Solomon Kane Nov 14, 2009
reported earlier this week that the independently produced screen adaptation of Robert E. Howard's pulp hero had found a distributor ... The Robert E. Howard character finally hits the big screen ... An exclusive interview with James Purefoy and director Michael J. Bassett about bringing Robert E. Howard's hero to the screen. (IGN FilmForce)
Come Back to Age of Conan, Play for Free, and Level up Twice as Fast! Nov 12, 2009
Conan Properties International LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paradox Entertainment Inc., controls rights to Conan, many associated characters and the Hyborian world, as created by Robert E. Howard and various rights expanded upon by many acclaimed authors and artists. Many consider Conan the world's best-known fantasy character. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
School desegregation pioneer Robert Howard dies Nov 5, 2009
Today s Robert E. Howard Middle School, named in his honor, is the former campus of Wilkinson High ... The funeral will be Monday at 4:30 p.m. at Robert E. Howard Middle School. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Warner Bros. out of 'He-Man's' world Sep 10, 2009
The situation is reminiscent of Paradox Entertainments decision several years ago to decline an option renewal on the Robert E. Howard Conan the Barbarian franchise, after WB made numerous attempts to re-invent the franchise with major filmmakers. Paradox aligned with Avi Lerners Millennium Films, with Marcus Nispel directing. (Variety)
Mason City man renowned as author, expert on weird poetry Aug 24, 2009
As a boy growing up in Mason City, he was influenced by the work of Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard author of Conan the Barbarian and Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs. It s been kind of an obsession with me, Tierney said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
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After all, it's only mentioned in the Robert E. Howard stories a few times. But the more considered it, the better it seemed. (IGN PC Games)
Funcom Announces New Title - 'Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer' Aug 19, 2009
After killing the Elephant God in the famous Robert E. Howard story The Tower of the Elephant, strange and horrible things have been happening to the Empire of Khitai ... ABOUT CONAN PROPERTIES INTERNATIONAL - Conan Properties International LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paradox Entertainment Inc., controls rights to Conan, many associated characters and the Hyborian world, as created by Robert E. Howard and various rights expanded upon by many acclaimed authors and artists. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Literary ghost stories Aug 2, 2009
And then, with the pulps, come H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Robert Bloch, Stephen Crane, Willa Cather and others. "Let us at least take note that loss, grief, and terror echo throughout the two volumes of 'American Fantastic Tales,'" Straub says in his introduction. (Erie Times-News, PA)
SDCC 09: Solomon Kane Chat Jul 30, 2009
An exclusive interview with James Purefoy and director Michael J. Bassett about bringing Robert E. Howard's hero to the screen ... Robert E. Howard, the legendary creator of Conan and Red Sonja, also created , the epic tale of a savage warrior in 16th Century England who seeks redemption by renouncing violence to live a life of purity, only to find himself challenged to pick up his sword once again to vanquish an evil so great it threatens the world. (IGN FilmForce)
'Age of Conan' Celebrates One Year of Massive Improvements, Former Players Invited to Come Back and Play for FREE! Jul 9, 2009
ABOUT CONAN PROPERTIES INTERNATIONAL - Conan Properties International LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paradox Entertainment Inc., controls rights to Conan, many associated characters and the Hyborian world, as created by Robert E. Howard and various rights expanded upon by many acclaimed authors and artists. Many consider Conan the world's best-known fantasy character. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hollywood's most wanted look familiar as films revisit old 'Enemies' Jun 29, 2009
Also: Conan the Barbarian (based on 1932 stories by Robert E. Howard, remake of the 1982 film due in 2010); John Carter of Mars (based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs stories, coming in 2012 with Taylor Kitsch);The Three Stooges (coming in 2010, with Jim Carrey, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro); and The Lone Ranger (2012, with part-Cherokee Depp as faithful companion Tonto). Most have been made multiple times, such as Gulliver's Travels (2010, Jack Black), A Christmas Carol (November 2009, Jim... (USA Today -- Life)
Howard students visit Charleston Jun 20, 2009
Students from Robert E. Howard Middle School stand in front of the Aiken-Rhett House on Elizabeth Street in Charleston. The students went on a complete tour of the house, which was erected in 1817 and enlarged in the 1830s, and visited the historical sites of Philip Simmons' home, his blacksmith workshop, and the Angel Oak Tree on Johns Island. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Water remains issue blocking Clyburn Center Apr 29, 2009
Smalls said there is a water line near Robert E. Howard Middle School that S.C. State also could use. Boatwright said that wouldn t provide near enough water pressure to meet state regulations. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Students want to choose their own clothes Apr 20, 2009
Thompson has a daughter who attends Robert E. Howard Middle School in OCSD 5, where uniforms have been in place for several years. "It also helps you save money," she said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Honoring an educator Former students establishing scholarship in Howard's name Apr 4, 2009
In 1991, Belleville Middle School was renamed Robert E. Howard Middle School. The Belleville campus was formerly Wilkinson High. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Lockett Elementary wins 'Health Factor' title Mar 21, 2009
Other area schools participating in this season's "Health Factor" were Bethune-Bowman Middle-High, Elloree Elementary-Middle, Robert E. Howard Middle, William J. Clark Middle and Holly Hill-Roberts Middle schools. Each contestant was issued a list of questions that they were responsible for researching. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Conan Movie: Not a Remake Mar 11, 2009
The iconic protagonist originated in a series of pulp novels written by Robert E. Howard back in the 1930s. The 1982 movie (starring ) took significant liberties with the character, including inventing a new back-story. (IGN FilmForce)
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures... Feb 27, 2009
is Funcom's massively multiplayer title incorporating these three playable races and numerous other elements from the popular universe created decades ago by Robert E. Howard. Launched last May, it fared very well at retail, moving enough units to rank among 2008's top sellers. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Mellichamp Elementary receives $1,000 for entire faculty being registered to vote Feb 14, 2009
Also during the board meeting, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Helena Tillar reported an external review team from the State Department of Education found that Robert E. Howard Middle School and Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School met expected progress. An external review team is sent to evaluate each school that has an unsatisfactory rating on their state report card. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
