...ased upon TheFantasticFour created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and owned by Marvel Comics.Premise:Exposed to the random mutation effect of a experimental machine while in space, designer Reed Richards, his fiancee Susan Storm, and pilots Ben Grimm and...
This week is a perfect time to reflect on the 40th anniversary of theFantasticFour, and indeed, the 40th birthday of the Marvel Universe in general as well. A few days ago, just in time to commemorate this landmark in the history of the First Family of ...
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Marvel is pleased to announce that FantasticFour #544, the first issue to feature the new team lineup, has sold out at Diamond. In the aftermath of Civil War, Marvel’s first family must re-evaluate their place in life, leaving the team without Mr. ...
...) to help theFantasticFour bring down the Surfer so they can interrogate him. Needless to say, Doom has a few ideas of his own for the Surfer and the board that gives him his power.
Make no mistake, FantasticFour: Rise of the Sil...
...TMAN DOES THEFANTASTICFOUR Q: What were your initial impressions of scoring another superhero team film after X2? John Ottman: I embraced the concept of being pigeonholed in that category! [laughs]. I don't know that that's actually happened yet it'...
...hat show, theFantasticFour combines traditional 2D animation with 3D CGI animation with a distinct, but not overwhelming, anime look. This is a nice change of pace from the more cartoony look of shows like The Teen Titans. The 3D allows for...
... January:"THEFANTASTICFOUR was drawn and written by the brilliant team of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee and set a new standard for heroic adventure comics. In the 1970s, like thousands of other children, I became an avid fan and was inspired to become a ca...
As was predicted, 'FantasticFour: Rise of the Silver Surfer' rose to the top of the box office charts against mild competition. The latest super-hero movie devoured $22.75 million on Friday, putting it on an easy pace to top the weekend.
Liberation Entertainment has released details of their planned 'FantasticFour' DVD, collecting the 1990s animated series:
It’s here – the classic first series of TheFantasticFour arrives on DVD. This spectacular 2 disc set, features all ...
...radition, theFantasticFour tries to celebrate an anniversary and a wedding while Doctor Doom and the other supervillains try to destroy all that Big Town touches and represents. The battle—and its attendant casualties and fallout—forms the backbone o...
My headline continues the "bad House of M pun" tradition I began last month, but I promise this is the last one. However, theFantasticFour as readers know them appear nowhere in this issue. Apparently, they all died years before the formation of the F...
Earvin "Magic" Johnson used to be part of a fantastic five with the Los Angeles Lakers. Now he takes on theFantasticFour in an NBA-20th Century Fox effort promoting the movie and the playoffs.
An integrated campaign, via Fox and NBA Entertainment, brea...
They deserved so much better.TheFantasticFour's fortieth anniversary has been celebrated in a variety of ways this year, ranging from the overblown and confusing (FANTASTICFOUR 1234) to the overblown and amazingly entertaining (FANTASTICFOUR: THE WORL...
TheFantasticFour are back, and so is Tim Story. Tim directed the surprise hit film FantasticFour and Fox rewarded him with the reins to the upcoming sequel, FantasticFour: Rise of the Silver Surfer. In the second go-round, it's up to Sue Storm/Invisib...
Timed for release just prior to the much-anticipated release of thetheatrical sequel, FantasticFour: Rise of the Silver Surfer, theFantasticFour Extended Edition two-disc DVD boasts over four
hours of super-powered all-new bonus features including ne...
Anyone hanging out on the CINESCAPE web site should know just who and what theFANTASTICFOUR are, but on the off chance you don't, here's a bit of history.Background:In 1961 the publisher of Marvel Comics, Martin Goodman, told his editor and head writer ...
... know and theFantasticFour will soon learn is that these mysterious phenomena are connected to an alien who looks like a silvery figure on a flying surfboard (Doug Jones onscreen, Laurence Fishburne supplying the voice), who in turn is connected to s...
...king with theFantasticFour, as they were characters he had not previously worked on professionally. `Over the last couple of years I have been trying to do stuff that I had not previously gotten to do, like FF. I did the Superman: Created Equal thing...
A recent post on MTV Movies Blog makes it seem as if another 'FantasticFour' film may not be on actor Michael Chiklis' radar. Chiklis, who played Ben Grimm, aka the Thing, in the first two outings says he hasn't been in touch with his cast mates since th...
