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FAN EXPO: Tron: Legacy 3D Presentation

Fan Expo Canada gave attendees an early look at "Tron: Legacy" footage, as well as a peak at the gameplay of "Tron: Evolution." First impressions are that the sequel is worth the wait.

Jock Covers "TRON"

Marvel's November solicitations include a listing but no cover image for the "Tron: Betrayal" graphic novel, a prequel to Disney's upcoming "Tron: Legacy." Cover artist Jock has provided it directly and ROBOT 6 has the result.

PRESS RELEASE: "Darkwing Duck" #1 Sells Out, Goes to Second Printing

CCI: Cast, Crew Talk "Tron: Legacy"

The cast and crew of Disney’s "Tron: Legacy" assembled at for a press conference at Comic-Con International where together, they discussed the original film, updating the look for the sequel and the legacy of Tron.

VIDEO: "Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" Trailer

Marvel Animation has released the first full trailer for "Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes," the new animated series featuring Hulk, Captain America, Thor and more debuting on Disney XD in Fall 2010.

CCI: Fantagraphics To Publish Vintage Mickey Mouse Comics

Fantagraphics has partnered with Disney to publish the complete Mickey Mouse comic strips by Floyd Gottfredson, the cartoonist renowned for his defining work on the character.

CCI: "Tron: Legacy" Rocks Comic-Con

An 8-minute clip of the December-opening "Tron: Legacy" was previewed for an enthusiastic Comic-Con audience, Jeff Bridges talked playing old and young characters and then the crowd was invited to be in the film.

CCI VIDEO: "Tron Legacy" Theatrical Trailer

Disney released the full theatrical trailer for the highly anticipated "Tron Legacy" with new and extended footage set both in the real world and within the world of Tron. The movie hits theaters December 17, 2010.

SPINOFF: Who Will Be The "Runaways"

Now that it’s official that Marvel’s first true Marvel/Disney co-production - as well as first post-"Avengers" project - will be the much-anticipated "Runaways," we’re wondering: Who should star in the movie?

SPINOFF: Pixar Pitches In For "Tron" Rewrites

Reports are in that Pixar executives and creatives, after seeing a rough cut of "Tron: Legacy," have pitched in for rewrites for the sequel with John Lasseter, Brad Bird and others contributing. SPINOFF has the details.

PRESS RELEASE: D23 & ArcLight Present Disney Film Series

"Conan" Writers for "Strange" Film

"Conan" writers Thomas Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer have been hired to adapt "Doctor Strange" into a feature film. "Strange" could be one of the first films released by Marvel's new parent company, Disney.

PRESS RELEASE: ComiTRON Takes over Comic-Con International 2010 on July 22nd

Silvani Gets Dangerous with "Darkwing Duck"

He is the terror that flaps in the night. He is the cartoon that holds up surprisingly well after twenty years. We spoke with artist James Silvani about the return of "Darkwing Duck," on sale today from BOOM! Studios.

Disney Joins Marvel in Kirby Copyright Battle

The Walt Disney Co. has joined the legal battle over many of Marvel's best-known characters, filing a memo supporting the publisher's efforts to dismiss copyright claims by the heirs of Jack Kirby. ROBOT 6 has the details.

PRESS RELEASE: Disney & Boom! Studios Make "Darkwing Duck" Ongoing Monthly Series

WC10: Disney

Actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Nicolas Cage highlighted a celebrity-studded WonderCon panel that lifted the curtain on upcoming Disney films “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and “Toy Story 3.”

PRESS RELEASE: Ducktales Returns in June's "Uncle Scrooge" #392

PRESS RELEASE: BOOM! Studios Gets Dangerous with Darkwing Duck

ECCC: Whack, Smack! “Darkwing Duck” is Back

Darkwing Duck is on the attack again in June, courtesy of BOOM! Studios. CBR News spoke with writer Ian Brill about the unique cartoon from the early '90s and his plans for the first four-issue miniseries.

BOOM! Studios Titles On Sale February 3, 2010

BOOM! Studios has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale February 3, including "28 Days Later" #6, "Kill Audio" #5, the debut of two new Disney heroes series, "Toy Story" #1, and more!

