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  • Escapade reveals villains outselling heroes Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:01AMEscapade has revealed its villain fancy dress costumes are outselling its hero costumes, almost across the board.
  • Superheroes Swoop Onto City Hall Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:02PMThey came together -- hero and villain alike -- demanding justice from City Hall. Hollywood superheroes descended on Downtown Los Angeles Tuesday to make their voices heard.  They said the've beek kicked off the Walk of Stars and even arrested... Superhero - Downtown Los Angeles - Los Angeles - Los Angeles City Hall - United States
  • FanExpo convention draws long lineups Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:08PMTORONTO—Superheroes, video game characters, and trekkers spent yesterday wishing they could get beamed up straight into the FanExpo convention in Toronto.
  • Peelander-Z: Power Rangers of punk return Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:14PMThese colours run as the Peelanders Red, Yellow and Green dash around two stages in Toronto this week.
  • Scott Pilgrim vs the World, Edgar Wright, 112 mins (12A) The Girl Who Played with Fire, Daniel Alfredson, 129 mins (15) Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:21PMEdgar Wright’s films get their kicks by taking characters who belong in a low-key, indie, romantic comedy, and then parachuting them into situations from the most excessive and violent genre movies.
  • Ramayana - The Epic Indian animation comes of age Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:47PMAugust 25, 2010 : On this Dusshera, acclaimed filmmaker Ketan Mehta unleashes mythic storytelling and the expressive depth of 3 D computer animation in the form of ‘Ramayana - The Epic’ a timeless tale of love and valor, virtue and honour.
  • Natick High grad's film, 'Mission Park,' premieres Wednesday Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:29AMMetroWest filmmaker Chip Perro writes, co-directs, co-produces and co-stars in action-adventure film, "Mission Park," premiering at the Brattle Theatre Wednesday.
  • "Nanny McPhee" makes welcome return in sequel Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:09PMFive years after her movie debut -- not so long a passage to have been forgotten and enough time to be fondly remembered -- "Nanny McPhee Returns."
  • Foxconn Holds Anti-Suicide Rally for Employees Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:26PMFoxconn held an anti-suicide rally at its Shenzhen plant in an effort to boost morale. Foxconn - Suicide - Apple - Shenzhen - China
  • gamescom Comes to PlayStation Home + Star Wars, Superheroes & More Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:50PMThose of you who have always wanted to attend gamescom — one of the largest gaming conventions in the world — will finally have your chance this Thursday, August 19th when the gamescom event space launches in PlayStation Home. Get a sneak peek at upcoming PlayStation titles, play games with your friends, rack up exclusive [...]
  • Foxconn Holds Anti-Suicide Rally in Shenzhen [Foxconn] Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:54PM# foxconn Foxconn, the Taiwanese manufacturing titan troubled by a spate of suicides at its Shenzhen factory-city, held a rally for its workers who were given t-shirts, pom-pons, and—inexplicably—Spider-Man costumes. More »
  • Replacement Superheroes Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:29AMAsk anyone who has ever been unemployed and had to pick up a temp job: it’s tough. You can take satisfaction in the fact that you’re bringing home a paycheck...
  • Super Heroes ready for action Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:09AMYOUNGSTERS got messy making costumes as part of a series of school holiday events.
  • Superheros affect boys differently Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 6:11PMSAN DIEGO, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Superheroes beating up villains may not be the best image for boys to see if society wants to promote kinder, less stereotypical male behaviors, scientists say. Superhero - SAN DIEGO - United States - California - Business and Economy
  • Marvel Costume Pack 4 Coming to Little Big Planet Aug. 17 Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 4:24PMPack brings Magneto, Storm, Hulk, Green Goblin and the Punisher outfits for your Sackboys and girls.
  • Gallery: Spider-Man's 7 crazy alternate costumes Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:25PMYou and I aren't stuck wearing the same gear every day, so why should a superhero be? Check out seven looks Spider-Man will be sporting when Shattered Dimensions goes on sale in September.
  • Modern Super Heroes Make Poor Role Models Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:35PMWhile superheroes of the past made good role-models for children, the same cannot be said for their modern-day counterparts, who are too violent and focus too much on reinforcing male stereotypes, according to a presentation given by mental health experts Sunday at the annual American Psychological Association (APA) convention."There is a big difference in the movie superhero of today and ...
