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January Dates of Interest
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01/02: Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man is released in 1976, the first time that DC and Marvel Comics characters team up.
01/05: George Reeves, star of the Adventures of Superman television series, born in 1914.
01/14: Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #1 goes on sale in 1958.
01/15: Phyllis Coates, Lois Lane in Superman and the Mole Men (1951) and the first year of Adventures of Superman television series, born in 1927.
01/16: John Hamilton, Perry White in the Adventures of Superman television series, born in 1886.
01/30: Gene Hackman, Lex Luthor in the Superman films, born in 1930.
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Commemorative bricks are currently available that will be placed around the base of the Metropolis, IL Lois Lane Statue dedicated to actress Noel Neill.
Click here for more details.
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Superman alumni actor, Jack O'Halloran has announced on the website for his novel, Family Legacy that he will be attending the 2012 WonderCon in Anaheim, California.
O'Halloran is best remembered for his starring role in "Superman: The Movie" and "Superman: II" as the mute villian Non and will be appearing at the convention March 16th - 18th, 2012.
His Family Legacy novel takes place during the explosive years of American Organized crime from the point of view of a true insider. Thinly veiled as "fiction", the book sheds new light on the Kennedy assassination, our government's partnership with the Mob, and so much more.
Other celebrities scheduled to appear alongside O'Halloran at WonderCon include actor Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Big Bang Theory), writer J. Michael Straczynski (Superman: Earth One, Thor), and artist Todd Nauck (Amazing Spider-Man, Young Justice).
For more information about the 2012 WonderCon convention, visit http://www.comic-con.org/wc/.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 27, 2011 8:00pm EST
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Game developer Winning Moves has signed an exclusive two-year deal with Warner Bros. Consumer Products UK to launch DC Universe Heroes and Villains Top Trumps card game which will feature Superman, Batman and a host of other popular DC Comics characters.
"We are absolutely delighted to be working with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on the launch of the DC Universe Heroes and Villains Top Trumps card game," stated Fiona Hortopp, head of marketing, Winning Moves.
"The pack will be filled with all the classic super heroes but will also introduce some new ones who could well challenge the originals in the Top Trumps battle to become the best super hero of them all."
General manager of Warner Bros Consumer Products UK, Paul Bufton also commented: "The DC Comics universe provides a rich portfolio of characters and stories and this card game will allow fans to collect their favourite super hero or villain. We expect fun, interactive, pocket money priced items like Top Trumps to do very well at retail beginning this summer."
The DC Universe Heroes and Villains Top Trumps card game is set to debut at retailers across EMEA, Asia Pacific and the US this summer. Interesting facts and statistics about every character will be featured on each card.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole January 27, 2011 4:00pm EST
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Legendary comic book artist George Perez will be among the featured guests at this year's 34th Annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL.
Mr. Perez took to his Facebook Fan Page earlier to today to confirm the news:
"Well, now it can be told. I will be making my first appearance at the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL on June 7th-11th. That means I get to spend my birthday with a lot of cosplay family! I'm so looking forward to that!"
Perez entered the comic industry in the 1970's and created a splash with his early work on Marvel's Man-Wolf and Deathlok the Demolisher. He crossed over to DC Comics in the early 1980's where he took on the penciling chores on the Justice League of America. Soon after he and Mary Wolfman collaborated on what has become George's signature series, The New Teen Titans. His next collaboration with Wolfman was to rebuild the whole DC Universe with Crisis on Infinite Earths. With this limited series, George drew every character in the DC Universe, a feat which he repeated in the History of the DC Universe.
The 34th Annual Superman Celebration is scheduled to take place June 7th - 11th.
For more information and updates on this year's celebration, please visit SupermanCelebration.net.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 26, 2012 12:10am EST
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Movie Fone recently conducted an interview with Kate Bosworth, Katie Aselton and Lake Bell about their new Sundance film, "Black Rock."
During the course of the interview, Bosworth was asked about her thoughts on Zack Snyder's upcoming Superman reboot, "Man of Steel" and if she thought the cast of "Superman Returns" should have had an opportunty to make another film.
"I didn't really think about it too much, you know," stated Bosworth. "Because I think about each film experience as an individual one and then kind of move on, you know what I mean? I'm actually excited to see it. I really think Amy Adams is a great actress and I like comic book films."
"Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Kevin Costner as Jonathon 'Pa' Kent, Diane Lane as Martha 'Ma' Kent, Michael Shannon as Zod, Antje Traue as Faora, Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Richard Schiff as Dr. Emil Hamilton, Dylan Sprayberry as Clark Kent (Age 13), and Jadin Gould as Lana Lang (Age 13).
