During a tumultuous time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the third and final film in James Gunn‘s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy will (hopefully) arrive to save the day in a satisfying way. Our favorite band of A-holes are heading back to the big screen at the beginning of May for a new adventure together. Some lucky people have already seen the movie, thanks to the movie’s “European Gala” held at Disneyland Paris earlier this month, as well as the US screenings this week for critics. As you might expect, we now have plenty of thoughts about Gunn’s (presumably) final Marvel movie.
But first, a refresher on what’s going on in this one: in the upcoming Phase 5 threequel, the Guardians have pretty much settled down on Knowhere after the events of the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, but when Rocket’s past resurfaces, Peter Quill...
But first, a refresher on what’s going on in this one: in the upcoming Phase 5 threequel, the Guardians have pretty much settled down on Knowhere after the events of the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, but when Rocket’s past resurfaces, Peter Quill...
- 4/28/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Update: In a press conference Tuesday (3 January) afternoon, Sheriff Darin Balaam appeared to debunk a report that Renner was saved by a doctor neighbour. Balaam said that there were no doctors on the scene but that neighbours immediately rushed to his aide with towels.
Actor Jeremy Renner is in critical but stable condition after a snowplough accident in Nevada over the weekend.
“We can confirm Jeremy is in critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather-related accident while ploughing snow earlier today,” a spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday night.
Renner is getting “excellent” care, the spokesperson said.
New details are now emerging with TMZ reporting that Renner was ploughing the road around a quarter mile from his home to get his family out after a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve.
The plough, a Snowcat, accidentally ran over one of the actor’s legs, despite...
Actor Jeremy Renner is in critical but stable condition after a snowplough accident in Nevada over the weekend.
“We can confirm Jeremy is in critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather-related accident while ploughing snow earlier today,” a spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday night.
Renner is getting “excellent” care, the spokesperson said.
New details are now emerging with TMZ reporting that Renner was ploughing the road around a quarter mile from his home to get his family out after a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve.
The plough, a Snowcat, accidentally ran over one of the actor’s legs, despite...
- 1/2/2023
- by Gustaf Kilander
- The Independent - Film
Ivan Huang Oct 3, 2019
Nycc 2019 is almost here! Here are the highlights to look out for from this year's New York Comic Con
It's time for New York Comic Con! Nycc 2019 is one of the biggest weekends on the geek entertainment calendar, and that's appropriate considering that the comic book industry and the origin of superheroes is so centered on New York City! We've got a quick and easy guide to the show for you right here that should answer most, if not all, of your questions.
And if you're looking for something else to do in the off hours when you're not checking out panels and hunting for cool stuff at Nycc, we have a guide to other amazing pop culture attractions in the city!
New York Comic Con 2019 Dates and Hours
Nycc 2019 runs from October 3 - 6 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Check out the...
Nycc 2019 is almost here! Here are the highlights to look out for from this year's New York Comic Con
It's time for New York Comic Con! Nycc 2019 is one of the biggest weekends on the geek entertainment calendar, and that's appropriate considering that the comic book industry and the origin of superheroes is so centered on New York City! We've got a quick and easy guide to the show for you right here that should answer most, if not all, of your questions.
And if you're looking for something else to do in the off hours when you're not checking out panels and hunting for cool stuff at Nycc, we have a guide to other amazing pop culture attractions in the city!
New York Comic Con 2019 Dates and Hours
Nycc 2019 runs from October 3 - 6 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Check out the...
- 9/25/2019
- Den of Geek
So exhausted last night. And aggravated. Got stuck in a major traffic jam on the New Jersey Turnpike that was so bad I finally said fuck this, made an illegal u-turn, backtracked and got off the turnpike, and drove through side streets in Newark and Jersey City until I finally got home 3½ hours after I had left my starting point. By that time I had to pee so badly I was actually in pain, and I was cursing as I parked the car because I knew that at any minute I was going to wet my pants, and then of course, the straps on one of my bags broke and the contents went spilling all over the street, so by the time I actually got into my apartment building’s elevator I knew it was a lost cause, despite the Kegel’s, and yes, ladies and gentlemen, I wet my pants.
- 5/1/2017
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
This past week, I went out to La for the first time. It was primarily to attend fellow ComicMix movie reviewer Arthur Tebbel’s wedding, and he had even movie popcorn as a snack during the cocktail hour.
