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Mint
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Superman trailer released: David Corenswet takes flight as man of steel Clark Kent in James Gunn's revamped DC universe
The first trailer for Superman has officially dropped, introducing David Corenswet as the newest Man of Steel in James Gunn's reimagined DC Universe. Corenswet steps into the iconic role of Clark Kent, Earth's steadfast protector, bringing a fresh take to the legendary superhero. In the two minutes 59 seconds trailer, we see that Clark aka Superman is dealing with a lot, which includes his identity as a journalist and superhero. We also see that his girlfriend and fellow journalist Lois Lane (played by Rachel Brosnahan) knows about his superhero identity. In the trailer we are also introduced to Lex Luthor (played by Nicholas Hoult), Guy Gardner / Green Lantern (played by Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl (played by Isabel Merced), and various others. The film takes inspiration from the comic book All-Star Superman (2005–2008) by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, among others. After James Gunn finished his work on Marvel Cinematic Universe's Guardians of the Galaxy 3, he announced that he will be shifting to DC Studios as the CEO. Under his guidance, the DCEU was changed to DCU. In January 2023, it was reported that this was a broad reset of the DCEU Writers Drew Goddard, Jeremy Slater, Christina Hodson, Christal Henry, and Tom King - alongside James Gunn - have mapped out a long-term vision for the DC Universe, planning two "chapters" over the next eight to ten years, with the possibility of more to follow. The first chapter, titled Gods and Monsters, will kick off with five films: Superman, The Authority, The Brave and the Bold, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and Swamp Thing. In addition to the films, five TV series are also in the works: Creature Commandos, Waller, Lanterns, Paradise Lost, and Booster Gold. Gunn has said he deliberately chose not to retell the origin stories of Batman and Superman, explaining that 'everyone already knows them.' He also pushed back on the idea that the DCU is only spotlighting niche characters, saying the new lineup is designed to appeal to both longtime fans and new audiences alike. The trailer offers a glimpse of the film's tone, blending classic heroism with a modern edge, as fans get their first look at what's to come in this bold new chapter for DC. Superman arrives in theatres on July 11.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New York's Metro Theater Is Being Revived by Upper West Side Cinema Center
Fans of cinema rejoice! It's not often a movie palace from yesteryear is given a chance at new life, but today it was announced that New York City's Metro Theater on Broadway at 99th Street has been purchased and that the new owners intend to rebuild and reopen. Shuttered and gutted since 2005, the Metro was built between 1932 and 1933 amidst the Great Depression, when theater owners were looking to downsize from the grandeur of movie palaces to smaller houses that were easier to maintain. Though the interior of the building was demolished, the Art Deco facade was and is still considered a historical landmark and remains intact. A recently formed nonprofit organization known as Upper West Side Cinema Center has bought the building for $6.9 million, shared the group's President and Co-Founder, Ira Deutchman. These funds were gathered through a combination of grants provided by Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, as well as contributions from private foundations and nearly four hundred individual donors. More from IndieWire Will Poulter 'Accidentally Punched' Dave Bautista While Shooting 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' Bill Murray Talks Being 'Barbecued' for Behavior That Got 'Being Mortal' Shut Down 'For far too long, the beloved Metro Theater has sat empty — waiting for leaders with the courage and conviction to bring it back to life,' Governor Hochul said in a press release shared with IndieWire. 'The Upper West Side community deserves another world-class venue for cinema and art, and that's why I was proud to step in and allocate $3.5 million to make the new Metro Theater a reality. Working with my friend Assemblymember Lasher and Senator Hoylman-Sigal, we're going to give Upper West Siders a new cultural institution that stands the test of time.' Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg's Hearthland Foundation, the Klingenstein-Martell Foundation, and the Brandt Jackson Foundation also all provided major grants to make the acquisition of the building possible. In addition, once this effort was first announced, an outpouring of support came from filmmaking notables such as Martin Scorsese, Ethan Hawke, Frances McDormand, and Griffin Dunne, who are all fighting to keep the theatrical experience alive. They and others have signed on to be advisors to UWS Cinema Center, which in addition to Deutchman, is led by a Board of Directors that includes Adeline Monzier (Vice-President), Stephen Cohen (Counsel), Beth Krieger (Community Liaison/Marketing), Sally Klingenstein Martell, David Huntington, Peter Koffler, and Tim Blake Nelson. Since the closure of the Lincoln Plaza Cinema and The Landmark at 57th Street, the Upper West Side has long been in need of a dedicated art cinema and UWS Cinema Center looks to provide just that. The non-profit now enters Phase 2 of their initiative, which involves raising funds to restore the former Metro theater into a yet-to-be-named vibrant five-screen art house featuring movie classics, foreign films, documentaries, and first-run independent films. UWS Cinema Center also intends to form an education center and a café/lounge. For more information on how you can donate or get involved, click here. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
