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Prime Video's Cross includes a fantastic soundtrack that helps shape the setting, pacing, and story. Based on the best-selling books by James Patterson, Cross follows a forensic psychologist and detective named Alex Cross, who lost his wife and is raising two kids while solving mysteries. In season 1, he goes up against the Fanboy, a killer who idolizes serial killers and wants his victims to resemble them.

The Amazon Prime show has been well-received by audiences and critics alike, and fans can get excited because Cross season 2 was confirmed before the first season was ever released. The thriller succeeds because of Cross' A+ cast, the well-written story, and the songs that appear in each episode. Music plays an important role in the characterization of the Cross family, making the soundtrack integral to the narrative. Luckily, the creative team chose great songs that amplify every part of the show.

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Ben Watkins’ TV adaptation of James Patterson’s iconic book series, “Cross” is ready to leave on the edge of your seats. But it also might make get you on your feet with its jammin’ playlist.

Watkins crafted this new vision of “Cross,” which takes place in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., where criminals lurk during the day and the night. But no crime is too big of a challenge for Cross.

Hits from music legends like Chaka Khan and southern Hip Hop classics like Rick Ross’ “Hustlin’ play throughout all the action. So we decided to list all the songs you’ve heard, or can expect to hear, as you tune in.

The playlist made its debut along with the premiere of “Cross” on Thursday. And you can check it out in one of three ways: on Apple Music, Spotify or Amazon Music.

Here’s the playlist list below.

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The following contains spoilers for Kite Man: Hell Yeah Season 1, Episode 10, "Hero Stuff: Hell Yeah!," which debuted Sept. 12 on Max.

When DC Universe and later HBO Max put Harley Quinn out, many fans were intrigued to see how it would stack up with the animated movies and Margot Robbie's live-action Harleen Quinzel. It was way more over-the-top, working in extra comedy and gore. It was so well-received, it created a path for the Kite Man: Hell Yeah! spinoff.

Interestingly, Kite Man (aka Chuck Brown) does crossover with characters from that series. He's in love with Golden Glider now, but he seeks help from Clayface, Frank the Plant,...

There is no shortage of fan theories surrounding classic Disney movies, and one of the more bizarre is that The Lion Kings Mufasa secretly knew magic. However, after the story of The Lion King was expanded upon in a canon comic book miniseries, it seems this bizarre fan theory isnt as far-fetched as one might have thought. In fact, Disney all but confirms that its 100% true.

In Disney Villains: Scar #4 by Chuck Brown and Trevor Fraley, Scar is dreaming of his future as king of the Pride Lands, and its just as bleak and desolate as fans remember it being from the 1994 animated film. Scar is then approached by Rafiki, who informs Scar that he is in a dream, and that this is only a vision of a potential future that he could very well avoid. Though, of course, Scar ignores his advice, as fans know that this is how...

Legendary Peanuts comic strips showcase timeless humor with iconic characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Peppermint Patty hilariously redefines summer reading goals, while Snoopy challenges the notion of dogs as man's best friend. Chuck Brown's beach day mishap and Snoopy's unique writing style highlight the hilarious antics in July 1974 Peanuts strips.

Peanuts is one of the oldest and most hilarious comic strip series in history, which is why it is absolutely legendary. To this day, the likes of Charlie Brown, Linus, and Snoopy are some of the most iconic characters in the history of fiction, as even those who have never read a single Peanuts comic know exactly who they are - and for good reason.

Charles M. Schultzs Peanuts is utterly timeless, as even some of the oldest comic strips are just as funny today as they were back then. In fact, as of July 2024, a months worth...

Fans who are missing the unabashedly brutal, dark comedic flair and bloody, gore-y action of the Harley Quinn series and are eagerly waiting for the release of its fifth season will be delighted to know that the first couple of episodes of the spin-off Kite-Man emulate the same spirit even with its lesser-known baddies, Kite-Man and Golden Glider, as the leads. Matt Oberg reprises his role as the titular kite-themed protagonist, whose dwindling morale is perfectly complemented by the confident, flamboyant attitude of his girlfriend, Golden Glider, played by Stephanie Hsu. Aside from the magnetic chemistry between the duo, the hilarious, zany characterization of iconic DC villains, which was a staple for the Harley Quinn animated series as well, proves to be a highlight of the first couple of episodes.

Spoilers Ahead

How Did Kite-Man and Golden Glider Get A Hold of Noonan’s Bar?

