Television Academy chairman/CEO Frank Scherma, whose first two-year term turned into three due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been re-elected to lead the organization for two more years. Scherma is part of the roster of newly elected officers and members on the Academy’s Board of Governors who were tapped on Thursday to serve starting Jan. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2023.
Scherma, the president and co-founder of RadicalMedia, hails from the commercials and producers peer groups. Joining him in key leadership positions are vice chair Sharon Lieblein (from the casting directors peer group); second vice chair Rickey Minor (music), secretary Allison Binder (professional representatives) and treasurer Ann Leslie Uzdavinis (commercials).
Scherma will continue to work closely with TV Academy president/COO Maury McIntyre to shape the TV Academy’s direction. Scherma’s first term was rocked by the pandemic and its impact on two years of Emmy Awards. But also under his...
Scherma, the president and co-founder of RadicalMedia, hails from the commercials and producers peer groups. Joining him in key leadership positions are vice chair Sharon Lieblein (from the casting directors peer group); second vice chair Rickey Minor (music), secretary Allison Binder (professional representatives) and treasurer Ann Leslie Uzdavinis (commercials).
Scherma will continue to work closely with TV Academy president/COO Maury McIntyre to shape the TV Academy’s direction. Scherma’s first term was rocked by the pandemic and its impact on two years of Emmy Awards. But also under his...
- 11/19/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Frank Scherma has been re-elected for a second term as Chairman and CEO of the Television Academy, which announced its newly elected board and governors for 2022-23 today.
Joining Scherma, who’s from the Academy’s Commercials and Producers peer groups, for two-year terms starting January 1 are Vice Chair Sharon Lieblein (Casting Directors), Second Vice Chair Rickey Minor (Music), Secretary Allison Binder (Professional Representatives) and Treasurer Ann Leslie Uzdavinis (Commercials).
The Academy noted that a record 41% of those elected are new to its boardroom, including two governors representing the newly created Science & Technology Peer Group.
Here are the 25 newly elected board members and their peer groups:
Anya Adams (Directors)
Kaz Aizawa (Animation)
Wendy Aylsworth (Science & Technology)
Edward H. Bonin (Special Visual Effects)
Shannon Buck (Public Relations)
Nikki Carbonetta (Makeup Artists/Hairstylists)
Sherri Chung (Music)
Ana Criado (Motion & Title Design)
Nicole Demerse (Writers)
Nena Erb (Picture Editors)
Kim Estes (Performers)
Scott A.
Joining Scherma, who’s from the Academy’s Commercials and Producers peer groups, for two-year terms starting January 1 are Vice Chair Sharon Lieblein (Casting Directors), Second Vice Chair Rickey Minor (Music), Secretary Allison Binder (Professional Representatives) and Treasurer Ann Leslie Uzdavinis (Commercials).
The Academy noted that a record 41% of those elected are new to its boardroom, including two governors representing the newly created Science & Technology Peer Group.
Here are the 25 newly elected board members and their peer groups:
Anya Adams (Directors)
Kaz Aizawa (Animation)
Wendy Aylsworth (Science & Technology)
Edward H. Bonin (Special Visual Effects)
Shannon Buck (Public Relations)
Nikki Carbonetta (Makeup Artists/Hairstylists)
Sherri Chung (Music)
Ana Criado (Motion & Title Design)
Nicole Demerse (Writers)
Nena Erb (Picture Editors)
Kim Estes (Performers)
Scott A.
- 11/19/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Beyond just the standard trailer(s) and poster, many films have an entire promotional campaign designed to spark interest. Here’s a look at ten film promotional campaigns which should have stayed on the drawing board.
Selling a movie is not an easy task, and over the years it has not gotten any easier. Promotional campaigns have to be very creative and persistent in order to capture people’s attention amid the sea of advertising we are flooded with on a daily basis. Common tactics include giveaways, publicity stunts, viral marketing techniques, sponsorships, and product tie-ins. Many films try to push the boundaries of traditional promotional campaigns in an effort to get an edge on the competition. Below is a brief look at ten campaigns (in no particular order) which definitely pushed the envelope, but doing so did more harm than good for the films they were trying to promote.
Selling a movie is not an easy task, and over the years it has not gotten any easier. Promotional campaigns have to be very creative and persistent in order to capture people’s attention amid the sea of advertising we are flooded with on a daily basis. Common tactics include giveaways, publicity stunts, viral marketing techniques, sponsorships, and product tie-ins. Many films try to push the boundaries of traditional promotional campaigns in an effort to get an edge on the competition. Below is a brief look at ten campaigns (in no particular order) which definitely pushed the envelope, but doing so did more harm than good for the films they were trying to promote.
- 11/29/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
Superhero movies have permeated society and formed an entire genre of their own variety, and films in that category have evolved significantly since the days of Christopher Reeves and Adam West. These movies speak deeply to a large sect of society that wants to experience something amazing, but not all superhero movies are shown the respect and admiration they deserve. Those who only stick to the truly mainstream superhero movies will miss out on some gems. Below is a list of the most underrated superhero films ever made. Dredd Compared to the Stallone version, this updated film takes the classic
The 20 Most Underrated Superhero Movies of All Time...
The 20 Most Underrated Superhero Movies of All Time...
- 7/18/2017
- by Zoey Baker
- TVovermind.com
While walking into the anticipated screening of director Patty Jenkins' film Wonder Woman, two women were walking a few steps in front of me and one of them proudly said, "We finally have a superhero we can call our own." It's a pertinent comment because this Wonder Woman film is a huge step in the right direction for female-fronted superhero films, but also the DC Extended Universe, which has seen a string of disappointing superhero/antihero films, including Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad.
Looking at the history of superhero/comic book films provides an even greater depth to the comment made by the two women walking into a predominantly male-driven character genre of film. And when you look at the comic book films that promote a female lead, the results are less than favorable. DC Comics' Supergirl was released in 1984 and starred Helen Slater,...
Looking at the history of superhero/comic book films provides an even greater depth to the comment made by the two women walking into a predominantly male-driven character genre of film. And when you look at the comic book films that promote a female lead, the results are less than favorable. DC Comics' Supergirl was released in 1984 and starred Helen Slater,...
- 6/3/2017
- by Monte Yazzie
- DailyDead
The Dceu has become known for its extended cuts released later on Blu-ray and DVD, with fans often making convincing arguments that the additional scenes edited into the home releases of films like Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad go some way towards rescuing their reputations. But, it looks like DC’s latest effort, Wonder Woman won’t be getting that same treatment for the simple reason that there literally isn’t anything left on the cutting room floor to splice back in.
Collider asked director Patty Jenkins at the Wonder Woman press junket recently if there was a chance we’d see an extended cut at some point in the future, and she responded categorically, saying: “We didn’t cut one scene in this movie nor did we change the order of one scene in this movie from the script that we went in shooting with.
