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Comic book writer/artist Al Davison on what was wrong with The Dark Knight, Superman Returns and Watchmen
14 hours ago | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
We're seeing more and more comic books and graphic novels being adapted for the big screen and, even with varied results at the box office, the trend shows no sign of stopping.
This is largely because established titles come with a devoted fanbase while newer publications are akin to film storyboards that give studios a clear visual idea of the project.
Only recently I have twice reported on a number of comics that are being picked up by film bosses, and you can see those round-ups here and here.
I talked about the craze to comic book writer and artist Al Davison, who runs The Astral Gypsy graphic novels shop and art studio in the Canal Basin here in Coventry.
Al's been writing and drawing comics for 25 years. He is working on the Doctor Who comic (as seen in the image pictured right), which was launched in July, and recently »
- David Bentley
Comic book writer/artist Al Davison on what was wrong with The Dark Knight, Superman Returns and Watchmen
14 hours ago | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
We're seeing more and more comic books and graphic novels being adapted for the big screen and, even with varied results at the box office, the trend shows no sign of stopping.
This is largely because established titles come with a devoted fanbase while newer publications are akin to film storyboards that give studios a clear visual idea of the project.
Only recently I have twice reported on a number of comics that are being picked up by film bosses, and you can see those round-ups here and here.
I talked about the craze to comic book writer and artist Al Davison, who runs The Astral Gypsy graphic novels shop and art studio in the Canal Basin here in Coventry.
Al's been writing and drawing comics for 25 years. He is working on the Doctor Who comic (as seen in the image pictured right), which was launched in July, and recently »
- David Bentley
'Avatar,' Marvel Bathrooms, And Stan Lee In 'Thor' In Today's Twitter Report
18 hours ago | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
Stan Lee may be done with his "Iron Man 2" cameo, but "Thor" still awaits. He tweeted about his high expectations last night, including what it will take to get him to Asgard.
Meanwhile at the Marvel offices in New York, editor Axel Alonso posted a behind-the-scenes look at what you can expect to see in a bathroom there. After the jump, there's also Dennis Calero's design obervation about James Cameron's "Avatar," Edgar Wright's early memories of "Labyrinth" and Tony Harris on wrapping up "Ex Machina."
It's all in the Twitter Report for November 12, 2009.
@smilinstanlee Since many have asked, my Iron Man cameo is done and I'm waiting to do Thor. But I'n not goin' to Asgard unless they fly me first class!
-Stan Lee, Writer ("The Amazing Spider-Man," "The Fantastic Four")
@edgarwright I do recall when I saw Labyrinth at the cinema with my family, two girls behind us, »
- Brian Warmoth
Thor filming schedule update
22 hours ago | Filmonic.com | See recent Filmonic news »
Production Weekly have tweeted filming details on Thor. We knew it would start filming early next year, and now they have given us the specifics: Filming on Marvel’s “Thor” is scheduled to begin in La mid-January, then move to Santa Fe, New Mexico from March till late-April. I’m actually looking forward to Thor more than Iron Man [...] »
- Liam
'Thor' To Begin Shooting In January
22 hours ago | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated “Thor” adaptation is finally set to go before the cameras in January.
Principal photography will begin in Los Angeles before moving to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in March according to a report from Production Weekly.
“Thor” has rapidly gained a higher profile among movie fans thanks to a stellar cast including Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as his evil half-brother, Loki, Anthony Hopkins as Odin and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster. Jaimie Alexander, Colm Feore and Stellan Skarsgard have also been cast in presently unspecified roles.
The story reportedly finds Thor cast down from Asgard –the land of Nordic Gods– and forced to rediscover what it means to be a hero by living among humanity and protecting the Earth against the darkest hordes of Asgard’s greatest enemies.
Popular Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis has been effusive in his praise for director Kenneth Branagh’s take on “Thor. »
- Blair Marnell
What Can Zatanna's 'Smallville' Episode Teach Us About 'Justice League' & 'The Avengers' Movie Team-Ups?
23 hours ago | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
Can Jon Favreau's reality-based "Iron Man" share the same universe as Kenneth Branagh's fantasy-focused "Thor"? What about the space-faring "Green Lantern" film and Christopher Nolan's gritty take on Batman?
