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'Bring Up the Bodies': 5 other portrayals of Anne Boleyn

One of history's most divisive personalities, Anne Boleyn has taken the spotlight again in Hilary Mantel's new novel "Bring Up the Bodies. Here are five other portrayals of the queen in pop culture.

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Chapter & Verse Comic-Con 2013: A look at past comic books and a glimpse of the genre's future (+video)

Gerard Jones, author of 'Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book,' explains the origins of comic books, the hardships they went through, and where they are apt to go next.
Idris Elba discusses 'Pacific Rim' and starring as Nelson Mandela in a new biopic

Idris Elba says seeing director Guillermo del Toro's film 'Pan's Labyrinth' inspired him to get involved with the director for the movie 'Pacific Rim.' Idris Elba will also play Nelson Mandela in the movie 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.'
'Man of Steel' never gets off the ground

'Man of Steel,' starring Henry Cavill as Superman, is dreary and overlong.
Culture Cafe Hulk rumors dispelled by Ruffalo and Whedon

Hulk rumors: Mark Ruffalo and Joss Whedon both deny that a Hulk movie is in the works. Wait for the 'Avengers' sequel.
Culture Cafe Joss Whedon's 'S.H.I.E.L.D' TV show will feature Agent Coulson

Joss Whedon's Marvel TV show will feature the return of the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and fan favorite.
Culture Cafe 'The Avengers 2' will be directed by Joss Whedon

'The Avengers' director Joss Whedon has signed on for the film's sequel.
'Bring Up the Bodies': 5 other portrayals of Anne Boleyn

One of history's most divisive personalities, Anne Boleyn has taken the spotlight again in Hilary Mantel's new novel "Bring Up the Bodies. Here are five other portrayals of the queen in pop culture.
Culture Cafe 'Thor 2': Chris Hemsworth talks about the super-sequel

'Thor 2' actor Chris Hemsworth discusses where his Norse superhero will be going from 'The Avengers.'
Culture Cafe 'The Avengers' actor Clark Gregg and Stan Lee talk about the new film

'Avengers' actor Clark Gregg and former Marvel president Stan Lee talk about the new film.
Women and 3D help 'The Avengers' set box office record (+video)

Women bought 40 percent of all tickets to 'The Avengers.' The action movie beat 'Harry Potter' in setting a first weekend box office record with $200 million in ticket sales.
The Avengers: movie review (+trailer)

Our intrepid reviewer feels 'The Avengers' might be a tad on the long side, but the 3-D version is worth it.
'The Avengers' ensemble debuts to big overseas box office (+video)

'The Avengers' works thanks to the narrative of teamwork crafted by Joss Whedon. The film took in $185 million in the first weekend. The Avengers opens Friday in the US.
Culture Cafe 'Avengers' stars shoot new scene weeks before film's premiere

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige shares thoughts on 'Spider-Man' and future superhero sequels.
'The Three Stooges': 5 other movies bringing back beloved stories

"The Three Stooges" hits theaters this Friday, and over the next year, everything from '70s TV shows to '90s hit comedies are coming to the multiplex.
Mark Twain and 29 other great pseudonyms

Wednesday's special Google doodle wished a happy birthday to Mark Twain. The American writer was born 176 years ago. Well, Twain wasn't born then. A fellow named Samuel Clemens was. The pen name "Mark Twain" came many years later. Twain stands among many great pseudonyms. Some are obviously fake – Vin Diesel and Sting. But others might surprise you – John Wayne and Alan Alda. Here are 30 of the best from books, movies, TV, and music.
11/30/2011 05:22 pm
Culture Cafe Thor 2: Kenneth Branagh not directing, release set for July 26, 2013

‘Thor 2′ is scheduled for theatrical release in Summer 2013. However, Kenneth Branagh will not be returning as director.
07/01/2011 10:53 am
Culture Cafe Marvel Studios follows Pixar's lead, the future of short films

Short films will be included as special features in the DVD and Blu-Ray releases of Marvel Studios' 'Thor' and 'Captain America.' Marvel may make more short films to boost their feature film business.
06/30/2011 02:44 pm
Culture Cafe Jon Favreau and Robert Downey, Jr. on 'Iron Man 3' and 'The Avengers'

Jon Favreau and Robert Downey, Jr. talked about their upcoming films at the Hero Complex Film Festival on June 12. Jon Favreau revealed that he might still be involved with ‘Iron Man 3′ in some capacity, and Robert Downey Jr. admitted that ‘The Avengers’ is turning out better than he could ever have imagined.
06/14/2011 12:02 pm
'Thor' comes to the big screen: What's a Norse god doing in a Marvel comic?

The summer's first blockbuster, 'Thor,' takes a character from the Norse pantheon to the big screen – by way of the Marvel stable of superheroes.
05/06/2011 07:04 pm
Thor: movie review

Marvel Comics starts another franchise as the superhero Thor gets tongue-in-cheek treatment.
05/06/2011 01:12 pm
Blockbuster 'Fast Five' gets summer movie season off to early start

‘Fast Five,’ the latest sequel in the cars ’n’ stars franchise, earned $83 million at the weekend box office. Hollywood has been trying to lengthen the season for blockbuster movies and attendance.
05/02/2011 08:15 pm
The Human Torch extinguished: Will the Fantastic Four replace him?

In the latest issue of Marvel Comics' the 'Fantastic Four,' Johnny Storm - aka the Human Torch - is doused for the last time. Is this the end of Marvel's original series?
01/26/2011 02:37 pm
New 'Green Hornet' has no buzz. Are minor league superheroes striking out?

What do the weak reviews for Columbia's new Seth Rogan vehicle, 'The Green Hornet,' mean for the league of second-tier superheroes set to swoop into theaters this summer?
01/14/2011 08:00 pm
Thor and Transformers trailers come with the hammer and Alpha Trion

Some long-awaited glimpses of blockbusters for 2011, including Thor, Transformers Dark of the Moon, and Real Steel, debuted this week.
12/11/2010 12:54 pm
Samuel L. Jackson announces 'Avengers' cast

Samuel L. Jackson, making an appearance at Comic-Con in San Diego, announced who will be portraying the superheros that make up the Avengers for the upcoming film.
07/26/2010 03:16 pm