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(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair’s multicast networks Comet, Charge!, Tbd and The Nest.
Sinclair has weighed the possibility of offering its core “stack” of multicast networks on wallet-friendly streaming television services like Frndly TV, an executive affirmed in a recent interview with The Desk.
Earlier this summer, Sinclair’s Senior Vice President of Growth Networks Adam Ware said the broadcaster was open to the idea of offering its four multicast networks — Comet, Charge, Tbd and The Nest — on low-cost streaming services, even if it means those services do not necessarily offer Sinclair’s portfolio of local broadcast stations.
“Carrying the multicast networks doesn’t necessarily mean carrying our local stations,” Ware said. “I think the requirement for us is whether they have a meaningful lane, and a platform that’s a good environment for us to be in, and a loyal customer base that they’re serving.
Sinclair has weighed the possibility of offering its core “stack” of multicast networks on wallet-friendly streaming television services like Frndly TV, an executive affirmed in a recent interview with The Desk.
Earlier this summer, Sinclair’s Senior Vice President of Growth Networks Adam Ware said the broadcaster was open to the idea of offering its four multicast networks — Comet, Charge, Tbd and The Nest — on low-cost streaming services, even if it means those services do not necessarily offer Sinclair’s portfolio of local broadcast stations.
“Carrying the multicast networks doesn’t necessarily mean carrying our local stations,” Ware said. “I think the requirement for us is whether they have a meaningful lane, and a platform that’s a good environment for us to be in, and a loyal customer base that they’re serving.
- 8/8/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
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In the mid-1990s, Adam Ware found himself traveling a lot on Rupert Murdoch’s private jet.
The trips were all business — he and several other young TV executives were tasked with wooing over independent stations in small markets across the country, convincing them to convert to the fledging Fox network, at a time when few believed the network had what it took to compete against “The Big Three” — ABC, CBS and NBC — which had dominated the airwaves for decades.
While certain executives at other TV networks were disparaging Fox as a “coat-hanger network,” Ware wholeheartedly believed in what Fox was doing. His second job out of college, Ware quickly rose to the rank of Senior Vice President of Network Distribution at Fox. In those days, Fox had a knack for hiring people in their 20s and 30s into executive roles,...
In the mid-1990s, Adam Ware found himself traveling a lot on Rupert Murdoch’s private jet.
The trips were all business — he and several other young TV executives were tasked with wooing over independent stations in small markets across the country, convincing them to convert to the fledging Fox network, at a time when few believed the network had what it took to compete against “The Big Three” — ABC, CBS and NBC — which had dominated the airwaves for decades.
While certain executives at other TV networks were disparaging Fox as a “coat-hanger network,” Ware wholeheartedly believed in what Fox was doing. His second job out of college, Ware quickly rose to the rank of Senior Vice President of Network Distribution at Fox. In those days, Fox had a knack for hiring people in their 20s and 30s into executive roles,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
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The logo for the multicast network Ion Plus.
Three years ago, the E. W. Scripps Company pulled its multicast network Ion Plus from broadcast TV as it worked to diversify its over-the-air multicast offerings.
Now, Scripps has decided the time is right for Ion Plus to make its triumphant return to over-the-air TV.
On Monday, Scripps will shut down its Defy TV network and replace it on Ion-owned stations and third-party affiliates with a simulcast of the Ion Plus Fast channel, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The relaunch of Ion Plus on broadcast TV will make it instantly available in more than 90 percent of American homes that previously received Defy TV. The channel will also continue to be available on Fast platforms like The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus and Freevee.
Defy TV launched three years ago, offering reality shows and knowledge-based programming that was geared toward young male viewers.
Three years ago, the E. W. Scripps Company pulled its multicast network Ion Plus from broadcast TV as it worked to diversify its over-the-air multicast offerings.
Now, Scripps has decided the time is right for Ion Plus to make its triumphant return to over-the-air TV.
On Monday, Scripps will shut down its Defy TV network and replace it on Ion-owned stations and third-party affiliates with a simulcast of the Ion Plus Fast channel, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The relaunch of Ion Plus on broadcast TV will make it instantly available in more than 90 percent of American homes that previously received Defy TV. The channel will also continue to be available on Fast platforms like The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus and Freevee.
Defy TV launched three years ago, offering reality shows and knowledge-based programming that was geared toward young male viewers.
- 6/28/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
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Crunchyroll Game Vault — which is available for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan members worldwide—is getting ready to expand with 15 exclusive titles. Three are joining today, with 12 more launching throughout the summer and early fall. Among the upcoming titles are the first visual novels, including a partnership with Mages. that brings the award-winning Steins;Gate visual novel to Game Vault. Among the other anime-adjacent titles coming from Mages. are Corpse Party , Psycho-pass: Mandatory Happiness and The Quintessential Quintuplets: Memories of a Quintessential Summer . Before we get to the rest of the lineup, here are the new titles now available on mobile devices through the App Store, Google Play and Crunchyroll: Battle Chasers: Nightwar Airship Syndicate, www.handy-games.com GmbH Description: A turn based-rpg inspired by classic Japanese role-playing games featuring deep dungeon diving and a rich story driven by exploration of the world. ● Languages: English, French, Russian, Spanish (Spain) Italian,...
- 6/27/2024
- by Crunchyroll Official
- Crunchyroll
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Emmy Rossum, also known as Emmanuelle Grey Rossum, is 5 feet 6 ¾ inches (169.5 cm) tall.
For context, the average height of an American woman is approximately 5 feet 4 inches. Emmy Rossum is slightly taller than the average but significantly taller than Amanda Seyfried, who is 5ft 2 ½ inches (158.8 cm).
At the Apple TV+’s “The Crowded Room” New York Premiere on June 1, 2023, in New York City, Amanda Seyfried, standing at 5ft 2 ½ inches (158.8 cm), appeared notably shorter than Emmy Rossum, who stands at 5ft 6 ¾ inches (169.5 cm) (Credit: Marion Curtis/ StarPix for Apfel / Startraksphoto)
Emmy Rossum’s Balanced Proportions and Shoe Size
Emmy Rossum’s shoe size is 8.5 in the US, a standard size for women. Other sizing systems include 6.5 in the UK, 39 in Europe, and approximately 25.5 in Japan.
With a height of 5 feet 6 ¾ inches and a shoe size of 8.5 US, Rossum’s proportions are well-balanced and in line with many women.
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For context, the average height of an American woman is approximately 5 feet 4 inches. Emmy Rossum is slightly taller than the average but significantly taller than Amanda Seyfried, who is 5ft 2 ½ inches (158.8 cm).
At the Apple TV+’s “The Crowded Room” New York Premiere on June 1, 2023, in New York City, Amanda Seyfried, standing at 5ft 2 ½ inches (158.8 cm), appeared notably shorter than Emmy Rossum, who stands at 5ft 6 ¾ inches (169.5 cm) (Credit: Marion Curtis/ StarPix for Apfel / Startraksphoto)
Emmy Rossum’s Balanced Proportions and Shoe Size
Emmy Rossum’s shoe size is 8.5 in the US, a standard size for women. Other sizing systems include 6.5 in the UK, 39 in Europe, and approximately 25.5 in Japan.
With a height of 5 feet 6 ¾ inches and a shoe size of 8.5 US, Rossum’s proportions are well-balanced and in line with many women.
Emmy Rossum in a...
- 5/15/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
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After getting acquainted with Avatar: The Last Airbender, most fans must have been utterly convinced that indeed Aang is the strongest Air Nomad Avatar. However, the storyline of that universe is vast, and although Twinkle Toes (as Toph calls him) may be an Air Nomad way more powerful than the very first Avatar, he isn’t the strongest one out there.
Aang in the Avatar universe
Instead, the title of the strongest Air Nomad goes to one other person who struggled even more than Twinkle Toes throughout her life: Malu. Although she never appeared in the animated series of the Avatar universe, there was no other Air Nomad more powerful than her. What’s more, she didn’t even have a teacher, to begin with, and reached these levels of strength by herself!
