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'Thor' Actor Tom Hiddleston Says Loki's Helmet Fried His Brain

Posted 8/20/10 11:16 am EST by in Marvel

Although we've seen a few images of "Thor" actor Tom Hiddleston in costume as Loki, Thor's villainous adopted brother, we've yet to see a good, high-res image of him in the character's iconic horned helmet — not officially, at least. (Anyone able to attend the Marvel Studios panel at Comic-Con got a good look at Loki as comics fans know him best, and others got a look at him in the "Thor" trailer that leaked online a little while ago.)

When MTV News had a chance to sit down with Hiddleston, we asked him about the familiar horned helmet Loki is known to sport.

"It was extremely hot, because we were all wearing a lot of armor — we were wearing leather pants and breastplates and shoulder plates and bicep plates, and the cape was very heavy," Hiddleston told MTV News. Read More...

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'Spider-Man' Female Lead Down To Five Actresses... And No Mary Jane!

Posted 8/20/10 9:16 am EST by in Marvel, News

Emma RobertsEarlier this year, the search for a new "Spider-Man" came down to five up-and-coming actors before Andrew Garfield ultimately won the role of Peter Parker. And now the search for Spidey's new love interest is also intensifying.

Lilly Collins ("Priest"), Ophelia Lovibond ("Nowhere Boy"), Teresa Palmer ("The Sorcerer's Apprentice"), Imogen Poots ("Fright Night") and Emma Roberts ("4.3.2.1") are among the finalists to play the female lead in director Marc Webb's "Spider-Man" reboot, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The story also states that Palmer has already read with Garfield while Roberts (pictured) has flown in twice from the set of "Scream 4" to read for the part.

The report also indicates that additional actresses may be under consideration and that Mary Elizabeth Winstead (“Scott Pilgrim vs the World”) was among the finalists at one point before dropping out. The actresses are said to be meeting with Webb and Garfield this weekend and if none of them pan out another round of casting will begin. Read More...

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'Thor' 101: Get To Know Thor's Greatest Allies!

Posted 8/19/10 1:31 pm EST by in Lists, Marvel

In the Marvel Comics universe, Thor is the greatest warrior in Asgard. With the mystical hammer Mjolnir given to him by his father, King Odin, Thor can command the weather, hurl lightning bolts, fly through the air, and smash through just about anything that gets in his way. But the god of thunder doesn’t always fight alone.

With buzz growing about the upcoming movie starring Chris Helmsworth in the title role, we thought it was time to take a look at some of the supporting cast from the film — namely, Thor’s greatest allies.

Just in case you're new to the world of "Thor," here's your guide to the characters he calls upon when even the might of a Norse god isn't enough to save the day. Read More...

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'Spider-Man' Reboot Is 'Risky,' Says David Fincher

Posted 8/19/10 10:01 am EST by in Marvel, News, Video

Earlier this year, director David Fincher was reportedly on Sony's shortlist to direct the "Spider-Man" reboot, alongside fellow filmmakers Wes Anderson ("Rushmore"), and Marc Webb ("500 Days of Summer"), who eventually got the job.

Even though he won't be directing the newest cinematic adventures of Peter Parker onscreen, Fincher told MTV News that while he feels that the reboot is exciting, it also carries some drawbacks as well.

"It's risky," offered Fincher. "They're taking some risks. It's not like they're [getting] a conventional director. They're going at it in a different way... They're rolling the dice. I think that's always exciting." Read More...

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Joss Whedon Describes His 'Captain America' Script Work

Posted 8/18/10 4:16 pm EST by in Marvel, News

Joss WhedonJoss Whedon’s role as script doctor on “Captain America: The First Avenger” technically marks his first dip into the Marvel Universe’s ever-expanding catalog of films, but it makes sense that as writer and director of “The Avengers,” the filmmaker should also have his eye on the celluloid origin of the super team’s famous Captain.

In a brief interview with Earth's Mightiest, Whedon opened up about the process of maintaining consistency between worlds.

