Man of Steel Will Be Released in 3D

Superman's going to do something Batman's never done before on the big screen: 3D.

Warner Bros. announced today that Man of Steel will be available in 3D in select theaters, as well as in 2D and IMAX, when it opens June 14, 2013.

"The film is going to be a visually exciting experience in all formats: 2D, 3D and IMAX. Anticipating how audiences today embrace 3D, we designed and photographed the movie in a way that would allow ‘Man of Steel’ to captivate those movie goers, while respecting fans who prefer a more traditional cinematic experience. We’ve taken great measures to ensure the film and the story come first, and 3D is meant as an enhancement," said Man of Steel director Zack Snyder in a statement.

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Superman Fan Wants to Rename Town Smallville

As any good Superman fan knows, Krypton wasn't the only home to DC's Man of Steel. For Clark Kent, it was Smallville, Kansas where Superman really discovered his love for Earth and its people. While this small rural town is a completely fictional place, it may not always be -- at least, that's what one Hutchinson, Kansas native is dead set on achieving.

Christopher Wietrick, who also happens to be a comic book artist, recently started a campaign to have his hometown, Hutchinson, legally renamed Smallville. The story broke on a local news station (via Nerd Approved), where Wietrick made his case for the name change, offering several solid reasons for why Hutchinson should become the official home to Superman.

For one, the town has museums for Superman's Krytonian shuttle and mineral deposits, and it already has a Superman costume up on display. What's more, Hutchinson has roads named "Clark" and "Kent," and is only about an hour away from a major metropolis.

In an attempt to bolster his appeal, Wietrick has created an official Facebook page and is currently working on a comic book that will hopefully catch the attention of DC Comics and Warner Bros., who own the rights to the character.

Hey, Riverside, Iowa is home to the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk, right? Anything's possible. Let us know what you think in the Comments below!

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No John Williams Theme in Man of Steel

In an effort to distance itself even further from the previous Superman movies, Zack Snyder's Man of Steel will not feature the classic title theme from composer John Williams.

"We decided to act as if no Superman film had been made -- even though we love the films that have been made," said Snyder. "We had to say this is a Superman movie for the first time and you can't then go 'Oh, now let's steal a little music.' So, yes it's awesome music but Hans Zimmer is going to do something awesome."

In regards to Man of Steel as a whole, the director added, "Superman is a big responsibility but I felt he needed to be reintroduced to a generation and I thought this was a great opportunity. We have great respect for the canon. I would say it is a clashing of stories and ideas. Superman is the king-daddy of all superheroes -- to make him work is a big deal."

Of course, the biggest challenge with any Superman film is making the title character connect on an emotional level with the audience. "'What would you do if you were Superman?' That's what we went out to do as far as we could. Superman's always been this kind of big blue boy-scout up on a throne that nobody can really touch, so we tried to make him relatable."

As for the ever growing rumors surrounding the Justice League of America movie, the director noted, "We know Superman is the jewel in the DC crown. We want to get his house in order. And then? Who knows what's possible?"

Man of Steel is scheduled to hit theaters on June 14, 2013.

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