Superman is scheduled to make his return to the silver screen on Friday, June 14, 2013.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 24, 2012 6:41pm EST
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Kevin Conroy, Phil Morris join
Warner Home Video & MTV Geek
for the World Premiere of
JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM
February 13, 2012 in New York
at The Paley Center for Media
Event is Sold Out;
MTV Geek and Justice League: Doom Facebook page
to offer additional opportunities for fans
to win special VIP tickets;
Media Invited to Red Carpet Interviews & Screening
The key voices of the film’s hero and villain – fan favorite Kevin Conroy as Batman and NAACP Image Award nominee Phil Morris as Vandal Savage – will grace the stage alongside eight-time Emmy Award winning casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano when Warner Home Video, MTV Geek and The Paley Center for Media proudly present the World Premiere of Justice League: Doom in New York on February 13, 2012.
The event is completely sold out, and fans winning tickets via the RSVP email have been notified of their good fortune. However, a very limited number of VIP seats will still be made available to fans through MTV Geek, as well as the Justice League: Doom Facebook page. Fans should keep their browser focused on those two pages for details of the giveaways.
Conroy, Morris and Romano will attend the event for red carpet media interviews and a post-screening panel discussion. Conroy set the standard for the voice behind the Dark Knight in the landmark Batman: The Animated Series. Morris is best known for his roles on Seinfeld and Smallville, and is currently nominated for a NAACP Image Awards in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for Love That Girl!
Red carpet interviews will commence at 5:30 p.m., and the film will roll at 6:30 p.m. A panel discussion will follow the screening. The Paley Center for Media is located at 25 West 52nd Street, New York, NY.
In the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies, Justice League: Doom finds Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Cyborg and Batman on their heels when a team of super villains discover and implement the Dark Knight’s “contingency plans” for stopping any rogue Justice League member. The story is inspired by Mark Waid’s much-heralded “JLA: Tower of Babel.”
The cast also features the voices of Nathan Fillion (Castle), Tim Daly (Private Practice), Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville, Breaking In), Susan Eisenberg (Superman/Batman: Apocalypse), Carl Lumbly (Alias), Bumper Robinson (A Different World, Transformers: Animated), Olivia d’Abo (The Wonder Years), Alexis Denisof (Angel), Carlos Alazraqui (Reno 911), Paul Blackthorne (The Dresden Files), Claudia Black (Farscape, Stargate SG-1) and David Kaufman (Danny Phantom).
The filmmaking team is led by executive producer by Bruce Timm, director Lauren Montgomery, producer Alan Burnett and dialogue/casting director Andrea Romano. Justice League: Doom is the final DC Universe film script from the late Dwayne McDuffie.
Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new Justice League: Doom arrives February 28, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. Both the Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD will include an UltraViiolet Digital Copy.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 24, 2012 3:30pm EST
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The historic Massac Theater in Superman's Hometown of Metropolis, Illinois is officially under new ownership.
At the Monday evening Metropolis City Council meeting, the mayor and council members agreed to sell the theater for $15,000 to Larry Ward, personal manager and biographer of "Adventures of Superman" star Noel Neill.
"Noel and I had our eyes on the Massac for a long time, but I never really acted on it until this past summer," stated Mr. Ward in an email to the Superman Super Site. "I am hoping to bring it back to life - or at least put a roof on it!"
The Massac Theatre was built in 1938 and has remained relatively empty for the past 34 years during which time the building has suffered much deterioration.
According to http://www.wpsdlocal6.com, Ward's proposal to the city is to attempt to re-create the theater as it looked in the 1940's.
A full restoration is expected to be completed in two years.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 23, 2012 12:17pm EST
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The Superman Super Site has received confirmation from Judy Landis of 'Landis - Simon Productions' that her client, Jadin Gould has been cast as a young Lana Lang in Zack Snyder's Superman reboot, "Man of Steel."
The young actress will portray the character as a thirteen-year-old teenager during Clark Kent's childhood years in Smallville.
Gould recently starred in the 2011 sci-fi film, "Battle Los Angeles" and has appeared on several tv shows including "iCarly", "The Mentatlist" and "Chuck".
In addition to Gould, "Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Kevin Costner as Jonathon 'Pa' Kent, Diane Lane as Martha 'Ma' Kent, Michael Shannon as Zod, Antje Traue as Faora, Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Richard Schiff as Dr. Emil Hamilton, and Dylan Sprayberry as Clark Kent (Age 13).
