Friday, October 29, 2010

The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Hits the Long Beach Comic Con!

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Marvel Arrives At The Long Beach Comic Con!

Join Marvel at the Long Beach Convention Center on October 29th for the Long Beach Comic Con! Over the course of the three day convention, fans will have the opportunity to meet the Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb.  Jeph will be on hand to sign his fans’ favorite comics! On Saturday, there will be a special panel featuring Marvel’s hottest new show, The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, along with a look at Marvel’s new Iron Man Anime series that any card-carrying Marvel fan cannot and should not miss!! Plus, all kids 10 and under will receive a free copy of Eric Shanower and Scotty Young’s Ozma Of Oz #1!

 
Marvel Television Presents – The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Marvel Anime Panel
Date: Saturday, October 30th
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Seaside Ballroom A
Description: Enter the Avengers Mansion and become part of the world’s greatest team of Super Heroes! This is your exclusive pass to top-secret Avengers files as Marvel’s Head of Television, Jeph Loeb, shows you a never before seen full-length episode from the all-new animated series, The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, now airing on Disney XD. Then, witness the dawn of Marvel Anime as we showcase the highly anticipated, full-length pilot episode of Iron Man Anime, which is set to air on G4 in 2011, and is produced by the world-renowned Japanese animation studio, MADHOUSE -- whose notable films include such hits as: Metropolis, Ninja Scroll and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

Marvel: Point One Begins In February 2011

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Marvel: Point One Begins In February 2011

Top-Selling Marvel Series Feature Jumping On Points For New Readers
 
Geared for new and long-time readers alike, the all-new Marvel: Point One initiative delivers the perfect jumping on points for the biggest super hero series in the world! Beginning in February 2011, select Marvel comic series marked with a “.1” after the issue number feature full-length, self-contained stories by Marvel’s top creators, laying the groundwork for the next year of storylines. From Invincible Iron Man to Avengers to Amazing Spider-Man, each Marvel: Point One issue of the associated series not only begin major new storylines, but also seamlessly introduces new readers into the dynamic Marvel Universe and its popular super heroes.
 
Additionally, each issue bearing the Marvel: Point One branding will be followed in the same month by another issue of that series, delivering new fans another exciting installment of the series they enjoy.
 
Below is a full list of Marvel: Point One titles:
 
FEBRUARY 2011
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #654.1
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #500.1
WOLVERINE #5.1
 
MARCH 2011
CAPTAIN AMERICA #615.1
DEADPOOL #32.1
HULK #30.1
THOR #620.1
UNCANNY X-FORCE #5.1
 
APRIL 2011
AVENGERS #12.1
SECRET AVENGERS #11.1 UNCANNY X-MEN #534.1

“Marvel is absolutely committed to providing new readers with easy entry points into all our comic book series and Marvel: Point One is the next step in our new reader initiatives,” explained David Gabriel, Senior Vice-President, Sales & Circulation, Marvel Entertainment. “And to make sure readers can sample all of Marvel’s top series, we’ve priced every Marvel: Point One issue at $2.99. Utilizing our top characters, top creators and employing a huge marketing push, we expect a lot of new faces in comic stores nationwide to check out Marvel: Point One. Retailers should stock up on these titles and the subsequent issues.”
 
The biggest super heroes in the universe. The biggest creators in comics. And now, it’s time to jump onboard the biggest comic book series with Marvel: Point One, beginning in February 2011!

The Hub Premieres the New Transformers: Prime Cartoon!

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 THE HUB PRESENTS FIVE-DAY ORIGINAL MINI-SERIES EVENT SHOWCASING ‘TRANSFORMERS: PRIME’
 
Week to Also Include:  “Hub Exclusive: ‘Transformers: Prime’” And Transformers-Themed “Hubworld” Episode

LOS ANGELES, Ca. – Fans of the enormously popular Transformers action-adventure entertainment franchise will revel in the upcoming television event on The Hub cable network – a five-part original mini-series, Monday-Friday, November 29 – December 3, showcasing “Transformers: Prime,” a new CGI-animated television series coming to the network. The Hub, a TV network for kids and their families, is a joint venture of Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc., and is available to 60 million U.S. cable and satellite households.
 
“Transformers: Prime” is produced for The Hub by Hasbro Studios. Alex Kurtzman, Robert Orci and Jeff Kline are executive producers.  Kurtzman and Orci served as executive producers of the feature films “Transformers,” “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” and “Star Trek.” Kline was also executive producer of the animated series “Jackie Chan Adventures.”
 
Prior to the five-day mini-series event, The Hub will spotlight “Transformers: Prime” with a Thanksgiving holiday weekend sneak preview of the mini-series and an action-packed lineup of “Transformers: Prime”-related programming that begins Friday, November 26.  Kicking off the Transformers schedule is a special episode of the original series “Hubworld,” a weekly, half-hour, pop culture magazine that will be dedicated to the Transformers phenomenon, Friday, November 26 (3 p.m. ET).
 
