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'Man Of Steel' Director Zack Snyder Is Like Martin Scorsese, Michael Shannon Says

Posted 2/8/12 3:23 pm EST by in DC Comics, News



Michael Shannon wants to set the skeptics of Zack Snyder's upcoming "Superman" reboot, "Man of Steel," at ease. He has some pretty high praise for the "Sucker Punch" director, even going as far as to compare his visual style to Martin Scorsese.

"I think Zack is the master stylist, visually, I mean he’s up there with Scorsese in my book in terms of visual composition, orchestration, etc," Shannon said in a recent interview with The Playlist.

Shannon would be the man to know, too. Scorsese is executive producer on Shannon's HBO show "Boardwalk Empire," and also directed the series' pilot episode. And it does seem like a fair comparison. Despite what fans and critics may think about the films Snyder has directed, his visual style is undeniably unique and striking.

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Henry Cavill Compares 'Man Of Steel' To DC's New 52 Reboot

Posted 11/14/11 5:00 pm EST by in DC Comics, News


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The next time you’re on the message boards waxing speculative about the latest “Man of Steel” still, consider that Superman himself might be watching.

Eager to do justice to America’s most iconic 4-color creation, Henry Cavill has been taking in fan opinions and probing Superman subject material. The British actor drew parallels between the “Man of Steel” script—penned by seasoned superhero screenwriter David S. Goyer for direction by Zack Snyder—to “The New 52,” DC’s universe wide reboot.

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Henry Cavill Compares 'Man Of Steel' And 'Immortals' Directors

Posted 11/7/11 12:54 pm EST by in DC Comics


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Life hasn't changed very much for Henry Cavill in the past few years. Except, of course, for the fact that he's now going to be immortalized as Superman in Zack Snyder's upcoming "Man of Steel."

In an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Cavill discussed how he's not turned off by the attention he's getting for starring in Warner Bros' upcoming superhero flick. In fact, he's a bit charmed by it.

"I'm just working my socks off. Of course, I'm walking down the street now and then and someone will stop or you'll see the paparazzi or something ... there's a difference there, but it's all part and parcel and it's enormously flattering when people come up to me and want to take a photo," he said.

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Sizing Up Michael Shannon And Zod For Zack Snyder's 'Superman' Reboot

Posted 4/11/11 2:29 pm EST by in DC Comics, News


Michael ShannonThe news that actor Michael Shannon is cast as Superman's adversary Zod in Zack Snyder's upcoming reboot flick "Man of Steel" has hit fandom just as strong as the characters pummeled each other in their first on-screen meeting in 1980's "Superman II."

Earlier today, we asked whether you thought Zod was the best choice for the central villain in the "Superman" reboot, and today's news warrants a broader look at the character and the actors who have played him.

Zod, or "General Zod" as he's more commonly called, was a military leader on Superman's home world of Krypton. Although Superman thought himself the last survivor when the planet exploded, Zod escaped disaster because he was imprisoned in The Phantom Zone for crimes he committed while leading Krypton's military forces. Read More...

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Zack Snyder's 'Man Of Steel' Won't Appear In 'Justice League' Films

Posted 3/31/11 5:58 pm EST by in DC Comics, News


Zack SnyderAll of DC fandom let out a collective gasp when news broke—rather anti-climactically—that Warner Bros. aims to release a “Justice League” movie as soon as 2013.

The forecast came courtesy of studio boss Jeff Robinov during an interview for an LA Times profile, while the comic news blogosphere—currently juggling updates on Zack Snyder’s “Superman: Man of Steel” and Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight Rises”—speculated about the versions of the icons filling the future league’s ranks.

Speaking to HeyUGuys during the UK premiere of his film “Sucker Punch,” Snyder clarified where his “Man Of Steel” might fit within a future “Justice League." Read More...

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Amy Adams Cast As Lois Lane In 'Superman: Man Of Steel'

Posted 3/28/11 9:31 am EST by in DC Comics, News


DESCAfter months of speculation, the 2012 Superman reboot "Man of Steel" has found its star reporter in actress Amy Adams.

