Tag: Superhero
The Flash final trailer teases an epic superhero adventure
Warner Bros has released the final trailer for The Flash, which teases an epic superhero adventure that looks like a blast. Warner Bros. has released the final trailer for The Flash, which has become one of the most-hyped superhero movies of the year. DC Studios head James Gunn has claimed that The Flash is “probably…
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Guardians 3 bucks superhero movie fatigue trend
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 has posted one of the smallest second weekend drops in Marvel History It looks like the buzz about superhero fatigue, or at least Marvel fatigue, was somewhat overblown, with James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 posting a muscular $60.5 million weekend (significantly higher than what I predicted…
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Across the Spider-Verse Poster Celebrates Superhero Day
Sony Pictures Animation‘s Twitter account revealed a new Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse poster in celebration of National Superhero Day. The newly revealed poster features plenty of Spider-Man variations, including Peter Parker’s clone Ben Reilly/Scarlet Spider, Hobart Brown/Spider-Punk, Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman, the Spider-Man from Insomniac’s Spider-Man game series, and what seems to be a Spider-Cat of sorts.…
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James Gunn teases sincere superhero story for Superman: Legacy
James Gunn says that the upcoming Superman: Legacy won’t be a comedy and will respect the previous Superman movies. Last week marked the first official day of pre-production for Superman: Legacy, which will usher in a new era of the DC Universe. James Gunn will write and direct Superman: Legacy, and unlike some of the…
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The first reactions to DC’s superhero epic praise the film’s incredible action, humor, and heart
The first reactions to The Flash are racing onto social media, with fans calling the film an action-packed masterpiece of superhero cinema First reactions to The Flash are quickly racing onto social media. Select members of the press and guests of CinemaCon experienced DC’s latest superhero epic earlier this evening, with the movie garnering some of the…
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Mia Goth views the X sequel as a superhero movie
Mia Goth says that she views Ti West’s MaXXXine as a superhero movie, explaining how her character has grown since the first movie. Production is underway on MaXXXine, the third film of Ti West’s X trilogy starring Mia Goth, and the actress told SFX Magazine that she views the new sequel as a “superhero movie.“…
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Nicolas Cage doesn’t bother with superhero movies
Nicolas Cage may have been Ghost Rider and taken his name from Luke Cage, but he’s behind on superhero movies, saying he doesn’t keep up. You can’t suffer from superhero fatigue if you don’t watch the movies! Noted superhero fanatic Nicolas Cage said he doesn’t keep up with Marvel or DC movies, even suggesting that…
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The Biggest Superhero Box Office Bombs
For the past 15 years, every studio has been chasing (and trying to replicate Marvel’s success): A forever franchise that continues in perpetuity, continually spinning off new sub-series and TV shows and new merchandising opportunities. It’s like Hollywood’s ultimate dream come true. But you know dreams; one minute you’re playing your favorite video game or swinging…
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James Gunn Says Superhero Fatigue Is Real
If anyone is able to have an opinion on superhero fatigue, it’s probably James Gunn. The co-CEO of DC Studios recently spoke with Rolling Stone about the issue. James Gunn has worked closely with both Marvel and DC and has had successful projects with both. That being said, he’s not so entrenched in that world that he…
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Controversial Superhero Casting That Paid Off
When it comes to movie adaptations of popular comic books, many fans are likely going to have strong opinions about, well, everything. From thoughts about costumes to critiques of special effects, devotees of the genre often aren’t shy to voice how they feel about a filmmaker’s interpretation of Marvel or DC source material. This also…
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