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Spider-Man Swings To Broadway At Last

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  • August 11, 2010

After an infinite number of delays, the Wonderful White-eye Webster will be swinging his tunes on Broadway at last.

Why am I not thrilled? Oh, I don’t know. Maybe because the idea of a Spider-Man musical is stupid. Maybe because the Superman musical sucked. Maybe because Spider-Man 3 was too much of a musical for comfort. Or maybe because it’s called Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.

Directed by Julie Taymor (The Magic Flute, Salome, Titus Andronicus and, oh yeah, The Lion King) and written by Taymor and Glen Berger, the Spider-Man musical will sport toe-tapping tunes by Bono and The Edge, evidently because Elton John was busy. It stars Reeve Carney in the lead, with Jennifer Damiano as Mary-Jane and Patrick Page as Norman Osborn and, of course, The Green Goblin.

What, you were expecting the otherwise unburdened Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and Willem Dafoe? No such luck. If you were expecting Rachel Wood and Alan Cummings, they bailed out of this thing some time ago.

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark opens at the Foxwoods Theatre,
formerly known as the Hilton Theatre, on December 21; previews start November 14. Ticket prices for this $50,000,000 extravaganza have yet to be announced, but the going rate these days for seats on Broadway is about $125 – $135 per. Take a family of four to Spider-Man after dinner and you’ve spent close to a grand.

You’ll be shocked to learn they’ve got a web-site.

Ted Stevens: 1923-2010

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  • August 11, 2010

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Former Senator Theodore Fulton Stevens and four others died in a plane crash August 9, 2010 in southwest Alaska. Stevens was the Senate’s longest serving Republican, with a political career that spanned from 1961 to 2008. He helped make Alaska the 49th state, and pushed for the construction of bridges, rural water systems, military bases, the trans-Alaskan pipeline, and more in order to improve and lay a foundation for the state. He was considered a great Alaskan, and a formidable political opponent.

Yes, but why are we mentioning a politician here?

Stevens was a fan of Marvel’s green powerhouse, the Incredible Hulk. When he faced his toughest challenges, he donned an Incredible Hulk tie to show he meant business. Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said, “When I see the Hulk tie on Ted Stevens, I know he’s pumped up.” In response, Marvel sent Stevens Hulk paraphernalia and threw him a Hulk-themed party. Stevens often joked about his notorious angry and crotchety demeanor, saying, “I didn’t lose my temper. I know right where it is.”

Stevens is also quoted for describing the internet as a “series of tubes.” Many references have been made to his understanding of the internet, including several made on The Daily Show with John Stewart.

When Stevens left the Senate in 2008, Senator Mitch McConnell said, “I think it is safe to say,
without any fear of contradiction, that no senator in the history of the
United States has ever done more for his state than Senator Ted Stevens.” Condolences to the families of Ted Stevens and the four others who died: Theron “Terry” Smith, William “Bill” Phillips
Sr., Dana Tindall, and Corey Tindall.

The latest Pixar-Marvel Crossover: Bullseye!

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  • August 10, 2010

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Marv Wolfman writes:

A few weeks back on Twitter, referring to Toy Story 3, writer Gail
Simone made a funny comment on Bullseye, the horse, and in her deadpan
Twitter-humor style referenced Daredevil’s Bullseye. In turn, I wrote
back saying whoever created that Bullseye had to be a genius. Needless
to say, I created him. As usual, other folk got involved, too, and R.J.
Carter just sent me this, drawn by his friend, Darren Goodhart. It is
great and I had to share it.

So now we share it with you. Enjoy.

Now all we need is Woody in Deathstroke’s costume and Buzz Lightyear as Cyborg. (Beast Boy can already turn into Nervous Rex.)

Avengers Movie Already Made!

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  • August 10, 2010

Attention, all you Marvel Zombies. No, not the actual flesh eating Marvel Zombies from that alternative earth where the super heroes all became mutant zombies who ate most of humanity except for Black Panther… I mean all you crazed Marvelites who bought every issue of Secret Invasion (including the Great Lake Avenger Tie In), and memorized the Super Human Registration Act word for word. I bet you’re getting excited for that swank new Avengers picture set to debut in 2012.

Yeah you know the one. Directed by Joss Whedon. That one boring guy from 13 Going On 30 is the Hulk… it got a big hullabaloo at the San Diego Comic Con a few weeks back… you with me? Good.

It seems year ago, Marvel (still Timely Comics at the time) tried it’s hand at the moving picture show… and gave birth to the first Avengers movie. I could go into detail here kiddos, but frankly… you should just check the trailer out below, and bask in it’s glory. Cause Whedon ain’t gonna top this:

#SDCC: ‘The Expendables’

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  • August 10, 2010

At the SDCC, fans of butt kicking, explosions, guns, karate kicks to the face, and large sweaty muscular men shouting as explosions wail in the background were treated to a sneak peak and panel of the upcoming popcorn flick, The Expendables, which is opening in theaters this Friday.

