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They put on a costume to save lives and entertain a nation. They fought villains, rescued the innocent and became role models to viewers of every age. The superheroes of television lived so vividly in the public

Michael Markey Releases Latest Book, 'Casaday Girls, Book 2: The Creature Returns'
by Christina Mancuso - January 23, 2014

'Your next adventure awaits.' Nemesis Dunbro Lasnikov expresses these words in a cryptic parting email at the close of 'Book 1: Super Kids.' Preteen superheroes Alexa and Rachael Casaday now face unfinished business in 'Casaday Girls, Book 2: The Creature Returns' by Michael Markey. What happened to...


GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Set for August 2014 Release
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2013

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY has officially received an August 1, 2014 theatrical release date, Disney announced today....


BWW Reviews: Superman Soars into Dreams at Milwaukee Rep's THE HISTORY OF INVULNERABILITY
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - April 22, 2014

This April, Milwaukee Rep staged an interesting performance written by David Bar Katz for the finale of their 60th Anniversary season. Superman, a fictional comic book hero still idolized by young and old, arrived in the production The History of Invulnerability, a play dependent on an overwhelming ...


Breaking: 90 Year Old Stan Lee is BACK in the Game; to Create New Characters for Plotagon
by Robert Diamond - October 12, 2013

You can't count a good nonagenarian out! Variety has the exclusive report that legendary comic book creator Stan Lee is back in the game, having just made a deal with Plotagon, a Swedish Startup company to make four new characters that fans will then be able to make their own films with....


Eddie Redmayne to Lead Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Film?
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 29, 2012

On the heels of the recent Marvel purchase by Disney, the franchise has hired James Gunn to direct its upcoming superhero film, Guardians of the Galaxy, and has reportedly started the casting search for the half-alien protagonist, Peter Quill....


Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Close 60th Season with THE HISTORY OF INVULNERABILITY
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2014

Milwaukee Repertory Theater concludes its 60th Anniversary Season with The History of Invulnerability, the play The Washingtonian says 'leap[s] across an impressive array of thought-provoking issues in a single bound . . . a super achievement.' The cast features Rep newcomers Bob Amaral, JJ Phillips...


Official Synopsis Released for Universal's KICK-ASS 2
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2012

The official synopsis for KICK-ASS 2 from Universal Studios has been released. Check it out below...


Disney XD Premieres New Comedy Series MIGHTY MED Today
by TV News Desk - October 07, 2013

Disney XD's 'Mighty Med,' a new live-action comedy series starring popular Disney Channel stars Bradley Steven Perry ('Good Luck Charlie') and Jake Short ('A.N.T. Farm'), premieres as a special one-hour event tonight, MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 (8:30-9:30 p.m., ET/PT)....


Disney Jr. Celebrates Halloween with Themed Episodes of Hit Series
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2013

Disney Junior celebrates Halloween with themed episodes of hit series 'Sofia the First,' 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates' and 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,' and popular short-form series 'Minnie's Bow-Toons' premiering throughout the month of October....


VIDEO: Alan Brown & Scott Matthew Collaborate on New Music Video for Whitney Houston's 'Dance with Somebody'
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2013

Below, watch the new music video of award-winning musician Scott Matthew's cover of Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' from filmmaker Alan Brown. Together Matthew and Brown contributed 4 songs to the score of the new film FIVE DANCES....


RISK IS THIS…THE CUTTING BALL NEW EXPERIMENTAL PLAYS FESTIVAL Will Run 1/11-2/9
by Kelsey Denette - December 11, 2012

Cutting Ball Theater continues its 14th season with the adventurous RISK IS THIS…THE CUTTING BALL NEW EXPERIMENTAL PLAYS FESTIVAL, one of the only play festivals in America solely dedicated to experimental works for the stage. Pushing the boundaries of what theater can be, this year's festival featu...


Nickelodeon Premieres New Family Comedy THE THUNDERMANS Today
by TV News Desk - November 02, 2013

Superhero siblings share an extraordinary secret in Nickelodeon's brand-new live-action comedy series, The Thundermans, premiering today, Nov. 2, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)....


