News Paul Rudd in Talks for Ant-Man We may have our Hank Pym! Paul Rudd is in early negotiations for Edgar Wright’s long-gestating Ant-Man film. Lauren Faust on Super Best Friends Forever DC Collectibles talks to Faust about her SBFF (“SssBOOFs!”) character designs. 27 Pieces of Denys Cowan Art Missing Original concept art and comic…
Shiagiarism 2: Electric LaBeoufaloo
Today Buzzfeed reported that Shia not only plagiarized Dan Clowes in his short film, and Yahoo! Answers in his apology for plagiarizing Dan Clowes, he also plagiarized Charles Bukowski and several other writers in his original comics. And then he plagiarized Tiger Woods in his apology for plagiarizing Bukowski. Is Shia for real with all…
Last Minute Gift Guide: Books and Comics
Still shopping, huh? Don’t worry, we’ve got some ideas for you. We’ve held back on prices—availability, shipping, and prices vary so much—but rest assured, a wide variety of price points is represented. Today we’ve got book and comic book recommendations. Come back Friday for recommendations on geeky stuff and things.
Shia LaBeouf Plagiarizes Daniel Clowes, Joins Decepticons
Shia LaBeouf, Hollywood actor and self-published comic book artist, posted his short film HowardCantour.Com on Monday; the film has been making the film festival rounds, but it wasn’t until it was shared online that audiences noticed it was…more than meets the eye. (Cue synth guitar, robotic “pew-pew” noises.) HowardCantour.com, about an online film critic played…
News & Things: Marvels, Miracles, and McBain
News ‘Marvels & Monsters’ Exhibit Explores Comics’ Portrayal of Asians Art exhibition to examine the various depictions of Asian characters in comics, such as SHIELD’s Jimmy Woo and stereotypical villain the Yellow Claw. Ed Piskor Talks Hip Hop Family Tree The Washington Post interviews Ed Piskor about Hip Hop Family Tree, his graphic novel about…
Friday Poll: Favorite Comic Book Movie of the Year
2013 is winding down and “Best of” lists are sprouting up everywhere like X-Men comics starring Wolverine, so WWAC wants to know: what was your favorite comic book movie of 2013? Were you impressed by Marvel’s follow-ups to The Avengers, or thrilled by Man of Steel? Was Red 2 underrated, or did you make it…
News & Things: A Very Dark Phoenix Christmas
Read of the Week The A.V. Club asks, “What does X-Men’s Dark Phoenix Saga have in common with Christmas?” “Because at the time, all I understood was that Jean Grey had become the most powerful force in the universe—which I only knew because she ate one—and that she was made of fire and, at least…
Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman
Comic book fans have another reason to celebrate this holiday season, because Gal Dacot has been cast as Wonder Woman in Zack Snyder’s still-untitled Man of Steel sequel. Gadot, 28, is known for her performances in the Fast & Furious franchise, and though little is known yet of what role Wonder Woman will play in the film,…
News & Things: Sin City TV
News DragonCon Co-Founder Ed Kramer, Charged with Child Molestation, Avoids Further Prison Time with Plea Deal Kramer to spend 34 months under house arrest; DragonCon officially cut all ties with Kramer earlier this year. PictureBox to Shut Down At the End of 2013 The independent comics publisher will cease publishing new material after December 2013…
News & Things: Almost Turkey Day Edition
Read of the Week Comic Book Resources interviews Neil Gaiman about Sandman: Overture, his creative process, and whether or not we’ll ever see that Sandman movie: “What I miss most, writing anything that isn’t comics, is silent panels. The joy of being able to write silent panels…it’s one of the few things that is just…
Tess Fowler, Brian Wood, and Harassment in the Comic Industry
The Incident The story first broke at Bleeding Cool, with artist Tess Fowler alleging an unnamed, but well known creator had sexually harassed her at SDCC 2007. This creator “feign[ed] interest in my pursuit of a comic career,” and asked her up to his room. She declined the offer. He later insulted her work and person…
News & Things: Mad Science Throwdown
Welcome back to News & Things! Tonight we have the Young Avengers season finale, Rachel Maddow on March, Princess Bubblegum vs. Frankenstein, and more! Read of the Week The Dissolve talks about what Marvel’s shared universe means for movies: “But the longer the MCU continues, the more I’m struck by the sameness of all the…