Looks like they're really getting inspiration from the Donner version as one can see by that ship's shape.
Bluetights.net (http://www.bluetights.net) also has the first clip of Bryan Singer's on-set video diary.
TheNightFlier
03-16-05, 12:37 PM
good pics of the ship :thumbsup:
Chew
03-16-05, 12:41 PM
Looks like they're really getting inspiration from the Donner version as one can see by that ship's shape.
I think Singer said he intended this movie to be a continuation of the first two movies? I also thought he said they weren't going to retell the origin story, which means these shots must only be used for quick flashback sequences? (I'm getting this information from the Wizard interview with Singer in the most recent issue).
scott shelton
03-16-05, 12:41 PM
This is all I need to see. Singer has won me over.
Kal-El
03-16-05, 12:44 PM
Yup, that's what I heard too. Maybe these flashbacks could be put in the opening credits of the film upto the point where they change the story to him "disappearing".
Geofferson
03-16-05, 12:59 PM
:up:
digitalfreaknyc
03-16-05, 01:03 PM
Is this the same farmhouse from the first movie?
lopper
03-16-05, 01:21 PM
And so it begins.....
Great pics.
Michael Corvin
03-16-05, 01:27 PM
I think Singer said he intended this movie to be a continuation of the first two movies? I also thought he said they weren't going to retell the origin story, which means these shots must only be used for quick flashback sequences? (I'm getting this information from the Wizard interview with Singer in the most recent issue).
Maybe they are going to do a once over refresher at the beginning of the film. Either during the credits or a 10-15 minute sequence.
Fok
03-16-05, 01:30 PM
Nice :thumbsup:
Cygnet74
03-16-05, 01:41 PM
I read an Eva Marie Saint interview where she confirmed that she plays a widow in the film, in keeping with the timeline of the first two films. So the Kent farm isn't necessarily limited to a "flashback" sequence.
and if anyone is interested, Singer will be doing KongIsKing-esque production video-diaries from the set at Blue Tights Network (http://www.bluetights.net/bulletin_list.php)
troystiffler
03-16-05, 01:57 PM
Superman is actually being filmed? I had no idea!
Kal-El
03-16-05, 02:01 PM
Superman is actually being filmed? I had no idea!
Yeah, they already have a cast and all that too. :D
Brandon Routh arrived in Australia yesterday I think.
PopcornTreeCt
03-16-05, 03:07 PM
Looks good.....for the 3rd incarnation of a scene everyone is familiar with already. :p
Shannon Nutt
03-16-05, 03:12 PM
Apparantly, in this revisionist version the spaceship's edges didn't crumple upon entering Earth's orbit. So how the hell does Jonathan hide the ship now? Looks a little big to move on his own or bury!
Looks like they went to great lengths to find a farmhouse and barn similar to the one from the first film.
animalmystic
03-16-05, 03:14 PM
Wow looks good so far, I can't wait!
I can't wait to see Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor, move over Gene Hackman
Rosenbaum>Spacey>>>>>Hackman
SuprVgeta
03-16-05, 03:17 PM
Wow, that's a honker of a space ship. I find it hard to believe that anyone could not spot that thing incoming ;) And better yet, how are the Kents going to stash that thing? I hope this movie delivers.
scott1598
03-16-05, 03:35 PM
i think it looks too much like the 1st and i am not sure i like that. i am ready for a whole new and re-imagining to make it special and separate it from another superior film.
RocShemp
03-16-05, 04:09 PM
I'm still not sold on the casting of Kate Bosworth (and nothing short of an acting miracle will change my mind in that regard) but those shots show promise for other aspects of this production. :thumbsup:
Question: Anyone know any easy to find films where Brandon Routh has acted in? I want to get an idea of what to expect beyond what he looks like.
devilshalo
03-16-05, 04:17 PM
Looks like a new Sonic the Hedgehog game, Sonic Underground. :p
Shannon Nutt
03-16-05, 04:32 PM
Question: Anyone know any easy to find films where Brandon Routh has acted in? I want to get an idea of what to expect beyond what he looks like.
http://imdb.com/name/nm0746125/
Looks like his only other movie is in post-production...other than that, only TV shows! No biggie there...Chris Reeve was only a TV actor when hired to play Superman.
