Voices From Krypton

SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI: Neal Adams Speaks Out

Geoff Boucher's Hero Complex features an interview he conducted with veteran artist Neal Adams regarding the collaboration Adams did with writer Denny O'Neil on the 1978 one-shot comic book special, Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. In this video interview, Adams details how the project came about, its intent and a few other secrets about its making.

THE LURE OF CHICAGO: Diane Lane and Michael Shannon Both Returning to Man of Steel Location City

When word reaches you that both Diane Lane and Michael Shannon (Martha Kent and Zod, respectively) are returning to Chicago, where they shot June 2013's Man of Steel, the first concern is that it's for reshoots. In truth, their return to the Windy City has nothing at all to do with Superman. Instead, as reported by the Chicago Tribune, the lure is of a different kind. "Diane Lane and Michael Shannon will both return this fall in the name of theater," offers the paper/site. "Lane will star in the Goodman Theatre’s production of Sweet Bird of Youth Sept. 14-Oct. 25 and will be on hand for Goodman’s Season Opening Benefit Sept. 24... [Shannon] will co-host A Red Orchid Theatre’s 20th anniversary gala Nov. 12 at Sunda and The Underground. Next year, Shannon, who co-founded the Old Town theater, is scheduled to star in A Red Orchid’s production of Simpatico June 13-July 28."

HENRY CAVILL: His Take on Superman, Man of Steel

Cineplex magazine has conducted an interview with actor Henry Cavill, in which he talks briefly on his role as Superman in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, coming to theatres next summer. “What I can say is that it’s a modernization of the character and a very realistic view of one, obviously, very fantastic individual,” he said. “It’s an unreal situation, but it’s approached from a very practical viewpoint. We wanted to make the character easier to identify with. It’s important to do the role justice. There are a lot of people relying on me to do this well. I gladly accept that responsibility, and it’s a great one to have because it’s a wonderful opportunity. I don’t let the pressures get to me because that’s going to hinder my performance and, therefore, let people down. So I choose to ignore the pressure side of it and focus on doing justice to Superman.”

LONG LIVE SMALLVILLE: Video Tribute

The music of Taylor Swift is combined with a multitude of clips that pays tribute to the 10-year run of the CW's Smallville in this music video that manages to encompass much of the show's history.

SUPERMAN GAME: Images From the Now Canceled Game

The now defunct Factor 5 game maker had been developing a Superman video game that would have pit the Man of Steel against a variety of villains. The game's designer, Daveed Kaplan, has posted a number of shots from it.

MAN OF STEEL: Fan-Made Poster

We're still a looooong way from the release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill as Superman, but that doesn't mean that the creativity of fans is going to be contained. Check out this fan-made poster for the film.

SUPERMAN #4: Official Synopsis From DC Comics

SUPERMAN #4
Written by GEORGE PEREZ
Art by JESUS MERINO
Breakdowns and cover by GEORGE PEREZ
Discover the origin of the new foes who have been making The Man of Steel's life so painful and chaotic lately. What are their ties to the current ACTION COMICS epic? Plus, Lois Lane uncovers a tragic secret from Superman's past!
DC Universe 32pg. Color $2.99
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DEAN CAIN: Comments on Man of Steel

Dean Cain, star of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, was recently asked his feelings about Henry Cavill as Superman and Zack Snyder's approach to Man of Steel.

ODDS & ENDS: Henry Cavill Talking Man of Steel

While the Immortals promotional campaign continues, Henry Cavill continues to be interviewed and answers some cursory questions about his role of Superman in Man of Steel. What follows are excerpts from some of those interviews.
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Q: Shooting Man of Steel you’ve got people wondering things like what earthly tools are strong enough to shave or maintain Superman’s beard. Is it a strange thing to deal with, people focusing so much on these kinds of non-serious aspects instead of your work?
HENRY CAVILL: [Laughs] I think in this day and age it’s all part and parcel. There are people taking photographs of us working all the time. It’s just one of those things; you’ve got to take it in stride. And you know, I put all the prep work into it. I’m not necessarily being shot in the best, most flattering of lights, but I put the hard work in and the performance will come later. People will see the movie, hopefully. It’ll help when people see these photos beforehand, from various movies, to sell them more on the character. So it’s less of that transition phase from seeing an actor on screen to believing a character and getting wrapped up in the story being told. Superman’s such a familiar character, so deeply ingrained in pop cultural history.
Q: What do you think fans will be most surprised to see added to the canon in Man of Steel?
HENRY CAVILL: There’s only so much I can say, I’m afraid, about the job or the character. But what I can tell you is that we’re going to make him easier to relate to, and it’s a modernization of the role.

PHOTOJOURNALISM 101: Photo Captures a Day on the Man of Steel Set

Photographer Susan Gittins oftentimes manages to snap shots of films in production in Vancouver, and Man of Steel is no exception. While writing for the Vancouver is Awesome site, she offers ino on what she saw and shares the photographs she managed to take.
   “Director Zach Snyder is so secretive about his new Superman movie that crew must check their cell phones before entry into Mammoth Studios in Burnaby and paparazzi had to climb trees in Ucluelet last month to catch glimpses of the filming,” she writes. “So it came as a shock last week to see the Man of Steel himself and shirtless to boot on a big green screen set on the North Shore. Henry Cavill, the first non-American to play the iconic role of Clark Kent/Superman, is best known to me for playing Charles Brandon on The Tudors. While Brandon [Routh] is a handsome rake he didn’t look buffed-up like this so kudos to Cavill and his trainer Gym Jones. These aren’t CGIed muscles as some of the abs in Snyder’s 300 are rumored to have been.