Episode #272: Man Of Steel Movie Review!

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In this episode I review the movie MAN OF STEEL, which, at the time of this recording, I've only seen once. My wife and I attended the 10:45 a. m. showing of the film at the AMC 12 Theater complex at the Lake Square Mall in Leesburg, Florida, on Saturday, June 15, 2013 during the film's opening weekend.

While I don't get into a detailed discussion of the plot, I do talk about specific plot points and character developments, so this episode comes with a SPOILER ALERT. If you haven't seen MAN OF STEEL when you are listening to this episode, you may want to wait until after you've seen the film before you listen to my review.

With the next episode, we will return to our regularly scheduled journey through the time barrier to explore the silver age adventures of Superman with: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1959: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 8 & SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 36!

The following week: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1962: SUPERMAN 152 & ACTION COMICS 287!

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- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #271 Part VI: You Are Now Leaving The City Of Metropolis, Illinois. Y'all Come Back Now Ya Hear!

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This episode concludes "sigh!" my coverage of the 2013 Superman Celebration. I cover my experiences in Metropolis day by day, and conclude with Mayor Billy McDaniel swearing in the first group of Honorary Citizens of Metropolis, which took place at 2:00 p. m. on Friday, June 7, 2013.

Next Episode: MAN OF STEEL MOVIE REVIEW!

In two weeks I resume my journey through the time barrier to explore more silver age adventures of Superman: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1959: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 8 & SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 36!

In 3 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1962: SUPERMAN 152 & ACTION COMICS 287!

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #271 Part V: 2013 Superman Celebration Interviews!

Top row L to R: Jim Hambrick, Bruce Scivally and Brett Breeding.
Bottom row, L to R:  Ron Frenz, Chris Sprouse and John Read.

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This episode is comprised of the interviews I conducted at the 2013 Superman Celebration between Friday, June 7 - Sunday June 9, 2013. The time stamp for the beginning of each interview is in parentheses.

- Jim Hambrick (5:37) is the owner of the Superman Museum and store and the Americana Hollywood Museum.

- Bruce Scivally (15:45) is the author of BILLION DOLLAR BATMAN and SUPERMAN ON FILM, TELEVISION, RADIO & BROADWAY.

- Brett Breeding (24:16) Superman inker during the 1990's.

- Ron Frenz (35:43) artist for Superman in the mid to late 1990's and Spider-Girl artist in the 2000's.

- Chris Sprouse (52:22) artist of the backup stories in the New 52 ACTION COMICS Grant Morrison issues.

- John Read (1:10:04), curator of the ONE FINE SUNDAY IN THE FUNNY PAGES exhibit of over 100 comic strips, all published on the same day. His exhibit will be on display all month at the Bay County Library in Panama City, Florida during the month of August 2013. He will also be a guest at CreativeCon on Saturday, August 24, 2013, also at Panama City's Bay County Llibrary.

Next Episode: 2013 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION WRAP UP!

The Following Episode: MAN OF STEEL MOVIE REVIEW!

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #271 Part IV: 2013 Superman Celebration 75 Years Of Superman Panel!

(Top row, L to R: DC Comics' Superman 75th Anniversary logo, Panel host Brian Morris, Superman from ACTION COMICS 1, Superman costume from the b/w first two seasons of the ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN TV show. (Bottom row L to R: silver age Superman, Justice Lord Superman from the JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED animated series, Superman uniform from the MAN OF STEEL movie, the official Superman of the Metropolis Superman Celebration.

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The 75 YEARS OF SUPERMAN PANEL took place at 3:00 p. m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Panel host Brian Morris presented the evolution of Superman's uniform from its original form in ACTION COMICS 1 through today's modern costume, in both comic books and other media. His presentation included enlarged scans of comic book artwork, as well as some variations modeled by cosplayers.

Next Episode: 2013 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION INTERVIEWS!

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #271 Part III: 2013 Superman Celebration Artist Q & A Panel!

Panelists Left to Right in the order they sat at the panel table: (Not Pictured: Jim Hall and Art Baltazar) Chris Sprouse, Brett Breeding and Ron Frenz. (NOTE: These photos were taken on Sunday, June 10, 2013. During this panel my wife had borrowed the camera for the autograph session with Margo Kidder and Tracy Scoggins.)

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The Artist Q & A Panel featuring the main artists of Artist Alley occurred at 3:00 p. m. on Friday, June 7, 2013. Featured on the panel were Jim Hall, Art Baltazar, Chris Sprouse, Brett Breeding and Ron Frenz. The panelists answered questions from the audience and touched on topics such as the evolution of the comic book industry, their experiences working on the Superman titles and their artistic influences.

Next Episode: 2013 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION PART IV: 75 YEARS OF SUPERMAN PANEL! The focus of this panel will be the evolution of Superman's uniform over the decades.

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #271 Part II: 2013 Superman Celebration Q & A Panel With Laurie Mitchell Roberts!

Laurie Mitchell Roberts

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Actress Laurie Mitchell Roberts discussed her acting career and her role on the ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN episode, THE MAN WHO MADE DREAMS COME TRUE. This panel occurred at noon on Friday, June 7, 2013. 1950's child actor Gregory Moffett was also scheduled to participate in this panel, since he had a role in the SUPERMAN episode, THE STOLEN ELEPHANT. Because of bad weather, his flight was not able to get him to the Superman Celebration on time.

Next Episode: FEATURED ARTISTS Q & A PANEL!

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #271 Part I: 2013 Superman Celebration Opening Ceremonies!

Lois Lane and Superman participate in a skit which was part of the Opening Ceremonies for the 2013 Superman Celebration!

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It's only fitting that the 300th individual episode of the podcast cover the opening ceremonies for the 35th Anniversary 2013 Superman Celebration, which began at 5:00 p. m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013. After recognizing some recently departed participants of past Celebrations, as well as some volunteers for the current Superman Celebration, the opening ceremonies concluded with a skit starring Lois Lane and Superman. They were joined by Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Wonder Woman, Batman, Black Canary and Atom. The opening ceremonies were "crashed" by some of Superman's greatest enemies, Brainiac, Bizarro, Metallo  and Artemis.

After the Opening Ceremonies, I discuss the Friday schedule for the Superman Celebration.

Next Episode: Q & A PANEL WITH LAURIE MITCHELL ROBERTS; ACTRESS WHO APPEARED IN THE EPISODE, "THE MAN WHO MADE DREAMS COME TRUE", OF THE 1950'S ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN TV SHOW!

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!