The pilot episode opens in the Legion of Doom headquarters,...

When Harley Quinn’s Poison Ivy (voice of Lake Bell) finally ended up partnered in both supervillainy and love with the titular Harley (Kaley Cuoco), fans rejoiced. Showrunners Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker promised the couple will never break up. Harley and Ivy started their fourth season last summer as current TV’s longest-running queer couple. There was, however, one person their new love left behind: Ivy’s former fiancé Chuck Brown, better known as Kite Man. In fact, Ivy might have never been brave enough to pursue a life with Harley without Kite Man’s intervention. He was the only one at his wedding willing to acknowledge that Ivy didn’t actually love him and, during their vows, answered the officiant’s prompt with a “Hell… no.”

We don’t need to spend too much time feeling bad for Kite Man, though. At the Villy Awards in the third season of Harley Quinn,...

Batman villains are in a league of their own, and their immense popularity across different media platforms partly proves this as well. Not only the well-known faces like maniac duo Joker and Harley Quinn, who have become staples in most DC projects nowadays, but even really obscure Bat-baddies like Kite-Man are making their mark on the screen, as the animated series Kite-Man: Hell Yeah is about to be released later this week. A spin-off series of the crazy popular Harley Quinn animated series, the solo venture of Kite-Man is already making a lot of buzz and promises to be a great addition among a myriad of DC animated project releases this year. Let us briefly familiarize you with this luckless, clumsy supervillain and discuss what you can expect from the series itself.

Spoilers Ahead

Comics Origin of Kite-Man

Kite-Man is a relatively lesser-known character, as even the most avid...

Take a look at the upcoming "Harley Quinn" comedic, animated TV series spin-off “Kite Man: Hell Yeah!”, following the adventures of dim-witted criminal ‘Chuck Brown’ (Matt Oberg), streaming July 18, 2024 on Max:

Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang for DC Comics’ “Batman” #133 (1960)) , ‘Chuck Brown’ is a dumb guy…

…who arms himself with kite weapons to commit acts of evil.

He also uses an array of ‘specialty kites’…

…to thwart his enemies and commit crimes.

Click the images to enlarge…...

Chuck Brown, better known as Kite Man, has never been one of DC’s headliners. In the comic books, hedwells in the shadows of Batman’s rogues gallery, his green suit and skyward scheme earning little more than eyerolls. Things looked up when the animated series Harley Quinn featured him in a funny arc as Poison Ivy’s reluctant beau. But could Kite Man finally take flight as his own show’s lead?

Spinning off from Harley Quinn’s satirical success, Kite Man: Hell Yeah! centers on Chuck and his gal pal Golden Glider running Noonan’s, a dive bar frequented by Gotham’s fallen foes. Sounds like setup for situational hijinks galore amongst the henchmen and baddies. Yet where Harley Quinn excels at peeling back layers on its beloved characters, this show struggles to flesh out its own.

By episode’s end, Chuck remains as one-note as ever—his...

Take a look at the upcoming "Harley Quinn" comedic, animated TV series spin-off “Kite Man: Hell Yeah!”, following the adventures of dim-witted criminal ‘Chuck Brown’ (Matt Oberg), streaming July 18, 2024 on Max:

Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang for DC Comics’ “Batman” #133 (1960)) , ‘Chuck Brown’ is a dumb guy…

…who arms himself with kite weapons to commit acts of evil.

He also uses an array of ‘specialty kites’…

…to thwart his enemies and commit crimes.

Click the images to enlarge…...

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Oh, never mind, it’s Kite Man. The bumbling villain with a heart of gold is coming to Max for a brand-new animated series in the Kite Man: Hell Yeah trailer. He is eager to make a new life for himself after his breakup with Pamela Isley, and what better way to wipe the slate clean than with a new attitude, a supportive partner, and a new business venture to reintroduce yourself to the criminal element?

In today’s Kite Man: Hell Yeah trailer, the dim-witted, weather-dependent villain tries to run a bar by himself, but that turns out not to be so easy. Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, Kite Man, also known as Chuck Brown, has never been one of DC’s more menacing villains. Sure, he’s given Batman a headache or two,...

Take a look at the upcoming "Harley Quinn" comedic, animated TV series spin-off “Kite Man: Hell Yeah!”, following the adventures of dim-witted criminal ‘Chuck Brown’ (Matt Oberg), streaming July 18, 2024 on Max:

Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang for DC Comics’ “Batman” #133 (1960)) , ‘Chuck Brown’ is a dumb guy…

…who arms himself with kite weapons to commit acts of evil.

He also uses an array of ‘specialty kites’…

…to thwart his enemies and commit crimes.

Click the images to enlarge…...

Deadeye: Powerful psychic abilities, relative of Amanda Waller, may join new network of heroes. Nitida: Bonded to scarab like Blue Beetle, proficient in using scarab's powers, stands by Blue Beetle in battles. Circuit Breaker: Uses Still Force for good, recently joined Flash Family, non-traditional powers but valued among Scarlet Speedsters.

2023 was a banner year for the DC Universe in terms of exciting new heroes. From new adventures to exciting events, the Dcu grew considerably and made room for a swath of new heroes. Whether they came from the hidden chapters of the past, emerged from the happenings of today, or are destined to change the future, new heroes have been appearing all throughout the Dawn of DC initiative.

Read on to discover 10 of the best new DC heroes that are going to change the game in 2024.

Deadeye is Amanda Waller's Heroic Nephew Created by Chuck Brown and Alitha Martinez...

2023 was Disney's 100th Anniversary, and the House of Mouse chose to confirm a dark fan theory. Disney has confirmed that the hyenas in The Lion King survived by eating each other, with Whoopi Goldberg's Shenzi called out as a cannibal. It's an incredibly dark reveal, but explains how an army of hyenas survived despite being banned from the Pride Lands.

2023 was Disney's 100th Anniversary, and while the year was marred by some major box office disappointments, the House of Mouse did make one bold choice that fans are still talking about - confirming a beloved Lion King character is an out-and-out cannibal. It's an idea that's been batted around in fan circles for decades, and yet one that no-one ever expected Disney to actually confirm.

Disney's 100th Anniversary saw the release of several titles in its Disney Villains comic line, published by Dynamite Comics. One of these was Disney...

Amanda Waller sees Deadeye as a valuable asset to the Suicide Squad, choosing him over her many other resources. In the "Beast World" event, Amanda interrupts Deadeye's civilian job to ask for his immediate assistance in tracking down a rogue Doctor Hate. Despite not liking or trusting Amanda, Deadeye continues to work for her, earning her trust and being viewed as the core of the Suicide Squad.

Warning: Spoilers for Titans: Beast World - Waller Rising #1!As far as Amanda Waller is concerned, the best member of the Suicide Squad is the newest recruit to Task Force X: Deadeye. Archie Waller is the nephew of Amanda Waller and a reluctant member of the Suicide Squad introduced during the Lazarus Planet event. In his brief time with DC so far, the psychic assassin has made it clear he's not the biggest fan of his aunt, but is compelled to work for her regardless.

Kite-Man: Hell Yeah! — the Harley Quinn spin-off series coming to Max — will differ from its predecessor in a key way, according to storyboard artist on both DC shows Christopher Jones.

The 10-episode animated series will revolve around Harley Quinn side character Chuck Brown (Kite-Man), and will take place within the original show's universe. If the character's name sounds silly, that's because he is one of those goofy D-list villains in the vein of Condiment King or the Baffler.

Kite-Man: Hell Yeah! was originally titled Noonan's, referencing the bar that appears throughout Harley Quinn's run. In both iterations, Kite-Man would be seen working with the likes of Bane and Lex Luthor — all three of whom have appeared as relatively prominent side characters in Harley Quinn.

Read full article on The Direct.

Los Angeles, CA – Noir Caesar Entertainment an indie creative company that supports and nourishes art from marginalized communities across various media, announces a collaboration with Osamu Tezuka Productions to develop an updated graphic novel of Tezuka’s classic manga – Alabaster – and the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for its publication.

Alabaster will be written by the award-winning Bitter Root writer/co-creator Chuck Brown with artwork by renowned illustrator, Anna Weiszczyk.

About Alabaster

Reimagined for a new generation of readers as a contemporary graphic novel from Noir Caesar, Alabaster reinterprets Ralph Ellison’s novel “The Invisible Man,” and follows a former successful Black athlete, James Block, who is framed by his girlfriend and wrongfully imprisoned. While inside, James befriends a disgraced scientist that gives him the solution to his problems—a laser gun that either turns its subject invisible or kills them upon usage. After serving his prison sentence and locating the device,...

