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03/06/16 @ 8:49 pm EST
Source: Bleeding Cool | Categories: Dynamite


Kate Leth: A Writer’s Commentary on Vampirella #1, on sale now from Dynamite Entertainment. Cover is by Chrissie Zullo. Interiors are by Eman Casallos and Valentina Pinto.

Welcome to my commentary for Vampirella, issue 1. I haven’t done one of these before, but hopefully it’ll shed some light and insight onto choices I made as the writer! So that I don’t say it in every single line, please note: Eman’s art is great, yay Eman!

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PAGE ONE
So here we are at the beginning of this arc, tentatively titled “disposable extras,” ahah. My boyfriend works as an extras casting director in Hollywood, and I mined him for information about how the system works. Santa Clarita is apparently a very popular destination for shooting — and I know from having enough actor friends what a nightmare call times are. Real-life horror!

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PAGE TWO
We’re introduced to SLADE, our villain for this arc. We’ll get to know her as the comic progresses, but it’s safe to say she’s MUCH older than she looks.VampiVol3-01-3-06c51

PAGE THREE
This is my first horror book, as most people know, despite being a fairly avid reader of horror comics. Naturally, I wanted to kick things off with a bang. This crew and these woods will make a return…

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PAGE FOUR
Hard cut to our protagonists. Tristan and Coleridge were two characters from Nancy Collins’ run that I absolutely adored. I love the idea of Vampirella having a boyfriend – a character like her in a stable, supportive, but still very sexy relationship is definitely something we don’t see often. I think a lot of people worried that I’d somehow take all the sex appeal out of Vampirella – to which I ask, “have you met me?!” I think you get an idea from this page of how these two (Tristan and Vampi) interact.

PAGE FIVE
A friend of mine remarked to me a couple of days ago that from her apartment she can see “a creepy old manor in the hills” here in LA. I suspect it’s Vampirella. It’s got to be, right? Anyway, here’s a werewolf sex joke, because I am absolutely shameless.

PAGE SIX
Oh, Coleridge, you SCOUNDREL. It’s a bit transparent, but here I’m trying to set up for new readers what this relationship is – Tristan and Coleridge don’t know each other well and are a bit competitive for Vampi’s affections, although obviously Coleridge is more of a maternal figure. Why hasn’t Tristan transformed, if it’s a full moon? Well, much like Vampirella’s ‘not that kind of vampire,’ Tristan has some ways of fighting his animal side.

PAGE SEVEN
And here we see THE CLASSIC COSTUME. This book was a tricky one, because we wanted the traditional outfit to make an appearance, but it was very important to me to have a reason for it. Here she’s trying it on with her partner, flirting with him, in this safe space they have together. OR IS IT?

PAGE EIGHT
NO, it isn’t, because she’s being attacked! Oh no!

PAGE NINE
So here, when we see Vampi fighting with the intruder – she was wearing the costume already. This is, as an aside, one of my favorite of Eman’s pages. I love the silhouettes.

PAGE TEN
Problems abound for Vampi. Who is Slade? Why has she sent an assassin after Vampirella? Who’s taking pictures of her in the backyard? Smells like a set-up, doesn’t it? I love this panel set-up, too, especially after how freeform the last page is. I’ll also note that I made specific instructions about Vampi’s manicure. I’m that kind of person.

PAGE ELEVEN
Things like this don’t shake up Vampi and her crew too much, do they? Not enough to stop our favorite couple from helping each other relax…

PAGE TWELVE
I’m very proud of the jokes on this page, ahah. Vampi’s struggle to get Coleridge to stop calling her Milady will probably never die, I like it too much. As for Vampi’s “All my angles are good” – I dedicate that line to Marguerite Bennett. The username bizcazfri is a reference to Homestar Runner that I’m sure 0.01% of people will get but hey, you have to make writing fun for yourself!

PAGE THIRTEEN
THE GOTH CLUB. Also the introduction of Vampirella nicknaming Tristan “Puppy” which may have happened because I was relistening to American Gods around this time, and it’s the name Shadow’s wife used to call him. It works too well for a werewolf, and it stuck. Goth clubs were one of the things I was most excited about when moving to LA, and though I haven’t been to one yet, I sure do keep writing them. We also get to see some of Vampirella’s powers of convincing here, when she shows up without ID…

PAGE FOURTEEN
Not much to say here – setting up action, getting ready for a big reveal, and introducing another villain.

