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Walking Dead creator launching new graphic novel publisher for up-and-coming creators

Robert Kirkman – creator of The Walking Dead, which is being adapted into an AMC television horror series – announced today that he is launching and will direct a new division of Image Comics called Skybound, which will give a new generation of comic book artists and creators the opportunity to publish their works as ….

Simon Pegg in talks to return for Brad Bird-directed Mission: Impossible 4

Simon Pegg is in negotiations to reprise his role as lab geek Benji Dunn in Paramount’s Mission: Impossible 4, which will be directed by Brad Bird, according to Heat Vision. While not officially greenlit, the film is eyeing an early September start. Brad Bird is known for animated fare, including Ratatouille, The Incredibles and animated ….

Will Smith circling Legend Of Cain Bible story with vampires?

According to Deadline, Will Smith has attached himself to star in and produce The Legend Of Cain, an epic re-telling of the Biblical sibling tale, only this time it will have a vampiric twist. The report states that Smith would play Cain, and he’ll produce with Overbrook Entertainment partners Jada Pinkett Smith, James Lassiter and ….

Asian cult cinema to bloody Comic-Con, plus exclusive pics from Mutant Girls Squad & Con screenings

These are the kind of panels and film screenings I love to attend. They’re just so much fun – plus having the filmmakers there to discuss the carnage takes it over the top. FUNimation Entertainment has set up a panel and Friday night film screenings for Tokyo gore and cult film favorites Alien vs. Ninja ….

Win a 32 Gig Apple iPad from After Dark Films or grab free posters from their “Originals”

You can visit afterdarkoriginals.com for a chance to WIN a 32 Gig Apple iPad. Entries are open from Wednesday, July 21st through Tuesday, July 28th. Must be 18 years or older to play. You do not need to attend San Diego Comic-Con 2010 to enter to win. And as if that goodness wasn’t enough, After ….

Hatchet 2’s Tony Todd, Kane Hodder and more bringing Old School American Horror to San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Writer/director Adam Green, along with Kane Hodder, Tony Todd, Danielle Harris, Ra Mihailoff and Tom Holland are attending this year’s San Diego Comic-Con and will be bringing along some never-before-seen footage Hatchet II, which Dark Sky Films will be bringing to theaters this fall. Join the cast of Hatchet II for what’s being promised to ….

West Wing creator to direct John Edwards biographical drama

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, who created the TV shows The West Wing and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, has nabbed rights to the Andrew Young book centered on former presidential candidate John Edwards, titled The Politician: An Insider’s Account of John Edwards’s Pursuit of the Presidency and the Scandal That Brought Him Down, according to ….

Fans can board “The Nostromo” during SDCC 2010 to celebrate release of Alien Anthology

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents one of the most successful and terrifying film franchises of all time when the Alien Anthology debuts on Blu-ray for the first time ever from October 25th internationally and on October 26th in North America. All four Alien films have been reinvigorated for an intense Blu-ray high-definition viewing experience. ….

First look at Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern plus other characters from the adaptation

Screencrave has posted the Ryan Reynolds cover for next week’s San Diego Comic-Con 2010 issue of Entertainment Weekly. It features Reynolds as the Green Lantern with his mask and power ring at the ready. According to the report, the costume will be completely CGI, which which was gleaned from photos of Reynolds on set wearing ….

Dare Comics to unveil concept art from The Hunter film adaptation at SDCC 2010

Dare Comics is set to unveil concept designs for The Hunter feature film at San Diego Comic-Con 2010 next week, to give fans a sense of how the comic will translate to film. Australian director Shane Abbess, noted for directing feature film Gabriel, has been instrumental in shaping the strong aesthetic. Dare Comics writer and ….

Spawn creator Todd McFarlane and World Series Champion Curt Schilling to reveal “Project Mercury” at Comic-Con 2010

EA and 38 Studios announced that the first details from the highly anticipated RPG, codenamed “Project Mercury”, will be revealed during a panel at Comic-Con International 2010 on Thursday, July 22nd, at 1:15 PM in Room 6A. The special panel and Q&A session will be moderated by Spike TV’s Geoff Keighley, and will feature 38 ….

New Batman animated feature to premiere at SDCC 2010 plus some cool poster art

Batman: Under the Red Hood will have its world premiere screening during San Diego Comic-Con 2010, presented by Warner Home Video, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation. Batman: Under the Red Hood is the eighth entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe animated original feature films. In the film, Batman faces his ….