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'Y: The Last Man' Creator Brian K. Vaughan Goes 'Under The Dome' With Stephen King

Posted 11/8/11 1:01 pm EST by in News, TV


Under the Dome

"Lost" co-creator Damon Lindelof may have said it best when he tweeted, "Brian K. Vaughan adapting Stephen King's UNDER THE DOME is pretty much the chocolate meets peanut butter of writing."

It's true: Deadline is reporting that former "Lost" writer and creator of such comic series as "Y: The Last Man" and "Ex Machina," Brian K. Vaughan, has just been hired by Showtime to adapt the massive Stephen King novel, "Under the Dome." Showtime and Dreamworks announced back in August that they were moving ahead with a potential drama series based the novel and that the search for a writer had begun.

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How Much Does Brian K. Vaughan's Early 'Y: The Last Man' Screenplay Differ From The Comic?

Posted 2/23/10 7:16 pm EST by in News, Vertigo


Y: The Last ManDespite the attachment of director D.J. Caruso and the rumored involvement of "Transformers" actor Shia LaBeouf, "Y: The Last Man" still has a ways to go before its big-screen debut.

In 2008, Caruso admitted that adapting the comic books has proven "really tough," while LaBeouf cast some doubt on his own attachment to the project just last year. But that doesn't mean you have to sit around waiting for the film to get made while all the men in the world drop dead — at the very least, you can wait with some interesting reading material.

Over the weekend, io9 linked to an early draft of "Y: The Last Man" written by Brian K. Vaughan himself. While the script is no longer available at My PDF Scripts, other online venues have posted Vaughan's draft, a screenplay that makes some significant departures from the source material.

So, what's our slightly spoiler-filled take on the screenplay? Read More...

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'Lost' Actor Jorge Garcia Reflects On Comic Book Writer Brian K. Vaughan's Time With TV Series

Posted 2/2/10 11:31 am EST by in News, Video


"Lost" co-creator Damon Lindelof is no stranger to comic books, having penned the recently concluded (and long delayed) "Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk," but it's his former co-writer Brian K. Vaughan that sets off even more bells within the comics community.

A writer on "Lost" from Season 3 through Season 5, Vaughan is also the creator of "Y: The Last Man" and "Ex Machina," among other wildly successful comic books. In fact, Vaughan's comics converged with "Lost" during the show's fifth season when Hugo "Hurley" Reyes enjoyed an issue of "Y: The Last Man" in an airport terminal.

But it's not just Hurley that counts himself among Vaughan's many fans — the actor who portrays him, Jorge Garcia, is a fan as well. Read More...

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Brian K. Vaughan's Baby, 'MacGruber' Complaints, And Making Out With Zoe Saldana In Today's Twitter Report

Posted 1/21/10 4:01 pm EST by in Twitter Report


Zoe SaldanaHollywood frustrations bubbled up in the Twitter Report today, with Chris Ryall questioning the use of Val Kilmer in the "MacGruber" movie and Mike Choi commenting on the lack of serviceable actors on screen who can speak both English and Korean. These sentiments were tempered by a rave review of Lars Von Trier's "Antichrist" by Dave McKean.

Unlike Hollywood, no one can hate on Brian K. Vaughan today, and Splash Page joins his "Ex Machina" artist Tony Harris in congratulating Vaughan on his new son. You can read those posts after the jump and find out both who's been prepping for dinner with Mark Millar and which comics artist would love to make out with Zoe Saldana.

Your abbreviated peek into the mind of the comics industry for January 21, 2010 happens in just one click! Read More...

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ADAPT THIS: 'Ex Machina' By Brian K. Vaughan & Tony Harris

Posted 1/6/10 4:01 pm EST by in Adapt This, DC Comics, Wildstorm


Ex MachinaTHE STORY: "Ex Machina" by Brian K. Vaughan (W) and Tony Harris (A) — WildStorm Productions

WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Mitchell Hundred is much more than just The Great Machine, a superhero gifted with the unprecedented ability to communicate with all forms of technology and machinery — he's also the mayor of New York City, a position he was elected into after saving one of the Twin Towers on the fateful day of September 11, 2001.

Hanging up his superhero duds for a suit and tie, Mitchell is forced to wade through the murky waters of political and super-powered threats alike, learning along the way that those two worlds aren't always mutually exclusive. Read More...

