Hot Toys’ Christopher Reeve Superman: The Movie figure looks authentic, fantastic
As a big fan of Christopher Reeve’s Superman, I’m thrilled with the representation in this upcoming Hot Toys release, set for late 2011. I can practically hear the John Williams theme in my head.
Based on Superman: The Movie, this Christopher Reeve Superman figure features 30 points of articulation. It stands 30 cm tall and features three pairs of interchangeable hands.
A movie-style Fortress of Solitude stand and a nameplate with the movie logo also comes with the figure. A portion of the sales will be donated to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation by Hot Toys Limited.
More info at Comics Alliance; click past the cut for more images.
- Matt Price
Thor, Herc and John Carter among heroes of comic-book challenge catch-up post
Here’s an abbreviated rundown of several comics I’ve read over the past 2 weeks, but haven’t had time to post about.
Herc 1-2 – Fred Van Lente and Greg Pak are writing a street-level Herc in a fish out of water type tale that should appeal to fans of the “Thor” movie. Artist Neil Edwards has a touch of classic John Byrne to him. It’s a good mix of action and humor that I hope finds an audience.
Amy Adams: Nerdage’s #25 actress with geek appeal
Amy Adams (AP)
The three-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams was selected by Zack Snyder to play Lois Lane in his upcoming reboot of the Superman films, titled “Man of Steel.”
While Adams’ selection may have surprised some, she’s certainly got a successful resume – in addition to the Oscar nominations for “Junebug,” “Doubt” and “The Fighter,” Adams has appeared in crowd-pleasers like “Enchanted” and “Julia and Julia.” In addition to her 2012 duties with “Man of Steel,” she’ll appear in “The Muppets” later this year.
David O. Russell, who directed Adams in “The Fighter,” said the actress has a mix of toughness and sensitivity.
“Amy’s very fierce,” he said. “… but Amy also brings a great deal of emotion in her eyes, so you have that great cocktail that I find so interesting, of the two.”
- Matt Price
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- Amy Adams (AP)
“Superman” Henry Cavill engaged
"Superman" actor Henry Cavill
The Belfast Telegraph reports that Henry Cavill, who will play Clark Kent, aka Superman, in Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel” reboot of the Superman film property, is engaged.
Actor Jackie Cooper, Perry White in “Superman” films, dead at 88
Jackie Cooper as Perry White
KTLA in Los Angeles is reporting the death of actor Jackie Cooper, the child actor who later became a Navy pilot, and who is perhaps best-known for his role as Clark Kent’s gruff editor Perry White in the “Superman” films of the 1970s and 1980s. He was 88.
With Christopher Reeve (Superman/Clark Kent), Margot Kidder (Lois Lane) and Marc McClure (Jimmy Olsen), is one of only four performers to appear in all four “Superman” films of that era.
He was the youngest-ever actor nominated for an Oscar for best actor – he was nominated at age 9 for the film “Skippy.”
His Perry White performances help to ground the Superman films – especially the first, when the newspaperman snaps and growls at his reporters to chase the Superman story.
Cooper retired from acting in 1989.
- Matt Price
Action Comics #900 controversy sparks Superman sales
Superman speaks to a government executive in "Action Comics" 900.
Oklahoma shops report “Action Comics” #900 is selling briskly.
Action Comics #900 features shocking change of status quo for Superman
Comics Alliance reports that Superman makes what appears to be a very surprising decision in the David Goyer-written back up story in “Action Comics” #900. SPOILERS AHEAD.
Antje Traue signs on as Superman villainess, reports say
Antje Traue in "Pandorum."
According to a report from Variety, Antje Traue, best-known for her role in 2009′s “Pandorum, has joined the cast of Zack Snyder’s Superman movie reboot.
Booster Gold, Blue Beetle to appear on Friday’s Smallville
“Smallville” is winding down, but DC Universe guest-stars continue to appear!
