Superhero Bits: The Dark Knight Rises, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Amazing Spider-Man, Shazam
After 10 days of independent cinema stifled our love of superhero movie news, Superhero Bits is finally back and it’s filled news from today as well as some of the bigger stories from the past week. So, for example, want to see photos of high endDark Knight Risesmerchandise? Is there still a chance aShazammovie might take place? Has The Lizard fromThe Amazing Spider-Manonce again been revealed? When might we see aNick Furymovie? Which three characters might have massive cameos inThe Dark Knight Rises, The AvengersandIron Man 3respectively? What’s the link between SOPA andThe Dark Knight Rises? Read about all this and more in the return of Superhero Bits!
Select theaters, possibly only outside the US, will have these 3D glasses available whenThe Avengersopens in May. Thanks toBad Taste(viaSuperhero Hype).
Speaking ofThe Avengers, there will be a Twitter chat Tuesday withJoss Whedonand a few cast members, culminating in 10 seconds of the 30 second trailer for the film that will play during the Super Bowl. Yes,The Avengerswill have a Super Bowl commercial. Read more about the Twitter chat atSuperhero Hype.
This image of Batman fromThe Dark Knight Risesis from a bunch of new merchandise that is beginning to be revealed. Thanks toSuperhero Hype, which has a ton of other images.
The Times of India(viaSHH) spoke toAndrew Garfieldabout playing the role ofThe Amazing Spider-Man:
Here’s another of thoseDark Knight Risesimages mentioned above. I just couldn’t resist posting this backpack/lunchbox, simply because he’s got that rope or something. Thanks toComicBookMovie.
Marvel has revealed several images of official toys fromThe Avengers. Head totheir site(viaNerd Approved) to see individual close ups.
Check out this letterStan Leewrote in 1963 talking aboutDr. Strangeto a fan. Thanks toBlastr.
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Relaunched Comics Using Sex and Violence To Sell: MyFoxDC.com
Fox News (viaBlastr) did the above news report accusingDC Comicsof being overly sexualized.
Bleeding Coolposted these toys fromThe Amazing Spider-Manwhich again reveal what The Lizard will look like. Um. Yeah.WhatCulturereports thatThe Dark Knightwas the most viewed page in the last decade on the IMDB.Superhero Hypeposted the above clip ofNicolas Cageon an Italian talk show which includes two new clips fromGhost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Don’t worry, you don’t have to watch the whole 20 minute interview. The clips are at 8:20 and 16:20.
A site called100gf(viaComicBookMovie) reports that there’s a movement on Reddit to boycottThe Dark Knight Risesin July to protest SOPA. Won’t it all be settled by then?
MoreDark Knight Risesmerch has been revealed. These are 12 inch statues from the film. Head toSHHfor the Busts as well.
Geoff JohnstoldNewsarama(viaCBM) that aShazammovie is still in the works:
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Superhero Hypehas posted the latest trailer forGotham City Imposters, which is now in Beta for both XBox 360 and PS3.
If you think the aboveDark Knight Risesstatues look kind of lame, you aren’t alone. Don’t worry though, the always awesome Hot Toys teased ontheir Facebookthey’ll be releasing aBanefigure.
In an interview withSundance,Joseph Gordon Levittsaid he can’t wait forAmazing Spider-ManandThe Dark Knight Riseshas strong Occupy Wall Street themes.
The Dark Knight Rises – Opening Credits ProjectfromDogan Can GündogduonVimeo.Dogan Can Gündogdu(viaFirst Showing) did this fan made opening credit scene forThe Dark Knight Rises.
You asked for it, you got it. MoreDark Knight Risesmerchandise. This is the more affordable, younger themed Mattel stuff from a German magazine. Thanks toBatman NewsviaCBM.
/Film reader Patrick W alerted us to this funny video about fan overreactions to the newDC Comicslogo.
THE FINAL THREE BITS ARE RUMORS THAT, IF TRUE, COULD BE CONSIDERED MAJOR SPOILERS.
ComicBook.com(viaComicBookMovie, I know, it’s complicated) says a huge water tank will be used to filmIron Man 3and, considering that with a few other clues, think it might be a hint thatNamorappears in the film. It’s a huge stretch, but this is the rumor page so it’s worth mentioning.Liam Neesonwas quoted byShowbiz Spy(viaSHH) that he was indeed on set forThe Dark Knight Rises. Does this mean he’s in the movie? Here’s the quote:
Though it seems totally impossible, a site calledBestMoviesEverNews(viaCBM) reports thatAndrew Garfield’s Spider-Man will cameo inThe Avengers. It’s doubtful Sony and Disney could come to terms so be wary. Read more at those links.
