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Interview: Mix Master Mike Amps Up The 'Teen Titans Go!' Theme Song

Posted 5/21/13 3:04 pm EST by Jon Waterhouse in Animation, Interviews, Music, TV

If he had his way Mix Master Mike, one of the most celebrated DJs of our day, would be fighting giant monsters amid the Tokyo skyline.

Instead he’s a superhero behind the turntables, having arguably garnered the most attention for his enduring stint as DJ for the Beastie Boys. He appeared on three of the influential rap group’s studio albums, including its final disc, 2011’s “Hot Sauce Committee Part Two.”

These days Mix Master Mike is working magic all over the place, and recently got his geek on by giving the “Teen Titans” TV theme song a makeover. Mix Master Mike’s take on the tune is tagged to the new animated comedy “Teen Titans Go!,” which airs 7:30 p.m. EDT Tuesdays on Cartoon Network.

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Exclusive: Behind The Scenes With 'Doctor Who' Composer Murray Gold

Posted 5/21/13 11:29 am EST by Eddie Wright in Interviews, TV

We visited "Doctor Who" composer Murray Gold in his New York studio to discuss his work on the series since it was relaunched in 2005 under producer Russel T. Davies and Doctor Christopher Eccleston. Gold has since worked on every season of the show, changing the music to fit the personalities of each new Doctor.

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Interview: Geoff Johns Says Goodbye To 'Green Lantern'

Posted 5/21/13 10:38 am EST by Patrick A. Reed in Comic Books, DC Comics, Interviews

This week, Geoff Johns wraps up his decade-long run on DC's "Green Lantern," with the double-sized "Green Lantern" #20. We got an opportunity to ask Johns a few questions as he says farewell to the Lantern Corps, and prepares to shift his focus to other corners of the DC Universe.

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Interview: Orlando Jones Experiences 'Tainted Love'

Posted 5/20/13 3:54 pm EST by Jorge Solis in Comic Books, Interviews, TV

In the digital series, "Tainted Love," writer/producer/star Orlando Jones plays Black Berry, a down-on-his-luck thief who is about to become a father. The stakes are raised when he has to protect the love of his life, Jezebel Jackson (Deanna Russo), from his vengeful mob boss. "Tainted Love" jumps from the screen with its colorful comic book stylizations. Orlando Jones chatted with MTV Geek about how the idea came about, playing an action star, and the graphic novel aspects of the series.

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Interview: 'Defiance' Composer Bear McCreary Talks Soundtracks, Sci-Fi, And Musical Palindromes

Posted 5/20/13 3:20 pm EST by Eddie Wright in Interviews, TV

Many sci-fi fans became aware of composer Bear McCreary through his tribal, pulsing score for Syfy's "Battle Galactica." McCreary quickly made a name for himself on other genre fare like "Eureka," "The Walking Dead," "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," and the "Rest Stop" movies. McCreary is back in the science fictiony world with his music for both the TV series and video game, "Defiance" as well as the Starz show "Da Vinci's Demons." I spoke with McCreary over email about crafting the sound of sci-fi, his new record label, and creating a musical palindrome especially for Da Vinci! (yes, he really did that!)

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Interview: Help Patrick Bateman Kill Again With 'American Psycho: The Musical'

Posted 5/20/13 2:43 pm EST by Charles Webb in Books, Interviews, Movies

"I think people are going to be surprised," Act 4 Entertainment Vice President of Production and Development Jesse Singer says of his company's plan to bring "American Psycho" to the stage. Previously adapted for the screen in 2000 by director Mary Harron, and based on a novel by outspoken author Bret Easton Ellis, it's a chronicle of pharmaceutical and credit-fueled excess with a famously brand-obsessed yuppie, Patrick Batemen, as its antihero protagonist.

Bringing it to the stage is one more layer in the "American Psycho" narrative, the continued transformation of a book and film that have been decried as cruelly misogynistic into something embedded in our pop consciousness. Act 4 has taken to Kickstarter in order to seek funds for the project, which would bring an all-singing, all-dancing Patrick Bateman to the stage with music from Duncan Sheik.

Strangely, it all makes sense.

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Interview: 'Exalted' RPG Returns Via Kickstarter

Posted 5/17/13 4:37 pm EST by Kevin Ohannessian in Hobby Gaming, Interviews

The cult RPG "Exalted" has been brought back to life for a Third edition by Onyx Path Publishing, through a Kickstarter project. "Exalted" hit its goal of $60,000 in only 18 minutes and raised $380,000 in one week. I spoke to Richard Thomas, the founder and creative director of Onyx Path, about the resurrection of "Exalted" and the decision to use Kickstarter.

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Interview: In Batman's 'Zero Year' Scott Snyder And Greg Capullo Say To Expect The Unexpected

Posted 5/17/13 11:12 am EST by MTV Geek in Comic Books, DC Comics, Interviews

By Matt D. Wilson

"...anything you think you know, you don't know. You know what you should expect? The unexpected. Then you'll be on target." - Greg Capullo

Starting with June 12's "Batman" #21, Batman gets a revised, New 52 origin in writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo's newest arc. But just how much will the 11-issue "Zero Year" change about the iconic moments Batman fans have known for decades?

To find out, I chatted with Snyder and Capullo by phone for a sometimes-rowdy conversation about whether the team approached the story with a pickaxe or a scalpel. And also, why it's called "Zero Year," anyway.

