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Marvel Movie News

Marvel Studios & Doctor Strange Will Be At 2016 San Diego Comic-Con

With Marvel Studios having skipped out on last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, it’s been wondered if they would be returning this year.

While James Gunn seemingly teased Guardians of the Galaxy 2 might make an appearance at the SDCC, we now have confirmation that Marvel Studios and Doctor Strange will be in attendance at Comic-Con.

Director Scott Derrickson replied to a fan on Twitter when asked if Doctor Strange will be at the SDCC by offering an image of a Comic-Con/Doctor Strange light post banner (see above).

“Will I be at Comic Con this year? Here’s a hint,” Derrickson tweeted.

Marvel Studios has yet to officially announce their line-up, but we’ll be sure to let you know when it’s available.

In addition to Doctor Strange and most likely Guardians of the Galaxy 2, it’s possible Marvel could bring in Tom Holland for Spider-Man: Homecoming and maybe something for Thor: Ragnarok.

Doctor Strange hits November 4, 2016; Guardians of the Galaxy 2 gets released May 5, 2017; Spider-Man: Homecoming on July 7, 2017, and Thor: Ragnarok has a November 3, 2017 release.

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Movie News

DC Confirms Suicide Squad For 2016 San Diego Comic-Con

WB has announced that Suicide Squad will be taking over this Summer’s Comic-Con.

You can check out all the official details below.

Comic-Con takes place July 21-24.

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DC’S ‘WORST OF THE WORST’ SUPER-VILLAINS TAKE OVER THIS YEAR’S COMIC-CON

 

BURBANK, CA, June 9, 2016 – In anticipation of the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures’ high-octane actioner “Suicide Squad,” heading into theaters everywhere on August 5, DC’s massive team of Super-Villains will invade this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego with a major presence both on and off the main floor, including appearances by the film’s stars. Highlights of the convention’s “Suicide Squad” events include:

SQUAD UP!

• Fans are invited to enter DC All Access’s (DCAA) “Suicide Squad” online Cosplay Contest starting Thursday, June 9, with their best Squad-inspired look as Deadshot, the Joker, Harley Quinn, Colonel Rick Flag, Amanda Waller, Captain Boomerang, Diablo, Killer Croc, Enchantress, Slipknot or Katana.

• Eleven winners, selected by visitors to the site, will then receive an all-expenses-paid trip for four days and three nights to San Diego and passes to the Con, where they will take part in a range of Warner Bros.’ “Suicide Squad” activities throughout the weekend.

• Details are now on www.dccomics.com/squadup, Twitter and Instagram.

BUST INTO BELLE REVE!

• Every day of the Con, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., have an immersive “Suicide Squad” experience when we transform 6000 square feet of San Diego’s Hard Rock Hotel into the infamous Belle Reve penitentiary—the very place where the “worst of the worst” were incarcerated before forming the Suicide Squad.

• Take part in a live-action virtual reality experience, fighting alongside Squad members in a scene from the film.

• Get your own “Suicide Squad” skull “ink” at Harley Quinn’s tattoo parlor.

• Take photo ops in a re-creation of one of Belle Reve’s jail cells.

GET UP CLOSE WITH THE “SUICIDE SQUAD”

• Catch “Suicide Squad” talent as part of the big Warner Bros. Pictures’ exclusive presentation in Hall H, additional details of which are forthcoming, and connect with them directly at the DC booth, where stars of the film will meet fans and sign movie posters.

• The cast will also make a special ensemble appearance on Saturday, July 23 to tape “CONAN,” which will air that evening at 11 p.m. ET/PT on TBS.

From director David Ayer (“Fury,” “End of Watch”) comes “Suicide Squad,” starring Oscar nominee Will Smith (“Ali,” “The Pursuit of Happyness”), Oscar winner Jared Leto (“Dallas Buyers Club”), Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Focus”), Joel Kinnaman (Netflix’s “House of Cards”) and Oscar nominee Viola Davis (“The Help,” “Doubt”).

It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super-Villains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?

Written and directed by Ayer based on the characters from DC, the film also stars Jai Courtney (“Insurgent”), Jay Hernandez (“Takers”), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (“Thor: The Dark World”), Ike Barinholtz (“Neighbors”), Scott Eastwood (“Fury”), Cara Delevingne (“Paper Towns”), Adam Beach (“Cowboys & Aliens”), and Karen Fukuhara in her feature film debut. It is produced by Charles Roven and Richard Suckle, with Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson and Geoff Johns serving as executive producers.

Ayer’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Roman Vasyanov (“Fury,” “End of Watch”), production designer Oliver Scholl (“Edge of Tomorrow”), editor John Gilroy (“Pacific Rim”), costume designer Kate Hawley (“The Hobbit” Trilogy) and Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisor Jerome Chen (“Stuart Little,” “Fury,” “The Amazing Spider-Man” films). The music is by Oscar-winning composer Steven Price (“Gravity”).

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, an Atlas Entertainment production, a film by David Ayer, “Suicide Squad.” The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. The film opens worldwide in 3D, and in 2D, and in select IMAX 3D theaters beginning August 5, 2016.

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TV News

First Look At Justice League Action

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Coming out of the Dallas Comic-Con, we get a first look at the cast of characters making up the new Justice League Action Cartoon Network animated TV series.

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The world’s greatest Super Heroes return to television in Justice League Action, an all-new quarter-hour animated series from Warner Bros. Animation coming soon to Cartoon Network.

Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman lead the DC Comics Super Heroes against their most infamous foes in adventures packed with relentless thrills, fun and action. No need to wait for the good stuff to start, each eleven-minute episode jumps in with lightning-paced action and heroics. Whether defending the Earth, facing invaders from space, or battling the bizarre forces of magic, the always-rotating team of Justice League heroes, are up to any challenge.

The new series is the first DC Comics-based franchise to launch on Cartoon Network since the highly-successful Teen Titan Go!, which in 2015 ranked as a Top 5 animated series among Kids 2-11, 6-11 and all key Boys. Teen Titans Go! also ranks as Cartoon Network’s #1 property for cross-platform video plays and on VOD.

Justice League Action marks the return of Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series), beloved by fans worldwide as one of the most iconic voices of Batman, to a weekly-animated television series. The series will also deliver an all-star lineup of regular and guest cast voices, including Mark Hamill as Joker, James Woods as Lex Luthor, Diedrich Bader as Booster Gold and many more portraying your favorite DC Comics Super Heroes and Super-Villains. Sam Register (Teen Titans Go!) serves as executive producer with Butch Lukic (Justice League, Batman Beyond), Alan Burnett (Batman: The Animated Series) and Jim Krieg (Green Lantern: The Animated Series) serving as producers.

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Movie News

Batman: The Killing Joke Premiering at Comic-Con

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT SLATES WORLD PREMIERE OF BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE JULY 22 AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

 

Continuing a decade-long tradition, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will host the World Premiere of its latest DC Universe Original Movie – this time, the highly anticipated Batman: The Killing Joke – on the Friday night (July 22, 2016) of Comic-Con International in San Diego.

The premiere will spotlight the first public exhibition of the eagerly awaited film and a post-screening panel discussion among available members of the core cast and filmmaking team. The celebrity-laden cast is led by Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League) and Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated Series, Star Wars franchise) as they reprise their seminal roles as the voices of Batman/Bruce Wayne and The Joker, respectively, as well as Tara Strong (Teen Titans; Batman: Arkham games) as Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) as Commissioner Gordon. Batman: The Killing Joke is directed by Sam Liu (Justice League vs. Teen Titans) from a script by Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello. Bruce Timm and Sam Register are executive producers. Benjamin Melniker & Michael Uslan are executive producers. Alan Burnett is co-producer.

Since the debut of the DC Universe Original Movies in 2007 with Superman: Doomsday, WBHE has premiered its next upcoming film (when available) before 4,250 ardent fans in the San Diego Convention Center’s massive Ballroom 20. Past film premieres have included Batman: Under The Red Hood, Batman: Year One, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Batman: Assault on Arkham and last year’s Justice League: Gods & Monsters, and the films’ panel discussions have featured such acting luminaries as Bryan Cranston, Nathan Fillion, Ben McKenzie, Justin Chambers, Eliza Dushku, Katee Sackhoff, Matthew Gray Gubler, Paget Brewster, Bruce Greenwood, C. Thomas Howell and Cary Elwes.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, Batman: The Killing Joke arrives August 2, 2016 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-Ray™ Deluxe Edition, Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack and DVD. The Blu-rayTM Combo Pack includes a digital version of the movie on Digital HD with UltraViolet. The Blu-ray™ Deluxe Edition will include all components of the Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, along with an exclusive figurine of The Joker in a numbered, limited edition gift set. Fans can own Batman: The Killing Joke on Digital HD starting July 26, 2016 via purchase from digital retailers.

