Inspector Gadget and Johnny Test to Viper Comics
Typically, as seen with specials like Wolverine and the X-Men, it’s the other way around – comics becoming cartoons. But now, two generations worth of toons are now headed into the media of comic books; Inspector Gadget and Johnny Test are making the full transition from animation to the printed page, as Viper Comics signs the two properties to comic book deals. Inspector Gadget, DIC Entertainment’s (now Cookie Jar Entertainment’s) classic 80s toon, features a cyborg detective, whose human body stores multiple bionic gadgets — somewhat like an early Generator Rex! Johnny Test, on the other (non-bionic) hand, follows the adventures of Johnny and his brilliant twin sisters Susan and Mary. Fans can expect a graphic novel collection of each to hit store shelves in early 2011, along side a field dominated by Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, and other Marvel and DC super heroes. (more… )
Related Posts:
Marvel releases Wolverine and the X-Men: Final Crisis Trilogy DVD
The X-Men seem like a nice group of fellas. With Professor Xavier at the helm, Cyclops leads the team of Mutants into battle, always successfully thwarting Magneto and other villains along the way. Well, that’s typically how it plays out. In Wolverine and the X-Men: Final Crisis Trilogy, Marvel’s latest X-Men DVD, it’s a much different world. Xavier has portrayed an apocalyptic future world, that needs the X-men, with Wolverine at the lead, to save it. The Phoenix is in danger, Magneto has launched the Sentinel army, Master Mold aims to track down, and kill, every mutant on the planet … yeah, doesn’t sound so fun. But, it makes for a darn good DVD! Especially seeing the heroes fight their way through this fright fest for the side of good. Take a look at the official write up below, then head to your local video store to pick it up (more… )
Related Posts:
Marvel Knights Animation presents Astonishing X-Men: Gifted
Looks like motion comics are becoming all the rage! Just a few weeks after we announced the Jonah Hex motion comic from the DC Universe, Marvel strikes back featuring an X-Men title. The animated DVD, Astonishing X-Men: Gifted, is a production from Marvel Knights Animation and Shout! Factory, sporting Joss Whedon’s and John Cassaday’s team of mutants. Marvel claims the film, due for release on September 28th, will “remain true to the heritage of panel-by-panel graphic storytelling, with groundbreaking visuals, sensational soundscapes and, of course, the explosiveness of the Mighty Marvel Universe.” (more… )
Related Posts:
Spidey delivers pizzas thanks to Marvel and DecoPac
Maybe you’ve been to a birthday party or two that had these cuh-RAAAAZY cakes that actually looked like drawings? Maybe it was your favorite cartoon character or an actual scene from a CG movie? If so, that was likely the work of DecoPac, a company who makes food an artform. Now, DecoPac plans to move into the world of pizza decoration, tapping Marvel Entertainment as the perfect partner for the designs. Designs have already been started starring Spider-Man, Super Hero Squad characters, Wolverine, and heroes from the big screen films, like Iron Man 2, Thor, and Captain America: The First Avenger. Be on the look out for the products this November, and get started on the super pizza! (more… )
Related Posts:
Marvel Super Hero Squad Online by Gazillion Entertainment
Gazillion Entertainment has a good project on it’s hands with Marvel. The video game company is working with the comic book company on a MMORPG game based on the Cartoon Network series Marvel Super Hero Squad. The game, appropriately titled Marvel Super Hero Squad Online, finally has some footage available for us to review and drool over. While it’s still not slated to launch until next year, you can already see the amazing progress in the visuals, which closely resemble both the toon and their action figure byproducts. What say you? (more… )
Related Posts:
Bell rings for Marvel’s X-Men: First Class
Marvel’s X-Men franchise has seen 4 movies to date; X-Men in 2000, and sequels X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand (in 2003 and 2006, respectively) as well as last year’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Each has pulled in about $200 million, fueling the super hero genre for Disney’s newest acquisition. Now, producer Fox Studios has plans to bring the series back for a 5th film, dubbed X-Men: First Class. A release date has been set for June 3, 2011, and Matthew Vaughn will take the director role, running with a script idea by Bryan Singer. No casting news has been recovered yet, nor even a list of Mutants, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated. Stay TOONed! (more… )
Related Posts:
X-Men: Volume 5 now available, from Marvel and Disney
With all the hub bub lately about Marvel and Disney’s super hero genre (thanks in no small part to the upcoming Iron Man 2) there’s been a flurry of super news – much of the animated variety! Just days ago, we were able to announce the official launch of X-Men: Volume 5 on DVD, and now, it’s here! The DVD collection was released just yesterday, side by side with Iron Man: the Complete Animated Series. Take a look at some scenes of the X-Men toon in action (more… )
Related Posts:
Marvel and Disney debut X-Men: Volume 5 on DVD
Doesn’t matter who you want to thank; Marvel, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Disney, or even the X-Men themselves – the bottom line is, on May 4th, we’re finally able to get our hands on the fifth and final volume in the DVD collection of the 1990s animated X-Men series. The X-Men must turn to their arch-nemesis, Magneto, to save the life of Professor Xavier! Watch the action unfold in the final episode, “Graduation Day,” and don’t miss a moment of X-citement in this 2-disc, 14 episode box set. Complete your X-men collection with this must-own final installment of this great animated series. X-men stars voice talents Iona Morris, Lenore Zann, and Alison Seasly-Smith, and is executive produced Scott Thomas, Will Meugniot, and Stan Lee, the grand daddy of all Marvel classics, Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Fantastic Four, The Ultimate Avengers II, etc. (more… )
Loading ...
