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Marvel Anime Trailers!

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Marvel has released the trailers to the anime re-imaginings of Iron Man and Wolverine. Iron Man actually looks to be pretty cool, but Wolverine….doesn’t. You can check them out below.

Marvel Entertainment Inc., has partnered with renowned Japanese animation studio Madhouse (Paprika, Tokyo Godfathers) and multiple-Eagle Award winner Warren Ellis to create four all new anime versions of classic Marvel Super Heroes. Get an exciting first glimpse of IRON MAN and WOLVERINE, two of the planned four series!

These Marvel Anime TV series are being created as a way of merging the beloved Marvel Super Heroes of western culture with the bold animation tradition of Japan. The resulting product will be four visually groundbreaking anime series featuring popular Super Heroes redesigned and repurposed as emerging from the fabric of Japanese culture. The series is expected to begin appearing on the Animax channel in Japan in spring of 2010.

Madhouse, Inc., established in 1972 with offices in Tokyo, Los Angeles and Beijing, is one of the top animation studios in the world working exclusively with some of Japan’s top anime directors. They have created many well-known titles such as worldwide hits Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D, Trigun, Tokyo Godfathers, and Metropolis, Japanese successful TV series such as “Death Note” and “Nana”, as well as Paprika (an Official Selection at the 2006 Venice Film Festival) and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2007 Japanese Academy Award for Best Film – Animation)

Comic Con Report: Marvel Aquires Marvel Man

Today at the Marvel: Cup of Joe panel, Marvel editor-in-chief announced that Marvel has finally acquired the rights to Marvel Man. They were all pretty excited about it, they plan on taking the character somewhere, but from the reaction of the crowd; Marvel were the only people excited about it.

Sneak Peak of Stan Lee’s Time Jumper at Comic Con!

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On Thursday, July 23 you will be able to get a sneak peak of Stan Lee’s Time Jumper, a revolutionary motion comic produced by Lee’s POW! Entertainment and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

Then, on Friday, July 24, you will be able to witness a new experience in comic content with the full release of Time Jumper!

The story follows twenty-year-old college student Terry Dixon. After a laboratory accident claims the life of his father, Terry finds his father’s invention, a time travel device mobile device called the Articulus, in his possession. Recruited into the secret crime fighting organization H.U.N.T. (Heroes United, Noble and True), Terry hurtles through time in attempt to capture Charity Vyle, the leader of C.U.L.T. (Council of Unstoppable, Lethal Terrorists). But something more than just Terry’s molecules are being reconfigured as he leaps across time, and it threatens to corrupt everything he understands about who he is, and whether the world is actually worth saving after all.

Here’s everything else you’ll need to know via the official press release:

BURBANK, Calif., July 21, 2009 – Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment, together with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, today announced the release of an all new original digital motion comic series, Time Jumper, available exclusively on the iTunes store, beginning July 24, 2009.

From the same visionary co-creator of Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, The Hulk and Fantastic Four, comes a thrillingly modern tale about a young man who jumps through t the full release of Time Jumper!

The story follows twenty-year-old college student Terry Dixon. After a laboratory accident claims the life of his father, Terry finds his father’s invention, a time travel device mobile device called the Articulus, in his possession. Recruited into the secret crime fighting organization H.U.N.T. (Heroes United, Noble and True), Terry hurtles through time in attempt to capture Charity Vyle, the leader of C.U.L.T. (Council of Unstoppable, Lethal Terrorists). But something more than just Terry’s molecules are being reconfigured as he leaps across time, and it threatens to corrupt everything he understands about who he is, and whether the world is actually worth saving after all.

Here’s everything else you’ll need to know via the official press release:

BURBANK, Calif., July 21, 2009 – Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment, together with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, today announced the release of an all new original digital motion comic series, Time Jumper, available exclusively on the iTunes store, beginning July 24, 2009.

From the same visionary co-creator of Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, The Hulk and Fantastic Four, comes a thrillingly modern tale about a young man who jumps through time and engages viewers in a multi-dimensional, multi-platform universe. Freed from the constraints of the traditional print comic book format, consumers can finally look forward to eis father, Terry finds his father’s invention, a time travel device mobile device called the Articulus, in his possession. Recruited into the secret crime fighting organization H.U.N.T. (Heroes United, Noble and True), Terry hurtles through time in attempt to capture Charity Vyle, the leader of C.U.L.T. (Council of Unstoppable, Lethal Terrorists). But something more than just Terry’s molecules are being reconfigured as he leaps across time, and it threatens to corrupt everything he understands about who he is, and whether the world is actually worth saving after all.

Here’s everything else you’ll need to know via the official press release:

BURBANK, Calif., July 21, 2009 – Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment, together with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, today announced the release of an all new original digital motion comic series, Time Jumper, available exclusively on the iTunes store, beginning July 24, 2009.

From the same visionary co-creator of Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, The Hulk and Fantastic Four, comes a thrillingly modern tale about a young man who jumps through time and engages viewers in a multi-dimensional, multi-platform universe. Freed from the constraints of the traditional print comic book format, consumers can finally look forward to enjoying this adventure through a variety of popular media formats rolling-out over the next two years including, but not limited to, online, mobile, DVD, publishing and more.

Time Jumper will first release as a ten-part series of 5-to-8 minute digital episodes made available for retail on iTunes at www.iTunes.com/timejumper . On July 24, Time Jumper’s first episode will premiere exclusively on iTunes for free, with additional episodes releasing through December 2009. Retailing for just $0.99 per episode on iTunes consumers will be able to easily download Time Jumper on their Mac, PC, iPod with video, iPhone and/or widescreen TV with Apple TV.

