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New “Justice League” Trailer Released

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By Creative Media Times

Warner Bros. Pictures


DC heroes unite in latest trailer for “Justice League,” the long awaited superhero team up film based on the DC Comics superheroes of the same name. This is the third, and most likely final trailer for the WB tentpole.

The trailer for the superhero mashup opened with the death of Superman. We see Henry Cavill making a fleeting appearance, the first time that the Superman (or in this case Clark Kent) has shown up in a Justice League trailer, suggesting we will be seeing more of the Man of Steel, my Adam’s Lois Lane in despair, violence, acts of war and terrorism are all on the rise.

“The world needs Superman,” says Bruce Wayne. “I made him a promise, which is why I’ve brought you together.”

What follows is a collage of epic battles as our heroes fend off an invasion of Parademons, the extraterrestrial troops introduced during Batman’s dream sequence in last year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Aside from established DC characters Batman and Wonder Woman, other members such as Aquaman, Cyborg and Flash are also prominently featured.

Directed by Zack Snyder and co-written by Joss Whedon, Justice League is for release on November 17, 2017 with an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Ciarán Hinds, Amy Adams, Willem Dafoe, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Connie Nielsen, and J. K. Simmons.

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New “Justice League” Posters Show Characters Are “All In”

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WB/DC

With the release of “Justice League” fast approaching, Warner Bros. is gearing up the promo by releasing cool new poster for each superhero character, sans Superman, and there’s plenty of bright colors.

The posters individually features stars Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, and Ray Fisher as Cyborg. There’s no sign of Superman in these posters, which is expected considering how Batman V Superman ended.

A new trailer is also set to premiere early morning of Sunday, the film’s official Twitter page announced. “Get ready for the all new #JusticeLeague trailer this Sunday at 9AM ET / 6AM PT.”

There is a definite shift to brighter and lighter look on these recent Justice League promo materials, especially after director Joss Whedon’s involvement. Though overall, they seem to blend well with the darker tone and aesthetic that Zack Snyder started. Snydon anyone?

Justice League is the second DCEU film this year, following this summer’s top grosser Wonder Woman. Scheduled to be released on November 17, 2017, the film also stars Henry Cavill Ciarán Hinds, Amy Adams, Willem Dafoe, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Connie Nielsen, and J. K. Simmons.
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Marvel Announces RISE OF THE BLACK PANTHER Series

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Evan Narcisse and Ta-Nehisi Coates reveal Wakanda’s legacy this January

This January, just ahead of the highly anticipated film, Marvel will reveal T’Challa’s journey to become king of Wakanda in a series co-written by io9 senior writer Evan Narcisse and Black Panther writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, along with artist Paul Renaud. Set in the world of Coates’ landmark Black Panther book, this new series will tell the story of Young T’Challa and his lineage, showing how the world learns about the wondrous nation of Wakanda for the first time.

This 6-issue run will also explore the reign of T’Chaka, the king whose death changed Wakanda’s history, and the life of T’Challa’s birth mother – someone T’Challa never had the chance to know. Narcisse will be making his comics debut with this series, and each issue will feature a painted cover by Black Panther artist Brian Stelfreeze.

For more information, visit io9.com. Look for more to be revealed at this week’s New York Comic Con during the Cup O’ Joe Presents Marvel Legacy: AVENGERS panel on Saturday, October 7 at 11:15am ET.

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Water Tower Music To Release Batman And Harley Quinn: Music From The DC Universe Original Movie

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… and Batman Vs.Two-Face: Music From The DC Animated Movie. Both titled to be released October 6 and feature original music by the Emmy award-winning dynamic music partners (DMP)

Water Tower Music announced today the October 6 release of two titles: Batman and Harley Quinn: Music From The DC Universe Original Movie AND Batman Vs. Two-Face: Music From The DC Animated Movie. The albums feature the movie’s original score by Dynamic Music Partners (DMP), a team of 3 composers who previously scored Batman Beyond. The soundtracks will be available at all digital music providers and on CD exclusively at FYE stores.

