Latest news with #Krypton
Geek Tyrant
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Teases Krypton Scenes Coming in DCU's SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW — GeekTyrant
With Superman just weeks away from hitting theaters, James Gunn is finally cracking open the doors to the new DC Universe. But if you're expecting sweeping shots of Krypton and the planet's last moments in Superman , you might want to cool your jets. According to Gunn, the deeper emotional and visual dive into Krypton's fall is likely being saved for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow . In a recent interview with ComicBook, Gunn hinted that while Superman won't focus on the destruction of Kal-El's home world, Kara Zor-El's solo outing is another story. Gunn said of seeing flashbacks of Krypton in Supergirl: 'That's always a possibility. But I think those things are really integral to the two characters and the differences between them, and that Clark really does have sort of this really happy childhood. 'I mean, he had parents who loved him in an easy going upbringing, and it makes him the least dysfunctional of superheroes in so many ways. And Supergirl, especially the DCU Supergirl, she's kind of a mess. 'I mean, she's, she's had a real issues growing up. And it is based on the comic where she watched person after person after person dying in front of her as her piece of the planet disintegrated.' That tonal shift between Clark and Kara is what sets these characters apart. Kal-El was a baby when he left Krypton, he doesn't carry any memories of his people or culture. Kara, on the other hand, lived through it. She remembers the destruction, the trauma, and the slow unraveling of her world, and if Gunn and the DCU are sticking close to Tom King's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow , it sounds like they're going to bring all of that grief to the movie. Supergirl's connection to Krypton defines how she moves through the world. Clark might be the optimistic heart of the DCU, but Kara? She's got scars. Emotional, planetary-level scars. Gunn's Superman movie, which stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, opens on July 11. It's the official launchpad for the DCU, but it's clear that the wider world-building will stretch far beyond just this film. Supergirl: Woman of Torrmow , directed by Craig Gillespie ( Cruella, I, Tonya ) and starring House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock, is set to open June 26, 2026. So if you're itching to see a new take on Krypton, its cities, its collapse, its emotional weight, you're probably going to find that story in Supergirl .
Geek Tyrant
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Theory for James Gunn's SUPERMAN Says That Suggests Kal-El Was Sent to Earth… to Conquer It — GeekTyrant
A new fan theory is picking up traction that reimagines Superman not as Earth's protector, but as its potential conqueror. With James Gunn's Superman set to hit theaters in July 2025, some fans are digging into clues from the trailers and piecing together a pretty wild possibility… What if Kal-El wasn't just a refugee from a dying world… but part of a long game of planetary domination? It all stems from a video posted by @bluerayangel on X, who suggests that the movie might draw inspiration from Invincible 's Omni-Man, a seemingly noble alien who was actually sent to soften up Earth for takeover. The comparison's definitely interesting, and if Gunn is going that route, it'd be one of the boldest takes on Superman we've seen on screen. @bluerayangel says: 'Here's the theory you probably haven't heard yet. James Gunn's Superman seems to be struggling with his identity, his Kryptonian heritage, and his human upbringing with the Kents.' That emotional tug-of-war has been central to Superman stories forever, but the theory kicks things up a notch. They continue: 'In the trailer, we hear him talk about how he feels like, maybe he's not who he thought he was, and his father, Pa Kent, tells him, 'Your choices, your actions, that's what makes you who you are.' So what if? In this version of Superman, Jor-El is revealed to have sent Superman to Earth to conquer it.' It would radically shift not only how Kal-El views himself but also how humanity, and possibly Lex Luthor, views him. And that's exactly where the theory goes next. The user adds, 'Maybe they go with the Superman: Birthright comic storyline where Lex gets hold of the Fortress of Solitude and manipulates it. Maybe he finds a way to control what Jor-El says to Superman. 'Maybe he's the one that implants this idea that Superman was sent by Kryptonians to conquer. That Kryptonians themselves are evil. And the whole point of this story, this Superman, is to prove that people are not born evil.' It's not exactly a new idea to make Lex a master manipulator, but combining that with a corrupted message from Jor-El or a reprogrammed Kryptonian history could offer a fresh way to explore the character's internal battle. It also reframes the usual 'alien outsider' narrative into a story about free will and nature versus nurture. At this point, we don't have confirmation about how closely the film will follow traditional Superman lore. For all we know, this theory could be totally off-base. But the idea of Lex shaping Superman's beliefs, or even tampering with the Kryptonian message, feels like exactly the kind of meta-narrative twist Gunn loves to play with. Until more is revealed, fans will have to keep theorizing. But if Gunn's Superman really is wrestling with the possibility that he was meant to conquer Earth… that's a whole new kind of legacy to fight against.