“Hubworld”’s special “Transformers: Prime” episode will be followed by a half-hour behind-the-special, “Hub Exclusive: “Transformers: Prime’” (3:30 p.m. ET), which culminates with the premiere of the first two half-hour episodes (at 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET) of the “Transformers: Prime” mini-series, in which arch rivals the Autobots and Decepticons once again face-off in their epic rivalry for control of Earth.  The all-new mini-series will feature iconic characters of the franchise, including Autobots Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, and the ominous Decepticon Megatron, as well as introducing new human characters to the action series.
 
Following the “Transformers: Prime” Friday lineup of programming, The Hub will showcase the highly anticipated new series with the five-day mini-series event, Monday-Friday, November 29-December 3 (6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET). The week-long run will include three additional new episodes of “Transformers Prime” on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 1-3.
 
A full schedule of the “Transformers: Prime” and related programming follows. (All times ET).

“Hubworld” – Transformers-themed episode (Friday, November 26, 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) “Hubworld” is a weekly, live-action pop culture magazine show that infuses what's happening in the life of everyday kids with what's happening on The Hub television network. Actor-magician Justin Willman will hosts.

Hub Exclusive: “Transformers: Prime’” (premiere: Friday, November 26, 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Encore presentations: Monday, November 29, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Friday, December 3; 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.; and Saturday, December 4, 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
 
“Transformers: Prime” - Part 1 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Friday, November 26, 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Encore presentations: 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and 12 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.; Monday, November 29, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Tuesday, November 30, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 4, 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
 
“Transformers: Prime” - Part 2 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Friday, November 26, 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Encore presentations: 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.; Tuesday, November 30, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Wednesday, December 1, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 4, 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

“Transformers: Prime” - Part 3 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Wednesday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.  Encore presentations: Thursday, December 2, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

“Transformers: Prime” - Part 4 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Thursday, December 2, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.  Encore presentations: Friday, December 3, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 4, 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

“Transformers: Prime” - Part 5 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Friday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.  Encore presentation: Saturday, December 4, 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
 
About The Hub:
The Hub is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE: HAS) with a goal of entertaining, enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families.  The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Discovery's library of award-winning children's educational programming; from Hasbro's rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide.  The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, specials and game shows, and the network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence, www.hubworld.com . The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches approximately 60 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

The Secret Headquarters & The Walking Dead Artwork Collaboration

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The Secret Headquarters & The Walking Dead Artwork Collaboration
 
Limited-edition prints, inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic books, debut in time for October 31 premiere of AMC original series
 
Contact: Megan Pope, The Workshop / 323.934.5437 or megan@workcreateinnovate.com
 
LOS ANGELES (28 October 2010) – The Secret Headquarters (SHQ), the cult favorite source for graphic novels, is pleased to announce the creation of special limited-edition artwork to celebrate the October 31st premiere of The Walking Dead, an AMC original series based on the comic series by Robert Kirkman.
 
The four prints were designed by Jordan Crane and hand-printed by Jordan Rae; each was illustrated by a different accomplished artist (Lisa Hanawalt, Jon Vermilyea, Johnny Ryan and Jordan Crane). Inspired by shooting range targets, the prints pay homage to the acclaimed comic series. Available individually or as a set of four, the archival-quality prints measure 23 x 35 inches on acid-free 70lb. paper. Each print is limited to a run of 100 copies and will be signed by both the artist and Kirkman; single prints are $40 and the set of four is $150.
 
Dave Pifer, owner of The Secret Headquarters, says “We’re big fans of The Walking Dead comics, and we’re thrilled to be able to mix it up with the varied style of these rad artists.”
 
Robert Kirkman, creator and writer of The Walking Dead, says “I'm astounded by the talent involved and couldn't be happier with how this turned out. I think people are going to love these prints and I hope it brings people into The Secret Headquarters in droves because it's a great store.”
 
The prints are currently available for purchase as sets of four; individual prints will be available for purchase as of October 29th, either at The Secret Headquarters (3817 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles / 323.666.2228) or via walkingdeadprints.com.

Star Wars Hasbro Fall Exclusives List!

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Here is a great listing of the various exclusives available this fall from Hasbro!
STAR WARS® JABBA’S THRONE
(Approximate Retail Price: $38.88/Retailer: Wal-Mart) – In Stores Now
Bring your favorite STAR WARS stories to “life” with this detailed JABBA’S THRONE set. Place your JABBA THE HUTT™ and SALACIOUS CRUMB™ figures on the throne to watch as your Twi’lek dancer OOLA™ figure performs. Use JABBA’S poseable tail to show his approval for the dance—or move SALACIOUS CRUMB to indicate his master’s displeasure! . Then, set the crime lord and his henchman back on the throne to await his next sinister appointment.
STAR WARS®: THE CLONE WARS™ MALEVOLENCE COLLECTION
(Approximate Retail Price: $15.97/Retailer: Wal-Mart) – In Stores Now
Collect all three of the STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS DVD and two figure packs.  The RISING MALEVOLENCE set includes AHSOKA™ and PLO KLOON™ figures, the SHADOW OF MALEVOLENCE set includes ANAKIN SKYWALKER™ and MATCHSTICK figures, and the DESTROY MALEVOLENCE set includes OBI-WAN KENOBI™ and GENERAL GRIEVOUS™ figures.  Each set also includes a DVD and CLONE WARS GALACTIC BATTLE GAME™ cards. Each set sold separately.