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Aang in the Avatar universe
Instead, the title of the strongest Air Nomad goes to one other person who struggled even more than Twinkle Toes throughout her life: Malu. Although she never appeared in the animated series of the Avatar universe, there was no other Air Nomad more powerful than her. What’s more, she didn’t even have a teacher, to begin with, and reached these levels of strength by herself!
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Not Aang,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
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This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender.
With all the changes that were necessary to translate the original animated Avatar: The Last Airbender into live-action, the Netflix series was still largely faithful to the source material. Plots were condensed, swapped around, or altered, but the same general arc of the season held in place. Aang and the gang traveled to the Northern Water Tribe as they were pursued by Zuko and members of the Fire Nation.
Along the way, however, there were changes and the biggest one that bookended either side of the first season was Sozin’s Comet. In the original series the comet was introduced part way into the first season, explained to Aang by Avatar Roku. He laid out that the comet’s power was able to be harnessed by Firebenders, amplifying their powers. 100 years previously Fire Lord Sozin used this to start the Hundred Year War and,...
With all the changes that were necessary to translate the original animated Avatar: The Last Airbender into live-action, the Netflix series was still largely faithful to the source material. Plots were condensed, swapped around, or altered, but the same general arc of the season held in place. Aang and the gang traveled to the Northern Water Tribe as they were pursued by Zuko and members of the Fire Nation.
Along the way, however, there were changes and the biggest one that bookended either side of the first season was Sozin’s Comet. In the original series the comet was introduced part way into the first season, explained to Aang by Avatar Roku. He laid out that the comet’s power was able to be harnessed by Firebenders, amplifying their powers. 100 years previously Fire Lord Sozin used this to start the Hundred Year War and,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix’s latest live-action series has finally ended with eight episodes. The series seems to have gone as quickly as it came, building up anticipation and leaving with a somewhat disappointed tone. While reviews have been mixed, fans have nonetheless appreciated it since it hasn’t thankfully repeated the disaster that The Last Airbender (movie) was.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender | Credit: Netflix
Even though the initial episodes seemed somewhat disappointing, the entirety of it has been surprising and intriguing, to say the least. When it comes to the last episode, Avatar: The Last Airbender has not only redeemed itself to an extent but left viewers wanting more. So without any delay, here is what happens in the end.
Spoilers Ahead!
What Happens in The Ending of Avatar: The Last Airbender
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The Team Avatar is finally in Agna...
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Even though the initial episodes seemed somewhat disappointing, the entirety of it has been surprising and intriguing, to say the least. When it comes to the last episode, Avatar: The Last Airbender has not only redeemed itself to an extent but left viewers wanting more. So without any delay, here is what happens in the end.
Spoilers Ahead!
What Happens in The Ending of Avatar: The Last Airbender
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The Team Avatar is finally in Agna...
- 2/25/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
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One of the most impressive things about Nickelodeon’s classic Avatar: The Last Airbender is the immediacy of its storytelling. In fact, we’ve previously argued that Avatar is one of the few “structurally perfect” TV shows because of that immediacy.
Not one to overstay its welcome, the initial run of Avatar: The Last Airbender features three seasons (all with a different element as a subtitle) of 20-21 episodes each. Additionally, the show runs through its plot with admirable economy due to a built in running clock in its premise: Sozin’s Comet.
In the Atla canon, Sozin’s Comet is a celestial object that passes by Earth every one hundred years. When it does, the Fire Nation’s many firebenders are able to harness its energy, increasing their power as much as a hundredfold. When Avatar: The Last Airbender opens, Sozin’s Comet is roughly a year away, meaning...
Not one to overstay its welcome, the initial run of Avatar: The Last Airbender features three seasons (all with a different element as a subtitle) of 20-21 episodes each. Additionally, the show runs through its plot with admirable economy due to a built in running clock in its premise: Sozin’s Comet.
In the Atla canon, Sozin’s Comet is a celestial object that passes by Earth every one hundred years. When it does, the Fire Nation’s many firebenders are able to harness its energy, increasing their power as much as a hundredfold. When Avatar: The Last Airbender opens, Sozin’s Comet is roughly a year away, meaning...
- 1/31/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster as “Son of a Critch” returns with Season 2 Episode 13, titled “Halley’s Comet,” airing on the CW at 8:00 Pm this Thursday, January 18, 2024. Mark, filled with excitement for the rare celestial event, is ready to witness Halley’s comet, only to find the magic dimmed by a revelation that Fox is moving. The impending departure of a dear friend adds a poignant layer to the anticipated celestial spectacle.
As if that weren’t enough, a new restaurant in the vicinity of the Critch house looms on the horizon, threatening to bring significant changes to the family dynamics. The episode promises a mix of heartfelt moments and potential upheavals as Mark and the Critch family navigate the challenges of shifting relationships and external transformations.
Tune in at 8:00 Pm on Thursday for an episode that encapsulates the bittersweet nature of life’s transitions in “Son of a Critch” on the CW.
As if that weren’t enough, a new restaurant in the vicinity of the Critch house looms on the horizon, threatening to bring significant changes to the family dynamics. The episode promises a mix of heartfelt moments and potential upheavals as Mark and the Critch family navigate the challenges of shifting relationships and external transformations.
Tune in at 8:00 Pm on Thursday for an episode that encapsulates the bittersweet nature of life’s transitions in “Son of a Critch” on the CW.
- 1/11/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
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Every year numerous films are overlooked, underrated, and lost in the shuffle. 2023 was no exception. Several sci-fi movies with merit failed to garner attention, find an audience, or receive a fair appraisal. Such outcomes can be attributed to market saturation with similar themes and concepts, exemplified by this year's surplus of films centered around AI or featuring talented actors who lack significant box office appeal. Alternatively, a film may be flawed, resulting in mixed reviews and audience reactions, yet still possessing commendable qualities.
For the purposes of this list, "underrated" refers to sci-fi films that received relatively mixed or poor responses from both critics and audiences, with a focus on those that lacked significant attention or acclaim. We'll review the notable qualities of these films and explore the reasons behind their inadequate recognition, whether it's one of Marvel's unfairly maligned sequels or a quirky, futuristic sci-fi spin on conceiving a child,...
For the purposes of this list, "underrated" refers to sci-fi films that received relatively mixed or poor responses from both critics and audiences, with a focus on those that lacked significant attention or acclaim. We'll review the notable qualities of these films and explore the reasons behind their inadequate recognition, whether it's one of Marvel's unfairly maligned sequels or a quirky, futuristic sci-fi spin on conceiving a child,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Maurice Molyneaux
- Slash Film
Sam Esmail made references to his previous work in 'Leave the World Behind'.The 46-year-old director has helmed the new Netflix apocalyptic thriller that stars Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali and included nods to his previous projects – including the movie 'Comet' and the TV series 'Mr. Robot' - in the film's plot.Sam told The Hollywood Reporter: "It felt pretty natural, and to be honest with you, I didn't just do it with 'Mr. Robot'. There are little nods to everything I've worked on, from 'Homecoming' and 'Comet' to 'Robot'."I fancy myself as creating my own little universe whenever I make a film, so I thought to myself, 'Why not connect them all?' It's more fun that way."The movie tells the story of the Sandford family and their disastrous weekend getaway at the Long Island home of G.
- 12/12/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
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[This story contains spoilers for Leave the World Behind.]
Sam Esmail’s Leave the World Behind currently ranks atop Netflix’s film chart, and longtime fans of the filmmaker are now decoding its place in his greater universe of storytelling.
Ten minutes into the thriller, Mr. Robot buffs likely picked up on a familiar site: a yellow emergency preparedness kit with the branding of the USA series’ villainous corporation, E-Corp. That bucket would serve as one of several early signals that a cyberattack would incite the film’s imminent disaster and systematic destabilization of the United States. Esmail had already wanted to make a disaster film that revolved around a cyberattack, and when he read Rumaan Alam’s novel, Leave the World Behind, he knew he could merge that idea with his existing universe of stories, not just Mr. Robot.
“It felt pretty natural, and to be honest with you, I didn’t just do it with Mr.
