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Latest News on Superman Returns

November 29, 2009
Superman Weakened by Legal Kryptonite Opens in new window
Despite the ever-ardent interest of fans and any number of potential scripts, Warner Bros. has no plans for the Superman franchise -- and according to Anne Thompson, it'll stay that way until the ongoing tussle over the character's copyright gets... More...

November 13, 2009
Want to See More Superman Returns? Opens in new window
If you watched "Superman Returns" and thought, "you know, this really should be longer," you'll want to sign this petition for a release of Bryan Singer's director's cut. More...

October 01, 2009
James McTeigue Shares His Vision for Superman Opens in new window
He can't do anything with them until Warner Bros. takes the franchise out of limbo, but James McTeigue still has plenty of ideas for a new "Superman" movie. More...

September 16, 2009
No Plans for New Superman Movie Opens in new window
Thanks to a recent court ruling, Warner Bros. is on the clock for a new "Superman" movie -- but according to the new head of DC Entertainment, there aren't any plans for one. More...

July 03, 2009
Brandon Routh Talks Superman's Future Opens in new window
Whatever happens next for the "Superman" franchise, it appears that Brandon Routh won't be wearing that big "S" and cape -- in a new interview, he says his contract with Warner Bros. has expired. More...

June 02, 2009
Bryan Singer Talks Superman, X-Men Franchises Opens in new window
Could Bryan Singer still be interested in another "Superman" movie? How about a return to the "X-Men" franchise? He discussed both topics in a pair of recent interviews. More...

March 25, 2009
Mark Millar Steps Away from Superman Opens in new window
In his latest site update, Mark Millar has informed fans that development on the next "Superman" movie "seem to be in stasis right now...so the director and I are just working on another project." More...

February 20, 2009
Legendary Prepping Superman Unleashed? Opens in new window
There isn't any information about who's directing or starring, but an intrepid Web sleuth has unearthed a password-protected page at the Legendary Pictures site that reveals the title and synopsis for the next "Superman" sequel. More...

December 15, 2008
Exclusive: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - RT's Set Visit Preview
RT visited the set of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince recently to tour the studio and speak to the stars, and we thought we'd share a small teaser of our time at Hogwarts. More...

December 12, 2008
Exclusive: Milton's Paradise Lost Movie in 3D?
Could Scott Derrickson's upcoming adaptation of Milton's Paradise Lost be shot in 3D? Perhaps so, the director told Rotten Tomatoes recently. More...

October 31, 2008
Brandon Routh Peers Into Superman's Future Opens in new window
Brandon Routh is a scene-stealer in Kevin Smith's "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" -- and he is also, until proven otherwise, the face of the "Superman" franchise. He speaks about both projects (and more) in a new interview with IESB. More...

October 10, 2008
DC's Levitz Gives Superman Update, Talks Other Projects Opens in new window
Latino Review's Kellvin Chavez bumped into the president of DC Comics earlier this week, and took the opportunity to ask him a few questions about the publisher's film properties, including Superman, Batman, and Supermax. More...

September 07, 2008
Further Reading: Superman's Musical Moment in It's a Bird... It's a Plane...
The 1975 TV special It's a Bird It's a Plane It's Superman is so seldom-seen it tends to get written off by people who only judge from ropey clips in documentaries which bulk out DVD box sets of the Superman movies. More...

August 22, 2008
Warners Starting Over with Superman Again Opens in new window
In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Warner Bros. president Jeff Robinov confirmed months of Internet scuttlebutt by telling the paper that the studio plans to "reintroduce Superman" in the next installment of the franchise. More...

August 19, 2008
Superman Still in Limbo at Warners Opens in new window
According to Variety's Anne Thompson, the eventual sequel to Superman Returns remains in a state of flux, without writers attached -- and with Bryan Singer's involvement in question. More...

July 31, 2008
RT's Trailer Analysis: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince teaser has been released and RT have decided to take a closer look at the minute and a half of new footage. Read our breakdown of the things to look out for when the sixth film in the Boy Wizard franchise... More...

July 19, 2008
Holy Box-Office, Batman! Dark Knight Makes $66M On Record-Breaking Opening Day
With anticipation so high theaters across the country were adding midnight and early a.m. shows to meet demand, Christopher Nolan's Batman sequel The Dark Knight took in an estimated $66.4 million on opening day. If projections are accurate, it... More...

July 02, 2008
Mark Millar Prepping Superman Reinvention? Opens in new window
Does Mark Millar have a "big name action director" lined up to help him pitch an idea for the next Superman movie? And where does Bryan Singer fit in? The Man of Steel's cinematic saga may be getting even more complicated. More...

