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Old 06-19-06 | 12:01 AM
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btw...unless I missed it by spending all of my time at that fabulous IMAX site, is there anywhere that has the international trailer in a higher-res/bigger size? UK only has that one that, who knows, maybe Kal-El[?] posted many moons ago..
Nope, I would've posted it already. And I've been hounding the top 3 Superman-related sites for the last few weeks or so.
Old 06-19-06 | 12:12 PM
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RE: WASHINGTON DC IMAX ENGAGEMENT of 'SUPERMAN RETURNS'

Originally Posted by majorjoe23
My local IMAX is getting it, but not in 3D, so I assume there are 3D and non 3D prints.

well as it turns out, I got an email regarding an inquiry about what's happening:

The IMAX film "Superman Returns" will be shown at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy
Center IMAX Theater beginning June 28, 2006. For schedule information,
please go to the Smithsonian IMAX Theaters and Einstein Planetarium web page
at http://www.si.edu/imax/. Click on "Buy your IMAX tickets online" (in
red) for the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Click on the desired month on the
left hand side of the page. Scroll down to the desired date to view the
schedule.

The film is tentatively scheduled to be shown at the Lockheed Martin IMAX
Theater at the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall later in
the summer.
Information will be posted on the above web site when it
becomes available.
so... if one can wait, the eventual downtown engagement of the film will more than likely be the 3D version since Lockheed Martin IMAX® Theater can present IMAX 3D.
Old 06-19-06 | 01:01 PM
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Those who want an early preview of the soundtrack can listen to it streaming for now:

WMP

I don't have to as I've already "acquired" it last night.
Doesn't mean I'm not gonna buy the OST when it comes out though.
Old 06-19-06 | 07:23 PM
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Video demo of how Rhythm + Hues digitally re-created Marlon Brando for Superman Returns:

Enjoy

It's amazing how far they've gone from what they did with the JFK footage from Forrest Gump.
Old 06-19-06 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Kal-El
Those who want an early preview of the soundtrack can listen to it streaming for now:

WMP

I don't have to as I've already "acquired" it last night.
Doesn't mean I'm not gonna buy the OST when it comes out though.
Thanks, but the damn thing doesn't seem to want to copy from my hard drive to a CD.
Old 06-19-06 | 09:27 PM
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Just read in EW that Bryan Singer is gay (not that there's anything wrong with that).

Really had no idea ....
Old 06-19-06 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vegasbaby
Just read in EW that Bryan Singer is gay (not that there's anything wrong with that).

Really had no idea ....

and? ... so? who cares...
Old 06-19-06 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by vegasbaby
Just read in EW that Bryan Singer is gay (not that there's anything wrong with that).

Really had no idea ....

That is really old news and it doesn't do anything to change the fact that he's a great director.
Old 06-19-06 | 09:44 PM
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I've read about him being gay but could never tell, from the context, whether it was being presented as fact or rumor. Glad to see he's out and that -- ignoring the occasional dumbass Web site -- no one cares enough to make it the basis of an article about him. I'd much rather hear about a director's, actor's, etc.'s work than their personal life.

He's a hell of a director, too. I was very -- very -- worried about this movie when info first started coming out, but now I see the trailers and the clips and realize I should never, ever doubt Bryan Singer.
Old 06-19-06 | 09:56 PM
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Glad to see he's out and that -- ignoring the occasional dumbass Web site -- no one cares enough to make it the basis of an article about him.
Not that it matters, but i'm not sure if he's "out". The interpretation I got from the article is that he doesn't talk about it. Which is the way it should be. What difference would it make?

Now, if only we could get Ratner to shut up about his orientation...
Old 06-19-06 | 10:08 PM
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Not that it matters, but i'm not sure if he's "out". The interpretation I got from the article is that he doesn't talk about it. Which is the way it should be. What difference would it make?

Now, if only we could get Ratner to shut up about his orientation...
I meant "out" as in "not hiding it and willing to speak about it if the question arises." A Google search brought up an interview transcript where he responded to questions comparing being gay to being a mutant in the X-Men movies, and the interviewer brought up the question basically as: "As a gay man, do you think..." I'm glad he does not feel he has to hide from homophobic jackasses, is all.

