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21 May 2013 12:07 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Iron Man 3 started the summer strong, and with it, 2013′s set of high profile superhero films. In just three weeks Marvel’s first post-Avengers film raked in a billion dollars at the box office and over the next two months, Warner Bros. and Twentieth Century Fox hope to achieve similar success in their key tentpoles.
Where James Mangold’s The Wolverine aims to deliver the definitive standalone Wolverine experience longtime readers have waited to see adapted into live-action, Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel promises a fresh and more grounded take on the iconic Superman origin story.
Both films had their marketing campaigns held to the relative last minute and while both come from franchises with baggage (see: Superman Returns and X-Men Origins: Wolverine reviews), trailers and glimpses of footage for each have successfully piqued our interest and bolstered ...
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- Rob Keyes
20 May 2013 8:57 PM, PDT | Cinelinx | See recent Cinelinx news »
Before the doors of the Irving Convention Center even opened on Saturday, it was very evident that Dallas Comic-Con is no longer just a local Texas event. Just by reading the convention's Facebook page, you could see people sharing their stories of how far they had traveled to meet their favorite celebrities. Many were from out of state or distant corners of the Lone Star State.
Let's just get the negative out of the way so we can get to the good points. Yes, there were a few cancellations. One was felt more than the others. The first day of the event, Nathan Fillion's representatives contacted Comic-Con management and told them the actor wouldn't be attending because of health reasons.
Since the Comic-Con personnel can't just say it out of tact and professional reason, let me do the talking for them. Anyone who drives or flies thousands of miles »
- feeds@cinelinx.com (Eric Shirey)
18 May 2013 11:11 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Following faster than a speeding bullet on today’s super new banners, we’ve another terrific look, this time in front of and behind the camera, of Warner Bros. re-imagining of the DC comic icon. Fan favourite superhero scribe David S. Goyer was the man tasked with giving Kal-El an all-new modern make-over following the commercial disappointment of Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns. From the look of things, Man Of Steel may well be the biggest film of the summer, while breathing new life into a character many fans believe hasn’t been done justice since 1980s Superman II
Check out the awesomeness!
Man Of Steel is directed by Zack Snyder and stars Henry Cavill, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, Michael Kelly, Harry Lennix, Richard Schiff and Russell Crowe. It swoops into cinemas from the 14th June.
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- Craig Hunter
18 May 2013 8:30 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
We're now a month away from seeing "Man Of Steel" on screens, and there's still several ways it could go. We could be looking at a "Batman Begins," a film that revives the franchise and goes on to bigger things. We could be seeing a "Superman Returns," one that pretty much stalls the DC hero and leaves it needing another reboot. Or we could be looking at something huge, an "Avengers" style hit. The trailers have been strong, the buzz good and screenings should be underway in a few weeks. Until then, to tide us over, a new featurette on the film has arrived, courtesy of Walmart of all people (they're sponsoring a series of early screenings the day before the movie opens; you can find out more here). There's a fair bit of new footage, as well as slightly puff-piece-y input from Zack & Deborah Snyder, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, »
- Oliver Lyttelton
17 May 2013 7:00 AM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
"Spock, I do not know too much about these little Tribbles yet, but there is one thing that I have discovered. I like them … better than I like you." –Dr. McCoy, "Star Trek" (1967)
Greetings from the apocalypse! The trouble with Tribbles is not how cute they are but how much they multiply, or in the case of "Star Trek Into Darkness," the silly plot point for which they cameo. That's the only thing I'll spoil from that movie (besides that it stinks), but luckily there's some sweet alternatives this week that boldly go where no J.J. Abrams movie has gone before … coherence.
