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Underground Toys Journeys To “A Galaxy Far, Far Away” 


In a new deal with Lucas Film, Underground Toys now have the rights to manufacture and distribute a wide range of Star Wars talking plush toys and key chains in the USA. Already onboard to retail the line are Hot Topic and Toys’R’us.   Hot Topic will feature the plush …

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Thundercats Revival

Cartoon Network is reviving the 1980s animated series “ThunderCats.” Combining swords and science with high-stakes battles as good and evil clash for the Stones of Power. Debuting in 1985, the ThunderCats roared onto the broadcast air waves and created feline frenzy with their band of cat-like heroes from the planet Thundera. Behind …

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Dustin Lance Black To Helm 3 Story

Academy Award–winning writer Dustin Lance Black will both write and direct the movie adaptation of Matt Kindt’s groundbreaking graphic novel, 3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man. 3 Story is a modern fable that explores the life of a giant man, Craig Pressgang, whose strange medical condition causes continuous …

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Dynamite Entertainment Acquires “Total Recall”

Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce that later this year, we will begin to publish Total Recall comic books, based on the original Sci-Fi Carolco Pictures thriller, released in 1990. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sharon Stone and is based on the Philip K. Dick short story “We Can …

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Take Control of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Two Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows videogames are in development to coincide with the much-anticipated final adventure in the Harry Potter film series from Warner Bros. Pictures which will be told in two full-length parts. The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 videogame will be released …

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Lost Finale Wastes No Time Heading To DVD

Since its highly-anticipated premiere in September 2004, ABC’s LOST has revolutionized primetime television, bringing big-screen adventures home with a powerful story of survival. Attracting a massive fan following and huge critical acclaim, LOST has already become a pop culture phenomenon. Now, celebrating television’s most original and creative series, Walt Disney …

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James McAvoy is Professor X in X-Men: First Class

James McAvoy (Wanted, Atonement) has landed the role of the young Charles Xavier (Professor X) in the upcoming film, X-Men: First Class, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision blog. X-Men: First Class will follow the relationship between the young Xavier and Erik Lensherr (who later becomes his arch nemesis …

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“Disney’s Alice in Wonderland” Reaches Exclusive $1 Billion Global Box Office Club

Tim Burton’s epic fantasy adventure “Disney’s Alice in Wonderland” reached a historic milestone today, passing the $1 billion dollar mark in global box office. “Alice” becomes only the sixth title to join this exclusive list and the third most popular non-sequel in motion picture history behind only “Titanic” and “Avatar.” …

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Logan’s Run Remake Lands a New Director

If everything goes right, the long delayed remake of Logan’s Run might finally see the light of day.  According to The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision blog, Warner Brother’s has tapped Carl Rinsch to direct the film, with Joel Silver and Akiva Goldsman producing. Rinsch is best known for his work …

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Target to Carry Exclusive Toy Story 3 Merchandise

This spring, Target introduces an exclusive collection of product to celebrate the June 18 theatrical release of “Toy Story 3,” presented by Disney and Pixar. The playful assortment features the memorable faces of Woody and Buzz Lightyear and can be found in the Toy Department, with a magical visual display …

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