Collider asked director Patty Jenkins at the Wonder Woman press junket recently if there was a chance we’d see an extended cut at some point in the future, and she responded categorically, saying: “We didn’t cut one scene in this movie nor did we change the order of one scene in this movie from the script that we went in shooting with.
- 5/26/2017
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Spanish director J.A. Bayona’s star has been on the rise ever since 2007’s excellent The Orphanage. But though he’s currently deep in production on the as yet untitled Jurassic World 2, the rumor mill says that he’s hinting he might be entering the Dceu and taking the reins on Man of Steel 2, about which we currently know… well, nothing.
Now, bear with us here, because this is some fairly circumstantial and slightly tortured reasoning. The first clue though is that Bayona and DC creative head honcho Geoff Johns have followed each other on Twitter. It may sound like we’re stretching it, but this mutual following has been the first sign that a number of creatives are going to be involved in the Dceu – with Johns an important contact for any of their ideas. On top of that, Bayona’s Twitter header is currently a still of Christopher Reeves...
Now, bear with us here, because this is some fairly circumstantial and slightly tortured reasoning. The first clue though is that Bayona and DC creative head honcho Geoff Johns have followed each other on Twitter. It may sound like we’re stretching it, but this mutual following has been the first sign that a number of creatives are going to be involved in the Dceu – with Johns an important contact for any of their ideas. On top of that, Bayona’s Twitter header is currently a still of Christopher Reeves...
- 5/24/2017
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
“I knew when I saw him he was my Superman,” director Zack Snyder says of Henry Cavill, who was cast as Clark Kent/Superman over six years ago. How exactly did the actor land the life-altering role? By dressing up in a replica of the Superman suit Christopher Reeve wore. Snyder recently shared a photo of Cavill in the costume and […]
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- 4/7/2017
- by Jack Giroux
- Slash Film
I've heard that Henry Cavill slipped into Christopher Reeves' classic Superman suit during his first audition for Man of Steel about 5 or 6 years ago. Well, today director Zack Snyder shared a photo he took of Cavill wearing the suit and as you can see he looks great! No wonder he landed the gig! The photo came with the following caption from Snyder saying, "I knew when I saw him he was my Superman."
This is what Snyder previously had to say about it:
"We didn’t have the suit made when Henry was auditioning, so he wore the original Christopher Reeve suit. He put it on and when he came out of the trailer, everyone was like, ‘Dang, you’re Superman!"
I was wondering if we'd ever see this photo and I'm glad that Snyder released it! You can check out the full image below.
Via: Cb...
This is what Snyder previously had to say about it:
"We didn’t have the suit made when Henry was auditioning, so he wore the original Christopher Reeve suit. He put it on and when he came out of the trailer, everyone was like, ‘Dang, you’re Superman!"
I was wondering if we'd ever see this photo and I'm glad that Snyder released it! You can check out the full image below.
Via: Cb...
- 4/7/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
In the weeks leading up to WonderCon, we saw many billboards going up with images of Wonder Woman. As you arrived at the Anaheim Convention Center, the doors were all decorated with more Wonder Woman decals. The movie is exactly two months away and after last night's Warner Bros. Pictures presentation, I couldn't be more excited.
Wonder Woman was definitey the theme of DC's presence at WonderCon, as the center of their booth featured Wonder Woman's costume. Yesterday also featured a cosplay meet-up for guests dressed as Wonder Woman at their booth. As the many cosplayers posed for photos, the moment was crashed by the film's director, Patty Jenkins, and a bit later was joined by the man who has his hands on everything DC, Chief Creating Officer Geoff Johns. That excitement carried over into the Anaheim Convention Center Arena where a full house awaited the Warner Bros. Pictures presentation.
Wonder Woman was definitey the theme of DC's presence at WonderCon, as the center of their booth featured Wonder Woman's costume. Yesterday also featured a cosplay meet-up for guests dressed as Wonder Woman at their booth. As the many cosplayers posed for photos, the moment was crashed by the film's director, Patty Jenkins, and a bit later was joined by the man who has his hands on everything DC, Chief Creating Officer Geoff Johns. That excitement carried over into the Anaheim Convention Center Arena where a full house awaited the Warner Bros. Pictures presentation.
- 4/2/2017
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, and Tom Stockman
Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo screens at St. Louis’ fabulous Hi-Pointe Theater this weekend as part of their Classic Film Series. It’s Saturday, March 11th at 10:30am at the Hi-Pointe located at 1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, Mo 63117. The film will be introduced by Harry Hamm, movie reviewer for Kmox. Admission is only $5
This gives us a perfect excuse to re-run this top ten list so here, according to We Are Movie Geeks, are Alfred Hitchcock’s ten best films:
Frenzy
Frenzy, Hitchcock’s next to last feature film from 1972, represented a homecoming of sorts since it was the first film completely shot in his native England since his silents and early ” talkies ” in the 1930’s. By dipping into the then somewhat new territory of serial killers, he took full advantage of the new cinema freedoms and truly earned his ‘ R ‘ MPAA rating.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo screens at St. Louis’ fabulous Hi-Pointe Theater this weekend as part of their Classic Film Series. It’s Saturday, March 11th at 10:30am at the Hi-Pointe located at 1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, Mo 63117. The film will be introduced by Harry Hamm, movie reviewer for Kmox. Admission is only $5
This gives us a perfect excuse to re-run this top ten list so here, according to We Are Movie Geeks, are Alfred Hitchcock’s ten best films:
Frenzy
Frenzy, Hitchcock’s next to last feature film from 1972, represented a homecoming of sorts since it was the first film completely shot in his native England since his silents and early ” talkies ” in the 1930’s. By dipping into the then somewhat new territory of serial killers, he took full advantage of the new cinema freedoms and truly earned his ‘ R ‘ MPAA rating.
- 3/8/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Dark Knight Returns: An Epic Fan Film screens Monday, Nov. 7 at 9:30pm at The Tivoli Theater as part of this year’s St. Louis International Film Festival. Ticket information can be found Here. Inspired by Frank Miller’s seminal 1986 graphic novel, local filmmaker Wyatt Weed (“Shadowland,” “Four Color Eulogy”) offers his unofficial fan’s take on the Batman mythos. Following the death of Robin at the hands of the Joker, Bruce Wayne (Weed) hung up the cowl and cape 10 years ago. But now Gotham City is in the grip of a violent crime wave, and the venerable 55-year-old billionaire has decided that the time might be ripe for the Caped Crusader’s return. It will shown with Committed. In this DC Comics fan film from former St. Louisan Terry Ziegelman, the Joker and Harley Quinn take a time-out from battling Batman to explore their own issues in couple’s therapy.
