In the movies the Dark Knight does not always save his lady, but in the Aurora theater the story unfolded differently. The male instinct to rescue and protect kicked in the way it does in less complicated superhero tales. At least three of the 12 victims of the shooting died because they were physically protecting …
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What kind of armor will Tony Stark wear in Iron Man 3? That question has been answered at Comic-Con International, where the new costume is on display at the Marvel booth. Here’s Wired senior editor Peter Rubin with an exclusive look at the new armor, as well as a chronological spin through the various power …
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If Superman and Batman duked it out, who would win? The question put Man of Steel director Zack Snyder in a tough spot, since The Dark Knight Rises auteur Christopher Nolan is the guy who hired him to make the new Superman movie. *** Snyder and new Superman actor Henry Cavill showed off new Man of Steel footage Saturday that operates …
Captain America’s shield Captain America harnesses the power of “Vibranium,” a metal extracted from a meteorite that crashed in Africa. The shield is capable of absorbing, storing and redirecting kinetic energy, and the material becomes more powerful as more weapons are turned against it. In the movie, Captain America redirects a shot from Iron Man’s …
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Just a few days ago, a new Avengers trailer was released, containing awesome footage: Hulk catching Iron Man in mid-air Three-way fight between Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man. Pretty exciting if you’re a casual fan (watch the trailer below), but if you can’t get enough… Then check out these scene-by-scene breakdowns of the new …
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Just a few days ago, a new Avengers trailer was released, containing awesome footage: Hulk catching Iron Man in mid-air Three-way fight between Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man. Pretty exciting if you’re a casual fan (watch the trailer below), but if you can’t get enough… Then check out these scene-by-scene breakdowns of the new …
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Ranked according to Rotten Tomatoes ratings (see bottom for a full explanation) 35. The Adventures of Tintin – 2011 – 74% 34. V for Vendetta – 2006 – 73% 33. The Mask – 1994 – 75% 32. Ghost in the Shell – 1995 – 94% 31. Superman Returns – 2006 – 76% 30 …
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