Jamie Hewlett Returns with "21st Century Tank Girl" in June 2015

CO-CREATOR JAMIE HEWLETT RETURNS TO TANK GIRL

TITAN PUBLISHES THE KICKSTARTER SENSATION 21ST CENTURY TANK GIRL!

This June, Titan Comics are excited to announce they are serializing Kickstarter Smash Hit, 21st Century Tank Girl!

After a break of more than 20 years, artist extraordinaire Jamie Hewlett has returned to the iconic character which made his name. Co-created in the late 80s by Hewlett and writer Alan Martin, Tank Girl quickly became a household name and revolutionized British comics industry. This landmark publication reunites the two collaborators for all-new original material!

The 21st Century Tank Girl Kickstarter gained over $350,000.

Titan will publish 21st Century Tank Girl as a 3 issue mini-series written by Martin and illustrated by a stellar line-up of stalwarts and newcomers including Philip Bond (Kill Your Boyfriend), Jim Mahfood (Miami Vice), Brett Parson, Jonathan Edwards, Warwick Johnson Cadwell, Craig Knowles and more!

21st Century Tank Girl #1 comes with 2 exclusive Jamie Hewlett covers ​(Cover A: order code: APR151703 and ​Cover B​: ​order code: APR151704​)​  and is available to order from the​ April edition of PREVIEWS. ​

To keep up to date with news about the new series, connect with Titan Comics on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ComicsTitan), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/comicstitan)and Tumblr (http://titancomics.tumblr.com/)

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Negromancer News Bits and Bites for the Week of March 15th to 21st, 2015 - Update #19

NEWS:

From Variety:  Joseph Gordon-Levitt to headline a live-action "Fraggle Rock" movie.

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From YahooMovies:  First Spectre poster reveals new-look James Bond, but in a retro way.

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From YahooMovies: First Furious 7 review.

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From YahooMovies:  Alex Winter at SXSW on "Bill & Ted 3."

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From RollingStone:  The time Matt Taibbi saw American Sniper.

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From NYT:  The much ado about nothing article about "The View."

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From Variety:  The winner of the 3/13 to 3/15/2015 box office is Walt Disney's live-action Cinderella with an estimated take of $70.1 million.

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From RollingStone:  Kevin Smith confirms a sequel to his early film, Mallrats.

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From YahooMovies:  Classic heartthrob and actor, Tab Hunter, talks about his life and his SXSW doc.

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From YahooCelebrity:  The Justin Bieber roast - one joke had him thinking "That shit ain't funny."


COMIC BOOKS - Movies and Comics:

From SlashFilm:  Mark Millar's just-released comic book, Chrononauts, is currently being developed for feature film by Universal Pictures.  I couldn't get a copy of the first issue because it was already sold out by the time I got to the store.

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From SlashFilm:  Future flop, Deadpool, is supposedly actually filming right now, and is due in theaters, Feb. 12, 2016.  Ryan Reynolds is back as Deadpool... unfortunately.

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From YahooMovies:  New Avengers: Age of Ultron spot.

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From YahooMovies:  Joss Whedon teases even more characters in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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From NerdReactor:  Don't say "F***, Marvel, Jason.  Help Warner Bros. get like Marvel with their DC movies.


STAR WARS:

From ThePlaylist:  J.J. Abrams may return to direct "Star Wars 9."

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From RopesofSilicon:  Recent Oscar winner, Alexandre Desplat will reportedly score "Star Wars: Rogue One."

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From YahooMovies:  Alan Dean Foster talks about his superb Star Wars novel, Splinter of the Mind's Eye."


TRAILERS:

From 20th Century Fox:  Paper Towns trailer. The movie is based on a book by the author of The Fault in Our Stars.

Hashtag Comics Announces "Carpe Noctem" and Upcoming Convention Appearances

Hashtag Comics releases full details and events for flagship supernatural thriller series, Carpe Noctem

Washington, DC -Hashtag Comics, a new comic book publisher, proudly announces its breakout horror series, Carpe Noctem. The full-color series, written by Martin Dunn and co-written with artwork by Derrick Fish, is set in Las Vegas, NV and has been referred to by reviewers as the "Kitchen Sink" of monster books. Carpe Noctem blends sarcastic, dark humor with dramatic storytelling and buckets of gruesome blood and guts. Horror fans, especially those with an affinity for the supernatural, will find a refreshingly different take on everything from Vampires to Zombies, and Lovecraftian creatures to Tolkien-esque races. 

