Kevin Melrose

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Goldwater Sues to Remove Silberkleit as Archie Co-CEO

Thu, January 19th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books

Archie co-CEO Jonathan Goldwater has sued to remove Nancy Sielberkleit as director and co-CEO, claiming the company is "in serious danger of failing and being liquidated" if she remains.

Warner Bros. Lines Up Writer, Director for "Bone" Adaptation

Wed, January 18th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film

Patrick Sean Smith, creator of ABC Family's "Greek," is set to pen the adaptation of Jeff Smith's acclaimed fantasy series "Bone," with "Peter Pan's" P.J. Hogan attached to direct.

The CW Orders Green Arrow Pilot

Wed, January 18th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film

The CW has ordered a pilot for "Arrow," a retelling of DC Comics' Green Arrow from "Green Lantern" screenwriters Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim and "Fringe" alum Andrew Kreisberg.

The CW Negotiating Green Arrow Pilot

Fri, January 13th, 2012 | Category: TV/Film

With "Smallville" no longer on the air, The CW has set its sights on another DC Comics property with "Arrow," a superhero drama loosely based on Green Arrow.

"Game of Thrones'" Alan Taylor to Direct "Thor 2"

Mon, December 26th, 2011 | Category: TV/Film

"Game of Thrones" director Alan Taylor will helm "Thor 2," replacing the outgoing Patty Jenkins, who left the Marvel Studios big-budget sequel in early December.

"The Avengers" Set for 3D Release

Thu, December 22nd, 2011 | Category: TV/Film

Disney has announced that Marvel Studio's 2012 summer blockbuster, the Joss Whedon-directed "The Avengers," will be released on May 4 in 2D and 3D.

"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Uploader Sentenced to One Year in Prison

Tue, December 20th, 2011 | Category: TV/Film

The man charged with uploading an unfinished copy of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" a month before the movie's release has been sentenced to to one year in federal prison.

Longtime "Teen Titans" Artist Eduardo Barreto Has Died

Thu, December 15th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

Artist Eduardo Barreto, best known by fans for his work on DC Comics' "The New Teen Titans," has passed away at age 57. Updated 1:40 p.m. PT

Portman Reportedly Upset over Jenkins' "Thor 2" Dismissal

Thu, December 15th, 2011 | Category: TV/Film

"Thor" star Natalie Portman is reportedly upset with Marvel Studios over the dismissal of Patty Jenkins as director of the 2013 sequel to the blockbuster movie.

New "Dark Knight Rises" Teaser Poster Debuts

Sat, December 10th, 2011 | Category: TV/Film

More than seven months before the premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises," Warner Bros. has unveiled a second teaser poster featuring the ominous words "The Legend Ends."

Judge Issues Order Against Archie Co-CEO Nancy Silberkleit

Thu, December 8th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

CBR News has obtained court documents barring Archie Comics Co-CEO Nancy Silberkleit from "harassing, yelling at or abusing" anyone at the publisher's corporate headquarters.

Patty Jenkins Exits "Thor 2"

Tue, December 6th, 2011 | Category: TV/Film

Less than two months after being hired to helm "Thor 2," Emmy-nominated director Patty Jenkins has left the Marvel sequel, reportedly over creative differences.

Ross & Edwards' "Turf" Gets Hollywood Option

Mon, December 5th, 2011 | Category: TV/Film

"Turf," the Image Comics title co-created by Jonathan Ross and Tommy Lee Edwards, is heading to Hollywood as the Prohibition-era gangster/vampire/alien series' film rights have been optioned by Benderspink.

Familiar Face Returns in "Fantastic Four" #600

Wed, November 23rd, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

With Marvel's heavily hyped "Fantastic Four" #600 hitting stores today, the publisher has spilled the beans on some of what fans can expect from longtime FF architect Jonathan Hickman's landmark issue.

"Booster Gold" Soars to Syfy

Tue, November 22nd, 2011 | Category: TV/Film

Syfy has ordered a pilot script for a drama based on the DC Comics superhero Booster Gold. "Fringe" writer Andrew Kreisberg is writing the project, from Greg Berlanti's Berlanti Productions.

DC Comics Dominates October Sales

Fri, November 4th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

According to Diamond Comics' numbers, DC Comics increased its market and dollar share in October, accounting for half of all books ordered by retailers. UPDATE: The Top 100 has been released with DC taking 17 of the Top 20.

Ed Brubaker to Adapt, David Slade Set to Direct "Criminal" Movie

Tue, October 25th, 2011 | Category: TV/Film

Ed Brubaker will adapt "Coward," the first arc of his and Sean Phillips' acclaimed crime series "Criminal," with "30 Days of Night" helmer David Slade attached to direct.

Marvel Lays Off Staff in Cost-Cutting Measure

Thu, October 20th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

Comic Book Resources has learned that Marvel is expected to lay off as many as 15 employees today in what's being characterized as a cost-cutting measure, and not based on performance. UPDATED 6:33 p.m. PDT

"Walking Dead" Premiere Draws Record 7.3 Million Viewers

Mon, October 17th, 2011 | Category: TV/Film

The second-season premiere of "The Walking Dead" attracted 7.3 million viewers in its first airing, a 38-percent increase from its series debut. It also set a cable record for viewers in the adults 18-49 demo.