Lionsgate presented exclusive scenes and
the inside scoop on every punch, kick, and bloodied lip from the most iconic
cast of heroes and villains ever assembled, including the director, writer,
and star Sylvester Stallone (Rambo), along with Dolph Lundgren (Universal
Soldier), Steve Austin (The Condemned), Randy Couture (Scorpion King: Rise of
the Warrior), Terry Crews (Gamer), and at least one surprise appearance from somebody who was already hanging around the convention.

And just in case you weren’t there to feel the heat and taste the sweat, we scored you some sweet video coverage. Click on, soldier!

Trivia Tuesday: Win a download of ‘Superman: Doomsday’ with extras– if you can stump the co-author of ‘The Essential Superman Encyclopedia’

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  • August 10, 2010

Warner Bros. Digital Distribution continues celebrating DC Comics’ 75th Anniversary, and has announced the release of Superman: Doomsday on iTunes with Extras.  This additional bonus content is available for the first time to download customers. For some time now, people have continued to buy DVDs because they like the extra content, which has previously not been available online. That seems to be changing, at least with Warner Bros. properties which we think is a boon to the consumer.

To celebrate this and DC’s anniversary we’re holding a Trivia Tuesday. The first person to ask a Superman and/or Doomsday related trivia question that can stump me, co-author of the forthcoming The Essential Superman Encyclopedia
 will win a free digital download courtesy of our friends at WBDD.

In addition to the DC Animation feature, Superman: Doosmday, you will also be receiving the Extras, including: The Making of Superman Doomsday, The Clash of the Juggernauts, and Behind the Voice.

Good luck!

 

2010 LuLu Awards to be held at LBCC, Nominations are open!

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  • August 9, 2010

Attention all you Left Coast comic fans, with a love for the ladies! At the upcoming Long Beach Comic Con, you can attend the 2010 LuLu Awards. Brought to you by the recently reinvigorated Friends Of Lulu, the LuLu’s celebrate female creators in comics, and gives them a boost within the community in hopes to not only recognize the good work contributed by women in the field, but to also extend the readership of the comic reading community at large. Let’s face face it guys… a few extra ladies coming out to the shop on Wednesday’s would sure help us earn some cred with those snobby LARPers, right?

This year, fans can lend their voices to the LuLu’s, as they’ve made it open season for nomination. Fans can suggest their favorite XX chromosomed creator for such awards as the Kim Yale Award for Best New Talent, LuLu of the Year, Woman of Distinction, the Leah Adezio Award for Best Kid-Friendly Work, Female Comic Creator’s Hall of Fame (this year’s winner joins one of my personal favorite creators, Gail Simone!), and Best Female Character.

So, ready to vote? We knew you were! Visit the Comics Are For Everyone Blog to vote for this year’s favorites. When you’re done voting, pour yourself a cosmo, flip on a solid episode of Buffy, and visit the Long Beach Comic Con’s site so you can score yourself some tickets to see the very awards you just voted for!

The Return of King Pong!

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  • August 9, 2010

atari-26001-3396183Remember Pong?
Remember Asteroids? Remember Atari?
Well, it’s back.

Since inventing the video game industry, Atari has changed hands and chief executives more times than a politician with Parkinson’s Disease.
They’ve got a new owner, a game industry veteran known for turning around
troubled companies, and he’s sure got his work cut out for him.

According to the ChicagoTribune, their plan is to come up with new versions of games like Missile Command and Centipede, but put them online for download or for play on social network sites. Evidently they’ve heard the whimper of baby boomers drowning in nostalgia.

They managed to bring Atari co-founder and Pong inventor Nolan Bushnell onto their board. “The company wasn’t just being mismanaged, it was being abused,” Bushnell said, without specifying exactly which of Atari’s countless owners was at fault.

The All-New yet All-Old Atari also is aggressively licensing its original logo for a slew of items, including bags, hoodies and wallpapers. Oh, yeah. They also want to do movies based on their properties and have signed development deals for Asteroids at Universal Pictures and Roller Coaster
Tycoon at Columbia.

The new Atari should remember the immortal words of Rocket
J. Squirrel: “But that trick never works!”

The Point Radio: HACK SLASH On The Big Screen?

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  • August 9, 2010

Visits to ComicCon and a weekly fantasy series are part of the creds that Allison Scaglotti brings to the game – but is it enough for her to portray Cassie from HACK SLASH in a big screen adaptation? A lot of people think so, and Allison updates on the latest from her internet born campaign. Plus Felica Day and more are headed to EUREKA and are you shocked to find out there will be a NEMESIS movie?

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Jane Badler returns to ‘V’

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  • August 9, 2010

jane-badler-then-and-now-3311528She’s baaaaaack… hide your mice.

Jane Badler, who played Diana on the original V series is joining the cast of ABC’s present series V as a recurring guest star. Badler’s character Diana is the mother of Anna (Morena Baccarin) who is the new leader of the Vs. Badler’s role begins during the season two premiere.

Now everybody starts figuring out how this is going to link the two series in continuity…

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