Digitally produced using some of the latest motion graphic technology, Time Jumper combines the traditional print look and feel of a comic book with today’s more cutting-edge multimedia elements, including edgy visuals, effects, music, voice-overs and fast-paced storyboards, making it perfect to watch on the widescreen of an iPod touch or iPhone. Time Jumper is an original series with illustrations and music created specifically for this all-new story. It remains true to the panel-by-panel comic book narrative, bringing a new dimension to the more familiar print storytelling.

To view the official release schedule and learn more about Time Jumper, please visit www.TimeJumperComics.com.

About Time Jumper:

Twenty-year-old college student Terry Dixon has the most unique mobile device on Earth — the Articulus, a time travel device developed by Terry’s genius father, Arthur Dixon. To prevent the Articulus from falling into the wrong hands, Arthur coded it to work only with his DNA. After a laboratory experiment claims Arthur’s life, Terry and his older brother Sam become the only people capable of using it. Recruited into the secret crime fighting organization H.U.N.T. (Heroes United, Noble and True) after the mysterious disappearance of golden boy Sam, Terry becomes a reluctant hero living in his brother’s shadow. As he struggles to fill his new role, unnatural shifts in the course of history send Terry hurtling through time to capture Charity Vyle, the diabolical leader of criminal cartel C.U.L.T. (Council of Unstoppable, Lethal Terrorists). But something more than just Terry’s molecules are being reconfigured as he leaps across time, and it threatens to corrupt everything he understands about who he is, and whether the world is actually worth saving after all.

Punisher: RIP

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Official Release from Marvel:

Punisher: RIP

Dark Reign The List brings the most dramatic changes ever to Punisher! Dark Wolverine faces off against Frank Castle and the Punisher’s (after)life is altered forever! Beginning with Punisher #8, don’t miss four special Rest In Pieces Variants, all clues to the startling changes ahead for the Punisher!

PUNISHER #8 (JUN090558)

PUNISHER #8 70TH FRAME VARIANT (JUN090559)

PUNISHER #8 REST IN PIECES VARIANT (JUN098029)

Written by RICK REMENDER

Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT

Cover by MIKE MCKONE

70th Frame Variant by STEVE DILLON

Rest In Pieces Variant by TBA

Parental Advisory …$2.99

FOC—7/28/09, On-Sale—8/19/09

PUNISHER #9 (JUL090548)

PUNISHER #9 REST IN PIECES VARIANT (JUN098030)

Written by RICK REMENDER

Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT

Cover by MIKE MCKONE

Rest In Pieces Variant by TBA

Parental Advisory …$2.99

FOC—8/27/09, On-Sale—9/16/09

Deadpool Sells Out Again and Returns for a Second Printing!

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Official Press Release from Marvel:

Deadpool Sells Out Again and Returns with a Second Printing!

Marvel is pleased to announce that Deadpool #11 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Deadpool #11 Second Printing Variant! Fan favorite author Daniel Way and stylish artist Paco Medina present the crimson comedian in a daunting fight for his disturbed life against the deadliest assassin Norman Osborn’s Dark Reign has to offer – Bullseye!  This second printing is a volatile sandwich of non-stop action in between two insanely violent psychopaths!  Deadpool gains the upper hand during this exchange with the killer Bullseye, but for how long?  Bear witness to what an IGN critic calls one of the “most manic, thrilling fights I’ve read in a while!”  This new printing features the stunning interior art of Paco Medina on the cover!

See what critics and fans have to say about this thrilling issue of Deadpool:

“There are jokes aplenty, cartoon violence, cornball one-liners, and some deft comic timing. Here’s the rub; on the surface the slapstick screams Three Stooges but the machinery underneath says Marx Brothers.  Either way Deadpool is delivering a fun time for your dollar.” – Michael Colbert, Comicsbulletin.com

“Fast-paced, funny as hell, and extremely fun to look at, the latest issue of Deadpool delivers in nearly every way.  Deadpool #11 rocks. Go buy it.” – Kyle Posluszny, Weeklycomicbookreview.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Deadpool – as well as all Dark Reign related tie-ins – as the series continues to generate significant praise and quick sell-outs of every issue! Don’t miss the slobberknocker between these two pugnacious killers in Deadpool #11 Second Printing Variant!

DEADPOOL #11 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY098153)

Written by DANIEL WAY

Penciled by PACO MEDINA

Cover by PACO MEDINA

Parental Advisory …$2.99

FOC – 7/14/09, On Sale – 8/5/09

Jane Foster Cast in Thor!

Swank’s love-of-his-life, Natalie Portman has been cast as Jane Foster in the upcoming Thor movie. Jane was Thor’s first love in early Thor comics. Once Swank is able to settle down from the excitement over this news he will be back with his thoughts on this. Until then, here’s the news:

Even the Mighty Thor can be thunderstruck by affairs of the heart!

Marvel Studios announced today that Academy Award® nominated actress Natalie Portman has been cast to star as Jane Foster in the studio’s highly anticipated movie “Thor.”

In the early “Thor” comics, Jane Foster was a nurse who became Thor’s first love. The character will be updated for the feature adaptation.

Portman will star opposite Chris Hemsworth who will play Thor and Tom Hiddleston who will play the villain Loki. Kenneth Branagh will direct the film.

Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige will produce “Thor.” Principal photography for the film is set for early 2010. The film will be released in the US on May 20, 2011 and distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Source: Marvel.com