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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.

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 on July 9, 2013

Today in 2011, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark opened at the Foxwoods Theatre, where it is still running. Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is a rock musical with music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge and a book by Julie Taymor, Glen Berger, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. The musical is based on the Spider-Man comics created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, published by Marvel Comics, as well as the 2002 film about the character and the Greek myth of Arachne. lt tells the story of the origin of the character, his romance with Mary Jane and his battles with the evil Green Goblin.

The cast of EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL has been invited to make an appearance at the comic convention happening the weekend of June 14th.

In only its second year, Denver Comic Con stunned the comic world with another record-setting year with Friday andSaturday sellouts and over 61,000 in full attendance. Due to overwhelming advance ticket sales, convention organizers doubled the convention space this year, and it was needed, as tens of thousands packed the Colorado Convention Center to take part in Denver's best new public show.

Denver Comic Con prepares for a triumphant return to the Mile High City after an overwhelming national response to early bird tickets and guest announcements. On the heels of their record-breaking inaugural event with 27,700 in attendance, the 2013 Denver Comic Con will feature even more square footage on their convention floor, allowing bigger and better options for the panel discussions, cosplay appearances and star-studded guests. Set to take place at the Colorado Convention Center from today, May 31-June 2, 2013, tickets are on sale now and moving swiftly, with VIP passes nearing an unexpected sellout 7 months in advance.

Disney announced the 12 finalists in the Marvel's IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR, a nationwide science competition held in conjunction with the release of "Iron Man 3", sponsored by Discovery Science Center

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre is thrilled to present Marvel's 'Iron Man 3' from May 3 through June 19, 2013, featuring special screenings, including a 'Marvel Marathon' and a Midnight screening today, May 2nd, as announced today by Lylle Breier, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Special Events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

To help Iron Man fans suit up for the movie, finance site www.GoBankingRates.com investigates the fictional billionaire's wealth and collection of high-tech gadgets to figure out what is Tony Stark's net worth.

Twelve super heroes of indie and alternative rock have banded together to create HEROES FALL, Marvel Music/Hollywood Records' compilation of music from and inspired by the highly anticipated movie, Marvel's IRON MAN 3. Heroes Fall arrives in stores and at online retailers today, April 30, 2013 while the film opens in theaters nationwide on May 3, 2013.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre is thrilled to present Marvel's 'Iron Man 3' from May 3 through June 19, 2013, featuring special screenings, including a 'Marvel Marathon' and a Midnight screening on May 2nd, as announced today by Lylle Breier, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Special Events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Marvel Entertainment announced that Marvel's Iron Man 3(TM) has grossed an estimated $7.1 million in 113 IMAX theatres since its open on Wednesday, April 24, through yesterday. The debut broke IMAX opening records in Taiwan, the Netherlands, Brazil and the Philippines.

Marvel Entertainment in conjunction with Disney Consumer Products (DCP) has unveiled the newest film-inspired product collection based on the highly anticipated Marvel's IRON MAN 3 releasing in theaters May 3, 2013.