These are valid concerns both for fans and movie executives as Marvel Studios and DC Entertainment plan live-action adaptations of "The Avengers" and "Justice League," respectively.
While they're difficult questions to tackle, some hint at the answers could lie in an installment of the television series "Smallville" (titled "Hex") which debuted last season. In "Hex," the powerful magician Zatanna interacts not only with the super-powerful Clark Kent, but also with Green Arrow, a street-level vigilante with no superpowers to speak of.
MTV News spoke with "Hex" writer Bryan Q. Miller (the new writer of DC's "Batgirl" series) to get his take on how to integrate magically-gifted characters into a live-action comic book world.
"Magic is always hard on our show, »
- Josh Wigler
New Comic Anthology ZombieBomb! Getting Ready to Drop
13 November 2009 1:16 AM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Here at Dread Central we're always on the lookout for cool shit to let you guys know about. Luckily for you we've been alerted to a badass new zombie comic anthology series called ZombieBomb! which will be coming at us soon from the fine twisted folks over at Terminal Press.
The first issue is expected to drop sometime in January and will feature stories and art by some pretty heavy hitters including Shawn McManus (Swamp Thing, Sandman, Fables), Neil Vokes (Marvel / DC), Todd Dezago (Spiderman, Tellos, Perhapanauts), and Craig Rousseau (Captain America, Iron Man, Perhapanauts).
Cinema Suicide and contributor to the comic Bryan White just ran a hell of a look at what to expect from the series once it hits the ground shambling, so make sure you hit up the above link to check it out. And while you're at it check out the official ZombieBomb! Facebook fanpage here. »
- Uncle Creepy
Thor Swings Down His Hammer in Mid-January in L.A.; Will Move to Santa Fe from March through Late-April
13 November 2009 12:11 AM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
It’s been a bit of a trek for the Norse god, but according to Production Weekly it looks like Thor will finally begin shooting mid-January in Los Angeles and then move to Santa Fe from March through late-April. That’s a four-month shoot (assuming that the production doesn’t move to a third location following their work in New Mexico), but keep in mind that Thor will have an intensive post-production as they complete all the special effects. Even if they’re shooting past April, they’ll definitely have something to show if Marvel brings the flick to next year’s San Diego Comic-Con (and I can’t think of a reason why they wouldn’t). Hit the jump if you need a refresher on the plot and the cast.
For those just tuning in, Thor is based off the popular Marvel comic. The movie follows Thor (Chris Hemsworth »
- Matt Goldberg
Stan Lee Talks Twitter With MTV Splash Page
12 November 2009 2:30 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
From Splash Page: It's no secret that many creators in and around the comics scene have embraced Twitter these days—and many of them make regular appearances in our daily Twitter Report. Perhaps one of the most surprising creators with a regular presence in the Twitterverse, however, is one of the industry's most beloved icons: Stan Lee.
The co-creator of Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, the X-Men and countless other popular characters, the 86-year-old Lee has taken to Twitter with surprising ease. A typical 24 hours with @SmilinStanLee offers readers a host of witty observations, tongue-in-cheek commentary and self-deprecating humor that reveals why Stan "The Man" Lee is one of comics' living legends.
I spoke with Lee about his arrival on the Twitter scene, why he's taken to the microblogging tool so easily, and why communicating with fans on Twitter actually has him feeling like he's gone back in time.
"I heard »
- Rick Marshall
'Dollhouse,' Lou Dobbs And Stan Lee's Chat With Splash Page In Today's Twitter Report
12 November 2009 1:14 PM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
Now that Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse" has been cancelled on Fox, expect to see a lot more more tweets over the next few days from the comics Twitterverse. Paul Cornell was among those mourning the show's loss today and had some advice for Whedon.
Matt Fraction, meanwhile, offered some advice to CNN after learning that Lou Dobbs would be leaving his show on the network, and Mitch Breitweiser spoke up about artists being asked to work for free. Find out what they had to say after the jump along with Tony Lee's comics-related findings in India, what Skottie Young was up to at the hospital while waiting for his new baby to be born and Stan Lee's shout-out to Splash Page!
It's all in the Twitter Report for November 12, 2009.