PAGE FIFTEEN
I’ve written “Surprise! Bet you thought you’d seen the last of me!” into too many comics lately, but it’s too funny! Here we finally get to see Vampirella in her new outfit, although it’ll pop up much more, especially in the latter half of this arc. Another enemy attacks her and then dissolves… Pretty gross, n’est-ce pas?

PAGE SIXTEEN
We meet Juliette Court, who will join us for this arc at the very least – very short, very charming, and very gay. Vampirella doesn’t need many things in this world, but maybe a PR agent…? I often describe her in the scripts as “business goth.”

PAGE SEVENTEEN
Juliette’s a character I’ve kind of fallen in love with while writing this book, which is no surprise. She’s named after a friend of mine who looks and acts nothing like her, but it probably helps. Here we get the set-up, the initial reactions, and especially Tristan’s distrust… Or is it a bit of jealousy?

PAGE EIGHTEEN
~~BLATANT FLIRTING~~

PAGE NINETEEN
Vampire sex jokes! Listen, if you picked up this book and didn’t expect supernatural sex jokes, I honestly don’t know what to tell you.

PAGE TWENTY
We return to our MONSTER. I love Eman’s drawing of him here. And yes, it’s absolutely intentional that the boy trips and falls while running through the woods instead of the girl.

PAGE TWENTY-ONE
“I’m not even union!” Is maybe my favorite line from this issue. It’s SUCH a Hollywood joke, and as this is meant to be a very Hollywood book, it also helps set the scene. It’s been so exciting on this book to get to write blood, gore and action. I haven’t really had the chance before, and I love it.

PAGE TWENTY-TWO
We arrive at our finale and our first cliffhanger. Things are about to get stranger, darker and probably sexier in the city of angels. Next issue we’ll find out more about Slade, what she wants, and how Vampi and her agent fit into this new world.

Thanks for reading this little synopsis – enjoy Vampirella #1!
03/28/24 @ 10:45 am EST
Source: ComicBook | Categories: Star Trek

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The Star Trek franchise continues to grow with the addition of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and the new series is gearing up for filming. Star Trek received a breath of fresh air on Paramount+, with Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Picard, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds all finding success. Even more content is on the way, most notably in the form of a young adult series titled Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. What sets Starfleet Academy apart from its predecessors is it takes place in the 32nd century, meaning it shouldn't have to worry about continuity as much. Now, we have an idea of when Starfleet Academy production kicks off. Variety reports production on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will begin this summer, with the show sporting "the largest single set ever created for Star Trek on TV." A description of the series states Starfleet Academy "will follow the adventures of a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age in one of the most legendary places in the galaxy." The newest season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is currently in production, and Michelle Yeoh's Section 31 movie has wrapped filming, so there's a lot for Star Trek fans to look forward to. (via ComicBook.com)

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03/28/24 @ 10:31 am EST
Source: Deadline | Categories: MIsc

Following his breakout role in 1923, Brandon Sklenar looks to have found his next feature film project as he is set to join Christoper Landon’s film Drop from Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse. Meghann Fahy is also on board with Landon directing. The film’s logline is being kept under wraps, but it’s said to be a fast-paced thriller. Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach penned the script, with Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes — producing. Sam Lerner is an executive producer. The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal. The partnership between the two production companies has delivered huge results from its Purge franchise that includes five films with the sixth on the way as well as a TV series. (via Deadline)

03/27/24 @ 7:46 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Categories: MIsc

L-R: Dan Stevens, Liv Hewson and Kimiko Glenn join 'Among Us' animated series

L-R: Dan Stevens, Liv Hewson and Kimiko Glenn

Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey), Liv Hewson (Yellowjackets) and Kimiko Glenn (Orange Is The New Black) have joined the cast of Among Us, an animated series based on the highly popular game, from CBS Studios, Innersloth, and creator Owen Dennis (Infinity Train). They join previously announced Randall Park, Ashley Johnson, Yvette Nicole Brown and Elijah Wood. CBS Studios‘ animation arm Eye Animation Productions is currently developing the project in partnership with Innersloth, the independent studio behind the game.The series is created and executive produced by Dennis, who is under an overall deal at CBS Studios. No network or streamer is currently attached.Per the logline, the series is based on the game’s premise: “Members of your crew have been replaced by an alien shapeshifter intent on causing confusion, sabotaging the ship, and killing everyone. Root out the ‘Impostor’ or fall victim to its murderous designs.” (via Deadline) For character details and more, click here.