And the other point of my post was that I'm also glad it's not some lurid point of interest for entertainment reporters desperate for a topic. I don't care if he's gay or straight and as a general rule am not interested in reading about the personal lives of entertainers.
Old 06-19-06 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by uberjoe
And the other point of my post was that I'm also glad it's not some lurid point of interest for entertainment reporters desperate for a topic.
Singer's orientation might not be, but...

ABC News

CanMag

Sydney Morning Herald

Ottawa Citizen

There's more. Should I go on..?

Wonder if this would've been an issue if Ratner or Bay directed...
Old 06-20-06 | 12:57 PM
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Ok, I have searched and can't find it anywhere, even tried Google, can Kal-El or someone please direct me to the 12 minute clip about Singer's directing style, I know I saw it in a thread, but can't find it for some reason and can't remember which Superman thread with all of them popping up lately.

Any help appreciated.

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Old 06-20-06 | 01:00 PM
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and? ... so? who cares...
He clearly said there was nothing wrong with that. He just didn't know, that's all.
Old 06-20-06 | 01:02 PM
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Ok, I have searched and can't find it anywhere, even tried Google, can Kal-El or someone please direct me to the 12 minute clip about Singer's directing style, I know I saw it in a thread, but can't find it for some reason and can't remember which Superman thread with all of them popping up lately.

Any help appreciated.
This one?

Kal-El.org's Media Page is a pretty good resource for all the recent videos that have been released. TV spots, trailers, tv interviews, etc.

Enjoy!
Old 06-20-06 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Kal-El
This one?

Kal-El.org's Media Page is a pretty good resource for all the recent videos that have been released. TV spots, trailers, tv interviews, etc.

Enjoy!
Actually just found it: http://www.iesb.net/videointerviews/srbroolfootage.php

"This one" link doesn't work.

Thanks for the info. about Kal-el.org, have to check it out.
Old 06-20-06 | 04:27 PM
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Who cares if Singer is gay? About the only thing this can lay to rest is that "Batman & Robin" sucked because Schumacher just sucks as a filmmaker, not because of his sexual orientation.
Old 06-20-06 | 06:55 PM
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Who cares if Singer is gay? About the only thing this can lay to rest is that "Batman & Robin" sucked because Schumacher just sucks as a filmmaker, not because of his sexual orientation.
Except Joel Shumacher isn't a hack. Looking at his credits, he's had his share of good films - you could almost say that if you get him away from high profile projects and buzz, he turns out really good films.

Shumacher is responsible, however, for the general populace scouring superhero films for latent or overt homosexual tendencies because he made the entire Bat-verse so flamboyant and campy. Bat-nipple...come one.

And because he's gay, the connection is made is made to Singer, that he may make Superman gay too. It's a bunk assumption, but you can see how the connection could be made.
Old 06-21-06 | 12:02 PM
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The OST is available on iTunes now. There's also an awesome free sneak peek at a scene in the movie.
Old 06-21-06 | 12:25 PM
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Except Joel Shumacher isn't a hack. Looking at his credits, he's had his share of good films - you could almost say that if you get him away from high profile projects and buzz, he turns out really good films.

Shumacher is responsible, however, for the general populace scouring superhero films for latent or overt homosexual tendencies because he made the entire Bat-verse so flamboyant and campy. Bat-nipple...come one.

And because he's gay, the connection is made is made to Singer, that he may make Superman gay too. It's a bunk assumption, but you can see how the connection could be made.
but Schumacher as a gay man, can't even film a musical ('Phantom of the Opera') to the best of his ability
Old 06-21-06 | 05:16 PM
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You guys seriously have to check out the Official Site

Funny shit. Take a look at the new Wallpaper section too.
Old 06-21-06 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Kal-El
You guys seriously have to check out the Official Site

Funny shit. Take a look at the new Wallpaper section too.
Thanks for the link. You are right, some funny stuff especially Luthor's voice yelling out: "Wrong." just before the music dies.
Old 06-22-06 | 10:44 PM
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I watched about 3 minutes of the HBO First Look at Superman Returns before I realized I needed to turn it off, lest I spoiled the film for myself. Fair warning to others who haven't seen it yet. I'll watch it after I see the film next Tuesday night.
Old 06-23-06 | 08:47 PM
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On tonight's Larry King Live, Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey and Bryan Singer show up in the last half hour to talk about the film, and casting. (Regis is on the opening half hour, should you look for the repeat of tonight's show).

Larry does let a small spoiler slip about Lex's fate in the film.

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