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Thought: Leo Dicaprio could get the Superman role, don’t be surprised folks!

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Well, I’ve heard that Brandon Routh and Tom Welling of “Smallville” TV show is out of the new Superman, they are definitely not doing it. Jon Hamm is rumored to be a possibility now. Don’t be surprised that Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan has their eye on Leo Dicaprio for Superman. For many years, comic book superhero films has tried to get Leo to play a super hero, but a deal never fell through for Leo to star in a superhero film. Could Leo actually be Clark Kent/Superman? “Inception” was such a huge hit, and keep in mind, “Inception” was a Warner Bros. movie too. I know I had a post before about Leo could possibly get a role for the new “Superman” movie, but I’m going to rewrite it again to remind you all. If Leo is not Superman, maybe he could get a different role, Leo could be Luthor or maybe Jor-El. Leo will definitely get a role for either the new “Superman” film or the next “Batman” film either way. Would everybody go see Superman, if Leo was Supes?

I’ve been reading articles online that the film makers are already casting for Superman. We’ll know who it is real soon.

Kev

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Thought: In defense of Zack Snyder being picked as the next “Superman” director…

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As expected, Zack Snyder is getting so much flak and getting a bit of a backlash for being chosen to direct, the next Superman, currently titled, “The Man of Steel”. I know I said before, I didn’t want Snyder to direct the film in a blog post, but I changed my mind, took it back and decided to go for a more positive direction. If you think about it, Zack is a perfect fit for the next Superman.

Why did Christopher Nolan and WB’s choose him? Well, like I said before, Zack has a strong knowledge with comics and superheroes. Mr. Nolan probably admired him for that. Plus, Zack probably knows the Superman character better than anybody. I think Zack Snyder is a wonderful film maker, he is not terrible that the haters out there are making him out to be. I thought “Watchmen” was an amazing film. I didn’t like it the first time I saw it in theater, but after watching it more than once, “Watchmen” is one incredible story. If any of you have seen the movie, “Watchmen”, it really did feel like a Superman movie. Maybe that’s why WB’s picked him. What are other reasons WB’s picked Zack? Probably because he’s good with action and storytelling. People accuse “Watchmen” of being a live action video game with all the slow motion special effects Zack is known to doing all the time. Maybe that’s why WB’s picked Zack, ’cause he’s good with slow motion and that’s what Superman would need in certain flying scenes.

People are so quick at judging that Zack is going to ruin the Superman franchise and destroy it, not gonna happen. Zack knows all about the Superman stories, he will stay true to the comics. Just give Zack a chance. I think he will make a beautiful Superman movie, and I honestly hope this one will get Oscar nominated if he’s lucky enough. Zack is not going to make the next Superman flick similar to “Watchmen” or “300” at all, so people need to relax.

I don’t think the next Superman flick will be a sequel, to “Superman: Returns”. Since General Zod will be the villain for the next one, sounds like the next one will be taken place either before or after “Superman II”. Zod was killed at the end of “Superman II”, and before the film, he was in the Phantom Zone on planet Krypton. Whatever Nolan and David Goyer has planned for that story, is gonna be very interesting.

There’s a lot of people out there that want Brandon Routh back as well. It wouldn’t surprise me at all, if WB’s and Chris Nolan decided to bring back, Brandon Routh. I personally don’t want Routh back as I would like someone else to get the opportunity to play Superman, but it don’t bother me at all if Routh does happen to come back. Zack won’t dissapoint. I believe in him and Christopher Nolan. Of course, the new Supes flick will definitely have plenty of CGI and action, but it will focus on the story mostly. People accuse Zack of making the next Superman movie full of 3 hours non stop action, but I don’t think he’s going to do that. Like Zack said himself in the Deadline article, he’s a huge fan of the character. He knows Superman stories are told with heart and feeling, Zack will tell the next film in that way just like he did with the “Watchmen” movie. “Watchmen” wasn’t all action, it was mostly story.

I’m looking forward to seeing Zack’s take on Superman. Zack is keeping quiet on the storyline ’cause Chris Nolan and Warner Brothers probably don’t want him talking about the storyline until the time is right. I’m very excited that they are quickly moving forward to the next Supes flick, and you bet your ass, I’ll go see this film in theater. Believe in Zack, trust him, he’ll make a great Superman movie.

Kev

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BREAKING NEWS: Zack Snyder is directing the next Superman film!!!! It’s Confirmed!!!

