Sneak Peek "Captain America" and "Thor"

Sneak Peek new concept artwork supporting the upcoming Marvel movies "Captain America" and "Thor".According to director Joe Johnston ("The Wolfman") , the look of 'Captain America' in "Captain America: First Avenger", now shooting in London, UK, is 'a flag'.

"But the way we're getting around that is we have 'Steve Rogers' forced into the USO circuit," said Johnston.

"After he's made into this super-soldier, they decide they can't send him into combat and risk him getting killed. He's the only one and they can't make more.

"So they say, 'You're going to be in this USO show' and they give him a flag suit. He can't wait to get out of it.

"It was never in the comics because they didn't really need it. In comics, he puts on the costume and the reader just justifies because of the nature of the medium.

"So he's up on stage doing songs and dances with chorus girls and he can't wait to get out and really fight. When he does go AWOL, he covers up the suit but then, after a few things happen, he realizes that this uniform allows him to lead. By then, he's become a star in the public mind and a symbol. The guys get behind him because he embodies something special.

"He realizes the value of the uniform symbols but he modifies his suit and adds some armor, it will be closer to the Cap costume in some of the comics in more recent years . . . this approach, it's the only way we could justify ever seeing him on a screen in tights, with the funny boots and everything. The government essentially puts him up there as a living comic-book character and he rips it off and then reclaims some of its imagery after he recognizes the value of it. We think it's the best way to keep the costume and explain it at the same time..."

Marvel Studios "Thor", directed by Kenneth Branagh, stars actor Chris Hemsworth ("Star Trek") as the title character.

'Thor' is an 'Asgardian' Norse thunder god, banished to earth in the guise of lame 'Dr. Don Blake', oblivious of his noble standing in the cosmos, until he is called back to duty to save the universe.

Natalie Portman plays 'Jane Foster', the mortal nurse that fell in love with 'Don Blake'.

Also cast are Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins as 'Odin', Renee Russo as 'Frigga', Ray Stevenson as 'Volstagg', Tadanobu Asano as 'Hogun', Josh Dallas as 'Fandral', Jaimie Alexander as 'Sif' and Idris Elba as 'Heimdall'.

Branagh is determined to deliver a 'fantasy masterpiece', with his characters regally comporting themselves in a Shakespearean-like tragedy on 'Asgard', a small planetary body that serves as home to all the Norse gods and their ruler, 'Odin', the father of Thor.

Asgard exists in another dimensional plane, the size of the US, on a flat, asteroid-like mass, connected to the 'Nine Worlds. One permanent portal, 'Bifrost' or the 'Rainbow Bridge' leads to 'Midgard' (Earth), but it was 'shattered' making it difficult to travel between dimensions.

"Thor" lensed in Los Angeles and Santa Fe, New Mexico, with post continuing throughout 2010, for a Paramount domestic release May 6, 2011.

"...The epic adventure THOR spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth..."

Screenplay for "Thor" was written by Mark Protosevich, Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz and Don Payne. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige produces for executive producers Alan Fine, Stan Lee, David Maisel, and Marvel Studio’s Co-President, Louis D'Esposito.

In addition to "Thor" and "Captain America: The First Avenger", Marvel Studios is developing "The Avengers" featuring 'Iron Man', 'The Hulk', 'Thor', 'Captain America', 'The Wasp' and 'Ant-Man'.

Marvel is self-financing "Thor" using a $500 million credit facility through Merrill Lynch, as they did with "Iron Man" and "The Incredible Hulk".

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Win Big with "Top Shot" On HISTORY

Premiering Sunday June 6th at 10/9c on HISTORY, the new 10-episode TV series "Top Shot", features sixteen of America's most skilled marksmen, carefully selected to compete in a showcase of "...breathtaking timing, speed and accuracy..." in their quest to win a $100,000 prize package and title of 'Top Shot'.

The winner will ultimately have to be skilled in everything from muzzle-loading muskets and modern pistols to slingshots and throwing knives.

"...In 'Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show', 'Annie Oakley' used a mirror to shoot a rifle over her shoulder. 'William Tell' shot an apple off his son's head with a crossbow. Whether it's the Romans shooting flaming arrows or Barbarians slinging stones, history is filled with legendary tales of amazing marksmanship. Now, HISTORY is tapping into these inspiring feats of sharp-shooting for it’s first-ever competition series..."

Become a fan of "Top Shot" on Facebook here.

To enter to win "Top Shot" prizes, courtesy of HISTORY, including a "Top Shot" Super Soaker Water Gun and HISTORY track jacket, send your name, city and telephone number to: commandentertainment@yahoo.com specifying HISTORY in the subject line.

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Dark Horse Prequels "Predators"

Sneak Peek Dark Horse Comics' "Predators" #1, available in stores June 9.

The prequel to the upcoming "Predators" feature film is written by Marc Andreyko and David Lapham, with art by Guilherme Balbi/Gabriel Guzman and a cover illustrated by Paul Lee.

"...A team of 'Navy Seals' is in the midst of a firefight when it suddenly goes dark. They awake to find themselves in a new and more deadly environment, stalked by a strange enemy. One by one these 'special-ops' officers are killed by an unseen threat, until only one man remains. All alone in a strange world, he must do what he knows best-survive against all odds..."

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Warners Roars With "ThunderCats"

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) reports that production ha started on “ThunderCats,” a new animated series for the Cartoon Network, based on the 1980's cartoon series.

