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The actor struggled to find work after the campy superhero series was canceled, but he rebounded with voiceover gigs, including one as the mayor of Quahog on 'Family Guy.' Adam West, the ardent actor who managed to keep his tongue in cheek while wearing the iconic cowl of the Caped Crusader on the classic 1960s series Batman , has died. He was 88. West, who was at the pinnacle of pop culture after Batman debuted in January 1966, only to see his career fall victim to typecasting after the ABC show flamed out, died Friday night in Los Angeles after a short battle with leukemia, a family spokesperson said. West died peacefully surrounded by his family and is survived by his wife, Marcelle, six children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. "Our dad always saw himself as The Bright Knight and aspired to make a positive impact on his fans' lives. He was and always will be our hero," his family said in a statement. After struggling for years without a steady job, the … [Read more...] about Adam West, Straight-Faced Star of TV’s ‘Batman,’ Dies at 88

The very first Black Panther clip and a brand new featurette have been released online. Marvel's Black Panther is one of the most highly-anticipated movies of the year and is poised to be 2018's first legitimate blockbuster. As the release date approaches and the marketing campaign keeps rolling down the tracks, some brand new videos have been released online to further hype up T'Challa's upcoming solo adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. First up is a clip from Black Panther , which gives us a great taste of what to expect from the action sequences in the movie. The clip debuted on The Ellen Show , with star Chadwick Boseman having popped by for an interview. The clip features T'Challa riding on top of a high-tech car in the middle of a chase, being shot at by a machine gun that's stationed in the back of a truck. This leads up to the glorious shot of that SUV rolling over that's been featured in the trailers. The sequence is intense, well shot and doesn't … [Read more...] about First Black Panther Clip Shows Off an Electrifying Car Chase

The eyes of the world will focus on Minneapolis this Monday, as the trial of a former police officer accused of killing George Floyd is expected to begin. Protests are already underway in the city and its surrounding neighborhoods, which were devastated in the aftermath of Floyd’s death. As widely reported, Officer Derek Chauvin faces murder charges for kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes. Court TV will televise the trial live, and reports indicate it’s likely to be among the most closely watched legal events in recent US history. Minneapolis and cities around the world saw sometimes violent protests and looting in the wake of Floyd’s death. Minneapolis has been barricading and boarding up in anticipation of the trial. Protests at the governor’s mansion in St. Paul occurred yesterday, with more protests planned for Sunday and Monday outside the Minneapolis courthouse. One possible delay stands in the way of Monday’s start to the trial. A state appellate … [Read more...] about George Floyd Murder Trial Expected To Start Monday, Will Be Televised Live By Court TV

Earlier this week, Marvel held the first ever press screenings for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 , and the early reactions are largely positive, although it's not quite a sweeping critical hit. While most fans will have to wait a few more weeks to see Guardians 2 on the big screen, the cast and crew will be joined by a number of fans and other celebrities in Los Angeles for the world premiere tonight, but even if you aren't in L.A., you can watch all of the action right here. Marvel will be hosting a live stream of the festivities, which you can watch in the video player below, starting at 6 PM PT/9 PM ET. The live stream will be hosted on Marvel 's YouTube page and on Marvel.com, where there will also be a live blog. Marvel has confirmed that stars from the movie who will be appearing are Kurt Russell , Sylvester Stallone , Chris Pratt , Zoe Saldana , Dave Bautista , Vin Diesel , Michael Rooker , Karen Gillan , Pom Klementieff , Elizabeth Debicki , … [Read more...] about Watch the Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Red Carpet Premiere Live

For a long time, there has been a real sameness to all of the Superhero movie posters released by Marvel, DC and other studios, with mandates followed to ensure no one is offended and everyone is enticed to spend big bucks on the latest blockbuster. But that doesn't mean every Superhero movie poster has to suck. And in recent years, some filmmakers have had a lot of fun establishing unique alternative posters that might not find their way into multiplexes. But they have certainly found their way into collector's hearts. Though the superhero genre only really started to come into its own in the early 2000s, there are also some very cool old school posters as well. What does it take to make a memorable Superhero movie poster that stands out above the crowd? Bright colors, striking images and an artistic approach that is unique to each character certainly helps. Today, we're looking at 21 of the best Superhero movie posters ever released by a major studio. And one of the things you may … [Read more...] about 21 Greatest Superhero Movie Posters of All Time