Are You a News Provider?

Learn how to submit your original news content to IMDb NewsDesk.


2009 | 2008 | 2007

1-20 of 281 articles from 2009   « Prev | Next »

Didio coy about Aquaman future

12 hours ago | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

DC Comics executive editor Dan Didio has remained coy about the publisher’s plans for Aquaman. Didio questioned whether Aquaman, who is currently presumed dead, could sustain a franchise like the publisher’s self proclaimed 'A-list' characters Superman, Batman, Flash, Green Lantern and Wonder Woman. He told Newsarama: "I don't know whether or not Aquaman can bring that level of heat to the DC Universe. "There's a lot (more) »

- By Ian Mason

Permalink | Report a problem

What Can Zatanna's 'Smallville' Episode Teach Us About 'Justice League' & 'The Avengers' Movie Team-Ups?

13 November 2009 6:16 AM, PST | 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

Permalink | Report a problem

Thor Updates: Production Schedule

13 November 2009 4:51 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

After the major announcement two weeks ago of Sir Anthony Hopkins signing on to Thor as the title character’s father, Odin, we now have most of the principal characters cast, albeit with a few secrets yet to be revealed.

According to Production Weekly’s Twitter postings, the next Marvel Studios solo character film is nearing the start of principal photography and they’ve hammered down the shooting locations. Check out the details below.

 

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.

Not only is it great news that my most anticipated Marvel character film is well on its way, but this means that next summer we’ll likely get a Marvel panel presentation (and footage!) for Thor at San Diego Comic-Con. That’s something that I cannot miss, similar to this year’s awesome »

- Rob Keyes

Permalink | Report a problem

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Trailer

12 November 2009 2:15 PM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

Back when I reviewed DC Universe’s most excellent Superman/Batman: Public Enemies animated feature, my exploration of the special features uncovered a sneak preview of the next offering from Dce’s animated division, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. Taken from DC’s famous “Crisis” canon of stories, the new direct-to-dvd/Blu-ray will focus on our favorite superhero team’s perilous adventure to an alternate Earth.

Well, now an official trailer for Crisis on Two Earths has hit the web, and courtesy of IGN we have to share.

 

In Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, Superman (Mark Harmon), Batman (William Baldwin), Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash and Martian Manhunter are contacted by Lex Luthor (Chris North) – only this isn’t the Lex we all know and hate, but rather a Luthor from an alternate universe where the evil genius is actually a superhero and the world has been »

- Kofi Outlaw

Permalink | Report a problem

Ryan Reynolds Could Have Been Captain Marvel

11 November 2009 10:30 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »

Ryan Reynolds is setting himself up to be for superhero movies what Will Ferrell is for sports movies. Earlier this year, he turned in a pretty decent performance as Deadpool which will eventually turn into its own series. Next he.s signed up to play Green Lantern. For the sake of this argument, I.m also going to count Van Wilder as a superhero character because that dude is just plain awesome. That's three, and it could have been four. It turns out that writer Bill Birch also thought Reynolds would make a great Captain Marvel. Segal is currently working on a script for Shazam, the film adventures of Captain Marvel. Talking to CineFOOLS, Birch stated: .I always thought Ryan Reynolds would have been interesting but now that he.s Green Lantern that.s not an option.. Captain Marvel, as some may remember, is the alter ego of Billy Batson, »

Permalink | Report a problem

'Clash Of The Titans' Teaser Trailer (Insert Comic Book Connection Here)

11 November 2009 3:16 PM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »

Okay, so the upcoming remake of "Clash of the Titans" isn't a comic book movie. I could try to make all sorts of connections between the film's cast (Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Danny Huston, etc.) and comic book movies ("Green Lantern," "Batman Begins," "Wolverine"), but let's be honest here: it looks really freakin' cool and that's why I'm posting it here. Enjoy.

Giant scorpions, Medusa, "300"-style brawls and Liam Neeson as Zeus. I'm sold.

