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'Spider-Man' Reboot Will Be 'Peter Parker Told Differently,' Says Studio President

Posted 4/29/10 10:31 am EST by in Marvel, News


Spider-ManWith the run up to the release of "Iron Man 2," news about Sony's planned reboot of the "Spider-Man" franchise has been in short supply.

And while there have been indications that the new film may look to Brian Michael Bendis' "Ultimate Spider-Man" comic series as an inspiration, the new "Spider-Man" film will intentionally depart from the visual template established by director Sam Raimi in the first three films, according to Columbia Pictures president Matt Tolmach.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Tolmach said that the "Spider-Man" relaunch would be "Peter Parker told differently." According to the article, Tolmach also promised that the new film would "look, feel and smell different from the three films starring Tobey Maguire;" before adding "we're humbled by it." Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: Robert Downey Jr. On Chris Evans Playing Captain America And Who Will Lead 'The Avengers'

Posted 4/29/10 9:29 am EST by in Hot Stuff, Marvel, News, Video


Last month, Marvel Studios finished an exhaustive casting search when Chris Evans landed the title role in "The First Avenger: Captain America." While the difficulties of casting the part for two franchises — "Captain America" and "The Avengers" — simultaneously has been previously noted, some observers questioned Evans' casting by raising concerns about his age, his body type and even his seeming lack of knowledge regarding the history of "Captain America."

However, Evans has already received the endorsement of Samuel L. Jackson, one of his co-stars in "The Avengers." During a recent press event for "Iron Man 2," Robert Downey Jr. also weighed in on Evans' new role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"I do know [Evans] and I think it was a very smart casting choice," related Downey. "I know that it was a difficult choice for both the studio to make and for him personally, having been involved in other franchises before. But if I had to venture a guess, I think he'll count himself as lucky and he'll have a good time." Read More...

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'Iron Man 2' Star Mickey Rourke 'Had No Idea What Was Going On In The Movie'

Posted 4/28/10 8:01 pm EST by in Marvel, Video


The proverbial cat is out of the bag regarding the secret ending of "Iron Man 2." Navigating through spoilery waters is always a bit difficult for fans, but for many of the filmmakers and actors close to the project, the secret "Iron Man 2" scene has been common knowledge for quite some time.

But it's not common knowledge for everybody — certainly not for Mickey Rourke, who said he hasn't even seen "Iron Man 2" yet.

"I have no idea," he told MTV's Josh Horowitz when asked about rumors of the secret "Iron Man" scene. "I haven't seen the film." Read More...

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ADAPT THIS: 'Athena Voltaire' By Steve Bryant

Posted 4/28/10 7:01 pm EST by in Adapt This


Athena VoltaireTHE STORY: "Athena Voltaire" by Steve Bryant (W & A) - Ape Entertainment

WHAT IT'S ABOUT: A high-octane, action-adventure comic set in the 1930s that follows a female aviatrix as she travels the world and takes on monsters, vampires and nazis.

WHY IT WORKS: Bryant combines a strong female lead with stunning artwork and intriguing stories filled with memorable characters, sharp dialog and impeccably produced comics that faithfully recreate the vibe of early film serials. "Athena Voltaire" also mixes fiction and history while still maintaining a certain believable reality, similar to Mike Mignola's "Hellboy" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

The serialized stories of "Athena Voltaire" are also well-suited for adaptation as a series of feature films. The lead character is versatile enough to star in almost any kind of story, which could allow filmmakers the freedom to tell original stories while still remaining true to Bryant's original vision. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: Robert Downey Jr. Explains Where He Stands On 'Avengers,' 'Thor' And Joss Whedon

Posted 4/28/10 5:41 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Marvel, News, Video


Sure, we know "Iron Man 2" star Robert Downey Jr. will blast into theaters next week as Tony Stark, but what about "The Avengers"? And what does he think about "Thor"? And while we're at it, is he a fan of rumored "Avengers" director Joss Whedon?

These are the questions on many fans' minds when it comes to the most prominent face in Marvel's movie future, and they were some of the questions we posed to Downey when he caught up with him this weekend at the "Iron Man 2" junket. And while the actor stopped short of revealing any big spoilers, he did offer some great insight regarding his new role as a spokesman for the Marvel movie universe and the rest of the films that might get a cameo from Tony Stark down the road.

"I don't know," said Downey when asked if his participation in "The Avengers" was a done deal or if there might still be some negotiation down th road. "I try not to think about that stuff, because everything changes in success, and everything changes in lack of success." Read More...

