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From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill (Immortals, TV’s The Tudors) in the role of Clark Kent/Superman, under the direction of Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen). Credits
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Operation Kino 119: Critics, Yeezus, And Pixar's Winning StreakThis week we're still puzzling over the Man of Steel critical response, and why so many people seemed to only want to reviews they already agreed with. We also talk about Pixar's so-called winning streak, the video game The Last of Us, Kanye West's new album Yeezus, and animated films that we really want to see get a prequel...by Operation Kino | published: 2013-06-18 13:26:22comments
Zack Snyder Explains Man Of Steel's Controversial EndingWe can't stop talking about the ending of Man of Steel, and we're not alone. Everyone on the Internet it seems, including people who are bona fide Superman experts, are obsessed with the way that Zack Snyder wraps up his taken on the blue Boy Scout, either criticizing the needless destruction, defending Snyder's action skills, or doing both at the same time. It's a very confusing time to be a superhero fan...by Katey Rich | published: 2013-06-18 11:04:45comments
Why No One Would Ever Trust Man Of Steel's SupermanFor the last thirty-three years, human beings not directly related to the Kent family or not directly saved by Clark have moved about their daily lives without any knowledge that an alien with stunning, almost unfathomable powers was living amongst them, until suddenly, they’re made aware of said fact by a pissed off warlord alien who threatens to destroy the world if Superman doesn’t turn himself in. ...by Mack Rawden | published: 2013-06-17 16:48:19comments
Man Of Steel Easter Eggs You Might Have Missed Point To Supergirl, Cyborg And MoreAs what writer David S. Goyer refers to as the "0 issue" of the DC cinematic universe, Man of Steel has a lot of work to do not only to re-establish the origin of Superman, but get viewers interested in an entirely new universe of superheroes to rival Marvel's The Avengers. And Goyer hasn't been shy about dropping hints about how that scene-setting is taking place, how Superman inspires Bruce Wayne to become Batman and how Lex Luthor exists in the universe too...by Katey Rich | published: 2013-06-17 15:21:44comments
Superman Comic Writer Hates Man Of Steel, And Here's WhyI've never really seen the appeal of the Boy Scout in a cape. So maybe Man of Steel just wasn't for me, right? Well, I would have agreed with you until I read an unexpected review from a Superman devotee who didn't just dislike Man of Steel, he felt betrayed by it. ...by Kristy Puchko | published: 2013-06-17 11:40:23comments
Can Man Of Steel 2 Really Open In 2014?Part of me thinks that Snyder and his team should be given time to develop what they have started in Man of Steel. At the same time, I can understand Warner’s sense of urgency, and a desire to strike while the iron is hot. ...by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-06-17 09:39:06comments
Superman And Batman Finally Share The Screen In Man Of Steel Porn Parody TrailerAxel Braun is an “acclaimed” director who specializes in these types of porn parodies. The aptly titled Ryan Driller plays Clark Kent and his muscle-bound alter ego, Superman in Man of Steel XXX. The plot involves a Superman clone and … nevermind. I won’t waste any additional time on the plot of an adult movie. ...by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-06-17 08:50:57comments
Weekend Box Office: Man of Steel Flies High, Snags Biggest June Opening EverAfter an incredibly successful marketing campaign that's been generating all the right kinds of excitement for months, Man of Steel finally flew into theaters this weekend, dominating the box office and breaking the record for the highest ever opening in the month of June....by Scott Gwin | published: 2013-06-16 21:04:34comments
Man Of Steel Makes $46 Million On Friday On Its Way To Huge Box Office WeekendIt's now on track for $120 million for the weekend proper, with another $12 million on top of that if you count a series of showing on Thursday night held at Wal-Mart (yes, that really happened). That's more than twice what Superman Returns made on its opening weekend in 2006-- that film debuted to $52 million and topped out with just $200 million in the United States, a number Man of Steel ought to be able to pass after its second weekend...by Katey Rich | published: 2013-06-15 14:59:31comments