I flew in on Thursday where I spent most of the day either meeting or hanging out with queer comics creators. They like The Golden Girls out there too. Sidenote: that was also the name of the cheerleader squad where I went to high school. And no, they were not senior citizens.
The second day I was there was the kickoff of Long Beach Comic Expo. While I wasn’t able to go during the show proper, I did have the time this past Friday to attend their first ever Comic Creator Conference organized by Wannabe Press. This was an event for comics professionals and those trying to break in to learn the ropes from professionals.
I flew in on Thursday where I spent most of the day either meeting or hanging out with queer comics creators. They like The Golden Girls out there too. Sidenote: that was also the name of the cheerleader squad where I went to high school. And no, they were not senior citizens.
The second day I was there was the kickoff of Long Beach Comic Expo. While I wasn’t able to go during the show proper, I did have the time this past Friday to attend their first ever Comic Creator Conference organized by Wannabe Press. This was an event for comics professionals and those trying to break in to learn the ropes from professionals.
- 2/21/2017
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
As a child, I loved the Legion of Super-Heroes. Teenagers from all over the galaxy formed a club together and saved the universe, sometimes several times an issue.
The rules for joining the Legion were a bit odd and really didn’t stand up to scrutiny. No one could have the same powers as another member, unless they were Superboy, Supergirl or Mon-El. Abilities that were not super on a hero’s planet could qualify that hero for membership, like telepathy and chameleons and magnetism. I suppose if we, as a people, were blind, someone with sight could be a member, but we wouldn’t know because there wouldn’t be comic books because, really, they are better when we can see the pictures.
Anyway, I didn’t really care about the Legion by-laws, since I would be a teenager if, by some chance, I lived 1000 years and could apply for membership.
The rules for joining the Legion were a bit odd and really didn’t stand up to scrutiny. No one could have the same powers as another member, unless they were Superboy, Supergirl or Mon-El. Abilities that were not super on a hero’s planet could qualify that hero for membership, like telepathy and chameleons and magnetism. I suppose if we, as a people, were blind, someone with sight could be a member, but we wouldn’t know because there wouldn’t be comic books because, really, they are better when we can see the pictures.
Anyway, I didn’t really care about the Legion by-laws, since I would be a teenager if, by some chance, I lived 1000 years and could apply for membership.
- 11/18/2016
- by Martha Thomases
- Comicmix.com
Some of you may have heard of the Mockingbird controversy and harassment of Chelsea Cain. Less of you probably heard about Tokyo Comic Con banning men from cosplaying as female characters. While the two events are unrelated, they both involve intolerance in the comics industry… and they both have a happy ending. Well, happier than it could have been, I guess.
Back in March, the character of Mockingbird was given her first solo series at Marvel Comics. The character of Bobbi Morse, Mockingbird’s alter ego, debuted at Marvel back in 1971 with her becoming Mockingbird in 1980. Though she was created by Len Wein and Neal Adams, her first published story was written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Barry Windsor-Smith. Mockingbird has appeared on and off in Marvel Comics as part of S.H.I.E.L.D. and different Avengers teams ever since with varying success. Once Mockingbird appeared on network TV’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on October 21st,...
Back in March, the character of Mockingbird was given her first solo series at Marvel Comics. The character of Bobbi Morse, Mockingbird’s alter ego, debuted at Marvel back in 1971 with her becoming Mockingbird in 1980. Though she was created by Len Wein and Neal Adams, her first published story was written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Barry Windsor-Smith. Mockingbird has appeared on and off in Marvel Comics as part of S.H.I.E.L.D. and different Avengers teams ever since with varying success. Once Mockingbird appeared on network TV’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on October 21st,...
- 11/1/2016
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
You might not recognize the name, but Adventure Time is casting one of the longest shadows over the world of animation right now.
The show, which racked up its 12th Emmy nomination this year, already has six wins under its belt, largely without being paid much attention to by most mainstream media. But its backstory is a wonderful example of grassroots success in a crowded field.
Created by Pendleton Ward as a tribute to both the animation classics of his youth (it's one of the only cartoons to still be animated by hand) and the expansive world of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game,...
The show, which racked up its 12th Emmy nomination this year, already has six wins under its belt, largely without being paid much attention to by most mainstream media. But its backstory is a wonderful example of grassroots success in a crowded field.