Friday, May 17
Pow! In Theaters
Oh boy. "Star Trek Into Dumbness" finally fulfills J.J. Abrams' five-year mission to run this franchise through a Cuisinart of stupidity. I would need a spoiler avalanche to make a proper case for how this sequel squanders classic characters and scenarios from »
- Max Evry
17 May 2013 6:00 AM, PDT | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »
Prepare to pick your jaw up off the floor – Some of the biggest sci-fi heroes are here this weekend for Dallas Comic Con! This year, Dcc brings an amazing roster of celeb guests to fans of Star Trek, Firefly, Fringe, Superman, Stargate, Power Rangers, Kick Ass, and much more! Attending celeb guests include: William Shatner (Star Trek), Nathan Fillion (Firefly), Richard Dean Anderson (Stargate), Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), John Noble and Jasika Nicole (Fringe), Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, and Gates McFadden (Star Trek: Tng), Colin Ferguson (Eureka), and Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series) just to name a few. Comic guests feature John Romita Jr. (Kick-Ass), Jim Steranko (Silver and Bronze age Marvel comics), Amanda Conner (Power Girl), Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane), and Arthur “the Zombie King” Suydam to get you started.
Update: Nathan Fillion just tweeted this morning that he will be unable to attend Dcc, saying,
“Dear Dallas, »
- Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
16 May 2013 9:43 PM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
The long-awaited Superman reboot, Man of Steel, is released next month and fans of the iconic Kryptonian hero are chomping at the bit to feast their eyes on this new incarnation of their favourite character (portrayed in this instance by British actor Henry Cavill, who will be supported by a stellar ensemble cast that includes Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Costner and Michael Shannon).
After the forgettable disappointment that was 2006′s Superman Returns, starring Brandon Routh as the titular hero, comic book enthusiasts around the world have been waiting in eager anticipation to finally get another Superman movie worthy of the name.
Not since the days of Christopher Reeve has there been a Superman movie worth re-watching - and sadly even that franchise got a bit silly by the end (Richard Pryor, anyone?).
With that in mind, here’s hoping that this upcoming reboot can set the world »
- Kev Stewart
15 May 2013 9:12 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Warner Bros have teamed up with Symantec’s Norton Antivirus to release 3 Man of Steel featurettes, each one highlighting Superman’s powers: strength, speed, and flight.
Included in the videos are some amazing new footage from the film among them showing: Superman flying at speed across land (Africa?); an aerial fight scene with Superman punching Zod across the sky several times like a fighting game combo; the military firing upon Superman.
In between the new footage are talking heads interviews with Henry Cavill (Superman/Clark Kent), Russell Crowe (Jor-El), Kevin Costner (Jonathan Kent), Diane Lane (Martha Kent), director Zack Snyder, and producers Deborah Snyder and Charles Roven.
Diane Lane says something especially encouraging in her interview on “Strength”: “You’re (Superman) going to require as much strength morally when you have that much strength physically”. It’s reassuring to know the actors are aware of Superman’s strong morality being central to his character, »
- Noel Thorne
13 May 2013 2:36 PM, PDT | Pop2it | See recent Pop2it news »
After a new poster was released May 2, showing Superman flying high over the city of Metropolis, Warner Bros. has been quick to release two more for "Man of Steel," also featuring the hero soaring through the air. The difference with the new posters is they seem more associated with the imagery of Superman, rather than a picture of the hero himself. While the costume and colors make it easy to tell it's Superman, his face can't be seen in either new poster.
"Man of Steel" reboots the franchise after "Superman Returns" failed to reignite it. The movie stars Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman, with Michael Shannon playing the role of his nemesis, General Zod. "Man of Steel" is directed by Zack Snyder, who was also responsible for "The Watchmen" and "300."
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The cast is rounded out by Amy Adams, »
- editorial@zap2it.com
13 May 2013 11:42 AM, PDT | Cinelinx | See recent Cinelinx news »
It's May in Dallas, TX and for thousands of movie, TV, and comic book geeks that means only one thing. Dallas Comic-Con is about to descend upon the Irving Convention Center for a weekend of fun and excitement. This time around, fans get three days to meet the celebrities in attendance and find those rare items they've been looking for their entire life from over 30 vendors in the Main Exhibit Room.
There are many TV and movie stars participating in Dallas Comic-Con this year. William Shatner returns to give those who didn't get the opportunity to meet him last time another chance. Other Star Trek guests include The Next Generation's Levar Burton, Gates McFadden, and Brent Spiner.
Firefly and Castle fans will be ecstatic to know Nathan Fillion will be meeting and greeting fans. Firefly's Adam Baldwin will be there again as well.
With the release of Man of Steel next month, »
- feeds@cinelinx.com (Eric Shirey)
11 May 2013 2:00 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
As I’ve stated in previous Fund This Film posts, one of the main benefits of crowdfunding is that it offers opportunity for projects that Hollywood literally rejects. Filmmakers like Alex Cox, Ralph Bakshi and even Zach Braff have hit Kickstarter because their visions and methods don’t fit the industry standards and preferences these days and no mainstream production and financial outlets are interested in their works as they’re intended. Similarly, with computer effects being the go-to norm in moviemaking now, people wishing to work with practical effects need to go to fans of such tactile techniques in order to pay for it. We’ve already seen a few campaigns highlighting old school movie magic, including Cox’s effort, and now there’s one from animatronic and makeup wizards Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. If you’re not familiar with those guys by name, you know the creatures and other stuff they’ve done »
- Christopher Campbell
11 May 2013 8:02 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
The specter of the Man of Steel has loomed on the horizon ever since the first trailer was revealed last summer, attached to the theatrical release of The Dark Knight Rises. Superman fans have been intrigued yet skeptical. For enthusiasts, Superman is the greatest comic book character of all time, and they can’t wait to see him on the big screen again amidst the legion of newly-popularized super hero movies. But for naysayes, haunting memories of Superman’s most recent foray onto the silver screen – 2006’s self-important and visionless Superman Returns – have caused apprehension about a return of the character.
Adding to the conflict is the popular opinion that Batman, once Superman’s second in the pantheon of greatest heroes, has now superseded his rival. He has proven himself critically and financially thanks to Christopher Nolan, who raised the Batman films from the ashes of Batman and Robin and »
- Aaron Berke
10 May 2013 2:19 PM, PDT | www.themoviebit.com | See recent TheMovieBit news »
With just over a month to go until Superman returns, for what I’d expect is a triumphant return, the Kryptonite hype machine is starting to seriously spin. Much of Man Of Steel footage so far has been still shrouded in a veil of secrecy with Snyder and company saying the trailers are more or less only the tip of the iceberg. And while the latest TV spot, doesn’t give much away (as expected) it does feature a little bit more of Supes and Zod, but its all a case of blink and you’ll miss it. At this point, I feel there is not middle ground for Man Of Steel. It’s either an all out win or an epic fail. I’m hedging my money on an epic win. I wonder though with no major hook in any of the footage so far, will what we’ve »
- noreply@blogger.com (Vic Barry)
10 May 2013 12:30 PM, PDT | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
by Brett White
If 2006's "Superman Returns" was all about emotion, then by comparison, this summer's "Man of Steel" looks to be all about action. And yes, there'll still be plenty of emotions in Zack Snyder's Superman movie (remember Zod's scream?), but the newest UK TV spot shows off some of the most epic action scenes we've seen. There are some new shots in the film, including one presumably Kryptonian ship violently landing on Earth and fighter jets engaging enemy combatants over the Metropolis skyline. People are running! Jumping! Fleeing! Fighting! Screaming! And flying!
Superman is definitely the most powerful superhero gracing the silver screen this summer, and it looks like he's going to have his hands full. Check out the TV spot below!
