Kirk Alyn - the Original Superman

When people think of the first actor who played Superman, their minds most of the time end up in the same name -- Critopher Reeves, who played Superman in the first MOVIE ADAPTATION of the comic books. however, it was Kirk Alyn who played a live action Superman for the first time in the Superman's 1948 TV Show.

Like many actors of that time, Alyn appeared in low budget films before making his TV impersonation of the Man of Steel. "The Girl who Dared", "Daughter of Don Q" and "the Trap" where the films that pushed into this now mythical role. When the series ended, he retired to Arizona and married, continuing to act playing small roles in movies such as "When worlds collide", "Beggining of the end" and even playing a part in the 1978 Superman movie, he appeared as the husband in the train.

Kirk Alyn passed away in March 14, 1999. He must always be remmebered as the first Superman.

Brandon Routh Interview

While on his trip to italy to carry the Olympic Torch, Superman Returns star, Brandon Routh took some time for an interview that was aired on E! Channel. At brandonrouth.com you can find a video of the skinny superman talking about how he had to get in shape (is he in shape?) and what it's like to follow in the steps of the legendary Christopher Reeve.

See the video HERE

NEW Superman Returns Photos!

"Ain't-It-Cool-New" has received a fresh batch of Superman Returns photo from the new Premiere magazine which shows Brandon Routh as Superman holding the Daily Planet globe!

*click on the images to see them larger*

Also here is the cover of the issue, featuring Routh and Kate Bosworth, here.

Too see more on this Superman Returns pics Visit the site's below:

Ain't It Cool News - Superman Holding Globe
The Planet - Cover with Routh and Bosworth

Superman Carries the Olympic Torch

As we mentioned earlier, Superman Returns main star, Brandon Routh, carried the Olympic Torch on December 14. Yahoo News stated:

"U.S. actor Brandon Routh carries an Olympic torch beside New York Yankees manager Joe Torre (L) in the central Italian city of Florence December 14, 2005. About 10,000 torchbearers will take the flame on an 11,000 km (6,835 miles) trek to 140 cities before the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Routh plays the title role in the upcoming film 'Superman Returns' to be released in 2006. Picture taken December 14, 2005."

Superman on the Covers!

Empire and Wizard magazines are going to feature Superman (from the Superman Returns movie) on their covers. And we have the images.

Wizard features on the movie include, a Q&A with Brandon Routh, another with Kevin Spacey, behind the scenes reports, exclusive pictures, the story of the Superman costume, and news about the upcoming videogame.

Superman Documentary Film in Production

More news about Superman! Now that the world is preparing for a revitalized Superman fever, Bryan Singer has hired Kevin Burns to direct a Superman Documentary--- "Look Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman.".

The documentary film is expected to be launched before the movie hits the theaters in June 30, and aside form a limited theatrical window, a TV broadcast would show a cut of the film, with scenes from the new movie. Then of course the Superman documentary is likely to be released on DVD, according to Variety.

"I have such an admiration for the evolution of the character and what Superman has represented over nearly eight decades," Singer said. "I wanted a document that respects the legacy and the collective consciousness of Superman."

Superman Returns EA Game

EA Tribune is working on a new Superman title to tie in with the 2006 release of Superman Returns.

Back in Feb. we started to see evidence that Electronic Arts was at work on a new Superman title. Even more interesting, the company was handing development to its Tiburon studio, which is otherwise known for the Madden franchise. From men of gridiron to a Man of Steel? Interesting idea.

Today, at least a few of our questions are answered. EA has officially announced Superman Returns, a game for current consoles -- and the Xbox 360 -- based on the coming movie from Warner Bros. The game, which will take its story from both the film and "60 years of comic book content," is slated to ship in conjunction with the movie, which premieres on June 30, 2006.

"We have assembled world class talent at EA Tiburon to deliver this blockbuster experience and we are thrilled to team up with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics and have the opportunity to demonstrate our creative and technological expertise in the action/adventure category," said EA Tiburon's Steven Chiang. "We are creating a game that allows players to experience a real sense of flying, and master Superman's unrivaled super hero powers in order to save Metropolis. Only Superman can meet challenges of this scale."

Superman Returns -- the film -- is directed by Brian Singer (X-Men) and stars Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane and Brandon Routh as the Man of Steel himself.

Want to know more? So do we. For right now, however, this is the most EA is revealing. We expect to hear more soon, and when we do, we'll be here to bring you the news. Stay tuned.

411 on Kevin Spacy as Lex Luthor

Wizard was kind enough to give an exclusive excerpt from actor Kevin Spacey about his role as Lex Luthor.

Kevin Spacey has a long history with Lex Luthor. Nearly nine years ago he was rumored for the role, targeted as director Tim Burton's choice to play Superman's nemesis, reprising the part that Gene Hackman had made so famous. But alas, Burton's project never came to fruition and years later, director Bryan Singer took over the project and who was his first choice to play the diabolical entrepreneur? His 'Usual Suspects' star Spacey.

So now that Spacey has finally nabbed the part of lead villain in the upcoming blockbuster film 'Superman Returns,' what's he have planned for Lex?

"To me, it's one of those great, iconic parts," Spacey exclusively told Wizard: The Comics Magazine, taking a break from tooling around the New Krypton set of the film in Sydney, Australia in a golf cart adorned with the Superman logo. "Bryan's been very attentive and respectful to the genre and what the fan base really wants, but he also brings a new direction to the character and how people deal with each other. This film is a much darker Lex than the Gene Hackman character. This is a bitter Lex. This is a Lex after a long time in prison. But there's still a lot of humor to it.