- 11/4/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
While some of us may not have been happy with the end result, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice finally gave us the team-up of DC Comics icons we’ve been waiting years for. But what if it came decades earlier, back when Christopher Reeves and Michael Keaton were playing the beloved heroes? Well, thanks to stryder HD, we don’t have to wonder any longer with this pretty awesome fan trailer that mashes together the original Superman and Batman movies with Dawn of Justice (with room left over for Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman), which will no doubt send many a fan in a joyful, nostalgia coma. Check it out below.
- 9/5/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
Last Week’S Review: Review: ‘Veep’ Debuts Catherine’s Documentary, Shocks the World
Immediate Reaction
“Maybe it will ruin her parade.” With those words, we saw the first glimpse of happiness cross Selina Meyer’s face all episode. In someone else’s pain and disappointment, she found pleasure. She came close to a similar reaction when Tom James shockingly lost the presidency, but her own misfortune was tied to his, thus ruining any pure happiness the exiting President could cling to in her poorest hour.
The reason I bring this up is primarily to highlight what “Inauguration” focused on throughout: Selina Meyer through the impossibly clear lens of Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Granted, it’s not a stretch to define the series similarly, but the Season 5 finale took another in what have become a series of brave steps by refusing to put Selina back in the VP office. And to justify that choice,...
Immediate Reaction
“Maybe it will ruin her parade.” With those words, we saw the first glimpse of happiness cross Selina Meyer’s face all episode. In someone else’s pain and disappointment, she found pleasure. She came close to a similar reaction when Tom James shockingly lost the presidency, but her own misfortune was tied to his, thus ruining any pure happiness the exiting President could cling to in her poorest hour.
The reason I bring this up is primarily to highlight what “Inauguration” focused on throughout: Selina Meyer through the impossibly clear lens of Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Granted, it’s not a stretch to define the series similarly, but the Season 5 finale took another in what have become a series of brave steps by refusing to put Selina back in the VP office. And to justify that choice,...
- 6/27/2016
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Since it’s Memorial Day, this seems like a good time to dissect the remake of the film about a (super) man who represents “truth, justice and the American way.” This week, Cinelinx looks at Man of Steel.
He may not be quite as popular as Batman anymore, but there is no comic book superhero is who is more iconic and influential than Superman. He is one of the most well-known fictional characters world-wide (along with Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan and Dracula). Just as the introduction of the man of steel in 1938 began the super hero genre in comics, the debut of Superman: The Movie (1978) in theaters initiated the cinematic super hero genre. It spawned 4 sequels (counting Superman Returns) and a spin-off (Supergirl). Years later, after numerous Marvel films had pulled in big wads of box office cash, Warner Brothers joined forced with Legendary Pictures to re-film the story of the last son of Krypton.
He may not be quite as popular as Batman anymore, but there is no comic book superhero is who is more iconic and influential than Superman. He is one of the most well-known fictional characters world-wide (along with Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan and Dracula). Just as the introduction of the man of steel in 1938 began the super hero genre in comics, the debut of Superman: The Movie (1978) in theaters initiated the cinematic super hero genre. It spawned 4 sequels (counting Superman Returns) and a spin-off (Supergirl). Years later, after numerous Marvel films had pulled in big wads of box office cash, Warner Brothers joined forced with Legendary Pictures to re-film the story of the last son of Krypton.
- 5/30/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Brainstorm, the award-winning debut feature from visionary director Khalil Sullins, is a psychological thriller about penniless grad students who invent mind-reading technology that destroys their lives – and we have Five copies to giveaway on DVD!
For years, we have tried to harness the power of the human mind… and failed. Now, one breakthrough will change everything. Beyond technology, beyond humanity, beyond control. David, Ryan, and Jordan hope their telepathy invention will solve all their problems but the bleeding-edge technology opens a Pandora’s Box of new dangers, as the team discover that when they open their minds, there is nowhere to hide their thoughts. Secrets and betrayals surface and the technology is stolen by a covert government agency with a hidden agenda. With no one left to trust, David is forced against his friends in a life-or-death battle over not only the privacy of the human mind but the future of free will itself.
For years, we have tried to harness the power of the human mind… and failed. Now, one breakthrough will change everything. Beyond technology, beyond humanity, beyond control. David, Ryan, and Jordan hope their telepathy invention will solve all their problems but the bleeding-edge technology opens a Pandora’s Box of new dangers, as the team discover that when they open their minds, there is nowhere to hide their thoughts. Secrets and betrayals surface and the technology is stolen by a covert government agency with a hidden agenda. With no one left to trust, David is forced against his friends in a life-or-death battle over not only the privacy of the human mind but the future of free will itself.
- 5/13/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The children know what’s on the minds of Midwich’s adults in John Carpenter’s Village of the Damned remake. The 1995 film will be released on a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray on April 12th, and we’ve been provided with three copies to give away.
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Collector’s Edition Blu-ray copy of Village of the Damned.
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Village of the Damned Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on April 15th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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From the Press Release: “Loyal fans of horror master John Carpenter (Halloween,They Live) know well the terrifying...
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Collector’s Edition Blu-ray copy of Village of the Damned.
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Village of the Damned Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on April 15th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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From the Press Release: “Loyal fans of horror master John Carpenter (Halloween,They Live) know well the terrifying...
- 4/9/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Have you gotten your fill of Superman yet? Whether you love or hate Zack Snyder’s interpretation of the iconic superhero with “Man of Steel” and this past Friday’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” it’s just one in hundreds, if not thousands, of incarnations of Krypton’s sole survivor. With nearly 80 years under his belt, he is among the first and proudest superheroes in U.S. history. “The Hercules of American culture,” as he is boldly called by YouTuber kaptainkristian. And in his latest video, “Superman - The Golden Age of Animation,” we get a thorough, loving look back at what brought the alien in red and blue tights off the page and into the hearts of millions. While many would believe either George Reeves, Christopher Reeves or Kirk Alyn were among the first on-screen representations of the iconic DC character, it was actually through Max Fleischer,...
- 3/29/2016
- by Will Ashton
- The Playlist
Since I was unable to attend the press screening, I will not be submitting a review of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Instead, I think we should have a nice civil discussion. I know, I know that’s nearly impossible on the internet, but let’s give it the old college try. Shall we?
First off, let me tell you how I received this film and I'd love to compare with what you guys thought. There will be spoilers, please do not read unless you have already seen the film. It's just better that way.
For starters, Batman v Superman exceeded many personal expectations. Totally going away from the established methods of Marvel. Instead, taking three hours to jump ahead three or four films of material. Was it accomplished very well? Yes. Put down those torches! Let's me ask/answer a few questions.
Was Batman introduced and solidified...