Twentieth Century Fox has planted the flag for "FantasticFour 2" on July 4, 2007, putting it on a collision course with DreamWorks' "Transformers," which is already skedded on the same date.
This isn't the first time Fox and DreamWorks have tangled ov...
Careful the first soundtrack album for THEFANTASTICFOUR movie won't be the actual film score, but the obligatory exploitative song compilation release. Released on Wind-Up records on July 5th, the "various artists" soundtrack, entitled FantasticFour -...
There's a point in "FantasticFour" where Chris Evans, playing Johnny Storm a.k.a. The Human Torch asks, "Am I the only guy here who thinks all this is cool?"
One wonders if, Evans felt the need to ask that question on the set of the movie, the late...
Two sources have independently told Cinescape that the entire third act of 'FantasticFour' has undergone extensive changes as a result of Disney and Pixar's CGI family film 'The Incredibles'. As it happens, we're told that once the creative FF team saw t...
...either of theFantasticFour movies will open the gates of Hell and send the forth the flames. Anyway, a couple of readers that had some harsh words for me also apologized over e-mail. I appreciate that, and I have no intention of calling any...
To celebrate the blockbuster release of TheFantasticFour our friends at Fox have 25 Fantastic prizes to give away.
Each FantasticFour pack contains a character digital watch, mini scan radio, metal projector pen, baseball cap and a cool shoulder bag.
Who says you need superpowers to be in theFantasticFour? Enter for a chance to be in the next FantasticFour movie! Fantastic Downloads on the site as well!
Imagine if Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had created The Practice. Granted, it’s a bizarre idea, but one that hints at the changes which plotter/artist Carlos Pacheco is making in the lives of Lee and Kirby’s family super-team, theFantasticFour. Combining cla...
Although sequels seem inevitable these days, the latest buzz is that we may not see another installment of Marvel and Fox's 'FantasticFour' franchise.
Actor Chris Evans, who was the bright spot (ok...pun intended) as the Human Torch in both 'Fantastic F...
...e bane of theFantasticFour's existence--Dr. Doom--makes life extremely difficult (as usual) for players. And new enemy on the block Silver Surfer is sure to provide players with some incredible visuals as well as unique gameplay opportunities. "We wa...
As many of you know by now, I generally lead off my reviews by giving a plot synopsis of the book in question, but in this case it's hardly necessary to do so. Most of those interested in reading MARVEL AGE: FANTASTICFOUR #1 are already familiar with the...
"You can definitely print the fact that I keep giving Marvel as well as Fox hell because Fox has a 'Silver Surfer' movie they're trying to make," says 'FantasticFour' director Tim Story, "and my thing is, 'Guys, that's theFantasticFour. That's the thir...
Chris Yost, story editor of Cartoon Network's FantasticFour animated series, is developing the new Spider-Man animated project, The Continuum has learned.
With theFantasticFour movie premiering on HBO on Sunday and FantasticFour: Rise of the Silver...
An extensive article in the Hollywood Reporter discusing the future of film franchises touches on several comic book efforts.
The fate of the 'Spider-Man' franchise may initially be decided in the near future according to the report.
Producer Laura...
Hollywood Reporter provides a box office roundup, including the status of 'FantasticFour: Rise of the Silver Surfer'.
Among the holdovers, last weekend's leader, 20th Century Fox's "FantasticFour: Rise of the Silver Surfer," took the biggest plunge, ...
A new animated television series featuring theFANTASTICFOUR is in the works from Marvel Enterprises and the French animation firm Antefilms Productions. 26 half-hour episodes are being made for broadcast sometime in the latter portion of 2006, approxima...
Tim Story, director of both FantasticFour movies, said that he did take heed of fans' reactions from the first film for the sequel, FantasticFour: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
"Of course one of the biggest things that I heard and knew about was the f...
Even with all the bad reviews 20th Century Fox's FANTASTICFOUR still managed to claim the number one spot at the box office this weekend by early estimates. WAR OF THE WORLDS slipped to the number two spot with a take of $31.3 million, while BATMAN BEGIN...
Fox has announced that the previous three volumes of FantasticFour: WGH will be combined into a box set titled FantasticFour: Worlds Greatest Heroes - Season 1 with a release date of May 20th. SRP is $39.98 in the US.
One big-budget feature expected to pop up soon is FantasticFour 2. 20th Century Fox shot the original FantasticFour in Vancouver, and has been in the area looking at sites for the sequel. This film, should shoot in the summer.
