Tag Archives: Superman

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 →

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“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 →

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Superman Filming In Chicago — New Set Videos.

Posted on September 19, 2011 by jlmicek

Courtesy of ComicBookMovie, here’s a bunch of set videos from last week’s Superman filming in Chicago. Some extras, running and screaming: Look, Up In The Sky! And a set photo of a Metropolis TV truck:

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“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 →

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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 →

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A Closer Look At The New Superman Suit.

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Courtesy of ScreenRants, here’s a closer look at actor Henry Cavil in the new Supes suit. Fanboys are already ranting about the fact that it leaves out the red briefs. This should provide even more fodder for debate.

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“Man of Steel” Plot Emerges?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by jlmicek

Digital Spy UK has what it says is a synopsis for the upcoming “Man of Steel” movie with Henry Cavil as Supes and Laurence Fishburne as Perry White. The movie’s take on the origin supposedly explores the split between Clark … Continue reading →

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