Cue the angry Batman and that classic Batmanny voice that sounds like he's been gargling gravel...“Tell me, do you bleed? You will.” The film hits theaters on March 25, 2016 so hang in there, kids.
-Larissa Mrykalo
Showing posts with label Superman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Superman. Show all posts
Official Trailer Released for 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'
Cue the angry Batman and that classic Batmanny voice that sounds like he's been gargling gravel...“Tell me, do you bleed? You will.” The film hits theaters on March 25, 2016 so hang in there, kids.
-Larissa Mrykalo
First Look at Henry Cavill as Superman in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'
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| Courtesy BvS Twitter |
USA Today reveals, "The director can't say exactly how the relationship between the two superheroes evolves, 'but suffice it to say there is a 'v' in between their names' in the movie title, Snyder says. He explains that having the "v" instead of 'vs.' is a way 'to keep it from being a straight 'versus' movie, even in the most subtle way.'"
Snyder also understands why fans are so excited for the film, "You can talk all you want about other superhero movies, but it's Batman and Superman, let's just be honest. I don't know how you get bigger than that."
So lets take a look at 2013 Superman and May 6, 2016 Superman...
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| 2013 v 2016: Kal-El's Outfit |
The belt looks different, the "S" may or may not be slightly altered (read: smaller) and well, his hair is less fluffy (he is standing in the rain). Methinks he's a tad buffer as well. Let us know what you think and if you're pumped for the film like Snyder thinks you should be!
-Larissa Mrykalo
Three New Cast Members Join Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel' Sequel
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| Courtesy IMDB |
The film's director, Zack Snyder, commented on the casting:
“Holly has always been one of my favorite actresses; she has immense talent and is always captivating on screen. I had an opportunity to meet her a while back and knew instantly that I had to work with her, so as we began writing the script I made sure to create a role specifically for her.
“I just had the good fortune to work with Callan on ‘300: Rise of an Empire’ and was very impressed with his incredible talent,” the director continued. “He’s a fantastic actor and I’m looking forward to having the chance to work with him again. And, quite simply, Tao is a striking presence whose beauty is aptly rivaled by her amazing abilities as an actress. I’m really excited to have her joining us on this adventure.”
Hunter, Mulvey and Okamoto join fellow cast members who include; Henry Cavill who will return to star as Superman/Clark Kent, Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne, and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince. Other recent casting includes Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor and Jeremy Irons as Alfred, and “Man of Steel” stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.
May 6, 2016 is the target date for the film's release.
-Larissa Mrykalo
Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons Added to 'Man of Steel' Sequel
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| Courtesy Cheezburger.com |
Despite earlier rumors that Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") would be taking on Clark Kent, director Zack Snyder went with a less obvious choice by casting 30-year-old Eisenberg. In an interview, Snyder stated “Lex Luthor is often considered the most notorious of Superman’s rivals, his unsavory reputation preceding him since 1940[...] What’s great about Lex is that he exists beyond the confines of the stereotypical nefarious villain. He’s a complicated and sophisticated character whose intellect, wealth and prominence position him as one of the few mortals able to challenge the incredible might of Superman. Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore that interesting dynamic, and also take the character in some new and unexpected directions.”
Jason Momoa Joining 'Batman vs. Superman' Film?
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| Superman who? |
While it is currently unclear as to what role Momoa would be playing, there is a little speculation that narrows it down. First up is Justice League member, the Martian Manhunter, who is a super-powered alien that is trapped on planet Earth. However, it has been long rumored that the films villain would be Doomsday, a scientifically engineered Kryptonian killing machine. Doomsday infamously "killed" Superman back in 1992, and his appearance was even hinted at in the extras on "Man of Steel" Blu-ray.
Known for roles that showcase his beefy physique, such as Khal Drogo ("Game of Thrones") and Conan ("Conan the Barbarian"), Momoa could fill either role quite well.
Neither Snyder or Warner Bros. had any comments on this news at the moment.
