Showing posts with label 2013. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013. Show all posts
Monday, March 24, 2014
Jennifer Lawrence Talks X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
2013
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2014
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Catching Fire
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DVD
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Jennifer Lawrence
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The Hunger Games
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X-Men
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X-Men: Days of Future Past
At just 23, Jennifer Lawrence can pretty much retire now. I mean, she's done everything there is to do as an actress in Hollywood. She's led a huge blockbuster franchise (twice), she's an Oscar Winner (and nominated another two times) and the internet loves her. As I said, J-Law, you're free to retire. Jokes aside, Jennifer Lawrence recently discussed her role as Raven/Mystique in Bryan Singer's X-Men: Days Of Future Past.
Talking to the ZeeNews India, the actress revealed some intriguing details regarding the path of Mystique. Lawrence revealed she was surprised with the lack of darkness to her character. When First Class ended, Mystique left her best friend/brother, Charles Xavier, and Lawrence revealed she was, "Struggling back and forth with wanting to get darker," She later continued, "There was one scene where I couldn't get past thinking she'd shoot someone where she doesn't in the script," While we have seen how evil and manipulative Mystique can be (for reference, go re-watch X2), The Hunger Games star revealed, "We filmed it both ways, but I don't know which one they'll use."
Just this year, Lawrence was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her role in American Hustle co-starring Man Of Steel star, Amy Adams and former Batman actor, Christian Bale. Lawrence revealed that she is a huge fan of Bryan Singer, and stated that it was, "Amazing," when she found out Bryan Singer would return. She continued, "There was a tiny fan boy jumping up and down and screaming when he decided to direct."
You can catch J-Law doing what she does best, on DVD and Blu-Ray now in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and be sure to check out Good Morning America tomorrow morning for an exclusive new trailer for X-Men: Days Of Future Past.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
SuperheroMovieNews' 2013 Award Show - Winners
2013
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2014
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Amazing Spider-Man 2
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Batman vs. Superman
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Ben Kingsley
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Iron Man 3
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Man Of Steel
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Thor The Dark World
Earlier this month, we posted an article featuring nominees from what we believed to be some of the best comic book movies of 2013, with awards ranging from Best Actor all the way to Best Visual Effects, we have all the awards under control. 2013 was rather interesting, we had some major disappointments and we had some amazing surprises, but now, we give you the winners for 2013's SuperheroMovieNews Award show. You won't find movies like World War Z or Pacific Rim in these awards, cause they are not, Superhero Movies. Our Twitter account received your votes, and with the help of our readers, we were able to come up with an award show that you, the fans, should love! So without further ado, we give you the winners for 2013!
Best Visual Effects: Man Of Steel
Iron Man 3
Thor: The Dark World
Man Of Steel
The Wolverine
Best Production Design: Thor: The Dark World
Man Of Steel
Thor: The Dark World
Kick-Ass 2
The Wolverine
Best Score: Man Of Steel
Iron Man 3
Man Of Steel
Kick-Ass 2
Thor: The Dark World
Best Superhero Costume: Iron Man 3
Superman (‘Man Of Steel’)
Iron Man (‘Iron Man 3’)
Kick-Ass (‘Kick-Ass 2’)
Thor (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Best Supporting Actress: Svetlana Khodchenkova as 'The Viper' in The Wolverine
Diane Lane (‘Man Of Steel’)
Rebecca Hall (‘Iron Man 3’)
Svetlana Khodchenkova (‘The Wolverine’)
Natalie Portman (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Best Supporting Actor: Ty Simpkins as 'Harley' in Marvel's Iron Man 3
Russell Crowe (‘Man Of Steel’)
Ty Simpkins (‘Iron Man 3’)
Tom Hiddleston (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Will Yun Lee (‘The Wolverine’)
Best Actress: Jamie Alexander as 'Lady Sif' in Thor: The Dark World
Chloe Grace Moretz (‘Kick-Ass 2’)
