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Marvel and Riot Games Team Up to Publish League of Legends Graphic Novels

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LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: ASHE: WARMOTHER graphic novel to go on sale this May.

Kicking off with League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother – an origin story of one of the first League of Legends champions – players and comic fans alike will explore the world of Runeterra and dive into stories about their favorite characters. League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother issues will be released monthly on digital platforms beginning December 19, followed by a graphic novel published by Marvel and Riot in May 2019.

“Many fans of the Marvel Universe and comics share their interests and passion for storytelling with the gaming community,” said C.B. Cebulski, Editor-in-Chief of Marvel. “League of Legends is one of the most well-known games in the industry, and their unique world and extensive roster of rich characters and are a perfect fit for comic books. We’re excited to partner with Riot and help build the League of Legends Universe for fans and players around the world.”

“We love comics as a way to tell stories because it gives League of Legends fans an opportunity to see the world of Runeterra and not just read about it,” said Greg Street, Head of Creative Development at Riot Games. “We see similarities between the League of Legends Universe and the Marvel Universe, as both of them feature an array of characters with compelling and diverse backgrounds. Marvel’s success at developing a world through comics and creating great stories is industry-defining, and we’re thrilled to be working with them to bring our own stories to life.”

League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother will feature the comics debut of Riot Games writer Odin Austin Shafer, along with stunning artwork by The Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award-nominee Nina Vakueva (HEAVY VINYL). Additional details on future titles and creative teams will be shared at a later date.

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: ASHE: WARMOTHER TPB
Written by Odin Austin Shafer
Art by Nina Vakueva
Letters by Cardinal Rae

The first full-length comic series in the League of Legends universe, delivering an epic journey through the Freljord.

Raised in the savage wilds of the north, Ashe is an Iceborn, a warrior gifted with a magical connection to her frozen homeland–and burdened by her mother’s fanatical expectations. When they set out on a dangerous quest for the truth behind an ancient myth, bonds are broken, secrets come to light, and Runeterra is forever changed. Will young Ashe become the leader her people need? Or is destiny merely an empty dream?

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Tribute: John Rogers, Comic-Con International President, Dies at 57

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By Armando

John Rogers, San Diego Comic-Con International’s president, died on Saturday after a battle with brain cancer. He was 57.

Rogers is the longest-serving president of Comic-Con International.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Rogers, President of Comic-Con,” the company posted on its social media and on its website this weekend. “John died on Saturday, November 10, 2018 as a result of complications from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

“As our longest serving president, first elected in 1986 and re-elected every year since, John’s tenure saw Comic-Con grow from a select gathering of fans to the largest and most prestigious convention of its kind in the world.”

Rogers was with Comic-Con from 1978 and before becoming its president, served both as a Technical Coordinator and Films Coordinator.

Though Rogers is somewhat low-key, usually ignoring interview appearances, he appears on the final day of Comic-Con, answering fan questions during “Comic-Con Talk Back” panel.

He is survived by his wife Janet Tait, a sister Barbara, and a brother David. “In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to The American Brain Tumor Association or the American Civil Liberties Union.”

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Comic Book Icon Stan Lee Dies at 95

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Legendary comic-book writer, editor, film executive producer, actor, and publisher passed away at the age of 95, various sources are reporting this morning.

An ambulance was reportedly called to his home at the Hollywood Hills this morning and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Stan Lee’s daughter broke the news about her father’s passing to TMZ.

Lee started as an assistant in 1939 at Timely Comics, the earliest comic book arm of American publisher Martin Goodman. The entity would later be known as Marvel Comics in the 1960s.

Throughout this period, together with other great comic book artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he would create iconic comic book characters such as Spider Man, The Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Black Panther, the X-Men, The Incredible Hulk among many others.

Lee received a National Medal of Arts in 2008 and was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 1994.

He has also made cameo appearances in every Marvel movie.

Stan Lee is survived by his daughter Joan Celia “J. C.” Lee.

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Awesome New “Aquaman” Character Posters Released

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Nearly a month away from Aquaman’s release, Warner Bros. Pictures has released character posters for the film, thereby officially introducing some of its main characters.

Here we see Jason Momoa’s Aquaman/Arthur Curry, in his green and orange suit, which looks more faithful to his traditional look than what we saw in Justice League.

Also getting their own posters are Princess Mera, Queen Atlanna, Vulko, King Nereus, King Orm and Black Manta.