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Congratulations to Zack Snyder! This will be a huge opportunity for him! Warner Bros., Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas has chosen, “The Watchmen”, “300” and “Legends of the Guardians” director to direct the next Superman movie. See the article here at, Deadline.

Honestly, he is a good pick. I really loved “Watchmen” and “Legends of the Guardians”. I didn’t care for “300” that much though.

Now that they officially have a director for the next, Supes flick. Now they have to start casting for, Superman/Clark Kent.

Billy Crudup, the leading star of the “Watchmen” movie, wouldn’t make a bad Superman/Clark Kent if you think about it. Crudup has got that look. We’ll know who the new Superman is soon and I’m sure we’ll hear the plot/synopsis soon as well.

Zack Snyder himself, took to his twitter to post a 32 cent Superman stamp to announce the news. Pretty cool. 🙂 “Watchmen” was a really good movie, I’m sure his take on “Superman” will be great too!

Kev

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Thought: Speaking of Wonder Woman, why does everyone want her on the big screen so bad?

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Everyone wants Wonder Woman to get a new movie for the big screen. The internet has been talking about it for a long time. Wonder Woman has done TV shows and cartoons, but this character never had a movie on the big screen before. That is one of the reasons everyone wants her on the big screen, but there are more reasons. More reasons why? I am guessing the reasons why: 1) People are getting tired of male superheroes hogging the big screen, they all want a woman superhero for once 2) With more women getting into action movies these days, they want to see Wonder Woman do a lot of dangerous action scenes 3) A lot of men want to see something sexy. I think that could cover it.

If WB’s are still planning a Wonder Woman theaterical release film, they gotta be careful with this, so it won’t be popular with a lot of lesbian women ’cause it could happen, if they aren’t careful with the new Wonder Woman costume. The Wonder Woman movie should be enjoyable for all men and woman, no matter the orientation. Everyone wants this film to happen, but there are questions that need to be answered first. Will the writing of this movie suck? Will they have a good actress for the character? Will it be a hit movie?

I don’t think the first Wonder Woman movie will be as big as Batman and Superman of course, but Wonder Woman could possibly be a failure too. Who would want to see Rihanna or Beyonce as Wonder Woman or any other pop star? I like the Wonder Woman character, don’t get me wrong. I read her comics, saw the Lynda Carter TV series when I was a kid, yes. I don’t know how good the movie is going to be. It could be a boring CGI popcorn movie with bad writing. Don’t get your hopes up that this could be a good movie.

I care more about another Batman and Superman movie than Wonder Woman to be honest with you. If a Wonder Woman film happens, great, I’ll go check it out, but I won’t expecting it to be great unless I see a trailer first. There’s really nothing special about Wonder Woman possibly on her way to the big screen. Oh yeah, and Angelina Jolie wouldn’t be a good Wonder Woman. She’s too old for the role. I think the role was meant for an actress in her 20’s-30’s. Wonder Woman will probably do ok in the box office, but she won’t be able to top Superman and Batman. Sorry.

Kev

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Report: Wonder Woman coming to the small screen by Warner Bros., will be written and produced by David E. Kelley

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Look like Warner Bros. is moving forward to a new Wonder Woman TV series. The original starred Lynda Carter from the 70’s. The new series will be written and produced by David E. Kelley, who also brought us, Ally McBeal. See the article here at, Deadline.

Lynda Carter, would obviously be too old to reprise her role for the new series, so they would have to use a young actress.

Hope they do a good job with the new TV series. I remember when NBC redid, “Bionic Woman”, it only lasted for one season due to a, writer’s strike.

I’m pretty sure Lynda Carter would probably appear in the new “Wonder Woman” series but as a different role.

Kev

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Thought: How to make Superman right…

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I know I talk a lot about Superman, but that’s because he’s my favorite superhero. Always has been, ever since I was a child. I’ll never outgrow this character ’cause I’m always fascinated by this story. Some people worry that Christopher Nolan and who ever the new director is, will make the next Superman flick, a shit movie. Don’t worry folks. It’s not gonna happen. That’s why Warner Bros. hired Christopher Nolan as a mentor for Superman, because WB’s wants to make the next Superman movie, right, since Bryan Singer’s “Superman Returns” didn’t do that well. I am seeing that Chris Nolan wants to stay true to the Superman franchise, he wants to give what the Superman fans want.