First off, let me tell you how I received this film and I'd love to compare with what you guys thought. There will be spoilers, please do not read unless you have already seen the film. It's just better that way.
For starters, Batman v Superman exceeded many personal expectations. Totally going away from the established methods of Marvel. Instead, taking three hours to jump ahead three or four films of material. Was it accomplished very well? Yes. Put down those torches! Let's me ask/answer a few questions.
Was Batman introduced and solidified...
- 3/25/2016
- by Tyler Richardson
- LRMonline.com
The only thing more creepy than their unsettling stares is their psychic powers. The children know what’s on the minds of Midwich residents in John Carpenter’s Village of the Damned remake, a film that will be released as a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray on April 12th, complete with new cover art and interviews with Carpenter, Sandy King, Greg Nicotero, and more:
Press Release: Loyal fans of horror master John Carpenter (Halloween, They Live) know well the terrifying tale from his 1995 science fiction-horror cult classic Village Of The Damned, directed by Carpenter and executive produced by Ted Vernon (Scarecrows), Shep Gordon (They Live) and Andre Blay (Prince of Darkness). The film stars Christopher Reeve (Superman), Kirstie Alley (Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan), Linda Kozlowski (Crocodile Dundee) and Michael Paré (The Lincoln Lawyer). On April 12, 2016, Scream Factory™ is proud to present John Carpenter’s Village Of The Damned Collector...
Press Release: Loyal fans of horror master John Carpenter (Halloween, They Live) know well the terrifying tale from his 1995 science fiction-horror cult classic Village Of The Damned, directed by Carpenter and executive produced by Ted Vernon (Scarecrows), Shep Gordon (They Live) and Andre Blay (Prince of Darkness). The film stars Christopher Reeve (Superman), Kirstie Alley (Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan), Linda Kozlowski (Crocodile Dundee) and Michael Paré (The Lincoln Lawyer). On April 12, 2016, Scream Factory™ is proud to present John Carpenter’s Village Of The Damned Collector...
- 2/23/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
When Kal-El of Krypton isn’t protecting the innocent as Superman, he keeps a low profile as Clark Kent, the Earth identity he’s had since he was a baby. However, now that he’s a full-fledged superhero following Man of Steel, Clark needs to make sure that no suspects he’s Superman, thus necessitating changes to his public personality. This is a recurring element that’s been seen in many Superman stories across different media, but the best example of this was Christopher Reeves’ Clark Kent in the original Superman movies. However, according to Henry Cavill, the methods the DC Extended Universe’s Clark uses to keeping his identity secret improves on what Reeves’ Clark did. Admitting that comparisons between his Clark Kent and Christopher Reeves’ are inevitable, Cavill explained to French magazine Studio Cine Live (via Batman-News) how his ...
- 12/18/2015
- cinemablend.com
n a recent edition of CineLive (via Batman-News.com) with its main focus being on "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," Henry Cavill was interviewed about being Superman and being Clark Kent. The main focus was on how Superman and Batman compare to each other, as well as his take on Clark Kent is different than that of Christopher Reeves.
This comes at a perfect time as many fans have been wondering if we'd see more to the Clark Kent persona in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and if he'd be like the happy go lucky character we've seen in films (and comics) past.
"Superman himself isn’t that different. He does however have to deal with a new set of problems because he’s now been revealed to the world. This film is more about how the world in general – and Batman in particular – sees this alien, and...
This comes at a perfect time as many fans have been wondering if we'd see more to the Clark Kent persona in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and if he'd be like the happy go lucky character we've seen in films (and comics) past.
"Superman himself isn’t that different. He does however have to deal with a new set of problems because he’s now been revealed to the world. This film is more about how the world in general – and Batman in particular – sees this alien, and...
- 12/18/2015
- by Nicholas Williams
- LRMonline.com
Oscar- and BAFTA-winning sound supervisor and longtime industry exec Tom McCarthy has been elected President of the Motion Picture Sound Editors. McCarthy, who is Sony Pictures Studios’ Evp Post Production Facilities, succeeds Frank Morrone. Supervising sound editor Glenn T. Morgan was elected Secretary, succeeding Chris Reeves. McCarthy and Morgan join three continuing officers: VP Mark Lanza, Treasurer Paul Rodriguez and Sergeant at Arms Jeremy J. Gordon. In addition to…...
- 12/9/2015
- Deadline
Long before Henry Cavill.s Superman was destroying World Engines and Brandon Routh.s Superman was lifting Kryptonite islands, Christopher Reeves. Superman accomplished an amazing feat: altering time. Many of us remember in 1978.s Superman, that after Lois Lane died in a car accident, the Man of Steel grew angry and flew around the Earth so fast that he turned back time and was able to save her. It.s worth noting that this act was merely Superman flying fast enough to travel back in time rather than literally spinning the Earth in the opposite direction. However, if he had indeed reversed the planet.s spin, a group of physics students have figured out how fast he would have needed to travel to accomplish this, though it would have come with enormous consequences. Students at the University of Leicester have calculated that in order for Superman to spin the Earth...
- 12/7/2015
- cinemablend.com
Although most comic book actors typically get to play their roles for as long as they.re required, there have been exceptions. Whether they decide they.ve had enough of the character or found themselves replaced for some reason, old actors leave and new actors take over for the next theatrical installment, and despite looking different, they are, for all intents and purposes, the same character. So that poses a unique question: Who played the better version? We picked the five biggest examples of casting changes in superhero movies and weighed which of the actors gave the better performance in their respective films. It.s important to note that this list will not judge the differences in performances when it comes to reboots. So don.t expect comparisons between Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.s Spider-Mans, Christopher Reeves and Henry Cavill.s Supermans, etc. The focus will solely be on...
- 9/22/2015
- cinemablend.com
20. Story of Ricky (Lik wong) – Starring Siu-Wong Fan as the titular character, Riki Oh, based on a manga series which eventually became an anime, marks the end of an era of Japanese exploitation flicks, before the new generation of filmmakers such as Takashi Miike took over. Unlike Miike’s movies, or other recent entries such as Tokyo Gore Police, Riki Oh’s tone borders on comedy, played up by bad voice dubbing, foolish plot lines, cartoonish gore and eccentric characters (including a one-eyed assistant warden with a hook for a hand). For a prison film, the movie never seems mean-spirited, and if anything it masquerades as a bizarre superhero flick. The effects are the main draw – Riki Oh exists simply to showcase several outlandish set pieces, ramping up the level of violence, gore and action with each new scene. Made before the days of CGI, director Lam relies simply on practical effects,...
- 9/2/2015
- by Staff
- SoundOnSight
It’s hard to imagine now, but can you remember a time when talking racoons and Asgardian gods didn’t rule the box office, a time when Robert Downey Jr. wasn’t a bankable star and Christopher Reeves was the only Superman worth thinking about?
