Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More DreamWorks Animation announced that two-time Academy Award nominee Robert Downey Jr. will voice the iconic character of Mr. Peabody, headlining the cast of the studio’s feature adaptation of animation legend Jay Ward’s classic TV series, Mr. Peabody & Sherman. The studio had previously announced that Rob Minkoff ( Stuart Little , The Lion King) will direct …
Read More »Hathaway is Selena Kyle in The Dark Knight Rises
Christopher Nolan has finally found his Catwoman in Anne Hathaway for the last film in his Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, according to Warner Brothers Pictures official press release. Hathaway beat out many of young Hollywood’s best for the role that included Kiera Knightley, Jessica Biel, Naomi Watts, Blake …
Read More »Bif Bang Pow Lands Doctor Who License
Bif Bang Pow! and BBC Worldwide today announce a new partnership that will bring to market a brand-new line of toys and collectibles based on the incredibly popular television series Doctor Who. The license covers all eras of the show from 1963 through to the present day. Currently aired on BBC …
Read More »Mega Man Comes To Archie Comics
Mega Man, the Capcom video game legend, comes to Archie Comics in May 2011. Mega Man, with the aid of his mighty Mega Buster Blaster Arm, is entering comic book world in his own monthly comic! Be there from the beginning as Rock is transformed by Dr. Thomas Light into Mega Man! Join …
Read More »Mass Effect 2 Makes PlayStation 3 Debut
The time has arrived for PlayStation 3 owners to take on the role of Commander Shepard and to join his fight to save humanity. BioWare announced today that Mass Effect 2 is now available on the PlayStation 3 for $59.99 in North America at retail and on PlayStation Network*. The PlayStation …
Read More »Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy XIII-2
Cocoon – a utopia in the sky. Its inhabitants believed their world a paradise. Under the Sanctum’s rule, Cocoon had long known peace and prosperity. Mankind was blessed by its protectors, the benevolent fal’Cie, and believed that tranquil days would continue forever. Their tranquility was shattered with the discovery of one hostile fal’Cie. The moment …
Read More »THQ Announces Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution Beta
THQ announced that a multiplayer beta for its upcoming real time strategy game, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution, is scheduled to launch in late January. Featuring all six multiplayer races including the new Imperial Guard faction, this beta is expected to run from the end of January through …
Read More »Vampirella Archives Lands on The New York Times Bestseller List
Dynamite is announced that Vampirella Archives, Vol. 1 is #1 on Hardcover Graphic Books New York Times Bestseller List for the week of January 23rd! With Vampirella Archive, Vol. 1 HC, Dynamite is collecting all Vampirella stories from the beginning in a hardcover archive collection FOR THE FIRST TIME! In September 1969, …
Read More »Green Hornet Wins The Box Office
Sony’s 3D The Green Hornet grossed an estimated $34 million, coming in on the lower end of expectations. The superhero film stood at the top of a weak box office, a disturbing trend for the industry as it marks a continuing downturn for studio popcorn titles. Overall revenues for the …
Read More »Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Opening Gets Delayed Again
For those who haven’t heard, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’s Broadway opening has been delayed yet again with March 15th being it’s new Opening night, giving the production five extra weeks to fix the problems of what seems to be a very troubled musical. Lead producers, Michael Cohl and Jeremiah …
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