Close Ups Of The Costume From The Man Of Steel

As Zach Snyder's Man Of Steel films in Plano, Illinois, set pictures are popping up everywhere.  Here are several closeups of star Henry Cavill in the Superman suit.  I know the changes he made to the suit are subtle, but why jack with it at all.  This Superman looks like he's from a what if futuristic story.  I totally understand modernizing it, but I dunno I think it's a bit much, maybe you disagree!  I really really want to like this movie and hope for the best, and it's hard to judge on early set pictures, but so far - not impressed.  The Man Of Steel opens in theaters in 2013.

More Changes to The Star Wars Films In The New Blu-Rays

By now you are well aware of the digital Yoda in The Phantom Menace, well now two more changes that have caught wind with fans on the upcoming Star Wars Saga Blu-Ray release have to do with the original trilogy.  In Return Of The Jedi, when The Emperor is torturing Luke as Vader looks on, Vader looks at both of them as he makes his fateful decision, well now he decides to cry out now as he throws The Emperor into the abyss.  Say what?  Yah it's true, it's a minor change but really unnecessary.  Watch the scene below, as well as the change made to Obi-Wan's scare tactic call to the Sand People in A New Hope. (Note: The Obi-Wan change is not confirmed yet)  I dropped the digital Yoda here too for those who haven't seen it. All these changes but yet we still want Han to shoot first!

Movie Of The Week August 24, 2011: Sinbad & The Eye Of The Tiger (1977)

Welcome back to the Movie Of The Week, a new weekly feature at the Blog!  How does this differ from Trailer Park, well one it is weekly and two I hope to get interaction from YOU, the Comicpalooza fans.  I want you to email me a pick for Movie Of The Week, and I will use them and post those picks as the weeks go by!  Email me your picks at comicpaloozablog@yahoo.com!  Start thinking of your Movie Of The Week and send it to me!

Sinbad & The Eye Of The Tiger (1977)

Synopsis: Sinbad must deliver a prince transformed into a monkey to the lands of the Ademaspai to restore him to his human form in time for his coronation. On the way he must contend with the evil witch Zenobia, her son and their magic, and several nasty-looking Ray Harryhausen beasties

Released:August 12, 1977 but very limited distribution in the United States.  The film played in more theaters over seas!
Domestic Box Office Gross: Unknown
Director: Sam Wanamaker
Starring: Patrick Wayne & Jane Seymour
Running Time: 1 Hour 53 Minutes

Why You Should Watch It:  First off it's a Ray Harryhausen special effects film, the man behind the original Clash Of The Titans film.  Second, it's one of the most captivating pieces of classic "cheesy" fantasy film you will ever watch and the stop motion effects are amazing for their time!

Thanks to Richard Haufe for this weeks pick!

Four New Clips From The Walking Dead Season 2

AMC has released these four new clips from Season 2 of The Walking Dead!

Transformers: DOTM Returns To IMAX Screens

In case you didn't get a chance to see it in during it's run, Transformers: Dark Of The Moon will be returning to IMAX screens starting August 26th and run until September 8th.  Despite the groans over Michael Bay, it really was the best film in the series, and the last hour alone was worth it.  Optimus Prime was one bad motherfucker in this movie.

Betrayal Of The Planet Of The Apes!

As Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes continues to do well at the box office, Boom Studios has announced a brand new mini series titled Betrayal Of The Planet Of The Apes.  The four issues series is set to release in November and will take place just before the original 1968 Planet Of The Apes film.  The creative team recently spoke with Comic Book Resources and had this to say:  

COMIC BOOK RESOURCES: As you've mentioned, your miniseries is set just before the first film. What made you want to tackle this era?
HARDMAN: When we first pitched the story, we assumed it would need to be set at the same time as the ongoing. The one big note that came back on our pitch was to set it in the classic movieera and include characters like Dr. Zaius. We didn't need a lot of convincing to make the change. Honestly, we were thrilled. It made perfect sense for our story and I couldn't be any more excited to work with the iconic elements of the films.
BECHKO: Truly, it was serendipity.
COMIC BOOK RESOURCES: What storytelling opportunities does this particular moment in time allow?
BECHKO: As I said before, I love the character of Dr. Zaius. The first film makes it clear that ape society was in a state of flux even before Taylor's crew landed. We now have the opportunity to explore that a little bit, and to see Dr. Zaius as a younger ape in a changing world.
HARDMAN: We also have the chance to expand the world of the original movies, introducing new locations and characters. That said, we are hyper-aware of keeping these new elements true to the feel of PotA. I've always been disappointed by licensed books that aren't able to capture the tone of the originals. We're doing everything in our power to make sure that doesn't happen here.

Green Lantern Extended Cut Coming To Blu-Ray

Green Lantern will be hitting DVD and Blu-Ray on October 14th and it's interesting to note that an extended cut will be included on the Blu-Ray edition.  What is being included in this cut is not known yet but I will keep you posted. 

Specs are as follows:

Blu-ray Combo Pack:
Extended Cut
Theatrical Film
Maximum Movie Mode with Picture in Picture Pods
The Universe According to Green Lantern
Ryan Reynolds Becomes Green Lantern                                            
Justice League #1 Digital Comic 
Additional Scenes 
Preview of Green Lantern: The Animated Series 

DVD:
Preview of the Justice League #1 Digital Comic 
Preview of Green Lantern: The Animated Series

Batman & Action Comics #1 Variant Covers

The DC 52 Relaunch begins very soon and The Hero Complex at the L.A. Times has these two variant covers for Action Comics #1 and Batman #1!

Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance Poster & Trailer

The first trailer and poster  for the Ghost Rider sequel, Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance, has arrived.  Watch it now!

Ridley Scott Returning To Blade Runner

Ridley Scott is deep in production on his Alien spin off, Prometheus, but after that it looks like we may finally get a long talked about second Blade Runner film.  Here is the official press release from Warner Brothers. LOS ANGELES, CA, AUGUST 18, 2011—Three-time Oscar-nominated director Ridley Scott is set to helm a follow up to his own ground-breaking 1982 science fiction classic “Blade Runner” for Warner Bros-based financing and production company Alcon Entertainment.

Alcon co-founders and co-Chief Executive Officers Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove will produce with Bud Yorkin and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin, along with Ridley Scott. Frank Giustra and Tim Gamble, CEO’s of Thunderbird Films, will serve as executive producers.

The filmmakers have not yet revealed whether the theatrical project will be a prequel or sequel to the renowned original.

Alcon and Yorkin recently announced that they are partnering to produce “Blade Runner” theatrical sequels and prequels, in addition to all television and interactive productions.

The original film, which has been singled out as the greatest science-fiction film of all time by a majority of genre publications, was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” The film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1993 and is frequently taught in university courses. In 2007, it was named the 2nd most visually influential film of all time by the Visual Effects Society.

State Kosove and Johnson: “It would be a gross understatement to say that we are elated Ridley Scott will shepherd this iconic story into a new, exciting direction. We are huge fans of Ridley’s and of the original ‘Blade Runner.’ This is once in a lifetime project for us.”

Scott is represented by David Wirtschafter at WME and David Nochinson at Ziffren Brittenham.

Released by Warner Bros. almost 30 years ago, “Blade Runner” was adapted by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples from Philip K. Dick’s groundbreaking novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” and directed by Scott following his landmark “Alien.” The film was nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Visual Effects, and Best Art Direction). Following the filming of “Blade Runner,” the first of Philip K. Dick’s works to be adapted into a film, many other of Dick’s works were likewise adapted, including “Total Recall,” “A Scanner Darkly,” “Minority Report,” “Paycheck,” and the recent “The Adjustment Bureau,” among others.

Underworld: Awakening Trailer

Kate Beckinsdale returns to the role of Selene in the latest installment of the Underworld series titled Underworld: Awakening.  Expect more Lycan versus Vampire action in cinemas soon!

Star Wars The Clone Wars Season 4 Extended Trailer

Star Wars The Clone Wars Season 4 is just a month away and this brand new extended trailer gives us a look at what we can expect! 

Movie Of The Week August 17, 2011: Conan The Barbarian (1982)

Welcome to Movie Of The Week, a new weekly feature at the Blog!  How does this differ from Trailer Park, well one it is weekly and two I hope to get interaction from YOU, the Comicpalooza fans.  I want you to email me a pick for Movie Of The Week, and I will use them and post those picks as the weeks go by!  Email me your picks at comicpaloozablog@yahoo.com!  Start thinking of your Movie Of The Week and send it to me!

Conan The Barbarian

From IMDB: The epic tale of child sold into slavery who grows into a man who seeks revenge against the warlord who massacred his tribe.

Released: May 14, 1982
Domestic Box Office Gross:  $39.5 Million
Starring:  Arnold Schwarzenegger
Running Time: 2 Hours 9 Minutes

Why You Should Watch It: It's one of Arnold's first big films he starred in and it's barbarian awesomeness at it's best.  Sure the remake hits theaters this weekend but nothing beats this classic original!  Plus James Earl Jones is in it and there's giant snakes! 

New Batman Year One Images

 Batman Year One hits DVD and Blu-Ray on October 18th from Warner Premiere, and here are a few new stills from the animated film!

Cooper Exits The Crow

Bradley Cooper was set to star as Eric Draven in the proposed remake of The Crow, but has now officially walked away from the project due to scheduling conflicts.  Word is that Channing Tatum or Mark Wahlberg may fill the role.  Let's hope neither fills the role and this project just dies.  holly wood doesn't have to remake every damn movie and The Crow doesn't need a remake!  If Tatum or Wahlberg got the role, I hope that Brandon Lee rises from the grave and kicks their asses himself for considering making this film!  Seriously, if there's one remake I'm against, it's this one!

When We Ruled H-Town Trailer

Since Comicpalooza has a musical aspect to it, with late night bands playing at it, I thought this was appropriate to share.  It's the first full trailer for the documentary, When We Ruled H-Town, about the 90's Houston music scene.  Being that I grew up during all of this, I think it's a really cool thing and look forward to seeing the film.  I thought I'd share the trailer and just a quick warning, it does contain some foul language.


When We Ruled H-Town from J Schneider on Vimeo.

New Trailer For Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-Ray

Star Wars: The Complete Saga hits Blu-Ray on September 12th.  Here is a brand new trailer for the release!

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes Pays Tribute To The Original Films

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes continues to bring int he money at theaters, but did you know there are several nods to the original series of Planet Of The Apes films in the new version.  The obvious one is Tom Felton's character saying the line "Take your stinkin’ paw off me you damn dirty ape!” is the obvious one.  Hero Complex though has several more you may have missed.  Check out their article here explaining the references in Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes!

First Look At Wolverine & The X-Men & Uncanny X-Men First Issue Covers

As Marvel continues to roll out their own revamps of sort with several changes to the X-Men books, here is the first looks at Uncanny X-Men #1 and Wolverine & The X-Men #1. 

Who Are The Dark Avengers?

Obviously Marvel wants you guessing who they are too.  Harry Osbourne is up to no good in this teaser image for The New Avengers #18, which hits stores in November.