Superhero movies have become the dominant force in Hollywood lately and the trend seems set to stay for the foreseeable future. At the time of writing, Marvel and DC alone have roughly thirty movies scheduled for release from now until 2020, and that number could easily hit the thousands by the time this list is published. Anyone ready for a Howard the Duck trilogy?
These days, it seems like the only jobs left available to Hollywood actors are superhero roles, so it makes sense that some have tackled numerous comic book characters in a bid to keep their servants clothed and fed. Join us as we...
Superhero movies have become the dominant force in Hollywood lately and the trend seems set to stay for the foreseeable future. At the time of writing, Marvel and DC alone have roughly thirty movies scheduled for release from now until 2020, and that number could easily hit the thousands by the time this list is published. Anyone ready for a Howard the Duck trilogy?
These days, it seems like the only jobs left available to Hollywood actors are superhero roles, so it makes sense that some have tackled numerous comic book characters in a bid to keep their servants clothed and fed. Join us as we...
- 5/18/2015
- by David Opie
- We Got This Covered
The penultimate episode of Daredevil's exemplary first season leaves us with more questions and corpses. Here are James' viewing notes...
With the whole series of Daredevil now available on Netflix, the race is on to reach the ending before someone spoils it for you. But that presents us with a problem. How do we approach reviews? It's not much use speculating about the future of the series when it's available at a moment's notice, but watching the whole thing in one go for a single review is impractical for anyone with a day job and personal relationships to maintain – to say nothing of how difficult it is to critically appraise 12 hours of television if you don't savour the instalments properly.
That's why, instead of traditional reviews, we're trying something new. An episode-by-episode unpicking of the show, looking at its techniques, characters and use of the source material. Call them annotations,...
With the whole series of Daredevil now available on Netflix, the race is on to reach the ending before someone spoils it for you. But that presents us with a problem. How do we approach reviews? It's not much use speculating about the future of the series when it's available at a moment's notice, but watching the whole thing in one go for a single review is impractical for anyone with a day job and personal relationships to maintain – to say nothing of how difficult it is to critically appraise 12 hours of television if you don't savour the instalments properly.
That's why, instead of traditional reviews, we're trying something new. An episode-by-episode unpicking of the show, looking at its techniques, characters and use of the source material. Call them annotations,...
- 4/22/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, and Tom Stockman
The Birds screens at Schlafly Bottleworks (7260 Southwest Ave.- at Manchester – Maplewood, Mo 63143) Thursday, April 2nd at 7pm. It is a benefit for Helping Kids Together (more details about this event can be found Here)
This gives us a perfect excuse to re-run this top ten list from March of 2012. Alfred Hitchcock directed 54 feature films between 1925 and 1976, and here, according to We Are Movie Geeks, are his ten best:
Frenzy
Frenzy, Hitchcock’s next to last feature film from 1972, represented a homecoming of sorts since it was the first film completely shot in his native England since his silents and early ” talkies ” in the 1930’s. By dipping into the then somewhat new territory of serial killers, he took full advantage of the new cinema freedoms and truly earned his ‘ R ‘ MPAA rating. Perhaps ole’ ” Hitch ” wanted to give those young up-and-coming...
The Birds screens at Schlafly Bottleworks (7260 Southwest Ave.- at Manchester – Maplewood, Mo 63143) Thursday, April 2nd at 7pm. It is a benefit for Helping Kids Together (more details about this event can be found Here)
This gives us a perfect excuse to re-run this top ten list from March of 2012. Alfred Hitchcock directed 54 feature films between 1925 and 1976, and here, according to We Are Movie Geeks, are his ten best:
Frenzy
Frenzy, Hitchcock’s next to last feature film from 1972, represented a homecoming of sorts since it was the first film completely shot in his native England since his silents and early ” talkies ” in the 1930’s. By dipping into the then somewhat new territory of serial killers, he took full advantage of the new cinema freedoms and truly earned his ‘ R ‘ MPAA rating. Perhaps ole’ ” Hitch ” wanted to give those young up-and-coming...
- 3/30/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Christopher Nolan’s Bat-trilogy was highly successful and influenced the future of DC characters on film, both on the big screen and on TV. It ushered in the grim-and-gritty style which is the template for the current DC product. But is the time for this style of film over? Matthew Vaughn thinks so.
No one can deny that the Christopher Nolan trilogy of Batman films was a stupendously successful and influential franchise. It set the standard for all the dark and somber comic book movies we’ve seen from DC/Warner Bros. since. The influence of Nolan was strong enough to turn Superman from the bright, light-hearted hero of the Christopher Reeves film Superman: the Movie into the angst-ridden protagonist played by Henry Cavill in Man of Steel. Man of Steel director Zack Snyder, who is setting the course for the new DC Cinematic Universe, is following the Nolan formula,...
No one can deny that the Christopher Nolan trilogy of Batman films was a stupendously successful and influential franchise. It set the standard for all the dark and somber comic book movies we’ve seen from DC/Warner Bros. since. The influence of Nolan was strong enough to turn Superman from the bright, light-hearted hero of the Christopher Reeves film Superman: the Movie into the angst-ridden protagonist played by Henry Cavill in Man of Steel. Man of Steel director Zack Snyder, who is setting the course for the new DC Cinematic Universe, is following the Nolan formula,...
- 1/6/2015
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Sarah Catherine Long was found dead on July 23, lying in her bed with a single gunshot wound above her left ear. In her hand was a .357 Taurus revolver. Police in Davidson, North Carolina, initially classified the death as a suicide. But soon, they began to notice inconsistencies surrounding her death. Among the most troubling: the gun was found in her left hand, and Long was right-handed. The medical examiner couldn't definitively determine whether Long died of the gunshot wound, and he found no blood on the hand Long would have fired with. Nearly four months later, authorities are still investigating...
- 11/9/2014
- by Steve Helling, @stevehelling
- PEOPLE.com
Sarah Catherine Long was found dead on July 23, lying in her bed with a single gunshot wound above her left ear. In her hand was a .357 Taurus revolver. Police in Davidson, North Carolina, initially classified the death as a suicide. But soon, they began to notice inconsistencies surrounding her death. Among the most troubling: the gun was found in her left hand, and Long was right-handed. The medical examiner couldn't definitively determine whether Long died of the gunshot wound, and he found no blood on the hand Long would have fired with. Nearly four months later, authorities are still investigating...
- 11/9/2014
- by Steve Helling, @stevehelling
- PEOPLE.com
Despite the intense criticisms of his dark, dour Man of Steel, director Zack Snyder plans to stick to his guns and keep the same gloomy overtones in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, by having the film take place in a world that is very “anti-Superman”.