Jamie Alexander (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Rila Fukushima (‘The Wolverine’)
Amy Adams (‘Man Of Steel’)
Best Actor: Henry Cavill as 'Clark Kent/Superman' in Man Of Steel
Henry Cavill (‘Man Of Steel’)
Robert Downey Jr. (‘Iron Man 3’)
Hugh Jackman (‘The Wolverine’)
Chris Hemsworth (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Best Villain: Tom Hiddleston as 'Loki' in Thor: The Dark World
Sir. Ben Kingsley/Guy Pearce as The Mandarin (‘Iron Man 3’)
Michael Shannon as General Zod (‘Man Of Steel’)
Tom Hiddleston as Loki (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse as The Mother F***er (‘Kick-Ass 2’)
Best Superhero: Iron Man in Iron Man 3
Wolverine (‘The Wolverine’)
Iron Man (‘Iron Man 3’)
Hit-Girl (‘Kick-Ass 2’)
Superman (‘Man Of Steel’)
Best Director: James Mangold for The Wolverine
Shane Black (‘Iron Man 3’)
James Mangold (‘The Wolverine’)
Alan Taylor (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Zack Snyder (‘Man Of Steel’)
Best Picture Of The Year: Fox and James Mangold for The Wolverine
Iron Man 3 (Marvel Studios/Shane Black)
The Wolverine (Fox/James Mangold)
Thor: The Dark World (Marvel Studios/Alan Taylor)
Man Of Steel (Warner Bros/Zack Snyder)
Announcement Of The Year: Warner Bros and Zack Snyder for the Ben Affleck as Batman
Ben Affleck Will Play Batman (Warner Bros/Zack Snyder)
X-Men: Apocalypse For 2016 (Fox/Bryan Singer)
Robert Downey Jr. To Return For Avengers: Age Of Ultron & 3 (Marvel Studios)
Venom & Sinister Six Films (Sony Pictures)
Trailer Of The Year: Sony Pictures and Marc Webb for The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Sony Pictures/Marc Webb)
X-Men: Days Of Future Past (Fox/Bryan Singer)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Marvel Studios/Russo Brothers.)
Robocop (Sony Pictures/Jose Padilha)
Thanks for reading, everyone from SuperheroMovieNews wishes you the best, and may you have a happy new year!
Monday, December 30, 2013
FEATURE: Top 10 Films Of The Year
2013
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Animated
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Man Of Steel
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Marvel
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The Amazing Spiderman 2
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The Wolverine
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X-Men
If you were to tell me that Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot would not have been in my top 10 films of 2013 at the start of the year, I would consider you insane. But alas, the year is coming to a dramatic close, and with every end of year, comes the film critic’s lavish ‘Top 10 Films Of [enter year here]’. Because I am a movie fan, I feel as if it is right that I too have a ‘Top 10’ list. If you are looking for films such as Fast And The Furious or Man Of Steel, you will not find them here; instead you will find some of the most underrated, and some of the best films of 2013. Fasten your seatbelts; it is going to be a bumpy ride.
Number Ten – The Croods
Every year has its animated film, and for 2013, it was none other than the Dreamworks film, The Croods. Featuring a stellar cast including Emma Stone, Nicolas Cage and Ryan Reynolds, the film centres on caveman family as they go out of their comfort zone and travel away from their home. The film is heart warming and really makes you want to go give a big damn hug to your family, even your annoying ass brother. While I would have put Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University in this spot, after showing my six year old sister The Croods and seeing how much she enjoyed the film, I could not have, not placed the film on the list.
Number Nine – Gravity
Starring perhaps two of Hollywood’s best working actors at the moment, those two being, George Clooney and Sandra Bullock. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron, the genius behind Children Of Men, Gravity tells the incredible story of a medical engineer and an astronaut and how the two survive when once an accident sends them adrift in space. Gravity shows how you can successfully blend action, drama, suspense and a visual orgasm into one amazing film. If you are stuck on what movie to watch tonight, either Gravity or Iron Man 3, definitely watch Gravity.
Number Eight – Pacific Rim
What happens when you attempt to make a Power Rangers film for a grown up audience? The amazing, groundbreaking and special film Pacific Rim. Showcasing what every guy dreams about at night, Pacific Rim combines two of the coolest things ever, robots and monsters, the outcome? Whatever you want it too be. While the acting may not be the best, when the film is at its best, it really is at its best. Michael Bay should take some notes for next year’s Transformers Age Of Extinction.
