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Ben Affleck steps away from directing “The Batman”

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By Armando

So Ben Affleck won’t be directing the upcoming Batman standalone movie “The Batman” movie after all, the actor-director announced Monday via The Hollywood Reporter.

“Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require,” actor says

With this surprising announcement, Affleck reassured fans that he remains committed to play the role. “Together with the studio, I have decided to find a partner in a director who will collaborate with me on this massive film. I am still in this, and we are making it, but we are currently looking for a director. I remain extremely committed to this project, and look forward to bringing this to life for fans around the world.”

Ben Affleck at last year’s comic-con ©aiphotoimaging.com


This may come as a shock to some fans, though many who follow the development of this project will remember Affleck’s recent uncertainty of his directing gig. He recently told The Guardian that it is “not a set thing”. “If it doesn’t come together in a way I think is really great, I’m not going to do it,” Affleck told The Guardian.

In April 2016, the studio announced that Affleck would star in and direct a standalone Batman film, the first since The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Affleck first donned the cape and cowl last year in Batman V Superman:Dawn of Justice, and also appeared briefly in Suicide Squad. He will reprise the role in Zack Snyder’s Justice League on November this year.

The Batman currently has no release date, but it was revealed that Deathstroke will be the movie’s villain, played by Joe Manganiello. Affleck recently directed and starred in Live By Night.

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FX Celebrates LEGION with Immersive Art Exhibition

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Featuring work from artists Michael Murphy, Clemens Beghr, Kumi Yamashita & David Flores

Tonight FX Networks celebrated the long-awaited launch of its new series Legion based on the Marvel Comics, with a bold and exciting immersive art exhibition, Where?House, at Villain in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Installations by artists Michael Murphy, Clemens Behr, Kumi Yamashita and David Flores challenged partygoers by bringing the unfathomable power of the series to life with a mind-bending exhibit inspired by the unpredictable world of Legion. Attendees experienced the Legion mural featuring augmented reality and life-size installations placing them deep into the mind of David Haller.

Through Sunday, January 29, the exhibit will be open to the public featuring the below art-installations inspired by the series including:

· “Suspension of Disbelief” (2017) forced perspective art piece by Michael Murphy
· “Doors” (2017) found materials installation by Clemens Behr
· “Lovers” (2010) light and shadow installation by Kumi Yamashita
· “Legion” (2017) key art mural by David Flores
· “Grassy Knoll” (2017) multimedia installation inspired by the series by artists unknown

Legion Where?House will be open Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January, 28 from 12 – 9 PM; Sunday, January 29 from 12 – 4 PM. Friday, 7 to 9 PM will feature specialty beer and music by DJ Hesta Prynn; Saturday, 7 to 9 PM will feature specialty beer and music by DJ Alex Merrell (Ages 21+).

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THUNDERBOLTS #10 Celebrates 20 Years of “Justice, Like Lightning” – Your First Look!

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THUNDERBOLTS #10 Celebrates 20 Years of “Justice, Like Lightning”

Featuring a Special Tale By Original Thunderbolts Creative Team Busiek & Bagley!

New York, NY—January 27th, 2016 — Once upon a time, the Thunderbolts were the Masters of Evil, villains posing as heroes. Two decades later, their leader has returned…and Baron Zemo will reclaim the legacy of the Thunderbolts – with the infinite power of the cosmic cube! This February, Marvel celebrates the history of the Thunderbolts in THUNDERBOLTS #10 – a can’t-miss, oversized 20th anniversary issue! Kicking off the brand-new “Return of the Masters” story arc – creators Jim Zub and Jon Malin put Baron Zemo back on the board! And he’s coming to reclaim what’s his – the Thunderbolts themselves! What will the Winter Soldier have to say about that? As Zemo seeks to attain power over Kobik, the sentient Cosmic Cube, how does that factor into Captain America’s sinister plans?

But that’s not all! This oversized issue also features a special tale reuniting original Thunderbolts creative team Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley! Witness the return of fan-favorite character Jolt in their first Thunderbolts story together in over 15 years! “Return of the Masters” begins on February 22nd in THUNDERBOLTS #10!

THUNDERBOLTS #10 (DEC160996)
Written by JIM ZUB & KURT BUSIEK
Art by JON MALIN & MARK BAGLEY
Cover by JON MALIN
Variant Cover by MARK BAGLEY (DEC160997)
FOC – 1/30/17, On-Sale – 2/22/17

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Marvel Congratulates the YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens Winners!

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Unprecedented 17 Marvel Titles Awarded

New York, NY—January 26th, 2016 — Each year, the prestigious Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) recognizes some of the best and brightest graphic fiction released across the comics industry. Marvel is pleased to congratulate the creators behind the unprecedented 17 Marvel titles included in this year’s list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens!

“It is both energizing and humbling to have so many Marvel titles included in this year’s list,” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “From Star Wars to Black Panther to The Vision and beyond, their selections provide a little something for everyone. With so many fantastic titles released in last year from publishers across the industry, we’re honored to be recognized by YALSA yet again.”

Meeting YALSA’s criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens, these can’t-miss collections are available now wherever comics and books are sold:

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Mary Tyler Moore, iconic TV actress, dies at 80

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By Armando

Iconic American actress, known for her roles in TV sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Dick Van Dyke Show, died Wednesday in Greenwich, Conn. She was 80.

“Today, beloved icon, Mary Tyler Moore, passed away at the age of 80 in the company of friends and her loving husband of over 33 years, Dr. S. Robert Levine,” Mara Buxbaum, Moore’s longtime representative, said in a statement. “A groundbreaking actress, producer, and passionate advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Mary will be remembered as a fearless visionary who turned the world on with her smile.”

