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Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman to Be Adapted as a TV Show?
The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision blog is reporting that Warner Bros. TV is in the midst of acquiring television rights to Neil Gaman’s The Sandman, from sister company DC Entertainment, with the aim of developing it as a TV series. They also report that WB is in talks with several writer-producers about the adaptation, including Eric Kripke, creator of the CW’s Supernatural. This... [Read more]
DC Universe to Have Two Batmans… erm, Batmen?
Why, that’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard! Next you’ll be telling me that the Marvel Universe has two Captain Americas… oh wait, it does! The news that the DC Universe will soon have two Batmen was first broken this morning in an interview with Dan Didio in the New York Times. The DC blog then kindly simplified Didio’s overhypered, hyperbole peppered... [Read more]
Teen Titans: Games Delayed… Some Things Are Worth Waiting For!
Fans of George Pérez who have been following his Facebook updates are probably aware that George recently had to undergo several surgical procedure to repair his worsening eyesight. Thankfully these operations were successful, and George’s eyesight is on the mend! This is fantastic news. However, because he had to take some time off from work, and because of a scheduling conflict with... [Read more]
2010 Harvey Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2010 Harvey Awards were announced last night (Saturday, August 30th), to a packed out audience of industry professionals at the Marriott Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, MD. The event was held as part of the Baltimore Comic Con, and Scott Kurt was master of ceremonies for the gala extravaganza, with a keyote speech by Mark Waid. Below, you’ll find a full list of... [Read more]
The Sleepless Phoenix Kickstarter Project Needs Your Help!
Friend of Hypergeek, artist Mo Ali, recently informed me of a very worthwhile Kickstarter project called The Sleepless Phoenix Comic Anthology. The story behind the project is that a number of comic creators were working on graphic novels for UK publisher, Insomnia Publications, when all of a sudden on June 17th, with very little warning, the company folded, leaving the creators with no home... [Read more]
In Maps & Legends Re-Launches as a Digital Comic in September!
It was a sad day when DC Comics decided to bring their Zuda comics imprint to an end. A lot of great creator-owned comics suddenly found themselves without a home. One such comic was In Maps & Legends, a contemporary fantasy, created by artist Niki Smith and writer Michael Jasper. Winner of the November 2009 contest at Zuda, where it competed against nine other comics chosen by the Zuda editors,... [Read more]
Video: AMC Releases a Trailer for The Walking Dead
Today, AMC released a trailer for its upcoming original series The Walking Dead, based on the Image comics series by Robert Kirkman. The Walking Dead is currently being filmed on location in Atlanta, GA, and will premiere on AMC this October. I cannot wait! Image Gallery: [View with PicLens] ... [Read more]
Video: A Trailer for Tank Girl: Bad Wind Rising
Titan Comics have released a trailer video for Tank Girl: Bad Wind Rising, a four-issue miniseries by Alan Martin and Rufus Dayglo, which is set to arrive in stores this November! Never read Tank Girl? Not to worry, I mean, I *do* kind of pity you for missing out on tons of great comic stories, but Tank Girl has virtually no continuity, so it’s always the perfect time to jump in an start reading! Check... [Read more]
A Look Inside Archaia Entertainment’s Upcoming Horror Anthology, Moon Lake
This October, Archaia Entertainment are publishing a original hardcover horror anthology entitled Moon Lake. The 112 page anthology is set to be the first title from Archaia’s new Black Label imprint, and will be produced in association with the diversely talented writer/director Dan Fogler and his company, Unkatush, Inc. The anthology is a collection of short horror stories based... [Read more]
Grant Morrison Reveals Batman’s New Costume! The Yellow Symbol Returns!
