Literature & Graphic Novels
Captain America Will Tangle with UFC Champion Georges St-Pierre
The Marvel Universe now has another mixed-martial arts fighter appearing in their Phase II universe. Superherohype.com reports that UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has been cast in Captain America: The Winter Soldier as French kickboxing master Georges Batroc, AKA Batroc the Leaper.
Telltale's 'Walking Dead' Coming To Vita
This week, Telltale announced they would be releasing The Walking Dead on the PlayStation Vita sometime this year. As of now, we don't yet know whether or not it will be released in episodes or as a whole package.
Adam West and Burt Ward Are Back in 'Batman '66'!
DC Comics will be starting a new digital comic book series based on Adam West and Burt Ward's Batman. The comic book will be titled Batman ’66, and will be available on the DC Comics apps through Comixology. Fans can expect Batman ‘66 to have a similar vibe as the original TV show (1966-1968), and feature fan favorite villains like the Joker, Riddler, and Catwoman.
Kevin Feige and Gwyneth Paltrow Get Surprisingly Spoilery on 'Iron Man 3'
Over the past few weeks, we've been getting a lot of rumors on Iron Man 3's characters, organizations, and even a little on the stinger. With all of that information swirling about on the Interwebs, you'd think Marvel would be clamping down hard on any possible leaks. It seems that Shane Black is no Christopher Nolan though, with both producer Kevin Feige and star Gwyneth Paltrow both spilling some rather large details on the upcoming film. Check out their quotes on Iron Patriot, AIM, and Pepper Potts below; definite spoiler warning.
'Calvin and Hobbes', Animated at Last
While we may never see an official Calvin and Hobbes TV show, an animator on Ugly Americans has given us a taste of what it might've looked like. Adam Brown's 30 second animation uses Bill Watterson's actual artwork, and it is simply beautiful. Give it a watch below, and join me in wishing we could've seen a two hour version.
Ant-Man Concept Teaser Trailer Leaked Online
A concept teaser trailer for Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man leaked onto the internet early this morning, and showed fanboys a glimpse of what they can expect from a live action Ant-Man movie. The footage, while less than a minute in length, features intense action and provides an ample sampling of Ant-Man’s abilities and movement. This concept trailer originally debuted last year at Comic-Con to a very positive reception, but had been hidden from the general public until now.
The Last Word 13 - Karly's Top 5 Books She Couldn't Put Down [Podcast]
The Last Word is a podcast exploration of literature, storytelling, and the writing process. On this episode, Karly goes over her top five books that she just couldn't put down.
Get a Look at Some of 'Kick-Ass 2's Heroes and Villains in a New Set of Posters
Hot on the heels of the debut trailer, we've got six new posters showcasing a few of Kick-Ass 2's characters, a few old and a few new. Check out one sheets for Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), Hit-Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz), The Mother Fucker (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), Mother Russia (Olga Kurkulina), Black Death (Daniel Kaluuya), and Night-Bitch (Lindy Booth) below.
Pro Wrestler Dave Bautista Signs on to Play 'Guardians of the Galaxy's Drax the Destroyer
The long, long road to a complete Guardians of the Galaxy cast continues, with the second bit of official news. Dave Bautista, former pro wrestler and current mixed martial arts fighter, has officially signed on to play Drax the Destroyer.
Kick-Ass is Back in a Red-Band Trailer!
How appropriate, our first look at Kick-Ass 2 comes in the form of an awesome red band trailer. It's been almost three years since the original, and it looks like this sequel was worth the wait.