“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” debuted in 1970 with Tyler playing Mary Richards, a single 30-something career woman who moves to Minneapolis after being rejected by her boyfriend. The show achieved critical success, made her a TV icon, and inspired a generation of women on television.

Moore’s style and look on the TV show also defined the look of modern women of the 70s and was considered to have revolutionized the look of the modern career woman, The show has remained popular since the final episode was broadcast in 1997.


MARY TYLER MOORE Tribute Screen Actor’s Guild Award Lifetime Achievement

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FX CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF LEGION WITH IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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LOS ANGELES (January 24, 2017) – FX Networks announced today bold and exciting art-inspired initiatives to celebrate the long-awaited February 8th premiere of Legion. Comic lovers around the country can access the headspace of one of the world’s most powerful mutants and embrace the fractured reality of this new original series through one-of-a-kind experiences presented by FX Networks. For full details, visit insidelegion.com/experience.

Five augmented reality murals that will reveal the power of David Haller’s mind can be found in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Those who find the murals can download the Blippar app, then aim and frame the art to watch the power of Legion come to life. Locations for each mural are: Brooklyn, NY at St. Nicholas Avenue & Jefferson Street; New York, NY at Bleecker Street & Carmine Street; Chicago, IL at W. North Avenue & N. Western Avenue; Los Angeles, CA at Hollywood Boulevard & Vine Street; San Francisco, CA at Fillmore Street & Union Street.

Launching Friday, January 27 through Sunday, January 29, Legion Where?House opens to the public featuring a mind-bending three-day art exhibit in Brooklyn. The gallery presented by FX is inspired by the unpredictable world of Legion at Villain warehouse in Brooklyn, New York. The three-day exhibit will challenge audiences and bring the unfathomable power of the Legion to life with art installations inspired by the series’ themes, including:

Forced perspective art piece by Michael Murphy
Found materials installation by Clemens Behr
Light and shadow installation by Kumi Yamashita
Legion Key Art Mural by David Flores
Multimedia installation inspired by the series

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The Mystery of His Secret Identity Revealed!

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Your First Look at DAREDEVIL #17! New Story Arc Begins Here!

New York, NY—January 23rd, 2016 —Just how did Daredevil regain his secret identity?! At last, the story fans have been asking about will be revealed! It all kicks off this February in DAREDEVIL #17, the first chapter in a brand-new story arc! Blockbuster creators Charles Soule and Ron Garney gear up to tell the story that’s been on everyone’s minds since their very first page! It’s no secret that Matt Murdock is the man under the Daredevil mask. He admitted it to the world a long time ago. But what if you could put the genie back in the bottle? What if you could protect the loved ones you put in harm’s way? Only, if he wants to regain his anonymity…it’s going to cost him. What price did Matt Murdock pay to make his identity secret once more? Who got left behind in the process? The story of Matt’s secret identity and his return to New York begins on February 15th in the can’t-miss DAREDEVIL #17!

DAREDEVIL #17 (DEC160999)
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art & Cover by RON GARNEY
Corner Box Variant by JOE JUSKO (DEC161000)
FOC – 1/23/17, On-Sale – 02/15/17

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There’s A New Team In Town – Announcing a New MONSTERS UNLEASHED Series!

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New Ongoing Series!

Their appearance hasn’t gone unnoticed – as everyone from the Avengers to S.H.I.E.L.D. to Damage Control wants to shut them down!

“Kei and his monsters are under a lot of scrutiny from the heroes of the Marvel Universe, government agencies such as S.H.I.E.L.D. and corporate entities like Damage Control,” says writer Cullen Bunn in an interview with Marvel.com. “And it’s not just the forces of good who are paying attention to Kei and his monsters. There is a sinister cadre of villains who are very interested in Kei and his unusual abilities.”

Can the denizens of the Marvel Universe accept a team of massive marvelous monsters in their midsts? Or will they be deemed too dangerous to be left unchecked? Either way – they’re here to stay! Follow their adventures this April when Bunn and Baldeon bring you the all-new ongoing series, MONSTERS UNLEASHED #1!

MONSTERS UNLEASHED #1
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art by DAVID BALDEON
Cover by ART ADAMS
On Sale in April!

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ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY Comes to Marvel Comics This April!

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New York, NY—January 17th, 2017 — The Rebellion comes to Marvel! This April, one of the biggest films of 2016 becomes one of the biggest comics of 2017 as ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY comes to comic shops and digital devices everywhere! Written by Jody Houser (Max Ride) with art by Emilio Laiso (Star Wars Annual), join the harrowing group of Rebels as they embark on a life or death mission to save the galaxy!

All appears lost in the fight against the tyrannical Galactic Empire. The Rebellion has discovered the existence of the Empire’s ultimate super-weapon. The Death Star. With the power to wipe planets from existence, the Death Star’s existence spells doom for those seeking freedom. All hope now lies in the hands of new heroes Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor. Their last ditch gambit to steal the Death Star plans are all that stands in the Empire’s way!

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Green Lantern Corps will be ‘Lethal Weapon in space’

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By AICreative Media

Its official. After the recent commercial success of Suicide Squad, DC’s comic book movie universe continue to expand, as Warner Bros. moves ahead with Green Lantern Corps.

This new version is described as ‘Lethal Weapon in space‘, and that there will be not one, but two main characters: Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Hal Jordan appeared in 2011’s Green Lantern, with Ryan Reynolds playing the title character. According to Deadline, David Goyer (Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Dark Knight) will produce the movie and co-write the screenplay with Justin Rhodes.

Just hours after the Green Lantern Corps news broke out, Sterling K Brown tweeted his interested to play John Stewart:

Green Lantern Corps is set to be released on June 19, 2020.

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