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Waterman Ent. nabs ‘Morituri’ – Entertainment News, Film News, Media – Variety

Waterman Ent. nabs ‘Morituri’
Alien-invasion series published by Marvel Comics in the ’80s
By Dave McNary

Waterman Entertainment has acquired film rights to alien-invasion comicbook series “Strikeforce: Morituri” and plans to start production in December.

The series, created by writer Peter B. Gillis, was published between 1986 and 1989 by Marvel Comics. Gillis and Connor Cochran are writing the script, and Jeff Beard will be a producer on the film.

The story centers on aliens who strip Earth of all its resources and a scientist who discovers a method of giving humans superhuman powers — but the process results in the superheroes dying within a year after acquiring their powers.

The title comes from the Latin phrase “Morituri te salutamus” — “We who are about to die salute you!”

“The premise of ‘Strikeforce’ is one that hasn’t been explored in film before and we believe will resonate with today’s film and comicbook fans,” said exec VP Tucker Waterman. “In the spirit of Comic-Con and with the help of the distinguished Peter Gillis, we’re eager to bring this story to life.”

Steve Waterman, who founded Waterman Entertainment in 1999, co-produced “Casper” and exec produced the “Alvin” and “Stuart Little” films, setting up the projects at their respective studios.

“Strikeforce” is the first film that the Waterman brothers are developing at Waterman Entertainment.

Contact Dave McNary at dave.mcnary@variety.com

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[Press] – STORYBOARD ARTISTS UNITE FOR EXCITING COMIC CON PANEL

STORYBOARD ARTISTS UNITE FOR EXCITING COMIC CON PANEL

COMIC CON 2011 PANEL

WEARING TWO CAPES: storyboard artist who moonlight as comic artists

This exciting panel features a spotlight on artists who storyboard for animation by day and moonlight as comics creators by night.

WHEN: SUNDAY JULY 24 11:00am-12:00 noon WHERE: ROOM 4

WHAT: Kevin Altieri (Batman: The Animated Series), Gary Hartle (Ultimate Avengers),Dell Barras (G.I. Joe: Renegades), Jeff Wamester (Ultimate Spider-Man), Justin Copeland (Ultimate Spiderman), and moderator Frank Forte (The Super Hero Squad Show) discuss dynamic storytelling, filmmaking, and creating characters in the mediums of animation and comics. Yes, you can do both! This panel includes an audio/visual display of comic art trailers and storyboard animatic demos, plus interviews and a Q&A session.

Todays top storyboard artists who also moonlight as comic artists and vice versa. Telling a compelling story takes skill and practice and these artists have mastered the craft. Storytelling is a profession that takes a mastery of anatomy, perspective, lighting, action, drama, mood, dialogue, continuity, dynamic posing and more. These action/adventure story artists talk about what makes a good storyboard for TV and film and how that same knowledge translates to comics and the printed page. Multimedia presentation will show samples. Creators will talk about the books, creative process and take questions.
Artists to appear

Gary Hartle

Gary worked as a comic artist on Thor, Avengers: West Coast and Conan the Barbarian before graduating to animation. Gary worked as a storyboard artist on Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Planet Hulk, Hulk Vs., Dead Space Downfall, Johnny Bravo, The Mask, He- Man and the Masters of the Universe and has directed on such titles as Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow and Masters of The Universe. Gary is currently working on a creator owned comic.

Kevin Altieri

Kevin has worked as a storyboard artist in animation on the critically acclaimed Batman The Animated Series, The Invincible Iron Man, Ultimate Avengers 2 and has directed on The Spectacular Spider Man, Stripperella, Gen 13 and Batman : Mask of the Phantasm, The Real Ghostbusters, Hero Factory, and Robotech 2. At night, Kevin is working on the third issue of his creator owned comic, Joshua Warrick: Werewolf for Hire.

Dell Barras

Dell has worked as a penciller for Marvel Comics Death’s head, The Hulk, Wolverine, Web Of Spiderman and spent years working under Neal Adams continuity Studio. In animation dell has worked as a storyboard artist on such titles as X-men, Iron Man, Fantastic Four,Ozzy and Drix, Robocop, Hero Factory, The Super Hero Squad Show and many more.

