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Friday, July 2, 2021
Comics Review: "The Other History of the DC Universe #1" Illuminates Black Lightning
THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE #1
DC COMICS/DC Black Label
STORY: John Ridley
LAYOUTS: Giuseppe Camuncoli
FINISHES: Andrea Cucchi
COLORS: José Villarrubia
LETTERS: Steve Wands
EDITOR: Mark Doyle, Andy Khouri, and Amadeo Turturro
COVER: Giuseppe Camuncoli with Marco Mastrazzo
VARIANT COVER ART: Jamal Campbell
48pp, Color, $6.99 U.S. (January 2021)
Rated: Ages 17+
1972-1995: Jefferson Pierce
Black Lightning/Jefferson Pierce is a DC Comics superhero character. He was created by writer Tony Isabella and artist Trevor Von Eeden and first appeared in Black Lightning #1 (April 1977). Black Lightning's origin has changed since his debut. He originally gained “electrical superpowers,” but he is currently depicted as a “metahuman” who was born with the ability to manipulate and generate electricity. Black Lightning was DC Comics first Black superhero with his own comic book series.
Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley (12 Years a Slave) is the writer of The Other History of the DC Universe, a five-issue miniseries published under DC Comics' “Black Label” imprint. The Other History of the DC Universe is drawn by Giuseppe Camuncoli (layouts) and Andrea Cucchi (finishes); colored by José Villarrubia; and lettered by Steve Wands. The Other History of the DC Universe is published in an over-sized format (8 1/2 x 10 7/8), in paperback with full-color interiors.
Inspired by the 1986, two-issue DC comic book miniseries, History of the DC Universe, this new series examines the mythology of the DC Universe and its iconic moments of history via the lives of four African-American characters: Black Lightning, Bumblebee/Karen Duncan & Herald/Guardian/Mal Duncan, and Anissa Pierce/Thunder (the daughter of Jefferson Pierce); one AAPI character – Katana/Tatsu Yamashiro; and one Latino character – Renee Montoya. The Other History of the DC Universe depicts sociopolitical threads as seen through the prism of DC super heroes who come from traditionally disenfranchised groups.
The Other History of the DC Universe #1 offers the story of Jefferson Pierce, the man who becomes Black Lightning. It is a journey that chronicles Pierce as he makes his way from being a young track star to a teacher and ultimately to his troubled life as the superhero, Black Lightning.
The Other History of the DC Universe #1 opens the day a young Black man named Jefferson Pierce learns that his father has been killed, a moment which changes his life. Pierce goes on to win the gold medal at the 1972 Olympic Games. He later becomes a teacher, but his life changes again when his in-born ability to manipulate and generate electricity suddenly emerges.
He eventually uses those powers to become the superhero, Black Lightning, but he discovers that he really does not fit in with the other superheroes of the time, such as the Justice League of America. He even finds himself estranged from other Black superheroes, such as the Green Lantern also known as John Stewart. And Black Lightning's struggles may destroy everything that he has as Jefferson Pierce.
THE LOWDOWN: I am a fan of the television and film work of screenwriter John Ridley, but I have never read any of the comic books that he has written over the last two decades. However, I have been looking forward to The Other History of the DC Universe since it was first announced a few years ago. I must say that after reading “Book One,” it is not what I expected.
In a way, The Other History of the DC Universe #1 takes a view of superheroes the way the late Marvel Comics legend, Stan Lee, did. Superheroes have “feet of clay,” and Lee often depicted his superheroes as having problems that originated in their civilian lives, sometimes coming forward before they gained powers. For instance, there is the bullied, teen wallflower, Peter Parker, who became Spider-Man.
Ridley depicts Black Lightning as a superhero who wears a mask to hide his identity as Jefferson Pierce from the enemies he faces as a superhero. However, Black Lightning is one of many masks that Pierce wears to hide his secrets – personal and professional – from everyone in his life. His professional life includes everything that Pierce does, from being a teacher and mentor to being a superhero and a vigilante. As his powers are now depicted as being inborn, Pierce seems more like a Marvel persecuted mutant than a shiny DC Comics superhero, and his life is a series of struggles, regardless of the roles he plays. Normally, I would like that, but if I'm honest, I will admit that I wanted this alternate history to offer more superhero action than Black male angst.