Geek Dad
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Krypto: Last Dog of Krypton #1
Krypto: Last Dog of Krypton #1 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: Superman is riding a hot streak like no character has at DC in a long time. Every book in the line has been good to fantastic, and that means spin-offs aplenty. Including one for comics' ultimate Good Boy! Ryan North, making his DC writing debut, is the perfect choice for this – so many of his comics have an all-ages edge to them, with funny animals aplenty. But this first issue doesn't treat Krypto as a comic book character – it treats him, very simply, as a good dog. He's the loyal pooch of Jor-El and Lara, quickly bonding with baby Kal-El, and Krypton's dog culture seems to be very similar to ours – complete with snooty society ladies bragging about their purebred's roots. Krypto is blissfully unaware of the more serious conversations happening between his masters, about the frequent Kryptonian groundquakes and the mysterious space shuttle they're building – at least, until it's time to go for a ride. Napping away. Via DC Comics. As we all know, dogs are not at all shy about getting in the car when they're asked to! But this isn't an ordinary ride – and it makes perfect sense that Jor-El and Lara used their dog as a test pilot before putting their son in an experimental rocket. While the Science Council here doesn't seem to be as villainous or threatening as it's often portrayed (with Lara openly talking about the crisis to a friend), time is still running out. And while the rocket works, things go haywire and Krypto winds up going on a much longer journey than expected – landing on Earth before Superman did and discovering that this planet may not be all that friendly. That is, until he meets an unexpected and familiar face. This issue got off to a slightly slow start, but it has a great central concept. And of course, how could anyone dislike a comic that has a dog as loyal and friendly as Krypto at its heart? To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
All About Aaron Pierre and Teyana Taylor's Relationship (Including the Steamy Music Video They Starred In!)
Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre sparked romance rumors in February 2025 The couple confirmed their relationship in June 2025 Taylor celebrated Pierre's birthday by throwing him a surprise partyTeyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre teased their relationship for months before officially confirming their romance. The "Gonna Love Me" singer and the Krypton actor first sparked romance rumors when they were seen chatting at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in February 2025. The following month, they attended the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, with Taylor posting a series of black-and-white photos from the event to her Instagram account. "Oscar night in black & white, no grey area. 🤍," she wrote. Taylor and Pierre continued flirting with each other on social media for four months before she went public with their relationship. On June 7, Taylor made their romance Instagram official by sharing a picture of them together in honor of his 31st birthday. A few days later, Pierre posted pictures with Taylor at the surprise birthday party she threw for him. In the caption, he thanked her for the "beautiful day." From working on a steamy music video to attending events together, here's everything to know about Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre's relationship. Taylor and Pierre first had fans questioning their relationship status on Feb. 1, 2025, when Pierre posted several photos with Taylor at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala. Weeks later, they continued to spark romance rumors when they were photographed at the American Black Film Festival Honors. Although they didn't walk the carpet together, they were spotted sitting and conversing at the same table. On March 2, Taylor and Pierre attended the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty. Both Taylor and Pierre walked the red carpet separately, but they reunited inside to pose for a photo with Niecy Nash and her wife, Jessica Betts. Taylor later poked fun at their relationship status by posting two black-and-white photos with Pierre, teasing that there was "no grey area" between them. Aaron posted the same pictures, but didn't include a caption. The "Bare Wit Me" singer and Underground Railroad actor continued teasing their connection on social media throughout 2025. In April, Pierre posted a shirtless selfie on his Instagram Stories. Subsequently, Taylor appeared to reply to the steamy snap by writing on her Instagram Stories, "on di wey..." Before confirming that they were officially dating, Taylor and Pierre worked together to create a sultry music video for her single, "Long Time," which was released on June 4. The steamy music video shows Taylor reeling from a toxic relationship with an ex-boyfriend (played by LaKeith Stanfield) before Pierre steps in and saves her. In the video, Pierre carries Taylor in his arms. The song came from Taylor's 2025 album Escape Room, which is set to be released alongside a short film in August. In a trailer for the visual album, Taylor and Pierre could be seen kissing in a steamy shot. Just hours after Taylor released her music video with Pierre, she seemed to thank him at an award show. On June 4, Taylor accepted the inaugural Innovator Award at the Apollo Spring Benefit 2025, and while giving her speech, she gave a specific shout-out to her "apple pie." In the speech, she thanked God 'for the village you have placed in my life — my mom, my dad, my babies and my apple pie. I love you all so much. Thank you for loving me the way you do. I would not be the woman that I am today without you." After months of teasing their relationship in public and on social media, Taylor and Pierre officially confirmed that they were dating. On June 7, Taylor posted a selfie of them for his 31st birthday. "Cheers to Thirty-WON & many more wins around the sun. 