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Interview: The Summer Of Valiant Might Be Paving The Road To 'Unity'

Posted 5/16/13 6:00 pm EST by Charles Webb in Comic Books, Interviews, Valiant

What is "Unity" in the new Valiant universe? I'd hoped to get some clues to that in my chat with Valiant CCO Dinesh Shamdasani, Executive Editor Warren Simons, Editor Jody LeHeup.

Besides staying mum on the shape of the new "Unity" (Erica Pierce forever), we did talk about how the universe currently looks, as the publisher continues to reintroduce titles from the VH1 era, including a new "Eternal Warrior" series, while playing out storylines like the ongoing "Harbinger Wars" between "Harbingers" and "Bloodshot," and gaining new creative teams like Christos Gage and Joshua Dysart on “Bloodshot and the HARD Corps.” We discussed diversity among the upcoming titles, and while they shared a collection of exclusive covers from artists Rian Hughes, Dave Johnson, and Dave Bullock for a handful of the Summer of Valiant variants making their ways to shelves in the coming months.

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Interview: Lisa Henson Talks 'Fraggle Rock's' 30th Anniversary, Upcoming Jim Henson Projects

Posted 5/15/13 3:48 pm EST by MTV Geek in Interviews, Movies, TV

By Aaron Sagers

For three decades, a race of subterranean Muppets has taught us a few things about living. Sure, there are the obvious lessons from these Fraggles, creations of the Jim Henson Creature Shop, that it is good therapy to dance your cares away instead of worrying, and that Doozer constructs are tasty.

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Interview: Jeff Lemire On 'Animal Man' - Buddy Baker, Oscar Winner?

Posted 5/15/13 12:10 pm EST by Charles Webb in Comic Books, DC Comics, Interviews

In 2013, writer Jeff Lemire will further raise the profile of the tragedy-prone DC hero Animal Man by putting Buddy Baker up for an award for his film work. In any other circumstances, this would be a welcome development for the Baker family, but following a recent tragedy and loss of one of their own, the increased spotlight feels more like a target on their back, Lemire tells me.

In this e-mail interview, Lemire talks about how Buddy will deal with this sudden increase in fame and warns that even the book's title character isn't safe this year. Plus, we have a look at a spread from "Animal Man" #21 from artist Steve Pugh.

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Interview: Silas Weir Mitchell Offers A Wesen Lesson On His 'Grimm' Character

Posted 5/14/13 3:59 pm EST by MTV Geek in Interviews, TV

By Aaron Sagers

The big bad wolf lives in Portland, except he’s not all that bad since he discovered Pilates and an appreciation for wine. He does occasionally wolf out still, but now it is for the purpose of fighting monsters on the side of good or for his were-fox girlfriend.

Such is the life of Monroe, the fan-favorite character on "Grimm,” NBC’s fairy tale/cop procedural show which was recently renewed for a third season. And the man behind the wolfman is Silas Weir Mitchell, a character actor whose career has been transformed by Monroe – and not just in the ways of CGI or the prosthetic makeup he wears when things get hairy.

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Interview: Justin Jordan Forges 'Blood and Steel' In 'Superboy'

Posted 5/13/13 2:54 pm EST by MTV Geek in Comic Books, DC Comics, Interviews

By Jorge Solis

With his hit series, "The Legend of Luther Strode," Justin Jordan proves he knows a thing or two about writing teenagers with superpowers. Starting with issue #20, Jordan now takes over the reins of the "Superboy" series. I chatted with the writer about the upcoming story arc, "Blood And Steel," the themes behind his storytelling, and what readers should expect from upcoming issues.

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Interview: Eli Roth Shakes It Up With 'Aftershock'

Posted 5/9/13 3:31 pm EST by Eddie Wright in Horror, Interviews, Movies

Filmmaker/actor Eli Roth made a grisly splash with 2002's gross-out horror comedy "Cabin Fever" earning the title of "the future of horror" from Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino then helped usher Roth's follow-ups "Hostel" and "Hostel 2" into theaters by "presenting" the films. Roth and Tarantino remain close collaborators and colleagues with Roth starring as the baseball bat-wielding Sgt. Donny Donowitz a.k.a. "The Bear Jew" in Tarantino's "Inglorious Basterds." Roth is now using the clout he's earned for himself to help a new generation of horror and beyond get films made and released. Thus far he's produced "The Last Exorcism" and its sequel, "The Man with the Iron Fists," and more, including the new disaster film "Aftershock" from Chilean director Nicolás López.

Roth co-wrote and stars in the film that sees a handful of party-goers fighting for survival in the aftermath of a earthquake that's not only unleashed massive amounts of devastation, but a horde of psychotically violent maniacs from a local demolished prison.

I spoke with Roth over the phone about his involvement with "Aftershock," his decision to play nerdy American "Gringo," the importance of helping other filmmakers, and his next film as director, "The Green Inferno."

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Interview: Greg Pak Talks The Dangerous Atmosphere Of 'Batman/Superman'

Posted 5/9/13 9:01 am EST by MTV Geek in Comic Books, DC Comics, Interviews

By Matt D. Wilson

Avid DC readers have seen Batman and Superman thrown together in a lot of contexts, but most times, they're quite familiar with each other.

In writer Greg Pak and artist Jae Lee's new series "Batman/Superman," launching June 5, it won't be like that. Readers will see the first-ever meeting between the two heroes and, at least at first, they won't be super friendly.

I took a few minutes to chat with Pak about what's in store for the pair.

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