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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 1h

On this day (October 18) in 1938, Universal Pictures released "Millions for Defense," the first entry in the 13-chapter detective serial 'Red Barry' starring Buster Crabbe of 'Flash Gordon' fame and based on the comic strip created by Will Gould. #RedBarry #serial #filmsky

Lobby card for "Millions for Defense," the first entry in the 13-chapter detective serial 'Red Barry,' released on October 18, 1938

Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 1h

Happy birthday to Belgian-born Jean-Claude Van Damme, star of the 1994 sci-fi action release 'Timecop.' #Timecop #filmsky

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Dates in Movies @datesinmovies.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 17th - Wrestler "El Cruzado De La Noche" fought a match. His costume was the inspiration for #TheAmazingSpiderman's outfit.

📽️📅 The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

3 Screenshots from the movie "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012): First, the image shows a dimly lit boxing ring with a hooded figure standing inside, surrounded by posters featuring a simplistic red mask with large white eyes. Second, a close-up of one of these posters reveals the mask design, with text at the top reading "VIERNES 17 DE OCT." Third, a hand is sketching the same mask design in a notebook, with the hand wearing a fingerless glove, suggesting a moment of creative planning or design.

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Dates in Movies @datesinmovies.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 17th 2023 - After retrieving the Infinity Stones, Hulk reverses "the snap". Nebula opens a gateway to 2014, allowing Thanos to attack the avengers. A huge battle against Thanos and his forces ends with Tony's snap.

📽️📅 Avengers: Endgame (2019)

3 Screenshots from the movie "Avengers: Endgame" (2019): First, the Hulk stands in a laboratory setting, grimacing as colorful energy swirls around his arm while holding the infinity gauntlet. Second, a large-scale battle scene unfolds with a multitude of characters charging forward, surrounded by glowing portals and hovering ships. Third, a close-up of Tony Stark with a determined expression, holding up a hand with glowing stones embedded in a metallic gauntlet.

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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 1d

Happy birthday to Michael McKean, whose credits include 'Casper: A Spirited Beginning,' 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,' and 'Smallville.' #PerryWhite #Casper #Superman #Smallville #TV #filmsky

Michael McKean as reporter Perry White in the television series 'Smallville'

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Blair Shedd @onegemini.com · 1d

Nicholas Hammond as Peter Parker from the 70s Spider-man live action show.

One day I'll get around to drawing him in costume.

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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 2d

Developed by screenwriters Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the coming-of-age TV series 'Smallville' debuted on this day in 2001 featuring Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang, Tom Welling as Clark Kent, and Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor. #Smallville #ClarkKent #LanaLang #LexLuthor #TV

Promotional image for the television series 'Smallville' featuring Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang, Tom Welling as Clark Kent, and Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor

Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 2d

Born on Pattonsburg, Missouri, on this day (October 16) in 1904, Wild Bill Elliott (né Gordon Nance) starred as cowboy hero Red Ryder in 16 films from 1944 to 1946. #RedRyder #Western #filmsky

Wild Bill Elliott (né Gordon Nance) as cowboy hero Red Ryder

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 3d

The Jetsons as a live-action movie?

Jim Carrey is in talks to star in the adaptation of the 1962 Hanna-Barbera animated series that has Colin Trevorrow attached to direct. Trevorrow and Joe Esptein are in talks to pen the script.

They have been trying to make this movie for literally 40 years.

Jim Carrey in Talks to Star in ‘Jetsons’ Live-Action Movie for Colin Trevorrow

Warner Bros. is behind the feature adaptation of the classic Hanna-Barbera animated series.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 3d

Born on this day in 1948, Tanya Roberts starred as the title character in the 1984 action-adventure film 'Sheena' (a.k.a. 'Sheena: Queen of the Jungle'). #Sheena #QueenoftheJungle #adventure #filmsky

Tanya Roberts as the title character in the 1984 action-adventure film 'Sheena' (a.k.a. 'Sheena: Queen of the Jungle')

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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 3d

Lois Lane's old friend Patrick Sullivan (guest star Julian Stone) woos her to mask his true intentions in the 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' Season 3 episode "When Irish Eyes Are Killing," which first aired on this day in 1995. #LoisandClark #LoisLane #DC #TV

Lois Lane (Teri Hatcher) and her old friend Patrick Sullivan (guest star Julian Stone) in the 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' Season 3 episode "When Irish Eyes Are Killing," which first aired on October 15, 1995

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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 3d

Happy birthday to Dominic West, who appeared as duplicitous Spartan politician Theron in '300' (2007) and as vicious, disfigured mobster Billy "The Beast" Russotti (a.k.a. Jigsaw) in 'Punisher: War Zone' (2008). #Sparta #Punisher #Marvel #filmsky

Dominic West as duplicitous Spartan politician Theron in '300' (2007)

Dominic West as vicious, disfigured mobster Billy "The Beast" Russotti (a.k.a. Jigsaw) in 'Punisher: War Zone' (2008)

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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 3d

Happy birthday to Chukwudi Iwuji, who portrayed black ops specialist Clemson Murn in the TV series 'Peacemaker' and the obsessive geneticist High Evolutionary in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' (2023). #Peacemaker #GuardiansoftheGalaxy #TV #filmsky #Marvel #MCU

Chukwudi Iwuji as black ops specialist Clemson Murn in the TV series 'Peacemaker'

Chukwudi Iwuji as obsessive geneticist High Evolutionary in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' (2023)

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Dates in Movies @datesinmovies.bsky.social · 3d

Oct 15th - Jenny Blake discovers a secret room at Neville Sinclair's home where she finds finds a stolen schematic of Peevy's rocket.

