Superheroes have played a role in film for quite sometime and the popularity this genre would may not be where it is today if were not for two names: Batman and Superman. Both of these characters have had several films over the years, from Richard Donner's Superman to Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight, and their individual franchises have helped to pave the way for the ever growing superhero genre. Yet of all the films that have featured these icons, not one as featured the Dark Knight meeting the Man of Steel. Yet after years of hoping and speculating this idea is finally a reality as at long last these two heroes meet on the silver screen in the newest blockbuster- Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Directed by Zack Snyder, Batman v.Superman would not only mark the first celluloid confrontation of these two heroes but the film will would also kick off DC's very own Cinematic Universe. With so much riding on this film, the question on this Film Adventurer's mind is a simple one: is Batman v.Superman a new dawn for superhero movies?
Following the events of Man of Steel, Batman v.Superman centers on the stories of Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) and Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck). Seeing the destruction of Metropolis first hand, Batman fears that another incident created by the Man of Steel could lead to a worse event. So the Dark Knight does everything in his power to find a way to challenge Superman. An opportunity presents itself when Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) discovers a mineral that can weaken Superman. This revelation leads to Batman finding the kryptonite so that he has an edge over the son of Krypton. However the Dark Knight's objective only falls right into the sinister plans of Lex Luthor.
Welcome viewers to the Cinematic Reel. This is Something Cinematic's official post on the latest in movie news. How this blog will work is that I will gradually update it with latest highlights in movie news and quickly give my two cents on each story. So with that being said, let's get the Cinematic Reel started with latest big story from the world of film:
Trailer to Star Wars: The Force Awakens Revealed:
The wait is over. As advertised, the full trailer to Star Wars: The Force Awakens has hit the web. The preview made its debut on ESPN during the evening's coverage of the NFL. With so many eager to see the new preview, it was no surprise that Lucasfilm and Disney released the trailer immediately after its television appearance.
This trailer leaves me without words. To put it simply: the new trailer stands out from its predecessors by presenting the film in a unique fashion. Showing off spectacular sequences as well as compelling plotlines, The Force Awakens looks to be a film that stays true to the Star Wars name all the while bringing something new to Saga; which is precisely what I want to see. Needless to say: I'm excited!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters on December 18th. Tickets are on sale now.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Unveils its Official Poster
The next chapter to the Star Wars Saga is almost here. Star Wars: The Force Awakens arrives in theaters this December and the anticipation for this film is definitely strong in the force. Yet as the film is less then two months away, it feels like there as been little to no advertisement to the films when it comes to posters for the movie. The common sheet used in theaters has been just the film's logo and nothing more. To say that the teaser poster leaves nothing to the imagination would be an understatement. However that has changed as Lucasfilms has now revealed the official poster to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The posters to the Star Wars Saga have always been impressive and this new sheet is indeed no exception. The poster features various characters, plot elements and showcases the continuing battle of good vs evil. Just by looking at it, all that really be said is that official sheet to The Force Awakens is a poster worthy of the Star Wars' name.
Even with the release of this poster, news for the The Force Awakens is far from over. News suggest that a new trailer for the film will be hitting the scene this week. So stay tune as more on this new adventure begins to unravel. Star Wars:The Force Awakens hits theaters on December 18th.
Power Rangers Reboot Receives its Red and Black Ranger
While I'm not completely on board about a new Power Rangers movie, the fact remains that this reboot is happening. The movie based on the popular television series will make its theatrical debut in January 2017, and the film will be directed Project Almanac's Dean Israelite. While much is unclear about this adaptation, the movie is assembling its rangers. First was Naomi Scott who will play Kimberly; aka The Pink Ranger. However this week, the film revealed on its Instagram Page that is has added two more rangers to the cast.
Earlier this week, Dacre Montgomery was cast as Jason/the Red Ranger; which was followed by the announcement of Ludi Lin playing Zack/the Black Ranger. What to make of these casting choices is unclear. As far as I know, I have not seen any of these actors' work; so I cannot say that would make for bad interpretations to this classic Power Rangers. Though I am skeptical about this reboot, I am willing to see how it plays out and I do wish these actors the best of luck in their major roles.
Yet another Comic-Con has come and gone. The event took place this past weekend where attendees got to see plenty of new content for highly anticipated blockbusters such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Batman v.Superman: Dawn of Justice. There were many updates that are certainly open several dicussions, but which stories made Comic-Con worth attending? Was it the latest from Lucasfilms, updates from Fox's X-Men, surprises from DC or the latter? Well for this special edition of the The Cinematic Reel, I reflect on the stories that stood out to me from the 2015 Comic-Con.
