It’s finally time for another “Superman” movie.
Despite being one of the most iconic superheroes of all time, the superhero movie boom largely left Superman behind. After a series of movies starring Christopher Reeve in the 1970s and 80s, it took nearly 20 years for the character to have another big-screen project. Across the 10-year lifespan of the Dceu, the Man of Steel only got one solo outing.
Now that Superman is finally back in theaters, it’s time to revisit his old adventures.
On July 11, Clark Kent/Kal-El returned to theaters in “Superman” from Dcu architect James Gunn. David Corenswet stars as the Last Son of Krypton alongside Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. The film kicks off a brand new DC cinematic universe, marking the first theatrical Superman solo film since the last DC universe started in 2013.
Before you see Superman’s newest...
Despite being one of the most iconic superheroes of all time, the superhero movie boom largely left Superman behind. After a series of movies starring Christopher Reeve in the 1970s and 80s, it took nearly 20 years for the character to have another big-screen project. Across the 10-year lifespan of the Dceu, the Man of Steel only got one solo outing.
Now that Superman is finally back in theaters, it’s time to revisit his old adventures.
On July 11, Clark Kent/Kal-El returned to theaters in “Superman” from Dcu architect James Gunn. David Corenswet stars as the Last Son of Krypton alongside Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. The film kicks off a brand new DC cinematic universe, marking the first theatrical Superman solo film since the last DC universe started in 2013.
Before you see Superman’s newest...
- 10/7/2025
- Casey Loving के द्वारा
- The Wrap
Batman Forever screenwriter Akiva Goldsman has not given up on the hope of seeing the much-talked-about "Schumacher Cut" released. Joel Schumacher was brought in to revamp the Batman movie franchise after Tim Burton's dark sequel, Batman Returns, scared off parents and younger audiences. Batman Forever was a box office smash hit, but some fans took issue with the change in tone from Burton's movies. For nearly five years, talk about a fabled, darker director's cut, known as "The Schumacher Cut," has circulated, and the film's writer isn't giving up on it seeing the light of day.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Akiva Goldsman was asked about the recent attempt to screen Batman Forever that Warner Bros. shut down. Goldsman said the idea of releasing the director's cut gained some momentum after Joel Schumacher passed away in June 2020, but since then, Warner Bros. has largely seemed uninterested. Goldsman said:...
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Akiva Goldsman was asked about the recent attempt to screen Batman Forever that Warner Bros. shut down. Goldsman said the idea of releasing the director's cut gained some momentum after Joel Schumacher passed away in June 2020, but since then, Warner Bros. has largely seemed uninterested. Goldsman said:...
- 10/7/2025
- Richard Fink के द्वारा
- MovieWeb
For over 40 years, Roger Ebert was a fixture in film journalism. Ebert's film knowledge and approachable style proved invaluable for readers and viewers over the years. Ebert reviewed thousands of films for the Chicago Sun-Times, many of which can be found on RogerEbert.com, from 1967 until his death in 2013. In between, Ebert co-hosted At the Movies with Gene Siskel and, later, Richard Roper, from 1986 to 2008.
Suffice it to say, if you watched a film released during that stretch, chances are Ebert reviewed it out of four stars. That includes comic book movies, a genre that before the turn of the century struggled to appease both fans and viewers, often underwhelming both. There was no shortage of comic book movies Ebert hated, but that doesn't mean there weren't comic book movies Ebert loved.
Loved: Superman (1978) Was The Standard-Bearer Ebert Kept Comparing Future Films To 4 Stars Image via Columbia Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures...
Suffice it to say, if you watched a film released during that stretch, chances are Ebert reviewed it out of four stars. That includes comic book movies, a genre that before the turn of the century struggled to appease both fans and viewers, often underwhelming both. There was no shortage of comic book movies Ebert hated, but that doesn't mean there weren't comic book movies Ebert loved.
Loved: Superman (1978) Was The Standard-Bearer Ebert Kept Comparing Future Films To 4 Stars Image via Columbia Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures...
- 31/3/2025
- Michael Colwander के द्वारा
- CBR
It's difficult to overstate the impact of Richard Donner's 1978 blockbuster "Superman." Much has been written about how, without Donner's film and Christopher Reeve's Superman, we wouldn't have the modern blockbuster — all of which is true. But beyond the film's effect on Hollywood and the rise of blockbuster filmmaking, "Superman" was a truly special movie for so many other reasons.
Its innovative special effects actually fulfilled the movie's promise to make audiences "believe a man can fly," while Donner's respectful treatment of the source material seemed to transcend the comic book foundations of the film itself, resulting in a work that embodied the very values that Supes himself stood for: hope, justice, truth. "Superman" also proved every naysayer wrong, demonstrating that comic book material could make for successful Hollywood fare.
In the years since that original movie and its three sequels, we've had numerous cinematic iterations of the Man of Steel.
Its innovative special effects actually fulfilled the movie's promise to make audiences "believe a man can fly," while Donner's respectful treatment of the source material seemed to transcend the comic book foundations of the film itself, resulting in a work that embodied the very values that Supes himself stood for: hope, justice, truth. "Superman" also proved every naysayer wrong, demonstrating that comic book material could make for successful Hollywood fare.
In the years since that original movie and its three sequels, we've had numerous cinematic iterations of the Man of Steel.
- 17/12/2024
- Joe Roberts के द्वारा
- Slash Film
Movies from the DC Universe as of late may not have been some of its best ones to date, resulting in either critically panned, or brutally underrated projects that performed terribly badly at the box office. But this wasn’t always the case, as this superhero universe is also credited with giving fans some of the best and most comically accurate films of all time.
Now that James Gunn is soon about to launch his revamped version of the respective super-verse with a full-blown rebooted cast, it seems like the perfect time to go down memory lane and reminisce all those masterpieces that DC gave us over the years – since we probably won’t be seeing all those iterations of the superheroes that we grew up watching return anytime soon.
That said, here’s a list of the 10 highest-rated movies from this super-verse, ranked according to their respective ratings on IMDb.
Now that James Gunn is soon about to launch his revamped version of the respective super-verse with a full-blown rebooted cast, it seems like the perfect time to go down memory lane and reminisce all those masterpieces that DC gave us over the years – since we probably won’t be seeing all those iterations of the superheroes that we grew up watching return anytime soon.
That said, here’s a list of the 10 highest-rated movies from this super-verse, ranked according to their respective ratings on IMDb.
- 29/10/2024
- Mahin Sultan के द्वारा
- FandomWire
Superman's rich cinematic history showcases cutting-edge special effects and a legacy spanning multiple reboots and adaptations over the years. From George Reeves to Henry Cavill, Superman's iconic character has been portrayed by several actors, each leaving their mark on the superhero genre. The Dceu's Superman movies, including Man of Steel and Batman v Superman, have redefined the character for modern audiences, setting a darker tone.
Superman is one of DC's most illustrious properties with a chronology of live-action movies whose release dates span decades, with several reboots begging the question of how to watch them in order. With modern comic book movies being so prolific, Superman boasts a status as one of the most iconic originators, with DC heroes in general being the most prevalent in earlier decades. While the Superhero genre may stoke debate among cinema-goers nowadays, Superman's prevalence in media proves just how influential superheroes have been in...
Superman is one of DC's most illustrious properties with a chronology of live-action movies whose release dates span decades, with several reboots begging the question of how to watch them in order. With modern comic book movies being so prolific, Superman boasts a status as one of the most iconic originators, with DC heroes in general being the most prevalent in earlier decades. While the Superhero genre may stoke debate among cinema-goers nowadays, Superman's prevalence in media proves just how influential superheroes have been in...
- 10/5/2024
- Ollie Bradley के द्वारा
- ScreenRant
Clockwise from left: Foe (Amazon Studios), Mad Max (American International Pictures), The Passenger (Paramount Home Entertainment)Image: The A.V. Club
Amazon’s Prime Video revs up the new year with new originals and several movies focused on automobiles and other modes of transportation. A few short months before Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga...
Amazon’s Prime Video revs up the new year with new originals and several movies focused on automobiles and other modes of transportation. A few short months before Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga...
- 31/12/2023
- Robert DeSalvo के द्वारा
- avclub.com
DC Extended Universe had its ups and downs during the ten years of its existence, and some of the biggest downs were 2016’s ‘Suicide Squad’ and 2017’s ‘Justice League.’ Both of these movies had troublesome productions, and ultimately, they were released with many changes and cuts that were orchestrated by the studio. Even though ‘Suicide Squad’ was undoubtedly a commercial success, the critical response from both critics and audiences was largely negative, even though Margot Robbie’s performance as Harley Quinn was praised, and the movie won the Academy Award for Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling.
Following the theatrical release of 2017’s ‘Justice League,’ many fans started an online campaign, #ReleaseTheSnyderCut, calling the studio to release Zack Snyder’s Director’s Cut, and that gigantic four-hour movie was ultimately released on HBOMax in 2021. The fans and critics agreed that the Director’s Cut is much better than the theatrical movie,...