Relatability And The Importance Of Krypton: Talking Superman With Man Of Steel's David GoyerWith the new Superman film in theaters nationwide this weekend, I recently had a chance to sit down with the screenwriter and pick his brain about all things Man of Steel. Read on to find out how the story developed in comparison to working with Batman as a lead, the choice to use non-linear storytelling, and how this movie’s version of Superman is really able to fly and lift heavy objects....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-06-14 19:35:18comments
Why A Lex Luthor Movie Should Follow Man Of SteelWith Man of Steel in theaters, Superman is at the forefront of pop culture once again. The film re-introduces moviegoers to the story of a man from Krypton who's finding his place on earth and squaring off against the villainous General Zod. Walking out of the theater, many might speculate over what the sequel might bring. Will Lex Luthor be the next big villain to face the Man of Steel?...by Kelly West And Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-06-14 15:42:48comments
Operation Kino 118 Review: Man Of Steel Soars, Stumbles, And Makes David InsecureIt's a bird…it's a plane…no, it's this week's Operation Kino! All four of us are together to talk about Man of Steel, the new Superman movie that has the entire Internet divided-- and we are no different! Listen for the comparisons to Green Lantern, stay for David's hangups about Russell Crowe in Les Miserables and comparing his own body to Superman's. All that plus your answers to our lightning round inspired by Marlon Brandon's Superman cameo...by Operation Kino | published: 2013-06-14 13:09:05comments
Discuss Man Of Steel With Spoilers And Rate ItWe've done a lot of talking… and now it's your turn! SPOILERS ARE WELCOME in the comments below, so vote in the poll to rate the movie, and then jump into the comments to discuss everything on Krypton, Earth, or the space in-between. We'll spend the weekend talking over the movie, and then we'll have the box office numbers for you throughout the weekend to see just how well the Man of Metropolis has done for himself....by Katey Rich | published: 2013-06-14 07:53:25comments
Why Man Of Steel's Michael Shannon Doesn't See General Zod As A VillainAny story can be drastically changed being looked at through the eyes of the antagonist. What might be seen as an apocalyptic attack that kills millions from one point of view could be an attempt to save millions of lives from another. This is the riddle that any actor has to look at when taking on an antagonist role....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-06-13 18:20:42comments
How Man Of Steel Dooms Itself, And Maybe The Entire DC UniverseSummarizing Man of Steel, I’m reduced to this one honest assessment that, I believe, dooms Snyder’s movie and – possibly – the future of the D.C. cinematic universe: I didn’t enjoy this contemporary Superman movie. And that makes Man of Steel a very hard film to recommend...by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-06-13 15:16:02comments
10 Things You Need To Know Before Seeing Man Of SteelIt would be a sincere challenge to find anyone on this planet who isn’t at least vaguely familiar with the name Superman. From ‘it’s a bird, it’s a plane’ to the ‘S’ on his chest to the flowing red cape, he is the classic superhero and one of the most famous pop culture figures of all time....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-06-13 13:23:29comments
Has Zack Snyder Been Following His Own Ten Rules Of Filmmaking?Far be it for me to criticize the guiding forces that drove this man to the top of the precipice of the tentpole, but his first rule is “There are no rules.” Classic rookie mistake. I kid, of course....by Nick Venable | published: 2013-06-13 11:57:30comments
Man Of Steel Writer Explains How Superman Leads To The New BatmanThere's no moment in Man of Steel that explicitly announces itself as the beginning of a larger superhero universe, the way Nick Fury arrived at the end of Iron Man to tell him he wasn't the only superhero on their radar. But if you pay even the slightest attention to the way superhero movies are made these days, you know that Man of Steel is intended as the kickoff to a much, much bigger world of films...by Katey Rich | published: 2013-06-13 11:35:34comments
How Man Of Steel Proves We Need More Villainous SidekicksMan of Steel, for all its hyper-modern style and darkness, makes for a fantastic throwback. While we were all focused on Michael Shannon's performance as the terrifying General Zod, little-known German actress Antje Traue stepped into the role of his sidekick Faora and lifted the entire movie by the scruff of its neck. To call Faora a sidekick is to diminish her a little-- she's terrifying, relentless presence all her own...by Katey Rich | published: 2013-06-13 09:54:22comments
