Oprah Winfrey visits Maui shelters and donates time, supplies to fire evacuees
Oprah Winfrey was spotted at shelters on Maui visiting with people displaced by the wildfires and bringing much needed supplies this week.
2023-08-12 01:54
HBO estimates 2.9 million watched 'Succession' finale on Sunday night
An estimated 2.9 million people watched or streamed the finale of its drama “Succession” this past weekend
2023-05-31 05:22
Metallica's Kirk Hammett: Prog rock was instrumental in shaping heavy metal
Kirk Hammett says prog rock was "instrumental" in what "heavy metal is today".
2023-09-20 17:28
Granddaughter calls her picture book a 'love letter' to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
The 15-year-old granddaughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is collaborating on a picture book tribute to the late civil rights leader and his wife, Coretta Scott King
2023-06-23 20:53
US entertainment shares slide as Disney, Charter squabble over cable fees
By Chibuike Oguh and Bansari Mayur Kamdar NEW YORK Shares of several U.S. entertainment companies including Fox Corp
2023-09-02 02:21
Why did Dominic Fike and Hunter Schafer break up? 'Euphoria' star opens up about being in public relationships
Dominic Fike and Hunter Schafer, who first met on the set of 'Euphoria' Season 2, sparked dating rumors in January 2022
2023-07-08 13:56
11 LGBTQ Pioneers You Should Know
The fight for LGBTQ rights has been decades in the making. Meet a few of the trailblazers who won the battles.
2023-06-16 02:54
Gene Simmons open to having four fresh faces continue KISS
Gene Simmons hasn't ruled out recruiting some new members to continue the KISS legacy.
2023-11-16 19:50
Oliver Anthony says he 'hates' seeing his song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' be 'weaponized'
Oliver Anthony is continuing to make his voice heard after becoming an overnight sensation thanks to his viral working-class anthem, "Rich Men North of Richmond."
2023-08-26 08:20
Netflix fans emotional as 'The Witcher' Season 3 trailer releases: 'Henry will always be Geralt'
Fans are disappointed over Henry Cavill's departure from 'The Witcher' with a new trailer release
2023-06-09 15:22
Hollywood writers' deal may set a template for talks with striking actors
By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES The tentative deal Hollywood writers reached with the major studios
2023-09-27 16:57
Superman fans compare character's 'respectful' Smallville cameo to 'evil' Flash appearance
Warning: This article does contain spoilers for The Flash (2023). If you are in any way interested in superheroes or movies in general you'll no doubt be aware that a new comic book film is being released this week concentrating on the DC character The Flash. It's the first time the scarlet speedster has ever been given a solo movie and despite the controversy surrounding the film's lead star, Ezra Miller, Warner Bros have invested a lot into making this a thrilling experience for fans. The premise of the film is a loose adaptation of the 2011 comic Flashpoint, where The Flash travels back in time to prevent the untimely death of his mother but inadvertently changes the future, as is often the case with time travel movies. As a result, Michael Keaton will be reprising his iconic performance as Batman, a character he hasn't played since 1992 with the likes of Michael Shannon also returning as General Zod and Sasha Calle also delivering a new take on Supergirl. However, people who have already seen the film have noted that several other iconic iterations of these famous characters also make appearances despite some of the actors having already passed away. Many of these are included in the film's climax and feature CGI incarnations of beloved actors like Christopher Reeve as Superman and Adam West as Batman. Other cameos include George Reeves as the Superman from the 1950s, Helen Slater from the 1984 Supergirl movie, Nicolas Cage playing Superman from the unreleased 1990s film and George Clooney reprising Batman from the much maligned 1997 Batman and Robin movie. While The Flash isn't the first movie to use this type of technology (numerous Star Wars titles have already recreated the likes of Carrie Fisher and a younger Mark Hamill for new stories) the use of Reeve's Superman has struck a particularly sour note due to both the messaging and the apparent ugly aesthetic. While Warner Bros is likey to have gotten permission from Reeve's estate to include his likeliness in the film many fans feel that it sets the wrong precedent given that the actor was left paralysed in 1995 before passing away in 2004. Fans of the Superman TV show Smallville have pointed to Reeve's cameo in the show in a 2003 episode which didn't hide his paralysis but respectfully recognised his contribution to the character's legacy and also allowed him to promote his paralysis charity. Ultimately, Warner Bros' owns the rights to Superman and essentially can do whatever they want to with the character but with the growing popularity of multiverses and an over reliance on nostalgia this type of thing will only become more and more common. One thing that we can hope for is that if the technology continues to be used then the tributes will be more tasteful and considered than this time around. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-16 00:26
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