Superhero Bits: The Wolverine, The Dark Knight Rises, Powers, Comic Con
When isJames Mangold’sThe Wolverinegoing to start shooting? Why are comic book fans organizing a massive protest atSan Diego Comic Con? Is there real evidence thatThe Dark Knight Risesis going to suck? Will we see a sequel toRed? And what Marvel character could be getting his own world at Disney? Read about all this and more in today’s Superhero Bits.
Speaking to CHFI radio station (via The Playlist)Hugh Jackmanlet it slip thatJames Mangold’sThe Wolverinewill start shooting in October for a 2012 release. That’s certainly exciting.
That hilarious drawing fromI Love Chartsspeaks for itself. Though, I think we can all agree thatBatman & Robinwas worse thanBatman Forever, screwing up the cowl symmetry.
Comic Book Moviewas alerted to a growing Facebook group of fans who plan to march onSan Diego Comic Conin protest of the DC Universe reboot. Here’s their explanation:
Obsessed with Filmhas a funny list of the 10 Marvel Characters We Don’t Want InThe Avengers 2. One of the entries is The Swordsman, pictured above.
The above video is pretty crappy but it’sThe Dark Knight Risesset, and you’re able to sort of seeChristian BaleandAnne Hathaway. So there’s that. Thanks toThe Daily Blam.
More info onThe Dark Knight Risesshoot. Reports from several extras have revealed details on some new scenes. These aren’t major plot points, or at least they don’t seem to be, but they do reveal more than we already knew so they should be consideredspoilers. Jump down to the photo of the pretty girl to avoid. First up is this report fromBe In A Movie(via CBM):
On August 6, The Dark Knight Rises will be filming a scene in Pittsburgh involving a football game between the Gotham Rogues and the Rapid City Monuments and they need fans to cheer on these teams for the shot! Participants will get to be a part of the action which will include stunts, explosions and special effects. And even though this isn’t a paid gig, everyone will get free food throughout the day and a chance to win great raffle prizes between takes!
Also,Comic Book Moviehas a Twitter conversation that reveals extras have been being used for a massive party at Wayne Manor. Head there to read more.
Based on the comic book byBrian Michael BendisandMichael Avon Oeming,Powersis coming to FX. But you probably already knew this.Jason PatricandLucy Punchhave been cast as the detectives who solve crimes about superheroes. This you might have known too. But now now T-Mobile babeCarly Foulkes(above)has been addedas Retro Girl, one of the superheroes in the world and subject of the first episode.
MTV talkedto producerLorenzo di Bonaventuraabout the possibility of a sequel toRed. It’s looking good. Watch the interview above.
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Rumors are circulatingthat Disney Imagineers have been working on a version ofIron Man 2’s Stark Expo for eitherDisneylandorWalt Disney World. There’s no real information, just a rumor from “sources” but that’s still pretty cool.IMP Awardshas this new banner forCowboys & Aliens. Very Craig centric.Bleeding Coolhas posted theDC ComicsVideo Presentation about the new relaunch. Some new artwork in there as well as several of the DC bigwigs such asGrant MorrisonandJim Lee.
Coming Soonhas premiered the international poster forCaptain America: The First Avenger. I like some of the domestic images better but it’s great to see all the actors together.
