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They put on a costume to save lives and entertain a nation. They fought villains, rescued the innocent and became role models to viewers of every age. The superheroes of television lived so vividly in the public

THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS to Premiere in July on Syfy
by Tyler Peterson - June 04, 2014

Continuing to acquire popular science fiction programming from around the world, Syfy will premiere Season 1 of the hit New Zealand dramedy The Almighty Johnsons beginning Friday, July 11 at 10PM (ET/PT). The season consists of 10 episodes....


Michael Markey Releases Latest Book, 'Casaday Girls, Book 2: The Creature Returns'
by Christina Mancuso - January 23, 2014

'Your next adventure awaits.' Nemesis Dunbro Lasnikov expresses these words in a cryptic parting email at the close of 'Book 1: Super Kids.' Preteen superheroes Alexa and Rachael Casaday now face unfinished business in 'Casaday Girls, Book 2: The Creature Returns' by Michael Markey. What happened to...


Madame Tussauds Hollywood Unveils Marvel 4D Theater
by Tyler Peterson - July 11, 2014

Madame Tussauds Hollywood has announced the grand opening of their brand new, multi-million dollar Marvel Super Heroes 4D theater expansion as they bring their most legendary superhero's to life. The new technologically advanced renovation will include innovative 4D experiences with multisensory ent...


GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Set for August 2014 Release
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2013

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY has officially received an August 1, 2014 theatrical release date, Disney announced today....


Breaking: 90 Year Old Stan Lee is BACK in the Game; to Create New Characters for Plotagon
by Robert Diamond - October 12, 2013

You can't count a good nonagenarian out! Variety has the exclusive report that legendary comic book creator Stan Lee is back in the game, having just made a deal with Plotagon, a Swedish Startup company to make four new characters that fans will then be able to make their own films with....


Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Close 60th Season with THE HISTORY OF INVULNERABILITY
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2014

Milwaukee Repertory Theater concludes its 60th Anniversary Season with The History of Invulnerability, the play The Washingtonian says 'leap[s] across an impressive array of thought-provoking issues in a single bound . . . a super achievement.' The cast features Rep newcomers Bob Amaral, JJ Phillips...


Official Synopsis Released for Universal's KICK-ASS 2
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2012

The official synopsis for KICK-ASS 2 from Universal Studios has been released. Check it out below...


Disney Jr. Celebrates Halloween with Themed Episodes of Hit Series
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2013

Disney Junior celebrates Halloween with themed episodes of hit series 'Sofia the First,' 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates' and 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,' and popular short-form series 'Minnie's Bow-Toons' premiering throughout the month of October....


RISK IS THIS…THE CUTTING BALL NEW EXPERIMENTAL PLAYS FESTIVAL Will Run 1/11-2/9
by Kelsey Denette - December 11, 2012

Cutting Ball Theater continues its 14th season with the adventurous RISK IS THIS…THE CUTTING BALL NEW EXPERIMENTAL PLAYS FESTIVAL, one of the only play festivals in America solely dedicated to experimental works for the stage. Pushing the boundaries of what theater can be, this year's festival featu...


JUSTICE LEAGUE Preparing for Summer 2015 Launch
by Tyler Peterson - October 18, 2012

Warner Brothers has officially won the rights to to bring together the entire DC Comics band of superheroes on the big screen. Until yesterday, they were involved in a heated, and long-running legal battle over the rights to Superman. ...


Bruno Wu Announces Joint Venture With Arad Productions on Superhero Franchise
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2012

Seven Stars Entertainment, led by Chairman Bruno Wu, will form a joint venture with prolific producer Avi Arad (The Amazing Spider Man, Iron Man) and his company Arad Productions, to develop superhero franchise properties which encompass live-action tent pole feature films, animated television serie...


Discovery Channel to Kick Off MONSTER WEEKEND 5/31
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2014

Starting Saturday, May 31st at 8pm ET/PT, join the Discovery Channel for a jam-packed MONSTER WEEKEND, exploring the world's tiniest animals to most mysterious and legendary monsters....


Liev Schreiber Hosts SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE on PBS Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 15, 2013

PBS previously announced that tonight, October 15, 2013, is 'Superheroes Night,' featuring a three-hour block dedicated to the groundbreaking program SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE....


TV: First Look at THE ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK ARTIST - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 21, 2012

York Little Theatre kicks off its 80th Anniversary Season with an action-packed, family-friendly, musical spoof of the comic book genre. The Adventures of a Comic Book Artist runs tonight, September 21 - 30 and features singing superheroes and dancing villains. BroadwayWorld has a preview of the sh...


Plays & Players Presents THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY: A THEATRICAL RESPONSE, 11/7-18
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012

It's hard to shock theatergoers these days unless you bring in politics. Plays & Players opens its new season with The American Presidency: A Theatrical Response, a play festival of, by and for the 2012 presidential election. Combining elements of commentary, critique, parody and direct response, Th...


VIDEO: Watch Launch Trailer for New Syfy Series THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2014

In a little more than two weeks, Syfy's new action-packed comedy comedy and drama THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS arrives....


Christian Bale to Reprise Role of 'Batman' in New JUSTICE LEAGUE Film?
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2013

In an interview with Empire Magazine last May, Bale confirmed that he would be willing to reprise his role of Batman in the film if Christopher Nolan came to him with a good story....


PBS to Air WONDER WOMEN! THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICAN SUPERHEROINES, 4/15
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2013

WONDER WOMEN! THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICAN SUPERHEROINES traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today...


PBS KIDS Launches New WORDGIRL App Today
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2013

PBS KIDS today announced the launch of the WORDGIRL Superhero Training App for iPad and Android tablets, a new mobile app based on the popular series WORDGIRL....


ADVENTURE CLUB Releases New EP 'Calling All Heroes- Pt. 1' Today
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013

Attention all Heroes. Montreal's ADVENTURE CLUB are set to unveil their brand new EP, Calling All Heroes – Part 1, today, October 22 via BMG....


PBS Learning and Ghost Light Films Present DOC SQUAD
by Caryn Robbins - February 05, 2014

Today, PBS Learning in conjunction with Ghost Light Films announced that 2014 is the year of “Education Activation,” featuring the new math-based cartoon series DOC SQUAD....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Trailer for New Season of Cartoon Network's YOUNG JUSTICE
by Caryn Robbins - December 31, 2012

Cartoon Network has debuted a new trailer for the upcoming season of YOUNG JUSTICE. The animated series characters' Deathstroke, Static, Mongul, Doctor Fate and Zatanna will be seen when the series returns this January. Check out the trailer below!...


AUDIO: Adventure Club Releases 'Thunderclap'
by Tyler Peterson - October 09, 2013

Momentum towards the release of Montreal's ADVENTURE CLUB debut EP, Calling All Heroes – Part 1 continues to build with the release of “Thunderclap.' Wrote This Song Is Sick's Nick Guarino (10/7/13) of their newest single (which also premiered on UKF), “The song has the duo take a stab a creating a ...


VIDEO: Alan Brown & Scott Matthew Collaborate on New Music Video for Whitney Houston's 'Dance with Somebody'
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2013

Below, watch the new music video of award-winning musician Scott Matthew's cover of Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' from filmmaker Alan Brown. Together Matthew and Brown contributed 4 songs to the score of the new film FIVE DANCES....


Syfy to Debut New Docu-Series FANGASM, 9/24
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2013

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....






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