Me never go no where without collected work of Jack Kirby! He mentor! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
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| Nightwing and Batgirl duo Marquee Figure |
Spider-Woman isn’t the most well-known super heroine in the Marvel universe, but the motion comic Spider-Woman: Agent of S.W.O.R.D. really sheds a new light on the character. Written by Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, House of M, and Secret Invasion) and amazing artwork by Alex Maleev, Spider-Woman delves into Jessica Drew’s recruitment into the extraterrestrial counterterrorism agency S.W.O.R.D. Her first mission is to investigate and hunt down Skrulls. The images are beautiful and give a gritty feel to the story. The voice acting is pretty good and really brings another dimension to all of the characters.
The only downside to this was the fact there were only 5 episodes. The story is very complete though, but it seems very short. I wanted to see more.
There are several very good special features on this DVD including a motion comic Music Video, the Visual History of Spider-Woman, and a Behind the scenes featurette of Marvel Knights animation. These are all very well done and make a great addition to this DVD.
Despite being short, this motion comic was very well done and had a great story about an under used Marvel character.
I give Spider-Women: Agent of S.W.O.R.D. motion comic a 6 out of 10 Skrulls!
Kick-Ass
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This trailer is awesome. This trailer is even awesomer because Clark Duke is in it.
Kick-Ass hits theaters in April which is just too friggin far away.
News is out today that The Walt Disney Company has purchased Marvel Entertainment for $4 Billion.
I really don't know what to say about this.
I just don't have the words to say anything else.
You can read the full press release by clicking the Rawr.
DISNEY TO ACQUIRE MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT
Worldwide leader in family entertainment agrees to acquire Marvel and its portfolio of over 5,000 characters
Acquisition highlights Disney's strategic focus on quality branded content, technological innovation and international expansion to build long-term shareholder value
Burbank, CA and New York, NY, August 31, 2009 —Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) in a stock and cash transaction, the companies announced today.
Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney on August 28, 2009, Marvel shareholders would receive a total of $30 per share in cash plus approximately 0.745 Disney shares for each Marvel share they own. At closing, the amount of cash and stock will be adjusted if necessary so that the total value of the Disney stock issued as merger consideration based on its trading value at that time is not less than 40% of the total merger consideration.
Based on the closing price of Disney stock on Friday, August 28, the transaction value is $50 per Marvel share or approximately $4 billion.
"This transaction combines Marvel's strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor with Disney's creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories," said Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. "Ike Perlmutter and his team have done an impressive job of nurturing these properties and have created significant value. We are pleased to bring this talent and these great assets to Disney."
"We believe that adding Marvel to Disney's unique portfolio of brands provides significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation," Iger said.
"Disney is the perfect home for Marvel's fantastic library of characters given its proven ability to expand content creation and licensing businesses," said Ike Perlmutter, Marvel's Chief Executive Officer. "This is an unparalleled opportunity for Marvel to build upon its vibrant brand and character properties by accessing Disney's tremendous global organization and infrastructure around the world."
Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Marvel including its more than 5,000 Marvel characters. Mr. Perlmutter will oversee the Marvel properties, and will work directly with Disney's global lines of business to build and further integrate Marvel's properties.
The Boards of Directors of Disney and Marvel have each approved the transaction, which is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, certain non-United States merger control regulations, effectiveness of a registration statement with respect to Disney shares issued in the transaction and other customary closing conditions. The agreement will require the approval of Marvel shareholders. Marvel was advised on the transaction by BofA Merrill Lynch.
Investor Conference Call:
An investor conference call will take place at approximately 10:15 a.m. EDT / 7:15 a.m. PDT today, August 31, 2009. To listen to the Webcast, turn your browser to http://corporate.disney.go.com/investors/presentations.html or dial in domestically at 800-260-8140 or internationally at 617-614-3672. For both dial-in numbers, the participant pass code is 51214527.
The discussion will be available via replay on the Disney investors website through September 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM EDT/4:00 PM PDT.
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with five business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, interactive media and consumer products. Disney is a Dow 30 company with revenues of nearly $38 billion in its most recent fiscal year.
About Marvel Entertainment, Inc.
Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics).
Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this communication may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to a variety of matters, including but not limited to: the operations of the businesses of Disney and Marvel separately and as a combined entity; the timing and consummation of the proposed merger transaction; the expected benefits of the integration of the two companies; the combined company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical fact. These statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Disney and Marvel regarding future events and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Neither Disney nor Marvel undertakes any obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such differences may result from a variety of factors, including but not limited to:
legal or regulatory proceedings or other matters that affect the timing or ability to complete the transactions as contemplated;
the possibility that the expected synergies from the proposed merger will not be realized, or will not be realized within the anticipated time period; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully;
the possibility of disruption from the merger making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships;
the possibility that the merger does not close, including but not limited to, due to the failure to satisfy the closing conditions;
any actions taken by either of the companies, including but not limited to, restructuring or strategic initiatives (including capital investments or asset acquisitions or dispositions);
developments beyond the companies' control, including but not limited to: changes in domestic or global economic conditions, competitive conditions and consumer preferences; adverse weather conditions or natural disasters; health concerns; international, political or military developments; and technological developments.
