http://splashpage.mtv.com When comics and movies collide, we pick up the pieces. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:16:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Another busy week draws to a close here at Splash Page HQ, with bunches of exclusive interviews and features climbing their way into the week's top stories. Not much separated the most popular posts this time around, with the wealth of attention spread evenly among various topics. Here's how the week's ... http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/06/a-ghost-rider-2-update-a-dr-horrible-sequel-and-war-machine-news-its-the-back-issue-bin/ Earlier today we got our first peek at a new set of "Kick-Ass" movie posters featuring the film's costumed vigilantes, and now Lionsgate has launched the official website for the big-screen adaptation of John Romita Jr. and Mark Millar's ultraviolent comic book series. Debuting today at iamkick-ass.com, the site doesn't offer ... http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/06/lionsgate-launches-official-kick-ass-movie-site/ With all the hub-bub surrounding the 20th anniversary of "Say Anything," it seems a little weird to think of actor John Cusack as a potential lead for "Preacher," Sam Mendes' in-development adaptation of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's very adult-oriented comic book series. However, that could indeed be the one ... http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/06/is-john-cusack-chasing-a-role-in-the-preacher-movie/ A quartet of new posters from "Kick-Ass," Matthew Vaughn's big-screen adaptation of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s ultra-violent comic book series, have arrived online. The four posters feature images of the film's costumed vigilantes: The Red Mist (played by Christopher Mintz-Plasse), Kick-Ass (Aaron Johnson), Hit Girl (Chloe Moretz) and Big ... http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/06/new-kick-ass-posters-hit-the-net/ Way back in May, we gave actor Sam Rockwell one of his first looks at Justin Hammer, his "Iron Man 2" character, when we gave him an issue of the comic book during an interview that occurred a few months after he was cast in the blockbuster sequel. When MTV ... http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/05/exclusive-sam-rockwell-explains-what-inspired-his-iron-man-2-character/ "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" already arrived on DVD and Blu-Ray here in the U.S., but it looks like the Autobots are doing a bit of world-traveling these days to promote its release elsewhere. At least, that's what some images from Australia that recently popped up on the 'Net would ... http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/05/transformers-invade-australia-very-very-slowly/ We all know last year's award-winning online musical "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" is getting a sequel at some point, but just in case you can't wait for the next chapter of Nathan Fillion and Neil Patrick Harris' hilarious (and occasionally heartbreaking) battle, a prequel of sorts arrives this month courtesy ... http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/05/exclusive-zack-whedon-reveals-dr-horribles-origin-in-new-comic%e2%80%94heres-your-first-look/ THE STORY: "Air" by G. Willow Wilson (W) and M. K. Perker (A) - DC/Vertigo WHAT IT'S ABOUT: An acrophobic (afraid of heights) flight attendant gets mixed up with a mysterious terrorist group after an encounter with a globe-trotting stranger. Airplane hijackings, kidnappings, trips to mythical cities and reality-bending adventures ensue ... http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/04/adapt-this-air-by-g-willow-wilson-m-k-perker/ "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" and "Back to the Future" director Robert Zemeckis is certainly no stranger to the art of bringing fantasy fare to life on the big screen, so when we had the chance to chat with him during a press event for "A Christmas Carol," we had to ... http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/04/robert-zemeckis-explains-why-he-hasnt-directed-a-superhero-movie-yet/ Yeah, so file this one under "Don't Try This At Home," kids. Self-professed X-Men fan Everett Bradford recently posted video of a wrist-mounted flamethrower he created to mimic the powers of Pyro, the Marvel mutant created in the '80s by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Able to manipulate flame and hurl ... http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/04/diy-marvel-mutant-x-men-fan-creates-wrist-mounted-flamethrower/