Artman
03-16-05, 04:37 PM
You can read about how this scene fits into the story at comingsoon/superherohype... Hint: "Superman Returns"
Kal-El
03-16-05, 05:23 PM
I just did and if that ends up being true, it's the first bad thing I've heard regarding this production. Not sure if this has been posted even in the older threads but here's Routh dressed up for Halloween 2003 I think:
Bluetights.net (http://www.bluetights.net) also has the first clip of Bryan Singer's on-set video diary.
The real quick shot of the stunt-man "taking off" in the diary has to be seen....if they can get the rest of the flying aspects just as dead on...I will believe a man can fly.
scott1598
03-16-05, 06:53 PM
Apparantly, in this revisionist version the spaceship's edges didn't crumple upon entering Earth's orbit. So how the hell does Jonathan hide the ship now? Looks a little big to move on his own or bury!
i'll bet ya that will be done CG.
cactusoly
03-16-05, 10:07 PM
What i want to know is ... Is John Williams doing the music, and will it be an extention of the chassic Superman themes?
Looks like his only other movie is in post-production...other than that, only TV shows! No biggie there...Chris Reeve was only a TV actor when hired to play Superman.
That is true about Reeve and I have faith in Bryan Singer (and I don't agree with those that claim that Routh is too young for obvious reasons) but not so much as to still dread wether or not lightning will strike twice regarding the big screen casting of Supes.
Kal-El
03-17-05, 02:36 AM
The real quick shot of the stunt-man "taking off" in the diary has to be seen....if they can get the rest of the flying aspects just as dead on...I will believe a man can fly.
It was too quick for me to tell. What *did* interest me in that video diary is the amount of screen caps they had of the first movie which they seem to be using as references.
scott shelton
03-17-05, 11:39 AM
The real quick shot of the stunt-man "taking off" in the diary has to be seen....if they can get the rest of the flying aspects just as dead on...I will believe a man can fly.
Agreed! It looked perfect.
buckee1
03-17-05, 12:45 PM
And so it begins.....
Great pics.
Double :thumbsup:!
bboisvert
03-17-05, 01:29 PM
OK, I guess I've been out of the loop on this one.
I knew they were starting with it (finally), but I thought it was a 'reimagining' of the story, not a continuation of Superman I & II. Am I wrong? And if it is a continuation, why would they bother refilming something like the ship crash... couldn't they just use existing footage (for flashbacks, whatever)?
Is there a web site somewhere that'll explain to me just what the plan is for this? Those pictures now have me officially intrigued. :)
raven56706
03-17-05, 01:37 PM
i still think the best lex luthor would have been the guy from face/off
scott shelton
03-17-05, 01:42 PM
i still think the best lex luthor would have been the guy from face/off
<i>Harve Presnell</i>?
scott shelton
03-17-05, 01:43 PM
And if it is a continuation, why would they bother refilming something like the ship crash...
They didn't.
Cygnet74
03-17-05, 01:56 PM
And if it is a continuation, why would they bother refilming something like the ship crash... it is the ship Superman "Returns" from Krypton in.
raven56706
03-17-05, 02:13 PM
<i>Harve Presnell</i>?
no idea if thats his name.... but yeah...
i mean i know kevin spacey has the persona and psychoticness to be the villian but still.... the guy from face/off had the look
I liked the way Neo flew in the Matrix sequels. Hopefully they do it like that.
scott shelton
03-17-05, 02:46 PM
no idea if thats his name.... but yeah...
I was making an unfunny joke. I'll think before I do it again.
Cygnet74
03-17-05, 03:01 PM
I liked the way Neo flew in the Matrix sequels. Hopefully they do it like that.oh, they've already gone the animation route... in Superman IV. ;)
raven56706
03-17-05, 03:11 PM
I was making an unfunny joke. I'll think before I do it again.
oh um..... :hscratch:
Terrell
03-17-05, 07:25 PM
Well, after the latest news, can't say I'm excited about this film. First came the awful casting of Routh and Barton. Now Singer, after saying he wants to pick the story up after Superman 2, is throwing the story all out of whack.
This comes from latinoreview.com:
"While Superman has been gone on a 6 year round trip to Krypton to see if he is indeed the last son of that doomed planet, Lois Lane has moved on with her life. Lois Lane now has a five-year-old son and the father is no other than Richard White, played by James Marsden. When Superman returns Lois and Richard are engaged to be married."
God Almighty, one can only hope this isn't true. Singer says he wants to pick the movie up right after Superman 2. Well, so much for that, or a story that makes any sense.
Oh boy!!! Hopefully this is just an incorrect spoiler report.
