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  • Batman vs. Superman: First Look And Spoilers

    Are you eager for the release of the Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice movie…or perhaps waiting to see how big a disaster it might be?

    While you’re waiting for the first clip from the movie via the San Diego Comic Con, have some news fresh from the set of the movie!

    First up is a look at actor Henry Cavill

    Cavill is featured in an image tweeted from the official Twitter account of the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund.

    In addition to the T-shirt Cavill is holding in support of the charity, if you look closely, you can see the chair next to him has “Clark” written on it.

    Does this mean that Cavill is dressed as “Clark Kent” in the photo? He certainly has the look of a mild-mannered reporter.

    If only he were wearing Kent’s trademark frames.

    But a behind-the-scenes look at Superman’s alter ego isn’t the only news that has leaked to the internet about the upcoming blockbuster.

    Images from the set of the Batman vs. Superman movie featuring a half-finished Superman statue suggested that the hero was being honored by the citizens of Metropolis.

    Apparently the newest leaked images from the set feature citizens placing flowers on the statue. We’ve seen this before (Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” anyone?), which begs the question why this trope would be used again.

    There is some speculation that “The Death of Superman” storyline from the comics is where this movie is headed.

    Maybe or maybe not.

    It could be that Superman is “killed”, which means that a team of heroes (The Justice League) is needed to step up and protect the Earth.

    Many have accused DC and Warner Bros. of rushing this movie and the Justice League introduction in order to gain traction and catch up to the very successful series of Marvel movies.

    Details released about the movie have been subjected to a great deal of criticism and skepticism.

    Do You Think They Intend To Kill Superman Or Is The News A Red Herring? Comment below!

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  • “Man Of Steel 2”: Title Announced For Sequel

    “Man Of Steel 2”: Title Announced For Sequel

    With DC quickly pumping as many characters into the upcoming Man of Steel sequel as possible, it was no longer practical to expect the sequel to be titled Superman vs Batman.

    Today it was announced that the movie will be called Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

    *cringes involuntarily*

    Okay, okay.

    It’s not a terrible movie title.

    It’s just embarrassingly obvious that DC and Warner Bros. are not too subtly trying to jump-start a movie universe full of their characters in the vein of the Marvel Studios comic book universe. It’s also obvious that these companies, rather than taking the time to plan and establish character storylines and movies to continue through a period of decades, is trying to cut corners.

    Between this and writer David Goyer’s recent comic-related comments, it’s easy to have concerns that the title is just the tip of this project’s problematic iceberg.

    Speaking of the title, can we even be sure it’s a sequel at this point? I mean…it’s Batman’s name out in front.

    That leaves the Man of Steel sandwiched between the Dark Knight and the Justice league. Safe to say it looks and sounds like he’s being squeezed out of his own movie.

    The Justice League movie is expected to hit theaters in 2018.

    This prequel-sequel is tasked with continuing the momentum of the Nolan Batman trilogy (which, despite its success is not related to this latest movie) and the Man of Steel (which ruined so much of the Superman mythology, it’s a wonder there’s anything reparable going forward).

    Despite the early concerns, the 2016 movie could manage to bring everything together in a plausible and enjoyable manner. A “flop” would be disastrous and send DC and WB back to the drawing board for not just one, but potentially all of their movie-related efforts.

    No doubt fans are hoping against hope that this is a “dawn” of a wonderful era for DC-comic films.

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  • Jason Momoa Rumored to Appear in Batman vs. Superman

    The actor who portrayed Khal Drogo on HBO’s Game of Thrones might be joining the cast of Zack Snyder’s upcoming Batman vs. Superman film. Jason Momoa has been rumored to have signed on for the Man of Steel sequel, possibly playing DC Comics superhero Aquaman.

    Batman-News.com has speculated that Momoa had joined the Batman vs. Superman cast months ago, to appear alongside Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. Though, Momoa has repeatedly denied the rumor, telling IGN, “It’s just rumors. I want to say something amazing, but I can’t comment on rumors. It’s flattering. I’m not involved in it.”

    Momoa again denied any involvement in the Snyder production during an interview in January. “I get it all the time. It’s just a rumor. It’s just rumors. I swear. Man to man. You can punch me in the face. You’re allowed to punch me in the face. It’s a flattering rumor, but…,” Momoa commented.

    Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa, 34, hails from Honolulu, Hawaii, and is best known for his roles in the fantasy series Stargate Atlantis and Game of Thrones. He’s recently written, directed and produced the feature Road to Paloma, also starring alongside wife Lisa Bonet, which is set to be released in July. Momoa received his signature facial scar in 2008 after being slashed in the face during a bar fight in Hollywood. The actor received roughly 140 stitches during reconstructive surgery.

    Momoa as Khal Drogo in action (GRAPHIC):

    While it’s been rumored that Affleck buddy Matt Damon might take on the role of Aquaman, some fans see Momoa as a better fit for the part:

    In related news, Zack Snyder has just been chosen by Warner Bros. to direct a Justice League movie.

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  • Zack Snyder to Direct New ‘Justice League’ Movie

    DC Comics and its parent company, Warner Bros. Entertainment, have been trying for years now to catch up with Disney and Marvel in the film industry. Though adaptations of smaller DC imprint titles such as A History of Violence, V for Vendetta, and RED have found some success on the big screen, more mainstream comic properties such as Green Lantern and Superman Returns simply haven’t matched the huge box office successes of Marvel’s Iron Man, Avengers, and Captain America movies. Only Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy stands out as a wildly successful DC movie property in recent decades.

