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Henry Cavill to be next Brit to don movie superhero fancy dress
Actor Henry Cavill has been revealed as the next man to don superhero fancy dress for a comic book movie adaptation. The star - who viewers may recognise as Henry VIII's advisor in The Tudors - will sport the famous Superman costume to appear in the latest instalment of the film franchise, which is set to begin shooting soon. It had been rumoured that a variety of different actors were to be given the role, from Mad Men's Jon Hamm to household Read more...
Cheryl Cole to wear superhero fancy dress in Hollywood?
Cheryl Cole could soon be wearing superhero fancy dress in Hollywood, if new reports are anything to go by. According to the Daily Star, the singer is keen to launch a movie career in the US when she moves there later this year in case she is not asked to be a judge on the country's version of The X Factor. An unnamed source told the newspaper she knows that a film role could really launch her career across the pond. "They're focusing on an all-action kick-ass role which would... Read more...
Anne Hathaway to don Catwoman fancy dress in new Batman movie
It has been revealed that Anne Hathaway is to don superhero fancy dress for the first time in order to play an iconic role in the new Batman movie. The Dark Knight Rises is to open in cinemas in 2012 and The Devil Wears Prada actress has been chosen to appear opposite Christian Bale as Catwoman. She reportedly beat fellow movie stars Natalie Portman and Keira Knightley to the part, with director Christopher Nolan saying he thinks she will be perfect in the silver screen outing. However, it has rather... Read more...
Kevin Bacon discusses superhero fancy dress for X-Men movie
Kevin Bacon has been talking about the superhero fancy dress he is set to wear in the forthcoming X-Men movie. The film star told Moviefone that he will play Sebastian Shaw, the leader of the Hellfire Club, but that his outfit is not like the one seen in the comic books. "We decided pretty early on that that was not going to translate to film. But there's a certain kind of style to the suits that I wear," he commented. Bacon added that he does not have to wear any... Read more...
Andrew Garfield: I love my Spiderman fancy dress
Actor Andrew Garfield has revealed he loves the superhero fancy dress he will be wearing for the forthcoming Spiderman movie. The 27-year-old takes over from Tobey Maguire to play geeky Peter Parker in the prequel to the first three films and he told People he is a fan of the revamped outfit. Commenting on putting it on for the first time, he said: "It was humbling and strange and I was really moved by it … It was just a strange, surreal moment." Garfield also said he is very impressed... Read more...
Pictures released of Captain America superhero fancy dress
Fans of films based on comic books may be pleased to know that new pictures have been released of Captain America in his revamped superhero fancy dress. The character is set to return to the silver screen soon and the people behind the movie have let out some stills of Chris Evans in his crime-fighting outfit. One of them seems to show him in a sort of parachuting suit complete with the red and blue logo, while another sees him racing through an industrial-looking set in a more leather-based <a Read more...
First photos released of new Spiderman fancy dress
Comic book fans are sure to be delighted to note that the first photographs of Spiderman's new superhero fancy dress have now been released. Actor Andrew Garfield is to take over from Tobey Maguire as the webslinger in the new movie and the producers have come up with some subtle changes to his costume. Rick Marshall from MTV had a careful look and noticed that Spidey seems to have some new web-shooters on his wrists, as well as longer gloves that have more silver. The symbol on the <a Read more...
Wonder Woman fancy dress 'has to be altered for film and TV'
The superhero fancy dress worn by Wonder Woman would have to be changed from the classic in order to make it work for a film or TV adaptation, it has been claimed. There has been much debate about the crime-fighter's attire lately after her costume was given a complete revamp in the comic book late last year. Die-hard fans complained that the bomber jacket and slim-fitting trousers were too far away from the original bustier and hot pants combo, but Joey Esposito from IGN UK said they are more suitable... Read more...
Crime-fighters don superhero fancy dress to beat real-life villains
The people of a small town called Lynnwood in Seattle can sleep safe in their beds knowing that they are being protected by superheroes - or at least people in superhero fancy dress. Apparently, a group of vigilantes calling themselves the Rain City Superhero Movement has taken to the streets to take the law into their own hands, with one man telling the press they prevented a car theft. 'Dan', who did not want to give his real name for fear of being laughed at, went to pick up his... Read more...
January Jones' superhero fancy dress 'will be skimpy'
The superhero fancy dress worn by January Jones in the forthcoming X-Men movie is more than a little skimpy, the actress has said. She is playing Emma Frost in X-Men: First Class, which is a prequel to the first three films, and she told the Los Angeles Times that her outfit is not subtle. "The costumes are insane. It's a lot of very body-conscious stuff. If you look at the comic book, she's barely dressed," Jones commented. Fans had been wondering if the character was about to have an outfit... Read more...
Wonder Woman 'should go back to original superhero fancy dress'
A fan of comic books has argued that Wonder Woman should be allowed to revert to her original superhero fancy dress rather than the new outfit created for her last year. It was announced in June 2010 by Jim Lee that the crime fighter would be ditching her famous bustier and hotpants for black leggings, flatter boots and an '80s-style baseball jacket. The urban feel to her new costume comes from the fact that her backstory has been changed - instead of being raised on Paradise Island, she has now... Read more...
Superhero fancy dress among costumes for New Year's Day swim
Your New Year's Day celebrations may have involved superhero fancy dress, but the chances are they didn't feature taking a dip in freezing cold water. However, around 200 people saw in 2011 with a swim in costume at the annual New Year's Day swim in Whitley Bay, getting in to the icy waters off the Tyneside coast to participate. They waded in off the Northern Promenade and squealed as they felt the temperature, but gamely carried on before getting out and quickly donning fluffy towels. One man may have benefited... Read more...