Welcome to Around the Network, IGN Comics' feature where we spotlight the hottest comics-related news that has recently been broken outside of the standard world of comics journalism. In other words, we're here to tell you about all the four-color scoops currently happening beyond the scope of IGN Comics -- specifically in the realms of movies and games and TV (and elsewhere when applicable). Because -- let's face it -- as the Fourth of July holiday approaches, along with the requisite fireworks mania, many of you have been very busy in the emergency room of your local hospital waiting to get your index finger or some other digit sewn back on. As a result, you just might've missed some breaking news.

But that's where we come in, for we are all-knowing, all-seeing, and all-powerful -- kinda like Akira, only a bit more seasoned than your average 10-year-old. So sit back, relax, and enjoy Around the Network. And don't forget to click on the links below to be taken to the full story for each news item… - LionsgateColor me Bradstreet. We scored a variety of new images and posters for several upcoming comics-related movies this past week. First up are our exclusive, which practically have Tim Bradstreet's name written all over them! Then there're thewhich -- yes, we know -- are not technically comic-book based, but might as well be. And of course, where would the world be without a bit of Hellboy II pimping as we draw close to that's film's release? Here we have. Hee-haw!Speaking of the Big Red One, we've also got a great video which we're calling. What happens when two top secret government agents collide? And can they do so without driving each other crazy?!Beyond that, there are also seven new clips from Hellboy II: The Golden Army to be found over on IGN Movies, though of course you'll have toif you want to see them… - TDKThe other TDKUnfortunate, isn't it, that The Dark Knight's acronym is the same as the company that used to provide you with hours upon hours of audio tape? At any rate, TDK -- the Batman movie, not the tape company --sneak-peek video clips from the upcoming sequel.Oh, and by the way, a little something we callalso went up this week. Might want to have a look at that one if you have a chance.But the bat-buck doesn't stop there. Head over to the little item from today wherereportedly claims that he won't ever do a bat-movie if the Robin character were involved. News that will no-doubt make the many knee-jerk reactionaries who read this site happy.So the new Will Smith superhero movie is out this holiday weekend, and it's already made a ton of money in its pre-opening night splash. But of course, making money and quality moviemaking don't always go hand in hand, especially when the John Hancock of Will Smith is involved. So what did we think of Hancock? Come on in. And then find out again with ourtoo.An odd story just broke about comic-scribe and the creator of Wanted Mark Millar, who claims that he's at work on-- despite his name never having been linked with such a film prior to today. Curious, indeed.for all the details. - Warner Bros.300 gets a sequel. So not surprisingly, a sequel (or is that prequel?) to Frank Miller and Zack Snyder's 300 has been announced, though what form it will take exactly, what it will be based on, and who will be returning all awaits you…From the realm of comic-book movies that no one cares about comes: Image Shadowline's comic-book miniseries Hiding in Time is set to get the big-screen treatment courtesy of Warner Bros. Wonder if it'll wind up hiding in development hell before it's done?