Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More For generations of animation fans there is no greater legend than Chuck Jones. The creator of the famedLooney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts for Warner Bros., Tom & Jerry cartoons, the TV version of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas and many other well-known classics, Jones was a pioneer in the art of animation and a …
Read More »Hulu Unveils Slate of New Original Programming
From its debut presentation at the Television Critics’ Association (TCA) Winter Press Tour, Hulu today announced its original programming slate for the first half of 2012. The line-up kicks off on February 14 with the launch of Hulu’s first original scripted series, “Battleground,” executive produced by JD Walsh, Hagai Shaham …
Read More »Starz Takes Spartacus Outside the Arena
Starz Digital Media, the digital and on-demand licensing arm of Starz, announced a sneak preview of its upcoming Facebook social game, Spartacus: Vengeance The Game, launching on January 27 . Viewers of the sneak preview video teaser are able to “like” the game and sign up to be invited to play once the game is live. Both …
Read More »When Barbarians Collide: Groo Vs. Conan
What was rumored as an April Fools’ joke has turned into a full-blown miniseries sure to bring laughs and excitement. Dark Horse Comics announces Groo vs. Conan! It had to happen: The most heroic warrior in history meets the stupidest, as Robert E. Howard’s immortal Conan the Barbarian crosses swords with …
Read More »‘Twilight’ Studio Bought By Lionsgate
Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment today announced that Lionsgate has completed a transaction to acquire Summit for a combination of cash and stock valued at $412.5 million. The transaction unites two leading studios with powerful brands and complementary assets, solidifying Lionsgate’s position as the world’s largest and most diversified independent entertainment company. By …
Read More »J.J. Abrams Begins Production on the Next “Star Trek” Movie
Paramount Pictures announced that principal photography has commenced in Los Angeles, CA on the sequel to STAR TREK from director J.J. Abrams. The film will be released on May 17, 2013 in 3D. The 2009 re-launch of the “Star Trek” franchise by Abrams was met with critical acclaim and a worldwide gross of over $385 million at …
Read More »Starz and The Weinstein Company Team For Marco Polo
“Marco Polo,” the legendary pioneer and explorer from the 13th century, will have his tale told in an epic new scripted original series, as announced jointly by Starz, LLC, President and CEO Chris Albrecht, The Weinstein Company’s Co-Chairman, Harvey Weinstein, and Electus Chairman and Founder,Ben Silverman. “Marco Polo” is written and created by John …
Read More »‘Contraband’ Wins Weekend Box Office
The box office is enjoying solid traffic over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, with Universal’s action-thriller “Contraband” easily taking the lead. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Kate Beckinsale, “Contraband” is exepcted to gross $28.4 million for the four-day weekend, following a three-day gross of $24.1 million. This is a strong performance for January and, with …
Read More »The Rise Of Ming The Merciless Is Revealed
The iconic legend Flash Gordon made his dynamic splash back into comics with Dynamite Entertainment with Flash Gordon – Zeitgeist! Spinning off from that series is the prequel comic book series, Merciless – The Rise of Ming #1, which is written by Scott Beatty and drawn by Ron Adrian, with an …
Read More »‘The Super Hero Squad Show’ Joins The Hub
The Hub Television network, a destination for kids and their families, has acquired the hit animated series “The Super Hero Squad Show”from Marvel Animation. The popular half-hour series, which features the world’s best-known Super Heroes including Iron Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America will join The Hub’s Monday through Friday lineup …
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