Frank Forte

Frank Forte is an accomplished storyboard artist and comic book artist. He has worked in animation for feature films, TV and gaming. In animation Frank’s work includes: The Super Hero Squad Show, Marvel Heroes 4D, Lego Hero Factory, Lego Bionicle:The Legend Reborn, HI HI PUFFY AMI YUMI, Re-Animated Pilot (Out of Jimmy’s Head), The Mr. Men Show, Bionicle: The Legend Reborn (DVD-2009), Lego Clutch Powers 4D ride at Legoland and Lego Atlantis. Frank is also the publisher at Asylum Press (www.asylumpress.com), an indy graphic novel and comic book publisher. Since its inception in 1999, Frank has written, illustrated and published such comics as, The Vampire Verses, Warlash, Zombie Terrors, Billy Boy, The Cletus and Floyd Show.

Jeff Wamester

Jeff Wamester is an illustrator, designer and storyteller for the animation, movies, gaming and comic book industries. His clients are located throughout the world with a short list that includes Film Roman, Wildbrain, Marvel, Topps, Top Cow, Darkhorse, Oni Press, and Resolute Independent. He currently lives in California with his incredibly supportive wife and little

Justin Copeland

Juston Copeland is a comic artist and storyboard artist. Justin has storyboarded on The Super Hero Squad Show and Ultimate Spiderman. Justin’s comics credits include: Project: Chimera (Top Cow), The Darkness, Four Horsemen (Background assist), Frenemy of the State (Background assist)

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[Press] – Gary Scott Beatty’s Jazz Feature in Indie Comics Magazine #3

Gary Scott Beatty’s Jazz Feature in Indie Comics Magazine #3

An 8 page story in Gary Scott Beatty’s ’50s retro jazz style will appear in the new Indie Comics Magazine, scheduled for preorder in Diamond Comic Distributors’

August 2011 Previews catalog and available ONLY through Previews. The done-in-one tale features characters Beatty developed in his Xeric Grant winning

book Jazz: Cool Birth.

“After years of working in a grunge style, I’m now fascinated by the flat, design oriented jazz albums of the 1950s,” said Beatty. His Jazz: Cool Birth, a

murder mystery in a 1957 jazz club with art and typography based on ’50s album cover design, earned him a Xeric Foundation Grant in 2008.

The first alternative comic Beatty produced (They were called “underground” then) was on his high school’s ditto machine, after hours, without permission.

He colors, letters and produces comic books and magazines for a diverse range of companies and has written for Comic Buyer’s Guide.

Beatty studies album cover design, television program title artwork, and common illustrations used in everything from health booklets to instruction manuals

from the ’50s to develop a style unique to the new millennium. “I swear it’s harder to illustrate in this style,” he explained. “When you’re drawing

realistically, you have real objects to look at to let you know when it’s right. With my design-oriented style, there’s nothing in reality for reference. It just

has to feel balanced, slick and communicate the right mood.”

The artist’s tools are modern and digital, but the process of pushing things around on the page remains the same as 1957, said Beatty. “Artists used to work

with T-squares and triangles, tracing paper, ruling pens and brush, preparing work for rotary letterpresses and similar hands-on intensive printing methods.

That’s where the style developed.”

Each issue of Indie Comics Magazine features full stories from many independent comic book creators, said Beatty. Short biographies and contact information are

included so readers can easily seek out more of the creators’ work. Beatty’s own done-in-one comic books are available at http://aazurn.com.

Indie Comics Magazine is 64 pages of the best story and art from today’s independent comic book creators. No huge overprint, no digital version, no back

issue sales, August’s Previews under Aazurn Publishing is the ONLY way comic readers can get Indie Comics Magazine #3! Visit Indie Comics Magazine online at

http://indiecomicsmagazine.com.

