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7NEWS
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
INSIDE MEDIA: Why the new Superman movie could be banned in Australia
Watch the video version of this article and see interviews with people mentioned in the player above. WHY THE NEW SUPERMAN MOVIE COULD BE BANNED IN AUSTRALIA There's an ongoing battle taking place right now about the international rights to Superman and it could mean the anticipated new film could be banned from screening in Australia. As INSIDE MEDIA reported in February, the estate of Superman co-creator Joseph Shuster has launched a copyright claim against Warner Bros. Discovery. The claim states 'the copyright laws of countries with the British legal tradition — including Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia — contain provisions automatically terminating such assignments 25 years after an author's death, vesting in the Shuster Estate the co-author's undivided copyright interest in such countries'. The case was dismissed a month ago and everyone thought it was over. But they were wrong. According to US media company Puck, lawyer Marc Toberoff 'has refiled his case in New York state court, where it's now pending. What's more, he's shooting for a quick injunction to block Warner Bros. from exploiting Superman in those foreign territories, theoretically jeopardizing the global rollout of James Gunn's Superman reboot on July 11'. That's bad news for Aussie fans eagerly awaiting the new adventure – and I include myself in that category. The case is set for June 4 where it will be determined if the injunction will be granted. While most experts believe it won't be, stranger things have happened. I'll keep you updated. NINE STANDS DOWN REPORTER FOR BIZARRE REASON Plenty of questions are being asked around Channel 9's North Sydney bunker over the appalling treatment of sports journalist Michael Chammas. According to The Daily Telegraph Chammas was kicked off Channel 9's 100% Footy show after Parramatta Eels star Mitchell Moses threatened to cancel his scheduled appearance if Chammas was on the panel. The request was made through his manager, Isaac Moses. As per the article: 'Nine entertainment – that described itself as 'Independent Always' bowed to the manager's wishes and pulled Chammas off the show'. Apparently, there's bad blood between Isaac Moses and Chammas, which is why Chammas says he expected to sit out of the panel when Mitchell was on but return after his segment. 'But the decision was made that even after Mitchell left, it would be better that, that Danny (Weidler) was on,' Chammas told the Triple M Rocks Footy podcast. You can hear his comments in the video player above. So even though Chammas was willing to sit it out until the end of segment with Mitchell, his manager didn't want him to be part of the show at all. And he got his way. That's a lot of power one man holds over the Nine Network. 'What annoys me is I could see what Isaac was doing and he does it with clubs (too),' Chammas continued when asked if he was annoyed. It's one thing for a powerful manager to pull their weight but it's another thing for Channel 9 to allow itself to be bullied. NRL player managers now know the network will cave to any demands in order to get access to players. That's a dangerous precedent. In the first year of Studio 10, Anthony Callea was booked to appear on the show and we promoted it. With less than 24 hours' notice, we received a phone call from his manager informing us the appearance was cancelled so that Anthony could appear on rival Channel 9. We pushed back and told them they couldn't do that as we booked him first. The manager didn't care as Channel 9 had bigger ratings at the time. We soon overtook them but that's another story. I warned the manager that if Anthony appeared on Channel 9 that morning he would never appear on Studio 10 while I was the executive producer. The manager laughed and didn't believe me. To me it was an easy decision – don't allow yourself to be treated like a second-class citizen. Anthony appeared on Channel 9 and, true to my word, he never appeared on Studio 10 for the five years I was running the show. Let me be clear, this was nothing to do with Anthony – he suffered because of the decision of his then manager. That one decision set the tone and managers knew they couldn't treat the show like a second-class citizen. It led to us booking great guests and quickly increasing our audience. There's no doubt the producers at Nine were thinking about the short-term benefits of booking a great guest for their show, but what they've done is hand over all their power and shown they don't protect their own. By allowing one of their cast to be dropped at the