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Netflix’s first foray into adult-oriented animated comedy, the bizarre and touching Hollywood satire BoJack Horseman, only really came into its own earlier this year, during a vastly improved (and much darker) second season. Progressing from clever amusement to excellent character study, the show somehow succeeded in at once being one of television’s most rawly hilarious comedies, and one of its most poignant, occasionally soul-crushing dramas. Its brilliance has not yet been fully observed by the masses but, with a third season on the way, there’s still time for more people to catch on.

Now, with something like BoJack in its programming stable, Netflix set the bar exceedingly high for future animated originals, and it’s admittedly tough to watch F Is For Family, created by stand-up comedian Bill Burr alongside Simpsons writer Michael Price, without comparing the two. But luckily for the streaming service,...

DreamWorks Studios has closed a preemptive deal to acquire the film rights to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin’s soon-to-be-released book, The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism, it was announced today by Stacey Snider, Partner and Co-Chair at DreamWorks Studios. Goodwin previously collaborated with the studio on the critically acclaimed and award-winning Lincoln, based in part on Goodwin’s #1 New York Times bestselling Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.

Goodwin’s The Bully Pulpit will be released November 5, 2013 by Simon & Schuster. The book, seven years in the making, tells the riveting story of two longtime friends who become bitter political opponents. Roosevelt’s fighting spirit and impulsive temperament stood in counterpoint to Taft’s deliberative, conciliatory disposition. Yet, their opposing qualities proved complementary, allowing them to create a rare camaraderie and productive collaboration until their brutal fight for...

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The Walking Dead has taken the world by storm, against all odds becoming the highest rated cable show (and one of the highest rated overall shows) during its third season. Between the timeless appeal of zombies and the psychological complexities exposed by humanity in the absence of civilization, The Walking Dead has something to appeal to everybody–assuming that everybody has the stomach for the occasional evisceration or two.

The much-awaited premiere to the fourth season, an episode entitled “30 Days Without an Accident,” aired last night in the United States. There were zombies, there was psychology…and yes, there were a few eviscerations. After all, this is The Walking Dead. (Spoiler alert: the second episode is not going to be called “31 Days Without an Accident.”)

Warning: Do not read if you have not seen the season premiere. This will spoil you. A lot…

Recap: On The Home Front...

Foyle’s War

Kieran Kinsella

Last year, Acorn Media surprised some people but delighted many when they acquired the rights to ITV’s hit drama Foyle’s War. As part of the deal, Acorn persuaded Michael Kitchen and co. to sign on for a new series of the show which will air later this year. As long suffering fans will know, it has been three whole years since a new episode of the show hit the airwaves but you can refresh your memory of all things Foyle related by purchasing Acorn’s latest DVD boxset release. Foyle’s War: The Home Front Files includes all 22 previously broadcast episodes of the show. Acorn previously released the seven seasons of the UK show in six smaller DVD sets and alongside this mammoth boxset they are also re-releasing each of those sets in new slimline 3 or 4 disc packages.

If you’re unfamiliar with Foyle’s War,...

The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.

3D Total Publishing

Elysium Art Of Daarken Sc, $34.99

Abstract Studios

Rachel Rising #12, $3.99

Adhouse Books

Pope Hats #3, $6.95

Amp! Comics For Kids

Foxtrot Kids Edition Volume 1 Aaaa Tp, $9.99

Amryl Entertainment

Cavewoman Gangster #2 (Of 3), $3.75

Amulet Books

Hereville How Mirka Met A Meteorite Hc, $16.95

Antarctic Press

Gold Digger #143, $3.99

Nazi Zombies #4, $3.99

Zombie Kid Diaries Grossery Games Mini Comic (Halloween Comicfest 2012)(was ‘Littlest Zombie Mini Comic’), Ar

Ape Entertainment

Old McMonsters Haunted Farm Bride Of Porkula Gn, $6.99

Rise Of The Guardians Hidden Truth And Other Stories Gn, $6.99

Strawberry Shortcake Scouts Mini Comic (Halloween Comicfest 2012), Ar

Apostle Arts

Billy Tucci’s A Child Is Born Hc, $15.99

Archaia Entertainment

Cow Boy Hallow’s Eve Mini Comic (Halloween Comicfest 2012), Ar

Archie Comics

Archie #638, $2.99

Archie And Friends Double...

