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Bryce Dallas Howard Compares Her Gwen Stacy To Emma Stone's 'Amazing Spider-Man' Role

Posted 5/17/11 1:16 pm EST by in Marvel


She might have been Spider-Man's first love, but it's taken an awfully long time for Gwen Stacy to get some time in the live-action spotlight. Spider-fans' patience appears to be paying off, however, as the platinum-blonde girl who steals Peter Parker's heart will finally be the leading lady in Sony's upcoming franchise reboot, "The Amazing Spider-Man."

Of course, "Amazing Spider-Man" actress Emma Stone won't be the first to play Gwen Stacy on the big screen. That honor goes to Bryce Dallas Howard, who portrayed Gwen Stacy in 2007's "Spider-Man 3." With both actresses appearing in the upcoming film "The Help," MTV News made sure to ask Howard about the weird convergence of roles.

Asked whether she'd discussed the situation with Stone when they were on set, Howard said the topic "totally" came up, and heaped praise on the next Gwen Stacy — and the film that gave her the role first. Read More...

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'The Adventures Of Tintin' Teaser Trailer Arrives!

Posted 5/17/11 10:31 am EST by in News


TintinIt's been a little while since our last update on "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn," but the latest headline is a big one. The first teaser trailer for the film has debuted online, giving us our first good look at the Belgian boy detective's big-screen adventure.

Debuting at Apple.com, the "Tintin" trailer offers a nice glimpse of the animation style used by director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson in bringing the beloved character's stories to life. And even if you aren't familiar with Tintin, you can't help but be intrigued by the project's credits, which include the aforementioned Spielberg and Jackson, as well as a screenplay co-written by Edgar Wright ("Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World"), Steven Moffat ("Doctor Who"), and Joe Cornish ("Ant-Man").

And that's just the people who aren't appearing on the screen! Read More...

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'Castle' Graphic Novel To Bring Nathan Fillion's TV Series To Comics

Posted 5/16/11 4:46 pm EST by in Marvel, News


CastleWe might not get to see Nathan Fillion suit up as Green Lantern, Hawkeye, or any of the other comic book characters we keep suggesting him for, but it looks like he'll get a different sort of crossover with the comics world in the near future.

Announced via press release today, Marvel Entertainment and ABC Studios are partnering to publish a graphic novel based on "Castle," the hit television series in which Fillion plays celebrated mystery author Richard Castle. The graphic novel will be titled "Castle: Richard Castle’s Deadly Storm," and feature the protagonist of Richard Castle's novels, Derrick Storm.

And while that might be an appealing prospect to "Castle" fans (and Nathan Fillion fans), comic fans should note the pedigree of the project's creative team, too. Veteran writer Brian Michael Bendis will co-script the book with Kelly Sue DeConnick ("Captain America And The Secret Avengers"), while "Fables" artist Lan Medina handles the interior art. Read More...

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What Did You Think Of The 'Smallville' Series Finale? [POLL]

Posted 5/14/11 2:01 pm EST by in DC Comics


SmallvilleLast night's episode of "Smallville" capped off ten years of adventures with Clark Kent, but now that the credits have rolled, what do you think of the series finale?

We brought you one longtime fan's take on the final episode of "Smallville" last night, but we want to hear from the rest of you, too. Did you love it? Did you get a bit misty-eyed when you heard the final score and tell the people in the room with you that it was just a pollen allergy? (I'm not describing anything that happened to me or anyone I know, of course. That's just a completely random example.)

On the other hand, were you a bit disappointed by the way "Smallville" bid farewell to fans? Were you expecting something more after ten years? Read More...

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'Smallville' Cast Hints At Big Things For Clark & Lois In Series Finale

Posted 5/13/11 6:31 pm EST by in DC Comics


There's less than a few hours until the "Smallville" series finale, and we have one last preview to tease you with, courtesy of the good folks at The CW.

In the following video, "Smallville" actors Tom Welling (Clark Kent), Erica Durance (Lois Lane), and Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) offer up a little insight about what the future holds for Clark and Lois' relationship. It's a cute little piece of video that we couldn't help sharing with you before the finale kicks off in a little while.

