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Introducing 'Talk Nerdy To Me,' Our New Weekly Talk Show!

Posted 11/4/11 3:29 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News, Talk Nerdy to Me


Here at MTV News headquarters, you can't start a day without hearing people across the newsroom nerding out about something. Whether it's new "Dark Knight Rises" set photos or the latest "Walking Dead" episode, our minds are constantly boggled by and our lips are forever flapping about the most recent instance of pop culture goodness.

So rather than just talk nerdy to each other, we've decided to talk nerdy to you!

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Welcome to "Talk Nerdy to Me," our brand new weekly online talk show about all things movies, comics, TV and more! It's been lovingly referred to around these parts as "'Pardon the Interruption' for nerds," a comparison that isn't far off the mark: every week, we'll pick a handful of topics covering the latest and greatest nerdy news, and we'll be timed on exactly how long we can spend on each subject.

As you can see, in this week's first episode, we kind of went over the time limit. We tend to ramble a bit. Sorry!

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'Man Of Steel' Villain Michael Shannon Has Two General Zod Costumes

Posted 11/1/11 4:51 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff, News


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It turns out we'll get our General Zod two ways when "Man of Steel" hits theaters in June 2013.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly about his role on "Boardwalk Empire," Michael Shannon shared some of his experience with the various costumes he wears in the upcoming Superman reboot.

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'Dark Knight Rises' NYC Roundup: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Batwing And Bombs

Posted 10/31/11 5:42 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff, Images, News


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"The Dark Knight Rises" has only been in New York City since late last week, and the place is already going to pieces. Billionaire playboys need police escorts. People on motocross bikes might be abducting innocent civilians. The Batwing even needed to make an appearance to calm things down. All of this nonsense, and we haven't even begun to talk about the bomb-like sphere in the heart of the Financial District.

With leaked set photos once again abound, there's always a flurry of "The Dark Knight Rises" information floating around after a shoot as public as the two major ones that have happened in New York City so far. Both locations, Midtown and the Financial District, featured action that seems to be from the same IMAX sequence, with the Wall Street shoot taking place later chronologically.

Here's a run-down of what's gone down since Bruce Wayne turned the real-life Gotham into his own. Major spoilers ahead!

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'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' Easter Eggs: New 'Bots, Old Voices, And Comic Book Connections

Posted 6/30/11 4:16 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Video


The third and possibly final installment of Michael Bay's "Transformers" movie franchise arrived in theaters this week, and just like many of the superhero movies we cover here on Splash Page, it's full of call-outs to the cartoons and comics that inspired it.

That's why we decided to give "Transformers: Dark Of The Moon" the same treatment as "X-Men: First Class," "Thor," and "Green Lantern," and identify some of the cool, under-the-radar elements you'll want to look for when you head the movies. (Oh, and I'm a big nerd for giant robots, too. That's the other reason.)

Not able to watch the video? Don't worry — I've highlighted each of the elements I call out in the video below. Read More...

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VIDEO: Neil Gaiman Explains The Origins Of His 'Doctor Who' Episode

Posted 6/28/11 3:59 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News


When it was first revealed that Neil Gaiman was writing an episode of "Doctor Who," I know I wasn't alone in thinking it was a perfect match. One of my favorite authors writing an episode of my all-time favorite television series? Yes, please!

Fortunately, the Gaiman-penned episode "The Doctor's Wife" managed to be even better than everyone hoped when it premiered earlier this year, and earned rave reviews from newcomers and longtime fans alike. So, when the author dropped by MTV News HQ to discuss the 10th anniversary of his award-winning novel "American Gods," I made sure to ask him about the experience of taking on 47 years of "Doctor Who" history and taking fans on a journey deep inside the TARDIS.

"Approximately three and a half years ago, I had dinner with Steven Moffat in a very nice Chinese restaurant in London. Red wine was drunk [and] I was saying things like, 'Hypothetically speaking, should anybody ask me to write an episode of 'Doctor Who,' I would really quite like to,'" said Gaiman of the episode's origins. Read More...

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'Green Lantern' 101: A Guide To The Comics Behind The Movie

Posted 6/20/11 12:13 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff


Green LanternGreen Lantern, DC Comics’ intergalactic hero, soared into theaters this weekend, introducing many people to a character who made his debut more than 50 years ago.

DC scribe and Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns was heavily involved in the making of this film, so it should come as no surprise that the comic books themselves form the basic fabric of the movie’s story.

As we've done in the past for films like "Thor" and "X-Men: First Class," we’re taking a look at the various elements of the film and breaking down for you just where they come from in Green Lantern’s decades of comics history.

Oh, and if you haven't seen "Green Lantern" yet, consider this your SPOILER WARNING! Read More...

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The 'Green Lantern' Aliens: Here's What You Need To Know!

Posted 6/17/11 3:31 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff, News


"Green Lantern" has finally arrived in theaters, but as many media outlets (including us) have pointed out, there's a good chance that many of the people lining up to see Ryan Reynolds' big-screen debut as Hal Jordan know very little about DC Comics' cosmic police force known as the Green Lantern Corps.

Don't worry if you're a Green Lantern newbie, though, we've got your back. Along with having the "Green Lantern" cast explain their characters, we also put together a quick primer on some of the alien members of the Corps.

Once you check out our "Green Lantern" Alien 101 above, there are a few other places you might want to look to get up to speed on Hal Jordan and the rest of the Corps. Read More...

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'Green Lantern' Easter Eggs: Five Things To Look For This Weekend!

Posted 6/16/11 6:01 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff


"Green Lantern" brings its emerald glow to theaters this weekend, and just like so many other projects making the leap from page to screen, it's packed with call-outs to its comic book source material.

As we've done in the past with "X-Men: First Class" and "Thor," here's a spoiler-free breakdown of five hidden (and not-so-hidden) things to look for when you check out "Green Lantern."

Just in case you aren't able to watch the video, here's a roundup of what you missed...

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The All-New 'Spider-Man' Musical: What Changed, What Didn't, And Why It's Worth Seeing

Posted 6/10/11 6:01 pm EST by in Commentary, Hot Stuff, Marvel


Spider-Man: Turn Off The DarkOkay, I'll admit it: A few months ago I wouldn't even have entertained the idea of seeing "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" multiple times, let alone recommend that you see it. Back in January, when we published a list of five things we liked about the show and five things we hated, we had trouble coming up with enough items for the former, and had even more trouble narrowing down our list of the latter.

Since then, the budget-busting Broadway show has undergone a massive overhaul, with former director Julie Taymor departing the production, and an entirely new set of writers — including comics scribe Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa — brought on to rework the script.

With the show finally ending its record-breaking run of preview performances next week and marking its official Broadway debut, I found myself in the audience a second time to find out whether "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" had finally spun a web that will keep audiences in the seats. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: Check Out 'The Walking Dead' Daryl Dixon & Zombie Walker Action Figures!

Posted 6/7/11 4:01 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Image Comics, Toys


The Walking DeadBack in February, we gave you an early look at McFarlane Toys' new line of action figures based on "The Walking Dead" television series and comic before they debuted at Toy Fair 2011. Today, we have two more exclusive previews of figures from "The Walking Dead" — including one particular fan-favorite character you won't find in the comics.

In the AMC television series, Norman Reedus plays Daryl Dixon, a crossbow-wielding survivalist who has become one of the most popular characters in the show. As you can tell from the exclusive images we're debuting here on Splash Page, the figure is pretty great likeness of Daryl — right down to the dead squirrels hanging from his belt. Read More...

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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.