Superman

CHRONICLE Writer Max Landis Vents About THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: February 3rd, 2012 at 8:26 pm

With Max Landis’ movie Chronicle opening in theaters this weekend, you might be wondering to yourself just how the young writer became interested in superheroic origins or why he chose to give one of his protagonists supervillain tendencies. Well it just so happens that we’ve come across a short directed and narrated by Landis himself that might explain some things. In The Death and Return of Superman, Landis (along with some famous friends like Elijah Wood, Mandy Moore, Ron Howard, Simon Pegg and Chris Hardwick) takes viewers through an NSFW recap of the infamous DC comic series that saw the fall (and rise) of the last son of Krypton. Hit the jump to check it out.

Behind the Scenes Image from MAN OF STEEL Shows Henry Cavill Suited Up

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: January 23rd, 2012 at 2:16 pm

We’re still quite a ways off from the release of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, and the Superman reboot is still in the midst of filming. While we’ve already been privy to quite a few photos from the set, we’ve gotten very few good looks at star Henry Cavill in the Superman suit. Those angling for some suit images should be happy today, as a behind the scenes image from the set has arrived highlighting the superhero getup. Cavill is seen posing for a photo with a young boy, giving us a nice close-up look at his Superman garb. It’s not anything mind-blowing, but with no trailer and only one official image released thus far, we’ll take what we can get.

Hit the jump to check out the image. The film also stars Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Harry Lennix, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, Richard Schiff, and Russell Crowe. Man of Steel is slated for June 14th, 2013.

Richard Schiff to Play Dr. Hamilton in MAN OF STEEL

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: January 9th, 2012 at 7:39 pm

The new Superman movie Man of Steel has been shooting since August, so you know any casting news that surfaces tonight is for a small role.  However, Variety‘s report that Richard Schiff has joined the cast as “Dr. Hamilton” may be noteworthy to fans of the comic.  He is described as Superman’s “scientific advisor,” building various machinery to aid our hero’s fight against crime.  The character history suggests the role has the potential to grow larger, perhaps supported by the fact that director Zack Snyder secured Emmy winner and West Wing all star Schiff for what could amount to a bit part in the reboot.

Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Harry Lennix, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, and Russell Crowe.  Man of Steel opens June 14, 2013.  Hit the jump for the Hamilton’s character bio.

Hasbro Toys Concept Art from Tim Burton’s Aborted SUPERMAN LIVES

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: December 14th, 2011 at 1:58 pm

Superman Lives is the non-movie-movie gift that keeps on giving. Director Tim Burton’s Superman adaptation never made it to the screen, but plenty of concept art was drawn up and costume tests were performed. We’ve seen Nicolas Cage looking ridiculous in the rubbery Superman suit, we’ve seen images of the costume sculpts from the film, and we’ve even seen video of the light-infused suit in action. Now more concept art has surfaced by way of Hasbro’s mock-ups for the all important toy tie-ins. They’re in keeping with the silliness that Burton had planned, and are worth a gander if this sort of thing piques your interest. They also include a look at the Kryptonian Explorer. Hit the jump to check them out.

New Set Photos from SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL and Paul Thomas Anderson’s THE MASTER

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: December 10th, 2011 at 11:11 am

This article highlights both extremes on the spectrum of set photos, using two movie starring Amy Adams as examples. On one hand, you’ve got the blurry candids of Henry Cavill as Superman and Michael Shannon as General Zod on the set of Superman: Man of Steel. Not especially revealing, but Superman! Zod!

On the other hand, we have gorgeous black-and-white photographs taken on the set of Paul Thomas Anderson‘s religious cult picture The Master. No stars or supervillains, but arguably more insightful into the process as a look at the period detail on the 1950s-era costumes and sets. Hit the jump to see the images plus background on both films.

Mondo Posters Picks up DC Comics License; J.C. Richard’s “Fortress of Solitude” Available on Black Friday

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: November 23rd, 2011 at 11:16 am

To recap: Mondo—the collectible art boutique of the Alamo Drafthouse—has licenses for Star Wars, Star Trek, Pixar, Disney, the work of directors like Guillermo del Toro and Wes Craven, Jurassic Park, and more.  And now the creators of some of the best posters around have the license for DC Comics (if Mondo ever picks up Marvel, they’ll have shot the geek moon).  Naturally, the first poster is based on Superman.  J.C. Richard’s “Fortress of Solitude” measures 12×32, is limited to an edition of 390, and costs $50 (plus shipping).  The poster will go on sale at MondoTees a random time on Black Friday.  It may be worth it to forego all other shopping and just keep refreshing @MondoNews‘ Twitter feed for the announcement.

