Seven Slamdance Films We’re Looking Forward To
Sundance isn’t the only game in town in Park City, Utah this week. The Slamdance Film Festival, Sundance’s brash, punky, snot-nosed little brother, also trots out its slate. We talk to co-founder Peter Baxter and preview the line-up here. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayStan Lee Sues Over New Conan The Barbarian Film
Stan Lee, creator of such comic book characters as Iron Man, Spider-Man and X-Men, is suing over the new film _Conan the Barbarian_ film, alleging that he still owns the rights to the character. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsComic Book & Graphic Novel Round-Up (6/15/11)
Each week, Paste reviews the most intriguing comic books, graphic novels, graphic memoirs and other illustrated books.... read more
Found in: Books, ReviewsArnold Schwarzenegger to Become The Governator in Stan Lee Series
Spider-Man comic creator Stan Lee has developed a new idea for an animated series, The Governator, featuring none other than former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsMarvel Establishes Television Division
Still waiting for a CW drama starring a hot, young Peter Parker or Bruce Banner? Your hopes may become a reality, true believer.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsStan Lee to Host Superhuman Show on History Channel
Stan Lee brought us one of the most well-known comic book series with X-Men, the story of everyone’s favorite genetically modified superheroes. Soon, he’ll be rubbing elbows with real live mutants as the co-host of the History Channel’s Stan Lee’s Superhumans alongside the world’s most flexible man, Daniel Browning Smith.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsStan Lee, Marvel, others sued for $750 million
In a sweeping lawsuit filed Monday, Stan Lee, Marvel and several others were sued for $750 million by shareholders over profits from Stan Lee Media, a comics website that filed for bankruptcy protection in 2001. ... read more
Found in: Books, NewsStan Lee adapts gay-superhero series for Showtime
Stan Lee’s influence has come to tower over the contemporary surge in comic-book adaptations, but even his expansive oeuvre has some underdeveloped patches. The 85-year-old touchstone has teamed with Showtime to develop a series, Hero, centered on the emergence of a gay superhero icon. ... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsStan Lee creating new superhero franchise, Legion of 5
And the comic fans rejoice once more... Stan Lee (creator of such recognizable characters as The X-Men, Iron Man and Spider-man) is certainly keeping busy these days. As previously reported, he's put three projects into motion with Walt Disney. Meanwhile, he's further taking his talents to the silver screen in a deal with Rainmaker Entertainment and Brighton Partners. Lee is developing a CG animated film through his company POW! Entertainment starring a new group of heroes called the Legion of 5. Details of the new characters are scant at this time. Lee is best known as the Editor in Chief... read more
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