Category: TV/Film

Smallville, Batman Begins 2: The Comic Reel Wrap for February 15th

In one of the slowest news days in recorded history, we take a peek at digital displays in Kansas' strangest town and check out the HMO coverage in Gotham City.

Sin City 2, The Red Star, Ultra, Captain America: February 14th Comic Reel Wrap

We find out when our travel plans will take us back to Miller's noirish metropolis, find out that Christian Gossett is getting a big check, who's getting a cape in the Luna Brothers TV adaptation, talk patriotism with Avi Arad, plus looking in on "V For Vendetta," "X-Men: The Last Stand," Luke Cage" and much more.

"Superman Returns" Press Conference @ WonderCon

"I serve the comic book community," said Bryan Singer during a press only conference at WonderCon on Saturday. CBR News was there with highlights from Singer and Brandon Routh's chat with the assembled press.

Superman Returns, X-Men 3, Just A Pilgrim, Hellboy: February 13th Comic Reel Wrap

You can feel the love in the air, with extensive coverage of Bryan Singer and Brandon Routh at Wondercon, fresh looks at Marvel's Merry Mutants, Gareb Shamus cashing a check, a two-dimensional Liz Sherman, plus news on "We3," "Ultimate Avengers," "V For Vendetta," "Spider-Man 3" and "Smallville."

"Superman Returns" & Routh Surprises @ WonderCon

Saturday afternoon saw a packed auditorium welcome "Superman Returns" director Bryan Singer to WonderCon in San Francisco. Singer brought with him a special guest, Superman himself, Brandon Routh. We've got a full report from the panel.

X-Men 3, Art School Confidential, Justice League, Asterix: February 10th Comic Reel Wrap

Mama McCoy's bouncing baby boy answers the call of "suit up," while Daniel Clowes gets a trailer, we've got Wally West getting social, "Asterix" getting acquired like Al Michaels, more name changes for Aquaman, a summer teaser for Peter Parker, plus news on "Death Note," "Smallville," "Watchmen" and the sequel to "Batman Begins."

X-Men 3, Smallville, Deathlok: The Comic Reel Wrap for February 9th

It's easy being a billionaire playboy, even if you've got wings, or so we're told. Also, we explain ghostly sightings in Clark Kent's childhood home town and find out if Marvel's murder machine will make its way to the silver screen any time soon.

Smallville, Hellboy 2, X-Men 3, Aquaman: February 8th Comic Reel Wrap

Clark Kent better not be claustrophobic with what we find out today, while we check in on the BPRD, get a new look at Xavier's students, Arthur Curry's creator chimes in, plus news about "The Batman" and the original "Superman" movie.

Ultimate Avengers, Aquaman, Spider-Man 3, Conan: February 7th Comic Reel Wrap

You can get your first look at Earth's Mightiest Heroes in action, while finding out where young Arthur Curry will hang his swim trunks, sparking some interest in Peter Parker's life, bringing your favorite Cimmerian all of his rowdy friends, plus news on "Superman Returns," "X-Men 3," "V For Vendetta" and more.

V For Vendetta, Spider-Man 3, Afro Samurai, Smallville: February 6th Comic Reel Wrap

Take the time to relive that Super Bowl commercial, rumors swirl around Topher Grace, Mace Windu picks up another sword, we swing by Kansas and even have news on Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme, "Runners," the next "Batman" movie and "Ultimate Avengers."

X-Men 3, Superman Returns, Ghost Rider, The Spirit: February 3rd Comic Reel Wrap

There's so much info coming out of Westchester that it's ridiculous with the Angel talking about flying lessons and a new look at Slim Summers and Hank McCoy. Plus Bryan Singer's heading to the Bay Area, Nic Cage helps build an FX company, Steve Jobs could have an effect on Will Eisner's legacy, plus much more.

Spider-Man 3, Smallville, Sin City 2, Justice League: February 2nd Comic Reel Wrap

Get yourself a good gander at the other love of Peter Parker's life, while there's widow mackin' and a Teen Titan in Kansas' strangest town, a Tomb Raider maybe headed to Frank Miller's noirish metropolis and could a ward of Wayne be headed back to Cartoon Network? Find out inside.

The Batman, Spider-Man 3, Smallville, 300: February 1st Comic Reel Wrap

Gotham's Dark Knight Detective gets some unwelcome presents, Harry Osborn makes a fatal decision, Clark Kent gets another DCU visitor and things get exaggerated in ancient Greece. Plus, when can you register at Xavier's? We may have an idea ...

