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There are plenty of things the Internet is great for. Like, for instance, watching zombies battling sharks underwater.

But what it's really amazing at is taking today's news and remixing it while it's still today's news — like, oh, let's say, the f-bomb-tastic Christian Bale tirade from the set of "Terminator: Salvation" that has been lighting things up over the past 24 hours.

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So now we've seen the first footage of "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra," and reaction in fandom circles has been decidedly mixed. And while I admit to being slightly thrown off by the plethora of skin-tight black outfits, there are a number of reasons why director Stephen Sommers' take on the iconic 1980's toy line may be worth standing in line for. And just so you know where I'm coming from, along with possessing over a hundred action figures, I own every "G.I. Joe" comic ever printed, including "Special Missions," "Yearbooks," the 3-D one-offs and the European printings of "Action Force." So yeah, I'm legit. But back to the film...

First and foremost, "Rise of Cobra" relies on Larry Hama's classic 155-issue comic book run as its source material, rather than the considerably more childish television show. Not only that, but Hama himself was hired as a consultant. As such, key relationships from the comic -- such as the link between Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow -- are carried over, and important details like Snake-Eyes staying silent are left intact. Having spoken to Hama, the godfather of "Joe" has an intense enthusiasm for the project and swears on its faithfulness, and as the man who single-handedly crafted my childhood, I take him at his word. Read more...

Tags G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, gi joe, larry hama, Stephen Sommers

Does it really suprise anyone that's watched Christian Bale's work that he's got a bit of a temper lying just beneath the surface? Still, we were as appalled/amused as anyone when TMZ uncovered his tantrum on the set of "Terminator Salavation." Mental note: do NOT get in the way of Mr. Bale when he's at work. And a note to all of you, do not get in my way when I'm trying to write a blog entry about actors going loco. I just might LOSE IT! Watch and learn, ass.

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At the end of “WALL-E,” the intergalactic Buy n Large cruise ship returned to an Earth freshly blossoming with life after several centuries of garbage-strewn toxicity. Our loveable title character and his high-tech hottie girlfriend EVE looked well on their way to some version of robotic bliss. What happens next we’ll never know: there won’t be a sequel.

“Personally, I never consider sequels,” WALL-E writer/director Andrew Stanton told MTV News. “I think that takes a lot of hubris to think that your idea is going to live on and on, and I always love the idea of something just being contained and done.” But didn’t Stanton co-write the screenplay for “Toy Story 2”? Maybe there’s a chance someday for a second go at WALL-E? Read more...

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In our most morbid and emo moods, we've all dreamed of attending our own funeral. But one Tennessee guy thought the idea sounded so fun, he decided to just go ahead and hold it while he was still alive.

According to Variety, Bill Murray, Lucas Black, Robert Duvall and Sissy Spacek have all signed onto "Get Low," the true story of Felix "Bush" Breazeale. In 1938, he decided to plan his own funeral and attend it, so that he could enjoy it while he was still alive. The idea made him a national celebrity, and attendees flocking to his "funeral" caused a traffic jam for two miles. Read more...

Tags bill murray, get low, lucas black, robert duvall, sissy spacek

It's a political drama match made in heaven. According to Variety, Aaron Sorkin and George Clooney are hooking up at Warner Bros. for "The Challenge" which will be penned by Sorkin, and produced by Clooney's Smoke House shingle. In fact, he may pull a hat trick and not only star in the film, but direct it too.

Based on Jonathan Mahler's book, the film will recount the true story of Navy lawyer Charles Swift and Georgetown University law professor Neal Katyal, and their efforts to ensure that Salim Hamdan, Osama bin Laden's driver, received a fair trial. Hamdan was captured in 2001 in Afghanistan while transporting two missiles, and was held at Guantanamo Bay for five years. He was ultimately convicted and sentenced to 5 1/2 years, but was cleared of the terrorism conspiracy charges. Read more...

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FROM SPLASH PAGE: Well, it looks like our skeptical take on last week's release of the "final" poster from "Watchmen" was half-right, at least -- and in this case, we couldn't be happier about that. Warner Bros. has provided Splash Page readers with an exclusive look at the new poster for the IMAX release of "Watchmen" (also on March 6).

Dr. Manhattan disassembling a tank in IMAX? Rorschach breaking fingers on the biggest of the big screens?

Count us in -- and check out a full-size version of the new "Watchmen" IMAX poster over at SplashPage.MTV.com.

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The prehistoric landscapes of Adam Rifkin’s “National Lampoon's The Stoned Age” took its cast into the wilderness outside Austin, Texas. The film, which features stars David Carradine, Gary Busey, and Ali Larter, among others, follows a nerdy outcast caveman’s quest for the cavewoman he loves. The locale brought Rifkin’s Stone Age scenery to life with an authentically ancient look, but it also brought Carradine back to a city that helped land him the role of lead villain in Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill.”

“Those locations are all real,” Carradine told MTV News. “We really found these incredible locations that look prehistoric – glorious, incredible vistas.” The filming location introduced Carradine to a new side of the Southwestern city he was already familiar with. Read more...

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Wow, what a life Malin Akerman has. She's one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood, she recently got to suit up as Silk Spectre for the "Watchmen" movie - and now, she just got back from Bora Bora, where she's been getting paid to hang out with Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau.

"I’m barely keeping up," laughed the actress, who transformed into a brunette for the role in the film about clashing couples at a vacation resort. "It's called 'Couples Retreat,' and it’s going to be coming out next year, probably late summer. We’re just finishing that up; we’ve been working on that for the past two months." Read more...

Tags couples retreat, jon favreau, Malin Akerman, vince vaughn

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.

Our badass picks include Boba Fett, Ellen Ripley, Dirty Harry , John McClane and John Rambo, and now we have yet another addition to our Top 10 list with easily the most beloved villain in "Star Trek" history...Khan Noonien Singh. We've profiled Khan over here, and spotlight his greatest moments in the video below. Check it out and if you're in the NYC area, visit our NY Comic-Con panel this Friday.

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