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'Young Justice' Animated Series Officially Announced

Posted 4/21/10 3:31 pm EST by in DC Comics, News


Young JusticeBack in February, word broke that a "Young Justice" animated series was in the works when Stephanie Lemelin revealed that she had been cast as Arrowette. And while the young actress subsequently removed the post from her website, the official confirmation has finally been made.

Earlier today at Cartoon Network's Upfront presentation in New York, it was announced that the new "Young Justice" animated series will debut on Cartoon Network during the 2010 - 2011 season.

The series will focus on Robin, Superboy, Artemis, Kid Flash, Miss Martian and Aqualad as they attempt to prove that they have what it takes to become the next generation of the Justice League. Sam Register ("Batman: The Brave and the Bold") is the executive producer with Greg Weisman ("The Spectacular Spider-Man") and Brandon Vietti ("The Batman") on board as producers. Read More...

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Taylor Lautner And 'Stretch Armstrong' Get 'Monsters Vs. Aliens' Director

Posted 4/21/10 12:01 pm EST by in News


Taylor LautnerThe upcoming "Stretch Armstrong" movie has snared a writer and a director.

According to The Hollywood Reporter Rob Letterman has been signed to direct "Stretch Armstrong." Letterman has previously co-directed "Shark Tale" and "Monsters vs. Aliens" for Dreamworks Animation. His first live-action film is “Gulliver’s Travels,” a comedy starring Jack Black that will be released later this year. Additionally, Nick Stoller — the director of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" — has also been signed to rewrite Steve Oedekerk's original screenplay.

The "Stretch Armstrong" film picked up momentum earlier this year when "Twilight" star Taylor Lautner was cast in the title role. Lautner also left an adaptation of Mattel's "Max Steel" to focus on "Stretch Armstrong." Read More...

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'The Crow' Director Considering On-Location Filming In Detroit

Posted 4/21/10 11:16 am EST by in News


The CrowBack in February, director Stephen Norrington revealed that "The Crow" may begin shooting this summer. And while news on the project has been relatively quiet since then, word has emerged that "The Crow" could be filmed in Detroit, too.

"Part of the new story is set in Detroit and we've been discussing the logistics of shooting on location," Norrington told Mania.com. The original "Crow" comic was created by Michigan native James O'Barr who set his first storyline in Detroit.

Alex Proyas' adaptation of "The Crow" also took place in Detroit during the backdrop of Devil's Night — an annual Detroit tradition in which abandoned and derelict houses are burned. Read More...

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Jon Favreau Says War Machine Is 'High Caliber' In 'Iron Man 2'

Posted 4/21/10 10:29 am EST by in Marvel, News


Iron Man 2Don Cheadle's upcoming turn as Jim Rhodes (aka War Machine) is one of the most anticipated parts of "Iron Man 2."

In the first "Iron Man," it was heavily hinted that Rhodes would don the comics-inspired armor. According to director Jon Favreau, bringing in the War Machine suit was a natural progression for his character in the sequel.

"The conversation was 'How do you expand what's there, how do you make the sequel bigger and better?' and one is way is, in essence, doubling up on Iron Man," Favreau told The Los Angeles Times. "War Machine let's you do that." Read More...

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Jon Favreau Says Adding AC/DC To 'Iron Man 2' Was 'A Big Leap'

Posted 4/20/10 11:14 am EST by in Marvel, News


Iron Man 2Back in January, Marvel Entertainment announced that a special AC/DC album would be released in support of "Iron Man 2," with several songs by the band slated to appear within the movie itself. And according to director Jon Favreau, the music of AC/DC is well suited for Tony Stark himself; leading the to the band's appearance within the film.

"He's Iron Man, he's Tony Stark, he's going to go a million miles an hour," Favreau explained to The Los Angeles Times. "So what do you expect this film to be and how can we take it past those expectations? When I was watching AC/DC with my wife and my son and they were playing 'Shoot to Thrill' at the Forum, I thought, 'You know this is how he should show up, right in the middle of this and take the armor off. That's the Tony Stark version of doing things."

