Ryan Gosling, Josh Brolin on rumored shortlist to play Batman in Batman vs. Superman
Pre-production on the unofficially titled Batman vs. Superman film hasn't even begun yet (pre-pre-production?), yet rumors are flying out over which actors Warner Bros. want to portray Batman in the upcoming film. Earlier in the weekend, a report came out that WB was looking for an older actor to portray the Dark Knight, preferably somebody in their 30s or 40s. A day later, a shortlist of actors has popped up including a few interesting names.
Josh Brolin (Oldboy) and Ryan Gosling (Only God Forgives) are the two biggest names on the list, which also includes Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike), Richard Armitage (The Hobbit), Matthew Goode (Watchmen), and Max Martini (Pacific Rim). Obviously, with such a high-calibre film as Batman vs. Superman, Warner Bros. will want to grab an equally attractive actor to fill theaters. However, they'll also want a young enough actor who could possibly be willing to portray the superhero in future films, as well. Brolin could make for an interesting Batman, but I don't really think he'd be interested in the role. Gosling, meanwhile, doesn't fit the Bruce Wayne/Batman archetype, either; the same goes for Goode. Armitage could be a good fit, though. Martini and Manganiello, I'm not too familiar with.
Personally, I think Jon Hamm (Mad Men) would be the greatest Batman of all time. Granted, I don't really care much for Batman as a character, but Hamm is one of my favorite actors, and his Don Draper character basically is Bruce Wayne minus the mass wealth and superhero persona. Original reports had him on the shortlist, as well, but his name mysteriously dropped from the updated version. If WB and DC seriously want to get to the same level Marvel's on, they're going to have to nab a big name actor, and Hamm would be the perfect first step for that plan.
[via Collider]
Limited edition Man of Steel posters from Mondo on sale this week
As some readers might remember from my first few posts on Ruby Hornet, I'm a huge fan of poster art designs. Unfortunately, the art of poster art has been overlooked and underused. Take, for example, a recent trend in Hollywood films with single characters juxtaposed against an expansive, barren backdrop; the first examples that come to mind are The Dark Knight, Inception, and Star Wars Into Darkness. Luckily, there are people who champion for creative, innovative poster designs. The people at Mondo do everything they can to ensure proper entertainment art design won't go away. Their gallery in Austin is always holding special exhibitions showcasing all types of art, such as their recent Mike Mitchell showcase. They also go out of their way to release special limited edition posters timed with various releases.
This week, Superman's return in Man of Steel is getting the Mondo treatment. Mondo will be releasing two limited edition posters this week to commemorate the superhero's theatrical return. The first poster is an illustration by artist Ken Taylor. The regular version of the poster is in a soft, sepia tone that fits with the overall nostalgic theme of the illustration. However, my personal favorite is the cool-colored variant that sticks true to Superman's blue and red color motif. The second poster by Martin Ansin is inspired by the vintage era of Superman. While the regular poster is in full color, the variant will be cast in metal. Whether that means it'll simply be covered in foil or a full-on metal cast is unknown.
Details on the quantity, price, and availability of each piece are below. You can also check out the Mondo website for more complete information on the two amazing posters.
Poster by Ken Taylor
Dimensions: 20?x36?
Edition: 300 (Regular) ; 150 (Variant)
Price: $50 (Regular) ; $75 (Variant)
On sale Thursday, June 13th at a random time at www.mondotees.com
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Poster by Martin Ansin
Dimensions: 24?x36?
Edition: Regular edition TBD ; 130 (Metal Variant)
Price: $50 (Regular) ; $300 (Metal Variant)
[Album] Man of Steel Soundtrack
Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? Hans Zimmer is doing what he can to help, as the soundtrack for Man of Steel is available for streaming via Spotify. The score is typical Hans Zimmer fare full of atmospheric, epic instrumentation. If it doesn't inspire you to don a red cape and jump for the clouds, there might be something wrong with you. If you haven't hyped yourself up for Man of Steel, be sure to watch the film's final trailer.
Close your eyes and let Zimmer's music take over your soul below. With such ominous sounding tracks as "Sent Here for a Reason," "If You Love These People," "You Die or I Do," and "What Are You Going to Do When You Are Not Saving the World?" I feel a lot closer to becoming a superhero than ever before.
[Trailer 2] Man of Steel
http://youtu.be/dwYatpwrs8s
With Man of Steel out next week, one final look has been released exclusively by Nokia. If you haven't already been bombarded by the ample coverage and trailers for the next Superman film, this trailer should bring you up to speed. Zack Snyder (Sucker Punch) is attempting to do for Clark Kent what Christopher Nolan, who's also producing Man of Steel, did for Batman. Henry Cavill (The Tudors) will be donning the cape withRussell Crowe (Gladiator), Amy Adams (The Muppets), Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire), Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix), and Kevin Costner (The Bodyguard) are supporting.
Remember, Man of Steel will be setting out to flight in theaters next week.
[Trailer] Man of Steel
http://youtu.be/NlOF03DUoWc
With its June 14th release date fast approaching, Man of Steel just released its final trailer. While it lacks the emotional gravitas of the previous trailer, it does show a bit more of action that past Superman films have lacked. I still have my reservations, both because of Zach Snyder's involvement, but also the weak characterization of the Superman character in general, but the hype has definitely been built up. With Christopher Nolan producing and generally overseeing the project, Henry Cavill could possibly do for Superman what Christian Bale did for Batman.
Of course, that's if the film is essentially flawless... The final trailer for Man of Steel is below, as well as one of the more recent Man of Steel posters depicting Cavill in flight.
