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Although there wasn't any indication of the role the actresses were vying for, widespread speculation suggested the role was that of Sana Starros, another smuggler introduced in Marvel Comics» Star Wars comic book series who has crossed paths with Han and often ended up on the wrong side of deals with him.

LAW IN POPULAR CULTURE: Meet She - Hulk, heroine of new comic book series who can bench - press a bus and runs her own law firm,» Feb 11, 2014, by Martha Neil.

Not exact matches

That a major university press would publish a series of graphic novels may come as a surprise to those who think of these works as comic books on steroids, offering plots about superheroes to younger readers.

Television's DCTV series, as well as comic book writers and artists from DC Entertainment, who will join invited guests from politics, government service, entertainment, business, academia and more.

As it turns out, «'' Amy»» entrepreneur Banky Edwards (Jason Lee) has sold the film rights for his «'' Bluntman & Chronic»» comic book — which is loosely based on Jay and Silent Bob — to Miramax, and the studio greenlit a big - budget production.Before it even begins, though, the pending «'' Bluntman & Chronic»» film provides more than enough fodder for a new wave of hate - mongers who prowl the Internet, namely pimple - faced geeks who slam anything they can type about on a series of movie gossip websites.

Adapted from the Vertigo comic book series comes The Losers, an action movie about a group of badass ex-CIA black ops operatives who go on a rogue mission to take down the corrupt individual who tried to kill them.

Originally launching as a toy line at Parker Brothers (now a Hasbro subsidiary) in 1979, Rom was licensed to Marvel, who produced the comic book series Rom: Spaceknight between 1979 and 1986.

«Moomins on the Riviera — Moomins, fairy tale characters in a series of popular books and comic strips from Finland, decide to take a vacation in the south of France -LRB-»cause who wouldn't?)

The finished film, based on the popular children's book series, focuses on two troublesome fourth graders, George and Harold (Kevin Hart & Thomas Middleditch), who hypnotize their cruel principal (Ed Helm) into thinking he's a comic book superhero, the titular Captain Underpants.

«I play Tulip O'Hare, who returns to her hometown in Texas on a mission,» Ruth says of the show, which is based on a comic book series.

The LA Times journalist who wrote the piece, Amy Kaufman, posted on Twitter the actress's full comments about Doctor Strange and her interest in the growing number of comic book characters and series being developed into film — and one particular DC series in particular.

Edgar Wright, Bryan Lee O'Malley, who wrote the comic book series the movie was based on, and Scott Pilgrim himself, Michael Cera were present at the Q&A event, which was moderated by director Guillermo del Toro.

Adapted from Pierre Christin and Jean - Claude Mézières» beloved comic book series, the story finds Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) as special operatives for the human territories who are part of the force maintaining order in the galaxy.

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening December 23, 2011 BIG BUDGET FILMS The Adventures of Tintin (PG for violence, drunkenness and smoking) Steven Spielberg directs this animated adaptation of the classic comic book series about an intrepid young journalist who is abducted from Europe to Morocco where he escapes his kidnappers to embark on a perilous quest for hidden treasure.

The movie house will then host journalist and author Ta - Nehisi Coates, who is the latest writer for the comic book series, for a reading of his new book before a showing of «Black Panther» at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20.

There have been a handful of writers who've truly gotten to place their stamp on the comic - book series: Lee and Kirby, Don McGregor, Christopher Priest, Reginald Hudlin and now Ta - Nehisi Coates.

But as with her queerness, her pop inclinations are a feature, not a bug, and it is difficult to separate Dirty Computer from the larger narrative of resistance across the arts today; from A Wrinkle in Time, a film dedicated above all else to instilling wonder and empowering young viewers; from Gabby Rivera's (now sadly discontinued) America comic book series, one centering a young, queer Latina, America Chavez, who repeatedly declares she is America; from An American Marriage, Tayari Jones's latest novel that emphasizes to be black is to be American.

I Kill Giants, the story of a preteen who stuggles with family trauma is based on the graphic comic book series of the same name.

Writer Joe Kelly pens the feature - film adaptation of his own comic book series in this fantasy drama about a young outsider (Madison Wolfe) who finds refuge from the realities of her day - to - day life in a more imaginative world of monsters.

The show is, of course, based on Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's comic book series, which follows Jesse Custer, a small - town preacher in the US who is on a... Read More

Anson Mount has won the coveted role of Black Bolt in TV series Marvel's Inhumans, which will chronicle the comic book character, who leads a...

A generous section of full - screen Galleries is divvied up into numerous sub-sections - «Production Stills» (55 pictures); shots of an Old Yeller comic book under «Publishing» (13 stills); «Biographies» (43 frames) for Tommy Kirk, Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Kevin Corcoran, Beverly Washburn, and Chuck Connors (strangely, the remaining cast member, Jeff York — who also played with Parker in the «Davy Crockett» series — is not included); lobby cards, posters, and merchandise in «Advertising» (17 stills); fan letters to Fred Gipson and invitations for early movie screenings found within «Documents» (30 stills).

