Display Armor

The Happiest Place on Earth has announced that it will showcase an array of high tech gear, including Tony Stark’s Hall of Armor, featured in the upcoming film Iron Man 3. The interactive exhibit opens at Disneyland Resort on April 13 and continues through September. 

(Image: promotional images of the Mark 17 “Heartbreaker” and Mark 35 “Red Snapper” armor suits, Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios)

Coming Attractions: Adventures of Captain Marvel

Republic Pictures released its 12-chapter movie serial Adventures of Captain Marvel, directed by William Witney and John English, on this date in 1941. Based on the Fawcett Comics (later DC Comics) character created by C.C. Beck and Bill Parker, the action series featured Tom Tyler (Captain Marvel), Frank Coghlan, Jr. (Billy Batson), Louise Curry (Betty Wallace), William Benedict (Whitey Murphy), Nigel De Brulier (Shazam), Harry Worth (Prof. Luther Bentley (a.k.a the Scorpion), Robert Strange (John Malcolm), and Gerald Mohr (voice of the Scorpion).

Slashin' Jackman

Hugh Jackman slices his way through a new trailer for the upcoming superhero slugfest The Wolverine. Directed by James Mangold, the film is slated for release in the United States on July 26, 2013.

(Image: the third motion poster for The Wolverine. The second version may be found here. Previous coverage here. 20th Century Fox/Marvel Entertainment)

Silver Screen Serenade

Here’s the late, great Patti Page with her smooth rendition of “Dondi, Little Dondi” from the film Dondi, which was released on this date in 1961. Directed by Albert Zugsmith and based on Gus Edson and Irwin Hansen’s comic strip about an Italian war orphan, the movie features David Janssen, David Kory, Walter Winchell, Mickey Shaughnessy, Robert Strauss, Arnold Stang, and Gale Gordon.

Dora Gets Down And Dirty

The fine folks over at College Humor have unveiled a trailer for live-action (albeit imaginary) version of Dora the Explorer featuring Ariel Winter. The first of their three-part follow-up Dora the Explorer and the Destiny Medalion here.

Bonus: The Disney Princesses cut loose on spring break. (Warning: NSFW)

(Shout-out: io9)

(Image: Dora, Boots, and Diego, Viacom)

Coming Attractions: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II

Kowabunga! New Line Cinema released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze on this date in 1991. Directed by Michael Pressman, the film features Mark Caso (Leonardo), Kenn Troum (Raphael), Leif Tilden (Donatelo), Michelan Sisti (Michaelangelo), Kevin Clash (Splinter), Paige Turco (April O’Neil), François Chau (Shredder), Kevin Nash (Super Shredder), David Warner (Professor Jordan Perry), Ernie Reyes, Jr. (Keno), Toshishiro Obata (Tatsu), Mark Ginther (Rahzar), Kurt Bryant (Tokka), and Vanilla Ice as himself.

May We Quote You?

“One minute people are your best friends, and the next you’re fantasizing they’re being ripped apart by a pack of rabid wolves.” – Rosie O’Donnell as Betty Rubble in the 1994 live-action adaptation of the animated series The Flinstones. The comedic actress and talk show hostess celebrates her birthday today.

(Image: a modern stone age O’Donnell, Universal Pictures)

Knight-error

CinemaSins gives The Dark Knight the once-over.

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Gifs From Gotham

Batman’s cinematic archenemies—from Jack Nicholson’s Joker to Tom Hardy’s Bane—strut their stuff, courtesy of illustrator Rafa Toro. The entire ensemble may be found here.

Dead Silence

A.J. Kandathil praises the writers of The Walking Dead, who understand that silence is golden:

“Even though every creative writing class you’ve ever taken has insisted that dialogue is a must, I have a secret to tell you. Sometimes people just don’t talk. Sure, dialogue is useful when a scene demands it. It denotes action, felling, and tension. But silence can signify all of those, too, when it’s executed properly.”

(Shout-out: The Dish)

(Image: Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon, AMC)

Coming Attractions: V for Vendetta

Warner Bros. released V for Vendetta, based on the dystopian graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, on this date in 2006. Directed by James McTeigue, the film features Hugo Weaving (V), Natalie Portman (Evey Hammond), Stephen Rea (Eric Finch), John Hurt (High Chancellor Adam Sutler), Stephen Fry (Gordon Deitrich), Rupert Graves (Dominic Stone), Tim Pigott-Smith (Peter Creddy), Roger Allam (Lewis Prothero), and Sinéad Cusack (Dr. Delia Surridge).

(Image: Natalie Portman regrets asking for a little to be taken off the top, Warner Bros.)

Class Portraits

Artist Howard Swindell presents an array of character and set designs that he contributed to director Matthew Vaughn’s 2011 mutant superhero romp X-Men: First Class.

