Latest news with #July11
CBC
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Superman can do almost anything. And that's one reason his movies have struggled
Superman returns to the big screen this summer, as DC Studios tries to reinvigorate the film fortunes of its iconic do-gooder. But that's not an easy task, despite studio investment of at least $225 million US in Superman, which hits theatres on July 11 starring David Corenswet. Because, for all his powers, Superman has struggled as a film franchise. Movie-goers have many superheroes to choose from, and those commercial pressures are separate from the perpetual issue of coming up with compelling stories for a morally rigid hero with few vulnerabilities. Aficionados say Superman's long history in pop culture provides a big potential audience, but his fans have expectations that can be hard to meet. "Superman can be a tough nut to crack," said artist Jason Fabok, co-founder of media company Ghost Machine, who previously worked for DC Comics — drawing the Man of Steel for the Justice League and Superman/Batman titles. He also helped shape Superman's look on a collectible coin. "He's got all these fans… They want a good Superman movie. They want something that's going to really evoke those feelings that they had of the character for all these years." To succeed, this Superman will have to prove the old-fashioned hero remains compelling for today's audiences — a challenge where prior movies have struggled. "Can this new iteration be the one that is the spark to say: Superman's still cool?" asked Todd McFarlane, the Calgary-born comics pro who created the Spawn character and co-founded Image Comics. He also founded McFarlane Toys, a company that's making tie-in action figures for the film. If not, McFarlane says Superman could go the way of Mickey Mouse — a former pop-culture juggernaut who has fallen by the wayside. McFarlane says it can be difficult to find problems for Superman to face, given his super-powers. "He's almost god-like, right? So... what's the jeopardy of our hero?" he asked. "Superman seems to be able to spin moons on his finger like a basketball. So, what's his Achilles heel?" McFarlane notes this is why early writers came up with kryptonite. That's the challenge facing this movie's writer-director James Gunn, who's undoubtedly under pressure to deliver a winner, despite also being the studio's co-CEO. DC Studios did not respond to inquiries from CBC News about the new Superman. "I wouldn't want to be in his shoes," said McFarlane, despite Gunn's success bringing Marvel's once-obscure Guardians of the Galaxy to the screen. McFarlane says, after writing and illustrating comics for 40 years, there's a core principle he keeps in mind. "Being a hero should be hard," he said. "There should be cause and effect of everything you do." That can lead to scenarios where Superman must make difficult choices, or cope with competing crises. Like in 1978's Superman, in which Lois Lane died when he was preoccupied with other matters. (Fortunately, he turned back time to save her life.) A lot of lore Superman made his Action Comics debut in 1938, co-created by Canadian-born artist Joe Shuster and writer Jerry Siegel. The cape-draped hero eventually made his way to radio, cartoons, television and the movies — and a lot has happened along the way. (A small sample: Superman proposed marriage to a mermaid; his secret identity was repeatedly revealed; and he died at one point.) With so much history, there're a lot of potential story nuggets to be mined — and it appears Superman's makers know this, given the many characters seen in the movie's trailers, including the hero's dog, Krypto. And even if some — Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen — are already highly familiar to audiences, Fabok says they can be compelling if given the right tweaks. He recalls when, in the comics, Luthor became the president of the United States, prompting the question: "What happens if Superman has to face Lex Luthor now, but he's running the country?" A reliable hero Superman is an unapologetic good guy. Fans and comics creators say that's core to his character and his enduring appeal. "You know that Superman is good," said Fabok, recalling a moment in one movie when it's stated the hero is "what humanity should strive for." Steve Younis, the editor-in-chief of the long-running Superman Homepage, says Superman "does the right thing simply because it's the right thing to do," and as such inspires the audience. Gunn has argued the same, telling Rolling Stone that the "very good nature of him, this really strong belief in what's right, sometimes perhaps to a fault, is what makes Superman who he is." Some fans hope the new Superman will steer toward a brighter on-screen experience. Some recent Superman adventures that went to darker, moodier places, simply "never worked," for Fabok. He and McFarlane both say Superman is a character who belongs in the light — both visually and conceptually. "Superman is a character of the day, the sun," said Fabok. "He's bright, he's a beacon of hope."