April 24, 2008
Brandon Routh Talks Superman, Justice League Opens in new window
In an interview with Collider, Brandon Routh chalks Justice League's failure up to bad timing -- and predicts the next Superman film will start shooting early next year. More...

April 22, 2008
Superman As "Angry God"? Opens in new window
Thomas Tull, the CEO of Legendary Pictures, has apparently told students of Hamilton College that the next Superman sequel will present the Kryptonian hero as "an angry god." More...

April 02, 2008
Kevin Spacey Up for More Superman Movies
If and when Warner Bros. gets around to making a sequel to Superman Returns, Kevin Spacey will be happy to return as Lex Luthor. More...

April 01, 2008
Judge Grants Co-Creator's Heirs Share of Superman Copyright
Superman's path back to the big screen -- already proving itself to be surprisingly long and winding after 2006's Superman Returns -- may have just gotten even longer and more treacherous. More...

March 12, 2008
Bryan Singer Promises to "Up the Threat Levels" for Next Superman Movie
It's been the subject of more contradictory rumors than pretty much any other film in (or not in) development -- but according to its once-and-perhaps-future director, the sequel to Superman Returns is very much alive. More...

January 11, 2008
The Weekly Ketchup: New Iron Man Photo, Superman Comings And Goings, New Bond Femme Fatale
In this week's Ketchup, a new Iron Man still appears for those patiently awaiting the May blockbuster, rumors about the cast and director of the Superman Returns sequel, and shots of the highly (?) anticipated sequel to The Lost Boys hit the web. More...

January 07, 2008
Hey, Maybe Brandon Routh Is Still Superman After All
On Friday, the latest scoop on the inevitable Superman Returns sequel was that both Bryan Singer and Brandon Routh were out. Less than 24 hours later, however, rumors of Routh's demise were being dismissed as greatly exaggerated. You've gotta love... More...

January 04, 2008
Bryan Singer, Brandon Routh Leaving Superman Returns Sequel?
Depending on what week it is, and which rumor you believe, Bryan Singer has either spent the last year and a half preparing to buckle down and get to work on the sequel to Superman Returns, or he's continually put it off in favor of other... More...

October 22, 2007
Warner Bros. Seeking Super Scribes
Aspiring screenwriters with an abiding love forthe colors red and blue -- not to mention the letter "S" -- may want to consider sending recent examples of their work to the Warner Bros. offices. More...

September 24, 2007
Eli Roth, Michael Dougherty On Board for Heroes: Origins
Just in time for the second-season kickoff of NBC's Heroes comes word of more talent being added to the show's spinoff, Heroes: Origins. More...

September 21, 2007
Warner Bros. Doing the Justice League Hustle
It looks as though some of the many questions surrounding Warner Bros.' Justice League of America adaptation may have been answered. More...

August 06, 2007
Superman: Man of Steel To Have Two Villains?
On the grand continuum of movie rumors, this item falls somewhere between a conversation half-overheard at a restaurant and something a dude you know heard from this one guy, but it concerns the breathlessly debated Superman Returns sequel, so we... More...

August 02, 2007
Happy Feet Director To Helm Justice League of America?
Warner Bros.' latest potential franchise-in-waiting, Justice League of America, continues to sprint past production hurdles with Flash-like speed. Just over a month after JLA screenwriters Kieran and Michele Mulroney turned in their script, rumors... More...

July 13, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Potter" Power Takes Control of Multiplexes
The Hogwarts posse is back with the highly anticipated launch of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", the fifth film in the blockbuster wizard series which has already grossed $3.53 billion worldwide. More...

July 11, 2007
Spacey Back in "Man Of Steel"; Project Still A Ways Off?
Hey, it's been a few days since we took a look at the various goings-on surrounding the upcoming "Superman Returns" sequel -- but not to worry, Man of Steel fans, your news drought endeth today: Kevin Spacey will indeed be returning as... More...

July 09, 2007
When Will Singer Begin Production on "The Man of Steel"?
The better question is: How many projects does Bryan Singer have on his plate before he can get to the "Superman Returns" sequel? More...

July 06, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Transformers," "Indy 4" Set Pics, And More "Transformers"
In this week's Ketchup, "Transformers" was so hot that the mere mention of a Tomatometer warranted its own news item, and readers were eager to gauge (and rebut) the critics' reviews. More...

