The two-hour premiere of TNT’s Falling Skies staked its ground as cable’s #1 new series launch of the year. The epic saga about the aftermath of an all-out invasion by an alien military force drew more than 5.9 million viewers, according to fast national data from Nielsen Media Research. Falling Skies, which stars Noah Wyle …
Read More »Green Lantern Fails To Impress At Box Office
Warner Bros.’ Green Lantern may have won the box office race with a $52.7 million debut, but the 3D superhero pic fell steeply on Saturday, dashing the studio’s hopes for a launch upwards of $55 million. It’s promising Friday launch was cut short by bad word-of-mouth which kept audiences home for …
Read More »“Transformers: Dark Of The Moon” Opens in 3D and IMAX on June 28th
Paramount Pictures announced it will openMichael Bay’s Transformers: Dark Of The Moon exclusively at 3D and IMAX locations across the country beginning at 9PM local time on Tuesday, June 28th, allowing moviegoers nationwide to be among the first to see the latest installment in the hit franchise, and the first to be shot …
Read More »Weird Al’s Book ‘When I Grow Up’ Comes to iPod
HarperCollins Children’s Books, Bean Creative, and “Weird Al” Yankovic announced that WHEN I GROW UP – an interactive app based on Yankovic’s bestselling children’s book – is available on the App Store for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. With virtuosic narration by Weird Al, fans of all ages can explore …
Read More »Marvel Unveils X-Men: Regenesis
Marvel announced X-Men: ReGenesis, a bold new direction redefining the X-Men franchise! X-Men: ReGenesis kicks off this fall in Uncanny X-Men #1 & Wolverine and the X-Men #1 and its ramifications will send shockwaves throughout every X-Book and the Marvel Universe! Prepare for the X-Men’s new dawn as former allies head off in different directions, …
Read More »Mezco Reveals 20 inch Tall DC Universe Mez-Itz Mega Scale Batman
Mezco announed the Mega Scale Batman Mez-Itz. This 300% Batman Mez-Itz measures 20 inches from the tip of his ears to the soles of his batboots. He features a real cloth black cape. Just like the standard Mez-Itz, he features 5 points of articulation and 1000 points of fun. Mez-Itz …
Read More »The Wait Is Over – Duke Nukem Forever Arrives
2K Games and Gearbox Software announced the legendary Duke Nukem Forever has arrived and is now available in North America on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. For over 15 years, fans have waited in video game purgatory for the launch of the mythical Duke Nukem Forever, and now June …
Read More »Warner Brothers Announces Licensing Projects
With super heroes, literary legends, and the development of an animation nation, Warner Bros. Consumer Products [WBCP] brings an unrivaled lineup of content support to this year’s Licensing International Expo that will drive its licensing, merchandising and retail business to new heights. “Content is the cornerstone of a robust consumer …
Read More »Cartoon Network and Joel Silver to Develop BEN 10 Feature Film
Cartoon Network has signed an agreement with acclaimed producer Joel Silver and Silver Pictures to develop a live-action motion picture for its globally successful animated action-adventure property, BEN 10, it was announced today by Stuart Snyder, president and COO of Turner Broadcasting System Inc.’s Animation, Young Adults and Kids Media division …
Read More »Nickelodeon Announces Licensing Programs
During a special presentation held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, Nickelodeon highlighted its leadership position as the world’s number-one TV-based licensing business by unveiling plans for new product launches and retail initiatives. Four of Nickelodeon’s hottest properties, Victorious, Winx Club, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Team Umizoomi, were featured during Licensing International …
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