Number Seven – This Is The End
What do you get when you shove some of the best comedy actors, Biblical events and The Backstreet Boys? The second funniest movie of the year. This Is The End is f***ing hilarious, it really is. While I cannot say much about this film because I really would like to not spoil anything, if you have ever laughed at a Jonah Hill film, or have a soft spot of spoof films like Airplane! I recommend you watching the comedy masterpiece that is, This Is The End. Plus, The Backstreet Boys are still awesome.
Number Six – The Spectacular Now
The Spectacular Now was this year’s Perks Of Being A Wallflower, it really was, featuring some brilliant up and comers like Shailene Woodley, the actress who was supposed to portray Spider-Man character, Mary Jane Watson in 2014’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and rumoured The Fantastic Four star, Miles Teller. The film tells the ‘usual’ high school dramedy story, except this time, it’s not over done. The film manages to find a perfect place between ‘average high school movie’ and ‘instant classic high school movie’. The film centres on popular boy, Sutter as he falls for the shy, nice-girl, Aimee. While the film’s story may feel like a retelling of the John Cusack film, Say Anything, The Spectacular Now is one of the best films of the year, and you should definitely check it out!
Number Five – Only God Forgives
One of 2013’s most controversial films, Only God Forgives tells the story of drug-smuggler, Julian as he tracks down his brother’s murderer. The film marks the highly anticipated reunion of Drive director; Nicolas Winding Refn and Drive star Ryan Gosling. While many have complained about the “over the top” violence, the film is meant to be violent, it is very real, and is really the definition of a gritty film. Gosling says very little in this film (his character delivers 17 lines of dialogue) he still manages to engage the audience. If you loved Drive, you’ll love Refn’s latest film.
Number Four – Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
“WHHHHAAAAAAAMMMMMYYYYYYY!” It’s hard to believe it’s been nine, yes nine years, since Ron Burgundy and his news team first graced the silver screen. While those nine years of waiting have been rather long, and rather boring, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues makes all the waiting well worth it. The film is just magic; Ron Burgundy’s sudden loss of sight, Steve Carell’s Brick Tamland, everything about this film is just perfect. For fans of the first Anchorman film, this sequel defiantly lives up to the ridiculous expectations we all had, unlike another film this year cough *Man Of Steel* cough. But seriously, Paul Rudd needs to keep his ‘pornstache’ for Ant-Man.That is all. You stay classy now.
Number Three – The Wolverine
If you told me the latest instalment in the X-Men series would be the third best film of the year in my eyes at the start of 2013, I would have assumed you were joking. But here I stand; The Wolverine was arguably the best comic book film of the year and was one of the best films of the year in general. Featuring Hugh Jackman in the role that made him Hugh Jackman, the film tells a unique side to the superhero genre, swapping massive CGI effects for story and immense character development. While the film is action-packed, calling The Wolverine an action film definitely decreases its beauty. If you are a ‘Fox hater’ I recommend giving The Wolverine a shot, you never know, it might surprise you.
Number Two – The Way Way Back
Sam Rockwell… My word. Never before have I felt that Iron Man 2 star, Sam Rockwell should have an Oscar sitting on his desk at home, but after watching The Way Way Back, I am demanding that the Academy give Rockwell the award he deserves. While Sam is brilliant in this coming of age story, the film’s focus is on young actor Liam James and his character, Duncan. Duncan is perhaps one of the most relatable characters put on the big screen this year (only to be beaten out by Ben Stiller’s Walter Mitty). Featuring a stellar cast including Maya Rudolph and Steve Carell, in a role that is very, very different for the latter. The Way Way Back is one of the year’s underrated gems.
Number One – The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty
2013’s best film the Ben Stiller feel good movie. The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty is the best film of the year for a number of reasons; the one reason that is evident throughout the entire film is how relatable Stiller’s Walter Mitty actually is. The dude is just downright relatable, he has trouble talking to Kristen Wiig’s Cheryl, and he is just everyone’s bitch. Because of Mitty’s relatable side, we as the audience are really sucked in; this is one of the reasons’ why critics are being very harsh on the film (47% on Rotten Tomatoes), some critics are really cold-hearted. Ben Stiller’s directing has increased dramatically since Zoolander, some of the shots in this film are seriously breathtaking. Perfectly blending comedy, drama and motivation, Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty reminds people that dreams are meant to be lived, a message that is not sent across enough in film today.
