Aimed at families with a broad appeal, the film combines humor, then cutting edge sfx, and brilliant casting. The movie s 40 th anniversary celebration with a 3cd remastered limited edition reissue of the original motion picture score to the 1978 feature film classic, starring marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve and margot kidder, and directed by richard donner. Most additions of note were included in the 2001 cut. Luthor is wonderful and devious, adding more fun to the movie, along with some humor. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with lois lane, unaware that three kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering. James gunn was offered a superman movie before suicide squad 2. The movie first premiered on december 15, 1978 to over 500 theaters across the usa, the film had a running time of 144 minutes. Superman christopher reeve foils the plot of terrorists by hurtling their nuclear device into outer space, but the bombs shock waves free the kryptonian villain general zod. The movie director richard donner is not happy the films extended cut is making its way to bluray. The movie dvd, 2009 at the best online prices at ebay.
Besides numbers, the two series are easy to tell apart. Entertainment, warner music group and dc entertainment proudly continue superman. Previous intel has pointed to the supergirl movie shooting as soon as spring 2020 and though karas cousin isnt expected to appear in her solo film, maybe work on the new superman will be. Please mind differences with john williams 4, the london symphony orchestra superman. Disc 2 is packed with extras the making of superman 2 and superman 50th anniversary. The film also stars amy adams, diane lane, kevin costner. Feb 06, 2019 lego batman shows many new sides in the lego movie 2, taking his superfeud to new heights and falling gushily in love. Reign of the supermen is an animated superhero film produced by warner bros. An independent studio, lippert pictures, released the first superman feature film, superman and the mole men.
New images from the upcoming animated movie superman. Superman ii allein gegen alle ist ein usamerikanischbritischer science fictionfilm aus. The movie in some listings and reference sources is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner. After all, the majority of the main characters are dead by the time the first movie s over and the credits play out to the tune of appropriately billie ellishs bad guy.
Even people who arent fans of the genre can still recognize, and often enjoy a superman movie. With henry cavill, amy adams, michael shannon, diane lane. It features a significant amount of lost footage shot by the original director, richard donner, in 1977 before he was taken off the project and replaced by richard lester, who not only completed the remainder of the film for its theatrical release, but also rewrote and reshot a substantial. However, when the producers of the film alexander and ilya salkind were looking to sell the tv rights, abc offered to televise the movie as a pay per minute deal. Henry cavill says to expect man of steel 2 between 2019 and 2045. Feb 17, 2019 this movie is a big, fat, overstuffed mess from start to finish. Superman and lois lane are getting their own arrowverse spinoff. He first appears in the master builder conference within cloud cuckoo land, and helps the characters fight off bad cops invading police force, but is later stuck to the ground by chewing gum which robots fire at him. With christopher reeve, margot kidder, gene hackman, marlon brando. The extended tv version is the longest cut but not. This movie is for diehard superman fans that love collecting superman memorabilia. Though he looked the part, routh was a super green actor, and the movie compensated.
Audiences had already been swept off their feet by christopher reeves last son of krypton, and now there was more to enjoy. The perfect movie 0 superman by capedcrusader202 on november 17, 2016. So superman ii has a lot of fun developing his odd dual relationship with lois lane. The richard donner cut, and superman returns, this is the bluray combo pack you want to buy. His peace is threatened, when survivors of his home planet invade earth. In 2006, a richard donner cut ver superman ii was released as two somewhat different movies with similar actions going on in their.
Card backs include 44 movie facts cards and 44 cards that form a 271 2 x 14 puzzle of superman flying above metropolis at night, an image that is not shown on regular cards. The movie knows what it is and who the man in tights is meant to inspire. Superman ii 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Fans of dc entertainments animated movies may remember that 2007. The fictional character superman, an american comic book superhero in dc comics publications, has appeared in various films almost since his inception. At its heart is christopher reeves intelligent, affectionate portrayal of a most human man of steel.
The film is a direct sequel to the 2018 animated film the death of superman, based on the comic book of the same name that continues from the death of superman storyline. In this case the trouble was the detour creative split between the producers and richard donner. The set mixes shots from the film as well as publicity shots focused on showcasing the characters and actors. Sep 05, 2017 in 2018, death of superman will retell supermans famous final battle against the unstoppable force known as doomsday. The warner bros 2 film collection bluray of superman. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with lois lane, unaware that three kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering earth. No, wait, its another superman tv show, and this time its on the cw. Though gunn never got far enough along to seriously consider tackling a superman movie, the filmmaker did take a shine to the man of steels superpowered dog krypto during his comics research which makes sense for a man who turned a talking raccoon into one of marvels most popular big.
Nov 20, 2017 now, given his rebirth in justice league, theres a way to portray this new version of superman in his own movie. Journey back to a day where superhero movies coukd be light and slightly campy. The 1951 featurelength movie that was released in theaters and later turned into a twopart episode for the adventures of superman tv series. This triple feature includes the best versions of the best superman. Man of steel 2 would have a less murderous superman. At long, long last, lois and superman make love in this movie after champagne, but discreetly offscreen in superman s ice palace. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner and based on the dc comics character of the same name. An international coproduction between the united kingdom, switzerland, panama and the united states, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, jeff east, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter. Quite literally everyone has heard of this famous crime fighter. The original theatrical version released in 1980 was directed by richard lester, with material originally filmed under the direction of richard donner. The movie assembles a cast and creative contingent as only a big movie can. The movie necessarily becomes an exercise in version surfing, much as with older multiversion disc choices of the troubled movies dune 2 versions blade runner 3 or 4 versions.
