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
POWERPUFF GIRLS Soar Again With All-New Series and Licensing Program
by Caryn Robbins - June 16, 2014
After the successful airing of the re-imagined special in January, Cartoon Network today announced the global return of one of its most beloved franchises, the Emmy®-winning, The Powerpuff Girls....
by Caryn Robbins - June 16, 2014
After the successful airing of the re-imagined special in January, Cartoon Network today announced the global return of one of its most beloved franchises, the Emmy®-winning, The Powerpuff Girls....
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....
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....
Discovery Channel Kicks Off MONSTER WEEKEND Today
by TV News Desk - May 31, 2014
Starting today, 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....
by TV News Desk - May 31, 2014
Starting today, 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....
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....
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....
Disney XD Renews MIGHTY MED for Second Season
by Tyler Peterson - May 22, 2014
Disney XD has ordered a second season of its popular live-action superhero comedy series 'Mighty Med,' it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. Production will resume in Los Angeles in July for a fall 2014 premiere while new e...
by Tyler Peterson - May 22, 2014
Disney XD has ordered a second season of its popular live-action superhero comedy series 'Mighty Med,' it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. Production will resume in Los Angeles in July for a fall 2014 premiere while new e...
THE AQUA SAGA Set for Orlando Fringe, Now thru 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2014
How do superheroes deal with everyday issues? Emerson Productions is attempting to answer that question --with hilarious results-- by presenting The Aqua Saga at the Orlando International Fringe Festival. The comedy details the trials of an unpopular ocean-themed superhero who has been downsized fro...
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2014
How do superheroes deal with everyday issues? Emerson Productions is attempting to answer that question --with hilarious results-- by presenting The Aqua Saga at the Orlando International Fringe Festival. The comedy details the trials of an unpopular ocean-themed superhero who has been downsized fro...
Cutting Ball Theater Sets 2014-15 Season: SUPERHEROES, ANTIGONE, MT. MISERY & More
by Tyler Peterson - May 09, 2014
San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater proudly announces the lineup for its 16th season. The main stage season opens in November with the World Premiere of SUPERHEROES, written and directed by Sean San Jose (Campo Santo), followed by Sophocles' ANTIGONE in February, directed by Cutting Ba...
by Tyler Peterson - May 09, 2014
San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater proudly announces the lineup for its 16th season. The main stage season opens in November with the World Premiere of SUPERHEROES, written and directed by Sean San Jose (Campo Santo), followed by Sophocles' ANTIGONE in February, directed by Cutting Ba...
Meg Green Helps Children Manage Feelings in New Book
by Christina Mancuso - May 07, 2014
Reading, England...
by Christina Mancuso - May 07, 2014
Reading, England...
BWW Reviews: Superman Soars into Dreams at Milwaukee Rep's THE HISTORY OF INVULNERABILITY
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 22, 2014
This April, Milwaukee Rep staged an interesting performance written by David Bar Katz for the finale of their 60th Anniversary season. Superman, a fictional comic book hero still idolized by young and old, arrived in the production The History of Invulnerability, a play dependent on an overwhelming ...
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 22, 2014
This April, Milwaukee Rep staged an interesting performance written by David Bar Katz for the finale of their 60th Anniversary season. Superman, a fictional comic book hero still idolized by young and old, arrived in the production The History of Invulnerability, a play dependent on an overwhelming ...
THE AQUA SAGA Set for Orlando Fringe, 5/15-24
by Tyler Peterson - April 16, 2014
How do superheroes deal with everyday issues? Emerson Productions is attempting to answer that question --with hilarious results-- by presenting The Aqua Saga at the Orlando International Fringe Festival. The comedy details the trials of an unpopular ocean-themed superhero who has been downsized fro...
by Tyler Peterson - April 16, 2014
How do superheroes deal with everyday issues? Emerson Productions is attempting to answer that question --with hilarious results-- by presenting The Aqua Saga at the Orlando International Fringe Festival. The comedy details the trials of an unpopular ocean-themed superhero who has been downsized fro...
BWW Reviews: Great Story and Performances UNDERMINED as Style Trumps Substance in New South African Play
by David Fick - April 11, 2014
It is the right time and place for plays about the mining industry, but style ultimately triumphs over and substance in Here Manje and KBT's UNDERMINED....
by David Fick - April 11, 2014
It is the right time and place for plays about the mining industry, but style ultimately triumphs over and substance in Here Manje and KBT's UNDERMINED....
Hugh Jackman Sings About Wolverine
by E.H. Reiter - March 31, 2014
Hugh Jackman sings about his most famous action role, Wolverine....
by E.H. Reiter - March 31, 2014
Hugh Jackman sings about his most famous action role, Wolverine....
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...
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...
VIDEO: Ricky Gervais Reveals Supervillain Aspirations on Tonight's CONAN
by TV News Desk - March 11, 2014
In a clip from tonight's CONAN on TBS, guest Ricky Gervais has the power to annoy the hell out of superheroes, but Conan knows just how to defeat him. Watch below!...
by TV News Desk - March 11, 2014
In a clip from tonight's CONAN on TBS, guest Ricky Gervais has the power to annoy the hell out of superheroes, but Conan knows just how to defeat him. Watch below!...
BWW Reviews: SUPERHEROES! Soars Through Cincinnati
by Jessica Dennett - March 04, 2014
The Cincinnati POPS Orchestra, under the direction of John Morris Russell, has recorded SUPERHEROES a new and incredibly fun CD. Along with the POPS the CD showcases the talents of the May Festival Youth Chorus, the CCM Musical Theatre Department, Julie Spangler, and even Adam West who played the 3...
by Jessica Dennett - March 04, 2014
The Cincinnati POPS Orchestra, under the direction of John Morris Russell, has recorded SUPERHEROES a new and incredibly fun CD. Along with the POPS the CD showcases the talents of the May Festival Youth Chorus, the CCM Musical Theatre Department, Julie Spangler, and even Adam West who played the 3...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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....
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....
VIDEO: 'THOR's Chris Hemsworth Takes on Superhero Strongman Challenge on KIMMEL
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2013
Chris Hemsworth stopped by last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on ABC to talk about his new film THOR: THE DARK WORLD. During his appearance, the actor took on other superheroes in the 'Strongman Competition' challenge. Check out the clips below!...
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2013
Chris Hemsworth stopped by last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on ABC to talk about his new film THOR: THE DARK WORLD. During his appearance, the actor took on other superheroes in the 'Strongman Competition' challenge. Check out the clips below!...
Nickelodeon Premieres New Family Comedy THE THUNDERMANS Today
by TV News Desk - November 02, 2013
Superhero siblings share an extraordinary secret in Nickelodeon's brand-new live-action comedy series, The Thundermans, premiering today, Nov. 2, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)....
by TV News Desk - November 02, 2013
Superhero siblings share an extraordinary secret in Nickelodeon's brand-new live-action comedy series, The Thundermans, premiering today, Nov. 2, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)....
Nickelodeon to Premiere New Family Comedy THE THUNDERMANS 11/2
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2013
Superhero siblings share an extraordinary secret in Nickelodeon's brand-new live-action comedy series, The Thundermans, premiering Saturday, Nov. 2, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)....
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2013
Superhero siblings share an extraordinary secret in Nickelodeon's brand-new live-action comedy series, The Thundermans, premiering Saturday, Nov. 2, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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 creat...
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 creat...
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