  • Researchers Say Today's Superheroes Send Wrong Image To Boys Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 7:21AMWatching superheroes beat up villains may not be the best image for boys to see if society wants to promote kinder, less stereotypical male behaviors, according to psychologists who spoke Sunday at the 118th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. "There is a big difference in the movie superhero of today and the comic book superhero of yesterday," said psychologist Sharon ...
  • The geeks are pulling Hollywood's strings right now, and that's not a good thing Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:01AMThe geeks have inherited the Earth. Or at least Hollywood. After decades on the fringes, fanboys and comic-book nerds have become the most important demographic in the entertainment business.
  • 505 Games Launches Code Update and All-New Twisted FreeEpisode for Naughty Bear Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 1:17PMNaughty Bear (PS3) Now available for download on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network, level 8 features all-new enemies and wearable items.
  • 7 bits of movie magic that disappeared Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 10:43AMThere was a time when movie props were worthless. When a film wrapped, the studio would often recycle props and costumes for use in other films, or sometimes simply throw them away.
  • The geeks are pulling Hollywood's strings right now, and that's not a good thing Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 9:24PMThe geeks have inherited the Earth. Or at least Hollywood. After decades on the fringes, fanboys and comic-book nerds have become the most important demographic in the entertainment business.
  • Charlie's Angels (Blu-ray) Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 9:14AMRecommended As vacuous, high-concept "event" movies go, Charlie's Angels is among the least offensive. Apparently mainly as a result of co-executive producer and star Drew Barrymore's influence, the film has an engaging playfulness - rooted in genuine affection and self-parody - with appealingly assertive, take-charge women who completely dominate the men, sexually and in the film's non-stop ...
  • Kick-Ass Blu-ray Review Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 9:12PMThis subversive comic-book adaptation takes full advantage of BD interactivity.
  • With this ring, I thee weird: 11 wacky weddings Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 11:49AMIn these recessionary times, many brides and grooms are trading lavish for unique. Creative couples have gotten hitched underwater, in retail stores — even clad in superhero spandex. Here are 11 examples of utterly memorable weddings. Superhero - Recreation - United States - San Francisco - Film
  • Justice League Movie – What Might Have Been Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 9:03AMActor Jay Bruchel ( The Sorcerer's Apprrentice ) provides details on what George Miller's Justice League film would have been like had it ever come to pass.
  • DVD Picks Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:24PMDrama; rated R for strong violence, sexual content, nudity, language and drug material; also available on Blu-ray
  • EUR Theater Review: No ‘Bones’ About It Khandi Alexander Delivers Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 6:51PM    *Khandi Alexander is fierce, an acting force to be reckoned with. The roles she’s chosen to play over the years have been potent and powerful. From “The Corner,” to “CSI Miami” to her current role as Ladonna Batiste-Williams on HBO’s “Treme,” Alexander has always fully inhabited a role giving it depth, feeling and [...]
  • Blu-Ray Duo Review: Runaways and Kick Ass Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:03PMTeens gone wild!! Here's our take on the Blu-Rays of two fun teen content films! We checked out The Runaways starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning as rebel members of the first all girl rock band and Kick Ass , the action-packed movie including teens as superheroes out of control.
  • EUR DVD Review: Kick-Ass Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 6:51AM*This Marvel Comics superhero adventure because it revolves around a foul-mouthed, 11 year-old heroine who takes delight in spilling the blood of every last one of her evil adversaries. Plus, other underage characters are depicted engaging in a variety of morally-objectionable activities ranging from premarital sex to smoking Marijuana to sadistic slaughter. So, this movie [...]
  • Candye Kane Isn't Twisted Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:21PMAdaptable Blues diva Candye Kane preaches inner strength Since the mid-1980s, Candye Kane has been singing the Blues for the veritable Rainbow Coalition of fans that comprise her audience. She is a former adult model/porn star, a single mother, a self-proclaimed big, beautiful woman, an avowed bisexual, a cancer survivor and an unapologetic sexual, social and political free thinker. She'll be at ...
  • Valhalla Drama camp an intense week of drama teaching Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 1:13PMTwo weeks ago, Christina Nolan and Matt Maitland taught drama in the week-long Valhalla Drama School, where kids aged 7 to 14 would work in that small time to put together a full-on play, featuring props, costumes and all.
  • DVD reviews: 'Kick-Ass,' 'Ghost Writer,' 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' 'A Prophet' Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:54PMThis week’s home video releases include two gritty dramas, a cute children’s film and an R-rated superhero adventure.