STAR WARS® KIT FISTO’S JEDI STARFIGHTER™
(Approximate Retail Price: $24.97/Retailer: Wal-Mart) – In Stores Now
Launch yourself into action with this awesome KIT FISTO’S JEDI STARFIGHTER vehicle! This amazing starfighter splits into two separate vehicles — making it one very versatile fighter. The launching projectile accessories on both versions make them a threat to any Separatist fighters they encounter. Fit a droid figure in the droid socket and a figure in the cockpit (figures sold separately) and blast off for adventure!

STAR WARS® IMPERIAL TIE BOMBER™
(Approximate Retail Price: $38.97/Retailer: Wal-Mart) – Coming to stores in December, soar into a battle of epic proportions! This IMPERIAL TIE BOMBER vehicle features the firepower and the intricate details to make the action feel as realistic as possible. Put a figure (sold separately) into the highly detailed cockpit and prepare to blast into battle. Once you’ve spotted the enemy below, drop the bomb accessories from the bay. Are enemy starfighters heading your way? Fire the missile accessory to protect yourself. If they just keep coming, you’ve got no choice: use your removable ejection seat to take your pilot to safety! But don’t forget — as soon as one battle is over, the next one begins!

STAR WARS®: THE CLONE WARS™ FIGURE 4-PACKS WITH DVD
(Approximate Retail Price: $24.99/Retailer: Target) – In Stores Now
Collect both sets of these STAR WARS: THECLONE WARS figure 4-packs!  The first set, based on characters from the animated series episode “The Hidden Enemy,” includes four CLONE TROOPER™ figures prepared to follow you into even the fiercest of battles. Led by your courageous CAPTAIN REX™ figure, your CLONE TROOPER™ SLICK, CLONE TROOPER™ CHOPPER and CLONE TROOPER™ GUS figures will give it their all.

The second set, based on characters from the animated series episode “Hostage Crisis,” includes four BOUNTY HUNTER™ figures: the sinister SHAHAN ALAMA™, ROBONINO™ and two COMMANDO DROID™ figures.  Each set (sold separately) includes a BOUNTY HUNTERS DVD. 

STAR WARS®: THE CLONE WARS™ FIGURE 2-PACKS
(Approximate Retail Price: 14.99/Retailer: Target) – In Stores Now
Collect both sets of these figure 2-packs from THE CLONE WARS!  One set includes CAD BANE™ and IG-86™ action figures and the other includes the SENATE COMMANDO™ CAPTAIN and SENATE COMMANDO™ figures.  Arm your warriors with their blaster accessories so that they’re ready to charge into combat against their fiercest enemies. Whether fighting for the fate of the galaxy or standing at attention in your collection, these awesome action figures put all of the excitement of the STAR WARS saga right in the palm of your hand!  Each set (sold separately) of two figures come with blaster accessories, 2 Galactic Battle Game™ cards, 2 battle bases and game die.

STAR WARS® MINI MUGGS 3-PACKS
(Approximate Retail Price: $12.99/Retailer: Target) – In Stores Now
Collect all three sets of the new STAR WARS MINI MUGGS!  Big heads mean big adventure with these three packs of MINI MUGGS figures based on STAR WARS characters. Your YODA™, DARTH VADER™ and STORMTROOPER™ figures are all set to fight it out, even if their chunky bodies don’t do their battle skills justice. This stylized trio of warriors may be short in stature, but they’re giants of sheer awesomeness! Other three packs include BOSSK™, BOBA FETT™, and IG-88™ and the third includes CAD BANE™, GENERAL GRIEVOUS™, and CAPTAIN REX™. Each set sold separately.

STAR WARS® VINTAGE VEHICLE ASSORTMENT
(Approximate Retail Price: $24.99/Retailer: Target) – In Stores Now
Collect a piece of saga history with both of these STAR WARS Vintage vehicles!  The incredibly detailed IMPERIAL TIE FIGHTER™ and REBEL ARMORED SNOWSPEEDER™ vehicles are both modeled after the vehicles from the classic THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK™ film and come in reproductions of the same packaging that the original vehicles were released in.  The TIE FIGHTER™ features wing panel accessories and a removable cockpit seat, while the SNOWSPEEDER™ features a landing skid and interchangeable firing and non-firing cannons and harpoon cannons that add even more drama to the action.  Each vehicle sold separately.

STAR WARS® HOTH™ BATTLE PACKS
(Approximate Retail Price: $39.99/Retailer: Target) – In Stores Now
Stage a battle of epic proportions with these two STAR WARS HOTH BATTLE PACKS!  With your ATTACK ON HOTH battle set, use the AT-ST™ vehicle (with AT-ST™ DRIVER) to stride across the grounds toward Echo Base.  On the ground, two SNOWTROOPERS™ slam the Rebel base with laser fire from an E-Web heavy repeating blaster. Use your DEFENSE OF HOTH battle set to try to defend the base.  K-3PO™ and two REBEL TROOPERS™ blast the enemy from the laser towers that ring the base, and fire anti-vehicle cannons and medium repeating blasters at the SNOWTROOPERS and AT-ST walkers.  With all of this firepower, there’s no telling who will win this fight!