Hit the jump to check out the full poster along with the press release.

Warner Bros. Already Looking for a Screenwriter for MAN OF STEEL Sequel?

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 15th, 2011 at 8:55 pm

File this one under rumor for now, but apparently Warner Bros. is happy with what they’re seeing from Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel and is already on the hunt for a screenwriter to tackle a sequel. Think McFly Think (via The Film Stage) reports that WB has put together wishlist of scribes that includes Steve Kloves (all the Harry Potter movies except Order of the Phoenix), Travis Beacham (Clash of the Titans), and Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark). While it wouldn’t at all be surprising that WB is getting a move on with a sequel (they’re contractually obligated to keep making Superman movies lest they lose the character rights), the report at this time is unfounded.

We’ve yet to see even a teaser trailer from Man of Steel and they’ve only released one official image thus far, so we’re pretty in the dark on the pic. We know that Christopher Nolan shepherded the film into production with a script by David S. Goyer, and we’ve got Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Supes. I like Michael Shannon as General Zod, and the rest of the cast filled out nicely (Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, etc.) so I’m hoping for the best. Man of Steel opens June 14th, 2013.

Henry Cavill Talks IMMORTALS and MAN OF STEEL

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: November 7th, 2011 at 8:29 pm

With director Tarsem Singh’s new film Immortals opening this weekend, Collider will be overrun with exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and cast over the next few days.  For those not familiar with Immortals (watch the trailer and clips), the film centers on Theseus (Henry Cavill), a mortal who teams up with the Greek gods in order to defeat the power-hungry King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke).  The film also stars Freida Pinto, Luke Evans, Isabel Lucas, Joseph Morgan, Kellan Lutz, and Stephen Dorff.

Anyway, earlier today I got on the phone with Henry Cavill for an exclusive interview.  We talked about how he got involved in Immortals, the training, working with Tarsem and Mickey Rourke, the practical sets, his reaction to seeing the finished film, and what it was like to promote the film at WonderCon and Comic-Con.  In addition, since Cavill is currently filming Man of Steel for director Zack Snyder, he talked about what has surprised him about the production, his interaction with producer Christopher Nolan, his reaction to getting cast as Superman, how he prepared for the role, and whether he ever dressed up as Superman as a kid.  Hit the jump for more.

Michael Shannon Talks BOARDWALK EMPIRE, MAN OF STEEL, and Future Projects

by Christina Radish    Posted: October 31st, 2011 at 9:19 am

On the HBO drama series Boardwalk Empire, actor Michael Shannon plays Agent Nelson Van Alden, a Senior Prohibition Agent with the Department of Internal Revenue. He approaches his work with the zeal of a man on a mission, and will go to almost any lengths to uncover the corruption that he believes to be the root of all evil.

During a recent interview to promote Season 2, Michael Shannon talked about how nice it was to be invited to be a part of Boardwalk Empire, doing a long-term TV series where he never knows what to expect, the depths of despair and misery that his character is facing, how fortunate he feels to be so successful, at this point in his career, and how unprepared he is for the onslaught that comes with being part of a film like Man of Steel, due out in the summer of 2013. Check out what he had to say, along with highlights from the interview, after the jump:

New Set Photos from MAN OF STEEL Feature More Shirtless Henry Cavill [UPDATED]

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: October 25th, 2011 at 4:01 pm

Some more set photos from Man of Steel has surfaced, and Henry Cavill is still shirtless and bearded. They don’t reveal too much, as the background is greenscreen, but it looks like he’s running on a helipad. Someone should probably tell him that he can fly. We’ve seen quite a few set photos of the “homeless Clark Kent”, so I’m wondering just how this fits into the film as a whole and how much screentime is devoted to bearded Superman. Apparently the paparazzi were onset, so we’ll be updating this article if any other images surface.

Hit the jump to see the set photos. The film also stars Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Harry Lennix, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, and Russell Crowe.  Man of Steel opens June 14, 2013. [Update: As expected, more set photos have surfaced giving us a clearer look at what's going on. They're included after the jump.]

