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I'm about halfway through King's massive 1000-page book, "Under the Dome," and it is all the things you want in a Stephen King novel (people bad, very bad). The latest news is that Steven Spielberg will be teaming up with the author to develop a "Band of Brothers" style miniseries for the book. "Band of Brothers" because if all goes well, "Under the Dome" will be scooped up by HBO or Showtime. I'd hate to see this one watered down on ABC or one of the other networks. "Under the Dome" has more to do with the characters than the fantastic setup that traps a town under what is apparently a force field.

How about "Star Wars" being cool again? Cartoon Network's "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is even better and (yes) darker than last season. Though it still has the curse of the prequel on it (you already know the main characters are going to survive), the series is pushing the limits of 3D animation and is a force to be reckoned with. It feels like a new "Star Wars" movie in the comfort of your living room every week.

"STARS WARS: THE CLONE WARS" has consistently delivered the type of "Star Wars" action and fun many thought was missing from the most recent films. Cade Bane (pictured) is one of the best on-screen villains to have graced the "Star Wars" universe in a long time.

For those who were disappointed with the last Superman movie (Biyan Singer's Superman Returns), superstar comic book writer Geoff Johns is delivering what is essentially an updated Superman movie on paper called Superman:

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The 'Pop'-Ular View

Popular culture continued to move in unpredictable ways throughout 2009.

I'd never thought I would publicly admit to reading "Supeigirl" on a monthly basis, but it is my favorite superhero book rig...

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