Nerd News for Friday, August 6th!

Posted by Bret on 08/06/10 at 05:00 PM Category: No Category

Movie News

Total rumors that could be utter baloney about the villains for Batman 3. Catwoman? Or how about The Riddler? Also some speculation on casting for the Riddler…happens to be the three male leads from Inception.

Chuck star Zachary Levi wishes the rumors were true about him being the new Superman. No, really, he does.

Writing has begun on The Flash movie.

Mark Ruffalo talks about his new role as Banner in the Avengers, and also mentions that shooting starts this winter. And how about a nice teaser with Sam Jackson narrating?

Also, what other Marvel movies are we likely to see after Avengers? A couple of surprising ones are mentioned, but surely Sam Jackson will be in all of them.

Get your first look at the Hydra uniform, who support the Red Skull in Captain America.

Thomas Hiddleston, who plays Loki in Thor, talks about the character and the plot of the film.

Is Robert Rodriguez directing the Deadpool movie, starring Ryan Reynolds?

Matthew Vaughn reports that he has to redo the fight scenes for X-men First Class after having seen Inception. Also, is it like the Star Trek reboot?

The new Spiderman movie starts shooting this December.

Zack & Deborah Snyder talk about Sucker Punch, along with Vanessa Hudgens and Carla Gugino.

Finally, a screenshot of the title character in Simon Pegg’s new Paul, the alien adventure that is being called “ET for grownups”.

Tron Legacy director Joseph Kosinski and star Jeff Bridges talk about the new film.

Stephen Sommers is returning to direct GI Joe 2.

Green Hornet is working on getting a new composer for its score. Can’t they just put it out as is so it can die and be forgotten already?

Luc Besson (Professional, 5th Element, Taken) and Maggie Grace (Lost, also Taken) reunite for Lockout. It’s about…well…you just have to read it.

Alex Kurtzman (writer for Star Trek, Transformers) talks about Cowboys & Aliens, desribing the aliens as “scary as hell”. And you say you’re not interested in seeing Cowboys & Aliens next year? If you’ve any interest in seeing Olivia Wilde naked, maybe this will change your mind.

Damon Lindelof (Lost) has signed on to rewrite Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel.

Len Wiseman (Underworld, Die Hard 4) has signed on to direct the remake of Total Recall. Can it be good without Arnold’s noises as he removed the thingie from his nostril?

Another image from Super, with Rainn Wilson and Liv Tyler.

Check out the new interactive trailer for Scott Pilgram.

Find out what Mark Millar and director Matthew Vaughn hope to show you in Kick Ass 2: Balls To The Wall.

Some teaser posters for Battle - Los Angeles.

Director Matt Reeves discusses the new vampire film Let Me In with Io9.

Can’t have an entnews without some Transformers 3 set pics. And more set pics. And more. And more. Etc. A new cutout has been seen, and the blue mercedes is not Jolt. In fact, please spill some alcohol on the floor because Jolt’s not coming back, and the blue mercedes isn’t even a Transformer anyway. Fortunately, Wheelie will return for some more leg humping goodness. And despite Bay claiming the Twins were “basically gone” (yeah, I get he worded it a certain way), Mudflap is definitely around. The red jeep known as Rollbar apparently was a publicity stunt by its owner, and will not be appearing in the film. Patrick Dempsey talks about his role in the third film, but is he a villain? And hey, Alan Tudyk is playing a fellow agent to John Turturro. Is Rodimus Prime going to appear? Lastly, there’s a new armored truck with decepticon markings, and a new Autobot Fire Truck...and some more set pics!

Television News

So, is that Star Wars show ever gonna happen? Probably not.

Everything Io9 learned about the next season of Supernatural at SDCC. There are definitely spoilers…or so they say. I believed them and didn’t read it. Also, an extended sneak peek.

Jasika Nicole talks about her character on Fringe. Also, the producers say the show is immune to the latest ratings dip. And a little more details about the format the show will follow this season. Lastly, here’s 8 things you should know about the upcoming season.

Alan Ball, who created Tru Blood, discusses the next season as well as what critters are coming up in the series. Meanwhile, Denis O’Hare gives some clues for what is in store for his character, Russell.

Here’s a trailer for season 1.5 of Caprica.

You can also see the trailer for the new Syfy show, Eureka, if you care to.

Summer Glau explains how her character on The Cape differs from previous roles like River Tam or Cameron. She doesn’t answer why we should really care about this show though.

Meanwhile, Michael Chiklis makes us even less interested in No Ordinary Family by explaining his character is nothing like Vic Mackey.

Frank Darabont talks about what he’s planning for the second season of Walking Dead. Also, how the hell did they do that lipless zombie?

Will the Event be good and deliver in ways other mystery heavy shows didn’t?

Syfy gives us yet another retarded shark movie. Swamp Shark looks to be awesomely bad.

