DC Comics’ Free Comic Book Day comic will feature Green Lantern, Flash
DC Comics' 2011 Free Comic Book Day comic book
DC Comics has announced via its Source blog what its comic book for Free Comic Book Day 2011 will be: A Green Lantern special edition also featuring a preview of the new series “Flashpoint.” Both will be written by Geoff Johns.
Green Lantern vs. Green Hornet; looking for Superman; Bale’s last Batman in Planet 46 comics podcast
GREEN LANTERN, GREEN HORNET GET NEW TRAILERS
The first trailer for Ryan Reynolds’ “Green Lantern” and the latest for Seth Rogen’s “Green Hornet” hit the internet recently. Which “green” movie are you more excited for?
Ryan Reynolds (AP)
CHRISTIAN BALE SAYS BATMAN 3 IS HIS LAST
At junket for “The Fighter” in Los Angeles, “The Dark Knight Rises” star Christian Bale tells E News Online that he expects the upcoming film will be the last time he portrays the Dark Knight, unless “Chris (Nolan) says different.”
“The Dark Knight Rises” would wrap the planned Bat-trilogy, and Nolan has previously said he plans on stepping aside from the Batman world after the third film. Bale was deferential to Nolan in multiple interviews for “The Fighter,” saying he only knows what Christopher Nolan has told him.
LOOKING FOR CLARK
Deadline reports Warner Bros. has begun looking for an actor to portray Superman in the “Man of Steel” reboot. The studio isn’t seeking a major star for the role. The age range, according to Deadline, will be around 28-32. “Watchmen” star Matthew Goode could be on Zack Snyder’s short list. Movienewz reports the 6-2 Goode is a candidate to play Clark Kent. Goode played Ozymandias, aka Adrian Veidt, the smartest man in the world, in Snyder’s “Watchmen” adaptation. Anne Hathaway, star of “Love and Other Drugs” has been kicked around as a possible Lois Lane.
REVIEW FILE
Kyle and Matt review The Traveler, Uncanny X-Force #2, Teen Titans #89 and Amazing Spider-Man #649.
Green Lantern’s Ryan Reynolds is People’s sexiest man alive
Ryan Reynolds (AP)
NEW YORK (AP) — Can life get much better for Ryan Reynolds? After all, he’s married to Scarlett Johansson.
Oh, yes it can. People magazine has bestowed its “sexiest man alive” title on the 34-year-old actor.
Reynolds is about to star on-screen as the Green Lantern. The Canadian native told People: “The sexiest thing about Canadians is that there’s an inherent ability to be self-deprecating. That has served me well in my career and personal life.”
It’s the 25th anniversary of People’s first sexiest man — Mel Gibson. Others given the title include John F. Kennedy Jr., Harrison Ford and Richard Gere. George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp have won it twice.
People announced its 2010 list on Wednesday.
Green Lantern trailer released online
Did y0u watch the trailer for “Green Lantern” yet? I thought it had a good mix of action and humor, and the effects look good. I’m looking forward to this movie all the more. Ryan Reynolds stars as Hal Jordan in “Green Lantern,’ set for release on June 17, 2011. Trailer hosted at Apple.
Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll!
Green Lantern movie sneak peek coming from Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight will have a first look at Green Lantern footage on Tuesday – they’ve posted some excerpts on the internet, with the first look at Kilowog, as well as footage of Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan and Green Lantern, and some shots of Blake Lively as well. What do you think? Are you more excited for the Green Lantern film?
- Matt Price
“Legends of the Super-Heroes” comes to DVD
Green Lantern in "Legends of the Super-Heroes"
Warner Archive has released the “Legends of the Super Heroes” 2-part series on DVD. This show, which starred Adam West and Burt Ward, is a fairly horrific representation of DC’s comic-book heroes, but to some degree it must be seen to be believed. Here’s the description:
Heroes and villains of DC Comics square off in the two-part, live-action, made-for-TV (with a laugh track!) smackdowns of 
Legends of the Super Heroes. The Challenge: Batman and Robin (Adam West and Burt Ward of the live-action Batman TV series) lead The Flash, Green Lantern and more JLA members against The Riddler (Frank Gorshin reprising his TV role), Mordru, Weather Wizard and other Doom-dealers. The Legion’s ultimate gambit: trick the heroes into downing a diabolical depowering drink! The Roast: Poking fun beats swapping punches when celebrity host Ed McMahon emcees a rowdy rave-up. Who knew DC Super Heroes and villains packed as much verbal wit as physical grit when not locked in mortal combat? These Legends will leave you laughing.
