Transformers 2, the Boys, Spider-man talk oh my!
Let’s start off with the Boys. From Garth Ennis himself, The Boys have been picked up and there is work on a script and timing for the movie. There is no talk on when or where or who even picked up the rights. He also said he would love to see Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) play Hughie.
As far as Spider-man, the word is that the script should be done in the coming months and Raimi says as long as Sony wants him he will keep making Spidey. He doesn’t want to recast any major roles but if it is necessary then it will be done.
With Pennsylvania only being a hop, skip, and jump away, many of you should have seen my post about the open casting call in Philadelphia this past weekend. Not only did that get things rolling but last Monday was the official beginning of filming in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Here is a link to a HUGE group of one site pictures Transformers 2 On set. Josh Duhamel and Tyrese Gibson have both already been seen on set. Many of the fans have also posted that they have seen a Pontiac Solstice painted just like JAZZ. The sub title for Transformers 2 has also been rumored to be “Revenge of the Fallen”. Take whatever is posted here and on any other site about Transformers 2 with a grain of salt, remember Bay did say he was going to release false information. Also, I sweet experience from a Scooper emailed Superhero Hype, nice little read that will get your Geek motor running. scooper experience
Filming in Bethlehem has wrapped. Once I find next location I will post immediately.
SUMMER COUNTDOWN FOR JUNE
- the Incredible Hulk JUNE 13, 2008
- Get Smart (NON COMIC BOOK) JUNE 20, 2008
- WANTED JUNE 27, 2008
- WALL E (ANIMATION) JUNE 27, 2008
Iron Man Sequel in 2010 Followed by Thor, Cap & The Avengers
After the success of its first film, Iron Man, Marvel Studios revealed its plans for 2010 and 2011 (because of the writers’ strike there will be no Marvel Studios films in 2009). After The Incredible Hulk on June 13th, the next Marvel Studios film will be a sequel to Iron Man, set to debut April 30th, 2010. The second Marvel Studios movie for 2010 will be Thor, which is slated to premiere on June 4th, 2010. Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake, Stardust) is set to direct Thor.
The Avengers will be Marvel Studios’ theme for 2011 starting with the May 6th, 2011 debut of The First Avenger: Captain America followed by the first live action Avengers movie in July of 2011.
Marvel Studios has not put Ant-Man, which writer/director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) has been developing, on the schedule.
Trinity - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman - Weekly Series Starts Wednesday, June 4
VIEW A FREE PREVIEW OF TRINITY #1 HERE!
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NEW COMICS ARRIVE THURSDAY 5/29 THIS WEEK!
ESSENTIAL RAMPAGING HULK TPB VOL 01 - It’s a trade the size of a phonebook reprinting hard to find issue of the magazine from the ’70s. Hulk smash indeed.
FINAL CRISIS #1 - The final fate of the DC multiverse featuring mind-bending storytelling from Grant Morrison (Batman) and J.G. Jones (covers for 52).
GIANT SIZE ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 - Here it is! The finale of Joss Whedon’s Astonishing X-Men.
JACK KIRBYS OMAC ONE MAN ARMY CORPS HC - Round out your Kirby DC collection with OMAC.
PREVIEWS JUNE 2008 - Everything that is coming out two or more months from now. This is the catalog that we order from. You can find things that even we do not normally carry.
Transformers 2 casting call this weekend.
This weekend there will be a casting called held at “Bullies” Bar at the Spectrum. Here are the two postings from the casting company.
“Heery Casting is looking for SAG background talent adults and SAG or NON-UNION children for the new Dreamworks feature film, Transformers 2, directed by Michael Bay. Needed are SAG background men and women age 7-65, and SAG or Non-UNION boys and girls, ages 7-18, all ethnicities, for a scene set in a museum in Washington DC. Shooting will take place in the beginning of June 2008. If interested and available, please e-mail a picture/resume to Tr2washington@gmail.com
Be sure to include all contact information and SAG number (if any). No Phone calls please.”
“Needed are union and Non-Union background men and women, ages 18-70, all ethnicities, for scenes set in Philadelphia PA, and Princeton NJ. Shooting will take place in June 2008.
The open call will be held on Saturday, May 31 at “BULLIES” bar at the SPECTRUM in South Philadelphia (at 3600 S. Broad St. Phila PA 19148) Enter parking from the Broad St. gate only- mention “Transformers casting” for free parking) Enter “BULLIES” from the exterior entrance, on the South side of the Spectrum.
Casting professionals will be seeing:
SAG actors from 10AM- 11AM (please bring your union card for admission)
Non-union men and women from 11AM to 3PM
College age men and women are especially needed. No acting experience necessary; both SAG and non-union talent will be considered. All roles are paid positions. Please bring a snapshot.