I read The Other History of the DC Universe #1 as being about the trials and tribulations of a Black man living in a tumultuous time period that runs from 1972 to 1995. If this comic book can be said to have a central point or theme, it is that maybe Black/African-American men put too much pressure on themselves, perhaps even more than the larger American society does.
The Other History of the DC Universe #1 is one of those comic books that tells its story via illustrations and text in caption boxes; there are no word balloons/bubbles. In that regard, the art team of Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi delivers competent if not spectacular artwork, but the problem is that most of that art seems like nothing more than spot illustrations for prose. I can't really call this comic book art “graphical storytelling,” because it isn't so much story as it is merely complementary to text that works like prose. Luckily, this art is colored by one of the very best comic book colorists of the last 25 years, the great José Villarrubia. Also, I think Steve Wands' lettering gives this first issue a much needed spark.
I am considering reading the rest of The Other History of the DC Universe, but it isn't a priority. Still, part of me is curious about how John Ridley will present the stories of these other non-white characters.
I READS YOU RECOMMENDS: Fans of Black superheros will want to try The Other History of the DC Universe.
B+
Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"
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Monday, June 28, 2021
DC Comics Shipping from Lunar Distributors for June 29, 2021
DC COMICS:
Batman And Scooby-Doo Mysteries Extravaganza #1, $4.99
Batman By John Ridley The Deluxe Edition HC, $17.99
Batman White Knight Presents Harley Quinn HC, $24.99
Catwoman 2021 Annual #1 (Cover A Kyle Hotz), $5.99
Catwoman 2021 Annual #1 (Cover B Liam Sharp Card Stock Variant), $6.99
DC Connect #14, AR
DC Poster Portfolio Joelle Jones TP, $24.99
Flash By Mark Waid Volume 8 TP, $34.99
Future State Superman TP, $39.99
Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 (Cover A Dan Mora), $9.99
Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 (Cover B Michael Cho 1940s Variant), $9.99
Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 (Cover C Daniel Warren Johnson 1950s Variant), $9.99
Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 (Cover D Neal Adams 1960s Variant), $9.99
Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 (Cover E Derrick Chew 1970s Variant), $9.99
Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 (Cover F Gary Frank 1980s Variant), $9.99
Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 (Cover G Howard Porter 1990s Variant), $9.99
Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 (Cover H Jen Bartel 2000s Variant), $9.99
Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 (Cover I Simone Di Meo 2010s Variant), $9.99
Infinite Frontier Secret Files #1 (One Shot)(Cover A Bryan Hitch), $9.99
Mystery Of The Meanest Teacher A Johnny Constantine Graphic Novel GN, $9.99
Space Jam A New Legacy TP, $12.99
Suicide Squad Casualties Of War TP, $29.99
Teen Titans Academy 2021 Yearbook #1 (Cover A Rafa Sandoval/Alejandro Sanchez/Jamal Campbell/Steve Blackwell), $5.99
Teen Titans Academy 2021 Yearbook #1 (Cover B Rafa Sandoval Card Stock Variant), $6.99
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from February 14th to 20th, 2021 - Update #29
by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"
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ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE NEWS:
MOVIES - From Deadline: Edgar Wright ("Baby Driver") will co-write and direct a new film adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novel, "The Running Man" (published under the pen name Richard Bachman). It will not be a remake of the 1987 film adaptation of the novel, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.
MOVIES - From Deadline: Thanks to various sexual harassment and misconduct allegations, Hollywood power house, Brett Ratner, has not directed a film since 2014's Hercules. He is ready to make his comeback with a biopic of disgraced musical act, "Milli Vanilli."
DISNEY - From YahooEntertainment: Disney's new animated film, "Raya and the Last Dragon" introduces the first Southeast Asian Disney princess and heroine.
TELEVISION - From BleedingCool: AMC and streaming service Shudder are developing a horror anthology series that showcases horror stories from Black directors and writers.
AWARDS - From Deadline: The nominations for the 2021 / 21st annual Black Reel Awards have been announced.
TELEVISION - From Deadline: CBS has cancelled its long-running sitcom, "Mom," after eight seasons. The finale is set for May 6th, 2021.