Blade, Killing Demons, Spider-Man 3, Smallville: January 31st Comic Reel Wrap

If you like Kirk Jones, you'll be able to see much more of him this summer. Plus another Platinum Studios property gets optioned, there's a lot going on in the life of Peter Parker, and Clark Kent gets mad. Plus news on "Iron Man" and more Marvel properties.

Fantastic Four 2, Justice League, X-Men 3, Smallville: January 30th Comic Reel Wrap

Don't call it a comeback -- the Doctor is planning to make another house call to the Baxter Building, while we look at the fall of DC's pantheon, get an assistant for Dr. McCoy, go crimefighting with young Clark Kent, plus check up on "Ultimate Avengers," the "Batman Begins" sequel, "Teen Titans," "Concrete," "Krypto," "American Flagg" and more.

Smallville, X-Men 3, Truth Justice and the American Way: The Comic Reel Wrap for January 27th

If you don't know who died last night (no, it wasn't Clark), then a good third of today's news summary will blow your wig clean off of your head. We also look ahead for the hit soon-to-be-CW series, break down the students at Xavier's and find out why the story of George Reeves has to avoid getting too close to a certain trademarked property.

Ultimate Avengers, Ultra, Justice League, Art School Confidential: January 26th Comic Reel Wrap

We've got another new look at Earth's Mightiest Heroes, plus the Luna Brothers get ready to cash a really big check, we find out when you can get back to the Watchtower, review Daniel Clowes' latest cinematic offering, and check in on "Magdalena," "Superman Returns," and more.

V For Vendetta, Priest, X-Men 3, Asterix: January 25th Comic Reel Wrap

Alan Moore's dystopian future anarchist finally reveals where he'll first appear, Screen Gems sends a check over to Tokyopop, Chris Claremont tells the tale while we look at the freshmen at Westchester, and the Vikings are coming this spring, plus a "Painkiller Jane" review.

Spider-Man 3, Superman, X-Men 3, Smallville: January 24th Comic Reel Wrap

We're happy to introduce you to Mrs. Sandman, while two familiar voices come back to Metropolis, Marvel's merry mutants get a final title for their forthcoming flick and a spoiler bomb explodes all over Kansas' strangest town in today's look at links, legends and lies.

X-Men 3, 300, Spider-Man 3, Aquaman: January 23rd Comic Reel Wrap

The new semester in Westchester has a mountain of new materials, including great looks at a lot of the people you'll see around campus. We check in on ancient Greece, get Topher Grace a snappy black outfit, talk about getting wet with Al Gough, talk giant robots with Don Rogers and more in the week's first news summary.

X-Men 3, 300, Bigfoot, Smallville: The Comic Reel Wrap for January 20th

Cain Marko makes an appearance, Queen Gorgo bares it all, Steve Niles cashes a check and Al Gough is feeling chatty, all in the week's last look at legends, links and lies.

Truth, Justice & Photos: New "Superman Returns" Images

UPDATED 4:15 PM PST Warner Bros has provided CBR with new hi-res "Superman Returns" images, as part of CBR's continuing coverage of the film. Includes images of Superman, Clark Kent, Lex Luthor & more.

Spider-Man 3, Constantine 2, Hulk 2, Superman Returns: January 19th Comic Reel Wrap

Peter Parker has a new love interest, Keanu may put the trenchcoat back on, Mulder isn't getting gamma irradiated after all, Bryan Singer may be throwing buckets of cash out a window, plus new data about "Smallville," "Justice League" and the sequel to "Batman Begins."

Smallville, Ghouly Boys, Torso, Hulk 2: January 18th Comic Reel Wrap

Aside from hints about Clark Kent's centennial episode and Mulder getting angry, the news is dominated by indies, like Dan Clowes and Christopher getting their due, and Abe Sapien getting animated, all in today's news summary.

Smallville, Ultimate Avengers, Justice League, X-Men 3: January 17th Comic Reel Wrap

Clark Kent meets the press, Earth's Mightiest Heroes get filed, the Watchtower flies over Canada, Mystique likes Brett Ratner, plus news about "Superman Returns," "V For Vendetta" and more in today's news summary.

Superman Returns, X-Men 3, V for Vendetta, Ultimate Avengers: January 15th Comic Reel Wrap

The year's biggest news summary starts off your week right with lots of new looks at Metropolis, mutant madness for Vinnie Jones and Kelsey Grammer, a look at Marvel's first DVD feature, more Natalie Portman goodness, plus news on "Smallville," "Transformers," "Ghost Rider," "Punisher 2," "Teen Titans" and more.

