Tag Archives: Man of Steel

First Photo: Russell Crowe As Jor-El in “Man of Steel.”

Posted on October 5, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the first full picture of Australian actor Russell Crowe as Jor-El in next year’s “Man of Steel.” For those of you not in the know — and we’re worried if you’re not — Jor-El is Superman’s Kryptonian father. From … Continue reading →

Posted in Film News, Spoiler-itis, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Man of Steel” Casting Change Announced.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by jlmicek

This one’s directly from the film’s official Facebook page. “Ayelet Zurer cast in the role of Lara Lor-Van on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Just days before shooting the scenes with Lara in them, it was reported by Deadline that a … Continue reading →

Posted in action, Film News, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

“Superman” Filming Moves to Vancouver.

Posted on September 17, 2011 by jlmicek

“Man of Steel” has wrapped up shooting in the City of Angels and now moves north of the border to Vancouver, B.C., for additional work. Here’s the skinny, via CosmicBookNews: “Autumn Frost [the nom de film for “Man of Steel”] … Continue reading →

Posted in action, Film News, Spoiler-itis, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Man of Steel Set Video, Chicago

Posted on September 16, 2011 by jlmicek

If you squint, you can just about see actor Henry Cavil in the background of this scene. He’s the dude on the bike. Credit to Tsartz. And, the obligatory shot of the Metopolis Police cruiser: Credit to @mmanzoor.

Posted in Film News, Spoiler-itis, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Still More Superman Photos From Chicago.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by jlmicek

These come via Gigwise and were shot by WENN/SplashNews. There’s a bunch of exterior shots and some of actor Michael Shannon, who’s playing the villainous General Zod in the Zack Snyder-helmed film.

Posted in Film News, Spoiler-itis, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Still More “Superman” Filming In Chicago.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Just A Few More Shots … … from Twitter of “Man of Steel” filming in Chicago this week.

Posted in Film News, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Superman Filming Locations in Chicago.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jlmicek

Via CosmicBook News, here’s a pretty comprehensive list of where “Man of Steel” will be filming in Chicago for the balance of the week: Third Act Pictures is preparing the area for some upcoming filming with the full cooperation of … Continue reading →

Posted in Film News, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

More Superman Set Photos From Twitter.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jlmicek

Looks like The Windy City has officially become The City of Tomorrow. Chicago shooting continues on “Man of Steel.” From our tipster, Gomez, who writes of yesterday’s shoot: “I work in the black building in the picture on the the … Continue reading →

Posted in Film News, Sequel-Itis, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Superman Filming in Chicago

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jlmicek

Live from Twitter, here’s some some pix of “Man of Steel” shooting in Chicago’s downtown Loop. Based on what I can see, it’s either the Federal complex around Dearborn or the Daley Center around State Street. Credit to @mogulnick

Posted in Film News, Spoiler-itis, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , | 6 Comments

“Man of Steel” Has Its Daily Planet.

Posted on September 9, 2011 by jlmicek

The newspaper geek/ex-Chicagoan in me rejoices at this report from Chicago Business: “Filming of the new Superman movie, “Man of Steel,” lands in Chicago on Wednesday with two downtown buildings playing the role of the Daily Planet. The Chicago Board … Continue reading →

Posted in Film News, Spoiler-itis, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment