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“The Avengers: Age Of Ultron,” which was released in theaters Friday included massive scenes of action and dazzling development of characters like Captain America, the leader of The Avengers.

Avengers sequel marvels with action, development

By Andrew Roberts | May 4, 2015

“The Avengers: Age of Ultron” was a non-stop chunk of pure action peppered with razor-sharp characteristics and downright clever humor.Characters who viewers have grown to love, like Captain America, Thor and Iron Man, evolved with excellent and raw...

5 Things to Know Today: Jan. 13, 2015

By Northern Star staff | January 12, 2015

5. Marvel releases trailer for "The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron.""Age of Ultron" is one of Scene writer Andrew Roberts' must-see movies of 2015: Click here.4. Former Gov. Pat Quinn commutes sentences, names appointments in last hours on the job.3. Ohio...

Marvel defeats DC movies

By Andrew Roberts | November 5, 2014

When it comes to the DC and Marvel movie release face-off, Marvel’s funding and characters give it the upper hand.These last two months have been a fantastic time to be a comic book fan. After DC’s massive announcement of to-be-released movies, like...

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

By The Associated Press | September 30, 2013

This publicity photo released by ABC shows (from left) Chloe Bennet, Elizabeth Henstridge, Iain De Caestecker, Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen and Brett Dalton in Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," produced by ABC Studios and Marvel Television. The action franchise...

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D strays fom Marvel Films enjoyment

“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” strays fom Marvel Film’s enjoyment

By Josh Alfrey | September 29, 2013

Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” may raise agent Phil Coulson from the dead, but the show should focus on reviving itself.“S.H.I.E.L.D.” is a new show on ABC based on the secret organization that brings together the Avengers. In the show, Nick...

‘Avengers’ prequel series to start production this month

By Jen Weddle | January 23, 2013

The world is slowly evolving--or so that’s what my hopes are. ABC has finally recognized the geek culture phenomenon and its massive following. Shows like “The Bachelor” and “Dancing with the Stars” don’t bring up ratings; shows that the audience...

Disney has a monopoly on entertainment

By Anthony Szudarski | November 4, 2012

How often do you think of Mickey Mouse when you’re watching ESPN? If you said never, you’re probably like me and were completely unaware that according to Free Press, The Walt Disney Company owns ESPN along with ABC, Marvel Entertainment, and more...

Comic conventions have fun for all kinds of fans

By Tony Martin | March 9, 2011

I love comic books. The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo is coming to Chicago from March 18-20, and I wish I could go. I almost want to quit my band so I don't have to be on tour the weekend of C2E2. Having been to a couple of comic conventions in...