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Scenes From THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Set: Bane's Full Costume And The New Tumbler

While the ultra-secretive Christopher Nolan likely did not want paparazzi photos to be the public's first glimpse at Tom Hardy in the full Bane get-up, can one really expect anything less from the publicity fanfare surrounding THE DARK KNIGHT RISES? Whether you are ready or not, Just Jared has the...

DC Comics Responds To Female Creator Controversy

At San Diego Comic-Con, fans expressed concern over the lack of female representation in the creative teams behind the new 52 titles that DC Comics is readying for launch this fall. In response, co-publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio have sent out a message via The Source conveying their commitment...

Preview The Logos For Some Of DC's New 52

DC Comics has released snazzy ads, complete with redesigned logos, for some of the titles from its upcoming relaunch. Some look pretty good while others need a bit more work, but you can decide for yourself: [via Newsarama]

Nintendo 3DS Price Drops; Nintendo President Takes Pay Cut

For those who have been quick to adopt 3D technology in all aspects of entertainment, news of the Nintendo 3DS's woes will undoubtedly sting. In an effort to move more units, Nintendo has slashed the price of the device from $249.99 to $169.99. The price cut will be reflected in...

Kevin Bacon In Talks To Join R.I.P.D.

Kevin Bacon has entered into final talks to star in Universal's adaptation of the comic book R.I.P.D., Variety reports. R.I.P.D. centers around a recently murdered man (Ryan Reynolds) who joins the otherworldly Rest In Peace Detectives and is partnered with a veteran detective played by Jeff Bridges Although Bacon's role...

These GAME OF THRONES Season 2 Set Photos Are Slightly Spoilery

Filming is already underway for the second season of GAME OF THRONES, and now we have photographic proof of the fact. Statues of the Seven, the gods of Westeros, were seen on a beach in Castlerock, Northern Ireland. They were used in a scene involving Melisandre (Carice van Houten), Stannis...

RED TAILS Trailer Takes Flight

The first official trailer for RED TAILS, a film twenty years in the making, has hit the web. Produced by George Lucas and directed by Anthony Hemingway, RED TAILS tells the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen who took to the skies during World War II. It stars a rather...

FRIDAY FRODOS (7/28/11 Edition)

Tim Simmons brings the Frodos-- He writes the webOGN, Spy6teen- which you can read at www.spy6teen.com. Also available or for your fancy Digital reader/desktop/etc at the links below. He's on Twitter @citizentim. (Desktop/IPHONE/IPAD/Droid) (.PDF)

Harrison Ford And Chewbacca, Face-To-Face Once Again

After all these years, we finally learn of the real reason for Harrison Ford's resentment of STAR WARS. [via Jimmy Kimmel Live]

Part Of THE AVENGERS Teaser Is Now Online

Couldn't wait until after the end-credits scene attached to CAPTAIN AMERICA to hit the bathroom last weekend? Here is just a taste of THE AVENGERS teaser that followed the scene. The actual teaser was about twice the length and included several more shots, but this is certainly better than nothing....

Marvel Entertainment Wins Jack Kirby Character Rights Case

A U.S. district judge has ruled that heirs to Jack Kirby cannot reclaim the rights to many of the characters created during Kirby's time working as a freelancer for Marvel Comics. The ruling finds that characters and content created by Kirby were made "for hire," exempting them from "a provision...

First Look: GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE

Empire has the exclusive on three photos from GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE, the second GHOST RIDER film from co-directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. A word to the wise: According to Neveildine, "it's not a sequel." A non-sequel sequel, eh? Well, whatever it is, it has a flaming Nicholas...

Abrams Nears STAR TREK 2 Commitment

Although a STAR TREK sequel just wouldn't feel right without J.J. Abrams and his signature lens flares at the helm, the director has not been quick to strike a deal to return for the second film. However, those of you who have been holding your breath can now release it,...

Universal To Adapt THE NUTCRACKER

Universal has bought a pitch for a live-action adaptation of THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING, Heat Vision reports. The pitch, which recasts the tale as an adventure story, comes from John Mann and Jon Gunn. Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark will produce. Universal's director of development Maradith Frenkel will...

Coney Island Plays Host To Free IRON MAN 2 Screening On August 1

Need a little more of THE AVENGERS in your life now that the excitement surrounding THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA has died down? If you're in the New York City area, Epix is hosting a free screening of IRON MAN 2 at Coney Island on August 1 to help fill in...