Man of Steel is a 2013 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman. Directed by Zack Snyder, the story was developed by David S. Goyer and producer Christopher Nolan, with Goyer writing the screenplay. The film was a reboot of the Superman film series, depicting the character's origin story, and it is the first installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Man of Steel stars Henry Cavill in the title role along with Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, and Russell Crowe. In the film, Clark Kent learns that he is a superpowered alien from the planet Krypton. He assumes the role of mankind's protector as Superman, making the choice to face General Zod and prevent him from destroying humanity. Development began in 2008 when Warner Bros. took pitches from comic book writers, screenwriters, and directors, opting to reboot the franchise. In 2009, a court ruling resulted in Jerry Siegel's family recapturing the rights to Superman's origins and Siegel's copyright. The decision stated that Warner Bros. did not owe the families additional royalties from previous films, but if they did not begin production on a Superman film by 2011, then the Shuster and Siegel estates would be able to sue for lost revenue on an unproduced film. Nolan pitched Goyer's idea after a story discussion on The Dark Knight Rises, and Snyder was hired as the film's director in October 2010. Principal photography began in August 2011 in West Chicago, Illinois, before moving to Vancouver and Plano, Illinois. Man of Steel premiered in the Alice Tully Hall on June 10, 2013, and was released in the United States on June 14, 2013. CMan of Steel premiered in the Alice Tully Hall in New York City on June 10, 2013, and was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on June 14. The film received mixed reviews from critics, and was a commercial success, grossing $670 million and becoming the ninth-highest-grossing film of 2013. A follow-up, titled Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, was released on March 25, 2016.
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Fifteen-year-old Tommy Fry, an awkward but bright teen with a passion for science, lives in the shadow of his father, Dr. Anthony Fry, a top-secret government scientist working for the clandestine agency ARROW. Dr. Anthony Fry’s research focuses on climate and weather manipulation, a field that fascinates Tommy and his two best friends, Michelle and Miguel. Though curious and inventive, the trio often overestimates their abilities and dives into situations they probably shouldn’t. One fateful night, the friends sneak into the high-security weather research facility where Dr. Anthony Fry works. While poking around, they accidentally trigger an experimental system, causing a massive explosion that alters their lives forever. Tommy discovers he can control the weather and adopts the name Thunderstorm. Michelle, now with the ability to move at lightning speed, becomes Swift, while Miguel, infused with the power of fire, takes on the moniker Burn Notice. As Tommy learns to navigate his new abilities, he struggles to balance school, friendship, and the burden of being a hero. When a dangerous figure emerges from the shadows, threatening to harness ARROW’s technology for destruction, Thunderstorm must rise to the occasion. With Swift and Burn Notice at his side, he faces the ultimate challenge: embracing responsibility, protecting the city, and proving that even a kid can change the forecast of the future.
