Category: TV/Film

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.

300, Aquaman: The Comic Reel Wrap for December 28th

The stream of news items about comic book properties heading to adaptations dries up into less than a trickle as the year draws to a close, but we take a look at another Frank Miller recreation with real stuff and try to play Guess The Atlantean Monarch on who will be swimming into your living room.

The Batman, Superman Returns, Smallville: The Comic Reel Wrap for December 27th

Another slow news day brings in details on Bruce Wayne swinging into your living room, a sneak peek at the Last Son of Krypton with the whole world in his hands and a lot of back patting in Kansas' strangest town (especially since it's really located in Canada).

V For Vendetta, X-Men 3, Smallville, 300: The Comic Reel Wrap for December 26th

He's played an elven king and a digital villain, but now Hugo Weaving is Alan Moore's anarchic terrorist and he's got lots to say about it. Plus: Halle Berry feels fly, Jett Jackson comes to Kansas, the Spartans get a video blog and much more in the week's first news summary.

Sin CIty 2, 300, Superman Returns: The Comic Reel Wrap for December 23rd

Everybody's talking about Frank Miller, as he plans multiple sequels for Nancy and the gang, while his phalanxes get their digital due courtesy of Warner Brothers. Plus, we take another look at a simply "super" Brandon Routh in the week's last news summary.

Superman Returns, Ghost Rider, X-Men 3: The Comic Reel Wrap for December 22nd

It's beginning to look a lot like a ghost town, as we rely on Kal-El's media coverage to start us off, with another clip of Johnny Blaze to keep us warm and a holiday greeting from Brett Ratner, all in the week's penultimate look at links, legends and lies.

V for Vendetta, Punisher 2, Ghost Rider: The Comic Reel Wrap for December 21st

Natalie Portman's really growing into that new hairdo, while Thomas Jane tries to find time to fire off a round or a thousand. Plus, another look at the Spirit of Vengeance in a less-than-jam-packed look at links, legends and lies.

Ghost Rider, Smallville, Asterix, Super Ex Girlfriend: December 20th Comic Reel Wrap

Johnny Blaze makes his long-awaited, anticipated fiery debut on the web, while Clark Kent makes a big decision, Asterix goes to Spain, you will believe that Uma can fly, plus "Teen Titans" and "Batman" sequel news.

Watchmen, X-Men 3, Smallville, Wonder Woman: December 19th Comic Reel Wrap

Alan Moore's spandex-clad masterpiece has found its way home to its corporate masters, and director Paul Greengrass tells you why. Plus, we predict a riot in Vancouver, standing in for the mutant-covered streets of New York, Clark may not be the only alien in town, and Joss Whedon juggles responsibilities, all in today's news summary.

V For Vendetta, X-Men 3, Transformers, Superman Returns: December 16th Comic Reel Wrap

Take a fresh, new look at a dystopian fascist England while you also check into the Department of Mutant Affairs. Optimus Prime and Megatron could square off as early as March, and Ken Burns may do a team-up with Bryan Singer, all in the week's last look at links, legends and lies.

Ghost Rider, Fist of Blood, Conan: Red Nails, Batman Begins 2: December 15th Comic Reel Wrap

Johnny Blaze is gonna have to wait a while to hit the road, while we catch an exclusive rumor of an Eastman and Laird property getting the big screen treatment, everybody's favorite barbarian gets animated, Capote could be the Penguin and more in a busy day of news.

Sin City 2, Ultimate Avengers, The Darkness, V For Vendetta: December 14th Comic Reel Wrap

In today's news summary, Robert and Frank talk about tweaking your expectations, Marvel's first direct-to-DVD gets the Valenti treatment, Top Cow goes Platinum, anarchy attacks the web, plus Mark Millar speaks and another familiar super powered teenager may be headed to Smallville.

Magneto, Superman Returns, Blade, Witchblade: December 13th Comic Reel Wrap

Finding out just what happened to Pietro and Wanda's dad, we also wonder about alien genitalia, find a rapper turned vampire slayer, see Top Cow cash a huge check, find out who's helping Spidey and much more.

