Henry Cavill IS Superman: - Part 7

[Astrodust]

I'm not impressed with 3D at all.

I'm with you but there are some films that actually look quite impressive in 3D. Avatar, a few animes, and Transformers 3, which I thought had the best 3D to date were all really good. From what I've heard so far Immortals looks really great in 3D, most likely because of the slow shots. It kind of suits the style.

 

[Trinity]

Henry Cavill talks about the physical side of preparing for his role.


http://youtu.be/h79_VDtDO28

 

[SuperMike335!!]

As Superman I have ALL of them.

lulz

 

[Astrodust]

This is me exactly. I like Henry a lot, but he's not enough to make me go see a film. Tarsem on the other hand is one of the most talented visual directors out there imo, and if a Tarsem movie is being released into theaters, I'm going to see it on the big screen. Simple as that. Getting to watch Henry Cavill for a couple hours is just a bonus.

I think you and I are the only ones from this board going to this movie because of Tarsem. Though I have to say Singh needs more work to legitimize himself, but because he makes so few movies you kind of have to check them out when he does. For those who haven't seem much of Singh in interviews here is one. http://collider.com/tarsem-singh-immortals-mirror-mirror-interview/125023/
Go to 9:30 where he talks about the difference between what he does and the speed up slow down technique of 300.

 

[Showtime]

Contrary to what Showtime believes, I'm hoping it does well. Call me a fanboy or whatever you like, but yes I hope it does well for Cavill, simply as a moral booster for his career.

I guess it depends on what you consider "well". It's possible that it finishes 3rd or 4th this weekend. If I'm wrong, that's great for the movie and means it exceeded projections, but I'm not sure we're going to see that happen.

 

[Astrodust]

I guess it depends on what you consider "well". It's possible that it finishes 3rd or 4th this weekend. If I'm wrong, that's great for the movie and means it exceeded projections, but I'm not sure we're going to see that happen.

I can't really see it finishing anything but 1st for this weekend. If it takes 50+ million for the weekend it will be great considering the hard R rating. Next weekend Twilight takes top spot easily though. Happy Feet 2 well be second but Immortals will still find an audience with the non-Twilight fans.

 

[Showtime]

I can't really see it finishing anything but 1st for this weekend. If it takes 50+ million for the weekend it will be great considering the hard R rating. Next weekend Twilight takes top spot easily though. Happy Feet 2 well be second but Immortals will still find an audience with the non-Twilight fans.

Immortals, 1st, at 50 million?

 

[KingKane88]

I can't really see it finishing anything but 1st for this weekend. If it takes 50+ million for the weekend it will be great considering the hard R rating. Next weekend Twilight takes top spot easily though. Happy Feet 2 well be second but Immortals will still find an audience with the non-Twilight fans.

Same here, there is actually much more hype for Immortals then I originally thought, surfing the web it really surprised me how much attention this movie is actually getting.


Come second week, it's down hill. Why go up against Twilight it's 2nd week? Yes they have different audiences (for the most part), but what Twilight does is takes the adults away from a movie such as Immortals and leaves them with there kids sitting in the theater watching Twilight?

 

[Showtime]

Well...only 11 R rated movies all time have made 50 Million or more in their opening weekend. Hangover 2, Matrix Reloaded, Passion Of The Christ, and 300 among them...only one of them came out in November, 8 Mile.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Well...only 11 R rated movies all time have made 50 Million or more in their opening weekend. Hangover 2, Matrix Reloaded, Passion Of The Christ, and 300 among them...only one of them came out in November, 8 Mile.

I've been wrong about a lot of box office related things this year so I could be wrong but I doubt that Immortals is going to be a hit movie. And if it's as crummy as The Cell it doesn't deserve to be a hit.

I think that some Cavill/Superman fans are trying to will this movie into being a hit because they somehow believe that it's failure means that The Man of Steel is going to tank. This movie isn't going to help or hurt TMOS, it's simply going to come out and probably bomb.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

I've been wrong about a lot of box office related things this year so I could be wrong but I doubt that Immortals is going to be a hit movie. And if it's as crummy as The Cell it doesn't deserve to be a hit.

