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CBR News PREVIEW: AAM/Markosia presents "Lazarus: Immortal Coils" - AAM/Markosia, publishers of King Kong, Starship Troopers, Eleventh Hour and the critically acclaimed The Boy Who Made Silence, are proud to announce their new title Lazarus: Immortal Coils. A story 1,974 years in the making, Lazarus: Immortal Coils reveals the definitive origin of the eternal warrior. Bluewater Productions kicks it into "Gearz" - From the creator of the "10th Muse" comes the newest female group of unlikely heroes - Gearz! NY Comic Con announces full schedule of film and TV previews and screenings - The full schedule of movie trailers and special sneak peek previews which will be featured in the IGN.com Theater at New York Comic Con has been announced and includes special events for "The Incredible Hulk," "Hellboy 2," " The Spirit" and more. X-POSITION: X-Editors United - We're joined today by Axel Alonso and his team of X-editors to discuss "Divided We Stand" and premiere loads and loads of exclusive art including Simone Bianchi art from "Astonishing X-Men." "Mr. T Versus Dracula" announced from Mohawk Media - Having recently launched their Mr. T: Limited Advance Edition Graphic Novel, publisher Mohawk Media have decided to celebrate April Fool’s Day with the announcement of "Mr. T Versus," a series of comic magazines which see Mr. T doing battle with other famous characters. The first confirmed title is "Mr. T Versus Dracula." Scott Dunbier Named IDW Special Projects Editor - Starting today, former WildStorm Executive Editor Scott Dunbier joins IDW Publishing as Special Projects Editor. In this exclusive interview, CBR News spoke with the industry veteran about his plans. I AM "IRON MAN": Robert Downey, Jr. - In this first of a series of interviews with the cast and crew of "Iron Man," the new film based on the classic Marvel Comics superhero, CBR News speaks with Robert Downey, Jr., who plays the titular role. FIRST LOOK: "Hulk" #3 - Hulk gets hit with an A-bomb! Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you a first look at "Hulk" #3 by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness with a variant cover by David Finch. SECRETS OF "NIM'S": Directors talk New Family Adventure Film - Directors Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett talk to CBR News about their new film, “Nim’s Island,” and what it’s like to work with Jodie Foster, and why “300” star Gerard Butler is so good that they had to cast him twice. PREVIEW: Warren Ellis' "Anna Mercury" #1 - Courtesy of Avatar Press, CBR brings you an advance look at "Anna Mercury" #1 by Warren Ellis and Facundo Percio, on sale this week. Incredible Hulk, Smallville, Speed Racer: April 1st Comic Reel Wrap - There ain't no jokes as we present an exclusive new rumor about trouble for Dr. Banner, season eight talk in Kansas, fast paced news plus much more. Mayor of Portland declares April to be Portand Comics Month - The Stumptown Comics Foundation is delighted to announce that Mayor Tom Potter will declare this April Portland Comics Month. The proclamation officially recognizes both the cultural importance and creative influence of this vibrant art form on the entire city. PREVIEW: "X-Force" #3 continues the search for Wolfsbane - The red-hot, sold-out hottest X-launch of the year continues as Wolverine’s new team searches for the kidnapped Wolfsbane and continues their merciless attacks on Purifier bases till they find her! EARTH'S MOST WANTED: The Twos - Marvel editor Tom Brevoort helps CBR unveil The Twos in the Skrulls’ "Secret Invasion" poker deck, including a longtime Avenger, a veteran news man, and young members of the Kree and Skrull races. PREVIEW: "Evil Dead" #4 - Courtesy of Dark Horse, CBR brings you an advance look at "Evil Dead" #4 by Mark Verheiden and John Bolton, on sale next week in finer comics stores everywhere. Where Have All the Heroes Gone? Krueger talks “Project Superpowers” - Co-writer Jim Krueger brings you up to speed on what’s happened in the first issues of Dynamite's “Project Superpowers,” and drops a few hints about what’s still to come. MYSPACING COMICS: Marvel Cries "Excelsior!" - Joe Quesada and Stan Lee are making noise on MySpace and so is Marvel Entertainment adding nearly 5,000 friends this month as the publisher prepares itself for a "Secret Invasion." Heroes Initiative to publish Mike Wieringo's final Marvel Comics work as a benefit book - When artist Mike Wieringo passed