Tag: superman

STL Symphony Plays ‘Sci-Fi Superheroes’ at Powell Hall (May 19)

Posted: May 12, 2017 at 9:31 am   /   Concerts

Fans of superhero and sci-fi films may want to check out the world renowned symphony on Friday, May 19. The STL Symphony will be taking the audience on a musical adventure, playing some of the best sci-fi and superhero themes of all time. The symphony will led by conductor Gemma New. The symphony will be […]

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173: Box Office Report (4/8 – 4/10)

Posted: April 13, 2016 at 10:17 pm   /   Film, Reel Spoilers

We took a week off after Batman v Superman knocked the wind out of us. But we’re back! This week Justin Staggs from Answers.com joins us. And you’ll get yet another “Old Timey Reference” from Tom, musings about why ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ didn’t succeed as a sitcom and forgotten film-based cartoon properties. It’s […]

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The Long Box – Casting Call: “Batman: Under the Hood”

Posted: August 22, 2014 at 11:25 am   /   Comic Books, Film, Local, The Long Box

With the recent rumors about the plot of Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, I decided to take a look at one of my favorite Batman stories from the last 10 years. The Bat-Franchise is one of Warner Brothers most lucrative properties.  The advantage of having Ben Affleck make his debut in a non solo Batman […]

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The Longbox: Casting Wonder Woman for the DC Film Universe

Posted: December 8, 2013 at 8:50 pm   /   Comic Books, Coming Soon, Local

It’s been awhile since you were treated to the meanderings and rants of this comic fan, but fear not!! I have returned! On this edition of “The Longbox”, I’m going to give you my thoughts and insights on the recent casting of Gal Gadot (Fast 6) as DC’s flagship female character, Wonder Woman.  Was she the […]

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New York City Comic Con 2013 – All News and Announcements

Posted: October 18, 2013 at 3:57 pm   /   Comic Books, Film, Local, Movie News, Television

New York City hosted it’s annual Comic Con this past weekend.  Much like all the other major cities that host a Comic Convention, there are a plethora of news, reveals, and announcements.  This show was no different.  Every publisher made some big announcements, but yet again, Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios stole the show. I’ll […]

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Comic Review: Forever Evil #1 by Geoff Johns & David Finch

Posted: September 7, 2013 at 2:15 pm   /   Comic Book Reviews, Comic Books, Local

 Forever Evil  Written by Geoff Johns  Art by David Finch & Richard Friend  Colors by Sonia Oback It only took DC two years of the New 52 before they decided that they needed a company wide  crossover.  I give them credit for lasting that long. Spinning out of the events from “Trinity War” (a six […]

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Possible Concept Art for Ben Affleck’s Batman?

Posted: September 4, 2013 at 1:02 pm   /   Local, Movie News

The production of the Man of Steel sequel is set to begin in just a few months.  It was only a matter of time before we started seeing pre-production art work and possible concepts for the new Batman’s gear.  According to Bleeding Cool, this picture by artist Steve Scott (the artist behind the comic adaption […]

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Ben Affleck is Batman in the ‘Man of Steel’ Sequel

Posted: August 23, 2013 at 11:18 am   /   Comic Books, Local, Movie News

The news broke late last night that Academy Award winner, Ben Affleck has been selected to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in Zach Snyder’s “Man of Steel” sequel. If you’ve been following the tumultuous production of the Justice League movie, you would know that Warner Brothers wanted Ben Affleck to direct that massive feature. Affleck turned it […]

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Zach Snyder to Meet with Frank Miller About the “Man of Steel” Sequel

Posted: August 4, 2013 at 8:53 am   /   Comic Books, Film, Local

Zach Snyder has already adapted two of Frank Miller’s graphic novels, 300 and Snyder is penning the 300 sequel.  So why wouldn’t he talk to Miller about the upcoming Superman/Batman movie?  I mean, Miller did write the knock down, drag out brawl between the two DC icons in The Dark Knight Returns. According to a […]

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Comic Review: Batman/Superman #2 by Greg Pak and Jae Lee

Posted: August 1, 2013 at 8:17 am   /   Comic Book Reviews, Comic Books, Local

Batman/Superman #2 Written by Greg Pak Art by Jae Lee When the New 52 reboot was announced, I was under the impression that the folks in charge would take a similar approach to the reboot back in 1986.  That wasn’t the case.  In 1986 (when the universe was rebooted at the end of Crisis on Infinite […]

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