"It was a big leap," added Favreau. "It was not a cheap thing to do. Whether you're blowing up a tank or landing in a rock concert, it's the same thing [for a visual-effects team], once he's moving around, he's moving around." Read More...

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Frank Darabont Says 'Walking Dead' TV Series Will 'Take Detours' From Comic

Posted 4/20/10 9:44 am EST by in Image Comics, News


The Walking DeadLast August, when AMC announced that Frank Darabont would be adapting "The Walking Dead" into a TV series, one of the first questions fans wanted to know was whether the comic would be used as a guideline for the show or if the TV series would go off on it's own path.

According to Darabont, the TV series will feature a mix of original stories as well as closer adaptations of Robert Kirkman's epic zombie series, a relationship between the two projects that Kirkman hinted at in an interview with MTV News last year.

"We’re much more beholden to [Robert] Kirkman," related Darabont to FearNet. "Which is a comfortable place to be because he has blazed a fantastic trail for us to follow. We will take detours along that path — we will take steps off the trail — but always wind up veering back onto the trail that Robert provides for us, because it’s fantastic stuff." Read More...

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Alan Cumming Leaves 'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' Musical

Posted 4/20/10 9:01 am EST by in Marvel, News


Alan CummingAnother cast member has left the long-awaited "Spider-Man" musical.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Alan Cumming has pulled out of "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" due to his increased role on the CBS television series, "The Good Wife."

Cumming had been signed to portray Norman Osborn/Green Goblin for over a year before the production was hit by a series of high profile delays. Last month, Evan Rachel Wood — who was previously cast as Mary Jane Watson — also departed the troubled production due to a scheduling conflict. However, Reeve Carney is still attached play Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Read More...

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'Kick-Ass' Stars Reveal 'Very Dark' Sequel Details

Posted 4/19/10 11:31 am EST by in Marvel, News


Even though "Kick-Ass" fell a little short of box-office expectations this weekend, anyone who's seen it knows that there's certainly sequel potential in Matthew Vaughn's ultraviolent adaptation. And if there is a sequel, stars Aaron Johnson and Christopher Mintz-Plasse seem to already know where it could take their characters.

During an interview with MTV News, Mintz-Plasse revealed that "Kick-Ass" co-creator Mark Millar had shared information with him about the sequel during the actor's trip to the Edinburgh Film Festival.

"[Millar] wants [the sequel] to go very, very dark," related Minzt-Plasse. "My character becomes very dark and very evil in the sequel." Read More...

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'Last Airbender' Star Noah Ringer Joins 'Cowboys And Aliens' Cast

Posted 4/19/10 10:44 am EST by in News, Platinum Studios


Noah RingerJon Favreau's "Cowboys & Aliens" has rounded up another cast member.

According to Variety, Noah Ringer has signed on to appear in "Cowboys & Aliens" alongside Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde. Ringer will be making his film debut later this year as Aang in director M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming adaptation of "The Last Airbender."

Earlier this year, Craig and Wilde were cast as Zeke Johnson and Ella, respectively. It is currently unknown which characters Ringer and Ford will portray within the film.

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Jeffrey DeMunn Joins 'The Walking Dead' Cast

Posted 4/19/10 10:14 am EST by in Image Comics, News


Jeffrey DeMunnJeffrey DeMunn is the latest actor to sign on for Frank Darabont's upcoming TV adaptation of Robert Kirkman's zombie epic, "The Walking Dead."

During an interview with FearNet, Darabont confirmed that DeMunn has joined the cast of "The Walking Dead."

"I've always said Jeff DeMunn is my good luck charm," related Darabont. "And I can't make a film without him. We've just gotten him on board as one of the ensemble members, which is a great joy for me." Read More...

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Splash Page welcomes Ed Tadem to our cover artist family (our custom-designed theme up top). Currently working on the forthcoming "Avengers" animated series, Tadem's work can also be seen in the "Jackie Karma" issues of Image's "'76," and in "Pop Gun, Volume 1." Ed Tadem can be found online at EdTadem.com.