It's been a while since the last announcement that simultaneously rocked the comics and movie worlds. "Spider-Man 4" getting canceled was a real downer, so it's nice that this time around the big news involves a project moving forward.
As we told you earlier today, Warner Brothers has reportedly put "The Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan in charge of the "Superman" movie franchise, with plans for yet another relaunch of the Man of Steel's big-screen adventures. While there's been no official confirmation or response to MTV's calls for comment thus far, the report doesn't seem completely out of line given Nolan's success with the Batman franchise.
So, with that in mind, here are some of the biggest questions surrounding Nolan's potential involvement — and the information that might lead us to some answers. Read more...
You've seen trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's "The Last Airbender." You've seen the promotional posters for "The Last Airbender." So, what's left?
How about the toys?
Nickelodeon Consumer Products debuted the upcoming line of toys based on "The Last Airbender" today, including various waves of 3 3/4-inch action figures, as well as larger, action-enabled figures, costumes and other props based on Shyamalan's adaptation of the hit anime/manga series. Read more...
Just a day or two after we asked readers to pick their favorite actor to play Peter Parker in Marc Webb's upcoming "Spider-Man" reboot, the InterWebs were buzzing with word that "Percy Jackson" actor Logan Lerman could be up for the role.
While Lerman seems to have pulled back a bit in his Spidey talk since then, there was no shortage of readers willing to add his name to the pool of potential webslingers via write-in vote — but he still fell short of the mark when the polls closed. With 27 percent of the total vote, Webb's "500 Days of Summer" actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt was chosen by readers as the favorite for the coveted role.
However, it wasn't a big jump to the runner-up, with a fairly close grouping of actors receiving the lion's share of the votes. Read more...
Last we heard from the "Jonah Hex" camp, director Jimmy Hayward's adaptation of the gunslinger-fueled comic book series was headed back to the set for reshoots. While the need for reshoots isn't anything to set off alarms (many films do the same at one point or another), a new batch of photos from the 10-day shoot might be cause for a little excitement — excitement of the Megan Fox variety, that is.
The "Jennifer's Body" actress appears in many of the photos alongside Jonah Hex himself, Josh Brolin (who appears to be sporting a thick mustache, for some reason). Both Brolin and Fox can be seen in full period costumes for the Western-themed film, which puts the former confederate soldier turned bounty hunter at odds with a wealthy plantation owner played by John Malkovich.
We've posted one of the photos here, but the full gallery is available over at SpoilerTV. Check 'em out — if only to see what Hex would look like with a sweet 'stache. Read more...
Marvel Studios and Lionsgate Home Entertainment have provided Splash Page readers with a new trailer for "Thor: Tales Of Asgard," their upcoming animated feature scheduled for release in 2011. Of course, if you want to check out more footage from "Tales of Asgard," be sure to pick up "Planet Hulk" on DVD or Blu-Ray (available now)!
"Thor: Tales of Asgard" is expected to hit shelves around the time Kenneth Branagh's live-action "Thor" hits theaters. In the meantime, you can check out our "Planet Hulk" review here on Splash Page.
Let us know what you think in the comment section or on Twitter!
The latest trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's "The Last Airbender," based on the hit Nickelodeon anime/manga series, arrived online last week ahead of its Super Bowl premiere. Now that it's aired during the big game, everyone's seen it — but have you seen it in high-definition? And what about Appa the Sky Bison?
Click here to see the trailer in high-def, but if you're just looking to do some bison-spotting, read on for how to find the elusive Appa. Read more...
Celebrity comics dominated this week's headlines, but a fair share of high-profile heroes carved out a place for themselves among the week's most popular posts.
A potential "Spider-Man" casting slip set the 'Net on fire just a few days after our weekly poll asked readers who should play Peter Parker. Rumors surrounding potential "Watchmen" sequels of spin-off projects in the comics world ignited speculation over a movie sequel, and we had some fun with the possibilities. And somehow, amid all of that, we still managed to slip in review of the new "Planet Hulk" animated feature.
This is your weekly back-issue bin, so read on for The Week's Top 10 Stories.
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'Tis the season for reboots, it seems — and Marvel's blind protector of Hell's Kitchen is next on the list.
According to Deadline Hollywood, a new "Daredevil" movie is in the works, written by "The Day The Earth Stood Still" screenwriter David Scarpa. The film will be produced by former News Corp President Peter Chernin.
While there's been no official word on the reboot thus far, rumors regarding a "Daredevil" reboot surfaced back in March 2009 and have been the subject of much online speculation. 20th Century Fox currently owns the rights to the character, but stands to lose the rights if the property remains idle for too long.
Let us know what you think in the comment section or on Twitter!
"Smallville: Absolute Justice" airs tonight (February 5), featuring the live-action debut of several members of the Justice Society of America. Written by comics veteran Geoff Johns, the two-hour special introduces Hawkman, Dr. Fate, and Star Girl (among others) to the long-running series' cast of flesh-and-blood DC heroes.
MTV News caught up with Johns for an extended chat about "Absolute Justice," including the characters making the jump from comics to screen, the decisions that went into the show's lineup and costumes, and the fan-friendly nods you'll find to the greater DC Universe.
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With yesterday's tease that "Percy Jackson" star Logan Lerman is in talks for the "Spider-Man" lead, the friendly neighborhood webslinger is on a lot of minds lately.
When MTV News caught up with "Spider-Man" cast member James Franco during the Sundance Film Festival, he explained whether Harry Osborn was originally expected to come back (from the dead) for the now-canceled fourth film, reveals his Spidey-themed birthday gift for former director Sam Raimi, and offers some advice for the next "Spider-Man" cast.
"No, there were no plans," said Franco when asked about Harry's potential return. Read more...
