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CBR News PREVIEW: AAM/Markosia presents "Lazarus: Immortal Coils" - AAM/Markosia, publishers of King Kong, Starship Troopers, Eleventh Hour and the critically acclaimed The Boy Who Made Silence, are proud to announce their new title Lazarus: Immortal Coils. A story 1,974 years in the making, Lazarus: Immortal Coils reveals the definitive origin of the eternal warrior. Bluewater Productions kicks it into "Gearz" - From the creator of the "10th Muse" comes the newest female group of unlikely heroes - Gearz! NY Comic Con announces full schedule of film and TV previews and screenings - The full schedule of movie trailers and special sneak peek previews which will be featured in the IGN.com Theater at New York Comic Con has been announced and includes special events for "The Incredible Hulk," "Hellboy 2," " The Spirit" and more. X-POSITION: X-Editors United - We're joined today by Axel Alonso and his team of X-editors to discuss "Divided We Stand" and premiere loads and loads of exclusive art including Simone Bianchi art from "Astonishing X-Men." "Mr. T Versus Dracula" announced from Mohawk Media - Having recently launched their Mr. T: Limited Advance Edition Graphic Novel, publisher Mohawk Media have decided to celebrate April Fool’s Day with the announcement of "Mr. T Versus," a series of comic magazines which see Mr. T doing battle with other famous characters. The first confirmed title is "Mr. T Versus Dracula." Scott Dunbier Named IDW Special Projects Editor - Starting today, former WildStorm Executive Editor Scott Dunbier joins IDW Publishing as Special Projects Editor. In this exclusive interview, CBR News spoke with the industry veteran about his plans. I AM "IRON MAN": Robert Downey, Jr. - In this first of a series of interviews with the cast and crew of "Iron Man," the new film based on the classic Marvel Comics superhero, CBR News speaks with Robert Downey, Jr., who plays the titular role. FIRST LOOK: "Hulk" #3 - Hulk gets hit with an A-bomb! Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you a first look at "Hulk" #3 by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness with a variant cover by David Finch. SECRETS OF "NIM'S": Directors talk New Family Adventure Film - Directors Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett talk to CBR News about their new film, “Nim’s Island,” and what it’s like to work with Jodie Foster, and why “300” star Gerard Butler is so good that they had to cast him twice. PREVIEW: Warren Ellis' "Anna Mercury" #1 - Courtesy of Avatar Press, CBR brings you an advance look at "Anna Mercury" #1 by Warren Ellis and Facundo Percio, on sale this week. Incredible Hulk, Smallville, Speed Racer: April 1st Comic Reel Wrap - There ain't no jokes as we present an exclusive new rumor about trouble for Dr. Banner, season eight talk in Kansas, fast paced news plus much more. Mayor of Portland declares April to be Portand Comics Month - The Stumptown Comics Foundation is delighted to announce that Mayor Tom Potter will declare this April Portland Comics Month. The proclamation officially recognizes both the cultural importance and creative influence of this vibrant art form on the entire city. PREVIEW: "X-Force" #3 continues the search for Wolfsbane - The red-hot, sold-out hottest X-launch of the year continues as Wolverine’s new team searches for the kidnapped Wolfsbane and continues their merciless attacks on Purifier bases till they find her! EARTH'S MOST WANTED: The Twos - Marvel editor Tom Brevoort helps CBR unveil The Twos in the Skrulls’ "Secret Invasion" poker deck, including a longtime Avenger, a veteran news man, and young members of the Kree and Skrull races. PREVIEW: "Evil Dead" #4 - Courtesy of Dark Horse, CBR brings you an advance look at "Evil Dead" #4 by Mark Verheiden and John Bolton, on sale next week in finer comics stores everywhere. Where Have All the Heroes Gone? Krueger talks “Project Superpowers” - Co-writer Jim Krueger brings you up to speed on what’s happened in the first issues of Dynamite's “Project Superpowers,” and drops a few hints about what’s still to come. MYSPACING COMICS: Marvel Cries "Excelsior!" - Joe Quesada and Stan Lee are making noise on MySpace and so is Marvel Entertainment adding nearly 5,000 friends this month as the publisher prepares itself for a "Secret Invasion." Heroes Initiative to publish Mike Wieringo's final Marvel Comics work as a benefit book - When artist Mike Wieringo passed away, he was in the middle of his latest Marvel Comics book, a What If? story. Mike had completed seven pages of what became a massive 27-page story. With Mike’s passing, Marvel Comics generously provided access to the script and Mike’s art to The Hero Initiative, and Mike’s friends stepped up to finish the story, and pay tribute to Mike. "Secret Invasion" shines its spotlight on Black Bolt and The Inhumans - Whether he’s dead or missing, SECRET INVASION will make Black Bolt’s family truly Inhuman! "Sam & Lilah" jumps from Zuda Comics competition to ACT-I-VATE webcomic lineup - Fresh off a commanding fourth-place finish in Zuda Comics' March 2008 Competition, SAM & LILAH will be making a move to its new home as part of the online comics collective ACT-I-VATE, beginning with new pages on May 1. ComicBookMovie.com Depp Says Riddler would be a "Fun Gig" - Commenting on the rumors that he is being cast as "The Riddler" for the next Batman movie, actor Johnny Depp responds enthusiastically. Dragonball Screenshots Reveal James Marster's as Piccolo - New pics from the first Dragonball trailer have hit the web, two of which show a bald James Marsters as Lord Piccolo. CLIP: Stan Lee's "Strange" Desire - With all the Marvel character's getting their shot at the big screen, guess who Stan Lee wants to see at the movies? Ghost Rider 2: European Vacation! - According to Nic Cage, they're discussing a second Ghost Rider movie, and the devil's bounty hunter is travelling