If you like what you see (and even if you don't), be sure to check out the Freeze Frame "Clash of the Titans" commentary on MoviesBlog.MTV.com, too. »

- Rick Marshall

Permalink | Report a problem

Ryan Reynolds wanted for 'Shazam' role

11 November 2009 12:19 PM, PST | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Shazam co-writer Bill Birch has revealed that Ryan Reynolds was his first choice for the lead role of Captain Marvel in the upcoming film. In an interview with Cinefools, the scribe said that the Proposal star would have been ideal to portray the DC superhero. However, he conceded that Reynolds's involvement in the Green Lantern film rules out the possibility. "I always thought Ryan Reynolds would have been interesting but now that he's Green Lantern that's not an option," he said. It has also been reported that Dwayne Johnson is tipped to play the hero's nemesis Black Adam, but Birch denied that the actor has signed on for the role. "My rule of thumb is that no actor is committed to do a movie until the first day of shooting (more) »

- By Mark Langshaw

Permalink | Report a problem

Shazam Writer Talks Latest Script Draft

11 November 2009 10:21 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

Back in August we told you that writer/actor Bill Burch was teaming with red-hot comic book scribe Geoff Johns to work on a script for the long-delayed adaptation of DC Comics’ Shazam! Well, MTV recently checked back in with Burch to see how the script was coming along and Burch was kind enough to drop some details about the direction he and Johns are going with Shazam and what fans should and Should Not expect from the movie.

Also in discussion: the likelihood that we’ll see Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson actually donning the black and gold garb of Captain Marvel’s arch nemesis, Black Adam.

 

A few things upfront: As of now it’s looking like Get Smart director Peter Segal is still attached to direct Shazam - Segal was linked to the project when it reportedly stalled while in development early this year. However, that D.O. »

- Kofi Outlaw

Permalink | Report a problem

'Shazam' Writer Wanted Ryan Reynolds For Captain Marvel, Denies 'Darker' Tone

11 November 2009 6:16 AM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »

Bill Birch, the co-writer of the upcoming “Shazam” feature film has revealed that Ryan Reynolds was his first choice to portray Captain Marvel on the big screen.

“I always thought Ryan Reynolds would have been interesting but now that he’s Green Lantern that’s not an option,” Birch told Cinefools. Birch also elaborated on whether he believes Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is still onboard to play Captain Marvel’s nemesis, Black Adam.

“My rule of thumb is that no actor is committed to do a movie until the first day of shooting is over with,” Birch explained. “I know that ['Shazam' Director] Pete Segal and Dwayne have a relationship that was solidified when Pete directed 'Get Smart.' As far as him being committed? I'm sure it'll all depend on the script.”

The “Shazam” film received a much needed jolt back in August when it was announced that comic scribe Geoff Johns »

- Blair Marnell

Permalink | Report a problem

Bill Birch and Geoff Johns "Starting Fresh" With Shazam! Adaptation

11 November 2009 1:12 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »

When young Billy Batson says "Shazam," he transforms into the adult superhero Captain Marvel. The character is nearly as old — and as powerful — as DC Comics' premiere hero, Superman. Yet, he's had far less exposure than the Man of Steel. In fact, most people who recognize Captain Marvel think his name is actually the magic word he says to access his powers. This name confusion stems partially from the fact that DC Comics is forced to market Captain Marvel under the name Shazam! because Marvel Comics owns the rights to the name.

Captain Marvel has appeared in film serials, a live-action TV show, and several cartoon series. There's also long been talk of adapting the comic book into a live-action movie along the lines of Big meets Superman. New Line Cinema had been working on an adaptation but when it folded, the scripter of the intended adaptation, John August »

- BrentJS Sprecher

Permalink | Report a problem

Shazam! writer had wanted Ryan Reynolds for lead role

10 November 2009 5:23 PM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »

Screenwriter Bill Birch has given an update on the adaptation of DC Comics' title Shazam! he is co-writing with comic book scribe Geoff Johns.

The comic is named after the magic word uttered by teenager Billy Batson to transform into adult superhero Captain Marvel.

And Birch said he had envisaged Ryan Reynolds as a possibility for Captain Marvel before the actor landed the part of Green Lantern, another DC Comics character.

Although Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was at one point attached to play either Captain Marvel or archenemy Black Adam, Birch said no actors had committed to the project at this point.

He told CineFOOLS: "More than likely the role of Billy Batson will be an unknown but the role of Captain Marvel? I always thought Ryan Reynolds would have been interesting but now that he's Green Lantern that's not an option."