Kal-El
03-17-05, 07:55 PM
Well, after the latest news, can't say I'm excited about this film. First came the awful casting of Routh and Barton. Now Singer, after saying he wants to pick the story up after Superman 2, is throwing the story all out of whack.
This comes from latinoreview.com:
"While Superman has been gone on a 6 year round trip to Krypton to see if he is indeed the last son of that doomed planet, Lois Lane has moved on with her life. Lois Lane now has a five-year-old son and the father is no other than Richard White, played by James Marsden. When Superman returns Lois and Richard are engaged to be married."
God Almighty, one can only hope this isn't true. Singer says he wants to pick the movie up right after Superman 2. Well, so much for that, or a story that makes any sense.
Oh boy!!! Hopefully this is just an incorrect spoiler report.
This was actually the spoilerized news on page 2. :D
And it's not Mischa Barton as Lois. It's Kate Bosworth.
Michael Corvin
03-17-05, 09:54 PM
Well, after the latest news, can't say I'm excited about this film. First came the awful casting of Routh and Barton. Now Singer, after saying he wants to pick the story up after Superman 2, is throwing the story all out of whack.
Unless you watch Australian soap operas, I don't think anyone has a right to judge Mr. Routh yet.
Cygnet74
03-17-05, 10:02 PM
Well, after the latest news, can't say I'm excited about this film. First came the awful casting of Routh and Barton. Now Singer, after saying he wants to pick the story up after Superman 2, is throwing the story all out of whack.i could easily reiterate some things you've said to me in response to the speculative nature of my criticisms of Episode III. but I won't. or maybe I just did. ;)
Terrell
03-17-05, 11:23 PM
It's Kate Bosworth.
Correct! My mistake. Not much better though.
i could easily reiterate some things you've said to me in response to the speculative nature of my criticisms of Episode III.
Hmm, somehow once again Star Wars gets brought up in a thread completely irrelevant to that subject. You could, but it would be a ridiculous and stupid comparison. Entirely different criticisms. But since this is Superman and nobody wants to wade through that useless, tired Star Wars muck here, I'll move on.
Let me clarify. Singer stated, unless I'm mistaken, that his film would pick up after Superman 2. So obviously Superman is older. Sorry, Routh is in no way going to look older and more mature to Chris Reeve is Superman 2. That's the first problem. Second problem! Superman specifically stated to the President he wouldn't let him down again. Uh, okay, but then you leave for 6 years. How is that going to make sense at all? Third problem. Jarel told Superman that Krypton was destroyed. If it was destroyed and is no longer there, why would you go there. It makes no sense.
Now, that might make for a great film, had Singer not stated it was going to have some continuity with the first two films, and it was going to pick up from there. Well, if this report is true, it contradicts major points the first two Superman films set up. I haven't followed Superman news much at all. But unless Singer changed his mind on following up the first two films, I don't like that report.:)
Unless you watch Australian soap operas, I don't think anyone has a right to judge Mr. Routh yet.
Well, I have seen him make guest appearances on TV shows. Not all that impressed. I'm not impressed with his look either. Either way, I don't believe he'll come close to measuring up with Reeve, but then that's a tall order for anyone. I just think there are far better choices out there, and not neccesarily Welling, who would be better? ;)
And if it is a continuation, why would they bother refilming something like the ship crash...
I'm asking the same question about a lot of things I've heard on the film. If it was a completely seperate film and not a continuation, I wouldn't have a problem. But he did say it was a continuation.
Kal-El
03-18-05, 04:54 AM
Video Diary #2 is up over at bluetights.net!
Mods: Maybe we should just make this the official Superman Returns News update thread? Much like Terrel's "Heavy spoiler" pics thread has become the place to go to for any new news on ROTS. Just a suggestion.
Giantrobo
03-18-05, 05:47 AM
Wow, great pics. Thanks for posting.
RocShemp
03-18-05, 11:30 AM
And it's not Mischa Barton as Lois. It's Kate Bosworth.
And this is better how? I'll reserve judgment on Brandon Routh until I see him either in this or some of his soap work but Kate Bosworth.... :rolleyes: I read it was Kevin Spacey who got her the job. How can such a fine actor have such poor taste in fellow actors? Or is he dating her and wanted to keep her happy?
scott shelton
03-18-05, 11:32 AM
ANd this is better how? I'll reserve judgment on Brandon Routh until I see him either in this or some of his soap work but Kate Bosworth.... :rolleyes: I read it was Kevin SPacey who got her the job. How can such a fine actor have such poor taste in fellow actors? Or is he dating her and wanted to keep her happy?