Superman is scheduled to make his return to the silver screen on Friday, June 14, 2013.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 23, 2012 2:50pm EST
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Featuring Iconic Justice League Characters, Multilayered Campaign To Leverage All Time Warner Advertising Platforms Generating Significant Awareness of the Crisis
Multi-Million-Dollar Commitment Will Support Three Aid Groups Working in Africa: Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps
DC Entertainment, home of the world’s greatest super heroes, today unveiled an unprecedented giving campaign to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa. This multi-million-dollar commitment over the next two years will be supported across all Warner Bros. Entertainment’s and Time Warner’s businesses and feature DC Entertainment’s iconic Justice League characters, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg, issuing the call to action, “We Can Be Heroes.” The announcements were made at a press conference today in New York by Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO, Warner Bros.; Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group; and Diane Nelson, President, DC Entertainment.
We Can Be Heroes will support the efforts of three humanitarian aid organizations working in Africa—Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps—as part of the global effort to fight the current hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa. The region is suffering its worst drought and famine in over 60 years, with 13 million in need of critical assistance and 250,000 facing starvation in Somalia alone. Each partner organization was chosen for its track record of effective and expeditious humanitarian aid efforts in Africa.
We Can Be Heroes will be supported via promotional exposure across all of Time Warner’s divisional advertising platforms (Warner Bros., Turner Broadcasting, Time Inc., HBO), generating millions of consumer impressions and creating crucially needed awareness of this crisis worldwide. Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps will equally share a corporate donation of at least $2 million over the next two years comprised of cash donations, employee matching funds and consumer matching funds.
“Warner Bros. has a long history of corporate philanthropy and outreach, and this campaign proudly continues that tradition,” said Meyer. “We are a global company, and this is a global issue. By marshalling our expertise in consumer and fan engagement and creating global awareness, we hope we’re able to inspire others to join us in becoming ‘heroes’ and make a difference in the Horn of Africa.”
The Justice League characters were chosen by DC Entertainment both for their global recognition as well as their demonstration of strength in unity and numbers. The campaign’s graphic identifier features the iconic Justice League characters—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg—outlined in silhouette against the African continent. Each of these characters is a super hero in his or her own right, but when they band together as the Justice League, they become an unstoppable force for good and right in the universe—a key message of the We Can Be Heroes campaign. While many individuals may feel powerless to effect change on their own, as part of a global campaign such as this, their efforts, combined with those of other donors, can create a world of change.
A key launch element of We Can Be Heroes is the campaign’s website, www.WeCanBeHeroes.org. Here, consumers can make donations which DC Entertainment will match 100 percent (up to $1 million in donations), purchase specially branded merchandise, with 50 percent of the purchase price going to fight the hunger crisis via We Can Be Heroes[1], sign up for newsletters and updates, and join the We Can Be Heroes online community. The site will also feature information on each of the partner organizations and updates on current conditions in the Horn of Africa.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 23, 2012 12:40pm EST
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Cleveland.com reports that a new Superman display may soon greet airline travelers at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport near the baggage retrieval area.
"We want Superman to be one of the first things people see when they fly into the airport," said Irving Fine, one of the founders of the society formed to honor Superman and his creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster of the Glenville neighborhood. "We want to remind people that Superman was created right here in Cleveland. DC Comics says Superman was born on Krypton, but there was no Krypton until Jerry Siegel created it."
If Fine sounds overly proud of the city's Superman heritage, it's because his cousin is Siegel.
Siegel and Shuster Society President Michael Olszewski said the display will educate passers-by about the Man of Steel. Olszewski and fellow society member Brad Ricca, who teaches a course in comics at Case Western Reserve University, will write the text to accompany the display.
The Cleveland City Council is expected to vote on the Superman display on Monday night.
We will keep you posted as this story continues to develop.
Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 23, 2012 12:40pm EST
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TheLantern.com reports that the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum in cooperation with the English Department at Ohio State University is bringing attention to the topic of immigration in their four-part series, "Immigration in Comics."
Where the first segment, "Immigration in Comics," focused on the early 20th century migration of Japanese immigrants to the U.S., the second will be centered primarily on the role of first- and second-generation immigrants in the 1930s during the rise of the comic book industry. Featured in that category are Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the creators of the DC Comics' character, Superman.
"Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster were both Jewish kids from Cleveland who created Superman in high school. And Superman himself is an immigrant story," said Jared Gardner of the OSU English Department. "It's the story of a young boy who gets sent from his home planet to the middle of America and takes on a new identity and lives always like all immigrants, like all Americans torn between two different identities."