Elaborating on the approach to the storyline »

- David Bentley

Permalink | Report a problem

French star Eva Green gets naked for recreation of Charlotte Rampling photo

10 November 2009 1:32 PM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »

French actress Eva Green got all sorts of naked for U.K. magazine Tatler. The 29-year-old recreated a 1973 photo of screen-icon Charlotte Rampling.

Eva Green may be best known for playing Vesper Lynd in the James Bond reboot Casino Royale. She was also in the Bernardo Bertolucci film, The Dreamers, where the starlet was largely nekkid for the whole thing.

Rampling is a cinema legend who frequently appeared in risque films. The English actresses’ career has spanned over four decades in English, as well as French and Italian movies. “I generally don’t make films to entertain people. I choose the parts that challenge me to break through my own barriers,” the now 63-year-old said. “A need to devour, punish, humiliate, or surrender seems to be a primal part of human nature, and it’s certainly a big part of sex. To discover what normal means, you have to surf a tide of weirdness. »

- Reel Loop News Staff

Permalink | Report a problem

DC claims top six comics in October

9 November 2009 4:48 AM, PST | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

DC Comics has claimed the top six titles in Diamond's October 2009 direct market comic book sales chart, narrowing the market share between itself and industry leader Marvel. DC's market share stands at 37.69% unit share and 33.82% dollar share, compared to Marvel's 40.12% and 36.50% respectively. DC claimed the first six spots in the top 300 with Blackest Night #4, Batman and Robin #5, Green Lantern #47, Blackest Night: Batman #3, Green Lantern Corps #41 and Blackest Night: (more) »

- By Hugh Armitage

Permalink | Report a problem

Bradley Cooper Harvests 'Dark Fields'

8 November 2009 11:33 PM, PST | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »

He might have missed out on The Green Lantern, but Bradley Cooper has been able to turn The Hangover into a pretty good assortment of upcoming roles. The A-Team is probably the one on everyone's mind, but there's also Matt Helm, which is supposed to be a new spy franchise. But based on how "well" The Vampire's Assistant did, we'll wait until there are some more concrete results before talking sequels.

Cooper has also just picked up a role that Shia Labeouf had agreed to several months ago, signing on to Illusionist director Neil Burger's Dark Fields. It's based on Alan Glynn's 2001 novel, and this one sounds unusual, with Cooper playing Eddie, a struggling writer who takes a pill called Mdt-48 to unleash every part of his brainpower. He uses it for evil, though, and abuses the drug to become more successful.

Then the other shoe falls, as »

- Colin Boyd

Permalink | Report a problem

Defending Modern Warfare: Call of Duty 4 Rewind

6 November 2009 9:09 PM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »

We here at Reel Loop are expanding our horizons a bit. While we’ll still continue to be primarily a film website, me (Philip) has tortured the site editor (Mr. Erik) to the point where he had no other option to do this. In addition to film and television, we’re going to start covering the other visual medium. No, I’m not talking about pornography, I’m talking about something I have my first memory of; video games.

To kick off this celebration, we’ll be doing what any other gaming site in their right mind is doing and going ga-ga over a certain thing coming out this Tuesday, the tenth of November. It’s an entity so powerful, it’s said to cure cancer. This is something so miraculous, that the poison that is Twilight will implode on itself when the clock strikes 12:01 Am Est on Tuesday. »

- Philip Barrett

Permalink | Report a problem

Yogi Bear movie attracts three actors like bears to sandwiches

6 November 2009 7:02 AM, PST | Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news »

The Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake and Anna Faris are in contract discussions to headline the live-action/CG animated Yogi Bear movie for Warner Bros.  If this is the first that you're hearing of a Yogi Bear movie, I'm sorry. These things happen.

Aykroyd would provide the voice for Yogi, who would be one of the film's CG creations. Timberlake would offer up the pipes for Boo Boo, which is pretty decent casting I suppose. Faris, best known for her roles as Cindy Campbell in four Scary Movie films, gets to play a real person in the movie, a documentary filmmaker.

