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DC Relaunch: Supergirl To Have Powers That Superman Doesn’t
The writers on the DC Relaunch of the new Supergirl reveal that the cousin of Kal-El will have powers that the Man Of Steel does not. In an interview, Michael Green and Mike Johnson discuss the reboot of Kar Zor-El, and are asked about comparing her to Superman. “The basics are similar: flight, strength, heat vision,…
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Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO Gets December 20th Release Date
Press Release EA, BIOWARE AND LUCASARTS TO LAUNCH STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC ON DECEMBER 20, 2011 The Republic or the Empire? Choose Your Side and Forge Your Own Personal Star Wars Saga in the Groundbreaking, Story-Driven MMO from BioWare Guildford, UK – September 24, 2011 – Today during their keynote address…
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Movie Review: Killer Elite (2011)
The Killer in Me is the Killer in You A Film Review of Killer Elite By: Lawrence Napoli Is there a finer action star than Jason Statham these days? The likes of Willis, Stallone and Schwarzenegger made all of their money on action films, which is probably why they will never relinquish the torch. Until,…
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Real Steel (2011): New Trailer and Clips – HD
Here is a recent trailer and a bunch of movie clips for Real Steel, which stars Hugh Jackman. “Real Steel” Synopsis: Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing…
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Superman: Man Of Steel (2013): Michael Shannon Talks Casting, Henry Cavill, Internet Spoiler Pics
While promoting Machine Gun Preacher, Michael Shannon who plays Zod in the new Superman reboot, the Man of Steel, spoke on getting cast for the super movie, a try out with Henry Cavill, and on fans snapping set pics. He [Zack Snyer] reached out to me and he asked me to come out to Pasadena.…
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt On Jay Leno: Talks The Dark Knight Rises, Batman, Heath Ledger, Robin
Joseph Gordon-Levitt appeared on the “Tonight Show With Jay Leno” and while promoting his new movie, 50/50, he spoke about Batman and The Dark Knight Rises. Gordon-Levitt states that he is playing a member of the Gotham P.D., John Blake, to which the crowd responded in laughter. Leno brought up rumors on the internet in…
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Review: Captain Atom #1 (Krul & Williams II)
J.T. Krul plants the seed of something incredible with the debut of Captain Atom #1. The issues sees the premiere of quite possibly the most powerful known creature in the entire DCU, a pure energy being who goes by the name Captain Atom, and one who is only limited by the vast power at his command.…
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Review: Nightwing #1 (Higgins & Barrows)
Of every comic book character “family,” I must say that Batman’s is by far my favorite, and thankfully, The New 52 elaborates on the Dark Knight’s extended with a book of Nightwing’s own, which will certainly include several satisfying cameo appearances as this series evolves. This first issue, as it seems to be the overall…
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Review: Green Lantern Corps #1 (Tomasi & Pasarin)
Though not a true “reboot,” this book does come off as fresh and exciting as any of the “new” books. A refocus on the men that wield the emerald rings, Tomasi has crafted a tale that is full of realism without losing any of the cosmic fun that we are accustomed to. I will admit,…
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Review: Legion Of Super-Heroes #1 (Levitz & Portela)
What I look forward to most with the reboot of the DCU are the unknown or less familiar characters and titles that give the reader a great jumping on point. So far, there have been more than a number of titles I ordinarily wouldn’t have thought of picking up (Batgirl, Batwing, Batwoman, Mister Terrific) that…
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The Walking Dead: New Season Two Promo Trailer
AMC released a 30 second spot for the second season of The Walking Dead. Looks like a lot of zombie kick a– action! The Walking Dead returns Sunday October 19th with a 90 minute premier starting at 9pm ET on AMC. Via Spinoff Via io9
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Lawrence Napoli’s Summer Movie Awards for 2011
The Only Summer Blockbuster Awards That Matter For 2011 (well, sort of) By: Lawrence Napoli Another major summer for the Hollywood machine has come and gone, and I must say that I cannot recall a season in recent history that was so hyped, and met said hype for the most part. It was an exciting…
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William Shatner on Star Wars vs. Star Trek (Video)
So which is better! Star Wars or Star Trek? Well, William Shatner aka Captain Kirk tackles the question in this video interview. I wonder which he will pick?! Me? Beam me up, Scotty! Engage!
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Review: Suicide Squad #1 (Glass & Dallocchio)
Okay, Suicide Squad has been re-released more times than Batman has trounced the Joker! And every time the premise is the same thing — bad guys get picked by the government, usually Amanda Haller, to do dirty jobs no one else will. And if they just so happen to die in the line of duty —…
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Hannibal Lecter TV Series Coming Soon
A one hour “Hannibal” television series is currenty in development from the French newcomer, Gaumont International Television (GIT). “Hannibal,” a drama written by Bryan Fuller (Heroes, Pusing Daises, Star Trek Voyager, ST: Deep Space Nine), will be set in the early days of Lecter, “namely his time going head-to-head with FBI agent Will Graham,” according to…
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DC Comics: Superman: The All New Never-Ending Battle Continues Promo Image
From this week’s issue of Action Comics #1! SUPERBOY #1 Written by SCOTT LOBDELL; Art by RB SILVA and ROB LEAN; Cover by ERIC CANETE They thought he was just an experiment – and a failed one at that! Grown from a combination of Kryptonian and human DNA, the Clone was no more than a…
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AMC’s The Walking Dead Season 2 Premiers With 90 Minute Episode
At 9pm Sunday, on October 16th, AMC will debut the first episode of the second season for The Walking Dead – and it will be 90 minutes. Six one hour episodes will follow, with the final six beginning on Sunday, February 12th at 9PM ET. There has been a lot of controversy as of late surrounding…
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Review: Stan Lee’s The Traveler #10
Remember when Stan Lee wrote those great scripts where two heroes meet, battle it out and then team up to fight the real bad guy? Well, that excitement is back again this month in Stan Lee’s The Traveler #10. For awhile. The brief but exciting battle between the Traveler and Solider Zero was almost the…
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George Lucas Is Raping Your Childhood and Your Wallet: Darth Vader says “No”
In all honesty I haven’t put this up because I figure someone just dubbed it in. On Sept 16th, Lucas and co. are releasing a new Blu-Ray version of Star Wars which is supposed to have new footage, documentaries and, of course, will be presented in HD. I’ve heard about some changes, like the one…
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Man Of Steel (2013): 4 New Images of Superman Super Punching!
Here are a few more images of Henry Cavill as Superman from the Plano, Illinois set of the Man of Steel. Are we getting some “patented” Zack Snyder slowmo super punching, here?! Thanks to Kimberly Dolan and the Man Of Steel Fan FB for the cool pics! Stay tuned to Cosmic Book News as more…