Based on the acclaimed DC graphic novel of the same name, Batman: The Killing Joke takes a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime – from his humble beginnings as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is – setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to the Dark Knight to put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside Batman as Batgirl, Batman: The Killing Joke stays true to the authentic tale that has held fans’ imaginations for nearly three decades – spotlighting the birth of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless.

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Movie News

James Gunn Talks Chance of A Nova Movie; GOTG 2 Might Be At SDCC

In between shoots, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 director James Gunn took part in another live Facebook Q&A.

Worth a mention is that toward the end of the video, Gunn said a Nova movie could happen.

“I think there is always a chance of a Nova movie,” Gunn said. “I don’t think it’s something I would do. But it’s possible.”

A Richard Rider Nova movie makes perfect sense for the MCU as it was the sister title to the Guardians of the Galaxy comic book that inspired Gunn’s movie, and both were written by the cosmic duo, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Nova still has a hard core fan base that supports anything Richard Rider — even the Richard Rider Nova Marvel Legends Guardians of the Galaxy movie action figure sold better than all the other Guardians characters, and Nova wasn’t even in movie.

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Fans have also been wondering if Marvel Studios will be appearing at this Summer’s San Diego Comic-Con. Marvel Studios skipped out on it last year, but in the video below, Gunn says he would love to come to Comic-Con.

“Am I going to San Diego Comic-Con?! That’s a good question!” Gunn teased. “You guys want me to go to San Diego Comic-Con? You’ll have to see! I would like to go. That would be amazing, wouldn’t it? I would like to come and see you all at San Diego Comic-Con and bring some friends along. That would be awful fun. That would be awful fun. I would really love to do that.”

Gunn also apologized if his recent Captain America comments upset any of the fans. He says his comments were meant to be a joke, but apologized if they came off the wrong way.

Gunn also says no Avengers characters in Guardians of the Galaxy 2; mentioned an emotional scene featuring Drax and Mantis in the movie, and no — we won’t be seeing Drax do a Bautista Power Bomb!

Watch the video below with James Gunn below for more.

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has a May 5, 2017 release starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn. New cast members include Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan and Kurt Russell.

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Movie News

Watchmen Co-Creator Dave Gibbons Slams Batman Vs. Superman & DC

Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons attended the recent MCM London Comic-Con where he talked about DC and Marvel.

Last week saw DC Comics release their big Rebirth issue which tied the DC Comics universe directly into the Gibbons and Alan Moore’s Watchmen universe. 

Gibbons didn’t seem too pleased by that.

“I wouldn’t make the question too long. All I’m going to say is no comment,” Gibbons said when Rebirth and Doctor Manhattan were brought up. “I have no comment.”

Gibbons was then asked if he consulted on Rebirth or if DC bothered to drop him an e-mail.

“No, they didn’t. And that’s all I’m going to say,” Gibbons said.

Gibbons then went on length about his thoughts on the DC film universe, Batman Vs. Superman, and the Marvel Universe (watch the full video below):

“I feel that what is happening now with the DC characters in film, to my mind, is going in the wrong direction… What Marvel has seemed to have done is take their characters, with a dark side and a light side, and their humor and their pathos, and their human emotion, and they actually have a long vision of what they’re going to do. They put together films that are really entertaining, that are exciting, that do have threat and jeopardy, but have humor and a human quality to it, and a sense of hope.

But I feel what DC has done particularly with the Superman vs. Batman movie is they really have taken a misstep on it. I mean, I wrote a comic book called World’s Finest, which was Superman vs. Batman, and what I homed in, and I am not saying this is the only take, but it might have helped, was you have Batman who is a dark hidden creature who lives in a dark evil city whose antagonist is a brightly colored clown. You got Superman who is a brightly colored figure, the yang if you like to Batman’s yin, he lives in a bright hopeful city, but with a villain, an opponent, who is a dark grey scheming business man. So the whole universe’s are completely complimentary. When I wrote my story, I got a lot of mileage out of crossing those over, and it turned out Luthor went to Gotham, and the Joker went to Metropolis, and the Joker wanted to black out Metropolis, and Luthor wanted to set Gotham on fire.

So to me if you are doing Superman vs. Batman, the first thing, which is implied by the “vs,” is there has to be a difference, and I think where the latest film suffered was because they were both these dark opaque angsty creatures. I thought, I have to say that Ben Affleck’s Batman was brilliant. I thought if he’d been in a Batman film on his own… I also think DC sort of lost their nerve because Superman Vs. Batman, which is basically Frank Miller’s Dark Knight story, is enough for a movie without putting Doomsday in it, which is another complete Superman movie, without shoehorning The Flash and the Cyborg, and without Wonder Woman, she’s a movie in her own right.

Perhaps at the moment, I’m less than 100% thrilled with DC. I’m certainly not coming down on Zack, but to my taste, they kind of missed the [inaudible] there. I think also Marvel have been really bold. They introduced the characters slowly, so when they put them all in a movie together, it gave me that same thrill as I had when a kid when they put all the characters into the Avengers. ‘Wow! They’re all in one comic!’ And the latest Captain America [Civil War] movie, the bit when the two teams run toward each other with all their powers blazing was just ‘Oh! Yeah! This is what comics are all about!’ I think Marvel have done it with verve and wit. DC kind of missed out on that.”

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Movie News

Jesse Eisenberg Confirms Lex Luthor For Justice League

Following Batman Vs. Superman, Jesse Eisenberg will be back as Lex Luthor for Justice League.

Eisenberg appeared at this weekend’s MCM London Comic-Con and confirmed the news (via Digital Spy).

“I’m kind of in wait,” he said. “They just started filming Justice League, so I’m kind of like waiting for my crack at it.

“I don’t know what I’m allowed to say, because I feel like there’s probably some drone following me from DC, and if I say anything wrong I get, you know, picked off. But yeah I think so, and I love it, and I love everybody who’s in it. You know, it’s a really talented group of people.”

Last we saw of Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor, he was a babbling idiot in jail, which saw Batman pay a visit. Audiences seemed so confused by the scene that Warner Bros. actually released a deleted scene days after Batman Vs. Superman premiered in order to help explain what was going on.

“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon and Willem Dafoe in an unknown role.

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Movie News

Batman Vs. Superman Gal Gadot Wonder Woman Barbie Comic-Con Exclusive Revealed

Exclusive to the San Diego Comic-Con will be a new version of the Gal Gadot Wonder Woman Batman Vs. Superman Barbie Doll.

The figure will cost $80 and features: Wonder Woman’s outfit based on her cinematic couture featuring a royal blue hooded cape lined with gold lamé worn over a matching paneled skirt and red bustier. She’s also decked out in her signature gold tiara and lasso, bulletproof bracelets and shield. (Superman and Batman dolls whom she needs to keep from punching each other are not included.) 

Pre-orders start June 17th at MattyCollectors.

Comic-Con runs July 20-24th.

Click for high-res (via USA Today):

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Comic Book News

Diamond Announces 2016 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives

Diamond Announces 2016 San Diego Comic-Con PREVIEWS Exclusives 

 

(BALTIMORE, MD)- (May 25, 2016) – Diamond Comic Distributors is offering over 25 extremely limited PREVIEWS exclusives for this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego (July 20-24). The list includes several variants of Marvel’s current hit, Civil War II, an exclusive Outcast cover from Image just in time for the show’s premiere on Cinemax, a slew of Diamond Select Toys items, and more!! Comic-Con attendees will be able to preview the items at the Diamond PREVIEWS booth #2401 and purchase from participating retailers on the show floor.   “Diamond will be showcasing the con exclusive items at the PREVIEWS booth, and then we’ll guide fans to retailers who have the exclusives available for purchase on the show floor,” said Diamond’s Director of Marketing, Dan Manser. “These items are extremely limited and a big reason why fans look forward to coming to Comic-Con International: San Diego each year.”  For more information and to pick up our one-sheet listing retailers on the show floor where you can purchase our SDCC PREVIEWS Exclusives, make sure to visit the Diamond PREVIEWSworld Booth #2401.

2016 SDCC PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVES

Comics & Graphic Novels

SDCC 2016 OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA #19
(W) Robert Kirkman (A/CA) Paul Azaceta, Elizabeth Breitweiser Answers are given and secrets are revealed, as the start of a new story arc finds Kyle and Sidney having a conversation that will change everything. Kyle has never been in more danger. (MAR168714) Limited to 5,000 copies.

SDCC ROM #1
(W) Chris Ryall, Christos Gage (A) David Messina (CA) J. H. Williams
We’ve been invaded and only a Space Knight can save us! First there was his epic return in this year’s FCBD #0, and now the ongoing tale of ROM begins in earnest! Christos Gage, Chris Ryall, and David Messina kick off the wildest new series of the year as Rom’s war with the Dire Wraiths hits close to home in “Earthfall, part 1!” 24-page kick-off story plus interviews, bonus sketch material and more! 
COVER A (MAR168613) – Limited to 3,000 copies 
COVER B (MAR168614) — Limited to 3,000 copies 
COVER C (MAR168615) – 1:10 Retailer Cover. Limited to 600 copies

SDCC 2016 CIVIL WAR II #0 COIPEL BLACK & WHITE VARIANT
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Marquez (CA) Marko Djurdjevic
From the creative team that brought you House of M and Siege comes a blistering first chapter in Marvel’s new explosive event. Rated T+. (MAR169021) Limited to 6,000 copies.

