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Voting is Your Super Power With this Clover Press Indiegogo Campaign

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Voting is Your Superpower

Clover Press and Yoe Books are putting together a 104-page collection of rare, cool, and vintage comics all about one’s duty to vote called Voting is Your Superpower. Voting is Your Superpower collects comics from the Cold War and Civil Rights era and features essential messages for today’s public.

The collection features an introduction by Julie Newmar.

There are all sorts of interesting extras like magnets, buttons, and t-shirts, including the new superhero for the times, General Election who is featured on the cover by Sanford Greene.

The collection features comics from the League of Women Voters in New York City, NAACP, National Research Bureau, American Heritage Foundation, and more!

The Indiegogo campaign runs for 18 more days and ends on July 20.

Movie Review: Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

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batman-return-of-the-caped-crusaders-2016-movie-posterIt’s back to the 1960s as Batman and Robin spring into action when Gotham City is threatened by a quartet of Batman’s most fiendish foes – Penguin, The Joker, Riddler and Catwoman. The four Super-Villains have combined their wicked talents to hatch a plot so nefarious that the Dynamic Duo will need to go to outer space (and back) to foil their arch enemies and restore order in Gotham City. It’s a truly fantastic adventure that will pit good against evil, good against good, evil against evil … and feature two words that exponentially raise the stakes for both sides: Replicator Ray. Holy Multiplication Tables!

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders is the newest animated film based on DC Comic characters, but this one has a twist,, we’re back in the world of Batman ’66. Yes, the classic television show has a movie! It’s not just the characters that are returning, it’s some of the actors too. Adam West (Batman), Burt Ward (Robin) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman) are all involved providing their voices to the roles they helped defined and are celebrated all these years later.

The animated film captures the vibe created by the live action series with the “biff” “pow” and more in a psychedelic story that you just need to go with. It’s campy. It’s really campy, which is exactly what you’d expect in a Batman story. And that’s a lot of the fun of the movie as it really nails everything the classic series is loved and/or hated for. The movie is as much as an homage to the old series as it is a send-up of it as well. Scenes are taken over the top with winks and nods all throughout.

The story is out there involving duplicator rays and Batman turning evil, but that seriously doesn’t matter. If you don’t laugh at the concept of a “Batman AntiAntidote” you won’t appreciate the film at all.

It’s fantastic to hear the voices of West, Ward, and Newmar in their classic roles. There’s a weird disconnect for some as the voices sound a bit aged, but the characters obviously haven’t. Still, their readings are beyond fantastic. And those who are bringing other older characters to life are solid as well. The Joker, Penguin, Riddler, all reminded me of the classic television characters and blended seamlessly.

The movie as a whole is a solid blend of old and new and you’ll likely get excited as soon as the classic television theme starts playing. The power of animation has captured what made the show special and also allowed it to do things it’d never be able to due to the restrictions of live action. From Gotham to space and back, the movie is goofy fun that’ll put a smile on your face when it finally wraps up.

Here’s looking to more adventures to come.

Overall Rating: 8.6

Warner Bros. provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders Trailer

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Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment take Batman fans on a journey into the iconic past with the full-length animated Batman feature film – Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. The film features the vocal performances of Adam West (Batman), Burt Ward (Robin) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman). Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders will be available November 1, 2016 on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP) and DVD ($19.98 SRP). Order due date is September 27, 2016.

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders will be available to own on Digital HD starting October 11, 2016.

It’s back to the 1960s as Batman and Robin spring into action when Gotham City is threatened by a quartet of Batman’s most fiendish foes – Penguin, The Joker, Riddler and Catwoman. The four Super-Villains have combined their wicked talents to hatch a plot so nefarious that the Dynamic Duo will need to go to outer space (and back) to foil their arch enemies and restore order in Gotham City. It’s a truly fantastic adventure that will pit good against evil, good against good, evil against evil … and feature two words that exponentially raise the stakes for both sides: Replicator Ray. Holy Multiplication Tables!

Adam West steps behind the microphone to bring Batman to fully animated fruition. Burt Ward joins the fun as Batman’s sidekick, Robin, giving The Boy Wonder his voice in animated form. And Julie Newmar, star of stage (Tony Award winner for The Marriage-Go-Round) and screen (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), dons her feline ears to bring Catwoman to life.

Rick Morales (LEGO® DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Cosmic Clash) directs from a script by Michael Jelenic (Teen Titans Go!) and James Tucker (Justice League vs. Teen Titans). Tucker and Jelenic also serve as Supervising Producer and Producer, respectively, on the film. Sam Register is Executive Producer. Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan are Executive Producers.

