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Richard Donner On 30 Years Of Superman, The 'Man Of Steel' Reboot, And Re-Cutting 'Superman II'

Posted 6/7/11 1:46 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff, News


SupermanYou don't need to be a die-hard fan of the Man of Steel to get excited about today's release of "Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology (1978-2006)."

A massive collection that features the last three decades of big-screen, live-action Superman adventures (everything from "Superman: The Movie" through the recent "Superman Returns"), the new anthology gives the high-def treatment to all five of the films, as well as alternate versions of "Superman: The Movie" and a special cut of "Superman II." The collection also includes a long list of documentaries and bonus features that will make comics and movie fans drool.

In the run-up to the release of the anthology, I spoke to celebrated "Superman: The Movie" director Richard Donner, who made the world believe a man could fly more than 30 years ago. Read More...

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'X-Men: First Class' - A Guide To The Comics Behind The Movie

Posted 6/6/11 10:46 am EST by in Hot Stuff, Marvel


X-Men: First Class"X-Men: First Class," the fifth film in the X-Men big-screen franchise, hit theaters this weekend and took audiences even deeper into the origins of Marvel's mutant team. The origins of the movie itself, however, lie between the pages of almost 50 years of X-Men comic books, which the film draws heavily upon in order to craft its own tale of how the X-Men came to be.

Given all of that source material, we decided to take a look at just which elements of the comics made it onto the screen, and how the movie follows — or in some cases, takes a twist on — those classic X-Men stories.

If you haven't seen the film yet, consider this your SPOILER WARNING. We'll be discussing details of the plot throughout this guide. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: New 'Green Lantern: Emerald Knights' Clip!

Posted 6/3/11 4:01 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff, News


The live-action "Green Lantern" doesn't hit theaters until June 17, but you can get your fix of Hal Jordan and the rest of the Green Lantern Corps next week with the release of "Green Lantern: Emerald Knights."

The latest project from Warner Bros' critically praised line of DC Universe animated movies, "Green Lantern: Emerald Knights" will feature several original stories involving the Green Lantern Corps and Hal Jordan, who's voiced by fan-favorite actor Nathan Fillion. Here's an exclusive clip from "Emerald Knights" for your viewing pleasure:

In the clip above, Hal and new recruit Arisia (voiced by "Mad Men" actress Elisabeth Moss) fight off an army of shadowy demons in deep space, and receive some much-needed assistance from a few familiar members of the Corps. Read More...

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'X-Men: First Class' Easter Eggs: Five Things To Look For This Weekend!

Posted 6/3/11 10:46 am EST by in Hot Stuff, Marvel, News


"X-Men: First Class" hits theaters this weekend, and like all good comic book movies, it's packed full of nods to its comic book source material and the existing X-Men movie universe.

Last month, I told you about five things to look out for in "Thor," and now I've got another five elements to put on your radar before you check out "X-Men: First Class."

As always, these aren't the only Easter Eggs to be found in the film, but they're a good place to start. Read More...

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10 Images Of Bane To Get You Ready For 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Posted 5/20/11 7:16 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff


You probably don't need any help from us to get excited for "The Dark Knight Rises" and the new image of Tom Hardy as Bane, but just in case you're not entirely familiar with the latest addition to Christopher Nolan's gritty Batman universe, we've got you covered.

After the image of Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises" hit the 'net, I gathered ten shots of Bane ranging from the terrible (his "Batman & Robin" cameo) to the awesome (Dan Luvisi's "Secret Six" comic book covers) that offer a peek at some of his various incarnations in comics, film, cartoons, and video games. You can check out our Bane image gallery by clicking on the image below:

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Of course, if you want to know more about Tom Hardy's debut as Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises," you don't need to stop there! Read More...

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Tom Hardy As Bane! 'The Dark Knight Rises' Viral Campaign Kicks Off With Big Reveal!

Posted 5/20/11 12:01 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff, News


Christopher Nolan's first two Batman movies were not only great films, but they also set a new standard for viral marketing campaigns. With today's launch of "The Dark Knight Rises" website, it appears that they've moved the bar even higher, and revealed the first look at the character everyone's wondering about: Tom Hardy as Bane.

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Like all good marketing campaigns, the big payoff was revealed only after fans conducted some sleuthing worthy of the Dark Knight himself, and it all started with the launch of an official website at TheDarkKnightRises.com. Read More...

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'Smallville' Producers Talk Series Finale And Favorite Moments Of Last 10 Years

Posted 5/13/11 11:01 am EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff, interviews


SmallvilleIt's only a matter of hours now until "Smallville" ends its record-breaking, 10-year run, but as everyone looks forward to tonight's series finale, it's important to not forget about the ten years of adventures that brought us to this point.

As part of our big send-off for The CW's superhero drama, MTV News spoke to "Smallville" producers Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson about the upcoming finale, as well as the highlights, surprises, and lessons learned from a decade charting the growth of one of the world's greatest heroes.

Oh, and don't worry about any spoilers, folks. We don't want to ruin our last adventure with the "Smallville" gang any more than you do. Read More...

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'Smallville' Experts Discuss The Series Finale And What's Next For Fans!

Posted 5/12/11 3:28 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff


There's been no shortage of reminders this week that the final episode of "Smallville" will air tomorrow evening, capping off a record-breaking, ten-year run that saw Clark Kent grow from awkward teenager to Man of Steel. Of course, by the time the credits roll in the series finale, we might also see him become one of the greatest heroes the comics world has ever known: Superman.

With that in mind, I reached out to some of the online world's "Smallville" experts for a chat about what we're hoping to see in the series finale, as well as why "Smallville" has had such a long run, and what the future holds for fans.

While I'll stop short of declaring myself a true-blue expert on all things "Smallville," the title certainly applies when it comes to the three people I spoke to for this feature. Read More...

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Thor 101: A Guide To The Comics Behind The Movie

Posted 5/9/11 5:01 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Marvel


ThorIt’s been a long journey for Marvel Comics’ Thor from the four-color pages of his origin to the big screen, but what’s nearly 50 years to an immortal God of Thunder anyway?

This weekend, "Thor" hit theaters nationwide, and because it's part of the official Marvel Cinematic Universe, the comics that inspired it aren’t drawn upon just for passing references or surface similarities, but instead are woven throughout the film and form the basis of its story.

With that in mind, we took an in-depth, scene-by-scene look at the film, and examined exactly which classic stories played a role in making this latest comic book film epic. We've done the research so you don't have to, and you can consider this your unofficial guide to the source material that inspired Thor's big-screen debut.

Oh, and if you haven't seen the film yet, you might want to stop reading right now. This gets into MAJOR SPOILER TERRITORY. You've been warned! Read More...

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'Thor' Easter Eggs: Five Things To Look For In Marvel's New Movie!

Posted 5/6/11 6:46 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Marvel


Like all Marvel Studios movies, when "Thor" arrives in theaters this weekend it will bring along a heap of cameos and other Easter Eggs for fans attuned to the greater Marvel cinematic universe.

In the video below, I call out five things to look out for when you head to the theaters this weekend. Give it a look before you get your "Thor" on, and let me know what you find!

Got all that? I've posted a quick breakdown below, just in case you missed anything. 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.