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Stogieman · Aug 4, 2011, 11:38 PM

WB has released the first picture of Henry Cavill as Superman. It looks like the new suit will do without the red trunks. I hope this movie kicks ass. We haven't had a good Superman movie since 1980.

The cast so far:
Superman/Clark Kent - Henry Cavill
Jonathan Kent - Kevin Costner
Martha Kent - Diane Lane (hey now!)
Jor-El - Russel Crowe
Lara - Julia Orman
Lois Lane - Amy Adams
Zod - Michael Shannon
Perry White - Lawrence Fishburne (No really, I'm not joking)

turtle777 · Aug 4, 2011, 11:52 PM

Paging Ricky.

Oh, wait, never mind.

-t

Brien · Aug 5, 2011, 01:28 AM

I'm hoping it's good, but I'm a little concerned given the fact that Zack Snyder is at the helm. That guy is all about slow-mo special FX (kidding a bit, but you know what I mean). It's also a bit annoying that General Zod is once again the villain. I was hoping for Brainiac or something interesting. You can only deal with so much Lex Luthor and Zod...

Face Ache · Aug 5, 2011, 02:03 AM

Capes are out this season.

brassplayersrock² · Aug 5, 2011, 02:16 AM

I've always thought of capes as death traps. they could get stuck in doors, or suck you into an escalator, or even get caught in a plane's turbine.

Doc Juansinn · Aug 5, 2011, 02:31 AM

Yeah I thought (for a few seconds anyway) that this was about a new incarnation of Rickey too.

The last Superman anything I was starred George Reeves (!).

Big Mac · Aug 5, 2011, 05:00 AM

Is this a second reboot in a few years, or is it a sequel to the last reboot?

-Q- · Aug 5, 2011, 06:12 AM

Second reboot. They were disappointed in how the Bryan Singer one did so they're just starting over, again.

lpkmckenna · Aug 5, 2011, 11:40 AM

Singer's film wasn't a reboot, it was a continuation following Superman 2, basically discarding 3 and 4. Lois was pregnant from their brief fling while Clark was human.

Frankly, I think they should have made another with the same Superman Returns cast, which was pretty good. We just need a super villain.

But some people didn't like Superman having a son, so a reboot we get. Even though they could easily have killed him a Superman Returns sequel, which could have been a good story element. Hell, I told friends I'd like to see a story where the spirit of Zod possessed the kid, and he suffered a rapid growth like Spock, but whatever, no one pays me to make movies.

Anyways, the new Superman costume looks good, and Cavill looks good wearing it. And I'm not sure if the red shorts are there or not. Frankly, I don't think getting rid of the shorts is important. The new Superman costume in the upcoming DC comics reboot lacks the shorts, and I don't think it improves anything.

Stogieman · Aug 24, 2011, 04:18 AM

I was right, Superman is going commando in this film.

lpkmckenna · Aug 24, 2011, 05:06 AM

That doesn't look right to me. Not even a belt?

andi*pandi · Aug 24, 2011, 04:31 PM

Well, it's not like he has shark repellant or a magic lasso to store in a super fanny pack.

Looks ok to me, but I'm hesitant about all these rebooting reboots.

The Final Dakar · Aug 24, 2011, 04:35 PM

I don't have the balls to make any predictions on the Spiderman and Superman reboots. SInce I never heard any buzz about Singer's Superman, though, I'm pessimistic.

Lateralus · Aug 24, 2011, 04:39 PM

I enjoyed the shit outta Superman Returns, I was actually surprised to hear it was never received well.

Reboots. Getting kinda sick of them. Let's hope Henry Cavill doesn't do a growling narration over another ominous score from Hans Zimmer.

Jawbone54 · Aug 24, 2011, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by lpkmckenna

Well......that new suit is definitely, uh....revealing...

Seriously. Little bit gross. Maybe it's just the picture though.

ghporter · Aug 25, 2011, 07:07 AM

In filming Christopher Reeves' Superman, the costumers learned that even with the trunks, something extra was needed for...subtlety. They introduced what they called a "super jock" which helped to reduce the amount of exposure of certain "appendages of steel." From these stills, it looks like Cavill needs such a costume accessory.

Atheist · Aug 25, 2011, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Well......that new suit is definitely, uh....revealing...

Seriously. Little bit gross. Maybe it's just the picture though.

Yeah... because penises are so unnatural.

That said, I'm not thrilled with the suit. It at least needs a belt.

The Final Dakar · Aug 25, 2011, 08:44 AM

The picture is wrong on so many levels, partly thanks to the quality. It looks like a couple of people filming in a high school parking lot.

Anyway, maybe they'll give him some CG underwear.

Stogieman · Aug 25, 2011, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Well......that new suit is definitely, uh....revealing...

Perry White - "Great Cesar's bulge!"

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar

Anyway, maybe they'll give him some CG underwear.

I got a good laugh from this Photoshopped pic.

Jawbone54 · Aug 25, 2011, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Atheist

Yeah... because penises are so unnatural.

Quite natural, but I don't want to see them clearly outlined in clothing, nor do I want to see camel toe or women splashing around without a bra in thin shirts. If my wife says my jeans lean on the too-revealing side, I toss them in the trash.

