Submitted by Brian Warmoth on 3/14/10 2:33pm EST - Commented on 0 times
Neil Gaiman discussed a "Death" movie with Guillermo Del Toro last week, but Matthew Vaughn still has a "Sandman" adaptation on his mind. After talking to Gaiman, however, he believes the Vertigo series would be better served by an HBO TV treatment as opposed to a big-screen theatrical presentation.
"I think it would make an [...]
Submitted by Brian Warmoth on 3/14/10 1:20pm EST - Commented on 0 times
"Kick-Ass" actress Chloe Moretz called her training for the film "the hardest thing" she's ever done, but that doesn't mean she wouldn't go through a refresher course if she's asked to return to her Hit-Girl role for a sequel. In fact, she and screenwriter Jane Goldman may have already ironed out the negotiations.
"I know nothing, [...]
Submitted by Josh Wigler on 3/14/10 12:44pm EST - Commented on 0 times
While it didn't enjoy quite the same level of commercial success as "Iron Man," Marvel Studios' "The Incredible Hulk" is not without its strong supporters. Many fans are hopeful that Edward Norton will have a future in Marvel's upcoming film slate, whether that's in potential "Hulk" sequels, a role in "The Avengers" or simply a [...]
Submitted by Splash Page Team on 3/12/10 6:01pm EST - Commented on 0 times
By Sujay Kumar
“Green Zone” director Paul Greengrass’ version of “Watchmen” might never have seen production, but that doesn’t mean the shaky-cam connoisseur won’t bring his style to a superhero story someday. A fan of Spider-Man and Superman, the Oscar-nominated director weighed in on Zack Snyder's 2009 adaptation of the groundbreaking comic book series during a [...]
Submitted by Caleb Goellner on 3/12/10 4:15pm EST - Commented on 0 times
An online auction site dedicated to non-profit fundraising has announced a new prize that may excite fans of Marvel's merry mutant franchise: a walk-on role in an upcoming, but unnamed, "X-Men" film.
But which film could the walk-on role be intended for?
Benefiting Worldwide Orphans, the auction is managed by Charitybuzz and doesn't specify which film the [...]
Submitted by Josh Wigler on 3/12/10 3:14pm EST - Commented on 0 times
When producer Robert Rodriguez and director Nimrod Antal resurrect the "Predator" franchise with this summer's "Predators," fans of the alien race will have more than just the movie experience to look forward to — they'll have some new comics to go with it.
Dark Horse Comics has announced a series of prequels, sequels and adaptations to [...]
Submitted by Brian Warmoth on 3/12/10 2:31pm EST - Commented on 0 times
If you ever doubted whether or not "Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers" was in continuity with the rest of the Marvel Universe, Chris Eliopoulos set the record straight today. I didn't know that this was a major issue of contention for the book's readers, but apparently enough of them asked.
Brian Michael Bendis also engaged his [...]
Submitted by Rick Marshall on 3/12/10 1:29pm EST - Commented on 0 times
The troubled history of Julie Taymor's "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" musical took another hit this week with the news that Evan Rachel Wood, the production's Mary Jane Watson, had exited stage right after the premiere was pushed back. Currently scheduled for a Fall 2010 premiere, the massive production's future remains somewhat uncertain, despite assurances [...]
Submitted by Rick Marshall on 3/12/10 11:31am EST - Commented on 0 times
We already gave you the first look at two of the limited-edition "Kick-Ass" posters that will debut during this year's South By Southwest Film Festival, and now we have the third (and final) poster attendees will be able to pick up at the show.
This time around, actress Chloe Moretz channels World War II-era "Rosie the [...]
Submitted by Blair Marnell on 3/12/10 10:44am EST - Commented on 0 times
With the record-breaking "Avatar" still in the top five at the box office and his next film — a "Clash of the Titans" remake — due in just a few weeks, Sam Worthington might have just found his next film franchise.
According to Pajiba, Worthington is rumored to be signed for an adaptation of "Dan [...]
Submitted by Blair Marnell on 3/12/10 9:44am EST - Commented on 0 times
While Marvel Studios and director Joe Johnston continue to review candidates for the leading role of "Captain America," the film's villain could be cast within a few days.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hugo Weaving is in negotiations to portray the Red Skull in "The First Avenger: Captain America." If the deal is finalized, it would [...]
Submitted by Josh Wigler on 3/11/10 7:16pm EST - Commented on 0 times
THE STORY: "The Other Side" by Jason Aaron (W) & Cameron Stewart (A) - Vertigo Comics
WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Billy Everette of Russellville, Alabama and Vo Binh Dai of Nam Phong are two soldiers on opposing sides of the war in Vietnam. Both men are experiencing something profound: Billy daydreams of the ghosts of war, while [...]
Submitted by Rick Marshall on 3/11/10 6:14pm EST - Commented on 0 times
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal will play an action hero in the upcoming "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," but comic book movie fans might remember a time when he was considered for a far more familiar protagonist: Spider-Man. After missing out on replacing Tobey Maguire in "Spider-Man 2," his upcoming role has us wondering whether [...]
Submitted by Josh Wigler on 3/11/10 4:46pm EST - Commented on 0 times
Christopher Nolan has confirmed the reports that he'll oversee the next "Superman" movie for Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment. With story details currently under wraps, it's simply too early to know which characters will wind up in the relaunch — other than the Man of Steel himself — but smart money says that Lex Luthor [...]
