Superhero Bits: Thor, Muppets, Green Lantern, Captain America, Catwoman, Doctor Who, Ghost Rider
What didAnne Hathawayhave to say about the legacy of Catwoman? WhichDoctor Whostar dressed up as Batman this week in Hollywood? What superhero is a former Congressman using to attack his political rivals? Marvel is bringing two stars toSan Diego Comic Conthis year, who are they? And isGhost Riderreally becoming a girl? Read about that all and more in today’s Superhero Bits.
Anne Hathaway, aka, Selina Kyle inThe Dark Knight Rises, spoke to aSwedish website– briefly – about playing the role. Here’s one of her quotes about playing a role that so many others have played before her:
X-MenFamily Tree artistJoe Stone(via io9) has created a visual summary of the upcomingDC Comicsrelaunch.DC Comics, formerly based in New York, is moving their offices to Burbank, CA. Know what else is in Burbank?Warner Brothers.The Hollywood Reporterhas more info on the continued integration.Alan Grayson, a former (and possibly future) Congressman, uses the above scene fromGreen Lantern #76to attack his political rivals over onthe Huffington Post.
Have a few minutes to read and loveGreen Lantern?Superhero Hypetranscribed the entire Los Angeles press conference held for the film which includes pretty much the whole cast and major crew:Martin Campbell, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Strong, etc.
The First Avenger (ET) – Marvel Studios /…byIrOnMaNSMEntertainment Tonightvisited the set ofCaptain America: The First Avenger. Check out some of the footage above.Matt Smith, best known for his role onDoctor Who, was trying to plant his flag in Hollywood and did a series of plays, including one calledGotham Autopsywhich saw him act as Batman. The UK siteThe Telegraphalerted us to is and has more info.
Comic Book Hall of Famer and legendary artistGene Colanhas passed away. Colan is best known for work onTomb of Draculabut also did runs onCaptain America, Iron Man, Daredeviland much more.Click herefor more information.
Nerd Approvedhas your first look at some badass newMarvel Minimateswhich include Unmasked Peter Parker, The Hulk and more.
ThoughMarvelwon’t have a Hall H panel atSan Diego Comic Conthis year, it seemsCaptain America: The First AvengerstarsHugo WeavingandChris Evanswill be in town, according toNerdReactor. I’d buy tickets to opening night in the Gaslamp if I were you.
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ConverseandDC Comics, a match made in Heaven.Geekologiehas an exclusive first look at eleven new pairs of Chuck Taylor Converse inspired by DC Comics. That’s one example above, check out the site for the rest.
AnyGreen Lanternmovie fans out there? Yeah, there are a few of you. One of the most impressive parts of the movie is the planet of Oa andTrailer Addicthas this featurette on its creation.
FirstLucy Punchand nowJason Patric. The two stars of the comic turned FX pilotPowershave been cast.Deadlinehas all the information you want.
Occasional Comics(viaGeekTwins) has found this online comic calledThe Muppets in Thorwhich, as you may guess, reimagines theThormovie as if it was only populated byMuppets. The first page is above, the rest are on Occasional Comics.
With the latest major comic book superhero death,Entertainment Weeklyhas ranked the all of the major superhero deaths in comics. Do you agree?
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InThe Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D has trucks. And that’s one of them. The unofficialMarvel Movies Facebookhas even more if you’re interested.
Curious how DC guruGeoff Johnsgot his start in the business? By crashingSupermandirectorRichard Donner’s car. Head over to theLos Angeles Timesfor more.
Hot Toysis one of the best collectible toy manufacturers out there and they prove it once again with this gorgeous sculpt ofCaptain America: The First Avenger.GeekTyranthas a bunch of additional photos.
WatchingGreen Lantern, you can tell a world of design went into it. Now,ComicBookMoviehas a slew of unused concept art from the film, specifically of the villains. Check it out.
There’s a newGhost Rider. And she’s a girl. I wonder what Johnny Blaze thinks. Thanks toComicBookMoviefor the image.