03/27/24 @ 7:40 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Categories: MIsc

Julianne Hough

Julianne Hough has landed a role in The Bride!, writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal‘s follow-up to her Academy Award-nominated drama The Lost Daughter.A Warner Bros title steeped in the Frankenstein lore, the film also stars Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening and Penelope Cruz, as previously announced. Details as to Hough’s role are under wraps. Slated for release in IMAX on October 3, 2025, The Bride! sees a lonely Frankenstein travel to 1930s Chicago to seek the aide of a Dr. Euphronius in creating a companion for himself. The two reinvigorate a murdered young woman and the Bride is born. She is beyond what either of them intended, igniting a combustible romance, the attention of the police and a wild and radical social movement. (via Deadline)

03/27/24 @ 7:36 pm EST
Source: BOOM! Studios | Categories: MIsc

BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at ORCS!: THE GIFT #3, the next issue of the third and final chapter of the critically acclaimed comic book series by cartoonist Christine Larsen (Adventure Time, By Night), in the world of the beloved misfit ORCS! Available in April 2024. As the Orcs hurtle towards the final issue of The Gift, Pez struggles to control her chaotic magical powers. Back in the caves meanwhile, a mysterious specter is seemingly haunting the entire tribe... Who (or what?!) could it be? What unfinished business do they have with the Orcs? And why do these things always seem to happen when the Wise Woman is away? Answers to all of these questions (and more!) await readers in the penultimate issue of Christine Larsen's latest ORCS! adventure! ORCS! THE GIFT #3 features a main cover by Christine Larsen, with variants by Gus Allen (Lumberjanes). ORCS! THE GIFT is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning KaBOOM! imprint, home to comics for middle grade and younger readers including original series Mech Cadets by Greg Pak and Takeshi Miyazawa; Just Beyond by R.L. Stine, Kelly & Nichole Matthews, and Irene Flores; ORCS! By Christine Larsen; The Princess Who Saved Herself by Greg Pak, Jonathan Coulton, and Takeshi Miyazawa; Forever Home by Jenna Ayoub; Jo & Rus by Audra Winslow, Hex Vet by Sam Davies; Drew and Jot by Art Baltazar; and Hotel Dare by Terry Blas and Claudia Aguirre.

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ORCS! THE GIFT #3 will be available in comic shops April 24, 2024. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

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03/27/24 @ 10:27 am EST
Source: Hollywood Reporter | Categories: Disney

Pirates Of The Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer would 'love' to have Johnny Depp return Daily Mail Online

Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that the next installment of Pirates of the Caribbean will be a reboot of the beloved franchise. The legendary producer said in an interview with ComicBook.com that they’re working on a Pirates of the Caribbean sequel as well as Top Gun 3, but noted that the latter is going to take longer to develop since it involves coordinating schedules with several A-list actors, such as Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Glen Powell. “You don’t know how they come together. You just don’t know,” Bruckheimer said. “Because with Top Gun you have an actor who is iconic and brilliant. And how many movies he does before he does Top Gun, I can’t tell you. But we’re gonna reboot Pirates, so that is easier to put together because you don’t have to wait for certain actors.” Disney seemingly starting from scratch with Pirates may come as a surprise to some fans, as there have already been ideas swirling in recent years about the franchise’s future — some that involve Margot Robbie and others that see Johnny Depp returning. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bruckheimer said that he “would love to have” Depp in another movie.

