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FROM SPLASH PAGE: When we recently listed our most anticipated comic-based movies of 2009, there was little doubt that we had to save a spot for the next flick from the mind of “Wanted” creator Mark Millar: the everyday hero story "Kick-Ass." And after getting a recent look at the "Kick-Ass" cast -- which includes the unusual teaming of Nicolas Cage and “Superbad” super-geek Christopher Mintz-Plasse, we have a feeling that when this flick comes out later this year, we’ll be McLovin’ it.

So naturally, when we recently caught up with Mintz-Plasse, we had to ask him whether “Kick Ass” will, well … do exactly that.

For more of Christopher Mintz-Plasse's thoughts on "Kick-Ass," head over to SplashPage.MTV.com.

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It was glitz and glam and a whole lot of smiles last Thursday in Mumbai, as "Slumdog Millionaire" held its official Indian premiere. The celebrated film -- shot with Indian talent and scored by famed Indian composer A.R. Rahman -- saw some of Bollywood's biggest stars turning out for the festivities. MTV India was there for it all, chatting up folks on the red carpet and catching director Danny Boyle's remarks to the excited crowd. Check it out below.

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The search for the Greatest Movie Badass of All Time is on! MTV News has asked accomplished filmmakers, actors and you, the audience, to vote for your favorites. Now we've tabulated the results and found our 10 finalists for the top spot. Who will reign supreme as the Greatest Badass of All Time? Find out on February 6 at 7:15 p.m. when MTV announces the winner live at New York's Comic-Con and right here at MTV.com.

WHO: James Gunn
WHAT: "Slither" (writer/director), "Dawn of the Dead" (2004, writer)

THE LIST:

10. Frank Bullitt (Steve McQueen), "Bullitt" Read more...

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Lara Croft is set to follow in Indiana Jones' footsteps, and make a return to the big screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. (who gained the rights to the character this December) and producer Dan Lin are working to reboot "Tomb Raider," and give the pistol packing heroine a new franchise.

The new project will ignore the previous two Paramount films and start fresh, as the latest games have and revamp her origin, give her new adventures, villains, and love interests.

Of course, this means there will be a new actress as well. Warner Bros isn't planning on bringing Angelina Jolie back -- and it is unlikely the Oscar nominated actress would return if they did make an offer. The studio plans to attach a writer and director first, and then find a new Croft. Read more...

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Every time it seems like the Hollywood trend of remaking television shows into films is going to die out, we end up with a dozen more. According to Variety, the latest is 1980's series "The A-Team," which is getting a big screen remake from Fox Studios with an eye to turning it into an action film franchise. Joe Carnahan ("Smoking Aces") is attached to direct, with Ridley and Tony Scott producing.

In the original show, four Vietnam vets are convicted of armed robbery and escape from military prison to become mercenaries with hearts of gold. Carnahan and the Scott brothers plan to use the original premise, but swap Vietnam for the Middle East. Read more...

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Who is the greatest movie badass of all time? That's the question MTV has been asking accomplished actors, filmmakers, and readers of Movies Blog and Splash Page, and we're happy to announce that the final results are in!

We'll reveal the baddest of the badasses on February 6 at 7:15 PM (EST), when MTV announces the winner live at our New York Comic-Con panel and here on MTV.com. Until then, however, MTV is revealing each of the 10 finalists for the "Greatest Badass" mantle -- one per day and in alphabetical order. So far, we've honored the extensive badassery of "Star Wars" bounty hunter Boba Fett and "Alien" fighter Ellen Ripley, while notable MTV Movies mainstays Kurt Loder and Larry Carroll each provided their lists of the film world's greatest tough guys (and gals).

And just in case you needed a reminder why why Ellen Ripley made the cut, here's a montage we created of some of her greatest hits:

It's always a good time to watch Ellen Ripley in action, isn't it? Keep it locked to MTV.com every day leading up to the big reveal on Friday, Feb. 6 to find out more of the contenders for the title of GREATEST BADASS IN MOVIE HISTORY (and if you're in the NYC area, come to our Comic-Con event)!

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Brendan Fraser's career has gone in a decidedly different route than we all expected it to. Once a man who struck a balance between Oscar nominated films like "Gods and Monsters" and popcorn fare like "The Mummy," Fraser now seems to enjoy just the popcorn half of the equation. Variety reports that Fraser is set to star in "Furry Vengeance" for Summit Entertainment, a family comedy directed by Roger Kumble ("College Road Trip").

Fraser will play a real estate developer whose new suburban development spills into some pristine Oregon wilderness, pitting him against a band of angry critters. The film will be live action, but expect the wildlife to be some mix of CG and real. The film will begin production in early summer. Read more...

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Jerry Bruckheimer spoke with MTV News at the junket for his new film, "Confessions of a Shopaholic". Talking about future projects, he let slip that, while the script is done and Johnny Depp has signed on as Tonto there's still a little matter of finding the lead.

That's where you come in! Jerry Bruckheimer wants input from the fans and we're ready to hear whatever opinion you've got. Watch the video below and then post your dream-casting. You could help decide who gets to wear the mask!

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FROM SPLASH PAGE: It sounds like it may be the beginning of a death-knell for "The Green Hornet." Over at Hitfix, Drew McWeeny has word that Sony may be backing out the project completely.

Rumors of a "Green Hornet" movie have been around for years and years, ever since Kevin Smith was attached to the project as a writer and director. When Smith left the film, it seemed dead in the water, but then the rather unexpected casting news broke that placed Seth Rogen in the lead as the masked hero.

Read more about the rumored demise of "The Green Hornet" over at SplashPage.MTV.com.

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When Coraline (voiced by Dakota Fanning) finds a door to another world -- a better version of her own, in fact -- she learns that a world where everything is the way she wants it isn't always preferable, and that her "Other Mother" (voiced by Terry Hatcher) might not have Coraline's best interests in mind. Based on the Neil Gaiman story, watch an exclusive clip from the film below. When you're done, check out everything we have on "Coraline," in theaters February 6.

"Coraline" hits theaters February 6, but just in case you want to catch up with the much-anticipated adaptation, read on for a roundup of all things "Coraline" on SplashPage.MTV.com.

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