Historically, animated cartoons and newspaper comic strips were used to promote racially charged stereotypes.
The second part of "Immigration in Comics" will be hosted on the campus of OSU from 7PM - 8:30PM on January 30th in the Mortar Board Centennial Suite (room 202) of the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library.
To register to attend, email Nancy Courtney at courtney.24@osu.edu, or call (614) 688-8771. Name, phone number and email address, if available, are required for registration.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole January 23, 2012 12:10am EST
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The Superman Super Site is proud to introduce a new weekly series entitled "The Forgotten Supermen" where, each Monday, we will feature an actor that has portrayed the Man of Steel in a particular form of media such as television, film, or radio.
This week's forgotten Superman is actor Bob Holiday who portrayed the Man of Steel on the Broadway stage in the 1966 musical "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman."
Featuring music by Charles Strouse (composer of "Annie") and written by David Newman and Robert Benton ("Superman: The Movie" and "Superman II"), "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman" was hailed by The New York Times' critic as "easily the best musical this season."
"Having played Superman was a special and lasting honor for me," recalls Holiday, today a leading home builder in the Poconos Lake Wallenpaupack Resort Area of Pennsylvania. "People still remember this show and tell me how much they enjoyed it. It's deeply rewarding because I have always been a Superman fan. I remember his debut in Action Comics, I enjoyed the radio series and the Kirk Alyn serials, and I was a George Reeves fan. It was a thrill when I got the part on Broadway and had the honor to work with the brilliant producer/director Hal Prince ('Cabaret,' 'Evita,') and the charismatic star Jack Cassidy (father of actor Patrick Cassidy on 'Smallville'). Superman is a positive and indelible part of American popular culture."
In 2003, Mr. Holiday performed several songs from his popular nightclub act at the 25th Annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois. During his time on stage at the festival, he reminisced about his experiences flying and singing on the Broadway stage as Superman and also did a super-special number from the musical. Copies of his new book, "Superman on Broadway," were also available at the Celebration, as well as other unique souvenir items.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 23, 2012 12:10am EST
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'Superflicks of the Week' has returned and will once again feature all the Superman themed programming for the upcoming week on US television stations along with a brief description of each listing.
Whether it is episodes of 'Smallville', 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' or a re-airing of such classics as 'Superman: The Movie' or 'Superman and the Mole Men', you'll find them all listed here to help you plan your Super-viewing schedule for the week!
Here are the Superflicks for the week of January 23rd - 29th:
"Superheroes"
Monday, January 23rd - 4:40am (EST)
HBO2e:
A profile of the U.S. subculture of self-proclaimed "real-life superheroes," costumed civilians who have dedicated their lives to making society a better place by helping those less fortunate and drawing attention to criminal activity. Directorial debut for Michael Barnett.
"Smallville: Bulletproof"
Tueday, January 24th - 5:00am (EST)
TNT:
Clark goes undercover as a cop to discover who shot John Jones. Meanwhile, Lana unsettles Tess with her opinion on Lex, prompting Luthorcorp's head to reconsider her position with the company.
"Smallville: Power"
Wednesday, January 25th - 5:00am (EST)
TNT:
Clark learns from Tess that Lex is alive and may have kidnapped Lana. She also reveals what Lana went through after her coma. Elsewhere, Tess breaks into a secret LuthorCorp facility and makes a shocking discovery. Allison Mack, who plays Chloe, directed the episode.
"Superman Returns"
Wednesday, January 25th - 8:00pm & 11:30pm (EST)
AMC:
In this not-so-high-flying adventure, the Man of Steel (Brandon Routh), after disappearing for five years, reappears in Metropolis to battle villainous Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey). Kate Bosworth costars as Lois Lane. Directed by Bryan Singer. Noel Neill and Jack Larson, who played Lois and Jimmy Olsen in TV's “Adventures of Superman,” have cameos.
"Smallville: Requiem"
Thursday, January 26th - 5:00am (EST)
TNT:
An explosion at LuthorCorp injures Oliver, who suspects Lex is at fault. But Clark and Lana discover the culprit is Oliver's former employee Winslow Schott (Chris Gauthier), a toymaker harboring a grudge against his old boss.
"Smallville: Infamous"
Friday, January 27th - 5:00am (EST)
TNT:
Reporter Linda Lake (Tori Spelling) attempts to blackmail Clark for information on the "Red-Blue Blur" in hopes of regaining journalistic fame. Clark chooses instead to reveal his secret identity to Lois and asks her to write the story for the Daily Planet.