Scott Rosenberg talks "Darkness" Feature Film

With Platinum Studios involved with multiple Top Cow properties, CBR News spoke to Chairman Scott Rosenberg about the "Darkness" feature film.

The Batman, Painkiller Jane, Spider-Man 3, V for Vendetta: December 12th Comic Reel Wrap

Could a certain acrobatic teen hero somersault from one animated series to another? We'll find out, plus chatting up the former Mrs. Lex Luthor, putting a price tag on Peter Parker, early praise for the Vertigo adaptation, and more on "Smallville," "Blade" and more.

"Witchblade" Motion Picture Franchise Officially Announced

Top Cow's famous "Witchblade" comic book series will be making the jump to the big screen as a franchise, as revealed by Platinum Studios Chairman Scott Rosenberg.

Smallville, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hellboy 2, X-Men 3: December 9th Comic Reel Wrap

Is Lex justified in turning to evil, or is he just misunderstood? We ask the hard questions along with finding out who's jazzed about anime, what's up with the BPRD, what Kitty Pryde has to say for herself, who's giving the new Blade all those wonderful toys and more in the week's last look at links, legends and lies.

Spider-Man 3, Smallville, 300, Wanted: December 8th Comic Reel Wrap

Peter Parker hits the City of Angels, while Lois and Lex hit the press circuit. The Spartans have invaded Montreal, Mark Millar's violent epic really is coming to the silver screen, plus updates on "Blade," "X-Men 3," "V for Vendetta" and more.

Sin City, Battle Angel, V for Vendetta, Superman Returns: December 7th Comic Reel Wrap

Marv fans may not get their televised fix, but maybe "Madman" fans will. Meanwhile, Jim Cameron is looking for a starlet, name cache not required, we've got new looks at dystopian fascist London and a little town called Metropolis, all in today's look at links, lies and legends.

X-Men 3, Sin City, Teen Titans, Smallville: December 6th Comic Reel Wrap

Take a gander at the images from the mutant movie teaser trailer, or go get a copy of it for yourself. Plus, we reveal how you can chat with Robert Rodriguez, show you Kid Flash, hear Tom Welling thoughts on the show, welcome back "The Batman" and say farewell to a legendary actor.

X-Men 3, Legend of Isis, Smallville, Asterix: December 5th Comic Reel Wrap

Take a gander at Mama McCoy's bouncing baby boy, as well as other students at Xavier's. Plus, Chris Claremont on the silver screen, the Beast wants to help Darren Davis make a movie, Lex gets holiday minded, the French edit for Yanks, plus news on "Fantastic Four," the next Batman sequel, "Ultimate Avengers" and much more.

"X-Men 3" Trailer Debuts Online

Fans finally get their first look at the next summer's "X-Men 3," starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen and directed by Brett Ratner ("Rush Hour"). Have a look, then tell us what you think. UPDATED With loads of stills captured from the trailer.

Your First Look at the "X-Men 3" Trailer

While the trailer for "X-Men" 3 won't be hitting the Web until this coming Monday, CBR's George Tramountanas checks in with a description of the trailer shown while on a visit to the set in Vancouver, Canada this week.

X-Men 3, Superman Returns, Spider-Man 3, Archie: December 2nd Comic Reel Wrap

Everybody's talking about the new school year in Westchester, while Bryan Singer misses his old classmates, James Franco might be working on his balance and Arch finally gets his girls, all in the week's last look at links, legends and lies.

Spider-Man 3, Tonight He Comes, The Darkness, Batman Begins 2: December 1st Comic Reel Wrap

The babe-o-meter for Peter Parker's life just went up a notch, and we'll tell you how. Could Wayne Manor be too expensive for the Bat? Plus, Will Smith gets ready to crash land and you might feel some Pangs with the next Top Cow project headed to cineplexes.

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