‘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

Box Office Battlefield: ‘This Is The End’ and ‘Man of Steel’

Box Office Battlefield Man of Steel This is the End

The weekend warriors for June 14, 2013 includes This Is The End and Man of Steel. Box Office Battlefield is a recurring rundown of all the movie releases for the weekend. Every week, movie studios select candidates to enter the glorious battlefield for your hard earned dollars. Box Office Battlefield is here to help you decide which movie(s) will take priority over the others. Continue reading

The 2013 Summer Movie Preview

2013 Summer Movie Preview

Although June 21st is the first official day of summer, Hollywood sees differently. Because there are not enough days in the year to pack all of the explosive, sexy, fast-paced blockbusters in just one season, May has been championed as the unofficial beginnings of summer. We’ve seen some spectacular summer movie seasons before and we have had our stinkers. Starting with Iron Man 3, this summer promises to be one of the best in quite some time – I have a husband’s bulge just thinking about it. After the break, get a full taste of the movies you’ll be seeing in a theater near you this summer. Continue reading

But I Want it Now! The 20 Most Anticipated Movies of 2013

Most Anitcipated Movies of 2013

Now that we have survived the Mayan apocalypse, 2013 looks very promising as to what we will see in theaters this year. With Phase 2 of Marvel Studios’ movie timeline about to begin, The Hunger Games proving successful, and The Twilight Saga – hopefully – finally over, 2013 should be a great year to go to the cinema. After the jump, take a look at my top 20 most anticipated movies of 2013. 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

Comic-Con 2012: Saturday Schedule

Comic-Con 2012 Saturday Schedule

Today is a big day in film for Comic-Con 2012, bigger than Thursday and even bigger than Friday. Saturday hosts panels for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Iron Man 3, Django Unchainedand Man of SteelThere basically wouldn’t be any other reason to go to Comic-Con than this day. This day is huge. But what else can we expect to see? Take a look after the jump where you can find some big stuff from video games, television, and more!  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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Zack Snyder Confirmed to Direct Superman

It has been confirmed by Deadline, who spoke with Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen, Dawn of the Dead), that he is now taking control of the director seat and will be starting Superman, for Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, when he finishes with Sucker Punch.

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Christopher Nolan Picks Potential Superman Directors

Slower than a speeding slug, the new Superman film has been building steam for some time now. Producers Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas are backing the David Goyer script and are moving along with a short list of directors to helm the revitalization of the Man of Steel. Mike Fleming of Deadline has been told by Warner Bros. execs that there is a list of five potential candidates to take on Superman.

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