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Michael Shannon As Zod In The 'Superman' Reboot: What Do The Experts Think?

Posted 4/12/11 5:31 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff


Earlier this week, we brought you the news that actor Michael Shannon will play Zod in Zack Snyder's upcoming reboot of the "Superman" movie franchise. Warner Bros.' casting choice for the Kryptonian villain is big news for several reasons — not only did it reveal the chief antagonist for the film, but it also put a relatively unknown actor in a well-known role for comics fans.

While there's general agreement that Shannon was a good choice for the role, the decision to feature Zod in the film has divided the larger fan community (much like it did MTV Splash Page readers). In order to get a bit more perspective on the issue, I chatted up a few experts around the industry to get their opinions on Shannon's casting, Zod's presence in the film, and all things "Superman" reboot, and find out how they compare to my own.

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The 'Doctor Who' Season Premiere: Five Things To Look Forward To (And No Spoilers)!

Posted 4/12/11 2:01 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News


Doctor WhoThe new season of "Doctor Who" is almost upon us, fellow Whovians — and I know I'm not alone in looking forward to some new adventures with The Eleventh Doctor.

Last night, BBC America hosted an early screening of the first two episodes of the new season, which premieres April 23, and offered up a Q&A with the series' cast and creators that served as a great reminder of why love for all things "Doctor Who" is at an all-time high. Nowhere was this more evident than in the impressively long line (people had begun lining up the previous night) that greeted cast members Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, and Alex Kingston, as well as showrunner Steven Moffat and a host of other "Doctor Who" notables when they arrived at the event.

In order to shed some light on what you can look forward to in the two-part season premiere, I've come up with a spoiler-free list of five elements from "The Impossible Astronaut" and "Day Of The Moon" that had everyone buzzing after the event. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Chambliss Returns To Joss Whedon's 'Dollhouse' For New Comic Book Series!

Posted 3/31/11 1:28 pm EST by in Dark Horse, Hot Stuff, interviews, News


DollhouseThis week featured the arrival of Dark Horse Comics' "Dollhouse: Epitaphs" comic book on shelves, returning fans to the world of Joss Whedon's over-too-soon television series in a one-shot comic written by Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen. However, as Dark Horse editor Scott Allie told MTV News earlier this year, the return to the dollhouse doesn't end there.

"Epitaphs" will be followed by a five-issue miniseries that kicks off in July, and MTV Splash Page is proud to bring you the exclusive announcement of the series' creative team, and an early peek at some of the issues' covers. So, without further ado, please join us in welcoming Andrew Chambliss back to the "Dollhouse" universe!

A story editor and writer on more than half of the "Dollhouse" episodes (including "Epitaph One" and "Epitaph Two"), Chambliss currently serves as Executive Story Editor on the hit series "The Vampire Diaries" (as well as a story editor for "Spartacus: Blood and Sand"). He'll team up with "Dollhouse: Epitaphs" artist Cliff Richards for the five-issue "Dollhouse" miniseries, and we made sure to pick his brain about returning to the body-swapping sci-fi world in our exclusive interview. Read More...

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New 'Thor' Clip! 'What Realm Is This?'

Posted 3/30/11 10:01 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Marvel


"Thor" hits theaters May 6, but we have a new clip from the much-anticipated Marvel movie for you to watch right now!

Check it out:

Well, anyone who's seen the "Thor" trailer and various other "Thor" footage making the rounds can probably figure out when this scene occurs in the film — but that doesn't make it any less cool. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Captain America' Writers Reveal Their Favorite Trailer Moments... And What You Might've Missed!

Posted 3/28/11 6:13 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, interviews, Marvel


Captain AmericaThe "Captain America: The First Avenger" trailer debuted last week after days of anticipation marked by televised sneak peeks, still images, and ever-so-brief clips from the film's first full-length trailer.

Along with identifying five important scenes from the "Captain America" trailer, I teamed up with MTV Movies Blog editor Josh Wigler to give you a video analysis of the trailer — something we hope to do more of down the road. Apparently, our trailer commentary made its way in front of the right eyes, as I ended up chatting with "Captain America" screenwriters Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely just 24 hours later.