@smilinstanlee I forgot to tell ya! I spoke to Rick Marshall at MTV Splash Page today and probably set interviewing back a few decades! »
- Brian Warmoth
Marvel Studios appoints co-president
12 November 2009 12:43 PM, PST | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Marvel has appointed Louis D'Esposito as co-president of its Hollywood subsidiary Marvel Studios. The exec previously worked as head of physical production with the studio, overseeing the budget and development timeline of blockbuster films such as Iron Man. In his new role, D'Esposito will work alongside Marvel head Kevin Feige. "I am delighted to have Louis join me as my co-president in the next chapter of Marvel Studios," said Feige. "He has proven to be an incredible friend and collaborator, and his expertise within the film industry steering the budgetary and operational demands of moviemaking is instrumental in taking our characters from the pages of comic (more) »
- By Mark Langshaw
Stan Lee Talks Twitter: 'I Feel Like I'm Back Writing Stan's Soapbox'
12 November 2009 11:01 AM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
It's no secret that many creators in and around the comics scene have embraced Twitter these days—and many of them make regular appearances in our daily Twitter Report. Perhaps one of the most surprising creators with a regular presence in the Twitterverse, however, is one of the industry's most beloved icons: Stan Lee.
The co-creator of Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, the X-Men and countless other popular characters, the 86-year-old Lee has taken to Twitter with surprising ease. A typical 24 hours with @SmilinStanLee offers readers a host of witty observations, tongue-in-cheek commentary and self-deprecating humor that reveals why Stan "The Man" Lee is one of comics' living legends.
I spoke with Lee about his arrival on the Twitter scene, why he's taken to the microblogging tool so easily, and why communicating with fans on Twitter actually has him feeling like he's gone back in time.
"I heard that some of »
- Rick Marshall
Marvel Studios Ups D'Esposito To Co-Prez
12 November 2009 9:45 AM, PST | Deadline Hollywood | See recent Deadline Hollywood news »
Manhattan Beach, CA – November 12, 2009 – Marvel Studios has promoted Louis D’Esposito to Co-President of Marvel Studios, the Hollywood subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (Nyse: Mvl). In this new role, D’Esposito will work alongside Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, to oversee the studio’s production schedule as the company continues to produce high-quality films based on Marvel characters. Prior to this promotion, D’Esposito held the role of President of Physical Production of the studio and oversaw the budget and timeline of all Marvel Studios features, including the blockbuster Iron Man. The announcement was made today by Ike Perlmutter, [...] »
- Nikki Finke
Robert Downey Jr. Wants to Direct Next
11 November 2009 7:20 PM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
A busy man after the success of Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. is currently shooting the comedy Due Date. He has plenty of upcoming projects, including a "re-imagining" of Harvey and the comic book adaptation of Cowboys and Aliens, not to mention Sherlock Holmes and Iron Man 2 awaiting theatrical release.
Yet, Downey Jr. told Esquire magazine that what he really wants for his next project is to direct.
I will not be able to remain happy and sedate being whatever — being an increasingly hirable actor type. I think the best thing I could do for my soul and my own development would be to direct.
I'm not sure exactly how things are going to shake out, because it's really easy for me to do landgrabs with my day job, and I still have a lot of passion for it. But if I had to guess, that would probably be my next move. »
- Ryan Gowland
Marvel’s ‘Super Hero Squad’ Silver Surfer Profile Video
11 November 2009 10:00 AM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Our friends at Marvel have sent us yet another video that we can bring you. This time, its a character profile of Silver Surfer from from their animated kid’s show Super Hero Squad, which airs weekdays on Cartoon Network.
The video is pretty cute, especially if you’re a kid and helps to understans the motivations and history of one of the most complex and interesting characters in the Marvel U. So, be sure to check out the video after the jump.
Also, as we are asked to do, following is the text the company has sent along to go with the video. And again, be sure to click through and enjoy the video.
Silver Surfer
As the Squad’s resident alien, the Surfer is a fish-out-of-water, constantly puzzled and amazed at the strange customs and culture of Earthlings. The Surfer, for all his innocence, is in hiding.
