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Matthew Vaughn in Talks With Potential ‘Kick-Ass 2′ Writer/Director

According to co-writer Jane Goldman, director Matthew Vaughn is in talks with someone to take over writing and directorial duties for ‘Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall.’

by Rob Keyes | Jan 5, 201233 Comments
Matthew Vaughn Considering Multiple Mark Millar Comic Projects

Filmmaker Matthew Vaughn is contemplating a couple of Mark Millar comic book adaptations as his followup to ‘X-Men: First Class’. However, ‘Kick-Ass 2′ isn’t one of them.

by Sandy Schaefer | Oct 21, 20114 Comments
Mark Millar Gives ‘Kick-Ass 2′ Updates; Matthew Vaughn Unlikely to Direct

‘Kick-Ass’ creator Mark Millar explains why Matthew Vaughn probably won’t be back to direct ‘Kick-Ass 2′ – but offers a few encouraging tidbits regarding development on the sequel.

by Rob Frappier | Sep 22, 201112 Comments
Why Do You Care if Critics Hate the Movies You Like?

Movie reviews are subjective – people know this yet they still complain when a movie they like gets a bad review from a critic. But should they even care?

by Paul Young | Jun 17, 2011199 Comments
Inception Leads 2011 Saturn Award Nominees

The nominations are out for the 37th Annual Saturn Awards and they include such favorites as ‘Inception,’ ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘True Grit’ and ‘Shutter Island.’ Read the full list of nominees here.

by Ross Miller | Feb 25, 201117 Comments
Return of the Sidekick – The Time is Now

‘The Green Hornet’ reminds us of the superhero/sidekick relationship. We discuss our favorite sidekicks from TV and movies and why sidekicks should make an onscreen comeback.

by Paul Young | Jan 14, 201168 Comments
2011 People’s Choice Awards Winners

Check out the full list of winners at the 2011 ‘People’s Choice Awards’ – Some of them may surprise you.

by Anthony Ocasio | Jan 5, 20117 Comments
Our Favorite Movies of 2010

The Screen Rant staff look back at the movies of 2010 and pick those films that truly awed us. See which of our staff shares your taste in films.

by Sandy Schaefer | Dec 31, 201071 Comments
The Top 10 Movie Moments of 2010

The year is coming to a close, so we’re looking back at the top 10 moments at the movies in 2010. Check out our list and see if your favorites made our highlight reel.

by Kofi Outlaw | Dec 29, 201042 Comments
‘Avatar’ Tops List of Most Pirated Movies in 2010

‘Avatar’ may have grossed $2.7 billion worldwide, but it also tops the list of the most pirated movies of 2010. See what other movies were the most popular illegal downloads of the year.

by Mike Eisenberg | Dec 21, 201070 Comments
2010 Scream Award Nominations

The nominations have been announced for the 2010 Scream Awards which celebrates the more fan-friendly type of movies and TV shows than the Oscars and the Emmys.

by Ross Miller | Sep 1, 201029 Comments
The 10 Great Performances by a Child Actor

Children have graced the big screen for years, but rarely do their performances steal the show. We’ve compiled a list of ten great performances by a child actor.

by Mike Eisenberg | Aug 16, 2010187 Comments
Why ‘Kick Ass’ is Kicking Butt in DVD/Blu-ray Sales

Kick Ass kicks butt in home entertainment sales but will the film be the next cult classic?

by Roth Cornet | Aug 13, 201032 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: August 3rd, 2010

This week’s DVD and Blu-ray releases are exceptional, from the controversial Kick-Ass to the Oscar-nominated A Prophet and Road to Perdition.

by Mike Eisenberg | Aug 3, 201010 Comments
Mark Millar Talks ‘Kick-Ass 2′

Kick-Ass creator Mark Millar discusses the plot of his comic book sequel Kick-Ass 2 and reveals when the film adaptation will start shooting.

by Chris Schrader | Aug 2, 201030 Comments
Comic-Con 2010 Friday Schedule: Our Film Panel Picks

We examine the Day Two schedule for Comic-Con 2010. Check out our movie panel picks for Friday, July 23rd.

by Rob Frappier | Jul 9, 2010No Comments
Aaron Johnson Reportedly Locked For X-Men: First Class [Updated]

Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson is reportedly locked for the role of Cyclops in the cast of X-Men: First Class, reuniting with director Matthew Vaughn.

by Rob Keyes | Jul 8, 20104 Comments
For Father’s Day: Our 15 Favorite Movie Dads

In honor of fathers everywhere, we’ve chosen 15 movie fathers who in our minds stand out above the rest.

by Paul Young | Jun 20, 201055 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: May 9, 2010

Here’s our weekend box office report and various movie news tidbits we may have missed during the week.

by Niall Browne | May 9, 20104 Comments
Kick-Ass 2 Shooting Next Year for 2012 Release Date

Kick-Ass 2: Balls To The Wall will enter production next year for a release date in 2012.

by Rob Keyes | May 5, 201027 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: May 2, 2010