To 3D Or Not To 3D: Buy The Right Man Of Steel TicketWhen Richard Donner's Superman was released in 1978, the posters and trailers promised the movie would make you believe a man could fly. 35 years later, audiences need a little more convincing-- so can 3D do the trick? With Man of Steel opening this weekend, we're getting our first chance to see Superman take to the sky in glorious 3D-- but is that extra dimension really going to make the difference on whether or not you enjoy the movie?...by Katey Rich | published: 2013-06-12 16:10:04comments
Man Of Steel Writer David S. Goyer Explains The Movie's Larger DC ConnectionsOn whether or not Goyer would be willing to follow the natural progression of this storyline and write a potential Justice League movie, the writer said, “If I were offered, I wouldn’t say no.”...by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-06-12 14:22:56comments
Can Man Of Steel Convert A Superman Skeptic?If there's anything close to a default beloved superhero for all of us, it's Superman. People who don't know a single thing about comic books recognize the "S" shield symbol, and everybody can tell you that Lex Luthor is a bad guy without necessarily even knowing why. The ultimate American immigrant, the alien orphan from a planet that no longer exists who commits himself to protecting his adopted home, Superman is a million national symbols rolled into one...by Katey Rich and Kristy Puchko | published: 2013-06-12 13:20:49comments
Man Of Steel Gets A Pair Of Beautiful Mondo PostersWhile the Austin-based art company Mondo unquestionably makes some of the most beautiful pop culture art around, there is a drawback to their normal sales system. They typically only have limited runs on their prints and sell out insanely quickly, meaning that unless you are by a computer when the art you want goes on sale (which happens at a random time) you are shit out of luck....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-06-11 16:18:33comments
5 Classic Superman Stories That Could Fuel Man Of Steel 2Of all the classic Superman storylines from decades and decades of comics, which do we think could lay the foundation for Snyder and screenwriter David S. Goyer’s sequel? Lord know that they have loads of old stories to sift through. ...by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-06-11 15:46:40comments
Man Of Steel Sequel Gets Fast Tracked, With Zack Snyder And David Goyer ReturningWell, it was really only a matter of time before this news crossed our desk. Even though Man of Steel isn't set to open until Friday, positive buzz and a swell of anticipation amongst movie-goers has led Warner Bros. to officially green light a sequel to the Superman film, with Zack Snyder attached to return as director and David Goyer once again working on the script....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-06-10 19:14:18comments
Man Of Steel Soundtrack Available Streaming NowMan of Steel: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack doesn't officially release until tomorrow (June 11), but those who want to hear what Hans Zimmer has done with the score for the film can listen to the album streaming over at Spotify. The streaming music site has the soundtrack available for listening now, and includes 18 tracks, which should give us plenty to listen to between now and Friday when the film finally arrives in theaters. ...by Kelly West | published: 2013-06-10 16:37:56comments
Man Of Steel Giveaway: Win Clark Kent Glasses, T-Shirts, Movie Tickets And Much MoreSuperman. He's the most iconic superhero by a mile, he fights for truth, justice and the American way, and he's an inspiration to every outsider or orphan trying to find their way in a world they just didn't understand (i.e., everyone). And after seven years away from the screen, Superman is back with this summer's Man of Steel....by Katey Rich | published: 2013-06-10 13:27:40comments
In Defense Of Superman Returns: Three Things It Got RightIn 2006, Bryan Singer resurrected the Man of Steel for the wildly anticipated Superman Returns. It was going to be a return to the Golden Age of Richard Donner – a Superman movie that helped wash away the bitter aftertaste left by two lackluster Superman sequels. Then we saw the movie, and it managed to disappoint (for various reasons). ...by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-06-10 06:37:35comments
