Superman Booth: January 2006

Superman Special Editions Coming

Ilya Salkind, who produced the first three Christopher Reeve Superman films, has revealed that Warner Bros. is in fact working on special edition DVDs for all five Supes pictures from that era (that includes the little-remembered Supergirl). The plan, of course, appears to be to target the release of the DVDs to cash in on the studio’s Superman Returns.

Superman Homepage managed to get Salkind on the phone recently, who explained that he “is indeed working with Michael Thau, the producer and restoration supervisor on the 2001 special edition of Superman: The Movie.” The plan is to create new special edition DVDs of the films, including, apparently, the restoration of footage from Superman II long unseen by fans (or, at least, “officially” unseen by fans).

“Scenes shot by fired director Richard Donner (who directed Superman: The Movie), including all of [Marlon] Brando’s work for the second film, may finally see the light of day,” reports the site.

Whether this will result in a “Donner” cut of the film or simply in deleted scenes included as extra features remains to be seen.

Superman Returns is a Movie You "Can't Miss"

Associated Press has published thier list of "Can't Miss" films for 2006. Proudly topping the list is Bryan Singers, Superman Returns! Take a look at the quote from the article:

"Superman Returns" (June 30): Admit it. For all the X-Men, Bat guys, Spideys and Fantastic Foursomes prancing around on screen, the Boy Scout from Krypton is still your favorite superhero.

As the last "Superman" franchise did when it launched in the 1970s with an unknown named Christopher Reeve in the title role, "Superman Returns" has a fresh face, Brandon Routh.

"I never intended to cast a well-known actor," said "Superman Returns" director Bryan Singer, who made the first two "X-Men" movies. "A known actor comes with baggage, and Superman as a character is much larger than any actor. I wanted him to come just with the baggage of the superhero. That's enough history to contend with."

"Superman Returns" draws its star power from Routh's colleagues, Kevin Spacey as super-villain Lex Luthor and Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane.

While it's not a sequel to the four movies Reeve starred in, "Superman Returns" is "sequel-like," the new movie drawing on the spirit and design of the earlier franchise, Singer said.

The premise: Called away on urgent off-world business, Superman comes back to Earth years later to renew his romantic dance with Lois and save us puny mortals -- again.

Bryan's Journals are Worldwide!

All of director Bryan Singers behind the scenes Video Journals have been translated for worldwide audiences! The translated journals are available in the following countries:

France - courtesy of www.allocine.fr

Holland - courtesy of www.filmfocus.nl

Argentina - courtesy of www.lanacion.com.ar

Mexico - courtesy of www.esmas.com.mx

Brazil - courtesy of www.omelete.com.br

Kate Bosworth - Lois Lane

Everyone focuses on Brandon Routh and his role as Superman, but what about Lois Lane? Let's get to know Kate Bosworth a little more... Did you know she had Heterochromia iridium? That means her eyes are two different colors, Hazel and blue... Oh yeah, and even though she's a nice blonde, her natural hair color is brown...

Coming Soon: Superman Returns

USA Today has a "2006: Looking forward to it!" article, highlighting some of the most anticipated entertainment projects of 2006. At the top of their list is "Superman Returns", with a quick report on why they think it will be a big hit.

They also have a poll asking readers to vote for their most anticipated project for 2006. "Superman Returns" is currently lagging behind "The DaVinci Code". Vote HERE

MSN Movies also rates the 10 most anticipated movies of 2006, and puts "Superman Returns" in the No. 1 position.

In other "Superman Returns" news, Warner Bros. have revealed that they will be releasing "Superman Returns" to the new "Blu-ray Disc" high definition DVD format at the same time as the standard DVD release later this year.

High Resolution Premier Superman Returns Photos

Thanks to the Blue Tighs Network, we are able to hook you all up with high resolution pictures from the Superman Returns set...

High Resolution Pictures: Superman Returns

Superman Returns Novel by Marv Wolfman

Its incredible! The legendary writer, Marv Wolfman, who also wrote Teen Titans and Crisis on Infinite Earths, has been asked to write the Superman Returns novel! This novel is going to be great! Marv Wolfman's Superman Returns is set to release on June 1st 2006! Thats 1 month before the film premier! So if you want to get in on the action before everyone else, this book is a must!

Here are some details on the book:

* Superman Returns

* Paperback: 320 pages
* Publisher: Warner Books
* Release: June 1, 2006
* Language: English
* ISBN: 0446606529