July 05, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Transformers" Already Dominating Holiday Week
Megatron and his sinister robot chums invade the North American box office aiming to extract riches from the multiplexes over the extended Fourth of July holiday week with the tentpole action vehicle "Transformers." More...

July 01, 2007
"Mayor of Castro Street" Holds Up Singer's Super Sequel, "Man of Steel"
Bryan Singer had previously told us that the "Superman Returns" sequel "Superman: The Man of Steel" would be his next film after "Valkyrie." His producers tell another story. Neil Meron and Craig Zadan have Singer... More...

June 28, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Rats and Bruce Hit Theaters This Weekend
Disney and Pixar aim for their eighth straight number one hit together with the latest computer animated film from the industry experts, "Ratatouille." More...

June 15, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: An Early "Transformers" Reaction, "Thor" To Hit The Big Screen, The Charming New "Saw 4" Poster, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, an Aussie reviewer gave an enthusiastic review after an advance screening of "Transformers," that Norse god known as "Thor" will be the next superhero to get the celluloid treatment, and the "Saw... More...

June 13, 2007
More Posey for "Superman" Sequel?
While out and about talking about her newest indie "Broken English," Parker Posey was asked if she'll be returning for the "Superman Returns" sequel... More...

May 15, 2007
"Man of Steel" Ready to Start Next Summer?
Bryan Singer is working on the WWII movie "Valkyrie" before he goes into production on "Superman: The Man of Steel." However, he's got writers Dan Harris and Michael Dougherty working on the script and other producers getting... More...

May 14, 2007
"Superman" Reigns at The Saturn Awards
Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" cleaned house at the Saturn Awards over the weekend. (Hey, don't laugh. The Saturn Awards have been around for over 30 years and they pay some fine attention to the genre films we all love so much.) More...

May 09, 2007
Posey Wants One More "Superman" Moment
The end of "Superman Returns" left Lex Luthor and Kitty Koslowski stranded on a desert island in the middle of nowhere. Though plans for sequel "Superman:The Man of Steel" suggest Superman will battle new villains, Parker Posey... More...

May 04, 2007
Producer Gives A Brief Update on the "Superman Returns" Sequel
Producer Jon Peters wants to remind us that Bryan Singer is actively moving forward on the "Superman Returns" sequel. Just a bit slowly is all. More...

May 03, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Spidey Senses Tingling For a Record Opening Weekend
Will the friendly neighborhood webslinger reclaim the holy grail of the movie biz - the opening weekend box office record? More...

April 19, 2007
Eva Marie Saint Talks (Briefly) About "Superman" Sequel
While lovable old actress Eva Marie Saint was done performing at Bowling Green State University, some of the students asked her about (what else?) when she'd be returning for the "Superman Returns" sequel -- and the gal had some info! More...

April 11, 2007
Orlando Bloom Talking "Superman" with Bryan Singer?
"Take this report with a grain of salt" is something I have to say from time to time, just to help separate the confirmed news from the juicy gossip. This piece falls firmly in the latter category: Someone overheard Orlando Bloom and... More...

March 22, 2007
Tom Cruise Signs Up for Bryan Singer's WWII Thriller
Bryan Singer will get his as-yet-untitled World War II thriller in front of camera early this summer, and he'll have at least one (very) heavy hitter sitting on his bench: Tom Cruise has just signed on to play the lead role. More...

March 21, 2007
"Superman Returns" Sequel Back on Track?
Recent reports were worrying that the "Superman Returns" sequel was being bumped back to an undetermined start date, but one of the involved parties has stepped up to say "Um, nope. Not at all." More...

March 16, 2007
A "Superman Returns" Sequel? Don't Hold Your Breath
All that talk about potential villains for the "Superman Returns" sequel will have to remain conjecture for awhile -- the film's director, Bryan Singer, has his plate full with other projects, including a just-announced reunion with... More...

March 16, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man" Sans Tobey Maguire(?), "Transformers," "Superman Returns" Sequel, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, producer Avi Arad talks "Spider-Man"'s future, with or without Tobey Maguire, Shia LaBeouf explains how "Transformers" avoided an R rating, and Brandon Routh discusses his possible adversaries in the... More...

March 15, 2007
Routh Talks Villains for "Superman Returns" Sequel
It certainly had its moments, and was unquestionably better than "Superman III" and "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace," but last year's franchise reboot "Superman Returns" was far from perfect. There was the... More...

March 12, 2007
LaBeouf Says "Not so Fast" to "Indy 4"
It quickly went from intriguing rumor to (seemingly) certified fact, but as the latest IGN dispatch from SXSW reminds us, it's never smart to count your Shias before they LaBeouf -- according to the "Disturbia" star, reports that he has... More...