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TWITTER REPORT: A 'Bigoted' Slip, Kurt Busiek's 'Glee' Connection, And Matt Fraction's Baby

Posted 4/28/10 4:43 pm EST by in Twitter Report


Glee - TwitterThe Twitter Report feed's U.K. contingent took notice of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's much-publicized microphone slip-up today. Both Edgar Wright and Simon Spurrier chimed in with thoughts on Brown's use of the term "bigoted" in reference to a voter after he thought his TV mic was turned off.

As far as the comics and entertainment scene goes, tweets were just as lively there. It turns out that Kurt Busiek has a personal connection to "Glee" few people knew about, Jim Mahfood's artwork may be appearing on an upcoming episode of "Weeds," and Matt Fraction and Kelly Sue DeConnick are proud parents for a second time. Find out what Brian Michael Bendis brought them and what Christopher Yost has been working on for Marvel after the jump.

It's all in the Twitter Report for April 28, 2010. Read More...

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Nathan Fillion Talks Joss Whedon And 'Avengers,' Jokes About Playing Hank Pym

Posted 4/28/10 3:14 pm EST by in Marvel, Video


With celebrated creator Joss Whedon reported to be the leading contender to direct "The Avengers" (and possibly re-writing "The First Avenger: Captain America"), it's only natural to wonder which of his favorite actors might find themselves cast in Marvel's superhero team-up extravaganza.

Earlier this month, we had some fun casting the remaining Avengers with some of Whedon's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Firefly" and "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" regulars, but what do they think about the possibility of playing one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes? We brought the question to "Castle" star Nathan Fillion, whose name has often been mentioned as a great choice for Hawkeye or Hank Pym.

"I appreciate that," said Fillion of suggestions that he'd be perfect for the role of Pym. "Maybe it's because of my diminutive size?" Read More...

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'Green Lantern' Writer To Script 'Leonardo Da Vinci And The Soldiers Of Forever' Movie

Posted 4/28/10 2:29 pm EST by in News


Leonardo Da VinciWhile Marc Guggenheim recently stepped away from his upcoming gig as the writer of "Action Comics," one of his next assignments will tackle a true "Renaissance" Man of Action.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Guggenheim has been signed to write "Leonardo Da Vinci and the Soldiers of Forever," an upcoming adventure film that re-imagines Da Vinci as an action hero. The story reportedly reveals that Da Vinci was part of a secret society which confronted supernatural forces, Biblical demons and fallen angels.

"Leonardo Da Vinci and the Soldiers of Forever" was created by Adrian Askarieh, who is on board as a producer with Roy Lee and Doug Davison. The film will be released by Warner Brothers. Read More...

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Jon Favreau Reveals The 'Iron Man 2' Scenes Marvel Movie Fans Should Look Out For!

Posted 4/28/10 1:01 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Marvel, News, Video


With today's big reveal of the "Iron Man 2" post-credits scene, fans received just a taste of some of the crossover magic they'll be treated to in director Jon Favreau's much-anticipated sequel to the 2008 blockbuster.

When MTV News snagged some time with Favreau, he explained some of the references to other Marvel properties made in "Iron Man 2," how the movie timelines connect, and the specific scenes eagle-eyed fans should watch out for in the film. [SPOILER WARNING!]

"If you look at the end of the 'Incredible Hulk,' you have Tony Stark saying, 'Hey, I'm trying to recruit you for the Avengers Initiative,' or whatever he says at the end of that one," said Favreau. "That clearly does not happen between 'Iron Man' and 'Iron Man 2.' That happens after 'Iron Man 2.'" Read More...

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The 'Iron Man 2' Secret Scene: Fake Spoiler Alert!

Posted 4/28/10 12:01 pm EST by in Commentary, Lists, Marvel


Iron Man 2Unless you're living—or hiding—under a rock, you probably know that the secret ending of "Iron Man 2" leaked online earlier today. Here at Splash Page, we're very aware of the fact that many readers don't want to know what happens at the end of the movie, so you can read our spoiler-filled report at your own risk.

That said, we also think that it was fairly obvious that the secret scene would focus on the revelation that Tony Stark is actually Bruce Banner's sister and Happy Hogan is the modern day incarnation of the Red Skull.

Seriously, you didn't see that coming?

After the jump, we've listed some of the secret "Iron Man 2" ending's other "major" revelations — and by "major," we mean fake! Read More...

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