2010 January - Part 11

'Twilight' Actor Kellan Lutz Confirms He's A 'Conan' Contender

Posted 1/15/10 11:01 am EST by Rick Marshall in Dark Horse, News

Kellan Lutz confirmed he's one of the leading candidates to play Conan in the upcoming film based on Robert E. Howard's famous barbarian.

"I've been auditioning," Lutz told E Online. "They're finalizing so they're trying to figure out what happens next. I've been waiting for a while, doing screen tests. There are just so many cooks in the kitchen. If it happens, it happens."

According to yesterday's report, Lutz is competing with "Stargate: Atlantis" actor Jason Momoa and another unnamed actor for the role of a younger, though still muscular Conan. Details of the film's plot have been hard toc ome by, though Lutz did offer up his take on how the new Conan will differ from the version made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Read More...

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James McAvoy Talks 'Wanted 2' And Angelina Jolie's Potential Return

Posted 1/15/10 10:01 am EST by Rick Marshall in News, Top Cow, Video

Last we heard from the "Wanted 2" camp, director Timur Bekmambetov revealed to MTV News that he had settled on a way to bring Angelina Jolie's character back for the sequel. All that's left is actually convincing her to return for another film.

One character that is certainly planned for a return is world-class assassin Wesley Gibson (played by James McAvoy). When we caught up with him during the junket for "The Last Station" (hitting theaters today), we had to get an update on what he's heard and where "Wanted 2" stands.

"I got a phone call from Timur on New Years Eve," McAvoy told MTV News. "I thought he was phoning to tell me what's happening with the film, but he said he'd get back to in a couple of weeks, and he should have some stuff." Read More...

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A 'Spider-Man' Costume Reboot? 'Project Runway' Guru Tim Gunn Ponders The Possibilities!

Posted 1/14/10 6:46 pm EST by Rick Marshall in Marvel, Video

"Project Runway" fashion guru Tim Gunn seems an unlikely candidate for comics cred, but when he stopped by the newsroom recently to chat about tonight's Season 7 premiere of his hit Television series, I made it a point to ask him about that "Models, Inc." comic he appeared in with Iron Man last year. As followers of the MTV Splash Page feed on Twitter learned that day, however, I got more than I bargained for in my comics chat with our fashion-savvy guest.

Don't believe me? Check out his response when I asked him about Spider-Man's costume and whether it should receive a reboot of its own when Sony goes back to the beginning with the movie franchise.

"I'm... I'm hesitating," pondered Gunn. Read More...

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Iron Man's New Armor: Another Image Hits the 'Net

Posted 1/14/10 6:01 pm EST by Rick Marshall in Marvel, News

Last week, we gave you a peek at the new armor Iron Man will sport in the "Invincible Iron Man" comic book series. Some liked, some hated it, and some were blinded by the all the lights on it.

Nevertheless, we have another peek at the armor today, as it graces the cover of the February issue of "Previews," the monthly comic book retailer catalog. The image features ol' shellhead reaching for the stars in his shiny new suit, which will debut in April's "Invincible Iron Man" #25.

The issue of "Previews" arrives in stores January 27, but you can get a full-on image of the cover here on Splash Page. Read More...

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Chi McBride Gets Serious About Playing 'The BMF' On 'Human Target'

Posted 1/14/10 5:01 pm EST by Rick Marshall in DC Comics, Video

The new "Human Target" television series premieres this weekend, and though it won't be an exact match for its comic book source material, its stars have promised there will be plenty for fans of the comic to like about the adventures of Christopher Chance.

One of the new additions to the series is Winston, one of Chance's partners, played by "Pushing Daisies" actor Chi McBride. When asked about his character's role in the team, McBride offered up an interesting explanation of where Winston fits in the "Human Target" cast.

"Winston was not in the actual graphic novel," explained McBride. "[He's] partners with Christopher Chance and also with Guerrero, who's played by Jackie Earle Haley. ... We protect people who have basically been marked for death by giving them a cover in order to keep them from being killed." Read More...

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'Iron Man 2' Headed To IMAX

Posted 1/14/10 4:16 pm EST by Rick Marshall in Marvel, News

As the May 7 premiere of "Iron Man 2" looms ever larger, it looks like the Marvel hero's adventure will be even bigger than originally anticipated. Yes, Iron Man is headed to IMAX.

