Logan Is The Wolverine Movie You've Been Looking For

Let me be the 700th person to tell you that Hugh Jackman's last outing as Wolverine is not only his best outing as the fan favorite character, but perhaps the best X-Men movie that Fox has ever produced. Logan is a truly great film that has brutal fights, relatable characters, and incredible emotional beats. Unlike last year's X-Men: Apocalypse, Logan lives up to the hype and cements Hugh Jackman's legacy as an amazing Wolverine. 

• Director James Mangold had shown he could make a kickass western with 2007's 3:10 To Yuma. Now a decade later, he used a similar western backdrop for his superhero film. The story and characters fit the setting perfectly and create a comic film that feels like no other. That's a good thing because if comic book movies want to continue their dominance they need to continue to dip their toes into other genres. Such as how CA:TWS is a 70's political thriller, or how Deadpool is an R rated action comedy. Keep spicing up our superhero movies. No one wants a generic hero origin anymore. That's how you end up with Green Lantern.

Screenjunkies hit the nail on the head

• Everyone has been praising Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart's performances and deservedly so. But two actors who also crushed in this movie were Boyd Holbrook, who played Donald Price, and newcomer Dafne Keen, who plays X-23/Laura. Holbrook was a real evil son of bitch and I appreciated whenever he was on screen. I'm excited to see him as the lead in Shane Black's new Predator. As for Dafne Keen, child actors are extremely hit or miss. Many fail on any level to be compelling. Dafne Keen does not fall into that category whatsoever. For most of the film she rarely speaks, but her body language says it all. As for when she does speak it hit you right the gut. Very impressive for a child to stand out in a film with so many experienced performers.

• "Logan makes the R rating fucking count. They fucking say fuck so many fucking times and Wolverine fucking butchers so many motherfuckers." That is my submission to Fox for the Blu Ray cover quote.

Overall I'm giving Wolverine an A. Great film. Great cast. Great ending. Go see it!

Go see if you love: Wolverine, westerns, sadness, loss of limbs, old people, bald people, body scarring, road trips, eternal pits of darkness with a tiny lights of hope that shine through that you can never actually reach, limo driver.

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Oscar Isaac Will Be X-Men Villain Apocalypse!

Variety is reporting that Oscar Isaac (Sucker Punch) will play Apocalypse, a powerful ancient mutant and X-Men villain, in FOX's upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse. There are a lot of rumors about the follow up to the critically acclaimed X-Men: Days of Future Past (such casting younger versions of Cyclops, Storm, and Jean Grey), but little has been confirmed. Director Brian Singer (Superman Returns) was quoted recently as saying "'Apocalypse' will have more of the mass destruction that ‘X-Men’ films, to date, have not relied upon. There’s definitely now a character and a story that allow room for that kind of spectacle." Sure sounds like Apocalypse will be raising the stakes for the X-Men-verse. What do you think of Isaac as Apocalypse? Sound off in the comments. X-Men: Apocalypse opens May 27th, 2016.

Source: Variety

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Oscar Isaac is on a roll. First he nabs a role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and now he is Apocalypse. It's always a treat to see a great actor like Isaac who has spent years working his way up the food chain get some awesome opportunities in franchise films. With his resume I have no doubt he will give us a fantastic rendition of En Sabah Nur.

THE CAPED INFORMERS #15

This week on the podcast, Brady and Christian discuss everything X-Men: DOFP. Then some other crazy shit comes up like always. Enjoy! (Recorded 5/29/14)

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Editorial: Ranking the X-Franchise

With X-Men: Days of Future Past dominating the box office, what better time than the present to evaluate the X-films from best to worst.

7. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Why?: This film takes the Weapon X storyline and wipes it's ass with it. With a boring plot, awful special effects, and characterizations that will make all X-fans cringe (WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO DEADPOOL!) X-Men Origins: Wolverine successfully creates a puke fest.

Worst of the Worst: Sewing The Merc with the Mouth's mouth shut.

6. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

Why?: Kelsey Grammar's Beast and Ellen Page's Kitty Pryde are nice additions to the ever expanding cast, but everything else in Brett Ratner's X-film is a huge disappointment. This movie unsuccessfully attempts to adapt The Dark Phoenix Saga. Ratner's lose vision and several pointless deaths hamper this third film. 

A Moment of Greatness: The Juggernaut!

