Get a taste of the new 'Avengers' cartoon *UPDATED*

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Lately, the folks at Marvel have been posting micro-episodes online that features characters from their upcoming cartoon, “The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes,” which will debut Oct. 20 on Disney XD.

After the break, read my thoughts on the micro-episodes and watch the ones that are currently out.

Author to guest-star on 'Arthur'

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Well this is going to happen. During the week of Halloween, English sci-fi and fantasy author Neil Gaiman (“Coraline” and “The Sandman”) will make a special visit to Elwood City on the Oct. 25 episode of “Arthur.”

Reach for ‘Halo’ Tuesday

Originally published in the Sept. 8, 2010 issue of the Coast Report
by Parker Shannon

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The latest installment of “Halo” will be released on Sept. 14.

Gamers the world over will be shirking responsibilities to play “Halo: Reach” when it’s released on Tuesday, Sept. 14.

The latest installment in Microsoft’s behemoth game franchise is set to be one of the year’s biggest releases. Those picking the game up at launch will get everything they’ve come to expect from a “Halo” title as well as several new features and game modes to enjoy.