#SDCC: #Superman vs. #Batman vs. #Predator

Breaking news coming out of the San Diego Comic Convention hit ears yesterday; some may find this breaking movie news simply interesting, others may feel it more important than Man landing on the moon.  Depending on who you talk to, though, mention Batman and Superman in the same sentence, and things get heinous.  People will literally start throwing punches over who is better [1].  With DC Entertainment's announcement yesterday, however, we can finally all relax and break bread together because the two DC juggernauts are going to appear in an upcoming movie TOGETHER (Man of Steel 2, or Man of 2teel). OOOOH WAH AH AH AH!!!!

This opens up the door to a myriad of possibilities!  I (Alan Trehern) don't want to jump to Crisis on Infinite Earths storylines, but seriously, what are they waiting for?  You're halfway there!  Just get an Earth-2 going and you're money.  In all seriousness, I'm just happy to see DC get their act together and start organizing the way Marvel does cinematically.  Also, let's see Scarlett Johansson as Supergirl; a total no brainer.

What are your thoughts on the new crossover?  Will they manage an epic, or will we have retractable ice-skates slash our faces all over again?

Official logo presented by DC at SDCC 2013.  [Photo via IGN.com]

[1] Superman by laser-vision EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
[2] IGN.com: Report: Superman/Batman Movie Planned; Flash, JLA also reportedly in development.

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2013's Most Popular Films So Far

2013 has already been a busy year for film, with several box office hits and perhaps even a few early awards contenders already having come and gone at the cinema. Here's a quick rundown of some of the year's most buzz-worthy films as we approach the midway point of 2013.

The Great Gatsby
The latest adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's renowned novel is the grandest of all. Criticized by some for an ambitious soundtrack (yes, it includes Jay-Z) and excessive glitz, the film is actually captivating, and quite true to the book. Leonardo DiCaprio does Gatsby justice and then some. The Verdict: See it!

Star Trek Into Darkness
The newest Star Trek features the introduction of villain Khan in the rebooted series, and the film doesn't disappoint. JJ Abrams has established a wonderfully entertaining tone with his modern Star Trek franchise. The Verdict: See it!

Now You See Me
This goofy magician heist film is a fun and inventive ride about a team of magicians creating a national stir by stealing money with tricks. However, the film keeps the audience guessing as much by omission and incoherence as by cleverness. The Verdict: Go if you're bored.

The Hangover Part III
The boys are back in Vegas, and once again it's more about high stakes shenanigans than gambling at Caesar's or taking in a show at ARIA. It can't capture the charm of the first film, but if you're a fan of the franchise you'll get your laughs. The Verdict: Great for fans.

Fast & Furious 6
Fast 5 established a shocking revival of this franchise. The acting has improved, the storyline became a bit deeper, and the action stayed engaging. Impressively, #6 keeps up these trends, delivering another outstanding "Fast" installment. The Verdict: See it!

Man Of Steel
This new Superman film has Producer Christopher Nolan's touch all over it, and at times you can feel (and hear, thanks to Hans Zimmer) the relation to the Dark Knight franchise. However, one leaves the film wishing Nolan had actually directed. The film is disjointed and a bit too explosion-centric. It's fun, but it's not on Batman's level. The Verdict: See it, but tamper expectations first.

The Place Beyond The Pines
Billed as gripping and original, this film featuring Bradley Cooper and Ryan Gosling in a dark crime drama that establishes an intriguing tone, and not much else. Too long, often dull, and oddly focusing often on the least compelling of its numerous story lines, this one is a bit of a letdown. The Verdict: Skip it. Watching Ryan Gosling as a silent badass is only fun so many times.

This Is The End
This apocalypse comedy features many of Hollywood's best young comic actors (James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill among others) playing themselves. The actors create personae for themselves that are delightfully self-deprecating and hysterical to watch. It's weird, but it's incredibly funny. The Verdict: See it!

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Roundup: DC Comics Springtime Products

It's less than one month until the highly anticipated Man of Steel flies into a theater near you! If you're like me and you can't wait, maybe these recently released DC properties will hold you over.

Superman Unbound is the latest film from DC Animated. It's based upon Geoff Johns' 2008 storyarc "Superman Brainiac." Together, Supergirl and Superman must defeat the evil Brainiac, save Earth, and uncover secrets about their homeworld, Krypton. From the first minute to the last, Superman Unbound is action packed and the animation looks great!

For the kids, you might want to check out the all-new Lego Batman: The Movie - DC Superheroes Unite!  Lego-fied versions of Batman, Robin, Superman, Cyborg, the Flash, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern team up to prevent Lex Luthor and the Joker from destroying the Lego world!Based on the best-selling Lego Batman 2 - DC Superheroes Unite video game, this movie mixes action, humor, and the magic of Legos into a fun ride for the whole family.

For those of you with summer reading lists, you might want to add a few of these DC titles.

Cool off this summer with Aquaman Vol. 2: The Others! This perfect beach book continues Aquaman and Mera's adventures from the New 52 as they battle Black Manta and other deadly foes.

Also, check out both Batman Beyond: 10,000 Clowns and Justice League Beyond: Konstriction. Set in the futuristic Beyond universe both of these titles bring back the action and characters from the Batman Beyond animated series.

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Is Christian Bale Rising As Batman?

Latino Review is breaking, again, exclusive news that WB is so happy with the upcoming Man of Steel that they are placing the upcoming Justice League movie in the hands of Zack Snyder with Christopher Nolan producing and pretty much overseeing the entire DCU film slate.

But that isn't even the big news. The big news is that it appears that Christian Bale is donning the cowl again and joining Henry Cavill's Superman in Justice League.

What.

Check out the full story (video) here.

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Empire Magazine release new Man of Steel images!

Henry Cavill will grace this week's cover of Empire Magazine as Superman. The new photos feature Russell Crowe as Jor-El and Michael Shannon as General Zod. Man of Steel hits theaters in 3D, 2D and IMAX on June 14!

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