February 26, 2007
Wow, A "Justice League" Movie??
Now here's a dream project that should fill the comic geeks and the movie nerds with much excitement: Warner Bros. just hired a husband-wife writing team to pen a "Justice League" movie. More...

January 19, 2007
Dougherty Talks Villain(s) in "Superman Returns" Sequel
JoBlo.com reports that screenwriter Michael Dougherty, in an interview with Sci Fi Wire, dropped a tantalizing hint as to who filmgoers can expect to see pitted against the Man of Steel in the sequel to "Superman Returns." More...

January 04, 2007
Overall Box Office Up More Than 3% from 2005
Total domestic box office showed a 3.4% climb in 2006, thanks mainly to semi-expensive profit-turners like "Talladega Nights," "The Break-Up," and "The Devil Wears Prada." And boy oh boy did Sony have a good year! More...

December 22, 2006
Hugh Jackman Denies "Dark Knight" Involvement
Since the act of debunking a rumor is now considered news, I bring you the following announcement: Hugh Jackman will not be playing any roles in Christopher Nolan's upcoming "Batman Begins" sequel. No Harvey Dent, no nothing. More...

November 20, 2006
"Superman Returns" Costars Anticipate Sequel
The DVD launch party for "Superman Returns" allowed all the costars of the film to request personal favors of the writers just now getting to work on the script. Sam Huntington, who plays Jimmy Olsen, wants to log some air time. More...

November 17, 2006
Brandon Routh and Bryan Singer Tease "Superman Returns" Sequel
At the DVD launch party for "Superman Returns," Brandon Routh continued offering teases for the as yet unwritten sequel, The Man of Steel. This time, he speculated on who a new villain might be. More...

November 10, 2006
Singer Plans "Super" Sequel; Thinks About "Wolverine" Too
No sooner had Bryan Singer officially signed on to direct the sequel to "Superman Returns" before the title rumors began a'swirling. Oh, and now there's word that Singer might want to check out that "Wolverine" screenplay. Hmmm. More...

November 03, 2006
Brandon Routh Looking For More Fights In "Superman Returns 2"
One of the fans' complaints about "Superman Returns" was that Superman didn't actually fight anyone in it. Now that a sequel has been announced, the filmmakers seem to be answering the fans. Star Brandon Routh told Rotten Tomatoes that... More...

November 03, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: RT's Halloween Movie Countdown, Another "Spider-Man" Villain, "Superman" Sequel News, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Rotten Tomatoes counted down the best reviewed horror films just in time for Halloween, "Spider-Man 3" has another villain onboard, and "Superman" will return again. More...

October 30, 2006
"Superman Returns" -- Again!
Not a big shock, but good news nonetheless: Filmmaker Bryan Singer has signed a deal with WB to helm a sequel to his "Superman Returns." And yes: There'll be a lot more action in Part 2. More...

October 27, 2006
Early Buzzings of a "Superman" Sequel
So now that it's been established that "Superman Returns" was a "hit," but certainly no sort of "mega-hit," we can now start talking about sequels. And it looks like director Bryan Singer might have a smaller budget... More...

October 09, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Leo and Matt Face Off at #1 with The Departed
Martin Scorsese scored the best opening of his career, and his first number one film in fifteen years, with the star-studded gangster thriller "The Departed," which led the North American box office over the Columbus Day holiday weekend. More...

October 06, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: Robert Downey Jr. As "Iron Man," George Lucas In The News, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Robert Downey Jr. finally gets cast as "Iron Man," and George Lucas discusses many things, including "Indiana Jones 4." More...

September 29, 2006
"Superman Returns" Fights Pirates With $2 Price Tag
In an attempt to defeat the dastardly pirates of the home video market, Warner Home Entertainment will be selling the "Superman Returns" DVD for a price comparable to black market knock-offs, at about 2 bucks a pop. More...

September 14, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Rock's "Gang" Aims to Score Big
Following the worst box office weekend in three years, Hollywood has nowhere to go but up. It hopes. More...

September 06, 2006
Warner Brothers Cancels 3D "Happy Feet"
It was reported today that Warner Brothers has canned their 3D IMAX version of the tap-dancing penguin animated comedy "Happy Feet" for unknown reasons. IMAX Corporation had announced last October that the 3D version of the film would be... More...