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[Press] – Thirty-Four Eisner Award Winners and Nominees To Attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 11-14, 2011

Thirty-Four Eisner Award Winners and Nominees To Attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 11-14, 2011

19 Winners Including Azzarello, Friedrich, Johnson, Moore, Risso, Sienkiewicz Plus 15 Nominees Among 400+ Top Creators At Chicago Comic Con

NEW YORK and ROSEMONT, Ill., July 18, 2011 – A total of 34 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards winners (19) and nominees (15) are among the more than 400 comic creators scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, part of North America’s largest pop-culture tour, August 11-14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Headliners among the winners include Brian Azzarello (“Flashpoint,” “Batman – Knight of Vengeance”), Gary Friedrich (“Ghost Rider,” “Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos”), Dave Johnson (“Deadpool,” “Punisher MAX”), Stuart Moore (“Namor: The First Mutant,” “Wolverine Noir”), Eduardo Risso (“Flashpoint,” “100 Bullets”) and Bill Sienkiewicz (“Elektra: Assassin,” “Moon Knight”).

Other winners include Franco Aureliani (“Billy Batson And The Magic Of Shazam!,” “Tiny Titans”), Art Baltazar (“Tiny Titans,” “Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam!”), Gabriel “galvo” Bautista (“PopGun,” “Pulpo Anthology”), Ian Boothby (“Simpsons Comics,” “Futurama”), Geof Darrow (“Daredevil,” “Marvel Zombies 5”), Pia Guerra (“Y: The Last Man,” “Dr. Who: The Forgotten”) Paul Jenkins (“Spider-Man,” “Incredible Hulk”), Peter Maresca (“George Herriman’s Krazy Kat: A Celebration of Sundays,” “Little Nemo in Slumberland”), Nina Matsumoto (“Yokaiden,” “The Last Airbender Prequel: Zuko’s Story”), Andrew Pepoy (“The Adventures of Simone & Ajax,” “Fables”), Nate Powell (“Swallow Me Whole,” “Sounds of Your Name), Ken Steacy (“Spawn,” “Star Wars”) and William Stout (Paleontological Artist).

Batman Flashpoint Among the Eisner nominees scheduled to attend are Ivan Brunetti (“Schizo,” “Linework), Steve Bryant (“Athena Voltaire,” “The Canterville Ghost”), Lilli Carré (“Nine Ways to Disappear,” “The Fir Tree”), Paul Friedrich (“Onion Head Monster,” “Don’t Trust Evel Knievel”), Eliza Frye (“The Lady’s Murder,” “Lucky House”), David Mack (“Kabuki,” “Daredevil”), Laura Park (“Do Not Disturb My Waking Dream,” “Superior Showcase”), Ronda Pattison (“Star Wars: Clone Wars,” “Spike”), Humberto Ramos (“Amazing Spider-Man,” “The Spectacular Spider-Man”), Thomas Scioli (“Gødland,” “American Barbarian”), Gary Shipman (“DreamWorks,” “Pakkin’s Land”), Ben Templesmith (“Wasteland,” “Buffy”) Billy Tucci (“Sgt. Rock,” “Shi”), Ethan Van Sciver (“Green Lantern,” “Superman/Batman”), Matt Wagner (“Grendel,” “Batman”).

The creators will be on hand to meet fans, sign autographs and sketch. Many Greater Chicago-based artists will be in attendance as well.

The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards are considered the “Oscars” of the comic book industry. Established in 1987, they are named for renowned cartoonist Will Eisner (creator of “The Spirit” and several award-winning graphic novels).

Other superstar creators scheduled to attend include Carlo Barberi (“Deadpool,” “Batman”), Jim Cheung (“Avengers,” “Uncanny X-Men”), Mike Deodato Jr. (“Amazing Spider-Man,” “Wonder Woman”), Patrick Gleason (“Batman & Robin,” “Brightest Day”), Michael Golden (“Batman,” “Spider-Man”), Mike Grell (“Green Arrow,” “Green Lantern”), Greg Horn (“Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark,” “Hero For Hire”), Greg Hurwitz (“The Crime Writer,” “The Tower”), Ariel Olivetti (“Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight,” “Cable”), Damion Scott (“Deadpool,” “Batgirl”), Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”) and Mark Texeira (“Wolverine,” “Spider-Man”).

