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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

THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS to Premiere in July on Syfy
by Tyler Peterson - June 04, 2014

Continuing to acquire popular science fiction programming from around the world, Syfy will premiere Season 1 of the hit New Zealand dramedy The Almighty Johnsons beginning Friday, July 11 at 10PM (ET/PT). The season consists of 10 episodes....


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 ...


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...


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)....


Madame Tussauds Hollywood Unveils Marvel 4D Theater
by Tyler Peterson - July 11, 2014

Madame Tussauds Hollywood has announced the grand opening of their brand new, multi-million dollar Marvel Super Heroes 4D theater expansion as they bring their most legendary superhero's to life. The new technologically advanced renovation will include innovative 4D experiences with multisensory ent...


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....


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...


American Heroes Channel's HARDCORE HEROES to Premiere 8/6
by Tyler Peterson - July 30, 2014

From Spiderman to Batman, Superman to Wonder Woman, we've all heard the stories of superheroes with superhuman abilities; they dodge bullets, take out bad guys, and fly through the sky with ease. But who are the real badasses outside of Hollywood? This summer, American Heroes Channel (AHC) goes into...


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....


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)....


IndieWire Nominates PEACEKEEPERS for 2015 Project of the Year
by Nicole Rosky - January 13, 2015

As we find ourselves fully entrenched in the digital era, it's only right that everyday superheroes communicate via text messages. That device is one of many contemporary elements Charlie Reeves and Maria Makenna have incorporated into their series Peacekeepers. This new web show, voted IndieWire's ...


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...


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....


Dean Cain, Helen Slater Join Cast of CBS' SUPERGIRL
by Tyler Peterson - February 27, 2015

Two former superheroes are teaming up for CBS' upcoming SUPERGIRL series....


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....


Repertory Theatre of St. Louis to Host A TASTE OF THE REP
by Tyler Peterson - August 06, 2014

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) and The Rep's A-Team invite patrons to a special season kick-off with great food, lively entertainment and opportunities to explore the season, make subscription and single ticket purchases and register to win special prizes. A Taste of The Rep will take...


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....


FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION, Frances England and More Set for Symphony Space's 2014-15 'Just Kidding' Series
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2014

This fall, Symphony Space presents the superheroes of children's entertainment in a season with plenty of entertainment to guard NYC families against the diabolical quandary of 'What To Do?' each weekend. Beginning today, September 27th with Spike and Mike's Festival of Animation, through Frances En...


POWERPUFF GIRLS Soar Again With All-New Series and Licensing Program
by Caryn Robbins - June 16, 2014

After the successful airing of the re-imagined special in January, Cartoon Network today announced the global return of one of its most beloved franchises, the Emmy®-winning, The Powerpuff Girls....


VIDEO: Watch Launch Trailer for New Syfy Series THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2014

In a little more than two weeks, Syfy's new action-packed comedy comedy and drama THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSONS arrives....


Go Behind the Mask with REAL HEROES, Now on DVD
by Casey Judge - October 27, 2014

Waltzing Penguins is proud to present the nationwideDVD and VOD release of Keith Hartman's Real Heroes. A love letter to costumed crusaders, Real Heroes has been a hit at conventions and fests across the country, including the North American Science Fiction Convention, Phoenix Comic Con, the Superg...


Spoiler Alert! GOTHAM's Gordon Far Too Super to Be TV Hero
by Matt Tamanini - September 29, 2014

Superheroes have been a part of the television landscape almost since the medium was invented. From the days of George Reeves' Superman, to Adam West as Batman, to Hayden Panettiere on HEROES, we have always had a fascination with the idea that extraordinary people, both physically and morally, migh...


Cutting Ball Theater's SUPERHEROES Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2014

Cutting Ball Theater opens its 16th season with the World Premiere of SUPERHEROES, written and directed by Sean San Jose. Featuring Myers Clark, Juan Amador, Donald E. Lacy, Jr., Britney Frazier, Ricky Saenz, and Delina Patrice Brooks, SUPERHEROES plays tonight, November 21 through December 21 (Pres...


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...


Photo Flash: Cutting Ball Theater Presents SUPERHEROES
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 07, 2014

Cutting Ball Theater opens its 16th season with the World Premiere of SUPERHEROES, written and directed by Sean San Jose. Featuring Myers Clark, Juan Amador, Donald E. Lacy, Jr., Britney Frazier, Ricky Saenz, and Delina Patrice Brooks, SUPERHEROES plays November 21 through December 21 at the Cutting...






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