Avengers behind the scenes, Beware the Batman and Adventure Time DVD giveaway
Kyle Roberts and Matt Price look at behind the scenes pics of the Avengers and look into the upcoming show “Beware the Batman.” Also, you could win a new “Adventure Time” DVD!
Beware the Batman
Cartoon Network has confirmed the new animated program “Beware the Batman,” and released a promotional image for the show. Beware the Batman incorporates Batman’s core characters with a rogues gallery of new villains not previously seen in animated form. Along with backup from ex-secret agent Alfred and lethal swordstress Katana, the Dark Knight faces the twisted machinations of Gotham City’s criminal underworld led by the likes of Anarky, Professor Pyg, Mister Toad and Magpie.
QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What’s your favorite Batman cartoon?
Behind the scenes with the Avengers.
Marvel Studios has released behind-the-scenes images from the film “The Avengers,” including 
director Joss Whedon, as well as stars Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson and Jeremy Renner.
In Marvel’s “The Avengers” the world’s greatest heroes assemble when Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) join S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) to protect the world from the dangerous and powerful villain, Loki (Tom Hiddleston).
MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS will be released on May 4, 2012.
Adventure Time DVD giveaway
You can win the new Adventure Time DVD on the Planet 46 Comics Show. “It Came From the Nightosphere” stars Jake the dog and Finn the human – not to mention the rock-loving Marceline, bodacious Lumpy Space Princess, frigid Ice King and many others. This sophomore release from the Emmy® Award-nominated series will include 16 fun and exciting episodes from the series’ three magical seasons, plus a “Little Did You Know” character profile bonus feature. To win a copy, just tell us in the comments, what’s your favorite animated series of all time?
REVIEW FILE
Avengers vs X-Men 0
“Avengers Vs. X-Men” #0 kicks off Marvel’s most hotly-ordered event since “Civil War,” an issue that sold out from the publisher in only a few hours on sale. The comic, by Jason Aaron, Brian Michael Bendis and Frank Cho features two stories, one from the X-Men side and one from the Avengers side, as the conflict between the two teams nears.
The Scarlet Witch stars in the Avengers tale, while the X-Men one focuses on Hope Summers. Both of these characters will be at the center of the ongoing AVX conflict, and the story gets you up to speed on their current situations.
Bloodstrike 26
Crazy, in your face undead action marks the revamp of “Bloodstrike,” by Tim Seeley and Franchesco Gaston. The latest “Extreme” relaunch re-introduces Cabbot, the last remaining member of the undead Bloodstrike team. He’s used as a weapon in America’s war on terror. The action of the issue is Cabbot’s latest mission against techno-zombies; through a visit with his therapist, you find out Cabbot’s backstory and Bloodstrike’s history. Cabbot is losing his faith in his mission as the horror-action series restarts.
X-Men Legacy 264.
Christos N. Gage and Rafa Sandoval are the creative team for X-Men Legacy 264.
“Legacy” has been the book that seems geared to appeal to the hardcore X-Fans, and this issue brings in two semi-obscure X-related characters, Mimic and Weapon Omega. Weapon Omega arrives at Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, and he’s a mutant time bomb. Hank McCoy and the X-Men must try to disarm him before he detonates. Rogue is a key part of this issue, which ends on a cliffhanger.
Writer Jason Aaron, X-Men senior editor Nick Lowe discuss ‘Avengers vs. X-Men’
Overland Park, Kan. — The Avengers — including Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor — are some of Marvel’s highest-profile heroes, set for a new movie release on May 4. The X-Men have long been fan favorites, with characters like Wolverine, Storm and Cyclops.
The two groups come into conflict in “Avengers vs. X-Men,” a 12-issue miniseries from Marvel Comics.
The otherworldly Phoenix Force is coming toward earth, seeking the X-Men’s Hope Summers as its host. The X-Men hope the force may signal the rebirth of the mutant species. The Avengers, meanwhile, look at the force as potentially deadly to the human race.
X-Men senior editor Nick Lowe and “Wolverine and the X-Men” writer Jason Aaron talked about “Avengers vs. X-Men” in a panel focusing on the X-Men at the recent Planet Comicon. Lowe said the project is “the biggest thing out this year on the horizon.”
