Superman Unleashed

Hey guys I know I've been gone a while but I would briefly like to discuss my opinions on Superman Unleashed.

Superman Unleashed is the upcoming move by DC and Legendary Pictures to be released in 2010. What do I want to see in it and what do I think should be in it?

Well, where to start, Superman Unleashed SHOULD be the sequel to Superman Returns. Superman Unleashed SHOULD have Brandon Routh as Superman, with the same cast as Perry, Lois, Jimmy, and Jason. What should happen? We need Clark to accidently re-awaken Zod by doing something to the Fortress, who in waking up calls upon Brainiac to help him defeat Superman. However, Brainiac turns on Zod so Superman and Zod must work together to stop him, but in the end, after Brainiac is defeated, Zod turns on him and Superman finally traps him in the Phantom Zone, but no first without Jason accidently revealing he is the son of Superman to Zod. Zod's last words are "The House of El will crumble after the Dawn Comes."

Superman Unleashed. Let me know what you think. And I wouldn't mind a cameo from Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor, but Please, don't make him the MAIN villan this time. Anyways, next few posts I'll be reviewing some comics I've gotten recently or graphic novels... We'll see how that works out. Till then, Night everyone

Kingdom Come Overview

Wow. What to say about Kingdom Come, one of the Greatest Graphic Novels/Mini Series ever made?

If you don't know what Kingdom Come is, Kingdom Come is a DC Comics Mini-Series that ran in 1996, featuring Art Work from Alex Ross and written by DC Veteran Mark Waid. It was an "Elseworlds" tale where the future of the DC Universe wasn't too bright, where Heroes and Villains fight openly on the streets without consideration for what happens.

Together with Mark Waid's story, the artwork drawn by Alex Ross really bring the story-and characters-to life. Along with the fact that the lead character, Norman McCay, was modelled after Alex's Ross' Father, Clark Norman Ross, is a little nod.

Well, my point of this was to review Kindgom Comes, but I just can't seem to put into words how awesome this book is.

If you've ever read a comic where you can go back and read it everytime and end up finding something new, catching something you hadn't before, it seems everytime I pick this book up It tells a different story, each time with an added element. That's what I love about Kingdom Come. It's 12 years old and unlike many, many other books and comics, I can always pick it up and read it again, it's that good.

And It didn't end with Kingdom Come either. Kingdom Come took place on "Earth-22," and in the recent "52" series, DC brought the world back. More recently, in Justice Society of America, the Kingdom Come Superman is now a main character, an integral part of the Society. There have also been many spin-offs of Kingdom Come, sequels, things such as "The Kingdom."

Now... "The Kingdom" took place after Kingdom Come, and while it was written by Mark Waid, Alex Ross did not illustrate it. Which kinda stinks, but I haven't read it yet, but I plan to soon.
Another great thing is, like I said, the mini-series isn't all of it. An Audiobook with four parts as well as a novelized version by Elliot S! Maggin came out very soon after.

Recently, I purchased the Audio Book, and while Superman sounded to... Calm, even in his Angry scenes, I really liked the Audiobook, it was nearly 3 hours long.

I could rant on and on about the greatness of Kingdom Come, but It wouldn't get me anywhere.
With the recent DC Animated Movie adaptions of famous comic arcs, such as Superman: Doomsday or Justice League: The New Frontier, I'm really hoping we one day soon get a Kingdom Come movie adaption, at least a two-hour movie, I mean, go ahead DC, make it, but make it right, don't do animation, do CGI, make it the style of Beowulf, something like that, but make it more adult, make it good, if at all.

At any rate, If you get the chance to read it, don;t hesitate if you're a comic fan at all.
If you don't have it, I would suggest going to your nearest Comic or Book Store, perhaps looking on Amazon (Where I got my copy), maybe try getting it from the Library before you buy it. That's what I did, checked it out, kept it for longer than I should have to... well, It was good. Still is.

Kingdom Come is an extremely well-put together graphic novel, and If you do at all like heroes, villains, or comics, pick it up right now, It's worth the read. Till Next Time.

Lost Films: Batman Triumphant

Hello everyone, and welcome to my first edition of a new thing I'm starting here on the blog, a segment called Lost Films. Now, this segment could vary, with different things. It could be about concept ideas that never fully came about. It could be about a movie that was filmed but never released. It could vary from week to week, but this week's edition focuses on one I would have liked to see, no matter how bad the previous movie was: Batman Triumphant.

The would-be Batman film would have had a range of cast from previous films, as well as new actors to the series. It was supposed to star George Clooney returning as Batman, with Chris O'Donnel returning for a third time as Robin/Nightwing.

