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SMALLVILLE: ABSOLUTE JUSTICE
The Geoff Johns’ penned “Smallville” event “Absolute Justice” has a new trailer and it looks good. Surprisingly good—you get Golden Age Green Lantern and Flash props with some nods. I will return to watching “Smallville” Friday, February 5. Check it out over the DC’s The Source Blog.

WHEDON TO FX?
Reports are floating around that Joss Whedon might be planning his next series at FX. (Whedon’a current Fox show, Dollhouse airs its final episode next Friday.) If Whedon and the network that brought us “Always Sunny in Philidelphia,” “Sons of Anarchy” and “The Shield” can come together we’re all for it.
Read about it here.

PUSH GETS A TV SHOW
Nikkie Finke asks why the Summit feature, which only made $50 million, is getting a TV show and we agree. Read Finke over at Deadline Hollywood Daily.

SCOTT PILGRIM
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World reviews are starting to come in from early screenings and AintItCoolNews.com has them here.

FINAL KICK-ASS POSTER
Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.’s “Kick-Ass!” film adaptation from director Matthew Vaughn hits theaters April 16. We have seen it and it lives up to its name and then some.

ATLANTA COMIC CON
Andy, Casey and I come back to the ATL for the first time since our road trip a decade ago. Who will eat a bug this year? Dates and venue TBD. Read the press release here.

POWERS STILL MOVING AT FX
Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming’s “Powers” series—currently published through Marvel’s Icon line—is still inactive development at FX according to the network prez. Read it over here at Premium Hollywood.

TORCHWOOD AT FOX
Our main man Double B Double D reacts to the news that the Doctor Who spin-off, Torchwood will be adapted for the U.S. on Fox. Doctor Who and Torchwood mastermind Russel T. Davies is involved and writing the script, so there’s hope, but DDBB justly points out it’s Fox which has killed both Firefly and Dollhouse. Read it here.

Back by popular demand Wizard World returns to Texas

New York, NY (January 6, 2010) – Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York based Wizard Entertainment, today announced the launch of Austin Comic Con 2010 Wizard World Convention, to be held at the Austin Convention Center from November 12-14, 2010.

Fans have been asking for this event for some time. In an e-mail to Shamus, Larry Nickels Jr. wrote, “There are many people that I know of personally who would love to attend the convention if it is returned to our great state.”

Another fan, Matthew Adamic put it more succinctly with, “Bring back Wizard World Texas.”

“The fans have spoken and they want us back in Texas. We previously had a great experience here and are thrilled to be back,” said Shamus. “It’s a great city with a top-notch convention center and we’re really looking forward to seeing our fans at the type of pop-culture festival only we can bring.”

Austin is now the seventh city in the Wizard World Comic Con tour. Attendees can anticipate the strong caliber lineup of stars and exhibitors that fans across the nation have come to expect.

For information on Austin Comic Con and other Wizard events, visit www.wizardworld.com.

About Gareb Shamus:
Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Wizard Entertainment publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare, and numerous books about pop-culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Gareb also produces a North American Comic Con tour.Wizard World Comic Con Tour:

Toronto Comic Con, Direct Energy Centre, March 26-28, 2010

Anaheim Comic Con, Anaheim Convention Center, April 16-18, 2010

Philadelphia Comic Con, Philadelphia Convention Center June 11-13, 2010

Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center, August 19-22, 2010

Big Apple Comic Con, Pier 94, October 7-10, 2010

Austin Comic Con, Austin Convention Center, November 12-14, 2010

New England Comic Con, TBD

Contact:
April Wiggins
Marketing Manager
Wizard Entertainment
212.938.3482
awiggins@wizardent.com