Superhero Bits: The Avengers, Powers, Dark Knight Rises, D23, Man Of Steel, Doctor Strange
Want to see a close up image of the rumored new Batman vehicle inThe Dark Knight Rises? (That’s not it above) How about an inside glimpse at the NASA-based set ofThe Avengers? What doKevin CostnerandDiane Lanelook like on the set ofMan of Steel? DoesAnne Hathawayget offended when asked about her weight inThe Dark Knight Rises? And what documentary inspiredAndrew Garfield’s movement inThe Amazing Spider-Man? Read about all this and more in today’s Superhero Bits.
Here’s your first look atJason Patricas the star of the upcoming FX pilotPowers, based on the comic book series about detectives investigating superheroes. Thanks to theChicago Sun-Times(viaDaily BLAM).
This report fromCleveland.com(viaComic Book Movie) pretty much speaks for itself. It’s aboutThe Avengersand there’s moreAvengersbelow:
“The Avengers” film crew will film a series of exploding fireballs at the former Chevrolet Powertrain building Aug. 18 and 19. The explosions, with fireballs that will reach 30 feet into the air, are part of the filming sequence of battles that will begin in Cleveland on Monday. Text explosions will be performed on Thursday with the actual filming taking place on Friday, Aug. 19.
ThisBatmaninspired speedboat, called the Spire Boat, isn’t fromThe Dark Knight Rises. This is real and will be unveiled at the Monacco Yacht Show next month and there are already almost 30 of them on order. People have too much money. Find out more onGizmodo.
Comic Book Moviereports the trailer forGhost Rider: Spirit of Vengeanceshould be in theaters next week.
This is great.Chris Van Vlietfrom WOIO in Cleveland asksAnne Hathawayabout weight loss forThe Dark Knight Rises. The clip comes fromComic Book Movieand if you hear over there, you can read more quotes from Hathaway about how great it is working withChristopher Nolan.
You probably read all about what movies are going to be presented atD23next weekend, butMarvel Comicswill be on hand as well to basically introduce themselves to the world. Thanks toSuperhero Hypefor running the following press release:
On Sunday, August 21, at 10:15 a.m. in the Arena, join us for Marvel: The House of Ideas, an exclusive and unprecedented experience that will take you through the evolution of Marvel from its first comic book in 1939 to its current position as one of the most important creative forces in the world. During this presentation, which will include interactive Q&A segments, you will not only get an inside glimpse of the history of Marvel and its iconic Super Heroes but also discover why Marvel truly is the House of Ideas. This session will be hosted by Joe Quesada, Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer and one of the most respected and sought-after writers and artists in the entertainment industry.
Superhero deaths always make news, but they never stay dead. If you need proof,ForeverGeekhas come up with a list of12 Dead Superheroes Who Didn’t Stay Dead Foreversuch asSupermanabove.
The Wrapwrites about a California investment firm employee whose girlfriend worked atDisneyand gave him insider information on the acquisition ofMarvel, allowing him to make a 3,000% profit in the stock market. He’s now being charged with insider trading.
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Before the Trailerhas some very cool set photos fromMan of Steel. We’ve got flipped cars, crashed cars, the infamous bank safe and even the chairs of starKevin Costnerand directorZack Snyder’s wife/producerDebbie Snyder. Head to the site for more photos.Benedict Cumberland, who you might know fromSherlockor will know fromThe Hobbit, is rumored to be up for “an unknown role in future Marvel Studios film.“Doctor Strangepossibly? The rumor comes from theMarvel Cinematic Universe Facebookpagevia CBM.Andrew Garfielddid an interview withEntertainment Weeklyand talked about some of his physical inspirations in getting the movements inThe Amazing Spider-Mandown. Muhammad Ali, Ronaldo, and a certain Oscar winning documentary:
Healso talked aboutwearing a skin tight suit and not making the crotch area too obvious or offensive:
There has to be because it’s got to be handled with sensitivity. It has to be non-offensive, which takes some tools. I don’t think it should be the main attraction of the costume. I don’t think it should be what people are focusing on.
Speaking of Garfield, he’ll be appearing on Broadway this March inDeath of a SalesmanoppositePhillip Seymour Hoffman, according toDeadline.
Here’s a video from aMan of SteelFacebookpage (viaComic Book Resources) of the Kent’s,Kevin CostnerandDiane Lane, in Smallville. Terrible quality but kind of cool nonetheless. Obviously, it’s potential spoiler material.
One of the actors who was up for the lead inMan of SteelisTrue BloodactorJoe Manganielloand in an interviewwith Digital Spy, he talked a bit about the casting process and how he got depressed for several months when it had to turn it down because of his commitments toTrue Blood. Here’s a sample:
I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t… I was really, severely depressed for a few months. For a few months afterwards. Because I really thought the direction they were taking the movie and the character, I really thought I had a great idea where to take that and I was very excited and I just wanted to try out my ideas and things. But, you know, it just wasn’t meant to be.
ON THE NEXT PAGE, MINORDARK KNIGHT RISESandAVENGERSSPOILERS. BEWARE.
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Comic Book Moviehas found a few new images of Catwoman inThe Dark Knight Rises. As far as I know, we haven’t seen this look before but it looks like she’s driving that Batpod somewhere. Click there for some alternate looks.MTV Splash Pagedoes a pretty great job at connecting the dots when it comes toThe Dark Knight Risesplot points starting in a very odd place: the Tumbler. They surmise that these tumblers, seen outside in the day for the first time, says a lot about what’s going on in the film. Head there to read it.
Yesterday you might have seen the first glimpse of what looks to be a new vehicle inThe Dark Knight Rises. Today,The Daily BLAMhas found a few better images of this vehicle. That’s one above, click the link to see another. Is it just me or do you get a realFlight of the Navigatorvibe from it?
Cleveland.com(viaCBM) have gotten a whole bunch of new, slightly spoiler-filled, details aboutThe Avengersshooting at NASA’s Plum Brook location (seen above). We knewSamuel L. Jacksonwas going to be there, but it turns outJeremy Renner’s Hawkeye is too and it’s “doubling for aS.H.I.E.L.DResearch Facility.” Head there to read much more.