Warning: Spoilers for Disney Villains – Scar #4

Dynamite Entertainment's series of Disney prequel comics, focusing on the company's iconic animated villains, has expanded on the moment in The Lion King when Mufasa's "little stooge" Zazu interrupts Simba's pouncing lesson, announcing that hyenas are in the Pride Lands. Disney Villains – Scar reveals this was more than just a random attack, with the moment being pivotal to Scar's future rise to power.

Disney Villains – Scar #4 – by writer Chuck Brown, artist Trevor Fraley, colorist Chiara Di Francia and letterer Jeff Eckleberry – depicts the hyenas Ed and Banzai entering the Pride Lands to frighten Zazu, so he will inform Mufasa of their whereabouts.

Their intent is to distract Mufasa, so Scar can conquer the hyenas' current queen, who threatens his rise to power, and bring her army to his command.

Disney Villains Retcons A Memorable Scene From The Lion King

Disney Villains...

Take a look at new footage from the "Harley Quinn" comedic, animated TV series spin-off “Kite Man: Hell Yeah!”, following the adventures of dim-witted criminal ‘Chuck Brown’ (Matt Oberg), currently in production for exclusive streaming in 2024 on Max:

Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang for “Batman” #133 (1960)) , ‘Chuck Brown’ is a dumb guy who arms himself with kite weapons to commit acts of evil.

He also uses an array of specialty kites to thwart his enemies and commit crimes.

Click the images to enlarge…...

Zazu's role in Mufasa's kingdom is more vital than previously thought, as he was tasked with watching over Simba and reporting everything back to Mufasa. Zazu ran a secret organization of bird informants that provided crucial information to Mufasa, allowing him to keep peace within his kingdom and intervene when necessary. Despite being portrayed as an annoying stickler, Zazu's role as a liaison for the bird informants makes him the most useful servant to the crown and deserves respect from Disney fans. #LionKing

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Disney Villains: Scar #4 The Lion King’s Zazu is one of those Disney characters everyone knows, but no one particularly likes. Sure, he was an ally to the protagonists of the film, but he was also pretty annoying, and only really acted as comedic relief for the audience. However, Zazu’s role in Mufasa’s kingdom was actually much...

Warning: Spoilers for Disney Villains – Scar #4 One of the more significant takeaways from Disney's The Lion King is that Scar was an ineffective leader, resulting from his failure to respect the Circle of Life. Although the movie's new prequel comic recently made an effort to portray Scar as a more effective king, the latest issue from the same series confirms that Scar actually had no excuse for his later failings.

Disney Villains – Scar #4 – by writer Chuck Brown, artist Trevor Fraley, colorist Chiara Di Francia and letterer Jeff Eckleberry – features the villain at the height of his power, yet plagued by visions of a desolate Pride Lands, one that will be familiar to viewers of the film.

Related: Disney Confirms Real Meaning of Lion King's Elephant Graveyard

The Lion King Prequel Echoes Scar's Hyenas Concerns In The Movie

As described by Timon in The Lion King, Scar's poor decisions famously resulted...

Scar's murder of Mufasa in The Lion King was not the first time he used the same method to kill someone - he also killed Zuhour, the hyena queen, in the same way. Scar's assassination of Zuhour was a crucial step in his plan to take over Pride Rock and eliminate any potential threats to his rule. Scar's attempted murder of Zuhour gave him the experience and practice he needed to successfully kill Mufasa and become the despicable villain that traumatized '90s kids.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Disney Villains: Scar #4 There are few ‘90s kids who weren’t traumatized by Mufasa’s death in The Lion King, and they may be surprised to learn that the manner in which Scar murdered him wasn’t the first time the villain killed someone that way, as the shocking backstory behind Disney’s most tear-jerking death has finally been revealed.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Disney Villains: Scar #4

As far as Disney villains go, there are few characters that fans love to hate as much as Scar, the main villain of The Lion King. From his iconic and sinister design to his evil machinations, Scar is peak villainy through and through – but as revealed in an issue of Disney Villains: Scar, Pride Rock’s usurper had yet another skill that nobody knew about – magic.

Disney Villains: Scar #4 – by Chuck Brown, Trevor Fraley, and Chiara Di Francia – finds the titular character running the Pride Lands into the ground, disregarding the needs of subjects who come to him for aid. When royal advisor Rafiki mystically pulls Scar into a dark, prophetic dream of the Pride Land’s future, their brief exchange not only alters fans' understanding of Scar, it also reinforces a notable Disney villain pattern.

Related: Disney Officially Closes a Lion King...