Carpe Noctem follows writer Chelsea Nobles as she's thrown into the tumultuous underworld of Las Vegas, imbued with the ancient powers of a Scribe, and assigned the task of documenting the exploits of notorious Sin City entrepreneurs, Jace and Dante Rivera. The brothers, always at odds, are descended from an ancient vampire Goddess. Readers will experience their mysterious world of horror and fantasy through Chelsea's eyes, learning all about the brothers as she does.

Carpe Noctem is the comic book adaptation of a film concept and screenplay created by Hashtag Comics' founder Drew Crowder. Originally set for the big screen now re-imagined by Dunn and Fish in comic book form, unleashing a whole new world on fans of supernatural thrillers and the horror genre in general.

Dunn and Fish have recently worked with IDW Publishing on its Star Mage series, and are thrilled to be working together again on Carpe Noctem. This series allows their creative energy and teamwork a chance to shine. Fish, who in the past has worked on titles for Image and Red 5 comics brings his grittiest and most stunning artwork to the table, giving fans something into which they can really sink their teeth. The coloring really makes the artwork pop, which is handled in brilliant detail by Challenging Studios (Marvel Icon's Painkiller Jane), for an all-around thrilling visual experience.

A launch party for issue 1 is scheduled to take place at Heroes Haven Comics in Tampa, Florida on May 30th, 2015 from noon till 6pm. Both Dunn and Fish will be on hand to sign and talk with fans. 

That weekend, publisher and series creator Drew Crowder will be at AwesomeCon in Washington, DC at the Hashtag Comics booth signing and selling convention exclusive variants and showcasing a special sneak peek of issue 2! 

For more information, visit HeroesHavenComics.com, Awesome-Con.com or HashtagComics.com

Soon retailers will be able to pre-order Carpe Noctem with an exciting incentive. Stores ordering certain levels of books will have access to limited edition Black and White retailer incentive variants featuring cover art by DC Comics' and Legendary Comics' artist Alan Quah (The Vampire Diaries, Godzilla).

Carpe Noctem (Issue 1 - Diamond Order Code: MAR151389) is the first monthly ongoing series from Hashtag Comics.

Fans will have their first chance for exclusive Convention Variants and Carpe Noctem T-Shirts at C2E2 in Chicago, April 24-26, at Hashtag Comics booth 126, where they will be celebrating the release of Tailwands #1, with a convention exclusive variant cover by Derrick Fish.

For more information, visit C2E2.com

Carpe Noctem
Martin Dunn (W)  * Derrick Fish (A/CW)  * Challenging Studios (C)
Issue #1 * $3.99 * 18 Pages * Diamond Order Item Code: MAR151389 * In Stores: 05/27/2015



About Hashtag Comics
Hashtag Comics is a publisher of comics and graphic novels. Founded on the last day of the New York Comic Con in 2013, Hashtag Comics is in production and development on over a dozen titles, with two titles currently in Comic Shops and three coming to book and big box stores this summer.

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Todd Phillips Begins Shooting "Arms & the Dudes" with Jonah Hill and Miles Teller

Shooting Begins on “Arms & the Dudes”

Jonah Hill and Miles Teller star under the direction of Todd Phillips

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Arms & the Dudes,” starring Oscar nominee Jonah Hill (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Moneyball”) and Miles Teller (“Whiplash”). “The Hangover” trilogy director and Oscar nominee Todd Phillips (“Borat” screenplay) is directing the film.

Based on a true story, “Arms & the Dudes” follows two friends in their early 20s (Hill and Teller) living in Miami during the Iraq War who exploit a little-known government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. Military contracts. Starting small, they begin raking in big money and are living the high life. But the pair gets in over their heads when they land a $300 million deal to arm the Afghan Military—a deal that puts them in business with some very shady people, not the least of which turns out to be the U.S. Government.

Phillips directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jason Smilovic (“Lucky Number Slevin”), and Stephen C. Chin (“Another Day in Paradise”), based on the Rolling Stone article by Guy Lawson. Todd Phillips and Bradley Cooper, under the banner of their 22nd & Green Productions, and Mark Gordon, under the banner of The Mark Gordon Company, are producing the film. The executive producers are David Siegel and Bryan Zuriff.