Best known for his series-defining work on Hulk and Agents of Atlas, and his storyboard work on such hit films as Christopher Nolan's Inception, Hardman and writer Corinna Sara Bechko (Heathentown, Fear Itself: The Home Front) bring you Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes! Taking place during the continuity of the original seminal fan-favorite film, the feared and respected General Aleron finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could transform ape/human relations! Aleron's journey puts him face to face with...Dr. Zaius! A not-to-be-missed mini-series with story and art that is sure to make you go ape!" >For the rest of the excerpt, click Here.

Betrayal Of The Planet Of The Apes #1

Written by Corinna Bechko & Gabriel Hardman

Drawn by Gabriel Hardman

Sc, 32pgs, Fc, Srp: $3.99

Cover A: Gabriel Hardman

Cover B: Dr. Zaius Photo Cover

Cover C: Mitch Gerads

Cover D: Tonci Zonjic

Diamond Code: SEP110880

Hot on the heels of Boom!’s sold out, best selling Planet Of The Apes ongoing series comes a brand new four issue mini co-written and drawn by Gabriel Hardman. Best known for his series-defining work on Hulk and Agents Of Atlas and his storyboard work on such hit films as Christopher Nolan’s Inception, Hardman and writer Corinna Sara Bechko (Heathentown, Fear Itself: The Home Front) bring you Planet Of The Apes: Betrayal! Taking place during the continuity of the original seminal fan favorite film, the feared and respected General Aleron finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could transform ape/human relations!

After a hard-fought battle with The Injustice League, the Team circles back to getting ambushed by two androids bearing a similar design to Red Tornado (Jeff Bennett) in “Homefront” the Team can’t let it go that he is the mole so they seek out his maker T.O. Morrow and sneak out behind Captain Marvel, Zatara (Nolan North) and Black Canary’s (Vanessa Marshall) back without knowing, pulling Zatara’s daughter, Zatanna (voiced by adorably cute Lacey Chabert) with them. Zatanna shows what she can offer to the group when she is able to extract a lead from Professor Ivo (Peter MacNicol)–Morrow’s rival in developing scientific technology–who is currently imprisoned at Belle Reve Penitentiary. Morrow disassembles Red Tornado and downloads his memories to a new android, Red Volcano. After debriefing Tornado of his plans Morrow explained his past failures with older models that date back to...

Here’s what hits stores this week!

DC Comics

Action Comics #1 (Rags Morales 3rd Printing Variant Cover), $3.99

Batman #1 (Greg Capullo 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99

Batman #2 (Greg Capullo Regular Cover), $2.99

Batman #2 (Greg Capullo Black & White Variant Cover), Ar

Batman #2 (Jim Lee Variant Cover), Ar

Batman Odyssey Volume 2 #1 (Of 7)(Neal Adams Regular Cover), $3.99

Batman Odyssey Volume 2 #1 (Of 7)(Neal Adams Black & White Cover), Ar

Batman Vampire Mini Statue (resolicited), $95.00

Birds Of Prey #1 (Jesus Saiz 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99

Birds Of Prey #2, $2.99

Blue Beetle #1 (Tyler Kirkham & Sal Regla 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99

Blue Beetle #2, $2.99

Captain Atom #1 (Stanley ‘Artgerm’ Lau 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99

Captain Atom #2, $2.99

Catwoman #1 (Guillem March 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99

Catwoman #2, $2.99

DC Comics Presents Superboy’s Legion #1, $7.99

DC Comics Presents Superman Secret Identity #1, $7.99

DC Universe Online Legends #16, $2.99

DC Universe Presents #1 (Ryan Sook 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99

DC Universe Presents #2, $2.99

Driver Crossing The Line #1 (One Shot)(Corrected Copies), $2.99

Fables #110, $2.99

Gotham Central Volume 3 On The Freak Beat Tp,...

Here’s what hits stores this week!

DC Comics

Batman #1 (Greg Capullo Regular Cover), $2.99

Batman #1 (Ethan Van Sciver Variant Cover), Ar

Batman #1 (Greg Capullo Black & White Variant Cover), Ar

Birds Of Prey #1, $2.99

Blue Beetle #1, $2.99

Captain Atom #1, $2.99

Catwoman #1, $2.99

DC Universe Presents #1, $2.99

Dmz #69, $2.99

Fables #109, $2.99

Green Lantern Corps #1, $2.99

Green Lantern Vs Sinestro Mini Statue, $125.00

Hellblazer #283, $2.99

Justice League #1 (Jim Lee 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $3.99

