Pop Culture Roundup July 18, 2007

Papercutz is reviving the Classics Illustrated comic book line this November.

The more expansive graphic novel format allows the classic stories to be presented more completely, something that is quite evident in Michel Plessix's 144-page adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic The Wind in the Willows. Plessix renders the adventures of Mr. Toad with subtle tones of aquarelle laid over thin, precise line work. Papercutz' The Wind in the Willows is available in both hardcover ($17.95) and trade paperback editions ($13.95).

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The BBC offers a Harry Potter primer for those who want to catch up before the series' last book arrives in stores this week.

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James Marsters is enthusiastic about his upcoming guest spot on "Doctor Who" spinoff "Torchwood."

The actor, who starred as a goth vampire in both the cult US series Buffy and its spin-off Angel, said he was "really excited" about his character.

"I can't say too much about him, except he is naughty and a bit of a psychopath," he said.

The new guest stars will join John Barrowman and Eve Myles

"I am a huge fan of Doctor Who and Torchwood so it was me who knocked on their door."




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Neato-Coolville has more awesome color photo slides of Disneyland in 1966.

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Hear some "Star Trek" bloopers from the original series.

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