📽️📅 The Rocketeer (1991)

3 Screenshots from the movie "The Rocketeer" (1991): First, a woman with dark hair and a white dress looks concerned as she stands beside a wall calendar displaying October 15. Second, a close-up of a hand holding a detailed, hand-drawn technical blueprint with mechanical components and annotations. Third, a zoomed-in view of the blueprint showing the signature "A. Peabody" and the date "10-15-38."

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Dates in Movies @datesinmovies.bsky.social · 3d

Oct 15th 1981 - A group of kids stole the shop sign Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) was spinning. He chased after them, before being attacked in an alley.

📽️📅 Joker (2019)

3 Screenshots from the movie "Joker" (2019): First, the scene shows a dimly lit room with a character sitting at a makeup table, illuminated by soft, warm lighting. The subtitle reads, "It's 42 degrees at 10:30 on this Thursday, October 15th." Second, a bustling street scene with a group of young people energetically holding a bright yellow sign. The subtitle reads, "Come on, clown, let's go! We've got the sign." Third, a character dressed as a clown is lying on the ground in a an alley, after being assaulted by some kids. The subtitle reads, "Come on! This guy's weak. He can't do nothing."

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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 4d

Our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Drew Struzan.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Drew Struzan, Iconic Movie Poster Artist and Favorite of Spielberg and Lucas, Dies at 78

He created some of the most memorable movie posters of all-time in his own signature style.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 4d

Born in Camden, New Jersey, on this day in 1884, character actor Jimmy Conlin appeared in nearly 150 films during his career including 'Dick Tracy's Dilemma' (1947). #DickTracy #characteractor #filmsky

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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 4d

Happy birthday to Lori Petty, star of the 1995 post-apocalyptic cult classic 'Tank Girl.' #TankGirl #filmsky

Lori Petty as the title character of the 1995 post-apocalyptic cult classic 'Tank Girl'

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PosterSpy.com @posterspy.com · 4d

Joker: Folie à Deux by Aleks Phoenix

#JokerFolieADeux

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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 4d

Hollywood’s newest drama: Fake movie props
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Hollywood's newest drama: Fake movie props

Props from iconic films like 'Star Wars' and 'Back to the Future' are earning big dollars at auction and private sales. But as prices for these objects have surged, so have questions about their authe...

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Dates in Movies @datesinmovies.bsky.social · 5d

Oct 13th 2014 - After a high speed chase through Gotham, Batman finally caught #HarleyQuinn when Joker drove their car into a river. She was arrested, but Joker escaped.

📽️📅 Suicide Squad (2016)

3 Screenshots from the movie "Suicide Squad" (2016): First, a dark, moody scene showing Batman walking towards the batmobile, carrying a woman with colorful hair. Second, a close-up of a Hrley Quinn with pale skin and smeared makeup lying down on the car, smiling widely. Third, Harley Quinn, with wet colorful hair and smudged makeup holding a police mugshot sign, standing against a height chart in a dimly lit room.

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Oct 13th - The first day of the national Academic Decathlon which Peter Parker his team attend. While there, the team visits the Washington Monument where a Chitauri power core in Ned's bag explodes, trapping the team in the elevator.

📽️📅 Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

4 Screenshots from the movie "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017): First, a poster announcing the Academic Decathlon National Competition in Washington D.C. from October 13-15. Second, a close-up of a student's backpack glowing with blue light, with the subtitle "Notice how the marble and granite are cut around the stone." Third, Spider-Man in his red and blue suit is standing at the edge of a tall structure, looking down at a circular design on the ground below. Fourth, Spider-Man is seen clinging to the side of a structure with workers nearby, with the subtitles "-Big guy, quit moving around. -I'm sorry, sir."

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Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 5d

Happy birthday to Kate Walsh, who appears as the Handler, head of the timeline-managing Commission, in the TV series ‘The Umbrella Academy.’ #UmbrellaAcademy #TV

Kate Walsh as the Handler, head of the timeline-managing Commission, in the TV series ‘The Umbrella Academy’

Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 5d

Diana Prince poses as a beauty contestant to root out saboteurs in the 'Wonder Woman' Season 1 episode "Beauty on Parade," which first aired on this day (October 13) in 1976. #DianaPrince #WonderWoman #TV

Comic Book Cinephile @comicbookcinephile.bsky.social · 5d

Happy birthday to Hiro Kanagawa, whose television credits include 'Smallville,' 'Human Target,' 'iZombie,' 'Legends of Tomorrow,' 'Helstrom,' and 'Avatar: The Last Airbender.' #TV #Smallville #iZombie #LegendsofTomorrow #Avatar #TheLastAirbender

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