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Marquez (CA) Marko Djurdjevic
A new Inhuman, with the ability to profile the future, emerges and the ramifications ripple into every corner of the Marvel Universe. Lines are drawn, bodies fall, and the Marvel Universe will be rocked to it’s very core. The action starts here! Rated T+. (MAR169027) Limited to 7,500 copies.

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Marquez (CA) Marko Djurdjevic
As the Marvel Universe reels from the events of the first issue, Tony Stark decides to take matters (and the law) into his own hands and declares war on the Inhumans. But not everyone agrees with Tony’s perspective and they are willing to die trying to stop him. Rated T+. (MAR169183) Limited to 7,500 copies.

SDCC 2016 CIVIL WAR II #3 (OF 7) MICHAEL CHO B&W VAR
W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Marquez (CA) Marko Djurdjevic
One of the biggest heroes in the Marvel Universe will fall! Who it is and how and why will divide fans for years to come. Will the heroes of the Marvel Universe survive the unthinkable happening? The fallout to this issue is enormous! Rated T+. (MAR169184) Limited to 7,500 copies.

SDCC 2016 STAR WARS: HAN SOLO #1 LUPACCHINO VARIANT
Everyone’s favorite scoundrel gets his very own series! Han is given a top-secret undercover mission for the Rebellion – rescuing a number of informants and spies. His cover for the assignment? Only the biggest and most infamous starship race in the galaxy! You know – the race Han has dreamt of winning his entire life. Will he keep his mind on the mission? And can he manage to pull it off while keeping the lead? Rated T. (MAR169182) Limited to 7,500 copies.

SDCC 2016 DEADPOOL #15 MINIMATES VARIANT
(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Mike Hawthorne (CA) Rafael Albuquerque
Civil War II Tie-In! The Mercs for Money hate Deadpool and want out! Wait … isn’t there a new Mercs for Money series launching? How is that going to work? Parental Advisory. (MAR169181) Limited to 7,500 copies.

SDCC 2016 LUMBERJANES/GOTHAM ACADEMY #1
(W) Chynna Clugston-Flores (A) Rosemary Valero-O’Connell (CA) Mingjue Helen Chen
What’s to Love: We adore DC’s Gotham Academy and it’s been on our wish list to have them somehow meet the Lumberjanes. From the great characters to the fun stories, we saw a world in which these two groups could coexist. Fast forward and here we are-the crossover event we’ve dreamed about and can’t wait to bring to you!
What It Is: Something sinister is happening at a mysterious building deep in the woods, drawing the Lumberjanes and the Gotham Academy kids separately to investigate. Is it a weird cabin? An abandoned asylum? The two groups band together to find out what exactly is going on. (MAR168662) Limited to 3,000 copies.

SDCC 2016 DOCTOR WHO: SUPREMACY OF THE CYBERMEN #1
(W) George Mann, Cavan Scott (CA) Alessandro Vitti
For the Cybermen’s 50th-anniversary … you will be deleted! Exiled from Gallifrey at the very end of Time, Rassilon, fallen leader of the Time Lords, has been captured by the last of the Cybermen. Now the Cybermen have access to time travel. With it, every defeat is now a victory. Every foe is now dead — or Cyberized. Titan Comics’ 2016 Doctor Who event — and the biggest Doctor Who story of the year — begins here! (MAR168663) Limited to 3,000 copies.

SDCC 2016 MIRACULOUS: TALES OF LADYBUG AND CAT NOIR TPB
Marinette is the sweetest girl in Paris. With a big crush on a boy at school, a big dream of becoming a fashion designer, and a big problem with being totally awkward, she’s just your average teenage girl, right? Did we mention she’s also the crime fighting superhero, Ladybug? Becoming Ladybug is a complicated process! First, Marinette needs a “Kwami,” which is a tiny magical assistant (hers is named Tikki). She also needs a “Miraculous,” which is a magical accessory (hers is a pair of earrings). Tikki uses the Miraculous to transform Marinette. But her Ladybug super powers only work for a limited time! When Hawk Moth uses his mind-controlling, moth-like creatures called akuma to turn people into baddies, it’s up to Ladybug to capture them and save the day! Well, she gets a little help from her superhero friend, Cat Noir… but she insists she doesn’t need him. If only she knew Cat Noir’s true identity – her crush, Adrien! Will Ladybug and Cat Noir be able to balance their double lives and keep Paris safe? Will they ever find out each other’s true identity, or who’s behind Hawk Moth’s mask? Until then – there’s a whole city of baddies to defeat … spots on, claws out! (MAR169038) Limited to 500 copies.

Merchandise

SDCC 2016 BATMAN ANIMATED SERIES BATMAN LOGO BUST 
Batman returns in this all-new exclusive 6” resin bust inspired by the famous logo of Batman: The Animated Series! Drawing his cape around him, the Dark Knight lurks in the shadows while posing atop a pedestal inspired by the iconic show’s art-deco architecture. Packaged in a full-color box with a certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (FEB168433) Limited to 1,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 ARKHAM CITY HARLEY QUINN PX STATUE
You just can’t keep a good villain down … but a good villain can keep your papers down, and so Icon Heroes is proud to announce the SDCC Exclusive Batman: Arkham Knight Harley Quinn statue paperweight! Made of high quality polystone resin and expertly painted, this 8” statue paperweight  is ready to take over your desk, just like she plans to take over Gotham! (DEC158553) Limited to 2,500 pieces.

SDCC 2016 DC GALLERY BATMAN TAS B&W ALMOST GOT EM BATMAN FIGURE
He is vengeance! He is the night! He is Batman! Based on his appearance in Batman: The Animated Series episode “Almost Got ‘Im,” this exclusive 9-inch scale PVC figure of Batman captures him in a monochromatic color scheme, alighting on a rooftop with a Batarang at the ready. Sculpted with a high level of detail and featuring exacting paint applications, Batman is in scale to all Femme Fatales and Gallery PVC figures. Packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (FEB168429) Limited to 2,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 DC BOMBSHELLS: CATWOMAN 7” NOIR EDITION VINYL
Based on the pinup-style artwork of Ant Lucia, designed by Pedro Astudillo and sculpted by Anders Ehrenborg, this black-&-white “noir” styled Catwoman stands approximately 7.6″ tall and comes packaged in a display-worthy window box. (JAN168777) Limited to 3,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 DC BOMBSHELLS: WONDER WOMAN 7” NOIR EDITION VINYL
Based on the pinup-style artwork of Ant Lucia, designed by Pedro Astudillo and sculpted by Anders Ehrenborg, this black-&-white “noir” styled Wonder Woman stands approximately 7.6″ tall and comes packaged in a display-worthy window box. (JAN168776) Limited to 3,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 SUICIDE SQUAD JOKER TATTOO PX 10-INCH PLUSH
This stylized 10” plush based on The Joker’s latest big-screen appearance in Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad is just what you need if you need to (Affectionately) squeeze out your aggression after a long day. (DEC158553) Limited to 2,500 pieces.

DCC 2016 POP! HEROES: SWAMP THING FLOCKED SCENTED PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE VINYL FIGURE
A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Swamp Thing, DC Comics’ swamp monster, joins Funko’s POP! Vinyl Figure line with a special figure that’s available only through PREVIEWS! Standing 3 3/4″ tall, Swamp Thing has an urban, stylized design, a special flocked texture that will make you think he just rose from the muck – and a distinctive scent, to boot! Summon Swamp Thing with this figure! Window box packaging. (DEC158593) Limited to 8,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE BUST BANK (BLOODY VERSION)
A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Frank Miller’s powerful depiction of Batman from his seminal graphic novel Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is sculpted for this new bust bank from Monogram! Made of vinyl, the bank stands roughly 6″ tall and approximately 9″ wide. This piece can serve as a decoration in your office or home, or you can use it to store your loose change! (MAY158329) Limited to 2,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 MARVEL GALLERY CAPT MARVEL MOHAWK FIGURE
Prepare to marvel at this new series of PVC figures based on the heroes and heroines of the Marvel Universe! DST’s Marvel Gallery line kicks off with this exclusive variant, capturing Carol Danvers, a.k.a. Captain Marvel, with her distinctive Mohawk hairstyle! This plastic figure of the Kree-powered Avenger is in 9” scale, and features a detailed sculpt and an exacting paint process. She comes packaged in a full-color window box, and is in scale to all Gallery and Femme Fatales PVC figure. Sculpted by Alejandro Pereira! (FEB168427) Limited to 1,500 pieces.