Say what you want about Zack Snyder as a director, the man is not deterred by criticism and complaints. He is still pursuing his original vision of how Superman should be portrayed in the DC universe, despite the way it underperformed at the box office ($291 million domestically) and the low overall critical rating (55% on both Metacritic, and Rotten Tomatoes). Snyder plans to make the world of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice very “anti-Superman”.
A source close to the production team told the Batman-on-Film Website that the film will feature protests against the Man of Steel. New on-set photos from...
Say what you want about Zack Snyder as a director, the man is not deterred by criticism and complaints. He is still pursuing his original vision of how Superman should be portrayed in the DC universe, despite the way it underperformed at the box office ($291 million domestically) and the low overall critical rating (55% on both Metacritic, and Rotten Tomatoes). Snyder plans to make the world of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice very “anti-Superman”.
A source close to the production team told the Batman-on-Film Website that the film will feature protests against the Man of Steel. New on-set photos from...
- 9/30/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Will the DC cinematic universe be permanently humor-free? If the rumor from Hitfix is true, don’t expect to get any laughs from future Dcu films, because they have a “no joke” directive.
“Why so serious?” The Joker should have asked that of Warner Bros. because, according to Hitfix, Warner Bros. has issued a mandate of “No jokes!” in all their DC super hero films. If this is true, it sets a limiting style and tone on all future projects related to adaptations of popular comic book hero.
Hitflix says that this decree is a result of two things: the enormous success of the Dark Knight, and the disastrous box office of the joke-filled Green Lantern. This twofold lesson has apparently motivated DC to spread the “No jokes” rule across their entire cinematic universe. (The new Shazam movie is apparently going to have a sense of humor, but that one...
“Why so serious?” The Joker should have asked that of Warner Bros. because, according to Hitfix, Warner Bros. has issued a mandate of “No jokes!” in all their DC super hero films. If this is true, it sets a limiting style and tone on all future projects related to adaptations of popular comic book hero.
Hitflix says that this decree is a result of two things: the enormous success of the Dark Knight, and the disastrous box office of the joke-filled Green Lantern. This twofold lesson has apparently motivated DC to spread the “No jokes” rule across their entire cinematic universe. (The new Shazam movie is apparently going to have a sense of humor, but that one...
- 9/6/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
There are a lot of "what ifs" in the movie business. There are so many options when it comes to casting actors to play characters in movies. Superhero films are huge right now, and I love most of the actors that studios have cast to play these badass characters. Christian Bale as Batman, Andrew Garfield aa Spider-Man, Henry Cavill as Superman, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man are just a few of many. But these characters could have easily been played by other actors. It's hard to imagine that now since we're already invested in what's in front of our eyes.
I've come up with a list of actors who almost played some of these superheroes. You may already know about some of the close calls on the list, you may not, but when I was researching for this article there were a few things I didn't know before,...
I've come up with a list of actors who almost played some of these superheroes. You may already know about some of the close calls on the list, you may not, but when I was researching for this article there were a few things I didn't know before,...
- 7/15/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Last week, EW published The 55 Essential Movies Kids Must Experience (Before Turning 13). Predictably, given that we published a post on the Internet whose headline contained a concrete number and the word “essential,” we got some impassioned feedback from readers—many of whom were eager to suggest additional great movies kids should see that we’d left out.
As we noted last week, “This isn’t a list of the 55 ‘best’ kids movies, nor a compendium of hidden gems. Rather, it’s a survival-guide syllabus of films that we all need to know to be able to speak the same pop-cultural language.
As we noted last week, “This isn’t a list of the 55 ‘best’ kids movies, nor a compendium of hidden gems. Rather, it’s a survival-guide syllabus of films that we all need to know to be able to speak the same pop-cultural language.
- 7/3/2014
- by EW staff
- EW.com - PopWatch
Feature James Hunt 30 Jan 2014 - 06:25
Comic book movies are solid blockbuster fare now, but there are plenty of adaptations that didn't get the love they deserved...
You might argue that fans of comic book adaptations have had a pretty good decade or so. Between The Avengers movies, the Dark Knight trilogy, and multiple Spider-Man and X-Men films, some of the biggest-grossing action movies of all time have been based on comics. Not bad when you consider that only recently, the medium was considered the preserve of dateless man-children alone.
But here's the thing: not every comic book adaptation lends itself to being a summer tentpole CGI-fest, and just as many get overlooked or forgotten completely by the time the next one comes out. Comic adaptations are coming out thick and fast, and with so much forward momentum it's sometimes worth taking a moment to look back on what's come before.
Comic book movies are solid blockbuster fare now, but there are plenty of adaptations that didn't get the love they deserved...
You might argue that fans of comic book adaptations have had a pretty good decade or so. Between The Avengers movies, the Dark Knight trilogy, and multiple Spider-Man and X-Men films, some of the biggest-grossing action movies of all time have been based on comics. Not bad when you consider that only recently, the medium was considered the preserve of dateless man-children alone.
But here's the thing: not every comic book adaptation lends itself to being a summer tentpole CGI-fest, and just as many get overlooked or forgotten completely by the time the next one comes out. Comic adaptations are coming out thick and fast, and with so much forward momentum it's sometimes worth taking a moment to look back on what's come before.
- 1/29/2014
- by sarahd
- Den of Geek
Last year we posted a couple of incredibly badass CG animated videos featuring Superman and The Hulk battling it out like champions! Today we bring you the third installment of the Superman Vs. Batman short, and it insanely epic! The short is being created by YouTube user Mike Habjan, and so far he's done an amazing job! I love that Christopher Reeves' Superman was brought to life for this short. This is just such a fun series of short to watch, and there is more on the way so stay tuned! To watch the first two videos leading up to this one click here.
- 12/24/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Blu-ray Review
Man of Steel
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Cast: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne
Running Time: 2 hrs 23 mins
Rating: PG-13
Due Out: November 12, 2013
Own “Man of Steel” on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download 11/12
Plot: Clark Kent (Cavill) is from an alien planet and armed with super powers. He must decide if Earth will accept him, and also deal with another alien known as General Zod (Shannon) and his plans to take over the world.
Who’S It For? Everyone who likes big blockbuster superhero movies, which I think it technically everyone. If you’re addicted to the Christopher Reeves’ films, there might be too much change for you to handle.
Movie:
Take Thor, some Hulk, a little bit of X-Men, the ending of The Avengers or Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and don’t forget Obama. Add...
Man of Steel
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Cast: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne
Running Time: 2 hrs 23 mins
Rating: PG-13
Due Out: November 12, 2013
Own “Man of Steel” on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital Download 11/12
Plot: Clark Kent (Cavill) is from an alien planet and armed with super powers. He must decide if Earth will accept him, and also deal with another alien known as General Zod (Shannon) and his plans to take over the world.
