Ryan Reynolds: Nerdage’s #11 actor with geek appeal
Ryan Reynolds (AP)
Actor Ryan Reynolds comes in at No. 11 in Nerdage’s list of actors with geek appeal. The actor appears as Hal Jordan, aka Green Lantern, in the upcoming DC Comics superhero film.
He’s also attached to the comic-based films “RIPD” and “Deadpool.” In August, he’ll appear with Jason Bateman in the body-switching comedy “The Change-Up.”
Green Lantern will be released June 17. Click past the cut for a promotional image of Reynolds as the superhero.
- Matt Price
Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern recommends milk
With Green Lantern sporting a milk mustache, the ad reads, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way. See what milk’s protein can do for your muscles at LanternWorthy.com.”
The ad appears in DC Comics released today, Wednesday, May 25.
You can see what milk’s protein can do for your muscles at Facebook.com/BodyByMilk. You can also see if you have what it takes to join the Green Lantern Corps at www.LanternWorthy.com.
- Matt Price
Chris Hemsworth excited for Avengers; new Green Lantern trailer; Free Comic Book Day 2011!
CHRIS HEMSWORTH STARS IN THOR, READIES FOR THE AVENGERS
“Thor” star Chris Hemsworth talks getting ready for the Avengers and a possible Thor sequel.
Chris Hemsworth (AP)
“I had such an amazing time … can’t wait for Avengers, and the idea of doing more of them is incredibly exciting. I really do love the character, and I’m excited to see what other directions we could take it,” Hemsworth said in a phone interview.”I’ve hung out with Chris Evans a few times, and talked about the film and how excited we are, and the same with Downey, I’ve bumped into him at a couple of events,” he said. “We’ve all seen these characters come to life individually, and now to mesh it all together is going to be a fun ride.”
NEW GREEN LANTERN TRAILER
Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for “Green Lantern,” opening June 17 and starring Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, chosen to be a Green Lantern, a member of an intergalactic peacekeeping force. Warner Bros. seems to be upping the epic feel for this one, as you get a sense of Hal Jordan as the newest member of this awesome peacekeeping force.
Speaking of Green Lantern, he’ll have a comic book featured in Saturday’s
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
For the 10th year, comic book shops and participating locations around the world will give away comics to customers and visitors. This Saturday marks the 10th celebration of Free Comic Book Day. Characters such as Spider-Man, Thor, Green Lantern and the Smurfs star in special comics, sold at low cost to stores, to be given away free on this special day.
Free Comic Book Day was created by Concord, Calif., comic book retailer Joe Field, ComicsPRO trade organization president and owner of Flying Colors Comics and Other Cool Stuff.
Field said about 2.7 million comics will be available for giveaway Saturday. Retailers have given away more than 25 million comics since the first giveaway in 2002. More than a dozen stores in the Oklahoma City area are participating.
REVIEW FILE: Axe Cop 3, Fear Itself 2.
- Matt Price
Comics read in 2011: 594 Still to go: 1417
10th annual Free Comic Book Day is Saturday
For the 10th year, comic book shops and participating locations around the world will give away comics to customers and visitors. This Saturday marks the 10th celebration of Free Comic Book Day. Characters such as Spider-Man, Thor, Green Lantern and the Smurfs star in special comics, sold at low cost to stores, to be given away free on this special day.
Free Comic Book Day was created by Concord, Calif., comic book retailer Joe Field, owner of Flying Colors Comics and Other Cool Stuff.
Green Lantern trailer aims for epic feel; hero also featured in Free Comic Book Day
Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for “Green Lantern,” opening June 17 and starring Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan, chosen to be a Green Lantern, a member of an intergalactic peacekeeping force.
Want to get fired up for Green Lantern in advance? DC Comics has selected a Green Lantern comic to give away this Saturday, May 7th as part of Free Comic Book Day.
Warner Bros says: Get ready for the movie by learning how Hal first discovered his ring of power in this exclusive reprint of Green Lantern #30, backed with a bonus all-new collectible Flashpoint story, this summer’s hottest comic book story!
Find a comic shop near you at www.freecomicbookday.com.
- Matt Price
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Green Lantern movie footage from WonderCon
Footage of the “Green Lantern” film, starring Ryan Reynolds, made its debut at this weekend’s WonderCon in San Francisco. What do you think of the extended footage? The film opens in June.
- Matt Price
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Green Lantern at Wondercon, X-Men First Class, Will Smith on Planet 46 Comics podcast
CRY HAVOK
The X-Men Movies facebook page recently revealed Lucas Till as Havok in the upcoming film “X-Men: First Class.” Two promotional posters for X-Men: First Class, featuring Professor X and Magneto, were also recently released, and Matt and Kyle didn’t really like them. X-Men First Class comes out June 3.
Green Lantern Emerald Knights trailer via CBR
Comic Book Resources and Warner Home Video and DC Entertainment have shared the first official trailer for “Green Lantern: Emerald Knights.” “Emerald Knights” is the next direct to DVD feature featuring DC Universe
Nathan Fillion (AP)
characters, and is set for a June 7 release. The vocal talent for this movie is pretty cool: Nathan Fillion, Elisabeth Moss, Henry Rollins, Jason Isaacs and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Nathan Fillion, of course, was used in the popular fan-made “Green Lantern” trailer prior to the announcement of Ryan Reynolds playing the part of Hal Jordan. So fans who want to see how Fillion would approach the character should check this one out.
- Matt Price
Amazing Spider-Man costume, Green Lantern game trailer, Thor and Captain America get toys
SPIDER-MAN GETS ‘AMAZING’
Sony has revealed official title of the new Spider-Man film: “The Amazing Spider-Man.” The costume of Andrew Garfield in the Spider-Man movie reboot was also recently revealed, and you can check it out at the site: 
http://www.theamazingspiderman-movie.com/.
GREEN LANTERN GAME TRAILER RELEASED
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is an action-adventure title that is scheduled for release in conjunction with the Green Lantern movie releasing this summer.
The game will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and Nintendo DS.
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is inspired by the feature film, which stars Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan. In the game, players will be able to wield the Green Lantern ring to restore intergalactic order.
THOR, CAP TOYS
Chris Hemsworth, who plays “Thor” in the upcoming film, and Chris Evans, who plays Captain America, recently visited Hasbro’s showroom at Toy Fair in New York. The “Thor” line is set to debut March 1, and the Captain America toys hit the shelves on May 16. The “Thor” movie releases May 6, and Captain America: First Avenger hits on July 22.
REVIEWS
Matt and Kyle review Amazing Spider-Man 654.1, Jennifer Blood #1, Silver Surfer #1 and more.
Venom takes center stage in Amazing Spider-Man 654.1; comic book reviews
The Amazing Spider-Man “Point 1″ issue, featuring Venom, is one of the highlights of this week’s comic-book releases.