whim of a player's manager, it shows a lack of backbone and a lack of respect for their staff. WOKE v WOKE You have to feel sorry for those on the progressive left who fall victim to the vitriol of those they support. Take the case of ABC Melbourne radio presenter Bob Murphy. The former AFL Western Bulldogs star is often described as 'woke'. When he referred to the men's competition as 'AFLM' in a recent newspaper column in a bid to separate it from the women's AFLW, he was cheered on by some but mostly ridiculed for his use of the term. So, here's a guy who believes in equality and inclusivity, despite whatever backlash he might receive. But did any of that matter when Murphy made a silly joke while on air with Sharnelle Vella when he insinuated that she worked at Melbourne strip club Spearmint Rhino? No, no it didn't. Not only was he forced to issue a grovelling apology, but those who he had stood up for were quick to turn on him, labelling him misogynistic. It turns out you can't bank any good will with the woke brigade. If you make one mistake you become the enemy – and this is a take-no-prisoners situation. Jessica Rowe suffered a similar fate back in 2021 when she dared to interview Pauline Hanson for her podcast – The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show. The left turned on Rowe and she pulled the episode after a massive backlash, despite doing nothing wrong – she was simply talking to an elected official. Rowe made the point that she didn't agree with Hanson's politics but she was accused of platforming the One Nation leader. The thing I don't understand to this very day is that if you ever watched just one episode of Studio 10, you would know Jess is a kind-hearted big leftie. So, even if she had made the wrong call by interviewing Hanson (which I don't believe she did), didn't she deserve a pass? Didn't she deserve some kindness for all the people she had stood up for, all the left issues she had supported? Apparently not. Turns out you are only embraced by those on the extreme left until you dare step out of line – whether you actually have stepped out of line is questionable, but it's whether they BELIEVE you have. Bob Murphy is a progressive leftie – some call that woke – whatever it is, it's fair enough. It's just a shame that the people and issues he supports didn't support him after he made a silly joke.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Superman' Secret Villain Identity Confirmed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Ever since the first teaser for James Gunn's 'Superman', fans have been theorizing about one of the more physical villains in the film. In various clips, David Corenswet's Superman is seen fighting a man dressed head-to-toe in dark leather, including a mouthless mask with goggles. The only clue to his identity is the "U" on his chest and the fact that he seems able to physically match Superman. A lot of fans have guessed this is the evil Superman variant, Ultraman. And now, shots of a new toy tie-in to the movie confirms that the mystery man is, in fact, Ultraman. You can see the proof below. A great look at the ULTRAMAN figure for 'SUPERMAN' — DCU Updates (@DCU_Updates) May 15, 2025 Read More: Robert Downey Jr. Continues to Reveal Doctor Doom Story Teases As you can see, the toy tie-in refers to the villain as "DC's Ultraman." Of course, what remains to be seen is just how close to the Ultraman of the comics this version is. David Corenswet as Superman in "Superman" David Corenswet as Superman in "Superman" Warner Bros In the comics, Ultraman is from an alternate universe in which most of people who we know as heroes in DC comics are instead villains. For example, instead of the Justice League of America, Ultraman is part of the Crime Syndicate of America. A villain named Johnny Quick replaces The Flash, Power Ring instead of Green Lantern, Owlman instead of Batman, etc. So if the Ultraman of "Superman" is - like his comic book counterpart - a Superman variant, the question is exactly how A.R.G.U.S. finds him and gets him to help them out. The Ultraman of the comics would need a whole lot of convincing to help A.R.G.U.S. or anyone else to work for something other than his own selfish designs; not to mention doing it while hiding his identity. Of course, it does seem like the multiverse will be present early on in the DCU. The recently released trailer for "Peacemaker" likewise has the titular hero running into what appears to be a multiverse variant of himself. It's also possible that James Gunn is simply using the name Ultraman and that he will have an origin completely different from the version in the comics. "Superman" releases in theaters on July 11. The film is written and directed by James Gunn. "Superman" stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. More Comics: Official 'Superman' Trailer is Bursting With First Looks at Heroes and Villains Nicolas Cage Becomes 'Spider-Noir' in First Look Trailer