03/27/24 @ 10:28 am EST
Source: ComicBook | Categories: MIsc

Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill Tackling New Adaptation of Noir Novel 'The Night of the Hunter – Culture Elixir

Scott Derrickson has his next project lined up. It has been revealed the Doctor Strange helmer will soon tackle a reimagining of The Night of the Hunter. A cinema classic some might say is one of the best films ever released, Derrickson is directing the remake of the picture while writing the script for it alongside frequent collaborator C. Robert Cargill. Charles Laughton's original 1955 film—an adaptation of a 1953 novel of the same name—was added to the United States National Film Registry in 1992. The film and novel feature a con man who pretends to be a preacher to get close to a family in order to steal their money. Work on the film will likely take place after Derrickson and Cargill wrap work on The Black Phone 2, the project the duo is currently working on now. Given the original Black Phone was based on a short story, it's yet to be seen what plot a sequel could follow. Joe Hill, the author behind the aforementioned short previously teased an exciting, all-new story for Ethan Hawke's Creeper. The Black Phone is now streaming on STARZ while The Black Phone 2 is set to hit theaters on June 27, 2025. The original The Night of the Hunter film can be seen on Tubi. (via ComicBook.com)

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03/26/24 @ 8:32 pm EST
Source: Hollywood Reporter | Categories: Universal

The Bad Guys Director Pierre Perifel Shares How He Balanced Serious Themes & Humor In His Animated Film - Exclusive

The Bad Guys are looking to make trouble at the 2025 box office. Universal and DreamWorks Animation have set The Bad Guys 2 for an Aug. 1, 2025 release in theaters.It’s a sequel to the 2022 film and once again stars Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf, Marc Maron as Mr. Snake, Craig Robinson as Mr. Shark, Anthony Ramos as Mr. Piranha and Awkwafina as Ms. Tarantula, aka “Webs.” Others stars include Zazie Beetz as Diana Foxington, Richard Ayoade as Professor Marmalade, Alex Borstein as police chief Misty Luggins and Lilly Singh as Tiffany Fluffit. Pierre Perifel returns to direct with Damon Ross once again producing. (via THR)

03/26/24 @ 8:34 pm EST
Source: BOOM! Studios | Categories: MIsc

BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at RARE FLAVOURS #5, the penultimate issue of the brand new series from the Eisner, Harvey, and Ringo Award-nominated team behind the critically acclaimed series The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, writer Ram V (Detective Comics, These Savage Shores), artist Filipe Andrade (Captain Marvel), and letterer AndWorld Design, in this painstakingly prepared series for fans of food, art, and the celebration of life, available this April. Rubin couldn’t hide his dark secret forever, and Mo certainly won’t stick around, finally learning the truth. But after two assassins capture the demon, will Rubin make an escape, and will Mo learn the true motivations behind Rubin's culinary dreams? There is just one issue left until the mouthwatering conclusion to Ram V and Filipe Andrade’s new classic-in-the-making! RARE FLAVOURS #5 features main cover art by series artist Filipe Andrade, with variants by Javier Rodriguez (Daredevil) and Nimit Malavia (Dune: House Harkonnen). RARE FLAVOURS is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta; Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; The Neighbors by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Letizia Cadonici; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Sirens of the City by Joanne Starer and Khary Randolph; Coda by Simon Spurrier and Matías Bergara; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; and Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzon; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers by Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle and Rubine. RARE FLAVOURS #5 will be available in comic shops April 24, 2024. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

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03/26/24 @ 11:54 am EST
Source: Bloody-Disgusting | Categories: Marvel

First Teaser for 'The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story' Officially Released Ahead of Premiere - IMDb

Sony Pictures Animation has announced that The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story will debut on YouTube tomorrow, March 27, and a first look teaser trailer has debuted today.The official animated short film has been described as a “genre-bending thriller,” set to use the horror genre as a means to get out its important message to young audiences.Sony teamed with the Kevin Love Fund to digitally release the short, which will be incorporated into the Kevin Love Fund’s new mental health focused lesson plan, “The Hero Within.” The lesson plan invites students to tell their own story through the lens of mental health awareness via an interactive curriculum including a creative storyboard activity. Visit kevinlovefund.org for additional information. (via Bloody-Disgusting)

Teaser trailer: https://twitter.com/i/status/1772610619943927850

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