Posted 2/10/12 1:13 pm EST by Splash Page Team in Marvel, News
Marvel knocked it out of the park twice this week with their "Avengers" Super Bowl spot and "Amazing Spider-Man" theatrical trailer. Here at Splash Page, we love both trailers dearly. But which one do we like best?
Like Switzerland, we're staying out of this argument and letting some of our friends from across the blogosphere tackle the issue. See who they think wins in the battle of the "Avengers" spot versus the "Spider-Man" trailer!
Posted 2/10/12 10:18 am EST by Splash Page Team in Marvel, News
by Ryan Rigley
The newest "Amazing Spider-Man" trailer looks... well, amazing. It gives us a better feel for what the movie will be about and also what villain our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will be up against this time around.
Die-hard fans have long been waiting for the one-armed Dr. Curt Connors to accidentally transform himself into the reptilian rogue known only as The Lizard. And if this movie does as well as we hope, it could mean we're in for a slew of new Spider-Man films in the next couple of years. Which means more awesome villains for Spidey to fight! Excelsior!
Here's my list of the top five Spider-Man villains that deserve some screen time.
Posted 1/19/12 9:00 am EST by Splash Page Team in DC Comics
"The Avengers" weren't mighty enough and "Spider-Man" wasn't amazing enough to stick around in the MTV Movie Brawl 2012 past the initial Sweet 16 round, but fear not comic book lovers: "The Dark Knight Rises" is still very much in play, one of the four films still standing in this competition.
But Batman faces his toughest obstacle yet in the form of "Cosmopolis," the Robert Pattinson starring thriller that most recently dethroned "The Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn: Part 2" in what's certainly the most shocking upset of the tournament thus far. "Cosmopolis" is as difficult a competitor as any the Caped Crusader has faced in this all-out movie war thus far, and his continued survival into the final round is going to depend entirely on you.
Polls for this round close tonight (January 19) at 11:59 PM EST, so don't waste another minute — start voting for "Dark Knight Rises" now if you want to see it survive the brawl for it all!
Posted 1/10/12 10:10 am EST by Splash Page Team in DC Comics, Marvel
Even as Marvel Comics prepares for its coming 2012 event book "Avengers Vs. X-Men," Earth's Mightiest Heroes are already tackling one fearsome foe on the big-screen — and no, we're not talking about Loki, believe it or not.
Iron Man, Captain America and Thor are knee-deep in battle against none other than Batman himself, as two of 2012's most anticipated blockbusters (and arguably two of the single most important comic book movies of all time), "The Avengers" and "The Dark Knight Rises," compete against each other in the MTV Movie Brawl 2012's Sweet 16. It's a hell of a fight and only one movie can win, but how do you decide between which movie you're more excited for: Christopher Nolan's final trip to Gotham City, or the first on-screen gathering of Marvel's mightiest superheroes? Whatever you decide, the choice is yours.
Vote here, or head over to the MTV Movie Brawl bracket and place your vote for your most anticipated superhero movie of the year. (And while you're there, "Spider-Man" is also busy slugging it out with Johnny Depp's next flick, "Dark Shadows." Support your friendly neighborhood wall-crawler with a vote!)
Posted 1/3/12 12:42 pm EST by Splash Page Team in News
Describing 2012 as a huge year for comic book movies feels like an equally huge understatement. This is the year that Christopher Nolan closes out his Batman trilogy, the year that Marvel Studios finally assembles Iron Man, Captain America and Thor in one giant superhero epic, and the year that Spider-Man swings into theaters for the very first time without old reliables Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi in tow. Between those films and others, such as the return of the "Ghost Rider" and "Men in Black" franchises, 2012 isn't just a huge year -- it's a monumental one.