From Deadline: CBS is ending "NCIS: New Orleans" after seven seasons. The series finale will end May 16th, 2021.
TRAILER - From YouTube: This is the first "official restricted trailer" for the "Mortal Kombat" reboot, which arrives on HBO Max April 16, 2021.
CELEBRITY - From Deadline: Ashley Judd is sharing photos and details about her recent African misadventure, which included shattering her leg in a jungle in the Congo last week.
MOVIES - From Variety: Oscar-winning will produce and star in a film about Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman. Oscar-winning screenwriter, John Ridley, will write and direct the film.
STREAMING - From ShadowandAct: Netflix's Kevin Hart-Wesley Snipes drama series, "True Story," adds Lauren London, Will Catlett and more new cast.
MOVIES - From Deadline: Keke Palmer will star in director Jordan Peele's next film. Little is known about the film, and Oscar-nominated actor, Daniel Kaluuya, is in negotiations to also star in the film.
MOVIES - From IndieWire: Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese takes aim at streaming’s lack of curation and core: "cinema Is being devalued by content."
AWARDS - From Deadline: The nominations for the 2021 / 73rd annaul Writers Guild of America Awards have been announced.
DISNEY - From Vulture: Disney unveils new "Cruella" poster featuring Emma Stone.
POLITICS - From Truthout: An alarming revelation from a Republican senator, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, on Wednesday night suggests that former President Donald Trump continued to incite his mob of loyalists during the Capitol breach on January 6 even after learning that his then-vice president, Mike Pence's life was in danger.
MOVIES - From CBR: As Zack Snyder awaits the release of his new film, "Zack Snyder's Justice League," he talks about developing a faithful adaptation of the King Arthur legend.
DISNEY - From THR: Digital TV Research says that the streaming service, Disney+, will have more subscribers in 2026 than Netflix's streaming service. However, it says that Disney+ will only have more subscribers than Netflix in only one country - India.
MUSIC - From CNN: Rapper Nicki Minaj's father, 64-year-old Robert Maraj, dies in hit-and-run that occurred in Mineola, Long Island, police say.
BOX OFFICE - From Deadline: The winner of the 2/12 to 2/14/2021 weekend box office is "Croods: A New Age" with an estimated take of 2.66 million dollars. The film, from DreamWorks Animation, was originally a Thanksgiving 2020 release.
From Variety: The Chinese New Year led to a record-breaking holiday weekend at the Chinese box office - 775 million dollars. "Detective Chinatown 3" lead the way with a record 424 million dollar debut.
From Deadline: Director Nate Parker's "American Skin" becomes distributor, Vertical Entertainment's highest grossing PVOD (premium video on demand) release.
From Deadline: "The Mauritanian," "The World To Come," and "Willy’s Wonderland" battle at the specialty box office.
CRIME - From YahooNews: Attacks on older Asians stoke fear as Lunar New Year begins
CULTURE - From CNN: People reflect on losing parents to the QAnon conspiracy.
COMICS TO MOVIES - DC CINEMA - From YouTube: There is a new trailer (Sun., Feb. 14th) for the film now known as "Zack Snyder's Justice League."
MOVIES - From YahooEntertainment: This year is the 30th anniversary of the release of the eventual "Best Picture" Oscar winner, "Silence of the Lambs." Star Jodie Foster admits in a new interview that she was afraid of co-star Anthony Hopkins, who played the infamous "Hannibal Lecter."
MUSIC - From Variety: In the wake of accusations of sexism and misogyny against Justin Timberlake regarding his treatment of former girlfriend Britney Spears, and the “wardrobe malfunction” with Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl in 2004, he has apologized to both women in an Instagram post.
OBITS:
From Deadline: Stage, film, and television actor, Christopher Pennock, has died at the age of 76, Friday, February 12, 2021. He is best know for playing "Gabriel Collins" on the final season of the former ABC soap opera, "Dark Shadows" (1966-1971). Pennock also appeared in numerous other daytime and primetime soap operas, including "General Hospital," "The Young and the Restless," and "Knots Landing," to name a few.
From YahooSports: Former NFL player, Vincent Jackson, has died at the age of 38, Monday, February 15, 2021. He was found dead in a hotel in Brandon, a suburb of Tampa, Florida. He played 12 years in the NFL as a wide receiver, first for the San Diego Chargers (2005-2011) and then, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012-2016). He was a three-time Pro Bowl player (2009-2011).
