The Celebration officially begins with the Opening Ceremony and Skit that take place at the Superman Statue in the Town Square. I have a video of this, which I will have to upload at a later date.

However, after the Opening Ceremony, fans gathered together at Bob's Bowling Alley for the annual "Super Friends" Meet, Greet and Super Bowl(ing).

While I didn't bowl, I mingled with the crowd there and grabbed a word with a few friends and fellow Superman fans.

Day 2 (Saturday, June 7) is jam-packed with lots of activities, starting with the Superman Fan Baseball Game, which I'll be playing in. Looking forward to it! It's an early start, so I better get this posted and get to bed.

UPDATE: I apologize that the video was unplayable for so long. It's now Public. Sorry!

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All of our trusted institutions seem to be crumbling around us, but only one devastating tragedy is on Stephen Colbert's mind: The new Superman movie, "Man of Steel."

As if it's not bad enough that Superman, a well-known alien who decided to land in America, is played by the British Henry Cavill in this movie, Superman doesn't wear his famous red underwear this time around. And he doesn't appear to be wearing any underwear at all, letting his "Fortress of Solitude" hang right out.

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Take control of Superman and fly as fast as possible through 3 levels, avoiding obstacles and enemy fire.

Collect boosts to reach supersonic speeds and use the Man of Steel's super powers to blast obstructions and discover special hidden power-ups.

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Here's the trailer for the game:

The Man of Steel App is available for $2.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.AppStore.com. An HD version is available for $4.99 on iPad.

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There are very few roles that come with as much scrutiny as Superman, if any actually even come close. So when "Man of Steel's" leading man, Henry Cavill, took on the role, he knew that the world's attention and 75 years worth of passionate fans would be on him. The actor sat down with MTV News and discussed when the enormity of his new alter-ego hit him, and how he dealt with it.

"We all have bad days," Cavill says after relating what it was like to shoot in a town proud to be the film's Smallville. "We all have days where we're not feeling one hundred percent, especially on a six month shoot with fifteen hour days. And it was the memory of that kind of stuff [in the town that made me think] 'You're not allowed to have a bad day, Henry.' You've got to do this."

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Immediately following the live-stream event, fans are invited to an advanced screening of MAN OF STEEL. Fans in theaters and those watching online have the chance to submit questions to possibly be answered by the cast and filmmakers live on the red carpet.

Fans wanting to be involved should RSVP here for an advanced screening after the live-stream event on June 10th.

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Only Walmart Premiere Night lets you be one of the first to see Man of Steel...before it opens in theaters nationwide! Exclusive screening tickets for June 13 on sale now in the Electronics department at your local store. Quantities limited. While supplies last. Visit your local store for details.

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Super Action-Adventure Game Releases Alongside the Highly-Anticipated Film

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces the Man of Steel game for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, as well as Android smartphones and tablets, will be available beginning June 14, 2013 on the App Store, Google Play and Amazon Appstore for Android. Based on DC Comics' iconic Superman character and inspired by the Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures feature film "Man of Steel," the game is a 3D-brawler that lets players combat General Zod and his invading Kryptonian forces on both ground and air in a fast-paced mobile adventure.

Developed by Phosphor Games Studio, Man of Steel provides players with two diverse game modes. Featuring custom, console-quality cinematic sequences, Story Mode transports players directly to Smallville, the Kent Farm and other familiar settings to battle General Zod and save Earth from its destruction. In Survival Mode, fans see how long they can last against a progressively more difficult swarm of Zod's forces. Players can share their scores with friends to see who the ultimate Man of Steel is, as well as upgrade their skills and unlock new suits by winning battles and earning experience points along the way.

"The Man of Steel game allows Superman fans to extend the movie experience and game on-the-go with their favorite characters from the 'Man of Steel' film," said Greg Ballard, Senior Vice President, Mobile, Social and Emerging Platforms, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Phosphor Games delivered an addictive brawler that lets players feel the power of being a Super Hero."

The Man of Steel App is available for $2.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.AppStore.com. An HD version is available for $4.99 on iPad.

The game is available for $4.99 for Android smartphones and tablets from Google Play or Amazon Appstore for Android.

This summer, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures present "Man of Steel," starring Henry Cavill in the role of Clark Kent/Superman, under the direction of Zack Snyder. A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind. The film and mobile app will both be released concurrently on June 14, 2013.

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Around 5 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said Antwann Houston, 41, was traveling northbound on Parkwood when he went off the road and tore through part of the Superman fence at Amor Avenue - at the  home where Superman co-creator Joe Shuster once lived.

Police said Houston was drunk, had no driver's license and left the scene.

Houston was arrested and taken to the Central Prison Unit. He will soon be arraigned in Cleveland Municipal Court.

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The countdown has concluded with a new trailer for the movie...

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Opening June 14, "Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill as Superman, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Antje Traue as Faora, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick and Christopher Meloni as Col. Hardy.

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If you'd like to go and share your story of what Superman has meant to you, head on over by clicking here!

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Thanks to Superman's 75th anniversary and hype for Man of Steel, the redcaped superhero is pretty popular right now. Because of this, I'm guessing there will be a big turnout out this weekend's Superman Celebration, held each year in Metropolis, Ill.

The festival, which kicks off Thursday, features special guests and events for the whole family. This year's celebrity attendees include none other than Lois Lane herself, Margot Kidder, and Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum.

Meanwhile, WGN Radio out of Chicago on Wednesday interviewed Celebration cochair Karla Ogle about the event. Check it out on the station’s website.

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