Even »
- Joe Gillis
Marvel Comics The Super Hero Squad Show: Silver Surfer Profile Video
11 November 2009 8:59 AM, PST | BuzzFocus.com | See recent BuzzFocus.com news »
As the Squad's resident alien, the Surfer is a fish-out-of-water, constantly puzzled and amazed at the strange customs and culture of Earthlings. The Surfer, for all his innocence, is in hiding. Even as he learns more about this pleasant oasis called Earth, taking in its mountains, rivers and beaches (where he’ll be a sensation among the surfer dudes) he’s worried that his presence may draw his former master, that world-devouring barrel of laughs called Galactus, into the fray, and possibly get the Earth eaten. [jambovideo id="159123" /] The Surfer and the other Squaddies The other teammates respect him, but don't even pretend to understand him. While Iron Man tries to fathom the mysteries of the Surfer's powerful surfboard, Falcon has taken it upon himself to educate the alien in the ways of Earthlings. The Surfer stays on Earth because he finds a sense of belonging and higher moral purpose with the team. »
- Buzzfocus Staff
A Fistful of News - 10 Extra Stories for Your Viewing Pleasure
10 November 2009 12:19 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
We want to bring you more news every day, but unfortunately our robot army of writers who never need to sleep, to eat, or to love, is still under development (currently all they do is sleep, eat, and love). In the meantime, we’re going to be making “A Fistful of News” a regular feature you’ll see every other day where we bring you some additional news stories we found but didn’t have time to write. Until the Robot Army is ready to proceed (which is unlikely as we cut corners and ordered them from Belize, a country not known for quality robotics).
After the jump you’ll find ten quick news items including what’s next for Up director Peter Docter even though it’s not Monsters, Inc. 2, Guillermo del Toro’s monster cameo in The Hobbit, and Jeff Bridges’ behind-the-scenes photography on the set of Iron Man. »
- Matt Goldberg
Vote for Our Halloween Costume Contest Winners!
9 November 2009 7:15 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
Pictured: The winner of Cinematical's Fourth Annual Halloween Costume Contest
Our Fifth Annual Halloween Costume Contest saw a record number of submissions, with literally hundreds of freaky movie-inspired Halloween costumes for our crack team of judges to sift through. Naturally it took forever to choose 20 finalists (10 in the adult category and 10 in the child category), but after hours of tireless deliberations we finally narrowed down the list and came away with what I believe to be the cream of the crop. Before we ask you to vote for the winning costumes, I'd personally like to thank all of you out there for dressing up and playing along. Though it's a giant task each year, it's one I always welcome with open arms because nothing puts a bigger smile on my face then to sift through photos of you all getting your movie geek on.
Okay, here's how this works: Below »
- Erik Davis
Is Avatar’s Budget Half a Billion, or Half That?
9 November 2009 4:02 PM, PST | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »
An article in the New York Times has caused quite a stir today in the movie community after it claimed a $500 million budget for James Cameron’s 3-D film, Avatar.
Michael Cieply’s report wonders if Fox can turn a profit from a production that costs half a billion, a total that includes everything from paying the special effects wizards to TV spots on Nickelodeon. The studio claims the costs of making the actual movie are around $230 million, possibly a low-ball number (like most studio budget estimates) but still under the roughly $267 million spent on 1997’s Titanic after an adjustment for inflation.
Cieply writes Fox will likely spend somewhere around $150 million to market Avatar globally, but how does that suddenly add up to 500? It continues to say $250M in domestic ticket sales would mean Fox was in the black, a seemingly arbitrary number even when you figure in outside investors. »
- Jeff Leins
A Naked 'Twilight' Actress's New Moon And 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' In Today's Twitter-Wood
9 November 2009 3:00 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
When "Twilight" cast members began tweeting about subjects involving missing clothing, I definitely did not expect to log on to Twitter today and find out that Christian Serratos decided to outdo all of them, but but her new garment-less PETA ad definitely succeeded.
Dane Cook and Ice-t, meanwhile, were less focused on saving fur and more intent on playing "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" this weekend, according to their posts, and at least one of them found himself in possession of some nightvision goggles. Check all of that out after the jump along with Danny Masterson's criticism for Andre Agassi, "Toy Story 3" director Lee Unkrich's favorite childhood toy and much more. I'm @brianwarmoth and this is the Twitter-Wood report for November 9, 2009.
Twitter Pic of the Day:
@cserratos http://twitpic.com/owo8z - My PETA Ad. Don't eat them...Don't wear them.
-Christian Serratos, Actress ("Twilight, »
- Brian Warmoth
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