Monday, November 23, 2020
DC Comics New Releases from Lunar/UCS Distributors for November 24, 2020
DC COMICS:
Action Comics #1027 (Cover A John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson), $3.99
Action Comics #1027 (Cover B Gary Frank Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman Beyond #49 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Batman Beyond #49 (Cover B Francis Manapul Team Variant), AR
Batman Detective Comics #1027 The Deluxe Edition HC, $19.99
Batman Superman #14 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Batman Superman #14 (Cover B Bryan Hitch), AR
Batman White Knight Presents Harley Quinn #2 (Of 6)(Cover A Sean Murphy), $4.99
Batman White Knight Presents Harley Quinn #2 (Of 6)(Cover B Matteo Scalera), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal The Multiverse Who Laughs #1 (Cover A Chris Burnham), $5.99
Dark Nights Death Metal The Multiverse Who Laughs #1 (Cover B Simone Bianchi Card Stock Variant), AR
DC Nation Presents DC Future State, AR
Detective Comics #1031 (Cover A Jorge Jimenez), $3.99
Detective Comics #1031 (Cover B Lee Bermejo Card Stock Variant), AR
Flash #766 (Cover A Bernard Chang), $3.99
Flash #766 (Cover B In-Hyuk Lee), AR
Heroes In Crisis TP, $19.99
John Constantine Hellblazer #12 (Cover A John Paul Leon), $5.99
Justice League Dark #28 (Cover A Kyle Hotz), $3.99
Justice League Dark #28 (Cover B Kevin Nowlan Team Variant), AR
Justice League International Omnibus Volume 2 HC, $125.00
Last God #10 (Cover A Kai Carpenter), $4.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #11 (Cover A Ryan Sook), $3.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #11 (Cover B Nicola Scott), AR
Lois Lane Enemy Of The People TP, $29.99
Other History Of The DC Universe #1 (Of 5)(Cover A Giuseppe Camuncoli & Marco Mastrazzo), $6.99
Other History Of The DC Universe #1 (Of 5)(Cover B Jamal Campbell), AR
Other History Of The DC Universe #1 (Of 5)(Cover C Jamal Campbell Gold Metallic Ink Variant), AR
Other History Of The DC Universe #1 (Of 5)(Jamal Campbell Silver Metallic Ink Variant Cover)(LCSD 2020 Edition), AR
Question The Deaths Of Vic Sage HC, $29.99
Red Hood #51 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Red Hood #51 (Cover B Kael Ngu), AR
Suicide Squad #11 (Cover A Bruno Redondo), $3.99
Suicide Squad #11 (Cover B Jeremy Roberts Team Variant), AR
Wonder Woman #767 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Wonder Woman #767 (Cover B Joshua Middleton Card Stock Variant), AR
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from June 14th to 20th, 2020 - Update #24
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:
MOVIES - From Variety: AMC Theatres will require patrons to wear masks when it reopens its theaters after initially not requiring them.
GEORGE FLOYD - From YahooNews: New Mexico Shooting Raises Specter Of Right-Wing Violence Around Statue Protests
BLM - From YahooLifestyle: Support grows for making "Juneteenth" (June 19th) an official holiday.
MOVIES - From Deadline: Mark Wahlberg's canine adventure film, "Arthur the King," movies to Lionsgate. The film reunited Wahlberg with is "2 Guns" and "Contraband" director, Baltasar Kormakur.
BLM-HOLLYWOOD - From BET: Actress Gabrielle Union talks her "America's Got Talent" departure and on holding "bad apples" accountable.
GEORGE FLOYD - From YahooNews360: Why was George Floyd's death the breaking point?
POLITICS - From YahooNews: Five bombshells about President Trump from John Bolton's book, "The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir."
MOVIES - From Deadline: Actress Kristen Stewart will portray Princess Diana in director Pablo Larrain's film, "Spencer."
BLM-EDUCATION - From YahooNews: Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, are donating $120 million toward student scholarships at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
GEORGE FLOYD - From CNN: Martin Gugino, the 75-year-old protester who was pushed by two Buffalo, New York, police officers earlier this month, has a fractured skull and is not able to walk, his lawyer said in a statement provided to CNN on Monday.
