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'Ghost Rider 3' Should Feature One Of These Villains

Posted 29 mins ago by in Commentary, Marvel


by Ryan Rigley

With the release of "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" today (February 17), fanboys across the country are hell-bent for some hellfire. And they're sure to get more than their money's worth, what with that whole pissing fire thing from the trailer. It's plain to see that this newest Ghost Rider movie will without a doubt be better than its widely-panned predecessor. One of the main reasons being its antagonist.

This time around, ol' flamehead will be up against the biggest bad guy of them all: the Devil. Yes, it doesn't get much more evil than that. (Though Johnny Whitworth's Blackout comes close!) But far be it from us to not speculate about potential villains for the sequel. Here's a list of which evil demons we think Nic Cage should beat up next.

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Six Villains We Want To See On The Green Arrow Series

Posted 2/16/12 3:35 pm EST by in Commentary, DC Comics, TV


by Ryan Rigley

Oliver Queen may not have the most extensive or colorful rogues gallery like some other well known DC heroes, but the emerald archer has been known to take on a number of foes from all across the DC Universe since his first appearance back in 1941. Whether they be Superman villains, Flash villains, or yes, even Batman villains, the Green Arrow never backs down from a fight. Which is truly admirable, considering that his only real "power" is being very good at archery.

The CW's "Smallville" was great in that it came jam-packed with special cameos from various well-known heroes and villains. We got to see a huge number of fan favorites, including but not limited to: Bizarro, Doomsday, Braniac, and even Oliver Queen himself! Here's hoping that they give the upcoming "Arrow" series gets a similar treatment.

Keep reading for six of the villains that we'd like to see on the show.

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How To Reboot 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'

Posted 2/15/12 2:58 pm EST by in Commentary, News


This morning, Variety reported that the long-in-development "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" reboot has finally found a director in Jonathan Liebesman, the man responsible for "Battle: Los Angeles." Frankly, I think we're in trouble here. The more I'm hearing about this project, the less it's sounding like the Turtles I know.

This is the last thing I want to see, so I've devised a series of measures that need to be followed closely in order to save the next TMNT. With strict adherence and a little luck, all may not be lost.

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Happy Birthday, Tom Hiddleston: Five Gifts For Loki!

Posted 2/9/12 4:16 pm EST by in Commentary, Marvel


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I’d like to take a moment to wish Tom Hiddleston a very happy birthday today. The multi-talented British actor turns 31 years young today and to celebrate here at Splash Page I’ve compiled a list of five perfect gifts for Hiddleston’s most recognizable character so far, our favorite God of Mischief Loki.

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'Chronicle' Director Josh Trank Is Perfect For 'Fantastic Four'

Posted 2/6/12 12:44 pm EST by in Commentary, Marvel


"Chronicle" had an awesome weekend. That's good news. The found-footage superhero flick is one of the coolest movies to arrive in the admittedly brief 2012 season thus far (check out our "Chronicle" review for reasons why we loved the movie), and any and all success is more than deserved in our eyes.

But there's another reason why I'm pumped that "Chronicle" did so well at the box office this weekend: it further cements the argument that director Josh Trank is the right guy for the "Fantastic Four" reboot. He's already allegedly Fox's first choice for the franchise overhaul, and I'm convinced he's the right choice. Some reasons why after the jump.

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Actually Having Super Powers Wouldn't Be Nearly As Fun As 'Chronicle'

Posted 2/3/12 6:08 pm EST by in Commentary


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What would high school kids do with super powers? The answer "Chronicle" gives is that they'd just screw around, and that, for the most part, is very true.

Not everyone who gets the ability to fly or super strength is going to go around saving the world. Quite frankly, most people wouldn't do anything spectacular at all if they could sling web all of the sudden. Most people would slightly alter the life they're currently living. Superheroing is just too much work.

Here is what normal folks would do with the abilities of five famous heroes!

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'Before Watchmen': Prequels, Reboots And Remakes, Oh My!

Posted 2/2/12 5:54 pm EST by in Commentary, DC Comics, Talk Nerdy


For me, if nothing else, "Before Watchmen" presents an opportunity to get something off my chest regarding today's culture of remakes, reboots and sequelitis in comics, film, television and beyond.

In short, here comes a rant. Apologies in advance.

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'The Dark Knight Rises' Should Totally Be A Musical

Posted 2/1/12 2:08 pm EST by in Commentary, DC Comics


Dear Mr. Nolan,

Sorry to interrupt. I suspect you're cowl-deep in post-production work on the highly anticipated "Dark Knight Rises," which makes this 11th-hour query ill-timed at best. But, I just have to ask: Have you ever considered re-conceiving your grand Bat finale as a movie musical?

Now hear me out. For one, people really like singing superheroes. Secondly, I suspect the Bat Cave has amazing acoustics. And last, but perhaps most importantly, you've assembled one of the most musically inclined casts never to sing "Summer Nights" or "Do-Re-Mi."

To wit, before he was a billionaire tycoon, Bruce Wayne himself, Christian Bale, was just a hard-working paper hawker in the Disney musical "Newsies." Thought he's a bit embarrassed by the role nowadays, what a nice homage it would be to have Bruce's opening number be a review of the day's doings in the Gotham Gazette. Extry! Extry!

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'Avengers' Twitter Chat: Our Burning Questions

Posted 1/31/12 12:46 pm EST by in Commentary, Marvel


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Earth's Mightiest Heroes are assembling in just a few short hours! "Avengers" director Joss Whedon and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston and Clark Gregg are all gathering for a Twitter chat at 2PM EST today (January 31), and you can tweet them your questions by directing them to the handle @Avengers.

I'm sure you've got more than your fair share of questions already lined up, but in case you need some additional ideas, here are a few suggestions from the Splash Page crew.

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Nathan Fillion's 'Castle': The Secret Comic Book History

Posted 1/23/12 11:00 am EST by in Commentary


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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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