Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More Lucasfilm, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and its publishing partners announced the second annual Star Wars Reads Day to be held this October 5, 2013. Last year, 30 authors and 1,500 costumed volunteers participated in over 1,200 Star Wars Reads Day events across North America. On October 5 of this year, Star Wars fans, authors, and artists will again …
Read More »Doctor Who Companion Joins Guardians of the Galaxy
Karen Gillan, best known as Amy Pond on the BBC show Doctor Who, is joining the cast of Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy. The film is scheduled to begin shooting in the U.K.in late June. Other cast members include Glenn Close, who recently joining the production, and Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana andDave Bautista. Gillan will play …
Read More »Wolverine: Origin Comes To DVD
Wolverine is the best there is at what he does – although of course, what he does isn’t very nice. But long before he was a member of the X-Men, a tormented experiment of the Weapon-X project, or even a savage bar brawler known as Logan – he was simply a …
Read More »Star Trek Sequel Bows To Bad Reviews But Strong Box Office
Despite a weak story, bad acting, and horrible reviews, Star Trek Intro Darkness topped the box office. The J.J. Abrams remake of the Star Trek franchise failed to hit the predicted $100 million opening, but did more than enough business to top Iron Man 3 in its third week of …
Read More »Iron Man 3 Continues To Dominate Box Office
Despite a stronger than expected showing in it’s debut weekend, “Gatsby” failed to overtake the armored avenger. “Iron Man 3” took in $72.5 million in its second weekend for a domestic cume of $284.9 million. Overseas, the Disney and Marvel Studios goliath grossed $89.3 million for an international total of …
Read More »“Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” Returns to the D23 Expo
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and the Walt Disney Archives are proud to announce the return of the “Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” exhibit to the D23 Expo. During the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, August 9 – 11, 2013, this all-new exhibit curated specifically for …
Read More »Disney and EA Announce Multi-Year Star Wars Games Agreement
The Walt Disney Company and Electronic Arts announced a new multi-year exclusive licensing agreement to develop and publish globally new games based on Star Wars characters and storylines. Under the agreement, EA will develop and publish new Star Wars titles for a core gaming audience, spanning all interactive platforms and the most popular game …
Read More »‘Iron Man 3’ Dominates Box Office
Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man 3 made the record books as it kicked off the summer movie season with a $175.3 million opening from 4,253 theaters in North America, the No. 2 debut of all time behind fellow Marvel pic The Avengers ($207.4 million), also starring Downey as Iron Man. Iron Man 3 received a glowing A CinemaScore …
Read More »Jakks Unveils Revenge of the Sith 31” Giant Clone Trooper
In celebration of the upcoming Star Wars Day on May 4, 2013, JAKKS Pacific announced that it has expanded its worldwide agreement with Lucasfilm to include the Revenge of the Sith 501st Legion Clone Trooper and Shock Trooper to its 31” Giant Figure lineup. Expected to hit store shelves worldwide in Fall 2013, the troopers …
Read More »Marvel Launches a Full “Armory” of Products Inspired by Marvel’s Iron Man 3
Marvel Entertainment in conjunction with Disney Consumer Products (DCP) has unveiled the newest film-inspired product collection based on the highly anticipated Marvel’s Iron Man 3 releasing in theaters May 3, 2013. This armor and suit-inspired assortment features apparel, collectibles, lifestyle products, action figures, toys and role play products that capture the unique customization and dynamic personality …
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