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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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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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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TV's first horror host(ess), Vampira, dead at age 85. She was credited for Morticia Addam's appearance and the source for comicdom's Vampirella. She once sued Elvira for copyright infringement. The original Goth ghoul, check out her bio. The Rundown is an irreverent, rambling melange of pop-culture and Americana, focusing on celebrity,

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Another Dark Horse press release involving a classic sci-fi movie property.  Dark Horse is the premiere comics company for movie adaptations and, many years back, they released several Terminator-based projects, many of which became hot collectors' items.  Hard to find now, Dark Horse has fi

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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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Phoenix Rising?  We got this cryptic press release Friday and the artwork is phenomenal.  We will keep you apprised of the situation as it unfolds, but for now, check out the John Byrne-like picture - pretty exciting stuff in itself!  Further, we have a bunch of other preview artwork from many of the hottest titl

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IDW Comics' new Star Trek series is not just coasting on name-value. The writer they have tapped for this exciting new release once served as Gene Roddenberry's assistant, not to mention wrote many of the original series' most popular episodes!

Visit The Rundown for the full press release.

Star Trek: Year Four hits st

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Last summer's blockbuster Transformers movie reinvigorated the franchise and this spring's IDW series picks up where it left off. Brought to you by Chris Ryall, The Reign of Starscream is the official Transformers Movie Sequel in sequential art form. Of course, a Transformers II is already in production, so we'll just have

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Terminator 4, entitled Terminator Salvation, has been given a definite release date, according to the trades. Set in the future, after John Connor has reached adulthood and is leading the rebellion against Skynet (a future history laid-out in previous films), T4 will start a new trilogy "arc" in the overall series. The new

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