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From Bryan Singer To Warren Ellis—Comic Creators Take On King Arthur And 'Excalibur'

Posted 8/26/09 1:28 pm EST by in News


ExcaliburBryan Singer's plate is pretty darn full. Even if he doesn't return to the "Superman" franchise, he's currently attached to some other high-profile properties—potentially including the "X-Men: First Class" directing gig. Recently, he added yet another project to the pile with a re-imagining of John Boorman's classic King Arthur film "Excalibur."

But it isn't the mere fact that Singer is looking to produce and direct a King Arthur-era movie that's worth noting here. For some reason, there seems to be a surprising amount of comics-savvy creators flocking to the Arthurian legend in some way, shape or form.

Just last month, it was revealed that "Transmetropolitan" writer Warren Ellis is scripting a currently untitled King Arthur movie. Ellis noted on his blog that his project is different from Singer's, effectively dispelling any hopes that the one-time "X-Men" director and the "Astonishing X-Men" writer would be in cahoots on the same film. Read More...

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[UPDATED] Brian K. Vaughan Leaves 'Lost' Writing Staff

Posted 7/6/09 3:12 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News


Lost[EDITOR'S NOTE: An ABC spokesperson has confirmed that Brian K. Vaughan has left the "Lost" television series. -RM]

"Lost" appears to be losing one of its many comic book ties as its writing staff gears up for the ABC series' final season. Brian K. Vaughan, who joined "Lost" as the hot writing commodity responsible for "Y: Last the Last Man" and "Ex Machina" and expanded his writing résumé into network television over the show's last several seasons, reportedly will not be contributing at the writers' table for Season 6.

"Unfortunately he has left for greener pastures," the series' executive producer Damon Lindelof told fans during a Q&A Session at Curzon Cinema. Read More...

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'Lost' Secrets Revealed... In 'Y: The Last Man'? Brian K. Vaughan Series Gets A Cameo

Posted 2/19/09 9:22 am EST by in Images, Vertigo


'Lost'Comic book writer turned occasional “Lost” maestro Brian K. Vaughan apparently exists within the hit series' universe now. The multi-talented comic book all-star behind the Vertigo series “Y: The Last Man” and “Ex Machina” has held such titles as producer, writer and executive story editor over the last few seasons, but this week, Hugo’s airport reading habits appear to have placed him firmly on the inside of the “Lost” universe.

On last night’s episode, titled “316,” Hugo was caught clearly reading a Spanish-language edition of “Y: The Last Man, Vol. 3: One Small Step” – or “Y, El Último Hombre” as it appeared on screen.

The comic book cameo was certainly a wink at Vaughan’s comic book fanbase, who cheered him on when he joined fellow comics scribe Jeph Loeb over at the “Lost” office for the show’s third season. But the plot of that particular volume of "Y" is worth keeping in mind, too. Read More...

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Marvel Studios President Names 'Runaways' Film As Likely Post-'Avengers' Project

Posted 10/22/08 12:32 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, Marvel, News


'Runaways'Marvel's award-winning series "Runaways" didn't have the most auspicious start. Canceled after 18 issues, then revived due to an outpouring of support from fans, the series was one of the most notable titles to come out Marvel's ill-fated Tsunami line, aimed at attracting manga readers to the publisher's universe. Once the series was revived, however, creators Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona found themselves with a hit on their hands. Multiple awards followed, and so did creative teams that included, among other prominent names in comics, "Strangers in Paradise" creator Terry Moore and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" creator Joss Whedon.

Oh, and then there's that "Runaways" movie that's been rumored for quite a while now, too.

MTV News recently spoke with Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige about "Runaways" -- and discovered that, not only was Feige one of the project's biggest supporters, a film based on the teen superteam's adventures was high on the list of Marvel's post-"Avengers" movie plans. In fact, he expects to see a finished script by early 2009. Read More...

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Clark Duke Yearns For A Part In 'Y: The Last Man'

Posted 9/26/08 1:11 pm EST by in News, Vertigo, Wildstorm


Clark DukeShia LaBeouf isn’t the only comic-book fan who wants to be in “Y: The Last Man” – count "Kick-Ass" cast member Clark Duke as someone who covets a part in the adaptation of Brian K. Vaughan's celebrated series, too.

“‘Y’ is the only comic book I’ve bought every issue of from the start, no trades,” Duke said. “I went every week to buy it.”

Duke’s already got the experience of shooting a cross-country trip under his belt in the upcoming “Sex Drive." “It’s all about the crazy s**t that happens on the road, right?” Read More...

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