In this recurring series, well be taking a look at a variety of films that had historically troubled productions or controversial problems in making it. The making of superman the movie 1978 part 2 youtube. From a business perspective, man of steel 2 would seem to make the most sense. May 07, 2020 having trouble keeping track of which superhero movie is coming out when. Superman ii is a 1980 superhero film directed by richard lester and written by mario puzo and david and leslie newman, based on the dc comics character superman. After superman has passed each of luthors trap, he walks to the armorplated door where luthors hiding.
The movie 1978 just before the destruction of the planet krypton, scientist jorel marlon brando sends his infant son kalel on a spaceship to earth. Sure, the love scenes are soapy and the film does drag in scenes, but the action sequences make up for it. The film was released in australia and mainland europe on december 4, 1980. When warners was courting gunn, the studio gave him his pick of properties, including superman. Superman in movies 20191212 superman stories 1 to 20 of 568.
This triple feature includes the best versions of the best superman films. With gene hackman, christopher reeve, margot kidder, ned beatty. James gunn was offered a superman movie before suicide squad 2 news according to a new report, james gunn was offered superman by warner bros. It is based on the dc comics character of the same name and stars marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter, jackie cooper, trevor howard, marc mcclure, terence stamp, valerie perrine, and ned beatty. The original superman is rightfully considered a classic among fans, thanks to christopher reeves iconic performance, the groundbreaking special effects and for bringing the titular hero to life.
The scene where otis tries to listen to whats going on behind that door, is set differently in the two versions. John williams, the london symphony orchestra superman. Watch the movie and tv trailers, teasers, and sneak peeks from san diego comiccon 2017. Superman ii was released as two somewhat different movies with similar actions going on in their storylines. Supermans arc in the movie is actually an interesting one, as he is put on trial for his actions in man of steel. This version is not meant to improve upon the original movie, though there are some scenes that do enhance the film. If you just want the absolute best superman movies, namely superman.
Superman ii is the 1980 sequel to the 1978 feature film superman. Series 1 has the first 77 while series 2 clocks in at 88 cards. Superman is a character and master builder in the lego movie, the lego batman movie, and the lego movie 2. Death and return of superman twopart animated movie. An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to earth to live among humans. The richard donner cut is a 2006 reedited directors cut of the 1980 film superman ii. It completed the circle of the beginning of the first movie, in which zod swears that jorel and his family will bow down before him. Man of steel was supermans origin story, but man of steel 2 would have given us the traditional, heroic superman we love. Superman ii is a 1980 superhero film directed by richard lester and written by mario puzo and. Henry cavill cracks a joke about man of steel 2 while assuring that a superman sequel is coming. The warner bros 2film collection bluray of superman.
An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive homes first and greatest superhero. Requiem is a highvalue fanfilm that depicts the life of superman several years after the events of superman returns, and takes into account the events of superman 1978, superman. Nov 19, 2019 after a 19year hiatus from the big screen, superman came back in the form of routh, in 2006s superman returns. But lois and clark kent also spend the night together in highly compromised circumstances, in a niagara falls honeymoon haven. The movie 1978 starring marlon brando and gene hackman on dvd and bluray. It is the 12th film in the dc animated movie universe and the 33rd film in the dc universe animated original movies. The movie was an expensive and ambitious production for its era, with donner being. The character was invented all the way back in 1933, and made his first comic book appearance in 1938. It serves as the dceus iron man 2, swapping storytelling for universe setup. Seeing it on a crystal clear 4k transfer with dolby atmos sound, this is the ultimate way to experience this film. He debuted in cinemas in a series of animated shorts beginning in 1941, and then starred in two movie serials in 1948 and 1950.
May 27, 2019 movie about an evil superman or superboy, depending on how you look at it. The picture and audio quality is as great as can be. The movie batman v superman aka superman man of steel 2. It is a sequel to the 1978 film superman and stars gene hackman, christopher reeve, terence stamp, ned beatty, sarah douglas, margot kidder, and jack ohalloran. Superman ii the richard donner cut when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. The movie received an aheadofitstime makeover for its television premiere nearly 40 more minutes of story, creating a twonight television event.
Premiering a year before the syndicated show, this was americas introduction to george reeves as superman and phyllis coates as lois lane. Although hed filmed plenty of material for superman ii director richard donner was dropped and replaced by director richard lester, who. Superman christopher reeve foils the plot of terrorists by hurtling their nuclear device into outer space, but the bombs shock waves free the kryptonian villain general zod terence stamp and. Superman is one of the most iconic superheroes that exists. Superman ii is a great sequel to an incredible film. Christopher reeve and margot kidder in superman ii 1980 terence stamp in. The man of steel christopher reeve takes on a megalomaniacal businessman robert vaughn who is using a dopey hacker richard pryor to help him take on the world in this third entry in the big. If you are not a superfan of the original superman movie, this may not be for you. Wb developing new superman movie without henry cavill. With an amazing score and stellar visuals, this film will always remain a classic.
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