"Smallville: Turbulence"
Saturday, January 28th - 5:00am (EST)
TNT:
Tess tries to manipulate Clark into revealing his powers by staging a midair plane accident as they fly to New York for a press conference. Meanwhile, Davis learns how to control his inner beast.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 23, 2012 12:10am EST
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Superman alumni actress Valerie Perrine will be among the line-up of celebrity guests to appear at the 'MegaCon 2012' convention taking place in Orlando, FL.
Perrrine is best remembered for her role as Lex Luthor's girlfriend, Eve Teschmacher in "Superman: The Movie" and "Superman: II". She originally starred in the 1972 Kurt Vonnegut classic, "Slaughterhouse-Five " and had a recurring role during the 1996 season of the Don Johnson tv series, "Nash Bridges".
Valerie has lived all over the world, and as a member of the EEC, she has worked all over Europe. She spent four years in Japan, two years in Paris, four years in London, and two years in Rome, where she appeared in a diverse assortment of Italian films and TV. From Italy Valerie relocated to NY and with this move came the return of her desire to work on stage, something she hadn't done since her late teens as a dancer in Las Vegas. She nabbed the lead in "Steel Magnolias" and also starred with Tony Randall in "The Man Who Came To Dinner".
Valerie is an avid animal lover and has shared her home simultaneously with four immense great danes and a two hundred and fifty pound mastiff. She enjoys needlepoint, sewing, reading, painting, gardening, and traveling. Her latest pursuit is writing her autobiography.
Other celebrities scheduled to appear alongside Perrine are Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca - Original Star Wars Trilogy), Brent Spiner (Data - Star Trek: The Next Generation), David Prowse (Darth Vader - Original Star Wars Trilogy) and comic book legends Stan Lee & George Perez.
The 'MegaCon 2012' convention will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Friday, February 17th from 1pm - 7pm, Saturday, February 18th from 10am - 6pm and Sunday, February 19th from 10am - 5pm.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.megaconvention.com/.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on on January 20, 2012 10:30pm EST
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IMDB reports that actor Dylan Sprayberry has been cast as a thirteen-year-old Clark Kent in Zack Snyder's Superman reboot, "Man of Steel".
According to his website, Sprayberry was born on July 7, 1998 in Houston, Texas and has starred opposite former Superman actor Dean Cain in the 2009 Movie of the Week, "The Christmas Gift" as well as appearances in "Land of the Lost" with Will Ferrell and "Old Dogs" with John Travolta.
In 2011, Sprayberry had supporting roles in two independent movies entitled "Shuffle" and "Blossom" as well as the Disney family film, "Spooky Buddies".
"Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Kevin Costner as Jonathon 'Pa' Kent, Diane Lane as Martha 'Ma' Kent, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Antje Traue as Faora, Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, and Richard Schiff as Dr. Emil Hamilton.
Superman is scheduled to make his return to the silver screen on Friday, June 14, 2013.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 20, 2012 8:40pm EST
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DC Entertainment, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company and home to iconic brands DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD, revealed today a new brand identity. The new identity is reflective of the company’s mission to fully realize the value of a rich portfolio of brands, stories and characters, distinguished by incredible breadth and depth across publishing, media and merchandise. A new logo for DC Comics was also introduced, closely aligning with DC Entertainment’s new mark.
“It’s a new era at DC Entertainment and the new look reflects a dynamic, bold approach while at the same time celebrates the company’s rich heritage and robust portfolio of characters,” stated John Rood, EVP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development for DC Entertainment. “It was just a few months ago that Superman, Batman and many of our other Super Heroes were updated when we launched DC Comics – The New 52 and now it’s time to do the same for the company’s identity while remaining true to the power of storytelling which is still at the heart of DC Entertainment.”
DC Entertainment worked with Landor Associates, one of the world’s leading brand consulting and design firms, to develop an identity that creates a visual connection among the company, its three brands DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD and its vast array of properties as well as celebrates the power of the company’s stories and characters. The design of the new DC Entertainment identity uses a “peel” effect – the D is strategically placed over the C with the upper right-hand portion of the D peeling back to unveil the hidden C – symbolizing the duality of the iconic characters that are present within DC Entertainment’s portfolio.
