Watchmen author Alan Moore 'definitely done' with comics

EXCLUSIVE: My Daughter’s Killer producer Rogan Productions has signed Passion Pictures’ Nicholas Franklin as Head of Production. Franklin replaces the departing Viv Steele, who is exiting after seven years.

Faith Penhale, decorated TV drama producer and CEO of Gentleman Jack indie Lookout Point, is leaving the BBC Studios-backed outfit to head up Pathe Productions.

Instagram to share a picture of Patrick on stage along with a heartwarming tribute to their former bandmate.The post read: "This morning, we lost a great soul. RIP Patrick Haggerty."After suffering a stroke several weeks ago, he was able to spend his final days at home surrounded by his kids and lifelong husband, JB.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, shared her concerns after it was recently announced Prince Harry's memoir titled Spare would be released in the new year.The Duke of Sussex is set to release his autobiography Spare, which is described as boasting "raw, unflinching honesty" about the royal’s life story.It has been claimed the title of his book is in reference to Harry's position in the line of succession, while it has been reported that Penguin Random House has offered £35million for the book, with £17.5m being paid in advance.During Monday's Halloween episode of Lorraine, the veteran broadcaster was joined by royal editor Russell Myers, as they discussed the controversy surrounding the title of Harry's book.The ITV favourite expressed her surprise amid reports that Harry's ex-girlfriends declined being involved in the book, but admitted how "sad" she finds the situation."It’s just sad, isn’t it?" she said, before adding: "For a mega deal like that, how much did he get?""Well he’s got £36m," Russell claimed, as Lorraine exclaimed: "What?!" in response.The royal editor alleged that Harry received £20m for a down payment, while it’s understood the duke has penned a deal for three books."I mean after the first one, I can’t imagine that there’ll be much to say.

Radio Times: “It’s been so perfect.That’s the reason to leave, really.“If we leave now, we were part of a thing [that] never got tiresome or tarnished in any way.”Discussing the future, James admitted that he does not fear what’s to come or not being as relevant again.He said: “I’m at peace with the notion that it might never ever get as big as this again… But I think it can be as interesting. And there’s a chance that it could be more interesting.”The TV star continued: “Either way, the worst-case scenario is that I get to take my kids to school and pick them up every day.“In many ways, that might be the best-case scenario.”James revealed he had decided to leave The Late Late Show in April, explaining that part of his decision was in a bid to explore other avenues and take on new adventures.Speaking on the show, he said while tearing up: "Seven and half years ago I started hosting this show and there's no other way to put it, it has changed my life."I never saw it as my final destination, and I never want this show to overstay its welcome, I love making it and I really think in a year from now that will be a good time to move on and see what's out there."He added: "We are all determined to make this the best year we have ever had...

Design proposals for the new Dumfries High School will be on display at a public consultation tomorrow.

Borgue residents have hit out at the news that they’ll have to wait another year to receive superfast broadband.

A drive to fund the planting of more native trees in Galloway and elsewhere is to be renewed.

Pupils at Auchencairn Primary celebrated harvest and the end of term with a special assembly.

Dalbeattie Lawn Tennis Club held its awards night at the weekend.

Firefighters have worked overnight to contain riots in Dundee after youths launched fireworks into flames.

A much-loved Lanarkshire woman celebrated her 100th birthday at the weekend surrounded by family.

Mariah Carey appeared on social media to declare that 'it's time' for '#MariahSZN' as Halloween came to an end on Monday night.The famous pop star, 52, enchanted fans with a video of her transitioning from a witchy costume to the iconic red bodysuit she wore on the cover of her 1994 Merry Christmas album.In a whistle tone singing voice she sang, 'It's time,' before her rendition of All I Want For Christmas Is You began to play. Holiday season: Mariah Carey appeared on social media to declare that 'it's time' for '#MariahSZN' as Halloween came to an end on Monday night The mother-of-two was clad in a black catsuit as she rode a stationary bike at the start of the visual.Behind her was a computer generated image of a dark gray wooded scene with silhouettes of barren trees.

Justin Glaze unexpectedly returned to the beach on Monday night's two-hour episode of Bachelor in Paradise on ABC with a date card for Eliza Isichei.Moments before Justin arrived, Rodney Mathews, 30, a sales rep from Rancho Cucamonga, California, was feeling very confident about his relationship with Eliza, 26, a marketing manager from Berlin. He was already thinking about their life together after the show.Justin, 28, an investment sales consultant, from Baltimore, Maryland, then returned to Paradise and told host Jesse Palmer, 44, that he came back just for Eliza. He's back: Justin Glaze unexpectedly returned to the beach on Monday night's two-hour episode of Bachelor in Paradise on ABC with a date card for Eliza Isichei'Hope this one goes better,' Jesse said.Justin walked on to the beach with the date card for Eliza.

Refresh for latest…: Sony Pictures Entertainment recorded $202 million in operating profit for the three months ended September 30, repping a 30% dip from the comparable period last year. The company said Q2 profits were affected by the absence of new films licensed to digital streaming services and an increase in marketing costs to support current year theatrical releases.

If you’re a fan of comic books and you were to create a Mount Rushmore of comic book creators, the first name many will mention is Jack Kirby. But soon after, you might get to Alan Moore.

Zack Sharf “Watchmen” creator Alan Moore’s hatred for superhero movies is well known, as he once called them a “blight” to cinema and “also to culture to a degree,” but he dragged them even more during a recent interview with The Guardian. Moore described adults’ continued love of superhero movies an “infantilization” that can act as “a precursor to fascism.” “I said round about 2011 that I thought that it had serious and worrying implications for the future if millions of adults were queueing up to see ‘Batman’ movies,” Moore said. “Because that kind of infantilization – that urge towards simpler times, simpler realities – that can very often be a precursor to fascism.”

Alan Moore has argued that the dominance of superhero films has caused a rise in fascism.The legendary writer, who is well-known for works such as Watchmen, V For Vendetta and Batman: The Killing Joke, reflected on the dominance of the likes of Marvel and DC in the cinema world, suggesting that “simpler realities” could be dangerous.“I said round about 2011 that I thought that it had serious and worrying implications for the future if millions of adults were queueing up to see Batmanmovies,” he told The Guardian.“Because that kind of infantilisation – that urge towards simpler times, simpler realities – that can very often be a precursor to fascism,” Moore added, noting how “when we ourselves took a bit of a strange detour in our politics” when Donald Trump was elected, superhero films were very dominant.The writer continued: “Hundreds of thousands of adults [are] lining up to see characters and situations that had been created to entertain the 12-year-old boys – and it was always boys – of 50 years ago. I didn’t really think that superheroes were adult fare.“I think that this was a misunderstanding born of what happened in the 1980s – to which I must put my hand up to a considerable share of the blame, though it was not intentional – when things like Watchmen were first appearing.

One of the world’s most admired comic creators has expressed his concern at the crowds queueing up to watch superhero movies in recent years, saying such urges can be “a precursor to fascism,” and pointing out the correlation with Donald Trump’s election.