Sam Esmail’s Leave the World Behind currently ranks atop Netflix’s film chart, and longtime fans of the filmmaker are now decoding its place in his greater universe of storytelling.
Ten minutes into the thriller, Mr. Robot buffs likely picked up on a familiar site: a yellow emergency preparedness kit with the branding of the USA series’ villainous corporation, E-Corp. That bucket would serve as one of several early signals that a cyberattack would incite the film’s imminent disaster and systematic destabilization of the United States. Esmail had already wanted to make a disaster film that revolved around a cyberattack, and when he read Rumaan Alam’s novel, Leave the World Behind, he knew he could merge that idea with his existing universe of stories, not just Mr. Robot.
“It felt pretty natural, and to be honest with you, I didn’t just do it with Mr.
- 12/12/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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A self-published novelist is claiming Adam McKay ripped off a book he wrote for his 2021 Netflix movie Don’t Look Up in a new lawsuit.
William Collier claims that in 2007, he wrote a novel called Stanley’s Comet, which was later self-published in 2012. The suit describes Stanley’s Comet as a “dark comedy” about low-level NASA scientists who discover a giant comet hurtling towards Earth, but their attempts to warn the public about the danger are dismissed and downplayed by politicians and media figures.
Collier alleges that McKay had access to his book.
William Collier claims that in 2007, he wrote a novel called Stanley’s Comet, which was later self-published in 2012. The suit describes Stanley’s Comet as a “dark comedy” about low-level NASA scientists who discover a giant comet hurtling towards Earth, but their attempts to warn the public about the danger are dismissed and downplayed by politicians and media figures.
Collier alleges that McKay had access to his book.
- 12/8/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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Ethan Hawke and Julia Roberts are bracing for the apocalypse after Mahershala Ali informs them that the world as they know it is ending.
Such is the premise for star-studded Netflix thriller “Leave the World Behind,” directed by “Mr. Robot” creator Sam Esmail. The film is adapted from Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel of the same name which was published during the height of the pandemic.
The official synopsis reads: Amanda (Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la Herrold) — arrive in the night, bearing news of a mysterious cyberattack and seeking refuge in the house they claim is theirs. The two families reckon with a looming disaster that grows more terrifying by the minute, forcing everyone...
Such is the premise for star-studded Netflix thriller “Leave the World Behind,” directed by “Mr. Robot” creator Sam Esmail. The film is adapted from Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel of the same name which was published during the height of the pandemic.
The official synopsis reads: Amanda (Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la Herrold) — arrive in the night, bearing news of a mysterious cyberattack and seeking refuge in the house they claim is theirs. The two families reckon with a looming disaster that grows more terrifying by the minute, forcing everyone...
- 10/24/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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If cyberattacks and storms are any indication, writer-director Sam Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind” looks to expand upon the more lo-fi terrors of Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel of the same name.
That’s surely helped by a big budget, as this is a Netflix production from the Obamas’ Higher Ground productions banner, plus major star backing: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Bacon, plus “Industry” breakout actress Myha’la Herrold. In the book, an Airbnb vacation goes awry when an unknown apocalyptic event seems to shutter the world around the core characters.
Amanda (Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la) — arrive in the night, bearing news of a mysterious cyberattack and seeking refuge...
That’s surely helped by a big budget, as this is a Netflix production from the Obamas’ Higher Ground productions banner, plus major star backing: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Bacon, plus “Industry” breakout actress Myha’la Herrold. In the book, an Airbnb vacation goes awry when an unknown apocalyptic event seems to shutter the world around the core characters.
Amanda (Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la) — arrive in the night, bearing news of a mysterious cyberattack and seeking refuge...
- 10/2/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
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A hauntingly gorgeous, altogether eerie adaptation of Universal's 1931 film Dracula that brought Bram Stoker's bloodsucking creation to undead life on the big screen in classic fashion, writer James Tynion IV and artist Martin Simmonds' Universal Monsters: Dracula #1 will be released in comic book shops on October 25th via Skybound (in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences), and we're thrilled to share chilling preview pages with Daily Dead readers ahead of its debut!
Below, you can see Lucy and Mina discuss morbid details about Renfield and the Demeter's ill-fated final voyage in our exclusive look at preview pages from Universal Monsters: Dracula #1, and we also have the official press release with additional details!
Press Release: Los Angeles 09/28/2023 — Today Skybound, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, debuted new interior pages from Universal Monsters: Dracula #1. The highly anticipated limited series comes from the best-selling team of Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion...
Below, you can see Lucy and Mina discuss morbid details about Renfield and the Demeter's ill-fated final voyage in our exclusive look at preview pages from Universal Monsters: Dracula #1, and we also have the official press release with additional details!
Press Release: Los Angeles 09/28/2023 — Today Skybound, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, debuted new interior pages from Universal Monsters: Dracula #1. The highly anticipated limited series comes from the best-selling team of Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion...
- 9/28/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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The American Film Institute’s AFI Fest 2023 is set to open with director Sam Esmail’s dystopian drama “Leave the World Behind.” The premiere will take place in Hollywood on October 25, with the 37th edition of the festival running through October 29.
Based on Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel about an Airbnb vacation turned apocalyptic for two families, the film is written and directed by “Mr. Robot” creator Esmail, an alum of the AFI Conservatory. Oscar winners Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali, plus Ethan Hawke and HBO “Industry” breakout Myha’la Herrold star in the film releasing later from Netflix on December 8.
Per the official synopsis, Amanda (Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la) — arrive in the night,...
Based on Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel about an Airbnb vacation turned apocalyptic for two families, the film is written and directed by “Mr. Robot” creator Esmail, an alum of the AFI Conservatory. Oscar winners Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali, plus Ethan Hawke and HBO “Industry” breakout Myha’la Herrold star in the film releasing later from Netflix on December 8.
Per the official synopsis, Amanda (Julia Roberts) and her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke), rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers — G.H. (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la) — arrive in the night,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
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From Renfield to The Last Voyage of the Demeter, we've recently seen some truly unique takes on Bram Stoker's iconic bloodsucking creation, and soon writer James Tynion IV and artist Martin Simmonds will introduce readers to their own eerie adaptation of Universal's 1931 film Dracula with their new comic book series Universal Monsters: Dracula. A partnership between Skybound and Universal Products & Experiences, Universal Monsters: Dracula #1 will be released in comic book shops on October 25th (just in time to read by candlelight on Halloween night), and following their exclusive reveal at Bloody Disgusting, we have a look at marvelously macabre preview pages featuring Renfield warning his doctor that "your blood belongs to the Master."
Press Release: Los Angeles 08/31/2023 — Today Skybound, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, revealed a first look at Universal Monsters: Dracula #1, the debut issue of a new extra-length four-part comic book limited series from the best-selling...
Press Release: Los Angeles 08/31/2023 — Today Skybound, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, revealed a first look at Universal Monsters: Dracula #1, the debut issue of a new extra-length four-part comic book limited series from the best-selling...
- 8/31/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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Have you finished tearing up, Riverdale fans? The ending of Riverdale Season 7 Episode 19 hit like a ton of emotional bricks.
The penultimate episode of Riverdale was a satisfying and touching trip down memory lane.
"Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Six: The Golden Age of Television" balanced both winding down the stories of Riverdale Season 7 and honoring the series. If we didn't have a series finale coming up, this could've been a sweet end to the story.
Much like Tabitha's angelic twist, this chapter weaves both worlds together -- the two sides of Riverdale we have come to know: (1) the six seasons of the original Riverdale and (2) the reboot set in 1955.
We can't get into the group's big decision without discussing how they've come so far.
Having the town right their wrongs was a long time coming.
People like Dr. Werthers and Principal Featherhead had been controlling things with an iron fist.
The penultimate episode of Riverdale was a satisfying and touching trip down memory lane.
"Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Six: The Golden Age of Television" balanced both winding down the stories of Riverdale Season 7 and honoring the series. If we didn't have a series finale coming up, this could've been a sweet end to the story.