“It was our goal to capture DC Entertainment in a dynamic and provocative identity. Our solution is a living expression which changes and adapts to the characters, story lines and the ways fans are consuming content,” explains Nicolas Aparicio, Executive Creative Director at Landor’s San Francisco office. “The new identity is built for the digital age, and can easily be animated and customized to take full advantage of the interactivity offered across all media platforms.”
The new brand identity will come to life across all consumer touch points in order to create a clear and consistent message in support of DC Entertainment. The new identity will begin to appear on comic books and graphic novels as well as new websites in March. Consumers will also see the new identity rolled out over time on other DC Entertainment products from Warner Bros. including film, television, interactive games and merchandise.
“We believe our new brand identity will strongly resonate with our loyal fans who will want to proudly express their affinity for DC Entertainment and their passion for their favorite stories and characters, this new look allows them to easily do this. In addition we were excited to update our identity, it’s not often a company gets to revisit something as important as its brand and we took the opportunity to make sure it represented the multi-media business we set out to build with the formation of DC Entertainment,” said Amit Desai, SVP of Franchise Management for DC Entertainment.
A full range of new logo designs can be viewed at http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 19, 2012 5:38pm EST
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In a recent interview with the LA Times HeroComplex, actor Michael Shannon talked about his role as General Zod in Zack Snyder's Superman reboot, "Man of Steel" and his trouble in relating to all the fanboys and girls and their excitement over the new film.
"There are legions of fans salivating, who will literally spend the next year and a half looking at the clock, waiting for this movie," Shannon said, shrugging his shoulders. "That's just the way it is. I don't know why. Me, personally, I'm not a huge fan. I can't even read comic books. I don't know which panel to look at next. I hardly ever know what any of the characters are talking about. So, no, I am not one of them. But there are a lot of them. They're out there. And they really want to talk to me about this movie!"
Shannon went on to reveal that Warner Bros. has told him to keep hush-hush in regard to all information pertaining to the new film.
"I got signaled that less is more," Shannon said. "It's kind of curious. It is Superman. So I think everybody kind of knows what happens, you know? Nothing's going to be a huge shock."
In regard to his character of General Zod in the film, Shannon stated that Snyder seems to be portraying him in less than an average "villain" role.
"Me and Zack are constantly trying to bring as much variety and complexity as possible. He's very good about that. No matter what I come up with on the first take, he comes up with a good way to explore it and change it up to keep it interesting. You don't want it to be: 'I'm a bad guy. I hate you!'"
Read the complete interview at the LA Times HeroComplex website.
"Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Kevin Costner as Jonathon 'Pa' Kent, Diane Lane as Martha 'Ma' Kent, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Antje Traue as Faora, Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, and Richard Schiff as Dr. Emil Hamilton.
Superman is scheduled to make his return to the silver screen on Friday, June 14, 2013.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 19, 2012 3:30pm EST
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Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, announces the publication of its highly anticipated new chapter book, The Amazing Mini-Mutts, which stars the pets of its nationwide student writing contest winner Cloey Nyberg.
Cloey, now a fourth grader at Pyrtle Elementary School in Lincoln, Neb., was selected from more than 450 national entries. Cloey’s fictional characters, Luna Moon (a Beagle with super-sniffing talents) and Sprightly Steve (a Pomeranian/Chihuahua with lightning speed), are featured characters in The Amazing Mini-Mutts, illustrated by Eisner Award-winning comic book artist Art Baltazar.
“We were so impressed with Cloey’s fun and well-written story. She’s an exceptionally talented kid and we’re thrilled for readers to meet Luna Moon and Sprightly Steve in this exciting, new adventure,” said Michael Dahl, Editorial Director of Capstone Fiction.
In The Amazing Mini-Mutts, Luna Moon and Sprightly Steve join the courageous Super-Pets, Krypto the Super-Dog and Ace the Bat-Hound, at the Bowwow Boot Camp, a school for up-and-coming pups with powers. They're ready to show this new breed of heroes a few old tricks. Unfortunately, Brainicat, an evil cyborg kitty from the planet Colu, wants to teach these canine cadets a lesson as well.
The “My Pet is Super!” contest asked children to write an article for the world’s most famous imaginary newspaper, The Daily Planet, about why their own pet is super. Cloey will receive the original illustration of her characters as well as copies of the new book.
A digital review copy The Amazing Mini-Mutts is available on www.NetGalley.com.
