Category Archives: Summer Blockbusters

Is A Batman/Superman Movie In The Works?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the most intriguing movie rumor we’ve heard all day (via Think McFly Think): “Sources tell TMT WB is keen on getting a Justice League movie going and still high on The Flash despite Green Lantern being neither the critical … Continue reading →

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Anne Hathaway “Catwoman” Costume Revealed.

Posted on August 5, 2011 by jlmicek

Halle Who? The suits at Warner Brothers have released the first photo of Anne Hathaway in her “Catwoman” gear for next year’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” This ought to banish whatever traumatic memories remain of the unfortunate first filmed attempt … Continue reading →

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Warner Brothers Releases First Henry Cavil/Superman Pic.

Posted on August 4, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the first shot of English actor Henry Cavil as Superman in Zack Snyder’s upcoming “Man of Steel” reboot. What do you think? Image via IO9

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Batman Fighting? In Pittsburgh? Yes, Please.

Posted on August 2, 2011 by jlmicek

OK. We’ll engage in a rare bit of homer-ism here and just ask this, “How freaking cool is it that they’re filming the new Batman movie in Pittsburgh?” It’s about this cool: Here’s some footage of “The Dark Knight Rises” … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on August 1, 2011 by jlmicek

Good Monday Morning, Everyone. Little blue people partly ruled the box office this weekend. And we’re not talking about those of you who were holding your breath waiting for a debt deal in Washington. Nosirree, Bob. As implausible as it … Continue reading →

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What’s In Store For Pittsburgh With “Dark Knight” Filming?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Well, snow, for one thing. Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan spill some of the beans to the Pittsburgh press as filming begins: “Nolan confirmed that they will be simulating snowfall to show Gotham City in winter, that Heinz Field would … Continue reading →

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Avengers Footage Posted Online (MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD).

Posted on July 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Warning — serious spoilers ahead. So skip right over this if you haven’t been to see “Captain America” yet. Otherwise, read on for the goodness. IGN Online has posted the “easter egg” footage of the new superteam flick that appears … Continue reading →

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Review: “Cowboys & Aliens” Is The Chicken Caesar Salad of Filmmaking.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Salon’s Andrew O’Hehir tees up and takes a big, fat swing at “Cowboys & Aliens,” which is so implausibly named that it ought to work. But it does not. And in a review so funny that it actually made me … Continue reading →

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Dark Knight, Spiderman Tops THR’s List of “The Top 10 Summer Superheroes.”

Posted on July 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Ahhh … Summer. Where would we be without the filmed adventures of some costumed do-gooder to offer us some respite from the heat? In recognition of the fact that Superheroes rule at the cinema during the dog days of summer, … Continue reading →

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Have They Sunk This Battleship?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the trailer for the new “Battleship” flick … Because movies based on board games are always a fabulous idea. Coming next: SCRABBLE! THE MOVIE, where a low word score means death in the arena! http://d.yimg.com/nl/movies/site/player.html#vid=26061671&shareUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fmovies.yahoo.com%2Ffeature%2Fcowboys-and-aliens.html Oy … But at … Continue reading →

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