The plot revovled around Scarecrow, who, like in the recent reboot, Batman Begins, uses Fear Toxin... but this film would have Jack Nicholson reprise his role of Joker, the fear toxin would have resurrected the Joker. He would also have appeared in a dream sequence. Another villain in the film would have been Man-Bat.

However, after seeing the poor reaction to Batman & Robin, WB decided to reboot the series instead of setting Triumphant for a 1999 release, the project was shelved, in favor of a live-action Batman Beyond and Batman: Year One (which was to star Christian Bale)

Both movies were similarly shelved, pavig the way for Batman Begins, Batman: Gotham Knight, and The Dark knight, released this past July.

While gone, Batman Triumphant is not forgotten. Go to Youtube and look up Batman Triumphant, you're bound to find some interesting videos on the movie. Till next time... Geekman out.

Batman Vs. Superman

Hey again guys! Troy here. Well, I said I would talk about Superman Vs. Batman (or Batman-Superman for you die-hard Batman fans)

Where to begin... well, back in '01, Akiva Goldsman penned a script where Bruce came back after 5 years of hero retirement, having a mental breakdown, with Gordon, Dick, and Alfred all dead, and Clark Kent (Superman) is struggling with his divorce with Lois. Bruce marries a woman named Elizabeth... but the Joker kills her at the Reception. Wanting revenge, Bruce blames Clark for her death. Clark goes into exile with Lana, but the entire plot is all being set up by Lex Luthor.

At least, that WAS the script, and you can see why it never turned out. However, Christian Bale was set to play Batman (who went on later to play Batman in Batman Begins and Dark Knight), with Josh Hartnett as Superman. Principal photography was set to take place in 2002-2003, with the film set for a 2004 release date.

However, WB decided to go with a Superman Reboot as well as a Batman Reboot... Christian Bale kept the role and went on to play Batman/Bruce Wayne, Josh Hartnett lost the role to Brandon Routh of Superman Returns.

But... are there still plans to make a Superman vs Batman movie? Or is all hope lost for this forgotten film?

Well, there's always hope. With the Nolan Batman series grossing millions, and a Superman Reboot on the way, there's a high chance to still have a Superman Vs. Batman film.

Who would I have portray the characters? Kevin Spacey as Lex, Brandon Routh as Clark/Superman, Christian Bale as Bruce/Batman, but instead of Joker (I don't see anyone else playing the Joker except Heath Ledger), put in Riddler, get Johnny Depp to play him. That would be something.

If you can't wait for any news on a film, then check out this pic right here. This should fill your fanboys dreams for the time being... till next time... Happy Thanksgiving Everybody.

Batman 3 Possibilities

Hello everyone... I've been browing the web ALL MORNING LONG, Happy Thanksgiving for those of us in the US celebrating today... I know I can't wait till dinner.

As I was saying, I've been browsing the web searching for stuff on Batman 3, and while it is not officially confirmed, DC seems to want it to go, released 2010-2011, aiming for a 2011 release date.

So, I've decided to lay my cards on the table so to speak, list some names that people have come up with, pick which one I think would best suit, possibly go off on a Superman tangent for a moment... but at any rate, Happy Thanksgiving... and here's what I think.

Some of the possible titles being thrown around by us fans are: Shadow of the Bat, The Dark Knight Returns, Gotham, Gotham City, Gotham Dawn, Gotham Knights (while Gotham Knight was similar in title, Batman 3 would be to confusing to be named Gotham Knights), The Caped Crusader, Dark Victory, Mask of the Phantasm (Based of the Animated Movie), Batman: the Dawn, Knightfall, and other titles such as those.

Now... my favorite title would be The Caped Crusader (see fan-made poster). I think that if they make Batman 3, and they will, you can be sure of that, it may be called Dark Knight Returns... but I think how, the sequels to Superman Returns and Batman Begins were both supposed to be other title, such as Man of Steel, the proposed sequel... which is still up in the air.

So, for the sequel to Batman Begins, they chose another recognizable name for the Big Black Bat: The Dark Knight. Now, if they are to make a third movie, the most likely choice would have to be The Caped Crusader.

As for who the villains may be, I really don't care who they chose. As long as Nolan is doing the movie, I know he'll do the character right, probably better than any incarnation, such as Heath Ledger's Joker. There have been rumours floating around that Riddler and Penguin would be the next two villains, and honestly, I think it would be cool to see Johnny Depp as the Riddler, as rumours have said. As for Hoffman as Penguin... hey, if you can do him right, do it up my friend.