Los Angeles Times' blog Hero Complex released the news that Adams beat out a host of other actresses for the coveted role.

"There was a big, giant search for Lois,” said director Zack Snyder. “For us it was a big thing and obviously a really important role. We did a lot of auditioning but we had this meeting with Amy Adams and after that I just felt she was perfect for it.” Read More...

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Zack Snyder Has A Finished 'Xerxes' Script, Isn't Certain He'll Direct

Posted 3/24/11 5:01 pm EST by in Dark Horse, News


It's been a while since we heard anything official regarding "Xerxes," the pseudo-prequel to "300" that Frank Miller penned in graphic novel form (it debuts in next month's "Dark Horse Presents") and Zack Snyder has indicated plans to adapt.

A rumor that made the rounds in February suggested that Snyder's work on the upcoming "Superman: Man Of Steel" and his new film "Sucker Punch" could make it unlikely he'll be behind the camera for "Xerxes." With that in mind, we asked the director about the status of the film on the "Sucker Punch" red carpet this week.

"['300' co-writer Kurt Johnstadt] and I have finished the script," Snyder told MTV News. "We have a script and... it would be cool to make it." Read More...

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Where Zack Snyder's 'Superman' Costume Falls On The Reeves-To-Cage Scale (And More Questions He Won't Answer)

Posted 3/23/11 2:58 pm EST by in DC Comics, News, Video


Sure, we know that any time Zack Snyder does any sort of press, the conversation will inevitably turn toward his "Superman" reboot, and a bunch of questions will be asked that he can't answer. Nevertheless, when MTV News caught up with the man behind the latest big screen incarnation of the man of steel, I did my best to try and get a scoop.

The following back-and-forth comes courtesy of: A) an interview I conducted during the "Sucker Punch" junket; and B) our fearless MTV Splash Page editor Rick Marshall, whose brilliant questions Snyder had a lot of fun not answering...

First up, I presented Snyder with two photos: one of the famous George Reeves costume and the other of the infamous, shiny ensemble briefly worn by Nicolas Cage. I asked Snyder to tell us where his Superman costume might fall on the George-Reeves-to-Nicolas-Cage scale. Read More...

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Zack Snyder Says 'Superman' Film Franchise Is 'Broken' And 'Needs To Be Fixed'

Posted 3/23/11 10:31 am EST by in DC Comics, News


SupermanWith his upcoming film “Sucker Punch” just days away from release, director Zack Snyder isn’t pulling any punches about his next assignment on “Superman.” The film, currently going under the working title of “Superman: Man of Steel,” is the centerpiece for DC and parent company Warner Bros.’ plans for a full slate of superhero films.

“I think Superman is broken and needs to be fixed, from a movie stand point,” the director admitted in an audio interview with HollywoodOutbreak.com. “He is the biggest superhero on the planet – the father of every superhero.”

Throwing a not-to-subtle dig at Marvel’s upcoming “Thor” film, Snyder said the “world is out of balance” when Marvel has a “Thor” movie coming out but the “Superman” film franchise is reeling. Read More...

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Amanda Seyfried Mourns The 'Superman' Reboot Role She Lost

Posted 3/21/11 5:43 pm EST by in DC Comics, News


Amanda SeyfriedSeven years after making her movie debut in “Mean Girls” Amanda Seyfried—currently starring in “Red Riding Hood”—is a hotter-than-ever Hollywood commodity. But despite having the look and fantasy genre chops, Seyfried has yet to breach the equally bankable comic-based movie circuit.

As it turns out, she’s kind of bummed about it. At the very least, the actress—once a shoe-in for the lead in “Sucker Punch”—is bummed about missing out on what would have been her second chance to work with director Zack Snyder.

“I auditioned for a role in the new ‘Superman’ and didn’t get it,” Seyfried told Australian blog AdelaideNow. Read More...

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