Justice League #1 (Jim Lee 3rd Printing Variant Cover), $3.99

Justice League Of America Omega Hc, $24.99

Legion Of Super-Heroes #1, $2.99

New Teen Titans Games Hc (resolicited), $24.99

New York Five Tp, $14.99

Nightwing #1, $2.99

Northlanders #44, $2.99

Red Hood And The Outlaws #1, $2.99

Showcase Presents All-Star Comics Volume 1 Tp, $19.99

Supergirl #1, $2.99

Tiny Titans #44, $2.99

Wonder Woman #1, $2.99

Young Justice #8, $2.99

Marvel Comics

Anita Blake Circus Of The Damned The Scoundrel #1 (Of 5), $3.99

Avengers #17 (Alan Davis Regular Cover), $3.99

Avengers #17 (Stuart Immonen Marvel Architects Sketch Variant Cover), Ar

Avengers #17 (Stuart Immonen Marvel Architects Variant Cover), Ar

Avengers The Children’s Crusade #7 (Of 9), $3.99

Captain America #3 (Steve...

NY Opening Night August 12! FilmFest DocuWeeks iPhone App! 

DocuWeeks at the IFC Center: August 12th - September 1st

15th Annual DocuWeeks is here! Don't miss out on Better This World, The Boy Mir, Darwin, Miss Representation, Unfinished Spaces, and the NY Shorts Program: The Barber of Birmingham, Maya Deren's Sink, The Home Front. Filmmakers available for Q&A at many evening screenings. Details on all DocuWeeks films and full ...

Here’s what hit shelves this week!

Aaron And Ahmed (Hardcover)

Batman Beyond #4

Brightest Day #23 (and Variant)

DC Universe Online Legends #5

Doom Patrol #21

Fables Volume 15 Rose Red (Trade)

First Wave Special #1 (One Shot)(and Variant)

Freedom Fighters #8, $2.99

Green Lantern Secret Origin (Trade)

House Of Mystery #36

I, Zombie #12

Jla 80-Page Giant 2011 #1 (One Shot)

Jonah Hex #66

Jsa All-Stars #17

Looney Tunes #197

Our Army At War (Trade)

Red Better R.E.D. Than Dead (Trade)

Scooby Doo Where Are You #8 (Trade)

Secret Six #32

Superman Batman Annual #5

Sweet Tooth #20

Time Masters Vanishing Point (Trade)

Vertigo Resurrected Hellblazer Bad Blood #1

Weird Worlds #4 (Of 6)

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #38

Annihilators #2 (Of 4)(and Variant)

Avengers Prime (Hardcover Premiere Edition)

Avengers The Children’s Crusade #5 (Of 9)

Avengers Thor And Captain America Official Index To The Marvel Universe #12

Captain America Hail Hydra #4 (Of 5)

Carnage #3 (Of 5)(Clayton Crain 2nd Printing Variant Cover)

Chaos War (Trade)

Deadpool Family #1 (One Shot)

Emma #2 (Of 5)

Essential X-Men...

Here’s the official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores this week.

For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://marvel.com or contact your local comic book retailer. Come back each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll never miss your favorite Marvel heroes in action!

Comics On-Sale:

Amazing Spider-man Annual #38

Annihilators #2

Annihilators #2 Davis Variant

Avengers, Thor & Captain America: Official Index To The Marvel Universe #12

Avengers: The Children’S Crusade #5

Captain America: Hail Hydra #4

Carnage #3 2Nd Printing Variant

Deadpool Family #1

Emma #2

Fear Itself #1

Fear Itself #1 Blank Cover Variant

Fear Itself #1 Comicspro Variant

Fear Itself #1 Ff 50th Anniversary Variant

Fear Itself #1 Immonen Variant A

Fear Itself #1 Immonen Variant B

Fear Itself Spotlight

Fear Itself: The Home Front #1

Herc #1

Herc #1 Jrjr Variant

Heroes For Hire #5

Heroes For Hire #5 Thor Hollywood...

Marvel Comics has released details of the first comic in its newest event. Fear Itself: The Home Front #1 is the first title in the forthcoming crossover, also called 'Fear Itself'. The comic will feature work from a collection of writers and artists including Christos Gage, Peter Milligan, Mike Mayhew, Howard Chaykin and Elia Bonetti. The first issue in a seven-part series, it will see the Marvel Universe's "heralded heroes and unsung champions" (more)...

