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Hypebeast
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Kith Teams up With Warner Bros. Discovery for Superman-Inspired Capsule
Summary Kithhas partnered withWarner Bros. Discoveryfor a newSuperman-inspired capsule collection, blending Kith's signature streetwear aesthetic with the iconic DC Super Hero. he 17-piece collection features a wide array of apparel, accessories, and lifestyle goods that showcase Superman's visual legacy. Key highlights of the collaboration include outerwear like a satin bomber jacket (color-blocked in classic Superman hues with Kith and S-Shield appliqués) and a dramatic lightning tapestry jacket. The collection also includes hoodies, crewnecks, and vintage-washed tees, some featuring Superman alongside villains like Lex Luthor. A standout is the Lightning Vintage Tee, designed to celebrateJames Gunn's upcomingSupermanfilm that is set to release on July 11, 2025. The collection extends to co-brandedNew Era 59FIFTYfitted caps, trucker hats, and a unique Lightning Bolt Wall Clock. The collection's appeal spans all ages, with miniature takes on adult graphics for Kith Kids and Kith Baby, featuring playful designs like 'It's a Bird! It's a Plane!' tees and Superman chain graphic bodysuits. This collection, which fuses vintage and modern interpretations of Superman, is set to launch globally on June 2, 2025online.
Geek Dad
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Superman #26: Superman Red
Superman #26 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: After last issue's brutal battle with the deranged clone X-El, the status quo Josh Williamson has built is in shambles. Lex Luthor is back in prison, blamed for the attack and covering for Mercy. His trust with Superman is shattered after he executed the evil clone. Mercy is free, but has lost her alliance with Superman and her control over Supercorp. Lena Luthor is ready to wash her hands of both her father and her mentor, and has headed off to greener pastures – Midvale, where she'll be hanging out with Supergirl (much to the excitement of those who like another kind of Supercorp, no doubt). And Lois Lane has lost her Superwoman powers, burning them out after using her Solar Flare. But unlike with Superman, it seems to have purged the powers from her system entirely – and while she insists she's fine with going back to normal, no one else is so sure. And then there's General Zod in the cosmos, looking for answers. Time bomb. Via DC Comics. At least Superman is okay, right? Well, no – anything but. He's been acting erratically over the last few issues, and it seems the source is Red Kryptonite poisoning from back in the first arc of this series, when he went up against Pharm and Graft. The deranged brothers are now locked up in Strykers alongside Luthor. When Superman arrives at Stryker to confront Luthor, he's ready to end their partnership entirely, but Luthor proposes a deal to try to help Lois. This only makes Superman angrier – and that sends him spiraling out of control. This is a side of Superman we very rarely see, and it's an intriguing choice to make him essentially the main threat of this arc – enough to bring another mysterious hero in to stop him. This issue is chaotic, with a lot of plots coming in and out, but I think it delivers. Only one week after Dan Slott raised the bar for the Superman line yet again, Josh Williamson continues to prove the old guard is just as good. 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!