5. X-Men (2000)

Why?: This is the film that showed the general public that comic book movies can be taken seriously. Bryan Singer's first trek into the X-verse is a fun time that gives the X-Men a proper movie adaption. Characters like Cyclops fall short, but X-Men is a fine introduction to everyone's favorite mutants.

Fight Night: Beat down in the Statue of Liberty.

4. The Wolverine (2013)

Why?: A great character piece that adequately adapts Claremont and Miller's Japan Saga. Hugh Jackman once again shines as Logan and Rila Fukushima as Yukio is just excellent. The climax scene with the Silver Samurai and the twist that everyone saw coming a mile away are downers in an otherwise great story.

Badass: Wolverine vs. Shingen!

3. X-Men: First Class (2011)

Why?: This movie re-envigorated the franchise. With a completely new cast and a 60's setting, Matt Vaughn was able to tell us the story of the beginning of the X-Men. The First class may not be exact the original five (Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Iceman, and Angel are the originals), but the main players for later films are there. Michael Fassbender especially stands out as Magneto while McAvoy, Lawrence, and Hoult were all welcome additions to the X-Men movie verse.

Holy Shit: Frankenstien's monster!

2. X2: X-Men United (2003)

Why?: The Raid on the X-Mansion. Nightcrawler in the Whitehouse. The Brotherhood and X-Men teaming up. This film is full of great moments. Brian Cox's Stryker is the most fleshed out villain of the series, besides Magneto of course. And this film excellently adapts the classic X-storyline God Loves, Man Kills.

BAMF: Nightcrawler assassination attempt!

1. X-Men: Days Of Future Past (2014)

Why?: The newest installment of the franchise is just plain awesome. Stellar cast, direction, and story. Infusing the best of new cast and the best of the old cast led to cinema magic. Check out my review for further insights.

WOW!: This film is full of worthy moments. This is the only one I could find on Youtube.

I can't wait until X-Men: Apocalypse. So then we have this discussion all over again. For more X-Men coverage follow us on Twitter @Caped_Informers or follow me @cstrand73. What's your list look like? Sound off in the comments.

Original X-Men Will Be in 'X-Men: Apocalypse'

In an interview with The Daily Beast, X-Men: Days of Future Past writer Simon Kinberg confirmed that some of the original X-Men trilogy cast will return for X-Men: Apocalypse. "It will focus primarily on the First Class cast, but it will certainly have some of the original cast involved, too." Kinberg told the interviewer.
So that pretty much confirms some more good old fashioned time travel. This next film seems like the perfect time for the franchise to cast it's younger versions of Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Storm. Hell if there is enough room bring in Gambit and Cable. The more the merrier. Can't wait for 2016 to see what happens to Wolverine and the rest of the gang in the 70's. #TeamBoneClaws. X-Men: Apocalypse is expected in 2016.

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End Credits Scene from X-Men: Days Of Future Past. Check out my main man En Sabah Nur.

Sunday Superhero Song Shoutout: (5/25/14)

Today's song shoutout goes out to all the X-Men, but particularly Wolverine. Great job traveling to the swinging 70's to stop the Sentinels! Now let's party and bullshit!

'X-Men: Days Of Future Past' Review/Thoughts

The mutants are back on the silver screen today. So the Informers went to an early show to check out X-Men: Days Of Future Past. Expect very mild spoilers.

What We Liked:

• Great infusion of new and old casts
• The film promotes the X-Men message
• The struggle of Mystique
• Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique character evolution since First Class
• Quicksilver's incredibly fun sequence
• Young Prof. X's character arc, Great acting from James McAvoy
• The always imposing Michael Fassbender's Magneto
• 70's Wolverine's Bone Claws
• Fun Rewrites of US History
• Inventive uses for mutant's abilities
• Excellent fight sequences in future + past
• The entire Paris Summit Sequence
• The 70's style vs. the bleak future
• Time Travel Humor
• The always evolving relationship of Prof. X and Magneto
• References to past X-films
• Design of the Sentinels in past + future
• Bobby Drake finally Ice sliding!
• Time Travel is not overly confusing

What We Didn't Like:

• Bolivar Trask's motivations were a little weak
• Continues the superhero movie trend of a need for "super blood" 
• Scenes with unneeded mutants like Havoc, Toad, and etc.
• No Doop