Grant Morrison recently spoke to the L.A. Times (see here) about his upcoming Batman Inc. series for DC comics, which sees a returned Bruce Wayne franchising out the Batman brand to a team consisting of Dick Grayson, Knight & Squire, El Gaucho and eight others. It’s an interesting interview, with some tasty teasers about the upcoming storyline. Most interesting of all though is that Grant... [Read more]
New Images From the Set of AMC’s The Walking Dead
Today, AMC released new images from the set of its upcoming original series The Walking Dead,based on the Image comics series by Robert Kirkman. The Walking Dead is currently being filmed on location in Atlanta, GA, and will premiere on AMC this October. [View with PicLens] ... [Read more]
Joss Whedon’s Angel Returns to Dark Horse Comics
From the press release: ANGEL RETURNS TO DARK HORSE COMICS Joss Whedon’s vampire detective to continue his adventures in new title running alongside Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Nine August 19, 2010, MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse Comics is thrilled to announce that Joss Whedon’s Angel will return to the Dark Horse stable in 2011. Dark Horse’s Angel will bring the beloved characters... [Read more]
Mark Millar Promotes CLiNT Magazine, and Dumps on 2000 AD!!
You’ve probably heard about CLiNT magazine by now, the new monthly comics anthology put together by Mark Millar. Well, a teaser trailer for the magazine has hit the internet, and I’ve included it below. It’s nothing impressive, and doesn’t tell us anything we don’t already know, but it’s very flashy! Moving beyond that, I wanted to address a few recent comments... [Read more]
The Eagle Awards Find a New Home at the London MCM Expo!
Well, I was just heading to bed, when this interesting piece of news coming poped up in my inbox. It seems that the Eagle Awards, the prestigious British comic industry awards, have found a new home at the London MCM Expo! While a welcome piece of news, I can’t say that it’s a complete surprise, as the London MCM Expo has really cemented it’s reputation as the biggest and... [Read more]
Video: The Avengers Teaser Trailer Leaked Online
It looks like someone ‘leaked’ the Avengers teaser trailer from Comic-Con 2010, and it’s now on the internets! Shock horror! Obviously the studio would never leak such a thing themselves… would they? Check it out below, before it gets taken down: Read More →
Emerald City Comicon Books William Shatner for 2011 Convention
The Emerald City Comicon website has just announced the first Media guest for the 2011 convention – William Shatner!!!! Wow! What a huge guest announcement! Shatner is the first media guest to be announced, but the convention has already booked a large number of comic industry professionals to attend the show, with many more to come. For the full list of guests for 2011, see here. I was unable... [Read more]
Stan Lee Becomes a Patron of the Eagle Initiative!
From the press release: LEGENDARY MARVEL CREATOR ADDS HIS SUPPORT TO EAGLE INITIATIVE Barry Renshaw and Cassandra Conroy are delighted to announce that Stan Lee – the celebrated co-creator of such enduring Marvel characters as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk and the X-Men – has agreed to become patron of the Eagle Initiative. Agreeing to give his backing to the innovative worldwide... [Read more]
2000 AD Gets a Design Overhaul for Prog 1700
The blog 2000AD Covers Uncovered has broken the news that Tharg’s illustrious organ is getting a design overhaul. The new look will debut with prog (issue) 1700 of the magazine. The news has also been confirmed by the Tweet Droid (click here to follow) Pictured below, you will find: a teaser poster for the new look; pictures of the new design logos; a number of new look images of Tharg, illustrated... [Read more]
Karl Urban Officially Confirms Judge Dredd role!
The big rumour going around San Diego Comic-Con this last weekend was that New Zealand-born actor, Karl Urban, was set to play the title role in the highly anticipated Judge Dredd movie reboot. (see here: http://www.hypergeek.ca/2010/07/sdcc-2010-karl-urban-to-play-judge-dredd.html). Well, the actor has now spoken with New Zealand Channel TV3‘s movie show Reel Late with Kate, and has... [Read more]
SDCC 2010: DnA Announce Rocket Racoon & Groot
During Marvel’s Cosmic panel at SDCC today, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning revealed that the popularity of Guardian of the Galaxy has spawned a spin-off book, featuring fan-favourite characters, Rocket Racoon and Groot! Rocket Racoon & Groot will be a four-issue mini-series, written by Dan Abnett and Andy lanning, and will hit shelves starting in January 2010. No artist has been announced... [Read more]
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