"ThunderCats" is the newest series from WBA, joining “Batman: The Brave and the Bold", recently renewed for a third season, the “The Looney Tunes Show,” “MAD,” “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated” and “Young Justice.”

“In addition to being Warner Bros. Animation’s first anime series, ‘ThunderCats’ marks our most ambitious foray yet into fantasy,” said the studio. “The realism and dynamic visual style we’ve achieved are sure to thrill viewers, and the cool weapons, vehicles and technology should help the show appeal to a diverse audience.”

The 21st century reimagining of the series marks a creative collaboration between WBA and Japanese-based Studio4°C, (“The Animatrix,” “Gotham Knights”, “Halo Legends.”

"...The new 'ThunderCats' will appeal to viewers who have loved the characters all their lives as well as young newcomers to the franchise. A sweeping tale combining swords and science and boasting ferocious battles with the highest of stakes, the grand origin story of 'Prince Lion-O’ and his ascension to the throne – and of those who would thwart his destiny at any cost – takes on epic dimensions in this sharp new telling. As the forces of good and evil battle each other in the quest for the fabled 'Stones of Power', Lion-O and his champions learn valuable lessons of loyalty, honor and mortality in every episode..."

“ThunderCats” is executive produced by Sam Register (“Teen Titans,” “Ben 10,” “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”).

Michael Jelenic (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold", “Wonder Woman”) and Ethan Spaulding (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”) are the producers.

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Warners Is Big On "3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man"

Warner Bros. Pictures reports that Academy Award-winning writer Dustin Lance Black will write/direct a movie adaptation of creator Matt Kindt's graphic novel, "3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man", published by Dark Horse Comics.

"...'3 Story' is a modern fable that explores the life of giant man 'Craig Pressgang', whose strange medical condition causes continuous growth. Told by the three women who knew him best, "3 Story" follows Craig's amazing journey from birth to his eventual three-story height..."

Dark Horse's Mike Richardson will produce the film, with Keith Goldberg as executive producer.

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AMC Runs With "The Walking Dead"

Sneak Peek the first vile images of resurrected zombie 'Walkers" from the Atlanta set of AMC's Image Comics TV series adaptation, "The Walking Dead".

The six-episode first season, written, produced and directed by 3-time Academy Award-nominee Frank Darabont ("The Green Mile") is executive produced by Gale Anne Hurd ("The Incredible Hulk") for her production company Valhalla.

"...'The Walking Dead' tells the story of life following a zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of survivors, led by police officer 'Rick Grimes' (Andrew Lincoln) , traveling in search of a safe and secure home..."

The production company is still looking for more extras to appear as 'walkers' in the series, with all background performers expected to attend production's 'Zombie School' to maintain 'authenticity' in their shambling and shuffling.

Interested performers living in the Atlanta area, wanting to play 'zombies', available from June to September are encouraged to e-mail twdextras@gmail.com

AMC, noted for "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad" has resurrected the Image Comics graphic novels by Robert Kirkman and illustrators Tony Moore/Charlie Adlard, marking AMC's first foray into full ownership of one of its TV series.

The other executive producers of "The Walking Dead" are Darabont, creator Kirkman and David Alpert for Circle of Confusion.

Funding will be provided in its entirety through AMC parent Rainbow Media.

"The Walking Dead" is scheduled for an October TV premiere.

Since its debut October 2003, Image Comics has published 69 issues of "TheWalking Dead", with steadily increasing sales on single issues, trade paperbacks and hardcover collections.

Premise of the comic books follow 'Rick Grimes', a small-town cop from 'Cynthiana', Kentucky, his family and a number of hangers-on who band together to survive a land overrun with living-dead zombies.

Darabont promises, that as the "The Walking Dead" TV series progresses, personalities will visibly shift under the stress of the impending 'zombie apocalypse'.

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Sneak Peek New "Predators" Posters

Sneak Peek new character banners and dedicated Dark Horse comic book covers supporting the upcoming sci fi/horror feature "Predators", produced by Robert Rodriguez ("Planet Terror") and directed by Nimrod Antal.

"Predators" stars Adrien Brody ("The Pianist") with Alice Braga, Danny Trejo, Walton Goggins, Oleg Taktarov, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali and Louiz Ozawa.

Premise of the new film follows 'Royce' , a mercenary who reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors, who come to realize they've been brought together on an alien planet... as prey.

With the exception of a disgraced physician, the team are all cold-blooded mercenaries and convicts, now being systemically hunted down and eliminated by a new breed of alien 'Predators'.

In Dark Horse Comics' official "Predators" movie adaptation:

"...A team of Navy Seals is in the midst of a firefight when it suddenly goes dark. They awake to find themselves in a new and more deadly environment, stalked by a strange enemy. One by one these special-ops officers are killed by an unseen threat, until only one man remains. All alone in a strange world, he must do what he knows best to survive against all odds.

"...The lone Navy Seal finds himself in an uneasy alliance when he discovers another survivor on the planet, but he also learns that here humans are prey, transplanted from Earth to this alien jungle, to be hunted for sport.

"...The human alliance strains under the threat of the vicious Predators with an elaborate system of traps. With the impossibility of escape, the men are locked in their own game of cat and mouse against each other.

"...Traps are set off and new Predators enter the fray in the conclusion..."

"Predators" will be released July 9, 2010.

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