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Sunday, March 31, 2019

Negromancer News Bits and Bites from March 24th to 31st, 2019 - Update #23

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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo:  The winner of the 3/29 to 3/31/2019 weekend box office is Walt Disney's live-action remake, "Dumbo" with an estimated take of 45 million dollars.

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MOVIES - From Vulture:  Mark Hamill has confirmed that he is the voice of "Chuck," the killer doll in the 2019 remake of the 1988 film, "Child's Play."

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STREAMING - From Deadline:  Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer and two-time Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy are in talks to appear in a superhero film, "Thunder Force," for writer-director Ben Falcone, McCarthy's husband.

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COMICS-FILM - From Deadline:  "X-Men: Dark Phoenix" gets a boost at the convention, WonderCon 2019, when attendees respond enthusiastically to new footage shown to them.

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MOVIES - From THR:  Cillian Murphy is in talks to join Emily Blunt in the " A Quiet Place" sequel.

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TELEVISION - From THR:  NBC has renewed "Law & Order: SVU" for a 21st season which will make it the longest running live-action TV series in American television history.

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MOVIES - From THR:  Tom Hanks is in talks to appear in director Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley film.  Hanks will play Presley's manager, Col. Tom Parker.

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ANIMATION - From Newsarama:  Here is a first look at MGM's "The Addams Family," an animated film due October 18, 2019.

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AWARDS - From Deadline:  The nominations for the 2019 BAFTA TV Awards and BAFTA TV Craft Awards have been announced.  The TV series, "Killing Eve" and "A Very English Scandal" lead the nominations.  The award winners will be announced Sunday, April 28, 2019.

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MOVIES - From Variety:  Jim Jarmusch's zombie movie, "The Dead Don't Die," starring Bill Murray is due June 14, 2019.  This will be Jarmusch's third film with Murray.

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MOVIES - From Variety:  Sonequa Martin-Green of "Star Trek: Discovery" (formerly of "The Walking Dead") joins LeBron James in "Space Jam 2."

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TELEVISION - From Variety:  Marquis Rodriquez, John Simm, Richard McCabe, John Heffernan, and Dixie Egerickx join the still mysterious "Game of Thrones" prequel.

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SCANDAL - From LATimes:  All criminal charges have been dropped against "Empire" actor, Jussie Smollett.

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MOVIES - From Deadline:  Warner Bros. is re-developing the age-less man thriller, "Methusaleh," for Michael B. Jordan.  At one time, the project was seen as a Tom Cruise vehicle with sequel and franchise potential.

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MOVIES - From Variety:  The shocking box office success of "Us" reveals the power of Jordan Peele.

From Deadline:  Jordan Peele talks about being a black auteur and myths of representation in Hollywood.

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STREAMING - From Variety:  Apple unveils its new TV streaming service, Apple TV+

From Variety:  Apple unveiled its long-rumored gaming subscription service, "Apple Arcade."  It is the world’s first game subscription service for mobile, desktop and living room, the company said. With a single subscription, you get access to more than 100 new and exclusive games.

From Variety:  Apple also unveils Apple News+.   The $9.99 service gives paying subscribers access to over 300 magazines as well as select newspapers and premium digital news services.

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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo:  The winner of the 3/22 to 3/24/2019 weekend box office is Jordan Peele's "Us" with an estimated take of 70.25 million dollars.  This is the second highest debut for a live-action original film (behind "Avatar's" 77 million dollar debut in 2009).

From YahooEntertainment:  "Us" is shatters or approaches box office records.

From Patreon:  A review of "Us" by yours truly (Leroy Douresseaux, boo!)

From YahooEntertainment:  All the Easter eggs, references and hidden meanings we found in Jordan Peele's "Us."

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MOVIES - From ELLE:  Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" is not the only 2019 film focusing on some aspect of the Tate-LaBianco murders committed by followers of the cult leader Charles Manson.

OBITS:

From RollingStone:  The British singer and musician, Ranking Roger, has died at the age of 56, Tuesday, March 26, 2019.  Roger was best known as the lead singer for the British ska band or "two-tone" band, the Beat (known as the "English Beat" in North America).  He was later a founding member of the band, "General Public."

From Deadline:  TV writer-producer and movie writer-director, Larry Cohen, has died at the age of 77, Saturday, March 23, 2019.  Cohen is best remembered for his cult horror film, "It's Alive."  He created the TV series, "The Invaders" and "Branded."


Image Comics Announces "Matador" Graphic Novel

BLACK PANTHER'S BRIAN STELFREEZE TEAMS WITH DEVIN GRAYSON FOR A GRAPHIC NOVEL MURDER MYSTERY IN "MATADOR" THIS MAY

Sneak peek of interior pages revealed

PORTLAND, OR — Image Comics is pleased to announce the forthcoming Matador, Vol. 1 by Devin Grayson (Batman: Gotham Knight, User) and Brian Stelfreeze (Black Panther, Batman), which will find a new home at Image Comics this May and collect issues #1-6 of the original series.

