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Will Eisner’s landmark graphic novel A CONTRACT WITH GOD to be adapted for the big screen

Jul 24th, 2010 | By Allan Given
Will Eisner’s landmark graphic novel A CONTRACT WITH GOD to be adapted for the big screen

Legendary comic book master Will Eisner’s groundbreaking graphic novel A CONTRACT WITH GOD is being adapted into a live action feature film, it was announced this evening at Comic-Con International 2010 by the film’s producers. In what is considered by many to be one of the most influential graphic novels ever written, in A CONTRACT
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Five superstar cover artists announced for Archaia and Roddenberry’s DAYS MISSING: KESTUS

Jul 23rd, 2010 | By Allan Given

At today’s Archaia: Black Label panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Archaia Entertainment and Roddenberry Productions proudly announced the all-star line-up of cover artists for the second volume of the critically-acclaimed comic book series DAYS MISSING. A different artist will illustrate each of the five upcoming covers of DAYS MISSING: KESTUS. As previously announced, Alex Ross
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Comic-Con 2010: The trailer for the new movie RED starring Bruce Willis premieres

Jul 23rd, 2010 | By Allan Given
Comic-Con 2010: The trailer for the new movie RED starring Bruce Willis premieres

Based on the cult D.C. Comics graphic novels by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner, RED is an explosive action-comedy starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren. Frank (Bruce Willis), Joe (Morgan Freeman), Marvin (John Malkovich) and Victoria (Helen Mirren) used to be the CIA’s top agents – but the secrets they know
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Comic-Con 2010: TRON: LEGACY

Jul 22nd, 2010 | By Allan Given
Comic-Con 2010: TRON: LEGACY

TRON: LEGACY — Returning for an unprecedented third year to the fans and convention that started it all, Walt Disney Pictures was pleased to present a special insider look at the upcoming TRON: LEGACY. Panelists included filmmakers and talent from the film: director Joe Kosinski, producers Sean Bailey and Steven Lisberger, and cast members Jeff
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Comic-Con 2010: The Walt Disney Studios and Guillermo del Toro developing HAUNTED MANSION

Jul 22nd, 2010 | By Allan Given
Comic-Con 2010: The Walt Disney Studios and Guillermo del Toro developing HAUNTED MANSION

Guillermo del Toro surprised the 6,500 fans gathered today at Comic-Con with the announcement that he is currently developing a new film for The Walt Disney Studios based on the classic Disney theme park attraction, THE HAUNTED MANSION. “Dark imagery is an integral part of the Walt Disney legacy. After all, Disney himself was the
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Comic-Con 2010: Stan’s Back! POW! Entertainment and BOOM! Studios reveal three characters from Stan Lee and BOOM!

Jul 21st, 2010 | By Allan Given
Comic-Con 2010: Stan’s Back! POW! Entertainment and BOOM! Studios reveal three characters from Stan Lee and BOOM!

During a press conference at Comic-Con International today, POW! Entertainment and BOOM! Studios revealed the characters, series and creative teams for three superhero titles to be published by Stan Lee and BOOM! Studios this fall. The three titles are: SOLDIER ZERO, written by DOCTOR WHO and ACTION COMICS scribe Paul Cornell with art by SUPERMAN
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Konami Digital Entertainment hosts Hideo Kojima fan appreciation event at Comic-Con

Jul 21st, 2010 | By Allan Given
Konami Digital Entertainment hosts Hideo Kojima fan appreciation event at Comic-Con

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., revealed today that the legendary Hideo Kojima – creator of the METAL GEAR SOLID® franchise, is heading to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con to host a two-hour signing event in honor of the recent launch of METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Immediately following the signing, ‘Cos-play’ fans
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Sam Raimi to direct Radical’s EARP

Jul 21st, 2010 | By Allan Given
Sam Raimi to direct Radical’s EARP

Radical Publishing is proud to announce that director Sam Raimi (SPIDER-MAN, EVIL DEAD) has signed on to produce and direct the film adaptation of EARP: SAINTS FOR SINNERS, based on Radical Publishing’s miniseries created by Matt Cirulnick and David Manpearl and written by Matt Cirulnick and M. Zachary Sherman. EARP: SAINTS FOR SINNERS will be
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PEARL HARBOR TRILOGY – 1941 RED SUN RISING for WiiWare gameplay trailer

Jul 21st, 2010 | By Allan Given

Legendo Entertainment, an independent publisher of computer and video games, has just released a gripping new gameplay trailer for its air-combat action game, PEARL HARBOR TRILOGY – 1941 RED SUN RISING for WiiWare™. The game has already received enthusiastic reviews from the press, including an 8/10 from Nintendo Life who dubbed it “…a truly impressive
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HBO® and IDW Publishing Launch First-Ever TRUE BLOOD® Comic Book Series

Jul 21st, 2010 | By Allan Given
HBO® and IDW Publishing Launch First-Ever TRUE BLOOD® Comic Book Series

HBO and IDW Publishing are proud to announce the launch of the first-ever comic book series based on the network’s hit show TRUE BLOOD. Available today at San Diego Comic-Con and comic retailers throughout North America, this sexy, visually striking comic series will add new and unique layers of supernatural drama to the wildly original
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