http://superherohype.com SuperheroHype RSS en-us Reeve Carney, of rock band Carney, will play Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Julie Taymor's Broadway show "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark," producer Michael Cohl announced Friday. http://superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=8815 Lionsgate has brought online the official website for the Matthew Vaughn-directed comic book adaptation Kick-Ass at IAmKick-Ass.com . The site features a Flash intro and then gives you a peek at the new character posters combined. There you will also notice that the site is counting down to the trailer debut on MySpace in just a little over eight days! http://superherohype.com/news.php?id=8814 IGN has debuted four character posters for the Matthew Vaughn-directed comic book adaptation Kick-Ass , opening in theaters on April 16. http://superherohype.com/news.php?id=8813 The Wall Street Journal is reporting that J.J. Abrams ( Star Trek , "Lost," "Alias") is in talks to produce a movie about the Japanese toy line "Micronauts," which Hasbro just acquired. http://superherohype.com/news.php?id=8812 Heat Vision reports that John C. Reilly and Mary-Louise Parker are in talks to join the cast of Red , Summit Entertainment's adaptation of the Wildstorm/DC Comics miniseries being directed by Robert Schwentke. http://superherohype.com/news.php?id=8811 Warner Bros. Pictures has provided us with the new two-and-a-half minute trailer for Warner Bros.' Sherlock Holmes , opening in theaters on Christmas Day. http://superherohype.com/news.php?id=8810 MTV talked to David Goyer about what we can expect for Ghost Rider 2 , which he says is "not exactly a reboot," picks up eight years after the first film, and is targeting a 2010 shoot. http://superherohype.com/news/ghostridernews.php?id=8809 Marvel Entertainment has reported its 3rd Quarter results which show a 60% drop in earnings on lower film revenue, though 2010 is looking healthier for the company. http://superherohype.com/news.php?id=8808 There's been a lot of rumors that a lead character would be leaving "Heroes" this season, and now it's been confirmed who that is. If you don't want to know who, then turn back now! http://superherohype.com/news.php?id=8807 An article over at ScreenDaily.com about some of the American movies looking for distribution and financing at the American Film Market's AFI Fest this week mentions that Robert ( Flightplan ) Schwentke's adaptation of Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner comic book Red is slated to start shooting on January 11, 2010 with the previously announced cast of Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman joined by British Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren. http://superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=8806