Matador is an explosive story pitting Lt. Isabel Cardona against a deadly serial killer in an edge-of-your-seat thriller that fans of Killing Eve and True Detective won't want to miss. Dismissed as a quota minority hire by her work peers, Cuban-born and Florida-bred Detective Isabel Cardona makes no friends on the Miami force by insisting that a series of seemingly unrelated murder cases lead to an urban-legend contract killer known only as "The Matador." Proving his existence soon becomes equal parts self-preservation and obsession—but how close to the dangerous Matador will Cardona have to get to make that happen?  

Matador, Vol. 1 (Diamond Code JAN190134, ISBN: 978-1-5343-1068-1) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. It will be available in bookstores on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 and can be pre-ordered at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indiebound, and Indigo.

Matador, Vol. 1 will also be available for purchase across many digital platforms, including the official Image Comics iOS app, Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play.


ABOUT DEVIN GRAYSON
Devin Grayson is an award-winning comics veteran with over two decades of experience writing blockbuster characters spanning from Batman to the X-Men. Recent projects include the orchestration of the Marvel Rising comics event, publication of an original Doctor Strange novel, and the rerelease of the creator-owned miniseries User. Devin lives in Northern California where she enjoys advocating for the LGBTQ community, fostering Diabetic Alert Dogs for Early Alert Canines, and helping her kid's classmates settle all of their burning who-would-win-in-a-fight-against questions. Find out more at DevinGrayson.net.

ABOUT BRIAN STELFREEZE
Brian Stelfreeze is an American comic book artist. As painter, penciller, inker and colorist he has worked for nearly every major American comic book publisher. While Stelfreeze has been known throughout his career primarily as a cover artist, painting more than fifty cover illustrations for DC Comics' Shadow of the Bat, he's also produced a significant amount of sequential work, including the miniseries Domino for Marvel Comics and Matador now available from Image Comics. Stelfreeze's most recent work includes his Eisner Award-Nominated run as the artist (both interior and cover art) on the 2016 revival of Marvel's Black Panther with writer Ta-Nehisi Coates.

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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Friday, March 29, 2019

DC Comics Announces "Batman's 80th Birthday Weekend Celebration"

DC Soars into Batman’s Birthday Weekend with the Milestone Release of Detective Comics #1000 Celebrating 80 Years of the World’s Most Popular Super Hero

Landmark Periodical Commemorates Batman’s First Appearance in DETECTIVE COMICS

Batman’s Birthday Bash at WonderCon 2019 to Include Special Birthday Panel on March 30 Featuring All-Star Lineup of Bat-Guests, Fan Experiences and Can’t-Miss Signing Events at the DC Booth

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As fans across the globe prepare to celebrate Batman’s 80th birthday Saturday, March 30, 2019, the comic book series that first launched the crime fighting adventures of the world’s most popular Super Hero reaches a milestone today with the release of DC’s DETECTIVE COMICS #1000. With pre-orders surpassing 600,000 copies to date, the 96-page oversize collector’s edition issue features all-star writers and artists paying tribute to an iconic pop culture character, honoring Batman’s first appearance in DETECTIVE COMICS #27 on March 30, 1939.

    DC Soars Into Batman’s Birthday Weekend With The Milestone Release Of Detective Comics #1000 Celebrating 80 Years Of The World’s Most Popular Super Hero

The monumental 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title from which the DC brand itself was born, celebrates Batman through a series of seven-to-nine-page standalone short stories. A special highlight of the issue is an original story revealing a never-before-seen iteration of the Arkham Knight, written by New York Times best-selling author Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN AND ROBIN, DETECTIVE COMICS, BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT) with stunning artwork by Doug Mahnke (BATMAN: THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, BLACKEST NIGHT).

“DETECTIVE COMICS #1000 is a remarkable milestone in Batman’s publishing history and he’s had a seismic cultural impact on fans for eight decades,” said DC publisher Dan DiDio. “As one of DC’s most groundbreaking Super Heroes, Batman has inspired every writer and artist who contributed to this book, and we can’t wait for fans to connect with these new stories that celebrate the entire Bat-universe.”

This must-have collector’s item also features an all-star array of top writers and artists in Batman’s recent history, including Tom King, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev, Warren Ellis, Becky Cloonan and more. DETECTIVE COMICS #1000 is available now at comics retailers and digitally for $9.99.

The release of DETECTIVE COMICS #1000 follows the spectacular oversize hardcover DETECTIVE COMICS: 80 YEARS OF BATMAN THE DELUXE EDITION, also available now. From guest editor Paul Levitz, the hardcover volume is packed with classic reprints of the Caped Crusader’s most memorable adventures. Featuring an all-new cover by Jim Lee, several unpublished treasures and a foreword from Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy, the celebratory book includes essays looking at Batman from extraordinary perspectives, including Cory Doctorow, Neil Gaiman, Glen David Gold, Denny O’Neil, former San Diego police chief Shelley Zimmerman and pulp historian Anthony Tollin.