Haven’t had quite enough of Lost? Well good, as there’s still 12 minutes left to see from the finale on the new dvd release of the final season. And it sounds like a DAMN good 12 minutes.

New Comic Book Releases 8/11

BONGO COMICS

Comic Book Guy The Comic Book #2 (of 5), $3.99

BOOM! STUDIOS

Calling Cthulhu Chronicles #2 (2 covers), $3.99
Farscape Scorpius #4 (2 covers), $3.99
Hawks Of Outremer #3 (of 4)(2 covers), $3.99
Uncle Scrooge #394 (2 covers), $2.99

DARK HORSE

Aliens Vs Predator , $1.00
Sin City The Hard Goodbye, $1.00
B.P.R.D. Hell On Earth New World #1 (of 5), $3.50
Buzzard #3 (of 3), $3.50

DC COMICS

Adventure Comics #517, $3.99
Adventures Of Superboy Volume 1 HC, $39.99
Batgirl #13, $2.99
Birds Of Prey #4 (2 covers)(Brightest Day Tie-In), $2.99
Blackest Night Power Ring Spectrum PVC Ring Set, $59.99
Booster Gold #35, $2.99
Daytripper #9 (of 10), $2.99
DMZ #56, $2.99
Doc Savage #5 (2 covers), $3.99
Final Crisis Revelations TP, $14.99
Fringe Tales From The Fringe #2 (of 6)(2 covers), $3.99
Gears Of War #13, $3.99
Gen 13 #37, $2.99
Gotham City Stories Part 2 Catwoman Display Piece, $99.99
Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #1 (2 covers)(Brightest Day Tie-In), $3.99
Green Lantern Honor Guard Ring Prop Replica, $35.00
Justice League Generation Lost #7 (2 covers)(Brightest Day Tie-In), $2.99
Mighty Crusaders #2 (of 6), $3.99
Northlanders #31, $2.99
Scooby Doo #159, $2.99
Superman #702 (2 covers), $2.99
Team-Ups Of The Brave And The Bold HC, $24.99
Titans #26 (2 covers)(Brightest Day Tie-In), $2.99
Unwritten #16, $2.99
Unwritten Volume 2 Inside Man TP, $12.99
Welcome To Tranquility One Foot Grave #2 (of 6), $3.99
Zatanna #4 (2 covers), $2.99

DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING

Mamiya Doll House GN, $12.95

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

Kato Origins Way Of The Ninja #3 (3 covers), $3.99
Prince Of Persia #2 (of 4), $3.99
Project Superpowers Chapter Two #11 (4 covers), $2.99
Wheel Of Time Eye Of The World #4 (2 covers), $3.99

IDW PUBLISHING

Classic Transformers Volume 6 TP, $19.99
Dungeons And Dragons #0 (4 covers), $1.00
Felix The Cats Greatest Comic Book Tails HC, $34.99
G.I. JOE #21 (3 covers), $3.99
G.I. JOE Best Of Scarlett TP, $19.99
Locke & Key Volume 3 Crown Of Shadows HC, $24.99
Locke & Key Keys To The Kingdom #1 (of 6)(4 covers), $3.99
Locke & Key Welcome To Lovecraft #1 (Legacy Edition)(Gabriel Rodriguez Regular Cover), $1.00
Star Trek Omnibus The Original Series TP, $24.99
Strange Science Fantasy #2 (of 6)(2 covers), $3.99
Transformers #10 (Ongoing)(2 covers), $3.99

IMAGE COMICS

Artifacts #1 (of 13)(2nd Printing Variant Cover), $3.99
Astounding Wolf-Man #24, $2.99
Dust Wars #3 (of 3), $2.99
Hack Slash My First Maniac #3 (Of 4)(2 covers), $3.50
Morning Glories #1, $3.99
Whatever Happened To Baron Von Shock #3, $3.99
Witchblade #137, $2.99

MARVEL COMICS

Avengers The Childrens Crusade #1 (Of 9)(2nd Printing Variant Cover), $3.99
Daredevil #509, $2.99
Daredevil The Devils Hand TP, $19.99
Dark Wolverine #89, $2.99
Deathlok The Demolisher HC (Premiere Edition), $24.99
Excalibur Visionaries Warren Ellis Volume 2 TP, $24.99
Hawkeye & Mockingbird #2 (2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Incredible Hulk #611 (2 covers), $3.99
Invaders The Eve Of Destruction TP, $19.99
Invincible Iron Man #29 (2 covers), $2.99
Marvelman Classic Volume 1 HC (Premiere Edition)(2 covers), $34.99
Rawhide Kid #3 (of 4), $3.99
Secret Avengers #2 (2nd Printing Variant Cover), $3.99
Shadowland Blood On The Streets #1 (Of 4), $3.99
Siege Avengers The Initiative HC (Premiere Edition), $19.99
Sky Doll Lacrima Christi #1 (Of 2)(2 covers), $5.99
Spectacular Spider-Girl #4 (Of 4), $3.99
Steve Rogers Super-Soldier #2 (Of 4), $3.99
Super Hero Squad #8, $2.99
Super Heroes #5 (Marvel Adventures), $2.99
Thanos Imperative #3 (of 6), $3.99
Thor The Mighty Avenger #3, $2.99
Ultimate Comics Avengers 3 #1 (Of 6)(3 covers), $3.99
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #13, $3.99
Ultimates II Ultimate Collection TP, $34.99
Wolverine Dark Wolverine Volume 2 My Hero TP, $14.99
X-Force Sex And Violence #2 (of 3), $3.99
X-Men #1 (2nd Printing Medina Variant Cover), $3.99
X-Men #2 (2 covers), $3.99
X-Men Forever 2 #5, $3.99
X-Men Forever Volume 4 Devil In A White Dress TP (was ‘X-Men Forever Volume 4’), $16.99