But while the film was a mild success commercially, the chances of a sequel seemed pretty unlikely, especially for anyone who read the darker and more sadistic second volume of Mark Millar's popular comic book series, which is borderline distasteful in its attempts to raise the stakes.

Next week sees the launch of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s new Kick - Ass comic book, which revamps the series and features the introduction of a new female lead, Patience Lee, a mother and military veteran who takes on the mantle of Kick - Ass, inspired by the heroics of high schooler Dave Lizewski.

With main characters who are former superheroes trying to pursue justice in the turbulent 1960s, The American Way: Those Above and Those Below is a comic book series about revolutions old and new.

And, they're relatively new to the Black Panther mythos, having been introduced by writer Ta - Nehisi Coates for his ongoing run on the Black Panther comic book with designs from Brian Stelfreeze, who drew the series» first arc.

It is an adaptation of DC - Vertigo's acclaimed comic book series about a band of black ops commandos who are set up to be killed by their own government.

Chris Evans, who now plays Steve Rogers / Captain America in the Marvel Universe, portrayed Johnny Storm in the 2005 Fantastic Four movie adaptation; indeed, the character has traditionally been portrayed as a caucasian man in the comic books, which begs the question: Is the casting of Jordan appropriate and respectful to the series lineage?

The seven students at Oakland Terrace Elementary School, in Silver Spring, Maryland, just finished reading Good Work, Amelia Bedelia, one in a series of popular books about a maid who misunderstands her employer's directions, to comic effect.

This is out of character for Nissan, especially since the company was taken over by Renault and its bottom line - centric chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn, who assumed the same title at Nissan and did so well he was featured as a superhero in a series of Japanese comic books.

Older comic fans should consider Québécois comic - book artist Guy Delisle, who has published a series of superb travel - based books, including his latest, Jerusalem: Chronicles from the Holy City.

-- both the television series and new comic book — is «more [about] the interaction between the characters,» says Merrill Hagan, who will alternate writing duties with Sholly Fisch.

This picture book by the dynamic author - illustrator of the Olympians graphic - novel series uses a comic - book aesthetic to tell the story of a boy and a girl who, while playing superheroes around the house, learn a huge lesson about telling the truth.

Even though the live service is coming to a close, the update does bring over 50 additional comic book selections to choose from for the remainder of the week, including Batman and Doctor Who titles as well as a preview of IDW Publishing's new «True Blood» series.

Then you may be interested in my Q&A over at Kirkus today with Mariko Tamaki, pictured above, who has adapted the award - winning comic books series to a novel for middle - grade readers, complete with spot illustrations by Brooke Allen.

On a separate note, Canadian comic book artist Cameron Stewart, who has a background at DC, Marvel and Dark Horse Comics, has hinted on his blog that he has «a couple of secret irons in the fire, including an upcoming new comic series based on an immensely popular property,» which he will be working on together with also comic book artist Karl Kerschl, who has a background at DC Comics as well.

I was introduced to the world of superheroes by my uncle (the same uncle who, incidentally, had introduced me to video games) with Batman: The Animated Series and a few of the older comic books.

As Yoji Shinkawa is the art director of the series, the book contains mainly his work, although there is also some nice art by others, such as Ashley Wood (who contributed to the comic book style cutscenes in the game).

There are comic book fans who'll dig the comic series who aren't big gamers, necessarily.

The game's story is written by Frank Gibson, the same person behind the The Amazing World of Gumball comic book series, and narrated by Julian Casey who is featured in Assassin's Creed.

And apparently there is a comic book series bridging the events between The Last of Us and this DLC, which introduces Riley (for those who are wondering what the hell's going on).

[Platform: Nintendo 3DS; Release: Winter 2015]-- A new game based on the Japanese PopoloCrois Story comic book series, and a new entry in the wildly successful Bokujo Monogatari farming and life simulation series, now known as STORY OF SEASONS in the West, Return to PopoloCrois: A STORY OF SEASONS Fairytale features both classically - styled turn - based combat and towns full of lively and interesting NPCs who contribute to a heartwarming narrative about friendship, forgiveness and the bounty of the earth that veterans and newcomers alike to either franchise can enjoy equally.

Based on the Japanese PopoloCrois Story comic book series, and featuring elements from the wildly successful Bokujo Monogatari farming and life simulation series now known as STORY OF SEASONS in the West, Return to PopoloCrois: A STORY OF SEASONS Fairytale hearkens back to the golden age of RPGs with its tactical, turn - based combat and towns full of interesting NPCs who contribute to a heartwarming narrative about friendship, forgiveness, and the bounty of the earth.

These artists, who rose to prominence through a series of group shows at the Hyde Park Art Center, approached figuration with wit and irreverence while drawing upon earlier art historical styles such as Surrealism, as well as self - taught art and popular forms such as comic book.

There is also a drawing of the character Batman by comic book artist Bob Kane (and signed by actor Adam West, who played Batman in the TV series), and a drawing of Superman signed and inscribed by artist Joe Schuster, Superman's co-creator.

The films will be overseen by Akiva Goldsman, who'll be setting up and running a writers room to adapt the comics, similar to what he's done in the past for the Transformers franchise, the Hasbro cinematic universe, and the Ologies series of YA books.