Geek Tyrant
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
SUPERMAN Toy Leak Teases Wild Fortress of Solitude Surprise — GeekTyrant
Well, it looks like Superman's Fortress of Solitude is housing more than just robot servants, Krypto, and quiet reflection. Thanks to a newly revealed toy set, we've got a glimpse at another wild surprise from James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie. The toy in question shows off a creature that looks suspiciously like an Abominable Snowman. It's a towering, white-furred beast, and it does't look like a happy houseguest. Now, not every movie tie-in toy ends up representing something that actually shows up on screen, but a lot of the time it does. Fans of the comics might remember that Superman's Fortress once included a kind of intergalactic zoo, home to alien species, rare creatures, and endangered beings from destroyed planets. That may be coming to the movie. Could this monster be a misunderstood relic of another world? A guardian? Or just one more threat waiting for Lex Luthor and The Engineer when they inevitably storm the place? Gunn has been upfront in the past about pulling from comic book roots, especially the more fantastical storytelling. In an interview earlier this year, Gunn explained: "I would say it's an original story, but the tone and the look of the film, in many ways, is inspired by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's All-Star Superman. But if I wrote my own story, then I could just rip off their look. 'No, I'm kidding. They're really great guys, and they're incredibly talented artists. And I read that comic book, and it really has this feeling of the big, old-school, science-fiction Silver Age comics. We have robots and monster babies and giant kaiju and all of that stuff." And if you're wondering how that balances with a character like Superman, Gunn adds: "But that is also grounded around these incredibly real relationships with a couple that has started dating a few months ago, and now they're really learning the ins and outs of each other. 'What's good about them? What's not so good about them? And what are their ideals like? We have Lois Lane, who's a pragmatist, and Superman is an idealist, and how does that work together? My wife and I are like that, actually." That mix of massive sci-fi spectacle and character-focused storytelling is the kind of formula that will setsthis Superman apart from any of the other film's we've seen. If this arctic beast does show up in the movie, It will be interesting to see how it will play into the story that Gunn set out to tell. If the Fortress of Solitude is housing snow monsters now, who knows what else is waiting behind those icy walls.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Superman Trailer Breakdown: All the DC Easter Eggs, Cameos, and Hidden Details You Missed
DC Studios has released the first full-length trailer for James Gunn's 'Superman', packed with Easter eggs and comic nods. The trailer confirms Clark Kent and Lois Lane's relationship, while Lex Luthor vows to destroy Superman. It teases connections to upcoming DCU projects, featuring characters like Rick Flag Sr. and hints at villains like Ultraman. DC just dropped the first full trailer for James Gunn's Superman — and it's bursting with hidden details, deep-cut comic references, and a surprise Justice League cameo. As the DCU prepares for its big reboot on July 11, the trailer gives fans a sneak peek at what's ahead, from Creature Commandos to The Authority — and even a new take on Superman and Lois's relationship. Here's a closer look at everything you might've missed. LordTech and the Justice Gang LordTech, led by Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn), is a key Metropolis tech firm featured in Superman. Lord sponsors the 'Justice Gang,' with heroes like Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, and Green Lantern Guy Gardner sporting LordTech-branded suits. Lois Lane uses a LordTech recorder, and the company's skyscraper appears in a key action scene. In the comics, Lord helped turn the Justice League into a UN-backed force, with Guy Gardner as a founding member. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Para onde você quer ir? Azul Leia mais Undo Stagg Industries Stagg Industries, owned by tycoon Simon Stagg, is a major company in the DC Universe. Stagg is the archvillain of Rex Mason, also known as Metamorpho, and the father of Mason's love interest, Sapphire Stagg. In the comics, Stagg causes the accident that exposes Rex to a radioactive meteor, transforming him into Metamorpho—a metahuman who can rearrange his molecules into any chemical element or shape. Kryptonite Ultraman and the Engineer appear to hand over the captured Superman to Lex Luthor, who then imprisons him alongside other metahumans like Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan). Metamorpho uses his power to transform his right hand into green Kryptonite, making Superman vulnerable to attacks from Lex's armored guards, identified by the 'LC' (LuthorCorp) logos on their uniforms. Black Orchid Beside Superman's cell