Super Hero/Comic Book Movies

[Brian]

Doesnt sound exciting at all to me.

Yeah, me neither, at least from what we've heard so far.  I'll give it the benefit of the doubt for now, as they haven't even started filming yet as far as I know, but it doesn't sound great.  Hopefully this won't be too spoilery for some people, but why have a "fresh start" (which it sounds like what Singer/Fox wants it to be) with a film called "First Class" and not have characters like Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, etc. in it (or really, hardly anyone recognizable).  Sure, of the characters listed/cast so far, many fans know who they are, but I really think that you have to have someone the "general audience" can recognize.  Aside from Prof X (who will have hair, and walk) and Magneto, it doesn't sound like you'll have much of that here.  Like I said, I'll wait and see - and the time period and possibility of more comic like costumes could be cool - but if they were going to essentially reboot the X-Men, I think it was a good chance to start with the real (comic book) first class - or a close grouping - and build from there.

[Brian]

President of DC Entertainment, Diane Nelson: "We're Not Marvel"

It sounds like with some reorganization of DC Entertainment (basically everything moving to California aside from the comic offices I think), they are doing some interviews (and going to reveal more about their movie/tv plans later this month I think).  They've basically said that they aren't "building a universe" like Marvel is doing with Iron Man, Thor, Cap and the Avengers.  It sounds like basically all their movies will be stand alone, at least that is what I read from it.  There certainly isn't anything wrong with that, but I have to admit I was sort of hoping they would eventually build towards a JLA movie, even if they had to find a new Batman to make it work.

[Diddly]

Any word on Iron Man 2 DVD exclusives? Planning on picking up the 2 disc next week, but I'm sure each store will have extra "goodies."

[Brian]

Any word on Iron Man 2 DVD exclusives? Planning on picking up the 2 disc next week, but I'm sure each store will have extra "goodies."

I don't know about other stores, but Target has this exclusive "metal case" Hall of Armor set.  I was thinking about getting it, until I found out this morning that it will be priced at $36.99.  Eeek.

[Jayson]

Zack Snyder to direct Superman reboot

[P-Siddy]

Is this a reboot of the reboot?

[Diddly]

I think it's the "slow-mo shots of Superman with Lady Gaga playing in the background" version

[Hemish]

Its got to be a reboot, returns was supposed to be after superman2 but if this is using the general as the villain its got to be a restart

[Brian]

Current rumored frontrunner to play The Flash - Bradley Cooper.  Apparently the script (along with the GL 2 script) is nearly finished and will be done by Christmas.

[Hemish]

That could actually work

[shmashwitdaclub]

Iron Man 3 Release Date Set For May 3, 2013

[Brian]

This may be a little under the radar with all the comic book movie news lately, but it looks like Darren Aronofsky will be directing the upcoming Wolverine sequel.

[Brian]

A little under the radar with all the superhero movie stuff coming up before this one (Thor, GL, Cap, etc.), but it appears Darren Aronofsky has announced that the title of the next Wolverine movie is simply, "The Wolverine", and that it will be a one off and not connected to the X-Men films or X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

[efranks]

Maybe it's not that nobody noticed, maybe nobody cares?  This next Wolverine film is going to  have to come a long way back after the last one.  There were parts of that film that I liked, but overall, it kind of sucked.  This will have to be a lot better to even get me interested.

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[Brian]

Yeah, although it did decent money, it doesn't seem like X-Men Origins: Wolverine is too well received overall.  It was sort of hit and miss for me, I liked some parts but overall it wasn't too great.  I am glad they are giving the Wolverine solo movie another try though, and hopefully this self-contained story will be a good one.  Definitely lower on my radar with the other stuff on the way (Cap, GL, Thor, Spidey reboot, Dark Knight Rises, Avengers, etc.), but glad it is getting made.