BREAKING MOVIE/TV NEWS

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Zoe Kravitz In Wonderland



Sneak Peek images from a new black & white fashion editorial, showcasing actress Zoe Kravitz, photographed by Simon Burstall for the latest issue of 'Wonderland' Magazine.


For the shoot, Kravitz wears clothing by designers Emilio Pucci, Versace and Valentino styled by Anthony Unwin.


The daughter of actress Lisa Bonet and musician Lenny Kravitz, Zoe Kravitz currently appears in the 20th Century Fox feature "X-Men: First Class" as the character 'Angel Salvadore'.


Kravitz is now attached to appear in the "Mad Max" sequel, "Mad Max: Fury Road", currently in pre-production with director George Miller, alongside actors Charlize Theron ("Monster") and Tom Hardy ("Inception").


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IDW's "Code Word: Geronimo"

IDW Publishing's one-shot graphic novel, "Code Word: Geronimo", in association with Charlie Foxtrot Entertainment, will be available September 6, 2011, written by Captain Dale Dye (USMC, Ret.) and Dr. Julia Dye, with illustrations by Gerry Kissell and Amin Amat :

"A Flight Of Angels" - November 2, 2011

Vertigo's "A Flight Of Angels" hard cover graphic novel, available November 2, 2011, is written by Holly Black, Bill Willingham, Alisa Kwitney, Louise Hawkes and T. D. Mitchell, conceived and illustrated by Rebecca Guay ("Magic: The Gathering") :

"...Guardians. Messengers. Warriors. Fallen. All these angelic aspects and more are explored in 'A Flight Of Angels', a riveting tale in the tradition of 'The Decameron' and 'The Canterbury Tales'.

"A mysterious 'angel' plummets to Earth and lands deep in a dark forest, where his dying body is found by the mystical denizens of this strange place. As the gathered 'fauns', 'fairies', 'hags' and 'hobgoblins' debate what to do with him, each tells a different story of who they imagine this celestial creature to be: a hero, a lover, a protector or a killer. Once the stories have been told, a verdict is rendered – and the outcome will leave you breathless..."

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"Absolute Kingdom Come" - January 25, 2012

A new hard cover printing of DC Comics' "Absolute Kingdom Come", available January 25, 2012, is written by Mark Waid, with illustrations and cover by Alex Ross :

"...the unforgettable, best-selling "Kingdom Come' miniseries by acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross returns, with a sketchbook section, annotations on the series, rare art and a whole lot more..."

The original four-issue "Kingdom Come" comic book mini-series published in 1996 by DC Comics, was painted in 'gouache' by Ross, who also developed the series' concept from an original idea.

Set twenty years into the future of the 'DC Universe', the graphic novels dealt with a growing conflict between 'traditional' superheroes, such as 'Superman', 'Wonder Woman' and the 'Justice League' and the growing population of largely amoral and dangerously irresponsible new vigilantes.

Between these two groups is 'Batman' and his assembled team, who attempt to contain the escalating disaster, foil the machinations of 'Lex Luthor' and prevent a world-ending superhuman war.

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'Zatanna' Struggles With 'Brother Night'

DC Comics' "Zatanna" #14, now available, is written by Paul Dini, with illustrations by Jamaligle, Jon Sibal and a cover by Adam Hughes :

"...the struggle between 'Zatanna' and 'Brother Night' forces the 'Maid of Magic' to reach into the darkest places for a mystic edge in battle.

"But now that she's fighting as dirty as Night, will Zatanna's own soul be lost in the process...?"

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"Burn Notice: A New Day" Goes Interactive

USA Network and DC Comics debuted 'Chapter 1' of their "Burn Notice" interactive graphic novel, "A New Day", alongside the show’s 'Season 5' premiere, June 23, 2011.

Written by the same creative team behind the series, the digital graphic novel , will continue to be released weekly during the new season featuring illustrations from DC Comics, original video, interactive features and gaming content.

"Working with innovative partners, we’ve created a dynamic and fun interactive comic book that gives our fans a level of engagement that they’ve never had before," said USA's VP of Digital Jesse Redniss.

"We are pushing the technology boundaries to enhance the user experience beyond the one-hour telecast and expanding the story arc into new arenas."


The series title refers to the 'burn notices' issued by intelligence agencies to discredit or announce the dismissal of agents/sources considered to have become 'unreliable'. When spies are burned, their connection to an espionage organization is terminated, leaving them without access to cash or influence.

The interactive graphic novel series is available at usanetwork.com, Facebook, on compatible Apple devices, and as an Android App on select devices.