Additional factors that may cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Disney for the year ended September 27, 2008, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on November 20, 2008, under the heading "Item 1A—Risk Factors" and in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Marvel for the year ended December 31, 2008, which was filed with the SEC on February 27, 2009, under the heading "Item 1A—Risk Factors," and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by each of Marvel and Disney.
Important Merger Information and Additional Information:
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. In connection with the proposed transaction, Disney and Marvel will file relevant materials with the SEC. Disney will file a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that includes a proxy statement of Marvel and which also constitutes a prospectus of Disney. Marvel will mail the proxy statement/prospectus to its stockholders.Investors are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available, because it will contain important information.The proxy statement/prospectus and other documents that will be filed by Disney and Marvel with the SEC will be available free of charge at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, or by directing a request when such a filing is made to The Walt Disney Company, 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91521-9722, Attention: Shareholder Services or by directing a request when such a filing is made to Marvel Entertainment, Inc., 417 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10016, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
Disney, Marvel, their respective directors and certain of their executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Marvel is set forth in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on March 24, 2009. Information about the directors and executive officers of Disney is set forth in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on January 16, 2009.Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interests of such participants by reading the proxy statement/prospectus Disney and Marvel will file with the SEC when it becomes available.
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Marvel DVD Comic Collection: X-Men Volume 1 and Volume 2
One of the most eagerly sought after and anticipated animation releases is finally here as the 90's X-Men animated series finally arrives on DVD.
Personally, this show ranks among my top cartoons ever. Being a major fan of the X-Men already, this show just further fueled my imagination and my love of these characters. To this day, the X-Men have never been portrayed better either animated or live action.
This series of cartoons was a major accomplishment in terms of storytelling in animation. Nearly every episode had a deep story, some arcs lasting multiple episodes. It was pretty much unheard of in American animation, at least in my experience.
Click the Rawr! for the full review!
It's a shame that cartoons like this aren't made anymore. It seems nowadays cartoons are made not so much for entertainment but for hypnosis. Gone are the scooby doos, the looney tunes, replaced instead with flashy seizure inducing anime. Nowadays, the best animation isn't even made for kids.
That's why it is so important for shows like X-Men to release on DVD. It gives parents the chance to share the cartoons they loved with their own kids. If the day ever comes where I have kids you can be sure they'll be checking out X-Men and Tiny Toons and Animaniacs. If they don't like them, then they're welcome to Pokemon if it floats their boat.
Back to the reason we're here. This DVD release. I was always watching for a release like this and was extremely tempted to get my hands on any of the many bootleg collections out there. I never did though and I'm glad for it.
The first two volumes released feature a total of 33 episodes presented in chronological order. 16 episodes on Volume One and 17 on Volume Two. The episodes are as great as I remember. Sure they're a little dated but the stories are just as strong, the voices just as perfect. I said it before, this truly is the best adaptation of the X-Men that has been made outside of Comics.
Both the sets are pretty much devoid of special features which is a shame. I would have enjoyed some featurettes on the voice casts and the comics that the episodes were adapted from but beggars can't be choosers!
There are some great stories present on these two volumes (which cover seasons 1, 2, and part of 3) including Days of Future Past, and The Phoenix Saga. Don't be fooled by the cover art though, the Dark Phoenix Saga is not on this set.
All and all, both volumes are great collections of the show. I am already looking forward to the next volumes. It's great to revisit a show I loved so much growing up.
I would really suggest picking these sets up for the kids, for your friends, and for anyone who is a fan of these fantastic characters.
The Marvel DVD Comic Book Collection: X-Men Volumes One and Two are in stores today!
X-Men Volumes One and Two hit stores on April 28. Both volumes are available for preorder at amazon.com for $17.99 each.
Marvel has signed Samuel L. Jackson to return as Nick Fury for nine more Marvel properties. It looks like these include Iron Man 2, Captain America, Thor, The Avengers, and others.
Awesome.
Marvel has announced that Captain America will be back as of Captain America #34 debuting in January. As indicated in the photos, he will be sporting a new costume designed by none other than Alex Ross. Your eyes do not deceive you. He is carrying a gun. And knife. So who is it under the mask? Marvels not talking. Ed Brubaker isn't talking.
My money is on Hawkeye taking the gig. Maybe Winter Soldier.
We'll find out in January.
Alex Ross is coming back to Marvel Comics and Newsarama has a very interesting interview for your reading pleasure.
More mysterious, is this:
Looks as though Alex Ross is going to have something to do with a potential resurrection of Captain America. Ross states he is going to be designer, cover artist, co-storyteller with Jim Krueger on this project but stops short of admitting that it IS the return of Cap. He comes close enough though, even going so far as to say it is in-continuity.
After the disaster that was Civil War, killing Captain America seemed to be a last ditch effort to save the storyline (even though it took places AFTER Civil Wars main books ended)despite claims that is was preplanned. Hopefully, Alex Ross and Jim Krueger can bring a triumphant return for Cap rather than just a mediocre expected resurrection.
Something tells me with Ross involved we shouldn't be too worried.