SDCC 2016 MARVEL GALLERY SPIDER-GWEN UNMASKED PVC FIGURE
One of the most exciting new characters in the Marvel Universe is now an exciting exclusive! The Amazing Spider-Gwen, a spider-powered, hard-rocking Gwen Stacy from a parallel universe, gets unmasked in this exclusive 9-inch scale variant PVC figure! Posed on the side of a New York brownstone, Spider-Gwen is sculpted with a high level of detail and exacting paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box, she is in scale to other Gallery and Femme Fatales PVC figures. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! (FEB168428) Limited to 3,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 MARVEL NOW: PX EMMA FROST WHITE COSTUME ARTFX+ STATUE
Based on new artwork by Adi Granov, commissioned exclusively for the statue series, and brought to life by Junnosuke Abe, Emma stands just over 7″ tall in 1/10 scale in her PREVIEWS Exclusive white costume, ready to use her impressive psychic powers with her long jacket and hair flowing around her. (OCT158147) Limited to 2,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 MARVEL MINIMATES: THE VISION/SCARLET WITCH 2-PACK
They’re the ultimate power couple! Straight from their appearance in Captain America, Civil War, rookie Avengers Vision and the Scarlet Witch bring their on-screen chemistry to this exclusive Minimates 2-pack! Wanda Maximoff wears her latest movie outfit while Vision wears a snappy suit. Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure measures 2 inches tall and features 14 points of articulation. Packaged in a full-color window box! (FEB168435) Limited to 1,200 pieces.

SDCC 2016 MARVEL MINIMATES DAREDEVIL NETFLIX 2-PACK
The critically acclaimed TV show is joining the Marvel Minimates line! Based on the popular online TV series Daredevil, this exclusive two-pack of Minimates mini-figures features Daredevil and Punisher in their most recent on-screen looks! Matt Murdock, a.k.a. Daredevil (in his red costume), includes batons and an alternate hairpiece for an unmasked look, while Frank Castle, a.k.a. the Punisher, comes with multiple weapons for bringing the fight to the criminals! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure measures 2 inches tall and features 14 points of articulation. Packaged in a full-color window box! (FEB168430) Limited to 3,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 GHOSTBUSTERS MARSHMALLOW PETER ACTION FIGURE
Who ya gonna call? The 1984 horror-comedy classic Ghostbusters is as beloved now as it ever was, and this exclusive action figure captures one of its most beloved characters! The fun-loving spokesman of the Ghostbusters, Peter Venkman gets covered with marshmallow in this exclusive 7-inch scale action figure featuring newly sculpted parts, as well as the standard 16 points of articulation, plus alternate hands, proton pack, neutrino wand and display base. Sculpted by Gentle Giant! (FEB168432) Limited to 3,000 pieces.

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Movie News

Fox Said To Pull Out Of Comic-Con; No Assassin’s Creed Footage

Fox Studios is said to have pulled out of this Summer’s Comic-Con.

While the Wrap is stating the reason is in part because of people leaking the footage, more than likely it’s probably just that Fox has nothing to offer.

Wolverine 3 has yet to film, Gambit has been delayed, Independence Day: Resurgence will already have been released, and aside from Assassin’s Creed, there really isn’t much on Fox’s slate to promote.

The report does mention Fox will promote their movies through smaller events like their upcoming Dreamworks Animation Trolls movie that is due out in September.

Regarding their supposed reasoning of the leaked footage, the report says a source filled The Wrap in that Fox “cannot prevent the piracy of custom trailers and exclusive footage routinely screened for fans in attendance.” 

That sounds a bit of a stretch as I’m guessing the studios and pr people love to have their movies trending worldwide on the various social networks and buzz created by the footage. I honestly don’t see why the studios attempt to keep the footage exclusive to attendees at the convention; it’s not like people are not going to go if the footage is released on online as well.

Fox’s loss.

The report does mention Fox and Comic-Con officials haven’t commented on the matter.

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Marvel Movie News Star Wars

D23 Expo 2017 Takes On Comic-Con’s With July Date

Disney has announced that the 2017 D23 Expo will move to the month of July, which is also the month held by the San Diego Comic-Con.

The 2017 D23 Expo wil take place the weekend of July 14–16. Previous years saw the Disney 23 Expo take place in August.

Comic-Con has yet to announce a date for 2017, but this year sees Comic-Con international held July 21-24; last year it was held July 9-12.

Disney announced the following regarding the D23 Expo (held every two years) which mentions Star Wars and Marvel.

Disney kept Marvel Studios out of last year’s Comic-Con, obviously to promote the material at their D23, which saw announcements for Tom Holland as the new Spider-Man, Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange panels, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars and more. Disney has Star Wars: Episode VIII and Thor 3 out later that year in 2017, so it’s possible we could get some new footage from those movies, with the potential for teases from the 2018 Black Panther movie and Avengers: Infinity War as well.

2017 D23 Expo Info: 

All the magic and excitement of the past, present, and future of Disney entertainment will come together once again D23 presents D23 Expo 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center the weekend of July 14–16. Each of Disney’s magical worlds will unite under one roof to celebrate what’s new and what’s on the horizon from theme parks, television, music, gaming, and films, including Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. Advance tickets for D23 Expo 2017 will go on sale at D23Expo.com beginning July 14, 2016.

D23 Expo launched in 2009, and since then the biennial event has attracted tens of thousands of Disney fans from across the country and around the world.

Highlights planned for the fifth D23 Expo include the Disney Legends Ceremony, which honors the talented men and women who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy; an all-new exhibit curated by the Walt Disney Archives; D23 Expo’s costume contest, Mousequerade, showcasing the most creative designs by fans; the D23 Expo Emporium, where Disney fans can buy, sell, and trade Disney collectibles, memorabilia, merchandise, and more; and the D23 Expo Design Challenge. (Details on the Design Challenge and Mousequerade are coming soon.)

The 2017 Expo will feature a massive show floor full of immersive experiences and special opportunities to see what’s next for Disney around the world—and guests may run into their favorite Disney stars, characters, Imagineers, animators, and filmmakers. StagePass, the popular ticket distribution system that allows attendees to obtain guaranteed seats for some of Expo’s most popular presentations, and StorePass, which allows priority entry to select shopping venues at the event, will once again enhance the guest experience. Hall D23, the popular presentation and performance venue featuring more than 7,000 seats, will return, as will Stage 23, Stage 28, and Center Stage.

The fifth event follows the success of D23 Expo 2015, where guests were treated to appearances by such celebrities as Johnny Depp, Harrison Ford, Ellen DeGeneres, Chris Evans, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Dwayne Johnson and watched performances by Ne-Yo, Sabrina Carpenter, the cast of Teen Beach 2, and stars of Disney’s shows on Broadway. Fans previewed costumes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and were the first to hear about the new Star Wars-themed lands coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. They also enjoyed a look back at Disney’s rich history through extraordinary panels, presentations, and exhibits and discovered the newest entertainment, technology, and products coming from Disney.

D23 Members will receive special pricing on both one- and three-day tickets to the event, which is open to the general public. D23 Gold and Charter Members will also be entitled to special benefits at the 2017 Expo. Gold Members will also have an opportunity to purchase the Sorcerer Package, which provides a host of special benefits and amenities. Ticket prices will be announced this summer.

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TV Trailers

DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow WonderCon Trailer Reveals Jonah Hex

This weekend at WonderCon, The CW released a new trailer for DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow offering a first look at Jonah Hex, played by Johnathon Schaech.

Jonah Hex is coming to DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. New episodes return Thursday, March 31 on The CW.

“The Magnficent Eight “Synopsis:

When the team needs a place to hide out, Rip (Arthur Darvill) sets a course for the Old West. Upon arrival, they start a fight with a gang of outlaws, putting the small town in jeopardy. Luckily, an old friend of Rip’s, Jonah Hex (guest star Johnathon Schaech), steps in to save them.

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Movie News Sports

Nickel City Buffalo Comic-Con Announces Sean Astin & More

Buffalo’s upcoming Nickel City Con has announced new guests including Lord of the Rings and Goonies‘ star Sean Astin.

Below you can find further information and you can read our previous write-up which features some cool pics from their store, Dave & Adams.

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NICKEL CITY CON COMING TO BUFFALO THIS AUGUST

Ric Flair, Brett Dalton & Sean Astin among Nickel City Con celebrity guests

 

Dave & Adam’s Card World is proud to announce the inaugural Nickel City Con is coming to Buffalo, New York the weekend of August 13-14, 2016.

Nickel City Con, presented by Dave & Adam’s, will be a two-day fan festival celebrating pop culture, science fiction, super heroes, comic books and more with over 200 vendors and artists expected to attend. The show will take place in the heart of Downtown Buffalo at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

“This is going to be an event that Western New York has never seen before,” said Adam Martin, CEO of Dave & Adam’s Card World. “Nickel City Con will have something for everyone. From families to enthusiasts, and everyone in between, this is going to be an experience you won’t want to miss.”

