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'Spider-Man 4' Screenwriter To Rewrite And Direct 'Venom' Movie?

Posted 10/7/09 6:19 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Images, Marvel, News

VenomLongtime enemies Spider-Man and Venom are taking the meaning of "symbiosis" quite literally as Gary Ross, the current screenwriter of "Spider-Man 4," has been hired to take a crack at Peter Parker's alien-born nemesis.

According to Variety, Ross has been tapped by Columbia Pictures to direct "Venom," the spin-off based on the popular Marvel Comics villain's previous appearance in "Spider-Man 3." Ross will also write a new draft of the screenplay shortly after finishing his work on "Spider-Man 4." Read More...

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Mark Millar On Revisiting His 'Superman' Screenplay For DC: 'I Don't Think They Could Afford Me Now'

Posted 9/14/09 9:41 am EST by in DC Comics, Images

Superman[UPDATE: Video from this interview and a response to concerns raised by Mark Millar about the quotes have now been posted. -RM]

Now that Warner Bros. has a mandate to produce a new Superman film by 2011, speculation goes in several directions anticipating what form Kal-El will take. "Kick-Ass" and "Wanted" creator Mark Millar notably pitched an epic take on the Last Son of Krypton, which subsequently received little interest from WB.

However, even though he still harbors a deep love for the Man of Steel, Millar now says he expects his trilogy-long Superman tale to remain in stasis despite WB's renewed mission.

"I don't think they could afford me now," Millar told MTV News. "I'll stick with Marvel." Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Twilight' Fans, Check Out The New 'Female Force: Stephenie Meyer' Limited-Edition Comic Book Cover!

Posted 8/18/09 12:58 pm EST by in Bluewater Productions, Hot Stuff, Images, News

Stephenie Meyer - TwilightEarlier this month, I told you about the upcoming comic book biography of "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer hitting shelves in November—timed to coincide with the premiere of "New Moon" in theaters, in fact.

The latest in Bluewater Productions' line of "Female Force" comics, the Meyer bio will hit shelves in both a standard-size issue and a limited-run, 32-page version featuring a custom, alternate cover debuting exclusively here on Splash Page!

If you're already planning to pick this one up, keep in mind that you won't be able to order the limited-edition "Female Force: Stephenie Meyer" issue at your local comic shop. The limited-edition format will only be available via Dazzled By Twilight, a retailer in Forks, Washington (the real-life town where "Twilight" is set—but you already knew that). Don't worry, though, fans who can't make the pilgrimage to Forks can order the comic online, as well as a poster-sized print of the cover. Read More...

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Splash Page HQ: It's Just Like Being There!

Posted 8/13/09 7:03 pm EST by in Images

Ever wondered what Splash Page HQ looks like? For those following Splash Page on Twitter (or my personal Twitter feed), you know that earlier this week was a "Moving Day" of sorts for the place where comics and movies collide.

The MTV News room is a pretty wild place, and the new home of Splash Page is right in the heart of it all. In fact, you don't even need Superman's vision to see Splash Page HQ from the comfort of your own computer these days—all you have to do is check out MTV and MTV.com. Go ahead and see for yourself (look on the right side of the room during Jim Cantiello's report):



Yes, that is The Flash and a Skrull mask in the background of your daily MTV News updates! Read More...

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New 'Astro Boy' Images Offer First Look At Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland & Bill Nighy Characters

Posted 7/28/09 5:40 pm EST by in IDW Publishing, Images, Photos

Astro BoyFootage (and new casting announcements) from "Astro Boy" wowed audiences during Comic-Con, and now Summit Entertainment has released six new images from the CGI adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's massively popular manga.

The film tells the story of a scientist, Dr. Tenma (voiced by Nicolas Cage) who replaces his lost son with a powerful robot (Freddie Highmore), who must then come to terms with his own identity as a child, a robot and, most importantly, a hero. Along with Cage, actors Donald Sutherland and Bill Nighy also voiced characters in the film, and today we have our first look at all of their characters in the new images -- as well as a few more shots from the much-anticipated film. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: Good Charlotte's Billy Martin Takes On 'Vitriol The Hunter' -- Here's Your First Look!