Much like Tabitha's angelic twist, this chapter weaves both worlds together -- the two sides of Riverdale we have come to know: (1) the six seasons of the original Riverdale and (2) the reboot set in 1955.
We can't get into the group's big decision without discussing how they've come so far.
Having the town right their wrongs was a long time coming.
People like Dr. Werthers and Principal Featherhead had been controlling things with an iron fist.
- 8/17/2023
- by Justin Carreiro
- TVfanatic
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While Sinclair Media Group (Smg) is having a rough go of it lately when it comes to its regional sports networks owned and operated by its Diamond Sports subsidiary, the company announced on Wednesday that one of its biggest sports channels is about to get an even wider reach. Smg announced a deal with YouTube TV that will lead to the live TV streaming service adding access to the Tennis Channel, its free ad-supported streaming TV (Fast) sibling network T2, the police procedural channel Charge!, and reality-focused channel Tbd. All of the channels will be available on the streamer beginning on June 1.
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In addition, the agreement also extends the carriage agreement between Smg and YouTube for the former’s CBS and MyNetworkTV owned and operated affiliates. Sinclair also got a carriage extension for its sci-fi channel Comet.
“We are pleased to reach an agreement that brings Tennis Channel,...
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In addition, the agreement also extends the carriage agreement between Smg and YouTube for the former’s CBS and MyNetworkTV owned and operated affiliates. Sinclair also got a carriage extension for its sci-fi channel Comet.
“We are pleased to reach an agreement that brings Tennis Channel,...
- 4/12/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
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Emmy Rossum managed to keep the birth of her second child with husband Sam Esmail a well-kept secret.
“On a foggy Wednesday morning, our son was born,” announced the “Shameless” actress on Instagram on Thursday, April 6, alongside photos of the baby boy’s footprints, weight and measurements.
Rossum gave no prior indication that she was expecting the baby.
Read More: Emmy Rossum Almost Gave Birth In An Uber, Recalls Her ‘Worst Nightmare’
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The newborn weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 and a half inches long. Rossum kept photos of the newborn off her Instagram profile. The couple already shares a 22-month-old daughter.
Read More: Emmy Rossum Transforms Into Billboard Figure Angelyne For New Release Date Teaser
Rossum and Esmail sparked their connection on the set of “Comet”, which the actress starred in, and her husband directed.
The “Mr. Robot...
“On a foggy Wednesday morning, our son was born,” announced the “Shameless” actress on Instagram on Thursday, April 6, alongside photos of the baby boy’s footprints, weight and measurements.
Rossum gave no prior indication that she was expecting the baby.
Read More: Emmy Rossum Almost Gave Birth In An Uber, Recalls Her ‘Worst Nightmare’
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The newborn weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 and a half inches long. Rossum kept photos of the newborn off her Instagram profile. The couple already shares a 22-month-old daughter.
Read More: Emmy Rossum Transforms Into Billboard Figure Angelyne For New Release Date Teaser
Rossum and Esmail sparked their connection on the set of “Comet”, which the actress starred in, and her husband directed.
The “Mr. Robot...
- 4/6/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
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Celebrated singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello is back with a new song, “Virgo.” The single will appear on her first album of all new material in nearly a decade, The Omnichord Real Book, out June 16 via Blue Note.
“Virgo” is a slinky, eight-minute jazz-soul epic that blends everything from disco guitar and plucky synths to atmospheric washes of sound and a bit of ethereal harp: “They’re calling me back to the stars,” Ndegeocello sings. “Deep outer space, they’re calling me.”
The Omnichord Real Book follows Ndegeocello’s 2018 covers album, Ventriloquism,...
“Virgo” is a slinky, eight-minute jazz-soul epic that blends everything from disco guitar and plucky synths to atmospheric washes of sound and a bit of ethereal harp: “They’re calling me back to the stars,” Ndegeocello sings. “Deep outer space, they’re calling me.”
The Omnichord Real Book follows Ndegeocello’s 2018 covers album, Ventriloquism,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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Farscape fans may be few, but they are proud and Peacock garnered some deserved plaudits late last year when all four seasons of the show, plus The Peacekeeper Wars miniseries, arrived on the streamer.
It’s just nice to be thought about, isn’t it? It’s a sign that someone somewhere in the industry still cares about this gleefully anarchic space opera of ours.
With that in mind, it seems like a pretty good time to list exactly where you can stream Farscape in the US and UK right now, including a fair few outlets where you can get it for free.
For convenience, we’d recommend Plex where you can stream Farscape on-demand for free in HD in both the US and the UK. For the fandom, we’d recommend streaming it live on Shout! Factory TV, which is also available in both territories. Shout! Factory is the...
It’s just nice to be thought about, isn’t it? It’s a sign that someone somewhere in the industry still cares about this gleefully anarchic space opera of ours.
With that in mind, it seems like a pretty good time to list exactly where you can stream Farscape in the US and UK right now, including a fair few outlets where you can get it for free.
For convenience, we’d recommend Plex where you can stream Farscape on-demand for free in HD in both the US and the UK. For the fandom, we’d recommend streaming it live on Shout! Factory TV, which is also available in both territories. Shout! Factory is the...
- 3/14/2023
- by James Hoare
- The Companion
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Will Forte is one of the most reliable names in comedy. Whether it's leading the absurd action of "MacGruber," lending his voice to animated comedy in the likes of "Rick and Morty" and "The Simpsons," or bringing to life various incarnations of Abraham Lincoln in "Clone High," "The Lego Movie," and "America: The Motion Picture," you can always count on Forte to inspire plenty of hilarity. But there's also a gentle charm to his presence when he's not driving the comedy bus. That's what makes him the perfect choice to play a father in the Sundance-selected family comedy "Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out."
Directed by Jake Van Wagoner, the film follows teen girl Itsy Levan, who finds herself suddenly stuck in the middle of nowhere after her home-flipping parents move their family out of the big city. At her new school, Itsy meets the quirky but intelligent Calvin Kipler,...
Directed by Jake Van Wagoner, the film follows teen girl Itsy Levan, who finds herself suddenly stuck in the middle of nowhere after her home-flipping parents move their family out of the big city. At her new school, Itsy meets the quirky but intelligent Calvin Kipler,...
- 1/27/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
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Nick Hakim seems to inherently understand the value of silence, of sparseness. The child of a Peruvian father and a Chilean mother, Hakim was born in Washington, D.C., and now resides in a quiet pocket of the Ridgewood neighborhood in Queens, New York, along the Brooklyn border. When we catch up over Zoom recently, he’s calm and composed, occasionally plinking his piano as he speaks. Near the end of our interview, the conversation veers toward legendary experimental composer John Cage. Hakim goes to his bookshelf, and shows me his copy of Silence,...
- 1/23/2023
- by E.R. Pulgar
- Rollingstone.com
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This post doesn't contain major spoilers for "Barbarian," but you shouldn't read it until you've seen the movie.
I remember exactly how I felt the first time I looked up the new horror-mystery "Barbarian" and found out that Justin Long was inexplicably part of its cast. If I could distill it down to one word, I'd use elated, but intrigued and unsettled came up as close seconds and thirds. The hilarious actor is known for his interesting choices when it comes to the projects he signs onto — films like "The Wave" and "Comet" come to mind — so his inclusion in the film had me curious from the jump about the kind of terrible rabbit hole this movie was going to force us down (that's a compliment).
One of the most interesting parts about Long's inclusion in the film is the fact that he is almost entirely omitted from the marketing campaign.
I remember exactly how I felt the first time I looked up the new horror-mystery "Barbarian" and found out that Justin Long was inexplicably part of its cast. If I could distill it down to one word, I'd use elated, but intrigued and unsettled came up as close seconds and thirds. The hilarious actor is known for his interesting choices when it comes to the projects he signs onto — films like "The Wave" and "Comet" come to mind — so his inclusion in the film had me curious from the jump about the kind of terrible rabbit hole this movie was going to force us down (that's a compliment).
One of the most interesting parts about Long's inclusion in the film is the fact that he is almost entirely omitted from the marketing campaign.
