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5 Fantasy Comic Books That Should Be Made into Movies
Fantasy is hotter than ever right now. On TV, fans of dragons and fractured fairy tales have Game of Thrones, Once Upon a Time, and Grimm. Gamers are currently avoiding work and friends in favor of logging hours in... More
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2012 Comic Book Movie Preview: "The Dark Knight Rises," "The Avengers," and More
It's 2012, and everyone has bats on the brain. Yes, The Dark Knight Rises is out in a few short months. But there are plenty of other comic book movies hitting theaters in this most apocalyptic of years. In... More
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From "Thor" to "Green Lantern": The Highs and Lows in 2011 Comic Book Movies
As 2011 draws to a close, it's time to reflect on this year's comic book movie crop. This was a make-it-or-break-it year for Marvel, which successfully launched not one but two huge franchises (Thor and Captain America) as part of... More
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Seeing "The Adventures of Tintin"? Here's What You Need to Know
Like many this holiday moviegoing season, you're probably curious about Steven Spielberg's new film The Adventures of Tintin. Perhaps you're intrigued by the visually unique motion-capture animation, which blends live-action and cutting-edge special effects. Or maybe you think it... More
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Christian Bale's Batman Departure and Other "The Dark Knight Rises" Rumors Addressed
It's official: Filming on The Dark Knight Rises has wrapped. While we won't see the final installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy until next summer, rumors and plot details have been circulating faster than the Batmobile peeling down a... More
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Bradley Cooper as "The Crow," Joss Whedon's "Wonder Woman" and Other Comic Book Movies That Never Were
We're in a golden age of comic book movies right now, where even the most obscure comics (ahem, Cowboys & Aliens) can become blockbusters. But while fans have gotten movie versions of everything from Ghost Rider to Kick-Ass, there... More
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5 Reasons "Batman: Arkham City" Should Follow "The Dark Knight Rises"
As The Dark Knight Rises continues to film in New York, the buzz for Batman fans is fully on Batman: Arkham City, the acclaimed followup to 2009's video game smash Arkham Asylum. Dense, action-packed, and featuring a storyline written... More
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"The Avengers" Preview at New York Comic Con
Cast members from next summer's superhero blockbuster The Avengers swooped into New York Comic Con on Saturday for a panel featuring new footage and a lively Q&A session. Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), Cobie Smulders (Maria... More
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What Does the DC Comics Reboot Mean for Anne Hathaway's Catwoman -- and Beyond?
As you may have heard, DC Comics just relaunched its entire line of comics with 52 new first issues featuring fresh story lines meant to entice new readers. The new DC titles start from scratch, with younger heroes unencumbered by... More
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Agent Coulson and 6 More Unsung Heroes of Comic Book Movies
S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Phil Coulson (ably played by Clark Gregg) has come a long way since his first appearance as an amusing thorn in Pepper Potts' side in 2008's Iron Man. He's appeared in both Iron Man 2 and Thor doing the nitty-gritty... More