Post by UrbanLegend on Apr 23, 2005 22:39:26 GMT -5
What is this film about ?
"Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space."
Who is wearing the red cape this time around?
"Basically unknown actor Brandon Routh portrays Superman and his alter ego, Clark Kent."
For more on what Mr. Routh has done visit: imdb.com/name/nm0746125/
Who else is in this film?"
"Kevin Spacey (L.A. Confidential) as Lex Luthor, Kate Bosworth (Blue Crush) as Lois Lane, Sam Hunnington (Detroit Rock City) as Jimmy Olsen, and Frank Lagella as Perry White(Masters of the Universe)."
For the rest of the cast information visit: imdb.com/title/tt0348150/fullcredits
TheShadow Edit: An actor who's not listed on the IMDB site is Jack Larson, a previous Jimmy Olsen. According to www.supermanhomepage.com/news.php?rowstart=10 (who had an interview with Larson), Larson will be playing Bibbo:
"I must state for the record that Jack did not tell me directly who his character was in "Superman Returns", but when I guessed it, he admitted that I'd guessed correctly. I was able to piece it together from things mentioned to me by Bryan Singer, things I'd seen on-set down in Sydney when they were filming on the street, and from the small bits of information Jack mentioned. Jack Larson is playing the part of Bibbo in "Superman Returns". For those unfamiliar with Bibbo, he's a character that has appeared both in the comics and in "Superman: The Animated Series". He's a friend of Supermans, and owner of the Ace O' Clubs tavern/bar."
Who's directing the film?
"Bryan Singer, who is known for the recent X-Men Movies."
"Is this film a sequel?"
"Yes and No. Basically this film starts off with Superman already as an established hero. This is very similar to Batman (1989) as the film tells Superman's origin through flashbacks.
The film is connected strongly to the Donner films starring the late Christopher Reeve. As a matter of fact archive footage from the first film of Marlon Brando as Superman's biological father Jor-El will be used.
There will also be a connection to Smallville, the WB TV series, which will end it's last season one month before the film. More info will be posted when it becomes avaliable."
TheShadow Edit: Although this would have been cool, this was recently debunked by Gough and Millar in a video interview. There is no such connection and Smallville and Superman Returns will still be in separate continuities.
"Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space."
Who is wearing the red cape this time around?
"Basically unknown actor Brandon Routh portrays Superman and his alter ego, Clark Kent."
For more on what Mr. Routh has done visit: imdb.com/name/nm0746125/
Who else is in this film?"
"Kevin Spacey (L.A. Confidential) as Lex Luthor, Kate Bosworth (Blue Crush) as Lois Lane, Sam Hunnington (Detroit Rock City) as Jimmy Olsen, and Frank Lagella as Perry White(Masters of the Universe)."
For the rest of the cast information visit: imdb.com/title/tt0348150/fullcredits
TheShadow Edit: An actor who's not listed on the IMDB site is Jack Larson, a previous Jimmy Olsen. According to www.supermanhomepage.com/news.php?rowstart=10 (who had an interview with Larson), Larson will be playing Bibbo:
"I must state for the record that Jack did not tell me directly who his character was in "Superman Returns", but when I guessed it, he admitted that I'd guessed correctly. I was able to piece it together from things mentioned to me by Bryan Singer, things I'd seen on-set down in Sydney when they were filming on the street, and from the small bits of information Jack mentioned. Jack Larson is playing the part of Bibbo in "Superman Returns". For those unfamiliar with Bibbo, he's a character that has appeared both in the comics and in "Superman: The Animated Series". He's a friend of Supermans, and owner of the Ace O' Clubs tavern/bar."
Who's directing the film?
"Bryan Singer, who is known for the recent X-Men Movies."
"Is this film a sequel?"
"Yes and No. Basically this film starts off with Superman already as an established hero. This is very similar to Batman (1989) as the film tells Superman's origin through flashbacks.
The film is connected strongly to the Donner films starring the late Christopher Reeve. As a matter of fact archive footage from the first film of Marlon Brando as Superman's biological father Jor-El will be used.
There will also be a connection to Smallville, the WB TV series, which will end it's last season one month before the film. More info will be posted when it becomes avaliable."
TheShadow Edit: Although this would have been cool, this was recently debunked by Gough and Millar in a video interview. There is no such connection and Smallville and Superman Returns will still be in separate continuities.
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