“We’re thrilled that WaterTower Music is releasing soundtracks for two of our current projects: Batman & Harley Quinn and Batman vs. Two-Face!” explained the three Emmy Award-winning composers Michael McCuistion, Lolita Ritmanis and Kristopher Carter, collectively known as Dynamic Music Partners. “The “Batman vs. Two-Face” score gave us one final opportunity to honor the late Adam West as Batman, with all the Bams! Zings! and Pows! made famous by the original television series music written by musical icons Neil Hefti and Nelson Riddle. Collaboration with producer James Tucker always brings us great creative freedom!

“With “Harley Quinn,” we returned to the musical world of “Batman: The Animated Series,” which was our first collaboration with Bruce Timm as part of Shirley Walker’s team,” they continued. “Along with recreating that Dark Deco mood, we also paid homage to some of the greatest jazz scores of the 70’s and 80’s. Our long creative history with Bruce usually allows for a musical and dramatic shorthand while discussing the score; this particular project, with its comedic twists and turns, really kept us on our toes!

“We worked with our key music team on the scores (engineers Mark Mattson and Mako Sujishi, woodwind player John Yoakum, Greg Herzenach on guitars, Andris Mattson playing trumpet on “Two-Face,” and trumpet legend Wayne Bergeron on “Harley”) to take the listener on journeys that are simultaneously familiar and fresh for fans who will undoubtedly appreciate these distinct takes on the Batman universe. Both albums will be available October 6 at all digital music providers and on CD exclusively at FYE Stores:

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Marvel Announces “Old Man Hawkeye” Series

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Old Man Hawkeye is coming home. This January, the Marvel Universe will see the return of Clint Barton in a series penned by New York Daily News writer Ethan Sacks and artist Marco Checchetto (Star Wars: Captain Phasma). OLD MAN HAWKEYE will follow the avenging archer in a journey that takes place five years before the events of OLD MAN LOGAN, serving as a prequel to the popular series.

The 12-issue run will be set 45 years into the future, taking place in a darker world where the heroic archer must avenge his fallen teammates – while he still can. Sacks, a long-time Marvel fan who currently covers comics and Marvel for the New York Daily News, previously wrote a story for the third issue of SECRET EMPIRE: BRAVE NEW WORLD.

“Ethan’s been a journalist for years, and he’s a certified nerd,” said Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada. “I’ve known him well over a decade, and I never knew he could write non-fiction until one day, he told me, ‘I wrote this Star Wars one-shot.’ When I find anyone who’s talented, I always hand them to our editors and say, ‘do not be affected by the fact this is coming from me.’ And everyone loved the Star Wars story and what he had done.”

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Men In Black Spinoff Sets Release Date

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Sony Pictures


The spin-off to “Men In Black” is officially moving ahead. Deadline recently reported that the project is being fast tracked by Sony Pictures and is eyeing the high stakes May 17, 2019 release date.

Its already been confirmed that original franchise stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones will not be reprising their roles, though the currently untitled film will be set in the same world as the original but with a contemporary take on the franchise.

The script which is penned by Iron Man and Transformers: The Last Knight writers Matt Holloway and Art Marcum expands on the original’s universe of extraterrestrial lifeforms. No director has been announced yet. Steven Spielberg will continue to executive produce the film.

There is another Men In Black movie in development with Sony, one that is a 21 Jump Street franchise crossover, but the report indicates the spinoff will arrive first.

Men In Black was originally based on the comic book created by Lowell Cunningham and illustrated by Sandy Carruthers and is now owned by Marvel Comics. The sci-fi comedy series is one of Sony Pictures’ most profitable properties, altogether grossing $1.6 billion globally.

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Justice League: New Colorful Character Posters Released

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The posters were rolled out through the film’s Twitter account which also mentions that the prints will be available in October.

The posters are interesting and significant shift from DCEUs previous darker and gritty color palette which began with Man of Steel and continued with Batman V Superman, both directed by Zack Snyder. Joss Whedon took over directing duties of “Justice League” after Snyder family tragedy early this year. Whedon is now also credited for screenplay along with Chris Terrio.

Justice League is the second DCEU film this year, following the surprising record breaking run throughout summer of Wonder Woman, currently DCEU’s highest grossing installment.

