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Homer Simpson As The Greatest TV Character

June 2nd, 2010 Manny

Homer Simpson has been named the greatest character created for television and film in the past 20 years beating the schoolboy wizard “Harry Potter” and vampire slayer “Buffy”.

“The Simpson” is the longest-running U.S. TV series in primetime and now in its 21st Season. According to “The Simpson” creator Matt Groening, millions of people were able to identify with Homer with his catchphrase “D’oh.” He also said that many people can relate to Homer because we’re all secretly propelled by desires we can’t admit to. Homer is launching himself head-first into every single impulsive thought that occurs to him. His love of whatever…is a joy to witness.”

Other characters who got the top place on the list of Top 100 Characters released by Entertainment Weekly for their 20th Anniversary are: (more…)

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First Movie Photo of “Thor”

May 4th, 2010 Manny

After Iron Man 2, Marvel Studio is already doing the next adaptation of one of their classic comic books and for the delight of its fans, Marvel Studio had released its first photo of star Chris Hemsworth in costume as the God of Thunder in next summer’s “Thor”.

Hemsworth had a brief but memorable role in last year’s “Star Trek” as George Kirk father of Captain James T. Kirk. Before Hemsworth, Daniel Craig was considered for the part but he turned it down and his younger brother Liam Hemsworth, boyfriend of Miley Cyrus. (more…)

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Superman Beats Past Batman in Comic Sales

April 1st, 2010 Manny

superman 1938

Though it looks like an obsolete relic but this old Superman comic book were sold in auction for over $1.5 million.

According to Time Magazine:

The 1938 issue of Action Comics No 1, which originally cost 10 cents, is considered the ultimate prize for comic collectors because it features the superhero’s debut. Only about 100 copies of the issue exist and only a handful are in good condition.

“I can’t imagine another book coming on the market that exists that would top this,” said Stephen Fishler, founder of ComicConnect.com, which sold the Superman comic. “This may be the final say — at least for the next 10 or 20 years — for a record price of a comic book.” (more…)

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