This weekend, fans across the globe can celebrate Batman’s 80th birthday on Saturday, March 30 with the following festivities:

  •     For those attending WonderCon in Anaheim, CA, there is a can’t-miss opportunity to join a collection of stars who have contributed to Batman’s legacy at a special “Happy Birthday Batman!” panel event at 3:30 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center (Room: North 200B). Featuring DC Publisher, Chief Creative Officer and BATMAN: HUSH artist Jim Lee, as well as David Mazouz (Gotham), Lee Meriwether (Batman), Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Batman: Arkham Asylum), Roger Craig Smith (Batman: Arkham Origins, Batman: Ninja), Diedrich Bader (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Grace Randolph (Beyond the Trailer), the ultimate celebration of Batman will honor the Super Hero’s legacy along with a slice of Bat-cake.
  •     DC UNIVERSE will open its digital doors to Batman fans for a day of free live action and animated films, TV series and comics beginning at midnight EDT Saturday, March 30 until 11:59 p.m. EDT. From the Caped Crusader's origin in Frank Miller's landmark BATMAN: YEAR ONE to Tim Burton's 1989 movie blockbuster to the epic Batman: The Animated Series, users will able to binge hundreds of the greatest superhero stories of all time, featuring the most iconic character in pop culture history. Plus, the first month of DC UNIVERSE will cost only $0.80 cents for new members who sign up between March 29, 2019, 12:01 EDT and April 4, 2019 11:59 p.m. EDT. The special offer is available in the U.S. at www.dcuniverse.com. After the first month at $0.80 the monthly subscription price will renew at the standard rate of $7.99 a month.
  •     Bat-fans across the globe are welcome to join the stars of Gotham, Supergirl, Pennyworth and more to post special birthday shout-outs this Saturday to Batman with the hashtag #LongLiveTheBat.

For the latest news and updates on Batman’s yearlong 80th anniversary celebration, visit www.batman80.com.


About DC
Home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), DC Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, DC is the creative unit charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.

Tags: #Batman80 #LongLiveTheBat #Detective1000 @DCComics

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Titan Comics Announces A Prequel Graphic Novel to "Snowpiercer"

THE SNOWPIERCER SAGA CONTINUES WITH A BRAND NEW STORY FROM TITAN

Titan Comics and Statix Press are thrilled to announce Snowpiercer: Extinction, a brand-new prequel graphic novel set before the extinction incident that led to the events of the original Snowpiercer graphic novel trilogy.

Titan's next installment in the critically-acclaimed and award-winning Snowpiercer graphic novel saga will be released in in 2019, written by Matz (Triggerman, The Assignment), with art by the original Snowpiercer graphic novel artist Jean-Marc Rochette. Debuting alongside Titan's new graphic novel, the Snowpiercer franchise will also welcome the hotly-anticipated TV adaptation.

Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, the TV adaptation of Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a gigantic, perpetually-moving train that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival are questioned in this riveting television adaptation. The TV series, starring Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind) and Daveed Diggs (Hamilton, Black-ish), will air in the U.S. on TNT and internationally on Netflix (excluding China).

The series is a co-production of Tomorrow Studios  (a partnership between Marty Adelstein and ITV Studios) and Turner's Studio T, along with CJ Entertainment. The series is executive produced by Tomorrow Studios' Marty Adelstein (Hanna, Cowboy Bebop) and Becky Clements (Good Behavior, Hanna, Last Man Standing). Showrunner Graeme Manson (Orphan Black), Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange) and the original film's Bong Joon Ho, Park Chan-wook, Lee Tae-hun and Dooho Choi are also executive producers on the series.

Titan's first groundbreaking series of Snowpiecer graphic novels, Snowpiercer: Escape (ISBN: 9781782761334) Snowpiercer: The Explorers (ISBN: 9781782761365), and Snowpiercer: Terminus (ISBN: 9781782767152) inspired the award-winning 2014 film, starring Chris Evans (Captain America), Tilda Swinton (Doctor Strange, We Need To Talk About Kevin), and John Hurt (Hellboy, V For Vendetta, Alien, Doctor Who).

Retailers can order Snowpiercer: Extinction from an upcoming edition of Diamond PREVIEWS.

To keep up-to-date with news about Snowpiercer join Titan Comics on Facebook or follow @comicstitan on Twitter.

For more information about Titan Comics, visit www.titan-comics.com


ABOUT TITAN PUBLISHING GROUP
Titan is the leading publisher of tie-in books, comics and graphic novels for movies, games and television―producing world-class titles in fiction and non-fiction categories. Publishing lines include illustrated art books, in-universe illustrated books and fiction prequels, novelizations and continuity original stories, as well as comics and graphic novels from the world's great­est licensed properties, alongside creator-owned comic books from new and world-renowned talent.
ABOUT THE CREATORS:

Matz aka Alexis Nolent is a French writer. He writes scripts for videogames and has also written a novel and, under the Matz pen-name, a number of comics. His graphic novel, Du Plomb Dans La Tete, AKA Headshot was adapted into the 2012 film, Bullet to the Head. Recently, his graphic novel work with visionary director of The Warriors, Walter Hill, has been translated by Hard Case Crime – Triggerman and The Assignment.

Jean-Marc Rochette is a painter, illustrator and cartoonist. He has worked across a variety of projects and genres, from science fiction comics to children's cartoons - and including adaptations of Voltaire's Candide and Homer's Odyssey - but Snowpiercer remains the work by which he is most popularly known.

