Author: Stephen Schleicher

Stephen Schleicher began his career writing for the Digital Media Online community of sites, including Digital Producer and Creative Mac covering all aspects of the digital content creation industry. He then moved on to consumer technology, and began the Coolness Roundup podcast. A writing fool, Stephen has freelanced for Sci-Fi Channel's Technology Blog, and Gizmodo. Still longing for the good ol' days, Stephen launched Major Spoilers in July 2006, because he is a glutton for punishment. You can follow him on Twitter @MajorSpoilers and tell him your darkest secrets...

If you were a fan of those robots in disguise, you’ll be happy to know Cartoon Network will be airing new series this fall called Transformers: Animated. The 26 episode series will be written by Marty Isenberg, who many will remember as having penned the Beast Machines series. Few details have emerged so far about the premise of the show other than it will be set in a future Earth where humans and robots will co-exist. Optimus Prime and Megatron will continue in their roles along with many other familiar faces in new bodies. No information has been released so…

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Like his previous appearances, Stan Lee will once again make a brief cameo appearance in the upcoming Iron Man movie. In an interview with IGN, Stan Lee said, “That’s the best of all! I’m with three blondes and Tony Stark mistakes me for Hugh Hefner. I won’t tell you the rest, but it’s very funny.” via IGN

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While the Hulk has been busy making new friends in deep space, what have his friends on Earth been doing? And more importantly, where do they stand now that Hulk is back to smash those who jettisoned him off planet? Rick Jones will have to face the green goliath in Incredible Hulk #108. NOTE: This issue was originally solicited with a different story. That story will appear in Incredible Hulk #109. I guess if you are going to fall behind in getting your stories completed on time, the best bet is to jostle everything around, hope it still makes sense,…

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Moonstone Books has sent part two of its four part release schedule for September 2007. The company has a brand new series kicking off in September that plays on one of the big themes of our time – Zombies. The solicitation info and covers after the jump.

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Variety is reporting Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson are teaming up to bring Tintin to the big screen. Speculation on the success of the first film is so high, DreamWorks, Spielberg, and Jackson will be directing and producing three back to back features. Spielberg and Jackson will each direct one of the movies, but no word on who the third director would be. Could it be long time Spielberg friend George Lucas? With WETA Digital behind the character creations, these films will be 3D animated features instead of trying to cast actors in the roles. Jackson said WETA will stay…

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Dynamite Entertainment has sent Major Spoilers a preview of issues arriving in stores this week. In this installment you get to check out Red Sonja, New Battlestar Galactica, and Highlander. Take the jump for the info!

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Here is the New Comic Release list for comics scheduled to be in stores May 16, 2007. There may be items on this list that are not shipped at the last minute, or new material may be added. Check with your local retailer for more details. This list was last updated May 14, 2007.

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Sure the name Murdock is familiar to Marvel fans – Matt Murdock is the Daredevil, protector of Hell’s Kitchen. I loved Frank Miller’s run on Daredevil and have really grown to appreciate the back story of how Matt became an orphan when his father was killed. Daredevil: Battlin’ Jack Murdock takes a look at Matt’s father and his struggle to save his soul in this four issue series under the Marvel Knights imprint. Marvel Knights is not your normal Marvel comic, taking a more hardcore approach to storytelling. Most recently Marvel Knights released the oft controversial Spider-Man Reign. Marvel has…

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One of my most favorite movies of all time is Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension followed by Big Trouble in Little China, Army of Darkness, They Live – yeah I rock… Moonstone Books has sent Major Spoilers information about the Buckaroo Banzai Return of the Screw trade paperback coming in September. Thanks to Diamond putting all the minor publishers in the back of Previews, I wasn’t able to get every issue of the series when it first came out, but the trade will take care of that. More info and the complete cover after the jump.

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NBC released its line up of Fall programming today and low and behold – Heroes is getting a spin-off show after its first year. “Heroes: Origins” will air as stand-alone episodes that center each week on a different character not yet seen on the original show. Peacock has also added an interactive element to the show: Viewers will be asked to pick their favorite character from “Origins,” who will then join the cast of the full-blown “Heroes” skein the following year. Instead of taking up another hour slot, Heroes: Origins will air during those times when Heroes is on hiatus…

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If you missed Adult Swim’s debut of the animated Drinky the Crow show, you can catch the pilot episode in its entirety at the Adult Swim website. In the pilot Drinky and Uncle Gabby fight pirates and debate philosophy. Based on viewer response it is difficult to tell if Cartoon Network will pick this up for a regular series. via Adult Swim

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Warner Bros. has posted the teaser page for the Dark Knight movie scheduled to be in theatres July 18, 2008. I’m both excited and nervous about this follow up film as it could really rock or it could really suck. We have just over a year to find out. We’ll keep checking the site for any and all updates. via The Dark Knight

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Stage 3 Media has announced the worldwide premiere of Sanctuary is now available on the web.  Featuring some very cool looking special effects, this eight webisode series stars Amanda Tapping of Stargate SG-1 fame. “I feel like we’re riding the crest of an amazing wave,” says Tapping, who also serves as executive producer. “Sanctuary is such an exceptionally cool premise. I am so very proud of this show and hope the fans will feel the same buzz we’ve felt in bringing it to life.” I had a chance to talk with executive producers of the series recently, and Stage 3…

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