Stan Lee News

Stars of the Marvel Universe assemble to celebrate the life and luminous legacy of Stan Lee in an ABC News production, “Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee,” airing Friday, Dec. 20 (8:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.

Michael Matera, a young priest in the Chicago Archdiocese, returns to his parents' home in the Bronx after his grandfather dies. The Matera clan is gathering at the family home for Sunday dinner. Soon after Michael arrives, his retired working-class father Eddie confesses a sin (more like a felony, really) to Michael. It's a misdeed which could have serious consequences for other members of the family. To Eddie's dismay, Michael refuses to grant him absolution. There are reasons for this (which won't be given away here; You'll have to see the play to find out).

In an unprecedented move toward exposing western culture to the east, Poets International has brought PETER PAN, one of Broadway's greatest and most classic wonders in family entertainment to the grand stage at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Just seven weeks after the announcement was made that Saudi Arabia was opening up to foreign tourists with new visas, Saudi citizens are embracing the timeless story of PETER PAN with children young and old singing along and even dancing in the aisles. With sweeping reforms currently happening in Saudi Arabia, this performance not only brings a much beloved western art form to its citizens -- live Broadway Musical Theatre -- but also introduces family-friendly fun, that can be shared together. The musical production builds to a fervor pitch as thousands of Saudis yell out 'I believe in fairies...' to save Tinker Bell from an untimely death.

Where do you get inspiration from for your art? As a sophomore dramatic writing student, I decided to take three dramatic writing classes this quarter, which could be kind of ambitious, but I've loved the challenge. I've also enjoyed getting to create so many new stories and analyzing television shows, films, and plays throughout the quarter. The struggle to find inspiration for your art, especially as a writer, can be extremely difficult at times.

Stan Lee's Kids Universe (SLKU), the family-friendly children's imprint from the late comic legend Stan Lee, comprised of his company Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment and 1821 Media, working with FTD Publishing, are preparing to launch Lee's first posthumous children's book ALLIES OF THE AMAZON via Amazon.com in Brazil on November 12, 2019. The book will be available in digital and print editions.

The Donmar Warehouse announces the full cast for Teenage Dick, Mike Lew's darkly comic take on Shakespeare's Richard III, directed by Donmar Artistic Director Michael Longhurst. Joining previously announced cast Daniel Monks and Susan Wokoma are Callum Adams, Alice Hewkin, Siena Kelly and Ruth Madeley.

The Hollywood Film Awards announced today that the critically acclaimed worldwide phenomenon, “Avengers: Endgame,” the all-time highest-grossing film in history, will receive the “Hollywood Blockbuster Award,” presented to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Executive Vice President of Production Victoria Alonso at the 23rd Annual “Hollywood Film Awards.” Additionally, award-winning musical artist and producer Pharrell Williams will be honored at the ceremony with the “Hollywood Song Award” for his song “Letter To My Godfather,” from the Clarence Avant documentary “The Black Godfather.” Actor and comedian Rob Riggle will host the “Hollywood Film Awards,” which will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA.

ACE Universe, the globally recognized live experience and media company, has partnered with Community Gaming New York (CGNY), New York's largest esports community and the homebase for gamers, to showcase unique and unforgettable gaming experience to all attendees at the upcoming ACE Comic Con Midwest at the Donald E. Stephen Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois from October 11-13.

he five-day Catalina Film Festival (CFF) celebrates its 9th annual festival in coastal sister cities with iconic and historic film venues. The continued partnership with Long Beach connects the island festival's experience to the mainland Sept. 25-29, 2019, bookending CFF with 'launch' and 'landing' premieres, parties and panels Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday in Long Beach. Catalina Island will play host to CFF Friday and Saturday, with Festival-chartered cruises to and from the Queen Mary Terminal daily. 

ACE Comic Con will return to the Midwest this fall following an incredible year for film, TV, comic book and entertainment fans everywhere! Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Holland (Spider-Man) and Jake Gyllenhaal (Mysterio) will be on hand to represent the MCU as well as Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington (Jon Snow) and Gwedoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth / Captain Phasma), The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon), 'Rocketman' Taron Egerton (Elton John) and from the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Kiernan Shipka (Sabrina Spellman) and Ross Lynch (Harvey Kinkle) who will also co-headline ACE Comic Con Midwest at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., on Oct. 11-12-13, 2019.

The sequel to the hit film Black Panther is set to release on May 6, 2022, according to Variety. The news was revealed at D23 expo today, August 24.

The Daydream Theatre and TheatreLab NYC present DITKO, a play Written & Directed by Lenny Schwartz on October 1 & 2nd 2019 at 7:30pm Tickets: $15 in advance at Ovationtix.com and $20 at the door the location of TheatreLab is 357 WEST 36th STREET 3RD FLOOR - NEW YORK

The Classical Theatre of Harlem kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season with a FREE outdoor production of The Bacchae. Inspired by Bryan Doerries' new version of Euripides' classic Greek tragedy and directed by CTH Associate Artistic Director Carl Cofield, The Bacchae will be performed in the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park (18 Mt. Morris Park West, enter the park at 124th and 5th Avenue and walk south to the venue) through Sunday, July 28th (performances are Tuesday through Sunday at 8:30 pm).

Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, held its two-day marquee Hollywood auction event, LEGENDS June 13-14, 2019 at The Standard Oil Building in Beverly Hills in front of a buzzing crowd of collectors and fans bidding live on the floor, online and on the phone across the globe.

ACE Comic Con is returning to the Pacific Northwest this summer with a team of marvelous heroes and villains representing the MCU, Fox and more!

Marvel Studios' “Avengers: Endgame” made history this weekend with a record-shattering estimated global debut of $1,209.0 million, becoming the first film in history to surpass $1 billion in its opening weekend. It reached the billion-dollar threshold in just five days, more than twice as fast as its predecessor “Avengers: Infinity War,” which held the record at 11 days. The film also set domestic and international records.

According to Mashable, Marvel's latest film, Avengers: Endgame, has made $350 million in the U.S. in its opening weekend, based on Sunday estimates. Its global total is a record-breaking $1.2 billion.

Watch as Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner get together for the Endgames, hosted by directors Anthony and Joe Russo. 

In honor of Avengers: Endgame, a new mashup trailer has been released, highlighting some of the best moments from the Avengers series.

Marvel Studios has released a new, action-packed look at Marvel Studios' AVENGERS: ENDGAME with less than 10 days until the premiere!