"X-Men: First Class": Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters

Sneak Peek the new poster and international trailer for "X-Men: First Class", from Marvel Studios, Marv Films, The Donners' Company and Bad Hat Harry Productions :


"...'X-Men: First Class' charts the epic beginning of the 'X-Men' saga, and reveals a secret history of famous global events. Before mutants had revealed themselves to the world, and before 'Charles Xavier' and 'Erik Lehnsherr' took the names 'Professor X' and 'Magneto', they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time.


"Not archenemies, they were instead at first the closest of friends, working together with other 'Mutants' (some familiar, some new), to prevent nuclear 'Armageddon'. In the process, a grave rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men..."

Directed by Matthew Vaughn ("Kick-Ass"), based on characters appearing in Marvel Comics, the feature is the fifth installment of the "X-Men" film series and a prequel to the first three movies.

Cast includes James McAvoy as 'Professor X' and Michael Fassbender as 'Magneto', with Kevin Bacon, January Jones, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence and Lucas Till.

Fox envisions this film as the first in a new trilogy.

Distributed by 20th Century Fox, "X-Men: First Class" opens June 3, 2011.

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'Kilowog' and 'Sinestro' Revealed In "Green Lantern"

Sneak Peek 2 new posters showcasing the alien characters "Kilowog' and 'Sinestro', appearing in the upcoming Warners, DC Comics motion picture adaptation "Green Lantern".

Created by Steve Englehart and Joe Staton, 'Kilowog', a member of the 'Green Lantern Corps', debuted in DC Comics "Green Lantern Corps" # 201 (June 1986) :

"...'Kilowog' is renowned throughout the 'Green Lantern Corps' as the primary trainer of the Corps' newest recruits. 'The Guardians of the Universe' recruited Kilowog, a gifted genetic scientist, from the planet 'Bolovax Vik', located in 'Space Sector 674'. Kilowog was trained by 'Lantern Ermey', who, in the middle of a particularly arduous training session, had Kilowog and his fellow rookies help stop an attack on a group of 'Lanterns', one of whom was the future renegade 'Sinestro'. Kilowog acted as the first trainer to a young 'Hal Jordan', the ring-recruited successor to the slain 'Abin Sur' of 'Ungara', the 'Green Lantern' of 'Space Sector 2814'..."

Created by John Broome and Gil Kane, the super-villain character 'Sinestro' first appeared in "Green Lantern" (vol. 2) #7 (August 1961), as the former mentor of 'Hal Jordan' and the arch-nemesis of the entire 'Green Lantern Corps' :

"...'Sinestro' was born on the planet 'Korugar' in 'Space Sector 1417'. His dedication to preserving order originally manifested in his previous career, as an anthropologist specializing in reconstructions of ruins of long-dead civilizations. His desire for order did well by him in the Corps and initially led him to be considered one of the greatest 'Green Lanterns'. As the years passed, he became more and more fixated upon not simply protecting his sector, but on preserving order in the society of his home planet no matter the cost. Eventually he concluded that the best way to accomplish this was to conquer Korugar and rule the planet as a dictator..."

"Green Lantern" opens June 17, 2011.

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"JSA" Teams With "Challengers Of The Unknown"

DC Comics' "Justice Society Of America" #50, available April 27, 2011, is written by Marc Guggenheim, with illlustrations by various artists and covers by Felipe Massafera/Darywn Cooke :

"...The team must explore a bizarre and fantastic underworld found beneath 'Monument Point', with the help of the 'Challengers of the Unknown'. And why was 'Senator Eagin' out to get the 'JSA' during the long-ago witch hunts against the mystery men?..."

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"Avengers" Assemble In Albuquerque

Marvel Studios reports that the big screen comic book adaptation "The Avengers" has started shooting in Albuquerque, New Mexico:

"...Continuing the epic big-screen adventures started in 'Iron Man', 'The Incredible Hulk', 'Iron Man 2', 'Thor' and 'Captain America: The First Avenger', Marvel's 'The Avengers' is the super hero team up of a lifetime.

"When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, 'Nick Fury', director of the international peacekeeping agency known as 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster..."

"The Avengers" is being directed by Joss Whedon, creator of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" from a screenplay by Whedon. Following the New Mexico shoot, the film will continue principal photography in Cleveland and New York City.

"The Avengers" stars Robert Downey Jr. as 'Tony Stark/Iron Man', Chris Hemsworth as 'Thor', Chris Evans as 'Captain America', Jeremy Renner as 'Hawkeye', Mark Ruffalo as 'Hulk', Scarlett Johansson as 'Black Widow', Clark Gregg as 'Agent Phil Coulson', Samuel L. Jackson as 'Nick Fury', Canadian Cobie Smulders as 'Agent Maria Hill', Tom Hiddleston as 'Loki' and Stellan Skarsgard as 'Professor Erik Selvig.

Set for release May 4, 2012, "The Avengers" is the first Marvel Comics-based motion picture to be fully owned, marketed and distributed by Disney, which acquired Marvel in 2009.

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"Toronto Triumph" Scores With The "Lingerie Football League"

The Las Vegas-based "Lingerie Football League, LLC." (LFL) reports that Toronto's Ricoh Coliseum has been chosen as the host arena for the newly named "Toronto Triumph" team:

"...after thousands of fan votes submitted to LFL league offices, the name 'Triumph' was submitted most often and ultimately selected as the first LFL Canadian franchise set to compete Fall 2011 in the United States eastern conference.

"'The Triumph' will compete against the 'Cleveland Crush', 'Baltimore Charm', 'Philadelphia Passion', 'Tampa Breeze' and 'Orlando Fantasy'..."

"Since the announcement of the LFL's expansion into Toronto and Canadian league premiering in 2012, there has been an overwhelming reaction from fans, media, broadcast networks and investors," said Mitchell S. Mortaza, Founder & Chairman, Lingerie Football League, LLC.

"As much success as the league has seen through its first two seasons in the US, we expect greater success in Canada due to its fanaticism around sports".

The Toronto Triumph will be a prelude to the LFL's Canadian league, set to kickoff in 2012 with six market teams competing in a twelve week season, leading up to the first-ever "Canadian Lingerie Bowl" set to be played Grey Cup weekend at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto.

Five Canadian markets will join the Toronto Triumph as part of the inaugural season of play, with Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Montreal, Hamilton and Ottawa in consideration.

Currently two major Canadian sports networks are in negotiations for exclusive broadcast rights to the US and Canadian leagues.


Toronto Triumph will host their first 'Open Tryout Football Combine', Saturday, April 30 @ SoccerWorld, Polson Pier, 4pm-7pm.

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