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The #Binquirer: Apr. 21 Edition

By Zak Edwards
April 21, 2014 - 23:04

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the #Binquirer, where we give you the news roundup you want about your favourite TV, Movies, and of course Comic Books. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we'll provide you with the biggest news in easily digestible chunks. Want to know more? Just click on the links provided!

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Film
DC Comics has released another clip from the upcoming Son of Batman movie. The film adapts the Batman & Son story arc by Grant Morrison and will be released on May 6. Watch it below:





New footage of Godzilla has appeared in a new TV spot, including a better look at the monster himself. More on Yourtube.

Rogue fans can relax, Anna Paquin will be in Days of Future Past. The original X-Man, at least in the films, was rumoured to be left on the editing floor. More at Buzzfeed.

The first 3 minutes of Joss Whedon-penned film In Your Eyes has been released. The supernatural romantic film stars Zoe Kazan and Michael Stahl-David and debuts at the Tribeca Film Festival this weekend. More at Entertainment Weekly.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has topped numerous overseas box office lists already, taking in $47 million before it even debuts in North America. More at IGN.

Quentin Tarantino staged a reading of his leaked Hateful Eight script over the weekend, with Samuel Jackson among others reading. The script was supposed to be Tarantino’s next film, but he has decided to not film it after it was leaked a few months ago. More at Deadline.

Comics
DC: The New Frontier creator Darwyn Cooke has released an animated Batman Beyond short. It also cameos some of Batman’s other incarnations, fitting with the 75th anniversary of the character. More at Nexopia.

Earth 2 is the next franchise to get a weekly series from DC Comics. The alternate earth series will feature its monthly series writer Tom Taylor among others. More at Comics Nexus.

Robin appears to be returning, although which Robin remains unclear. Batman and Robin writer Peter Tomasi is penning a Robin Rises: Omega one-shot. The issue will be followed by his Batman & <Guest Name> series reverting back to Batman & Robin with #33. More at Newsarama.

Warren Ellis has signed on to revamp Rob Liefeld’s Supreme series. Ellis and artist Tula Lotay will start the series in July with Supreme: Blue Rose #1. More at Comicosity.

The X-Files will be going back to their roots starting in July. X-Files: Year Zero will look at the origins of the X-Files unit, which was started in the late 40s. More at IDW.

IDW has announced their first exclusive contract in Gabriel Rodriguez. The  Locke & Key artist is set to illustrate a Little Nemo comic later this year. More at the LA Times.

Valiant Comics has announced their first cancellation and a new series. Harbinger will end with issue #25 but be relaunched as Harbinger: Omegas with the same writer, Josh Dysart. More at CBR.

Television
The Hugo Awards nominations have been announced. Saga, Pacific Rim, Orphan Black, and Doctor Who were all nominated in various categories. More at io9.

Game of Thrones has hit a new record for piracy. Last week’s “The Lion and the Rose” has reported over 193,000 shares of the same torrent file. More at the AV Club.

First footage of the upcoming Star Wars: Rebels television series has debuted. Watch it below:




Fans of politics and western music are in for a treat: Michelle Obama will be guest starring on Nashville on May 7. More at TV Line.

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