Category: TV/Film

Batman Begins, Deadpool, Son of the Mask, Thor: November 9 Comic Reel Wrap

David Goyer was all brands of chatty about the pending first cut of Christopher Nolan's vision of Gotham City, while Ryan Reynolds teases about picking up the sword, Jamie Kennedy is ready to invade your desktops and somewhere, in the misty distance, the rumble of a Thunder God can be heard ...

Sin City, Elektra, The Crow, Smallville: Comic Reel Wrap for November 8

Rosario Dawson is just one of the new sights we have to share with you today, while Typhoid Mary talks about making out with Jennifer Garner, Bruce has got a gun, the battling "Smallville" sites once again trade broadside salvos, Jessica Biel brags and Top Cow goes international in this summary of today's happenings.

Global Frequency, Elektra, Smallville: November 5 Comic Reel Wrap

Somebody's gonna get to see the Wesley Snipes-fueled vampire sequel almost a month early, rumors have been confirmed about the WB passing on Warren Ellis' world-saving visions, tons of news on Marvel's favorite red-clad ninja and much more. UPDATED with a brief comment from Warren Ellis himself!

Watchmen, Elektra, Superman, Smallville: The Comic Reel Wrap for November 4

It seems like Alan Moore's masterpiece once again lacks direction, while we've got more bad guys than you can shake a katana at, tidbits about the hit WB series and a rumor on which actor will be looking for Kal-El to kneel before Zod ...

Iron Man, Smallville, Fantastic Four, Transformers: November 3 Comic Reel Wrap

More details trickle in on who will join Tony Stark on the silver screen, a battalion of babes are visible in upcoming WB episodes, there's visual trickery and set shots from Vancouver as well as choosing the man who will bring Autobots and Decepticons to life.

Having Faith: Michael Uslan talks "The Spirit" Film

Hollywood producer Michael Uslan sat down with CBR News to discuss the upcoming "The Spirit" film. Uslan talks about plans for the film, which characters may make it into the production and what sort of involvement creator Will Eisner will have with the film's production.

Global Frequency, 300, Constantine, Iron Man: The Comic Reel Wrap for November 2

Could Warren Ellis' mad visions be stopped before they ever hit the silver screen? We try to find out, while Zack Snyder talks about the less-publicized Frank Miller adaptation, Keanu is back in front of the camera, Tony Stark gets a little Oedipal and and Dr. Doom sends out the mail ...

Batman Begins, Fantastic Four, Teen Titans, Smallville: November 1 Comic Reel Wrap

Liam Neeson snipes at "Spider-Man" while fansites work hard to dodge Fox's phalanxes of legal ninjas. DC's teen team open up a branch office and Clark gets half naked with every hot teen girl in town, all in today's news summary.

Superman, Lucky Luke, Ghost Rider, Smallville: October 29th Comic Reel Wrap

The people putting the "super" in Clark Kent's life have been chosen, and the French comedy-western is for real. You've got Christian Bale as a miniature, Mark Steven Johnson talking Spirit of Vengeance and Man Without Fear, and more celluloid commentary in the week's last news summary.

Iron Man, Batman Begins, Ghost Rider, Elektra: October 28th Comic Reel Wrap

Could one of the President's men get sized up for a solar-powered suit of armor? While we ponder that, get a good look at the latest couture in Gotham City and for flame-headed motorcyclists, rumors about fathers from other worlds, Dr. Quinn comes to Kansas, and Rob Bowman talks about directing Jennifer Garner.

Fantastic Four, Batman Begins, Blade: Trinity, Smallville: October 27 Comic Reel Wrap

Ready for a crystal clear new look at The Thing? We got it, plus Christian Bale gets digital, Daisy Duke and a vampire hunter heading to Texas (one historical, one present-day) and there's all kinds of crazy stuff going on in Kansas, all in today's news summary.

Painkiller Jane, Ghost Rider, Transformers, Smallville: October 26th Comic Reel Wrap

Event Comics fans will rejoice as their redheaded heroine gets her adaption on, while we find out where Ghost Rider will be licensed to drive, get details on robots in disguise, plus find out data on "Alien vs. Predator 2," "Superman," "Fantastic Four" and even "Krypto" in today's summary.

Superman, Punisher 2, X-Men 3, The Batman: Comic Reel Wrap for October 25

Joss Whedon finally answers the "will he or won't he" question about moving to Westchester, while Thomas Jane discusses opening shots for a sequel, there's more news from the Kansas' weirdest town, a cold front is headed into Gotham City, Jennifer Garner gets almost makes out with a girl and more in today's news summary.