What Superman fans want to see for the next movie is less Superman/Lois Lane romance. Fans want to see Superman save a lot of people in Metropolis. Fans wants to see the next movie action packed and exciting. They want to see a Superman movie with good acting and writing. Most importantly, everyone wants a different story and not being remake of “Superman: The Movie”.

Yes, I’m sure Nolan’s version of the film will open on the planet Krypton where Superman is from, and there will be scenes with Jor-El, and all that. Then we’ll get scenes in Smallville where Clark Kent grew up on but with Nolan’s version, we will for sure, get a different feel of those scenes. Nobody wants to see Lex Luthor as the main villain again, but I’m sorry folks, like I said many times, Luthor is needed. Luthor is an important part of the whole Superman story, so Nolan and David Goyer will probably write Luthor in the script. If they’re going to use Luthor again, they’ll need an actor with talent. Somebody that could possibly top Heath Ledger’s, Joker. That way Lex Luthor can be watchable for the next Supes flick.

I’ll tell you right now, folks, that Christopher Nolan will not fail this. I promise you, they’ll make the next Supes flick a really good movie that everyone will be happy about. You can see that Chris Nolan is being very careful with his choice of directors, that’s why he’s listing all these directors, to audition each one of them to see which director would be right. Could Robert Zemeckis be the right pick like everyone’s saying? Maybe, maybe not, but Zemeckis could also screw it up as well. I really want Chris Nolan to get Richard Donner back so hopefully Chris would get lucky to get him if he can.

Superman deserves to have a good movie again, that’s why they’re trying. What will the new Superman costume look like? I’m sure it will have the same red, blue and yellow, with the S symbol on the chest, of course, but I’m sure the suit will be different than Singer’s and Christopher Reeve’s version. Also, the next Supes movie will have to be a big special effects movie. There will be plenty of CGI like it or not. They need the special effects with Superman’s powers like flying, fast running, x-ray vision, heat vision, super breath, and all that stuff. It seems that Christopher Nolan knows about Superman more than anybody, so he will stay true to the character and from the comics. Nolan likes to stay true with things, just like he did with his Dark Knight flicks.

I don’t think the next movie will be taken place in our current time either. It’ll probably be taken place in the 30’s – 50’s, ’cause that’s how the original Superman was in the original comics. So I would think the new Supes flick would be around that time, not in 2010. So they might go the old fashion way with the new Superman costume. I’m not sure what the story is going to be for the next Supes flick, but we’ll know something very soon once a new director is hired. I sure can’t wait to see who the next director will be as it will be interesting. There is a reason that Chris Nolan is not directing the next film himself, ’cause even knows he wouldn’t be right for it. He’s just shipping in ideas and giving advice to WB’s like he’s hired to do. I am thinking that the next Supes flick will be the best Superman movie ever made. I think they will do a great job.

Kev

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Film Review: “Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole”…

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Starring: Joel Edgerton, Hugo Weaving, Helen Mirren, Sam Neill, Geoffrey Rush

Directed by: Zack Snyder

Today, I went and saw the movie, “Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” the latest film by Zack Snyder. Here is my review:

Plot/Synopsis: Soren is a young barn owl who enjoys hearing stories from his father, Noctus. Soren is an adventurous owl who loves to travel. Suddenly, Soren and his brother Kludd, is kidnapped by an evil owl named, Metalbeak. The villains Metalbeak and Nyra has an army named, “The Pure Ones”, and they believe that the owls who are Tytos which, the Tytos are Soren and Kludd are good enough to be trained to join, “The Pure Ones” army. The Tytos owls must try their best not to join, “The Pure Ones”, so they form an army for themselves to fight them off.

Well, this is the first time I have seen a new movie, in theater that is 3D. Seriously. I haven’t seen a new movie in 3D yet. See a new film in 3D was interesting. It is a little different than seeing a regular movie on the big screen. The picture is more fancier and prettier looking. I’ve been interested in seeing this film for a long time because the story seemed interesting to me. Some of you may think that this film is for kids, but really, this movie wasn’t made for kids. The movie was too dark and violent for kids to see. Yes, there was violence and action throughout most of the movie.

The special effects were way cool, it seemed realistic and not as cartoonish. What I loved the most about the film was the story. It was a pretty intelligent story. It was entertaining and enjoyable. It kept you entertained throughout the film. In the film, you would see owls try to kill each other and rip each other apart, that’s how violent it is. When I was in the theater watching this, there wasn’t any kids at all in the audience. It wasn’t very packed in the theater I was in, but there maybe about several adults in there watching the film. I thought the characters were great, especially the main villain, Metalbeak, which he is a real badass. The cast did a good job with the voice overs and the scoring of the music was done right as well.