Thank you very much for reading this, I hope you all enjoyed this! If you have any film that didn’t make the list, but you feel should’ve made the list, chuck us a comment down below or tweet me @RobDogg_ and lets start a conversation! Have a happy New Year everyone, and lets all prey that Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 finds a place in next year’s ‘Top 10’. Please God… Pleas
Friday, December 13, 2013
SuperheroMovieNews’ Award Show 2013 Nominee List
2013 has been an amazing year in comic book films, we had a Superman reboot, we had an Iron Man sequel, a Kick-Ass sequel, a Wolverine sequel, and a Thor sequ… You know what? I’m just gonna say, we had a lot of sequels. This year was filled with amazing performances, incredible special effects, and down right amazing previews for films that will come in the next few years. 2013 really was an unpredictable year. Old, snotty people have the Oscars, people in the industry, have the Golden Globes, but for the superhero movie fans, the people who actually care about these properties, we have this, the SuperheroMovieNews Award Show. These awards are only for superhero movies; so do not expect films like Pacific Rim or Fast and The Furious 6. Today, I will showcase the nominees for this year’s award show, and on December 31st, we will announce the winners of the awards. So without further ado, grab a Pepsi, and buckle your seatbelts.
Best Visual Effects: Nominees
Iron Man 3
Thor: The Dark World
Man Of Steel
The Wolverine
Best Production Design: Nominees
Man Of Steel
Thor: The Dark World
Kick-Ass 2
The Wolverine
Best Score: Nominees
Iron Man 3
Man Of Steel
Kick-Ass 2
Thor: The Dark World
Best Superhero Costume: Nominees
Superman (‘Man Of Steel’)
Iron Man (‘Iron Man 3’)
Kick-Ass (‘Kick-Ass 2’)
Thor (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Best Supporting Actress: Nominees
Diane Lane (‘Man Of Steel’)
Rebecca Hall (‘Iron Man 3’)
Svetlana Khodchenkova (‘The Wolverine’)
Natalie Portman (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Best Supporting Actor: Nominees
Russell Crowe (‘Man Of Steel’)
Ty Simpkins (‘Iron Man 3’)
Tom Hiddleston (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Will Yun Lee (‘The Wolverine’)
Best Actress: Nominees
Chloe Grace Moretz (‘Kick-Ass 2’)
Jamie Alexander (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Rila Fukushima (‘The Wolverine’)
Amy Adams (‘Man Of Steel’)
Best Actor: Nominees
Henry Cavill (‘Man Of Steel’)
Robert Downey Jr. (‘Iron Man 3’)
Hugh Jackman (‘The Wolverine’)
Chris Hemsworth (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Best Villain: Nominees
Sir. Ben Kingsley/Guy Pearce as The Mandarin (‘Iron Man 3’)
Michael Shannon as General Zod (‘Man Of Steel’)
Tom Hiddleston as Loki (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse as The Mother F***er (‘Kick-Ass 2’)
Best Superhero: Nominees
Wolverine (‘The Wolverine’)
Iron Man (‘Iron Man 3’)
Hit-Girl (‘Kick-Ass 2’)
Superman (‘Man Of Steel’)
Best Director: Nominees
Shane Black (‘Iron Man 3’)
James Mangold (‘The Wolverine’)
Alan Taylor (‘Thor: The Dark World’)
Zack Snyder (‘Man Of Steel’)
Best Picture Of The Year: Nominees
Iron Man 3 (Marvel Studios/Shane Black)
The Wolverine (Fox/James Mangold)
Thor: The Dark World (Marvel Studios/Alan Taylor)
Man Of Steel (Warner Bros/Zack Snyder)
Announcement Of The Year: Nominees
Ben Affleck Will Play Batman (Warner Bros/Zack Snyder)
X-Men: Apocalypse For 2016 (Fox/Bryan Singer)
Robert Downey Jr. To Return For Avengers: Age Of Ultron & 3 (Marvel Studios)
Venom & Sinister Six Films (Sony Pictures)
Trailer Of The Year: Nominees
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Sony Pictures/Marc Webb)
X-Men: Days Of Future Past (Fox/Bryan Singer)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Marvel Studios/Russo Brothers.)
Robocop (Sony Pictures/Jose Padilha)
That wraps up the nominees, you can send us who YOU want to win the awards mentioned above, by tweeting us @SuperheroMNews, with the category, and who you want to win! Be sure to check back, on December 31st, to see who won!
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