Superman, DC and James Gunn
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Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on MSNSuperman is rooted in Ohio. Here's a look at all his connections to the stateThe new “Superman” movie was filmed in Cleveland and Cincinnati last summer. But those aren’t the Man of Steel’s only connections to Ohio.
Created by the sons of Jewish immigrants, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, Superman is an example of youthful male wish fulfilment: an all-powerful figure dressed like a circus strong man, who uses brawn to right wrongs. However, Siegel and Shuster’s initial version of the character was a more flawed character.
The new film, starring David Corenswet as Superman, is intended to kick off a new epoch for DC Studios, which has struggled in recent years to produce consistent superhero hits.
Superman's classic pair of glasses disguise has a sci-fi twist in James Gunn's film which actually has a history in the comics: Hypno-Glasses!
When the newest "Superman" movie hits theaters Friday, Cincinnati audiences will see something especially familiar on the big screen: their very own Union Terminal.
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Smithsonian Magazine on MSNHow Superman Became a Character for the AgesThis summer’s big blockbuster, Superman, marks the latest installment of the Man of Steel — a character whose identity has evolved over the decades, connecting with the concerns and ideas of the day. Even the phrase he may be best known for — “Truth, Justice, and the American Way” — has changed to suit new vibes and new markets.
This weekend, check out a Philly native in the new Superman movie, catch up on the new season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and find the best recs for fun at the Jersey Shore.
Chances are you’ve seen the promos for the new “Superman” movie and wondered, “What the heck is going on with Nathan Fillion’s hair?!”
Superman promises to be a big, bold movie, appropriate for the world’s first superhero. But the movie’s charm comes straight from the comics, including these classic printed stories about Superman’s never-ending battle for truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.