Chicago Comic Con is the seventh stop on Wizard World’s 2011 North American tour. Hours are Thursday, August 11, 5 – 9 p.m.; Friday, August 12, noon – 8 p.m.; Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, August 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets are available in advance online at http://www.wizardworld.com/chicago.html

at a savings over tickets purchased at the door. Advance adult single-day tickets are priced at $25 ($35 on site); four-day all-session tickets are $50 ($60 on site), and tickets are free for children age 10 and under when accompanied by a paid adult (limit two children per adult). VIP packages with special entry and exclusive items are also available on a limited basis.

About Wizard World:
Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests. Wizard World also produces Wizard World Digital, an online publication covering new and upcoming products and talents in the pop culture world, and is distributed on a weekly basis to online and iPad users worldwide.

The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com

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Reason 52 why Tom Brevoort is a dick…

52, heh, see what I did there?

From Robot 6

[Reader question:] Unless you guys are going to announce something amazing within the next few moths, DC epicly won this year. Though, I always buy anything involving Spider-Man, so you will get more business there.

[Tom Brevoort:] Yes, they’ve epicly won their way down to being 25% of the market. if they keep winning at this rate, they’ll be out of business before long. They’re the Charlie Sheens of comics, winning their way to extinction.

Check here for the rest of the post: http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2011/07/quote-of-the-day-tom-breevort-dc-is-the-charlie-sheen-of-comics/

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DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » NEWSARAMA announces LEGION: SECRET ORIGIN #1

NEWSARAMA announces LEGION: SECRET ORIGIN #1

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

By David Hyde

This afternoon, NEWSARAMA announced LEGION: SECRET ORIGIN #1. Below, check out the solicitation text and be sure to head over to NEWSARAMA to see Tom Feister’s cover art.

LEGION: SECRET ORIGIN #1
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by CHRIS BATISTA and RICH PEROTTA
Cover by TOM FEISTER
On sale OCTOBER 26 • 1 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The architect of today’s Legion of Super-Heroes, Paul Levitz, delivers a science fiction odyssey on a scale you’ve never seen in a new, 6-issue miniseries!
The broad strokes of the Legion’s origin are well known, but you’ve never seen the secret machinations that went on behind the scenes! Why was the organization known as the United Planets formed? Who tried to kill R.J. Brande the first time? And what great power could leave entire planets desolate and lifeless? Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad may have founded the Legion, but the story starts here!

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DC Entertainment’s Road to SDCC: DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 #1 available at San Diego Comic-Con and Comic Book Shops Worldwide on 07/20/11

DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » DC Entertainment’s Road to SDCC: DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 #1 available at San Diego Comic-Con and Comic Book Shops Worldwide on 07/20/11

DC Entertainment’s Road to SDCC: DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 #1 available at San Diego Comic-Con and Comic Book Shops Worldwide on 07/20/11

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

By David Hyde

Starting on Wednesday, July 20th, comic book shops worldwide will be giving away copies of DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 #1 for free. Featuring a 6-page preview of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee’s JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, the cover art for all of the books, never-before-seen sketches, and insights from creative teams, DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 #1 is a complete and comprehensive guide to all of the books being published this September as part of DC Comics—The New 52.

Attendees of San Diego Comic Con’s preview night on Wednesday, July 20th will also be able to pick up a copy at the DC Entertainment booth. Copies will be distributed throughout the duration of the convention at both the DC Entertainment booth and at the Warner Bros. booth.

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DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » “Join The Party”

“Join The Party”

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

By David Hyde

If you’ve already been to our main website today, you noticed our new page devoted to The New 52. Starting with the “Superman” family and going all the way through the “Young Justice” group, the page is a quick and easy visual guide to the 52 titles we will be publishing this fall beginning with Geoff Johns and Jim Lee’s JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 on August 31st. Be sure to keep checking the page for updates throughout the summer. From here on out, it will serve as your jumping off point for all the latest news about all DC Comics titles going forward.

You’ll also notice a new video featuring Co-Publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio, Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras, and New York Times bestselling writer Grant Morrison. As Bob Harras says, this is “a great opportunity for readers who aren’t familiar with our characters to jump aboard and to come join the party.”
TheNew52.com

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[Press] – EXPLORE THE FARTHEST REACHES OF THE GALAXY WITH STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS ON DVD AND BLU-RAY!