🌹 H'AP'PY BIRTHDAY Woody 🎈," she captioned the post. Pierre commented, "Now and always. Thank you Tey 🌹." Taylor also showed her love for Pierre by throwing him a surprise birthday party, per a fan-captured TikTok video. In the video, Pierre looked stunned while walking alongside Taylor into the event. After his surprise party, Pierre thanked Taylor for the birthday bash, posting photos of them holding hands and hugging. "Thirty-Won! Father God, Thank you for blessing me with another year. Another opportunity to evolve, grow, mature and refine," he captioned the post. "Tey, Thank you! You put together a beautiful day. You are one of one. I appreciate you, deeply. 👑 ." She commented under the post, "You're so welcome & so deserving. ❤️Happy bdayyyyyyyy 🌹🥳." Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Science
- Daily Mail
Superman beware! Scientists claim a real-life KRYPTONITE could be the secret to a greener future
In the classic films and comics, kryptonite is Superman's ultimate weakness, robbing him of his powers. Originating from Superman's home world of Krypton, the green alien material emits a unique, poisonous radiation that can weaken and even kill him. Of course, kryptonite is entirely fictional, consigned to the realms of sci-fi. But scientists at the Natural History Museum in London believe a real-life version could have surprising benefits on Earth. Unlike the fictional kryptonite, jadarite is white and powdery, emits no radiation, and comes from Serbia rather than outer space. The rare but promising lithium-bearing mineral, first found more than 20 years ago, is formed like 'cake ingredients combined in precise order', the scientists reveal. And it could soon power Europe's transition to a global electric car revolution as internal combustion engines are replaced by batteries. 'If mined, jadarite can offer huge potential,' said Dr Robin Armstrong, geologist at the Natural History Museum. Jadarite was discovered in Serbia in 2004 by mining corporation Rio Tinto, but even geologists initially were not sure what it was. Three years later it was officially described by a team including Natural History Museum scientists Chris Stanley and Mike Rumsey. At the time, the scientists' comparison with a database of all existing known minerals proved jadarite was totally unique. Experts were amazed that its chemical formula was similar (but not identical) to the formula invented for kryptonite in the 2006 film 'Superman Returns'. In the film, the fictional formula – 'sodium lithium boron silicate hydroxide with fluorine' – is written on a case of kryptonite stolen by Superman's arch enemy Lex Luthor. This coincidence attracted mass-media attention in 2007, but nearly two decades on the potential of jadarite is still yet to be realised. Curiously, jadarite has so far only been been found in one place on Earth – Serbia's Jadar Basin, from which the mineral takes its name. But it's been found there in a quantity so large that, if mined, it could power a green revolution. What is jadarite? Jadarite, which Rio named after the Jadar valley in western Serbia, is a unique high-grade mineral compound. It has been compared with kryptonite, because its chemical formula is similar to the formula invented for kryptonite in the 2006 film 'Superman Returns'. The lithium-bearing mineral has the 'potential to facilitate the green energy transition', scientists say. Jadarite contains high amounts of boron and lithium, which are both relatively rare and 'industrially important' elements. Boron is used in fertilisers and heat resistant glass for smartphones, as well as materials for wind farms and solar panels. Lithium, meanwhile, is a key component in lithium-ion electric car batteries. If the jadarite at Jadar Basin is mined, it could produce lithium to power up to 90 per cent of Europe's quota of electric vehicles, the scientists reveal. To form, jadarite must follow a rare set of geological steps in specific conditions, involving alkaline-rich lakes, lithium-rich volcanic glass and the transformation of clay minerals into crystalline structures. 'Similar to baking a cake, everything needs to be measured and exact for this rare mineral to form,' said Natural History Museum mineralogist Francesco Putzolu. 'For instance, if the mineral ingredients are not just right, if the conditions are too acidic or too cold, jadarite will not form. 'The criteria seem to be so precise that we've not yet seen it replicated anywhere else on Earth.' Dr Putzolu and two other colleagues at Natural History Museum have shared their findings in a new paper, 'Jadarite's unique recipe', published in the journal Nature Geoscience. Since its discovery and despite the global rush to find new lithium resources, no further occurrences of jadarite have been found. So the next challenge is finding new locations around the world where conditions are also just right for jadarite to form. 'Perhaps the coincidence of geological conditions at Jadar is a recipe requiring such precision in its execution that it is more often over- or under-cooked or not with the correct proportion of ingredients to be successful,' the team say. 'The challenge for geoscientists is to find where on Earth nature may have used another similar recipe.' In the weird world of comic books, kryptonite was a glowing green crystal capable of stripping Superman of his powers. But a real-life crystal made from the gas element krypton could be created for the first time after scientists discovered how to synthesise it. They discovered a compound of krypton and oxygen - technically known as krypton monoxide - can form under extremely high pressures. While the crystal is unlikely to have properties seen in the Superman comics, there is a remote possible it could be found on alien planets, just like the fictional substance.
