October 17th, 2003
CATWOMAN "BONDAGE" COSTUME IS FOR REAL
Well it seems that the photo of the ripped "bondage" style CATWOMAN costume first published in TIME was genuine. Apparently this is the final version of the costume as it "evolves" over the course of the movie. A new better quality picture of Berry in a slightly modified version of the costume was issued this week (as above). In the meantime on-set work continues and we have more pictures from Vancouver in the Movie News section below.
On a more personal note, the latest NOTES FROM THE CAVE column was posted this week at Defender of Gotham website. Click here to read my thoughts on why "Batman Needs George Lucas."
As always have a good week and all the best.. - Alan J. Porter
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IN THIS ISSUE
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DC SENDS TEEN TITANS #1 AND SUPERMAN/BATMAN #1 BACK TO PRESS FOR NEW PRINTINGS!
(DC Comics Press Release) Two of the DCU's hottest premiere issues have been sent back to press for new printings. TEEN TITANS #1 Fourth Printing and SUPERMAN/BATMAN #1 Third Printing are both available for order now and are scheduled to arrive in stores on November 5.
TEEN TITANS #1 Fourth Printing features an alternate version of Michael Turner's cover from this issue, presenting Turner's original pencils without inking or coloring.
"Fantastic news! I couldn't be prouder of this book and I couldn't be happier at DC," says writer Geoff Johns. "The momentum the DCU has been gaining these last few months is just the beginning. A big thanks to the Titans fans, both new and old!"
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #1 Third Printing features a never-before-published cover by Ed McGuinness.
"I'm incredibly proud of the success this title," says writer Jeph Loeb. "Launching a new Superman or Batman book is daunting enough, but putting them together was going to be a recipe for either disaster or success. Obviously, I'm loving the latter. I hope readers who are just picking up #3 have a chance to grab this first issue (and #2 as well). Big props go out to the entire team, but in particular all the retailers who continue to support the book, not just by ordering it, but by telling their customers it's a fun read. All that - and a new McGuinness cover, too!"
"I'm floored," says penciller Ed McGuinness. "I've never been on a book that's this successful. It's been a lot of fun!"
Comics Shipping (October 22nd)
AVENGERS/JLA #2 -
Written by Kurt Busiek; art and cover by George Pérez - Round 2 of the comic-book event of the year is here! The titanic team-up the world has waited for continues as the threats that brought the heroes together in the first issue tear the teams apart! Guest-starring every character to ever belong to the Avengers and the JLA! For more information, see the feature article. Co-published by DC and Marvel. Look for JLA/AVENGERS #3 solicited next month by Marvel. - 2 of 4 | 48pg. | Color | $5.95BATGIRL #45 -
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang; painted cover by James Jean - Introducing the new regular art team of NIGHTWING's Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang! A mysterious new pill called Soul has hit the streets of Gotham — a pill that unleashes a user's innermost desires and demons. Can Batgirl stop Soul from turning Gotham City into a drug-fueled warzone? - 32pg. | Color | $2.50BATMAN #620 -
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; cover by Dave Johnson - The award-winning 100 BULLETS team puts its indelible stamp on the Dark Knight with the first installment of the 6-part story "Broken City!" A dead girl's body is found in a Gotham Landfill, and the discovery sends Batman on a journey of self-examination that pits him against the Joker, Killer Croc and more! - 32pg. | Color | $2.25BIRDS OF PREY #60 -
Written by Gail Simone; art and cover by Ed Benes and Alex Lei - The hot new creative team continues to ruffle the Birds' feathers as the Huntress returns! A powerful U.S. senator who fell victim to Savant contacts the Clocktower demanding a meeting with Oracle...only she's not there, and a wounded Canary is at the desk. The Huntress goes to meet him, but when things get ugly, can Dinah come to the rescue? - 32pg. | Color | $2.50OUTSIDERS #5 -
Written by Judd Winick; art and cover by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna - The Outsiders uncover Brother Blood's insidious plot to take over the world, but Blood's monks are one step ahead of them, leaving a gruesome trail of bodies in their wake. And the last stop of the trail might be the end for one of the Outsiders! -JL Costumes Hot This Halloween
(From ToonZone) Cartoon Network's Justice League is popular with costume renters this Halloween season, says CNN/Money as it reports on the run-up to Halloween. "The Flash is a real standout so far in the 6-to-10 age group. People are going wild for that costume," the article quotes BuyCostumes.com director of marketing as saying.