SAG members who have worked on projects with us in the last 6 months do NOT need to attend the open call, BUT we encourage you to submit a new picture ASAP .
NON-UNION talent : we STRONGLY encourage you attend the open call; if you can’t make it, we will announce submission instructions later.
NO phone calls please.”
So if you are into for Wizard World Philly, take some time off the con floor and pop over, or if you even want to take a ride to Philadelphia. Best of Luck to all who decide to go up.
Memorial Day Hours, eBay offerings, & Summer memberships
Yes, we wil be open on Monday, May 26th, Memorial Day! But, it will be only from noon - 4 PM, so Paul can partake in his barbeque. Don’t forget, due to the holiday, new books will be arriving on Thursday this week.
Paul has 4 manga lots of about 32 volumes each on eBay at the moment. They are being offered at only $39 per lot - contents are listed. Act quickly as these are a “Buy It Now” listing. Also, he just put up some silver age Flash and Showcase comics - due to end June 1st. Check it out by going to “advanced search” - by seller - then type in “cbhcomics”
Students or any other members who may be away for the Summer or an extended amount of time. Just let us know your situation so we don’t panic and end up closing your bin. We can either suspend pulling your books until you return for the Fall semester or we can continue to pull for those who do not have a shop near home. Good Luck in your exams!!
Kevin Fiege (president of Marvel Studios) confirms and shoots down.
Usually I try to bring a bunch of stuff to you guys at one time, but when I come across something that I believe will blow ALL of your minds. Well, I just gotta post it.
Kevin Fiege, the president of Marvel Studios, confirmed while talking to online journalists at Universal Studios on May 21 that the Captain America movie will be a World War II period piece. He also said that they will be using this movie to set up the Avengers movie that will be released six weeks after the Captain America movie. He also said that Thor will mainly take place in Asgard, there will be a few scenes outside of Asgard but the majority of it will take place in the mythical Norse realm.
Feige also confirmed release dates for Marvel’s future slate of superhero movies: Iron Man 2 on April 30, 2010; Thor on June 4, 2010; The First Avenger: Captain America on May 6, 2011; and The Avengers on July 1, 2011.
Feige also shot down the rumor going around that Matthew McConaughey is in the running for the role of Captain America.
Also wanted to give a heads up if you are going to Wizard World Philadelphia next weekend. They have announced the schedule for their panels.
4-5 p.m.
MEGA MOVIE PANEL
The Dave Stevens Room - #204A
Get the full scoop on all of the upcoming comic-book movies—from “The Incredible Hulk†to “The Dark Knight†to “X-Men Origins: Wolverine†to “Watchmenâ€â€”you’ll get the straight dope direct from Wizard Magazine’s editorial staff on the movies that’ll be rocking the box office in the future!
For all who are into this crazy new genre of movies that I love so much.
Tyrese as Luke Cage… Punisher teaser poster…
NEWS —
Lexi Alexander and the folks over at Lionsgate have released the first teaser poster for Punisher: War Zone. This film has completed filming and editing and will be released on December 5, 2008. Punisher: War Zone
DC has also released the new Joker poster for the Dark Knight movie. Joker Teaser
Not necessary comic book movie news but with the release of Marvel’s next movie, the Incredible Hulk, being just around the corner, June 13th. A fan in Norway decided that the new CGI version of Hulk wasn’t up to par so he created his own. Check it out here Fan’s CGI Hulk
RUMORS —
According to Scifi.com, Marvel has offered the lead role of Luke Cage to Tyrese Gibson. “They’re still tweaking the script, and all I will say on that is if that slot eventually opens up, I’ll probably be that guy to come in there and bring that man to life and have a little fun,” Gibson said.
There are also rumors going around on boards and in different interviews with people connected to Spider-man. That they plan to film Spider-man 4 and 5 back to back.
Manga Lots are up on eBay with a LOW starting bid!
As this is being typed, Paul has put up over 800 manga graphic novels on eBay, with more to come soon. These are being offered in lots of about 30-34 each - enough to fill a “Diamond” box. Each lot is starting at only $39 each, which includes shipping. But, for you local Captain Blue hen customers, he will deduct $5.00 per box of each winning bid if you pick them up here!! Check the listings. Basically, you’re only paying for about 4 volumes if you get a lot for the minimum - the rest are FREE! Go to eBay and under the advanced search, type in “cbhcomics” under seller or if you put in “manga comics group” under the regular search, they should show up. Most are going off the end of next week. The VIZ volumes will be up shortly. Good Luck!