Ed Cassidy, the drummer who teamed with his stepson, guitarist Randy California, to lead the eclectic 1960s Los Angeles rock group Spirit, has died. He was 89. Cassidy died Thursday of cancer at an assisted living home in San Jose, Calif., according to reports. Born in Chicago on May 4, 1923, Cassidy was considerably older than his bandmates. When their first album, the Lou Adler-produced Spirit, was released in January 1968, he was 28 years older than the 16-year-old California. Cassidy, who came from a jazz background, could have been the world's oldest surviving rocker. He
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- 12/8/2012
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Further to our report February 21, 2011, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have now confirmed that Oscar-nominated actor Kevin Costner ("Dances With Wolves") will play 'Jonathan Kent', the father who raised 'Clark Kent' as his own son, in "Superman: Man Of Steel", to be directed by Zack Snyder ("Watchmen"), in Vancouver starting May 2011.
"'Jonathan Kent' is the only father figure 'Clark' has ever had, the man who was there to help Clark understand what he was meant to do in the world as 'Superman', said Snyder. "Kevin will be able to communicate the quiet strength of this rural American man who raised the greatest super hero of all time."
Created by writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster, the 'Pa Kent' character debuted in the comic book "Superman" #1, (1939).
Both Jonathan and 'Martha Kent' (née Clark), referred to as 'Ma' and 'Pa' Kent, are the adoptive...
"'Jonathan Kent' is the only father figure 'Clark' has ever had, the man who was there to help Clark understand what he was meant to do in the world as 'Superman', said Snyder. "Kevin will be able to communicate the quiet strength of this rural American man who raised the greatest super hero of all time."
Created by writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster, the 'Pa Kent' character debuted in the comic book "Superman" #1, (1939).
Both Jonathan and 'Martha Kent' (née Clark), referred to as 'Ma' and 'Pa' Kent, are the adoptive...
- 3/18/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
According to reports, director Zack Snyder has cast actor Kevin Costner ("Dances With Wolves") as 'Jonathan Kent' in the upcoming Vancouver-lensed, Warners/Legendary feature "Superman: Man Of Steel".
Created by writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster, the Pa Kent character debuted in the comic book "Superman" #1, (1939).
Both Jonathan and 'Martha Kent' (née Clark), referred to as 'Ma' and 'Pa' Kent, are the adoptive parents of 'Kal-El' aka 'Superman', living in the rural town of Smallville, Kansas.
In most versions of Superman's origin story, Jonathan and Martha were the first to find the rocket that brought infant Kal-El to Earth, with their adopting him shortly thereafter, renaming him 'Clark Kent' — 'Clark' being Martha's maiden name.
The Kents are usually portrayed as caring parents who instill within Clark a strong sense of morals, and they encourage Clark to use his powers for the betterment of humanity.
Created by writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster, the Pa Kent character debuted in the comic book "Superman" #1, (1939).
Both Jonathan and 'Martha Kent' (née Clark), referred to as 'Ma' and 'Pa' Kent, are the adoptive parents of 'Kal-El' aka 'Superman', living in the rural town of Smallville, Kansas.
In most versions of Superman's origin story, Jonathan and Martha were the first to find the rocket that brought infant Kal-El to Earth, with their adopting him shortly thereafter, renaming him 'Clark Kent' — 'Clark' being Martha's maiden name.
The Kents are usually portrayed as caring parents who instill within Clark a strong sense of morals, and they encourage Clark to use his powers for the betterment of humanity.
- 2/22/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
In an update to today’s revelation that Kevin Costner would be joining Zack Snyder‘s Superman, comes news of his role. Latino Review confirms most of our predictions, that he would be playing Jonathan “Pa” Kent, Superman’s adoptive father. Their “well-placed sources” also re-confirm his casting. I personally think its a great piece of casting as he will be stepping in previous shoes worn by Ed Cassidy and Glenn Ford. Most recently the character was played by John Schneider in Smallville.
Henry Cavill (The Tudors, Immortals) will play Superman and we’ve heard rumors of Lois Lane casting including Olivia Wilde and Rachel McAdams. The Christopher Nolan-produced, David S. Goyer-scripted Superman will hit theaters December 2012, aiming for a production start this summer/fall.
What do you think of Costner as Jonathan Kent in Superman?
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Henry Cavill (The Tudors, Immortals) will play Superman and we’ve heard rumors of Lois Lane casting including Olivia Wilde and Rachel McAdams. The Christopher Nolan-produced, David S. Goyer-scripted Superman will hit theaters December 2012, aiming for a production start this summer/fall.
What do you think of Costner as Jonathan Kent in Superman?
E-mail Jordan Raup here. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook for the latest Tfs updates!
- 2/22/2011
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
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