Fantastic Four, Superman, Iron Man : October 22nd Comic Reel Wrap

Closing out the week with a Marvel-heavy set of tidbits, irrefutable proof that a man can fly (with a large studio behind him), the "reel" deal from Joss Whedon, motion on the story of Tony Stark and why we may never see Earth's Mightiest Heroes on the silver screen.

Spider-Man 3, Superman, Fantastic Four, Smallville: October 21 Comic Reel Wrap

It's four the hard way, with Sam Raimi fretting, Bryan Singer settling the score, a sextet of starlets being discussed for journalism school, more battling websites and finally, finally ... it's clobberin' time.

Superman, Blade: Trinity, Smallville: Comic Reel Wrap for October 20

Just a few stories today, but they're jam packed with information, including connecting Kryptonian dots, new rumors of Keyser Soze as Lex Luthor, plot details and more. Plus, a well-known wrestler grabs a bite and battling fansites keep their feud going. Updated with an early review of "Constantine."

Fantastic Four, Superman, Static Shock: October 19th Comic Reel Wrap

The cast and crew of "FF" sit down for a good long talk about almost everything. Tons of news about the cinematic adventures of the Last Son of Krypton. Plus recurring First Americans, more African-Americans running around willy-nilly on cable and more.

Superman, Fantastic Four, Green Hornet, Ghost Rider: October 18th Comic Reel Wrap

Could it be true that a Man of Steel has been selected? Plus, a first look at a certain Latverian doctor, more waiting on Kevin Smith, glimpses inside Gotham City, losing Jon Voight while postponing Ray Park and much more in a jam packed set of new bits.

Batman Begins, Blade: Trinity, Daredevil 2, Smallville: October 15th Comic Reel Wrap

Christian Bale is taking over the airwaves in the UK while David Goyer is going digital on the WWW. Ben Affleck sees a way he'd return to the offices of Murdock & Nelson and the battling fan sites have spoilers galore in the week's last news summary.

Batman Begins, Transformers, 30 Days of Night: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 14

Soon you too will see the Demon's Head, along with tons of other new Bat-related photos. Plus, the Robots in Disguise could be headed Back to the Future, Guillermo del Toro is working like a Roman orchard slave, Johnny Blaze could also be Skeletor, Todd McFarlane's baby gets animated again, and more.

Superman, Ghost Rider, X-Men 3, Teen Titans: October 13th Comic Reel Wrap

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman is headed to Smallville, while Mark Millar gets out his wallet after being disproven by virtually everybody involved with the Last Son of Krypton. Johnny Blaze's cinematic translators are appearing worldwide, Rogue may be spinning off with Wolverine and more in today's news summary.

Blade: Trinity, Smallville, Spider-Man 3: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 12

There's a vampire slayer headed to Los Angeles, and she ain't blonde. Plus, Lois Lane is the subject of journalism instead of the instigator of it, an "X-Files" veteran heads to the Baxter Building, and Sam Raimi is gonna call it quits at three trips inside Peter Parker's head.

Fantastic Four, Batman Begins, Wonder Woman, Supergirl: October 11th Comic Reel Wrap

A starlet gets some time in the Baxter Building, while Christian Bale finds Iceland a bit nippy. All that and more in today's wrap, where we debunk the Scarecrow, rebunk Wayne Industries, and drop details on some of DC's heroines struggling to reach the silver screen.

"Superman" star Christopher Reeve dead at 52

"Superman" star Chrisopher Reeve, whose catastrophic equestrian accident turned him into a world-wide advocate for spinal cord research, died Sunday of heart failure. He was 52.

Superman, Hellboy 2, Fantastic Four, Smallville: October 8th Comic Reel Wrap

Could the editor of the Daily Planet be a Jerk? Rumors abound, while Jessica Alba makes herself visible for the cameras, the warring "Smallville" sites continue their conflict and it might just be a little bit easier being green for Eric Bana.

Batman Begins, Mutant X, Catwoman, Superman: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 7

Today's summary includes Gotham City news, like a possible first look at Jonathan Crane's creepy alter ego, a possible other future villain coming to the film and Christian Bale on film. There's also two new DVD releases and the world of Krypton is coming closer to actually happening.

