— by ADAM POYNTER — Amidst rumors going around that there are problems with Warner Bros. Superman reboot, “Man of Steel,” there has been another casting announcement. Variety is reporting that none other than Russell Crowe has been cast as Superman’s birth-father, Jor-El. Originall[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Zack Snyder’
Antje Traue to Oppose Superman in ‘Man Of Steel’
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — It looks like Michael Shannon’s General Zod has found his Faora, as Antje Traue has been cast in the role. The last time Faora was in any Superman media was on “Smallville,” where Erica Durance played a Lois Lane who had been possessed by Faora in Season 8. She[...]
Lindsay Lohan’s Rumored ‘Man of Steel’ Role Is …
— by LAUDELYS MIRANDA — As a rumor that started as far back as February, this is something that should have either been confirmed or completely debunked by now. Unfortunately, it has come back — with a vengeance. Cosmicbooknews.com is reporting that a source close to the production[...]
How Do You Make Superman Realistic?
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — During the past few weeks, I have read interviews from director Zack Snyder about the upcoming Superman movie, “Man of Steel,” and one word that I thought I would never hear in a sentence regarding Superman keeps popping up: realistic.[...]
Superman Reboot Gets Official Title and Villain
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — After months of speculating and discussion, it’s official — the title for the upcoming Superman reboot is “Man of Steel.” And not only was the title announced, but the villain Superman will face also was confirmed. Remember all those interviews when Z[...]
Watch Six Minutes of Zack Snyder’s ‘Sucker Punch’
— by LAUDELYS MIRANDA — Zack Snyder’s “Sucker Punch” opened in theaters and IMAX March 25 to an underwhelming $19 million dollars, giving it the No. 2 slot at the box office. In a ploy to get you to go out and see the rest of the movie, Warner Bros. has released six minutes[...]
Film-Makers Must Remember What Makes Superman Such a Classic
— by JESSICA MORALES — I’d like to start this off by saying I’ve loved Superman since I was a little girl … yes, a little girl. Superman is one of those rare superheroes that not only grabs the attention of little boys, but of little girls as well. And this in large part[...]
Is This the Plot for the Next Superman Movie?
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — So far, the upcoming Superman reboot has a cast of four actors, but one thing we haven’t heard is what the movie’s plot will be. We know that David S. Goyer is writing the screenplay for the movie, and thanks to Movienewz, we may now know what that plot[...]
Amy Adams Cast as Lois Lane
— by SEAN GERSKI — More than a few people this weekend have asked me how “Sucker Punch” will affect Zack Snyder’s upcoming Superman movie. Well, this is the first way: It was announced today that Amy Adams will play Lois Lane. “Sucker Punch” is doing poorly [...]
Under Review: ‘Sucker Punch’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Zack Snyder made a name for himself after bursting onto the scene with the film “300.” He then went on to make “Watchmen” and “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole,” all of which were praised for a very distinct visual style and all were success[...]
Five Clips from ‘Sucker Punch’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Zack Snyder has proven he can create visually-driven adaptations of other people’s work. He earned acclaim for “300” and even had the gall to tackle something as ambitious and demanding as “Watchmen.” But now audiences are about to see if [...]
Two Animated Shorts from Zack Snyder’s ‘Sucker Punch’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — There a few things to be said about the trailers and posters we’ve seen for Zach Snyder’s “Sucker Punch.” First, they are visually spectacular. They really draw you in and I must admit they have impressed me. The main character “Baby Dol[...]
Diane Lane is Martha Kent
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — As if taking a queue from “Smallville,” Diane Lane, an actress only in her mid-40s, has been cast as Martha Kent, Superman’s Earth mother. I can dig it! Lane is a wonderful actress and she is definitely admired. The only negative thing I foresee is[...]
Are Viggo Mortensen and Kevin Costner Joining Superman?
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — There hasn’t been any concrete casting news since Henry Cavill was named Superman, but it looks like the actors for two additional roles may have been revealed. THR is reporting that Viggo Mortensen (“The Lord of the Rings” movies) is the[...]