2001 Movie News Archives
August 4, 2001: Superman Movie Items Sold at Auction
On July 19th a number of items from the "Superman" movies starring Christopher Reeve went under the hammer at a Christies Auction held in New York. Below are the items and the price they sold for...
Lot Title: ORIGINAL STORYBOARDS FROM "SUPERMAN III" (Warner Bros., 1983)
Estimate: 700 - 900 U.S. dollars
Price Realized: 705.00 U.S. dollars
Lot Description: ORIGINAL STORYBOARDS FROM "SUPERMAN III"
Warner Bros., 1983
A group of six storyboards from the third installment of the popular "Superman" series starring Christopher Reeve. Rendered in pencil, ink and pen, these images depict the fight sequence in the cave at the end of the film and are all date stamped 4 Jun 1982. Included is a letter of authenticity.
7 inches x 11 1/2 inches
Lot Title: CHRISTOPHER REEVE 'FLYING' COSTUME FROM "SUPERMAN"
Estimate: 14,000 - 16,000 U.S. dollars
Price Realized: 14,100.00 U.S. dollars
Lot Description: CHRISTOPHER REEVE 'FLYING' COSTUME FROM "SUPERMAN"
Warner Bros., 1978
A complete Superman costume that Christopher Reeve wore as he portrayed the super hero. Consisting of a turquoise, red and yellow leotard with an 'S' logo on the chest, a red cape with the 'S' logo on the back, a pair of turquoise leggings, a yellow vinyl belt and a pair of red leather boots, this particular ensemble was worn for the flying sequences as evidenced by the slightly different turquoise color of the costume (it matches the 'blue screen' filming that simulated flying) and the harness slits in it. A handwritten notation of Nathan-Berman CR Fly appears on the inside zipper lining of the leotard and the boots note either CR R 4 or CR L 4. A letter of authenticity stating that this costume originally came from Ilya Salkind, executive producer of "Superman," is also included.
Lot Title: ARCHIVE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS RELATING TO "SUPERMAN"
Estimate: 900 - 1,200 U.S. dollars
Price Realized: Unsold
Lot Description: ARCHIVE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS RELATING TO "SUPERMAN"
Warner Bros., 1978
A large archive of photographic materials relating to the production of "Superman" including negatives, stills, contact sheets and transparencies showing set locations and behind-the-scenes action. Some of the more compelling contact sheets are attributed to photographer Bob Penn and show Christopher Reeve, Marlon Brando, Richard Donner, Margot Kidder and others both on and off the set.
Various Sizes
Lot Title: PROP NEWSPAPER FROM "SUPERMAN II"
Estimate: 400 - 600 U.S. dollars
Price Realized: Unsold
Lot Description: PROP NEWSPAPER FROM "SUPERMAN II"
Warner Bros., 1980
A prop 'Daily Planet' newspaper with the headline White House Surrenders next to am image of General Zod, as portrayed by Terence Stamp, which was used in the second "Superman" film. Included is a letter of authenticity.
12 inches x 16 inches
Lot Title: CHRISTOPHER REEVE HAIRPIECE FROM "SUPERMAN"
Estimate: 800 - 1,200 U.S. dollars
Price Realized: 881.25 U.S. dollars
Lot Description: CHRISTOPHER REEVE HAIRPIECE FROM "SUPERMAN"
Warner Bros., 1978
A hairpiece worn by Christopher Reeve as he portrayed Superman. Styled to look perfectly coiffed, this synthetic brown-haired wig is still pinned to its original dummy head and the trademark spitcurl is evident on the forehead. Included is a letter of authenticity.
Lot Title: BLUEPRINTS FROM "SUPERMAN"
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,400 U.S. dollars
Price Realized: Unsold
Lot Description: BLUEPRINTS FROM "SUPERMAN"
Warner Bros., 1978
A group of five blueprints created during the preproduction phases that depict Superman in various super activities such as working underground to push the earth back in place, rescuing a school bus, looking at missles and flying through the air with Lois Lane. Images of the Fortress of Solitude and the North Pole set designs are included as is a certificate of authenticity.
Various Sizes
2001 Movie News
Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2001.- January 24, 2001: “Superman: The Movie” Re-Release Test Screening
- February 6, 2001: Superman DVD Release Date and Specifications
- February 6, 2001: Superman Lives Pre-Production Rumor
- February 8, 2001: “The Indian Superman”
- February 17, 2001: More on the Superman DVD and VHS release
- February 20, 2001: Superman DVD Spoiler Information
- February 21, 2001: More Superman DVD Spoiler Information
- February 26, 2001: Superman DVD Update and San Antonio Information
- February 27, 2001: Extended Scenes in the Special Edition of “Superman”
- February 27, 2001: Your Chance to be at the Special Press Screening of “Superman”!
- March 1, 2001: Superman Soars
- March 12, 2001: “Superman” Special Edition Credits
- March 21, 2001: Superman Re-Release Trailer!
- March 22, 2001: Warner Bros. Squash Negative Superman Re-Release Report
- March 22, 2001: Superman Lives Greenlighted
- March 26, 2001: Superman DVD Review
- March 26, 2001: Superman - San Antonio News Articles
- March 28, 2001: Superman Warner Home Video Press Release
- March 29, 2001: Superman San Antonio Report
- April 1, 2001: Superman DVD - “Total Movie” Article
- April 15, 2001: Donner and Mankiewicz Sign Superman DVD
- April 19, 2001: Superman Lives Lives On!
- April 23, 2001: Win Superman DVDs!
- April 28, 2001: Superman Movie Cast Reunion!
- May 11, 2001: Superman DVDs Feature in Top 10
- May 25, 2001: Warner Sued Over Superman DVDs
- June 13, 2001: Warner Home Video Superman Movie Website
- July 1, 2001: New Superman Movie Rumors
- July 1, 2001: Egyptian Theatre to Screen “Superman” Special Edition
- July 2, 2001: Special Edition “Superman” to Screen in Minnesota
- July 16, 2001: Superman Movie Suit and Hair Piece Up For Auction
- July 29, 2001: 60th Anniversary of the Fleischer Superman Cartoons
- August 4, 2001: Superman Movie Items Sold at Auction
- August 8, 2001: World's Finest on the Big Screen?
- August 15, 2001: Rumor Control - John Travolta
- September 3, 2001: Superman Comes to Somerdale
- September 9, 2001: “Superman” Stars Join to Honor Margot Kidder in L.A.
- September 11, 2001: Cain to Return as Superman?
- September 20, 2001: “Superman II” DVD Release Postponed in UK
- September 28, 2001: “Superman: The Movie” on Encore in October
- October 15, 2001: McG to Direct Superman?
- October 18, 2001: Richard Donner “Superman II” DVD Petition
- October 22, 2001: “Superman Lives” Pre-Production Artwork
- October 25, 2001: “Superman” Special Edition on the Big Screen (Update)
- November 16, 2001: Superman/Batman Movie Rumor!
- December 16, 2001: George Reeves: The Movie
- December 31, 2001: Superman in “Spider-Man” Movie
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