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Rock Legend Joan Jett to Perform at WrestleMania, Sun., April 7th

Rock Icon Joan Jett to Perform at WrestleMania®

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced that Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett will perform at WrestleMania on Sunday, April 7, 2019 in front of a capacity crowd at MetLife Stadium and live on WWE Network around the world. Jett will play her hit song “Bad Reputation” as WWE Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey makes her entrance to the ring and defends her title in the women’s triple threat match vs. WWE Superstars Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair.

    “The Queen of Rock ‘N Roll, Joan Jett, is a music legend and icon for powerful women everywhere. Her performance at this year’s WrestleMania promises to be both exhilarating and inspiring, and we are honored to watch her join a distinct list of extraordinary performers who have lit up the WWE stage”

“The Queen of Rock ‘N Roll, Joan Jett, is a music legend and icon for powerful women everywhere. Her performance at this year’s WrestleMania promises to be both exhilarating and inspiring, and we are honored to watch her join a distinct list of extraordinary performers who have lit up the WWE stage,” said Neil Lawi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, WWE Music Group.

Jett will join the likes of renowned artists such as Motörhead, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Kid Rock, Diddy, Machine Gun Kelly, Skylar Grey, Travis Barker, and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Run D.M.C. who have performed at WWE’s annual pop-culture extravaganza.

Joan Jett is a founding member of the Runaways, a rock band that paved the way for female artists to enter the male-dominated arena of rock music. After five albums, Jett would take her career to even greater heights when she launched Joan Jett & the Blackhearts with hits such as “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” and “I Hate Myself for Loving You”. A feminist icon for more than 40 years, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.


About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG, family-friendly programming can be seen in more than 800 million homes worldwide in 27 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 180 countries. The Company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE:WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/

Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to: entering, maintaining and renewing major distribution agreements; WWE Network (including the risk that we are unable to attract, retain and renew subscribers); our need to continue to develop creative and entertaining programs and events; the possibility of a decline in the popularity of our brand of sports entertainment; the continued importance of key performers and the services of Vincent K. McMahon; possible adverse changes in the regulatory atmosphere and related private sector initiatives; the highly competitive, rapidly changing and increasingly fragmented nature of the markets in which we operate and greater financial resources or marketplace presence of many of our competitors; uncertainties associated with international markets; our difficulty or inability to promote and conduct our live events and/or other businesses if we do not comply with applicable regulations; our dependence on our intellectual property rights, our need to protect those rights, and the risks of our infringement of others’ intellectual property rights; the complexity of our rights agreements across distribution mechanisms and geographical areas; potential substantial liability in the event of accidents or injuries occurring during our physically demanding events including, without limitation, claims relating to CTE; large public events as well as travel to and from such events; our feature film business; our expansion into new or complementary businesses and/or strategic investments; our computer systems and online operations; privacy norms and regulations; a possible decline in general economic conditions and disruption in financial markets; our accounts receivable; our indebtedness; litigation; our potential failure to meet market expectations for our financial performance, which could adversely affect our stock; Vincent K. McMahon exercises control over our affairs, and his interests may conflict with the holders of our Class A common stock; a substantial number of shares are eligible for sale by the McMahons and the sale, or the perception of possible sales, of those shares could lower our stock price; and the relatively small public “float” of our Class A common stock. In addition, our dividend is dependent on a number of factors, including, among other things, our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan (including alternative uses of capital), our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends (including under our revolving credit facility), general economic and competitive conditions and such other factors as our Board of Directors may consider relevant. Forward-looking statements made by the Company speak only as of the date made and are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the Company to update or revise them. Undue reliance should not be placed on these statements. For more information about risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of the Company’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

VIZ Media Announces Graphic Novel Imprint, "VIZ Originals"

VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES VIZ ORIGINALS IMPRINT TO PUBLISH ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS BY MANGA-INSPIRED CREATORS 

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media is launching a new English-language graphic novel imprint, VIZ Originals. As announced at Emerald City Comic Con weekend before last, VIZ Originals will expand VIZ Media’s renowned catalogue of popular titles by collaborating with manga-inspired creators to develop original stories that ignite the imagination. The imprint will be led by Executive Editor Fawn Lau, and the first titles will debut in 2020.

“VIZ Originals will be an incubator for innovative ideas and storytelling,” says Leyla Aker, Executive Vice President & Publisher. “There’s a demonstrated appetite for manga and manga-inspired content. With VIZ Originals, we have an opportunity to leverage over 30 years of experience in the industry to bring original, creator-owned content from top creative talents to fans worldwide.”

“We’re thrilled to support and contribute to the comics community through the VIZ Originals imprint,” adds Fawn Lau, Executive Editor, VIZ Originals. “There are so many extraordinary creators telling exciting stories in the style they love. We’re proud to be able to nurture this new generation of manga-inspired creators.”

Fawn Lau is Executive Editor for VIZ Originals, collaborating with new creators to publish their works. Her career in the anime and manga industry began in 2001 as a letterer and graphic designer for various manga publishers and independent creators, followed by roles as Senior Designer at VIZ Media and Creative Director at Kodansha Advanced Media. Motivated by her lifelong affection for the comic art community and her professional experience in manga publishing, Fawn has returned to VIZ to lead the new Originals imprint and is looking forward to supporting independent artists and helping them to execute their vision.