Following the theatrical release of 2017’s ‘Justice League,’ many fans started an online campaign, #ReleaseTheSnyderCut, calling the studio to release Zack Snyder’s Director’s Cut, and that gigantic four-hour movie was ultimately released on HBOMax in 2021. The fans and critics agreed that the Director’s Cut is much better than the theatrical movie,...
- 7/8/2023
- Lukas Abramovich के द्वारा
- Comic Basics
A director’s cut of a movie can either ruin the original further or enhance it to levels of redemption. The origins of the director’s cut formula can be traced all the way back to 1942 when Charlie Chaplin re-edited and re-released a version of his 1925 silent comedy The Gold Rush. Since then, many directors have gone on to rely on directors’ cuts to show bonus material and tie convoluted plot threads. Ridley Scott is one such director who has a regular tendency of fleshing out the thematic crux of his existing movies in more detailed director's cut DVDs. Some of his movies even end up with multiple extended versions.
As Scott’s case shows, directors’ cuts become necessary especially when a movie undergoes a tumultuous production process or is heavily edited and altered in its theatrical run. Veteran auteurs like Sergio Leone and Terry Gilliam are also significant examples...
As Scott’s case shows, directors’ cuts become necessary especially when a movie undergoes a tumultuous production process or is heavily edited and altered in its theatrical run. Veteran auteurs like Sergio Leone and Terry Gilliam are also significant examples...
- 9/7/2023
- Shaurya Thapa के द्वारा
- ScreenRant
Several comic book movies from both Marvel and DC have been plagued by trouble productions and behind-the-scenes drama over the years. Modern superhero films are among Hollywood’s most profitable projects. As a result, superhero films are usually synonymous with big-budget, hight-stakes projects, which sometimes can lead to complicated productions.
The list of superhero films that had troubled production is not limited to a specific franchise and includes the MCU, the Dceu, non-mcu Marvel movies, and non-dceu DC projects. Creative differences, budget issues, and other problems are among the reasons why these films had such difficult productions. From Ant-Man to Justice League, here are 12 comic book movies plagued by behind-the-scenes drama.
Ant-Man
Ant-Man premiered in 2015 as part of the MCU’s Phase 2, yet plans for an Ant-Man movie go back to the 1980s when Stan Lee himself tried to bring the character into the big screen. A more solid Ant-Man...
The list of superhero films that had troubled production is not limited to a specific franchise and includes the MCU, the Dceu, non-mcu Marvel movies, and non-dceu DC projects. Creative differences, budget issues, and other problems are among the reasons why these films had such difficult productions. From Ant-Man to Justice League, here are 12 comic book movies plagued by behind-the-scenes drama.
Ant-Man
Ant-Man premiered in 2015 as part of the MCU’s Phase 2, yet plans for an Ant-Man movie go back to the 1980s when Stan Lee himself tried to bring the character into the big screen. A more solid Ant-Man...
- 24/6/2023
- Marcelo Leite के द्वारा
- ScreenRant
Cbr supports the hard work of creators and industry professionals to create movies fans all know and love, but it's important to remember the ongoing controversy with Ezra Miller. You can find Cbr's continuing coverage of Miller here.
The following contains spoilers for The Flash, now playing in theaters.
The Flash is yet another superhero movie that revels in multiversal mishaps, with the result being glimpses at worlds beyond the now ending DC Extended Universe. This includes cameos to various well-known DC Earths and adaptations, many of which were long rumored for the film. In fact, two superheroes in particular finally shed a light on a decades-old theory concerning continuity.
The 1984 Supergirl was meant to be in the same continuity as the Superman films featuring Christopher Reeve. Unfortunately, he never appeared in his cousin's movie, and she likewise went unmentioned in his final film. Thankfully, The Flash is able to...
The following contains spoilers for The Flash, now playing in theaters.
The Flash is yet another superhero movie that revels in multiversal mishaps, with the result being glimpses at worlds beyond the now ending DC Extended Universe. This includes cameos to various well-known DC Earths and adaptations, many of which were long rumored for the film. In fact, two superheroes in particular finally shed a light on a decades-old theory concerning continuity.
The 1984 Supergirl was meant to be in the same continuity as the Superman films featuring Christopher Reeve. Unfortunately, he never appeared in his cousin's movie, and she likewise went unmentioned in his final film. Thankfully, The Flash is able to...
- 18/6/2023
- Timothy Donohoo के द्वारा
- CBR
Superman movies would benefit from moving on from Christopher Reeve's iconic portrayal of the Man of Steel. Superman has been adapted to movies and television for decades, but it was really with Christopher Reeve's iconic performance as the Last Son of Krypton in Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie that he truly became a cinematic icon. Since Christopher Reeve's portrayal of Superman, the character has been adapted in numerous movies, with DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn writing and directing the upcoming Superman: Legacy, set for release in 2025.
