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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

Starz and Encore Announce Labor Day Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2012

This Labor Day holiday, STARZ and ENCORE will bid adieu to summer by offering a day filled with action and laughs. Beginning on Monday, September 3rd at 10am ET/PT, science-fiction enthusiasts can catch the entire season of STARZ Original series 'Torchwood: Miracle Day' on STARZ IN BLACK....


New Interactive Website Launched for Marriott Theatre's HERO
by Mark Valdez - May 01, 2012

Noreen Heron & Associates have announced the launch of a new aspect of Marriott Theatre's upcoming production of the contemporary new musical, HERO. An interactive website has been created, live today at www.heromusical.com (Designed by Charles Riffenburg of Grab Bag Comics), for audiences to gathe...


Stations Lost Plays The Boiler 10/20-11/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2011

Tony and Stan took a journey to find the dark heart of America. Stan went to Cleveland. Tony took a detour...to Istanbul. This is their story....


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....


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...


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...


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...


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. ...


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...


OrangeMite Studios to Present THE ADVENTURES OF THE MYSTERIOUS TIGERMAN, 8/3-12
by Kelsey Denette - July 06, 2012

Join OrangeMite Studios this summer for the organization's fifth original musical, "The Adventures of the Mysterious Tigerman". Written by William Wolfgang and Jesse Rupp (the minds who brought you "Heavy Lies the Crown" and "Starcross'd"), this show 'combines Rupp's knack for song writing with Wolf...


Stations Lost Plays The Boiler, Closes 11/6
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2011

Tony and Stan took a journey to find the dark heart of America. Stan went to Cleveland. Tony took a detour...to Istanbul. This is their story....


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...


fortyfivedownstairs Announces Upcoming Events And Shows
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2011

Since 2002 fortyfivedownstairs, a not-for-profit organisation, has offered an evocative urban space and a personalised service to an eclectic mix of artists for theatre, visual arts, forum, music and dance ....


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...


Clark Gregg Hosts REELZ THE AVENGERS: SUPERSTARS TO SUPERHEROES Tonight
by Movies News Desk - April 28, 2012

REELZCHANNEL-TV About Movies® is taking viewers inside the biggest comic book movie of all time in the REELZ special THE AVENGERS: SUPERSTARS TO SUPERHEROES hosted by Clark Gregg, who plays S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson in "The Avengers."...


STAGE TUBE: ONE DIRECTION Gets Animated for Online Series
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2012

The popular British boyband One Direction were recently animated by Archer's Mark Parsons for 'The Adventurous Adventures of One Direction', an online video which currently has over five million hits on YouTube. In the episode, the band members become superheroes! Check it out below!...


Neil Patrick Harris et al to Lend Voices to Cartoon Network's ROBOT CHICKEN Special
by Caryn Robbins - April 25, 2012

Deadline.com reports that the Cartoon Network's ROBOT CHICKEN will present an upcoming special which will take aim at some of DC Comics most beloved superheroes....


The Academy Presents SCIENCE OF SUPERHEROES Tonight, 8/15
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2012

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will answer these questions and more in SCIENCE OF SUPERHEROES tonight, August 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills....


Nickelodeon Honors Ernest Borgnine With SPONGEBOB Marathon Today
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2012

Nickelodeon honors the late Ernest Borgnine with a two-hour SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS marathon featuring the actor as Mermaid Man, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (ET/PT) today, Wednesday, July 11....


Junk Rock Superheroes, Recycled Percussion, Return to Tropicana LV
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2011

Fresh off their cross-country tour, Recycled Percussion returns to Tropicana Las Vegas with more energy and excitement than ever before. Shows resume November 1st and will be at 7:00 p.m. nightly, dark on Wednesdays. ...


STAGE TUBE: ARCHER's Jon Benjamin & Charles Soule Guest Star on COMIC BOOK CLUB LIVE
by Stage Tube - May 23, 2012

Jon Benjamin (Archer) and Charles Soule (Image Comics's 27) guest star on Comic Book Club Live, a live web show dedicated to comics. On today's episode, May 23, Benjamin talks about the voice acting process on Archer, and his love for Marvel Comics' Namor The Sub-Mariner....


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!...


STAGE TUBE: ONE DIRECTION Gets Animated for Online Series
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2012

The popular British boyband One Direction were recently animated by Archer's Mark Parsons for 'The Adventurous Adventures of One Direction', an online video which currently has over five million hits on YouTube. In the episode, the band members become superheroes! Check it out below!...


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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