The VIZ Originals format will feature a premium cover treatment, larger trim size, and read left to right. Whether fantasy or sci-fi, horror or slice of life, the imprint will showcase dynamic paneling, skillful black and white artwork and compelling, diverse, storylines for young adult and adult fans.

For more information on the VIZ Originals imprint, please visit viz.com/originals.


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 SHONEN JUMP brand 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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Monday, March 25, 2019

BOOM! Studios from Diamond Distributors for March 27, 2019

BOOM! STUDIOS

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Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for March 27, 2019

DARK HORSE COMICS

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DC Comics from Diamond Distributors for March 27, 2019

DC COMICS

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Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2019 Announced- Complete Winners List

Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Ellen DeGeneres, Robert Downey Jr., Shawn Mendes, Zendaya, Noah Centineo, Selena Gomez, Joey King, Jace Norman, Jojo Siwa, Avengers: Infinity War, Riverdale and More Win Big at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019

Green Slime Honors Went to Will Smith, Josh Peck and Additional KCA Winners Chris Pratt, Adam Sandler, David Dobrik and Host DJ Khaled

Share It: @Nickelodeon #KCA

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chris Pratt, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Sandler, Robert Downey Jr., Shawn Mendes, Zendaya, Noah Centineo, Selena Gomez, Joey King, Jace Norman, JoJo Siwa, David Dobrik, Avengers: Infinity War, Riverdale and DJ Khaled were among those who won coveted orange blimps at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Hosted by music mogul DJ Khaled, the unpredictable and always messy awards show was broadcast live from USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles, where kids celebrated their favorites in pop culture, television, music, social media and movies.

This year’s party kicked off with DJ Khaled making his way to the Kids’ Choice Awards in style, with an assist from friends Kylie Jenner and the Jonas Brothers. His next-level arrival began with a ride in a Rolls Royce Phantom, followed by a cruise on a luxury yacht, and a trip on board the “Kids’ Force One” helicopter before landing at the Kids’ Choice Awards.

There was no shortage of slime and epic moments from this year’s show: Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott from Disney’s Aladdin arrived on a magic carpet and made the audience’s slime-filled wishes come true, dousing Smith and kids in green goo; DJ Khaled had to don a JoJo bow after losing a dance battle to JoJo Siwa in a live vote; Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez and Michael Peña, from Dora and the Lost City of Gold, world premiered the trailer for the upcoming Paramount Players live-action movie; DJ Khaled then surprised the audience by unboxing social media sensation Ryan of Ryan ToysReview; social media star David Dobrik, Chris Pratt, Josh Peck and Adam Sandler were soaked from head to toe; and the show culminated with DJ Khaled turning up the volume one last time with the biggest sliming of the night, blanketing the first-time host and the crowd.

Multiplatinum hip-hop trio Migos performed their hits “Walk It Talk It” and “Stir Fry,” along with rising single “Pure Water,” accompanied by DJ Durel. Members of the original Broadway cast of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical--Allan Washington (“Plankton”), Brian Ray (“Mr. Krabs”), Christina Sajous (“Sandy”), Danny Skinner (“Patrick”), Ethan Slater (“SpongeBob”) and Gavin Lee (“Squidward”)--also made their KCA debut with a medley of “Best Day Ever” and the animated show’s iconic theme song.

Additional celebrities in attendance include: Paris Berelc, Ally Brooke, Lana Condor, Joel Courtney, Jennifer Hudson, Jack & Jack, Liza Koshy, Caleb McLaughlin, Janelle Monáe, Shameik Moore, Bebe Rexha, Kiernan Shipka, Lilly Singh, SSSniperWolf and Jason Sudeikis; cast members of Shazam! (Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer and Zachary Levi) and Fuller House (Andrea Barber, Soni Nicole Bringas, Candace Cameron Bure, Michael Campion, Elias Harger, Jodie Sweetin and Scott Weinger); plus Nickelodeon stars from Henry Danger, Cousins For Life and Knight Squad.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 will encore on TeenNick, Monday, March 25, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and on Nicktoons, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The show will also be available on Nickelodeon On Demand beginning Sunday, March 24, 2019. Fans can go to KCA2019.com or the Nick App to relive all of their favorite show moments by watching video highlights from the live show and flipping through live event pictures.

