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Ian Blake: Am I the only one who thinks Bryan Singer has some kind of masochistic fetish when it comes to super hero films? He apparently keeps making them but t... more »
schrodingers-katana: Bryan Singer missing the point of the X-Men? Nooooooooo, that could NEVER happen..... more »
Plague: I don't think Singer is the one missing the point.
He said it's "not enough". Otherwise it simply is a reboot with a younger cast. more »
atrus123: Do I lose major geek cred by saying that I enjoyed the TV series X-Men: Evolution quite a bit back in the day?
While I'm not so sure a movie about th... more »
A new Kick-Ass clip showcases Christopher Mintz-Plasse's super-loaded superhero Red Mist, and his bad ass Mist Mobile, which all the ladies love. Best car cameo since Bumblebee warped from a broken-down beater to a slightly less crappy car.
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Director Bryan Singer's opening up about how he wants to handle his mutant prequel, X-Men: First Class. And it sounds like there's a heavy focus on the Professor Xavier and Magneto origins tale, but what about the other mutants?
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Looks like the rumors are true — Ryan Phillippe could be our new Steve Rogers. But before we can even chew on the idea of a Cruel Intentions Cap, another actor has stepped up to the plate: G.I. Joe's Duke.
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Tron Legacy set pics reveal Jeff Bridges in a decadent cyber-world nightclub. Adrien Brody talks Predators and Michel Gondry talks Green Hornet. Crucial Doctor Who dialog is revealed! A Priest sneak peek! Plus Spider-Man, Teen Wolf, Lost, Caprica and Chuck.
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Two new actors have been cast in the Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern superhero flick. Temuera Morrison, best known as Jango Fett, is ready to get his pink on for Abin Sur. And Hal Jordan's buddy has also been cast.
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Today in completely crazed superhero news, Ryan Phillippe is rumored to be the top contender for Marvel's Captain spot. Meanwhile, it turns out Christian Bale almost won the part of Superman in Wolfgang Petersen's abortive Batman Vs. Superman picture.
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We just saw the violently entertaining Kick-Ass. Read our first impressions and learn why any film that makes fun of The Dark Knight, Spider-Man and the Spirit is OK in our book. Get ready for Nic Cage's latest superhero freakout. Spoilers. More »
The biggest miracle about Iron Man 2 so far is that Black Widow's skintight jumpsuit looks decent. Often, superhero costumes from comics are just ridiculous on the big screen. Here are 10 other comic-to-movie costume translations that actually work.
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If you're face-pulpingly excited for the arrival of gritty superhero epic Kick-Ass next month, then you can help the wait go by faster with a new art book, crammed with Kick-Ass facts. We've got some rare concept art below.
Just as Watchmen criticized the morality of superhero comics, manga like Bokurano and Fullmetal Alchemist criticize the "smiles and happy endings" of shonen manga.
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Is the third Batman film Christopher Nolan's last? He makes it sound that way. Plus the director spills a few details about Inception, Hollywood's first "metaphysical heist film," and why his Superman may be the loneliest hero on the planet.
The latest Captain America casting saga continues. Turns out yesterday's sure thing, John Krasinski, is out, and has been replaced with the Human Torch himself, Chris Evans.
"The Heisenberg Uncertainty Over-ride taps into a limitless pool of destructive energy," Owlman says in Crisis on Two Earths, describing his evil world-destruction plan. But what is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle? And could overcoming it really end in explosions?
Uh oh, the Incredible Hulk's massive green hands are being used to hawk phones and Band Aids in the Middle East. This will only get the Hulk angry, and trust us, you won't like him when he's angry.
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We ripped through the new Iron Man 2 trailer, pulling out details and combing for clues. Plus check out Robert Downey Jr.'s reactions to the way Mickey Rourke got into character for Whiplash: by holding up pictures of dead pets. More »
Add another show to the list of TV projects based around new takes on the superhero genre, but this one might be worth paying attention to: It's coming from the makers of the BBC's Being Human.
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Last night at the Oscars, Ryan Reynolds let slip a few superhero details about working on the Green Lantern film in New Orleans. Specifically about his Green Lantern Corps uniform, and how it hangs on his new superhero figure.
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The latest trailer for Iron Man 2 is out, and it doesn't disappoint. Watch Tony Stark roll out his new on-the-go armor. Plus new Nick Fury scenes, more War Machine, and Sam Rockwell wining and dining Whiplash.
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Everybody's obsessed with whether Meryl Streep will get her thousandth Oscar this weekend, but what about Stan Lee? He works hard too. And in this new Oscar-campaign video, he makes a compelling case for his movie cameos as High Art.
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