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Associated Press
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
‘The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills' Get Glitzy Debut at Comic-Con
- Nation's biggest pop culture event was launchpad for new illustrated novel - LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The glittering facade of Beverly Hills just got a serious makeover in the pages of 'The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills' illustrated novel. Writer and longtime comic-book scribe Steve Stern ('Zen Intergalactic Ninja') said, 'It's the story of four students at Beverly Hills High who receive some wild powers during a cosmic event at Griffith Observatory, are immediately outed by a tabloid reporter, and then given their own reality TV show.' He added with a smile, 'What could possibly go wrong?' Jim Fletcher, who for years was Creative Director of DC Direct, the collectible merchandise division of DC Comics, teamed up with his daughter Leila to provide the illustrations for the novel. 'We set out to explore what heroism looks like when filtered through the lens of fame, vanity and the age of social media,' Fletcher said. 'The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills' is published by 1First Books. Publisher Ken F. Levin, who is also an Executive Producer of the Amazon Prime megahit 'The Boys,' said, 'With its unique concept, this illustrated novel is a great new addition to our growing imprint, and it received a highly enthusiastic reception at Comic-Con.' Stern and Fletcher have a long history. The two met decades ago when Fletcher created the packaging art for the 'Zen Intergalactic Ninja' videogames from Konami and action figures from Just Toys, as well as illustrated all of the covers for the 'Zen' series published by Archie Comics. A genre-bending mix of action, humor, and satire that offers a fresh take on the superhero genre, 'The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills' is also suitably action-packed, with a revenge-seeking psychopath who employs an army of AI-enhanced henchmen to disrupt events at the Beverly Hills Hotel — as well as at Comic-Con itself. Stern, himself a resident of Beverly Hills, said, 'We wanted to really have fun at some of the iconic locations that figure into the book.' What's in the future for 'The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills'? 'Everyone who got a copy at Comic-Con invariably asked, 'Is this a reality TV show?'' Stern added. 'And my answer was always, 'Hopefully, it will be.' Follow Steve online at: NEWS SOURCE: Author Steve Stern ### MEDIA ONLY CONTACT: (not for publication online or in print) For further information, contact Steve Stern at [email protected] or (818) 731-0827. ### Keywords: Books and Publishing, 1First Books, comic-book scribe Steve Stern, The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills, Publisher Ken F. Levin, LOS ANGELES, Calif. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Author Steve Stern) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P128287 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
Buzz Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Pedro Pascal Responds To Viral Hate Comments
Pedro Pascal isn't here for the hate comments. If you've checked the comment section of the actor's Instagram lately, you may have noticed things getting a In short, in recent weeks, there have been numerous viral social media posts claiming that Pedro is inappropriately physically close with his female costars, such as Fantastic Four's Vanessa Kirby. The thing is, there's no evidence that any of the hand-holding or hugging is nonconsensual. Most of the people implying this are also pretending that Pedro is uniquely affectionate with women, which is plainly untrue. So, where did this come from? As Vanity Fair noted, defenders of J.K. Rowling previously used a clip of Vanessa and Pedro at Comic-Con to suggest something untoward was happening after Pedro criticized the author for her anti-trans views (Vanessa herself has said that she found holding hands with him to be a "lovely gesture). It looks like that same line of bad-faith reasoning has now been jumped on by misogynists who don't understand consent, but it's tricky to pinpoint exactly where the flood started. Pedro himself had kept quiet about the whole thing until yesterday, when he began replying to some of the spammy "I'm watching you" Dexter GIFs on an unrelated post hyping up the movie Sand Mama. Most of his responses were emoji-based: Though he did offer some poor souls a hug: And even complimented one user on their artwork: It's not the only time Pedro has responded to hate comments. Take, for example, his replies to commenters criticizing his defense of trans rights earlier this year: In some ways, it is quite funny that "women like hugging him" was the best they could do...
