Robert Kirkman
‘Invincible’ Profits Showdown Heading to Trial
A legal battle between comic creator Robert Kirkman and an artist who says he was tricked into abandoning his copyright to Invincible is headed to trial, with a federal judge narrowing the scope of the case but allowing key claims to move forward. William Crabtree, a colorist for the first 50 issues who claims he […]
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Strike Fallout? Amazon Splits ‘Invincible’ Season 2 Into Two Parts
As content pipelines go under the microscope amid Hollywood’s ongoing labor strife between studios and streamers, Amazon unveiled plans to split the second season of animated series Invincible into two chapters. Unveiled during the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Amazon said the second season of the series based on creator Robert Kirkman’s comic book […]
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‘Renfield’ Review: Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult Can’t Quite Save This Bloody Mess of a Vampire Comedy
Cage plays Dracula and Hoult the titular long-suffering servant in Chris McKay's New Orleans-set film co-starring Awkwafina.
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Robert Kirkman’s ‘Walking Dead’ Profits Case Dealt Crushing Blow
Having to decide whether to knock down the cornerstones of a profit battle waged by Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and several executive producers seeking a bigger stake in the hit zombie series, the L.A. judge overseeing the case was faced with a simple question: Did AMC intentionally craft its contract to ensure that the […]
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AMC Argues Robert Kirkman Can’t Have “Do-Over” in ‘Walking Dead’ Profits Case
An L.A. judge in July breathed new life into a profit battle waged by Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and several executive producers seeking a bigger stake in the zombie franchise when he allowed them to pursue new legal theories, but AMC is now fighting back by arguing that the court doesn’t have the authority […]
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Robert Kirkman’s Skybound in Talks to Acquire G.I. Joe, Transformers Publishing License (Exclusive)
The G.I. Joe and Transformers comics could be getting a new home. Skybound, the imprint run by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, is in negotiations with Hasbro to acquire the publishing license to the two properties. The potential deal would be a big loss for IDW, which has been making G.I. Joe and Transformer […]
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Jake Gyllenhaal to Produce, Star in Feature Adaptation of Robert Kirkman Comic ‘Oblivion Song’
Jake Gyllenhaal will star in and produce an adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s comic book, Oblivion Song. Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer’s New Republic Pictures optioned the title, developing it as a feature film. Oliver and Fischer will produce alongside Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker of Nine Stories, which has a first-look deal with New Republic Pictures. […]
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‘Invincible’: TV Review
Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh and J.K. Simmons voice Amazon's adult superhero spoof from 'The Walking Dead' comics creator Robert Kirkman.
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Universal Launches ‘Out of the Shadows’ Monsters Art Project
Time to get the lead (and other art supplies) out.
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‘Walking Dead’ to End With Season 11; Two More Spinoffs in the Works at AMC
'Walking Dead' to End With Season 11; Two More Spinoffs in the Works at AMC
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Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Sets Online Con for July
In a year that has disrupted the comic book industry and the convention scene alike, Skybound Entertainment is going virtual to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
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Haunted White House TV Series in the Works (Exclusive)
Skybound, the publishing and production company fronted by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, is ready to explore a haunted White House. The company is planning to adapt its upcoming novel The Residence for television. Andrew Pyper's forthcoming novel (due in September) extrapolates the true accounts of President Franklin Pierce and first lady Jane Pierce, […]
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