STAR WARS®: THE CLONE WARS™ NIKTO™ SKIFF GUARD Figure
(Approximate Retail Price: $7.99/Retailer: Toys R Us) – In Stores Now
PUKO NAGA™ is a NIKTO SKIFF GUARD in JABBA THE HUTT’S™ palace. With his fellow guards, he protects the crime lord from his many victims and disgruntled associates. Thousands of years ago, the NIKTO swore their allegiance to the HUTTS, and they still carry out this pledge by working as guards, warriors and henchmen for the HUTTS. Figure comes with weapon accessories, Galactic Battle Game™ card, battle base and game die.

STAR WARS® LEGACY OF THE DARK SIDE FIGURE 2-PACKS
(Approximate Retail Price: $14.99/Retailer: Toys R Us) – In Stores Now
Collect all three of the LEGACY OF THE DARK SIDE figure 2-packs!  In the first set, your ANAKIN SKYWALKER™ figure begins his journey as a heroic fighter, wielding his lightsaber accessory to fight for the forces of good. Your DARTH VADER™ figure is who the young fighter becomes after he has abandoned justice and given himself over to the dark side. 
In the second set, your young BOBA FETT™ figure begins his journey as a young child, wielding his blaster accessory in anger over his father’s death. Your BOBA FETT bounty hunter figure is who the young orphan becomes after his grief has turned him into the galaxy’s most feared bounty hunter.

In the third set, your PRE-CYBORG GRIEVOUS™ figure begins his journey as powerful fighter, wielding his blaster accessory against his enemies. Your GENERAL GRIEVOUS™ figure is who he becomes after the character has been “re-built.”

STAR WARS® DARTH VADER VOICE™ CHANGER HELMET
(Approximate Retail Price: $34.99/Retailer: Toys R Us) – In Stores Now
Gear up for galactic adventures and strap on this DARTH VADER™ VOICE CHANGER HELMET with realistic sound effects and real character phrases from the movies! Three different modes put you right in the thick of battle: activate the voice changer to make your voice sound just like DARTH VADER’S, press the button for phrases straight from the movies, or press the “breathing” button to hear the character’s famous breathing sounds. Easy-to-adjust straps allow you to fit the helmet comfortably on your head – and storm your way toward total galaxy domination!

STAR WARS®: THE CLONE WARS™ THE RISE OF BOBA FETT™ ULTIMATE BATTLE PACK 
(Approximate Retail Price: $99.99/Retailer: Toys R Us) – In Stores Now
Create an all-out battle on the ground with these five detailed figures and then take the battle to the skies with the two starships! Pit your heroic MACE WINDU™, ANAKIN SKYWALKER™, and R8-B7 figures up against the villainous power of your BOBA FETT™ and BOSSK™ figures. When the action is too much to contain, take off in BOBA FETT’S SLAVE I™ starship. Featuring a pivoting cockpit and wings, bomb-dropping action, firing cannons that turn 360 degrees and a detention cell to hold figures, this vehicle is definitely a menace in the skies. Fit your MACE WINDU figure into his JEDI STARFIGHTER™ vehicle’s opening cockpit and blast off after the bounty hunter villain. The JEDI STARFIGHER vehicle separates into two vehicles with a droid socket for your DROID figure to sit and a firing projectile launcher on the scout fighter vehicle. The two vehicles and five fearsome fighters are well-matched — but only you can decide who’ll win the battle!
 
STAR WARS® AT-AT™
(Approximate Retail Value: $99.99/Retailer: Toys R Us) – In Stores Now
The AT-AT (All Terrain Armored Transport) played a significant role in the Empire’s military assault in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK™, and it will play an equally important role in every fan’s toy collection this year!  Measuring more than 24 inches tall and nearly 28 inches long, this colossal vehicle holds up to 20 STAR WARS figures (one figure included – other figures sold separately) and includes so many play and electronic features true to its on-screen counterpart that it’s hard to believe!  From trooper deployment lines in its body and articulated legs for superb poseability, to its LED lights and authentic movie sounds and phrases, this is the a fantastic addition for STAR WARS fans of all ages. Includes one 3 ¾ inch AT-AT driver action figure and a pop-out speeder bike. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, the Toys R Us exclusive version features a replica of the original AT-AT packaging.
 
STAR WARS® GEONOSIS™ ARENA SHOWDOWN BATTLE PACKS
(Approximate Retail Price: $12.99/Retailer: Target) – In Stores Now
Collect all 6 of the Geonosis Arena Showdown Battle Packs!  Set 1 includes OBI-WAN KENOBI™ and a SUPER BATTLE DROID™, set 2 includes RODIAN JEDI™ and BATTLE DROID™, set 3 includes ANAKIN SKYWALKER™ and DROIDEKA™, set 4 includes SHAAK TI™ and a GEONOSIAN™ WARRIOR, set 5 includes NICANAS TASSU™ and COUNT DOOKU™, and set 6 includes R2-D2™ and C-3PO™ with Battle Droid head.  Each set sold separately.
 