Created by Pendleton Ward as a tribute to both the animation classics of his youth (it's one of the only cartoons to still be animated by hand) and the expansive world of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game,...
- 9/14/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- People.com - TV Watch
You might not recognize the name, but Adventure Time is casting one of the longest shadows over the world of animation right now. The show, which racked up its 12th Emmy nomination this year, already has six wins under its belt, largely without being paid much attention to by most mainstream media. But its backstory is a wonderful example of grassroots success in a crowded field. Created by Pendleton Ward as a tribute to both the animation classics of his youth (it's one of the only cartoons to still be animated by hand) and the expansive world of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game,...
- 9/14/2016
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- PEOPLE.com
A lot has happened recently at DC Comics. They’ve announced plans for their Rebirth which drew mixed reactions – including from myself a couple of months back. They went on to announce a talent workshop with the idea of being able to bring in some fresh faces in comics to help breathe new life into their properties. Then earlier this month they announced a new imprint called Young Animals headed by Gerard Way, which I and many other people praised. Things coming down the pipeline from DC Comics seemed to be showing promise and certainly the return of titles like Doom Patrol have me excited.
Then last Thursday happened.
First, news broke that Shelly Bond, Executive Editor of the Vertigo imprint who had been with the imprint since its inception, had been let go as a result of “restructuring.” Vertigo editors will now be reporting directly to the top brass at DC.
Then last Thursday happened.
First, news broke that Shelly Bond, Executive Editor of the Vertigo imprint who had been with the imprint since its inception, had been let go as a result of “restructuring.” Vertigo editors will now be reporting directly to the top brass at DC.
- 4/26/2016
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
I’ve said before that, despite liking to attend all flavors of fandom and comics conventions, including (clearly) the media guest-focused cons, I really love Baltimore Comic Con because it has stayed so focused on comics and comics creators. I’m happy to report that this has not changed.
I had a great time in Baltimore this year, doing some of the things that make me happiest at comic cons, like walking the exhibit hall and wandering Artist Alley to see what new things old friends are up to, meet folks whose work I know but whom I’ve never chatted with, and flip through the work of creators I haven’t ever encountered before. Amongst the fun things I discovered were this nifty accordion-style comic by Christa Cassano and Dean Haspiel; a gorgeous limited edition coloring book by Charles Vess, whose work I’ve loved for a long time...
I had a great time in Baltimore this year, doing some of the things that make me happiest at comic cons, like walking the exhibit hall and wandering Artist Alley to see what new things old friends are up to, meet folks whose work I know but whom I’ve never chatted with, and flip through the work of creators I haven’t ever encountered before. Amongst the fun things I discovered were this nifty accordion-style comic by Christa Cassano and Dean Haspiel; a gorgeous limited edition coloring book by Charles Vess, whose work I’ve loved for a long time...
- 9/29/2015
- by Emily S. Whitten
- Comicmix.com
The annual absurdly massive pop-culture mecca that is Comic-Con kicks off in San Diego next week, and we’re hosting not one, not two, but three events. Tickets to Sdcc are already sold out (see: absurdly massive), but if you’re already going, pop over and say qaStaH nuq? to our own Abraham Riesman, who will be moderating the following panels:How Ultimate Marvel Changed Everything Friday, July 10, 6–7 p.m. Room 7Ab Veteran comics journalists Heidi MacDonald and Graeme McMillan join Riesman to revisit Ultimate Marvel — the (relatively) short-lived line of comics that unexpectedly revitalized Marvel Comics, then became the most direct influence on the Marvel movies. If you want to study up beforehand, read Riesman’s article about the rise and fall of Ultimate Marvel. Vulture's Valiant Writers Roundtable Saturday, July 11, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Room 8 The revival of Valiant is one of the strangest, most inspiring experiments in comics...
- 6/30/2015
- by Vulture Editors
- Vulture
In the early 1970s, when I was in college, I went to hear Gloria Steinem speak. The modern version of the feminism movement was still in its early stages. My memory of the talk is fuzzy, but I remember her recounting the reaction of men on the left to women’s issues:
“She walks! She talks! She gets down on there belly and slithers like a snake! It’s – a woman who thinks!”
