Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More After scoring its most successful summer of original programming ever, including the launch of mega-hit Falling Skies, TNT is set to heat up the fall and winter with a terrific lineup of popular and acclaimed original series and a showcase of new original movies. The drama network’s slate includes the return of …
Read More »‘The Help’ and Apes Beat All Newcomers
“The Help” continued to overperform in its second weekend, beating a new round of competitors in grossing $20.5 million and coming in No. 1 at the box office. “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” also remained strong bringing in an estimated $16.3 million for a second place finish. “Conan the …
Read More »The Venture Bros. Special Premieres Aug. 28
See the Venture Family as you’ve never seen them before: in a 15-minute documentary-style animated special, The Venture Bros.: From The Ladle To The Grave—The Shallow Gravy Story, premiering Sunday, August 28 at midnight (ET, PT) on Adult Swim. Follow the meteoric rise, the equally meteoric fall, and the decidedly …
Read More »Announcing The Largest Television DVD Set Ever Released
The Emmy-winning series Law & Order is the longest running crime series of all time and now is available in a complete collection worthy of its iconic status. This incredible set includes every powerful hour made from Law & Order’s 20 years on NBC and comes with an exclusive and …
Read More »The Shadow Knows
Dynamite Entertainment has signed a comprehensive licensing agreement with Conde Nast for comic books based on one of the most popular cultural icons in comics – The Shadow! Arguably the most famous pulp hero of the 20th century, The Shadow has been featured in comic books, comic strips, television, video …
Read More »All-New Season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Leads An All-Star Lineup
Following the excitement of a thrilling season three finale that brought back one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars universe, Cartoon Network today announced that Star Wars: The Clone Wars will premiere 22 all-new episodes for Season Four of the critically acclaimed CG-animated series from creator George Lucas and …
Read More »EA To Showcase New Releases At Gamescom
Electronic Arts will showcase the best of interactive entertainment at this year’s gamescom in Cologne, Germany. The company’s top intellectual properties are set to delight visitors, highlighting this year’s blockbuster launches and offerings for console, mobile phones, tablets and the Web. Jens Uwe Intat, Senior Vice President of EA European …
Read More »Apes Hold On To Box Office
Twentieth Century Fox’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” stayed at No. 1 in its second weekend with $27.5 million, while DreamWorks and Participant Media’s “The Help” exceeded predictions in grossing $25.5 million for a second place finish and stellar five-day debut of $35.4 million. All was not rosy …
Read More »TNT Adds More Leverage
TNT has renewed its fast-paced, light-hearted caper drama Leveragefor a fifth season, just as the fourth season is shaping up to score the show’s biggest ratings yet. TNT has ordered 15 episodes of Leverage,with the fifth season slated to launch in summer 2012. The series – which centers on a gang of …
Read More »Marvel Makes Inaugural Appearance at Disney’s D23 Expo
Marvel is coming to Anaheim this year to make its historic debut at D23, the ultimate Disney fan event, and we’re pulling out all the stops. On Sunday, August 21, at 10:15 a.m. in the Arena, Disney will debut Marvel: The House of Ideas, an exclusive and unprecedented experience that will take you through the evolution …
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