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Geek Tyrant
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Almost Made Brainiac the Main Villain in His SUPERMAN Movie — GeekTyrant
Fans of DC Comics' iconic hero Superman have seen their fair share of Lex Luthor on the big screen, but there's one villain who's remained conspicuously absent from cinema… Brainiac. Director James Gunn, whose Superman prominently features Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor, recently revealed that his original vision included the notorious cybernetic alien villain. In a fascinating discussion with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Gunn disclosed that he seriously "considered" featuring Brainiac as the primary antagonist. Although Gunn ultimately settled on Lex and his powerhouse ally, Ultraman, this tidbit offers hope that Brainiac might finally arrive in future installments The fact that Gunn acknowledges Brainiac's potential significance suggests exciting possibilities for DC's cinematic future. While DC Studios isn't actively planning a direct sequel yet, it's possible that David Corenswet's Superman may eventually clash with Brainiac on the big screen. First appearing in the pages of Action Comics #242 back in 1958, Brainiac was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Initially depicted as a classic B-movie-style alien invader from Colu, Brainiac is a brilliant and villainous character hell-bent on amassing the universe's knowledge, often by shrinking entire cities into bottles after obliterating their worlds. Famously, Superman once discovered the shrunken Kryptonian city of Kandor among Brainiac's captured treasures, forever tying the villain's fate to the Last Son of Krypton. Interestingly, Brainiac's name has seeped into popular culture to describe anyone exceptionally intelligent, but it's actually the villain who popularized the term, not the other way around. Over decades, Brainiac's origins have shifted. Originally an alien from the planet Colu, DC eventually reimagined him as an advanced android, partly due to legal issues with a similarly named product. Later interpretations, notably the acclaimed Superman: Brainiac storyline by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, blended both concepts, showing a green-skinned cyborg controlling skull-faced robotic drones. Superman: The Animated Series in 1996 took Brainiac in a fresh direction by making him a rogue Kryptonian AI, voiced by Corey Burton. Rather than saving Krypton from destruction, Brainiac preserved only himself and the planet's knowledge, coldly allowing Krypton's demise to occur. This gave Superman and Brainiac an intensely personal rivalry, one further explored in the recent animated series My Adventures with Superman , where Michael Emerson voiced the villain. Brainiac has long been a fan-favorite villain, so it's surprising he's never appeared on the big screen. It's not for lack of trying. Early drafts of Superman III included Brainiac as the primary villain, though the final product opted for a rediculous amnd generic supercomputer antagonist instead. Similarly, early concepts for Zack Snyder's follow-up to Man of Steel also featured Brainiac, though the sequel never materialized. One explanation for Brainiac's cinematic absence might be because of the recurring reliance on Lex Luthor and General Zod. These villains dominated early Superman movies due to memorable performances by Gene Hackman and Terence Stamp, respectively. Later reboots like Superman Returns and Man of Steel continued this pattern, returning to these familiar foes rather than venturing into less-explored territory. Additionally, Zod already occupies Brainiac's narrative territory, an alien villain connected intimately to Superman's Kryptonian past. However, Brainiac's appeal is unique as he combines the intellectual threat of Lex Luthor with the physical menace of Zod. This dual threat positions Brainiac as potentially the most formidable foe Superman has yet to face in cinema.
Scottish Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The 1% Club viewers in awe as ‘genius' footballer wins £100k for charity – but would you have got final question right?
WATCH the moment in our video player - can you get the right answer? impressive win The 1% Club viewers in awe as 'genius' footballer wins £100k for charity – but would you have got final question right? THE 1% Club viewers were left in awe as a 'genius' footballer bagged an incredible £100,000 for charity. Lee Mack presented a Soccer Aid special of the popular ITV quiz show. Advertisement 4 The 1% Club aired a Soccer Aid special episode Credit: ITV 4 It saw Clarke Carlisle and Lloyd Griffith reach the final round Credit: ITV 4 Can you crack the pair's tricky 1% question? Credit: ITV A star-studded lineup including Jill Scott, Iain Stirling, Paddy McGuinness and Tommy Fury played on behalf of UNICEF. In the end, former footballer Clarke Carlisle and comedian Lloyd Griffith reached the final round. Lee asked the pair: "In the opening verse to the original version of Three Lions, what TWO words feature exactly three times in the lyrics?" The lyrics were shown on screen as a reference as they tried to figure out the answer in 30 seconds. Advertisement When it came time to answer, Lloyd, 41, admitted he'd misread the question. Meanwhile, Clarke, 45, offered up "it" and "know" as his answer to the puzzle. It was soon revealed that Clarke was correct - and had bagged a whopping £100,000 for UNICEF. Fans took to X and sang the star's praises, with one penning: "Clarke Carlisle you Brainiac!! Well done!" Advertisement Another shared: "Absolutely delighted for Clarke! Always had a brilliant brain - but came close to losing him!" A third chimed in: "Clarke Carlisle is a genius!!" The 1% Club player makes blunder on question that had 11 people stumped Having reached the 1% question, Clarke and Lloyd had won £10,000 for UNICEF. Unlike the regular show, this money was not in jeopardy and was guaranteed whatever happened. Advertisement Clarke also still had his pass intact, meaning the charity would be definitely receiving £11,000 altogether. Not every contestant is as lucky - as a tricky alphabet question in the regular show knocked out 18 players. Contestants were shown four words and asked to spot the one that does not contain three consecutive letters from the alphabet. The options were, Unopenable, Understandable, Unquestionable, and Undefineable. Advertisement The answer turned out to be C, 'Unquestionable'. ' Unopenable' contains 'NOP', 'Undefineable' includes 'DEF', and 'Understandable' also hides 'RST'. The 1% Club airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4 Did you manage to work it out? Credit: ITV
