WPF SplashScreen Template
The Splashscreen feature was part of SP1. However, there was no VS template to get it done fast. We have now released the VS template for creating Splashscreens for your projects. EnJoi
https://www.codeplex.com/wpf/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=14962
For step by step walkthrough of creating the splashscreen check this blog entry