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Superman' Releases New Look at Classic DC Superhero
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The promotional lead-up to James Gunn's "Superman" continues, and lately the studio has been busy releasing production stills from the film. The latest is a shot of Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific alongside filmmaker Gunn. You can see the shot below. New look at Mr. Terrific in James Gunn's 'SUPERMAN' — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 30, 2025 Read More: 'Thunderbolts' Early Reviews Overwhelmingly One-Sided A lot of haters have been pointing out James Gunn's penchant for showing up in production stills, and this one is no exception. Scan the comments on X and you'll find plenty of fans poking fun at the "Guardians of the Galaxy" filmmaker for once again making an appearance in yet another production still. David Corenswet as Superman in "Superman" David Corenswet as Superman in "Superman" Warner Bros More and more of the promotional material is focusing on the less well-known heroes appearing in "Superman". DC Studios released a behind-the-scenes teaser on April 18, Superman Day, which, among other things, gave us some of our best looks yet at Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho. The concept behind Mister Terrific comes from the Golden Age of comics, with rich Renaissance Man Terry Sloane debuting as the character back in 1942's "Sensation Comics" #1. But the version we'll meet in "Superman" first showed up much later, in 1997's "Spectre" #54. Michael Holt doesn't have any superpowers, instead, he has what he calls "a natural aptitude for having natural aptitudes." Imagine someone like Tony Stark or Reed Richards, but who also demonstrates natural athletic abilities; that's Michael Holt. Before he becomes a superhero, he holds 14 PhDs and is a gold medal-winning Olympian. After the accidental deaths of his wife and the child she was carrying, Holt was inspired by the supernatural Spectre to become a superhero and model himself after Terry Sloane's Golden Age hero. Mister Terrific has made numerous appearances in DC's animated projects, and a version of the character - named Curtis Holt - shows up in the CW's Arrowverse shows, played by Echo Kellum. But Gathegi's appearance in "Superman" will mark the theatrical live-action debut of the character. This won't be Gathegi's first time playing a superhero either. He plays the mutant Darwin in 2011's "X-Men: First Class". "Superman" releases in theaters on July 11. The film is written and directed by James Gunn. "Superman" stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. More Comics: New 'Thunderbolts' Teaser Shows Best Look at Sentry's Powers Blade Reboot Costume Designer Confirms Wildest Theory About Failed Film
Express Tribune
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
New Superman sneak peek reveals Krypto, robots, and Alan Tudyk ahead of July release
The excitement surrounding the upcoming Superman film, directed by James Gunn, continues to grow as DC Studios unveiled a new sneak peek at CinemaCon this week. Fans were treated to glimpses of Krypto, Superman's beloved canine companion, who has already captured hearts, thanks to Gunn's personal inspiration from his dog, Ozu. Check out this Sneak Peek of #Superman, flying into theaters July 11. — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) April 3, 2025 The Fortress of Solitude in 'SUPERMAN' In theaters on July 11. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 3, 2025 In addition to Krypto, the sneak peek highlighted the iconic Superman robots, which were briefly teased in the first trailer. One notable reveal was Robot 4, clearly voiced by the talented Alan Tudyk. Tudyk, a frequent collaborator of Gunn, is no stranger to voicing robotic characters, having previously played roles like Doctor Phosphorus in Creature Commandos and a robot in I, Robot. Fans are also eagerly speculating about the voice of Robot 12, with many online already guessing the actress behind the character. Superman, slated for release on July 11, marks DC Studios' first feature film in the newly reimagined universe. The movie stars David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Gunn's signature style of epic action, humor, and heart promises a fresh take on the iconic superhero, driven by compassion and an unwavering belief in humanity's goodness. The film is produced by Peter Safran and Gunn, with Gunn also writing and directing.