X-Men 3, Global Frequency, Fantastic Four, Four Women: Comic Reel Wrap for October 6

The rumors around Joss Whedon heading to Westchester keep on swirling, and there's a new author taking a very close look at Gotham City. Warren Ellis' TV show wraps, the Teen Titans get magical, and the Richards family gets animated in the special one-year-anniversary edition of the Comic Reel.

Wolverine, Smallville, Battle Angel Alita: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 5

Look who's getting their own movie, bub! Meanwhile, swords and ... uh ... assets hit your DVD player, the Justice League is running out of time, James Cameron gets his anime on, Christian Bale likes the brain more than the brawn and there's more spoilers from Smallville.

Superman, Mirrormask, Powers: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 4

Forrest Gump as Optimus Prime? A comics legend adapting Christopher Nolan? Whips and leather in Gotham City? John Woo getting the Power of Grayskull? More "Smallville" images than you can shake a meteor rock at? Virgil Hawkins on Cartoon Network?

Blade 4, Opus, Samurai Girl, X-Men 3: The Comic Reel Wrap for October 1

Among today's news bits, Wesley Snipes may not be sharpening up the sword one more time, Berkley Breathed's penguin pal is heading for the big screen, Sabrina the Teenaged Witch gets a sword of her own and there's a new writer out in Westchester.

Batman Begins, X-Men 3, Smallville: September 30 Comic Reel Wrap

British fans are happily reading a new magazine article about the Bat-flick, while Lauren Shuler Donner confirms the mutant-themed sequel plot, websites go tit-for-tat on "Smallville" news and more in today's news summary.

X-Men 3, Akira, Lady Death, Smallville: The Comic Reel Wrap for September 29

Lauren Shuler Donner faces the music and fanboy questions, while you can check out Brian Pulido's animated vision, more fab photos of the cast of "Smallville" and the "Catwoman" director is slated to enter the crosshairs of fan ire once again ...

Watchmen, Justice League, Lady Death, Smallville: September 28th Comic Reel Wrap

Will "Shawn of the Dead" take a Rohrshach test? How did Lex Luthor take over so many roles in the Justice League? Will the Brian Pulido character's DVD debut be sponsored by Victoria's Secret? All these questions and more on the next episode of "Soap," er, the Comic Reel.

Superman, Fantastic Four, Spaced: September 27th Comic Reel Wrap

It looks like Mark Millar will have to pay up as there's a wide world of news from Bryan Singer's new Australian production, spy data from Vancouver, quotes aplenty about Gotham City, a date for school starting in Westchester and much more.

Fantastic Four, Smallville, Transformers: September 23rd Comic Reel Wrap

It's a slow news day, but we still bring you new set photos from Vancouver as well as screen captures, video clips and casting news from the hit WB series, and a release date for those Robots in Disguise.

Blade: Trinity, Groo the Wanderer, Smallville: September 24th Comic Reel Wrap

David Goyer's afraid of pointed fingers with his latest vampire-themed sequel, while photos keep coming in from Clark Kent's childhood home, Tom Schneider doesn't wanna be unemployed, and there's a new barbarian coming to the screen ...

Fantastic Four, 10th Muse, Batman Begins, Smallville: September 22nd Comic Reel Wrap

We finally get a look at everybody in blue spandex, plus another Darren Davis project heads for the big screen, Katie Holmes overcame her nervousness to work for Christopher Nolan, and there's plenty to keep you busy before tonight's season premiere of the WB's Kryptonian-themed hit.

Smallville, Fantastic Four, Justice League: The Comic Reel Wrap for September 21

It's always Lois, Lois, Lois as the season premiere looms a mere day away. Also, a first look at Jessica Alba in blue spandex, Michael Chiklis may be getting heated about his role, and both Frau Farbissina and "Firefly" alumni are on board to join the Justice League.

Fantastic Four, Batman Begins, Ghost Rider, Smallville: September 20 Comic Reel Wrap

CBR is the only site that will tell you who will be Alicia Masters, plus Nicolas Cage is trying on fireproof leather jackets, Katie Holmes likes joyriding in the Batmobile, fans can try out to be Avengers and more in a busy day of news.

X-Men 3, Legend of Isis, Fantastic Four: September 17 Comic Reel Wrap

It's a Marvelous day of movie news with one actor confirmed for a gamma-powered sequel, rumblings from Westchester, a brand spankin' new trailer for a certain Daywalker, getting a first look at Ma Grimm's baby boy and an African goddess gets an American makeover.

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