Nickel City Con will feature celebrity guests from the entertainment world, including movies, sports, TV and comic books. Celebrity guests confirmed to appear at Nickel City Con include WWE Legend and 16-time World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair, actor Brett Dalton from the hit TV programs “Agent Carter” and “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, actor Sean Astin from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Goonies and Rudy, legendary comic book artist Neal Adams and the actor and martial artist that portrayed Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode 1, Ray Park.

Additional celebrity guests will include stars from “Comic Book Men”, “The Walking Dead”, “Game of Thrones” and “Supernatural”.

There will be a Cosplay competition during Sunday’s events at Nickel City Con, where attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters from movies, television and video games to win various prizes. Comic book collectors will be able to have their comic books graded at Nickel City Con by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) as well.  

Tickets are now available on the Nickel City Con website www.nickelcitycon.com. General admission tickets are $15 per day with a special two-day VIP pass for $49.95. VIP admission includes early entry to the show, VIP Swag Bag and a $10 gift certificate to be used towards any celebrity autograph. Discounted single day tickets can be purchased at both Dave & Adam’s retail locations (2217 Sheridan Dr. in Tonawanda and 8075 Sheridan Dr. in Williamsville). General admission hours for Nickel City Con are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13 and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 14.

Vendor and artist space for Nickel City Con is filling up fast. Anyone interested in exhibiting is encouraged to e-mail [email protected] or contact John Grimaldi at (716) 970-2833.

Nickel City Con, presented by Dave & Adam’s, would like to thank its official corporate sponsors for their support including, the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Upper Deck, Topps, UPS and Cryptozoic Entertainment.

For more information visit the official Nickel City Con website at www.nickelcitycon.com, like the show’s official Facebook page www.facebook.com/nickelcitycom and follow on Twitter and Instagram (@NickelCityCon).

About Dave & Adam’s: Dave and Adam’s Card World was founded in 1991 when two friends opened a small card store in Buffalo, N.Y. Over 25 years later, Dave and Adam’s is generally regarded as the largest online seller of trading cards in the world. Dave and Adam’s is locally-owned and operates two retail stores as well as a 35,000-square foot custom office and warehouse facility in Tonawanda, N.Y. that supports dacardworld.com.

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Movie News

Jeremy Renner Open To Netflix; Responds to Stephen Amell’s Arrow vs Hawkeye Claims (Video)

Jeremy Renner recently attended the Silicon Valley Comic-Con. Below you can check out the video from the Q&A.

Worth a mention is that Renner states he would be “definitely open” to doing a Netflix series as well as a Hawkeye standalone movie. Renner also responds to Stephen Amell’s claims from the 2014 Comic-Con, which saw Amell state, “I can beat Hawkeye in any contest,” and Renner says if he had to choose between Deadpool or Wolverine, it would be the latter because he’s a big Wolverine fan.

Here are some highlights:

Renner on Netflix:

If there’s ever a way to explore the character, maybe it’s in that world. I don’t know. Again these are things that are out of my control, so I don’t really kind of do anything about it… but I would be definitly open to it. I’ve really started to enjoy exploring the character more as of recently. The Netflix model is really a fantastic way to.. that’s where all the character drama goes to now. It’s either you are doing a superhero movie or you kind of go to a Netflix model or HBO… that’s where all the good television is, right? Always open to something like that. I don’t need to say yes or no to those things. 

Renner on Stephen Amell’s Arrow claims:

“I’m happy that ficticious character can beat this other ficticious character in any random contest that he would like to challenge…I’m happy for that.”

Regarding the solo Hawkeye movie, fans brought up Aubrey Plaza as a co-star, which Renner was open to.

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Movie News

Mark Hamill & Kevin Conroy Confirmed For Batman: The Killing Joke

First announced at last Summer’s Comic-Con, now it’s confirmed Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy are returning for the animated Batman: The Killing Joke movie, which will see Hamill reprise as Joker, with Conroy as the voice of Batman. The image above is a first look from the film.

In addition, CBR has it that Tara Strong will voice Barbara Gordon/Batgirl and Ray Wise will provide the voice for Commissioner Gordon.

“The chance to work once again with Kevin Conroy, my favorite Batman, in what some consider the definitive origin of this iconic villain is a dream come true for me,” Hamill said in a statement. “I am beyond thrilled to return as The Joker in The Killing Joke!”

Kevin Conroy offered: “I’ve had the great privilege of voicing Batman for more than two decades, and some of my favorite moments in the recording booth have been alongside Mark Hamill. Mark always enables me to be a better actor. I’m thrilled that we’re both back to bring these characters to life in one of the most heralded Batman/Joker stories of all time.”

The Batman: The Killing Joke animated movie will premiere at this Summer’s Comic-Con, with a later release date to-be-announced.

Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy are also voicing their respective characters for the new Justice League Action animated series coming to Cartoon Network.

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Comic Book News

DC Reveals Batman vs Superman & Dark Knight III Variant Covers For WonderCon

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DC Entertainment Reveals WonderCon 2016 Variant Covers

 

WonderCon 2016 makes its debut Friday, March 25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and DC Entertainment wants you to get the first look at some of the exclusives premiering at the show!

On sale at the Graphitti Designs booth (South Hall, Booth #1403), these comics feature variant covers spotlighting some of DC Comics’ most popular titles, hottest artists and the highly anticipated feature film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Beginning Friday, DC Entertainment is excited to feature the following variant cover comic books for sale at WonderCon:

Co-written with Brian Azzarello with art by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson, DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE pits Batman, Carrie Kelley, Superman and Wonder Woman against a renegade priest and his maniacal followers from the newly-restored city of Kandor! The first three issues will be available for sale during WonderCon, each with its own unique variant cover and selling for $15 each.

The issue #1 variant cover features art by Howard Porter (SUPERMAN, JUSTICE LEAGUE 3001). Issue #2 features cover art by Jill Thompson, while issue #3 includes a variant cover by Paul Pope. And if you’ve ever wanted your own one of a kind Dark Knight III cover from your favorite Bat-artist, then you’re in luck; DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE issue #1 will be available for $10, with a blank sketch cover you can take with you to artists’ alley!

Another series of exclusive variant covers celebrates the upcoming feature film BATMAN v SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE with variant covers for issues #50 of SUPERMAN, BATMAN AND WONDER WOMAN. Each sells for $10, and features a photo cover of each of the three principal actors in the film, Henry Cavill (Superman), Ben Affleck (Batman) and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman).

WonderCon 2016 takes place March 25-27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. Stay up to date on all things DC Entertainment by downloading the all-new DC Entertainment app on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. And be sure and stop by the DC Entertainment booth in South Hall (#1602) to meet some of your favorite writers and artists!

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Comic Book News

Batman Vs. Superman WonderCon Art Revealed

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Check out the Batman Vs. Superman artwork for the WonderCon program cover and t-shirt by superstar DC Comics Justice League artist Jason Fabok.

Via Comic-Con:

WonderCon 2016 debuts at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, March 25, the first day of a fun-filled comics and pop culture Easter weekend. But we all know what else officially debuts that day: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice! First announced by director Zack Snyder at Comic-Con International in 2013, this eagerly-awaited comic book movie is also the focus of this year’s WonderCon Program Book cover and official T-shirt. We’ve partnered with our friends at DC Entertainment (and Graphitti Designs) to bring you this exclusive Batman v Superman cover art, designed and illustrated by WonderCon special guest Jason Fabok, with color art by Brad Anderson. This amazing piece captures all of the excitement of the new movie, including the first big screen appearance of Wonder Woman!

The T-shirt with this exclusive art will be available for sale only at WonderCon 2016, at the Graphitti Designs booth and available in Men’s, Women’s, and Youth styles in sizes ranging from Small through XXX-Large. Prices start at $21.75 (including sales tax), and increase depending on size (Youth style is $18.48). You cannot pre-order shirts; it’s first come, first serve, ONLY at WonderCon, and they go fast!

It’s one of the most eagerly awaited movies of the year and now you can have your very ownBatman v Superman T-shirt, featuring art by Justice League artist (and WonderCon special guest) Jason Fabok (with color art by Brad Anderson). The design, which includes a spiffyBatman v Superman logo on the back at the nape of the neck, comes on a dark smoke grey T-shirt in Men’s and Youth styles and on a steel grey T-shirt in Women’s style, and is available in the following sizes: 

“Batman Vs. Superman” opens March 25th; WonderCon also kicks off on the same date.

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Comic Book News Sports Star Wars

Nickel City Buffalo Comic-Con Announced: Comic Book Men, Brett Dalton, Darth Maul, Ric Flair, More

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A new comic book convention is coming to Buffalo and the Western New York area, the hometown of Cosmic Book News, this Summer with the Nickel City Con.

Buffalo’s premier comic book convention will take place August 13th and 14th at the Buffalo Convention Center.