Scar's reign in Disney's The Lion King has often left fans wondering about the Pride Lands' destruction. Disney Villains: Scar #4 has revealed more details about how they were picked over so thoroughly and ruined in such a short amount of time. The deterioration brought about by the titular iconic villain was far-reaching, but it turns out that was thanks to his allies.

Disney Villains: Scar #4 has the creative team of Chuck Brown and Trevor Fraley. The series has been providing additional details about the titular villain's rise to power. From his alliances with the hyenas to the development of his plan to kill Mufasa and take the throne, a great deal of lore has been added. Several questions fans have had have been answered, and the latest issue addresses another potential plot hole, revealing that Scar allowed multiple scavenger species to run rampant during his rule.

Scar Destroyed the Pride...

Disney has confirmed a fan theory that the hyenas in The Lion King survived by cannibalizing each other, adding a dark twist to the story. This revelation is smart as it aligns with the natural behavior of hyenas and emphasizes their exclusion from the Circle of Life. The hyenas' desperation and their history of cannibalism explain why they joined Scar's forces and contributed to the destruction of the Pride Lands. It also adds irony to Scar's fate of being consumed by his own promised food source, the scavengers he recruited.

Despite producing the world's most popular kids' movies, Disney is no stranger to darkness, but one recently confirmed The Lion King fan theory goes further than anyone expected. From Bambi's mom to Pinocchio's Pleasure Island scene, many Disney movies have deliberately dark moments, but it turns out a dangling thread from the original Lion King tops them all.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Disney Villains: Scar #3 Scar’s three loyal hyena lieutenants in the Lion King proved useful in his ascension to the throne, though the entire movie made it blatantly obvious that they were pretty inept, with their failure to kill Simba followed by their decision to lie to Scar about it being proof enough of that. So, why did Scar choose them to begin with? Well, that question has finally been answered in the latest installment of Scar’s ongoing origin series.

The names of the Lion King’s three most notable hyenas are Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, with Shenzi being the most intelligent of the three, followed by Banzai (though he has a vicious appetite and lack of true loyalty that makes him dangerous), and finally Ed, who’s arguably more of a liability than an asset. The three were introduced in the Lion...

Fans of the Disney animated feature, The Lion King know how iconic the Elephant Graveyard is. It is known as the hyenas’ stomping grounds, but Scar #2 from Dynamite Comics reveals it has even more significance. It is not only iconic as a villain lair, it also has a deeper history.

Scar #2 has the creative team of Chuck Brown and Trevor Fraley. The series has been revealing Scar’s life and aspirations prior to the death of his brother, Mufasa. Thus far it has introduced a new group of villains and it will soon be showing how Scar joined forces with the hyenas. To do so, it will take the villain back to the haven of his childhood.

Related: Lion King Prequel Exposes the Hidden Horror of Disney's Circle of Life

The Lion King's New Villains Take Scar Back to His Old Haunts

Two vultures – Kabeer and Krass – are part of the Wake,...

While Scar from The Lion King did succeed in taking Mufasa’s throne, he had an alternate plan that didn’t involve murder. Scar #2 shows a closer look at the iconic Disney villain before his brother’s death. Within it, his plotting seeds are shown being sown.

Scar #2 has the creative team of Chuck Brown and Trevor Fraley. The issue opens with a trio of lionesses hunting: Adea, Sofi, and Tish. The strange thing about this hunt is that it is a second outing, separate from the Royal hunting party – and the group was put up to the idea by Scar. This not only goes against some of the codes of the Pride Lands, it also shows that the villain was trying to ease his way into ruling through influence.

Scar's Strength is Still His Cunning Personality

Once the hunt is complete, Scar joins the lionesses and criticizes their approach.

Warning! Contains spoilers for Disney Villains: Scar #2!A new villain is far darker than any that has been featured in a Disney movie before. In Scar's quest for power, he's going to have to take down a despot more dispicable than himself.

Anyone who grew up watching Disney films is quite familiar with the pantheon of baddies the company has in its collection. While the movies are always family-friendly and appropriate for kids of all ages, Disney's villains generally veer on the darker, creepier side. From The Little Mermaid's sea witch Ursula to The Nightmare Before Christmas' Oogie Boogie, the baddies, while being quite entertaining, are often dark and devious. Not only do they stand in the way of the protagonists, villains do their best to harm or kill the main characters in order to achieve their goals. Disney has no short supply of iconic bad guys, many of...