Our long conversation managed to cover a lot of topics — everything from their thoughts on seeing the trailer (and our commentary on it) to the "skinny" Steve Rogers effects and some things you might've missed in last week's footage. Read More...

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'Captain America' Trailer Commentary: We Break Down 'The First Avenger' Footage!

Posted 3/24/11 5:31 pm EST by in Commentary, Hot Stuff, Marvel


The first full-length "Captain America: The First Avenger" trailer has arrived online, ending a week of sneak peeks, early clips, and anticipation. Earlier today, I analyzed some of the key scenes from the new footage, and now it's time for some full-on trailer commentary, courtesy of yours truly (MTV Splash Page Editor Rick Marshall) and MTV Movies Blog Editor (and former Splash Page writer) Josh Wigler.

What did we think of the trailer? What did we think while we were watching the trailer? Check out the video below to find out:

Quite a dashing pair, aren't we? But enough about us — what did you think of the trailer? Read More...

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The 'Captain America' Trailer's Key Scenes

Posted 3/24/11 12:01 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Marvel


The first full-length "Captain America: The First Avenger" trailer is live, and though we've already seen many of the big moments in the early clips that were released, it's nice to see the whole package as it's meant to be presented.

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Keep an eye on MTV Splash Page later today for a full breakdown of the trailer featuring your friendly neighborhood editor (me) and MTV Movies Blog editor (and former Splash Page writer) Josh Wigler, in which we talk smart about every little detail of the new footage. Until then, however, we've compiled a list of some of the key scenes from the new "Captain America" trailer.

From skinny Steve and Tony Stark's dad to Howling Commandos and a potential Cosmic Cube sighting, they're all in there! Oh, and SPOILER ALERT! Read More...

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Who Should Direct 'The Wolverine' Now? Here Are Five Suggestions...

Posted 3/21/11 6:28 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Lists, Marvel


The WolverineNow that Darren Aronofsky is no longer directing "The Wolverine," the field is wide open for another filmmaker interested in tackling Logan's second solo adventure.

Way back in September 2010, before Aronofsky was confirmed for the gig, we suggested five directors we thought would be good for the project (he was one of them). In the months that since, we've learned more about the film and, well... let's just say it's time to revise our list.

After much debate around Splash Page HQ, we've come up with a list of five filmmakers we'd like to see behind the camera when Wolverine heads to Japan. Read More...

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First Look At Adrianne Palicki As Wonder Woman!

Posted 3/18/11 3:31 pm EST by in DC Comics, Hot Stuff, News


Wonder WomanProduction began this week on the "Wonder Woman" television series starring Adrianne Palicki as DC's popular superheroine, and today we have our first look at her in costume!

The first look at Palicki as Wonder Woman (a.k.a. Diana Prince) was revealed on EW.com this afternoon, and it's sure to prompt a lot of discussion among hardcore comics fans and newcomers alike. In many ways, the costume looks to be influenced by the more modern versions of Wonder Woman's iconic costume, though there are certainly a few nods to the character's classic look.

You can check out the full image below, then be sure to let us know what you think of it. Expect to see a reader poll posted in the near future, too. Read More...

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BREAKING: Darren Aronofsky Is Off 'The Wolverine'

Posted 3/17/11 1:31 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Marvel, News


Darren AronofskyVery bad news, Wolverine fans. Almost four months to the day after Darren Aronofsky confirmed a two-year deal with 20th Century Fox that would start with him directing "The Wolverine," a follow-up to 2009's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," the "Black Swan" filmmaker is bowing out of the production.

Aronofsky pegs his departure to the production's lengthy shooting schedule, which will keep him out of the country for too long, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Franchise star Hugh Jackman is still on board, and Fox remains committed to making the movie happen under the supervision of a new director.

Aronofsky and Fox issued a joint statement, which pretty much lays out everything you need to know about his exit from the project. 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.