Scheduled guests to appear include the Comic Book Men, Walt Flanagan, Bryan Johnson, Michael Zapcic and Ming Chen; legendary comic book writer and artist Neal Adams, in addition to his son Joel Adams; Ray Park, known for portraying Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; WWE Superstar Ric “Woo!” Flair will be on hand; Brett Dalton from Marvel’s Agents Of SHIELD; The Magicians and Game of Thrones‘ Esme Bianco, The Magician‘s and Star Trek‘s Rick Worthy and more are also set for the Nickel City Con.

The Nickel City Con is being brought together by Buffalo’s biggest sports collectible and comic book store, Dave & Adams, with sponsors including our own Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.

I recently visited Dave & Adams (located near the Easter Hills Mall at 8075 Sheridan Dr. Williamsville, NY), and it’s incredible. It’s a huge store with tons of sports collectibles, memorabilia and merchandise in addition to weekly comic books, back issues, action figures, gaming and lots more.

Check out a couple pics from the store below.

You can keep up to date on the Nickel City Con at nickelcitycon.com.

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TV News

New Kevin Smith Talk Show “Geeking Out” Coming To AMC

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A new Kevin Smith late-night talk show is headed to AMC with “Geeking Out,” which will also feature Greg Grunberg (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Heroes, Lost) as a host.

Cosmic Book News first heard word about the series at the New York Comic-Con with mention Smith used Chris Claremont to pitch the show.

Geeking Out will premiere at this Summer’s San Diego Comic-Con; Smith is also behind Comic Book Men on AMC.

Full details can be found below.

 

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AMC ORDERS NEW LATE-NIGHT TALK SHOW, “GEEKING OUT” (Working Title)

HOSTED BY KEVIN SMITH AND GREG GRUNBERG, SHOW WILL TAKE TIMELY LOOK AT POP CULTURE THROUGH A FANBOY LENS

 

AMC today announced that it has ordered a new late-night talk show, “Geeking Out” (Working Title). Hosted by Kevin Smith (“Comic Book Men,” “Clerks”) and Greg Grunberg (“Heroes, “Heroes Reborn” “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens”), the 30-minute show will take a timely look at pop culture through a fanboy lens and feature talk, clips, celebrity interviews and out-of-the-studio segments. The series is produced by Matador Content and The Weinstein Company in association with Bandwagon Media with Jay Peterson, Patrick Reardon, Smith and Grunberg serving as executive producers. The show is expected to premiere with a special episode covering Comic-Con International: San Diego in late July, with eight more episodes to run weekly starting in late summer.

“Kevin and Greg are both true fans of this content, and share a deep passion for talking about it, and engaging other fans about it. But it is their natural chemistry as hosts that really brings this idea together,” said Joel Stillerman, president of original programming and development for AMC and SundanceTV. “As part of our growing non-fiction slate, we wanted to create a broadly entertaining venue for hardcore fans and general viewers where we can break down all things fanboy on a weekly basis; and we wanted to bring those fans great interviews and exclusive looks into the world of fanboy culture. We look forward to sharing this highly entertaining duo with our viewers.”

“AMC has been my TV family for five seasons of ‘Comic Book Men’ now, so I know that ‘Geeking Out’ is in the perfect, fan-friendly network hands,” said Smith. “I can’t wait to lose fluids on the airwaves of my favorite channel over the genre gems we’re gonna get insider access to due to gregarious Greg’s bonafides! And to make it even more of a family affair, ‘Geeking Out’ lets me work with the Weinsteins again – the two guys who started my career 22 years ago! I’m lucky to be working at all, let alone working with friends and family on a dream show where all we do is talk about all the media that makes us moist!”

“I get all my work from my friends. Now it’s time for me to take advantage of those relationships even more,” said Grunberg. “I am going to get every single genre-based writer, director and actor I know to come on our show and geek out with us. And they’re going to thank me for it. I love how Kevin Smith smells and we fit together like two hibernating fan-bears. Thanks to AMC and the Weinsteins, the rest of the world is going to get to see what’s inside our dark, dank geek cave. It’s going to be a fun 30 minutes, if I can just get Kevin to stop talking and smoking.”

AMC’s opportunistic approach to non-fiction has allowed the network to identify and bring to air a unique mix of shows that complement its scripted originals and movies. The network’s growing non-fiction slate includes “Talking Dead,” the #1 talk show on television, “Comic Book Men” and new originals including “The Making of the Mob,” “The American West,” special events like the recent “Lennon 75” concert and the forthcoming “Ride With Norman Reedus.”

Overseeing “Geeking Out” from AMC are Eliot Goldberg, senior vice president of non-fiction and alternative programming, Marco Bresaz, vice president of non-fiction and alternative programming and Kelly Nash, director of non-fiction and alternative programming.

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Justice League vs. Teen Titans To Premiere at WonderCon

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and WonderCon will offer fans the first opportunity witness the animated clash between veteran super heroes and their youthful counterparts when Justice League vs. Teen Titans, the latest DC Universe Original Movie, has its World Premiere at WonderCon during the March 25-27 weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

“Justice League vs. Teen Titans” welcomes the Teen Titans to the ever-expanding canon of classic DC Comics characters within the DC Universe Original Movies. When Damian’s over-aggressive tendencies almost destroy a Justice League mission, he is sent to learn teamwork by training alongside the Teen Titans. However, adjusting Damian’s attitude turns out to be the least of the Teen Titans’ troubles as Raven’s satanic, world-conquering father Trigon begins an escape from his inter-dimensional prison. To complete his return, Trigon must have Raven’s assistance – and to accomplish his goal, he spreads his demonic forces across the globe, infiltrating the minds and bodies of the Justice League to do his bidding. To save the universe and prevent a literal hell on Earth, the Teen Titans must rescue – or defeat – the Justice League, and intern Trigon for all eternity.

The voice cast for Justice League vs. Teen Titans includes several actors reprising their recent Justice League roles – Jason O’Mara (Complications, Terra Nova) as Batman, Jerry O’Connell (Crossing Jordan, Stand By Me) as Superman, Rosario Dawson (Sin City, Rent) as Wonder Woman, Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds) as Cyborg and Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs, Ugly Betty) as Flash. Sean Maher (Firefly/Serenity, Batman: Bad Blood) also returns as Nightwing, as does Stuart Allan (Batman vs. Robin) as Robin/Damian. Making their Teen Titans voiceover debuts are Taissa Farmiga (American Horror Story, Wicked City) as Raven, Jake T. Austin (Wizards of Waverly Place, The Fosters) as Blue Beetle, Brandon Soo Hoo (Tropic Thunder, From Dusk Til Dawn: The Series) as Beast Boy and Kari Wahlgren (Phineas and Ferb, Legion of Superheroes) as Starfire. Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead, Daredevil) takes the villainous center stage as Trigon.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, Justice League vs. Teen Titans is directed by Sam Liu from a screenplay by Bryan Q. Miller and Alan Burnett based on a story by Miller. James Tucker is Supervising Producer. Burnett is also co-Producer. Sam Register is Executive Producer.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the film will be available from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on March 29, 2016 via Digital HD, and April 12, 2016 on Blu-Ray Deluxe Edition, Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD.

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Comic Book News

Long Beach Comic Expo Returns In February

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THE SIXTH ANNUAL LONG BEACH COMIC EXPO RETURNS ON FEBRUARY 20 AND 21, 2016!

Long Beach Comic Expo Officially Announces First Wave of Guests, Discount with the Aquarium of the Pacific, Teases Programming Highlights and Opens Press Registration

 

Mad Entertainment Management officially announced today the first wave of guests for this year’s Long Beach Comic Expo along with a new discount program with the Aquarium of the Pacific. The spring counterpart to Long Beach, CA’s annual celebration of the best in comics and pop culture returns as one of the two best weekends of the year for fans and families! Attendees can meet celebrity guests, cosplay stars and comic book writers and artists including Chris Claremont, Amanda Connor, Terry and Rachel Dodson, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Agnes Garbowska, Paul Jenkins, Scott Kolins, Jae Lee, Aaron Lopresti, Fabien Nicieza, Michael Avon-Oeming, Jimmy Palmiotti, James Tynion IV, and over 100 guests! Mad Entertainment Management also announces that, for the first time ever, convention attendees will receive admission to the Aquarium for just $9.00 (regularly $29.95) when they visit the Aquarium after 12:00pm on either the weekend of Long Beach Comic Expo or the following weekend.

“This will be the biggest Long Beach Comic Expo ever. Throughout the month of February, as we lead into the show, fans will hear more about our stellar programming including the second annual Dwayne McDuffie Awards and the return of the Columbia Memorial Space Center innovative Space Expo,” said Martha Donato, Long Beach Comic Expo Executive Director and Co-Founder. “And we’re thrilled to announce that, for the first time ever, Long Beach Comic Expo attendees can receive one discounted admission ticket for the popular Aquarium of the Pacific when they present their official badge at the Aquarium ticket windows.”