Smallville, Button Man, Blade, Who Wants To Be A Superhero: January 13th Comic Reel Wrap

It's your lucky day, for Friday the 13th, since you're not the one headed to jail in Kansas and you're not the one having assassins sent after them. On the other hand, you could be David Goyer, with a fresh new TV show, or get picked by Stan Lee for comics immortality! All this in the week's last look at links, legends and lies.

Up, Up & Away with "Superman Returns" Interviews Preview

As readers have learned, CBR News spent some time on the set of "Superman Returns" and spoke extensively to the people involved with the film. Here, for the first time, are choice quotes from Brandon Routh, Bryan Singer & more.

Superman Returns, Torso, Blade, Transformers: January 12th Comic Reel Wrap

Brandon Routh talks about finding his super-way, Brian Bendis closes in on cashing a check, Kirk Jones makes it official, Sideswipe proves to be a fake, along side news about "Justice League," "Spider-Man 3," "Wonder Woman" and much more in a jam-packed news summary.

Transformers, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Hulk 2, Superman Returns: January 11th Comic Reel Wrap

Is that an Autobot in that MPEG file, or is someone just happy to see you? Also, Uma probably won't get blown away, Bruce Banner is looking for a sign from higher powers, Kal-El gets his glare on, Ben Grimm lacks reading material, Mystique shows her stuff and much more.

Spider-Man 3, Justice League, Luke Cage: The Comic Reel Wrap for January 10

Norman Osborn's bouncing baby boy has a lot to say this week as he gears up for another swing with Peter Parker, while we divine the source of Bouncing Boy and pump it up with Tyrese in today's look at links, legends and lies.

Ultimate Avengers, Aquaman, Luke Cage, Batman Begins 2: January 9th Comic Reel Wrap

Take a first look at the animated Captain America and crew in action, find out who your newest finned friend will be, check out a possible Hero for Hire, and see which Oscar-winner wants to be the Clown Prince of Crime, plus much more in the week's first news summary.

Hellboy 2, Fantastic Four 2, Smallville, Superman Returns: January 6th Comic Reel Wrap

Ron Perlman knows the story on the return of the BPRD, Reed and Sue are headed back to Canada, we peek in on Clark Kent in his younger and later days and find out why Michael Angelos is getting a big check in the week's last look at links, legends and lies.

Batman Begins 2, Masters of the Universe, Smallville, Zoom: January 5th Comic Reel Wrap

Updated 1:00 PM Christian Bale reveals how he keeps that Batcave so fresh, while Castle Grayskull looks sorta deserted, Clark Kent isn't done quite yet and Frank Miller's all about the strippers. All that, plus much, much more.

Justice League, Spider-Man 3, Smallville, Masters of the Universe: January 4th Comic Reel Wrap

Don't get your hopes up for a ride back to the Watchtower just yet -- we take a gander at MJ's 'do, get ready for a death in Kansas, discuss casting rumors and take a peek in on that new "Blade" TV show, all in today's look at links, legends and lies.

Ultimate Avengers, Justice League, Iron Man, X-Men 3: January 3rd Comic Reel Wrap

It's an animation heavy day as we get a big website and Bryan Hitch talking about an Ultimate animated smackdown, while Supergirl goes back to the future, Tony Stark gets a project of his own and Marvel's Merry Mutants get technical.

Superman Returns, X-Men 3, V for Vendetta, Hulk 2: January 2nd Comic Reel Wrap

The web is buzzing with the news that could be about the Last Son of Krypton, while Professor X foresees casket bringin' and slow song singin' in Westchester. You'll soon be able to bring anarchy into your own home, Eric Bana is feeling his strength being sapped, and much more for the first news summary of 2006.

Superman Returns…on CBR: Look For Exclusive Interviews & Set Reports

In a few short months, CBR News will share exclusive "Superman Returns" interviews with readers, from the set visit in July, 2005. As a New Year's gift, Warner Bros has allowed a brief preview of things to come.

Spider-Man 3, Lobo, X-Men 3, V For Vendetta: December 30th Comic Reel Wrap

In the absolute last news summary of the year brings vague hints from a stunt man, proposal art from a failed Czarnian invasion, a fresh face taking on the Children of the Atom, Natalie Portman with and without hair and more looks at the latest Lois Lane.

Grendel, X-Men 3, Wonder Woman, Smallville: December 29th Comic Reel Wrap

Exclusive! Matt Wagner talks about bringing Christine Spar to the silver screen, while a Marauder heads for Westchester, there may be no Faith in Themiscira and Lex and Lana get some alone time in a panic room, all in the week's penultimate look at links, legends and lies.

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