But those comic book movies aren't the only noteworthy blockbusters hitting the big screen this year -- the "Twilight" saga is coming to an end, "Hunger Games" is entering the scene, and other geek favorites like "Prometheus" and "The Hobbit" are also making their debut in the coming months. 2012 is such an enormous year for movies that we're asking you to decide: which of this year's movies is the most anticipated one of all?
Let your voice be heard in MTV Movie Brawl 2012, where you'll champion the movie you're most looking forward to in the coming year. Whether it's "The Dark Knight Rises," "The Amazing Spider-Man," "The Avengers" or something else entirely, this is your chance to let us know which movies you're excited about in 2012.
Head over to MTV Movies Blog to start voting now!
Posted 12/12/11 11:07 am EST by Splash Page Team in Commentary
by Ethan Kaye
Comic books weave threads through all popular media. What once lived in attics and dingy strip mall stores are now headlining box offices, Broadway stages, and magazine covers. So how far do these tentacles stretch? This column looks at what’s popular, and uncovers some of the hidden connections to the comic world!
This week: HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire.” Martin Scorsese's take on Prohibition-era Atlantic City gives viewers a ground-level view of America's greatest gangsters right as they're getting on their feet. With alcohol outlawed (and women just given the right to vote), politics and violence are the words of the day, and gangsters like Al Capone mix with bootleggers and presidents. And it has some pretty good comic connections!
Posted 12/9/11 2:30 pm EST by Splash Page Team in DC Comics, dynamite entertainment, Marvel, Polls
With "The Dark Knight Rises," "The Avengers," "The Amazing Spider-Man" and more on the horizon in 2012, it can be easy to forget about the fantastic comic book movies that already passed this year. No doubt about it, 2011 brought some of our all-time favorite superheroes to the big screen for the very first time.
We have our favorites, of course, but the question is, who was your favorite superhero of 2011? Click past the jump to see our candidates and make your voice heard!
Posted 12/9/11 9:15 am EST by Splash Page Team in DC Comics, News
by Josh Wigler and Kevin P. Sullivan
The "Dark Knight Rises" viral campaign is set to explode in just a few short hours in the form of Operation Early Bird, a mysterious initiative set into motion just this week. Fans who participated in the intensely interactive Joker-themed "Dark Knight" viral marketing scheme are bound to get just as knee-deep in today's events.
But what exactly are you in store for? Not just in terms of the actual mystery that lies ahead—we're asking, are you prepared for what today might entail? These events can be physically taxing (in the best of ways), so it's imperative that you plan ahead before plugging into Operation Early Bird.
Here are some tips for surviving today's (or any) "Dark Knight" viral campaign!
Posted 12/7/11 10:39 am EST by Splash Page Team in Commentary, TV
by Ethan Kaye
Comic books weave threads through all popular media. What once lived in attics and dingy strip mall stores are now headlining box offices, Broadway stages, and magazine covers. So how far do these tentacles stretch? This column looks at what’s popular, and uncovers some of the hidden connections to the comic world!
This week: FX’s "Sons of Anarchy"! Biker gangs get a bad rap, and the members of SAMCRO absolutely deserve it. Murder, gun-running, porn, dope… it’s everything you expect from a no-holds-barred drama about the seedy gangs that control the underbelly of America. And some pretty big connections to the comic world!
Nathan Fillion's 'Castle': The Secret Comic Book History
Posted 1/23/12 11:00 am EST by Splash Page Team in Commentary
by Ethan Kaye
Comic books weave threads through all popular media. What once lived in attics and dingy strip mall stores are now headlining box offices, Broadway stages, and magazine covers. So how far do these tentacles stretch? This column looks at what’s popular, and uncovers some of the hidden connections to the comic world!
This week: “Castle!” When best-selling mystery author Richard Castle runs into a bout of writer’s block, he does what any writer does: goes into the field and shadows a real cop, Kate Beckett. His writing takes on a new life, as he gets dragged into case after case by his “partner.” The best part? Actual novels by “Richard Castle” are available at bookstores. And not just books – comics!
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