Saturday, September 22, 2018

Negromancer News Bits and Bites from September 16th to 22nd, 2018 - Update #24

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POLITICS - From Politico:  The cautionary political tale of Kent Sorenson, once a rising Tea Party star.

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COMICS-FILM - From BleedingCool:  There is test footage from Todd Phillips' "Joker" film starring Joaquin Phoenix.  It reveals some simple, but scary clown makeup.

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COMICS-FILM - From FirstPost:  "Blade" turns 20, and it is time to remember how important the Wesley Snipes-led film was to the development of superhero films over these past 20 years.

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COMICS-STREAMING - From Deadline:  Brec Bassinger will play the title character in the series, "Stargirl," for the streaming service, "DC Universe."

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MUSIC - From Deadline:  Rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight pleads no contest to running over a man in a restaurant parking lot and killing him, one count of voluntary manslaughter.  He expected to be sentenced to 28 years in state prison.

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JAMES BOND - From Deadline:  Cary Joji Fukunaga will be the first American director to helm a James Bond as he has been announced as the director of the 25th James Bond film which is now due for February 2020.

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MOVIES - From Variety:  Michael B. Jordan will star as Tom Clancy's character, "John Clark," in two films based on Tom Clancy's novels, "Rainbow Six" and "Without Remorse."

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MOVIES - From Deadline:  Bruce Greenwood joins "Doctor Sleep," Warner Bros' sequel to "The Shining."  Both films are based on Stephen King novels.

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MOVIES - From Variety:  Ryan Coogler is a producer on "Space Jam 2," which will star LeBron James and Bugs Bunny.  The original "Space Jam" (1996) starred Michael Jordan and Bugs.

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SPORTS - From Variety:  Grammy-winning pop group, "Maroon 5," will perform the halftime show at Super Bowl LIII (53 - February 3rd, 2019).

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EMMYS - From THR:  A complete list of winners at the 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards.

From TheVox:  The 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards are tonight; the link to the left is a list of of nominees.

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MOVIES - From ThePlaylist:  Patrick Stewart ("Star Trek: The Next Generation") will play "a 'Bosley'" character in the latest "Charlie's Angels" reboot.

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POLITICS - From THR:  Michael Moore Plays His Trump Card: A New Movie, Modern Fascism and a 2020 Prediction

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CULTURE - From THR:  Sean Penn says #MeToo movements divides men and women. "Its too black and white.

From TheDailyBeast:  Sean Penn's history of allegedly abusing women recounted in this article.

From THR:  If Sean Penn's craziness wasn't enough, Woody Allen's stepdaughter-turned-spouse, Soon Yi Previn, revives the mess around the long-running feud slash controversy involving Allen and his former wife, Mia Farrow, who was also Soon Yi's adopted mother.

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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo:  The winner of the 9/14 to 9/16/2018 weekend box office is "The Predator" with an estimated take of $24 million.

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COMICS-FILM - From RollingStone:  See first image of Joaquin Phoenix as "the Joker" in Todd Phillips' upcoming film.

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CULTURE - From YahooEntertainment:  Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway denounces white and straight privilege.

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POLITICS - From RollingStone:  On Sept. 29th, country music legend Willie Nelson will hold his first ever public performance on behalf of a politician, in this case Texas candidate for the U.S. Senate, Beto O'Rourke.

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COMICS-FILM - From ComicBook:  Matt Reeves' script for the "Batman" movie is will reportedly direct is rumored to be complete.

From ConsequenceofSound:  Emmy-winning actor, Jon Hamm ("Mad Men"), wants to play Batman.  [That would be a Batman with a sweet, sweetback - Editor.]

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CELEBRITY - From TheWrap:  Fan Bingbing, one of China's most popular actresses, has gone missing.  Speculation is that she has been arrested for tax evasion.

TRAILERS:

From YahooEntertainment:  The first official trailer for Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel."


Production Begins on Todd Phillips' "Joker"





Joaquin Phoenix as "Arthur Fleck" in "Joker"

PRODUCTION IS UNDERWAY ON WARNER BROS. PICTURES’ “JOKER”

Todd Phillips helms a gritty origin story starring Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro

Principal photography has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Joker,” starring Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, alongside Oscar winner Robert De Niro, and directed, produced and co-written by Oscar nominee Todd Phillips.

“Joker” centers around the iconic arch nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck (Phoenix), a man disregarded by society, is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale.

The film also stars Zazie Beetz (“Deadpool 2”), Bill Camp (“Red Sparrow,” “Molly’s Game”), Frances Conroy (TV’s “American Horror Story,” Hulu’s “Castle Rock”), Brett Cullen (“42,” Netflix’s “Narcos”), Glenn Fleshler (TV’s “Billions,” “Barry”), Douglas Hodge (“Red Sparrow,” TV’s “Penny Dreadful”), Marc Maron (TV’s “Maron,” “GLOW”), Josh Pais (upcoming “Motherless Brooklyn,” “Going in Style”), and Shea Whigham (upcoming “First Man,” “Kong: Skull Island”).

