Superhero Bits: Spider-Man, The Dark Knight Rises, The Avengers, Man Of Steel
What security measures are being taken on the set ofThe Dark Knight Rises? Did those security measures stop someone from catchingJoseph Gordon-Levittwalking along side the Tumbler? Want to know how the bank from the first image fromMan of Steelfits into the film? And how popular isSpider-Manat metal shows? Read about all of this and more in today’s Superhero Bits.
More and more footage from the set ofThe Dark Knight Risesis revealed. This video has your first moving look atJoseph Gordon-Levitt’s character (though we’ve seen images) and also reveals a Tumbler and you can even seeChristopher Nolan. What’s Gordon-Levitt doing with that gas can? Is he working with Batman? I kind of don’t want to know. Thanks toComic Book Movie.
Speaking ofThe Dark Knight Risesspoilers,Moviefonehas done a very interesting interview withJared Wickerham, a 22-year-old Pittsburgh photographer who is responsible for many of the most revealing photos that have come off set. In the interview he talks about how much money he makes, what it’s like on set, how long he’s on set, as well as the security measures they’re taking. Here’s a snippet:
Another P.A. who was about my age — I’m 22 — and he just came up to me and said, “I hate to do this, but I’ve got to stand in front of you. It has come down from my boss that I have to stand in front of you.” I ran into the location manager — I think his name was James — and he also came up to me and said, “I need you to stop taking pictures.” I said, “Well, I’m on the sidewalk, I’m in a public area, I know my rights.” That’s pretty much what I told everybody, “I know I’m within my rights.” As soon as I say that, they’re like, “Yeah, you are.”
TheMan of SteelFacebook page (viaComic Book Movie) has gotten a report in from a “100% reliable” source about some major scenes being filmed forZack Snyder’s Superman film. They involve a 7-11, a bank, a hospital and more. If correct, these are pretty major spoilers so head to the above link to read more but we’ll tease with just this – it explains the official image that was released (and you see again above).
Geek Tyrant(viaDeviant Art) has found this awesome image called “Tough Crowd” by an artist namedVonToten. Obviously, it’sSpider-Mansurrounded by a web of his most famous enemies:Venon, Green Goblin, Lizard, Mysterioand others. Makes a great desktop wallpaper.NPR hasan article and audio story called “Hollywood Superheroes Losing the Fight for Diversity.” It poses the questions why, if Marvel is willing to make a non-whiteSpider-Man, why we haven’t seen any other major minority superheroes yet?
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The same YouTube user as above,SubaruWRXFan(viaCBM) has another video of the snow covered set of The Dark Knight Rises. What’s that big black vehicle for?
Kevin Feigewas speaking to Empire Magainze (viaCBM) aboutThe Avengersand it’s funny how coy he is about the villains inThe Avengers. Hey Kev, we already know (but if you don’t, I won’t spoil it here). Here’s his quote:
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We ran a link toAvengersset photos in Cleveland yesterday which is why I’m only running this one image sent in from /Film reader Brian T. He sent in a bunch of images from the mass-destruction on the street set we talked about yesterday including these new phone booths. Thank you Brian.
Disclaimer: I think we’ve run this before but I write about so many superhero bits that, if we did, I apologize. If not, this is a really great video ofSpider-Manteaching some kids his patented moves. Thanks toThe Awesomer.
This made me laugh. A great cartoon byCyanide and Happinessover atExplosm.net. Pretty self-explanatory.