The Amazing Mini-Mutts
By Donald Lemke
978-1-4048-6488-7 (library binding) • $16.99 • Available Jan. 2
978-1-4048-7218-9 (paperback) • $4.95 • Available Feb. 1
56 pages
Copyright 2012
Ages 6-8
Interest Level: Grades 1-3
Reading Level: Grades 2
The Amazing Mini-Mutts is one of six new titles in the DC Super-Pets series. The series launched in January 2011, through a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Entertainment. The series illustrator is Art Baltazar who won the comic industry’s top award, the Eisner, for his work on the kid-friendly Tiny Titans series. The DC Super-Pets series features the crime-fighting adventures of the pets of favorite super heroes from beloved DC Comics: Superman, Batman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern. These intrepid Super-Pets—Krypto the Super-Dog, Ace the Bat-Hound, Streaky the Super-Cat, Beppo the Super-Monkey, Jumpa the Super-Kangaroo, and their friends—save the day and foil the evil plans of the universe’s most dastardly super villains (and their pets!).
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 19, 2011 3:30pm EST
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DC Entertainment and LEGO Systems, Inc announced today that all-new, free digital comics are now available in the LEGO Hero Factory app created by DC Entertainment and sponsored by LEGO Systems. The free downloadable app, available on the App store for iOS users, includes kid-friendly, digital comics based on the popular LEGO Hero Factory, a place where action heroes are designed, equipped and built depending on specific missions that beam in from across the galaxy and across time.
In addition to the LEGO Hero Factory comics, DC Entertainment has included many other digital comics for kids of all ages including The Batman Adventures, Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade, Young Justice, Tiny Titans, Teen Titans and Superman Adventures, among others.
“LEGO Hero Factory is all about building heroes so it’s the perfect match for an app that also features DC Comics Super Heroes,” stated Hank Kanalz, senior vice president of digital for DC Entertainment. “We’ve had a great, longstanding relationship with LEGO Systems and we’re really excited to bring these comics to kids through the LEGO Hero Factory app.”
LEGO Systems is the exclusive sponsor of the LEGO Hero Factory app, which was created by DC Entertainment, the leader in developing and delivering digital comics. The app is free to download, and many comic issues featured in the app are also free for individual download. For more information or to download LEGO HERO FACTORY click here.
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 18, 2012 4:13pm EST
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Warner Home Video & Los Angeles Times present
the West Coast Premiere of
JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM
February 16, 2012 in Los Angeles
at The Paley Center for Media
Media Invited to Red Carpet Interviews & Screening;
Limited Free Tickets Available to Fans on First Come, First Served Basis
Warner Home Video, Los Angeles Times and The Paley Center for Media proudly present the West Coast Premiere of "Justice League: Doom", the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies, in Los Angeles on February 16, 2012. Filmmakers and members of the voice cast will attend the event for red carpet media interviews and a post-screening panel discussion hosted by The Times' Hero Complex writer Geoff Boucher.
A limited number of free tickets are available for the general public. Fans in the Los Angeles City area wishing to receive free tickets to the LA event on Feb. 16 must RSVP via email to JLDoomLA@yahoo.com. Email RSVPs must include the fan's first and last name, and a valid email address.
Tickets to the event will be distributed on a "first come, first served" basis. Los Angeles Times will also be giving away special seating for the event to a number of lucky Hero Complex readers.
"Justice League: Doom" finds Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Cyborg and Batman on their heels when a team of super villains discover and implement the Dark Knight's "contingency plans" for stopping any rogue Justice League member. The story is inspired by Mark Waid's much-heralded "JLA: Tower of Babel."
The film features the voices of Nathan Fillion (Castle) as Green Lantern, Tim Daly (Private Practice) as Superman, and a grand reunion of actors who provided the voices of the Justice League for the cartoon of the same name and its follow-up, Justice League Unlimited, including Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series) as Batman, Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville, Breaking In) as Flash, Susan Eisenberg (Superman/Batman: Apocalypse) as Wonder Woman and Carl Lumbly (Alias) as J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter. Bumper Robinson (A Different World, Transformers: Animated) joins the cast as Cyborg. The cast features three villainous alumni of the Justice League animated series: Phil Morris (Smallville, Seinfeld) as Vandal Savage, Olivia d'Abo (The Wonder Years) as Star Sapphire, and Alexis Denisof (Angel) as Mirror Master. Also opposing our heroes are Carlos Alazraqui (Reno 911) as Bane, Paul Blackthorne (The Dresden Files) as Metallo, and Claudia Black (Farscape, Stargate SG-1) as Cheetah. David Kaufman (Danny Phantom) also reprises his Justice League role of Jimmy Olsen.