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Superman''s David Corenswet Says There's 'No Single Zipper' in the Suit for Easy Bathroom Access (Exclusive)
According to David Corenswet, getting in and out of the Superman suit isn't super easy. Talking with PEOPLE about what it was like to wear the iconic Man of Steel costume, Corewnswet gets candid. 'There are lots of zippers, but there's no single zipper that allows me to go to the bathroom, which you would think would be quite straightforward,' he says. 'But nothing is straightforward about these things. I mean, we talked about it and we tried and it was not worth the costs that came with it,' adds the star of director James Gunn 's Superman, in theaters July 11. Asked if that was torture for him, Corenswet says 'not at all.' 'I never had an issue with that. I had the most amazing dresser you could ask for, Scotty, who was sort of like a, I don't know, he felt like a mob fixer. He was always in my ear going, 'Do you need a break? Do you need a break? Tell 'em you need a break and we can step you out. I'll tell him it's me,' ' he says. 'He would make excuses for me if I needed, and we got very good together at getting in and out of the suit, so he would do it quite quickly, and I could take breaks if I needed to over the course of a day,' says Corenswet. The actor recalls the first time he put on the suit after getting cast in the role. 'It was very underwhelming. It was in pieces. The S wasn't even on yet. It was really just about the blue tights,' says Corenswet, who packed on around 40 pounds of muscle to play the superhero. 'It was quite snug because they had made it to my proportions when I screen-tested where I weighed about 195 pounds, and when I walked in for my first costume fitting, I weighed about a 235, 240 pounds,' he says. 'You hear actors who play superheroes talking about squeezing into the suits. I got kind of claustrophobic in the suit the first time just being constricted in all those places at the same time,' he says, calling it an 'intense experience.' Corenswet was announced as the star of Superman in 2023 after he beat out several other names including Patrick Schwarzenegger and Nicholas Hoult (who was since cast as Superman's nemesis Lex Luthor). The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan plays Daily Planet reporter and love interest Lois Lane for Superman's alter ego Clark Kent. She and Corenswet bonded after they were both cast. 'I think James felt like the relationship between Clark and Lois was integral to the heart of the story and the success of the movie, and so we spent a lot of time talking through those scenes and talking about our characters and our relationship.' Superman Read the original article on People
Android Authority
a day ago
- Sport
- Android Authority
Do athletes need smart glasses? Meta and Oakley think so
TL;DR Meta just launched the Oakley Meta HSTN, a new pair of AI-powered smart glasses for athletes. The glasses feature a 3K camera, open-ear speakers, IPX4 water resistance, and built-in Meta AI. A $499 limited edition arrives July 11, with cheaper models and broader availability to follow. Smart glasses haven't gone mainstream yet, but Meta's not giving up. After targeting the fashion crowd with its Ray-Ban Meta lineup, the company is trying to convince us that the eyewear is a must-have for athletes with the launch of the Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses. Announcing the launch in its Newsroom, Meta is calling in serious sporting royalty to get people talking about the new device. Kylian Mbappé and Patrick Mahomes headline the launch campaign, with appearances from other pro athletes like J.R. Smith and Boo Johnson. The HSTN (pronounced 'HOW-stuhn') is based on an existing Oakley frame design but adds smart features, including a built-in 3K camera, open-ear speakers, IPX4 water resistance, and Meta AI as a voice assistant. The idea is you can ask it questions during a workout, play a podcast without headphones, or shoot video of your latest trick hands-free. Battery life is rated at up to eight hours of typical use, and the included case holds another 48 hours of charge. The Oakley Meta glasses have been rumored for a while under the codename Supernova 2, and were expected to carry over much of the functionality from the Ray-Ban models, minus a display. At $499 for the limited edition, they're priced firmly in high-end territory, though more models starting at $399 are coming later this summer. Preorders open July 11, with initial availability in North America, Europe, and Australia, and more countries (including Mexico and India) to follow. You can find out more and register your interest on the Meta or Oakley websites. The campaign will also appear at major sporting events like Fanatics Fest and UFC Fight Week. Whether there's a real market for AI-enhanced glasses on the playing field remains to be seen. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
R Madhavan, Fatima Sana Shaikh's 'Aap Jaisa Koi' gets a release date
R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh's upcoming film Aap Jaisa Koi has a release date. Set to stream on Netflix, expectations have risen ever since the makers released the first look a few months ago. The movie will stream on July 11. Starring R Madhavan as Shrirenu, a reserved Sanskrit teacher, and Fatima Shaikh as Madhu, a spirited French instructor, Aap Jaisa Koi brings together opposites in a story that's about family and belonging and romance. Directed by Vivek Soni, the film, going by its trailer, offers a fresh take on relationships, blending humour, vulnerability, and warmth against a layered backdrop of family ties and personal rediscovery. Soni said the movie will showcase a modern romance which highlights the need for real connections in today's world. "I'm excited to present a love story that's tender, messy, and intimate, one that embraces vulnerability without losing its charm and breeziness," he said. "It quietly questions the roles we fall into in relationships and reflects the quiet courage it takes to truly let someone in." The movie is produced under the banner of Dharmatic Entertainments.
Gizmodo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Edi Gathegi Thinks 'Superman' Role Saves Failed 'X-Men' Potential
There's a lot of superpowered characters in Superman, and one of the most notable is Michael Holt, aka Mr. Terrific. It isn't just that this is his first time on the big screen, it's also the matter of who's playing him: Edi Gathegi, who many likely remember as Darwin from X-Men: First Class, aka the mutant who died despite having the power to evolve and adapt to anything. Sooner or later, conversations about First Class remind you how dumb his death was, and Gathegi seems to agree. Talking to Entertainment Weekly, he noted the character's death 'is just a case of bad representation and missed opportunity.' The actor explained that he wasn't put off by dying given Darwin's power (and superheroes dying on a regular basis), and hoped to return in later movies. But with each passing sequel, those chances became less likely, hence him calling it 'misrepresentation and missed opportunity.' In Gathegi's eyes, getting to suit up again in Superman as Terrific is a way of 'undoing the wrongs of Darwin,' and a role he's excited to previously described the hero as 'an atheist who believes in justice,' which is informed by Holt losing his wife in a car crash. Following her death, Holt 'found meaning in knowledge and saw that while the universe might be cruel, intelligence, science, and innovation could make it better. He chose to become hope rather than succumbing to the despair of losing his wife.' After Superman releases on July 11, Mr. Terrific is expected to appear in future DC projects. Gathegi's not saying which, but we already can't wait to see him again.
