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‘Dark Shadows’ Fails To Take A Bite Out Of ‘The Avengers’

As “The Avengers” racked up more box office records and easily topped the box office, “Dark Shadows,” the campy Tm Burton remake of the 60s soap opera, failed to meet studio expectations in its opening window. The film took second place with $28 million, bringing in just over one quarter …

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‘Avengers’ Continues Record Breaking Run

Breaking another record, “The Avengers” grossed a stunning $103.2 million during the weekend in North America, becoming the first movie to cross the $100 million mark in its second weekend of release and falling a slim 50 percent. The Avengers is expected to cross the $1 billion threshold at the global box …

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Green Arrow Returns To The CW

The CW announced that “Arrow” will be joining the lineup of CW shows on the fall schedule. Based on the DC Comics title, the hourlong drama is a modern retelling of the legendary DC Comics character Green Arrow. Stephen Amell stars in the title role. The project, which also counts Paul Blackthorne, Jamey Sheridan, David Ramsey, Colin …

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Dynamite Returns Once More To Those Thrilling Days Of Yesteryear

Dynamite Entertainment announced the upcoming release of the latest Lone Ranger adventures, The Lone Ranger: Snake of Iron. From Brett Matthews’s critically acclaimed take on The Lone Ranger to the exciting new series written by Ande Parks, Dynamite has had much success with America’s quintessential Western hero. The Lone Ranger: Snake of Iron …

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Stan Lee To Headline With Over 250 Comic Creators At Wizard World Philadelphia

Whether it’s “The Avengers,” “Superman,” “Spider-Man,” zombies, vampires or just about any character ever, more than 250 talented creators at Artist Alley at 2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con have probably drawn them. Fans can meet superstars like Stan Lee, Mike Deodato Jr., George Pérez, Greg Capullo, Harvey Tolibao, Phil Foglio, Carlo Pagulayan, Yanick …

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Amazing Spider-Man Pre-order Exclusives Revealed

Go beyond the feature film and find out what happens next in The Amazing Spider-Man video game, which brings Spider-Man’s free-roaming, web-slinging action back to New York City.  Players take on the role of a young Peter Parker discovering his new Spider-Man powers and added Super Hero responsibilities, using the game’s innovative Web Rush …

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“Avengers’ Crosses $700 Million Mark In Under Two Weeks

Marvel’s The Avengers has posted the biggest domestic opening weekend of all time with $207.4 million for May 4-6. It then crossed $700 million in only 13 days at the global box office, one of the best showings of all time. “Marvel’s The Avengers is something we’ve been carefully building toward since we …

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Amazing Spider-Man Teams With Carl’s Jr and Hardee’s For Fast food premiums

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants, and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a promotional marketing program for the theatrical release of The Amazing Spider-Man, in theaters July 3, 2012. The upcoming promotion for The Amazing Spider-Man in Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants across the country will include an array of advertising, fan …

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Prototype 2 Breaks Into DLC

Just when you thought Prototype 2 had enough gruesome, shape-shifting tools to get the job done, Radical Entertainment gives fans even more over-the-top viral powers with two great downloadable content (DLC) drops.  Prototype 2’s first DLC pack, Colossal Mayhem, is available today, while the second DLC pack, Excessive Force, drops on May 29, …

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The Magic is at Your Fingertips As LEGO Harry Potter Returns

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games bring the final books and films about the Boy Who Lived to life to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with the new LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 App, available now on the App Store. The game takes fans on a journey to the epic finale of the …

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