Television – Page 35 – COMICS BLEND

LAZARUS TV Series, GREG RUCKA Writes Pilot

Lazarus, the Image Comic book by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark will be developed as a series by Legendary Television and Producer Matt Tolmach according to The Hollywood Reporter. Rucka will write the pilot and executive produce with Lark and Tolmach.

The series is set in a future ruled by 16 rival families. Forever Carlyle is the genetically engineered “daughter” and the “Lazarus” of the powerful House Carlyle. Forever is bred to be her father’s enforcer and often his assassin. Each family has a genetically altered Lazarus.

Forever ruthlessly uses lethal force to protect her father’s interests and must contend with her deceptive siblings. Rucka and Lark have expanded the series to show more of the dystopian world and class system. Continue reading LAZARUS TV Series, GREG RUCKA Writes Pilot

SURPRISE HEROES In AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

Avengers: Age of Ultron is packed with new and returning favorites but director Joss Whedon says expect even more Marvel icons in Earth’s Mightiest Sequel.

In a Marvel.com interview, the director was asked if there are more characters in the film we haven’t see in the trailers and promos.

He said a simple, “yes.”

Let the speculation begin!

Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Hulk, Nick Fury and Maria Hill are back. The new film introduces Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and Vision.

The most recent poster revealed Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, Don Cheadle as War Machine, Anthony Mackie as Falcon and Idris Elba as Heimdall will appear in the film.

Who else will assemble? Continue reading SURPRISE HEROES In AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

WHO’S on the AGENTS OF SHIELD Index?

Agents of SHIELD by Gabrielle Dell'Otto courtesy Marvel — Agents of SHIELD by Gabrielle Dell’Otto courtesy Marvel

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. delivered an action packed new episode introducing new characters, hidden secrets, Easter eggs and one of the most unexpected characters I never thought would jump from comics to screen.

In “One of Us”, Kyle MacLachlan returned as “Cal” the psychotic father of Skye. The scientist is recruiting villains in his crusade of revenge against S.H.I.E.L.D. including Drea de Matteo as the metal clawed Karla Faye Gideon.

Here’s what we learned:

“The Index” is a S.H.I.E.L.D. watch list for super powered people – some are kept hidden in prison. Continue reading WHO’S on the AGENTS OF SHIELD Index?

COMIC BOOK COMEBACKS in GOTHAM CITY

Gotham By Midnight #6 courtesy DC Comics

Looking who’s coming to Gotham City.

In the DC Comics full June previews.

Kate Spencer aka Manhunter is one our top characters to join the Arrow/Flash spinoff but Spencer is reporting for duty in Gotham by Midnight #6.

“The Midnight Shift is in danger from both its members and the rest of the GCPD! In a deadly new Gotham City, does the paranormal really still pose a threat? As the task force struggles to rebuild after their tragic loss, their only weapon against the supernatural and Internal Affairs both might be in the form of attorney Kate Spencer. Ray Fawkes and new series artist Juan Ferreyra are ready to take Jim Corrigan and his motley crew on the adventure of their lives – or afterlives.” Continue reading COMIC BOOK COMEBACKS in GOTHAM CITY

BATGIRL Triple Feature Week

“Dig if you will a picture”….of Batgirl on three amazing covers!

A huge week for Barbara Gordon fans of every generation. More on the Prince inspired headline in a moment but first…

Batgirl #40

What was the decision Barbara made during her dark days in Gotham City that comes back to haunt her. How does it tie into the impostor Batgirl?

Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr continues their hot first arc following last issue’s Batgirl vs. Burnside chase. Continue reading BATGIRL Triple Feature Week

INHUMANS Origin Revealed on AGENTS OF SHIELD

Asgardians. Kree. Inhumans.

Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD went all out revealing the origin of the Inhumans in an intense new episode.

Skye and Raina are now Inhumans.

Marvel Studios is making an Inhumans movie and more Inhumans comics are on the way.

It was a guest star from Thor that led to huge revelations about the Inhumans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

What is so frightening about the Inhumans that it would make the Kree Empire and Odin send warriors to Earth? Continue reading INHUMANS Origin Revealed on AGENTS OF SHIELD

LADY SIF Returns to AGENTS OF SHIELD

Agents of SHIELD poster by Marcos Martin courtesy Marvel

Jaime Alexander returns as Lady Sif on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. this week.

The warrior from Thor and Thor: The Dark World came to Earth last season after a rogue Asgardian.

Sif will face a secret opponent so powerful it will cause some serious damage and make her lose her memory.

“Sif has no idea who Thor is or that she serves a king, and we’re going to have fun with that,” executive producer Jeffrey Bell told TV Insider. Continue reading LADY SIF Returns to AGENTS OF SHIELD

FATE of FISH MOONEY & COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS From TV

Jada Pinkett Smith in Gotham courtesy Warner Brothers and DC Comics

Jada Pinkett Smith revealed she’s only signed on to Gotham for one year and will not be returning.

Does this have to mean the end of Fish Mooney?

The mobster could join the elite sorority of comic book characters that didn’t originate in comics. We asked if Fish could be the next Harley Quinn? Upon more comics research there’s even more reason to have this ruthless femme fatale join the Batman family of comics. One character on Gotham made the leap from animated series to comics and now television.

Here are four female characters who didn’t make their debut in comics: Continue reading FATE of FISH MOONEY & COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS From TV

COMICS BLEND

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