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Geek Dad
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – The Flash: Blood Moon Special #1
The Flash: Blood Moon Rising Special #1 – Alex Paknadel, Writer; Daniel Bayliss, Artist; Matt Herms, Colorist Ray – 9.5/10 Ray: Blood Moon Rising has been an intriguing final act to Simon Spurrier's controversial but compelling Flash run, seeing Eclipso take over the moon and Wally West push himself to the limit to stop him. But I've been most interested in a side player to the run – Richard Swift, aka The Shade. This roguish immortal shadow criminal turned antihero was one of the biggest scene-stealers of James Robinson's Starman, and eventually became a leading man in his own right. But in recent days, he's been turning more cruel and ruthless towards lawbreakers, and it turns out this comes from a very human matter – his lover, Hope, is dying of a mysterious illness, and all of Richard's magic is powerless to help her. And in his desperation to cheat mortality, even as Hope starts to come to terms with her impending death, Richard taps into his darkest power and returns to the site of his creation – and discovers a terrible secret. The idea that Eclipso created the Shade centuries ago makes a lot of sense – obviously, their powers are incredibly similar, but also Eclipso loves to prey on human suffering and create loyal soldiers. And now that Shade needs help, Eclipso is all too willing to help him out – for a price that will strip away the little humanity he has left. And so Shade becomes Eclipso's sentry on the moon as he builds his empire, with years passing there as days pass on Earth, until the Flash gets involved and the event kicks off. This is a fantastic character piece for the Shade, probably the best since James Robinson's maxiseries for him, and it emphasizes just how well he works as both a hero and a villain. There are some great horror segments here, as well as some surprisingly emotional moments. Paknadel has written a few Flash specials before, and I'd love him to get a shot at a full run. 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!
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
New "Wonder Woman" Movie Finds It "Supergirl" Writer Ana Nogueira
Yara Sameh 'Supergirl' screenwriter Ana Nogueira has been tapped to write DC Studios' new redo of "Wonder Woman". Nogueira is also writing a live-action 'Teen Titans' for the studio. "Wonder Woman" has become a major priority for the studio. On July 16, DC was reported to be fast-tracking the feature project, and DC Studios co-chief James Gunn told Entertainment Weekly in June that a 'Wonder Woman' movie 'is being written right now.' The studio is also developing 'Paradise Island,' a TV series for HBO set on Wonder Woman's home of Themyscira, though Gunn has said progress on that project is 'slow moving.' Nogueira started her career as an actor, including on 'The Michael J. Fox Show,' 'The Vampire Diaries' and most recently the crime series 'Hightown.' 'Supergirl,' directed by Craig Gillespie ('Cruella') and starring Milly Alcock ('House of the Dragon'), will be her first produced screenplay. It is adapted from the graphic novel 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' by Tom King. The film is scheduled to open on June 26, 2026. The Princess of Themyscira was first played on the big screen by Gal Gadot in 2017's 'Wonder Woman' directed by Patty Jenkins. The film grossed $822 million worldwide, shattering the industry's false presumption that audiences weren't interested in female-led superhero movies. Gadot and Jenkins teamed up again for 'Wonder Woman 1984,' which opened on Christmas in 2020 at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. She also played the character in 2017's 'Justice League,' 2021's 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' and 2023's 'The Flash.' When Gunn and Peter Safran took the reins of DC Studios, however, they effectively rebooted the DC Universe, starting with the streaming series 'Creature Commandos' and Gunn's feature film 'Superman,' which has grossed $406.8 million globally since it opened on July 11. Alcock appeared in a brief cameo at the end of the film, when she picked up her dog Krypto, who'd been staying with the Man of Steel while she was away. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Heavy Metal Icon Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away
Rana Atef Heavy metal icon and Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76 years old, just a few days after reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates and performing a huge farewell concert for fans. In a statement, his family announced, "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love." Three weeks ago, the Prince of Darkness performed a huge concert to end a legendary 40-year career. Known for his support of Aston Villa, the performance took place at Villa Park. The concert witnessed a stacked lineup, including Rock and Metal pioneers such as Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Tool, Anthrax, and others. He said at the end of the performance, "You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart." read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Superman': A ranking of all the live-action versions of the Man of Steel
