Tag: Man of Steel
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‘Rebel Moon’ Featurette: Zack Snyder’s Sci-Fi Epic Inspired By ‘The Seven Samurai’ [Tudum]
When filmmaker Zack Snyder (“Man of Steel“) started a working relationship with Netflix, starting with “Army of The Dead,” it was obvious that he was looking to have the streamer bankroll a bunch of his passion projects that other studios weren’t interested in. One of those projects was a “Star Wars” film pitch to Lucasfilm/Disney…
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Here’s Why DC and Marvel Fought Over This Iconic Character
If you didn’t know before, there are two Captain Marvel characters. Actually, there are more than just two, but both DC Comics and Marvel Comics each own a character best known for the name. One started off as a direct copy of the Man of Steel himself. The other is a cosmic powerhouse with plenty…
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This Moment in Zack Snyder’s ‘Man of Steel’ Redefined Krypton
In the decade since its debut, Man of Steel has inspired its fair share of debate. Zack Snyder’s grounded take on Superman is either viewed as a bold reinterpretation of one of the greatest superheroes of all time, or a misfire on various levels. But one thing is for sure; Snyder, alongside writer David S.…
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‘Man of Steel’ Unintentionally Changed Comic Book Movies For the Better
Few films have proven as unequivocally divisive and debate-worthy as Man of Steel. Just take a look at Letterboxd if you don’t believe me where you’ll find just as many four-and-a-half-star ratings as one-star ratings, quoting the lack of similarities to the Superman we all know and love, the brooding tone, and the Transformers-level of…
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Michael Shannon Admits Reprising Zod in ‘The Flash’ Wasn’t ‘Satisfying’: ‘These Multiverse Movies Are Like Somebody Playing With Action Figures’
Michael Shannon has previously revealed that he was “a little confused” when he received the offer to join “The Flash” in a reprisal of his role of of General Zod from “Man of Steel.” Now, the actor has revealed that those complicated feelings weren’t exactly resolved while making the new DC film.In a new interview…
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Michael Shannon Says It ‘Wasn’t Quite Satisfying’ Returning as General Zod in ‘The Flash’: It’s Like ‘Playing with Action Figures’
When “The Flash” opens in theaters next weekend, comic book fans will be treated to a litany of cameos from returning DC stars. Both Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck are reprising their iterations of Batman, and Nicolas Cage will finally get a chance to suit up as Superman. Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel” will be…
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Michael Shannon on Directing ‘Eric Larue’: ‘I Don’t Think America Makes Any Sense’
Michael Shannon has turned the tables on me.I’m supposed to be the one conducting the interview, but he’s more interested in what I saw at Cannes. “What did I like?” he wonders. “What was worth watching?” And to hear his probing questions, delivered in the low rumble and unvarnished intensity with which Shannon threatens Superman…
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This Is Why Zack Snyder Split ‘Rebel Moon’ Into Two Movies
Zack Snyder is making a comeback, with a new story about a young woman who wants to do what’s best for her people. Rebel Moon will be an adventure of a big scale, featuring new vehicles, weapons and characters from the mind of the filmmaker behind Man of Steel. The story will be so big,…
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‘The Flash’ Has a Post-Credit Scene That Hasn’t Been Spoiled Yet
The dedicated DC following that has been counting down the days until Ezra Miller’s superhero received his own standalone movie in The Flash had their minds blown (or perhaps expanded) last week when it was revealed that the film would feature a very special cameo. Already a throwback lover’s dream, the Andy Muschietti-helmed title teases…
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DC Studios Writer Tom King Says James Gunn Is Directing ‘Superman: Legacy’
Could James Gunn sit behind the camera for the new iteration of the Man of Steel? DC Studios writer Tom King seems certain of it, as he recently mentioned during an interview with the YouTube channel Comic Pop Returns. Around the 52:00 minute mark of the hour-long conversation, the writer talks about his experience with…