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'Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World' Has Finished Principal Photography, Says Bryan Lee O'Malley

Posted 8/28/09 12:02 pm EST by in News, Oni Press

Scott PilgrimAfter months of filming and daily updates, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" has finally finished the game—or, more accurately, it's beaten one level and is moving onto the next.

"Today... 'Scott Pilgrim Vs The World'... WRAPS principal photography," Bryan Lee O'Malley, creator of the "Scott Pilgrim" comic book series, wrote on Twitter this morning. "Wherever you are, give them a round of applause!"

Even if you're not a longtime fan of "Scott Pilgrim" (which you should be, so shame on you if you're not!), you have to admire how inviting the Edgar Wright-directed production has been thanks to the many video blogs featuring Wright, Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and the rest of the film's cast. Read More...

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New 'Whiteout' Images Released By Studio

Posted 8/26/09 6:41 pm EST by in News, Oni Press

WhiteoutIt's a good time to be Greg Rucka right about now, and an even better time to be a fan of the acclaimed writer. In addition to the newly announced "Queen & Country" film in development, Rucka's creator-owned "Whiteout," co-created and illustrated by Steve Lieber, is finally coming to the big screen in a few weeks.

In anticipation of the theatrical debut for "Whiteout" on September 11, Warner Bros. has released a gallery of images from the Antarctica-set thriller.

"Whiteout" stars Kate Beckinsale and Gabriel Macht, two faces that are hardly unfamiliar to the comic book world. Read More...

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Bryan Lee O'Malley Debuts 'Scott Pilgrim' & 'Gem Fighter' Mash-Up Poster For PAX

Posted 8/25/09 7:03 pm EST by in News, Oni Press

Scott PilgrimJust in time for this year's Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, "Scott Pilgrim" creator Bryan Lee O'Malley has a new poster ready to send in his absence—and video game geeks should take note.

O'Malley has been foreshadowing the reveal of the new print on his Twitter account this week, dropping hints and offering a contest up for anyone who could guess which characters would appear.

"It's a parody/homage of 'Gem Fighter'/'Pocket Fighter,'" O'Malley posted in his Flickr account. For a comic that has previously integrating imagery from "Super Mario Bros. 3," "Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Double Dragon," his latest choice from Capcom's game catalog should come as no surprise. Read More...

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Greg Rucka's 'Queen & Country' Coming To Film, Ryan Condal Hired As Screenwriter

Posted 8/24/09 3:52 pm EST by in News, Oni Press

Queen and CountryFans of writer Greg Rucka are counting down the days until the Kate Beckinsale-starring "Whiteout" hits theaters, but there's another comic book adaptation from the acclaimed wordsmith making its way to the big screen.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, screenwriter Ryan Condal will write "Queen & Country," an adaptation of the Oni Press comic series written and created by Rucka.

The film is currently set up at Fox and has already received one draft of the script from writer John Moore. Condal will take a second crack at the high-stakes adventure story. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: Jason Schwartzman Describes His High-Flying 'Scott Pilgrim' Battle--And It's Not With Michael Cera!

Posted 8/20/09 12:59 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News, Oni Press

Jason SchwartzmanYou know what I love about Jason Schwartzman? The dude always seems to be clued in on what’s going to be cool next, yet part of his charm is that he doesn’t seem to think he’s cool. Which makes him, well… cool.

As comics-lovers know, there are few things cooler than “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” And when I spoke with the former Max Fischer Tuesday evening, he had literally just wrapped.

“I finished last night,” Schwartzman told MTV News. “I’m back in Los Angeles—I just got off a plane two hours ago.” Read More...

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'Scott Pilgrim' Stars Jason Schwartzman And Michael Cera Prep For Battle In New Video

Posted 8/19/09 9:41 am EST by in News, Oni Press

Scott PilgrimEven though fans have yet to be treated to a proper trailer for the upcoming "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World," that doesn't mean there haven't been plenty of peeks into production courtesy of director Edgar Wright's blog. With shooting entering its final stages, Wright's most recent video update hints at the film's most coveted details regarding the final showdown between titular protagonist Scott Pilgrim and his love's most evil ex-boyfriend Gideon Graves.

The update shows Wright reporting from the top of what appears to be a light-up pyramid stage adorned with all the trimmings of a proper rock show, including modified Marshall guitar amplifiers and speaker cabinets. Mary Elizabeth Winstead appears wearing bright green hair as Ramona Flowers, having switched colors since last fans saw her, mirroring her character's comic characteristic. Read More...

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New 'Whiteout' Promo Poster Hits The 'Net

Posted 8/11/09 4:19 pm EST by in News, Oni Press, Photos

Just a few weeks ago we got our first look at the trailer for "Whiteout," the upcoming adaptation of Greg Rucka and Steve Lieber's brilliant series about the first murder in the remote reaches of Antarctica.

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Now, Warner Bros. has released the first official one-sheet promo poster for "Whiteout," which hits theaters September 11. Featuring the tagline "See Your Last Breath," the poster offers an iced-over look at the film's main character, U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko, as played by "Underworld" actress Kate Beckinsale.

After the jump, check out the full "Whiteout" promo poster... Read More...

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'Scott Pilgrim' Video Game Is Officially On The Way

Posted 8/6/09 9:43 am EST by in News, Oni Press

Scott Pilgrim gameAnyone who's read the "Scott Pilgrim" books is well aware of the heavy video game influences throughout the Bryan Lee O'Malley indie series — so it only makes sense that Pilgrim himself gets a video game.

Today, Ubisoft officially announced its involvement in developing a video game adaptation of "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," based on the Edgar Wright-directed film of the same name. The "Scott Pilgrim" game was first announced around last month's Comic-Con in San Diego, though today's press release makes the project all the more real.

"Video games have been a huge influence on the characters and world of Scott Pilgrim," said O’Malley. "As a gamer myself, it is a true pleasure to work closely with the talented team at Ubisoft to bring Scott to life on video game screens worldwide." Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Paper Heart' Star Charlyne Yi Scripting Post-Apocalyptic Comic For Oni Press

Posted 8/4/09 5:11 pm EST by in News, Oni Press, Video

When "Paper Heart" star and co-writer Charlyne Yi dropped by Splash Page HQ during Comic-Con with some of her fellow filmmakers, the rising star revealed that her connection to the comics world goes well beyond co-star Michael Cera's lead role in "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World." In fact, instead of making a film based on a comic, she's writing her own comic book.



"I'm working on a comic book with Oni Press," Yi told MTV News. "It's about a post-apocalyptic-type of thing where a girl's going to save the world against the devil." Read More...

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Brandon Routh Talks Metric, Music And Bass Battles In 'Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World'

Posted 7/31/09 9:28 am EST by in News, Oni Press, Video

Movie soundtracks tend to be pretty hit-or-miss, but I feel pretty safe predicting that Edgar Wright's upcoming adaptation of "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World" will produce one of the best albums to come out of a comic book movie (or any movie, for that matter) in quite a while.

The involvement of Radiohead and Beck producer Nigel Godrich is impressive on its own, but when I had the chance to talk with actor Brandon Routh ("Superman Returns") about the movie and Todd Ingram, the character he plays who is both a nemesis to Pilgrim and the bassist for rival band The Clash at Demonhead, the conversation quickly turned to the film's music -- specifically, would he be playing any of it?



"I do, I play the bass. ... I had a few months of rehearsal," Routh told MTV News. "We play a song. There's a band called Metric, and so we cover their song. It's this Canadian band." Read More...

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