Rise of The Mighty Thor

Latest news from Marvel is that, Marvel Animation is developing and self-producing a 26 half-hour episode series based on its long-running comic book "Thor," with the series targeted to launch in fall 2010, following Marvel's live-action feature THOR, which will hit theaters on July 16, 2010.

The animated series will follow Thor, the Norse god of thunder, as he defends his mythical home of Asgard against fantastical villains, fiendish hordes, winged creatures and angry giants. The show will take place in various worlds -- from mountainous landscapes to places of icy mists and fiery voids -- and will include many of the comic's supporting cast, including Balder the Brave, the Warriors Three and Thor's evil adopted brother, Loki.

Marvel president of animation Eric Rollman said the series is part of the company's plan to follow each live-action movie with an animated series and "offer a continued awareness in the marketplace."

Now for nostalgic sake, below is the intro to the old 1966 Mighty Thor Animated series. Its a classic for super Thor fans, i still remember watching them when i was 6 years old. Its still Entertaining!

Hot Toys Harvey Dent / Two Face Figure

Yet another but fabulous Hot Toys is proud to announce the seventh Hot Toys collectible from the Dark Knight movie the 1/6th scale TWO-FACE/ Harvey Dent collectible figure.

The figure stands approximately 12 inches tall and features more than 32 points of articulation, it also features:

* Dressed in Two-Face accurate costume of destroyed suit, shirt, tie, pants and shoes, the character wear in the Dark Knight movie
* Alternate head with authentic likeness of Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent
* Interchangeable Harvey Dent's suit jacket
* One set of interchangeable hands
* Pistol
* A signature coin
* 12 inches figure stand with Harvey Dent/ Two-Face nameplate

Hot Toys Iron Man Mark 1

If you've been pre-ordering the last previous two Iron Man Hot Toys, Then this iwould be your ultimate finale to add to your Iron Man Movie collectibles, unless they decided to make the Iron Monger, which is highly and likely, i mean, every hero has a villian.

So Sideshow Collectibles has just released the latest addition to Hot Toys' Movie Masterpiece Series of 12-inch figure. Each 12-inch Movie Masterpiece Series figure features Hot Toys' fully articulated 12-inch figure body and a generous number of accessories. Now, from the recent MARVEL blockbuster film comes the Iron Man MARK I figure!

The Iron Man Mark I 12 inch Figure features:

* Stands approximate 12 inches tall
* Over 36 points of articulation
* Hot Toys' TrueType figure body dressed as TONY STARK beneath the armor**
* Authentic and fully realized Mark 1 armor, including helmet with raising faceplate to reveal likeness of Robert Downey Jr. as TONY STARK
* Metallic paint
* Light-up heart and red button on left forearm (battery operated - batteries not included)
* Two pairs of interchangeable hands
* Realistic built-in flamethrower
* Forearm missile launcher
* 12-inch figure stand
* and an awesome figure to drool over.

[ Now all you need to do is play ACDC and Rock away with Iron Man]

Just for Laughs...

Is the world ready for a Darker Superman?

IESB.net caught up with Superman Returns star Brandon Routh, who has a role in Kevin Smith's Zack and Miri Make a Porno, and asked about the "Dylan Dog" comic book adaptation Dead of Night (Routh says they start filming in mid-January) and possibly making the next "Superman" film darker. Here's a clip on the latter:

I don't know, I don't think the character necessarily has to be darker, I think he is kind of dark in a sense, emotional dark, in Superman Returns, and the movie as a whole was slightly dark, they could have had more prowess in it I suppose, and I think that's one thing that can be done in the sequel, so I don't know how much darker you want to make it necessarily. You make the stakes higher, you make the villain darker, I think that's a way to do it. But I don't think Superman himself needs to be darker. He definitely has to struggle, how does Superman be a part of the world? And does he have to make sacrifices to be a part of that world? To fit in and what purpose does he really play in the world? Those are all kind of dark places to explore. But, I don't think Superman should ever be dark and brooding, that's not is nature. And that's now what people what to see. Like Brainiac or something like that, a situation when the villain is...

IESB: Would that be a good, if you had a choice is that the villain you'd like to see in the next Superman?

BR: I think it would certainly be interesting, I think there are a lot of things you could do with Brainiac. He's been given a lot of power and a lot of different abilities over the years in the comics, as far as I understand. I know that DC is working on a Brainiac storyline that they are excited about and I think combining the two and have that flow between the comics and the movie would be a nice thing. I honestly think there are a lot of interesting things you can do with Brainiac. Controlling people, controlling technology, a lot of cool things.