FX has engineered one of the biggest theatrical-movie deals in its 11-year history, shelling out about $75 million to buy the network window to 12 titles from 20th Century Fox, including "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "FantasticFour" and "Robots."
The other titl...
John Ottman's detailed thoughts to his FantasticFour soundtrack are now up online.
"I distinctly remember the moment I stumbled across the basic thematic chords for FantasticFour. It was one of those spontaneous doodles on the keyboard that actually ...
"'FantasticFour' is both poorly made and only intermittently entertaining. I'm happy to be an apologist for all kinds of bad movies so long as I enjoyed them. Even though I was rarely bored during 'FantasticFour', to say the biggest compliment one can g...
...appeal of theFantasticFour has always been their propensity for high-energy science-fiction adventure with hardly a second thought. You expect this family to talk about time travel over breakfast. Millar nails that tone right off the bat, a...
"I start [filming FantasticFour 2] on August 28th, I think, through the fall," Alba said of the sequel to last year's blockbuster about a radiation-fueled super-family. "It's going to be a very, very exciting, hot, new, fresh 'FantasticFour.' We're goin...
"We start 'FantasticFour 2' in August," said Alba. "Thefour of us learn that there are other people out there with superpowers, and the Silver Surfer appears as a villain/hero. And another villain comes in as well. My character, Susan Storm, has another...
Anonymous scoopers reports on casting sides for the 'FantasticFour' sequel, describing two potential characters and allegedly naming the film as 'FantasticFour - Rise of the Silver Surfer'.
A few great shots of theThe Thing filming a key scene from 'FantasticFour''s finale where theFantasticFour battle it out with Doctor Doom. Click and enjoy, but be warned of spoilers...
Chris Evans and Ioan Gruffudd are fantastic enough for 20th Century Fox. The duo is set to star in the adaptation of the Marvel comic "FantasticFour" for the studio and helmer Tim Story. Evans and Gruffudd are the latest additions confirmed to be suiting...
Activision has provided CBR News with a look at a "FantasticFour" trailer for the video game focusing on Reed Richards AKA Mr. Fantastic. The video game is based on the movie
Jack Kirby, co-creator of Marvel Comics' FantasticFour will be receiving some kind of recognition in the upcoming FantasticFour movie, but will receive no monetary compensation for his contributions.
"I have mixed feelings every time one of these mov...
Is this supposed to be a "grim 'n' gritty" take on the venerable FantasticFour, a sort of backhanded celebration of their 40th anniversary meant to pay tribute to the team by dirtying them up a bit? That's how it appears, and as darker superhero stories ...
Seven new 'FantasticFour' set pictures featuring Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Chris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, Jessica Alba as Susan Storm/Invisible Woman, and Michael Chiklis as Ben Grimm/The Thing.
Next summer Maria Menounos will star in the highly anticipated comic book film, "FantasticFour". She will play a nurse who is romanced by Chris Evans (cast as the Human Torch).
"I was really excited to get the part," Menounos recounts "I love comic b...
Thefour members of the movie FantasticFour will appear together as guests of NBC's The Today Show.
Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba and Chris Evans are scheduled to be guests on Tuesday, June 28. They will appear during the 7 a.m.-9 a.m....
Several online retailers are citing a March 27th release for "FantasticFour: World's Greatest Heroes - Volume One."The disc is set to contain four episodes of the show but has yet to be officially announced. No cover art or specs are available.
Oh sure, Spidey might swing higher, and Wolverine has those shiny claws, but theFantasticFour have always been the real heart of the Marvel Universe.
With their constant squabbling, anxieties, and the nifty balance between cosmic battles and real...
The 'FantasticFour' soundtrack album is in production for a summer release (final date tbc), tied to the July 8th release of theFantasticFour movie from Fox.
"'FantasticFour' manages to capture the feel of the comic books and deliver some fun and entertaining moments. However, as a movie it was not satisfying in the way films like 'Spider-Man 2' and 'Batman Begins' were. I recommend fans lower their expectati...
Twenty-six 30-minute episodes of the new 'FantasticFour' animated show are are planned. FantasticFour is expected to premiere on Cartoon Network UK in the second half of 2006. No word yet on when it will premiere in the United States.
Screenwriter Mark Frost says he is currently in negotiations to pen 'FantasticFour 2' and would love to come back again. He knows in which direction he wants the characters to head and plans to have all theFantasticFour come back.