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The 1% Club fans praise ‘genius' footballer after £100,000 win
The former player bagged a huge win for charity The 1% Club viewers have branded a former football star as a 'genius' after he bagged £100,000 for charity. The ITV gameshow, hosted by Lee Mack, aired its Soccer Aid special on Saturday night (7th June), and saw Clarke Carlisle striking the jackpot. After a competitive episode, which featured a star-studded panel including Paddy McGuiness, boxer Tommy Fury and Love Island commentator Ian Stirling, Carlisle and comedian Lloyd Griffith were left standing. Their winning question asked: "In the opening verse to the original version of Three Lions, what TWO words feature exactly three times in the lyrics?" With the lyrics plastered on the screen to help them, the final duo confirmed their answers. Carlisle answered correctly, pointing out that 'it' and 'know' appear three times in the verse. Viewers have been left impressed by the 45-year-old's efforts, with many taking to X, formerly Twitter, to share their praises. "In classic commentary narrative, Clarke Carlisle just hit the back of the net. Well done Clarke," gushed one. Another chimed in, penning: "Clarke Carlisle you Brainiac!! Well done!" A third fan simply said: "Wow he's so clever," while a fourth declared: "Clarke Carlisle is a genius!!" This is a breaking showbiz story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest news, pictures and videos. You can also get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters.
Geek Tyrant
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Rumored Details Surface For SUPERMAN Post-Credits Scenes — GeekTyrant
Rumors about the post-credits scenes for James Gunn's Superman have surfaced, and if what's being said is even halfway true, DC fans have some cool things to look forward too. If this is true, this is spoiler information, so proceed with caution. According to Film Threat, early details from recent test screenings claim that Gunn's DCU kickoff includes not one, but two post-credits scenes. The first reportedly introduces Brainiac, who is one of Superman's most iconic and long-anticipated villains. The second is an appearance by Lanterns star Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan. Now, before anyone starts stitching together a new fan theory timeline or updating their DCU bingo cards, it's worth noting that this info is far from confirmed. Industry insider Daniel Richtman chimed in with a reality check, saying, 'None of the Superman test screenings so far have featured the post-credits scene.' That's not to say there won't be any post-credits scenes at all, or that there hasn't been at least one screening with the scenes attached, but right now, no one knows for sure what they'll be. The idea of Brainiac being set up as Superman's next villain is awesome. As for Green Lantern, we know that Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardener will also appear in the Lanterns series, that the poster credits scene could set tgat up. We're still a ways out from Superman hitting theaters, and Gunn's been playing things close to the chest. Until then, let the speculation fly.
Geek Dad
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Absolute Superman #7: The Many Minds of Brainiac
Absolute Superman #7 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: The Absolute titles have developed a very distinct visual sense, and the artists are all top-tier, so it's a very smart move that when one of them needs a break, the writers bring in a pinch-hitter for a very specific type of story. Most include flashbacks and major reveals about side characters – and they're just as brilliant as the main story. That's definitely the case for this villain-centric one-shot, which takes us behind the scenes with Brainiac, the hyper-intelligent being doing the tech work for Lazarus Corp. So far, Brainiac has seemed brilliant and manipulative, but maybe not quite as evil as Ra's Al Ghul and the Peacemakers. Yeah, you can throw that out the window, because behind the scenes, this is one of the most disturbing comics I've read in a long time, and this Brainiac is one of the most evil characters I've ever read in fiction, and it all starts with his twisted treatment of a unique victim – himself. Hunted. Via DC Comics. When we meet Brainiac in this world, he's in the middle of an obsessive search for Superman – torturing a man he's experimenting on and destroying whole cities when they lack the information he needs. A flashback shows that most of Brainiac's victims are in fact other Brainiacs – he's cloning himself constantly, using his clones for menial labor, and disposing of them when they wear out. And we follow one clone, whose job is cleaning up other dead clones, as he slowly gains more awareness, and then finds himself in a surprising position of power – one that makes him maybe the most disturbing Brainiac ever. After all, one of the defining characteristics of Brainiac is his obsession with rationality. What happens when all that power and intelligence winds up in the hands of someone who's already had their mind shattered? It's a terrifying concept, and one that's executed brilliantly here. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