stands a woman in a striking black and pink dress, likely Susan Linden—a lesser-known comic character connected to Lex Luthor. First introduced in 1973's Adventure Comics #428, Linden, also known as Black Orchid, grew up near Metropolis and married Carl Thorne, a criminal and arms dealer working for Luthor. After Thorne betrayed Luthor by stealing a shipment of terrorist weapons, he killed Susan for informing the police. Later, botanist Philip Sylvian used Susan's genetic material in experiments to create hybrid human-plant beings, leading to her rebirth as Black Orchid—a costumed hero who often fought against Luthor. Rick Flag Sr. The trailer hints that Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) has been promoted to Secretary of Defense. Flag Sr. first appeared in James Gunn's animated series Creature Commandos as the leader of A.R.G.U.S., replacing Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) as head of Task Force X—a team of monsters from Belle Reve's Non-Human Internment Division. His son, Colonel Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), was killed on a mission in Suicide Squad (2016) and The Suicide Squad (2021), which Gunn has said is semi-canon to the new DCU. Flag Sr. will return in Peacemaker season 2, likely confronting Peacemaker (John Cena), who was involved in his son's death. In the Superman trailer, Flag Sr. appears tasked with arresting Superman. The Engineer and Ultraman Captured by the Army, Superman is shown flanked by Rick Flag Sr. and two super-powered figures dressed in black. One is Angela Spica (María Gabriela de Faría), aka the Engineer from the super-team The Authority. Thanks to nanomachines in her body, she can shapeshift into liquid metal and create any object she imagines—like the spinning hand blades seen in Superman's Fortress of Solitude. The other masked figure is likely Ultraman, hinted by the 'U'-shaped emblem similar to his comic counterpart. An evil version of Superman from Earth-3 and member of the Crime Syndicate, Ultraman gains strength from Kryptonite (which weakens Superman) and is vulnerable to sunlight—possibly why he wears a full-body suit. Superman Creators Metropolis is filled with tributes to DC Comics legends. Superman is arrested on Waid Street, honoring Mark Waid, the writer behind The Flash's Wally West era, the 1993 Metamorpho run, and the iconic 1996 Kingdom Come storyline that inspired the new movie's Superman symbol, as well as Superman: Birthright. Nearby, a sign for Swan's Books pays homage to Curt Swan, the celebrated artist of Action Comics, Adventure Comics, and other Superman titles. When Superman rescues a little girl outside Swan's Books, it happens on Ross Street— a nod to Alex Ross, the artist of Kingdom Come. Big Belly Burger Superman's showdown with a massive Kaiju takes place beneath a Big Belly Burger billboard—a fictional fast-food chain introduced in Adventures of Superman #441 (1988) by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. In the comics' 'The Tiny Terror of Tinseltown' story, Superman fought a giant Big Belly mascot brought to life by the mischievous imp Mr. Mxyzptlk from the Fifth Dimension. Big Belly Burger is depicted as a LexCorp-owned brand located in Metropolis's New Troy district. It has appeared frequently in The CW's Arrowverse shows like Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl, and has also made cameo appearances in the 2023 Blue Beetle film (part of the DCEU) and the video game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Metropolis Meteors Superman and Mister Terrific are shown battling Ultraman and the Engineer in a baseball stadium home to the Metropolis Meteors—a team that debuted in the 1973 issue of Strange Sports Stories, co-penciled by Curt Swan and Dick Giordano. Originally introduced as the Eastern League playoff champions in Strange Sports Stories #1—with no mention of Metropolis—the Metropolis Meteors later became established as the city's team. They have appeared in various media, including an episode of Superman: The Animated Series and the tie-in comic Superman Adventures. Issue #13 of that series paid tribute to Strange Sports Stories by featuring Superman fighting an alien in the Meteors' home stadium. Smallville Giants and The Mighty Crabjoys When Superman returns to the Kent family farm in Smallville, Kansas, reuniting with his adoptive parents Jonathan (Pruitt Taylor Vince) and Martha Kent (Neva Howell), along with Lois and Krypto the Superdog, a pennant for the Smallville Giants is visible. In John Byrne's The Man of Steel comic, Clark Kent was a star player for Smallville High School's football team—the Smallville Giants. The pennant even sports the team's signature orange and yellow colors from the 1986 The Man of Steel #1. Clark's childhood bedroom features a poster for The Mighty Crabjoys, a popular fictional band in the DC Universe. Frankenstein, voiced by David Harbour, wears a Mighty Crabjoys T-shirt in the Creature Commandos episode 'The Tourmaline Necklace,' and the band's billboard also appears in the Peacemaker season 2 trailer. Jim Lee's Superman, Man of Tomorrow