That quote kept coming to my mind while watching She Makes Comics, a terrific new documentary directed by Marisa Stotter. I say “terrific” because it is a thorough overview of women who have worked in the comics industry, from newspaper strips to cosplay costumers. To quote from the promotional material: “Featuring dozens of interviews with such vital figures as Ramona Fradon, Trina Robbins, Joyce Farmer, Karen Berger, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and Becky Cloonan, She Makes Comics is...
“She walks! She talks! She gets down on there belly and slithers like a snake! It’s – a woman who thinks!”
That quote kept coming to my mind while watching She Makes Comics, a terrific new documentary directed by Marisa Stotter. I say “terrific” because it is a thorough overview of women who have worked in the comics industry, from newspaper strips to cosplay costumers. To quote from the promotional material: “Featuring dozens of interviews with such vital figures as Ramona Fradon, Trina Robbins, Joyce Farmer, Karen Berger, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and Becky Cloonan, She Makes Comics is...
- 1/9/2015
- by Martha Thomases
- Comicmix.com
Director: Marisa Stotter; Featuring: Karen Berger, Gail Simone, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Jenette Kahn, Becky Cloonan, Colleen Doran, Wendi Pini, Kate Leth, Raina Telgemeier, Marjorie Liu, Louise Simonson, Heidi MacDonald; Running time: 110 mins
The issues faced by women in comics are perennial but have been particularly visible in recent years - whether it is in terms of people speaking out about poor treatment, creators and fans saying appalling things or, on better days, representation and inclusion actually improving in the industry.
There's a whole lot to say on the matter, and today (December 9) director Marisa Stotter's documentary She Makes Comics has arrived to have its say.
The film has done a fantastic job of representing the new and old guard of comics, with interviewees including Jenette Kahn, Louise Simonson, Colleen Doran, Wendi Pini, Kate Leth, Becky Cloonan, Raina Telgemeier, Marjorie Liu, journalist Heidi MacDonald and many more.
Particularly spotlighted are...
The issues faced by women in comics are perennial but have been particularly visible in recent years - whether it is in terms of people speaking out about poor treatment, creators and fans saying appalling things or, on better days, representation and inclusion actually improving in the industry.
There's a whole lot to say on the matter, and today (December 9) director Marisa Stotter's documentary She Makes Comics has arrived to have its say.
The film has done a fantastic job of representing the new and old guard of comics, with interviewees including Jenette Kahn, Louise Simonson, Colleen Doran, Wendi Pini, Kate Leth, Becky Cloonan, Raina Telgemeier, Marjorie Liu, journalist Heidi MacDonald and many more.
Particularly spotlighted are...
- 12/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Comic-Con 2012 is so close we can taste it! The epically badass geek convention is set to invade San Diego from July 11th to July 15th, and we can't wait to get over there and get crazy!
Comic-Con International has released the full schedules for Wednesday July 11th and Thursday July 12th, and there's a ton of stuff going on! It's going to kick off with a great first couple of days that will give you plenty of stuff to do! Wednesday looks like it's going to be an awesome day of pilot screens and Thursday has got stuff like Twilight... (fart) and Disney will be holding their big panel, along with a ton of other great stuff to check out!
I've gone through the schedule and put a *** next to all the event's we hope to be able to cover. If there's anything on the list you would like information on please let us know,...
Comic-Con International has released the full schedules for Wednesday July 11th and Thursday July 12th, and there's a ton of stuff going on! It's going to kick off with a great first couple of days that will give you plenty of stuff to do! Wednesday looks like it's going to be an awesome day of pilot screens and Thursday has got stuff like Twilight... (fart) and Disney will be holding their big panel, along with a ton of other great stuff to check out!
I've gone through the schedule and put a *** next to all the event's we hope to be able to cover. If there's anything on the list you would like information on please let us know,...
- 6/28/2012
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Now that the dust from 2010 has settled, it's time to take a hard look at how our favorite genre fared last year. And I'm happy to report that, in the world of comics, it fared pretty damn well. Find out how well after the jump. Our buddy Heidi MacDonald over at The Beat has two pieces of evidence that, when it comes to comics, only the superhero genre comes close to horror. 1.) MacDonald kindly did the statistics on the November sales of indie comics (as reported by icv2.com and Milton Griepp), and found that "issues of Buffy, The Walking Dead, True Blood, and Hellboy meant that (with Vampirella [the month's top launch]) the top five non Marvel/DC comics this month all had a...