Warner Archive puts out some really esoteric stuff, and it’s great if you’re into the more oddball stuff gathered in the Warner coffers. “Legend of the Super-Heroes” certainly applies. Newsarama has a clip, to give you an idea of the quality of the print, as well as the quality of the programming.
- Matt Price
Ryan Reynolds recites Green Lantern oath at Comic-Con International
At the Comic-Con panel for “Green Lantern,” star Ryan Reynolds recited the Green Lantern oath for a young fan. Reynolds also talks about the energy of Comic-Con and his take on Hal Jordan in this clip. Blake Lively talks about Carol Ferris’ role as someone who both loves, and eventually will battle, Hal Jordan. Other good news from the panel – Kilowog will appear in the Green Lantern film.
- Matt Price
Ryan Reynolds says “Green Lantern” movie casting had “Cinderella element”
Green Lantern
Ryan Reynolds shared something that may have given him an edge in his “Green Lantern” auditions in Saturday’s press conference about the film.
“There was a Cinderella element to it,” said Reynolds.
An effects house built a lifecast based on an actor’s face in order to make the Green Lantern mask for the tryouts.
“The effects house that was asked to make the Green Lantern mask had no idea who was auditioning, but they arbitrarily chose my head from the vast catalogue of actors’ heads to build the mask around,” Reynolds said.
When he did his screen test, Reynolds said that helped his mask fit a little better on him than it would have on, say, Regis Philbin. While I’m sure Reynolds had other advantages over Reege, it’s funny that the mask was made to in fact fit Reynolds’ face.
- Matt Price
Thor, Green Lantern making a splash at Comic-Con International
Comic-Con International is going strong in San Diego this week. Scheduled to make appearances at the convention Saturday are a trio of upcoming superhero stars: Ryan Reynolds (“Green Lantern”), Chris Hemsworth (“Thor”) and Chris Evans (“Captain America”).
But as much as Hollywood has become a key part of Comic-Con, it’s still the largest comics-focused gathering in the United States. More than 125,000 are expected to pack the San Diego Convention Center this week. Comics publishers from Archie to Marvel to DC and more have events and panels scheduled.
Though he’s 87, Stan Lee is Comic-Con royalty. The co-creator of “Spider-Man,” “Fantastic Four” and more had events and panels scheduled with publishers including Marvel, Boom Studios, Archie Comics and Viz Media.
At 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Archie Comics will present “Stan Lee Comics Debuts,” where Lee will speak about his new line of comics from Archie, “Stan Lee Comics,” including “The Super Seven” announced earlier this year.
Two indie comics hits will be in the spotlight at Comic-Con. The Image Comics series “The Walking Dead” is becoming an AMC series in October, and the graphic novel series “Scott Pilgrim” has been adapted as an Edgar Wright film, set for August release. “The Walking Dead” booth at Comic-Con re-creates a scene from the pilot episode.
Also scheduled for Comic-Con:
• DC Comics is expected to talk about upcoming “Batman” projects including “Bruce Wayne: The Road Home” and “Batman: The Return.”
• Indie publisher Top Shelf Comix has 14 creators on hand at Comic-Con, including James Kochalka, Andy Runton (“Owly”) and Nate Powell (“Swallow Me Whole”).
• Radical Publishing is hosting talent including Jimmy Palmiotti (“Jonah Hex,” “Time Bomb”) and Rick Remender (“The Last Days of American Crime”).
• Artist Rob Liefeld, creator of Cable, Deadpool and Youngblood, was scheduled to host a master session on creating iconic characters. The original art from this session will be auctioned Saturday night at the art auction for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
- by Matthew Price
From Friday’s The Oklahoman
• In addition to multiple “Scott Pilgrim” events, Oni Press will host Jarrett Williams, creator of “Super Pro K.O.!” Vol. 1.
The Man with the Getaway Face, Astonishing Spider-Man/Wolverine 2, Batman 701, Booster Gold 34, X-Men Second Coming 2 reviews
In this week’s Planet 46 Comics Podcast, Kyle Roberts and Matt Price review the comics The Man with the Getaway
Face, Astonishing Spider-Man/Wolverine 2, Batman 701, Booster Gold 34 and X-Men Second Coming 2.
We take a look at Green Lantern’s new costume, the arrest of a Hollywood Superman, and the fate of Edward Norton as the Hulk. Also, Kyle bites it.