-Nowal Massari
Superman 75th Anniversary Cartoon Short Soars Through History
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| Courtesy Superman wiki |
With the rousing and familiar scores from John Williams and Hans Zimmer playing in the background, we’re taken through the past seven and a half decades of this iconic superhero. From his first appearance to the many inceptions of Supes, fans will no doubt want to watch this over and over in order to find all of the references. Most notably; “Super Friends,” Christopher Reeve, George Reeves, an Atari game, “The Death of Superman,” the New 52, and this year's “Man of Steel."
What are your favorite Superman moments?
-Larissa Mrykalo
Super Changes In 75 years Of The Superman Shield
In Man of Steel Henry Cavill’s Superman says the emblem on his chest stands for hope, but as Amy Adams’ Lois Lane points out, it’s an “S” on this planet. But that “S” sure is one of the most recognized symbols on the planet. There is probably some social sciencey study to back it up, but trust me, everyone knows the Superman shield.
But it hasn’t been the same iconic symbol over the course Superman’s 75 years. Since his debut in Action Comics #1 in 1938, the “S” has undergone major changes. The most popular is likely the curvy serif red “S” on a yellow background, framed by the red and geometric five-sided shield. However, Superman started off with a police badge-esque shield and simple “S” on his first cover, and over time, it traded yellow for black, gained and lost weight, went sans-serif, became a three-dimensional accouterments and even went electric blue-and-white for a little while.
You needn’t take my awkward descriptions of the symbol though. In a bit of infographic goodness, HalloweenCostumes.com has created a visual evolution of Supes’ shield. They cover a lot of ground with descriptions of each iteration but I wouldn’t be a nitpicky nerd if I didn’t point out they neglect to discuss all the various animated variations -- as well as the 1988 Superboy series where Clark sported a shield most closely resembling the early ’90s comics (vertical upper serif, diagonal left edge, rounded bottom serif) with lots of room between the “S” and the shield border.
Still, this is a cool visual guide to the Superman “S” and is the fun piece of trivia to annoy your friends with as you’re waiting in line this weekend to see Man of Steel. Head to MTV Geek to check out the infographic.
-Aaron Sagers
Kevin Smith On Zack Snyder, 'Man of Steel', And 'Justice League'
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| We back Kevin Smith against a wall to talk about 'Man of Steel' |
It is standard practice for journalists to look back when new buzzworthy stuff is happening. It's kind of our bag. Instead of just covering the news, we like to catalogue and revisit everything that has come before. On some level this makes sense so we can continue to contextualize things through a modern lens. Then again, it also helps us create "lists," which is really just lovely bait for Web traffic. In this way, we're kind of like the best of obsessive nerds who keep lists, but this is especially true for big, buzzworthy movies.
So it goes with Man of Steel. Just as we prepare to see whether Zack Snyder's take on the character redefines the hero and sets the stage for a Justice League movie, everyone is taking another look at previous Superman treatment. For instance, head to MTV Geek to check out my interview with the last movie Superman, Brandon Routh.
Kevin Smith is one of those dudes who will always be linked to Superman movie lore (which, in turn, is part of modern Hollywood lore), and he's worth chatting up anytime a new Supes film project pops up. Back in 1996, Smith's geek cred had become well-known due to Mallrats -- before everyone was a geek -- and was hired to re-write Superman Lives/ Superman Reborn, a vehicle that would be directed by Tim Burton and would star Nicolas Cage. Smith was a hired gun who had to fulfill a lot of dictates on the rewrite (like Superman in a black costume who doesn't fly that fights a giant spider). Smith's draft was eventually discarded by Burton, who inevitably left, as did Cage.
'Man of Steel' 13-minute preview
Man of Steel is described as a “modernization” of the Superman tale and, even though they’re dealing with a superhero, the events in the film can happen. The filmmakers wanted it to feel “as real as possible.” They also discuss the evolution of his new “skin suit” and the meaning not only behind its design but also the infamous “S” symbol, which, on Krypton, means “hope.”
Watch the video here and let us know if you’ll be heading to the theaters on June 14 to check out this amazing new adventure! And don't forget about Man of Steel Free Comic Book Day on June 12.
-Larissa Mrykalo