The book will feature five writers and three artists.
“It’s an event unlike any we’ve done at Marvel that I know of, as far as our big giant events,” Lowe said.
Writers on the book include Aaron, Brian Bendis, Jonathan Hickman, Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction. Artists for the book are John Romita Jr., Olivier Coipel and Adam Kubert.
“Avengers vs. X-Men” No. 0 is on sale now, featuring the prelude to the conflict. Hope and Scarlet Witch play prominent roles in the zero issue of the book.
“Avengers vs. X-Men” No. 1 will go on sale at special launch parties at more than 1,100 comic shops across the country at 8 p.m. local time on April 3. Stores were able to choose in advance whether they supported X-Men or Avengers, and will have special variant covers to the first issue available.
Lowe said the conflict is especially tough for certain members of the X-Men.
“One of the crazy things about the X-Men for ‘Avengers vs. X-Men’ is they have to choose what side they are going to be on,” Lowe said. “Because there are certain X-Men like Wolverine and like Storm, who are part of the Avengers as well.”
A tie-in book, “AVX: Vs.” will take a closer look at individual conflicts in the “Avengers vs. X-Men” battles.
“Each issue has two fights, and each fight is half the book,” Lowe said. “We pull a fight from the pages of AVX and we expand that fight.”
In the first “Vs.” issue, Aaron writes a battle between Iron Man and Magneto as drawn by Adam Kubert.
“That might sound like it would be a quick fight, guy in a big metal suit versus the master of magnetism,” Aaron said. “But Tony Stark’s no dummy. He’s going to have a plan in place, he’s going to have a bunch of plans to throw against Magneto.”
“AVX: Vs.” No. 1 goes on sale April 25.
One fan compared the upcoming battle between the X-Men and Avengers to the current political rancor in the United States.
“We always do try to reflect the real world,” Lowe said. Aaron said this story wouldn’t play out as a simple misunderstanding.
“This is a very different kind of story,” Aaron said. “This one’s a fight with very real stakes. … two sides with very firm standings, both feel like they’re in the right in what they’re doing. Which makes for an epic fight.”
- By Matthew Price
WORD BALLOONS
From Friday’s The Oklahoman
Stuart Immonen’s AVX VS #1 variant
I enjoy the old-time boxing poster motif, and this Stuart Immonen variant for “AVS Vs.” No. 1 homages that while still making it appear fresh and new. In the first issue, Iron Man faces Magneto, and Thing takes on Namor.
“That might sound like it would be a quick fight, guy in a big metal suit versus the master of magnetism,” writer Jason Aaron said at Planet Comicon in Overland Park, Kan. “But Tony Stark’s no dummy. He’s going to have a plan in place, he’s going to have a bunch of plans to throw against Magneto.”
“AVX Vs.” No. 1 goes on sale April 25, and is the battle-intensive tie-in to the “Avengers vs. X-Men” series.
- Matt Price
“Avengers vs. X-Men” 0 second print moved up to April 18; second print of “Avengers vs. X-Men” 1 set
Five days prior to the issue’s release, Marvel is already announcing a second printing of “Avengers vs. X-Men” No. 1. It will join the previously announced reprint of “Avengers vs. X-Men” 0. The release date for the zero issue second printing is April 18. That’s two weeks earlier than the second printing of issue 0 was originally planned. “Avengers vs. X-Men” No. 2 is also currently scheduled to go on sale April 18. The “Avengers vs. X-Men” No. 1 second printing is currently scheduled for April 11, according to the release from Marvel. The first printing of issue No. 1 goes on sale as a special Tuesday release on April 3.
“We couldn’t be happier with the landmark response to Avengers VS. X-Men,” said Marvel SVP of Sales, David Gabriel, in a news release. “With the incredible demand from fans and retailers alike, we are taking measures to ensure that shops get their copies immediately.”
- Matt Price
Avengers vs X-Men 0 sells out, Marvel reports
“Avengers vs. X-Men” No. 0 has sold out from the publisher in its first day of release, Marvel Comics reports. The book shows events surrounding the characters Hope Summers and the Scarlet Witch as the conflict between the X-Men and Avengers grows closer.