In an interview with GQ, Gunn spoke of Superman: The Movie as being one of his five favorite comic book movies. Gunn's comment about being "influenced" by Richard Donner and Christopher Reeve also seems to indicate that Reeve's performance as Superman is at least partially guiding the writing and casting of Superman: Legacy. While the spirit of Reeve's performance can be...
In an interview with GQ, Gunn spoke of Superman: The Movie as being one of his five favorite comic book movies. Gunn's comment about being "influenced" by Richard Donner and Christopher Reeve also seems to indicate that Reeve's performance as Superman is at least partially guiding the writing and casting of Superman: Legacy. While the spirit of Reeve's performance can be...
- 23/5/2023
- Brad Curran के द्वारा
- ScreenRant
As part of the year-long centennial celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studio, five films featuring the iconic DC Super Hero Superman – Superman: The Movie, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III, and Superman IV – will be available for purchase in a five-film collection on 4K Ultra HD …
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- 28/3/2023
- Adrian Halen के द्वारा
- Horror News
"Superman II" is pretty entertaining, but no matter which version you watch, it feels like you're watching an incomplete movie. This can't be blamed on director Richard Donner, whose tribulations with making the movie are almost as infamous as the Christopher Reeve Superman era itself. It's just that a painful domino effect spearheaded by corporate bigwigs essentially doomed the project, even if the final products aren't necessarily bad. It's just that it could have been so much more.
For his part, Donner recognized this. While he sadly passed away in 2021, he had been quite open about the "Superman II" that could have been if his 2006 "Donner Cut" actually embodied his full vision. There were scenes that he couldn't include in that so-called definitive edition because Warner Bros. had destroyed them, but thankfully, he didn't forget about them. In an IGN interview leading up to the release of "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut,...
For his part, Donner recognized this. While he sadly passed away in 2021, he had been quite open about the "Superman II" that could have been if his 2006 "Donner Cut" actually embodied his full vision. There were scenes that he couldn't include in that so-called definitive edition because Warner Bros. had destroyed them, but thankfully, he didn't forget about them. In an IGN interview leading up to the release of "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut,...
- 26/3/2023
- Erin Brady के द्वारा
- Slash Film
It took a lot to bring "Superman" and "Superman II" to the big screen. Director Richard Donner and producer Alexander Salkind didn't get off to the best start, with Donner having to salvage a truly disastrous script that Salkind evidently felt was "perfect." But once "Superman" debuted in 1978, things started looking up. Or so it seemed.
With "Superman," Donner helped invent the modern blockbuster, setting a blueprint for every superhero movie that would follow and breaking box office records in the process. What made "Superman" an even more impressive feat was that during production, Donner had simultaneously shot most of the sequel. "Superman" and "Superman II" were filmed simultaneously, which meant the crew worked from a hefty script that required Donner to film scenes for both movies alongside one another.
Unfortunately, in order to make the "Superman" release date, Donner and co. had to stop filming "Superman II" before it was finished.
With "Superman," Donner helped invent the modern blockbuster, setting a blueprint for every superhero movie that would follow and breaking box office records in the process. What made "Superman" an even more impressive feat was that during production, Donner had simultaneously shot most of the sequel. "Superman" and "Superman II" were filmed simultaneously, which meant the crew worked from a hefty script that required Donner to film scenes for both movies alongside one another.
Unfortunately, in order to make the "Superman" release date, Donner and co. had to stop filming "Superman II" before it was finished.
- 25/3/2023
- Joe Roberts के द्वारा
- Slash Film
Look, up in the sky! It's not a bird or a plane, but it's definitely one heck of a treat for fans of the big blue boy scout superhero. Superman may have experienced a bit of a rocky road in recent DC history on the big screen, despite an actor as capable and charismatic as Henry Cavill leading the action and even with James Gunn's promise that the immensely popular hero will be a "huge priority" moving forward. But even the biggest DC fans would have to admit that there's a certain ineffable charm to the original movies that first made audiences believe that a man could truly fly.
Christopher Reeve starred in four separate "Superman" movies, in addition to the special Richard Donner director's cut released for "Superman II," and now all 5 titles will be made available just in time for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros., the...
Christopher Reeve starred in four separate "Superman" movies, in addition to the special Richard Donner director's cut released for "Superman II," and now all 5 titles will be made available just in time for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros., the...
- 2/3/2023
- Jeremy Mathai के द्वारा
- Slash Film
Burbank, Calif., March 1, 2023 – As part of the year-long centennial celebration for the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studio, five films featuring the iconic DC Super Hero Superman – Superman: The Movie, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III, and Superman IV – will be available for purchase in a five-film collection on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital on April 18.