  • Rainbow-bright parade bursts with pride Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:47AMFresh to Vancouver from South Africa, tourist Irma Grobler was delightedly snapping shot after shot on Sunday of dancers in drag, neon spandex, bikinis and superhero attire.
  • Just In Time for Scott Pilgrim, It's the Ultimate Comic-Book Rock Band Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:12AMWith the release of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, audiences will experience the first comic-book movie that rocks. In between fighting evil ex-boyfriends, our hero, Scott, plays bass in the band Sex Bob-omb -- it's a Super Mario Bros. reference...
  • Photos: Vancouver's Gay Pride Parade, from our pictures to yours Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 6:19PMParticipants at the Gay Pride Parade on the streets of the West End in Vancouver.
  • Vancouver Pride Parade a colourful affair Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 6:19PMRainbow flags, balloons and streamers flew high above downtown Vancouver on Sunday despite initial gloomy weather.
  • For movie bromance, the thrill is gone Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:34AMTrue romance will never die. But bromance? Well, that's a different story. One of the more popular movie genres of the past decade, the bromance — that is, a love story between resolutely heterosexual men — seems to be fizzling.
  • Pint-Sized Superhero 'Kick-Ass' Arrives on DVD Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:27PMThis Marvel Comics superhero adventure because it revolves around a foul-mouthed, 11 year-old heroine who takes delight in spilling the blood of every last one of her evil adversaries.
  • Paul Rudd and Steve Carell take a shot at rekindling the bromance movie Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:19PMTrue romance will never die. But bromance? Well, that's a different story.
  • Chris Evans Says There'll Be Comedy In 'Captain America: The First Avenger' Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:17AM'We're not cracking jokes, but they did find a way to add humor,' film's star says.
  • Ajay Devgn: I have been very lucky Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:16AMAjay Devgn counts his blessings as he talks about his latest film, the controversy dogging it and his second turn as a father.
  • Top routines from So You Think You Can Dance , Dancing with the Stars, America's Best Dance Crew Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:45PMCrazy props. Flashy costumes. Maybe a few tears. Amid a crowded programming schedule, it takes a lot for televised choreography to impress fans. Here are some of the most popular reality TV dance shows and the routines that stuck with us.
  • Chris Evans' Captain America Costume to Undergo Transformation in the Movie Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:06AMNot only his character will have several different costumes but also the superhero will have an updated shield at particular moment in ' Captain America: The First Avenger ', the actor reveals.
  • Comic-Con closes after 4 days of pop culture fun Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:23AMSAN DIEGO (AP) -- Light cycles, wizards, vampires and superheroes made for another colorful Comic-Con. San Diego's annual pop-culture convention wrapped up Sunday after four days of comic books, costumes, celebrity appearances and TV and movie previews.
  • 'Tron,' 'Harry Potter,' 'True Blood,' 'Avengers' among highlights of 41st annual Comic-Con Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:34PMSAN DIEGO (AP) — Light cycles, wizards, vampires and superheroes made for another colorful Comic-Con.
  • Blog: An outsider looks in at Metrocon 2010 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:27PMIt was a mixture of ages and races, all combining the wish to spend just a moment of their lives as someone else. Photo Gallery: Metrocon 2010
  • Comic-Con attendees dazzled by 'Tron,' 'Harry Potter,' and 'Avengers' teasers Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:58PMComic-Con, the sci-fi and fantasy themed convention in San Diego, was a four-day extravaganza of light cycles, wizards, and superheroes.
  • Comic-Con: JJ Abrams and Joss Whedon [Part 2] (With Full Video) Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:11PMOn Thursday, July 23rd 2010, Entertainment Weekly held a panel at Comic-Con entitled "The Visionaries", which was basically a "discussion with geek gods J. J. Abrams (Star Trek) and Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) on the future of pop culture" conducted by EW's Jeff "Doc" Jensen. "EW presents an in-depth conversation with these two creative geniuses about how technology, gaming, and ...
  • Comic-Con Closes After 4 Days Of Pop Culture Fun Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:49AMLight cycles, wizards, vampires and superheroes made for another colorful Comic-Con. San Diego's annual pop-culture convention wrapped up Sunday after four days of comic books, costumes, celebrity appearances and TV and movie previews. A new take on "Tron," the latest "Harry Potter" film, HBO's "True Blood" and Marvel's "The Avengers" were among the highlights of the 41st annual festival.