There a couple ot...
Jessica Alba offered details about her character, scientist Susan Storm/The Invisible Woman, in Fox's upcoming FantasticFour movie. "FantasticFour is a family movie. I play a scientist who has a problem expressing her emotions, and her DNA was altered, ...
Although FantasticFour officially wrapped on December 22 Ioan Gruffard, who is now based in Hollywood, returned to the UK for Christmas. Before flying back to America earlier this week to film the 'FantasticFour'.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, NIP/TUCK star Julian McMahon is in negotiations to play Doctor Doom in theFANTASTICFOUR movie. The role of Doom, the picture's villain, is the final major part that the 20th Century Fox film is left to fill.In the co...
Marvel Studios honcho Avi Arad recently advised About.com, "We have a director [for
FantasticFour but] I cannot tell you who he is..."
IGN FilmForce knows has been able to confirm that the director of the 'FantasticFour' movie is...
Structurally speaking, FantasticFour is a superhero origin movie. By the end of Act 1, theFantasticFour characters go from human beings to their changed alter egos. Act 2 is how the teams adjusts to their new powers and how everyone adjusts to them and...
Kerry Washington, in theaters now in "Ray," recently revealed she has signed on for three "FantasticFour" movies, hinting that sequels are likely. "[After the first] I'm looking to go back and do another indie," she said. Washington plays the blind Alici...
UPDATED: Avi Arad spills the beans!
IGN FilmForce recently learned that
Marvel Studios and 20th Century Fox's upcoming FantasticFour movie may owe more to Marvel's recently launched 'Ultimate FantasticFour' than to the original series.
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To celebrate the explosive release of 'FantasticFour' Megastar have managed to get their hands on a Sony PSP plus a UMD of the film (playable on the Sony PSP), together with a Fantastic 4 DVD and a copy of theFantastic 4 video game for the PC.
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...ies "TheFantasticFour."
The "FantasticFour" action-comedy series is based on the classic Marvel comic book series featuring Mr. Fantastic, The Thing, The Invisible Girl and The Human Torch battling various baddies.
The seri...
As Valeria Von Doom, Franklin Richards, Saturnyne, and Roma watch, theFantasticFour work in four different universes to find the location of the Ultimate Nullifier, locked in the mind of each world's Johnny Storm. The weapon which once stopped Galactus ...
It's Marvel Vs. DC for the
Summer box office this year! In one corner: Marvel's first family, the 'FantasticFour' will finally get the big-budget Hollywood treatment they deserver. In the
opposing corner is the comeback kid, shaking off the disaster...
...s battled theFantasticFour until the herald's allegiance was turned by a chance encounter with Alicia Masters, the blind artist whose heart belonged to The Thing. Recognizing the right for the humans to live, the Surfer switched sides and battled alo...
Wizard Magazine issue #153 (now on sale) features an interview with filmmaker Tim Story wherein the 'Barbershop' director discusses his next project, 'FantasticFour.' Wizard confirms what IGN FilmForce first reported: that the feature film will draw its ...
Scooper claims to have seen 'FantasticFour' producer Ralph Winter speak. Winter allegedly told fans that he "had already rejected two 'FantasticFour 2' scripts and that the third script was almost finished."
A 2007 release date is still targeted.
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The Hollywood Reporter tells us that 'FantasticFour: Rise of the Silver Surfer' may have resonated at home, but wasn't necessarily a world-beater.
A more crowded international marketplace for the weekend saw the bow of 20th Century Fox International/M...
Variety's round up of international box office has 'Silver Surfer' flying high.
Fox's "FantasticFour: Rise of the Silver Surfer" led the rest of the pack with $22.1 million at 8,451 in 44 markets, led by a solid Mexican launch of $5.7 million at 1,070...
Composer John Ottman about theFantasticFour score: "Well the Fan Four music will be driving like X2, but a little more light, as Fan Four is not as dark as X2. That's about all I know at this point. Just getting started on it. And, no, that music wasn't...
This week on the 'FantasticFour' animated show:
"When an old friend of Reed's shows up looking for help, theFantasticFour are in for the fight of their lives! His name is Bruce Banner, and he has a terrible secret - he's the Incredible Hulk. And whe...
Beau Garrett and Andre Braugher have been cast in "FantasticFour: The Rise of the Silver Surfer," which Tim Story is directing for 20th Century Fox. Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis are reprising their roles for the adaptation...