To hear more from Spacey about playing Luthor, pick up Wizard: The Comics Magazine on Wednesday, Dec. 21, an issue that features exclusive interviews with Spacey and Singer and an eight-page Q+A with star Brandon Routh and more. It's all part of a special 28-page 'Superman Returns' extravaganza in Wizard's 2006 Preview issue that runs down the top 118 things you need to know about 2006, including movies, comics, DVDs, toys and more. Pick it up Wednesday at your favorite comic store or visit Wizard

Byan Singer on KROQ

A radio station in L.A called KROQ recently interviewed Superman Return's director Bryan Singer. In the interviews he talks about many aspects of the movie such as why he didn't choose Tom Welling and some brief story details.

You can this out check out at The Movie Box
Or download the interview here

It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's ... Keanu Reeves?

Keanu Reeves as Superman? It could have happened. Check out this article on MTV on Keanu Reeves opinions about being Superman

Article: MTV Movie News Story

History of Superman

With all the hype on Superman, it's good to know a little but about the hero himself. Here are some basic facts on the well known Superman.

Real name: Kal-El (Kryptonian name)/ Clark Joseph Kent (Earth Name)

Occupation: Reporter and novelist

Base of Operations: Metropolis, USA

Marital Status: Married (Lois Lane)

Height: 6' 3"

Weight: 225

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Black
First Appearance: ACTION COMICS #1 (June 1938), original version, THE MAN OF STEEL #1 mini-series (June 1986), current version

Rocketed to Earth from the exploding planet Krypton, Superman was raised as an ordinary man and imbued with a sense of moral responsibility by an elderly couple called Jonathan and Martha Kent. He travelled the world for many years as Clark Kent in a bid to gain wisdom and experience with regard to his abilities before settling in Metropolis as a staff reporter at the Daily Planet newspaper. His role as a crusading journalist has alerted him to thousands of emergencies over the years and introduced him to Lois Lane, the city's star reporter. Lois and Clark were rivals at first, but later fell in love and married. He is regarded by many as the most influential figure in Earth history; a symbol of hope other heroes can only aspire towards.

Superman Returns Trailer HD and Standard

The Superman Returns teaser trailer is now available in HD and standard format at apple.com.

Superman Returns Trailer HD Format
Superman Returns Trailer Standard Format

Superman 2006 to carry Olympic Torch

Why they chose Superman Returns Brandon Routh is a mystery... He already has enough bad critics for not portreying the Superman we all imagine. But Sports Illustrated reports that this Superman Boy will indeed be participating in carrying the Olympic tourch.

"Americans will take part in the torch relay in Florence on Dec. 14 when Iowa native Brandon Routh, star of the upcoming "Superman Returns," hands off to New York Yankees manager Joe Torre." - Sports Illustrated.

Read more about the Olympic Tourch Carriers

Leaked Superman Pictures Disappointing

After the images of the Super Return movie, hit the screens of poeple all over the world, the critic of fans has been...well...bad. It seems that people don't buy the idea of Routh as Superman.

"I'm so bummed about the photo," says Carl Gordon, who runs the website Supermansuperfan.com. "Routh just doesn't look all that convincing as Superman. It's so sad."

And, well, we'll have to agree to that. As I said before he looks more like a Superboy.

Taken from Dateline: Hollywood -

Insiders at Warner Bros. studio say director Bryan Singer is attempting to go for a more realistic approach with the movie.

"He may be Superman with super powers, but Bryan wants him to also look somewhat normal so the audience members who are out of shape can identity with him," says the insider. "I'm hoping his body structure will change once Superman starts absorbing energy from our sun."

Well....everybody's hoping.

Was Superman actor chosen by his looks?

Radar Online published an article where they suggest unknown 26 yer old actor Brandon Routh, was chosen to play Super's part due to an emotional (or lusty) decision by Bryan Singer.

This article came after Alex Burton, who played the part of Pyro on the X-Men 2 film said he was given the part after a hot-tub session with the director at a Hollywood party. And on top of that Parker Posey, who also stars on Superman Returns, puts things a little bit more complicated for this Superdude:

“Poor Brandon. He’s got everyone touching him all the time. He’s lying on his stomach and he’s got five people coming up and pulling his underwear down, sticking their hands up the butt of his suit. I can’t imagine what it’s like.”

Well folks, that were some news. You can read the rest of the article at Is Singer's Superman a loss For Lois?

New Superman Returns Pics!

Hey y'all, new pictures from the "Superman Returns" movie are out. It is a great opportunity to see Kevin Spacey Bald! :P. It will be Superhero time again, with the upcoming movie of the X-men too. So kids and kidettes, gather your pennies and save every cent, it's time (well, it will be) to go to the movies.

So, looking throught the pics, I still think the same. This supey looks a little bit thin and young to me. Sort of a Smallvill 11 season look. What do you think?

Superman Returns Poster

The best memorabilia for every movie is the official poster. Now the official Superman Returns poster is out and selling like crazy! Get your copy fast! Whether its for you or for a Superman Fan, this poster is a great to get a piece of the Superman Returns movie.






Superman Returns

Buy this Double-sided poster at AllPosters.com

Superman Returns Launched

The official Superman Returns site from WB has luanched. This site is packed with sneek peeks to the best movie this year.

It's been so many years since the last major movie on Superman, and with all the reincarnation of other classics such as King Kong, Batman, and even Willie Wonka... Superman can't stay behind.

Superman returns is set to premier on June 2006. Best of all, the superman flying effects will be outstanding in this film compared to the classic shots of flying Superman.

Check out behind the scenes at how the flying scenes are made for Superman Returns