At The Daily Planet, a quick shot shows a cork bulletin board covered with Superman memorabilia. Among the items is a card featuring Jim Lee's iconic cover from 2004's Superman (Vol. 2) #204, the first issue of the Superman: For Tomorrow storyline by Brian Azzarello and Lee. Jim Lee, a fan-favorite artist, is also DC Comics' current Chief Creative Officer and Publisher. Martian Manhunter In a quick 'blink and you'll miss it' moment, when Clark hangs out with Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo), you can spot the Martian Manhunter, J'onn J'onzz, on Jimmy's computer screen. The shape-shifting Green Martian from Mars is a founding member of the Justice League and one of the 'Big Seven' alongside Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and Aquaman. The Hammer of Boravia The trailer features a fight with the Hammer of Boravia, a new character whose attack is linked to Superman's recent political actions in Boravia. According to a Daily Planet article by Clark Kent, the Hammer's assault injured 22 people and is said to be an independent vigilante, not representing Boravia's government. The Hammer uses a powerful laser attack that damages the offices of Chocos, a cookie company favored by Martian Manhunter in the comics. While the Hammer of Boravia is original, it resembles past hammer-themed villains like Jackhammer from the comics and the Lexo-Suit armor piloted by John Corben (Metallo) in Superman: The Animated Series.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where to watch Gene Hackman movies in Canada: 'Unforgiven,' 'Royal Tenenbaums,' 'Bonnie and Clyde' and more
An investigation continues into the death of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, after they were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home, authorities said on Thursday. Investigators have described the death of the the 95-year-old actor and 64-year-old Arakawa as "suspicious." In the world of Hollywood, Hackman was one of the greats, with a robust decades-long career, proving that he was an incredibly versatile actor. Hackman won two Oscars, one for his performance in The French Connection, and another for Unforgiven. He won Golden Globe Awards for those roles as well, in addition to winning a Golden Globe for The Royal Tenenbaums, and being honoured with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2003. If you're looking to remember Hackman by watching some his iconic movies, here is where you can watch them in Canada: The 1971 Oscar-winning film The French Connection gave Hackman a thrilling, gritty role to work with as Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle. Including one of the greatest chase scenes in film history, Doyle is an NYPD detective, in the narcotics division, who pursues a heroin smuggling operation from Marseille, France, to the U.S. Starring Hackman, Morgan Freeman, Richard Harris and Clint Eastwood (who also directed the movie), Unforgiven from 1992 has been hailed as one of the great Westerns. Hackman plays "Little Bill" Daggett, a sheriff who has particularly savage interactions with outlaws. While there are notable Western showdown moments to highlight, don't underestimate the actor's range in this film. No one gives a pep talk like Hackman in the 1986 movie Hoosiers, playing a high school basketball coach in Indiana. This definitely goes down as one of the best sports dramas. The film also stars Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper and Sheb Wooley. You can't go wrong with a Wes Anderson movie, but The Royal Tenenbaums is particularly special with an impressive ensemble cast that includes Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, Bill Murray, Danny Glover and Owen Wilson (who co-wrote the film with Anderson). With Hackman playing the patriarch of this dysfunctional family, it's one of his most fun roles. Every Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks fan understands the importance of the comedic masterpiece Young Frankenstein, but let's not forget Hackman's role as Blindman in the film. The film shows that Hackman can absolutely take on comedy with the legends in the film, including Wilder and Cloris Leachman. Hackman played a pivotal role in one of the most legendary franchises, taking on the role of Lex Luthor in the 1978 movie Superman, with Christopher Reeve as the title character. One of the most clever takes on a superhero villain, that Lex Luthor smile is unforgettable. Playing the brother to Warren Beatty's Clyde Barrow, Hackman's Buck Barrow is a performance that is more impressive every time you watch it. Also starring the iconic Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker, it's one of those rare movies that has inserted itself firmly into popular culture, comtinuing to be referenced regularly decades later. One of Hackman's more underrated movies, I Never Sang for My Father has a beautiful sensitivity, with the actor starring alongside Melvyn Douglas. The film is about a father-son relationship, particularly their struggle to effectively communicate, even though there's an immense about of love there.