JUSTICE LEAGUE (Cartoon Network)
TEEN TITANS (Cartoon Network)
UK TV SCHEDULE
Toonami, Turner's new UK cartoon Network has just started broadcasting. The following Batman shows will be running.
BATMAN OF THE FUTURE (Batman Beyond) :
JUSTICE LEAGUE
LATEST BATMAN 5 RUMORS & NEWS
Rumors continue to circulate that Dennis Quaid has been cast as Jim Gordon. While the name of John Malkovich has been connected to both villianous roles, Ra's Al Ghul or The Scarecrow.
MORE CATWOMAN UPDATES
According to a report on the Dark Horizons site, the much discussed "bondage" costume, may in fact be worn by Halle Berry at the film's conclusion, as the character "evolves" to a more feline like stage. However for the majority of the movie she will wear the more practical version seen in the on-set photos. (see top of page for latest publicity shots of the "evolved" costume.)
Away from her recent shooting schedule, Berry has been making the talk show rounds promoting her new release Gothika. Of course conversation has often been steered around towards what is happening on CATWOMAN. Talking to David Letterman, Berry revealed that her character is just one of "nine catwomen" who have existed over time. (A neat way of paying homage to previous incarnations and laying the foundation for a franchise where different people can play the lead role - a la The Crow series.) There is in fact a rumor already circulating that Berry is trying to get out of the "sequel clause" in her contract.
Shooting Schedule in Vancouver
October 8th - This was Sharon Stone's first day on set. She appeared with short blonde hair cut and wrapped in fur coat. Also some set-up shots of what appears to be a "Community Fair."
October 10th - The scenes being done involved Halle Berry and Benjamin Bratt who's characters are romantically involved in the film riding the Ferris Wheel while nuzzling with each other. Countless close-ups of Halle and Ben getting jerked around from the Ferris Wheel's sudden abrasive stop where shot. A young boy gets flung out of his seat from the stop forcing Patience Price (Berry) to climb out and rescue the boy revealing some of her extraordinary abilities to Detective Tom Lone (Bratt). The latter stunt work is to be done over the next few days.
CATWOMAN ON-LINE PROTEST
Upset that the CATWOMAN movie is totally divorced from the Batman franchise and doesn't even feature Selina Kyle? Then share your opinions with other Catwoman fans by joining the on-line petition that's being hosted here.
Motor City Comic-Con, Novi MI. - October 18th & 19th
Guests listed included GUY DAVIES (Batman: Neverwhere),
SuperCon VII, Hayward CA - October 19th.
Featured guests include DAN BRERETON, RYAN SOOK, MICK GRAY,
Los Angeles Comic Book & Sci-Fi Con - October 19th
Meet the team behind the astonishing short movie BATMAN:DEAD END. Writer / Director SANDY COLLARA and the man who donned the cape & cowl, CLARK BARTRAM. There will also be a special shoeing of the movie.
Las Vegas Comic Con - October 31st to Nov 2nd.
The first major Comic Con to be held in Las Vegas is generating a lot of buzz. Among the featured guests are BRIAN AZZARELLO, DARWYN COOKE, RICK HOBERG, JAMES PASCOE and BILL WILLINGHAM.
COMICS FESTIVAL - London, England - Nov 1st
The major UK Comics Festival expands this year with a Fall show in London. Confirmed guests include: JOHN BOLTON, MIKE COLLINS, DAN DiDIO, JAMES HODGKINS and BARRY KITSON.
Collect-O-Con, Orlando FL. Nov 1st & 2nd.
This major show for pop-culture collectors has a "Hulk vs Batman" theme with appearences by ADAM WEST, YVONNE CRAIG and the 1960s TV show BATMOBILE
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