Euronews
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
South Park gears up to troll Trump once more with new viral teaser
Wouldn't you know it, the South Park creators are doubling down... The hit animated show, which made headlines last month with its first episode in two years, heavily mocked Donald Trump. And they're not stopping any time soon. The new episode – 'Got a Nut,' due today - will see Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers descend on the fictional Colorado town. There are also rumours that it will parody the United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who is often referred to as 'ICE Barbie'. As if that wasn't enough to get the Trump administration foaming at the mouth, the teaser for the episode shows Trump seated next to series regular Satan at a formal dinner, with the president fondling the devil's thigh. This teaser has already earned more than 1 million views on YouTube. Check it out: Additionally, the new episode was teased on X, with a still depicting the character Mr. Mackey dressed as an ICE officer standing alongside a character who appears to be Kristi Noem. This led the Department of Homeland Security to hit back by posting a still from the teaser, alongside a link urging people to apply to work for the agency. In turn, South Park responded to the agency's post by saying: 'Wait, so we ARE relevant?' - referencing the White House's claim the show 'hasn't been relevant for over 20 years'. Co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone made it clear that they wouldn't be pulling any punches with their new season, as evidenced by the first episode, which aired on 23 July. That episode - titled "Sermon on the Mount" - also saw Trump in bed with Satan, who confronts the president over the Epstein list. The White House issued a strongly worded statement in response to the episode, with spokesperson Taylor Rogers criticizing the 'hypocrisy of the Left.' 'Just like the creators of South Park, the Left has no authentic or original content, which is why their popularity continues to hit record lows,' Rogers said. In reality, the episode drew a record audience – a reported 5.9 million viewers. This represents South Park's biggest premiere share since 1999. Faced with the White House's reaction, Parker and Stone issued a sarcastic apology to Trump, who was apparently furious over the episode. 'We're terribly sorry,' Parker said in a deadpan tone, during a recent appearance at Comic-Con. This comes as the series heads to Paramount+ after both creators struck a $1.5 billion streaming deal. The new South Park Season 27 episode airs Wednesday 6 August on Comedy Central and streams tomorrow on Paramount+.
Scottish Sun
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
80s movie bombshell, 65, has barely aged a day as she signs autographs 43 years after iconic sci-fi films
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 1980s movie bombshell has barely aged a day after being spotted signing autographs for beloved fans. She starred in a number of films in the 80s but she looks just the same during a recent outing at a Comic-Con event. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 This movie bombshell was seen signing autographs Credit: TikTok/@erfarrow 6 Can you guess who she is? Credit: TikTok/@erfarrow 6 She was seen on a red carpet recently, too Credit: Alamy 6 She still has legions of fans queuing up to meet her Credit: Alamy Sean Young found fame in Blade Runner and Dune and won legions of fans. They all flocked to London to see her in person in a rare public appearance. One fan uploaded a clip of the star to TikTok from the recent event. Sean could be seen sporting platinum blonde hair on the top of her head along with a bright red lipstick. Fans were left in awe at seeing that star in all her glory in 2025 as they gushed over how beautiful she was. One TikToker said: "The most beautiful actress hands down in the 80s." Another added: "One of the most beautiful women in the world in her time." A third penned: "Don't forget how gorgeous Sean Young was in Dune." Before a fourth added: "Still a very attractive lady." Just two years ago, Sean opened up in an interview with People magazine about her career and confessed that she may have offended many of her male co-stars with her humour in the 80s. Nepo baby with Hollywood star dad poses on red carpet - but can you guess who she is? Sean told the publication: "Other people, I discovered, didn't necessarily have the sense of humor that I did. "There's a lot of arrogance in the business and a lot of maniacal people in the business. "If you're saying something that's really obvious to somebody that might not want to see themself in a certain way, you can offend them. "I might've offended a couple of leading men along the way. It was never my intention, though. That's really true. "I just thought everything was very funny. I didn't take it that seriously. "I took what I did seriously." 6 This 80s actress has stunned fans after barely ageing a day Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
80s movie bombshell, 65, has barely aged a day as she signs autographs 43 years after iconic sci-fi films
A 1980s movie bombshell has barely aged a day after being spotted signing autographs for beloved fans. She starred in a number of films in the 80s but she looks just the same during a recent outing at a Comic-Con event. 4 This 80s actress has stunned fans after barely ageing a day Credit: Alamy 4 She was a leading lady in a number of films Credit: Alamy 4 Sean Young continues to stun Credit: Alamy Sean Young found fame in Blade Runner and Dune and won legions of fans. They all flocked to London to see her in person in a rare public appearance. One fan uploaded a clip of the star to TikTok from the recent event. Sean could be seen sporting platinum blonde hair on the top of her head along with a bright red lipstick. Fans were left in awe at seeing that star in all her glory in 2025 as they gushed over how beautiful she was. One TikToker said: "The most beautiful actress hands down in the 80s." Another added: "One of the most beautiful women in the world in her time." A third penned: "Don't forget how gorgeous Sean Young was in Dune." Before a fourth added: "Still a very attractive lady." Just two years ago, Sean opened up in an interview with People magazine about her career and confessed that she may have offended many of her male co-stars with her humour in the 80s. Nepo baby with Hollywood star dad poses on red carpet - but can you guess who she is? Sean told the publication: "Other people, I discovered, didn't necessarily have the sense of humor that I did. "There's a lot of arrogance in the business and a lot of maniacal people in the business. "If you're saying something that's really obvious to somebody that might not want to see themself in a certain way, you can offend them. "I might've offended a couple of leading men along the way. It was never my intention, though. That's really true. "I just thought everything was very funny. I didn't take it that seriously. "I took what I did seriously."