(Shout-out: Film Sketchr)

(Images, top to bottom: Armando “Darwin” Muñoz, Henry “Beast” McCoy, Angel Salvadore)

Return Of The Foul-Mouthed Heroes

Teen crime fighters take to the streets once again in the new trailer for Kick-Ass 2. (Warning: NSFW.) Joining returning stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Dave Lizweski/Kick-Ass), Chloë Grace Moretz (Mindy Macready/Hit Girl), and Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Chris D’Amico/the Mother Fucker) are Jim Carrey (Sal Bertolinni/Colonel Stars and Stripes), Robert Emms (Insect Man), Donald Faison (Doctor Gravity), Lindy Booth (Night Bitch), Daniel Kaluuya (Black Death), Olga Kurkulina (Mother Russia), Andy Nyman (The Tumor), Clark Duke (Marty Eisenberg/Battle Guy), Augustus Prew (Todd Haynes/Ass-Kicker), Yancy Butler (Angie D’Amico), and John Leguizamo (Javier). The film is slated for release in the United States on August 16.

(Image: Hit-Girl, Sheridan Johns)

Peering Into Oblivion

Silas Lesnick hovers over SXSW for a peek at some the furturistic machinery and attire featured in the upcoming Tom Cruise vehicle Oblivion, based on director Joseph Kosinski's graphic novel.

(Image: Coming Soon)

Coming Attractions: 300

Warner Bros. Pictures released director Zack Snyder’s historical action drama 300 on this date in 2007. Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller, the film stars Gerard Butler (King Leonidas), Lena Headley (Queen Gorgo), Rodrigo Santoro (King Xerxes), David Wenham (Dilios), Dominic West (Theron), Andrew Thiernan (Ephialtes), Vincetn Regan (Artemis), Micahel Fassbender (Stelios), and Giovani Cimmino (Plestarchus).

New Beginning

The opening credits of The Walking Dead go 90s retro.

Coming Attractions: Tales From The Crypt

The British film company Amicus Productions released the horror anthology Tales from the Crypt, based on the eponymous comics book from EC Comics, on this date in 1972. Directed by Freddie Francis, the movie featured Ralph Richardson, Joan Collins, Roy Dotrice, Ian Hendry, Peter Cushing, David Markham, Robin Phillips, Richard Greene, Nigel Patrick, and Patrick Magee.

Tech Guy

When Hollywood filmmakers need help designing outworldly gadgets and machinery, they call on conceptual illustrator Christopher Ross. During a career that’s lasted nearly 35 years, Ross has contributed his talents to dozens of movies including Batman Forever (1995), Virus (1999), Hulk (2003), The Cat in the Hat (2003), Iron Man (2008), The Last Airbender (2010), Green Lantern (2011), Cowboys & Aliens (2011), The Avengers (2012), and Men in Black 3.

(Shout-out: Film Sketchr)

(Image: Daniel Craig as outlaw Jake Lonergan wielding an extraterrestrial blaster in Cowboys & Aliens, Universal Pictures/DreamWorks Studio)

Ghost Story

Comics creator Dan Clowes, director Terry Zwigoff join the cast members of the 2001 release Ghost World to discuss the film and it’s character development. Part two here.

Title Fine

If you’re not already a regular visitor to Art of the Title, you should really consider becoming one. They do a marvelous job of spotlighting outstanding title sequences from films and television shows old and new. Among the comics-inspired entries are Hulk, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and The Avengers.

Zomstacle Course

The creative minds behind The Walking Dead navigate through the inspired zombieproof parameter showcased in the recently aired episode “Clear.”

(Caution: spoilers ahead)

May We Quote You?

“Having deprived you of your sweetheart, it is only fair that I should take his place.” – Ming the Merciless to Dale Arden regarding Flash Gordon’s supposed demise in Universal Pictures’ Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe. Directed by Ford Beebe and Ray Taylor, the 12-episode serial, which debuted on this date in 1940, featured Buster Crabbe (Flash Gordon), Carol Hughes (Dale Arden), Frank Shannon (Dr. Alexis Zarkov), Charles B. Middleton (Ming), Shirley Deane (Princess Aura), Roland Drew (Prine Barin), Luli Deste (Queen Fria), and Ron Rowan (Captain Torch).

Algebraic!

Master blacksmith Tony Swatton turns up the heat to create the sword used by Finn in the animated series Adventure Time.

It Has A Ring To It

Artist Alfonso de la Torre illustrates some his ideas of what Hal Jordan’s power ring is capable of (above) for the 2011 superhero film Green Lantern along with creature designs and concepts for the residents of Oa. 

(Shout-out: Nailbiter111)