Review: X-Men: Days Of Future Past combines the best components of X-Men: First Class and Bryan Singer's X-Men trilogy to create the best X-Men movie to date. The film utilizes all of it's stellar cast to tell a story of Wolverine, the always fantastic Hugh Jackman, being sent back to the 70's to stop a bleak future from ever happening. Now while Wolverine often has gotten the most attention of any X-Man in all the films, Days of Future Past is able to more neatly balance it's other characters so it does not feel like a movie called "Wolverine and some other guys". Particularly we get a great character arc from younger Prof. X (James McAvoy) who has hit rock bottom after losing his legs and Raven/Mystique. Charles's relationship with Magneto (Michael Fassbender) is as interesting as ever as the two must unite to stop Mystique from committing an act that creates the dystopian future. While on the topic of Lawrence's Mystique, her character has evolved a lot since we last saw her. Lawrence is impressive in every sequence she is in as her actions drive much of the film's plot. Overall the newest X-Men installment is extremely satisfying on all levels. For it's incredible action, balance of humor + action + gravitas, and top notch performances the Informers give X-Men: Days of Future Past a 9.5 out of 10. The best superhero movie of the year so far and a must-see for all X-Men fans. Can't for X-Men: Apocalypse in 2016.

Check out our podcast that will be posted this weekend to hear more about the movie. Until then make sure to follow us on Twitter @Caped_Informers and or follow me @cstrand73 to stay up to date on all things comics. Thanks for reading! What did you think of the movie? Sound off in the comments.

Weekly Poll Analysis: Face of the X-Men Edition (5/22/14)

For this week's poll I asked "After Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Leaves in 2017, Who should be the face of the X-Men Franchise?" The winner by a large margin was everyone's favorite X-villain Magneto. He took in 36% of the votes.

The results went as follows:

Magneto (Fassbender): 36%

Prof. X (McAvoy): 18%

Cyclops (New Actor): 15%

Mystique (Lawrence): 10%

Gambit (Tatum): 8%

Nightcrawler (New Actor): 5%

Deadpool (New Actor): 5%

Beast (Hoult): 3%

Analysis: Since I posted this poll, Hugh Jackman has stated that he would like to continue playing Wolverine past 2017. This is great news, but at the same time make my poll a little invalid.  So I will just interpret our results as possibilities to fill Jackman's shoes eventually once he hangs up his claws.

Magneto: No surprise here. I expected Magneto or Prof. X to win this poll. Fassbender is a hot actor in Hollywood and Magneto is defintly a popular enough character to anchor the franchise. The question remains though "How long will Fassbender play Magneto?" Jackman has played Wolverine for the last 15 years. I do not see a scenario with FOX retaining Michael's services for that long. His massive junk is in high demand. Although he does seem to enjoy playing the character. I believe that Michael will be around for one more X-Men film after X-Men: Apocalypse in 2016. Hopefully we get a few more bar murders from him before he leaves.

Cyclops: I recently re-watched X-Men and X2. Cyclops is barely in either of those films. That poor bastard James Marsden (Enchanted) never caught a break. He was only around to be part of a love triangle between himself, Wolvie, and Jean. It is about time Prof. X's favorite student got his due. FOX should cast a young up-n-comer to play Scott. If Fassbender or McAvoy were to leave, this new Cyclops could be the future focus of the franchise.

Deadpool: He is perhaps not the character to anchor the franchise, but goodamnit does he deserve his own spin off film. An R-rated Deadpool film would redefine the genre of superhero films. R- rated action-comedies like 21 Jump St. make millions of dollars at the box office. Imagine what an R-rated action-comedy-superhero film led by the Merc with the Mouth could make? BILLIONS. Not really, but definitely a cool 500 mill.

Short and sweet this week due to Mr. Jackman's flip-flopping. Who do you think should be the anchor of the X-Franchise? Who should play Deadpool? Sound off in the comments.

Super Hero Man Crush Monday: (5/19/14)

Happy Monday everyone! Time to crush on some heros!


Actor: Ian McKellen

Ok guys os this weeks crush is something a little different from our usual actors. The great Ian McKellen. Although his age and his looks don't match up to some of our past crushes, he is more than capable of taking this weeks mcm. Here's why. Ian has played one of my favorite characters of all time from movies. Gandelf the Grey/White. He is a fantastic actor filled with wisdom, and just a lot of fun to watch on screen. Also, this week just happens to be Xmen week and we all know how great he portrays the mighty Magneto.What he lacks in his youngness, and good looks which we usually look for in our weekly crushes, he makes up for with his power to deliver a certain character on the big screen. He is a very talented actor who deserves to be our mcm for this week!