STAR WARS® KUL TESKA™ Figure
(Approximate Retail Price: $14.99/Retailer: Toys R Us) – In Stores Now
As seen in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: REPUBLIC HEROES video game!  KUL TESKA is a villainous Skakoan scientist working for the Separatists during the Clone Wars. Because his home planet of Skako has an extremely dense atmosphere, he wears a protective suit to survive in low-pressure environments on other worlds. His specially designed armored suit has integrated rocket launchers and concealed shoulder blasters.
 
STAR WARS® JODO KAST™ Figure
(Approximate Retail Price: $8.99/Retailer: Kmart) – In Stores Now
In the comic “BOBA FETT: TWIN ENGINES OF DESTRUCTION,” JODO KAST is a bounty hunter who wears Mandalorian armor. He pretends to be BOBA FETT™ to take advantage of Fett’s reputation as the galaxy’s most notorious bounty hunter. However, the real BOBA FETT  is not flattered by Kast’s impersonation and makes plans to stop him.

STAR WARS®: THE CLONE WARS™ CLONE COMMANDO™ SQUAD 4-pack
(Approximate Retail Price: 24.99/Retailer: Kmart) – In Stores Now
The CLONE COMMANDO SQUAD comes with CAPTAIN REX™, ARF TROOPER™, CLONE PILOT™, and CLONE TROOPER™ with Space Gear.  Elite troopers are part of the Republic’s huge army of cloned super commandos. As the war progresses, specialized units are created to carry out operations in addition to ground combat. CAPTAIN REX is ANAKIN SKYWALKER’S™ second in command during the Clone Wars and commands the renowned 501st Legion. ADVANCED RECON FORCE (ARF) TROOPERS go on reconnaissance missions to gather information about the enemy. CLONE PILOTS are experts in the cockpits of gunships, transports and starfighters. CLONE TROOPERS wear special breathing gear when the battle takes them into the vacuum of space to breach enemy vessels.
 
STAR WARS® VINTAGE FIGURE9-pack
(Approximate Retail Price: $49.99/Retailer: Target) – Coming to stores the end of November
Relive the excitement that began 30 years ago!  Bring home these updated versions of figures from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK™. This VINTAGE FIGURE 9-pack includes the IMPERIAL set (4-LOM™, AT-AT™ DRIVER, and IMPERIAL TIE FIGHTER™ PILOT), whose goal is to seek and destroy all Rebel Forces in the galaxy, THE BESPIN™ ALLIANCE (BESPIN™ WING GUARD, LANDO CALRISSIAN™, and LUKE SKYWALKER™), and the HOTH™ REBELS (HAN SOLO™, HOTH REBEL TROOPER™, and FX-7™), who defend the secret Hoth Rebel base against insurmountable odds

Scott Pilgrim 6 Inch Figure Set Revealed For Preorder

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Scott Pilgrim 6 Inch Figure Set Revealed For Preorder

Mezco Toyz presents a new 6inch figure of Scott Pilgrim based on the
character from the popular Universal Pictures feature film Scott Pilgrim
vs. the World and the chart topping series of graphic novels.

Meet charming and jobless Scott Pilgrim; a bass guitarist for garage
band Sex Bob-omb. The 22-year-old has just met the girl of his
dreams...literally. The only catch to winning Ramona Flowers? Her seven
evil exes are coming to kill him.

Mezco’s 6” figure captures the wide-eyed enthusiasm and quirky nature of
Scott Pilgrim and features 8 points of articulation. To help capture the
many looks of Scott Pilgrim, there are 2 separate figures; The first
figure wears a green shirt and comes with a closed mouth head. The
second in a yellow shirt comes wearing a jacket and has 50/50 pack of
the open mouth/closed mouth head. Both variations will come with the
sword and guitar.

Each individually packaged.

Available for pre-order at:
http://www.mezcotoyz.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=896

Available at finer retailers in April 2011.

Your First Look at CAPTAIN AMERICA #612

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Your First Look at CAPTAIN AMERICA #612
 
Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Captain America #612, from Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker and fan favorite artist Butch Guice! With "The Trial of Captain America" at the center of a media firestorm, the world at large now knows the truth about Bucky Barnes -- and the blood on his hands.  Is he a patriot or traitor?  Hero or villain? Cap's faced down some of the history's greatest evils, but the hardest confrontation of all will be with himself. The past has come back to haunt America's greatest hero ...and it might just be bring some unwanted visitors along with it. The trial -- and tribulations -- continue in Captain America #612, on sale this November!
 
CAPTAIN AMERICA #612 (SEP100611)
CAPTAIN AMERICA #612 TRON VARIANT (SEP100612)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by BUTCH GUICE
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Tron Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS
Rated T+ ...$3.99
FOC-10/29/10, On-Sale-11/24/10

Experience Halloween Horrors with Ghost Rider, Marvel Zombies and More - Only On The Marvel Comics App!

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Experience Halloween Horrors with Ghost Rider, Marvel Zombies and More - Only On The Marvel Comics App!
 
