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Superman: The Unauthorized Biography Glen Weldon (Author) A celebration of Superman's life and history - in time for his 75th birthday. How has the Big Blue Boy Scout stayed so popular for so long? How has he changed with the times, and what essential aspects of him have remained constant? This fascinating biography examines Superman as a cultural phenomenon through 75 years of action-packed adventures, from his early years as a social activist in circus tights to his growth into the internationally renowned demigod he is today. Hardcover: 352 pages |
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Noteworthy Superman dates to remember...
May 1: Glenn Ford, Jonathan Kent in Superman: The Movie, born in Sainte-Christine, Quebec, Canada in 1916.
May 3: Jackie Cooper, Perry White in the Superman films, dies in 2011, aged 88.
May 5: Henry Cavill, Superman in the 2013 Superman Man of Steel movie, born in Jersey, Channel Islands in 1983.
May 7: The animated movie Superman: Unbound is released on Blu-ray and DVD.
May 8: Salome Jens, Martha Kent in the Superboy TV series, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1935.
May 9: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut screening at the BFI Southbank in London, England at 8.45pm.
May 11: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut screening at the BFI Southbank in London, England at 8.40pm.
May 11: Gerard Christopher, the second actor to play the lead role in the Superboy TV series, born in New York City, New York in 1959.
May 13: Writer Marv Wolfman (The Adventures of Superman) born in 1946.
May 18: Tickets for Advanced Screenings of Man of Steel go on sale at 8.00am at Walmart stores across the USA.
May 21: Joan Alexander, best known as Lois Lane from the 1940s Superman Radio Series, dies in 2009, aged 94.
May 23: Artist Win Mortimer (Action Comics, Supergirl) born in 1919.
May 1: Glenn Ford, Jonathan Kent in Superman: The Movie, born in Sainte-Christine, Quebec, Canada in 1916.
May 3: Jackie Cooper, Perry White in the Superman films, dies in 2011, aged 88.
May 5: Henry Cavill, Superman in the 2013 Superman Man of Steel movie, born in Jersey, Channel Islands in 1983.
May 7: The animated movie Superman: Unbound is released on Blu-ray and DVD.
May 8: Salome Jens, Martha Kent in the Superboy TV series, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1935.
May 9: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut screening at the BFI Southbank in London, England at 8.45pm.
May 11: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut screening at the BFI Southbank in London, England at 8.40pm.
May 11: Gerard Christopher, the second actor to play the lead role in the Superboy TV series, born in New York City, New York in 1959.
May 13: Writer Marv Wolfman (The Adventures of Superman) born in 1946.
May 18: Tickets for Advanced Screenings of Man of Steel go on sale at 8.00am at Walmart stores across the USA.
May 21: Joan Alexander, best known as Lois Lane from the 1940s Superman Radio Series, dies in 2009, aged 94.
May 23: Artist Win Mortimer (Action Comics, Supergirl) born in 1919.
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| Drago |
Posted on 23/08/2008 10:51
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I've been reading a lot here about keeping Brandon Routh as Superman, there are also those who seem to want Tom Welling to step in. This thread is not meant to bad talk either actor so lets put them both aside and I want to hear who you would cast in the reboot as Superman/CK/Kal-El. Pretend for a moment that you have been charged with casting someone else to play the Man of Steel. This actor should be a working actor and be strong enough to own the role for at least three films. Post a picture if you can to help visualize. Drago
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| SnakeWesker |
Posted on 23/08/2008 14:44
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Just go with an unknown. No one wants to see an established actor as the Man of Tomorrow.
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| EMM622 |
Posted on 23/08/2008 15:14
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well im for Routh all they way but before they had picked Routh for SR i had my heart set on jim caviezel |
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| Drago |
Posted on 23/08/2008 17:31
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Member Posts: 117 Joined: July 3, 2008 |
EMM622 is first up with Jim Caviezel. Again try to steer clear of Routh or Welling. 
