Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More Will Eisner’s graphic novel “A Contract With God” is being adapted into a live-action feature by writer-producer Darren Dean. The story recounts Eisner’s memories of growing up in a New York City tenement. Divided into four parts, four separate directors, Alex Rivera (“Sleep Dealer”), Tze Chun (“Children of Invention”), Barry Jenkins …
Read More »The Avengers Assemble at Comic-Con
Hot on the heels of Joss Whedon’s announcement that he will direct the Avengers, he joined the principal cast onstage on Saturday night at Comic-Con. A cast, which now includes Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye and Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, as well as Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Clark Gregg …
Read More »Wes Craven to Create Original Graphic Novel
Liquid Comics announced a publishing partnership with legendary filmmaker Wes Craven (Scream, The Hills Have Eyes, Nightmare on Elm Street) and producer Arnold Rifkin (Hostage, 16 Blocks, Live Free or Die Hard), wherein Craven will create his first original graphic novel story. “I’m thrilled to be working with Liquid Comics and …
Read More »May The Farce Be With You
Return to the Grffins’ version of that galaxy far, far away as their freakin’ sweet saga continues with “Family Guy: It’s A Trap!” – arriving exclusively on Blu-ray and DVD December 21 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. In the third installment of the hilarious Star Wars satire – following …
Read More »Warner Bros. Announces Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment announced Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters an action-adventure title that will be available in conjunction with Warner Bros. Pictures’ feature film Green Lanternscheduled for release Summer 2011. The game will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and Nintendo DS and delivers an …
Read More »JAKKS Pacific Brings Boxing Robots to Life with Real Steel
JAKKS Pacific announced a master toy licensing agreement with DreamWorks Studios to manufacture, distribute and market a line of toys based on the live-action feature film, “Real Steel” from director Shawn Levy (“Night at the Museum,” “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” and “Date Night”) and starring Hugh …
Read More »EA Expands the Dead Space Universe
Electronic Arts announced two all-new products in the Dead Space franchise; Dead Space Aftermath and Dead Space Salvage. Dead Space Aftermath is an animated feature that explains what happened during the first-responder mission to Aegis VII. Dead Space Salvage is a graphic novel that tells the story of a rogue group of miners who …
Read More »“Burn Notice” Prequel in the Works
The USA Network panel had Comic-con buzzing with news of a “Burn Notice” prequel movie starring fan-favorite Bruce Campbell. The prequel will be an action-adventure story set before the start of “Burn Notice” that follows Sam on a mission in Latin America. USA and Fox TV Studios will partner on the …
Read More »Stan Lee Teams With Archie To Create Stan Lee Comics
A Squared Entertainment (A2), Archie Comics, and Stan Lee, have formed a new 21st century comic book label, Stan Lee Comics. Stan Lee Comics, based on new and original creations from Lee, will be published across both print and digital formats. Alongside the comic books, the franchises will be produced …
Read More »“Inception” Repeats At The Box Office
Despite high expectations and excellent reviews, “Salt” took second place at the box office, unable to unseat Leonardo DiCaprio and “Inception” from the top spot. “Inception” had a minor drop off from its opener, powering its way to a box office repeat with $43.5 million for the weekend. The Top-12 …
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