Warning: contains spoilers for Disney Villains: Scar #1!Scar served as the main villain of Disney’s The Lion King and impacted every one of the film’s heroes in one way or another, but a new prequel comic from Dynamite details Scar's rise to power and his surprising relationship with one of the film's heroes. Although Scar was seen as a deplorable character by the animal inhabitants of the Pride Lands long before he killed Mufasa, he actually had a surprising connection with Mufasa’s mandrill shaman and advisor Rafiki.

The story of Disney Villains: Scar #1, by Chuck Brown and Trevor Fraley, takes place a short time after the presentation of Simba. Scar finds himself outmatched by an angry wildebeest who knocks him down into a steep gorge (the same one where Mufasa would later die). As a pair of vultures scheme to take advantage of the unconscious Scar, Rafiki...

Dynamite Entertainment's "Dejah Thoris" #1, available March 8, 2023, is written by Chuck Brown and illustrated by Emiliana Pinna, with covers by Leirix Li, Joseph Michael Linsner, Junggeun Yoon, Rebeca Puebla and Sway:

"...young 'Princess Dejah' has lived a sheltered existence, growing up behind vast palace walls, guarded by 'Helium' warriors.

" But when the entire royal family is attacked by horrific 'Kaldane Martians'...

"...Dejah narrowly escapes into the wilds of 'Barsoom'...

"...with no recourse but to strike out on a quest to save her kingdom…"

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Ams Pictures has released the trailer for its new documentary “Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection,” which celebrates the pop singer’s life and music as well as details her untimely death after struggling with anorexia nervosa.

The Carpenters were a top musical act in the 1970s with songs such as “Close to You” and “We’ve Only Just Begun.” However, Karen’s chase for perfection and struggle with the at-the-time vastly misunderstood eating disorder led to her death at age 32.

Using unreleased recordings and celebrity interviews – including with Olivia Newton-John, Cynthia Gibb, Suzanne Somers, Kristin Chenoweth, Carnie Wilson, Bob James and Carol Burnett – the documentary sheds light on the singer’s short life and musical legacy.

The documentary was directed by Randy Martin and produced and written by Randy Schmidt. Brad Osborne produced and edited the film, and Carnie Wilson (of the pop band Wilson Phillips) and Andy Streitfeld executive produced the documentary.

Fans of Disney may want to 'be prepared' as a new comic series aims to explore an untold chapter of The Lion's King's antagonist, Scar. Disney Villains: Scar will examine the iconic baddie with a story that may put Scar in a whole new light.

The classic Disney Renaissance film The Lion King dazzled audiences everywhere in the '90s. A new series from Dynamite aims to return readers to that period with a new comic book that puts all the attention on the film's villain, Scar. Writer Chuck Brown and artist Trevor Fraley are teaming up for Disney Villains: Scar, a new series that is set during the original film in between scenes.

Chuck Brown: I've watched the whole movie over and over again to prepare. We had to find a way to make our story fit in seamlessly with the film. This story also needs to add something...

Dynamite Entertainment's "Dejah Thoris" #1, available March 8, 2023, is written by Chuck Brown and illustrated by Emiliana Pinna, with covers by Leirix, Joseph Michael Linsner, Jung-Geun Yoon, Sway and Jade Hope:

".... set before the events of author Edgar Rice Burroughs' first classic novel...

"...young 'Princess Dejah' has lived a sheltered existence, growing up behind vast palace walls, guarded by the greatest warriors of 'helium'.

"But when the entire royal family is attacked by 'Kaldane Martians'...

"...Dejah narrowly escapes into the wilds of 'Barsoom', with no recourse but to strike out on a quest to save her kingdom..."

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The "Harley Quinn" comedic, animated TV series spin-off “Kite Man”, aka “Noonan’s”, named after a bar, follows the adventures of dim-witted criminal ‘Chuck Brown’ (Matt Berg) is currently in production for exclusive streaming on HBO Max:

Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang for “Batman” #133 (1960)) , ‘Chuck Brown’ is a dumb guy who arms himself with kite weapons to commit acts of evil.

He also uses an array of specialty kites to thwart his enemies and commit crimes.

Click the images to enlarge…...

The "Harley Quinn" comedic, animated TV series spin-off “Kite Man”, following the adventures of dim-witted criminal ‘Chuck Brown’ (Matt Oberg) is currently in production for exclusive streaming on HBO Max:

Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang for “Batman” #133 (1960)) , ‘Chuck Brown’ is a dumb guy who arms himself with kite weapons to commit acts of evil.