Some people are saying Mr. Freeze should be in the movie, along with Poison Ivy... first appearance from Robin... and if this is the last film, then by all means, give us Robin, give us the Batplane. Now... I've seen some fan posters with Thomas Decker (Heroes, John Conner on Terminator: Sarah Conner Chronicles) as Robin. I think he would be a prefect choice for Robin, he looks the part, and he could certainly act the part.

Honestly, I don't know how they should do the next movie. How would I like it, personally? Call it the Caped Crusader. Get Thomas Decker to play Robin. Get the Penguin, get Johnny Depp, get Angelina Jolie, whoever else you need, make it another movie like the '66 Batman with Adam West, where all the villains team up... or, make Batman 3: Caped Crusader, then make Superman/Batman (see next post for more on Superman/Batman), and then make Batman 4, teaming up all the heroes. That would be amazing... then give us a Justice League film. Fanboy dreams: fulfilled.

So... let's see Caped Crusader out by August 4, 2011, alright DC? Give us a Batman move. And please, get Thomas Decker, get Johnny Depp. Let's get pumped for Batman... once again.

Upcoming DC Movies (Part Two)

In Part Two at my look into future DC Movies, I examine (or rather, tell) of upcoming DC Titles that you've probably heard about - and some you probably haven't. (Also, look for my 'Upcoming' Marvel Edition within the next few days.)

First off, we have "The Spirit," starring Gabriel Macht in the titular role. Spirit is based on the DC mini-series, and is set to be released in theaters on December 25, 2008. Next we have The Watchmen, the movie adaption of one of the Best-Selling Graphic Novels, starring Patrick Wilson as Nightowl and Jeffrey Dean Morgan [of Supernatural fame]. The Watchmen is set to be released on March 6, 2009 in theaters near you.

After that comes the tricky part. The Live-Action Films after Watchmen are still all in Production, most moving full-steam ahead. But it seems its the Green Heroes who get the Movie Treatment first. Green Hornet is set to be released June 25, 2010, and will star Seth Rogen as the tituar Hero and Stephen Cow as Hornet's sidekick, Kato.

Green Arrow is getting his own movie as well. It takes place after Oliver Queen is arrested for a crime he may or may not have commited and is sent to Supermax. Thus the title, Green Arrow: Escape from Supermax. We're being told that certain DC Villains will appear in the film, including Floronic-Man and Joker.

And of the last Green Hero to speak of, a GREEN LANTERN MOVIE is in full-on production, with filing to begin next spring, and a 2010 release date set, David Boreanaz of Angel & Buffy fame has expressed deep interest in portraying Hal Jordan. Also, a Green Lantern animated film is next in line following 2009's Animated Wonder Woman origin movie.

Batman 3 has been proposed on numerous occasions, and Bale IS signed for a trilogy so... Batman 3 is HIGHLEY likely. Paul Levits has recently said the other day that if things work out, it will be out by 2011.

Superman however... is another thing ENTIRELY. The new Superman Reboot still doesn;t have a set script, but rumors have been floating around (of which I hope are true) that Brandon Routh is STILL going to play Superman, even in the Reboot. Let's hope that works out that way, I can;t imagine another Superman on the Silver Screen. (Aside from Tom Welling, but DC would never allow that) Superman is set to be released in 2012.

Shazam is set o star in a film of his own as well, around 2011/2012.

Also, JUSTICE LEAGUE: MORTAL is apparently still moving forward... with Megan Gale (Wonder Woman) moving to Los Angeles for Acting, and Miller stating the movie is still set to resume filming next year, let's hope the rumours of the movie being tied to Dark Knigt are true.

Moving on, (away from Live-Action) DC [aside from Wonder Woman and the animated Green Lantern Film] have a new movie on the roster: SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES. (I just find it coll because I own the graphic novel) So... that should be really good...

And last but certainly not least, DC Animated is shooting for ANOTHER animated Batman film, set to be released anywhere from 2009-2011.

And, I guess that's all I have for today... I'll be back soon with discussion on these titles...

Including a review of the graphic novel, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, as well as other Graphic Novel reviews to come...

See you soon...

No Man of Steel... But a Darker Superman Reboot...

As it turns out, Man of Steel is a no-go, making way for Millar's reboot. Due to the sucess of Nolan's Batman Begins, as well as The Dark Knight, Warner Brother has announced that four new movies are to be released over the next three years.

Batman 3, The first in the Superman Reboot, and two others. Possibilities include Flash, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman... but we're still guessing one of these will be Green Arrow: Escape from Supermax.

As to where we will go from here... I have no idea. With a complete ReBoot of the Superman Franchise, WB could do anything with the films. The first of the new Superman Series, could possibly deal with Brainiac, as they have said it will be a darker film.