Filming began on location in Romania, and shooting is also being accomplished in Las Vegas, Southern California, Miami, and in Morocco.

“Arms & the Dudes” reunites Phillips with several of his collaborators from “The Hangover” trilogy, including director of photography Lawrence Sher, production designer Bill Brzeski and editor Jeff Groth. Joining the team is costume designer Michael Kaplan (“Star Trek,” “Star Trek: Into Darkness”).

The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company.

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Titan Comics Announces Return of "Death Sentence" Comic Book

Death Sentence: London continues the phenomenal critical and sales hit rampant with sex, drugs and superpowers!

Marking this perfect jumping-on point, awesome all-new rising star artist Martin Simmonds joins co-creator Montynero (X-Men Annual, Vertigo CMYK) for a wild ride

The cataclysmic effects of Monty's G-positive super-rampage through London are still being felt...but where are series icons Weasel and Verity?! And what happens when the Americans - and special agent Jeb Mulgrew - get involved?!

Created by writer Montynero and artist Mike Dowling, Death Sentence was a hit with reviewers, retailers and readers the world over. With Death Sentence: London, the scope is bigger, the action bolder, and the storyline more controversial than ever!

Death Sentence: London #1 comes with 4 covers to collect and is available to order from the April edition of Previews

Diamond Previews - ORDER CODE: APR151708

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Mark Hamill Promotes Free Comic Book Day 2015

World famous actor and longtime comic book fan, Mark Hamill, is encouraging fans to celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday May 2nd, 2015!

Known for his role as Luke Skywalker from Star Wars, Mark has also been a part of the comic book culture as he played the voice of The Joker in various Batman animated TV shows, movies and video games. He is also making a return as the Trickster in new episodes of The Flash. He encourages fans to head to their local participating comic shop on the first Saturday in May to get free comic books!

·         Over 2,300 comic shops are participating across the country and around the world
·         Over 5.6 million comics will be given out for free
·         There are 50 free titles available to choose from
·         Comic shops also host special events for communities to take part in
·         FCBD is a great opportunity for those who have never read a comic before to check them out for free
·         FCBD is a family-friendly event as there are comics for readers of all ages available for free
·         You can see the 50 free comics and find participating comic shop at www.freecomicbookday.com

You can view Mark Hamill’s video here: http://bit.ly/MarkHamill_FCBD2015

Also get the official release, pictures and logos for FCBD:  http://bit.ly/FCBD2015_PressKit5

Remember you can find comic shops participating in FCBD using the store locator at www.freecomicbookday.com.

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Oscar-Winning "Selma" is Returning to Theatres

ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING “SELMA” TO BE RE-RELEASED NATIONWIDE BEGINNING MARCH 20TH

TICKETS ARE ON SALE TODAY

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, Paramount Pictures will re-release its Academy Award® and Golden Globe Award-winning film “SELMA” nationwide for a special encore engagement. The film will play in theaters across the U.S. beginning Friday, March 20th, 2015.

Tickets are on sale today online and at theater box offices. For a list of theaters and to purchase tickets, visit www.SelmaMovie.com

Moviegoers who purchase a ticket to see “SELMA” at a participating theater can receive an additional ticket free. This limited time offer is only available at participating theater box offices.

“SELMA” won an Academy Award® and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for “Glory” by Common & John Legend. The film was nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Picture and Golden Globe Awards for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director.

“SELMA,” from Paramount Pictures, Pathé, and Harpo Films, is the story of a movement. The film chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay’s “SELMA” tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history. The film also stars Tom Wilkinson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Alessandro Nivola, Giovanni Ribisi, Common, Carmen Ejogo, Lorraine Toussaint, with Tim Roth and Oprah Winfrey as “Annie Lee Cooper.”

The film is produced by Christian Colson, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Oprah Winfrey, the film is executive produced by Brad Pitt, Cameron McCracken, Diarmuid McKeown, Nik Bower, Ava DuVernay, Paul Garnes and Nan Morales. The film is written by Paul Webb. “SELMA” is directed by Ava DuVernay.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

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