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In an official statement released earlier today, IMAX Corporation, Marvel Entertainment and Paramount Pictures announced that "Iron Man 2" will have a simultaneous release in digital IMAX alongside its wide release May 7. That means a much grander view of all the action when an armored-up Tony Stark and War Machine take on Whiplash, Justin Hammer, and, well... we're not entirely sure where Black Widow's allegiances are at this point.

But you get the idea. Read More...

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Vintage 'Spider-Man' Interviews Offer A Look At Happier Times For Peter Parker And Co.

Posted 1/14/10 3:13 pm EST by Eric Ditzian in Marvel, Video

FROM MTV.COM: Well before a rebooted "Spider-Man" hits theaters in 2012, we'll get a chance to meet a brand-new Peter Parker — some lucky actor plucked to replace Tobey Maguire now that the 34-year-old and director Sam Raimi have been jettisoned from the franchise. As MTV News plays its own game of Cast That Arachnid — Joseph Gordon-Levitt? Jesse Eisenberg? — we took a look back at the time when we first met Maguire in his Spidey world.

It was January 2001, and production on Sam Raimi's film was about to begin in Culver City, California. MTV was there to chat with the cast and the director at a moment when comic book movies were beginning to return to their fanboy roots after years of schlocky "Batman" and "Superman" flicks.

Continue reading Tobey Maguire, Sam Raimi Talk 'Spider-Man' In Vintage Interviews at Movies.MTV.com.

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Five 'Spider-Man' Stories We Want To See In The New Movies

Posted 1/14/10 1:44 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Commentary, Lists, Marvel

If reports are to be believed, writer James Vanderbilt is not only hard at work on the "Spider-Man" reboot, but his screenplay is actually almost finished.

From the few details we're privy to, it seems that Vanderbilt's script brings Peter Parker back to high school, offering a fresh and young perspective that should be markedly different from Sam Raimi's take on Marvel's most iconic superhero. By hitting the reset button, Vanderbilt has the opportunity to mine the pages of classic Spider-Man lore to create a story that's authentic to the comic books.

We've already offered the "Ultimate Spider-Man" storyline we'd like to see on film, a pitch that I'd certainly endorse. But here are a few other stories from the "Spider-Man" comics that could make for compelling films. Read More...

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Marvel's DC Jab, Spider-Man Plans, And 'American Idol' Observations In Today's Twitter Report

Posted 1/14/10 12:46 pm EST by Brian Warmoth in Twitter Report

In case you haven't heard, Marvel has launched a new campaign with comics retailers to get them to send in unsold DC books in exchange for an ultra-exclusive "Siege" variant comic. The announcement has already stirred up some firestorm discussions online, but you need look no further than the Twitter accounts of Jamal Igle and Ron Marz to see some seasoned industry vets debate the issue. I could do a whole series of Twitter Reports on their discussion alone, but instead I recommend clicking on through to read their extended joust of words.

In less controversial tweeting, Brian Michael Bendis set his college students' minds at ease with a post unequivocally assuring everyone that he is not writing the new Spider-Man movie. Erik Larsen, meanwhile, has been watching "American Idol." Find out how he thinks the show compares to the comic book world, where Rick Remender sees room for growth in the comics market and what Ed Brubaker discovered upon returning to the Internet.

I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for January 14, 2009. Read More...

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'Twilight' Actor Kellan Lutz Among 'Conan' Contenders

Posted 1/14/10 12:01 pm EST by Rick Marshall in News

Kellan Lutz What is good in life? The idea that Marcus Nispel's upcoming "Conan" movie will name its lead barbarian any day now.

There's been no shortage of casting rumors surrounding the "Conan" reboot since it was first announced, and according to Deadline Hollywood, many of those rumors are close to being debunked (or possibly confirmed) as the studio narrows its choices for the title role. The site reports that the pool was down to two contenders as of last week — "Twilight" actor Kellan Lutz (pictured) and "Stargate: Atlantis" actor Jason Momoa — but now another, unnamed actor could be in the mix, too.

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