From YahooEntertainment: Whoopi Goldberg says police officers have to 'relearn how to police': 'Because now they're soldiers — and we're not in a war'
SPORTS - From YahooSports: Here is a look at Super Bowl champion QB Tom Brady in his new uniform for his new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
POLITICS - From InformedComment: How American cities were Reduced to Esper’s “Battlespace”: From Fallujah to Minneapolis
OSCARS - From Deadline: The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced that the 2021 / 93rd Academy Awards ceremony has been moved from February 28, 2021 to April 25, 2021 - the latest date ever for the Oscars. Films will be eligible to compete for the 93rd Academy Awards though Feb. 28th.
MOVIES - From Deadline: Director Antonie Fuqua and actor Will Smith's runaway slave thriller, "Emancipation," will be introduced at the virtual Cannes market and will begin production in early 2021.
LGBTQ - For BuzzFeed: The Supreme Court on Monday issued its most sweeping decision ever to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination, finding that a federal ban on sex discrimination in workplaces also protects employees on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
POLITICS-CELEBRITY - From FoxNews: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) challenges actor Ron Perlman... to wrestle with former wrestling coach and protector of sexual assailants, U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio).
GEORGE FLOYD - From People: Legendary singer, actress, and filmmaker, Barbra Streisand, has given Gianna Floyd, the daughter of the police-slain George Floyd, an unknown numbers of shares of stock in The Walt Disney Company.
MOVIES - From Deadline: After his "Gone with the Wind" op-ed, Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley ponders permanent Hollywood change.
BLM - From Deadline: "Saturday Night Live" alum, Jay Pharoah, was profiled by the Los Angeles Police Department and then one of them put his knee on his neck.
OBITS:
From Deadline: The British actor, Ian Holm, has died at the age of 88, Friday, June 19, 2020. Holms was best known for his appearances in such films as "Alien," "Chariots of Fire," "The Sweet Hereafter," and "The Fifth Element." He also appeared in "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" film series. Holm won a Tony Award in 1967 for his performance in "The Homecoming." He received a best supporting Oscar nomination for his role in "Chariots of Fire" (1981), a role for which he won the BAFTA.
From CNN: Former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland (1993-98), Jean Kennedy Smith, has died at the age of 92, Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was also the last surviving sibling of assassinated U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER News:
From YahooFinance: Why Black wealth has stayed 'relatively flat' since Tulsa massacre
From InTheseTimes: The four questions we must ask before we agree to police reform.
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CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 NEWS:
From CDC: The Centers for Disease Control has a "COVID Data Tracker."
From YahooNews: Why does COVID-19 kill some people and hardly affects others?
From YahooNews: Yahoo has a dedicated page of links updating news about COVID-19.
From Deadline: The news site "Deadline" has a dedicated page for news about coronavirus and the film, TV, and entertainment industries.
From TheNewYorker: The venerable magazine has a dedicate COVID-19 page free to all readers.
From YahooNews: Re: the federal government's response to COVID-19: What if the most important election of our lifetime was the last one - 2016?
From YahooLife: What is "happy hypoxia?" And do you have this COVID-19 symptom?
From JuanCole: Remeber when President Donald went crazy and suggested that we ingest household cleaning supplies and UV light to fight COVID-19. Here is the video and commentary from Juan Cole.
From TheIntercept: The federal government has ramped up security and police-related spending in response to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, including issuing contracts for riot gear, disclosures show. The purchase orders include requests for disposable cuffs, gas masks, ballistic helmets, and riot gloves...
From NPR: A sad milestone: over 100,000 American have died due to COVID-19.
From TheAtlantic: The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying. The pandemic has exposed the bitter terms of our racial contract, which deems certain lives of greater value than others.
From ProPublica: Hospital's Secret COVID-19 Policy Separated Native American Mothers From Their Newborns
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018
DC Comics from Diamond Distributors for February 21, 2018
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Tuesday, January 2, 2018
DC Comics from Diamond Distributors for January 3, 2017
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
DC Comics from Diamond Distributors for November 15, 2017
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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
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Saturday, May 13, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from May 7th to 13th, 2017 - Update #29
TELEVISION - From YahooTV: CBS has cancelled another of its series that is produced by Warner Bros, but that CBS does not own. Last year, it was "Mike and Molly." This season, CBS cancels "2 Broke Girls" after six seasons.
