Archive for November, 2010

Mild Mannered Reviews – Action Comics #895

Mild Mannered Reviews – Action Comics #895

Scheduled to arrive in stores: November 24, 2010

Cover date: January 2011

Lex Luthor in “The Black Ring” Part Six

Writer: Paul Cornell

Penciller: Pete Woods

Inker: Pete Woods

“Jimmy Olsen’s Big Week: Day Three”

Writer: Nick Spencer

Penciller: RB Silva

Inker: Dym

Cover: David Finch, Batt & Peter Ringwald

Variant Cover: P. Craig Russell

Reviewed by: Neal Bailey

Mild Mannered Reviews – JLA/The 99 #2

Mild Mannered Reviews – JLA/The 99 #2

Scheduled to arrive in stores: November 24, 2010

Cover date: January 2011

“Stars of Tomorrow”

Writer: Stuart Moore and Fabian Nicieza

Penciller: Tom Derenick

Inker: Drew Geraci

Reviewed by: Ralph Silver

November 28, 2010: Ben Affleck Talks Superman Reboot

In a recent interview with Deadline.com, actor Ben Affleck spoke briefly about the rumors of him taking on the Superman reboot before Zack Snyder was announced as the film’s director. Here’s an excerpt:
Deadline: Your films display an understanding of the under-class, and the working class and through that you’ve established your wheelhouse. Then there were rumors you considered directing Superman, which went to Zack Snyder. What factors do you consider in where to go next? Do you need to do a mega-budget film as a director?
Affleck: The one benefit of having done all kinds of movies as an actor is, you learn the pros and cons of being tempted to do a really big movie because it costs a lot of money. With Superman, I think they’re going to do a great version. Chris Nolan is brilliant and they’ve got a great director for it. I’ve love to do something like Blade Runner, but a lesson I’ve learned is to not look at movies based on budget, how much they’ll spend on effects, or where they will shoot. Story is what’s important. Also, there are a lot of guys ahead of me on the list to do epic effects movies.

November 27, 2010: Casting Not Yet Started on Superman Movie?

The Geek Files claims that casting for Superman for the up-coming movie has not yet begun, contrary to reports posted elsewhere on the internet…

A source now tells The Geek Files that, contrary to reports, “casting has NOT started” at Warner Bros.

Our source added that the studio are “not re-creating anything or anyone that has been done or seen before, such as Christopher Reeve or Brandon Routh”. The studio is going for “a new look altogether”, we were told.

Both they and ComicBookMovie.com spoke with Superman hopeful Anderson Davis.

MrDCU: Are you looking at applying or going for the role of Superman in The Man of Steel?

Anderson: From my understanding this will be a large casting. I’m sure they will strip LA and NY clean until they have found their guy. I have a team of people keeping their eyes and ears open regarding castings start-up.

If so what do you think you can bring to the character that other actors wouldn’t? Would you look to Christopher Reeve’s portrayal for inspiration or go in a completely different direction?

Though I love Reeve’s portrayal I would try to take it down another path, Superman is such an iconic character who has a foundation of based beliefs, keeping that foundation but not being afraid to explore the possibilities of the character would be a lot of fun. Superman was also a human, therefore he was flawed. I think to see him as a perfect being all the time just makes the character lack reality. He needs true human emotion, be a person we can relate to and that same to look up to as our hero.

We’ll keep you posted as we learn more.

November 27, 2010: Casting Not Yet Started on Superman Movie?

The Geek Files claims that casting for Superman for the up-coming movie has not yet begun, contrary to reports posted elsewhere on the internet…

A source now tells The Geek Files that, contrary to reports, “casting has NOT started” at Warner Bros.

Our source added that the studio are “not re-creating anything or anyone that has been done or seen before, such as Christopher Reeve or Brandon Routh”. The studio is going for “a new look altogether”, we were told.

Both they and ComicBookMovie.com spoke with Superman hopeful Anderson Davis.

MrDCU: Are you looking at applying or going for the role of Superman in The Man of Steel?

Anderson: From my understanding this will be a large casting. I’m sure they will strip LA and NY clean until they have found their guy. I have a team of people keeping their eyes and ears open regarding castings start-up.

If so what do you think you can bring to the character that other actors wouldn’t? Would you look to Christopher Reeve’s portrayal for inspiration or go in a completely different direction?

Though I love Reeve’s portrayal I would try to take it down another path, Superman is such an iconic character who has a foundation of based beliefs, keeping that foundation but not being afraid to explore the possibilities of the character would be a lot of fun. Superman was also a human, therefore he was flawed. I think to see him as a perfect being all the time just makes the character lack reality. He needs true human emotion, be a person we can relate to and that same to look up to as our hero.

We’ll keep you posted as we learn more.