Willem Dafoe, Temuera Morrison, Dolph Lundgren, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman co-star in film. Directed by James Wan (The Conjuring, Furious 7), the film’s screenplay was written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall.

“Aquaman” is set to dive into theaters December 21st, 2018.

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First Look At Henry Cavill In “The Witcher”

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As Netflix’s The Witcher series began filming, a first look at its lead Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia has been released.

The 23 second screen test clip features Cavill in character costume looking serious and intense, sporting long, white hair that is partly pony-tailed on the back, and then eventually sipping from a potion bottle.

The news that Cavill will be playing the lead role of Geralt of Rivia was revealed last September. “The Witcher” is a fantasy series by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.

Geralt is the titular Witcher in the short stories, novels and video games which takes place in medieval fantasy setting. He is one of the last witchers, a trained monster slayer for hire to slay deadly monstrous beasts.

Cavill recently played a CIA assassin in this summer’s blockbuster hit Mission: Impossible – Fallout starting Tom Cruise. He also portrayed Superman in WB/DC Comics’, Batman v Superman and Justice League.

“The Witcher” is expected to premiere in 2019 on Netflix.

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“Wonder Woman 1984” Pushed Back To Summer 2020

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Gal Gadot, 2018 SDCC
Photo: aiphotoimaging.com

Wonder Woman fans now have to wait a little longer for the sequel the 2017 breakout hit.

According to various reports “Wonder Woman 1984” has been pushed back November 1, 2019 to June 5th, 2020, a date now vacated by another Warner Bros. film “Six Billion Dollar Man” which is set to star Mark Wahlberg.

“Super excited to announce that, thanks to the changing landscape, we are able to put Wonder Woman back to its rightful home. June 5, 2020. Be there or be square!!!,” star Gal Gadot tweeted.

The first week of June has been good to the Princess Themyscira. In 2017, Warner Bros. released Wonder Woman on June 2. The film went on to $821 million worldwide.

“We had tremendous success releasing the first Wonder Woman film during the summer so when we saw an opportunity to take advantage of the changing competitive landscape, we did,” said in a Warner Bros. statement. “This move lands the film exactly where it belongs.”

Written and directed by Jenkins, “Wonder Woman 1984” bring Gadot back as Diana Prince and Chris Pine as American pilot and the love interest of Diana Steve Trevor. New in the film is Kristen Wiig as the film’s villain as Cheetah a.k.a. Barbara Ann Minerva.

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FYE Celebrates Marvel Studios’ 10th Anniversary

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FYE Celebrates Marvel Studios’ 10th Anniversary

Marvel Studios’ 10th anniversary began with the release of Avengers: Infinity War and covers an impressive decade of Marvel Studios’ blockbusters released from 2008’s Iron Man through the Avengers untitled film in 2019. FYE, for your entertainment, is delighted to announce a new line of exclusive products to help celebrate Marvel Studios’ 10th Anniversary so you can be “More than a fan”.

FYE has created high quality, one of a kind exclusive apparel for the superfan, featuring vibrantly colored gold graphics of the heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These include a Marvel Studios 10 New Era flat bill cap with an adjustable snapback to fit multiple sizes, an exclusive t-shirt featuring the Marvel Studios 10 graphic on a full velvet patch on the front, and an exclusive sock box with anniversary packaging and 10 pairs of unique Marvel socks. Fans can also curl up with an exclusive super soft throw which features the Marvel Studios 10 graphic from corner to corner on a 50″ by 60″ blanket.

FYE has worked closely with Marvel Studios to bring you a balanced breakfast worthy of a Super Hero. FYE will bring three new exclusive cereals to stores this fall. Celebrate the day with Marvel Studios 10th Anniversary Golden Crunch Cereal. Be a Merc with a Mouth full of Deadpool’s $&!#% Flakes Cereal. Eat like a king with Marvel’s Wakandan Crunch Cereal. These collectible cereals are the perfect gift for any Marvel fan – get one to eat and one to keep on your shelf. Find some of our exclusives online at www.FYE.com or stop by one of our stores!

About Trans World Entertainment

Trans World Entertainment is a leader in entertainment retail and operates retail stores in the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, primarily under the FYE brand and on the web at www.fye.com and www.secondspin.com.