Based on the DC character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the Superman films star Christopher Reeve as the legendary “Man of Steel.”
On April 18, the Superman 1978 – 1987 5-Film Collection will be available to purchase on Ultra HD Blu-ray™ Disc from online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and more.
The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Packs will include an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature films in 4K with Hdr, a Blu-ray disc with the feature...
Based on the DC character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the Superman films star Christopher Reeve as the legendary “Man of Steel.”
On April 18, the Superman 1978 – 1987 5-Film Collection will be available to purchase on Ultra HD Blu-ray™ Disc from online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and more.
The Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Packs will include an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature films in 4K with Hdr, a Blu-ray disc with the feature...
- 1/3/2023
- ComicMix Staff के द्वारा
- Comicmix.com
Comic-Con International announced the full three-day schedule for WonderCon 2015, which will take place from Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. You can clickHere to check out the entire convention schedule, but we have pulled out all of the movie, TV, Blu-ray and DVD related panel presentations below. Take a look at what WonderCon 2015 has to offer!
Friday, April 3
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Going Back to The Future
Filmmakers Jason Aron, Louis Krubich, and Lee Leshen discuss their film Back in Time, a feature-length documentary that shows the cultural impact of the Back to The Future franchise-just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the initial film. Room 207
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Batman
Last year marked the 75th anniversary of the Batman. Now let's take a look into what the future may have to offer for the iconic...
Friday, April 3
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Going Back to The Future
Filmmakers Jason Aron, Louis Krubich, and Lee Leshen discuss their film Back in Time, a feature-length documentary that shows the cultural impact of the Back to The Future franchise-just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the initial film. Room 207
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Batman
Last year marked the 75th anniversary of the Batman. Now let's take a look into what the future may have to offer for the iconic...
- 19/3/2015
- MovieWeb के द्वारा
- MovieWeb
Warner Bros. Pictures
Hate to sound like Captain Obvious here, but there’s a disproportionate number of sequels out there. Of the ten highest grossing films of 2014, seven are straight up continuations of stories, while the other three are either reboots of existing properties or Guardians Of The Galaxy.
Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be another article moaning about how bad this is (not directly any way). Considering among those sequel box office hits are How To Train Your Dragon 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and X-Men: Days Of Future Past it’s clear they can be pretty damn good, with the guys behind them putting actual effort into making a solid movie. Which is more than can be said of days gone by, where sequels were unanimously cheap affairs with no semblance of artistic merit. How else could there be four Jaws movies?
The sequel situation today isn’t perfect,...
Hate to sound like Captain Obvious here, but there’s a disproportionate number of sequels out there. Of the ten highest grossing films of 2014, seven are straight up continuations of stories, while the other three are either reboots of existing properties or Guardians Of The Galaxy.
Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be another article moaning about how bad this is (not directly any way). Considering among those sequel box office hits are How To Train Your Dragon 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and X-Men: Days Of Future Past it’s clear they can be pretty damn good, with the guys behind them putting actual effort into making a solid movie. Which is more than can be said of days gone by, where sequels were unanimously cheap affairs with no semblance of artistic merit. How else could there be four Jaws movies?
The sequel situation today isn’t perfect,...
- 24/9/2014
- Alex Leadbeater के द्वारा
- Obsessed with Film
Feature Seb Patrick 18 Jun 2013 - 06:56
How close to Superman lore does Man Of Steel fly, and are its changes for the better, asks Seb...?
Warning: This feature contains lots of spoilers for Man Of Steel.
A little over two years ago, I was at a screening of Zack Snyder’s film Sucker Punch, which also featured a Q&A with the director himself beforehand. Despite the protestations of the PR people and the fact that nobody was able to ask questions about a film they hadn’t yet seen, Snyder had only days earlier been announced as the director of a rebooted Superman film. As such it meant that the Man Of Steel was heavily on the agenda.
I was one of the audience members who asked a question that night, and was met with a dismissal of sorts by Snyder when I asked if there were any particular storylines,...
How close to Superman lore does Man Of Steel fly, and are its changes for the better, asks Seb...?
Warning: This feature contains lots of spoilers for Man Of Steel.
A little over two years ago, I was at a screening of Zack Snyder’s film Sucker Punch, which also featured a Q&A with the director himself beforehand. Despite the protestations of the PR people and the fact that nobody was able to ask questions about a film they hadn’t yet seen, Snyder had only days earlier been announced as the director of a rebooted Superman film. As such it meant that the Man Of Steel was heavily on the agenda.
