Something old, something new and plenty of borrowed stuff: 2013 will be a typical year for Hollywood movies. But, from among the dozens of titles to be released this coming year, these 10 have a unique story to tell, on-screen or off:
MAN OF STEEL (June 14)
Re-booting the Superman saga has been problematic, compared to rival superheroes. Too good for his own good, he is not a great movie character. And his alter ego, Clark Kent, is a super-geek. So it will be fascinating to see how director Zack Snyder (300, The Watchmen) transforms the Superman universe and toughens him up. Russell Crowe plays Jor-El, Superman's biological father. Amy Adams is Lois Lane, more clever casting. England's Henry Cavill (Charles Brandon in The Tudors) plays the adult Superdude. Turning 30 just five weeks before the film premieres, Cavill is entering his prime. Sequels, anyone?
'Anchorman 2' trailer drops and promises lots of snake venom If there’s one new line from Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues that takes off, I predict that catchphrase will be: “Hey, fat face! You stay classy.” Will Ferrell’s Ron Burgundy screams the line at the end of the new trailer for ... Read more
Marvel Phase Three: Hulk, Iron Man 4, Doctor Strange could be on the way With Iron Man 3 officially kicking off Marvel’s Phase Two, studio boss Kevin Feige has given Entertainment Weekly an early glimpse of where the company plans to go with its Phase Three slate of films, which kicks off with Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man ... Read more
The 10 worst superhero movies of all time Okay, Iron Man 3 is solidly a hit with both critics and fans. So before Man of Steel, R.I.P.D., Kick Ass 2 and Thor: The Dark World land in theatres, we thought now was a good time to take a look back at some comic book film adaptations that have missed ... Read more
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