Warner Bros. released an official ThunderCats photo, which captures the original feel while updating the look.
The new animated series intends to appeal to both old fans and newcomers to the cartoon. And not just that, but take the old, loosely connected plots and weave them together to make a more cohesive premise.
The debut for the new ThunderCats series is still unknown, but it will air on Cartoon Network.
Does this mean my ThunderCats belt buckle won’t be retro anymore?
What’s that? You want to see more pictures of the Spider-Man reboot starring Andrew Garfield? Here’s an amateur photograph taken on set:
The costume has a definite Ben Reilly Spider-Man influence, and it translates well.
The use of practical effects and having a stunt man actually swinging makes the film all the more exciting. Marc Webb’s Spider-Man seems really on track doing things right.
The film is scheduled for release on July 3, 2012.
I cannot wait.
Smallville is on its tenth and final season with its conclusion fast approaching. And what’s in store for the February 4th episode? The return of Lionel Luthor (John Glover), Martha Kent (Anette O’Toole) and Chloe (Allison Mack).
The premise the CW released? (Spoiler Alert):
Clark (Tom Welling) is surprised to see Martha (Annette O’Toole) on the news speaking at a pro-vigilante rally. However, surprise quickly turns to horror when he and Lois (Erica Durance) watch as Martha gets shot on national television.
Meanwhile, Lionel (John Glover) reveals himself to the world and reclaims LuthorCorp from Tess (Cassidy Freeman) and Oliver (Justin Hartley). Lois and Chloe (Allison Mack) decide to cheer Clark up by showing him videos from thousands of vigilante supporters professing their support for The Blur. Videos were created and submitted by actual “Smallville” fans. Mike Rohl directed the episode written by Don Whitehead & Holly Henderson.
It’s great that a few old cast members are reprising their roles for the final season of Smallville, but we’re all still hoping for a Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum) return. It only makes sense for all the key players to make a last appearance in the show’s final run.
Here’s Fear of a Blank Planet by prog band Porcupine Tree, off their 2007 album of the same name.
It’s an excellent album and one of my favorites.
You can buy Fear of a Blank Planet HERE.
Marvel’s superhero Black Panther is back on track being developed as a film. And frankly, it’s about time since studios have been trying to adapt Black Panther as a movie since the 90s.
Curiously enough, Mark Bailey will write the screenplay. Bailey is known as a writer and story editor for various documentaries. But who knows? He just might be a perfect fit after all.
Kevin Feige of Marvel Studios will produce.
So who is Black Panther? The name itself is the ceremonial title bestowed upon the chief of the Panther tribe in the fictional African nation Wakanda. The main Black Panther in the Marvel universe? His name is T’Challa, the leader of the various tribes of the nation and defender of the people. Becoming Black Panther, T’Challa, with his connection with the Wakandan Panther god, consumed a special herb which granted him greatly enhanced senses, strength, speed, agility, and stamina.
The Black Panther character was created in 1966 and is considered the first mainstream black superhero.
It’s good timing for the Black Panther film with the Avengers flick on the horizon, especially since Black Panther eventually becomes an Avenger himself.
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The immensely popular mobile game Angry Birds will become an animated series. Creators of the game, Finnish company Rovio will produce. It’s unclear if it will be a web series or TV series.
“We have been looking at that for quite a while, and that is definitely one of my personal big focus areas right now — to work on broadcast content for Angry Birds.”
— Mikael Hed, CEO of Rovio
Really? I was going to make fun of it, but then I remembered the Sonic the Hedgehog cartoons from my childhood — so I concede. Though it doesn’t change the fact that it’s utterly ridiculous.
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Cartoon Network’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars has quite the casting news: actor Liam Neeson reprises his role as Qui-Gon Jinn. The late Jedi Master will appear to Obi-Wan Kenobi in visions, in a three-part story arc.
“These characters resonate…even after all these years. Growing up, my heroes were cowboys; they were strong and mysterious, and it seemed like they always rode off into the sunset. For kids today, Star Wars has that same kind of magic. I really wanted to be a part of that.”
— Liam Neeson
Let’s face it: Neeson was one of the only good things about The Phantom Menace — so putting him in the superior Clone Wars works perfectly.
You can view Entertainment Weekly’s exclusive video HERE.
The first episode with Qui-Gon will air January 28, 2011.
The Dark Knight Rises casting news broke this morning by Warner Bros: Tom Hardy will portray Bane and Anne Hathaway will play Selina Kyle, who is also known as Catwoman.
Luckily director Christopher Nolan doesn’t do camp, so Hardy’s Bane won’t be the brainless brute from Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin.
For those not in the know: Bane spent majority of his early life in prison, but had a thirst for knowledge; reading books and receiving an education from a Jesuit priest. And, of course, constantly working out with a penchant for violence. He’s then forced as a test subject for a drug called Venom, which increases his strength exponentially, but forces him to take a dosage every 12 hours or suffer side-effects.
Without delving too far into comic story arcs, Bane’s intelligence rivals Batman’s.
Tom Hardy is inspired casting for the role, and he’s proven himself as a capable actor. I’m entirely looking forward to his take on Bane.
“I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies.”
— Christopher Nolan
And Selina Kyle? Her origin was revised a few times, but the gist of her story is that she’s a jewel thief and cat burglar — hence the name “Catwoman”. Trained in gymnastics, Selina employs the skill in her burglaries. In Gotham City she’s trained in martial arts.
Selina Kyle has a rocky relationship with Bruce Wayne while, as Catwoman, is flirtatious towards Batman despite being a thorn in his side.
I can see Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle. She has an onscreen charm that matches the persona well. Catwoman will translate easily in Nolan’s Batman movie.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story.”
— Christopher Nolan
Despite hating the title The Dark Knight Rises, I’m stoked for Nolan’s third and final Batman film — and excited with the addition of Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway. Now, here’s to hoping Batman gets to further display his detective skills.
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