TOP 5: THE AVENGERS Trailer, PHANTOM MENACE 3D Poster, MAN OF STEEL and THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Set Photos, THE THING, FOOTLOOSE

by Jason Barr    Posted: October 15th, 2011 at 11:01 am

I’m writing you this afternoon less than an hour removed from my first trip to the little slice of Americana that is a Bass Pro Shop. For those unfamiliar with the chain, imagine a store with Wal-Mart-esque square footage that devotes itself entirely to all things outdoor. While I’ll admit to being a little out of my element (okay, way out of my element), even an outdoor novice like myself can relish the opportunity to have their picture taken with a taxidermic grizzly bear. For those of you waiting for me to somehow make a connection between my Bass Pro experience and this week’s “Top 5″, this ellipsis is about as close as you’re going to get…

…In this week’s installment you’ll find the much-anticipated first trailer from writer/director Joss Whedon’s The Avengers, the first poster for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D, some new set photos from Man of Steel and The Dark Knight Rises, and interviews for both The Thing and Craig Brewer’s Footloose. Hit the jump for a brief recap and link to each.

Superman Has Superbeard in New MAN OF STEEL Set Photos

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: October 14th, 2011 at 7:37 am

You know who people like?  Wolverine.  He’s a cool dude.  Perhaps it’s that line of thinking that has led to this scene in Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot, Man of Steel.  We previously saw some set photos of Superman (Henry Cavill) bearing a beard, but there he simply looked like a homeless person.  But as you’ll see in these new set photos, Supes has gone a little feral and has decided that perhaps he should be the best at what he does even if what he does isn’t very nice.  Then hopefully he remembers that he’s Superman.  I don’t know where Snyder, screenwriter David Goyer, and producer Christopher Nolan are taking this thing but set photos like this make me slightly anxious about the final product.

Hit the jump to check out the set photos.  The film also stars Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Harry Lennix, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, and Russell Crowe.  Man of Steel opens June 14, 2013.

New MAN OF STEEL Set Photos Feature Bearded Henry Cavill as Clark Kent

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: October 5th, 2011 at 8:15 pm

Some new set photos have surfaced for Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. They’re not as revealing/exciting as the ones of Russell Crowe in his Jor-El costume that we reported on yesterday, but they do feature Henry Cavill doing his best hobo impression. Cavill is seen sporting a dirty beard in character as Clark Kent. It’s rainy, he’s wearing a jacket that would invoke sad Don Draper, and he’s interacting with a scraggly (but still cute) dog, so one can assume that Kent/Superman falls on some hard times during the course of the film.

Hit the jump to check out the images. The film also stars Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Harry Lennix, and Christopher Meloni. Man of Steel opens June 14th, 2013.

First Look at Russell Crowe in Costume as Jor-El in MAN OF STEEL

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: October 4th, 2011 at 12:05 pm

The first images of Russell Crowe all gussied up in his costume as Jor-El from Man of Steel have surfaced online. We don’t see him interacting with any other actors on set, but we do see Superman’s dad smoking a cigarette while wearing alien clothes. The costume actually looks pretty cool. He’s got an otherworldly-looking “S” on the front, and a super awesome cape. Crowe plays Superman’s biological father in Zack Snyder’s reboot, which has Henry Cavill set as the Man of Steel himself. Julia Ormond was originally set to play Superman’s biological mother Lara Lor-Von opposite Crowe, but she was recently replaced with Ayelet Zurer.

Hit the jump to see the images. The film also stars Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Harry Lennix, and Christopher Meloni. Man of Steel opens June 14th, 2013.

Ayelet Zurer Cast as Superman’s Kryptonian Mom Lara Lor-Van in MAN OF STEEL

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: September 25th, 2011 at 7:43 pm

As director Zack Snyder is in the middle of production on Man of Steel, he decided to make a last-minute casting change.  Last we checked, Julia Ormond was in talks to play Superman’s Kryptonian mother Lara Lor-Van.  Instead, per Deadline, Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer (Angels & Demons) will assume the role.  Zurer will start filming her scenes with Russell Crowe as Superman’s father Jor-El later this week.

Henry Cavill stars as Clark Kent/Superman; the supporting cast also features Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Harry Lennix, and Christopher Meloni.  Snyder is working from a script by David S. Goyer, with Christopher Nolan producing.  Man of Steel opens on June 14, 2013.  Read the synopsis after the jump.

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