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Jake Gyllenhaal as Batman and Other Actors Almost Cast as Superheroes

ScreenCrush Staff — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:00:40 +0000

There was a time when superheroes were associated with just one actor (Christopher Reeve, for example). Of course, in the age of reboots, we’re getting pretty used to there being multiple actors as Batmen and Supermen. Since some of the sting has been taken away, we thought you could handle this list of superhero movies [...]

14 Adorable Superman Babies

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:30:02 +0000

You know how Superman and Clark Kent are the same person? It's pretty wild that a nerdy dude could turn into a super muscular, flying guy, but that's the awesomeness that is a superhero. It's the sort of cool stuff kids eat right up, which is why it's no surprise there's a whole group of Superman-loving babies taking over the Web.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Discovers Superman's Home Planet

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:42:48 +0000

Superman’s home planet Krytpon isn’t fictional anymore! Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has discovered the real-life counterpart to the planet that is so deeply embedded in the ‘Superman’ canon.Tyson discovered the red dwarf star that is located in the Corvus constellation and is about 27.1 light years away from Earth. Up until now, this star was [...]

Dean Cain Saves the Day for Batman Proposal

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:35:51 +0000

Dean Cain proved that he is still a hero even without his Superman costume last week. He was scheduled to speak about his years playing the Man of Steel on the hit television show 'Lois and Clark' at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, when friends of New Yorker Ruby Rinesko and his girlfriend of 11 years, Jennifer Haviland, approached him with their delightfully nerdy engagement plan.

Hutchinson, Kansas Wants to be Superman's Hometown

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:02:26 +0000

Every good Superman fan worth his or her salt knows that the fictional town of Smallville is where Clark Kent got his humble start. Yet Christopher Wietrick of Hutchinson, Kansas is campaigning on Facebook to get the town's name changed. After all, if there really is a Metropolis in the US, why not a Smallville as well?

Watch the Moving First 'Man of Steel' Trailer

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:45:49 +0000

Hollywood must have an undying love for Superman. Despite various ill-fated attempts to create a "Man of Steel" film that equals the successes of Batman, X-Men and Spiderman (our apologies to the horrific 'Green Lantern'--you didn't make the cut), we have to give them credit... they keep trying. And now, they might have something. Check out the teaser and full trailer for 'Man of Steel.'

Batman and Superman Retire in 'Super Golden Friends'

Justin Beck — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:02:37 +0000

What do Batman, Superman, Aquaman and Robin all have in common? Well, apparently it’s that they all share a ritzy villa in Miami together living the good life as retired superheroes. The maker of this funny animated video wants to pitch this idea to Adult Swim as a pilot and, to be honest, it does [...]

20 Hilariously Awful 'Lois Lane' Comic Book Covers

Dan Seitz — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:35:59 +0000

Comic books have not always been the enlightened bastions of feminism they are now. Back in the '50s and '60s, they were…let's just say they were a reflection of the times. And just like Superman could be a real jerk, Lois Lane had her less-than-PC moments too. A lot of them, actually. In celebration of [...]

Nic Cage's Allegedly Stolen Superman Comic Book Sells for a Whopping $2.16 Million

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:54:13 +0000

A near mint condition copy of 'Action Comics #1,' the comic book featuring the first appearance of Superman, just fetched $2.16 million dollars at an online auction. And like many things both strange and nerdy, the record-breaking comic book sale has an interesting history with actor Nicolas Cage.

Wannabe Superman Gets Cosmetic Surgery To Look Like Man of Steel [PHOTO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:32:32 +0000

In an attempt to look like Superman, Herbert Chavez has gone through a litany of plastic surgeries, from chin augmentation to rhinoplasty to lip injections to thigh implants. As a result, the 35-year old Philippines man looks like a cross between ‘Smallville’ star Tom Welling and Prince. Psychiatrists believe Chavez suffers from body dysmorphic disorder, which causes its [...]

New Pictures of Henry Cavill as Superman Revealed

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:12:43 +0000

Pictures of Henry Cavill shooting new Superman flick 'Man of Steel' hit the movie's official Facebook page Wednesday. In the candids, a mega-buff Cavill looks made of steel indeed.

Henry Cavill as 'Superman' – First Official Look [PICTURE]

Andy Scott — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:15:26 +0000

Any lingering doubts comic book fans might have had about the decision to cast Henry Cavill as Superman should be erased today once they feast their eyes on the first official photo from 'Man of Steel,' which shows the hunky Cavill donning the iconic leotard and cape.