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Terrence Howard Goes War Machine On Daughters Boyfriend?

In Celebrities Are Wacky! on May 23, 2008 at 12:12 am

Source :: WENN via IMDb.com

“The Iron Man star didn’t appreciate his 14-year-old daughter dating a classmate he disapproves of, and “intervened” by forcing her to ditch the unfavorable suitor. He says, “She’s supposedly in love with some guy. I made her break up with him and I’ve threatened to kill him.”

Jesus Christ.  Howard, who recently played James “Rhodey” Rhodes in “Iron Man” seems to actually think he is War Machine.  How do you threaten to kill a 14 year old boy and not get killed?  Somebody must think he is that guy from “Hustle & Flow”.  Wonder if he’ll really beat up that kid in the toilet to…

You can read the rest of Mr. Howard’s insanity, including his plans to make sure the two stay broken up, here

SAG Guild Strike Pending? Say It Ain’t So!

In Entertainment on May 22, 2008 at 4:39 am

Source: The Oregonian

Is there concern of a SAG strike? This article, containing quotes from David Shore and Hugh Laurie seems to imply so, as “House, M.D.” (the greatest show that you’re hopefully watching) picks up the ball and begins immediately shooting its fifth season.

I’ve seen no other mention of a Screen Actors Guild strike, so hopefully we won’t be out of TV yet another year. I’ll be sure to put something up as soon as I hear more about it.

The fifth season of “House, M.D.” has no set premiere date, but could begin as early as August.

Marvel To Adapt “Runaways”!

In Comics, Entertainment on May 22, 2008 at 4:03 am

Source :: The Hollywood Reporter”

Cover to \"Runaways\" v2, #18

So it looks like “Runaways” is getting the big screen treatment. Honestly, I couldn’t be more excited. If you’ve read the first volume of “Runaways”, you know its perfectly laid out for one hell of an entertaining movie.

For those of you who have been under a rock. “Runaways” is the tale of a group of children who learn that their parents are members of The Pride, a group of super-villains. Upon learning this and witnessing them slaying an innocent girl in a ritual sacrifice, the group runs away and learns that many of them are far more than human.

So far, there has been no casting decision, but the script is being penned by series co-creator Brian K. Vaughn. The film also has no set release date, thus placing it in a similar limbo as the company’s announced “Ant-Man” movie (though I’m sure the odds of a “Runaways” movie are much, much higher).

The “Runaways” title is in its second volume and is currently being published monthly by Marvel Comics. The first volume ran for 18 issues and is available in 3 separate trades, titled “The Runaways Vol. 1: Pride & Joy”, “The Runaways Vol. 2: Teenage Wasteland”, and “The Runaways Vol. 3: The Good Die Young”. You can also collected the entire 18 issue first volume in the hardcover “The Runaways: Vol. 1″.

For more information, why not check out The Runaways Wikipedia Page?

New Batgirl On-Going?

In Comics on May 20, 2008 at 12:15 am

I must have missed this, and decided to pop in and make sure no one else did.  Apparently, July 2008 will see the release of a new on-going series for Cassandra Cain/Batgirl. 

I personally just got done with her first series, and really enjoyed it.  I was one of the few who enjoyed her recent turns, too, as her appearance in Robin’s “One Year Later” arc was a fun romp.  At least, in my eyes it was.

Any thoughts on the second coming of Ms. Cain, who is ironically debuting the month before the end of the other Batman chick, Catwoman’s on-going?

Teaser Poster Available for “Punisher: War Zone”

In Comics on May 17, 2008 at 7:53 am

UGO.com has the teaser poster for the sequel “Punisher: War Zone”. You can view the teaser here.

Honestly, I’m not sure how I feel about this sequel. Its promising, of course, but I fear its going to be tainted by the image of the first one, both positively and negatively. Aside from myself and three or four others, 2004’s “Punisher” flick didn’t do so hot. A lot of people disliked Tom Jane in the lead role (I disagree. I personally thought he nailed the film’s iteration of the character.). Jane’s no longer in the sequel, having pulled out months ago because he didn’t feel the script was up to snuff with the standards fans would have for the character, a move that should have singlehandedly earned him the love and admiration of a dozen Punisher fans. Seriously, Jane gets it.

His replacement, Ray Stevenson, looks eerily like Jane, but regardless, the unfortunate stigmata hangs over the sequel. The Lexi Alexander directed sequel is slated for a December 5, 2008 release, and also stars Julie Benz (John Rambo, TV’s Dexter) and Dominic West (Hannibal Rising, TV’s The Wire) as classic Punisher villain Jigsaw.

Lots Of Stuff To Do, Plus What You Need To Be Reading In Comics

In Comics on May 16, 2008 at 6:27 am

Man, That\'s A Lot Of Pages

Man, I am a brave son of a bitch. I printed out my first series of Paladin stories (which you can read here at The Paladin Online), only to forget what a monster I created. And I tell you what, this didn’t help. Size 12, Courier, double spaced…200 pages. Yeesh. How did I ever write that?

Anyways. I’m gonna be busy, but you guys aren’t, so here’s what you should be reading over the next couple months while I’m trying to work…

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The Timeframe Of Lyja Makes My Head Hurt

In Comics on May 16, 2008 at 6:00 am

Secret Invasion Spoilers Here-In!!

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New Look, New Name, Same Old Game

In Site News on May 16, 2008 at 5:43 am

I’ve got to admit, I’ve been a bit inspired.

My good friend over at The Brave And The Blog! has been having so much fun with all his posting (and, lets face it, infinitely cooler name) that I keep wanting to get back into this, but things keep interfering. But, I’m slowly working towards getting back into it. I’m going to attempt to stop fooling myself with constant, scheduled articles and just attempt to do this blogging thing for fun again. And since it is Spoilery Bits, I’m going to be blogging on media. Reviews, previews, and whatnot. Hey, my reviews of Back In Black and Booster Gold #1 got some real good feedback. And I did recently get done with the Daredevil: Man Without Fear storyline.

So, if you want a full return, leave some love. Then go read Origins of The Paladin and Wiik Sauce.

Oh, the new design. Yeah, the old one was too cluttered. I thought I had found the perfect design, but then realized it was the exact same on BatB! was using, and opted not to steal that. I like the duality of this ones header though…

Shhhh…

In Site News on May 16, 2008 at 5:22 am

Don’t mind me, I”m testing things.

Swear I’ll update more often soon.  Just gimme time…