August 18, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Superman," "X-Men," "Transformers" and More!
In this week's Ketchup, some sequel news: the underperforming "Superman Returns" will likely get a follow-up as planned, and -- gasp -- so might the "X-Men" franchise, despite reports that "X-Men 3" would be their... More...

August 15, 2006
Will "Superman Return" Again?
By now it's pretty much a well-accepted fact that Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" didn't do the kind of box office that Warner Bros. was expecting. That's not a knock on the movie, but the thing's still struggling to hit $200 million,... More...

July 31, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Miami Vice" Knocks Pirates From #1 Spot
Detectives Crockett and Tubbs shot their way to number one in North America with the cop thriller Miami Vice which finally managed to knock the megablockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest out of the top spot. More...

July 27, 2006
Comic-Con 2006 Wrap-Up: "Spider-Man 3," "300," and "Grind House" Led The Pack
The best part about attending Comic-Con in the flesh? Not the over-the-top cos-players. Not the cavernous exhibition floor. Definitely not the food. What makes standing shoulder-to-shoulder with 100K sweaty real-life Comic Book Guys in 90 degree... More...

July 24, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Pirates" Passes $300M; "Lady" Stumbles
Johnny Depp made this weekend's four new releases walk the plank as his megablockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest became the first film of the year to spend three consecutive frames at number one and zoomed past the $300M mark in... More...

July 22, 2006
Comic-Con 2006: Singer Wants More Action for "Superman Returns" Sequel; Open to Directing Another "X-Men" Movie
Directors Bryan Singer and Richard Donner were on stage together for the "Superman Returns" Q&A, but before that, Singer showed a blooper reel. Oh the things coming out of the cast's mouths. More...

July 20, 2006
Box Office Preview: Will Lady Sink Pirates in the Water?
Directors take center stage this weekend providing starpower to four new films opening in North American theaters all hoping to take down reigning box office king Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. More...

July 17, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Audiences Still Love Their Pirates
The Johnny Depp juggernaut Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest remained the most popular film in North America for a second weekend easily defending its box office crown against two new comedies that fought bitterly for the runnerup spot. More...

July 13, 2006
Box Office Preview: Dupree and Little Man Bust Into Your Home
A pair of new star-driven comedies will try to steal away some treasure from the record-breaking hit Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest in a laugh-filled battle for the number two slot. More...

July 10, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Pirates" Shatters Industry Records With $132 Million Take
Box office records were shattered by Johnny Depp and his companions this weekend as the much-anticipated adventure sequel Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest exploded into theaters with the biggest opening weekend in Hollywood history.... More...

July 07, 2006
Cast Your Vote in the Teen Choice Awards
Are you between the ages of 13 and 19? Do you like ... stuff? Then click right here and cast your votes for the 329th annual Teen Choice Awards, which is where you can tell the universe that Puffy is more illing than Snoop Dogg, Will Ferrell is... More...

July 07, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Lost" In The News, More Depp, "Superman" Returns To Top Of Box Office, Changes To "Hulk 2," And More!
In this week's news, the creators of "Lost" hope to one day transfer the show's success to the big screen; rumors are heating up that Johnny Depp will co-star with Will Smith in "I Am Legend"; Eric Bana is reportedly out of... More...

July 06, 2006
Box Office Preview: Pirates To Loot Box Office Treasure
Multiplexes are stocking up on popcorn and soda in anticipation of the massive crowds expected to descend upon them on Friday for the opening of the highly anticipated adventure sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." More...

July 03, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Superman Returns" to Top of Charts
The Man of Steel conquered the North American box office this weekend as the super hero adventure Superman Returns claimed the number one spot over the pre-Independence Day holiday frame. More...

June 30, 2006
Summer Showdown: Can "Superman Returns" Top "Pirates of the Caribbean 2?"
With the successful but not-quite-spectacular opening of "Superman Returns" this week (pulling in $21 M in its Wednesday opening run), some may start to wonder just how worried Warner Bros. should be in the short week of box office... More...

June 29, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Superman" And "Devil" Are Certified Fresh
This week's wide releases both involve publishing. In "The Devil Wears Prada," the setting is a fashion magazine, and in "Superman Returns," it's The Daily Planet. So maybe that's why the critics like both these movies so much... More...

June 29, 2006
The Day After: "Superman Returns" Reaps Solid Opening
With the weight of Warner Bros.' summer hopes on its shoulders, "Superman Returns" debuted late Tuesday night and continued strong, if not phenomenally, for a total of $21 million at the box office through Wednesday night. More...