Who’S It For? Everyone who likes big blockbuster superhero movies, which I think it technically everyone. If you’re addicted to the Christopher Reeves’ films, there might be too much change for you to handle.
Movie:
Take Thor, some Hulk, a little bit of X-Men, the ending of The Avengers or Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and don’t forget Obama. Add...
- 11/12/2013
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Let it be known that I’ve been a fan of Superman since I was a kid. From Christopher Reeves and the Super Friends to Justice League Unlimited, Smallville and The Man of Steel, I’ve always been in awe of Krypton’s last son. Sure, there are times when the Kansas boyscout in him gets annoying and there are so many other Kryptonian survivors that it’s hard to refer to him as Krypton’s only survivor, but he’s still a-okay in my book.
This animated video sums up Superman’s impressive 75-year history in 2-minutes – starting with his first appearance in Action comics. You’ll get to see the many faces of Superman, including an animated version of Reeves. It’s truly impressive and one of the finest DC shorts I’ve seen to date.
This animated video sums up Superman’s impressive 75-year history in 2-minutes – starting with his first appearance in Action comics. You’ll get to see the many faces of Superman, including an animated version of Reeves. It’s truly impressive and one of the finest DC shorts I’ve seen to date.
- 10/17/2013
- by Bags Hooper
- BuzzFocus.com
Coming from the minds of Man of Steel director Zack Snyder and Bruce Timm, who is responsible for much of DC Animation's efforts, comes this animated short celebrating 75 years of Superman. Kicking off with John Williams' classic score, before morphing into Hans Zimmer's theme from Man of Steel, it takes us through the classic moments in the characters life span, including, of course, Christopher Reeves' classic portrayal, and his latest incarnation in the form of Henry Cavill. For Superman fans, this a wonderful celebration of the classic character, and be prepared to put that replay button to good use!
- 10/15/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
Welcome to Issue 5 of ‘The Marvelous Da7e!’
Real quick mission statement: this column is for discussion of superhero movie news and superhero movies. Titular allegiance aside, this sphere includes non-Marvel properties.
This week: I think the cinema has misused Superman as a character and a podcast about functional design blows my mind and reveals the Man of Tomorrow.
Down in San Diego, our brethren unite to cover television, movies and comics. I can promise you full analysis of the superhero movies next week, but what’s the fun of calling shots when each new day could potentially bring new pictures of Jamie Foxx’s Blusferatu Electro make-up?
Instead, I think it’s time I face a new fear I’ve developed since the release of Zach Snyder’s Man of Steel: Maybe we’ve all been misusing Superman as a character in movies the whole time.
In a...
Real quick mission statement: this column is for discussion of superhero movie news and superhero movies. Titular allegiance aside, this sphere includes non-Marvel properties.
This week: I think the cinema has misused Superman as a character and a podcast about functional design blows my mind and reveals the Man of Tomorrow.
Down in San Diego, our brethren unite to cover television, movies and comics. I can promise you full analysis of the superhero movies next week, but what’s the fun of calling shots when each new day could potentially bring new pictures of Jamie Foxx’s Blusferatu Electro make-up?
Instead, I think it’s time I face a new fear I’ve developed since the release of Zach Snyder’s Man of Steel: Maybe we’ve all been misusing Superman as a character in movies the whole time.
In a...
- 7/17/2013
- by Da7e
- LRMonline.com
Hot Toys has revealed another awesome collectible action figure featuring the evil version of Christopher Reeves' Superman. I love how this turned out. Like always, the detail is spectacular! Here are the details that came along with this set of photos.
Originally a brave and kind-hearted hero with a strong sense of justice, morality and righteousness due to the exposure to synthetic kryptonite in Superman III the movie, Superman has descended into darkness and becomes an evil version of Superman. The showdown between him and Clark Kent at the junkyard is a critical part of the film. Hot Toys is happy to present the 1/6th scale Superman (Evil Version) Collectible Figure from Superman III as one of the 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive items. This collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Christopher Reeve in the movie, highlighting the detailed head sculpt, movie-accurate costume and specially-designed figure stage. Paying tribute to Christopher Reeve,...
Originally a brave and kind-hearted hero with a strong sense of justice, morality and righteousness due to the exposure to synthetic kryptonite in Superman III the movie, Superman has descended into darkness and becomes an evil version of Superman. The showdown between him and Clark Kent at the junkyard is a critical part of the film. Hot Toys is happy to present the 1/6th scale Superman (Evil Version) Collectible Figure from Superman III as one of the 2013 Toy Fairs Exclusive items. This collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Christopher Reeve in the movie, highlighting the detailed head sculpt, movie-accurate costume and specially-designed figure stage. Paying tribute to Christopher Reeve,...
- 7/8/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
When Zack Snyder.s kids didn.t know what Krypton was, the director knew Man of Steel would have to start the Superman story from scratch.
.It.s funny because my kids, we were talking and [I was telling them] we.re going to do this really big Krypton and they.re like, .What.s that?. And I was like, .That.s the planet where Superman comes from!. .He comes from a planet?. And I thought, .Oh right, we do need to do this. This is important. Because these kids have no idea what.s happening...
Man of Steel, to be released in Australia today, starts right at the beginning of the Superman story, with infant Kal-El being born on the doomed planet Krypton.. In a bid to save his son.s life, Kal-El.s father, Jor-El (Russell Crowe) puts his newborn in a capsule and sends him to Earth where he is later...
.It.s funny because my kids, we were talking and [I was telling them] we.re going to do this really big Krypton and they.re like, .What.s that?. And I was like, .That.s the planet where Superman comes from!. .He comes from a planet?. And I thought, .Oh right, we do need to do this. This is important. Because these kids have no idea what.s happening...
Man of Steel, to be released in Australia today, starts right at the beginning of the Superman story, with infant Kal-El being born on the doomed planet Krypton.. In a bid to save his son.s life, Kal-El.s father, Jor-El (Russell Crowe) puts his newborn in a capsule and sends him to Earth where he is later...
- 6/26/2013
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
Tyrants!
I’ll admit. A year ago when the first trailer for Man of Steel came out, I was doubtful. Warner Bros. seemed to have no idea how to adapt any of their DC Comic universe outside of Batman (which was thanks to Chris Nolan), and director Zack Snyder was a known abuser of slo-mo that had just come off the craptastic bomb Sucker Punch. On top of that, the less that is said about their Green Lantern attempt, the better.
Then, as more trailers came out and plot details were revealed, I became more and more optimistic. After the three minute trailer that came out around April, I noticed general anticipation had shifted dramatically in the right direction and continued to build to a crescendo ever since. I got a chance to watch Man of Steel on Friday. Did it soar…or suck? Minor spoilers ahead.