Phillips (“The Hangover” trilogy) directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with writer Scott Silver (“The Fighter”), based on characters from DC. The film is being produced by Phillips and Bradley Cooper under their Joint Effort banner, and Emma Tillinger Koskoff. It is executive produced by Richard Baratta, Michael Uslan, Joseph Garner and Bruce Berman.

Behind the scenes, Phillips is joined by director of photography Lawrence Sher (upcoming “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” “The Hangover” trilogy), production designer Mark Friedberg (“Selma,” “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”), editor Jeff Groth (“War Dogs,” “The Hangover Part III”), and Oscar-winning costume designer Mark Bridges (“Phantom Thread,” “The Artist”).

A Warner Bros. Pictures presentation, in Association with Village Roadshow Pictures, in Association with BRON Creative, a Joint Effort Production, “Joker” is set for release October 4, 2019, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

*credits not final/subject to change

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

VIZ Media Heads to Anime Weekend Atlanta 2018

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION AT ANIME WEEKEND ATLANTA 2018

Join VIZ Media At The Biggest Southeast Anime Convention For Exciting Announcements, A Special K Anime Premiere, And More!

San Francisco, CA — VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces participation at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2018, one of the southeast region’s largest anime and manga fan conventions, with a roster of announcements, a voice cast signing event, and a special anime feature film premiere.

Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA) 2018 takes place September 20th – September 23rd, 2018 at the Renaissance Waverly and Cobb Galleria Center. Details and ticket information on AWA are available at https://awa-con.com.

VIZ Media AWA 2018 Panel & Special Events Include:

Saturday, September 22nd

2:00pm - VIZ Media Panel - (Williams Galleria Center CDF)

Join VIZ Media as we celebrate all things anime and manga! Get ready for an awesome cast announcement, cool prizes, and SPECIAL guests! Attendees will receive free giveaways while supplies last.

3:30pm - MR. OSOMATSU Voice Cast Signing - (Exhibit Hall Autograph Area)

AWA attendees are invited to meet the just-announced English cast members of VIZ Media’s hit comedy series MR. OSOMATSU. A free autograph poster will be provided while supplies last.

5:30pm - K Movie 3 Premiere - (Red Carpet / Main Theatre)

Screening for the first time in the U.S., K:  SEVEN STORIES “SIDE: GREEN - Overwrite World.”  Delve into the backstory of the mysterious JUNGLE organization and the origins of its two most feared members; the young upstart Sukuna Gojo and the fearsome Yukari Mishakuji. Screening attendees will receive a free K giveaway while supplies last.

7:30pm - K Movies 1-3 Marathon - (Video Room 2)

Anime fans are invited to join VIZ Media for an encore presentation of the first three installments in K: Seven Stories. Featuring K: SEVEN STORIES “R:B - BLAZE -,”  K:  SEVEN STORIES “SIDE:BLUE - SIRIUS -” and K:  SEVEN STORIES “SIDE:GREEN - Overwrite World –.”

For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

"Kick-Ass: The New Girl" Arrives in Trade Paperback

KICK-ASS IS BACK WITH NEW VOLUME 1 TRADE PAPERBACK THIS SEPTEMBER

PORTLAND, OR — Image Comics is pleased to announce that the beloved KICK-ASS series is back with an all new story arc and the perfect jumping-on point for new readers this September in KICK-ASS: THE NEW GIRL, VOL. 1 by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. This trade paperback will collect issues #1-6 of THE NEW GIRL story arc.

In KICK-ASS: THE NEW GIRL, VOL. 1, Kick-Ass returns readier than ever to wipe out the city's criminal lowlives, destroy its gangs, and save its communities from decay. But there’s a new face beneath the old mask, a new figure wearing that famous green and yellow spandex. Who is this new vigilante superhero? Who can fill Dave Lizewski’s shoes? WHO IS THE NEW KICK-ASS?

KICK-ASS: THE NEW GIRL, VOL. 1 (ISBN: 978-1-5343-0832-9, Diamond Code: JAN188525) will hit comic book stores on Wednesday, September 12th and bookstores on Tuesday, September 18th. The final order cutoff deadline for comic book stores is Monday, August 6th.

It can be pre-ordered on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, IndieBound, and Indigo.

Select praise for KICK-ASS: THE NEW GIRL:

Off to a marvelous start and I can't wait to see where they take us.” —Black Nerd Problems

I loved the introduction to the new Kick-Ass story arc, believing it to be a solid and impactful start. I find the new direction, new characters and new setting to be a refreshing shift in the Kick-Ass saga. I'm really looking forward to seeing Patience grow throughout her journey as Kick-Ass, and seeing where her new life will take her.” —Impulse Gamer

Knocked it out of the park.” —Outright Geekery

Turns everything you think you know about Kick-Ass on its head and presents a less comedic version of the character who has real issues balancing life with the job of a vigilante.” —SciFiPulse

A kinetic and fun comic book reading experience.” —Monkeys Fighting Robots

Hits the mark with its lead protagonist, Patience, whose realism and sense of self-perseverance sets her apart from other characters in the medium.” —ComicsVerse


ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

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BOOM! Studios from Diamond Distributors for September 19, 2018

BOOM! STUDIOS

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