June 29, 2006
Box Office Preview: Son of Krypton Returns to Theaters
One of the summer's most anticipated films flies into theaters everywhere ready to kick off the second half of the blockbuster season. Superman Returns brings life back to one of cinema's favorite franchises after nearly two decades of silence. More...

June 28, 2006
Some Small "Superman" Sequel Stuff
Today is the opening day for "Superman Returns," which can mean only one thing: Sequel Talk. Over the course of several cast & crew interviews, IGN FilmForce was able to collate a variety of sequel-centric responses, and the general... More...

June 26, 2006
Critical Consensus: Look, Up In The Sky! It's A Certified Fresh "Superman Returns!"
The Man of Steel is back in "Superman Returns." Is Bryan Singer's big-budget adaptation able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, or is it critical Kryptonite? More...

June 26, 2006
"Spider-Man 3" Trailer Analysis
Now, where "Spider-Man 3" is concerned, I'm as psyched as the next guy, seriously. But there's just something inherently silly about a "trailer breakdown" that has me scratching my head. If, however, you simply can't wait for... More...

June 25, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Sandler Fast Forwards to #1
Moviegoers grabbed their remote controls and flocked to the multiplexes this weekend to see Adam Sandler's latest comedy Click which became the comedian's eighth number one hit thanks to its $40M opening, according to estimates. More...

June 23, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Superman Returns"; "World of Warcraft"; "Dark City 2"; R.I.P. Aaron Spelling
In this week's news roundup, the rumor that Steven Spielberg is looking at possibly taking the helm of the movie adaptation of the popular online video game, "World of Warcraft," has been dispelled. Director Alex Proyas drops hints of a... More...

June 22, 2006
Come See 1.67% of "Superman Returns" for Free!
Hey, just in case you didn't hear ... there's a new movie called "Superman Returns" opening next week. In an effort to help this underhyped and overlooked indie drama get a little extra attention, Apple has posted a 2.5-minute clip of... More...

June 20, 2006
It's A Bird! It's A Plane! It's a "Superman Returns" Tomatometer!
Yes indeed, "Superman Returns" has enough reviews by approved critics (six, and all Fresh) to have an Official Tomatometer -- and what a Tomatometer, at 100%. Even the Unofficial Tomatometer, counting all sneak reviews and unapproved... More...

June 20, 2006
Wanna Hear the ENTIRE "Superman Returns" Score?
Now here's a nifty piece of movie promotionalizing: Superhero Hype! is, with the complete permission of Warner Bros., hosting the entirety of John Ottman's "Superman Returns" score, which you can listen to any time you darn well feel... More...

June 18, 2006
American society and the world have changed radicaly since 1978, when Donner launched the film series, but have the hero and villain changed? As written and played by Spacey, the villain in Singer's version leaves a lot to be desired. Opens in new window
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June 18, 2006
First Negative "Superman Returns" Review -- Critical Kryptonite?
It had to happen eventually -- after a flurry of excited positive reviews following this month's sneak press screening of "Superman Returns," the first voice of dissent has emerged, courtesy of internet critic Dave Poland. More...

June 16, 2006
"Superman" Clip Parade at FilmForce!
This seems like a little too much of a good thing (speaking only for myself), as I aim to walk into "Superman Returns" knowing as little as possible (fat chance, I know), but if you simply can't wait for the main feature, head on over to... More...

June 15, 2006
DC Comics Movie Update: Watchmen, Flash & Shazam!
What with the Marvel Heroes always getting a lot of extra attention, the arrival of "Superman Returns" allows the other comics giant to get a little extra spotlight. Yesterday DC president Paul Levitz spilled a few beans regarding Joss... More...

June 15, 2006
Box Office Preview: Four New Films Prepare to Fight
Reunion fever hits the multiplexes this weekend as four new releases debut bringing together a lot of familiar faces. More...

June 14, 2006
DC Comics Chief Discusses "Wonder Woman" Delays
When a movie takes three or four years to get off the ground, it's often seen as a problematic project, but that theory doesn't always hold true for superhero flicks. DC Comics prez Paul Levitz recently had an illuminating conversation with... More...

June 13, 2006
"Superman Returns" Gets More Online Reactions
In a follow-up to yesterday's article ("Early Superreaction Sounds Promising"), we've got the rundown on even more online journalists who have chimed in after last week's first-ever screening of Bryan Singer's "Superman... More...

June 12, 2006
Early Superreaction Sounds Promising
Check out JoBlo's & AICN for some early opinions on "Superman Returns," but tread lightly: Some of the early opinions come packed with spoilers galore! More...