"Are you a god fearing man Senator? It's such a strange phase.I always thought of God as a teacher. As a bringer of light, wisdom and understanding. I think you really are afraid of me. Me and my kind. The brotherhood of mutants"

-Brady

Character Crush: Wolverine

Wolverine is probably the most well known member of the X-Men. His healing factor and adamantium claws combined with his brutish nature make him one of the most dangerous mutants in the Marvel universe. He has lived over 150 years and has learned very much in his extended time on Earth. Logan uses this knowledge and experience to combat his natural animal instincts. If Wolverine does happen go into a berserker rage during a fight, that opponent is done for. All of these characteristics of Logan have been carefully translated to the screen by actor Hugh Jackman. Logan you are an amazing mutant. Fuck Sabretooth indeed, bub.

"You ain't seen a kill-frenzy until you've seen me get mad!"

-Christian

Superhero Man Crush Monday: (5/12/14)

Hey guys it's Monday time to crush on some heros!

Man Crush: Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman is Wolverine. 13 years ago Hugh was cast as Logan in Brian Singer's X-Men. Back then fans complained that he was too tall and unknown to play the most popular X-Man. Where are those complainers now? After 5 turns as Wolvie (6 as of next week) Jackman has won ever comic lover over. He has grown into the character. I mean he has literally grown physically. You can make the case Hugh is the most in shape superhero actor ever. The man is a physical specimen. But beyond that he is a great actor who understands his character. Go see for yourself when Wolverine and the X-Men kick some ass in X-Men: Days of Future Past out next Friday. Also Hugh if you ever need a drinking buddy give me a buzz.

"Go Fuck Yourself"

-Christian

Character Crush: Green Arrow

Ok guys so this week Green Arrow took my crush. Not only is it season finale week for Arrow, but this guy deserves extra attention. Simply put, he's a bad ass. One of the coolest super heros to ever come out of DC and join the Justice League. What is not to love about this guy? He's got insane fighting skills, he's a damn good archer, he's got the coolest high tech arrows in town, great with the ladies, rocks the goatee, and he's got a sense of humor. What more can you ask for. He recently just got a bump in popularity from Arrow, but his comic is one of the best reads any one will ever pick up, especially Jeff Lemire's recent run, and his character in the Justice League show just shows you the type of hero he is. Well deserved man crush GA.

"That's me. Always hogging the limelight."

-Brady

Weekly Poll Analysis: X-Men Spinoff Edition (4/24/14)

This week on the poll, I asked "What X-Men Spinoff Do You Want?" The surprise winner of the poll was Mystique. She took in 41% of the votes cast.

The results went as follows:

Mystique: 41%

Gambit: 25%

Magneto: 25%

Beast: 8%

Cyclops: 0%

Analysis: Wow. What I really found surprising was that Scott Summers received no love whatsoever. Cyclops from the comics is perhaps the most popular mutant, but according to our poll that poor sun-glassed bastard will continue to be obscure within the X-Men movie universe. Brian Singer made the decision back in 2001 to focus in on Wolverine rather than Cyclops. And because of that Hugh Jackman has become a superstar for playing Wolvie, while most people cannot even recall who played Cyclops in the original trilogy. That actor's name is James Marsden. Have you heard that name lately? Probably not. He is not in much. I just like to wonder sometimes if Cyclops was given a more proper and prominent treatment in the original X-Men films, could his popularity have been rivaled that of Wolverine's within the general audience. I think it was possible.
          Now to talk about something not so depressing. Mystique won our poll, which means people on this site are reacting positively to the rumors of her potential spinoff. Last week, FOX producer Lauren Shuler Donner spoke about how the studio is mulling over spinoff films featuring X-Men. The character she mentioned in particular was Mystique. Now the internet had mixed reactions over the news. Some were delighted to see the shapeshifting mutant get a chance for her own story. Others were angered by the rumor. They claimed Mystique does not have the popularity to warrant a spinoff and that this film is only a possibility because the studio is looking to capitalize off their casting of mega-star Jennifer Lawrence in the role.
          While I do agree that Mystique's popularity alone should not earn her a film, I disagree that it is a bad idea entirely. Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique can find an audience in a movie landscape that has begun to embrace strong heroines in titular roles. Her Katniss Everdeen led Catching Fire to commercial and critical success. Earlier this year Shailene Woodley emerged as a fan favorite as Tris in Divergent. Audiences have clearly connected with these female heroes and you can bet your ass Lawrence's has the chops to carry her own X-Men film into the public's good graces.
          Lawrence's Mystique could be the first female lead character in the new wave of villain-centric comic book movies. Sony has started this new wave by setting up their Sinister Six and Venom films. Mystique could be FOX's first villain-centric spinoff. Then maybe a Magneto film or Sabretooth film could be made. Everyone loves a good villain. Hell, I hope that villains take over the comic book genre and 6 years from now I am sitting in the theater watching Joker vs. Lex rather than Batman vs. Superman. Well anyway, I believe if the story is right and Jen is ready to blue up, this spinoff could be a critical and commercial success. Check out Mystique and all the other X-Men in X-men:Days of Future Past in theaters May 23rd.

