21 Tidbits from ‘Man of Steel’ You Might Not Have Known

Man of Steel Screenshot Superman

It has been seven years since we last saw Clark Kent in Superman Returns back in 2006. Reviving the franchise, for hopefully the last time, Zack Snyder and Warner Bros. delivered audiences Man of Steel this summer, which earned over $662 million at the box office worldwide. It was a big production to bring the Big Blue Boy Scout back on to the silver screen, and there are some pretty cool tidbits behind the scenes that many DC fanboys may find interesting. Check them out after the break.  Continue reading

Ben Affleck Officially Cast as Batman in Untitled ‘Man of Steel’ Sequel

Ben Affleck Officially Announced to Play Batman

Let it be heard that on Thursday, August 22, 2013 Ben Affleck, Daredevil himself, was officially announced to portray Bruce Wayne aka Batman in the upcoming, untitled Man of Steel sequel aka Batman vs. Superman. Slated to open July 17, 2015, Affleck will be joining Henry Cavill as the two actors will square off when Batman meets Superman in the ultimate showdown of DC superheroes. You can find the full press release after the jump. Continue reading

‘Man of Steel’ Takes Flight on DVD and Blu-Ray November 11

Man of Steel Screenshot 11

It feels like ages ago that DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. rebooted the Superman franchise to bring us Man of Steel. And now they have officially announced  the home video release date. With a good handful of goodies among the special features, DC fans who enjoyed Man of Steel will get their chance to relive the experience at home and see how the beginning of the new DC Cinematic Universe has begun. See the full list of extras after the break.  Continue reading

‘Man of Steel’ Movie Review: Completely Exhilarating, but Devoid of Personality

Man of Steel 2013 Movie Review

Superman Returns has been a harsh reality for many DC fanyboys/girls to stomach over the years. Their beloved Superman was reduced to a mere shell of a character far removed from his true potential. With the announcement of Man of Steel, director Zack Snyder (300; Watchmen) at the helm, and the great Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight; Inception) producing, would this be the moment that would redeem the Big Blue Boy Scout? Continue reading

Official ‘Man of Steel’ Trailer and Poster Released

Official Man of Steel Trailer

In about six months, the Big Blue Boy Scout will return to the big silver screen. Coming June 14, 2013, Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel will prove once and for all if DC Comics‘ superheroes can capture the attention of movie goers before the proposed Justice League film releases in 2015. The trailer for Man of Steel sets the bar pretty high. Check it out after the jump. Continue reading

Henry Cavill Cast as Superman for Zack Snyder’s Film

The debate on who would be cast as the man of steel has finally reached an end. Ladies and gentleman, may I please direct your attention to Henry Cavill (The Tudors, Stardust). This Brit will be donning the infamous red and blue tights as he battles into the unknown as we have yet to hear an official plot synopsis thus far. And for those worried about a British actor playing such an iconic figure, may I enforce the fact that Christian Bale is British and playing Bruce Wayne, Andrew Garfield is at Brit playing Peter Parker, and Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian acting as Hal Jordan. You can read the fill press release after the break.

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