Review:
My thoughts?...
I’ll admit. A year ago when the first trailer for Man of Steel came out, I was doubtful. Warner Bros. seemed to have no idea how to adapt any of their DC Comic universe outside of Batman (which was thanks to Chris Nolan), and director Zack Snyder was a known abuser of slo-mo that had just come off the craptastic bomb Sucker Punch. On top of that, the less that is said about their Green Lantern attempt, the better.
Then, as more trailers came out and plot details were revealed, I became more and more optimistic. After the three minute trailer that came out around April, I noticed general anticipation had shifted dramatically in the right direction and continued to build to a crescendo ever since. I got a chance to watch Man of Steel on Friday. Did it soar…or suck? Minor spoilers ahead.
Review:
My thoughts?...
- 6/18/2013
- by C.C. Ekeke
- GeekTyrant
Superman
Directed by Richard Donner
Written by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman and Robert Benton
1978, USA
High school pals and cartoonists Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster sold the character of Superman to Detective Comics, Inc. (later DC Comics) in 1938. Ever since, the history of the widely considered national cultural icon continues to be awe-inspiring. Superman premiered in Action Comics #1 of the same year, a time when Americans were in desperate need a hero; and ever since, Superman has appeared in a variety of animated and live action movies and television series. The Man of Steel has also appeared in various radio serials, newspaper strips, and even video games throughout the years, and with the success of his adventures, Superman helped to shape the superhero genre and establish its command within American pop culture. An animated cartoon of Superman appeared in 1941, and in 1942, a Superman novel was published. A Columbia...
Directed by Richard Donner
Written by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman and Robert Benton
1978, USA
High school pals and cartoonists Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster sold the character of Superman to Detective Comics, Inc. (later DC Comics) in 1938. Ever since, the history of the widely considered national cultural icon continues to be awe-inspiring. Superman premiered in Action Comics #1 of the same year, a time when Americans were in desperate need a hero; and ever since, Superman has appeared in a variety of animated and live action movies and television series. The Man of Steel has also appeared in various radio serials, newspaper strips, and even video games throughout the years, and with the success of his adventures, Superman helped to shape the superhero genre and establish its command within American pop culture. An animated cartoon of Superman appeared in 1941, and in 1942, a Superman novel was published. A Columbia...
- 6/18/2013
- by Ricky da Conceição
- SoundOnSight
Frank Morrone has been elected to succeed Bobbi Banks as president of the Motion Picture Sound Editors (Mpse). Banks resigned as president and a board member of the non-profit, citing personal reasons. She held both positions since 2006. Morrone was the organization's vice president. The board also elected Mark Lanza as vice president and Chris Reeves as secretary. “The Mpse board of directors extends its sincere thanks to Banks for her contributions over the last eight years and wishes her the best. Under her leadership, the Mpse has experienced significant growth in its mission and the scope of its annual Golden Reel Awards
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- 6/17/2013
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Whoever made the decision to cast British-born Henry Cavill in the new blockbuster deserves a giant high-five — genius choice! Here’s why:
There are multiple reasons why Man of Steel was so great — the main one being that Henry Cavill was fabulous! (Spoilers Ahead)
5 Reasons Henry Cavill Is A Perfect Superman
1. He Fills Out That Tight Superman Suit Like Nobody’s Business!
We’re talking Omg! Henry Cavill’s 6’1” frame has been buffed up to bursting-out perfection. Director Zack Snyder made sure that there were enough shirtless scenes that you could see every highly developed pec and ab muscle. And then let’s talk about the thighs. Henry’s super thighs looked like they alone could squeeze and kick the life out of evil General Zod. Apparently, Henry was subjected to intensive workouts by trainer Mark Twight, which involved weeks of eating 5,000 calories a day while doing intense weight training.
There are multiple reasons why Man of Steel was so great — the main one being that Henry Cavill was fabulous! (Spoilers Ahead)
5 Reasons Henry Cavill Is A Perfect Superman
1. He Fills Out That Tight Superman Suit Like Nobody’s Business!
We’re talking Omg! Henry Cavill’s 6’1” frame has been buffed up to bursting-out perfection. Director Zack Snyder made sure that there were enough shirtless scenes that you could see every highly developed pec and ab muscle. And then let’s talk about the thighs. Henry’s super thighs looked like they alone could squeeze and kick the life out of evil General Zod. Apparently, Henry was subjected to intensive workouts by trainer Mark Twight, which involved weeks of eating 5,000 calories a day while doing intense weight training.
- 6/15/2013
- by Bonnie Fuller
- HollywoodLife
Even for those who grew up loving Richard Donner's direction and Christopher Reeves' portrayal of Superman, it's hard denying Man of Steel as the best film version the last son of Krypton has had. Epic in scope and alien - get used to that word - in nature, Man of Steel catapults onto the screen with raw intent. Thanks to the fresh take Christopher Nolan and David Goyer have for the screenplay and the bombastic attitude director Zack Snyder has always been a pro at, the film easily makes us forget Superman was ever a hokier than thou comic book character who just couldn't get a decent big screen adaptation. Right from the start, Man of Steel trumps expectations. The first 15-20 minutes of Snyder's film shows us a Krypton we've never seen before, a world torn by civil war, and though the planet's fate is certainly sealed...
- 6/14/2013
- by Jeremy Kirk
- firstshowing.net
Man of Steel
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Cast: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne
Running Time: 2 hrs 23 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: June 14, 2013
Plot: Clark Kent (Cavill) is from an alien planet and armed with super powers. He must decide if Earth will accept him, and also deal with another alien known as General Zod (Shannon) and his plans to take over the world.
Who’S It For? Everyone who likes big blockbuster superhero movies, which I think it technically everyone. If you’re addicted to the Christopher Reeves’ films, there might be too much change for you to handle.
Expectations: I listened to the trailer a few times (yes, I close my eyes during movie trailers, or leave the theater). I loved the music and the father/son moments that I was hearing. It’s one of the films I was most excited for this summer.
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Cast: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne
Running Time: 2 hrs 23 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: June 14, 2013
Plot: Clark Kent (Cavill) is from an alien planet and armed with super powers. He must decide if Earth will accept him, and also deal with another alien known as General Zod (Shannon) and his plans to take over the world.
Who’S It For? Everyone who likes big blockbuster superhero movies, which I think it technically everyone. If you’re addicted to the Christopher Reeves’ films, there might be too much change for you to handle.
Expectations: I listened to the trailer a few times (yes, I close my eyes during movie trailers, or leave the theater). I loved the music and the father/son moments that I was hearing. It’s one of the films I was most excited for this summer.
- 6/14/2013
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
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