Here’s our weekend box office report and various movie news tidbits we may have missed during the week.

by Niall Browne | May 2, 201021 Comments
30 Awesome Minimalist Superhero Posters

Screen Rant presents 30 minimalist superhero posters ranging from Batman, Superman & Iron Man to off-beat heroes like Gizmo Duck, Darkwing Duck & more.

by Anthony Ocasio | Apr 26, 2010140 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: April 25, 2010

Here’s our weekend box office report and various movie news tidbits we may have missed during the week.

by Niall Browne | Apr 25, 20107 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: April 18, 2010

Screen Rant has your weekend box office report and movie news you may have missed during the week.

by Niall Browne | Apr 18, 201012 Comments
‘Kick-Ass’ Spoilers Discussion

Want to talk about ‘Kick-Ass’ without worrying about spoiling the movie for others? This is the place.

by Vic Holtreman | Apr 16, 201052 Comments
Kick-Ass Review

You’re going to be hearing this over and over for months to come, but Kick-Ass simply kicks ass. ‘Nuff said.

by Kofi Outlaw | Apr 16, 201080 Comments
Christopher Mintz-Plasse Talks Kick-Ass 2

Christopher Mintz-Plasse discusses how Kick-Ass 2 will be even darker than the first film and how his character, Red Mist, will be different.

by Rob Frappier | Apr 16, 201024 Comments
Movie Media Roundup: Kick-Ass, ‘Losers’, ‘Last Airbender’

Check out the new French trailer for ‘Kick-Ass’, 4 new clips from ‘The Losers’, and new images from ‘The Last Airbender’

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 12, 20102 Comments
‘Kick-Ass’ Star Aaron Johnson As Spider-Man? Not Likely…

People are saying that ‘Kick-Ass’ star Aaron Johnson is a prime candidate to play Peter Parker in Sony’s Spider-Man reboot, but Johnson doesn’t seem too interested in the role

by Kofi Outlaw | Apr 9, 201023 Comments
New ‘Kick-Ass’ Clips, Interview & TV Spot

Two new clips from Matthew Vaughn’s ‘Kick-Ass’ starring Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz, Nicholas Cage and Christopher Mintz-Plasse along with interviews from the writer and director and a new TV spot.

by Scott Miller | Apr 2, 20103 Comments
New Kick-Ass TV Spot

In the continued excitement leading up to the release of ‘Kick-Ass,’ we’ve got another 30-second TV spot for you.

by Mike Eisenberg | Mar 27, 20107 Comments
New ‘Eclipse’ & ‘Kick-Ass Movie Clips

Check out these clips from two highly anticipated movies, Matthew Vaughn’s ‘Kick-Ass’ and the third Twlight movie, ‘Eclipse’.

by Ross Miller | Mar 22, 20108 Comments
Kick-Ass Comic/Movie Book Giveaway! [Winners]

We’ve got another cool contest for you… This time enter to win a Kick-Ass book – about the making of the comic book and the movie.

by Vic Holtreman | Mar 19, 201015 Comments
Two New ‘Kick-Ass’ TV Spots

Lionsgate has debuted a couple new TV spots for ‘Kick-Ass’ the upcoming violent and profane comic-book adaptation. Check both of them out here.

by Ross Miller | Mar 19, 20103 Comments
New Kick-Ass Trailer Does Just That

Another brand new trailer for Kick-Ass has hit the net – check it out and see what all the buzz is about!

by Paul Young | Mar 18, 201010 Comments
Kick-Ass Screening in NYC

NYC was host to UGO’s Kick-Ass movie screening and the creators of the comic book, Mark Millar and John Romita Jr., were in attendance – as was a real-life super hero!

by Kofi Outlaw | Mar 16, 20102 Comments
‘Kick-Ass 2′ Will Be Even Darker

‘Kick-Ass’ cast members Aaron Johnson and Christopher Mintz-Plasse say sequel will be very, very dark.

by Amanda Schuckman | Mar 15, 20106 Comments
Mark Millar Provides Details On His Directorial Debut

Mark Millar gives details on his first directorial effort, a superhero movie with “its own flavor” set in his native Scotland. Find out what he has in mind for it.

by Ross Miller | Mar 5, 20109 Comments
Kick-Ass Red Band Trailer #2

A second red band trailer for ‘Kick-Ass’ has appeared online. Does it match the raunchy greatness of the Hit-Girl red band trailer? Find out for yourself

by Kofi Outlaw | Feb 19, 201011 Comments
New ‘Kick-Ass’ Character Concept Art

We have some exclusive early concept art for the characters of ‘Kick-Ass.’ Want a look at what might’ve been? Read on.

by Kofi Outlaw | Feb 17, 20104 Comments
Toy Fair 2010 Gallery (Featuring Iron Man 2)

Thanks to the 2010 Toy Fair, we have new looks at Iron Man, War Machine, Thor, Captain America, The Green Lantern Corps, Classic DCU, Kick-Ass and…Tony Starch?