Isn't Spacey gay?
Anyhoo, after seeing Keri Russell in UPSIDE OF ANGER, I'm bummed she didn't get the job as Lois.
RocShemp
03-18-05, 11:36 AM
Isn't Spacey gay?
Anyhoo, after seeing Keri Russell in UPSIDE OF ANGER, I'm bummed she didn't get the job as Lois.
So then it's a case of poor taste? Ugh. That doesn't make me feel much better.
I haven't seen Upside of Anger. I may have to check it out cos all I know Keri Russell from is Felicity and she sucked there (along with everything else about that show).
Flay
03-18-05, 11:37 AM
Isn't Spacey gay?
Quote by Spacey from imdb:
Discussing occasional misconceptions by women that he is gay: "For them it's a challenge. They want to be the one to turn me around. I let them."
scott shelton
03-18-05, 11:37 AM
Quote by Spacey from imdb:
Rock Hudson denied too.
Kal-El
03-18-05, 12:19 PM
And this is better how? I'll reserve judgment on Brandon Routh until I see him either in this or some of his soap work but Kate Bosworth.... :rolleyes: I read it was Kevin Spacey who got her the job. How can such a fine actor have such poor taste in fellow actors? Or is he dating her and wanted to keep her happy?
I don't recall saying anywhere that Kate was better than Mischa. I was just correcting Terrel. :) But even so, I'm not one to judge a film's quality based on my dislike of one of its actors. Especially when not an inch of film has been shot yet.
lwhy?
03-18-05, 05:27 PM
I enjoyed watching the blog reports from Singer on Bluetights.net. They must be going to have some significant scenes on the Kent farm by looking at everything they built. The barn, the house, they even grew corn for the corn fields. I think they might be retelling the origin from the looks of the set maybe Singer was using the continuation of Superman 2 as a Red Herring. I really want to see this movie but I have my doubts with the casting of Routh as Superman and Boswell as Lois. I hope that they surprise me with a really great movie. I just wish Singer was doing Superman and X-3. That ship just looks way too big btw.
Cygnet74
03-18-05, 05:34 PM
I enjoyed watching the blog reports from Singer on Bluetights.net. They must be going to have some significant scenes on the Kent farm by looking at everything they built. The barn, the house, they even grew corn for the corn fields. I think they might be retelling the origin from the looks of the set maybe Singer was using the continuation of Superman 2 as a Red Herring. I really want to see this movie but I have my doubts with the casting of Routh as Superman and Boswell as Lois. I hope that they surprise me with a really great movie. I just wish Singer was doing Superman and X-3. That ship just looks way too big btw.you posted without reading the thread, didn't you? ;)
RocShemp
03-18-05, 05:55 PM
I don't recall saying anywhere that Kate was better than Mischa. I was just correcting Terrel. :) But even so, I'm not one to judge a film's quality based on my dislike of one of its actors. Especially when not an inch of film has been shot yet.
I was being sarcatic but stupidly forgot to put a smiley at the end of my first sentence.
As for judging the film, I'm not. I'm just commenting on what I feel is a poor casting choice and apparently one that was not the director's choice but rather one that was a rumoured imposition by another cast member.
I hope the film is good but, as I stated earlier in this thread, nothing short of an acting miracle will change my mind about Kate Bosworth.
lwhy?
03-18-05, 05:56 PM
you posted without reading the thread, didn't you? ;)
Well I read it but I didn't read your spoilers until now.
RocShemp
03-18-05, 05:59 PM
As for someone else's comment regarding why Supes would go to where Krypton blew up, just because the planet exploded doesn't mean he was it's only survivor. In the first film Jor-El had a huge ammount of knowledge regarding Earth which would suggest some form of deep space exploration. Also, he was not the only Kryptonian scientist. It's not too far fetched an idea that some Kryptonians were exploring another planet when theirs blew up. Hence, there might be other survivors (or even their decendants).
LorenzoL
03-19-05, 05:44 AM
Some casting news...
[quote] LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Parker Posey, who last appeared in "Blade: Trinity," is taking on another popular comic book franchise.
The 36-year-old actress has signed on to play one of the bad guys in the Bryan Singer-directed untitled Superman film according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Posey will portray Kitty Koslowski, the henchwoman to the evil genius Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey). Kal Penn of "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle" fame will play Stanford, another wicked henchman.