He also uses an array of specialty kites to thwart his enemies and commit crimes.

Click the images to enlarge…...

The "Harley Quinn" comedic, animated TV series spin-off “Kite Man”, following the adventures of dim-witted criminal ‘Chuck Brown’ (Matt Oberg) is currently in production for exclusive streaming on HBO Max:

Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang for “Batman” #133 (1960)) , ‘Chuck Brown’ is a dumb guy who arms himself with kite weapons to commit acts of evil.

He also uses an array of specialty kites to thwart his enemies and commit crimes.

Click the images to enlarge…...

Written by Various | Art by Various | Published by DC Comics

You know the score by now with these 100 page anniversary specials. They are a celebration of some of the most iconic characters DC has on their roster, with a nice blend of multiple covers by great artists, around a dozen stories by different writers and artists and some bonus pin-ups. Pricey, but usually worth the money. Aquaman is certainly worthy of celebration, reaching 80 years in print is no mean feat after all, though he’s not always been such a celebrated character. Often the focus of ridicule in fact, despite being one of the longest serving members of the Justice League. I always liked the classic Aquaman personally, not so much the post-Peter David version, hook for hand and all. To each their own though. Which is lucky, as you can choose from the following 11 stories and eras. Let’s take a look.

Carl “Chucky” Thompson, a producer and multi-instrumentalist whose slick samples of Seventies and Eighties soul underpinned some of the most popular R&b and hip-hop tracks of the Nineties, died on Monday at age 53, his rep confirmed to Rolling Stone. A cause of death was not immediately available.

In the Nineties, mainstream hip-hop started to move away from building tracks on obscure samples, choosing instead to craft songs around loops of well-known refrains and bass-lines from earlier eras. P. Diddy and his crew of producers — a group known as the...

D.C.-born record producer Chucky Thompson, who made music with some of the biggest hip hop and R&b stars of the ’90s, has died according to multiple reports.

Producer Young Guru broke the news on Monday and paid homage to Thompson, who mentored him early on at Bad Boy Records.

“There is nothing I can write that will take away this pain,” Guru wrote in a caption to a posted photo of himself and Thompson. “I have to say Rip to my mentor, my big brother, the man who changed my life forever. You were the kindest person the world has ever seen. You were the most gifted musician I have ever been around. You treated my like family from day one.”

He continued: “You made a point to the labels that I had to fly to New York with you on ever session. You put me in rooms with Biggie.

Some artists struggle to determine which of their releases is the most vital — it’s like asking a parent to pick a favorite child. But Mary J. Blige has no such hang-ups. “I have 13 albums,” she declares early on in her new Amazon documentary, released on Friday, “but my second, My Life, is my most important.”

After working with a grab-bag of big names — including Devante Swing of Jodeci and the rappers Busta Rhymes and Grand Puba — on her debut, What’s the 411?, Blige narrowed her focus for its follow-up,...

Regina King has been tapped to direct “Bitter Root,” a film adaptation of the Harlem Renaissance-set comic book series.

Along with directing, King will produce the movie for Legendary Pictures. Additional producers include “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian of Proximity Media.

The comic book creators, David F. Walker, Sanford Green and Chuck Brown, will executive produce the film adaptation with Drapetomedia’s Sean Owolo.

Set during the vibrant Harlem Renaissance of 1924, “Bitter Root” follows a fractured family of once-great monster hunters who face an unimaginable evil that descends upon New York City. For generations, the Sangeryes have hunted and cured those infected by a supernatural force that feeds off the prejudice of the era, transforming humans into monsters. With most of the kin dead, the surviving Sangeryes have the unenviable choice to save or kill the creatures in hopes of thwarting an invasion.

Bryan Edward Hill,...

Legendary has closed a deal for Regina King to direct and produce the feature adaptation of Bitter Root, the acclaimed Image Comics series created by David F. Walker & Sanford Greene and indie veteran Chuck Brown. King will also produce with Reina King via their Royal Ties banner, alongside Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian of Proximity Media. Walker, Greene, Brown and Drapetomedia’s Sean Owolo will executive produce. Bryan Edward Hill is currently rewriting the draft.

The story is set during the vibrant Harlem Renaissance of 1924, when a fractured family of once-great monster hunters faces an unimaginable evil that descends upon New York City. For generations, the Sangeryes have hunted and cured those infected by a supernatural force that feeds off the prejudice of the era, transforming human beings into hideous monsters. With most of the family dead, and the surviving Sangeryes at odds between saving or killing the creatures,...