I was one of the audience members who asked a question that night, and was met with a dismissal of sorts by Snyder when I asked if there were any particular storylines,...
- 18/6/2013
- simonbrew के द्वारा
- Den of Geek
Any fan of the Superman movie series knows of the myriad problems experienced during the filming of Superman II. The most notable was the estranged relationship that director Richard Donner had with producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind. Donner’s plan was to film the first two movies simultaneously, but he was eventually dropped from the production and replaced with Richard Lester. In 2006, Warner Bros. worked with Donner to restore his own vision to Superman II, releasing his cut of the film. The result is an incomplete movie patched together from alternate takes and even some screen tests. However, as flawed as this cut of the film is, it is nice to see the original director get some closure in one of the original superhero movie franchises. Donner and his creative consultant Tom Mankiewicz lend their voices to the commentary on this film, which can be purchased separately or in the box set of Superman films available on...
- 13/6/2013
- Kevin Carr के द्वारा
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
It has been five years since Bryan Singer's last directorial effort, "Valkyrie." That film -- a modest success at the domestic box office (and an even larger one overseas) -- was a reclamation project, of sorts, for both its couch-jumping star, Tom Cruise, and Singer, who was looking to rebound after the disappointing box office tally of 2006's "Superman Returns." But, something even more important may have come out of the production of "Valkyrie": Bryan Singer's Twitter account, of all things.
If you follow Singer's Twitter feed, you'll notice that he's busy promoting his new film, "Jack the Giant Slayer" (which opens this Friday) like any filmmaker with a Twitter account would be doing. But he's also kind of revolutionizing the way a filmmaker can use the social media platform: by bypassing the usual trade outlets and tweeting the casting news of his next film, "X-Men: Days of Future Past,...
If you follow Singer's Twitter feed, you'll notice that he's busy promoting his new film, "Jack the Giant Slayer" (which opens this Friday) like any filmmaker with a Twitter account would be doing. But he's also kind of revolutionizing the way a filmmaker can use the social media platform: by bypassing the usual trade outlets and tweeting the casting news of his next film, "X-Men: Days of Future Past,...
- 26/2/2013
- Mike Ryan के द्वारा
- Huffington Post
A little over a year from now, the most iconic comic character in history will be back on screens, courtesy of Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel." Seven years on from Bryan Singer's oft-derided "Superman Returns," it'll see "The Dark Knight" mastermind Christopher Nolan producing a new, seemingly darker take on the character, to be played by Henry Cavill with Michael Shannon as his Kryptonian nemesis, General Zod.
But Shannon will have big shoes to fill: the last time the character was on the big screen it was played by Terence Stamp in 1981's "Superman II," still seen by many fans as not only the best take on that character, but the best screen version of Superman to date. Which was impressive, considering it had about as troubled a production history as you could ask for, with two directors, production stretched over two years, and a recent, wildly different reissue of the film.
But Shannon will have big shoes to fill: the last time the character was on the big screen it was played by Terence Stamp in 1981's "Superman II," still seen by many fans as not only the best take on that character, but the best screen version of Superman to date. Which was impressive, considering it had about as troubled a production history as you could ask for, with two directors, production stretched over two years, and a recent, wildly different reissue of the film.
- 19/4/2012
- Oliver Lyttelton के द्वारा
- The Playlist
In 1987, director Richard Donner and screenwriter Shane Black came up with a new kind of action movie where the laughs were just as fast-paced as the thrills with Lethal Weapon, starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. The film made $120 million and led to three sequels in 1989, 1992 and 1998. With $900 million, the franchise was a huge success.
Unfortunately, after Lethal Weapon 4, everyone involved with the series went their separate ways. Although Gibson acted in blockbuster films like The Patriot, Chicken Run and What Women Want and directed the blockbuster Biblical drama The Passion of the Christ, he subsequently lost all public goodwill with his drunken Anti-Semetic remarks during an arrest in 2006; Gibson continued acting in 2010 with Edge of Darkness and followed a year later with The Beaver. Glover continues to act in films such as Saw, The Shaggy Dog, Be Kind Rewind and 2012. Donner essentially retired from directing after 16 Blocks and...
- 29/3/2012
- Zack Parks के द्वारा
- GeekTyrant
Lloyd Lee Barnett‘s debut independent film, I Love You To Death (formerly Death Do Us Part), will have a limited theatrical release early this spring. Produced, written, and directed by Lloyd Barnett (known for his visual effects on Avatar, The Lord of the Rings, Rocky Balboa, Apocalypto, Superman II, and Speed Racer), “I Love You To [...]
