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Hulk Will Smash Marvel Pinball Sometime This Year

Posted 1/3/12 4:09 pm EST by in Marvel, News, video games


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Zen Studios and Marvel have collaborated previously on successful pinball titles, adding superhero-themed tables to existing products like "Pinball FX 2" for Xbox 360, or "Marvel Pinball" for PlayStation Network. The Marvel tables are really great – and they're addictive, so addictive – so it's nice to hear that the two companies are interested in continuing their work together.

Sometime later this year, we'll see a new "Incredible Hulk" table. Well, at least we know he's going to be involved in a table -- it's still not immediately clear whether or not that table is actually an "Avengers" tie-in.

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Edward Norton Says Marvel 'Has To Deal With Their Own Karma'

Posted 4/19/11 4:43 pm EST by in Marvel, News


Edward Norton Fans may recall a tension in the air last year right before San Diego Comic Con, when it was revealed that Edward Norton—by no choice of his own, it seemed—would not be reprising his role as Bruce Banner" for "The Avengers" movie. In fact, there would be a new Hulk actor and yet another “Hulk” film—the third in less than 10 years.

The discomfort was palpable and its source multi-dimensional. Critical reception of Norton’s take on The Hulk was positive, but no sooner did rumors rise of the actor’s participation in future Hulk endeavors (including “The Avengers”), than Marvel Studios’ chief Kevin Feige released a statement saying they had made the decision not to bring Norton back.

It’s been almost a year since the actor’s agent and Norton himself released outraged, and more measured, fan-reverent reactions (respectively) regarding the surprising turn. And as it turns out, Norton now has more to say about the whole ordeal. Read More...

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'Incredible Hulk' Director On Edward Norton's Departure: 'I Don't Like It When Actors Get Changed'

Posted 11/4/10 2:59 pm EST by in Marvel, News


Incredible HulkWhen Marvel Studios announced back in July that "Incredible Hulk" star Edward Norton would not be returning as Bruce Banner, the subsequent public back-and-forth between Marvel, Norton's agent, and even Norton himself made the news one of this year's most discussed stories in the comic book movie world.

While Norton had long played coy about the possibility of reprising the role of Marvel's green-skinned behemoth, the way in which we got our answer came as a surprise to just about everyone — including Norton's director on "Incredible Hulk," Louis Leterrier.

I chatted with the "Clash Of The Titans" filmmaker before his appearance at Long Beach Comic Con a few weekends ago, and asked him for his take on the very public parting of Norton and Marvel's movie machine. Read More...

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'Incredible Hulk' Actor Tim Blake Nelson Hopes For Return As The Leader

Posted 10/28/10 2:29 pm EST by in Marvel, News


Tim Blake NelsonEdward Norton is long gone from the "Hulk" franchise, replaced by actor Mark Ruffalo in "The Avengers" and potential future solo outings as the Jade Giant. But does that mean that every player previously seen in "The Incredible Hulk" is out at Marvel Studios?

Tim Blake Nelson certainly hopes not. The actor, who previously teamed up with Norton on "Hulk" and "Leaves of Grass," wants to make it known that he's still signed up for further "Hulk" films, and he very much wants a crack at becoming the headstrong Leader.

"I am [contracted for more Marvel films]," Nelson told The Playlist about his status within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, adding, "but it’s a question as to whether they’ll make more movies, which was the [original] intention, or whether they’ll take a fresh start with the villains, since they switched Bruce Banner to Mark Ruffalo." Read More...

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Louis Leterrier Describes His 'Avengers' Pitch, Talks Marvel Movies And French Superhero Cinema

Posted 10/21/10 3:46 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, interviews, Marvel


Louis LeterrierBack when "Incredible Hulk" director Louis Leterrier was bringing "Clash of the Titans" back to the big screen, his name was one of several that came up as potential directors for "The Avengers," Marvel's upcoming superhero team-up extravaganza. While Leterrier himself confirmed that he'd discussed the gig with Marvel, the job ultimately went to another geek-friendly filmmaker, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" creator Joss Whedon.

I spoke to Leterrier recently ahead of his appearance at Long Beach Comic Con on Saturday, October 30, for an afternoon panel alongside fellow French filmmaker Pitof, who directed 2004's "Catwoman" and served as the visual effects supervisor on "Alien: Resurrection."

Along with sharing his thoughts on French filmmakers' attraction to comic book movies, Leterrier offered up some details about his "Avengers" pitch to Marvel Studios, and why he just wouldn't be the right director for certain superheroes' big-screen adventures. Read More...