I think that some Cavill/Superman fans are trying to will this movie into being a hit because they somehow believe that it's failure means that The Man of Steel is going to tank. This movie isn't going to help or hurt TMOS, it's simply going to come out and probably bomb.

Of course it's not going to hurt MOS if it bombs. The only thing that even remotely would is if Cavill gave such an awful performance that his acting ability then became some kind of joke... which is very doubtful.

I have absolutely no vested interest in The Immortals succeeding other than wishing Cavill all the best of luck.

However, when the marketing is bombarding me everywhere I go, people I know are actually talking about it, saying things like 'Oh there's this movie I saw a trailer for the other day, really wanna see it... ummm The Immortals?' and as far as I can see there isn't really much else on...

... I start to think that maybe there is enough interest for it to be a mild success.

As to whether or not the movie will be any good... i'll be the judge of that when I see it

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Of course it's not going to hurt MOS if it bombs. The only thing that even remotely would is if Cavill gave such an awful performance that his acting ability then became some kind of joke... which is very doubtful.

I have absolutely no vested interest in The Immortals succeeding other than wishing Cavill all the best of luck.

However, when the marketing is bombarding me everywhere I go, people I know are actually talking about it, saying things like 'Oh there's this movie I saw a trailer for the other day, really wanna see it... ummm The Immortals?' and as far as I can see there isn't really much else on...

... I start to think that maybe there is enough interest for it to be a mild success.

As to whether or not the movie will be any good... i'll be the judge of that when I see it

I just don't see the hype but I certainly hope you and whoever else sees it likes it.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

I just don't see the hype but I certainly hope you and whoever else sees it likes it.

Like I said earlier, I might be getting a different idea over here... it's definitely getting a lot of attention in the UK.

But hey, if it's ONLY the UK that is feeling the hype, then it probably won't be much of a success

What is the marketing for it like over there, and are there any other movies you think are being more hyped at the moment?

 

[manofsteel4life]

People I know are definitely talking about it, but I think I'm the only running to go see it. I could be wrong but word of mouth could play a helpful hand if it's good

 

[flickchick85]

I think you and I are the only ones from this board going to this movie because of Tarsem.

We're not alone! There is another! (moviedoors)

Seriously though, as much as I'm looking forward to it, Immortals will be lucky to make $25mil this weekend. And there's no way it will be #1, imo. I think it will probably deserve better numbers than it gets, but we'll see.

 

[Showtime]

I think even 25 million is a reach for Immortals, but stranger things have happened.

 

[flickchick85]

Yeah, that's why I said it would be lucky to make that. I'm expecting it to do around $15-20mil, honestly.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

I'm expecting it to do around $15-20mil, honestly.

Lower. More like $10-13 million.

 

[Karelia]

Can't wait to see Henry Cavill on Leno show tonight.

 

[Showtime]

Lower. More like $10-13 million.

As you pointed out to me just minutes ago, there is a reason the Immortals thread has been vacant for almost a week.

 

[Lily Adler]

There's an Immortals thread?

 

[Lencho01]

http://collider.com/henry-cavill-immortals-superman-man-of-steel-interview/125293/

There are a lot of very famous people who just put on costumes and walk the floor. I’d imagine that’s what you’ll be doing next year.

Cavill: Yes.

What was the last Halloween costume that you wore?

Cavill: Actually, I dressed up as Superman this last Halloween.

Were you filming on Halloween, in costume?

Cavill: I was, yeah.

Did you ever dress up as Superman when you were a kid?

