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With just over a month until "Conan the Barbarian" hits theaters, the marketing for the latest incarnation of Robert E. Howard's character is in full swing. Just last week a character-filled poster hit the web that highlighted some of the actors we're most excited to see in the flick (hello there, Stephen Lang and Rose McGowan), and now an action-packed TV spot has followed in its wake.

Our favorite Cimmerian continues to hack and slash his way to glory in this latest video sneak peek (coming at us from Latino Review) that contains much of the footage we saw back in May's trailer. But with only 45 seconds to convince us why this should be the summer action flick we spend our $15 to see in 3D, the action and intensity of the movie has definitely been amped up.

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oldboyBeing imprisoned is hard, and that’s even more true when you don’t know what you’ve been imprisoned for. So goes the story of “Oldboy,” which is going to be made into a feature film with Spike Lee directing.

Mandate Pictures announced the news in a press release, stating that the script has been written by Mark Protosevich, who will also co-produce the movie. Doug Davison and Roy Lee (“The Grudge”) have also been tapped to produce, and Mandate President Nathan Kahane is all set to be executive producer.

Kahane already sounds pleased with what’s going on. "It's a great honor to put this special project into the hands of such a gifted writer and iconic director," he said of Spike Lee's attachment to the film.

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ConanEnter an age undreamed of via the brand new "Conan the Barbarian" poster that has hit the web today.

The poster, which debuted at Fandango, is perhaps less action-packed than the ones we've previously seen, but it earns some serious points with us for showing off its leading men and ladies, including the seldom-seen Stephen Lang and Rose McGowan.

But at the central focus of the poster, as it should be, is leading man Jason Momoa as the titular barbarian. Alongside him is leading lady Rachel Nichols, who looks to be a bit more than meets the eye. If anyone was doubting that this was going to have appropriate amounts of fantasy to match the action, this should quell your fears.

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The last time we checked in with our favorite Cimmerian via the recently-released red-band trailer (which was too bloody and naked to post here on our family-friendly Splash Page), he was up to a few of our favorite Conan-brand tricks: sword-swinging, yelling barbarically, not wearing a shirt. (That last one is the only reason I watched said trailer, if I'm being honest. And I don't mind a bit that my appreciation for Conan is both superficial and stereotypical.)

Moving along... today we have some more of Conan to love via a set of new production stills, most of which involve Conan (Jason Momoa) gripping his trusty sword and flashing an appropriately barbaric grimace. See below for more of the glorious, semi-gory stills.

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Beasts of BurdenEarlier this month, we were psyched to bring you the news that the award-winning Dark Horse Comics series "Beast Of Burden" was being made into a CG-animated feature.Things seems to have been moving right along since then, as the studio has found a screenwriter for the film.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Jack The Giant Killer" writer Darren Lemke will pen the screenplay for "Beasts Of Burden," which follows a group of animals in the fictional community of Burden Hill who fight supernatural threats. The Eisner-winning comic book — which we recommended for adaptation all the way back in September 2009 — was created by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson. Read More...

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XerxesBack in April, producer Mark Canton told MTV News that the big-screen adaptation of Frank Miller's "300" spinoff "Xerxes" would not in fact be titled "Xerxes." While the studio hadn't decided on a new title at that point, things appear to have fallen into place since then, and we now have both a title and short list of two potential directors for the film.

According to Deadline, the new title of the film will be "300: Battle of Artemisia," and Zack Snyder will definitely not direct the project, which will be based on a new comic by Miller. A prequel/spinoff from "300" rather than a sequel, "Battle of Artemisia" follows the ascension of Persian king Xerxes to the god-like status he achieved before the events in "300."

The report also indicates that the studio is deciding between two directors for the film: Noam Murro and Jaume Collet-Serra. Read More...

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RIPDRyan Reynolds appears to have his next comic book movie locked down, and it's looking less likely that it will involve a certain mouthy mercenary from the Marvel Universe.

As originally reported by Deadline, Universal Pictures has announced a release date of June 28, 2013, for "R.I.P.D.," an adaptation of a Dark Horse Comics series that will star Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges. The film will be directed by Robert Schwentke and follow a dead police officer who joins the supernatural "Rest In Peace Department" in order to investigate his own murder.

While the announcement is a vote of confidence for the project, it's uncertain what it means for the other comic book movie Reynolds is attached to star in: the "Deadpool" solo movie spinning out of his debut as the character in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Read More...

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Beasts of BurdenWay back in September 2009, we suggested that Dark Horse Comics' award-winning comic book series "Beasts of Burden" would make a great big-screen adventure. It looks like our recommendation found its way to the right people, because the celebrated series is indeed getting the adaptation treatment.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Shrek" and "Chronicles of Narnia" director Andrew Adamson will produce a CG-animated feature based on the series, which follows a group of dogs and cats who fight supernatural threats around the small community of Burden Hill. The Eisner-winning series was created by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson.

The CG animation for "Beasts of Burden" will be created by Reel FX, which specializes in CG and live-action hybrid projects. Read More...

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Conan"Conan the Barbarian" hits theaters this summer, reinventing the popular Robert E. Howard character for a new generation of movie audiences. Given Conan's long history in the comics world (including his ongoing adventures in various Dark Horse Comics series), we've been closely following the progress of director Marcus Nispel's big-screen reboot of the sword-swinging barbarian franchise.

In the new film, Jason Momoa takes over the role of Conan, and we have your exclusive first look at a new character poster featuring the actor as the iconic barbarian. You can get a look at the poster below, and also check out a few other new character posters that debuted online today, including new looks at the characters played by Rose McGowan, Ron Perlman, Stephen Lang, and Rachel Nichols. Read More...

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Jeff BridgesEven though Ryan Reynolds' involvement with "R.I.P.D." has become a bit uncertain, that hasn't stopped the studio from finding an impressive co-star for the film. According to a new report, Jeff Bridges has officially joined the upcoming adaptation of the Dark Horse Comics series.

Bridges will take on the role of Roy, a veteran officer in the Rest In Peace Department, reports The Wrap. The Oscar winner was previously rumored to be in talks for the part, replacing rumored contender Zach Galifianakis.

"R.I.P.D." is based on a 2003 comic book series by Peter Lenkov and Lucas Marangon, and follows a police department staffed by undead cops. Reynolds is currently attached to play Nick Cruz, a recently slain officer on the hunt for his murderer. 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.