MOONSTONE

Captain Action Season Two #1 (3 covers), $3.99

WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT

Toyfare #158 (Legion Of Super Heroes), $4.99

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT

Escape From Wonderland HC, $24.99

Upcoming Releases on DVD and Bluray

8/10
Date Night DVD/Bluray
Death At A Funeral DVD/Bluray
Jone$es DVD/Bluray
Numb3rs Final Season DVD
Numb3rs The Entire Series DVD
Triage DVD/Bluray
Trauma Season 1 DVD
Crumb Criterion Collection DVD/Bluray
National Lampoon’s Vacation Bluray
National Lampoon’s European Vacation Bluray
What’s Up, Doc? Bluray

8/17
Dexter Season 4 DVD/Bluray
Friday Night Lights Season 4 DVD
Temple Grandin DVD
Ugly Betty Final Season DVD
Furry Vengeance DVD/Bluray
Cougartown First Season DVD
Wolverine & The X-Men: Final Crisis Trilogy (Animated) DVD
The Good, The Bad, The Weird DVD/Bluray
Batman: Brave & The Bold Season 1 Part 1 (Animated) DVD
Skellig: The Owl Man DVD/Bluray

8/24
Lost Season 6 DVD/Bluray
Lost Complete Series DVD/Bluray
NCIS Season 7 DVD
Simpsons Season 13 DVD
George Romero’s Survival Of The Dead DVD/DVD/Bluray
The Back-Up Plan DVD/Bluray
Shogun Assassin Bluray
Mona Lisa Bluray
Time Bandits Bluray
Long Good Friday Bluray
Gossip Girl 3rd Season DVD
Flight of the Conchords (Complete Collection) DVD

8/31
Evil Dead Bluray
Anchorman - 2 Disc Bluray exclusive to Best Buy!
House Season 6 DVD/Bluray
Sons of Anarchy Season 2 DVD/Bluray
Vampire Diaries Season 1 DVD/Bluray
Why Did I Get Married Too? DVD/Bluray
NCIS: Los Angeles Season 1 DVD/Bluray
Brothers & Sisters Season 4 DVD
Flashforward: Complete Series DVD
Harry Brown DVD/Bluray
Parenthood Season 1 DVD
The Middle Season 1 DVD

9/7
Supernatural Season 5 DVD/Bluray
The Office Season 6 DVD/Bluray
Smallville Season 9 DVD/Bluray
Chuck Season 3 DVD/Bluray
Criminal Minds Season 5 DVD
Stardust DVD/Bluray
Solitary Man DVD/Bluray
MacGruber DVD/Bluray
Mars Attacks Bluray
THX-1138 Bluray
The Player Bluray
Lost In Space Bluray
Black Dahlia Bluray
The Norm Show: Complete Series DVD
Poltergeist Bluray

9/14
Prince Of Persia DVD/Bluray
Just Wright DVD/Bluray
The Good Wife Complete First Season DVD
Rules Of Engagement Season 3 DVD
It’s Always Sunny Season 5 DVD
Big Bang Theory Season 3 DVD
Grey’s Anatomy Season Sixth DVD
Private Practice Season 3 DVD
Glee Season 1 DVD
Letters to Juliet DVD/Bluray
Fringe Season 2 DVD/Bluray
Seven Bluray
Jacob’s Ladder Bluray
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest Bluray
Feast Bluray

9/21
Robin Hood DVD/Bluray
Untitled DVD/Bluray
Castle Season 2 DVD
Sparticus Season 1 DVD/Bluray
How I Met Your Mother Season 5 DVD
Desperate Housewives Season 6 DVD
Two & A Half Men Season 7 DVD
Community Season 1 DVD
30 Rock Season 4 DVD
Human Target Season 1 DVD/Bluray
Law & Order SVU Season 11 DVD
Bored To Death Season 1 DVD/Bluray
The Mentalist Season 2 DVD
Modern Family Season 1 DVD/Bluray
American Beauty Bluray