Following are Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 winners:

TELEVISION:

Favorite Funny TV Show
Fuller House

Favorite TV Drama
Riverdale

Favorite Reality Show
America’s Got Talent

Favorite TV Host
Ellen DeGeneres (Ellen’s Game of Games)

Favorite TV Judges
Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent)

Favorite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants

Favorite Male TV Star
Jace Norman (Henry Hart/Kid Danger, Henry Danger)

Favorite Female TV Star
Zendaya (K.C. Cooper, K.C. Undercover)

FILM:

Favorite Movie
Avengers: Infinity War

Favorite Movie Actor
Noah Centineo (Peter Kavinsky, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before)

Favorite Movie Actress
Joey King (Shelly “Elle” Evans, The Kissing Booth)

Favorite Superhero
Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man, Avengers: Infinity War)

Favorite Butt-Kicker
Chris Pratt (Owen Grady, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom)

Favorite Animated Movie
Incredibles 2

Favorite Male Voice from an Animated Movie
Adam Sandler (Dracula, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation)

Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie
Selena Gomez (Mavis, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation)

MUSIC:

Favorite Music Group
Maroon 5

Favorite Male Artist
Shawn Mendes

Favorite Female Artist
Ariana Grande

Favorite Song
thank u, next (Ariana Grande)

Favorite Breakout Artist
Billie Eilish

Favorite Collaboration
“No Brainer” (DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo)

Favorite Social Music Star
JoJo Siwa

Favorite Global Music Star
North America: Taylor Swift

OTHER CATEGORIES:

Favorite Video Game
Just Dance 2019

Favorite Social Star
David Dobrik

Favorite Gamer
SSSniperWolf

How Do You Want to Help?
Help Animals (rescue, wildlife and more)

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Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 is sponsored by Barbie®, Chobani® Gimmies™, Cinnamon Toast Crunch™, Goldfish® Epic Crunch™, Lysol® and The LEGO® Group.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. Elizabeth Kelly, Michael Dempsey & Jay Schmalholz serve as Executive Producers. Production of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 for Nickelodeon is overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content.

Nickelodeon, now in its 39th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids’ basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Sunday, March 24, 2019

VIZ Media Announces "Transformers: A Visual History" for Fall 2019

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PUBLISHING RIGHTS FOR TRANSFORMERS: A VISUAL HISTORY

This Fall, Celebrate 35 Years Of Rare And Iconic TRANSFORMERS Imagery Showcasing Art From Across The Franchise

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media adds the iconic Transformers brand to its multimedia entertainment catalog with the acquisition of TRANSFORMERS: A VISUAL HISTORY.

TRANSFORMERS: A VISUAL HISTORY is scheduled for a fall release in two stunning editions: a standard Hardcover and a Deluxe Limited Edition, which will come packaged in a collector’s box and include five exclusive art prints. Written by pop culture chronicler Jim Sorenson, the book showcases hundreds of iconic and rare images drawn from the Hasbro archives as well as development art from Paramount Studios feature films.

One of the world’s most popular franchises, Transformers has been delighting fans since 1984. Now, in this new hardcover celebration, Hasbro reveals a ton of content from behind-the-scenes production sketches to beautifully polished final art, and everything in-between. From the obscure to the iconic, this book features packaging artwork, animation models, video game designs, comic pages, and, for the first time ever, production artwork from all six Paramount live-action films! Lovingly curated by Transformers archivist Jim Sorenson, this is the most comprehensive collection of Transformers imagery ever assembled.

“TRANSFORMERS: A VISUAL HISTORY is a thorough compilation of Transformers artwork,” says David Brothers, Editor. “This book really shows off the incredible breadth and impact of the franchise, and fans of the Transformers brand will love poring over the fan-favorite, rare, and previously unseen artwork on display!”

Author Jim Sorenson has been writing and producing high quality pop culture art books for decades. A noted expert in the field for Transformers, he has also chronicled other beloved pop culture brands such as G.I. Joe, Angry Birds, and Go-Bots. His licensed original fiction includes the cult favorite, Beast Wars Uprising and the highly interactive Ask Vector Prime.

For additional information on TRANSFORMERS: A VISUAL HISTORY or other titles available from VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.

TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro.


About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 5 on the 2018 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past eight years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

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 SHONEN JUMP brand 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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Saturday, March 23, 2019

"The Dick Van Dyke Show" Scripts Go to National Comedy Center

National Comedy Center, Carl Reiner Announce Preservation of Historic “Dick Van Dyke Show” Archive

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Comedy Center and legendary producer, director, and writer Carl Reiner announced Wednesday, March 20th, 2019, on Carl Reiner’s 97th birthday, an initiative to digitally preserve Reiner’s extensive personal collection of production-used scripts from “The Dick Van Dyke Show” – one of the most iconic, innovative, and beloved comedy series in television history.

    On Carl Reiner's 97th birthday, the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY announced that it is digitally preserving his personal collection of production-used scripts from the Dick Van Dyke Show. @carlreiner #NationalComedyCenter

The scripts, which are heavily annotated in Reiner’s own hand, have been stored away since the series wrapped production in 1966, and have never before been made available to a cultural institution for conservation or exhibition. Scripts for all 158 episodes, totaling more than 7,500 pages, feature detailed edits and additions made in real-time during the writing, read-throughs and rehearsals for each episode – providing extraordinary access into the script development and creative process for the 15-time Emmy-winning situation comedy.

“There’s nothing more satisfying than having an idea and seeing it through to find out that, not only did you like it, but the audience and critics all seemed to agree.” said Carl Reiner. “When asked, ‘Of all the theatrical projects you’ve done in your life, what are you most proud of?’ I always say, hands down, it’s creating and producing ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show.’ It was a labor of love.”

“I applaud The National Comedy Center for keeping the creative fires burning by singling out and preserving something most people feel deserves preservation,” added Reiner.

