Sentences with phrase «such as superheroes»

Children are attracted to books, magazines, and other print materials that connect to their enjoyable experiences, such as superheroes, wild mustangs, science fiction, the ocean, space exploration, insects, people from other lands and times, and their favorite computer games or game heroes.

The material is also as thin as paper and can have any number of incredibly geeky images imprinted on it, such as superhero logos, the face of a currency note or stock certificate, or a computer chip.

Not exact matches

We've already compiled our list for the best superhero casting decisions, rewarding such memorable performances as Ryan Reynolds» Deadpool and Chris Evans» Captain America with well - deserved praise.

«STEM Behind Hollywood» uses the scientists and experts who consult Hollywood filmmakers to create free classroom activities for teachers, including software and iPad apps, to explore popular movie themes such as zombie, superheroes, space and forensics to give students the chance to solve problems as real - life scientists would.

Here is the truth: You are not a superhero with your ability to battle temptations, and you can't treat yourself as such.

A cartoon superhero - themed lunch, for example, could include strength - building foods that are high in protein such as peanut butter sandwiches on whole - wheat bread.

Add your own imagination by creating nearly free toys, such as building a boat out of a cardboard box, or turning a sheet into a superhero's cape.

While they also respond to books and DVDs aimed at both genders, boys especially love items geared toward them, such as The Potty Movie for Boys and Potty Superhero.

You can choose from characters such as mermaids and superhero animals.

Some amphibians — such as salamanders — are famous for their superhero - like ability to regenerate heart, brain, spinal cord, tail and even whole limb tissue throughout their life.

Graphic t shirts such as funny t shirts or superhero t shirts can precede your introduction, speaking for your personalities and interests.

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The «Batman» television show (1966 - 1968) cast a long, pop art - infused, camp shadow over the property and, after the big budget failures of a series of superhero films in the 1980s (some more campy than others) such as Howard the Duck (1986), WB apparently had cold feet.

The storyline - which follows alcoholic superhero John Hancock (Smith) as he reluctantly allows a struggling public - relations expert (Jason Bateman's Ray) to mold him into a traditionally heroic figure - has essentially been crafted to act as an origin story for the central character, yet screenwriters Vincent Ngo and Vince Gilligan brilliantly ensure that Hancock rarely apes the conventions and tropes that one has come to expect with such a tale (ie one doesn't entirely realize that they're watching an origin story until everything's been said and done).

The future of blockbuster films such as these lie with directors like Coogler (and Patty Jenkins, and Taika Waititi), ones who are bringing much - needed new life and ideas to the superhero genre.

Black Panther is not only one of the most entertaining recent superhero films but has an intelligence and a political dimension that such inchoate offerings as Suicide Squad and Justice League completely lacked.

Once T'Challa's true challenge is revealed, «Black Panther» becomes something deeper than the mere formation of one superhero, engaging such subjects as: the legacy of colonialism; collective memory and interior geography; the tension between autonomy and social conscience; and the need for solidarity within an African diaspora at political and cultural odds with itself.

The first superhero of African descent in mainstream American comics, Black Panther debuted years before early black superheroes such as the Falcon (1969), John Stewart's Green Lantern (1971), Luke Cage (1972), and Blade (1973).

If superhero games such as Batman: Arkham Asylum is a well composed three course dinner in an atmospheric restaurant, this is the equivalent of a greasy, sloppy fast food meal.

«Chadwick Boseman was only recently confirmed to be entering the Marvel universe as the emphatic superhero the Black Panther, and while such news left many a film fan scratching their heads as to who this young actor is, it should be a question that's easier to answer when James Brown biopic Get On Up has been released; such is the sheer brilliance of the electric performance by this talented star»... Read More»

Yeah, I've made a few games (PC, but I'd rather do Wii U or 3DS; not commercial, of course) in the past, and I can think of lots of ways to use the gamepad, and I've seen cool ways that even developers that aren't enthusiastic about the gamepad use it, such as in LEGO Marvel Superheroes, where you can pull up the full map on the gamepad (I'm still laughing when I discovered that many of the loading screens in that game can be skipped)

So every time you see some snobby critic giving Age of Ultron a bad review and blaming it on Superhero Fatigue, just laugh in their face as there's no such thing.

His previous films alternate between Spanish - language dark fantasy pieces, such as The Devil's Backbone (2001), and Pan's Labyrinth (2006), winner of three Academy Awards; and American studio movies, such as the vampire superhero action pic Blade II (2002), the supernatural adventures Hellboy (2004) and Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008); and the sci - fi monsters - versus - robots film Pacific Rim (2013).

Aquaman will also feature a strikingly different world from that of other superhero films - something that also extends to other upcoming superhero movies, such as Marvel Studios» Doctor Strange (which dabbles in supernatural horror) or even 20th Century Fox's Wolverine 3 (an R - Rated film with a modern - western vibe).

It sounded more like the music from Forest Gump then what should be in an intense superhero movie such as this.

