An American tourist has died following an attack near Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle
A 21-year-old American woman died after being assaulted and pushed down a slope by an American man near one of Germany's most popular tourist sights, Neuschwanstein Castle, in Bavaria, according to local police.
2023-06-16 02:50
Why the New York Mets should regret their lengthy commitment to Lindor
With a big smile and infectious personality, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is arguably one of the most marketable players in MLB. But should the Mets ultimately regret their long-term commitment to him?Back in January of 2021, the New York Mets acquired 'superstar' shortstop...
2023-06-16 02:22
Russia tries to signal normalcy as Ukraine forces advance
By Vitalii Hnidyi SOUTHEASTERN UKRAINE Russia announced plans on Thursday to stage elections in occupied parts of Ukraine
2023-06-16 02:16
Chris Hemsworth clarifies his earlier statements on scaling back his acting career over health worries
'I wanted to take off because I've been working for 10 years, and I've got three kids that I want to spend more time with,' said Chris Hemsworth
2023-06-16 01:59
Man indicted in chokehold death of New York subway rider Jordan Neely, prosecutor confirms
A man has been indicted for putting an agitated New York City subway rider in a fatal chokehold
2023-06-16 01:58
When is the Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup parade?
The Vegas Golden Knights celebrated winning their first-ever Stanley Cup on Tuesday. Here is when and where fans can expect the parade to take place.16 teams entered the Stanley Cup playoffs, and only one emerged as champions. After holding an expansion draft just six years ago, the Vegas Golden...
2023-06-16 01:55
Boxing Day 2023/24 Premier League schedule
The Premier League games you can expect to watch on Boxing Day during the 2023/24 season.
2023-06-16 01:16
John Mellencamp opens up about his life and relationship with Meg Ryan: 'She hates me to death'
'I love Meg Ryan. I went with her for ten years. She doesn’t love me so much. She’s a great girl. I’m just a shitty boyfriend,' said John Mellencamp
2023-06-16 01:15
Head of Venezuela's electoral council resigns ahead of 2024 election
CARACAS (Reuters) -The president of Venezuela's National Electoral Council Pedro Calzadilla on Thursday announced he would resign along with seven
2023-06-16 00:47
Mondelez plans to separate Russia operations by year-end
Oreo-maker Mondelez International said on Thursday it has scaled down operations in Russia and plans to make it
2023-06-16 00:25
Theme parks bounced back in 2022 from pandemic lows with revenue, if not attendance
Last year marked a return to normal for the theme park industry around the world with operators reporting revenues at par or above pre-pandemic levels
2023-06-16 00:21
Superman fans compare character's 'respectful' Smallville cameo to 'evil' Flash appearance
Warning: This article does contain spoilers for The Flash (2023). If you are in any way interested in superheroes or movies in general you'll no doubt be aware that a new comic book film is being released this week concentrating on the DC character The Flash. It's the first time the scarlet speedster has ever been given a solo movie and despite the controversy surrounding the film's lead star, Ezra Miller, Warner Bros have invested a lot into making this a thrilling experience for fans. The premise of the film is a loose adaptation of the 2011 comic Flashpoint, where The Flash travels back in time to prevent the untimely death of his mother but inadvertently changes the future, as is often the case with time travel movies. As a result, Michael Keaton will be reprising his iconic performance as Batman, a character he hasn't played since 1992 with the likes of Michael Shannon also returning as General Zod and Sasha Calle also delivering a new take on Supergirl. However, people who have already seen the film have noted that several other iconic iterations of these famous characters also make appearances despite some of the actors having already passed away. Many of these are included in the film's climax and feature CGI incarnations of beloved actors like Christopher Reeve as Superman and Adam West as Batman. Other cameos include George Reeves as the Superman from the 1950s, Helen Slater from the 1984 Supergirl movie, Nicolas Cage playing Superman from the unreleased 1990s film and George Clooney reprising Batman from the much maligned 1997 Batman and Robin movie. While The Flash isn't the first movie to use this type of technology (numerous Star Wars titles have already recreated the likes of Carrie Fisher and a younger Mark Hamill for new stories) the use of Reeve's Superman has struck a particularly sour note due to both the messaging and the apparent ugly aesthetic. While Warner Bros is likey to have gotten permission from Reeve's estate to include his likeliness in the film many fans feel that it sets the wrong precedent given that the actor was left paralysed in 1995 before passing away in 2004. Fans of the Superman TV show Smallville have pointed to Reeve's cameo in the show in a 2003 episode which didn't hide his paralysis but respectfully recognised his contribution to the character's legacy and also allowed him to promote his paralysis charity. Ultimately, Warner Bros' owns the rights to Superman and essentially can do whatever they want to with the character but with the growing popularity of multiverses and an over reliance on nostalgia this type of thing will only become more and more common. One thing that we can hope for is that if the technology continues to be used then the tributes will be more tasteful and considered than this time around. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-16 00:19
