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Thundercats (2011) Icon Heroes Jaga and Jackalman
New merchandise for the original 1980s Thundercats continues with Icon Heroes’ Jaga and Jackalman Staction Figures. From IconHeroes.com: Each PVC Staction Figure is created in a collector friendly 6-inch scale and features a cartoon accurate sculpt! To add a bit of nostalgia, each staction figure will be packaged on retro-style blister card! Jackalman includes an…
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What the D’ast? Fallen One
(Editor’s note: This is another in a series of irregularly-scheduled columns by Managing Editor Byron Brewer, mainly dealing with Marvel Cosmic 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 Before Norrin Radd fell into a vat of Quicksilver’s hair…
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Smallville Goes Up Up and Away May 13th (Final Episode)
The CW scheduled the final episode for Smallville on May 13th, 2011 which will be two hours. The hit show has seen ten years of Clark Kent adapted for a new generation. What can we expect? Not hard to guess as the show’s creators, Executive Producers Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders, released the following: “Paying…
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Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Fightpad Controller from PDP
If you can’t spring for the $160 Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 FightStick , at least you can pick up the PDP Fight Pad for $39.99. Here are some pics via GadgetReview.com. Click on any image to enlarge. And here is the description from the PDP website. Product Description With the upcoming release of Marvel vs.…
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Paul Bettany’s Priest 2011 Super Bowl XLV Trailer (Online)
I suppose if it’s released only online it can still be considered a “Super Bowl” commercial as it was released on the same day? Who cares – looks great! “Priest” stars Paul Bettany and opens May 13th, 2011. Synopsis: “Priest”, a post-apocalyptic sci fi thriller, is set in an alternate world — one ravaged by…
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Captain America: First Avenger Official Movie Poster
Check out the official movie poster to the Captain America: First Avenger Movie starring Chris Evans from Yahoo Movies. Looks great! Be sure to check into the Superbowl this Sunday at 6:30pm Eastern on Fox to see the debut of the trailer! Captain America: First Avenger hits theaters July 22nd, 2011 starring Chris Evans as…
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Tom Brevoort on Marvel Cosmic: “More To Come”
Tom Brevoort, being the straight shooter that he is, replied to a fan’s remark on Form Spring about the future of Marvel Cosmic. – I SWEAR this one wasn’t from me! – The fan stated: “After the Surfer and Annihilators mini’s are done i guess thats Marvel putting a end to the cosmic line, which…
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Volkswagen Superbowl XLV Commercial: Mini-Darth Vader The Force
We’ve seen Bumblebee from Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Chevy, and a preview of a preview of Captain Jack from Pirates of the Caribbean: In Stranger Tides. Now comes, from Volkswagen the debut of mini-Darth Vader in “The Force!” This is pretty good! Superbowl XLV kicks off Sunday February 6th at 6:30pm on FOX!
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The Avengers: Actresses Up for Nick Fury’s Sidekick: “V” star Morena Baccarin and more
As we learned from Samuel Jackson last night on the Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, Marvel Studios is screen testing five or so actresses to play the sidekick to Jackson’s Nick Fury. Among them, according to the Hollywood Reporter, is the current star of ABC’s “V” – Morena Baccarin. The others are said to be:…
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Lois Lane Destiny Is Now Smallville Teaser
The CW has released a “Destiny Is Now” teaser poster featuring the lovely Erica Durance as Lois Lane! The previous “Destiny Is Now” teasers hinted at the debut of Clark Kent as Superman. Smallville returns this Friday at 8pm Eastern/7pm Central with “Collateral.” Here’s the trailer.
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Joe Johnston on Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) Captain America: First Avenger
Earlier we saw our first look at “Bucky” Barnes played by Sebastian Stan in the Captain America: First Avenger movie. Now, the LA Times Hero Complex, gives us a crystal clear shot at both Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) and James “Bucky” Barnes. Both will be appearing this Sunday, during the Superbowl, in the first trailer…
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Kristin Stewart Not Lois Lane in Superman: Man of Steel (2012)
Kristin Stewart was up for the role of Lois Lane in Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder’s new Superman that starts Henry Cavill – and she failed to impress, according to the NYDailyNews.com. Apparently the Twilight star met up with director Zack Snyder and his wife to discuss the role and “passed” on it. According to…
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Olivia Wilde – Lois Lane in Superman: Man Of Steel (2012)?
News hit on Sunday that we have found our Superman with British actor Henry Cavill (hey, I hear a new Who may be American! – kidding!!). We have been hearing reports of this and that actress to play Superman’s love interest, Lois Lane, poping up all over the internet. News hit on Sunday that we…
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Review: Brightest Day #19
Written By: Geoff Johns and Peter Tomasi Artists: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Oclair Albert and Robert Hunter Color: Aspen MLT’s Peter Steigerwald Letterer: Rob Clark Jr. Cover: David Finch, Scott Williams & Steigerwald Publisher: DC Release Date: February 2nd, 2011 *Warning: Spoilers* Wow! What an issue! If you happen to be like me and sporadically…
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Hugh Jackman Talks Wolverine 2
The LA Times Hero Complex spoke with Hugh Jackman on his upcoming projects. And Wolverine “2” was mentioned! Actually, this is going to stand on it’s own so technically it won’t be a sequel. Now, this “Wolverine” movie is getting made from the 1982 comic book “Wolverine” from legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont and Frank…
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Christopher Nolan on Henry Cavill, Superman and Dark Knight Rises
Producer/Director Christopher Nolan made some comments about Henry Cavill portraying Superman and also on The Dark Knight Rises at the Santa Barbara Film Festival (Hitflix). Nolan said that he thinks Henry is going to be “amazing” – you can see that in the short clip at the bottom. Regarding, The Dark Knight Rises, Nolan had…
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Thor Movie: Limited Edition Collectible Figurine Full Costume
en a look at Thor in full costume, yet? Well, just in case we haven’t, SideShow Collectibles released a look at a Thor action figure in full garb. Now, that is detailed! Thor hits theaters May 6th, 2011 and stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Natalie Portman as…
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Review: Genecy #1 (InVision Comics)
Writer: Gerald Cooper Art: Eddy Barrows Colors: Tim Ogul with Oren Kramek Publisher: InVision Comics I often have friends tell me to pick up certain Indie comics that will tickle my spoiled and sometimes starving cosmic comics appetite. Usually, it is an appetite not satisfied. I cannot say that about the wonderful world being created…
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Few knew Superman’s Secret Identity: Henry Cavill
The Hollywood Reporter let it be known how the process just went down in the final decision to pick British actor, Henry Cavill, as the next Man of Steel. They note, not even Cavill – or his agents – knew of the decision until Sunday morning. Heck, only a few of the top executives and…
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Who Is Henry Cavill? No Longer Waiting For Superman (2012)
The news hit faster than a speeding bullet – and faster than the death of Johnny Storm – that a new Man of Steel has been chosen with British actor, Henry Cavill. If you are like me, you may have no idea who this particularly guy is. Sorry, for that, but I don’t. Well, let’s…