The Line Drive 7/18

The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings.

• The latest in Tim Tebow news! Check out the custom NCAA Football 11 cover spotted in Alabama stores and his NCAA 11 branded Nike shoes.

• First Cuts has some talk from EA Sports regarding the impact that Lebron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade will have on NBA Jam and NBA Elite 11.

• EA Sports president Peter Moore doesn’t believe that Michael Jordan being on the cover of NBA 2K11 will carry much influence with gamers.

• Comic-Con coverage from Wednesday through Sunday! If you’re interested make sure to check out the entertainment side of the site, follow on Twitter, and “like” on Facebook.

News and content that may have been missed from the last week around the site.

• Review: Inception. Brilliantly crafted psychological thriller.

• Review: Dinner for Schmucks. Disappointing effort considering the cast. Releases July 30th.

• Mark Ruffalo Could Be The New Hulk. Marvel negotiating with him for role in The Avengers.

• Edward Norton Will Not Play The Hulk in The Avengers. This is why Mark Ruffalo is in talks.

• First Image of Ryan Reynolds as The Green Lantern. Completely computer generated suit.

• First image of Anthony Hopkins as Odin in Thor. Also Thor and Captain America will go 3D.

• Trailer for The Town. Ben Affleck directs, writes, and stars along with Jeremy Renner.

• Theatrical Trailer for The Social Network. After the two teasers here is the full trailer.

• Trailer for Due Date. From director of The Hangover. Stars Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis.

• Trailer for Devil. Interesting concept from the mind of M. Night Shyamalan.