- 9/13/2022
- by Lex Briscuso
- Slash Film
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The USA Network hacking thriller "Mr. Robot" is one of the best and most underrated dramas of the past decade. Initially, "Mr. Robot" seemed like a risky project. While writer-director Sam Esmail established his merits as a creator with his highly underrated feature film directorial debut, "Comet," he had yet to prove himself as the showrunner of a complex narrative series. Rami Malek was rising star thanks to his role on HBO's "The Pacific," but the character of Elliot Alderson was very different from anything that he had done before.
All of these concerns evaporated after the first season reached its conclusion. With its stylistic direction, relevant social themes, electrifying soundtrack, and shocking twists, "Mr. Robot" was unlike anything else on television. It seems closer to an arthouse film than anything. The show contains allusions to such classics as "Blade Runner," "The Matrix," "Pi," and "Taxi Driver." "Mr. Robot" continued...
All of these concerns evaporated after the first season reached its conclusion. With its stylistic direction, relevant social themes, electrifying soundtrack, and shocking twists, "Mr. Robot" was unlike anything else on television. It seems closer to an arthouse film than anything. The show contains allusions to such classics as "Blade Runner," "The Matrix," "Pi," and "Taxi Driver." "Mr. Robot" continued...
- 9/5/2022
- by Liam Gaughan
- Slash Film
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Released in 1984, hardly pretended to be anything other than what it was — a low-budget zombie movie with a wicked sense of humor and a couple of fierce females as its heroines. Despite the film’s budgetary limitations, it became a fan favorite, with a respectable showing at the box office and, as time went […]
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- 5/31/2022
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
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(L-r) Rhys-Muldoon, Hugh Parker, William McInnes and Colin Smith in the Qtc play (Photo credit: Jeff Busby).
In their third collaboration following Don’s Party and The Club, David Williamson and Bruce Beresford are developing Nearer the Gods, a biopic about Sir Isaac Newton, the eccentric 17th Century English scientist and mathematician.
Adapted from Williamson’s play which was staged by the Queensland Theatre Co. in 2018, the drama laced with humour will trace Newton’s struggles to persuade the sceptical Royal Society to publish his revolutionary discoveries including formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
The comedy revolves the latter part of his life, much of which he dedicated to theology and predicting the end of the world and the second coming of Christ in the year 2060.
“It’s an amazing story; I’m surprised it hasn’t been filmed before,” says Beresford, who is working with producers Al Clark,...
In their third collaboration following Don’s Party and The Club, David Williamson and Bruce Beresford are developing Nearer the Gods, a biopic about Sir Isaac Newton, the eccentric 17th Century English scientist and mathematician.
Adapted from Williamson’s play which was staged by the Queensland Theatre Co. in 2018, the drama laced with humour will trace Newton’s struggles to persuade the sceptical Royal Society to publish his revolutionary discoveries including formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
The comedy revolves the latter part of his life, much of which he dedicated to theology and predicting the end of the world and the second coming of Christ in the year 2060.
“It’s an amazing story; I’m surprised it hasn’t been filmed before,” says Beresford, who is working with producers Al Clark,...
- 6/11/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
At an event held today in Berlin, Scandi powerhouse Sf Studios revealed that it has boosted its UK office with two executive hires as it looks to increase its output of English Language film and TV projects.
Joining the company are Sudie Smyth as VP Production UK & International, and Indy Datta as VP Legal & Business Affairs UK & International.
Smyth was previously Head of Production at Pinewood Pictures, and more recently worked at European Film Bonds as a completion guarantor on titles including How To Guild A Girl and Wild Rose. Datta is an established lawyer who has worked producers, distributors, broadcasters and financiers.
The pair will report directly to Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, the company’s Stockholm-based Senior Vice President International Production, and work closely with Kate Myers, VP Development UK & international, who heads up the London office.
Sf’s drive for English language content follows its first two international features,...
Joining the company are Sudie Smyth as VP Production UK & International, and Indy Datta as VP Legal & Business Affairs UK & International.
Smyth was previously Head of Production at Pinewood Pictures, and more recently worked at European Film Bonds as a completion guarantor on titles including How To Guild A Girl and Wild Rose. Datta is an established lawyer who has worked producers, distributors, broadcasters and financiers.
The pair will report directly to Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, the company’s Stockholm-based Senior Vice President International Production, and work closely with Kate Myers, VP Development UK & international, who heads up the London office.
Sf’s drive for English language content follows its first two international features,...
- 2/22/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
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Don’t Move is to be directed by Alain Darborg, who is currently working on Netflix’s first original film, Red Dot.
Nordic distribution and production company Sf Studios is expanding its London team, which leads the company’s English-language productions, with the addition of Sudie Smyth as VP Production UK & International, and Indy Datta, VP Legal & Business Affairs UK & International. Both will report to Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, Svp International Production at Sf Studios, and work closely with Kate Myers, VP Development UK & international.
Datta previously worked at Buccaneer Media and Smyth was previously head of production at Pinewood Pictures.
The...
Nordic distribution and production company Sf Studios is expanding its London team, which leads the company’s English-language productions, with the addition of Sudie Smyth as VP Production UK & International, and Indy Datta, VP Legal & Business Affairs UK & International. Both will report to Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, Svp International Production at Sf Studios, and work closely with Kate Myers, VP Development UK & international.
Datta previously worked at Buccaneer Media and Smyth was previously head of production at Pinewood Pictures.
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- 2/22/2020
- by 1100142¦Wendy Mitchell¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
It's almost hard to believe an hour with so many happy endings wasn't the season finale!
Our review of Good Witch Season 5 Episode 9 delves into the magic of Middleton and how a 200-year-old comet can remind some that happiness doesn't have to be as fleeting as a shooting star.
There were several messages at play during "Comet."
One of them was that no matter how far away you go or for how long you're away, despite what Thomas Wolfe may tell you, you can go home again.
And if you're Nick, you can even take a bit of the new home you've come to love with you when you leave.
It's finally hitting home for both Grace and Nick that the lives they've always known are coming to an end.
Leaving home is difficult to imagine. There you have the warmth of a parent's love and their soothing voice and...
Our review of Good Witch Season 5 Episode 9 delves into the magic of Middleton and how a 200-year-old comet can remind some that happiness doesn't have to be as fleeting as a shooting star.
There were several messages at play during "Comet."
One of them was that no matter how far away you go or for how long you're away, despite what Thomas Wolfe may tell you, you can go home again.
And if you're Nick, you can even take a bit of the new home you've come to love with you when you leave.
It's finally hitting home for both Grace and Nick that the lives they've always known are coming to an end.
Leaving home is difficult to imagine. There you have the warmth of a parent's love and their soothing voice and...
- 8/12/2019
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Take a look at DC Comics' superdog 'Krypto', introduced in the live-action "Titans" episode "Dick Grayson" and currently shooting Season 2 of the TV series, for streaming on DC Universe:
DC's "The Legion Of Super-Pets" appeared in various comic books, starting with 'Krypto' (1955) followed by a 'superanimals' debut in "Adventure Comics" #293 (1962).
The roster included Krypto, 'Comet' the 'Super-Horse', 'Streaky' the 'Super-Cat', 'Beppo' the 'Super-Monkey' from 'Krypton' and shape-shifter 'Proty II'.
Significant appearances include issue #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and issue #343 (April 1966), with the 'Super-Pets' helping the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.
Issue #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"
The team rarely appeared after the Silver Age except for 'Krypto' who become a supporting character in various "Superman" comic book titles.
Other versions of the 'Super-Pets' appeared in "DC Super Friends" #14 and on the cover of...
DC's "The Legion Of Super-Pets" appeared in various comic books, starting with 'Krypto' (1955) followed by a 'superanimals' debut in "Adventure Comics" #293 (1962).
The roster included Krypto, 'Comet' the 'Super-Horse', 'Streaky' the 'Super-Cat', 'Beppo' the 'Super-Monkey' from 'Krypton' and shape-shifter 'Proty II'.
Significant appearances include issue #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and issue #343 (April 1966), with the 'Super-Pets' helping the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.