In her first move since winning acclaim for her Oscar-nominated directorial debut, One Night in Miami, Regina King has set her sights on a monster-filled, 1920s-set race-themed comic book adaptation.

Bitter Root,, an adaptation of the Image Comics title created by David F. Walker, Sanford Greene and Chuck Brown, for Legendary Entertainment, the company behind the recent box office hit Godzilla vs. Kong.

King will also produce the project along with Reina King via their Royal Ties banner. The two join a producing team that includes Black Panther filmmaker Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian, who are producing via their shingle, Proximity Media.

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In her first move since winning acclaim for her Oscar-nominated directorial debut, One Night in Miami, Regina King has set her sights on a monster-filled, 1920s-set race-themed comic book adaptation.

Bitter Root is an adaptation of the Image Comics title created by David F. Walker, Sanford Greene and Chuck Brown for Legendary Entertainment, the company behind the recent box office hit Godzilla vs. Kong.

King will also produce the project along with Reina King via their Royal Ties banner. The two join a producing team that includes Black Panther filmmaker Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, who are producing via their shingle, Proximity Media.

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Back in October, Apple TV+ acquired the rights to a whole host of Peanuts holiday specials including “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” This was great news to Apple shareholders and Apple TV+ subscribers (all 13 of us), but it also raised concern about how many timeless classic holiday specials would soon find their way behind corporate paywalls.

Thankfully, it would appear that Apple heard those concerns and registered them. For now the company has announced that “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” will be receiving special broadcast airings on PBS in addition to its Apple TV+ premiere. Here is everything you need to know about when and where you can find “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” this holiday season.

On the streaming side of things, the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special is already available to be streamed on Apple TV+ as of Nov. 18. Subscriptions to Apple’s streaming service cost $4.99 a month after a seven day free trial.

The 2020 Eisner Awards were presented by Phil Lamarr as part of Comic-Con At Home, the digital remote replacement for this year’s pandemic-canceled San Diego Comic-Con.

The big winners on the night were women creators, winning outright or a share of almost two thirds of the awards. Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-o’Connell took home three awards: Best Publication for Teens, Best Writer, and Best Penciller/Inker. Invisible Kingdom from G. Willow Wilson and Christian Ward; Lynda Barry’s Making Comics; Usagi Yojimbo’s Stan Sakai; and the juggernaut that is Raina Telgelmeier each took home two awards. Other notable wins included David Walker, Chuck Brown and Sanford Greene’s Bitter Root’s Best Continuing Series; Best Limited Series to Darcy Van Poelgeest and Ian Bertrom for Little Bird; Emma Rios for Best Cover Artist for her work on Pretty Deadly; and...

Comic-Con @ Home starts tomorrow! And there are plenty of virtual events for genre fans around the world to tune in to. Image Comics has announced their official virtual panel schedule, which includes panels with some of their biggest creators answering questions and sharing a look at what's coming up:

From the Press Release: Portland, Ore. 07/20/2020 — Image Comics is pleased to participate in Comic-Con@Home—a virtual alternative to the usual San Diego Comic-Con festivities hosted by Comic-Con International in light of Covid-19. It will be held on July 22-26, 2020 at the Comic-Con website. Follow along and connect with the fandom when you use the official hashtag, #ComicConAtHome.

—Panels Schedule— Comics as a conduit | Wednesday, 07/22/20, 4:00 Pm

Henry Barajas (LA Voz De M.A.Y.O.: Tata Rambo), Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia), Darcy Van Poelgeest (Little Bird), and David F. Walker (Bitter Root) discuss comic books that tackle real world issues; be it environmental activism,...

The concert season never really ends. It just moves indoors and outdoors as the weather permits, allowing stars to choose between intimate venues, sheds, stadiums and arenas, as their following permits.

Two attractions dominated the concert news this week. One is an up-and-comer, the other a returning veteran. And for those who can’t choose between new and old, there’s always the musical selections of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which offers something for everyone.

This week in music:

Jojo Rakes In The Doughdough: YouTube and Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa scored more than $8 milllion on her final leg of her North American D.R.E.A.M. The Tour. She has now earned $26.9 million in ticket sales for this year. Siwa first came to attention on the TV shows Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and Dance Moms, then pumped up the volume with YouTube and a vast empire...