Archive for July, 2010

July 28, 2010: Jon Hamm as Superman?

IGN reports today that Jon Hamm, of Mad Men fame, is now among the many potentially in line for Superman’s cape in the upcoming film.

IGN got the news from a Comic Book Movie., which claims that Hamm is being seriously considered. It is important to note, however, that the article at IGN also states he has not spoken with producers or the casting team, so as ever, take these rumors for what they are…

For more, visit IGN or Comic Book Movie.

Here’s what Hamm looks like, for those of you who don’t watch Mad Men:

July 28, 2010: Improved San Diego Comic-Con Smallville Trailer

Youtube user Revan659 has uploaded a much higher quality version of the Smallville tenth season San Diego Comic-Con video. Check it out!

July 28, 2010: Triumph Over Smallville Featurette

Reader Julian Francis Adderley recently had occasion to visit the former location of the Kent Farm from the Superman film series, and he put together this video about his experience.

The video features detailed before and after comparisons of the site as it was in the movies, and as it is now.

Check it out. Thanks again, Julian!

DON’T TALK ABOUT GEN LOST #6

I really wish I could talk to you about something, but I just can’t. Not yet.
You see, JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #6 is such a game-changer for the series, is just SO BIG a revelation that by telling you ANYTHING at all would blow EVERYTHING for you. I mean, it’s HUGE!
I can’t tell you that [...]

JMS and Don Kramer begin their epic WONDER WOMAN run

Best-selling comics writer J. Michael Straczynski smashes all your expectations of Wonder Woman by lauching an all-new era for the Amazon Princess. Spinning out of the mind-bending events of WONDER WOMAN #600, Diana must face the biggest mystery of all – who destroyed Paradise Island?
WONDER WOMAN #601 hits today.
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Get a first look at GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #1

A whole new chapter in the epic GREEN LANTERN saga gets under way as Guy Gardner begins his secret mission for Atrocitus, bringing him into conflict with Hal Jordan with massive repercussions for the Green Lantern Corps.
Guy takes fellow Emerald Warriors Kilowog and Arisia along as he explores the Unknown Sectors — but what happens [...]

What Are You Bringing to the Block Party?

I want to share with you an analogy that has come up for me many times in the past few years, whether it’s during job interviews or simply when discussing my philosophy on Community Management with my superiors, peers, or co-workers.  If you’ve read my “About” page, you’ll note that I call myself an “enabler.” That’s just my take [...],
What Are You Bringing to the Block Party?,

July 28, 2010: Smallville Season 10 Trailer Premieres

The CW have released an official trailer for the upcoming 10th and final season of Smallville entitled “Smallville Takes Off”.
Check it out at the link above! Smallville’s season premiere is Friday, September 24 @ 8pm (EST) on The CW.

July 28, 2010: Routh Expresses Further Interest in Returning to Superman

At a recent round-table interview about his upcoming film “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World”, Brandon Routh spoke about how he would love to portray the Man of Steel again in the Christopher Nolan reboot.
“I certainly would [love to play Superman again]. As much as I say I’m working to shake that off or shake it up, I certainly don’t want to extinguish or get rid of it because it was a great honor and I would love to be able to return as that character.”
Routh went on to say that he would like the reboot to “turn into a tsunami,” adding “I think the brothers Nolan are both very talented and so that makes it a different kind of film that would be than Bryan’s vision, which I think was a very nice film that I’m very proud of.”

July 27, 2010: Dwayne McDuffie's Next Project an All-Star Superman Animated Feature

Dwayne McDuffie has announced on his website that Warner Home Video has unveiled his next project, a story near and dear to many Superman fans: an animated adaption of All-Star Superman.

The announcement gives no release date or any tentative schedule.

All-Star Superman, a fan-favorite story that took multiple years to produce twelve issues, tells the story of Superman’s dying feats, and takes place in its own continuity. It was originally written by Grant Morrison, and drawn by Frank Quitely.

Stay tuned for more news on this feature as it comes in.