In 2016, the Expo will take over two entire exhibit halls with over 150 exhibitors featuring some of the continent’s best vintage and modern comic book dealers, over 100 creators in Artist Alley, the all-new Animation Island, Cosplay Corner, a kids area and the annual Comic Expo Costume Contest.

Fans can enjoy an exciting weekend full of exceptional guests, exhibitors, and engaging panels, at Long Beach Comic Expo, Saturday, February 20 from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and Sunday, February 21 from 10:00 am – 5:00 PM at the Long Beach Convention Center. Tickets are available now at www.longbeachcomicexpo.com.

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TV News

John Cusack, Melissa Benoist, Keiynan Lonsdale & More Coming To C2E2

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C2E2 BOLSTERS ALL STAR LINEUP WITH ACCLAIMED ACTOR AND FILMMAKER JOHN CUSACK

Chicago Native to Participate in Panel and Meet Fans at Midwest’s Largest Pop Culture Convention

 

ReedPOP, the world’s largest producer of pop culture events, today announced celebrated film star John Cusack will join the lineup at the 2016 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2). The seventh edition of C2E2 – the largest pop culture convention in the Midwest – will host Cusack on a Panel and give Fans the opportunity to meet the Chicago native through Photo Ops and Autographing Sessions. C2E2 2016 will take place Friday, March 18 through Sunday, March 20 at McCormick Place with single day and 3-Day Tickets on sale now at C2E2.com. Cusack is scheduled to attend the Show on both Friday and Saturday.

With an impressive career spanning over two decades, John Cusack has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most accomplished actors, garnering both critical acclaim as well as prestigious accolades for his dramatic and comedic roles. Cusack first gained the attention of audiences by starring in a number of 1980s film classics such as Say Anything and Sixteen Candles. Following these roles, Cusack demonstrated his ability to expand his film repertoire by starring in a wide range of dramas, thrillers and comedies including Being John Malkovich, Serendipity, High Fidelity and Grosse Pointe Blank. Most recently, Cusack starred in Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq, released by Amazon Studios this past December as well as Bill Pohland’s Love and Mercy, in which he stars as iconic Beach Boys musician Brian Wilson.

Cusack joins a star-studded C2E2 roster of previously announced attendees including Melissa Benoist and Chyler Leigh of hit new TV show Supergirl, Tommy Flanagan and Ryan Hurst from Sons of Anarchy fame, The Flash’s Keiynan Lonsdale, best-selling comic book artist Greg Capullo and many more celebrities, entertainers and creators spanning the pop culture universe. Additional Guests are set to be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the Show.

“Since the beginning of C2E2 seven years ago, we are committed to bringing top Guests from all areas of pop culture to the dedicated and passionate Fans in the Midwest,” said Lance Fensterman, ReedPOP’s Global Senior Vice President. “We are thrilled to add Chicago’s own John Cusack to this year’s roster to bring Fans even more unique experiences with a world-class actor.”

C2E2 is a comic book and pop culture convention spanning the latest and greatest from the world of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games. From a Show Floor packed with hundreds of Exhibitors and Artist Alley members, to Panels, Autograph sessions and sneak peeks at upcoming films and television shows, C2E2 gives Fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators and celebrities and delivers a weekend of fandom in downtown Chicago. C2E2 also hosts the C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay, marking the final stop of ReedPOP’s 2016 global cosplay competition circuit, the largest and most prestigious cosplay competition in the world.

For a full list of content at C2E2 and for more information, please visit C2E2.com.

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Movie News

Karen Gillan, Jeremy Renner, Stan Lee, William Shatner Coming To Silicon Valley Comic-Con

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WARNER BROS. PICTURES, LIONSGATE AND AMC’S “HALT AND CATCH FIRE” SIGN UP FOR SILICON VALLEY COMIC CON 2016

New Celebrity Guests: Karen Gillan (“Guardians of the Galaxy”), Charisma Carpenter (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), Jon Heder (“Napoleon Dynamite”) and Julie Benz (“Dexter”)

Technology Leader Additions: Renowned Theoretical Cosmologist Janna Levin (“How the Universe Got Its Spots”) and Beamed Energy Expert Laetitia Garriott de Cayeux (Co-Founder of Escape Dynamics)

 

More details have been released for Silicon Valley Comic Con (SVCC), Steve Wozniak’s pop culture and technology expo, as more Hollywood studios, celebrities and technology icons are confirmed to appear at the show.

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

Warner Bros. Pictures, Lionsgate and AMC will participate in SVCC. Fans of AMC’s drama “Halt and Catch Fire” can catch a special screening and panel for the series at Silicon Valley Comic Con prior to the third season premiere summer 2016. Set in the 1980s, “Halt and Catch Fire” (starring Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis and Kerry Bishe) dramatizes the personal computing boom during the debut of the most disruptive idea of the modern era: the Internet.

CELEBRITY GUESTS

Karen Gillan (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Doctor Who”), Charisma Carpenter (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” The Lying Game”), Jon Heder (“Napoleon Dynamite,” “Blades of Glory”) and Julie Benz (“Dexter,” “Hawaii 5-0”) will join the already star-studded celebrity roster that includes: Jeremy Renner, Stan Lee, William Shatner, Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Sean Astin, Ray Park, Adam Savage, Christopher Lloyd, Tim Miller and Andy Weir.

WORLD-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY ICONS

SVCC speaker schedule and topics will be revealed at a later date, but two additional renowned industry experts are confirmed for the show: Janna Levin and Laetitia Garriott de Cayeux.

The astrophysicist and author Janna Levin (“A Madman of Dreams of Turing Machines,” “How the Universe Got Its Spots” and, most recently, “Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space”) has contributed to the understanding of black holes, the cosmology of extra dimensions, the sound of spacetime, and gravitational waves in the shape of spacetime.

Laetitia Garriott de Cayeux is co-founder of Escape Dynamics, a technology company which has greatly advanced the state of the art in beamed energy propulsion for space launch and was featured on the cover of Aviation Week, and in Scientific American as a “World Changing Idea” that could enable microwave-powered single-stage to orbit spaceplanes and aircraft-like operations to orbit.

COMIC BOOK ARTISTS

Comic Artists Frank Cirocco (“Alien Legion”) and Shannon Eric Denton (“Con Man”, “X-Men”) will also be part of the star-studded lineup of famous artists on hand.

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

Award-winning artist, set designer, illustrator and papercrafter, Owen Gildersleeve will be creating a life size Iron Man on the show floor. His past work includes the “Nissan Juke: Folded in Britain” where he built a life-sized Nissan Juke out of paper, “Discoverer’s Alliance” a mockumentary of a fictional society devoted to the exploration of sea and space, and the book “Paper Cut.”

Silicon Valley Comic Con will be held the weekend of March 18-20, 2016 at the San Jose Convention Center. To be the first to hear more details as they are released, sign up at SVComicCon.com/register and follow @SVComicCon on Twitter. Silicon Valley Comic Con welcomes exhibitors who want to join the Woz in uniting pop culture and technology. Companies and artists who are interested in exhibiting can request details on the Silicon Valley Comic Con website.

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Movie News

Captain America: Civil War Fight Coordinator James Young Coming To Cinema South Expo & More

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Check out details below on the inaugural Cinema South Expo, which takes place January 30th in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Guests include Captain America: Civil War stuntman and fight coordinator James Young who also worked on The Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Full info can be found below the pics.

 

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Open Rivers Film Academy Launches Cinema South Expo

The State of Georgia’s First Motion Picture Career and Education Expo

 

Last year, more than 200 major film and television projects were shot in Georgia, making it home to the fastest growing entertainment industry in the world. With this status comes many benefits, including increased revenue in the state and also increased job opportunities. The question is, where can Georgia residents go to learn about working in the exciting field of motion picture and television production?

To answer this question and help train Georgia residents for careers in film and television, Open Rivers Film Academy launches Cinema South Motion Picture Career & Education Expo – the first film, television and digital production career expo of its kind in the state of Georgia. The Expo will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 10AM to 5PM at the Open Rivers Film Academy. Open Rivers Film Academy is located in Pinewood Production Centre, 461 Sandy Creek Road, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Military Veterans will be able to gain special entry to the expo beginning at 9AM on that day. Here is a sneak peek at what attendees can expect:

“There hasn’t been an event like this where not only aspiring filmmakers, but anyone seeking career direction in the industry could go to meet and engage film and television veterans about their craft,” stated Tammy Williams, CEO of Open Rivers Pictures and founder of Cinema South Expo. Williams saw in her students, and the community at large, a strong desire to interact with and gain insight from well-established industry professionals. “There are three questions that we heard the community asking: what careers can I pursue in the industry, how do I get started and where are the jobs?’ says Williams. “It is our goal to provide them with the practical answers they need to accomplish their goals,” added Williams.