Justice League is scheduled to be released on November 17, 2017 with an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Ciarán Hinds, Amy Adams, Willem Dafoe, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Connie Nielsen, and J. K. Simmons.

Here’s the film’s official synopsis:

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

 
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Donner’s “Superman: The Movie” 3-Hour Cut To Be Released

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WB

The movie that presaged the onslaught of comic-book films is back in a 3-hour plus version, an extended cut of Richard Donner’s 1978 classic with 40 minutes of extra footage, Warner Archive Collection‘s Facebook page announced.

This version will be paired with Donner’s Special Edition Director’s Cut which was previously released back in 2000.

ABC first aired a similar version back in 1982, which was a special 3-hour plus cut dubbed “Salkind International Extended Cut”, an extended version of what was released theatrically. Superman: The Movie originally ran for 137 minutes.

That extended version broadcast of a major blockbuster was unheard of at the time and happened over the course of two nights. Many of the added footage have since showed up as deleted extras on previous releases, but never as a complete official release on dvd nor on blu-ray.

Also included on the announcement:
Special Features (on Superman The Special Edition Disc): Commentary by Director Richard Donner and Creative Consultant Tom Mankiewicz; 3 Documentaries Taking Flight: The Development of Superman, Making Superman: Filming the Legend and The Magic Behind the Cape; Screen Tests; Restored Scenes; Additional Scenes; Additional Music Cues; Music-Only Track

No official release date is announced but hopefully in the next few months, making for an excellent Christmas present for Superman fans.

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VENOM INC Arrives In The Marvel Universe

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Ryan Stegman, Dan Slott and Mike Costa lead the six-issue crossover starting in December

New York, NY—September 15, 2017—Venom is sweeping across the Marvel Universe, and in an epic new crossover, Eddie Brock finally makes his way into Spider-Man’s world with VENOM INC. Announced exclusively on Marvel’s weekly podcast This Week In Marvel, the six-part story kicks off in VENOM INC/ALPHA #1, written by superstar writers Dan Slott and Mike Costa, with art by Ryan Stegman. 

“We’re in a bit of a Venom renaissance—a Ven-aissance?—of late, and I got real excited when I not only heard about Venom Inc., but that we’d get to announce it on This Week in Marvel!” said Ryan Penagos, Vice President and Executive Editor of Marvel Digital Media. “If you haven’t listened to any of the 300+ episodes of This Week in Marvel yet, I hope you come for the news we’ll continue to break going forward, and stay for the interviews, in-depth look at all the amazing Marvel Comics out each week, great community, and more.”

Following ALPHA #1, the story continues in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and VENOM. At the heart of the story? The relationship between fan favorites Peter Parker and Eddie Brock…who haven’t been face-to-face in years. Add in Flash Thompson, and this is one reunion you’re not going to want to miss.

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X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN by HIP-HOP FAMILY TREE Award Winning Cartoonist Ed Piskor: The Definitive Remix of X-Men History

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30 Years of Iconic Comics Books, 8,000 Storytelling Pages, 1 Unexpected, Unprecedented and Uncanny Undertaking

New York, NY—September 15, 2017— “Ed Piskor is one of the most exciting cartoonists working today and seeing the iconic X-men filtered through his singular vision is the sort of comic book project that you can usually only dream about. But this dream is real, and it is a thing to behold!” — Jeff Lemire (DESCENDER, MOON KNIGHT)

Marvel Comics and Eisner Award-winning indie cartoonist indie Ed Piskor are teaming up for an unexpected, unprecedented, and uncanny undertaking. Best known for documenting the history of hip hop with the award winning HIP HOP FAMILY TREE graphic novels, Ed Piskor will sample and distill more than 8,000 pages of superheroic storytelling to create a definitive remix of the first 280 original issues of X-Men comic books and 30 years of complicated continuity into one seamless masterpiece of superheroic storytelling. Piskor will write, draw, ink, color and letter all six 40 page issues of X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN, which Marvel will publish over three years as three separate but interconnected mini-series — X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN, X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN-SECOND GENESIS and X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN-X-TINCTION.

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