Thanks for reading and make sure to vote in our polls each week. Make your voice heard. What do you think of a potential Mystique spinoff? Sound off in the comments.

Awesome Final Trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past!

FOX has released it's final trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past and it is epic. There are incredible action scenes showcasing the Sentinels, but what really sold me is the amount of humor in this trailer. Compared to the first two, this trailer felt a lot less heavy handed. Wolverine really knows how to lighten the mood while he is on his quest to reassemble the X-Men in the past. Kinda reminds me of when Kermit reassembled the Muppets except this has prison escapes, robots, and skeletal claws. X-Men: Days of Future Past arrives in theaters May 23rd.

Is it me or did Quicksilver's scenes actually look kinda cool? I'm sorry Evan Peters I shouldn't have doubted you. I will watch the next season of American Horror Story, even though Coven sucked, as repayment for my sins.

Channing Tatum as Gambit?

Channing Tatum (21 Jump Street) told MTV that he has spoken with X-Men: Days of Future Past producer Lauren Shuler Donner about a possible Gambit spinoff film. Donner had talked last week about FOX experimenting with the possibility of X-Men spinoffs, in particular Mystique and Gambit. So it seems she is laying some initial groundwork for these films. Tatum had expressed interest in the role a few weeks back and he continued his praise of the character in his MTV interview. "Gambit is really the only X-Man I’ve ever loved. I mean I’ve loved them all, they’re all great, but I guess from being down south – my dad’s from Louisiana, I’m from Mississippi, Alabama, Florida – I don’t know. I just related to him. He’s just kind of suave… He’s the most un X-Men X-Man that’s ever been in X-Men. Other than maybe Wolverine, who’s like the anti-hero. He’s a thief. He’s not even a hero. He’s kind of walking the line of grey…He loves women and drinking and smoking and stuff so he’s just a cool guy who happens to have a moral center….I hope it [comes together]. You never know it’s a weird industry. If the stars align, I would die to play it. I’m already working on the accent. It’s crappy at the moment." I would much prefer Taylor Kitsch (Lone Survivor) to come back as Gambit over Tatum. Kitsch had the character down cold, but he was just given limited material in a terrible movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. As a dramatic actor I find Tatum very lackluster. His recent turn in 21 Jump Street has led me to believe he is much better suited for comedy. What do you think? You want Channing as Gambit? You want a Gambit spinoff in general? Let us know in the comments.

Read more: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=98158#Hvv7RIKpUPG1qcmf.99

Is Jennifer Lawrence Getting a Mystique Spinoff?

Entertainment Weekly recently interviewed X-Men: Days of Future Past's producer Lauren Shuler Donner and writer Simon Kinberg for a cover story about the film. Given the success of Marvel's Cinematic Universe and Spiderman's recently announced spinoffs, EW asked if FOX is considering any mutant spinoffs besides Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. Prodcuer Donner responded with “There was a regime [at the studio] that didn’t see the worth in [spin-offs], and the current people who run Fox understand, embrace it, and we’re going to do right by it,”. Donner would go on to say she would like to see a Gambit film, a Deadpool one, and lastly Mystique. Kinberg added when asked about Mystique's pivotal role in Days of Future Past “I love what Jen Lawrence has done with her, and I feel like because she is in such a crowded ensemble, there’s so much more opportunity if you were to follow her solo.” Sounds like FOX really is considering spinoffs for their X-men properties. I am a big of fan of Jennifer Lawrence and Mystique, but this seems to be a move that would try to capitalize on Lawrence's name recognition rather than the character's popularity. But hey, if they have a good story go for it. I personally can never get enough X-Men or Jennifer Lawrence's acting. So if this movie does happen, what role are they gonna cast Bradley Cooper in? Gotta be Sabertooth, right? What mutant spinoffs should FOX try? Beast? Magneto? Gambit? Doop? Tell us your thoughts in the comments. X-Men: Days of Future Past will be in theaters May 23rd.