On the side of truth, justice and the American way are: newcomer Brandon Routh as Superman, Kate Bosworth as Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane, Hugh Laurie as the newspaper's editor-in-chief Perry White, James Marsden as Richard White, Sam Huntington as Jimmy Olsen and Eva Marie Saint as Superman's mom Martha Kent.
Posey's film credits include "The House of Yes," "Waiting for Guffman," "You've Got Mail," "Scream 3," "Best in Show," "A Mighty Wind" and "Laws of Attraction." She recently wrapped shooting the comedy "The OH in Ohio" opposite Danny DeVito, Paul Rudd and Mischa Barton.
jarofclay73
03-19-05, 10:12 AM
I think the STORY picks up after Superman II would have, but it's not a direct SEQUEL of it. I know it's nitpicking but hopefully I can explain...
Singer stated, unless I'm mistaken, that his film would pick up after Superman 2. So obviously Superman is older. Sorry, Routh is in no way going to look older and more mature to Chris Reeve is Superman 2. That's the first problem.
I don't think ANYONE would *look* older than Christopher Reeve in Superman II. If you try to get someone who looks older, he'll probably be TOO old. Instead of trying to get someone who LOOKS older, Singer just probably got the actor he thought could play him. Hugh Jackman, if you remember, got some undeserved criticism of his bad resemblance to the comic book Wolverine. They said he was too tall and not muscular enough. Thankfully, his acting was spot on.
Like others, I'll reserve judgement on Routh after the movie comes out. He MAY be a bad actor but I'll wait on the judgement.
Second problem! Superman specifically stated to the President he wouldn't let him down again. Uh, okay, but then you leave for 6 years. How is that going to make sense at all?
Hell, if Vulcans can "lie," then Superman can lie too. Or maybe it's not a lie as much as it's not living up to his word. Anyway, Superman gives up being Superman for whatever reason. In a way, this actually goes along with Superman's desire to be "normal" in Superman III.
Third problem. Jarel told Superman that Krypton was destroyed. If it was destroyed and is no longer there, why would you go there. It makes no sense.
Well, I never heard before this thread that the reason he is AWOL for 6 years is because he went to Krypton. If that is the case, then that's kind of weird. We probably don't have enough information. Possibly there's something Superman finds out that Krypton still exists.
Like I said earlier, it's probably NOT a direct sequel to Superman II but if you had to put it in the timeline it would come after Superman II (to which Singer is probably saying that he doesn't consider Superman III-IV part of his canon).
But, I think our information here is pretty spotty and should just wait until we get all of the facts.
RocShemp
03-20-05, 12:14 AM
Again, just because the planet exploded doesn't mean he was it's only survivor. Sure it ruins the whole "Last Son Of Krypton" bit but it isn't too far fetched an idea that people from Krypton happened to be off-world when it blew up. Just look at Zod, Nod, and Ursa as three special cases. Maybe there are other exiles still running amuck or perhaps people living in another nearby planet that were fortunate enough to be far away from Krypton when it went kaboom.
Kal-El
03-22-05, 02:48 AM
Blog #3 is up!
www.bluetights.net
That looked cool. Albeit uncomfortable. But if they pull this off, I think it'll really look good. Loved the bits of original music towards the end always.
pdinosaur
03-22-05, 07:55 AM
i saw the name parker posey. superman suddenly has become cool. mmm parker posey.
fmian
04-05-05, 06:09 PM
Don't know if this has been posted before but there was an exclusive from the set of the farm scene on an Australian channel just then, and the crash site is supposed to be of a space vehicle from Supermans adult years, not from his childhood. Singer said that Superman goes away for a few years as an adult and the crash site is from him coming back. Just thought I'd mention that cause I hadn't seen it mentioned (Admittedly I haven't read all of this thread.)
Terrell
04-05-05, 06:23 PM
Again, just because the planet exploded doesn't mean he was it's only survivor. Sure it ruins the whole "Last Son Of Krypton" bit but it isn't too far fetched an idea that people from Krypton happened to be off-world when it blew up. Just look at Zod, Nod, and Ursa as three special cases. Maybe there are other exiles still running amuck or perhaps people living in another nearby planet that were fortunate enough to be far away from Krypton when it went kaboom.
That's a reason, but a very suspect one that doesn't hold any water as far as I'm concerned.
Maybe it's just me, and I'm not digging what I've heard so far. Then again, I think anyone is going to come up lame compared to Reeve. Since I don't want to rain on the parade, I'll quietly step out of the thread so it can get back on topic. The completed film will be the deciding factor. :)
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