Hey there True Believers, here's your official list of comic books, hitting the Marvel Comics app on October 27, 2010. Now fans can experience their favorite Marvel heroes bursting into action on your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch! And, just in time for Halloween, stop in this week to hitch a ride to Hell in Ghost Rider: Road to Damnation! Walk the night with Blade and Tomb of Dracula! Pit monster against monster in Venom vs. Carnage! And join an army of the undead with Marvel Zombies 1 & 2! With a wide array of titles already available there is something for everyone! Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you'll never miss your favorite heroes in action!
 
To download the Marvel Comics app, visit: http://www.marvel.com/marvelcomicsapp
 
Don’t forget to fan us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/marvelcomicsapp!
 
Here's your official list of comic books, hitting the Marvel Comics app on October 27, 2010.
 
Digital Comics On-Sale Today:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: DEATH AND DATING
(Amazing Spider-Man 578-583)
INCREDIBLE HERCULES: SECRET INVASION
(Incredible Hercules #116-120)
TOMB OF DRACULA VOL. 2
(Tomb of Dracula #7-12)
THE ULTIMATES 2 VOL. 1: GODS AND MONSTERS
(ULTIMATES 2 #1-6)
WOLVERINE: WEAPON X VOL. 1: THE ADMANTIUM MEN
(Wolverine: Weapon X #1-5)
 
FREE This Week On The App:
TOMB OF DRACULA #7
ULTIMATES 2 #1
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #116
X-MEN #188
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #1

Your First Look at X-Men #5

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Your First Look at X-Men #5
 
Marvel is pleased to present your first look at X-Men #5, from the chart-topping team of Victor Gischler and Paco Medina!  The completely sold-out X-Men epic of the 21st century enters into its final act as the vampire hordes -- led by a newly turned and bloodthirsty Wolverine -- mount an all out assault on the team's island stronghold of Utopia.  Too bad then that Cyclops' ace in the hole, a resurrected and vengeful Dracula, is nowhere to be found.  With their two heaviest hitters out of the ranks, can Cyke and Blade keep the X-Men from falling into the enemy's food chain?  And will they be willing to put down one of their own to do so? "Curse of the Mutants" continues only in X-Men #5!
 
Also, with four consecutive sold-out issues in a row, Marvel is proud to offer the X-Men #4 Second Printing Variant, on sale this November!  Don't miss one moment of the X-Men saga that's redefining the team for a whole new era!
 
X-MEN #5 (SEP100661)
X-MEN #5 MEDINA VARIANT (SEP100662)
Written by VICTOR GISCHLER
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by ADI GRANOV
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 10/22/10, On Sale – 11/17/10
 
X-MEN #4 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (SEP108106)
Written by VICTOR GISCHLER
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by ADI GRANOV
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 11/04/10, On Sale – 11/24/10

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY’S EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT CAPTAIN AMERICA!

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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY’S EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT CAPTAIN AMERICA!

Chris Evans a.k.a. Steve Rogers Reports For Duty
 
New York, N.Y. – Chris Evans is squirming. It’s a brisk October morning on the London set of Captain America: The First Avenger, and the 29-year-old actor is decked head to toe in the red, white, and blue threads of the titular Marvel Comics super-soldier, hanging from wires as a massive fan hammers him with wind. On “action,” Evans drops onto a black train car. At “cut,” the star hops up with a wince and wiggles his caboose. It seems the wire harness hidden in his trousers isn’t being kind to him. “There was a lot of business getting choked down there,” Evans later says with a smile, during a break in filming. His wirework appeared flawless, but a stumble on the first take has left him feeling self-conscious. “I almost fell off the train! That would have been a disaster,” says Evans. “Did everything else look good?”

He’s being a bit hard on himself, although Marvel Studios is surely grateful for Evans’ dedication to getting it right. Captain America—due July 22, about three months after the company’s other major 2011 release, Thor—isn’t just another new-model masked marvel from the superhero-movie factory that gave us Iron Man, X-Men, and Spider-Man. According to Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige, Captain America is “the last jewel in the Marvel crown that hasn’t gotten its own movie franchise.” The estimated $140 million action-adventure must also creatively pave the way for the company’s most ambitious opus yet: The Avengers, a team-up of Marvel’s various movie icons slated for 2012. To paraphrase The Avengers’ fabled motto: Corporate Synergy Assemble!