From YahooTV: The stars of "2 Broke Girls" react to the cancellation of their series.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: FOX and Warner Bros. are joining on a live musical version of the classic MGM film, "A Christmas Story." The three-hour television event will air on the Fox tnetwork in December.
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MOVIES - From THR: Daniel Radcliffe continues to expand his resume of genres with an action comedy, "Gun Akimbo." This news about the "Harry Potter" star was announced at Cannes.
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COMICS-ANIMATION - From SideshowToys: Donald Glover (actor and creator of FX's "Atlanta") and his brother Stephen are joining FXX to create a "Deadpool" animated series that will debut in 2018 with 10 episodes.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: The major networks start announcing their TV series for the 2017-18 TV season at what are called "Upfronts." Before these new "Upfronts," the networks have announced the cancellations of some current series, including Tim Allen's "Last Man Standing" at ABC and "Son of Zorn" and "Sleepy Hollow" at FOX.
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BOX OFFICE - From YahooMovies: Apparently, Guy Ritchie's pricey "King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword" ($175 million production budget) is expected to be a box office disappointment or maybe even a flop.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooMovies: The story of Johnny Depp and his money "woes."
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CULTURE - From YahooBeauty: A dad, his daughter, and her half-naked doll.
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MUSIC - From YahooMusic: According to Fortune magazines, Sean "Diddy" Comics still the richest hip hop star.
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MOVIES - From Variety: John Ridley's L.A. Riots documentary, "Let It Fall," will try to capture Oscar interest.
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BLM - From ThinkProgress: Madison County, Mississippi combines the best of Nazi Germany and the Jim Crow South. Plan your vacation today!
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POLITICS - From TheNation: Trumpism is really coming from the suburbs, not the trailer parks.
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AVATAR - From TheReelWord: Cliff Curtis, who is more or less the lead actor in AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead," joins the cast of the "Avatar" sequels in a major role.
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COMICS-FILM - From TheReelWorld: There apparently a reboot of the "Hellboy" film franchise without writer-director Guillermo del Toro and actor Ron Perlman, who guided two films to the screen.
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COMICS-FILM - From DenofGeek: Who has what left on their Marvel Studios contract.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Russell Mulcahy, best known for his mid-1980s film, "Highland," has begun production on a biopic of notorious Hollywood legend, Errol Flynn.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 4/5 to 4/7/2017 weekend box office is Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" with an estimated take of $145 million.
From Variety: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" has a $145 million debut.
From Variety: For the fifth year, a Marvel/Disney kicks off the box office in style. This time, it's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." This film's box office to date pushed the combined box office total of Marvel Studios films to over $11 billion dollars.
From Variety: If Marvel has a sequel curse, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" breaks it.
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OBIT - From THR: The actress Quinn O'Hara has died at the age of 76, Friday, May 5, 2017. She was known for being a "sex kitten" in 1960s films like "The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini" and "A Swingin' Summer."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Netflix renews its controversial "13 Reasons Why" for a second season.
CRIME - From RSN: Schools continue to ignore K-12 sexual assualts committed by K-12 students.
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FILM - From BET: In this video, actor Tyrese Gibson confirms that there will be a sequel to John Singleton's 2001 film, "Baby Boy."
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POLITICS - From GuardianUK: President Trump's Civil War statement regarding Andrew Jackson the latest in a long line of right wing Republicans trying to downplay slavery and how absolutely important it was to the southern states.
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POLITICS - From VanityFair: Confederate States of America Attorney General Jeff Session is prosecuting a woman who rightfully laughed at him.
TRAILERS:
From TheReelWord: First teaser trailer for Spike TV's new series, "The Mist," based on the Stephen King story.
From YahooMovies: See the first official trailer for "Blade Runners 2049." And it's visually striking.
From YahooMovies: Viewers of the 2017 MTV Movie Awards were treated to new footage from the new film adaptation of Stephen King's "It." See the creepy 98 minutes at the link at the front of this line.