For the better part of a decade, superheroes on the big screen have been big business ("Iron Man 2" the most recent example). On TV, however, keeping audiences coming back each week for the exploits of those with superpowers has been a far trickier task. It's been a long time since "Batman," "Wonder Woman," "The Incredible Hulk" and "The Greatest American Hero" hit prime time.
Launching a show at San Diego Comic-Con can be a risky business, but sometimes it pays off. "Lost," "Heroes" and "Glee" all went on to spectacular first seasons after panels at Comic-Con.
"Chuck" two-man band "Jeffster!" and CNN iReport wants your stories of the rocking parties at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.
After Sunday's "Lost" finale, we'll all find ourselves in a new world.
The When in Rome costars, together for years, flashed her ring on the Grammy red carpet
Jean-Bertrand Aristide The former Haitian president, exiled in South Africa since 2004, said Friday that he is ready to return to his native country. The Telegraph reports that Aristide called reporters to a hotel near Johannesburg's international airport and said, "As far as we are concerned, we are ready to leave today, tomorrow, at any time to join the people of Haiti, to share in their suffering, help rebuild the country, moving from misery to poverty with dignity."
"Heroes" actor Jimmy Jean-Louis talks about his emotional phone reunion with his parents and sister.
On Thursday, Jimmy Jean-Louis finally received the phone call he had longed for: He spoke with his mother in Haiti.
Haitian native and "Heroes" cast member Jimmy Jean-Louis was searching for his elderly parents in Haiti on Wednesday afternoon after a powerful earthquake struck the nation. Jean-Louis learned that a house he had grown up in collapsed, killing several of his relatives.
Familiar faces from Twilight, Gossip Girl and others film PSAs to improve the world
She tied the knot with Hayes MacArthur at his family estate Saturday
In a picture perfect East Coast wedding, "Heroes" actress Ali Larter wed her longtime actor beau Hayes MacArthur, her rep confirms exclusively to PEOPLE.
Kristen Stewart, Audrina Patridge, Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Bell and more rate everything from fan moments to costumes
As a child, "I was emotionally tortured" by classmates, says the Heroes star
The Heroes star says getting naked for I Love You, Beth Cooper "didn't bother me much"
PEOPLE has a very logical discussion with the Vulcan stars about meeting each other, rabid fans and bad haircuts
Chris Pine channels Kirk, Zoe Saldana gets the looks and John Cho's dream comes true
The Heroes star launches a Web site to increase awareness about his son's condition
The Heroes star urges supporters of the cause to sign an online petition
The Heroes star and Hayes MacArthur celebrate with friends on the terrace of L.A.'s Sunset Tower Hotel
The actresses star in a satirical new video encouraging young people to vote
Hayden Panettiere will announce Golden Globe nominations next week in Los Angeles, PEOPLE confirms.
CNN's Jeanne Moos runs into some famous faces at the writers' strike picket line.
Kristen Bell can expect some hair-raising experiences as a new member of the cast of NBC's Heroes this season – but what frightens the actress in real life is the singles scene.
Heroes star Ali Larter won't reveal the identity of her boyfriend, but it sounds like he may be her knight in shining armor.
Just when Madison Avenue felt the Discovery Channel had lost its way because of mind-expanding fare like "American Chopper," salvation came this spring in the form of a snow leopard and talk-show d...
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