Expos are common in a variety of industries; they create and hone interest, as well as help foster viable networking contacts for those just starting or interested in pursuing careers. “The television and film industry is growing at a rapid pace, and it is also highly competitive,” says Williams. “Cinema South Expo is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to work in this field. We hope to enlighten attendees about the numerous career options that exist as well as provide a wealth of information to help each person get in the door of their desired area.”

A few of the confirmed panelists for this event are:

James Young – Stuntman & Fight Coordinator

Most of the time he is unrecognizable, because he’s the man behind the mask, doubling for actors and performing all of those really cool fight scenes.  One of the industry’s most sought after fight coordinators, his credits include: Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Garden of the Galaxy, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and so many more!

Camille Friend – Department Head Hairstylist

Camille’s current credits cover various mediums, including film, television, print and music videos. The diversity of her projects is impressive and reads like an A-list blockbuster script. Camille’s feature films include The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1&2, Hateful Eight, Dreamgirls, Captain America-Civil War, Django Unchained and The Help.

Carol Rasheed

Whether she’s developing one of her celebrated spas, or on location designing makeup for film and television, or consulting for a national network, Carol brings an overflowing wealth of expertise. Her credits include: Rectify, Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Walking Dead, Lawless, Solace, Steel Magnolias, Fist Fight and The Detour.

David Irwin

Starting as a Production Assistant, David rose through the ranks, from Best Boy to Gaffer and now serves as Operations Manager for one of the top providers in lighting and grip equipment, MBSE. David has a diverse film and tv portfolio, which includes Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ray Donovan, The Voice, Revenge and so many more!

Jasmine Burke

Jasmine Burke is a filmmaker, singer and advocate for children’s causes. Burke is starring in TV One’s movie premiere of Skinned and she is one of the leading actors in Bounce TV’s new drama series, Saints & Sinners. Burke landed her first guest-starring role in Tyler Perry’s “Meet the Browns”. Burke has been featured in films such as The Secret Life of Bees, Big Momma’s House: Like Father, Like Son and Ride Along, to name a few. She has recurred in hit TV shows such as Vampire Diaries and Army Wives and starred in Disney’s Let it Shine and VH1’s Drumline: A New Beat. Burke is a native of Kennesaw, Georgia.

Registration for the Cinema South Motion Picture Career & Education Expo is now open!  Early registration ends January 1st or until maximum capacity is reached. Beginning January 2, 2016, the fee is $10 for general admission and $5 for all currently enrolled high school and college students. The Expo is being held at Open Rivers Film Academy located in Pinewood Atlanta Studios Production Centre, 461 Sandy Creek Road, Fayetteville, GA 30214.  For more information and registration visit, www.cinemasouthexpo.com.

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TV News

Mark Hamill & Kevin Conroy Tease Batman: The Killing Joke Animated Movie

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This Summer’s San Diego Comic-Con will see the premiere of the Batman: The Killing Joke animated movie, which will feature veteran voice actor Kevin Conroy back as the Caped Crusader along with Mark Hamill reprising as The Joker.

The duo recently took to Twitter to post an image of themselves.

“I finally caught my favorite villain! Bats nabs Joker,” Conroy posted on Twitter.

Bruce Timm is behind the project and also recently revealed the Batman: The Killing Joke animated movie will feature original footage not a part of the comic.

“The source material is not long enough to make a feature film out of,” Bruce Timm offered. “So we actually had to add a lot more story to it, which is tricky, but I think we came up with a really good solution on how that worked.”

The graphic novel is described by Amazon as:

According to the grinning engine of madness and mayhem known as The Joker, that’s all that separates the sane from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, he’s out to prove his deranged point. And he¿s going to use Gotham City’s top cop, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara to do it.

Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight’s closest friends. Can he finally put an end to the cycle of bloodlust and lunacy that links these two iconic foes before it leads to its fatal conclusion? And as the horrifying origin of the Clown Prince of Crime is finally revealed, will the thin line that separates Batman’s nobility and The Joker’s insanity snap once and for all? 

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Batman Vs. Superman Cereal Debuts At Wizard World New Orleans Comic-Con

Get your first taste of the Batman Vs. Superman cereals this coming weekend at the Wizard World New Orleans Comic-Con.

Previously shown off by DC Entertainment chief creative officer and Batman Vs. Superman producer Geoff Johns, now General Mills has officially revealed the cereals.

The Batman Vs. Superman cereals come in two flavors: “Superman Caramel Crunch” and “Batman Chocolate Strawberry.”

“Superman and Batman continue to appeal to the generations of fans that have enjoyed them for decades, as well as new Super Hero fans experiencing them for the first time,” Alan Cunningham, senior marketing manager, Cereal Innovation, at General Mills said in a statement. “So it doesn’t get much more exciting for us than having the opportunity to feature these iconic characters on their two new cereals.”

The “Superman Caramel Crunch” pieces are shaped like the Superman shield, and “Batman Chocolate Strawberry” pieces are shaped after the Batman emblem. 

“We spent extensive time and effort to develop the flavors and look of these cereals, and their packaging, so that they will match the incredible quality of the characters they feature,” Cunningham added. 

Fans can visit DCSuperHeroesCereal.Tumblr.com to find fun content, coupons and more about the “Superman Caramel Crunch” and “Batman Chocolate Strawberry” cereals.

The Wizard World New Orleans Comic-Con runs January 8-10.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: New Deadpool Movie Promo

Check out a new promo for the Deadpool movie featuring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc With The Mouth.

Fox will be attending the Comic Con Experience in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

“Deadpool” has a February 12, 2016 release directed by Tim Miller starring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, TJ Miller as Weasel, Gina Carano as Angel Dust, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Morena Baccarin as Copycat and Ed Skrein as Ajax.

Synopsis:

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.  

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Comic Book News

New Jersey Comic Expo Coming November 21-22

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On the heels of producing their seventh and most successful Long Beach Comic Con in California last month, MAD Event Management  is proud to announce their debut on the East Coast with the New Jersey Comic Expo, Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd, at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ.

“Coming off of our strongest year of Long Beach Comic Con to date, we are excited to share two full days of celebrating the comic industry with fans in our own backyard,” remarked Martha Donato, a native of the region and President of MAD Event Management. “Most of our staff has been working in the industry for over 20 years, forging long lasting relationships with legendary talents. We are excited to showcase these incredible artists, writers and creative minds.”

The New Jersey Comic Expo is a family-friendly celebration of the rich culture of comic books, and is the place for comic fans, geeks, and creatives of New Jersey to come together as a community and revel in the fun and entertainment that MAD Event Management has become synonymous with. A virtual who’s who of incredible publishing companies, writers and artists will appear alongside celebrity guests from the world of television and film.

With a list that is constantly evolving, the New Jersey Comic Expo is pleased to announce the following confirmed guests, with many more to follow:

Chris Claremont (Legendary writer of Uncanny X-Men, The New Mutants, Fantastic Four)

Drea de Matteo (Actress from “The Sopranos,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Mark Bagley (Artist – The Amazing Spider-Man, New Warriors, Justice League of America, Batman)

Garth Ennis (Creator of Preacher, The Boys; Writer for Punisher, Hellblazer)

Fabian Nicieza (Co-Creator of Deadpool and X-Force; Writer for X-Men, X-Force, Thunderbolts)

Erica Schultz (Writer for Swords of Sorrow, Rise)

Ivan Reis (Artist – Green Lantern, Justice League, Infinite Crisis, Blackest Night)

Samantha Newark (Voice of Jem from Jem and the Holograms)

Rags Morales (Artist – Action Comics, Hawkman, Identity Crisis, Superman, Wonder Woman)

Dennis Calero (Artist – X Factor, Ash and the Army of Darkness, The Vampire Diaries)

Ethan Van Sciver (DC Artist: Green Lantern, The Flash, Batman: The Dark Knight)

Bob Schreck (Legendary Comics Senior Vice President/Editor-In-Chief)

Joe Harris (Comic book writer & filmmaker; IDW’s X-Files, Image’s Great Pacific, Bishop: The Last X-Man, Firestorm, Vampirella vs. Dracula)

Joseph Michael Linsner (Creator of Dawn, Artist – Dawn and Vampirella)

Tommy Walker (“Francis” from Marvel’s “Daredevil” series on Netflix)

Destiny Nickelsen (Cosplayer and costume designer)

YuffieBunny (Cosplayer and Alternative Fashion Model)

Vegas Power Girl (Notable Cosplayer)

With a full slate of programming planned, a full convention floor filled with exhibitors (including vehicles from pop culture history like the 66 Batmobile, Back to the Future DeLorean and Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1), and many surprises to come, #NJCE is poised to be a convention not to be missed …and the best news is that you won’t get shut out of this one. In fact, kids under 10 get in for free!

Get tickets now at www.newjerseycomicexpo.com where you will also find the most up to date list of guests, programming, show features and special events. Advance ticket holders get early admission!

Follow New Jersey Comic Expo for up to the minute news as it drops!

Facebook: facebook.com/NJComicExpo

Twitter: @JerseyComicExpo

Instagram: @njcomicexpo

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