They could always adapt a best-selling mini-series as well... or storyarc, such as Death of Superman... maybe even Kingdom Come.

But don't expect a Batman Vs. Superman film just yet. Warner has said that due to the Reboot, as well as the release of Batman 3... there isn't room for that film yet....

Of course, I heard from a very reliable source that another reasoning behind the Reboot, not only because we are in need of a new Superman film, not only because of the Much considered failure Superman Returns (which In my opinion was a good film), but... because Warner Brothers and DC have finally realized what Marvel has also realized.

Marvel is making several Superhero films to lead up to an Avengers film... and now... DC is doing the same. The Nolan Batman, the new Green Lantern, the new Green Arrow, and the new Superman... will be in a much needed Justice League movie.

But if this film will still be the Justice League: Mortal film that was supposed to be still active... we are unsure of.

What I can tell you is that DC has finally taken the direction Marvel has been recently: Reboots, Team-Ups, Crossovers... now.... Justice Leauge. So... here's to a bright Time to be a Comic Fan.

Man of Steel - A Go? Or Not?

Since the credits began to roll at the end of Superman Returns, we all have wondered - will there be Man of Steel? The answer... although it is two years later... is STILL NOT definite.

Mark Millar reportedly has been hired to do another Superman Reboot... or at least he claims so... and it seems like he will be, and Bryan Singer is now directing another movie... but... we already have Brandon, Kevin, and Kate saying they will return for MOS. Plus a new love interest, a Brainiac Plot... and they were casting extras not to long ago... so...

Whats going on? DC needs to give us a definite answer - are we getting a Singer Superman... or a Millar Superman? In any case, I hope Routh still stars as Superman in whatever movie may come out.

Dark Knight Review

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen... I'm tonight's entertainment! Well.. not really... considering this review isn't very long... and it's long overdue... but hey, at least I'm doing a review, right?

Alrighty then, I'll just get right into it. What to say about Dark Knight... well, It was probably one of the best movies I've seen in my entire life. The story kept moving at a fast pace, so you could be sure there was plenty of action.

I won't go to in-depth about the plot of the movie, because... I just won't. I liked how they sort of wrapped up Scarecrow's story in this movie in the first... 20 minutes I believe. It was different, I'll give them that. I wasn't expecting 'Batmen' to show up... but I was expecting BatMAN to show up... and that wish was fulfilled.

Heath Ledger's performance is probably part of what rocked the box office and hit it full-on. I definitely think he deserves an Oscar for his performance. The Joker... unlike the Burton Joker (And I loved Jack's Performance as well), was a completely cold-blooded killer with no regrets whatsoever.

And Aaron as Harvey Dent... was just incredible. This movie completely blew many other movies, including all other Batman movies, out of the water. Usually, In my opinion, sequels are horrible, and don't live up to the first film. But Dark Knight... definitely lived up to Begins.

And after I saw the premiere, I went back at least a few more times to see the movie, because it was SO good. Even if you aren't a Superhero fan... or a Batman fan... or a mob film fan... this movie is just incredible, it's amazing... there's just so many ways to describe it. Which is why, If you haven't seen Dark Knight... go see it... like... right now. Because It's one of the best films to ever come out.

DARK KNIGHT - COMING MIDNIGHT

Well... Originally I had a really long post... but my computer is acting up... so I'll just make this quick. Dark Knight comes out at Midnight, with some theaters showing it again at 3 am and yet again at 6 am... I'll be going to the Midnight showing, It's part of my borthday gift... Dark Knighjt World Premiere Tickets.

So... If you haven't seen Batman Begins and Gotham Knight yet... or if you plan on seeing Dark Knight, wathc them first... In fact, go watch them right now.

If you have just seen Begins and Gotham Knight... then go see the episodes of Gotham Tnoght by going here... the last one ends with an interview with Gotham D.A. Harvey Dent... and it ends with a cliffhanger... which picks up right in the movie.

I haven't been to good with my promises of reviewing movies lately, but I will certainly be reviewing Dark Knight. (As for Iron Man and Hulk reviews, I will be doing those when they are released on DVD)

So... for those of you who have Nokia phones, go here to visit the Dark Knight Nokia site, where you can download Batman: Shadow of Ra's Al Ghul, which takes place imediately after Begins. If

you aren't a Nokia customer, you can still preview the 4-episode series.

Also, if you are interested in clips for Dark Knight, IESB has posted 12 clips from Dark Knight which you can view by going here. Enjoy.... and stay out of Dark Allies tonight....