“Having Avengers VS. X-Men #0 sell out the same day the book goes on sale is phenomenal. The excitement level around this event has been monumental, and now fans can finally experience the story that we’ve been waiting years to tell,” said Marvel Editor In Chief Axel Alonso in a news release. “For years, fans have been clamoring for the return of the Scarlet Witch and we’ve been hounded with questions at conventions asking about Hope’s role in the Marvel Universe …. now they’ll get their answers.”
Copies may still be available at local retailers; the book is immediately going back to press. The second print of issue 0 is set to go on sale May 2. “Avengers vs. X-Men” No. 1 will go on sale at early release parties Tuesday night, April 3.
- Matt Price
The Avengers to close Tribeca Film Festival
"Marvel's The Avengers". Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Captain America (Chris Evans) join forces in "Marvel's The Avengers," opening in theaters on May 4, 2012. The Joss Whedon-directed action-adventure is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and also stars Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson. ..© 2011 MVLFFLLC. TM & © 2011 Marvel. All Rights Reserved. Byline: Zade Rosenthal
Tribeca Film Festival has announced that “The Avengers” will close the festival with a screening on April 28. The screening will celebrate everyday heroes from police agencies, fire departments, first responders and various branches of the U.S. military who will have an opportunity to attend the screening and meet the cast.
“We are proud that Marvel’s The Avengers is the closing film of this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and we are excited to welcome local heroes to the screening as special guests,” said Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige. ” We all know and love our iconic Super Heroes, but when it really counts, it’s our real-life heroes who save the world every day by making it a better place for all of us.”
Director Joss Whedon added his support in a news release.
“Showing at Tribeca is both an honor and a double homecoming for me, who grew up in Manhattan, and for the movie, which wrapped production there,” Whedon said. “I’m thoroughly psyched to be closing the festival with our intimate little think-piece.”
Visit www.tribecafilm.com/festival for more information about TFF’s 2012 programs and the full line-up of films.
- Matt Price
Marvel reveals behind-the-scenes Avengers photos
Marvel Studios has released behind-the-scenes images from the film “The Avengers,” including director Joss Whedon, as well as stars Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson and Jeremy Renner.
In Marvel’s “The Avengers” the world’s greatest heroes assemble when Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) join S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) to protect the world from the dangerous and powerful villain, Loki (Tom Hiddleston).
MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS will be released on May 4, 2012. Check out the gallery
- Matt Price
EPIX offers Avengers premiere sweepstakes
EPIX is offering a chance for one lucky fan to win two tickets to the Hollywood premiere of Marvel’s “The Avengers” on April 11, 2012. The fan could win round-trip airfare for two, a two-night stay at the W Hotel in LA, transportation to and from the airport and to and from the premiere. The sweepstakes is going on now, and ends April 1. More info: https://www.facebook.com/EpixHD?sk=app_364041783617057
EPIX, a multiplatform premium entertainment service, will present Marvel Heroes Weekend on April 27 – 29, a marathon of superhero movies including Iron Man 2, Thor, the world television premiere of Captain America: The First Avenger and the EPIX Original Documentary With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story.
- Matt Price
Bloodshot movie, Avengers trailer and TMNT stop-motion
Avengers trailer impresses, Sony acquires rights to film Bloodshot, and Kyle discusses his radical Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stop motion on the Planet 46 Comics Show with Matt Price and Kyle Roberts.
Second trailer for “The Avengers” is online
Marvel Studios has released a second trailer for “The Avengers,” which will be released on May 4. The 
superhero film stars Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America and Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Samuel L. Jackson returns as Nick Fury, Mark Ruffalo portrays Bruce Banner, aka Hulk; Jeremy Renner plays Hawkeye and Scarlett Johansson stars as Black Widow. Joss Whedon directs the film.
The film is a sequel to all the Marvel Studios films released so far, tying together elements from Iron Man 1 and 2, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger. (Though there’s a new Hulk, it will also likely connect with the Edward Norton Hulk film.)
Tom Hiddleston returns as the villainous Loki.
- Matt Price