Issue #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"
The team rarely appeared after the Silver Age except for 'Krypto' who become a supporting character in various "Superman" comic book titles.
Other versions of the 'Super-Pets' appeared in "DC Super Friends" #14 and on the cover of...
- 6/21/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Following the success of Marvel Studios female superhero "Captain Marvel", DC and Warners continue developing a live-action "Supergirl" for the big screen, written by Oren Uziel ("Cloverfield Paradox") that alongside moments of drama, could also include 'Comet' the 'Superhorse', 'Krypto' the 'Superdog' and 'Streaky' the 'Supercat':
'Supergirl' aka 'Kara Zor-El', debuted in DC's "Action Comics" #252 (May 1959), created by writer Otto Binder and illustrator Al Plastino...
....as the cousin of 'Superman', sharing his super powers and vulnerability to 'Kryptonite'.
"...she is the last survivor of 'Argo City', which had survived the explosion of the planet 'Krypton' and drifted through space.
"During the roughly thirty years Argo City traveled through space, Zor-El met and married 'Alura', daughter of 'In-Ze', who in turn bore their daughter, 'Kara' and the adolescent Kara was sent to Earth by Zor-El in a rocket, to be raised by her cousin 'Kal-El'.
'Supergirl' aka 'Kara Zor-El', debuted in DC's "Action Comics" #252 (May 1959), created by writer Otto Binder and illustrator Al Plastino...
....as the cousin of 'Superman', sharing his super powers and vulnerability to 'Kryptonite'.
"...she is the last survivor of 'Argo City', which had survived the explosion of the planet 'Krypton' and drifted through space.
"During the roughly thirty years Argo City traveled through space, Zor-El met and married 'Alura', daughter of 'In-Ze', who in turn bore their daughter, 'Kara' and the adolescent Kara was sent to Earth by Zor-El in a rocket, to be raised by her cousin 'Kal-El'.
- 5/29/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Rachel Chavkin has been here before. Under her direction, Hadestown, Anaïs Mitchell’s gorgeous musical that sets the mythical tales of Orpheus, Eurydice, Hades and Persephone in – above ground – a stylized New Orleans and – below ground – a coal-mining hellscape – has garnered 14 Tony Award nominations. That’s the most nominations of any production this year, just as the Chavkin-directed Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812 fronted the nomination pack (with 12) in 2017.
So yes, the Tony-nominated Chavkin has been here before, but what does it say about Broadway that she is, in a sense, alone in her field: She’s the only woman to direct a Broadway musical this season.
In this candid, wide-ranging conversation, Chavkin spoke to Deadline about Broadway, about what women like herself and Anaïs Mitchell bring to the theater, about Hadestown specifically, and about what she’d like to do next.
So yes, the Tony-nominated Chavkin has been here before, but what does it say about Broadway that she is, in a sense, alone in her field: She’s the only woman to direct a Broadway musical this season.
In this candid, wide-ranging conversation, Chavkin spoke to Deadline about Broadway, about what women like herself and Anaïs Mitchell bring to the theater, about Hadestown specifically, and about what she’d like to do next.
- 5/22/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Marvel Studios, running down a list of characters in consideration for live-action films, confirmed Marvel Comics' "Nova", has "immediate potential" :
"...when the last surviving member of the elite 'Nova Corps', 'Rhomann Dey', is dying, he selects New York high school student 'Richard Rider' to replace him. Rider is given the uniform and powers of a 'Nova Centurion' but little instruction on how to use them. Calling himself 'Nova', Rider becomes a superhero, fighting 'Condor', 'Powerhouse', 'Diamondhead', the 'Corruptor' and the 'Sphinx'.
"Rider discovers Dey's space ship orbiting Earth and uses it to journey to 'Xandar' with 'Doctor Sun', 'Powerhouse', 'Comet' and 'Crimebuster', where they join Xandar's war against the 'Skrulls'. With the help of 'Rom the 'Space Knight', the Skrulls are defeated..."
"We have a big board with a bunch of characters that have more 'immediate potential'," said Feige.
"...when the last surviving member of the elite 'Nova Corps', 'Rhomann Dey', is dying, he selects New York high school student 'Richard Rider' to replace him. Rider is given the uniform and powers of a 'Nova Centurion' but little instruction on how to use them. Calling himself 'Nova', Rider becomes a superhero, fighting 'Condor', 'Powerhouse', 'Diamondhead', the 'Corruptor' and the 'Sphinx'.
"Rider discovers Dey's space ship orbiting Earth and uses it to journey to 'Xandar' with 'Doctor Sun', 'Powerhouse', 'Comet' and 'Crimebuster', where they join Xandar's war against the 'Skrulls'. With the help of 'Rom the 'Space Knight', the Skrulls are defeated..."
"We have a big board with a bunch of characters that have more 'immediate potential'," said Feige.
- 4/13/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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"Shameless” alum Emmy Rossum has signed a first-look deal with Universal Content Productions, a rep for NBCUniversal tells TheWrap.
As part of the deal, Rossum will develop premium scripted content for the studio under her own Composition 8 production banner.
The actress and director departed Showtime’s “Shameless” in late August after nine seasons of playing Fiona Gallagher. Her husband, “Mr. Robot” creator Sam Esmail, recently renewed his own deal at Ucp in February — together, they are developing a new limited series starring Rossum called “Angelyne,” based on an investigation by The Hollywood Reporter writer Gary Baum of the notorious L.A. billboard fixture of the same name.
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After having directed two episodes of “Shameless” in 2016 and 2017, Rossum has gone on to direct an episode of TNT’s “Animal Kingdom” and Amazon’s upcoming series “Modern Love.
As part of the deal, Rossum will develop premium scripted content for the studio under her own Composition 8 production banner.
The actress and director departed Showtime’s “Shameless” in late August after nine seasons of playing Fiona Gallagher. Her husband, “Mr. Robot” creator Sam Esmail, recently renewed his own deal at Ucp in February — together, they are developing a new limited series starring Rossum called “Angelyne,” based on an investigation by The Hollywood Reporter writer Gary Baum of the notorious L.A. billboard fixture of the same name.
Also Read: 'Hellboy' Movie Review: Rebooted Superhero Saga Hits the Hard-r Horror Sweet Spot
After having directed two episodes of “Shameless” in 2016 and 2017, Rossum has gone on to direct an episode of TNT’s “Animal Kingdom” and Amazon’s upcoming series “Modern Love.
- 4/10/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
![Sam Esmail](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjkyNjUyZTQtM2RhOC00NzY5LWJiNDMtMGQ5NmNiNDBkNjFlXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,31,500,281_.jpg)
After directing the entirety of its first season, Sam Esmail will not be back to helm “Homecoming” Season 2. The news, first reported by Variety, follows January’s announcement that Julia Roberts will not return either. Both remain onboard the acclaimed Amazon series as executive producers, however. “Homecoming” received critical acclaim and a slew of awards and nominations upon its premiere last fall, including Golden Globe nods in the Best Television Series — Drama, Best Actor, and Best Actress categories.
Eli Horowitz, who co-created the podcast on which “Homecoming” is based, praised Esmail last year by saying that he “just knew that [Esmail] would bring in an inherently visual style to it, that there was no repressing that, which was exciting. And then, the way he thought about the bone to the story was very in tune with how we always did.”
Catherine Keener, Oscar Isaac, and David Schwimmer starred in the “Homecoming” podcast,...
Eli Horowitz, who co-created the podcast on which “Homecoming” is based, praised Esmail last year by saying that he “just knew that [Esmail] would bring in an inherently visual style to it, that there was no repressing that, which was exciting. And then, the way he thought about the bone to the story was very in tune with how we always did.”
Catherine Keener, Oscar Isaac, and David Schwimmer starred in the “Homecoming” podcast,...
- 3/8/2019
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
"DC Super Pets", a new animated feature based on DC Comics' super-powered family of crime-fighting animals, is targeting a May 21, 2021 release, directed by Jared Stern and Sam Levine, that originated as a children's series from Capstone Publishers and a series of shorts as part of Cartoon Network's' DC Nation':
The 'Super Pets', debuted with 'Krypto' the superdog in DC's "Adventure" #210 (1955).
