A few weeks ago, it was reported that composer Carter Burwell had exited the production of Thor: The Dark World due to “creative differences”. Now Film Music Reporter has revealed that Iron Man 3 composer Brian Tyler has stepped in to provide the score for the October release. Tyler is no stranger to comic book films, having …
June 2013 archive
Jun 19 2013
Hello Kitty teams up with DC Comics Super Heroes in 2014
Licensing.biz reports that a line of branded merchandise with Hello Kitty dressed as various DC Comics Super Heroes will launch in 2014, following a brand collaboration between Warner Bros. Consumer Products, DC Entertainment and Sanrio. Set to debut in 2014, the dressed up Hello Kitty will appear on apparel, accessories and footwear, stationery, publishing, personal care, promotional …
Jun 18 2013
Titan releasing Claremont and Bolton’s Marada the She-Wolf in November
Titan Books has announced that it will be collecting together the Chris Claremont and John Bolton Marada the She-Wolf stories in a single volume, full restored and remastered. A new trailer gives us a glimpse at the scrubbed-up artwork. Originally published for Epic illustrated in 1982, Marada is the descendant of Caesar. Preceeded by her legendary …
Jun 18 2013
Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For delayed until 2014
Robert Rodriguez’s Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, following up his 2005 film Sin City, has been delayed almost a year until 22 August 2014. Given there has been no substantive updates lately, this is scarcely surprising news. It was originally due out on 4 October this year. Based on the series of Dark …
Jun 18 2013
Behind The Panels One-Shot – The Nicola Scott Interview
This week, Richard and David had the opportunity to chat with Nicola Scott, the Australia artist best known for her work with DC Comics and Gail Simone on Birds of Prey and Secret Six. She has worked on several titles within the New 52, including Superman with George Pérez. Nicola is currently working on Earth 2 with …
Jun 18 2013
DC teases “Lights Out” for Green Lantern in October 2013
With the release of a single image, DC Comics has teased a new event for October this year for the Green Lantern universe. Called “Lights Out” we no little more than the image embedded below. Following the departure of Geoff Johns after Green Lantern #20, ending an almost decade-long run on the character, writer Robert …
Jun 18 2013
Marvel preview Spider-Man: Family Business original graphic novel for April 2014
Marvel has announced that they will release a brand new original graphic novel in April 2014 from writers Mark Waid (Daredevil, Kingdom Come), James Robinson (Starman, Earth 2) and Italian artist Gabriele Dell’otto (Secret War). Spider-Man: Family Business is a spin-off from Superior Spider-man, and part of the line of graphic novels that Marvel are pushing along …
Jun 18 2013
Tom Taylor takes over Earth 2 in October
It was previously reported that writer James Robinson would be exiting Earth 2 after issue #16, and now DC Comics has announced via MTV Geek that Australia’s Tom Taylor will be taking over the title in October. Taylor, best known at the moment for his work on the Injustice: Gods Among Us tie-in comic and his superb graphic novel …
Jun 18 2013
DC announces Justice League 3000 from Giffen, Dematteis and Maguire
Speaking exclusive to CBR, DC Comics has announced that they will be releasing Justice League 3000 from Keith Giffen, JM DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire, the team that brought a comedic approach to the Justice League many years ago. However, do not make the mistake of thinking this will be taking the piss. According to the source: The book will …
Jun 18 2013
DC Comics announce Superman/Wonder Woman for October 2013
Charles Soule and Tony S. Daniel will launch the new Superman/Wonder Woman flagship title in October, DC Comics told IGN today. According to the source, the series “will serve to explore the budding relationship between the DCU’s most powerful heroes”. The heroes rocked the world last year when they shared a kiss, and their potential relationship …
Jun 18 2013
Sony sets dates for third and fourth Amazing Spider-man films
Perhaps playing tit for tat with Marvel Studios, who announced two new films last week, Sony has officially announced that they will be releasing sequels to The Amazing Spider-man on 10 June 2016, and 4 May 2018 respectively. This is the first mention we’ve had of a fourth film. The Amazing-Spider Man 2 currently in production …