Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More The Social Network’s Josh Pence has been cast as a young Ra’s Al Ghul in Christopher Nolan’s new Batman movie, “Dark Knight Rises,” Pence will appear in scenes that take place 30 years prior to the present story. The movie’s casting has been ultra-secret, although Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman are …
Read More »Tim Miller to Direct ‘Deadpool’
Tim Miller has been named by Fox to direct “X-Men Origins: Deadpool.” Deadpool will serve as the directorial debut for Miller, who has done effects work on the Bryan Singer-directed X-Men movies, Daredevi and Scott Pilgrim vs the World, among others. The Marvel character Deadpool, a.k.a. Wade Wilson, is a talkative mercenary with a host powers, …
Read More »Marvel and Disney Launch Disney*Muppets Presents Giant-Size Comic
Marvel and Disney Publishing will debut Disney*Muppets Presents: Meet The Muppets, a giant-sized comic featuring Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzy, Gonzo and the Muppet gang. Hitting stores in July 2011, this 96 page comic features stories from acclaimed writer/artist Roger Langridge (Thor: The Mighty Avenger). (All ages, $5.99) In Disney*Muppets Presents: …
Read More »Michael Shannon Stars as General Zod in “Superman: Man of Steel”
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced that Michael Shannon will star in the role of General Zod in director Zack Snyder’s new Superman film, titled “Man of Steel.” Snyder stated, “Zod is not only one of Superman’s most formidable enemies, but one of the most significant because he has …
Read More »EA and FUNimation Announce Mass Effect Anime Movie Deal
BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts and FUNimation announced an agreement to create an anime feature film adapted from one of the video game industry’s most revered franchises, Mass Effect. Tokyo-based anime and international feature film production company T.O Entertainment has signed on as a co-producer on the video. Based on …
Read More »Vampirella Begins A New Chapter This June
Vampirella fans will have plenty to enjoy in June from Dynamite. Dynamite’s Vampirella continues to gain readership, and issue #8 begins a new story-arc. Vampirella will continue to be written by writer extraordinaire Eric Trautmann, and we’re proud to announce that Fabiano Neves will be the special artist for this story …
Read More »Marvel Knights Animation Presents Spider-Woman: Agent Of S.W.O.R.D.
Spider-Woman, aka Jessica Drew, has her Super Hero life changed forever when a mysterious stranger offers her a new job full of espionage, intrigue, and high octane adventure. Welcome to the unusual world of Jessica Drew… This summer, you will finally have the chance to experience this highly anticipated Marvel Knights Animation presentation release! …
Read More »Marvel Announces Brubaker & McNiven’s Captain America #1
Marvel Entertainment announced a pair of new titles starring the star-spangled Avenger, Captain America. It starts with Captain America #1, the first issue of an all new ongoing series premiering in July from two of the comic industry’s most acclaimed creators-writer Ed Brubaker (Death of Captain America) and artist Steve McNiven (Civil War). Steve …
Read More »Nathan Lane Brings Aunt May To Broadway
In an attempt to revive the fortunes of the ill-fated “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark” and appeal to more traditional Broadway audiences, producers unveiled a surprising new cast member. Broadway star Nathan Lane will be appearing in the production, as Aunt May. This is not the first time Lane has …
Read More »Marvel and Activision Announce Spider-Man: Edge of Time
Activision and Marvel announced Spider-Man: Edge of Time , where Spider-Man faces one of his greatest challenges ever – saving Spider-Man. Developed by Activision-owned studio Beenox, Spider-Man: Edge of Time challenges the player to take on the roles of both classic Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099 to correct a timestream …
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