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- 30/1/2012
- Allan Ford के द्वारा
- Filmofilia
For many, the list of actors that are missed more than Gene Hackman isn’t all that long. His retirement in 2004, though not quite “official,” seems to have been legitimate, as the only acting credit he’s had since then is for Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut — and that’s all footage from the late ’70s-early ’80s.
If Alexander Payne gets his way, Hackman‘s last movie won’t be the awful Welcome to Mooseport. The Descendants writer & director is preparing his next feature, a Robert Nelson-scripted drama about a father and son who take a road trip from Montana to Nebraska so the father can “claim his million-dollar sweepstakes prize” with Publisher’s Clearing House. We heard in January that Descendants actor Robert Forster was rumored for the role of the dad, Casey Affleck the role of the son. As Vulture reports, Forster is still in contention for the lead part,...
If Alexander Payne gets his way, Hackman‘s last movie won’t be the awful Welcome to Mooseport. The Descendants writer & director is preparing his next feature, a Robert Nelson-scripted drama about a father and son who take a road trip from Montana to Nebraska so the father can “claim his million-dollar sweepstakes prize” with Publisher’s Clearing House. We heard in January that Descendants actor Robert Forster was rumored for the role of the dad, Casey Affleck the role of the son. As Vulture reports, Forster is still in contention for the lead part,...
- 12/10/2011
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com) के द्वारा
- The Film Stage
If you've ever wrapped a towel around your neck and pretended to fly, humming or whistling John Williams' iconic theme song, you've known the joy - even if it's just momentarily - of being Superman. If recapturing that feeling is something you desire, I can think of no better way to accomplish that than through the monumentous Blu-ray collection of The Superman Motion Picture Anthology.
This astounding collection accumulates everything a Superman fan could possibly want: Superman The Movie, Superman The Movie: Extended Edition, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, and Superman Returns. But not only does it include the films themselves (all complete with commentary tracks except Returns, itself loaded with a nearly three hour making-of documentary), this eight disk set contains over twenty hours of bonus features - enough to turn even the passing fan into a downright Superman historian.
- 24/6/2011
- benp के द्वारा
- GeekTyrant
Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology is the definitive comic book movie collection. While many long time Superman fans may still have the bad taste of Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace left on their tongues, this anthology rekindles all that was great about the franchise and, of course, Christopher Reeve. An added blu-ray bonus disc collects several feature length documentaries on Superman, ranging from an examination into the Man of Steel myth to a scientific exploration of his powers. Nearly everyone involved in the Superman franchise from its inception to Superman Returns shares their thoughts on the franchise, while paying tribute to Christopher Reeve. You will see cast members like Jackie Cooper (Perry White), Margot Kidder (Lois Lane) and Marc McClure (Jimmy Olsen) as well as Director Richard Donner and Executive Producer Ilya Salkind.
This eight-disc box set is exquisitely packaged in a collector’s box...
This eight-disc box set is exquisitely packaged in a collector’s box...
- 21/6/2011
- Bags H. के द्वारा
- BuzzFocus.com
No, not real bombs. They aren’t terrorists, they’re comic book visionaries. On June 11th the Geoff Johns and Jim Lee are bringing big announcements to the Hero Complex Film Festival concerning Superman and the whole DC Universe.
The pair will be interviewed during an ever-expanding Saturday program of events that will also include a special back-to-back viewings of Superman and Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, as well as a special on-stage interview with Richard Donner himself. Sounds like it’s time to plan a summer vacation! :)
The 2011 Hero Complex Film Festival runs June 9-12 at the Chinese Six Theatre at Hollywood and Highland. A limited number of discounted four-day passes are also available. Other special guests include Warren Beatty,Jon Favreau, Nicholas Meyer, Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, and screenings include “Iron Man,” “Dick Tracy,” ”Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” and “The Incredibles.
The pair will be interviewed during an ever-expanding Saturday program of events that will also include a special back-to-back viewings of Superman and Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, as well as a special on-stage interview with Richard Donner himself. Sounds like it’s time to plan a summer vacation! :)
The 2011 Hero Complex Film Festival runs June 9-12 at the Chinese Six Theatre at Hollywood and Highland. A limited number of discounted four-day passes are also available. Other special guests include Warren Beatty,Jon Favreau, Nicholas Meyer, Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, and screenings include “Iron Man,” “Dick Tracy,” ”Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” and “The Incredibles.
- 25/5/2011
- Brandon Johnston के द्वारा
- ScifiMafia
Thor
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings
Running Time: 1 hr 54 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: May 6, 2011
Top 7 Marvel Characters Who Deserve Their Own Movie
Thor – interviews with Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins and more
Plot: The god Thor (Hemsworth) disobeys his father (Hopkins) by attacking the Frost Giants. He is banished to Earth and stripped of his powers. Thor comes to realize he’s been double crossed.