Cavill: Yeah! Yeah, I think all of my brothers did at some stage. I’ve even got photos of my little nephews in Superman outfits. Apparently, they went to school when I first heard the news. One of them was wearing a little Superman outfit and the teacher sort of told them off and then spoke to my sister-in-law after, saying, “I don’t know what’s going on with the boys. I don’t know what you’ve been telling them. They’ve been lying to me, because they’re telling me that their uncle is Superman and frankly it’s ridiculous.” Which brought my sister-in-law out there and she said, “Actually, it’s not ridiculous; he is [Superman]. So you’ve got to let them wear their little outfits. Thank you very much.” [laughs]

I know you can’t get into specifics on Man of Steel, but what has surprised you about making the film thus far?

Cavill: I haven’t had any surprises. It’s a really long shoot. The stuff we were shooting in Chicago…it feels like an age ago, it feels like a different movie altogether. I’ve been a part of this project for a while and been in pre-production since April. It’s fantastic. You get fully immersed in the world. It’s a wonderful experience.

Did you get to meet [Christopher] Nolan before you got the role or even after you got the role? What was it like to talk to him about Superman?
Cavill: I have not met Mr. Nolan.

You were linked to a lot of big roles before you landed Superman. I heard that you were sort of up for Twilight or even Batman Begins. From what I understand you were close with a number of different things. How big was your smile when you finally landed Man of Steel?

Cavill: [laughs] My smile was absolutely enormous. I was trying very, very hard to play it cool on the phone with Zack Snyder when he called me. I thought, “Okay, play it cool. Not too cool, obviously. But, play it cool.” As soon as I hung up, I was leaping up and down and running up and down the stairs and roaring and shouting, and then trying to call everyone. No one picked up their phones believe it or not! Apart from my assistant. I eventually got through. I was trying to tell the news to everyone and no one was answering their phones!

A lot of actors that I’ve spoken with, when they land a big part, they buy themselves something they’ve wanted for a while, a reward. Did you end up buying yourself anything once you were cast in Man of Steel?

Cavill: No, I didn’t really. I haven’t had time! As soon as I got the role, I was hopping backwards and forwards to L.A. for initial costume fittings and screen testing other actors and then it just all started. I’ve literally been head down, working hard and I haven’t had time to think about buying myself something special yet. Maybe I’ll think about something over Christmas.

Did you read any of the Superman runs? Did you watch any of the Christopher Reeve movies? What did you try to take in from the previous material that’s been released and possibly incorporate into your version of Clark Kent/the Man of Steel?

Cavill: I avoided watching anything which was someone else’s interpretation of the source material. I didn’t go back to the movies and watch them. I didn’t go back to the TV series and watch them. I didn’t want to take that and have that influence my interpretation and my performance of the character. Where the character truly belongs and where the character truly comes from is not from the movies or the TV shows; it’s from the comic books. So I went straight to the comic books and had stacks of them and just read and read and read and read and read. I enjoyed so much learning about the character in such a dense manner. The comic books were my source of material; the TV shows and movies were someone else’s interpretation and so I left that to them.

 

[Showtime]

Already a clip from his Leno appearance...

http://www.thinkmcflythink.com/movi...alks-supermans-lack-of-underwear-on-leno.html

 

[Showtime]

He's been coached well. Saying all the right things. Solid response.

Did you read any of the Superman runs? Did you watch any of the Christopher Reeve movies? What did you try to take in from the previous material that’s been released and possibly incorporate into your version of Clark Kent/the Man of Steel?

Cavill: I avoided watching anything which was someone else’s interpretation of the source material. I didn’t go back to the movies and watch them. I didn’t go back to the TV series and watch them. I didn’t want to take that and have that influence my interpretation and my performance of the character. Where the character truly belongs and where the character truly comes from is not from the movies or the TV shows; it’s from the comic books. So I went straight to the comic books and had stacks of them and just read and read and read and read and read. I enjoyed so much learning about the character in such a dense manner. The comic books were my source of material; the TV shows and movies were someone else’s interpretation and so I left that to them.

 

[flickchick85]

Aw, Dean Cain was at the Immortals premiere.

http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?cbi=1029&igi=531294&nbc1=1

Supermen unite!