But after Marvel Studios cinematic universe started a decade ago and launched successful series such as «Iron Man» and «The Avengers» — while casting a bunch of white blond guys named Chris — fans knew it was bound to use its rights to the top black superhero.

And as even a casual reader of such comics knows, the concept of a short - lived «superhero death» is a long - standing meme of the genre.

Although best known for his roles in such films as «Gladiator,» «L.A. Confidential» and «Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,» Crowe is of course no stranger to superhero movies: He played Superman's father Jor - El in 2013's «Man of Steel.»

Unlike the movies where certain Marvel superheroes can't play with other heroes (e.g. Sony has the rights to Spider - Man and Disney own The Avengers), this game reunites all the heroes and villains of the Marvel Comicbook Universe together with well over 150 characters to play such as Human Torch, Agent Coulson and Wolverine.

Hollywood seemingly had something for superhero fans of all ages and tastes in 2017, from critically acclaimed films like Logan and Wonder Woman to more raucous crowd - pleasers such as Spider - Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Don't be fooled by the whiz - bang action sequences and glossy production values of such blockbusters; actors playing superheroes must flex their acting muscles as much as those in prestige dramas — not to mention their literal muscles, too.

Rather than, say, trying to stop a malevolent super-elf destroying the nine realms of Asgard, these superheroes are suddenly grappling with real - world issues such as national security, civil liberty, and intelligence gathering.

As someone who loves films and television, I know so many people who are obsessed with popular culture things such as comics, superheroes, and yes, even My Little PonAs someone who loves films and television, I know so many people who are obsessed with popular culture things such as comics, superheroes, and yes, even My Little Ponas comics, superheroes, and yes, even My Little Pony.

Fox needs Marvel to sign off on all TV deals regarding the superheroes, however, since the Marvel owns «The Avengers» there has been some overlap with characters such as Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch - who have been members of both teams in the comics.

Almost every weekend sees some next installment of whomever your favorite superhero is (Batman, Superman, X-Men, and Captain America will all be hanging out in 2016), or the next star war or trek, and don't get me started on nostalgia - produced installations such as Independence Day: Resurgence, Zoolander 2, Finding Dory, and Bridget Jones's Baby.

Nowadays, that part is skipped over when superheroes are introduced in team - up movies, such as Batman V Superman and Justice League.

On this disc Batman teams up with obscure superheroes such as the Blue Beetle, Wildcat and Deadman (a Deadman live - action movie is being planned - believe it or not!)

In order for a superhero to be properly introduced, audiences would need to become acquainted with the character's backstory, not necessarily from birth but at least from the moment that inspires them to take up a cause such as crime - fighting and world - saving.

Halle's former co-stars Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart, Sir Ian McKellen and Ellen Page also reprise their roles in the superhero sequel, which sees them starring alongside the new generation of X-Men such as James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence.

The Russos, with assistance from people such as Winter Soldier cinematographer Trent Opaloch as well as second unit directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski (the longtime stunt coordinators - turned directors of John Wick), serve up several precisely - choreographed action sequences, varying from quick - cutting fisticuffs to exhilarating foot chases and combat situations that make great use of individual superhero's unique abilities.

Birdman serves as a dark satire on everything about the movie biz — the bean counting deliberateness that spawns a world of superhero movies; the way talent is ignored if it comes from the wrong sources; the potential for critics to abuse their craft and the way such a nomadic industry can affect family.

His Batman is such a do - it - yourself loner that other superheroes shun him, as we see when he inadvertently crashes a Justice League party thrown by his rival, Superman.

Solo is a superhero origin story, as such its ceiling is somewhat limited: it's designed around the pleasure of recognition, rather than discovery, the solving of mysteries which didn't need to be solved rather than exploration of a wider universe.

In the nineties, efforts were made to bring Black superheroes into the limelight with movies such as Blankman, Meteorman and many more.

A trailblazer, the Black Panther set the stage for numerous black superheroes to follow, including such favorites as the Falcon (1969), Luke Cage (1972), the John Stewart version of Green Lantern (1971), Storm (1975), and Black Lightning (1977), the title character on a current CW TV show.

Like our list of comic book - based superhero movies, we're not including production info such as cast, crew or plot; this is just an easy - to - read look at what's to come in North American theaters.

Preceded by such films as «The Meteor Man» (1993), «Blankman» (1994), «Catwoman» (2004) and the «Blade» trilogy (1998 — 2004), «Black Panther» isn't the first superhero movie with an African - American starring in the title role, but it has by far the largest number of black cast and crew members.

In addition to the plethora of comic book - based superhero movies in the next few years, there are a variety of other films such as science fiction, fantasy and action under the umbrella description of «genre.»

Like our list of comic book - based superhero movies and other genre movies, we're not including production info such as cast, crew or plot; this is just an easy - to - read look at what's to come in North American theaters.

What was intended as DC's answer to Marvel's juggernaut Avengers series — and the launching pad for solo movies such as Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg — ultimately proved to be a major misfire for the franchise which saw Warner Bros. embarking on a major behind - the - scenes shake - up at DC Films in an attempt to salvage its superhero universe.