Stan Goldberg, superhero of comic-book illustration, dies at 82
Comic-book artist Stan Goldberg, the color designer for Marvel Comics’ classic superheroes, has died. More ▸
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‘Spider-Man’ movie changes filming schedule due to Passover
By Uri FintzyNEW YORK (JTA) – The filming schedule of “The Amazing Spider Man 2” was changed in response to a request made by a haredi Orthodox community in Brooklyn. Producers of the Hollywood franchise being shot at the Marcy Avenue Armory, a building located in the mostly Yiddish-speaking part of Williamsburg, agreed to reduce the presence… More ▸
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Kippa Man settles lawsuits over Spider-Man and Batman
By Marcy OsterA Jerusalem shop settled out of court with two comic book companies that charged it sells unlicensed kippahs bearing the images of Superman and Spider-Man. More ▸
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Marvel Comics is suing a Jerusalem shop for selling unlicensed Spider-Man merchandise
By Uri FintzyAvi Binyamin, who owns the Kippa Man store on Ben-Yehuda Street, is being sued for nearly $25,700 for selling kipot with Spider-Man’s likeness, The Jerusalem Post reported. “A reasonable consumer could be fooled into thinking that the infringing product is manufactured and/or sold by the plaintiff with the knowledge and/or approval of the defendant,”… More ▸
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The Amazing (Jewish) Spider-Man releases first trailer
By Uri FintzyThe trailer for the new movie The Amazing Spider-Man” came out during the Super Bowl and while I didn’t initially want to write about a trailer for a superhero movie that is due in about five months, I changed my mind because: 1. The trailer looks awesome. 2. Andrew Garfield + Emma Stone > Tobey… More ▸
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Stan Lee receives the Visual Effects Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Stan Lee, the mind behind such mega-popular comic book franchises including Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk and the X-Men, is being recognized for his work and vision at the the 10th Annual Visual Effects Society’s (VES) where he will be given its Lifetime Achievement Award. “Thanks to Mr. Lee’s fantastic creations and amazing stories he not only… More ▸
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Stan Lee’s fight with Conan
No, Stan Lee has no beef with Conan O’Brien, the affable redheaded late night comic. His problem is with the makers of the new Conan the Barbarian flick. He claims that the rights to the character belong to him and is demanding to receive the profits from the flick, which recently opened with a $10… More ▸