PRESS RELEASE: National Cartoonists Society to Hold Art Auction for Teen in Coma

BOOM! Studios Titles On Sale December 2, 2009

BOOM! Studios has provided CBR with advance looks at comics on sale December 16, including Mark Waid's "Incorruptible" #1 and "Unknown" #3, new "Uncle Scrooge" and "Walt Disney Comics," "Farscape" #2, and "Nola" #3!

Pipeline - 12/8/2009

He's a bit late to the party, but Augie really, really, really liked the "Chew" trade paperback for its humor, its world-building, and its art. Plus, are DC Comics graphic novels new? And what's the forgotten story of the decade?

Morgan Luthi Draws "Wall-E"

The latest offering from BOOM! Studios' Disney/Pixar line of titles, "Wall-E" #0 is in stores now. CBR News speaks with artist Morgan Luthi about the largely-silent comic starring the amazingly expressive little robot.

PRESS RELEASE: Sixth Annual Cartoon Art Museum Benefit at Pixar Animation Studios

EXCLUSIVE: "Mickey Mouse and Friends" #296 Cover

Courtesy of Boom! Studios, CBR presents an exclusive look at the covers for "Mickey Mouse and Friends" #296, the first Mickey Mouse comic book to be published in the U.S in three years!

Unpacking The Kirby Reclamation Case

Comic book legal expert Michael Lovitz reveals the issues surrounding the heirs of Jack Kirby's attempt to reclaim Marvel characters, from who created what to why it's different than the Siegel & Schuster suit over Superman.

Permanent Damage - 9/23/2009

This week: the revenge of Jack Kirby, and why bad business practices of the '60s could make Marvel and Dsiney's lives interesting; mail; plus Massachusetts break-ins, lots of other notes and a new Comics Cover Challenge

PRESS RELEASE: Disney Announces "Disney Double Dare You" With Guillermo Del Toro

Pipeline - 9/15/2009

Augie wraps up the week in DC and Marvel business news, asking some questions along the way in an effort to figure out what it all means. Also, some thoughts on CrossGen, collection-purging, Dale Keown and the 9-11 tribute books.

Disney's Bob Iger Talks Marvel at D23

Disney President and CEO Bob Iger met with fans at the first D23 Expo to discuss plans to use Disney's global resources to extend and increase the popularity of the Marvel brand and characters.

Cup O' Q&A: The Disney Acquisition

EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada answers questions posed by CBR News and CBR readers regarding the recently announced acquisition of Marvel Entertainment by The Walt Disney Company.

Permanent Damage - 9/2/2009

Disney buys Marvel and why it doesn't matter, maybe; more John Severin love; plus APE, dead bees, hot roads, Steven's bout with international finance, hot roads and tons of other notes, plus the Comics Cover Challenge!

Pipeline - 9/1/2009

In the wake of yesterday's big news, Augie wonders how Steve Jobs, Mark Alessi, Don Rosa, Dan Raviv, Bill Jemas, Dan Schneider, and Spider-Girl fit into the Disney/Marvel acquisition? Augie tries to connect some of the dots.

Uslan and Disney Speak Out on Blockbuster Deal

“Batman” movie producer & comic writer Michael Uslan and Jonathan Friedland, Disney’s VP of Strategic Communications, spoke with CBR about the landmark deal that brought the House of Ideas to the House of the Mouse.

Disney Acquires Marvel - UPDATED

Updated - The Walt Disney Company has agreed to purchase Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its portfolio of 5,000 characters in a stock and cash transaction worth $4 Billion.

CCC09: Disney’s Kingdom Comics

Christian Beranek previewed plans for Disney's Kingdom Comics line at Wizard Wold Chicago. While not getting specific, the editor confirmed Kingdom will focus on re-imagined live-action properties.

CCI: The BOOM! Studios Panel

BOOM! announced ongoing series for “Farscape,” “The Muppet Show” and “The Incredibles,” a new Phil Hester book &and teased their newly acquired Disney publishing rights. And Mark Waid is … no longer evil?

CCI: What Is Torch Tiger?

The astonishing anthology from the storyboard artists of Disney animation takes its once a year bow with "What is Torch Tiger," with another volume on tap for 2010. CBR spoke with artist Paul Briggs about this labor of love.

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