November 26, 2010: Superman on TV – November 26 – December 3

By Barry Freiman

Superman and Superboy return to television for the first time in a show together since the old Filmation “Superman” series which featured separate Superman and Superboy segments. It’s not a Super-show per se but rather the new “Young Justice”. Based on the comic book series by Peter David, “Young Justice” follows a group of teen titan sidekicks as they strive to find their place in the DCU. Robin, Kid Flash, Speedy, Aqualad, Artemis, and Superboy Kon-El. The series premieres at 7 PM with an hour long episode titled “Independence Day”. The show will return in 2011 with new episodes.

The Chris Reeve “Superman” movies continue to get air time on Encore Action this week. Catch “Superman” on Saturday at 9:50 AM (and on Wednesday at 1:20 AM on Encore); “Superman II” on Saturday at 12:20 PM (and on Friday at 5:20 AM on Encore); “Superman III” at 2:30 PM (and on Tuesday at 2:20 PM on Encore); and “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace” Saturday at 4:40 PM.

The 2006 blockbuster “Superman Returns” airs on AMC Thursday at 2:30 PM. The film stars Brandon Routh and Kate Bosworth.

“Smallville” tonight repeats “Ambush” with General Sam Lane and Lucy Lane reprising their roles from seasons four and five. Next Friday on “Smallville”, it’s the return of actor John Glover in “Luthor”. Glover reprises his role as Lionel Luthor as an alternate Earth version of the character, one who finds the rocket containing the baby Kal-El and raises Clark as a Luthor. Catch “Smallville” Fridays at 8 PM on the CW.

Click “Read More” for this week’s entire column.

November 26, 2010: Superman on TV – November 26 – December 3

By Barry Freiman

Superman and Superboy return to television for the first time in a show together since the old Filmation “Superman” series which featured separate Superman and Superboy segments. It’s not a Super-show per se but rather the new “Young Justice”. Based on the comic book series by Peter David, “Young Justice” follows a group of teen titan sidekicks as they strive to find their place in the DCU. Robin, Kid Flash, Speedy, Aqualad, Artemis, and Superboy Kon-El. The series premieres at 7 PM with an hour long episode titled “Independence Day”. The show will return in 2011 with new episodes.

The Chris Reeve “Superman” movies continue to get air time on Encore Action this week. Catch “Superman” on Saturday at 9:50 AM (and on Wednesday at 1:20 AM on Encore); “Superman II” on Saturday at 12:20 PM (and on Friday at 5:20 AM on Encore); “Superman III” at 2:30 PM (and on Tuesday at 2:20 PM on Encore); and “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace” Saturday at 4:40 PM.

The 2006 blockbuster “Superman Returns” airs on AMC Thursday at 2:30 PM. The film stars Brandon Routh and Kate Bosworth.

“Smallville” tonight repeats “Ambush” with General Sam Lane and Lucy Lane reprising their roles from seasons four and five. Next Friday on “Smallville”, it’s the return of actor John Glover in “Luthor”. Glover reprises his role as Lionel Luthor as an alternate Earth version of the character, one who finds the rocket containing the baby Kal-El and raises Clark as a Luthor. Catch “Smallville” Fridays at 8 PM on the CW.

Click “Read More” for this week’s entire column.

November 27, 2010: Actor Anderson Davis Talks Superman Reboot

In a recent exclusive interview, ComicBookMovie.com contributing writer MrDCUniverse spoke with potential Superman contender Anderson Davis. Here’s an excerpt:
MrDCU: Are you looking at applying or going for the role of Superman in The Man of Steel?
Anderson: From my understanding this will be a large casting. I’m sure they will strip LA and NY clean until they have found their guy. I have a team of people keeping their eyes and ears open regarding castings start-up.

November 27, 2010: Actor Anderson Davis Talks Superman Reboot

In a recent exclusive interview, ComicBookMovie.com contributing writer MrDCUniverse spoke with potential Superman contender Anderson Davis. Here’s an excerpt:
MrDCU: Are you looking at applying or going for the role of Superman in The Man of Steel?
Anderson: From my understanding this will be a large casting. I’m sure they will strip LA and NY clean until they have found their guy. I have a team of people keeping their eyes and ears open regarding castings start-up.

November 26, 2010: Superman Homepage "Speeding Bulletin" News Video

Here’s the “Speeding Bulletin” video report for the week November 19-25, 2010.

The “Speeding Bulletin” is your weekly Superman news video, recapping the latest events in the world of Superman. It also includes the “Bailey Planet” rant, Neal Bailey’s thought of the week, brought to you in his own infamous style.

November 19-25, 2010 (YouTube version)

Subscribe to the “Speeding Bulletin” vodcast via iTunes or your favorite Podcatcher.

Merchandise seen in this episode:

• Steve is wearing a Bright Blue with White “S” Superman T-Shirt available from SupermanSuperstore.com
  
• Purchase this week’s Superman comics from TFAW.com
  
• Purchase “Speeding Bulletin” and “Bailey Planet” merchandise from CafePress.com.