Journey to the Center of the Earth's Eric Brevig will director from a screenplay by Brad Copeland (Wild Hogs). Donald De Line (Green Lantern) and Karen Rosenfelt (Twilight) are producing and filming gets underway in December somewhere in New Zealand. They must have better looking trees than we do. »

- Patrick Sauriol

Permalink | Report a problem

‘Green Lantern’ Director on Special FX & New Set Location

6 November 2009 6:54 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

Last time we checked in on the progress of The Green Lantern the shoot had pulled out from down under in Sydney, Australia (thanks to inflating costs of production) and was looking for a new locale in which to conduct its principal shoot, which Was set to begin in January.

Now, thanks to The Geek Files, we have updates from director Martin Campbell (Casino Royale), letting us know where the Green Lantern shoot has moved to and what kind of challenges they’re facing in bringing the intergalactic adventures of the emerald warrior to the big screen.

 

First up, you should know that previously rumored shooting locations like Mexico and Canada have been revealed as just that – rumor. Green Lantern has in fact come on home to the U.S. of A. and tapped the city of New Orleans as the location for its principal shoot, which is now set to being in April, »

- Kofi Outlaw

Permalink | Report a problem

Dan Aykroyd: Not Your Average Bear

5 November 2009 7:19 PM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »

Following the trend of classic books and cartoons finding their way to the big screen, everyone’s favorite pic-a-nic basket stealing bear is making his way from the animated forest of Jellystone to a theater near you.

Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to Hanna-Barbera’s Yogi Bear, and will be turning the cartoon into a feature film that combines live-action and CG.

Currently in talks to be part of the film are Anna Faris, Dan Aykroyd, and Justin Timberlake.

Faris will play the role of a filmmaker making a nature documentary who roams through Jellystone park to catch the antics of Yogi, and Timberlake could likely be the voice behind Boo Boo, Yogi’s faithful sidekick.

Aykroyd will be providing the voice of Jellystone’s main attraction, Yogi Bear himself.

This is not the first voice-over role for either Aykroyd or Timberlake. Aykroyd was the voice of Chip in »

- Carly

Permalink | Report a problem

Sr Picks [Video]: X-Men Fan Becomes Pyro

5 November 2009 3:52 PM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

This is one of those ideas I’d say is very bad but at the same time, it’s pretty damn cool.

Everett Bradford put up a YouTube video to demonstrate what he calls “The Prometheus Device” and since then, it’s been popping up on geek and tech sites all over the web.

The device emulates what we see from the character of Pyro in X-Men 3: The Last Stand, sans his power to manipulate the fire once launching it out of his palm. Check out the demo video for the neat-but-incredibly-dangerous device below.

 

I’m impressed by both the device, its functionality and the bravery of its user, Mr. Bradford. I expect this dude will easily get a job with this spreading all over the net like wild fire. Get it?

This video went up on Monday and he promises a follow-up to go through the components and »

- Rob Keyes

Permalink | Report a problem

Marvel & DC Comics: Death Becomes Us – Holiday Sales Revival Search 101

4 November 2009 8:23 PM, PST | BuzzFocus.com | See recent BuzzFocus.com news »

October is gone, and with it the joys of Halloween: ghouls, goblins, and sugar rushes! But thankfully, your favorite comics are still feeding off of our greatest nightmares: the return of our past in broken flesh. Last year, Marvel’s obsession with the dark and macabre boosted many of their titles. Marvel Zombies was a fan favorite that kept coming back for more, and Arthur Suydam’s exceptional cover art extended to almost every title… a fun twist on some of Marvel’s most famous covers. DC dug in its heels and exposed us to ‘Blackest Night’, a solid universe-wide event, not entitled ‘Crisis’. Brilliantly handled by Johns and Reis, the event focuses not on the Holy Trinity of Superman/Batman/ Wonder Woman (who have separate off-shoot minis related to the title), but instead focuses on the Flash, the Atom, Mera (of Aquaman lore), Firestorm, and of course, the Green Lantern. »

- Jason Rosas

Permalink | Report a problem

2009 | 2008 | 2007

1-20 of 281 articles from 2009   « Prev | Next »

See all NewsDesk partners

IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles. News articles are published for the entertainment of our users only. The news items do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the site responsible for the article in question to report any concerns you may have.