Category Archives: Superhero Cinema

Superheroines Get Their Due At SXSW

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jlmicek

Big-screen versions of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Ms. Marvel and other butt-kicking superheroines of the comics may never find their way to multiplexes, but a new documentary bowing at SXSW makes sure these fierce women get their due.  Here’s the … Continue reading →

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More Avengers News: Tom Hiddleston on Loki’s Fight Scenes.

Posted on February 21, 2012 by jlmicek

It’s time for your daily dose of “Avengers” news. Today it’s English actor Tom Hiddleston, who plays Thor’s (Chris Hemsworth) very naughty brother Loki, weighing in on his fight scenes in the Joss Whedon-helmed superteam flick. The revelations come via … Continue reading →

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Report: Mark Millar Confirms That “Kick Ass 2” Will Shoot This Summer.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by jlmicek

TotalFilm has the story: “Kick-Ass 2 has been in the pipeline ever since the first film revealed its cliffhanger ending, but only now have production details been officially confirmed, with Mark Millar telling The Daily Record that filming will begin … Continue reading →

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New “Avengers” Stills Released.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by jlmicek

And here’s a bit of eye candy to get your Presidents’ Day going. From the new issue of Brit film mag Empire, here’s a trio of stills from Joss Whedon’s highly anticipated superteam flick. (h/t ComicBookMovie)

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Here’s The First Clip From “The Amazing Spiderman”!!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by jlmicek

Holy Cats! Remember how I told you to pay attention to the viral “Mark of the Spiderman” site a week or so back? Patience is its own reward. Here’s the first clip from director Marc Webb’s reboot of the Marvel … Continue reading →

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“Man of Steel” Director Zack Snyder Does His Best Superman.

Posted on February 18, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a shot of “Man of Steel” director Zack Snyder channeling his filmed creation: The photo comes from the film’s official Facebook page. Snyder took the picture as part of the “No Shave Movember” event, which raises awareness of men’s … Continue reading →

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In New “Avengers” Image, The Focus Is On Thor.

Posted on February 18, 2012 by jlmicek

There’s been plenty of action in Avengers-land this week as the buzz builds towards this spring’s release of the Joss Whedon-helmed superteam flick. So to keep the momentum going, here’s a shot of Christopher Hemsworth (Thor) and Clark Gregg (Agent … Continue reading →

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Spidey’s Stunt-Double Speaks.

Posted on February 17, 2012 by jlmicek

Ilram Choi, who did all the hard work for “Amazing Spiderman” star Andrew Garfield lets loose a few details on the upcoming reboot of the webbed superhero: “For how long have you worked on The Amazing Spider-Man? About a year … Continue reading →

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“Avengers” Special Effects Gurus Talk About The Opening Sequence.

Posted on February 16, 2012 by jlmicek

In an interview with Brit sci-fi mag Starburst, Hydraulx special effects supervisor Chris Wells let slip some tantalizing details about Joss Whedon’s superteam flick: “We’re doing what essentially boils down to the prelude of the movie,” he said. “There’s a … Continue reading →

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New International “Amazing Spiderman” Trailer Reveals New Footage.

Posted on February 15, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s the official synopsis: “The Amazing Spider-Man is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May … Continue reading →

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