June 12, 2006
Spidey and Supe and Optimus Prime!
It's pretty convenient that ComingSoon.net and SuperheroHype.com are sister sites, because that allows us to share their "miscellaneous" reports all in one handy place. Today's tidbits include: "Spider-Man 3's" New York... More...

June 11, 2006
The connections to the original series are subtle and wonderful. It's full of great gags, like the film is saying, "Yeah, we're Superman." Opens in new window
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June 08, 2006
New "Superman" and "Monster" Posters
Big fan of the one-sheets? Can't wait to see "Superman Returns" and/or "Monster House"? Then head on over to JoBlo's for your first peek at the new posters for both flicks. More...

June 01, 2006
Superman to "Return" with "Spider-Man 3" Trailer
Director Sam Raimi revealed during an interview with Superhero Hype! that the first teaser trailer for "Spider-Man 3" will accompany the theatrical release of "Superman Returns." More...

May 31, 2006
Superman Jumps Forward a Few Days
Perhaps hoping for a few extra days of sunshine before Captain Jack hits the screens, the producers of "Superman Returns" have opted to bump the release date forward two days. Bryan Singer's super-anticipated flick will now open on... More...

May 29, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "X-Men 3" Smashes Records Over Memorial Day Weekend
Magneto and his fellow mutants attracted a record-breaking audience to theaters across North America as the super hero sequel X-Men: The Last Stand became a juggernaut at the box office opening at number one over the busy Memorial Day holiday... More...

May 27, 2006
"Superman Returns" X3 Trailer
For those of you who haven't seen "X-Men: The Last Stand" yet - and judging by its box office on Friday, not many of you - a new "Superman Returns" trailer played before the film. Personally, I think it's the best one yet - the... More...

May 25, 2006
Box Office Preview: X-Men 3 Ready to Rock Memorial Day Weekend
Wolverine, Professor X, and the rest of their soul patrol will launch a full-scale attack on the North American box office this weekend as the gargantuan comic book film X-Men: The Last Stand invades the marketplace on Friday ready to dominate the... More...

May 25, 2006
Favreau Loves to Talk About "Iron Man"
MTV Movies just ran a really solid interview piece with longtime character actor and successful director Jon Favreau, and the guy has no problem sharing his perspectives on "Iron Man," plus he wants to hear from the fans, too! More...

May 22, 2006
SuperTrailer! (The UK Version)
Seems like the "Superman Returns" trailer has been causing quite a bit of discussion among the Krypto-fans out there, some of whom loved the thing and some of whom ... didn't. Head on over to ComingSoon.net for a peek at the brand-new UK... More...

May 17, 2006
SuperPoster!
IGN FilmForce has the exclusive Super-goods this time around, and it comes in the form of a rather cool new one-sheet that shows good ol' Kal El floating well above the Earth. Oh, also this: the MPAA gave "Superman Returns" a PG-13 for... More...

May 16, 2006
Singer May Bolt From "Logan's Run"
"X-Men" and "Superman Returns" director Bryan Singer might have to make some tough decisions over the summer. He's got producer Joel Silver all excited about their "Logan's Run" remake, but Mr. Singer's also... More...

May 15, 2006
"Superman Returns" -- More Than a Quarter Billion Spent
"Sunday Morning Shootout's" Peter Bart & Peter Guber spent some time on the interview circuit at the last San Diego Comic Con, and the fine folks at Comics2Film.com were kind enough to host the whole entire episode for us. More...

May 12, 2006
Check Out the First "Superman Returns" TV Spot
If you missed "Smallville" last night then you probably missed the inaugural "Superman Returns" TV spot. No worries, though, because it's presently being hosted at AICN ... as of this moment, anyway. More...

May 11, 2006
An Extensive Visit to the Set of Superman Returns Opens in new window
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May 11, 2006
Roland Emmerich's "10,000 B.C." Begins!
Big-budget spectacle-maker Roland Emmerich just began production on his "10,000 B.C." for Warner Bros. The large-scale old-school period piece will shoot mainly in South Africa and New Zealand. More...

May 08, 2006
Super-Massive Superman Set Report
If set-visit reports were novels, then SuperheroHype's Scott Chitwood would be the new Stephen King. This hero-lovin' maniac got to spend a lot of time on the set of "Superman Returns" -- and the guy came back with a nine(!) page report! More...

May 05, 2006
Superman Returns Scoring Session exclusive Opens in new window
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May 03, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: Superman Returns
There's no denying that Warner Bros' "Superman Returns" is one of this summer's flashiest and most eagerly anticipated projects, so why not click right here and enjoy the ultra-new and rather slick theatrical trailer, or check out the... More...