- 1/7/2011
- FEARnet
Hey Gang! The full schedule for Comic-Con 2010 has been unleashed on the world today and boy, oh boy does it have a lot of great stuff! We have the full list for you below to check out. I've highlighted all of the events that we are excited about seeing. Check out the list below and start planning out your Comic-Con adventure now!
We will be doing a meet-up at the Con this year, we will fill you in on all the details once we have it all planned out. See ya there!
Special Preview Night Programming
Wednesday, July 21
Attendees at Comic-Con's Preview Night can also experience special programming, games, and Anime and Film screenings in addition to the giant Exhibit Hall! Here's a rundown of the Wednesday night fun, including the chance to get a first look at the new homes for Anime and Films in the Marriott Hotel and Marina.
We will be doing a meet-up at the Con this year, we will fill you in on all the details once we have it all planned out. See ya there!
Special Preview Night Programming
Wednesday, July 21
Attendees at Comic-Con's Preview Night can also experience special programming, games, and Anime and Film screenings in addition to the giant Exhibit Hall! Here's a rundown of the Wednesday night fun, including the chance to get a first look at the new homes for Anime and Films in the Marriott Hotel and Marina.
- 7/8/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
The legendary fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta has passed away at the age of 82 near his home. Among Frazetta's many iconic depictions of sword-swinging barbarians and nubile maidens was a healthy helping of monsters and demons, like the above "Death Dealer". Hit the jump for more info. Heidi MacDonald at The Beat confirmed Frazetta's passing with his agent Robert Pistella. "The cause of death was a stroke," she reports. "Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly." Frazetta's illustration style was arguably the most famous in 20th century genre illustration. In addition to the countless book covers he created for such series as Tarzan and...
- 5/10/2010
- FEARnet
Hey, everyone! Your friendly neighborhood Splash Page editor Rick Marshall here, letting you know that I'll be at C2E2 this weekend in Chicago, bringing you updates from the Chicago's newest comic convention!
I'm just checking in to let you know that I'll be on the show floor all weekend, posting news, interviews and video here on Splash Page — as well as the occasional comment, observation, or pithy remark on Twitter.
But wait, that's not all!
If you're attending the show, you'll also be able to find me at the (that's today) "Old Media, New Media, Comics Media" panel with Heidi MacDonald of The Beat and a great group of other comics journalists. We'll be discussing how we keep up with the changing landscape in the comics world, and how rapidly evolving technology can be both the best and worst thing to happen to media.
The panel is Friday, April...
I'm just checking in to let you know that I'll be on the show floor all weekend, posting news, interviews and video here on Splash Page — as well as the occasional comment, observation, or pithy remark on Twitter.
But wait, that's not all!
If you're attending the show, you'll also be able to find me at the (that's today) "Old Media, New Media, Comics Media" panel with Heidi MacDonald of The Beat and a great group of other comics journalists. We'll be discussing how we keep up with the changing landscape in the comics world, and how rapidly evolving technology can be both the best and worst thing to happen to media.
The panel is Friday, April...
- 4/16/2010
- by Rick Marshall
- MTV Splash Page
Continuing from our earlier article: Frank Frazetta's son breaks into father's museum using backhoe, attempts to take $20 million in paintings
See this? It's Frank Frazetta's "Berserker", used as the cover to Conan The Conqueror. It hung in the Frazetta Museum for ten years until about a month ago, when it was sold to a private collector for one million dollars.
That link is interesting, because it also mentions that Frazetta contradicted himself at times... so if he told his son to get the art and then later said he didn't, well... that could put his son's words in a new light.
Heidi MacDonald has been doing great work on this story, and she adds a connection I didn't make: one of the people who assisted in the break-in was Kevin Clement, who lived next door to the Frazetta museum. Clement is a familiar figure to east coast fantasy...
See this? It's Frank Frazetta's "Berserker", used as the cover to Conan The Conqueror. It hung in the Frazetta Museum for ten years until about a month ago, when it was sold to a private collector for one million dollars.
That link is interesting, because it also mentions that Frazetta contradicted himself at times... so if he told his son to get the art and then later said he didn't, well... that could put his son's words in a new light.
