EXCLUSIVE: Green Arrow 'Super Max' Movie Isn't Threatened By 'Supermax' Horror, Says David Goyer
Submitted by Josh Wigler on 11/6/09 11:32am EST - Commented on 0 times

Earlier in the year, David Goyer provided a much-needed update on "Super Max"—the Green Arrow-centric movie that would feature DC's Emerald Archer wrongfully imprisoned in a maximum security jail for supervillains—by saying that a new writer would be coming aboard the project. Shortly thereafter, however, a potential game-changer came in the form of "Supermax," an almost [...]
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New 'Kick-Ass' Posters Hit The 'Net
Submitted by Rick Marshall on 11/6/09 10:29am EST - Commented on 0 times

A quartet of new posters from "Kick-Ass," Matthew Vaughn's big-screen adaptation of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s ultra-violent comic book series, have arrived online. The four posters debuted on IGN.com, and feature images of the film's four costumed vigilantes: The Red Mist (played by Christopher Mintz-Plasse), Kick-Ass (Aaron Johnson), Hit Girl (Chloe Moretz) and Big [...]
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J.J. Abrams In Talks For 'Micronauts' Movie
Submitted by Caleb Goellner on 11/6/09 9:32am EST - Commented on 0 times

The Transformers and G.I. Joe have had their time to shine, now "Star Trek" director and "Lost" creator J.J. Abrams could be granting these franchises' action-figure forebearers a chance at the big time. According to The Wall Street Journal Abrams is currently in discussions with Hasbro to produce a Micronauts film, the latest in a line [...]
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EXCLUSIVE: Sam Rockwell Explains What Inspired His 'Iron Man 2' Character
Submitted by Rick Marshall on 11/5/09 7:11pm EST - Commented on 0 times

Way back in May, we gave actor Sam Rockwell one of his first looks at Justin Hammer, his "Iron Man 2" character, when we gave him an issue of the comic book during an interview that occurred a few months after he was cast in the blockbuster sequel. When MTV Movies Editor Josh Horowitz recently [...]
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David Goyer Explains Marc Guggenheim's Exit From 'FlashForward' TV Series
Submitted by Josh Wigler on 11/5/09 6:41pm EST - Commented on 0 times

FROM MOVIES BLOG: A few weeks back, Marc Guggenheim departed his role as co-showrunner of "FlashForward," leaving the job solely to co-creator David Goyer. The move came as a surprise to many, considering the critical approval that the show has received. Goyer himself touts tonight's episode as the best installment yet. Sure there are challenges, [...]
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Transformers Invade Australia (Very, Very Slowly)
Submitted by Rick Marshall on 11/5/09 5:46pm EST - Commented on 0 times

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" already arrived on DVD and Blu-Ray here in the U.S., but it looks like the Autobots are doing a bit of world-traveling these days to promote its release elsewhere. At least, that's what some images from Australia that recently popped up on the 'Net would seem to indicate. Bumblebee was seen [...]
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SECRET IDENTITY: Who Should Play Catwoman In 'Batman 3'?
Submitted by Josh Wigler on 11/5/09 4:02pm EST - Commented on 0 times

In all likelihood, we're still quite a ways off from any real news regarding a third "Batman" movie from director Christopher Nolan—if he's even returning to the franchise, that is—but that's not stopping us from wondering which Dark Knight villain we should see in the inevitable sequel. There's no shortage of rogues to choose from, but [...]
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The Yankees, Guy Fawkes Day And New Jim Lee Art In Today's Twitter Report
Submitted by Brian Warmoth on 11/5/09 2:01pm EST - Commented on 0 times

Simon Pegg tweeted an impassioned appreciation for "V for Vendetta" today in honor of Guy Fawkes Day, proving that he has not forgotten the 5th November. Also not forgetting were Jill Thompson, Neil Kleid and a few other I couldn't fit in. Jon Favreau, it seems, didn't have time to commemorate anything last night, as he [...]
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EXCLUSIVE: Zack Whedon Reveals Dr. Horrible's Origin—And We Have Your First Look!
Submitted by Rick Marshall on 11/5/09 12:29pm EST - Commented on 0 times

We all know last year's award-winning online musical "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" is getting a sequel at some point, but just in case you can't wait for the next chapter of Nathan Fillion and Neil Patrick Harris' hilarious (and occasionally heartbreaking) battle, a prequel of sorts arrives this month courtesy of Dark Horse Comics. Written by [...]
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Remember, Remember The 5th Of November: Celebrate Guy Fawkes Day With 'V For Vendetta'
Submitted by Josh Wigler on 11/5/09 11:21am EST - Commented on 0 times

Do you remember, remember, the fifth of November? Aside from being the day after the New York Yankees won the 2009 World Series, it's also widely known as Guy Fawkes Day—a day that has some significance not just for our revolutionary-minded readers, but also for comic book fans in general thanks to Alan Moore's "V [...]
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