Playing Captain America may seem like a glorious mission for most actors. But Chris Evans initially wanted no part of the movie—and Marvel initially wanted no part of Chris Evans. The studio tested a number of actors for the role, reportedly including Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe), John Krasinski (The Office), and Ryan Phillippe (Crash). Feige says Evans wasn’t on the original wish list, mostly because he had already served a tour of duty in Marvel’s cinematic army as Johnny Storm, a.k.a. the Human Torch, in Fox’s Fantastic Four movies. But as the studio began broadening its search, Evans emerged as a leading candidate. Feige credits the change of heart to the actor’s performances in several little seen dramas (including the 2007 sci-fi flick Sunshine) and a strong endorsement from Edgar Wright, who directed Evans in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. He also met an essential requirement: “We wanted an American,” says Feige.
Yet Evans says he turned down the role at least three times. He worried that audiences wouldn’t accept him as another superhero. He worried that Marvel’s request for a nine-movie commitment—a Captain America trilogy, an Avengers trilogy, and appearances in three more Marvel movies to be named later—would leave little time for other things, He worried about what would happen to his career if the movie flopped. “I’ve made some spotty films in the past, and I didn’t want another one on this scale,” says Evans, who most recently appeared in two franchise nonstarters, The Losers and Push. At the same time, he worried about the cost of fame if the film succeeded. (“I remember telling a buddy of mine, ‘If the movie bombs, I’m f---ed. If the movie hits, I’m f---ed!’ ”) Even after he succumbed to Feige’s repeated pleas to take a meeting at Marvel HQ—and even after leaving that meeting intrigued and moved by Captain America’s character arc and dazzled by Johnston’s plans and designs— Evans was wary, but he really didn’t know why. And then it hit him. “I was just scared,” he says. “I realized my whole decision-making process was fear-based, and you never want to make a decision out of fear. And so one weekend, I just said, ‘F---it. Let’s do it.’ ” (It helped that Marvel agreed to settle on a six-picture deal.) Feige says he was actually impressed by Evans’ reluctance; he believed it reflected a maturity befitting Steve Rogers. Adds Johnston, “He has really brought a whole different level to the character that I didn’t know existed—more real, more complicated, more vulnerable.”

Evans began prepping for the role by doing what anyone would do in his situation: He went online and read what the fans thought of his casting. The takeaway: He needed bigger muscles. So he worked with a personal trainer to pump his biceps and tone his abs, all of which are on full display during the Project: Rebirth sequence. (In order to show Steve Rogers as a scrawny runt, Johnston plans to use a combination of clever camera angles, costume trickery, and special effects that will digitally reduce Evans’ body or even put his face on a skinny actor.)

The meatiest issue facing Captain America is the politics. Marvel began the project keenly aware that a movie about a star-spangled super soldier named Captain America could be a tough sell to a politically divided nation and international audiences with a dim view of America’s current role in world affairs. Indeed, Feige indicates that Captain America: The First Avenger may be released in some foreign territories as just The First Avenger. Still, says Johnston, “I never wanted to make this movie into something of a flag-waver. We were very careful about that when we were developing the screenplay.” Marvel initially wanted a movie that toggled between past and present, but ultimately opted to set the story exclusively during WWII because the back-and-forth approach didn’t work for an origin story— and because WWII has exactly zero moral ambiguity. Johnston says he also wanted a movie “about international cooperation.” To that end, the film makes Captain America the leader of a team of elite soldiers from various countries, known in the comic books as the Howling Commandos. “It’s not about running from [political interpretations] or being afraid of saying anything, but just staying true to what the story has always been,” says Broussard. “I welcome whatever kind of healthy debate comes from it.”

Even more welcome for Marvel would be a movie that leaves audiences wanting to sign up immediately for The Avengers, which should be well into production under writer-director Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) by the time Captain America opens in July. Joining Evans in the cast will be Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye). Captain America: The First Avenger will set up the film’s premise—and bring Captain America into the present—with a prologue and epilogue that work the frozen-in-ice angle that Marvel used to revive the Captain America comic-book franchise in 1964. For all his early apprehensions, Evans now has no regrets about committing to a role that could dominate his Hollywood life until his 40th birthday. “When I first put on the suit, I was absolutely terrified. But once I started working, I could just see this was going to be a good experience. Then I started going, ‘Wow. This is really cool,’ ” he says. “I can’t believe I was almost too chicken to play Captain America.”

 (Cover Story Package, Page 32)
 
Link to full story on EW.com: http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/10/28/captain-america-chris-evans-2/

New GI Joe DVD!

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Our network site, DVD Legion, just reviewed the latest GI Joe DVD release.  Check it out!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Kick Ass 2 #1 Sells Out, Returns With Back-to-Back Second and Third Printings!

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Kick Ass 2 #1 Sells Out, Returns With Back-to-Back Second and Third Printings!

After a blockbuster debut, Kick Ass 2 #1 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at the retail level) and will be going back to press -- twice -- with the Kick Ass 2 #1 Second and Kick Ass 2 #1 Third Printing Variants!  The megastar creative team of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. continue the underground comic sensation of the decade! As teenage high schooler Dave Lizewski, aka Kick-Ass, gets a crash-course in super-heroics from Hit-Girl, has his dreams of a world of superheroes come true or will it all turn to nightmares?

Fan’s and critics agree, they can’t get enough Kick Ass 2!

"Kick Ass 2 positively reeks of exploitation and action. Most of the guys that read comics...wish there was cologne that they could buy so they could reek the same way." – Chris Smits, Mania.com

"Kick Ass 2 #1 looks gorgeous..." – Chris Murphy, ComicsAlliance.com

"As is typically the case with a Millar-penned comic...the writer's enthusiasm definitely bleeds through and becomes contagious." – Dan Phillips, IGN.com

“If you liked the last series, then there’s no doubt about it: get in line for this one too.” – James Hunt, ComicBookResources.com

Will Kick Ass finally get the girl…or any girl?  What's the secret of his mysterious new partner?  And just what has become of Red Mist?  Pick up where the acclaimed comic and blockbuster movie adaptation left off with the Kick Ass 2 #1 Second and Kick Ass 2 #1 Third Printing Variants!