Stay Tune for more info on The Man of Steel..

Cheadle Confirm for Iron Man 2 and Avengers Movie

ROBERT DOWNEY JR. AND JON FAVREAU SUIT UP FOR MARVEL STUDIOS' THE AVENGERS AND IRON MAN 2

As part of his four picture deal with Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr. is appearing as Tony Stark in THE AVENGERS motion picture, as well as reprising his starring role as the larger-than-life leading character in IRON MAN 2. Jon Favreau will return to direct the sequel to the blockbuster IRON MAN, which to date has grossed over $578 million worldwide, as well as executive produce THE AVENGERS.

Academy Award® nominee Downey was most recently seen in the summer comedy blockbuster TROPIC THUNDER starring opposite Ben Stiller and Jack Black. Before Iron Man, he was best known for his film roles in KISS KISS BANG BANG, WONDER BOYS and CHAPLIN, the film for which he was nominated for an Oscar®.

In addition to directing the first IRON MAN, Favreau has previously directed ELF, ZATHURA: A SPACE ADVENTURE and MADE. He is also well known for writing and starring in SWINGERS. He will next be seen acting in FOUR CHRISTMASES, I LOVE YOU MAN and COUPLES RETREAT.

DON CHEADLE WILL STAR AS RHODEY IN IRON MAN 2

Marvel Studios is pleased today to confirm that an agreement has been finalized with award-winning actor Don Cheadle to take on the role of Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes in Marvel's IRON MAN 2 due in theaters on May 7, 2010. In casting Cheadle, Marvel replaces Terrence Howard who appeared in the role of Rhodey in IRON MAN.

Cheadle is also signed on to perform the same role in THE AVENGERS and subsequent installments of the IRON MAN franchise.

"We are very excited about working with the extraordinarily talented Don Cheadle as we expand the role of Rhodey in Iron Man 2. It has already become apparent as we prep the movie for production, that the dynamic between Robert and Don will take Iron Man 2 to new heights," said Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios.

Cheadle is best known for his Oscar® nominated lead performance in HOTEL RWANDA as well as his role as Basher Tarr in the OCEAN'S franchise, CRASH and SWORDFISH.

Based on Marvel's iconic Super Hero, IRON MAN 2 continues the story of this summer's box office blockbuster IRON MAN, the first feature film produced independently by Marvel Studios. IRON MAN 2 will be produced by Marvel Studios' President, Kevin Feige, and executive produced by Louis D'Esposito, Jon Favreau, Stan Lee, David Maisel and Denis Stewart.

In a movie event, THE AVENGERS will bring together the super hero team of Marvel Comics characters for the first time ever, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk and more, as they are forced to band together to battle the biggest foe they've ever faced.

The highly anticipated sequel to IRON MAN will be released in theatres on May 7, 2010 and THE AVENGERS will be released July 15, 2011. Both films will be distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Go Cover to Cover with Wonder Woman

Pay homage and respect to the powerful lady in the world as she still compels you to tell her the truth about how awesome this statue will look like when you display this on your desktop and watch your colleagues drool endlessly at it.

This limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue is based on the stylish and scintillating cover of WONDER WOMAN #150 by artist Adam Hughes! It is packaged in a 4-color box, this statue also includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity. This Amazonian Princess measures up to 11" Tall x 5.25" Wide x 4" Deep.

Now as usual i would make silly comments of how ridiculous these prices are, but i was actually shock and okay with the price for this one, she goes for the price of U$84.15 / Est Bnd$124.542, that's is actually not a bad price at all, considering how good the paintwork is, plus she's 11 Inch tall statue.

Tempted already? I know we are. I hope they continue on with these lines.

Refresher for DC Classics

They are going classic now, as DC Direct presents theThe first in an ongoing line of action figures that spans the broad history of the DC Universe, as presented by artist George Pérez in the classic book HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE!

Planned to include more characters than any DC Direct line ever, this series will feature characters from a variety of teams and eras, as well as some renegade solo characters. The History of the DC Universe will undoubtedly increase the breadth of DC characters available as action figures, while satisfying many oft-requested fan favorite characters.

Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. 4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

Now theses babies packs a little bit of a punch to your wallet, either because of its a classic with awesome sculpting or it's just inflation going up and up, price net for them is going for $58 US - BND$85.00 Oooooo...but anything for an action figure right?

Enjoy!