Archive for July, 2011

July 28, 2011: Grant Morrison Says We Should Emulate Superman

Grant Morrison, the writer relaunching “Action Comics” as part of the DC Universe reboot in September, spoke with The Dylan Ratigan Show on MSNBC about his book “Supergods” and how we, as people, should be trying to emulate superheroes like Superman in our every day lives.

“A character like Superman is a character who we created to solve any problem. Superman beats everything, and he does it without killing, he does it by using his mind, he does it by using the correct use of force … so my suggestion is that maybe if we start thinking a little bit more like these guys … maybe we can learn something … about positive values.”

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Thanks to Zen-El’s Blogspot for the lead on this news.

July 28, 2011: Grant Morrison Says We Should Emulate Superman

Grant Morrison, the writer relaunching “Action Comics” as part of the DC Universe reboot in September, spoke with The Dylan Ratigan Show on MSNBC about his book “Supergods” and how we, as people, should be trying to emulate superheroes like Superman in our every day lives.

“A character like Superman is a character who we created to solve any problem. Superman beats everything, and he does it without killing, he does it by using his mind, he does it by using the correct use of force … so my suggestion is that maybe if we start thinking a little bit more like these guys … maybe we can learn something … about positive values.”

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Thanks to Zen-El’s Blogspot for the lead on this news.

July 28, 2011: Virtual Reality Kinect Superman

Two departments at the University of Amsterdam created an interactive world with a Superman avatar using the Unity3D game engine for the Xbox 360 Kinect. Using the existing drivers they mapped the user’s movements onto the ones of Superman. The body movements are tracked by the Kinect, the head movements by iWear’s gyroscope.

The goal was to create an immersive virtual environment that tracks the movements of the user, that recognizes specific gestures and reacts to these in a natural feeling way. The user gets feedback through a stereo-vision head-mounted screen and stereo audio. We try to achieve this goal by implementing a 3D game that lets the user take control of ISLA-man, a super hero who looks not completely unlike Superman in appearance and behavior. The game setting gives the user a goal to achieve while having the experience. This might commit the user even more to the virtual environment.

For more information visit the ThirdSight.co website.

Thanks to Larry Whitehurst for the lead on this info.

July 28, 2011: Virtual Reality Kinect Superman

Two departments at the University of Amsterdam created an interactive world with a Superman avatar using the Unity3D game engine for the Xbox 360 Kinect. Using the existing drivers they mapped the user’s movements onto the ones of Superman. The body movements are tracked by the Kinect, the head movements by iWear’s gyroscope.

The goal was to create an immersive virtual environment that tracks the movements of the user, that recognizes specific gestures and reacts to these in a natural feeling way. The user gets feedback through a stereo-vision head-mounted screen and stereo audio. We try to achieve this goal by implementing a 3D game that lets the user take control of ISLA-man, a super hero who looks not completely unlike Superman in appearance and behavior. The game setting gives the user a goal to achieve while having the experience. This might commit the user even more to the virtual environment.

For more information visit the ThirdSight.co website.

Thanks to Larry Whitehurst for the lead on this info.

Dan Jurgens on George Perez inking GREEN ARROW

This fall, a new era begins for Oliver Queen. We caught up with GREEN ARROW penciller Dan Jurgens about working on the series’ art with industry legend George Perez. “Once upon a time, I was asked to draw an issue of Teen Titans because the book’s usual artist, George Perez, needed a break,” Dan told [...]

Wonder Woman watercolor by Jill Thompson As Seen at SDCC

The talented writer/artist Jill Thompson (Deliruim’s Party: A Little Endless Story Book, Sandman) took to the stage in the DC Entertainment Booth on the last day of the San Diego Comic-Convention and awed the crowd with her rendition of Wonder Woman. In a step by step process the crowd intensely watched as Jill transformed a [...]

Introducing The Horsewoman

(Character designs by Gary Frank; DEMON KNIGHTS #1 interior art by Diogenes Neves and Oclair Albert) This September, DC Comics takes a trip back to the Medieval Ages with DEMON KNIGHTS. Featuring demons, witches, sorcery and plenty of dark magic, DEMON KNIGHTS plants the seeds for the siege that will reverberate through the present-day DC [...]

July 28, 2011: "Man of Steel" Crew to Descend on Downtown Chicago, IL

NBCChicago.com reports that the “Man of Steel” production crew will be filming building exteriors in downtown Chicago between August 7th and 17th, weather permitting.
According to the article, even though some later filming will take place in Vancouver, Warner Bros. is insisting Chicago will be featured prominently in director Zack Snyder’s reboot of the Superman franchise.
“Why would they bother going to Chicago if they’re not going to use Chicago,” stated one studio spokesperson.

July 28, 2011: "Man of Steel" Crew to Descend on Downtown Chicago, IL

NBCChicago.com reports that the “Man of Steel” production crew will be filming building exteriors in downtown Chicago between August 7th and 17th, weather permitting.
According to the article, even though some later filming will take place in Vancouver, Warner Bros. is insisting Chicago will be featured prominently in director Zack Snyder’s reboot of the Superman franchise.
“Why would they bother going to Chicago if they’re not going to use Chicago,” stated one studio spokesperson.

July 27, 2011: "Radio KAL" – The Superman Homepage Podcast

The Superman Homepage is pleased to announce that Episode 79 of “Radio K.A.L.” – the monthly podcast of the Superman Homepage hosted by Steve Younis and Scotty V – is now available for your listening pleasure!

In this month’s Radio KAL show, Steve and Scotty discuss “Man of Steel” premiere date, Henry Cavill at Comic Con, Set constructions in Plano, Illinois, Rewrites for “Man of Steel” script, “DC: The New 52″, “Superman #713″, “Superman/Batman #86″, New Animated Movies, and more! Also includes the Big Question, Bailey’s Bookshelf with Michael Bailey, Super Secret Sound-Byte contest, and our Superman song is “I’m Lifting Up A Jet Plane” by Screech & Bif.

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While in the latest chapter of the “Last Son of Krypton” audio drama:

Lois tackles a series of disasters and Maggie struggles with life as a meta while Kal and Kara face the aftermath of their defeat!

And in the latest chapter of the “Supergirl: Lost Daughter of Krypton” audio drama:

Metallo and Ayumi have their coffee interrupted by a heist while Kara and Kal piece together the next steps on their adventure!

Check them both out at PendantAudio.com.

“Last Son of Krypton” Chapter 79 artwork by Jerry Gaylord. “Lost Daughter of Krypton” Chapter 51 artwork by Penelope Gaylord.