The Hub TV Network Unveils 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Schedule

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THE HUB TV NETWORK UNVEILS 2011 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON SCHEDULE, INCLUDING THREE PANELS AND AQUABATS CONCERT

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Popular Series “Transformers Prime”;
Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar to Appear
In 45th Anniversary Tribute To Live-Action TV Series “Batman”;
Sneak Peek at Fall Original Series “The Aquabats Super Show!”

Aquabats To Rock Out For Kids and Parents with Special Concert At House of Blues on Saturday, July 23

LOS ANGELES –The Hub television network, a destination for kids and their families, returns to San Diego Comic-Con, July 21-24 in unprecedented fashion with the ultimate fan experience — a lineup of events that includes panel sessions featuring a 45th anniversary tribute to the classic live-action “Batman” series, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Daytime Emmy® Award-winning “Transformers Prime” and a sneak-peek at the eagerly anticipated upcoming fall live-action and animated series “The Aquabats Super Show!”

Additionally, The Aquabats will showcase their extraordinarily unique musical talents in a concert at the House of Blues on Saturday, July 23 at 7 p.m. PT, blending live-action comedy with animation segments sprinkled throughout in what promises to be a ridiculously fun concert for kids of all ages.  Tickets can be purchased in advance directly through the House of Blues at: http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=68470

Photos and exclusive behind-the-scenes video from Comic-Con 2011 will be posted to The Hub’s Facebook page throughout the duration of the convention at http://www.facebook.com/#!/hubtvnetwork while live coverage of the panels and concert can be followed on Twitter at Twitter.com/hubtvnetwork.

Below is the complete schedule for The Hub’s San Diego Comic-Con 2011 panels:

Thursday, July 21 “The Making of ‘Transformers Prime’” (3:30 p.m., Room 24ABC)

Executive Producer Roberto Orci, whose credits include the films Cowboys & Aliens, Star Trek, and the TV series “Fringe,” and “Hawaii Five-O,” will join Executive Producer Jeff Kline and the show’s Dave Hartman, Duane Capizzi, Jose Lopez, Therese Trujillo, Vinton Heuck and Mike Vogel (Hasbro Studios) to discuss the creative process behind the show nominated for six Daytime Emmy Awards (including two EmmyAward wins). Featuring a first-season highlights clip and a sneak peek at exciting footage from an upcoming episode, the panel will discuss all aspects of the show, including character and set development, design, and the Emmy-nominated writing of this epic series that have made this show a fan-favorite.  Following the discussion, fans will engage in a Q&A with the panelists.

Produced by Hasbro Studios, “Transformers Prime” (Saturdays at 7 p.m. ET on The Hub) continues the legendary battle between arch rivals Optimus Prime and Megatron who once again face-off in their epic rivalry for control of the Earth. The half-hour animated series features iconic characters of the franchise as well as introduces new human characters to the action series that has helped to redefine Transformers for a whole new generation of fans.

Friday, July 22 “45th Anniversary of the Original Batman Series” (6:00 p.m., Room 23ABC)

Holy Comic-Con panel, Batman! The three stars of the iconic 1960s TV series “Batman” are coming to the San Diego Comic-Con for the very first time. Adam West (Batman), Burt Ward (Robin) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman) reunite to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the landmark television series presented on The Hub TV network Mondays-Thursdays at 11:30 p.m. ET.  The cast will share memories from the show that made camp cool, as well as introduce and discuss their favorite scenes followed by an audience Q & A.

When it premiered on ABC television in January 1966, Batman became something of a phenomenon. Rarely had a television series vaulted to the top of the ratings as quickly, or established an audience so broadly based and intensely loyal. Today the adventures of the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder are more popular than ever allowing new generations to discover the classic series.

Friday, July 22 “The Aquabats Super Show!” (8:30 p.m., Room 5AB)

The Aquabats continue their never-ending quest to right wrongs, destroy boredom and seek justice for all as they invade their first-ever Comic-Con panel! The greatest crime-fighting force ever assembled — MC Bat Commander, Crash McLarson, Jimmy the Robot, Ricky Fitness and Eagle Bones Falconhawk — will share with their legions of fans information about their long awaited new series from the creator of “Yo Gabba Gabba” coming this fall to The Hub TV network. Following a Q&A with the audience, panel attendees will have a chance to win tickets to the special Aquabats concert at the House of Blues on Saturday night.

Produced by FremantleMedia Enterprises and The Magic Store, “The Aquabats Super Show!” will feature a hybrid of concert footage, live-action skits and animation, as The Aquabats battle evil with music and superhero powers unlike any seen before.

THE HUB is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) with a goal of entertaining, enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families.  The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Discovery’s library of award-winning children’s educational programming; from Hasbro’s rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide.  The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, specials and game shows, and the network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence, www.hubworld.com. The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches approximately 62 million US households.  The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC.  All rights reserved.