Read the article: http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/04/10/x-men-mystique-spinoff-jennifer-lawrence/

New X Men: Days Of Future Past Trailer!

Fox has released a second trailer to its mutant stuffed film X Men: Days Of Future Past. I just keep asking myself is it May yet? The trailer shows some exciting new shots of the Sentinels and their creator Bolivar Trask (Peter Dinklage) and lots of mutants. Magneto, Professor X, and Wolverine feature prominently of course, but a fair amount of Mystique is seen as well. So if you enjoy yourself lots of Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, and Michael Fassbender this movie is for you. I mean this movie is jam packed with stars like those Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve movies expect it hopefully will not suck. So I repeat, is it May yet?  X Men: Days Of Future Past opens May 22nd.

Fantastic Four 2 and Wolverine 3 Get Release Dates!

Fox Studios has revealed future release dates for their Marvel properties. IGN and others report that Marvel's First Family will has a confirmed 2017 sequel date, a bold move considering the frosty reception the recent casting decisions for the 2015 movie have received. Fox must have a lot of confidence in Josh Trank/ Simon Kinberg's vision. The report went on to say that a third Wolverine solo outing, to be directed by James Mangold (The Wolverine), will also be in theaters in 2017. This comes at no surprise considering the success of 2013's The Wolverine and the character's overall popularity. Hugh Jackman can thank us for his Capey win anytime. Finally, the studio has also reserved a release date in 2018 for a untitled Marvel project. The Hollywood Reporter is speculating that film will be a Fantastic Four/X-Men crossover. That is something I want to see. I mean we live in the age of superhero film universe building, so I kinda need to see The Thing share a cigar and a drink with Wolvie. Anyway the exact release dates are posted below.

• Fantastic Four 2: July 14, 2017
• Wolverine 3: March 3, 2017
• Untitled Marvel Project: July 13, 2018

Read more about it: http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/03/21/fantastic-four-2-release-date-announced?abthid=532c8e0b65182ef856000028

Hollywood Reporter: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/fox-sets-dates-wolverine-fantastic-690143?mobile_redirect=false

THE 1ST ANNUAL CAPEYS Pt. 2!!

We reveal our biggest Capey winners while sprinkling in some of our Oscar Predictions. Part 2 of 2.
(Recorded 3/1/14)

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THE 1ST ANNUAL CAPEYS AWARDS!

You can see the results on the blog, but hear the arguments and reasoning behind the choices. Congrats to all our winners, who will be forever immortalized on our blog page. A great honor indeed. Congratulations to the nominees as well, ya'll earned it. Part 1 of 2.  (Recorded 3/1/14)

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The Moment We've All Been Waiting For: The Results For the 2013 Capey Awards!

This is it folks. The votes are in. The ceremonies have been had. Tears and blood have been shed. But at long last, after a week of aggressive debating and collaborating, this year's Capey winners have emerged from the rest of the pack. So without further ado, here are the highly anticipated results. For an in-depth explanation behind the winning choices, be sure to check out the latest Caped Informers podcast that will be on the blog later today.

And the winners are:

Movie Categories

Comic Book Movie of the Year:
Man of Steel

Best Actor
Hugh Jackman (Wolverine)

Best Actress
Chloe Grace-Mortez (Hit-girl)

Best Supporting Actor
Michael Shannon (General Zod)

Best Supporting Actress
Antje Traue (Faora) 

Best Director
Zach Snyder (Man of Steel)

Best Fight Scene
Superman vs. Faora and Tor-An in Smallville (Man of Steel)

Best WTF Moment 
The Mandarin Reveal (Iron Man 3)

Best Sexually Charged Moment
Aldrin Killian meeting Tony Stark and then getting stood up (Iron Man 3)

Why Are You in This Movie? Award 
Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley in Iron Man 3)



TV Show Categories

Best Comic Book TV Show
Arrow (CW)

Best TV Actor
Norman Reedus (Daryl in the Walking Dead)

Best TV Actress
Emily Bett-Rickards (Felicity in Arrow)

The I"'m Glad They're Gone" Award
Tommy Merlyn (Arrow)



Comic Book Categories

Best Comic Run of 2013
Green Arrow 

Best Writer 
Scott Snyder (Batman, The Wake, etc.)

