This is a *direct* sequel from the original Christopher Reeve series. Not like Batman Begins where they took creative license and re sculpted the story from the original series... this one is staying true to form.. So much so that they're using a lot of the same original sets, and props (like Supes' spaceship) from the original movies.... outstanding...
Interesting points about this movie - Kevin Smith (better known as Silent Bob, and the director of Mall Rats, Dogma, and a very accomplished comic writer) wrote a script in the early 1990's centered around the comic book story line where Superman is killed by a villian named Doomsday. I have the Death of Superman Comic book if you ever care for a quick read... Tim Burton (yes, him... the brilliant mind behind Batman, Batman Returns, Nightmare Before Christmas, etc) was immediately brought on... and Nicholas Cage was brought on as Superman (with Sandra Bullock as Lois)... They actually started the production process, and even had release posters saying "Superman Lives - 1998" with a silver "S" logo on a black backdrop... But the studio cancelled this, and all the actors and staff (including Burton) left.
This movie has taken almost 15 years, and 3 big name studios, as well as about a hundred different cast changes to get off the ground... and it's doing so next year.... I cant wait!!!!
and oh yes... John Williams is being brought back to do the score... AHHHHHHH...
Until next time....... *fade to black*
:: Eldorado ::
Friday, November 18, 2005 ::
4:39:00 PM