This Rotten Week: Predicting Man of Steel And This is the End ReviewsOh hell yes. It’s on. I rarely get amped for movies but when we’re talking superheroes this is the creme de la creme. The mountaintop. Mount Everest. It’s Superman baby. Do we even need to talk about anything else? In fact we do. The Man of Steel makes his reappearance while Seth Rogen and company deal with the end of the world...by Doug Norrie | published: 2013-06-09 14:57:29comments
Final Man Of Steel Trailer Takes FlightDeveloped by Christopher Nolan and David Goyer, Man of Steel revisits the origin story of Superman (Henry Cavill) as he travels from Krypton to Earth, the planet where he would be raised by Jonathan (Kevin Costner) and Martha Kent to become the greatest hero the world has ever seen....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-06-06 10:43:55comments
Watch All 10 Man Of Steel TV SpotsWhen you think about it, Man of Steel has three very key elements to it that make editing trailers seem easy. First there’s the visual spectacle, as it appears that Zack Snyder went all out for his Superman movie, filling it with brilliant color and lighting as well as impressively detailed CGI....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-06-04 16:47:30comments
Watch The New 13-Minute Man Of Steel FeaturetteJune has arrived, and with it, comes a new 13-minute featurette for Man of Steel, courtesy of Warner Bros. In addition to showing off some of the more exciting glimpses of the film, the featurette also includes comments from screenwriter David S. Goyer, director Zack Synder and some of the cast and producers, who speak about the film, the story, the characters and the tone, scope and scale of the movie. ...by Kelly West | published: 2013-06-02 10:45:13comments
Man Of Steel Trailer Looks Block-tastic In Minecraft RecreationMine of Steel: An Ideal of Hope was posted to YouTube by Machinima, and if you know how Minecraft works, it must have taken FOREVER to reconstruct the Man of Steel trailer using the digital blocks of the game. The imagery looks rough and, well, blocky – and Amy Adams looks … well, unflattering in the Minecraft world. ...by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-05-28 09:29:19comments
New Man Of Steel Trailer Has General Zod On The Hunt For SupermanThus far just about all of the marketing for Zack Snyder's Man of Steel has focused on its titular hero, played by Henry Cavill, and it's not hard to see why. But for the latest trailer Warner Bros. has changed things up a bit....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-05-21 23:23:13comments
Superman, Zod And Jor-El Pose In New Man Of Steel Character PostersDeveloped by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer, Man of Steel is a cinematic retelling of Superman's origin story, from his birth on Krypton to his adolescence in Smallville to the start of his heroic career in the Fortress of Solitude....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-05-20 22:46:41comments
What Will Be The Summer's Biggest Movie? We Place Our BetsIron Man 3 is an enormous hit right now, nearing $1 billion at the worldwide box office and ruling the American charts for the second weekend in a row. The Great Gatsby opened just last week and managed to stun nearly everybody by making $51 million. Summer movies are there to entertain us, sure, but they're really all about the money, and even more than we want to know the true identity of Star Trek's villain or what's really going on in Edgar Wright's The World's End...by Katey, Kristy, Sean, Eric and Mack | published: 2013-05-13 15:31:16comments
Man Of Steel's TV Spot Asks Superman To Test His Limits“You’ve grown stronger here than we ever could have imagined. The only way to know how strong is to keep testing your limits.” Dangerous advice from a father to his son, but if anyone is capable of heeding it, it’s the big guy in blue. ...by Nick Venable | published: 2013-05-13 12:09:01comments
This Preview Of Hans Zimmer's Man Of Steel Score Will Motivate The Rest Of Your DayIt might help if you stand with you hands on your hips with a red cape billowing behind you while listening to this, or simply stare at the latest banner for Man of Steel and think about all the ways that "S" symbolizes hope on Krypton. Yes, this is a snippet of Hans Zimmer's score for the new Superman film...by Katey Rich | published: 2013-05-07 08:47:20comments
Superman Takes To The Skies In New Man Of Steel BannerBased on a script written by David S. Goyer and produced by Christopher Nolan, Man of Steel takes audiences back to the origins of the legendary superhero (Henry Cavill) as he is sent away from a dying Krypton by his parents (Russell Crowe, Ayelet Zurer)...by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-05-06 23:12:10comments