BWW Reviews: SUPERHEROES! Soars Through Cincinnati
by Jessica Dennett - March 04, 2014

The Cincinnati POPS Orchestra, under the direction of John Morris Russell, has recorded SUPERHEROES a new and incredibly fun CD. Along with the POPS the CD showcases the talents of the May Festival Youth Chorus, the CCM Musical Theatre Department, Julie Spangler, and even Adam West who played the 3...


JUSTICE LEAGUE Preparing for Summer 2015 Launch
by Tyler Peterson - October 18, 2012

Warner Brothers has officially won the rights to to bring together the entire DC Comics band of superheroes on the big screen. Until yesterday, they were involved in a heated, and long-running legal battle over the rights to Superman. ...


VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for Kevin Smith's ALTER EGOS
by - October 16, 2012

Kevin Smith is currently raising funds in order to to distribute his all-new indie version of the super-hero genre, ALTER EGOS. Check out the first official trailer for the flick below!...


Bruno Wu Announces Joint Venture With Arad Productions on Superhero Franchise
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2012

Seven Stars Entertainment, led by Chairman Bruno Wu, will form a joint venture with prolific producer Avi Arad (The Amazing Spider Man, Iron Man) and his company Arad Productions, to develop superhero franchise properties which encompass live-action tent pole feature films, animated television serie...


VIDEO: First Look - Red Band Trailer for KICK ASS 2
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2013

Universal Pictures has released the Red Band trailer for KICK ASS 2. The film, written and directed by Jeff Wadlow, is heading to theaters on August 16. Get a first look below!...


Discovery Channel to Kick Off MONSTER WEEKEND 5/31
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2014

Starting Saturday, May 31st at 8pm ET/PT, join the Discovery Channel for a jam-packed MONSTER WEEKEND, exploring the world's tiniest animals to most mysterious and legendary monsters....


The Boys' Club of New York Announces Summer Superheroes Literacy Program
by Christina Mancuso - July 22, 2013

After piloting the program in 2012, BCNY's literacy mentoring program Summer Superheroes, has been implemented at all three clubhouses. The program, developed last year by BCNY's education staff, combines literacy skill-building with teen-child mentorship using superhero-themed activities....


Liev Schreiber Hosts SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE on PBS Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 15, 2013

PBS previously announced that tonight, October 15, 2013, is 'Superheroes Night,' featuring a three-hour block dedicated to the groundbreaking program SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE....


Liev Schreiber to Host PBS Comic Book Docu-Series HISTORY OF SUPERHEORES
by Caryn Robbins - July 16, 2013

TVGuide.com reports exclusively that Liev Schreiber is set to host a new PBS special HISTORY OF SUPERHEROES....


TV: First Look at THE ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK ARTIST - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - September 21, 2012

York Little Theatre kicks off its 80th Anniversary Season with an action-packed, family-friendly, musical spoof of the comic book genre. The Adventures of a Comic Book Artist runs tonight, September 21 - 30 and features singing superheroes and dancing villains. BroadwayWorld has a preview of the sh...


THE ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK ARTIST Plays York Little Theatre, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2012

York Little Theatre kicks off its 80th Anniversary Season with an action-packed, family-friendly, musical spoof of the comic book genre. The Adventures of a Comic Book Artist runs tonight, September 21 - 30 and features singing superheroes and dancing villains....


Plays & Players Presents THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY: A THEATRICAL RESPONSE, 11/7-18
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012

It's hard to shock theatergoers these days unless you bring in politics. Plays & Players opens its new season with The American Presidency: A Theatrical Response, a play festival of, by and for the 2012 presidential election. Combining elements of commentary, critique, parody and direct response, Th...


Cutting Ball Theater Sets 2014-15 Season: SUPERHEROES, ANTIGONE, MT. MISERY & More
by Tyler Peterson - May 09, 2014

San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater proudly announces the lineup for its 16th season. The main stage season opens in November with the World Premiere of SUPERHEROES, written and directed by Sean San Jose (Campo Santo), followed by Sophocles' ANTIGONE in February, directed by Cutting Ba...






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