by Kofi Outlaw | Feb 17, 201023 Comments
Go Behind-The-Scenes of Matthew Vaughn’s Kick-Ass

Meet the cast and director of the upcoming comic book movie Kick-Ass and see what it was like working for Matthew Vaughn in this behind-the-scenes video.

by Rob Keyes | Feb 17, 20107 Comments
‘Kick-Ass’ Red Band International Trailer

We’ve already had a red band Kick-Ass trailer which focused specifically on the foul-mouthed Hit-Girl, but today a new red band trailer has appeared online …

by Ross Miller | Feb 2, 201017 Comments
‘Kick-Ass’ Dons The Cover of Empire

One of the most highly anticipated films of 2010 is Matthew Vaughn’s (Layer Cake, Stardust) ultra-violent comic book adaptation, Kick-Ass. It follows a teenager who …

by Ross Miller | Jan 26, 20107 Comments
Comic Book Movie Posters: Kick-Ass, Capt. America, Thor & More

If you’re a Screen Rant regular, you may have noticed that every Friday I usually put together a feature to present all of the poster …

by Rob Keyes | Jan 23, 201022 Comments
New ‘Kick-Ass’ Trailer Kicks Ass

The second official trailer for the upcoming violent comic-book adaptation Kick-Ass has just surfaced online over at Yahoo and we have it here for your …

by Ross Miller | Jan 8, 201022 Comments
Our 20 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2010

We know you’ve been waiting for it – here’s our list of the most anticipated movies of 2010!

by Vic Holtreman | Dec 28, 200992 Comments
Red Band Kick-Ass Trailer for Hit-Girl

This new clip from the R-rated Kick-Ass is pretty controversial – what do you think?

by Rob Keyes | Dec 21, 200965 Comments
New Kick-Ass Hit-Girl Poster

One of our most anticipated films of 2010 and a movie that’s received nothing but overwhelmingly positive reviews from those lucky enough to screen the …

by Rob Keyes | Dec 17, 20095 Comments
Screen Rant’s 2010 Movie Preview

Want to know what big movies are coming out in 2010? Checkout our month by month list of over 70 movies coming in the new year!

by Kofi Outlaw | Dec 16, 200955 Comments
Kick-Ass: New Big Daddy Poster & Movie Clip (Featuring Hit-Girl!)

If you haven’t heard, Mathew Vaughn’s (Layer Cake) adaptation of Mark Millar’s (Wanted) comic book Kick-Ass is building up to be a major hit in …

by Kofi Outlaw | Dec 14, 200915 Comments
Poster Friday Pt.2: Iron Man 2, Kick-Ass & Many More!

Happy Friday everyone!
Welcome to the second half of this week’s Poster Friday feature.
Part one of our biggest Poster Friday collection ever (separated into two parts) …

by Rob Keyes | Dec 5, 20098 Comments
Poster Friday: Avatar, Kick-Ass, Lost, Salt & More!

Happy Friday everyone!
We missed last week due to the launch of our sister site, GameRant.com and the fact that there was quite a few less …

by Rob Keyes | Nov 20, 20098 Comments
Matthew Vaughn: Kick-Ass is “Love Letter to Spider-Man”

Who loves hearing a director talk about their work? I know I do. That’s why it was such a pleasure to find this video of …

by Rob Frappier | Nov 19, 20095 Comments
Kick-Ass Trailer Comes Early!

The first widely released official trailer for Kick-Ass wasn’t meant to hit the interwebs until this Friday, at least according to the official site, but …

by Rob Keyes | Nov 10, 200924 Comments
Poster Friday: Kick-Ass, Avatar, Green Zone, Wolfman & More!

Happy Friday everyone! For our first Friday of November 2009, we’ve again gathered the latest posters to come out for this week’s poster round-up. So, …

by Rob Keyes | Nov 6, 200917 Comments
Mark Millar: Comic Creator, Screenwriter, Movie Director?

Scottish comic book writer Mark Millar has been getting awfully cozy in Hollywood over the past couple of years. In addition to seeing the film …

by Rob Frappier | Nov 3, 2009No Comments
‘Kick-Ass’ Will End with Teaser for Sequel

Although Matthew Vaughn’s Kick-Ass doesn’t premier for another seven months, Mark Millar (co-creator of the comic) already has high expectations, telling MTV that a sequel …

by Rob Frappier | Sep 17, 20091 Comment
John Romita, Jr. Talks ‘Kick-Ass’ Animation

Few upcoming comic book movies are as widely anticipated as Matthew Vaughn’s Kick-Ass. After fans got their first look at the film at Comic-Con, it …

by Rob Frappier | Sep 3, 20096 Comments
Lionsgate: The Expendables & Kick-Ass Get Release Dates

Two big action movies that many people are looking for next year have finally been given official release dates!
Sylvester Stallone’s ultimate team-up film, The Expendables, …

by Rob Keyes | Sep 2, 20098 Comments

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