It's safe to say that the majority of nerds are looking forward to the release of "Man of Steel" in 2013.
Nerd roundtable: We're looking forward to some great things in 2013
Published: 12/21/2012 9:12 AM
Last Modified: 12/26/2012 5:19 PM
This week, our roundtable discussion turns to what we’re looking forward to in 2013. There are a lot of options here with so many great movies, tv shows and other things happening next year. Did we miss something? Leave a comment below or email us at PrairieNerds@tulsaworld.com
Jason Powers: 
In the next year, we will see a lot of Nerds in the movie theaters, and I will be no exception.
The movies I'm most looking forward to include "Iron Man 3," "Star Trek: Into Darkness," and "
Man of Steel." We will also get the rest of the Hobbit movies, another Wolverine movie which I'm sure will have Hugh Jackman's stink all over it, and a Brad Pitt zombie flick that has absolutely nothing to do with the novel that it is based on.
One film I am keeping tabs on is "Robopocalpyse", which is based on a novel written by local boy Daniel H. Wilson. Steven Spielberg is directing, and had apparently purchased the rights and agreed to direct before the book was even done. Once it was published, the novel received mixed reviews but managed to be a best seller anyway. Drew Goddard of the Whedonverse wrote the script, and Chris Hemsworth is set to star, so hopefully this won't be another let-down like "War of the Worlds" was. Spielberg can be pretty hit and miss, especially with genre flicks(I'm looking at YOU Indiana Jones!), but when he hits, he hits hard.
Matt Clayton 
My choice is really simple. The third season of “Game of Thrones” hits HBO on March 31 and I will look forward to every Sunday for the next 10 weeks. Also, HBO announced earlier this week that each episode will be about six or seven minutes long.
The third season will roughly use content from the first half of author George R.R. Martin's largest "Song of Ice and Fire" novel, the 973-page fan-favorite "A Storm of Swords". "A Storm of Swords" is the third novel in the series from Martin.
Winter is coming.
Chris Moore 
There are titles coming out in 2013 such as Tomb Raider and The Last of Us, but I am not really on the edge of my seat to play these games. The one game I have been looking forward to: Star Command. This game by Warballoon will be for mobile devices and it looks incredible. It’s pretty much a parody of all things Star Trek and places you as the captain of a starship as you travel around the galaxy, maintain your ship and crew, meet peaceful aliens as well as battle hostile ones. There was really no solid release date for the game, so I have been feverishly checking the App Store everyday for this title to appear. However, in the most recent Kickstarter update from the developers, they are confident that this game will now be out in January. I can’t wait to buy this game.
Anna Codutti 
As one of many who think Joss Whedon's talent is worthy of worship, the promise of his 2013 release of "Much Ado About Nothing" is what gets my nerd senses all tingly. The writer-director is offering a modern retelling of my favorite Shakespeare comedy, in which two pairs of lovers are put through the ringer by both serious and comical outside forces. Amy Acker ("Angel," "Cabin in the Woods") will take on the lead role of Beatrice -- a bull-busting single gal who is determined not to let love knock her down. Alexis Denisof ("Buffy," "Angel," "How I Met Your Mother") will play Benedick, the sweet blowhard who falls for Beatrice. But perhaps my favorite bit of casting is Nathan Fillion as Dogberry, the dunce who in Shakespeare's telling offers the most comedic relief. Fillion is beloved by nerds everywhere after his portrayal of Captain Hammer in "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" from Whedon, but he has some big shoes to fill, as Michael Keaton last played Dogberry on the big screen and stole every scene he was in. The movie is scheduled for release June 7, 2013.
James Royal 
There are lots of things contending here, but being a comic guy, what I’m most looking forward to is another big summer of movies drawn from the four-color world. It’s hard to say which I want to see most, though. “Man of Steel” looks awesome from what’s out there, and “The Wolverine” should be much better than “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” “Iron Man 3” looks like another Marvel epic moneymaker, and I’m curious to see how “Kick-Ass 2” will turn out without Matthew Vaughn directing. Oh, and then there’s “300: Rise of An Empire.” It’s going to be another expensive summer.
Michael Dambold 
I'm looking forward to the Star Trek movie. I simply cannot wait to see a ship crash into London/San Francisco.
Micah Choquette 
I'm most looking forward to the new Superman movie, titled "Man of Steel". Should I be embarrassed to admit that I actually enjoyed (and now own) "Superman Returns?" I remember others complaining that there wasn't a lot of action, but I try to remember that this was essentially a sequel to Superman 2 that was about 25 years in the making, so it needed a good bit of story for the entire generation that hadn't seen Superman on the big screen. But now I'm getting off-topic.
"Man of Steel" looks like it'll be a great comeback-film for supes. It's pushing itself as an all-out reboot of the character, much like the acclaimed Dark Knight Trilogy was for Batman. I hope it gets that kind of reception. I've heard others say that Zack Snyder wasn't the best choice for the director in this one, but I have to disagree. We've seen from "300" and "The Watchmen" the kind of stylized action he can give a show with a decent storyline, and the latest trailer for "Man of Steel" seems to work hard to satisfy the masses in their cry for more explosions and action this time around. Personally, I'm pumped! Can't wait to see it.
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Written by
Matt Clayton
Staff Writer
