Collecting a bunch of quick hits between panels: Nikki Finke reports that Oni Press and its film-production arm Closed on Mondays Entertainment have announced a first-look deal with CBS Television Studios to develop the publisher’s comics for TV. Oni already has a lot of buzz this weekend thanks to that Scott Pilgrim movie. But on…
Byran Lee O’Malley’s popular Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series came to an end earlier this week with the release of the final volume, Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour. The series has been basking in popularity for quite some time now, especially since word of Universal’s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World movie got out. In fact, the…
Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour was released last night at midnight in select locations and is already at #16 on Amazon’s best seller lists. According to Oni Press, over 150 comic shops all over the United States and Canada participated in early release parties. Oni said fans had “midnight releases to all day shindigs, costume contest,…
In the wrestling world, they say “never say never”. After a new movie on shelves now and the big action flick, THE EXPENDABLES, hitting screens soon, will Stone Cold ever get back in a WWE ring? We asked him for a straight answer and he gave it to us – plus TORCHWOOD is (really) back…
For those of you who didn’t want to deal with Facebook, the trailer is now out. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jce1icF9jWY
Social networking sites and the media have found a great unity these past few months, as movies and their Facebook sites have been areas where fans can get sneak previews of scenes, exclusive interviews and more. Now, the upcoming motion picture “Scott Pilgrim VS The World” has a cool offer for fans via their Facebook…
It’s the ultimate guy fantasy – cowboy fighting ninjas fighting soldiers all to a bloody death. Last year, Spike TV took the concept to the level of a hit TV show in DEADLIEST WARRIOR. The second season is underway and we’ve got your exclusive look at this year’s big battles. Plus GREEN HORNET goes 3-D…
It might be the most obvious movie title of all time – HOT TUB MACHINE. Rob Corddry is here top explain just what it all means, plus we get another Amanda Waller and finally a look at SCOTT PILGRIM! AND Rob rejoins us on Monday to discuss his plan to join the cast of THE…
Variety reports that square-jawed lady-killer Chris Evans will be under the winged-mask of Captain America for Marvel’s upcoming The First Avenger: Captain America, set to hit theaters next summer. Also noted from Variety: Evan’s deal looks to be for at least three pictures, not including the already mentioned “Avengers” film set to come out in…
Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World has been shooting for a little while now and director Edgar Wright has begun video blogging about the experience. Take a look at his welcome to fans. Blog One – Introduction – Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World from Scott Pilgrim The Movie on Vimeo.
A pile of Hollywood related comic items I didn’t get to this week, so let me get them out of the way: * Emily Blunt in Iron Man 2? * Keanu Reeves will be starring in a live-action version of Cowboy Bebop. It’s just been confirmed as going into production for Fox. * The cast…
It started as just a gaming comic, but expanded to much, much more. It’s one of the most popular independent webcomics out there. It’s spawned books, cartoons, shirts, and even plush toys. It’s won an Eisner Award. And it shows no signs of stopping after ten years online. It’s Scott Kurtz’s PvP . Cole, Brent,…