Drago
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| johnnyfog |
Posted on 23/08/2008 19:50
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No way. Caviezel looks too much like a low-level mobster. I liked him in Frequency, don't get me wrong. But Routh should probably stay. |
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| MikeB |
Posted on 24/08/2008 00:29
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Junior Member  Posts: 42 Joined: August 22, 2005 |
I think Henry Cavill could pull it off. He resembles Superman in his own way without looking like previous Superman portrayers. |
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| NeoRanger |
Posted on 24/08/2008 06:25
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 Super Member  Posts: 512 Joined: October 19, 2004 |
Cavill was a fan-favorite before SR was announced. I know he had a part in The Tudors, but that show is painfully long, so I have yet to sit down and watch. An issue there was with him, just like with Routh, was that he was -and looked- too young; at least back then. Any recent pictures of him? Edited by NeoRanger on 24/08/2008 09:33 |
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| Pravus |
Posted on 24/08/2008 09:13
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 Senior Member  Posts: 326 Joined: October 11, 2004 |
It has to be an unknown actor. |
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| Steve Wright |
Posted on 24/08/2008 10:14
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 Administrator  Posts: 438 Joined: November 3, 2005 |
Cavill is not tall enough. He's kind of short. However, he does look more grown up in The Tudors (and he still looks like CR's son) |
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| copacetic |
Posted on 24/08/2008 10:53
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I can't think of a single mainstream actor who could fit in the role right now. If Routh polishes his acting chops, he should be able to pull it off. He could be like Judy Dench as M in the Bond series - the franchise rebooted, but kept her as M. |
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| Drago |
Posted on 24/08/2008 12:22
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Member Posts: 117 Joined: July 3, 2008 |
It is very hard to come up with someone. I'm trying to think along the lines of Christian Bale caliber pre Batman Begins.
Drago
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| Drago |
Posted on 24/08/2008 12:37
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Member Posts: 117 Joined: July 3, 2008 |
You guys might think I'm insane but what about Josh Lucas? He seems tall. He could easily be a chunk of a man if he went through a regiment. Blue eyes. Blond but that can be changed. Seems like he could have grown up on a farm and later became a journalist. Good guy in general persona. Here's a pic with dark hair:  And without: 
Drago
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| copacetic |
Posted on 25/08/2008 03:38
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Super Member Posts: 882 Joined: July 17, 2006 |
Drago wrote: You guys might think I'm insane but what about Josh Lucas? He seems tall. He could easily be a chunk of a man if he went through a regiment. Blue eyes. Blond but that can be changed. Seems like he could have grown up on a farm and later became a journalist. Good guy in general persona. Wrong look. For one, his hair is thinning at the front. Let's not get into this discussion yet until the WB says who is being let go and who is not. Remember, Judy Dench stayed on as M on the James Bond reboot. |
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| James-El |
Posted on 25/08/2008 08:24
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Member Posts: 159 Joined: May 16, 2007 |
They should really keep Brandon Routh as a payback to the fans of 'SR' (myself). I really wanted a sequel. Can't they do a hybrid?. If not, then i can't argue since the prez of WB said they want to 'reintroduce' Superman. As i've said before if it's a reboot, i would like to see Birthright Krypton not the same obviously but very similar. Not a ice cube of a planet Krypton please  Now to post this message else where......(evil laugh)  Superman: "You said that the world doesn't need a savior, but everyday I hear people crying for one"
Wise and true words. |
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| the speeding bullet |
Posted on 27/08/2008 00:46
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Newbie Posts: 8 Joined: August 22, 2008 |
Personally, I too perfer an unknown. But, for the sake of debate (and a lack of actors thus far) how about the TALL Daniel Cudmore, or perhaps Prince Caspian himself, Ben Barnes
"Really, Lois, supposing that man had shot you? Is it really worth risking your life over ten dollars, two credit cards, a hairbrush and a lipstick?
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| jpharrah |
Posted on 27/08/2008 03:39
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 Junior Member Posts: 61 Joined: August 24, 2004 |
i actually like JC for the role i also like clive owens for the role as well even though he is british he has that look about him plus he can hide his accent |
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| Utah13 |
Posted on 28/08/2008 05:51
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 Member Posts: 153 Joined: August 24, 2008 |
 c'mon think outside the box. maybe to old, I dont know. |
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Posted on 28/08/2008 17:36
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Newbie Posts: Joined: December 31, 1969 |
egads that is WAY outside the box....look at those legs for crying out loud! |
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| Utah13 |
Posted on 28/08/2008 18:33
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Member Posts: 153 Joined: August 24, 2008 |
lol, yea. Maybe with Red boots it will even out. |
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| ChurchDoesTex |
Posted on 28/08/2008 19:15
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 Member Posts: 142 Joined: September 2, 2005 |
Utah13 wrote: c'mon think outside the box. maybe to old, I dont know.Isn't he up for the reinterpretation of Conan the Barbarian? I think I read something about that on IGN. If he can act decently and dye his hair dark, it could work. Not your Daddy's Superman for sure though. |
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