KICK ASS 2 #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (SEP108125)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Mature…$2.99
FOC – 11/11/10, On-Sale – 11/24/10

KICK ASS 2 #1 THIRD PRINTING VARIANT (SEP108126)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Mature…$2.99
FOC – 11/11/10, On-Sale – 11/24/10

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

NEW! The Avengers: Earth's Mighties Heroes Episode #8 Video

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 Iron Man, Thor, Hulk and more of Marvel’s greatest characters begin their lives as Avengers in a new episode of "The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes" on Wednesday, October 27 at 8:30 p.m., ET/PT on Disney XD. But with a wild card like the Hulk on the team, and a little prodding from the villainous Enchantress, will the team be smashed by one of their own before they embark on their first mission?

New Marvel Comics this Wednesday 10/27

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Hey there True Believers, here's your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on October 27th, 2010. For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://marvel.com/catalog/?date=2010-10-27 or contact your local comic book retailer at 1-888-comicbook. Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you'll never miss your favorite heroes in action!
 
Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #646
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #646 SPIDEY VS. VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #646 VAMPIRE VARIANT
ANITA BLAKE: CIRCUS OF THE DAMNED - THE CHARMER #5
AVENGERS & THE INFINITY GAUNTLET #3
AVENGERS #6
AVENGERS VS. PET AVENGERS #1
AVENGERS VS. PET AVENGERS #1 HARDMAN VARIANT
BLACK WIDOW #7
BLACK WIDOW #7 VAMPIRE VARIANT
CAPTAIN AMERICA #611
CAPTAIN AMERICA #611 VAMPIRE VARIANT
CAPTAIN AMERICA: PATRIOT #3
DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #888
FANTASTIC FOUR #583 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (THREE)
FANTASTIC FOUR #584 (THREE)
FANTASTIC FOUR #584 ADAMS VARIANT (THREE)
FANTASTIC FOUR #584 VAMPIRE VARIANT (THREE)
INCOGNITO: BAD INFLUENCES #1
INCOGNITO: BAD INFLUENCES #1 PHILLIPS VARIANT
INCREDIBLE HULKS #612 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
INCREDIBLE HULKS #615
INCREDIBLE HULKS: ENIGMA FORCE #2
KLAWS OF THE PANTHER #2
MARVEL PREVIEWS #87
SECRET AVENGERS #6
SECRET AVENGERS #6 DEODATO VARIANT
SECRET AVENGERS #6 VAMPIRE VARIANT
SECRET AVENGERS #6 WOMEN OF MARVEL VARIANT
SECRET WARRIORS #21
SHADOWLAND: MOON KNIGHT #3
SPIDER-MAN SAGA
SPIDER-MAN VS. VAMPIRES #1
SPIDER-MAN/FANTASTIC FOUR #4
THOR #615 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
THUNDERBOLTS #149 (SHL)
ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS 3 #3
ULTIMATE COMICS MYSTERY #4
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #15
UNCANNY X-MEN #529
UNCANNY X-MEN #529 VAMPIRE VARIANT
X-23 #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
X-MEN FOREVER 2 #10
X-MEN LEGACY #241
X-MEN LEGACY #241 VAMPIRE VARIANT
X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS - X-MEN VS. VAMPIRES #2
 
Collections On-Sale:
ASTONISHING X-MEN: EXOGENETIC PREMIERE HC
CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE HC
DOOMWAR HC
FANTASTIC FOUR BY JONATHAN HICKMAN VOL. 3 PREMIERE HC
HULK: WORLD WAR HULKS - HULKED-OUT HEROES TPB
INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 3: WORLD WAR HULKS PREMIERE HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: ATLAS ERA JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY VOL. 3 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: ATLAS ERA JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY VOL. 3 HC VARIANT (DM ONLY)
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5 TPB
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5 TPB VARIANT (DM ONLY)
MARVEL UNIVERSE: THE END PREMIERE HC
MARVEL UNIVERSE: THE END PREMIERE HC (DM ONLY)
SECRET WARRIORS VOL. 4: LAST RIDE OF THE HOWLING COMMANDOS PREMIERE HC
SPIDER-MAN: PETER PARKER TPB
X-FACTOR FOREVER TPB
X-MEN: NATION X TPB
 
Posters On-Sale:
UNCANNY X-FORCE POSTER
 
*SHL= Shadowland tie-in
*THREE= Fantastic Four: Three tie-in
To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook or visit www.comicshoplocator.com 

Your First Look at Secret Avengers #7 from Marvel Comics!

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Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Secret Avengers #7 from the superstar team up of writer Ed Brubaker and artist Mike Deodato! The blockbuster epic continues as the Secret Avengers and their newest teammate Shang Chi head to Hong Kong to stop a plot to resurrect a great evil! Can Marvel’s hottest covert team stop these dark forces from raising Shang Chi’s father back from the dead? The action kicks into overdrive this November in Secret Avengers #7!
 
SECRET AVENGERS #7 (SEP100584)
SECRET AVENGERS #7 TRON VARIANT (SEP100585)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils and Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR.
Tron Variant Cover by MARK BROOKS
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 10/29/10, ON SALE – 11/24/10
 
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