Posted 7/22/09 9:03 am EST by in IDW Publishing, Images, News

Vitriol the HunterAmid all of the celebrities making the jump to comics lately, Good Charlotte lead guitarist Billy Martin holds a particularly unique distinction: his primary contributions to the comics scene have come as an artist, not a writer. And with IDW Publishing's upcoming miniseries "Vitriol the Hunter," Martin will serve an even more infrequent role among celebrity creators -- that of co-writer, artist and colorist on the six-issue series.

How's that for comics boot camp, eh?

For "Vitriol" Martin shares writing duties with pal Brent Allen, and along with meeting fans at the IDW booth during this year's Comic-Con, they'll also be offering visitors the first look at the monster-hunting hero of their story. Don't worry if you can't make it to the show, though, as IDW has provided Splash Page readers with an early peek at Martin's design for the character. Read More...

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New Image Of Scarlett Johansson In 'Iron Man 2'

Posted 7/21/09 6:56 pm EST by in Images, Marvel

Scarlett Johansson in Iron Man 2The last image of Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow in "Iron Man 2" set the 'Net on fire, so it's understandable that Marvel Studios would want to get another one out there of the red-hot actress -- even if it's just a picture of her being Stark's, well... secretary.

Okay, so I'm not sure if that's what she's actually doing in this new image that debuted on Yahoo Movies, but we're less than 24 hours away from the start of Comic-Con in San Diego, so you'll have to cut me some slack. With "Iron Man 2" likely to be one of the show's biggest buzz-generators, there's a lot to like about getting some juicy bits from the film well before the tidal wave of Comic-Con news.

Check out the full image after the jump, and be sure to keep it locked to Splash Page (and our official MTV Splash Page Twitter feed) throughout Comic-Con for all the news coming out of the big show. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: 'Doctor Who' Writer Tony Lee Takes The Time Lord Monthly In New Series

Posted 7/10/09 1:41 pm EST by in IDW Publishing, Images, Preview

Doctor WhoYears before "Star Trek" began its five-year mission that never quite ended, "Doctor Who" was making science-fiction cool in the UK and beyond. Now, with "Doctor Who" and spin-off series "Torchwood" enjoying a surge of popularity here in the U.S., American audiences are finally catching on to what British fans have known for four decades now: there's a good reason why "Doctor Who" is the longest-running sci-fi television series in history.

So, what better way to capitalize on the series' current popularity than with a new, ongoing comic book series, right?

Announced during last year's Comic-Con International in San Diego, IDW Publishing's ongoing "Doctor Who" series kicks off next week with writer Tony Lee and artist Al Davison offering up new adventures involving the last of the time-and-space-traveling Time Lords, known simply as "The Doctor." A bit of a "Doctor Who" geek myself, I checked in with Lee to find out how he plans to carve his own niche in the massive canon of "Who" history. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: New Christopher Mintz-Plasse 'Kick-Ass' Photo & Comic-Con Announcement

Posted 7/8/09 4:41 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Images, Marvel, News

Earlier today we heard that the upcoming adaptation of John Romita Jr. and Mark Millar's "Kick-Ass" will feature animated sequences and some significant differences from the comic book, but now we have yet another piece of news regarding the much-anticipated Matthew Vaughn film -- two pieces of news, in fact.

First, we have a brand new image from the set of "Kick-Ass" featuring actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse (McLovin' in "Superbad") suited up as costumed vigilante The Red Mist.

Christopher Minz-Plasse as The Red Mist

And it just so happens that Mintz-Plasse factors into our second piece of exclusive news, too. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Die Hard: Year One' Writer Talks Prequel Plot, Reveals New Jock & Dave Johnson Covers!

Posted 6/29/09 11:58 am EST by in Boom Studios, Images, News

Die Hard: Year OneAnnounced late last month, Boom Studios' upcoming "Die Hard: Year One" comic book series will take Bruce Willis' hard-luck hero John McClane back to his roots in a story that unfolds more than a decade before his 1988 adventure at the Nakatomi Plaza. Veteran writer/artist Howard Chaykin, who will be scripting the prequel, spoke with MTV News about what readers can expect from the series when it hits shelves this August -- including some of the familiar movie characters and elements of New York City history that will find their way into story.

"We're dealing with McClane as a 23-year-old Marine veteran, new to the force from Queens, just loving his job," Chaykin told MTV News. "The series is going to explain exactly how he got his gold shield." 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.
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