Nicolas Cage (who has a son named Kal-El) made a brief appearance as a multiversal variant of the Man of Steel in 2023's 'The Flash.' While it was a pretty lackluster and mostly CGI cameo, it served as a nod to the actor nearly playing the hero in the ultimately shelved 'Superman Lives' film from writer Kevin Smith and director Tim Burton back in the '90s. Matt Bomer It's a shame that Matt Bomer, who Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Advertisement Hugh Jackman While he's better known for his work with Marvel as the razor-clawed Wolverine, Hugh Jackman did play Superman in an unofficial capacity in a 2001 episode of 'Saturday Night Live.' Will Ferrell also put a hilarious spin on Superman's dad Jor-El, played by Marlon Brando in the 1978 film. Advertisement 10. John Haymes Newton/Gerard Christopher Following the end of the Christopher Reeve era on the big screen with 1987's much-maligned 'Superman IV: The Quest for Peace,' Clark Kent was reborn on the small screen with 1988's 'Superboy' TV show (later titled 'The Adventures of Superboy'). Initially played by John Haymes Newton, who left the series after one season and was replaced by Gerard Christopher, this version of Kal-El features the hero during his younger years, navigating college life and a growing rogues gallery. While 'Superboy' was campy and over-the-top, Newton and Christopher turned in admirable performances as the Boy of Steel, with the underrated show laying the groundwork for future series that investigated Clark's early years, like 'Smallville.' 9. Kirk Alyn As the first person to play Superman in live action, Alyn had a chance to continue to play the character beyond his initial film serial appearances in 1948's 'Superman' and 1950's 'Atom Man vs. Superman.' A dashing star who embodied the rugged heroics of that era's Superman, Alyn sadly 8. Dean Cain Definitely a product of its era, the ABC series 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' turned the superhero's story into a weekly romantic melodrama in the mid-'90s, as Teri Hatcher's Lois Lane swooned over Dean Cain's Superman. Advertisement 7. Henry Cavill Drawing inspiration from the 'Injustice' video games, where tragedy turns Superman into a god-like tyrant, Zack Snyder's take on the character was pretty dark and dreary in 2013's Henry Cavill in the 2016 film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Clay Enos 6. Brandon Routh My vote for the most underrated live-action Superman goes to Brandon Routh, who absolutely nailed the look and feel of the Man of Steel in 2006's 'Superman Returns.' As a spiritual sequel to the first two Reeve movies, Routh perfectly captured his predecessor's ability to balance the bombastic heroics with his bumbling alter ego. Routh's Kent was incredible, but the film suffers from a severe drought of compelling Superman action, making this an unfortunate one-and-done situation for the actor. Well, that was until he suited up again for the CW's TV crossover event 'Crisis on Infinite Earths,' where Routh played an older version of Superman inspired by the 'Kingdom Come' comic. 5. David Corenswet He may be the new super kid on the block, but David Corenswet has already flown up into my top five of live-action Superman actors. In the new film, directed and written by James Gunn, Corenswet brings a great mix of sincerity, hope, and humanity to the role, crafting a Superman that, as Globe film critic Odie Henderson Advertisement David Corenswet in 'Superman.' Warner Bros. 4. Tyler Hoechlin The last actor to play the Man of Tomorrow on the small screen, Tyler Hoechlin brought super dad vibes in the CW's 'Superman & Lois' series, which ended its four season run last year. Hoechlin, who originally played a different version of Superman on the CW's 'Supergirl' show, really embodied the character's wholesome, family man side in 'Superman & Lois,' which saw Clark, Lois (Bitsie Tulloch), and their two teenage sons living on the Kent farm in Smallville. While the series was cut short, Hoechlin deserves a lot of credit for his incredibly earnest portrayal of a Superman who always puts his family first, and for anchoring the character's legacy in the final years of DC shows on the CW. 3. Tom Welling Yes, 'Smallville,' which ran from 2001 to 2011, was at times a cornball fest that fused supernatural sci-fi with teenage melodrama, but for many millennial Superman fans, Tom Welling is their Man of Steel. Physically, Welling looked as close to the comic book character as a person could get outside of Christopher Reeve, and, even with the often cheesy dialogue, his gravitas made viewers buy into his super-powered Kansas do-gooder routine. 'Smallville' was far from perfect, and sure, he never really wore the Superman outfit until the final seconds of the finale, but Welling deserves his flowers, because no one has spent more time playing Clark on screen than him. Advertisement 2. George Reeves For fans of a certain age, George Reeves is the gold standard when it comes to the classic portrayal of Superman. After debuting as the hero in 1951's 'Superman and the Mole Men,' Reeves returned to play the character for six seasons on the hit TV series 'Adventures of Superman.' Becoming the face of the Man of Steel during his TV golden age (he even appeared as Superman in a 1957 'I Love Lucy' episode), Reeves brought an imposing, strongman physicality to Superman that made him that era's ultimate tough guy. 1. Christopher Reeve Did you really think it'd be anyone else? The Christopher Reeve in "Superman." Courtesy of The Kobal Collection at Art Resource Matt Juul can be reached at
Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Think we live in the age of ‘blockbuster slop'? Try watching Superman
James Gunn's new film has shrugged off 'superhero fatigue' to become one of the biggest and brightest blockbusters of the year. When it comes to mainstream filmmaking, there's a lot of doom-mongering — but Louis Chilton sees reasons to be cheerful Look up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a hackneyed opening line? No – it's Superman (2025), James Gunn's new blockbuster, which flew dashingly into cinemas last Friday. The film comes at a precarious time for blockbusters, arriving in a forbidding post-pandemic landscape where superhero movies, still ubiquitous, are no longer the bankable certainties they were a decade ago. If 'superhero fatigue' is the phrase du jour when it comes to recent audience attitudes, then Gunn clearly didn't get the memo. Superman is as unapologetically comic book-ish as any film in recent memory, and promises much more to come. It heralds a complete overhaul of the DC Comics movie universe, following more than a decade of critically panned, commercially wavering releases, from Man of Steel (2013) through to The Flash (2023). Gunn, best known for directing Marvel's much-loved Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, took over as co-chair of DC Studios in 2022, and is overseeing the new creative direction of the franchise himself.