Heidi MacDonald has been doing great work on this story, and she adds a connection I didn't make: one of the people who assisted in the break-in was Kevin Clement, who lived next door to the Frazetta museum. Clement is a familiar figure to east coast fantasy...
- 12/11/2009
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
So, yesterday in another seismic shakeup on the comics scene, Warner Bros. rebranded DC Comics as DC Entertainment, installed a new President (Diane Nelson, studio expert on all things J.K. Rowling) and waved goodbye to longtime Man-in-Charge, Publisher Paul Levitz. He’ll still be around, consulting, editing and writing.
This, of course, isn’t as Earth-shattering as last week’s Disney Buys Marvel comics crossover event (though which are the Skrulls and who are the Zombies in that deal has yet to be determined). Still, it’s a Crisis On Infinite Earths kind of company-wide event, because one key man, somebody who knew where all the bodies were buried (not the least because he buried some of them there himself), will be absent from Monitoring daily business at the House That Superman & Batman Built.
He’ll be missed, many folks have said, citing Levitz’s accomplishments in, well, keeping the...
This, of course, isn’t as Earth-shattering as last week’s Disney Buys Marvel comics crossover event (though which are the Skrulls and who are the Zombies in that deal has yet to be determined). Still, it’s a Crisis On Infinite Earths kind of company-wide event, because one key man, somebody who knew where all the bodies were buried (not the least because he buried some of them there himself), will be absent from Monitoring daily business at the House That Superman & Batman Built.
He’ll be missed, many folks have said, citing Levitz’s accomplishments in, well, keeping the...
- 9/11/2009
- by no-reply@starlog.com (David McDonnell)
- Starlog
It's ironic that on a day that many people in the world are talking about the Beatles in one form or another, people in the comics industry are asking if Paul is dead.
Certainly, you don't see this amount of coverage of a man's life until his funeral. It reminds one of Twain: "They say such nice things at a man's funeral that it's a shame I'm going to miss mine by only a couple of days." Paul Levitz has had many, many nice things said about him. Mark Evanier may have the best post placing Paul's place in historical context so far:
DC and Marvel could not now interface with Time-Warner and — assuming the deal goes through — Disney if they had not evolved from hot dog joints into real businesses.
Many have taken credit for that evolution, including some who fought it until it became inevitable and a few...
Certainly, you don't see this amount of coverage of a man's life until his funeral. It reminds one of Twain: "They say such nice things at a man's funeral that it's a shame I'm going to miss mine by only a couple of days." Paul Levitz has had many, many nice things said about him. Mark Evanier may have the best post placing Paul's place in historical context so far:
DC and Marvel could not now interface with Time-Warner and — assuming the deal goes through — Disney if they had not evolved from hot dog joints into real businesses.
Many have taken credit for that evolution, including some who fought it until it became inevitable and a few...
- 9/10/2009
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
Warner Brothers announced some big changes on the DC Comics front today—big enough, in fact, to rival last week's Disney/Marvel merger.
Confirming an early report on Deadline Hollywood, WB announced the creation of DC Entertainment, a new subdivision of WB aimed at better exploiting Superman, Batman and the rest of DC's stable of characters across various media platforms. The new company will be helmed by Diane Nelson, who previously served as president of Warner Premiere, the subdivision responsible for many of the animated, direct-to-dvd, DC Universe features. (Nelson also serves as caretaker for the wildly successful Harry Potter property at WB.)
The WB announcement also confirmed rumors that DC president and publisher Paul Levitz will step down from his role with the company. While this certainly indicates that WB is finally beginning to take notice of the DC brand—especially when it comes to the company's movie arm...
Confirming an early report on Deadline Hollywood, WB announced the creation of DC Entertainment, a new subdivision of WB aimed at better exploiting Superman, Batman and the rest of DC's stable of characters across various media platforms. The new company will be helmed by Diane Nelson, who previously served as president of Warner Premiere, the subdivision responsible for many of the animated, direct-to-dvd, DC Universe features. (Nelson also serves as caretaker for the wildly successful Harry Potter property at WB.)
The WB announcement also confirmed rumors that DC president and publisher Paul Levitz will step down from his role with the company. While this certainly indicates that WB is finally beginning to take notice of the DC brand—especially when it comes to the company's movie arm...
- 9/9/2009
- by Rick Marshall
- MTV Splash Page
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