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China Lion announced today that it has acquired and will release the film My Lucky Star on September 20th in North America day-and-date with Mainland China. The film stars Ziyi Zhang and Wang Leehom and follows the continuing comedic adventures of Sophie (Zhang) as she finds herself caught up in an international diamond heist that draws her towards a sexy spy (Wang) trying to save the world. The film serves as a standalone production with a contained storyline rather than a sequel to the film Sophie's Revenge.

China Lion announced today that it has acquired and will release the film My Lucky Star on September 20th in North America day-and-date with Mainland China.

As first reported by the usual spot-on Latino Review, Deadline has confirmed that Bradley Cooper is in 'deep negotiations' to board the interstellar superhero flick. Vin Diesel is also all-but signed to play the tree-like 'Groot.'

Marvel's THOR: The Dark World, starring Chris Hemsworth, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX() 3D format and released into IMAX() 3D theatres internationally beginning Oct. 30.

When different passions come together – you get a real big bang. Fangasm debuts Tuesday, September 24 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Syfy.

Man of Steel is the blockbuster hit of the summer, and Michael Shannon, who stars as 'General Zod,' and Zachary Quinto, Star Trek and 'American Horror Story' star, are among the top celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, today, August 8-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The longest-running and highest-attended show on the Wizard World calendar, 2013 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con will also feature 'Serenity' and Firefly alums Alan Tudyk and Summer Glau, Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Wil Wheaton ('Star Trek: TNG,' Stand By Me), Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, Henry Winkler ('Happy Days,' 'Royal Pains'), Sarah Wayne Callies, Michael Rooker and Jon Bernthal of 'The Walking Dead,' Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory) and Verne Troyer (Austin Powers). Lee will be in attendance on Friday and Saturday; Shannon, Quinto and Punk will appear on Saturday only; Reedus, Tudyk and Glau will be in attendance on Saturday and Sunday; Barrowman and Wheaton will appear all three days; and Routh will appear for photo ops today evening, then all day on Friday and Saturday. WWE fans will also have the opportunity to meet WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler, WWE Diva AJ Lee, WWE Hall of Famer Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat and The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns). It's the largest presence ever for WWE at a Wizard World event. Additionally, all full price attendees will receive a free copy of the Exclusive Variant Cover of The Walking Dead #1 comic, available only at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. Superstar comics creators scheduled to attend include Chris Claremont ('Uncanny X-Men,' 'Spider-Man'), Alan Davis ('Captain America,' 'Thor'), Esad Ribic ('Avengers vs. X-Men,' 'Wolverine'), Pasqual Ferry ('Gambit,' 'Hulk'), Harvey Tolibao ('Green Arrow,' 'Silver Surfer,'), Scott Snyder ('Batman,' 'Detective Comics'), Greg Capullo ('Spawn,' 'Haunt'), Kenneth Rocafort ('Superman,' 'Action Comics'), Neal Adams ('Batman,' 'Superman') and Phil Ortiz ('The Simpsons,' 'Muppet Babies'). Also not to be missed in the autograph area are actors Wil-Yun Lee (Total Recall, Die Another Day), Tara Strong ('My Little Pony,' 'Fairly Oddparents'), Allison Mack ('Smallville,' Superman/Batman: Public Enemies), Michael Rosenbaum ('Smallville,' 'Justice League'), James and Oliver Phelps (Harry Potter), Denis O'Hare ('American Horror Story,' 'True Blood'), Morena Baccarin ('Homeland,' 'Stargate SG-1'), Jason David Frank ('Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers'), Linda Blair (The Exorcist, Repossessed) and Lou Ferrigno ('The Incredible Hulk,' 'The King of Queens'). Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Chicago Comic Con show hours are Today, Aug. 8, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 9, noon - 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place all four days at the event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Sunday, Aug. 11, is also Kids Day, with an array of activities and programming specially designed for the younger Wizard World fans. Chicago Comic Con is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor, often stopping by the Cosplay Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen. For more on the 2013 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-ch.html.

In celebration of the super day, YouTube conducted a keyword search for the most popular superhero ever on the site.

ANIMATION DOMINATION kicks off this fall with an all-star lineup of guest voices on returning animated series THE SIMPSONS, BOB'S BURGERS, FAMILY GUY and AMERICAN DAD premiering Sunday, Sept. 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

Variety reports that singer and actor Wang Leehom is set to star in an adaptation of Stan Lee's ANNIHILATOR for Magic Storm Entertainment.

Disney XD announces August 2013 Programming Highlights!

Critically-acclaimed, best-selling author Neil Gaiman ('The Ocean at the End of the Lane,' 'The Sandman' series of graphic novels, 'American Gods,' 'The Graveyard Book' and 'Coraline') today announced the launch of his first-ever video game, WAYWARD MANOR. Set in a 1920s Victorian Gothic pastoral estate, WAYWARD MANOR players unravel the mystery of a ghost (player) seeking a peaceful after-life. After a remarkable cast of characters moves into Wayward Manor and wakes him from his post-mortem slumbers, the ghost must find ever-more inventive and brilliant ways to scare them away. As the ghost learns more about the living characters, he also learns more about his own death and after-life, and the danger they are all facing. WAYWARD MANOR will be available just in time for the holidays on PC, Mac, and tablets.

