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At this point, we're not exactly holding our breath for Guillermo Del Toro to make "Hellboy 3," the much-discussed but unlikely finale to the filmmaker's planned "Hellboy" trilogy.

However, that doesn't stop us from asking the director about it every chance we get. For example, when he dropped by MTV News HQ recently to discuss his new horror novel "The Fall," we made sure to sneak in a few questions about "Hellboy 3" and whether we'd ever see the story he planned for the film in any form — whether it be live-action, animated, or even as a standalone comic book.

"Mike [Mignola] had a very wise position," Del Toro told MTV News. "He said, 'Look, we have the animated universe, we have the comic book universe, and we have the movie universe, and we have managed to keep them all separate. The rules that we have created don't mix. To bring the movie Hellboy into comics is to confuse the mythology. I would like that to stay in the movies." Read More...

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Chloe MoretzChloe Moretz made quite the name for herself when she burst onto the screen as Hit-Girl in this year's "Kick-Ass," but the young actress' comic book ambitions aren't stopping there.

According to Deadline, Moretz has agreed to take on the title role in "Emily The Strange," based on the popular character created by Rob Reger and his company Cosmic Debris in 1993. Dark Horse's Mike Richardson is producing the Universal Pictures film alongside executive producers Reger and Keith Goldberg.

"When I first met Chloe I knew I found my Emily," Reger said of Moretz's casting. "She really identifies and understands the character, and has what it takes to bring her to life." Read More...

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Ryan ReynoldsRyan Reynolds will either be in "Deadpool" or "R.I.P.D." No, that's not just idle speculation from your friendly neighborhood Splash Page blogger — that's the assessment from Reynolds himself.

Speaking with io9, Reynolds managed to put a lump in the collective throats of "Deadpool" fans everywhere by suggesting that he may not play the Merc with a Mouth after all.

Reynolds is next scheduled to film "The Change-Up" with Jason Bateman, followed by "Safe House" with Denzel Washington. After those two movies are completed, Reynolds imagines that he'll film either the long-awaited "Deadpool" or director Robert Schwentke's recently fast-tracked adaptation of "R.I.P.D.," but likely not both. Read More...

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Grant MorrisonAs if his status as one of the most respected comic book authors of our time and being the subject of his very own documentary weren't rewarding enough, Grant Morrison is carving another notch in his belt as the star of a new music video.

Morrison has apparently teamed up with My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way for "Art is the Weapon," a short video posted on YouTube and teasing the upcoming launch of MCR's next album, "The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys." Morrison makes his debut in the video at the 0:50 mark, grinning devilishly at the camera and later appearing as a gun-toting villain squaring off against the members of Way's band. Read More...

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"Superman/Batman: Apocalypse" premieres later this month, but we have a new clip for you today from the DC/Warner Bros animated feature.

In the following clip we get our first look at the arrival of Kara, Superman's cousin from Krypton, and how she discovers the powers she gained upon her arrival on Earth.

Based on the "Superman/Batman: Supergirl" comic book arc written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, "Apocalypse" is produced by Bruce Timm and directed by Lauren Montgomery ("Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths." The script was adapted by Tab Murphy ("Gorillas in the Mist"). Read More...

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Metalocalypse/Dethklok 3Last week, we gave you the first look at "Metalocalypse/Dethklok" #1, the first issue of Dark Horse Comics' upcoming series based on the hit Adult Swim animated series. Judging by reader response, you were pretty excited about seeing Nathan Explosion, William Murderface, and the rest of their Dethklok band mates get their own comic, so we're back with another exclusive peek at the project, courtesy of Dark Horse.

This time around, we have the first look at two covers from "Metalocalypse/Dethklok" #3, featuring art by Jon Schnepp and "The Goon" creator Eric Powell. We also have a full synopsis for the third issue of the series, co-written by Schnepp, "Metalocalypse" creator Brendon Small, and Jeremy Barlow.

Go ahead and ride the DethTrain! Read More...

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Metalocalypse/DethklokLast year, the harder-than-hardcore "Metalocalypse" crew made their comics debut in a crossover with Eric Powell's slackjaw-stomping hero, The Goon. It looks like they enjoyed their time in the comics world, because next month we'll see the black-metal musicians of Dethklok go solo in Dark Horse Comics' new "Metalocalypse/Dethklok" series — and we have your exclusive first look at the series!

Based on the popular Adult Swim animated series "Metalocalypse," the comic will feature stories by series creator/writer Brendon Small and director/designer Jon Schnepp. Eric Powell and Schnepp will create the covers for the series, with Lucas Marangon providing the interior art.

They're the most brutal band on Earth and the world's seventh-largest economy, and we're the site bringing you a three-page preview of their solo comics debut! Check out Eric Powell's cover and the first three pages below, then read on for the full solicit info. Read More...

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Stephen Lang nabbed an MTV Movie Awards nomination for Best Fight this year for his robotic-suit-assisted throwdown with Sam Worthington's big blue alien in "Avatar." Lang used machine guns, his huge metallic limbs, and even a massive slashing blade in the battle. But as the actor tells it to MTV News, that skirmish is nothing compared to what we'll see in "Conan."

"The look we created in this film, I've never been prouder than the creation of this role," he told us of his character, a merciless warlord named Khalar Singh. Read More...

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HellboyLegendary movie poster artist Drew Struzan's work was a hallmark for several generations of film fans, with memorable work on the "Indiana Jones," "Star Wars" and "Back to the Future" franchises. In fact, the chances are pretty high that if you grew up with any of the aforementioned movies, you know Struzan's art on sight.

That's why the upcoming release of "The Art of Drew Struzan" (published by Titan Books), caught our attention around MTV HQ. Hitting shelves September 14, the collection offers a peek at countless pieces of art Struzan created for films over the years — some used, some not — and the fascinating back stories behind them.

Along with some unused "Harry Potter" poster designs (among other films), them are several designs for well-known comic book movies, including multiple poster designs for 2004's "Hellboy" movie directed by Guillermo del Toro. MTV Movies Blog Editor Adam Rosenberg chatted up Struzan about the book and his career in an interview hitting the site soon, and also provided Splash Page readers with an exclusive look at an unused design for "Hellboy." Read More...

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R.I.P.D.Last month, reports emerged naming "Red" director Robert Schwentke as the leading candidate to helm the adaptation of "R.I.P.D.". And apparently a deal has been made.

According to Variety, Schwentke has officially signed on to direct "R.I.P.D.," which will feature Ryan Reynolds in the starring role. The earlier report indicated that plans call for the film to be shot next summer during a hole in Reynolds' incredibly busy schedule. "Clash of the Titans" screenwriters Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi are writing the adaptation.

"R.I.P.D." was created by Matt Lunsford, Lucas Marangon and Randy Emberlin and first published by Dark Horse back in 2000. Read More...

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Cover Artist

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.