"I just got to make some character connections," said Whedon of his work on the "Captain America" screenplay. "The structure of the thing was really tight and I loved it, but there were a couple of opportunities to find his voice a little bit — and some of the other characters — and make the connections so that you understood exactly why he wanted to be who he wanted to be." Read More...

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'Marvel Vs. Capcom 3' Adds Dormammu To Cast Of Playable Characters

Posted 8/18/10 3:44 pm EST by in Marvel, News

So our pals over at Multiplayer, MTV's mecca for all things gaming, just alerted us to a hot new addition to "Marvel Vs. Capcom 3," the next iteration of the popular fighting-game franchise that pits Marvel heroes and villains against a host of Capcom characters.

Behold the awesome, mystical might of Dormammu!

Marvel Vs. Capcom 3

Over at Multiplayer, editor Russ Frushtick has the breakdown of how Doctor Strange's arch-enemy was revealed as a new playable character in the game (and who joined him), and on the Capcom website there are a few more screenshots of the mystical menace in action — as well as the concept art I've posted here. Read More...

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Is This The 'Captain America' Set?

Posted 8/18/10 11:01 am EST by in Marvel, News

Captain AmericaWhen it comes to "Captain America: The First Avenger," there's still quite a bit we haven't seen of Marvel's star-spangled superhero. A while back, some "Captain America" concept art hit the 'Net, and Comic-Con attendees got a brief peek at Chris Evans as Captain America during the Marvel Studios SDCC panel, but that's about where it ends.

That's why a trio of photos reported to be from the "Captain America" set in England have piqued our interest so much.

Posted by The Media Club, the photos feature a USO-style stage decorated in red, white, and blue, a large tank covered by a tarp, and what appears to be a medical tent — all set up in the middle of a forest. Read More...

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'Captain America' Director's Career Has Been Leading Up To This Film, Says Marvel President

Posted 8/18/10 10:01 am EST by in Marvel, News, Video

Back in 2008, Marvel Studios hired Joe Johnston to direct "The First Avenger: Captain America," much to the initial surprise of fans. While Johnston's adaptation of "The Rocketeer" was remembered fondly, he was primarily known for directing lighter fare like "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids" and "Jumanji."

However, Johnston's extensive movie resume, including a memorable stint at Lucasfilm during the first "Star Wars" trilogy and the first two "Indiana Jones" films, went a long way towards getting Johnston to "Captain America" gig, according to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.

"I actually think Joe's entire career has been leading up to this," Feige told MTV News during this year's Comic-Con. " If you look at the work he... of course the design work on the original 'Star Wars.' I saw a whole bunch of people dressed up as Boba Fett starting already to line up for his signing later this afternoon." Read More...

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'X-Men: First Class' Adds 'Mad Men' Actress January Jones As Emma Frost

Posted 8/17/10 9:47 pm EST by in Marvel, News

January JonesAfter a number of "X-Men: First Class" casting announcements over the last few days, Fox has added additional actors, including a surprising new Emma Frost.

January Jones has been signed to play Emma Frost, according to Deadline. Back in June, Alice Eve was reportedly in negotiations for the part, which ultimately did not go through. Tahnya Tozzi briefly portrayed the young Emma Frost in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."

Jones is perhaps best known for her role as Betty Francis — the former wife of Don Draper — on the AMC series "Mad Men." Jones has also appeared in "American Wedding," "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights," "We Are Marshall" and "Love Actually." Read More...

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Hasbro's 2010 Marvel Toys Make Me Want More Shelf Space

Posted 8/17/10 7:01 pm EST by in Marvel, Toys

Iron PatriotAs you might have noticed when Hasbro's 19" Galactus arrived at Splash Page HQ, we have much love for the toymaker's Marvel-themed offerings. Heck, anyone who creates an action figure of that size based on our favorite planet-chomping Lee/Kirby creation is okay in our book.

That's why I felt the need to share this new batch of images for Hasbro's 2010 line of Marvel toys. Hardcore toy collectors probably own a few of these Marvel Universe and Marvel Super Hero Squad toys already (since many of them are out on shelves now), but just in case you're like me and can ogle toys online for hours, this gallery's for you.

I've posted two of my favorites below, but you can click on any of the images to see the full gallery (18 images). 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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