The filmmaking team includes executive producer by Bruce Timm, director Lauren Montgomery, producer Alan Burnett and dialogue/casting director Andrea Romano. Justice League: Doom is the final DC Universe film script from the late Dwayne McDuffie.
Voice cast members and filmmakers will be announced as confirmed for the event. The Paley Center for Media is located at 465 North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills.
Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new "Justice League: Doom" arrives February 28, 2012 from Warner Home Video as a Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. Both the Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack and DVD will include an UltraViiolet™ Digital Copy,
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Read More - Posted by Neil Cole on January 17, 2011 3:08pm EST
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Congratulations to Sam Nelson who were chosen as the winner of our December contest for one (1) copy of DC Comics: The New 52.
For our January contest, we have teamed with DC Comics to give away one (1) hardcover edition of Absolute Kingdom Come.
DC Comics Absolute Editions set the standard for the highest quality, most in-depth presentation of classic graphic novels. Each oversized volume is presented in a slipcase and includes unique additional material making each Absolute Edition a cornerstone of any serious comic collection. The latest Absolute Collection is the classic KINGDOM COME, written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross. This riveting story set in the future pits the old guard – Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their peers – against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes in the final war to determine the fate of the planet. Published to tie-in with the 10th Anniversary of its original publication, ABSOLUTE KINGDOM COME is packaged in a beautifully designed slipcase that features an all-new painted image by Alex Ross, annotations of the entire series, rare art, promotional images, a gallery of DC Direct Kingdom Come products, a feature on the evolution of a story page and much more.
To enter, simply enter your name and email address below and click the "Enter Here to Win" button - (Limited to one entry per person). We will select the winner on Tuesday, January 31st. Good luck to everyone who enters!
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Superman is the brainchild of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster who first envisioned the character in 1932 and later had his first appearance in Action Comics #1 in June 1938. What Jerry and Joe did not know at the time was that they had created a character that would become the signature icon of DC Comics and the most universally recognized hero in human history.
Since 1938, the character of Superman/Clark Kent has appeared in every imaginable media form including television, film, novelizations, and even a Broadway show.
Being Superman is the childhood fantasy of every little boy and girl (they of course want to be Supergirl). He is an enduring emblem of the American dream, the young immigrant who comes to the United States, embraces the culture and makes something of himself and enriches his adopted nation. He is a classical hero in the modern age who fights criminals, rescues the helpless and has a sense of morals and justice as strong and unshakeable as he is.
His homeworld was a planet called Krypton, a dying world. His parents, Jor-El and Lara hoping to save their son, placed his birthing matrix into a rocket and sent it to Earth so that he may live and could later use his abilities gained from the yellow sun to aid innocent life. Crash landing outside the town of Smallville, Kansas, the child was found and taken in by a farming couple. Jonathan and Martha Kent would become Kal-El's foster parents and raise him to the best of their ability. They named him Clark, and that name would become not only the link to his humanity but an alter ego that would help keep his loved ones from danger. As Clark grew into his teens, he found out more and more about his abilities, and as a young man he officially took on the guise of Superman thanks to a costume made by Martha from his swaddling clothes sent with him from Krypton.
By the time he was an adult he had gained the ability to fly, fire heat vision from his eyes and see through walls. From that point, he became the superhero we have all come to know and love. He became SUPERMAN!
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Superman:
The 15 Chapter Serial
Kirk Alyn sets the herioc standard for generations to come, portraying Superman in this 15-chapter multichapter cliffhanger adventure that kept Saturday matinee crowds coming back for more.
Superman is sent to Earth by his parents just as the planet Krypton blows up and is later raised as Clark Kent by a farm couple. After his foster parents die, the Man of Steel heads to Metropolis under the bespectacled guise of Kent and joins the staff of the Daily Planet in order to be close to the news. Whenever emergencies happen, he responds in his true identity as Superman. This first serial revolves around the nefarious plot of a villain who calls herself the Spider Lady.
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Justice League: Doom finds the member of the Justice League on their heels when a team of super villains discover and implement the Dark Knight’s “contingency plans” for stopping any rogue Justice League member. - $16.99
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Here is a brand new item available only from Metropolis Illinois, the "Home of Superman". A Superman Snow Globe. Just give it a shake and watch the glittering "snow" float around the Man of Steel. - $8.50
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Superman Necklace circa 1978This necklace was originally sold exclusively in the lobby of the premiere theatre for "Superman: The Movie" back in 1978. - $9.95
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Size 75 x 110 cm. Larger than a normal poster, printed on high quality polyester with indelible colours wash resistant, may be placed and used everywhere. - $11.95
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