“This is a treasure trove of original material, direct from the pen of one of comedy’s most important and resounding voices,” said Journey Gunderson, National Comedy Center Executive Director. “We are honored that Carl Reiner has placed his trust in us as we preserve this incredible body of work -- which will enable future generations of comedy fans and scholars to understand the creative process behind one of the most influential TV series of all time.”

Carl Reiner drafted the show’s pilot script sixty years ago – in 1959 – and it remains a high-water mark in the history of comedy, and in American popular culture. Inspired by Reiner’s experiences as a co-star and writer on Sid Caesar’s legendary “Your Show of Shows” and “Caesar’s Hour” variety shows, “The Dick Van Dyke Show” starred Dick Van Dyke as television writer Rob Petrie, Mary Tyler Moore as his wife Laura Petrie, and Morey Amsterdam and Rose Marie as writing colleagues for the fictional “Alan Brady Show.” Reiner would make occasional appearances as Rob’s egocentric boss Alan Brady. The series originally aired on CBS from 1961 until 1966. It continues to be a major influence on television comedy and comedy creative talent to this day.

The National Comedy Center also announced the acquisition of production documents and scripts from the collection of award-winning situation comedy director John Rich, who helmed the first 41 episodes of “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” The John Rich Collection also includes original annotated scripts from his tenure as the original director of the groundbreaking Norman Lear series “All in the Family.”

The Reiner and Rich materials will join the National Comedy Center’s growing archive, which houses creative materials from the careers of comedy innovators including George Carlin, Lucille Ball, Shelley Berman, Lenny Bruce and more. In 2018, the Center acquired the expansive archive of comedienne and singer Rose Marie, whose portrayal of “Sally Rogers” on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” was an early and significant representation of an independent professional woman on television.

Collectively, the Reiner, Rich, and Rose Marie materials constitute the most comprehensive “Dick Van Dyke Show” archive yet assembled.

“Never before has so much original material from ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ -- from scripts to backstage photos to production documents -- been assembled into one archive for preservation,” said Laura LaPlaca, National Comedy Center Director of Archives. “Carl Reiner’s personal scripts, together with the Rose Marie and John Rich Archives, provide extraordinary insight into the creation of this landmark TV series and greater appreciation for why it still resonates with comedy creators and fans over a half-century since its original network run.”

Carl Reiner’s career as a writer, producer, director and actor spans seven decades. He is a 12-time Emmy award winner, a Grammy award winner, a recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and a member of the National Comedy Center Advisory Board.

The late John Rich was a three-time Emmy award winner, two-time Golden Globe winner, and NAACP Image award winner who was an instrumental member of the Directors Guild of America for six decades.


About the National Comedy Center
The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations, as formally designated by the U.S. Congress in 2019. Opened in August 2018 in Jamestown, New York, the $50 million museum complex offers an unprecedented visitor experience using state-of-the-art technology, interactivity and personalization to create the first true 21st Century museum environment. Exclusive collections and world-class exhibits celebrate comedy in ways that engage, inspire, educate and entertain visitors of all ages.

The National Comedy Center was recently voted #2 “Best New Attraction” in the country, out of 20 new attractions, by USA Today readers, and chosen as the #1 museum and #1 ticketed attraction in this USA Today poll. Condé Nast Traveler called the National Comedy Center “One of the best museums in the country,” while comedy news site The Interrobang named the design team second on its list of “Innovators Who Changed Comedy” in 2018. Visitors from all 50 states and nine countries have given the Center a rare 5/5 rating on TripAdvisor, ranking among the highest in the attraction and tourism industry.

Based on the vision of Jamestown native Lucille Ball for her hometown to become a destination for comedy, the National Comedy Center showcases comedy’s great minds, unique voices and the time-honed creative processes that have elevated comedy to an art form. Over 50 innovative exhibits within the 37,000-square-feet facility enable visitors to take an interactive journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville to the latest viral memes. Throughout their personalized experience, visitors gain a profound appreciation for comedy icons and innovators, as well as for the tremendous influence of humor on how we think, live and laugh.

As a non-profit institution, the National Comedy Center was funded with a mix of federal, state and private philanthropic support, including partnerships with I LOVE NEW YORK ™, Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State’s Empire State Development.

Design for the National Comedy Center was led by the most prominent cultural and interactive design firms in the world, whose portfolios collectively include the award-winning 9/11 Memorial Museum, The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, The College Football Hall of Fame, SNL: The Experience, and more.

The National Comedy Center also operates the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, which explores the lives, careers and legacy of the “First Couple of Comedy,” and the incredible impact they had on the world. For over 25 years, the organization has also produced the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, with performers including Jerry Seinfeld, Amy Schumer, Jay Leno, Lily Tomlin, Lewis Black, Trevor Noah, Joan Rivers, Ellen DeGeneres, Jim Gaffigan, Paula Poundstone, Ray Romano, Bob Newhart and The Smothers Brothers. The 28th annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival this August will be headlined by Sebastian Maniscalco and John Mulaney.