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'Jesse Custer' Is The "Preacher"

DC Comics' Vertigo special, "Preacher: Book 4", now available, is written by Garth Ennis, with illustrations by Steve Dillon, Peter Snejbjerg, Carlos Ezquerra, Richard Case and a cover by Glenn Fabry :

"...'Preacher' follows the story of 'Jesse Custer', a down-and-out preacher in the small Texas town of 'Annville', accidentally possessed by the supernatural creature named 'Genesis' in an incident which killed his entire congregation and flattened his church.

"Genesis, product of the coupling of an angel and a demon, is an infant with no sense of individual will. But Custer bonds to Genesis, and driven by a strong sense of right and wrong, goes on a journey across America, beginning to discover the truth about his new powers, joined by his old girlfriend 'Tulip O'Hare' and hard-drinking Irish vampire 'Cassidy'..."

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Sneak Peek "The Hobbit"

Sneak Peek the cover of the UK's 'Empire' Magazine, showcasing director Peter Jackson's New Line motion picture adaptation of "The Hobbit", currently lensing in New Zealand, picturing actor Ian McKellen as the filthy, forest-dwelling wizard, 'Gandalf the Grey'.

The upcoming two-part film adaptation of the 1937 novel "The Hobbit" by author J. R. R. Tolkien, will serve as a prequel to "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, starring Martin Freeman ("The Office") as 'Bilbo Baggins', Richard Armitage ("Spooks") as 'Thorin Oakenshield', McKellen, Andy Serkis, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Ian Holm, Elijah Wood, and Orlando Bloom :

"...'The Hobbit' follows the journey of 'Bilbo Baggins', who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost 'Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor', which was conquered by the dragon 'Smaug'. Unexpectedly approached by the wizard 'Gandalf the Grey', Bilbo finds himself joining a company of 13 dwarves led by the legendary warrior 'Thorin Oakenshield'.

"Their journey will take them into the wild; through treacherous lands swarming with 'goblins' and 'orcs', deadly 'wargs', giant spiders, shapeshifters, sorcerers and ultimately Baggins' meeting with 'Gollum', where he gains possession of Gollum's gold ring, tied to the fate of all 'Middle-Earth'..."

Canadian film composer Howard Shore, who wrote the original scores for "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, has confirmed his role in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" and "The Hobbit: There and Back Again".

The 2 new "Hobbit" films will be released by Warner Bros., December 14, 2012 and December 13, 2013, respectively.

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Reynolds And Bridges Rest In Peace with "R.I.P.D."

Development continues on the Universal motion picture adaptation of Dark Horse Comics graphic novel series "R.I.P.D.", with Ryan Reynolds ("Green Lantern") and Jeff Bridges ("Tron: Legacy") now attached to star for director Robert Schwentke ("Red").

"It’s about two cops," said producer Neil Moritz about 'R.I.P.D.', "one recently dead (Reynolds) and a gunslinger (Bridges) who’s been dead for hundreds of years, that work in the 'Rest in Peace' department - which is the police department of the dead. It takes place on a normal day and it’s about trying to keep the spirits quiet."

Reynolds will play 'Nick Cruz', a police officer shot dead in the line of duty, then recruited for the "RIPD", dedicated to tracking down souls who refuse to pass on.

According to reports, the film will be released June 28, 2013.

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There Comes A Time To Cut Loose - October 14, 2011

Sneak Peek the new poster supporting the 'dance film' "Footloose", a $25 million remake of the 1984 feature, written by Dean Pitchford, Craig Brewer and directed by Brewer.

Cast includes Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid, and Andie MacDowell :

"...a city kid named 'Ren McCormack' moves to old fashioned and uptight 'Bomont' and rebels against its law that bans dancing and rock music..."

Unlike the original film, set in the fictional town of 'Bomont, Utah' the new film is set in fictional 'Bomont, Tennessee' and was lensed in Georgia.

From Spyglass Entertainment and MTV Films, "Footloose" will be released by Paramount Pictures, October 14, 2011.

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"The Company Men" On DVD and Blu-ray - July 5, 2011

Montreal-based VVS Films reports that "The Company Men", from Emmy Award-winning writer/director John Wells ("ER"), will be available in Canada, on DVD, Blu-ray, Digital Dowload and Video On-Demand (VOD), July 5, 2011 :

"...the film analyzes the effects of corporate downsizing, with Affleck playing an aggressive white-collar corporate ladder climbing employee who, after losing his six-figure salary, gradually loses the trappings of his white-collar life (Country Club membership, Porsche, and finally his home) before being offered a job installing drywall from his blue-collar working brother-in-law, played by Costner.

"Cooper plays a middle manager who has risen from the factory floors to the corporate offices. He also loses his six-figure salary job, but because of his age is finding himself unemployable. The pressures on both men grows as the weeks and months pass by with no prospects of employment appearing.

"On the other side of the coin, the cushy lives of executive management are noted with both Jones and Nelson playing characters who suffer no misfortune during the trying times, until Jones' character is served his walking papers..."

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