Starting this April, Marvel Comics’ Fear Itself: The Home Front gives you a front row seat to the biggest comic event of 2011, Fear Itself..!

By some of Marvel’s top creators, including Christos Gage, Peter Milligan, Mike Mayhew, Howard Chaykin and many more, Fear Itself: The Home Front pits the heralded heroes and unsung champions of the Marvel Universe against their own worst nightmares! The Marvel Universe is on the brink of being ripped apart and when all hope is lost, it’s up to Marvel’s greatest and bravest heroes to make a stand. Catch Fear Itself from every angle and join the fight as Marvel’s top talents take you on a series of globespanning, action packed adventures that will test the mettle of hero, citizen and villain alike!

This spring, every denizen of the planet will be forced to face the same soul-shaking question: What Do You Fear?...

In the newest "Good Wife" episode, some stuff happened blahblah Alderman blahblah Grace video blahblah new firm -- but the big news is ... Alicia found out about the voicemail. Dun dun dun.

Case of the Week

Muslim Alderman Matthew Wade is accused of taking money from Islamic Extremists in order to vote to have a mosque built and Lockhart, Gardner & Bond is defending him because he's a friend of Will's. In the course of the investigation, the attorneys have to listen to hours and hours of wiretaps.

It turns out Alderman Wade wasn't taking money from Islamic Extremists -- he was taking it from drug kingpin Lamont Bishop. Frying pan, fire. But Diane gets him off by seeking to subpoena Ruth Yamaguchi, a fictional member of the Obama administration that the prosecutor does not want dragged into the case.

The Firm

In the course of listening to the wiretaps, Alicia...

Daniel Day-Lewis will replace Liam Neeson as Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg's long awaited film project 'Lincoln!'

Press Release: "Daniel Day-Lewis would have always been counted as one of the greatest of actors, were he from the silent era, the golden age of film or even some time in cinema's distant future. I am grateful and inspired that our paths will finally cross with 'Lincoln,'" said Steven Spielberg. "Throughout his career, he has been exceptionally selective in his choice of material," added Stacey Snider, "which makes us feel even more fortunate that he has chosen to join with us for 'Lincoln.'"

Based on the best-selling book, "Team of Rivals," by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, the screenplay has been written by the Pulitzer Prize winner, Tony Award winner, and Academy Award nominated writer Tony Kushner. It will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Steven Spielberg.

 

Holy crap! This is some of the best casting news ever!! Daniel Day-Lewis (Gangs of New York and There Will Be Blood) has been cast as Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg's long awaited film project Lincoln! How awesome is that! 

Liam Neeson was attached to the film for years, but ended up dropping out of the project because he felt he got to old to portray the 16th President of the United States. Day-Lewis is one hell of a fantastic replacement! I'm actually even more excited for him taking on the role than Neeson. Day-Lewis is one of the best actors working in Hollywood right now.

The announcement was made today by Spielberg and Stacey Snider, Co-Chairman and CEO of DreamWorks Studios. On top of that, filming is expected to begin in the fall of 2011 for a release in 2012! I've been waiting for this movie since I first heard it was getting made,...

So you wrote this killer script but you have no friggin' clue what to do with it, whon to show it to, or even if you should show anyone at all. Everyone working in this biz has been in your shoes at one time or another, and now some of them are ready to tell you all about it!

Scriptwriters Network is excited to take a look at the television and film industry and discuss what it takes to turn a story into a “hot” property in Hollywood.

From the Website

This intimate discussion will cover the latest trends in popular films and television shows: from teen comedies to popular vampire franchises to over-the-top action and everything in between.

Featured speakers are industry professionals — writers, directors, producers — from both sides of the independent and studio spectrum.

This event will be moderated by TheRichard.

Sheri Bryant worked for The Walt Disney...

Actress Tatum O'Neal's public protests about her ex-husband John McEnroe's remarks about her have led her to rehab. The former child star appeared in magazine articles and on American TV shows to fight back at comments tennis ace McEnroe made about her in his autobiography You Cannot Be Serious - suggesting she was a hard drug user and unfit mother. But the exposes were too much for the self-confessed heroin junkie - and led her into celebrity California rehab Promises. American tabloid National Enquirer claims O'Neal checked herself into the rehab's 34-day program after a friend caught her smoking crack. But pals say her latest rehab stint seems to have done her the world of good and she's now happier and healthier. One friend says, "She knew this was her last chance. I think she would have ended up dead." The actress is now determined to get her career back on track in new movie The Scoundrel's Wife.