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'Hulk' Series Planned For ABC, 'Cloak And Dagger' Developing At ABC Family

Posted 10/15/10 8:31 am EST by in Marvel, News


HulkThe Hulk is headed back to the big screen courtesy of Mark Ruffalo in "The Avengers," but the big green meanie is planning a return to the small screen as well.

According to Heat Vision, Marvel and ABC are developing a live-action television revival of "The Incredible Hulk," a property that's considered a top priority at Marvel Television. The division is headed up by comic book scribe and former "Heroes" writer Jeph Loeb, who just recently concluded a lengthy "Hulk" arc for Marvel Comics.

Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno famously starred in the previous "Hulk" adaptation that aired on CBS from 1978 through 1982. Indeed, this version was so popular that Ruffalo himself recently said that he's channeling Bixby's performance for his own upcoming portrayal of tragic scientist Bruce Banner. Read More...

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Edward Norton Says He's 'Been Laughing About' Hulk Casting With Mark Ruffalo

Posted 9/20/10 3:01 pm EST by in Marvel


On Friday, we brought you an interview with "Incredible Hulk" star Edward Norton in which he addressed some of the "disingenuous" aspects of his recent, very public exit from the Marvel movie franchise and subsequent replacement by actor Mark Ruffalo.

MTV News caught up with Norton at the Toronto International Film Festival, where he premiered his new film "Stone." In addition to offering his own opinion on the events that transpired back in July, Norton shared some thoughts on the actor replacing him as Bruce Banner in Marvel's upcoming films.

"Mark's one of my favorite actors and a very good pal of mine," said Norton. "We've already been laughing about it." Read More...

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Edward Norton Explains The 'Disingenuous' Elements Of His 'Incredible Hulk' Exit

Posted 9/17/10 5:59 pm EST by in Marvel, News


Back in early July, there was no shortage of online discussion regarding "Incredible Hulk" star Edward Norton's departure from the Marvel movie universe. The high-profile parting unfolded in an uncommonly public forum, with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announcing the decision on a movie news blog, prompting Norton's agent to fire back at what he called an "offensive statement" from the studio chief. Less than 48 hours later, Norton himself posted a statement on his Facebook page, saying the experience "hasn't turned out as we all hoped."

During last weekend's Toronto International Film Festival, MTV News chatted with Norton a little more about the chaotic course of events that led up to his exit from the Marvel movie universe.

"I said what I had to say about that," said Norton, who was in town promoting "Stone," his new drama co-starring Milla Jovovich and Robert De Niro. "I didn't want to be negative about anything. I had a great time doing that. I was very happy to be part of it all." Read More...

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'Iron Man 2' DVD & Blu-Ray Teaser: Marvel Movie Easter Eggs In Special Features?

Posted 8/25/10 12:14 pm EST by in Marvel, News


The "Iron Man 2" DVD & Blu-Ray arrives on shelves September 28, but a new teaser for the release indicates that there could be a lot more in store for Marvel movie fans who pick it up.

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Posted over at Amazon, the "Iron Man 2" teaser spotlights many of the special features on each format, as well as an exclusive Blu-Ray feature: the "S.H.I.E.L.D. Data Vault." While it's to be expected that the DVD & Blu-Ray will hype some of the Marvel's upcoming slate of movies, what caught my eye were a few shots that included specific references to Marvel movies like "The Incredible Hulk" and the scene with Captain America's shield in "Iron Man 2." Read More...

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Edward Norton On 'Avengers' Dismissal: 'It Hasn't Turned Out As We All Hoped'

Posted 7/12/10 3:29 pm EST by in Marvel, News


Edward Norton - HulkThings are moving quickly around the Marvel movie universe these days. Less than a few days after Marvel confirmed that Edward Norton wouldn't return as Hulk in "The Avengers," the actor's agent offered a statement of his own on the re-casting, and now Norton himself has chimed in on the controversial casting move.

Posted on Edward Norton's Facebook page, the statement not only responds to the re-casting news, but also offers his thanks to Marvel for the opportunity to bring one of his favorite comic book characters to the big screen.

"As most of you know, I don't like to talk much about the business of making movies because it means a lot to me to protect the audience's fullest enjoyment of the 'magic' that films can have," wrote Norton. "But I am so appreciative of the outpouring of support from fans of the Hulk and the Avengers that I feel it would be rude not to respond." Read More...

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