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Negromancer News Bits and Bites from March 17th to 23rd, 2019 - Update #26

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BOX OFFICE - From Deadline:  The opening weekend box office estimate for Jordan Peele's new horror flick, "Us," which is coming at $68 million+, would be a record opening for an original horror film concept.

From Patreon:  A review of "Us" by yours truly (Leroy Douresseaux, boo!).

From TheNewYorker:  Richard Brody reviews "Us."

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POLITICS - From CNN:  John Hickenlooper is the former governor of Colorado who is currently running for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president.  During a town hall on CNN, he recounted he took his mother to a movie theater to see an "X-rated" movie.  The movie was "Deep Throat."

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COMICS-FILM - From Newsarama:  Director Todd Phillips shares a new image of Joaquin Phoenix from their "Joker" film, which is due October 4, 2019.

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TELEVISION - From THR:  The 2019-2020 season of The CW's long running sci-fi-fantasy-horror series, "Supernatural," will be its final season, according to an announcement made by three of its stars, Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Misha Collins.  "Supernatural" is The CW's longest running series.  It is the longest running sci-fi-type series in American television history.

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TELEVISION - From Collider:  Oscar-winning screenwriter Steve Zallian is working on a TV series based on the "Tom Ripley" novels by the late author, Patricia Highsmith.  The novels have previously made it to the big screen, with the best known being 1999's "The Talented Mr. Ripley."

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COMICS-FILM - From YahooEntertainment:   Zachary Levi, star of Warner Bros.' "Shazam," took to social media to defend Marvel Studio's "Captain Marvel" star, Brie Larson.  The character Shazam was once known as Captain Marvel before some trademark issues.

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SCANDAL-CULTURE - From MarieClaire:  The perils of having a name that is the same or similar to the name of an infamous or famous person.

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MOVIES - From Variety:  Writer-director Macon Blair ("Murder Party") has been tapped to write and direct a reboot of Troma's "The Toxic Avenger."

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MOVIES - From Deadline:  Emily Blunt will star in the feature film, "Not Fade Away," which will be produced by David O. Russell and Blunt's husband, John Krasinki.

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MOVIES - From TheWrap:  Noah Centineo is in talks to play the lead, He-Man, in Sony and Mattel Films "Masters of the Universe" film.

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MOVIES - From Truthout:  Shane Burley examines the new film, "Lord of Chaos," the book upon which it is based, and it cultural context in the tide of white nationalism.

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MOVIES - From GeekTyrant:  Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter announce that "Bill & Ted Face the Music," the long-awaited third installment of the "Bill & Ted" franchise, will be released August 21, 2020.

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MOVIES - From Collider:  The site is reporting that Robert Pattinson is joing John David Washington in Christopher Nolan's secretive July 2020 film.

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DISNEY - From Variety:  At 12:02 a.m. EST, Disney will complete its 71 billion dollar acquisition of  21st Century Fox.

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MOVIES - From Variety:  Sources tell "Variety" that actor John David Washington ("BlacKkKlansman") will play the lead in director Christopher Nolan's still secret "event film" due July 17, 2020.

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TELEVISION - From Deadline:  Miranda Richardson is joing HBO's pilot for its "Game of Thrones" prequel.

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STREAMING - From ThePlaylist:  Matthew McConaughey being eyed to appear in director Park Chan-wook's ultra-violent Western "The Brigands of Rattlecreek" for Amazon.

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COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist:  DCEU producer Peter Safran talks about James Gunn, "Suicide Squad" reboot, and ending the "silly Marvel/DC rivalry."

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MOVIES - From Collider:  Martin Scorsese's much-anticipated "The Irishman" will not be ready to be screened at Cannes.

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SCANDAL - From THR:  CEO and Chairman of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Kevin Tsujihara has stepped down, likely because it has been made public that he was favoring his ho.

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BLM - From Truthout:  "We Need a New Declaration of Rights for Black Americans."

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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo:  The winner of the 3/15 to 3/17/2019 weekend box office is Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel" with an estimated take of 69.3 million dollars.

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MOVIES - From GeekTyrant:  "Transformers"producer Lorenzo Di Boneventura confirms that there will be a "Bumbleee"sequel and a "big Transformers" movies sequel to "The Last Knight."

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TELEVISION - From Deadline:  Actor Aaron Paul, who won multiple Emmy Awards for his role in AMC's TV series, "Breaking Bad" talks a "what if" concerning a sequel to the series.

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STREAMING - From Forbes:  Netflix has gotten the official green light from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), Britain's independent film regulatory agency, to start setting its own age ratings for its films and television series.  This marks the first time the BBFC has granted a company the stamp of approval to determine its own age ratings.

OBITS:

From CNN:  Rock guitarist, Dick Dale, has died at the age of 81, Saturday, March 16, 2019.  Dale is most famous for pioneering the thundering California "surf rock" genre.  His most famous song is "Misirlou" (1963), which Quentin Tarantino played over the opening tracks of his seminal film, "Pulp Fiction."

From Variety:  Influential recording artist and drummer, Hal Blaine, died at the age of 90, Monday, March 11, 2019.  Blaine was a member of the legendary studio musician group, the "Wrecking Crew."  He is considered a trend setter for rock 'n' roll drumming.