    From this perspective it is no surprise that Warner Bros. is looking to make Zack Snyder, the director of last year’s hit Man of Steel, the linchpin of its DC Comics movie initiative. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Snyder has been chosen by Warner Bros. to direct an upcoming Justice League movie.

    The report was confirmed by Warner Bros. via its Twitter page:

    A screenplay for the movie has yet to be written, though Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are confirmed as characters in the movie. A release date has also not been set and Warner Bros. President of Worldwide Production Greg Silverman told the Wall Street Journal that the movie likely won’t hit theaters until at least 2018.

    In the meantime DC and Warner Bros. will continue preparing for the Snyder-directed Man of Steel sequel, currently dubbed Batman Vs. Superman and scheduled for a 2016 release. That movie will see Henry Cavill return as Superman and Ben Affleck make his debut as Batman. Jesse Eisenberg will also appear in the movie as Superman baddie Lex Luthor and Israeli actress Gal Gadot will be playing Wonder Woman.

    As core members of the Justice League in the comics, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are all expected to make an appearance in the Justice League movie. Cyborg has also been rumored as a character for both Batman Vs. Superman and Justice League. Other prominent Justice League members that could appear include Flash, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, and Green Lantern, who was played by Ryan Reynolds in a 2011 movie.

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  • Henry Cavill Named Sexiest Man; Talks Affleck Choice

    In a recent poll from Glamour magazine, Henry Cavill was named the Sexiest Man of 2013, winning the most votes from 95,000 readers.

    For the past four years, Robert Pattinson (of Twilight fame) had won the title. One would think Pattinson would have gained more mass appeal after his break-up with Kristen Stewart, but apparently the style of the year is huge, muscle-bound, classy (but with rough, bearded appeal) men instead of sparkling vampires.

    Other prominent celebrities on the list include Liam Hemsworth at number 3, Tom Hiddleston at number 4, Benedict Cumberbatch at number 5, Harry Styles at number 6, Chris Hemsworth at number 7, and Justin Beiber at number 10.

    When one wins a sexiest man award, it also brings with it a new level of ethos that makes every statement one makes from that moment on more credible than it previously would have been (by the laws of sexiness). Therefore, fans should be appeased by hearing that Cavill has allayed fears that Ben Affleck will not make a proper Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel:

    “I’m sure he’ll be fantastic above all else. And as a filmmaker, he’s got his own style, you know. He’s not copying anyone else. And he’s also sort of being tenacious in his career. He’s had ups followed by downs and now he’s very up again, and I think that requires and shows a very special strength of character. And it’s something which I enjoy working with because jobs like this require strength of character, they require a dedication to the work and belief in oneself. And Ben has that, clearly.”

    Cavill’s comments support the vision held by the sequel’s producer, Charles Roven: “We wanted a guy who had a certain age and a certain gravitas to what he had done in terms of his recent work. If you take a look at The Town and Argo, he plays a couple of serious guys in those movies. He’s a big man. He’s also a mature man. As you see him and Henry together, one definitely has much more experience just by looking at him. That’s what we wanted, particularly juxtaposed against our Superman.”

    Not only did Cavill opine about the choice of Affleck as the next Batman, but he also spoke on looking forward to working with Affleck’s version of Batman on stage: “The next instalment, as we all know, is involving another rather important character, and i’m looking very forward to that interaction, because ultimately they’re two sides of the same coin. How they interact, how they clash and how they ultimately aim towards the same goal is going to be an interesting relationship, and I look forward to playing that with Ben especially.”

    While not much information has been released concerning the Zack Snyder directed Batman vs. Superman flick, Roven’s vision coupled with Cavill’s and Affleck’s attitudes toward the project should make one excited. Even if one has some skepticism left in them, at least this clash of comic book titans paves the way for a Justice League movie, something we have all been itching to see since the success of The Avengers franchise.

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  • Ben Affleck Could Direct The Justice League Movie

    Ben Affleck, who was, of course, the bomb in Phantoms, is reportedly being considered to direct the Justice League movie.

    This news comes from Variety’s ShowBlitz, who reports that Warner Bros. has approached Affleck, who is “expected to discuss the project with studio brass in the coming days.”

    Early speculation is that Affleck could bring his gritty tone, on display in his films Gone Baby Gone and The Town, to the picture. He could be a good person to at least attempt to capture something along the lines of the tone Christopher Nolan was able to set with his Dark Knight trilogy.

    Affleck does have a fair amount of comic book-related movie experience, having appeared in Daredevil, Mallrats, Chasing Amy and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back.

    If Affleck does become the guy to bring Batman and Superman together on the big screen, presumably along with Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, etc., it’s more likely that they’ll not include the brand of humor associated with the aforementioned Kevin Smith flicks.

    In other major super hero movie related news, it also became official that Joss Whedon, who wrote and directed The Avengers, will return to write and direct the sequel.

    Meanwhile, Hugh Jackman (The Wolverine) is still posting pictures of himself to Google+:

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    Hugh Jackman5 hours ago

    “I am so happy to be home, to be shooting a movie of this magnitude here at home is one of the great privileges I have had in my career.” – Hugh on filming "The Wolverine" in Sydney, Australia

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