To expect Superman to come away with the coveted PG-13 summer blockbuster rating, they're gonna need to hide the junk a bit more.

Jawbone54 · Aug 25, 2011, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Stogieman

I got a good laugh from this Photoshopped pic.

Baaaaaahhh ha ha...

The Final Dakar · Aug 25, 2011, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

If my wife says my jeans lean on the too-revealing side, I toss them in the trash.

You should give them goodwill instead.

This thread clearly needs more antagonism.

SpaceMonkey · Aug 26, 2011, 10:51 AM

Re: Superhero bulges, I've seen worse:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsall...reverbulge.gif
(not embedded for the seizure-averse).

Stogieman · Aug 31, 2011, 01:18 AM

I now officially hate the costume. Sorry but I do. I'll just have to learn to live with the fact that the traditional Superman costume is dead.

Shaddim · Aug 31, 2011, 01:30 AM

god, that's rubbish.

Jawbone54 · Aug 31, 2011, 10:38 AM

The Batmanification of Superman.

SpaceMonkey · Aug 31, 2011, 10:41 AM

I was thinking it reminded me of the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man suit, actually, mostly because of the "textured" look.

andi*pandi · Aug 31, 2011, 10:44 AM

spiderman is what I thought too.

Jawbone54 · Aug 31, 2011, 10:46 AM

Good call.

lpkmckenna · Aug 31, 2011, 02:10 PM

Well, it kinda looks more comic-like, because you can see muscle outlines. And everything else.

I kinda dig the texture, but a belt would have been better than whatever that is. Maybe that's a Kryptonian suit? I know it's much better than the Kyptonian suits in Superman the Movie.

The Final Dakar · Aug 31, 2011, 02:12 PM

Yeah, it's a kryptonian suit alright. It's krpyonite to Superman fans.

olePigeon · Aug 31, 2011, 02:21 PM

I hope he fights a giant spider and a polar bear.

Salty · Aug 31, 2011, 02:31 PM

So what you're saying is, you guys would prefer it if Superman was a ken doll? He's wearing a skin tight suit, of course there's gonna be a bulge.

ShortcutToMoncton · Aug 31, 2011, 02:36 PM

*chortle*

SpaceMonkey · Aug 31, 2011, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Salty

So what you're saying is, you guys would prefer it if Superman was a ken doll? He's wearing a skin tight suit, of course there's gonna be a bulge.

Form-fitting suit without a bulge that looks like you stuffed a potato down your pants? It can be done. We have the technology.

Doofy · Aug 31, 2011, 06:15 PM

I for one am very glad they're making a film about this "Superman" character, because I have no idea about any of the storyline associated with him.

Oh, and they should stop minding about with the suit on that short fella and give him a proper Derek Smalls job in the underwear department.

Brien · Aug 31, 2011, 09:50 PM

I just hope it's not too much of a retread of Superman I, given the same villain(s) and such. I'm still waiting for a Lobo/Brainiac film...

rickey939 · Oct 24, 2011, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by turtle777

Paging Ricky.

Oh, wait, never mind.

-t

Proud of you.

turtle777 · Oct 24, 2011, 05:02 PM

Hey man, how's life ?

-t

rickey939 · Oct 24, 2011, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

Hey man, how's life ?

-t

Really good, extremely busy actually. Thanks for asking!

lpkmckenna · Oct 24, 2011, 07:40 PM

Apparently, they decided to drop the movie about Superman and make a Wolverine film.

Henry Cavill: Shirtless on ‘Man of Steel’ Set! | Henry Cavill, Shirtless : Just Jared

hart · Oct 25, 2011, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock²

I've always thought of capes as death traps. they could get stuck in doors, or suck you into an escalator, or even get caught in a plane's turbine.

The Final Dakar · Oct 25, 2011, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by lpkmckenna

Apparently, they decided to drop the movie about Superman and make a Wolverine film.

That is disturbingly apt.

Stogieman · Dec 11, 2012, 09:46 AM

New trailer is out. I like it a lot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xX0Hd0xKzQ

finboy · Dec 12, 2012, 09:24 AM

OK, I was thinking that this was stupid and unnecessary. Then I saw that it has Amy Adams in it.

What a great idea! Can't wait.

knifecarrier2 · Dec 12, 2012, 09:36 AM

There must be some sort of weird bulges in the suit, because even a skin tight suit doesn't show that much tissue/muscle. Think of the most ripped person ever wearing spandex,and they still won't look like that dude in the superman outfit. I'm guessing it has added thicknes ropes or something on the edges of muscles to help define things.

rickey939 · Dec 18, 2012, 07:06 PM

Sup?

Stogieman · Apr 17, 2013, 12:22 AM

The 3rd trailer is finally out. I'm definitely seeing this in IMAX.

Man of Steel - Official Trailer 3 [HD] - YouTube

Shaddim · Apr 17, 2013, 05:02 AM

Hrmm, just moved it from "might see" to "will probably see".

mattyb · Apr 20, 2013, 08:36 AM

Looks good.