Of course, if you haven't been following along at home, it's far from the only nod we've given the "Smallville" finale. Read More...

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Our 10 Favorite 'Smallville' Comic Character Cameos

Posted 5/13/11 5:01 pm EST by in DC Comics


SmallvilleNo matter how you feel about the impending conclusion of "Smallville," there's one thing all comic fans can probably agree on: it was always interesting to see which DC characters appeared on the show, and more importantly, how they'd look when they made the leap to a live-action world.

Over the course of its ten-year run, "Smallville" featured a wide range of DC heroes and villains in single-episode and recurring roles, from A-list icons to D-list players in the superhero landscape. And you have to hand it to the "Smallville" creative team — they didn't shy away from using characters from the weirder corners of the DC Universe. (Heck, the Wonder Twins even made an appearance.)

From Amos Fortune to Zatanna Zatara, no character was off-limits, it seemed. And while some of the characters' debuts were short-lived, others went on to take a regular, active role in shaping Clark Kent's destiny on the series. Read More...

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Kenneth Branagh Reveals His 'Doctor Who' Love To Craig Ferguson

Posted 5/13/11 4:30 pm EST by in News


Doctor WhoMarvel's god of thunder isn't the only space-traveling hero on director Kenneth Branagh's radar these days, as the "Thor" filmmaker recently spent most of a recent interview with Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson discussing "Doctor Who."

Apparently, the Shakespeare-friendly actor and filmmaker is a big fan of the British science-fiction series and its new star, Matt Smith, which makes us like the guy even more around Splash Page HQ. (I wonder what he thought of 2007's "The Shakespeare Code" episode...)

You can check out the full interview over at Craig Ferguson's YouTube channel, but I've clipped the portions of the interview that include talk of "Doctor Who" below, since there's a big chunk of back-and-forth about James Bond sandwiched between them. Read More...

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New 'Smallville' Series Finale Teaser & Promo Image

Posted 5/13/11 2:46 pm EST by in DC Comics


SmallvilleWe're mere hours away from the final episode of "Smallville," but that just means we still have a few hours of previews to bring you before Clark Kent kicks off his final adventure on The CW.

This time around, the sneak peeks come in the form of a new promotional image for tonight's two-hour episode, and a video teaser featuring producer Brian Peterson — who just so happened to chat with MTV News earlier this week about the big finale and the last ten years of "Smallville."

You can check out the teaser and promo image below, the latter of which features Clark and Lois about to tie the knot. Too bad we all know that "Smallville" weddings rarely go off without a hitch, eh? Read More...

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'Smallville' Producers Talk Series Finale And Favorite Moments Of Last 10 Years

Posted 5/13/11 11:01 am EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff, interviews


SmallvilleIt's only a matter of hours now until "Smallville" ends its record-breaking, 10-year run, but as everyone looks forward to tonight's series finale, it's important to not forget about the ten years of adventures that brought us to this point.

As part of our big send-off for The CW's superhero drama, MTV News spoke to "Smallville" producers Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson about the upcoming finale, as well as the highlights, surprises, and lessons learned from a decade charting the growth of one of the world's greatest heroes.

Oh, and don't worry about any spoilers, folks. We don't want to ruin our last adventure with the "Smallville" gang any more than you do. Read More...

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'Smallville' Experts Discuss The Series Finale And What's Next For Fans!

Posted 5/12/11 3:28 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff


There's been no shortage of reminders this week that the final episode of "Smallville" will air tomorrow evening, capping off a record-breaking, ten-year run that saw Clark Kent grow from awkward teenager to Man of Steel. Of course, by the time the credits roll in the series finale, we might also see him become one of the greatest heroes the comics world has ever known: Superman.

With that in mind, I reached out to some of the online world's "Smallville" experts for a chat about what we're hoping to see in the series finale, as well as why "Smallville" has had such a long run, and what the future holds for fans.

While I'll stop short of declaring myself a true-blue expert on all things "Smallville," the title certainly applies when it comes to the three people I spoke to for this feature. 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.