Who’S It For? Young super hero fans will eat this one up. It’s also funny enough to appeal to a wide audience.
Expectations: I thought the level of difficulty was pretty high with this one. The Avengers are based on fictional science and money (Hulk and Iron Man). Thor is a god with a big hammer from a land of rainbow walkways. Plus, Hemswroth is not a household name … yet.
Scorecard...
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings
Running Time: 1 hr 54 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: May 6, 2011
Top 7 Marvel Characters Who Deserve Their Own Movie
Thor – interviews with Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins and more
Plot: The god Thor (Hemsworth) disobeys his father (Hopkins) by attacking the Frost Giants. He is banished to Earth and stripped of his powers. Thor comes to realize he’s been double crossed.
Who’S It For? Young super hero fans will eat this one up. It’s also funny enough to appeal to a wide audience.
Expectations: I thought the level of difficulty was pretty high with this one. The Avengers are based on fictional science and money (Hulk and Iron Man). Thor is a god with a big hammer from a land of rainbow walkways. Plus, Hemswroth is not a household name … yet.
Scorecard...
- 6/5/2011
- Jeff Bayer के द्वारा
- The Scorecard Review
The second annual Hero Complex Film Festival will run from June 9-12 at the Cinese 6 theater in Hollywood CA, and It's got a great line-up of films to watch. If you live or are going to be in L.A. you definitely want to try and catch some of these films. I hope to hit up as many as I possibly can.
To buy tickets to the show Click Here.
Here’s the full schedule with guests:
Hero Complex Film Festival
Official Event Schedule
Thursday, June 9
Dick Tracy (1990)
Runtime: 101 min
Stars: Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, Madonna, Glenne Headly
Special Guest: Warren Beatty (producer, director and star)
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Friday, June 10
Double Feature
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Runtime: 113 min
Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban
Special Guest: Nicholas Meyer (writer/director)
Star Trek (2009)
Runtime: 127 min
Stars: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana
Special Guests: Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman (writers), Damon Lindelof (producer)
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Saturday,...
To buy tickets to the show Click Here.
Here’s the full schedule with guests:
Hero Complex Film Festival
Official Event Schedule
Thursday, June 9
Dick Tracy (1990)
Runtime: 101 min
Stars: Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, Madonna, Glenne Headly
Special Guest: Warren Beatty (producer, director and star)
***
Friday, June 10
Double Feature
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Runtime: 113 min
Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban
Special Guest: Nicholas Meyer (writer/director)
Star Trek (2009)
Runtime: 127 min
Stars: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana
Special Guests: Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman (writers), Damon Lindelof (producer)
***
Saturday,...
- 4/5/2011
- Venkman के द्वारा
- GeekTyrant
Dick Tracy, Iron Man, Captain Kirk, Superman and the Incredibles will all be represented at the upcoming Hero Complex Film Festival. Presented by the Los Angeles Times Hero Complex, it'll not only feature screenings but in depth Q&A's with several important and influential filmmakers. The event runs from June 9-12 at the Chinese 6 Theater in Hollywood CA and kicks off with a screening of Dick Tracy followed by Q&A with Warren Beatty. Day two starts with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn featuring writer/director Nicholas Meyer in person, followed by the 2009 Star Trek with special guests, and Star Trek 2 screenwriters, Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof. Day three features Richard Donner discussing Superman and Superman II, with a special appearance by Geoff Johns and on the last day animator Dave Mullins presents The Incredibles and then Jon Favreau will be on hand to screen...
- 4/5/2011
- Germain Lussier के द्वारा
- Slash Film
Warner Home Video has announced a Blu-ray release of Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology for June 7th. The 8-disc release will include Superman The Movie, Superman The Movie: Expanded Edition, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and Superman Returns - all for the first time with DTS-hd 5.1 Master Audio. Disc #1 · Superman: The Movie, Original Theatrical · Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler (Original Theatrical Version) · The Making of Superman: The Movie [1978 TV special] · Superman and the Mole-Men [1951 feature] · Warner Bros. Cartoons Super-Rabbit [1943 WB cartoon] Snafuperman [1944 WB cartoon] Stupor Duck [1956 WB cartoon] · Trailers Disc #2 · Superman: The Movie, Expanded Edition · Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz (Extended Version) · Taking Flight: The Development of Superman · Making Superman: Filming the Legend · The Magic Behind the Cape · Screen Tests Superman Lois Lane with Optional Commentary Ursa · A Selection of Restored Scenes · Additional Music Cues Main...
- 31/3/2011
- ComicBookMovie.com
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