abroad. Eckhart Says Two-Face Won't Be in Batman 3 - Dent is "Dead as a Door Nail" - The actor who play's Harvey Dent, a.k.a. "Two-Face" in blockbuster comic book movie The Dark Knight confirms that he won't appear in the next movie. Says Eckhart, "He's dead as a door nail." VIDEO: 2 Clips From Transformers 2 - See the first official videos from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Watchmen Movie Trial Set for Jan. 6th - A Los Angeles federal judge has set a Jan. 6 trial date for 20th Century Fox's lawsuit over Warners' right to make a film based on the graphic novel "Watchmen." Warner Bros Fights For Watchmen Release Date! - Warner Bros lawyers argue against FOX's legal attack, citing the company's lack of action against previous partners, Paramount and Legendary, who both attempted the film prior to WB. New Superman Trilogy In the Works From Wanted Writer Mark Millar? - Warner Bros. may scrap plans for a sequel to Superman Returns and reboot the entire franchise, courtesy of one of the best comic book writers in the business, Mark Millar! Wanted 2 From Mark Millar - A sequel to the film version of WANTED are in the works and Mark Millar reveals his plans for the story. UPDATE: Watchmen Legal War May Mean a Summer Showing! - A new tidbit concerning the FOX lawsuit against Warner Bros' Watchmen says that June 2009 might be the earliest we will see our beloved Watchmen movie--that is, IF there is a settlement. Rumored Silver Surfer Director Won't Work With FOX - The creativity killers are at it again! Acclaimed "Dark City" director, Alex Proyas, won't be doing a Silver Surfer movie mainly because he hates Fox Studio's meddling executives. Smallville Superman Top Pick for Franchise Reboot - If the buzz translates into truth, Smallville star Tom Wellington may just be heading to the big screen to portray the role that made him famous on TV. Batman Movie Breaks $500 Million over Labor Day Weekend - "The Dark Knight" is on it's way to breaking Titanic's record. Go Bruce! Conan Cameo in Red Sonja Movie - Director Douglas Aarniokoski teased MTV news about a possible appearance by Conan the Barbarian in his Red Sonja Movie. One wonders if California Governer Arnold Schwartzenegger knows about this? Dragonball Movie updates - DBthemovie.com dug deep to find out when we can finally expect a trailer, a more detailed synopsis and yet another interview from the cast. Roger Corman's Black Scorpion Gets New Life at Bluewater Comics - Bluewater Productions, Inc. adds a slate of comic book titles based on the legendary filmaker's library. POLL: Cher as Catwoman?!! Has Warner Bros Learned NOTHING?!!! - Hopes were high when a much needed strategery meeting happened between Warner Bros. and DC creatives. Besides the most recent Batman franchise, Warner Bros didn't seem to have the first clue how to pull off a decent super hero movie with any of its other comics properties. Now word that 62-year-old CHER may be their idea of a good Catwoman for Batman 3 has fans wondering if they're going to kill the one good thing they have going for them. FOX vs. Warner Bros. - Watchmen Legalese Explained - The lawsuit between FOX and Warner Bros. threatening the release of the Watchmen movie is a convoluted case of copyright infringement that few understand. Here are the dumbed down facts for non-lawyers... 4 Watchmen Mag Covers - There's nothing new about these covers from SET magazine. They're old pics we've seen before, but everyone else is showing them off, so here they are... Punisher: War Zone Insider Analysis - Rumormonger no more with this in-depth insider's view about the Punisher War Zone troubles. This really rings true, and sheds light on the whole fiasco. VIDEO: Artist Dave Gibbons Gushes over Watchmen Movie - Empire has released this promo vid for the Watchmen movie showing its greatest promoter--the original artist of the graphic novel, Dave Gibbons. Nobody has been more giddy about its release! SPOILER ALERT! X-Men Origins: Wolverine - We've got an organized listing of all the major rumors, confirmed and unconfirmed, from the movie's conception! Gathered together in one place, they paint a vivid picture of what we can expect to see in the film beyond the released storyline... Cher is Nolan's first choice to play Catwoman?!! - Dear God Noooooo! But it's in the paper, so it must be true! Senior singer and ancient actress Cher, who qualifies to be a member of AARP, is said to be 1st in the running for Catwoman in the next Batman film. Director Chris Nolan himself is supposedly the head cheerleader on this one! Kristen Bell Voices Female Lead in Astro Boy Movie - Electric ex-Hero Kristen Bell lands the voice-over lead femal role in the coming Astro Boy CG animated film. Nicolas Cage Joins KICK ASS Cast - The movie adaptation of Mark Millar's comic book series KICK ASS is rounding out it's cast with Nicolas Cage. Superman Reboot Confirmed by Warner Bros. - It's official, they are scrapping "Superman Returns" and pretending it never happened. WB President Jeff Robinov has announced that the studio is planning to start over, and reintroduce the man of steel--among other DC "tent-poles." The Dot Com Cartoonist: A Few Words With Wardell Brown - EM's Brent Sprecher spotlights up-and-coming talent Wardell Brown in this exclusive interview from the floor of the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con. VIDEO: Batman TDK Kiddie Trailer - These kids have a future in movies ...or comedy. Check out the tenacious toddlers as they mimic the trailer for "The Dark Knight." GEEK GANG WAR! Potter Fans vs. Watchmen Fans - Who's got the greatest grievance? One New York rag wants to find out by starting a geek gang war pitting Harry Potter fans against Watchmen fans. ComicWorldNews.com: Updates Column: Comics Have Never Been So Much Fun by Robin Etherington - CWN and the Grand Finale! - Headline: The End. - So long. Farewell. 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