[via Super Hero Hype]
What do you think of the new "Man of Steel" TV spot? Let us know in the comments below or hit us up on Twitter! »
- Splash Page Team
10 May 2013 12:11 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
One thing I didn't really like about Bryan Singer's Superman Returns were all the religious elements that felt forced into the narrative rather than allowing the audience to draw their own comparisons. I can understand the comparison when it comes to Superman so I don't think it should be ignored entirely, just don't beat us over the head with it. That said, it looks like Zack Snyder's Man of Steel certainly isn't overlooking an opportunity to paint a few similarities as Superman (Henry Cavill) strikes a familiar pose in the waning moments of this new UK trailer for the film. A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the »
- Brad Brevet
7 May 2013 4:08 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Excitement for Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot, Man of Steel, continues to grow – even after our readers dubbed it their Most-Anticipated Summer 2013 Film. Despite a massive opening weekend box office for Iron Man 3, the film resulted in a mixed response from comic book die-hards who asserted that it “wasn’t an Iron Man movie” – leaving the door wide open for Superman to make a big splash. Seven years back, a similar complaint was leveled at Warner Bros. for Superman Returns – with many fans and casual moviegoers maintaining that Bryan Singer’s spiritual successor to Superman II didn’t “feel” like a Superman movie. If the positive word-of-mouth for Man of Steel is to be believed, director Zack Snyder must have learned from Superman Returns‘ backlash, successfully positioning his Superman reboot as both grounded and ...
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- Ben Kendrick
7 May 2013 7:30 AM, PDT | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
by Brett White
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has had a pretty decent success bringing the Marvel Universe to the big screen. I mean, two Marvel movies now account for the top two biggest opening weekend box-office grosses of all time, so, you know, pretty decent success. While Marvel is prepping sequels to their biggest films and getting the incredibly obscure Guardians of the Galaxy ready for the big screen, DC Comics and Warner Bros. are just... well, waiting it seems.
In an interview with Collider, Kevin Feige offers a little bit of advice to Warner Bros. regarding a potential "Justice League" movie.
"It's what I say all the time and have said over the years, which is, have confidence in the characters, believe in the source material, don't be afraid to stay true to all of the elements of the characters no matter how seemingly silly or crazy they are. »
- Splash Page Team
6 May 2013 5:13 PM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
Outside of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy, DC and Warner Bros. hasn't had an awful lot of luck with their live-action comic book movies (see: Superman Returns and Green Lantern). While that looks set to change with Man of Steel, there are still many unproduced screenplays which have been shelved at one point or another. So, why not turn these into animated movies? That's exactly the question that Collider put to DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns recently and it turns out that it's something the studio has actually considered! Something that you guys do really well is DC Animated movies. Is there any possibility of taking a movie script that never got made, like a J.J. Abrams Superman, and taking that script or idea and making a DC Animated movie out of it? There’s always a possibility. That’s not the first time that’s come up. »
6 May 2013 5:09 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
While Warner Bros. will be taking another stab at Superman on the big screen with this summer’s Zack Snyder-directed Man of Steel, it’s no secret that the studio worked for years on a new iteration of the character before both Man of Steel and Bryan Singer’s 2006 film Superman Returns came to fruition. A number of screenwriters and directors tried to crack Superman, and one of the better-known versions that never made it to the screen is the J.J. Abrams-scripted Superman: Flyby. Abrams’ take was an origin story that saw Krypton besieged by a civil war that spills over onto Earth, but it was eventually passed over in favor of Singer's Returns story. Steve recently landed an exclusive interview with DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns, and during the course of their conversation Steve asked Johns if DC would ever consider turning one of the many Warner Bros. »
- Adam Chitwood
6 May 2013 2:04 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Well, here we are almost seven years later, we just published our 20,000th post on FirstShowing. I still remember when it all began. I went to camp out for Superman Returns in 2006, but discovered two pesky people had decided to beat me to the first spot, so in response I decided to start a company. That was June of 2006. Now it's summer of 2013. Zack Snyder's new take on Supes, Man of Steel, is about to hit theaters in June. We're in the middle of a new Hobbit trilogy, more Star Wars are on the way. And we've been there every day, every big story, publishing our 20,000th post after seven years of covering movie news non-stop. I just wanted to take this moment of pause for a bit of self-reflection. I still remember complaining in high school English anytime a paper was required to be over 2 pages. Now I »
- Alex Billington
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