FOX Networks has a new animated series in the works. A spin-off from their #1 hit, Family Guy, Cleveland features the Griffins' "token" black neighbor and is being written by series creator, Seth McFarlane, as well as Family Guy writer and Cleveland's voice talent, Mike Henry. FOX also has some other animated shows in the

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The most highly-anticipated movie of the year is just around the corner, and Marvel Comics is celebrating it in style! Check out The Rundown for this official Marvel press release (with preview art), detailing Invincible Iron Man week.  They will have interviews, clips, and more - al

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I confess, I did not watch the Superbowl last night.  And while that shouldn't surprise anyone that a geek like myself didn't catch the Superbowl, the news here is that I missed the new Iron Man movie spot!  Luckily, Marvel is showing it online for those of us who didn't see it the first go-round.  Co

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That's right: Fred Krueger is set to make a comeback to theaters near you very soon.  New Line Cinema is reported to be in talks with Michael Bay's company to bring the dreamstalking madman back to movie screens.  Last seen in 2003's HORRIBLE Freddy vs. Jason, Freddy proved he can still pack movie houses nearly 25

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Dark Horse is the official Star Wars comics and collectibles company.  With their fan-favorite slew of Star Wars Universe titles, as well as their many lines of statues and other toys, they have a great track record of bringing the fans just what they want.  Now, Dark Horse Deluxe announces a new line of statues based

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Even more Heath Ledger details emerging.  Entertainment Tonight and The Insider came across a video showing Ledger at a party where drugs are being used.  The actor makes some startling admissions of his own on-tape.  The shows have agreed not to air the bit "out of respect for the family."  Of cou

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FINALLY! Shout! Factory, which specializes in camp and B-raters, has acquired all the rights to the entire 11-season run of MST3K. All 198 episodes are headed to DVD and/or online distribution. This article explains a bit about the award-winning show, the deal the companies struck, and gives some great links as to where you

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The Sci-Fi Channel has greenlighted a full 13-episode season of Sanctuary.  From the creative team that brings us Stargate SG-1, Sanctuary was originally created solely for the Web.  Released on a subscription model, webisodes found their way to file-sharing sites.  Creators brought Sci-Fi execs a DVD of the webi

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The premiere zombie comic book, Walking Dead, is nearing its 50th issue mark.  To celebrate the occasion, Image Comics decided to get Erik Larsen and Invincible's Ryan Ottley to do a superhero variant cover.  But the feedback was so overwhelming that they have decided to change it from 1-in-100 to 1-in-25!  Read

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I have now seen a few episodes of VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and here is my take on the series, in general.  I agree that it is an important issue and this is as valid a way to present it as any.  On the other hand, it does seem a bit forced and exploitative.  But the real problem I have with the show a

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American comic book publishing house, Marvel, announced it has teamed with French publisher, Soleil, to bring American audiences several popular European titles. Titles like Sky Doll, Universal War One, and Samurai, that have never been translated into English until now. This is the official press release from Marvel Comics.

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This is not a prank, hoax, or misinformation! Oscar-nominated actor, Heath Ledger, has been found dead in a Manhattan apartment. A drug overdose is suspected, but not confirmed at this point. He was found by a housekeeper around 3:30 this afternoon. Ledger's final role is as the Joker in the new Batman film, yet to be rele

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Former Bob Newhart co-star and Will & Grace alum, Suzanne Pleshette, has died. The actress had a decades-long career in movies and television, with her role as Emily Hartley proving her shining star. She also worked on Broadway. Pleshette was last seen on TV as Karen's mom in Will & Grace. She had been fighting lung cancer for over a dec

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Qassia is a beta program that invites bloggers and webmasters to join and add "intel." Unlike other wikis, you do not have to write a dissertation, just add a paragraph or two about things you know. The more you add, the more credits you accrue, and the higher your site and/or blog is ranked. Still in beta, you have to be invited, so I'

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We just learned that the project had been fast-tracked for a 2009 release under the helm of Oscar-winning director, George Miller, some 3-4 months back! Now it turns out the Justice League movie has been indefinitely postponed. This does have to do with the writers' strike, but there are other issues, as well. Now we have to wonder if we

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