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“Wrath of the Titans” screenwriter offers updates on “The Flash,” “Jonny Quest,” and “Bleach” movies

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“He can’t just be a guy who runs fast,” says Dan Mazeau of his script for “The Flash” movie. (IFC.com – March 29, 2012) In “Wrath of the Titans,” screenwriter Dan Mazeau authored a tale of characters who overcome great odds in battles against all manner of mythological creatures. And while some might find the [...]

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‘Green Lantern’ Easter Eggs: Five Things To Look For This Weekend!

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(MTV News – June 16, 2011) “Green Lantern” brings its emerald glow to theaters this weekend, and just like so many other projects making the leap from page to screen, it’s packed with call-outs to its comic book source material. As we’ve done in the past with “X-Men: First Class” and “Thor,” here’s a spoiler-free [...]

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“Captain America: The First Avenger” Review

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Marvel’s star-spangled Avenger explodes onto the big screen, but how does his big debut stack up? (IFC.com – July 22, 2011) Captain America may be the first Avenger, but he’s also the penultimate test of a cinematic experiment that culminates in next year’s superhero ensemble film, “The Avengers.” Thus far, Marvel Studios’ plan has been [...]

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“Captain America” 101 – A brief guide to the WWII superhero and his supporting cast

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Everything you need to know about America’s First Avenger. (IFC – July 20, 2011) “Captain America: The First Avenger” arrives in theaters this week, putting the story of Marvel’s soldier-turned-superhero Steve Rogers in front of mainstream movie audiences. And while Captain America isn’t exactly a b-list character, there’s a good chance that some people buying [...]

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10 Things Everyone Should Do At Least Once During Comic-Con

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(Movies.com – July 19, 2011) Comic-Con is almost here, and while the thought of everything that will happen during the four-day event can make even the most hardened journalist break down in tears, there’s a good reason why it’s one of the biggest pop-culture events of the year: it can actually be a lot of [...]

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‘Captain America’ Trailer Commentary: We Break Down ‘The First Avenger’ Footage!

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The first full-length “Captain America: The First Avenger” trailer has arrived online, ending a week of sneak peeks, early clips, and anticipation. Earlier today, I analyzed some of the key scenes from the new footage, and now it’s time for some full-on trailer commentary, courtesy of yours truly (MTV Splash Page Editor Rick Marshall) and [...]

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‘Thor’ Easter Eggs: Five Things To Look For In Marvel’s New Movie!

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Like all Marvel Studios movies, when “Thor” arrives in theaters this weekend it will bring along a heap of cameos and other Easter Eggs for fans attuned to the greater Marvel cinematic universe. In the video below, I call out five things to look out for when you head to the theaters this weekend. Give [...]

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‘X-Men: First Class’ Easter Eggs: Five Things To Look For This Weekend!

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“X-Men: First Class” hits theaters this weekend, and like all good comic book movies, it’s packed full of nods to its comic book source material and the existing X-Men movie universe. Last month, I told you about five things to look out for in “Thor,” and now I’ve got another five elements to put on [...]

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The ‘Green Lantern’ Aliens: Here’s What You Need To Know!

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“Green Lantern” has finally arrived in theaters, but as many media outlets (including us) have pointed out, there’s a good chance that many of the people lining up to see Ryan Reynolds’ big-screen debut as Hal Jordan know very little about DC Comics’ cosmic police force known as the Green Lantern Corps. (MTV News – [...]

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‘Transformers: Dark Of The Moon’ Easter Eggs: New ‘Bots, Old Voices, And Comic Book Connections

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The third and possibly final installment of Michael Bay’s “Transformers” movie franchise arrived in theaters this week, and just like many of the superhero movies we cover here on Splash Page, it’s full of call-outs to the cartoons and comics that inspired it. (MTV News – June 30, 2011) Continue Reading…

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