (Video)
Check out a clip of Kate Beckinsale on returning to the role of the vampire warrioress, Selene, for Underworld Awakening. Synopsis: Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both…
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DC Comics Reveals Batman $3.99 Back-Up Story Details
A few days ago DC Comics announced that Batman would be joining the likes of Justice League priced at $3.99. With that news came the reasoning behind the price increase would be story related. Now, DC has released details on the back-up story, and it begins with Batman #8 on sale in April. The back-up will…
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2011: A Year In Review
2011: A Year In Review By: Chris “DOC” Bushley I have finally worked through my Holiday coma that was induced by a combination of turkey, sugar cookies and egg nog, and found that it was time to look back on the year 2011. And since this will be the last…
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Star Wars 3D (2012): New International Motion Movie Poster
Below you can find the International Motion Movie Poster for the upcoming 3D version of Star Wars: Phantom Menance. This one, again features Darth Maul, with another poster sporting Yoda. Star Wars Episode 1 in 3D opens in theaters on February 10th, 2012. TPM 3D (2012) – International Motion Poster from Sebastián on Vimeo.
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First Look At The Avengers’ Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy
Earlier we posted a story about Jeremy Renner getting into a bar brawl in Thailand while there filming the newest Bourne film, The Bourne Legacy. Now check out a first look at Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross. The Bourne Legacy opens August 3rd, 2012. Source: USA Today