EXPLORE THE FARTHEST REACHES OF THE GALAXY WITH
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS ON DVD AND BLU-RAY!

The Complete Season Three

From Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner Home Video, Four-Disc Set Includes All 22 Action-Packed Episodes, Along with Cast & Crew Interviews and Extensive Deleted/Extended Scenes

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 20, 2011) – Pull back the starry curtain and reveal the secrets of the galaxy – with Star Wars: The Clone Wars™ The Complete Season Three, coming to DVD and high-definition Blu-ray Disc on October 18th from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner Home Video. Featuring stunning high-definition animation as well as a host of behind-the-scenes bonus materials, the complete collection explores the untold stories of “a galaxy far, far away” and reveals the magic behind the making of the cutting edge series.

Relive all 22 Season Three episodes – featuring familiar faces including Jabba the Hutt, Greedo, Tarkin and Chewbacca the Wookiee, as well as assassins, bounty hunters, witches, monsters and mysteries surrounding the very essence of the Force itself – and then explore the Lucasfilm vaults with behind-the-scenes insights on the making of the remarkable series. Bonus materials include five behind-the-scenes featurettes, each with director and crew interviews. And exclusive to the Blu-ray disc, The Jedi Temple Archives provides in-depth access to an extensive database of creative materials – including early test animations, concept art, 3D turnarounds and more than 30 deleted/extended scenes.

“In our third season, we told stories we couldn’t have imagined when we first started making the show,” says Supervising Director Dave Filoni. “George expects the best, every week, so we keep raising the bar. Everything’s gotten better. This series is for everyone that’s ever wondered what went on during this period, and we’re exploring it all. Sorcery, the Force and even Darth Maul’s origins. We are doing things that just wouldn’t have been possible before, and the animation is up to the challenge of bringing the layered Star Wars galaxy to life. And it looks spectacular in high-definition.”

Created and executive produced by George Lucas, the first-ever TV production from Lucasfilm Animation explores the tumultuous time between Episodes II and III, expanding the scope of Star Wars beyond anything seen in the feature films. Featuring the voices of Matt Lanter (90210), Ashley Eckstein (Her Universe apparel line), Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad), James Arnold Taylor (Johnny Test), Catherine Taber (Just Like Heaven) and Tom Kane (Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes), the third season also features a formidable line-up of guest stars – including Emmy-winner Seth Green (Robot Chicken), Sam Witwer (Being Human), Clancy Brown (Superman: The Animated Series), Jaime King (Sin City) and Oscar-nominee Liam Neeson.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Three will be available on October 18th for the suggested retail price of $44.98 for DVD and $59.99 for Blu-ray.

Special Features:
Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Three is presented in widescreen with English, Spanish and French 5.1 DTS audio and English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include:
Featurettes
o   Creating Kamino
o   Hutts and the Underworld
o   Witches and Monsters
o   Secrets of Mortis
o   Chewbacca Returns
Blu-ray Exclusive – The Jedi Temple Archives
o   An extensive database exploring special effects footage, early concept art, 3D character and object turnarounds, early animation and more than 30 deleted/extended scenes. The Archives is a rare look at the assets in various stages of creation for The Clone Wars, with a wealth of surprises and never-before seen moments sprinkled throughout

Synopsis
Mystery and adventure await the heroes of the Republic in the transformative third season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. As the dark side grows ever stronger and the Jedi Knights are pushed to their breaking point, alliances will be tested, truths will be questioned and galaxy-changing secrets will be uncovered to shake the very foundations of the Star Wars universe. From the nature of the Force itself to secrets about the destiny of “The Chosen One,” surprises wait at every turn – all while the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance.

Lucasfilm, Star Wars: The Clone Wars™, Lucasfilm Animation and related character names, vehicle names and properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
# # #

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS THE COMPLETE SEASON THREE
Street Date:           October 18, 2011
SRP:           DVD $44.98, Blu-ray $59.99
Run Time:           Over 500 Minutes
MPAA Rating:       TV-PG
Closed Captioned:       Yes

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