'The Legion of Super-Pets' debuted in "Adventure Comics" #293 (1962).
The original Legion roster included Krypto, 'Comet' the superhorse, 'Streaky' the supercat, 'Beppo' the supermonkey and 'shape-shifter' 'Proty II'.
Significant appearances include "Adventure" #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and "Adventure" #343 (April 1966), when the pets help the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.
"Adventure" #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"
The team rarely appeared after the 'Silver Age' except for Krypto who became a supporting character in several "Superman" titles.
Other...
The 'Super Pets', debuted with 'Krypto' the superdog in DC's "Adventure" #210 (1955).
'The Legion of Super-Pets' debuted in "Adventure Comics" #293 (1962).
The original Legion roster included Krypto, 'Comet' the superhorse, 'Streaky' the supercat, 'Beppo' the supermonkey and 'shape-shifter' 'Proty II'.
Significant appearances include "Adventure" #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and "Adventure" #343 (April 1966), when the pets help the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.
"Adventure" #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"
The team rarely appeared after the 'Silver Age' except for Krypto who became a supporting character in several "Superman" titles.
Other...
- 1/31/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Take a look at DC Comics' superdog 'Krypto' from the "Titans" live-action episode "Dick Grayson":
DC's "The Legion Of Super-Pets" appeared in various comic books, starting with 'Krypto' (1955) followed by a 'superanimals' debut in "Adventure Comics" #293 (1962).
The roster included Krypto, 'Comet' the 'Super-Horse', 'Streaky' the 'Super-Cat', 'Beppo' the 'Super-Monkey' from 'Krypton' and shape-shifter 'Proty II'.
Significant appearances include issue #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and issue #343 (April 1966), with the 'Super-Pets' helping the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.
Issue #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"
The team rarely appeared after the Silver Age except for 'Krypto' who become a supporting character in various "Superman" comic book titles.
Other versions of the 'Super-Pets' appeared in "DC Super Friends" #14 and on the cover of Marvel Comics' "Not Brand Echh" #7.
DC Super Friends included 'Ace the Bat-Hound'.
Also...
DC's "The Legion Of Super-Pets" appeared in various comic books, starting with 'Krypto' (1955) followed by a 'superanimals' debut in "Adventure Comics" #293 (1962).
The roster included Krypto, 'Comet' the 'Super-Horse', 'Streaky' the 'Super-Cat', 'Beppo' the 'Super-Monkey' from 'Krypton' and shape-shifter 'Proty II'.
Significant appearances include issue #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and issue #343 (April 1966), with the 'Super-Pets' helping the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.
Issue #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"
The team rarely appeared after the Silver Age except for 'Krypto' who become a supporting character in various "Superman" comic book titles.
Other versions of the 'Super-Pets' appeared in "DC Super Friends" #14 and on the cover of Marvel Comics' "Not Brand Echh" #7.
DC Super Friends included 'Ace the Bat-Hound'.
Also...
- 1/2/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige, running down a list of Marvel characters in consideration for live-action films, confirmed Marvel Comics' "Nova", has "immediate potential" :
"...when the last surviving member of the elite 'Nova Corps', 'Rhomann Dey', is dying, he selects New York high school student 'Richard Rider' to replace him. Rider is given the uniform and powers of a 'Nova Centurion' but little instruction on how to use them. Calling himself 'Nova', Rider becomes a superhero, fighting 'Condor', 'Powerhouse', 'Diamondhead', the 'Corruptor' and the 'Sphinx'.
"Rider discovers Dey's space ship orbiting Earth and uses it to journey to 'Xandar' with 'Doctor Sun', 'Powerhouse', 'Comet' and 'Crimebuster', where they join Xandar's war against the 'Skrulls'. With the help of 'Rom the 'Space Knight', the Skrulls are defeated..."
"We have a big board with a bunch of characters that have more 'immediate potential',...
"...when the last surviving member of the elite 'Nova Corps', 'Rhomann Dey', is dying, he selects New York high school student 'Richard Rider' to replace him. Rider is given the uniform and powers of a 'Nova Centurion' but little instruction on how to use them. Calling himself 'Nova', Rider becomes a superhero, fighting 'Condor', 'Powerhouse', 'Diamondhead', the 'Corruptor' and the 'Sphinx'.
"Rider discovers Dey's space ship orbiting Earth and uses it to journey to 'Xandar' with 'Doctor Sun', 'Powerhouse', 'Comet' and 'Crimebuster', where they join Xandar's war against the 'Skrulls'. With the help of 'Rom the 'Space Knight', the Skrulls are defeated..."
"We have a big board with a bunch of characters that have more 'immediate potential',...
- 12/1/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Take another look at super-dog 'Krypto' coming to the rescue of 'Superman', 'Batman' and 'Wonder Woman' on the cover of DC Comics' "Batman Superman" #11...
...in the possibility the 'canine of steel' could be sniffing around a live-action appearance in a future DC Entertainment film production.
Although animal members of "The Legion Of Super-Pets" appeared in various comic books, starting with super-dog 'Krypto' in 1955, the 'super-animals' made their official team debut in DC's "Adventure Comics" #293 (February 1962).
The roster included 'Comet' the 'Super-Horse', 'Streaky' the 'Super-Cat', 'Krypto' the 'Super-Dog', 'Beppo' the 'Super-Monkey' from 'Krypton' and shape-changer 'Proty II'.
Significant appearances include issue #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and issue #343 (April 1966), with the 'Super-Pets' helping the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.
Issue #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"
The team rarely appeared after...
...in the possibility the 'canine of steel' could be sniffing around a live-action appearance in a future DC Entertainment film production.
Although animal members of "The Legion Of Super-Pets" appeared in various comic books, starting with super-dog 'Krypto' in 1955, the 'super-animals' made their official team debut in DC's "Adventure Comics" #293 (February 1962).
The roster included 'Comet' the 'Super-Horse', 'Streaky' the 'Super-Cat', 'Krypto' the 'Super-Dog', 'Beppo' the 'Super-Monkey' from 'Krypton' and shape-changer 'Proty II'.
Significant appearances include issue #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and issue #343 (April 1966), with the 'Super-Pets' helping the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.
Issue #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"
The team rarely appeared after...
- 10/31/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige, running down a list of Marvel characters in consideration for live-action films, confirmed Marvel Comics' "Nova", has "immediate potential" :
"...when the last surviving member of the elite 'Nova Corps', 'Rhomann Dey', is dying, he selects New York high school student 'Richard Rider' to replace him. Rider is given the uniform and powers of a 'Nova Centurion' but little instruction on how to use them. Calling himself 'Nova', Rider becomes a superhero, fighting 'Condor', 'Powerhouse', 'Diamondhead', the 'Corruptor' and the 'Sphinx'.
"Rider discovers Dey's space ship orbiting Earth and uses it to journey to 'Xandar' with 'Doctor Sun', 'Powerhouse', 'Comet' and 'Crimebuster', where they join Xandar's war against the 'Skrulls'. With the help of 'Rom the 'Space Knight', the Skrulls are defeated..."
"We have a big board with a bunch of characters that have more 'immediate potential',...
"...when the last surviving member of the elite 'Nova Corps', 'Rhomann Dey', is dying, he selects New York high school student 'Richard Rider' to replace him. Rider is given the uniform and powers of a 'Nova Centurion' but little instruction on how to use them. Calling himself 'Nova', Rider becomes a superhero, fighting 'Condor', 'Powerhouse', 'Diamondhead', the 'Corruptor' and the 'Sphinx'.
"Rider discovers Dey's space ship orbiting Earth and uses it to journey to 'Xandar' with 'Doctor Sun', 'Powerhouse', 'Comet' and 'Crimebuster', where they join Xandar's war against the 'Skrulls'. With the help of 'Rom the 'Space Knight', the Skrulls are defeated..."
"We have a big board with a bunch of characters that have more 'immediate potential',...