Marvel has officially announced that Glenn Close will portray 'Nova Prime' in its upcoming feature film GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, the next epic adventure from Marvel Studios has started shooting at the UK's Shepperton Studios.

Disney XD has ordered a third season of its #1 animated series 'Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man,' it was announced this weekend by David Levine, Vice President and General Manager, Disney XD Worldwide, and Jeph Loeb, Executive Vice President and Head of Marvel Television. The series follows the thrilling adventures of Spider-Man and four other teen heroes who join S.H.I.E.L.D.'s exclusive training program to become the ultimate super heroes.

Wizard World fans at four upcoming shows will have the opportunity to meet 11 of the most popular WWE Superstars, WWE Divas and WWE Hall of Famers.

Rod Roddenberry's personal journey is the heart of TREK NATION, a moving tribute from son to father that will thrill Trek fans, new and old, when it arrives on DVD from FilmBuff and MPI Media Group today, July 9, 2013

'Marvel's Avengers Assemble,' a new animated series reuniting some of Marvel's most iconic Super Heroes - Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Hawkeye, Black Widow and newcomer Falcon -- premieres SUNDAY, JULY 7,

Two iconic universes collide when Marvel and Disney characters team up in 'Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel,' a landmark 'Phineas and Ferb' episode in which Marvel Super Heroes and the popular animated duo, Phineas and Ferb, defeat Marvel Super Villains and Dr. Doofenshmirtz, in an Epic battle of good versus evil. This first ever crossover animated television special for Marvel and Disney characters premieres FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Beginning, Monday, August 12, Disney Channel SVOD and verified users on WATCHDisneychannel.com and the WATCH Disney Channel app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch will be treated to a first look at 'Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel.'

Ralph Macchio, known to millions for his roles as "Daniel LaRusso" in The Karate Kid series, "Eugene Martone" in Crossroads and "Billy Gambini" in My Cousin Vinny, will make a rare appearance at Wizard World Comic Con NYC Experience

Man of Steel is the blockbuster hit of the summer, and Michael Shannon, who stars as 'General Zod,' and Zachary Quinto, Star Trek and 'American Horror Story' star, are among the top celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 8-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The standout roster will also include Eisner Award Hall of Famer Stan Lee, 'Torchwood' and Zero Dark Thirty headliner John Barrowman, WWE Superstar CM Punk and Norman Reedus of 'The Walking Dead' and Boondock Saints. It is the fifth in the 2013 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions. The longest-running and highest-attended show on the Wizard World calendar, 2013 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con will also feature 'Serenity' and Firefly alums Alan Tudyk and Summer Glau, Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Wil Wheaton ('Star Trek: TNG,' Stand By Me), Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, Henry Winkler ('Happy Days,' 'Royal Pains'), Sarah Wayne Callies, Michael Rooker and Jon Bernthal of 'The Walking Dead,' Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory) and Verne Troyer (Austin Powers). Lee will be in attendance on Friday and Saturday; Shannon, Quinto and Punk will appear on Saturday only; Reedus, Tudyk and Glau will be in attendance on Saturday and Sunday; Barrowman and Wheaton will appear all three days; and Routh will appear for photo ops on Thursday evening, then all day on Friday and Saturday. WWE fans will also have the opportunity to meet WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler, WWE Diva AJ Lee, WWE Hall of Famer Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat and The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns). It's the largest presence ever for WWE at a Wizard World event. Additionally, all full price attendees will receive a free copy of the Exclusive Variant Cover of The Walking Dead #1 comic, available only at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. Superstar comics creators scheduled to attend include Chris Claremont ('Uncanny X-Men,' 'Spider-Man'), Alan Davis ('Captain America,' 'Thor'), Esad Ribic ('Avengers vs. X-Men,' 'Wolverine'), Pasqual Ferry ('Gambit,' 'Hulk'), Harvey Tolibao ('Green Arrow,' 'Silver Surfer,'), Scott Snyder ('Batman,' 'Detective Comics'), Greg Capullo ('Spawn,' 'Haunt'), Kenneth Rocafort ('Superman,' 'Action Comics'), Neal Adams ('Batman,' 'Superman') and Phil Ortiz ('The Simpsons,' 'Muppet Babies'). Also not to be missed in the autograph area are actors Wil-Yun Lee (Total Recall, Die Another Day), Tara Strong ('My Little Pony,' 'Fairly Oddparents'), Allison Mack ('Smallville,' Superman/Batman: Public Enemies), Michael Rosenbaum ('Smallville,' 'Justice League'), James and Oliver Phelps (Harry Potter), Denis O'Hare ('American Horror Story,' 'True Blood'), Morena Baccarin ('Homeland,' 'Stargate SG-1'), Jason David Frank ('Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers'), Linda Blair (The Exorcist, Repossessed) and Lou Ferrigno ('The Incredible Hulk,' 'The King of Queens'). Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Chicago Comic Con show hours are Thursday, Aug. 8, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 9, noon - 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place all four days at the event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Sunday, Aug. 11, is also Kids Day, with an array of activities and programming specially designed for the younger Wizard World fans. Chicago Comic Con is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor, often stopping by the Cosplay Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen. For more on the 2013 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-ch.html.