Superman Gives Lois A Boost In Exciting New Man Of Steel TV SpotThe Man of Steel marketing arm has been flexing lately, with new posters, banners and commercials. I think that we’re completely done with full trailers, because the team behind Man of Steel has done a pretty good job at hiding what we’re being told is a bevy of action-packed sequences....by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-05-06 15:34:18comments
Man Of Steel TV Spot And Poster Blend Superman's Legacy With Soaring ActionThe TV spot uses Russell Crowe’s narration as Jor-El, Superman’s father, as he contemplates his infant son’s destiny on our planet. It’s integral to finding out where Superman fits, on screen and off, in this current cinematic landscape...by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-05-02 11:46:14comments
Man Of Steel Shares Samples Of Hans Zimmer's New ScoreSo far, I am LOVING what I hear on these samples. Sadly, it makes me want to listen to the entire score immediately. But we’ll have to wait until June 11 for the soundtrack to reach stores … and even longer than that to see the actual movie. Man of Steel will be in theaters on June 14. Here’s what it might sound like. ...by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-04-30 10:37:55comments
Zack Snyder Confirms He'll Be Offered Justice League If Man Of Steel SucceedsIt must be a weird kind of agony to be Zack Snyder right now, having a completed movie that he probably knows is pretty good, but not yet knowing how the audiences will receive it-- and how they have the power to completely transform his career....by Katey Rich | published: 2013-04-24 14:26:17comments
See Man Of Steel One Day Early By Buying Your Ticket From WalmartFor those who think getting to see the film early isn’t enough, you’ll be pleased to know the ticket also comes with a special code that will allow a pre-order of the Man of Steel Blu-ray combo pack or the HD Digital Download of the film, which will feature exclusive film content. ...by Nick Venable | published: 2013-04-23 23:18:35comments
Superman Exits His Fortress In Awesome New Fan-Made Man Of Steel PosterMan of Steel opens in theaters on June 14. And if Warner Bros. is paying attention, they’ll track down the person responsible for this cool-as-hell fan-made poster and hire them to cook up a new image before the movie rolls into multiplexes....by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-04-22 19:02:50comments
General Zod's Eyes Glow Red In New Man Of Steel ImagesThe latest trailer was a real heartstring tugger, focusing on Clark's sense of displacement between two worlds, but it also suggested some intriguing Easter eggs, like a cameo from Lex Luthor. Amazingly enough, these latest images from the film that debuted at Empire are nearly as fascinating, especially with that shot of General Zod's (Michael Shannon) eyes glowing red...by Katey Rich | published: 2013-04-22 08:50:31comments
Man Of Steel Concept Art Is Almost As Amazing As The Latest TrailerSome of the images convey a much darker Man of Steel than I think we’ve expected to see … even after the trailer, which paints Superman as a beacon of hope, and tries to establish him as the standard to which flawed human beings are supposed to strive. But look at this imagery. Burning red eyes? Scowls? Superman looks like he’s ready to thrown down....by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-04-18 08:35:57comments
Man Of Steel Trailer Screenshots Reveal Kryptonian Dragonflies And Superman Dodging BulletsA trailer can’t tell you everything about a film, but if Man of Steel is even half as amazing as the spot that premiered earlier tonight, we may be getting to see something incredibly special hit theaters this summer....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2013-04-16 23:44:12comments
New Man Of Steel Trailer Reveals An Angry ZodFollowing up on the creepy video message from General Zod comes the third trailer for Man of Steel, which gives us a better look at the villain of the film. The newest trailer begins with a glimpse of Russell Crowe's Jor-El, saying goodbye to his son and stating that he'll be a god to the people of Earth. From there, we see Clark Kent's slow and uncertain rise to heroism. and later, an amusing conversation between Superman and Amy Adams' Lois Lane, who questions him about the "S" on his chest. ...by Kelly West | published: 2013-04-16 19:12:23comments
Man Of Steel Cast Broods And Moves Really, Really Fast In New ImagesThanks to Entertainment Weekly, these new images of Superman and his friends and family certainly bring to mind the absence of action that the film’s trailers have already shown us. ...by Nick Venable | published: 2013-04-16 13:43:55comments
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