Best Artist 
Andrea Sorrentino (Green Arrow)



Misc. Award Categories

Best Animated Movie
The Dark Knight Returns pt.2

Best Announcement 
The Batman/Superman Movie

Congrats to all of this years winners! And best of luck to all of the potential nominees that will be showing us what they got during the upcoming year!

Announcing the 1st Annual Capey Nominations!

Its that time of year, Awards season! So with the Oscars happening this upcoming Sunday, the Caped Informers got together and decided to spread some award love as well. Below is a list of categories and nominations for 2013 comic movies and TV. The Informers will present the winners on their special Saturday Podcast that will be entitled "THE CAPEYS". They say to win a Capey is like knowing what heaven is really like. They also say to not win a Capey is like having Uma Thurman pull one's eye from their skull. Good luck to all the nominees! And may the odds ever be in your favor!

Movie Of the Year                                                  
Iron Man 3
Kick Ass 2
Man of Steel
Thor: The Dark World
The Wolverine

Best Actor (Movie)
Iron Man (RDJ)
Thor (Chris Hemsworth)
Kick Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson)
Superman (Henry Cavill)
Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)

Best Actress (Movie)
Lois Lane (Amy Adams)
Jane Foster (Natalie Portman)
Hit-Girl (Chloe Grace-Mortez)
Pepper Potts (Gweneth Paltrow)
Mariko Yashida (Tao Okamoto)

Best Supporting Character (Male)
Zod (Michael Shannon)
Loki (Tom Hiddleston)
Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey)
Aldrin Killian (Guy Pearce)

Best Supporting Character (Female)
Yukio (Rila Fukushima)
Lady Sif (Jamie Alexander)
Martha Kent (Diane Lane)
Faora (Antje Traue)

Best Director
Zach Snyder (MOS)
Shane Black (Iron Man 3)
Alan Taylor (Thor: TDW)
James Mangold (The Wolverine)

Best Fight
Zod vs. Superman vs. Metropolis
Hit-Girl vs. Mother Russia
Wolverine on the Train
Superman vs. Faora in Smallvile
Thor vs. Malekith

Best WTF Moment
The Mandarin Reveal (Iron Man 3)
Superman snapping Zod's Neck (MOS)
Thor taking the Train (Thor: TWD)
That lizard chick ripping of her own face (The Wolverine)

Best Sexually Charge Moment
Superman heat blasting Lois's wound (MOS)
Kick Ass and Night Bitch in a Bathroom stall (Kick Ass 2)
Geeky Aldrin Killian meeting Tony Stark and then getting stood up (Iron Man 3)

Why R U in this Movie?
Darcy (Kat Dennings)
Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley)
Aldrin Killian (Guy Pearce)
Ginger Guy at I Hop (Pete Ross)

Best Comic TV Show
Arrow
Agents of Shield
The Walking Dead

Best TV Actor
Steve Amell (Arrow)
Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead)
Clark Gregg (AoS)
Jensen Ackles (Supernatural)

Best TV Actress
Lauren Cohan (The Walking Dead)
Katie Cassidy (Arrow)
Emily Bett-Rickards (Arrow)
Ming-Na Wen (AoS)

I'm Glad They Are Gone
Tommy Merlyn (Arrow)
Hershel Green (The Walking Dead)
The Governer (The Walking Dead)
Andrea (The Walking Dead)

Best Animated Movie
The Dark Knight Returns Part 2
Flashpoint Paradox
Hulk and Iron Man

Best Announcement
Batman vs. Superman Movie
Ultron the villain in Avengers 2
Ben Affleck as Batman
Flash Spinoff
Marvel-Netflix TV Deal

Those are the nominees. All week we will debate and fight over who wins. The victors will emerge this Saturday 3/1/14. Also expect our Oscar picks as well. It's a jam packed weekend of Caped goodies. Who do you think should win? Have any fun category ideas? Post them in the comments section.