- 10/18/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
After exploring the sun-baked Texas countryside and the supernatural side of suburbia, Tobe Hooper turned his attention to the stars in Lifeforce. Following their Blu-ray/DVD release of Lifeforce back in 2013, Scream Factory has now released Hooper's sci-fi horror film on a limited edition Steelbook, and we've been provided with three copies to give away to lucky Daily Dead readers!
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) limited edition Steelbook Blu-ray copy of Lifeforce.
How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:
1. Instagram: Following us on Instagram during the contest period will give you an automatic contest entry. Make sure to follow us at:
https://www.instagram.com/dailydead/
2. Email: For a chance to win via email, send an email to [email protected] with the subject “Lifeforce Steelbook Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will...
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) limited edition Steelbook Blu-ray copy of Lifeforce.
How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:
1. Instagram: Following us on Instagram during the contest period will give you an automatic contest entry. Make sure to follow us at:
https://www.instagram.com/dailydead/
2. Email: For a chance to win via email, send an email to [email protected] with the subject “Lifeforce Steelbook Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will...
- 8/14/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
With Marvel Studios touting the female superhero 'Captain Marvel' as the next big thing, DC and Warners will produce a live-action "Supergirl" for the big screen, that could include 'Comet' the 'Superhorse' and 'Streaky' the 'Supercat' for a family audience:
'Supergirl' aka 'Kara Zor-El', debuted in DC's "Action Comics" #252 (May 1959), created by writer Otto Binder and illustrator Al Plastino...
....as the cousin of 'Superman', sharing his super powers and vulnerability to 'Kryptonite'.
"...she is the last survivor of 'Argo City', which had survived the explosion of the planet 'Krypton' and drifted through space. During the roughly thirty years Argo City traveled through space, Zor-El met and married 'Alura', daughter of 'In-Ze', who in turn bore their daughter, 'Kara' and the adolescent Kara was sent to Earth by Zor-El in a rocket, to be raised by her cousin 'Kal-El'.
"On Earth,...
'Supergirl' aka 'Kara Zor-El', debuted in DC's "Action Comics" #252 (May 1959), created by writer Otto Binder and illustrator Al Plastino...
....as the cousin of 'Superman', sharing his super powers and vulnerability to 'Kryptonite'.
"...she is the last survivor of 'Argo City', which had survived the explosion of the planet 'Krypton' and drifted through space. During the roughly thirty years Argo City traveled through space, Zor-El met and married 'Alura', daughter of 'In-Ze', who in turn bore their daughter, 'Kara' and the adolescent Kara was sent to Earth by Zor-El in a rocket, to be raised by her cousin 'Kal-El'.
"On Earth,...
- 8/14/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
August 14th looks to be a killer day for genre fans looking to add to their home media collections, as there are a bunch of great releases coming our way this week. Scream Factory is putting in some serious overtime this Tuesday, as they have a trio of gorgeous Steelbooks—Army of Darkness, Lifeforce and The Howling—on tap, as well as the Collector’s Edition of Return of the Living Dead Part II and a standard Blu-ray of The Unborn to boot.
Arrow Video has also put together a Special Edition collection for What Have They Done to Your Daughters?, and they are re-releasing both The Gore Gore Girls and The Cat O’ Nine Tails as well. And, as if all that wasn’t enough, Full Moon has put together a nifty Blu set for Laserblast that fans are going to want to pick up.
Other notable titles coming...
Arrow Video has also put together a Special Edition collection for What Have They Done to Your Daughters?, and they are re-releasing both The Gore Gore Girls and The Cat O’ Nine Tails as well. And, as if all that wasn’t enough, Full Moon has put together a nifty Blu set for Laserblast that fans are going to want to pick up.
Other notable titles coming...
- 8/14/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, running down a list of Marvel characters in consideration for live-action films, confirmed Marvel Comics' "Nova", has "immediate potential" :
"...when the last surviving member of the elite 'Nova Corps', 'Rhomann Dey', is dying, he selects New York high school student 'Richard Rider' to replace him. Rider is given the uniform and powers of a 'Nova Centurion' but little instruction on how to use them. Calling himself 'Nova', Rider becomes a superhero, fighting 'Condor', 'Powerhouse', 'Diamondhead', the 'Corruptor' and the 'Sphinx'.
Rider discovers Dey's space ship orbiting Earth and uses it to journey to 'Xandar' with 'Doctor Sun', 'Powerhouse', 'Comet' and 'Crimebuster', where they join Xandar's war against the 'Skrulls'. With the help of 'Rom the 'Space Knight', the Skrulls are defeated..."
"We have a big board with a bunch of characters that have more 'immediate potential',...
"...when the last surviving member of the elite 'Nova Corps', 'Rhomann Dey', is dying, he selects New York high school student 'Richard Rider' to replace him. Rider is given the uniform and powers of a 'Nova Centurion' but little instruction on how to use them. Calling himself 'Nova', Rider becomes a superhero, fighting 'Condor', 'Powerhouse', 'Diamondhead', the 'Corruptor' and the 'Sphinx'.
Rider discovers Dey's space ship orbiting Earth and uses it to journey to 'Xandar' with 'Doctor Sun', 'Powerhouse', 'Comet' and 'Crimebuster', where they join Xandar's war against the 'Skrulls'. With the help of 'Rom the 'Space Knight', the Skrulls are defeated..."
"We have a big board with a bunch of characters that have more 'immediate potential',...
- 4/24/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
This February, Nitehawk Cinema wants to cause some mayhem. Joe Lynch's chaotic and fun film Mayhem will screen after midnight on the weekend of January 26th at Nitehawk Cinema, before its premiere on Shudder. Then, on Wednesday, February 7th, Mohawk will kick off a special evening at Nitehawk with a 7:30pm screening featuring a Q&A with directorTed Geoghegan. Also in today's Horror Highlights: Comet TV's The Craft contest, The Strangers: Prey at Night fan art contest, the Panic Fest 2018 lineup, Dead Hooker in a Trunk Blu-ray release details, and info on the new horror film Terror Take Away.
Nitehawk Cinema Screenings: Mayhem Screenings (January 26th and 27th): “Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45 pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!
Ahead of its release on Shudder, Nitehawk and Shudder present special midnite screenings of Joe Lynch's Mayhem.
Nitehawk Cinema Screenings: Mayhem Screenings (January 26th and 27th): “Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45 pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!
Ahead of its release on Shudder, Nitehawk and Shudder present special midnite screenings of Joe Lynch's Mayhem.
- 1/17/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Take another look @ super-dog 'Krypto' coming to the rescue of 'Batman', 'Superman' and 'Wonder Woman':
Although animal members of "The Legion Of Super-Pets" had appeared in various comic books throughout the years, with super-dog 'Krypto' debuting in 1955, the super-animals made their official team debut in DC's "Adventure Comics" #293 (February 1962).
The team roster included 'Comet' the 'Super-Horse', 'Streaky' the 'Super-Cat', 'Krypto' the 'Super-Dog', 'Beppo' the 'Super-Monkey' from 'Krypton' and shape-changer 'Proty II'.
Significant appearances include issue #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and issue #343 (April 1966), with the 'Super-Pets' helping the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.
Issue #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"
The team rarely appeared after the Silver Age except for 'Krypto' who become a supporting character in various "Superman" comic book titles.
Other versions of the 'Super-Pets' appeared in "DC Super...
Although animal members of "The Legion Of Super-Pets" had appeared in various comic books throughout the years, with super-dog 'Krypto' debuting in 1955, the super-animals made their official team debut in DC's "Adventure Comics" #293 (February 1962).
The team roster included 'Comet' the 'Super-Horse', 'Streaky' the 'Super-Cat', 'Krypto' the 'Super-Dog', 'Beppo' the 'Super-Monkey' from 'Krypton' and shape-changer 'Proty II'.
Significant appearances include issue #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and issue #343 (April 1966), with the 'Super-Pets' helping the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.
Issue #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"
The team rarely appeared after the Silver Age except for 'Krypto' who become a supporting character in various "Superman" comic book titles.
Other versions of the 'Super-Pets' appeared in "DC Super...
- 1/7/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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