In Man of Steel, the director behind Watchmen and 300 has had a go at that most quintessentially American superhero. He speaks with NPR’s Linda Werthheimer about his reverence for the character’s mythology — and why he chose to change some of it up. Movies
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‘Man of Steel’ review: This grimmer ‘Superman’ might not soar, but it flies
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By Alonso Duralde LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – In 1986, DC Comics published two titles that would forever push the superhero genre toward what has been known as the "grim and gritty" look – Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns" (whose tough-guy expressionism inspired both Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan's subsequent screen versions of Batman) and [...]
Read More...Superman Takes A Beating, Gets Evolution Lesson In ‘Man Of Steel’ Clip
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To kick off our epic MTV First with the cast of “Man of Steel,” Superman himself, Henry Cavill, introduced a never-before-seen clip from the movie, which is out in theaters now. In the clip, Superman battles with Zod cohort Faora, who has a few things to teach the superhero about morality and evolution. We also [...]
Read More...Dark ‘Man of Steel’ groomed to reboot Superman film franchise
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By Eric Kelsey LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – "Man of Steel," the latest iteration of the Superman series, lands on the big screen on Friday with the hopes that the dark, action-heavy film can revive the classic comic book superhero as a Hollywood franchise. But director Zack Snyder, who is best known for 2007 action film [...]
Read More...‘Steel’ Trap: Snyder’s Superman, Between Worlds
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Director Zack Snyder doubles down on the sci-fi DNA of America’s definitive superhero, but his Man of Steel never quite becomes the inspirational saga some fans may have been expecting. Movies
Read More...Superman actors: The Men of Steel
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Read More...Media Decoder: Gillette Taps Superman to Connect With Customers
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Gillette is asking fans to explain how Superman shaves in an unusually playful promotional campaign tied to the June 14 release of “Man of Steel.” NYT > Movies
Read More...‘Man of Steel’ Aims to Make Superman Relevant Again
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With “Man of Steel,” Zack Snyder aims to make Superman relevant again. NYT > Movies
Read More...Boom Or Bust? Saving Rhode Island’s ‘Superman’ Building
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The iconic Industrial Trust Tower in downtown Providence is empty for the first time in 85 years. Developers want to turn it into luxury apartments — and want the state and city to pay for it. But Providence — like the rest of Rhode Island — faces its own economic problems, as well as a [...]
Read More...“Man of Steel’ trailer boasts more Zod, more Superman
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By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Director Zack Snyder took the stage at CinemaCon on Tuesday to give theater owners a sneak peek at his upcoming Superman reboot “Man of Steel.” The footage offers the deepest look at the tights-wearing hero in action. We also find out that Superman’s trademark “S” is a symbol [...]
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