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“Dark Phoenix” Trailer Debuts

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20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for its upcoming superhero film Dark Phoenix, giving fans a first look at the returning X-Men characters.

Intended to be the twelfth installment in the X-Men film series, “Dark Phoenix”, also known as “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” sees Marvel comic book favorite Jean Grey struggling with her abilities after a rescue mission in space and unleashing the Phoenix.

English actress Sophie Turner plays Jean Grey/Dark Phoenix in the latest installment. She is known for her performance as Sansa Stark on the HBO’s hit fantasy drama tv series Game of Thrones.

Also released this week is the latest poster for the film, which features Jean Grey in silhouette on a comic background.

Directed by longtime X-Men film series writer/producer Simon Kinberg, “Dark Phoenix” also features returning X-Men series actors Tye Sheridan, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Nicholas Hoult and Jennifer Lawrence, while series newcomer Jessica Chastain joins as the villain.

Originally scheduled to open on on February 14, “Dark Phoenix” is now slated for a summer release, June 7, 2019.

Here is the film’s official synopsis:

In DARK PHOENIX, the X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiraling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite — not only to save Jean’s soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponize this force and rule the galaxy.

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Sony Announces “Venom” Soundtrack Tracklist and Release Date

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Sony Music

The original motion picture soundtrack of the upcoming superhero film “Venom” is set for release on October 5, Sony Music has announced today.

The soundtrack includes original music from composer Ludwig Göransson. The three-time Grammy award nominated Swedish film composer is known for his work on Fruitvale Station, sports drama film Creed and super hero blockbuster Black Panther. It is currently available for pre-order here.

Here is the Venom soundtrack official tracklist:

1. Space Exploration 10. Pedal to the Metal
2. Symbiotes Arrive 11. Eyes, Lungs, Pancreas
3. First Contact 12. You Want Up?
4. Eddie’s Blues 13. Venom Rampage
5. Run, Eddie, Run 14. Annie, I’m Scared
6. What’s Wrong with Me 15. Parasite
7. Panic at the Bistro 16. Unexpected Ally
8. Humans…Such Poor Design 17. Battle on the Launch Pad
9. Self Defense 18. You Belong With Us

“As a fan of the Venom comics – it was an intriguing challenge for me to write music for two incredibly explosive characters cohabiting one body,” says Ludwig about the project. “The challenge was in creating two separate identities at the beginning of the story that could later be interwoven and coalesced. For the Venom score I drew on my roots as a metal guitar player. I set out to redefine metal by contemporizing it with current production techniques and infusing it with the super power of the orchestra.”

In the comics, Venom’s character is a sentient alien symbiote which needs a human host to survive, eventually giving the host enhanced powers. Eddie Brock is the journalist who comes in contact and bonded with the alien and become Venom, who is both vengeful and a hero to those he deems innocent.

The film features Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock / Venom. alongside Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Scott Haze, and Reid Scott.

Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, Gangster Squad), “Venom” is a spin-off from the Spider-Man movie franchise. “Venom” is set for wide theatrical release on October 5.

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DC’s “Birds Of Prey” Release Date Set To February 2020

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Birds of Prey vol.2 #1 cover art by Ed Benes

WB/DC’s upcoming female superhero team is set to hit theaters on Febraury 7, 2020, the studio announced on Monday.

With this new date, it appears that the studio ha moved up the released a week early from previously reserved February 14.

Cathy Yan is set to direct the film, with Margot Robbie reprising her “Suicide Squad” character Harley Quinn. The actress is also producing along with Sue Kroll and Brian Unkeless.

In this film, Robbie’s Harley Quinn is set to team with a trio of supervillains. There’s not a lot of released plot details, but according to a report from The Wrap this summer, that team would include Dinah Laurel Lance / Black Canary, Helena Bertinelli / Huntress, Cassandra Cain and Renee Montoya.

The original Birds of Prey comics series was conceived by Jordan B. Gorfinkel and has seen its setting move around various locations, from Batman’s popularly known residence Gotham City, then in Superman’s Metropolis and eventually settling in 2008 in “Platinum Flats” in California.

Originally a partnership between Dinah Lance and Barbara Gordon, the team has since expanded to include other DC superheroines.

Though the future of Warner Bros.’ DC cinematic universe remains unknown, the studio has been busy with plenty of its comicbook movie properties including the much-buzzed about Todd Phillips “Joker” film starring Joaquin Phoenix.

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