FantasticFour fans in the UK can finally catch the wave with that cool teaser trailer for 'FantasticFour: Rise of the Silver Surfer'. It'll play on the big screen with 'Deja Vu' and 'Casino Royale'.
Fan reports that 'FantasticFour' got a big push at the Showest trad shpw, with new footage and the cast appearing. Finally, some major effects to be seen, some new stuff of the 4 showing their powers...
During this weekend's WizardWorld convention, audience members were subject to new footage from the "FantasticFour" movie, scheduled for July 8th, 2005.
'FantasticFour' director, Tim Story talks about some of the challenges of bringing Marvel's first family to life:
"In the comic book, Johnny is always on fire, but nothing catches on fire around him. We had to make it so he could actually be in a room...
Kurt Williams, visual effects supervisor for the 'FantasticFour' movie, said that Sue Storm's force field -- which was one of the highlights of the film's first trailer -- is one of the toughest challenges he and his team are facing.
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So much for 20th Century Fox's Fourth of July-themed launch for 'FantasticFour,' its big summer superhero movie.
The studio said Monday it would now open the movie Friday, July 8, a week later than scheduled, ending a looming face-off with director St...
John Ottman returned to the Newman Scoring Stage at 20th Century Fox a few days ago. His mission: record the score to the Marvel superhero flick 'FantasticFour' in five days. With over 90-minutes of score to record, Ottman used a 94-piece orchestra, and ...
Here is your chance to see FantasticFour before it premieres to the public! This special screening takes place on Saturday July 2 at 10 a.m. at United Artist Colorado Center Theater located at I-25 and Colorado Blvd.
The July 3rd issue of "TV Guide" will have five different coves featuring the members of theFantasticFour as well as their #1 nemesis, Dr. Doom. Check out these images of the covers.
The official FantasticFour website has been updated with a new "Enter the Baxter" feature. Take a 3D tour of the building and even leave messages for the heroes...
Ralph Winter, producer of theFantasticFour movie, told The Continuum that the film is locked and ready for its New York premiere and release in theaters next week. "(The) film is all done and I feel terrific about the final result," Winter told The Comi...
Watch out Spider-Man and Batman, TheFantasticFour are finally coming to the big screen on July 8 and the stars of the fun flick head to the Big Apple to meet their biggest fans...
Disney has released a press release for the upcoming "FantasticFour: The Complete 1994-5 Animated Series" DVD Box Set Release, giving the final rundown on specs and extras.
A TV spot called "Experience The Evolution Of Adventure" is on the official website for theFantasticFour film. It can be accessed in the Von Doom Archives section by pressing "F4" on your keyboard while on the site's main page.
Burger King's promotion with theFantasticFour movie will begin on June 27. The promotion is scheduled to run for five weeks and will include five premiums for kids.
Cast members will join executive producers Miles Millar and Al Gough as part of the Comic-Con International panel for Smallville in San Diego on Saturday, July 24.
20th Century Fox has provided The Continuum with a list of attendees from theFantastic ...
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Anonymous has returned with a new photo from last night's on-location filming of theFANTASTICFOUR movie. This latest image shows the FF crew preparing to film the scene where The Thing walks down a New York street and spots a sculpture of his head/torso...
In a video interview Michael Chiklis calls talk of him playing The Thing in 'FantasticFour' a rumor, but also goes on to say it is a "definite possibility" and "would be fun."
... watching TheFantasticFour kick the crap out of a giant monster on Fifth Avenue."Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.
...eels like theFantasticFour. And that might be the most important thing in the end. If this team can maintain that feeling, they can continue the tradition set down by Stan and Jack when the Marvel Universe was still coalescing. It's Clobberin' Time! ...
With the exception of one Saturday night, FantasticFour continues to air through July on Cartoon Network with new episodes.
Click for dates and descriptions.
Pressman Games are set to release theFantasticFour Make a Match Game, Find the most matching pairs to win. Each game comes with an exclusive Thing mini figure.
According to Friday estimates published by Box Office Mojo 'Transformers has passed the $100 million mark in its fourth day of release.
The weekend chart shows the autobot actioner parked authoritatively at #1 with a $107.4 million take.
Also on the...
Fox Home Entertainment has released the box art for the DVD release of FantasticFour: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
The film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on Oct. 2.
For a rundown of the release's features, CLICK HERE.