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Guy Pearce to Appear in "Iron Man 3"
Fri, April 20th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
"Memento" actor Guy Pearce is in final negotiations to play geneticist Aldrich Killian in Marvel's "Iron Man 3," based loosely on the 2005-2006 "Extremis" story arc by Warren Ellis.
Warner Bros. Hires Director Brad Peyton for "Lobo"
Fri, April 20th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
Warner Bros. has hired "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" director Brad Peyton to direct and rewrite a live-action film adaptation of DC Comics' "Lobo."
Disney Chairman Resigns on Eve of "Avengers" Release
Fri, April 20th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
Rich Ross has resigned as chairman of Walt Disney Studios two weeks before the release of expected hit "The Avengers," sparking debate as to whether he quit or was fired.
"The Amazing Spider-Man" Debuts New Theatrical Poster
Sun, April 15th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
Following the release of today's international trailer, Columbia Pictures has debuted a new theatrical poster for "The Amazing Spider-Man" that puts the wall-crawler - and his web shooters - front and center.
"Sin City" Sequel Officially Announced
Thu, April 12th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
Co-Directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller have announced production is finally set to begin on the long-awaited sequel to 2005's "Sin City." CBR News has all the details.
Creators and Producers Amend "Smallville" Lawsuit
Thu, April 12th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
A federal judge has ruled the creators of "Smallville" can amend their 2010 lawsuit against Warner Bros. and the CW over "unreasonably low" licensing fees for the series. CBR has details.
AMC Options Kirkman's "Thief of Thieves" Heist Series
Wed, April 11th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
AMC has optioned "Thief of Thieves," Robert Kirkman's new Image Comics heist series co-written by Nick Spencer and illustrated by Shawn Martinbrough.
Ben Kingsley In Final Talks To Join "Iron Man 3"
Tue, April 10th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
Oscar winner Ben Kingsley is in final negotiations to play a villain in Marvel Studios' "Iron Man 3," though exactly which bad guy he'll portray on the big screen remains unknown.
Black Widow, Agent Coulson Featured in First "Avengers" Clip
Wed, April 4th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow and Clark Gregg's Agent Phil Coulson take the spotlight in the first clip from Marvel Studios' "The Avengers."
AMC's "The Walking Dead" Finds Its Michonne
Mon, March 19th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
AMC has announced that the role of "The Walking Dead's" Michonne, the popular sword-wielding character from Robert Kirkman's Image Comics series, will be played by actress Danai Gurira in season 3.
Legendary Artist Jean Giraud, Alias Moebius, Passes Away
Sat, March 10th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Jean Giraud, aka Moebius, the influential French artist behind such comics as "Blueberry," "The Airtight Garage" and "Silver Surfer: Parable," has died after a long illness at age 73.
Mark Forster To Direct Universal Pictures' "Cowboy Ninja Viking"
Tue, February 28th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
"Quantum of Solace" director Mark Forster has signed on to direct Universal Pictures' adaptation of Image Comics' "Cowboy Ninja Viking."
"The Walking Dead" Casts David Morrissey as The Governor
Fri, February 24th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
David Morrissey, best known to American audiences for his role in "The Doctor Who" episode "The Next Doctor," will play the ruthless Governor in the third season of AMC's "The Walking Dead."
First "Amazing Spider-Man" Clip Debuts
Sat, February 18th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
Columbia Pictures has premiered the first clip from director Marc Webb's "Amazing Spider-Man," featuring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker attempting to get past the doorman at Gwen Stacy's building.
Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. Sues Dynamite Over John Carter, Tarzan
Fri, February 17th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
The family-owned company that holds the existing rights to the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs has sued Dynamite Entertainment, accusing the publisher of trademark infringement and unfair competition.
"Arrow" Lands Katie Cassidy as Dinah "Laurel" Lance
Wed, February 15th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
"Supernatural" alum Katie Cassidy has been cast as as the female lead Dinah "Laurel" Lance in "Arrow," The CW drama pilot based on DC Comics' Green Arrow.
Jonathan Liebesman In Talks to Direct "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Film
Wed, February 15th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
"Wrath of the Titans" director Jonathan Liebesman is in final negotiations to helm the Michael Bay-produced "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" big-screen reboot for Paramount Pictures.
Robert Kirkman Calls "Walking Dead" Lawsuit "Ridiculous"
Sat, February 11th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Robert Kirkman calls the lawsuit filed against him by former "Walking Dead" collaborator Tony Moore "ridiculous," and insists the artist is being properly paid for his contributions to the series.
Columbia Drops "The Boys" Movie
Sat, February 11th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
Columbia Pictures has abandoned development of "The Boys," an adaptation of the superhero satire comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, and put the project into turnaround.
David Ramsey Joins "Arrow" Cast
Thu, February 9th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film
"Dexter" alum David Ramsey has joined the growing cast of The CW's "Arrow," a pilot based loosely on DC Comics' fan-favorite Green Arrow. Ramsey will play John Diggle, a character created specifically for the pilot.