away, he was in the middle of his latest Marvel Comics book, a What If? story. Mike had completed seven pages of what became a massive 27-page story. With Mike’s passing, Marvel Comics generously provided access to the script and Mike’s art to The Hero Initiative, and Mike’s friends stepped up to finish the story, and pay tribute to Mike. "Secret Invasion" shines its spotlight on Black Bolt and The Inhumans - Whether he’s dead or missing, SECRET INVASION will make Black Bolt’s family truly Inhuman! "Sam & Lilah" jumps from Zuda Comics competition to ACT-I-VATE webcomic lineup - Fresh off a commanding fourth-place finish in Zuda Comics' March 2008 Competition, SAM & LILAH will be making a move to its new home as part of the online comics collective ACT-I-VATE, beginning with new pages on May 1. Comic Book Movie M. Night Talks Avatar: The Last Airbender Trilogy Details - The controversial Director shares the scoop on the possible yet inevitable Trilogy plans for Avatar: The Last Airbender "Heroes" Is Going To The Carnival Next Season! - In an interview with MTV, Hayden Panettiere(Claire Bennet) mentioned a very interesting plot point for the next season of "Heroes" Deadpool Will Break The Fourth Wall In His Solo Movie - At least according to Ryan Reynolds.. Brandon Routh PROBABLY Wont Play Superman Again - But he would..if he was asked! "Avengers: Rise of the Superior" *& "Civil War" Fan Trailers - A meteor storm on earth brings the Avengers together along with members of the X-Men and Fantastic Four. And then there's a new trailer on a proposed "Civil War" movie. When a fan trailer makes you wish it was for a real film, you know it's a job well done. "V": Network Video Promos, Then and Now - With ABC's forthcoming "V" being based on the miniseries from the 1980s, the best way for the moment to compare the two different takes on the material is to take a look at network video promos created for each one. Stephen Norrington's CROW Movie is Not A Remake - Way back in December, the Hollywood trades announced that James O'Barr's The Crow' would be getting a reboot to relaunch the franchise to new heights, with a new movie by director Stephen Norrington. Read on here... Stark's GP Racer pic in Iron Man 2 - Have a look at the new GP Racer that Tony Stark will be using in the upcoming Iron Man movie! Another 8 Seasons For Smallville? Green Arrow Actor, Justin Hartley Seems To Think So! - The actor spoke to SciFi Wire about the future of the show and his character Oliver Queen... Alexis Bledel Says Sin City 2 is a Prequel - At least for her character. Alexis also has no idea when filming will start. Life Size Gundam Robots Invade Japan - The Japanese are funny, but I like em. Check these life size Gundam Robots out that they are building. Pretty sweet. Full List Of "Watchmen Directors Cut" Additions - A blogger named Ulysses over at AICN got a look at the directors cut of "Watchmen" and sent them this list.. UPDATED AND CONFIRMED: Predator To Receive A Nimrod On The Horizon - The Director of ARMORED and VACANCY, Nimród Antal looks most likely to land the Directing gig for the new Predator movie produced by Robert Rodriguez. UPDATED: Nimrod has landed the gig! Kristen Bell Talks Astro Boy - The Fanboys starlet gives us the skinny on her charecter Cora in the upcoming film Astro Boy. Clifton Collins Jr. Debunks Involvement in Thor - Bad news for those of us looking forward to seeing Clifton Collins Jr. take part in Kenneth Branagh's Thor. "Kick Ass" Footage To Debut At Comic Con, And New Hitgirl Pic - Superherohype have received some new info on the first footage we will see of Mathew Vaughn's Kick-Ass adaptation.. The INCREDIBLE HULK mourns for Michael Jackson. - Lou Ferrigno trained Michael Jackson and now speaks after his death. The 2009 Harvey Awards Nominees Announced - The 2009 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced with the release of the final ballot, presented by the Executive Committees of the Harvey Awards and the Baltimore Comic-Con. "Iron Man 2" Scene Spoilers! - More scoopage from Nukethefridge.com... Will We See Jessica Biel In "Thor"? - According to Nukethefridge.com, we may very well! ComicWorldNews.com: Updates Column: Comics Have Never Been So Much Fun by Robin Etherington - CWN and the Grand Finale! - Headline: The End. - So long. Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen. Good night. Headline: Closing time - You don't have to go home... 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