May 02, 2006
"Pirates 2" -- New Pics and Trailer!
JoBlo's is reporting that a brand-new "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" trailer has hit the internet, albeit in a decidedly "unofficial" capacity. I was unable to get the clip to play, but JB was slick enough to snag... More...

May 02, 2006
Wolfgang Talks "Ender's Game" and "Batman vs. Superman"
Sci-Fi Wire had a brief sit-down with popular director Wolfgang Petersen ("Poseidon," "The Perfect Storm"), and the filmmaker says he wants his next project to be the LONG-awaited big-screen rendition of Orson Scott Card's... More...

May 01, 2006
Down Under "Superman" Commercial!
Click on over Brandon Routh's (aka Superman's) official website and feast your eyeballs on a brief clip of an Australian TV commercial ... that features the new-fangled Man of Steel in full-on airplane rescue mode. Gotta say, the FX look pretty... More...

April 20, 2006
Getting to Know Lex Luthor
IGN FilmForce thought it might be a good idea to re-introduce us to one of comicdom's most hated, and therefore most beloved, super-mega-villains. Click right here for a Luthor profile that, logically, focuses mainly on the actor playing the role.... More...

April 20, 2006
New SuperPics in our "Superman Returns" SuperGallery!
Thanks to our Superfriends at IGN FilmForce we've bolstered our "Superman Returns" gallery, which now has 62 photos and stills of the upcoming summer superhero blockbuster. More...

April 13, 2006
More Superman Goodies: Pics and Man of Steel Interview
If you're looking for your semi-daily Super-scoop, head on over to A) IGN FilmForce for a one-on-one interview with the new Clark Kent (Brandon Routh), or B) ComingSoon.net for a handful of new stills from the flick. Oh yeah, it's called Superman... More...

April 07, 2006
"X3" TV Spots and a Wolverine Chat
You may have caught a few of the nifty new X-Men 3 commercials during House, American Idol, or Survivor, but if you haven't, those thorough movie nerds over at JoBlo's can point you in the right direction. Also available for the X-nuts is a rather... More...

April 03, 2006
Superman to Make His "Return" via 3-D IMAX!
Dark Horizons shares with us a press release from the mammoth movie makers over at IMAX, and the short version is this: Come June 30th, you'll be able to enjoy WB's "Superman Returns" on a traditional movie screen -- or through the magic... More...

March 31, 2006
This New Photo Album is Super, Man!
Right here at Rotten Tomatoes you can find an all-new photo album filled with 35 snapshots from Bryan Singer's upcoming "Superman Returns" (maybe you've heard about it by now). Featuring production stills and a few behind-the-scenes... More...

February 23, 2006
WB Readies "Batman" & "Superman" Sequels
According to Variety, WB is wasting no time in moving ahead with sequel to last year's "Batman Begins" and this summer's "Superman Returns." Both directors, Christopher Nolan & Bryan Singer, in addition to both leading men,... More...

February 14, 2006
WonderCon Wrap-Up: A "Superman" Surprise, Sneak Peeks and Storm Troopers
At long last, here's my report on the filmmaker panels, "exclusive" clips, and the geek couture show that is WonderCon! More...

February 14, 2006
WonderCon Wrap-Up: Singer and Routh Talk "Superman"
Fast forward in our coverage of WonderCon 2006 to the highlight of most every attendee's panel experience, when director Bryan Singer appeared to present "Superman Returns." More...

February 08, 2006
WonderCon Line-Up: Superman Returns, Mission Impossible III, and more!
If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend and in the mood for, say, a Q & A with Superman Returns director Bryan Singer or exclusive footage of Mission: Impossible III from the hands of J.J. Abrams himself, you need to stop by the... More...

November 21, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Superman Returns
If you were out buying popcorn prior to the beginning of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," you might have missed the rather swanky "Superman Returns" trailer. If that's the case, just click on over to the film's trailer... More...

November 16, 2005
"Superman Returns" to Smallville
Just a friendly reminder for our "Superman" fanatics: The first teaser trailer for Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" will air during Thursday's episode of WB's "Smallville." (That's tomorrow night.) More...

March 23, 2005
Bryan Singer's solution is to ignore the bad Superman movies and pay homage to the good. Opens in new window
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October 25, 2004
New Superman Brandon Routh (just how do you pronounce that surname? pic included) has some mighty big red boots to fill! Opens in new window
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July 25, 2004
News, rumours, features and everything Superman. Opens in new window
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