I’m not into animated flicks much. I don’t watch too many Disney movies or Pixar movies, but I was too impressed with, “Legends of the Guardians”. This is the same guy who did “300” and “Watchmen”. “Legends of the Guardians” was great because it really didn’t feel like a film for the whole family to watch. All these happy and fun Disney/Pixar flicks get boring and old after a while. “Legends of the Guardians” is a different animated movie than the rest of them. I’m glad they finally made an animated movie that kids won’t be able to see. I loved the whole movie all around, and so far, this is one of my favorite films I’ve seen all year. I was totally blown away by this film. Hopefully this film will land a nomination for “Best animated feature” for the next Oscars, ’cause I do see Oscar potential for this film here.

You should definitely check this movie out! Oh yeah, and before the movie opens, you will see a new Wiley E. Coyote and Road Runner “Looney Tunes” short in 3-D as well.

Score for “Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” = **** (4 stars as in “excellent”)

Kev

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Thought: Yes, I know another “Superman” post, my idea for casting…

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When Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan find it’s director, then they’ll have to start casting. They’ll also have to release the plot/synopsis of the new “Superman” movie which they haven’t release the story idea yet. Hopefully, the story will be different then “Superman: The Movie”, we certainly don’t want a remake of that, do we? I’m sure Chris Nolan and David Goyer will think of an original story, easily. Everyone thinks Superman is easy to write, but in reality, it’s not. Superman is science fiction so everything has to work.

Here is my idea on the casting for Chris Nolan/WB’s “Superman” movie, the new one:

Brock’s “Superman” casting idea:

Superman/Clark Kent: I’m definitely going for Jon Hamm. He’s a good pick even though it was just a rumour. Hopefully they go after him.

Lois Lane: Wouldn’t surprise me if they get, Maggie Gyllenhaal for the role.

Jimmy Olsen: I bet Chris will go for Cillian Murphy on this one. It seems that Cillian is in almost every Chris Nolan movie, Cillian might be good for Jimmy Olsen.

Perry White: Mark my words, they’re gonna go with Gary Oldman on this one.

Lex Luthor (if they use him): I suggest they use Michael Rosenbaum from the “Smallville” TV series for Luthor.

Jonathan Kent (Clark’s father): I think they’ll use Michael Caine for this role. If not him, I’d like to see Liam Neeson get it.

Martha Kent (Clark’s mother): They need an actress with talent for this role, someone special. I would say either Helen Mirren or Meryl Streep.

I’d be surprised if I get one or two of those predictions right.

Kev

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Lets pray that Warner Bros. will keep the John Williams theme for Superman…

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I would like to know if Christopher Nolan plans on keeping the classic John Williams theme song for the next, “Superman” movie. I’m sure he would. It would be stupid if Warner Bros. ditched the classic John Williams theme for something different. Many Superman fans like myself want to hear the classic opening theme that everyone wants to hear. I’m sure Chris will stay true to that as well. I’m sure Chris will hire a different composer for the next Supes flick, but he must keep the opening title theme heard in the video below. If they get rid of the John Williams classic, they will anger a lot of Superman fans and Chris could get a nasty backlash. I’m positive Chris will use this theme. Hopefully.

Kev

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Thought: Why Zack Snyder should NOT direct the next Superman movie…

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“Watchmen” was a great movie, don’t get me wrong. That still doesn’t mean he will make “Superman” a great movie if he was picked. The reason he wouldn’t fit is simply because “Watchmen” didn’t feel like a Christopher Nolan movie. Plus, I don’t see Synder making “Superman” into an action packed movie that everybody wants. He would concentrate on the story and drama more than the action, like he did with “Watchmen” and the movie, “300”. He has a very strong knowledge with comics and superheroes yes, but that doesn’t mean he’ll tell a good, Superman, story. He just wouldn’t work for a lot of reasons. I can’t see him doing a Superman movie as he would totally ruin it, in my opinion. He’s a good director, don’t get me wrong but Supes is not for him. I just simply don’t want him making Supes similar to “Watchmen” and “300” which is what he’ll do to the next Supes flick. Know what I mean? I just hope Chris doesn’t pick him.

Kev