2005 Movie News Archives
December 18, 2005: Brandon Routh Interviewed in Italy
During his torch relay for the Turin Olympics, Brandon was approached by Italian media outlet Affari Italiani, who caught a quick interview with him (translated here by the author himself Giovanni Bogani, who tells us that this interview was also printed in the Monday edition of the newspaper "Quotidiano Nazionale")...
- Brandon Routh, the new Superman, speaks to Affari : "I practice flying a lot." by Giovanni Bogani.
FLORENCE - Remember this name: Brandon Routh. Within a few months, it will be a household name. Twenty-five years old, born in a city as anonymous as it is unforgivingly desolate, Des Moines, in the heart of Iowa, Brandon Routh is a big boy at 1.90m [which equates to 6' 3"], with the muscles of a "Baywatch" star, and dark eyes undoubtedly alluring to the girls. And he has an air that is altogether one of innocence, health and believing in fate.
And he does well to believe in fate. Only one year ago, he attended a Halloween costume competition. And he had dressed up as Superman. There was a prize of one hundred dollars, and he didn't even win. But a year later Warner Bros. asked him to become Superman on the big screen. He will carry on the legacy of Christopher Reeve, the unforgettable Superman of the movies from the 1970's and 1980's, who had seemed unpleasantly inexpressive and indestructible up to the point where he discovered his own Kryptonite, and revealed himself to be human, incredibly so. Up till a horse-riding accident which first paralysed him, and then led him inexorably to his death at the age of fifty-two. From that cursed moment, Christopher Reeve, now devoid of superpowers, bound to a wheelchair and having lost practically all movement save for his eyes, became an activist in the fight to cure muscular distrophy and paralysis. And through his pain, he revealed himself to be much more than a big rubber doll only good for donning the blue tights.
The day Christopher Reeve died was also Brandon Routh's birthday. Before being hired for this adventure, he had been in a couple of films and had appeared on MTV's "Undressed". In short, nothing much. But then - following the refusal of more famous stars, such as Jude Law or Jim Caviezel, too fearful of being forever identified with the role - here is the turning point of his career, and probably of his life. Today, Brandon Routh is in Florence to carry the Olympic torch; he is one of ten thousand people - common folk, athletes, music stars - to take part in the relay leading up to Turin, sponsored by Samsung.
We meet him in a hotel, before the race of less than a kilometer, holding aloft the Olympic torch that weighs nearly two kilogrammes, with a flame that never goes out: tests were done in 300 km/h winds. But then, if Superman is to hold it, would you want it to go out?
Q: So Brandon, when did you find out that you had been chosen as a torchbearer?
A: "I was in Australia, I was shooting 'Superman Returns': When they told me, I couldn't believe it. It's one of those things that you would never think could happen in your life. But to the contrary, anything can happen in life..."
Q: Like being picked to portray Superman. So were you ever a fan of the comics?
A: "When I was a baby, at three months old, my father bought me Superman pyjamas. And I still have a clear memory of those pyjamas. As a boy, I was a huge fan of the comics. Then there was that Halloween evening when for fun I dressed up as Superman. But never and I mean never had I imagined that... [I would be Superman on film]"
Q: What will be the novelty of this Superman?
A: "Given that I would have to do a lot of flying, I concentrated on this aspect. I wanted the fact that Superman flies to seem natural. I had a coach for body movement as well as a choreographer. I slowly tried to have fluid, natural motions. As well as the gaze of one who is capable of flight, I don't know if I'm explaining myself."
Q: Yes. And according to you, how "current" is the character of Superman today? Why can he still be loved after so many years?
A: "Because he stands for the only values that can assure our survival: truth and justice. In the end Superman is a testimony of the better part of the American way of life. And even for this, he is accepted by the whole world."
Q: During shooting, you worked a lot in front of a green screen, for special effects. That is, you were alone in the scene. An exercise in solitude...
A: "Yes, for the most part, yes. I didn't like it too much, having to talk with an empty space where the director would have put all necessary elements. More than anything, I would have liked more scenes with Kevin Spacey, who plays Lex Luthor."
Q: How was it, working with Spacey?
A: "He was very nice, very understanding. Working with a monster talent can intimidate you; but if he's as great as Kevin, he can also help you tremendously. With the director, Bryan Singer, we were always on the same page. Sometimes I would have a suggestion to make, or a question to ask, and at the same moment I would hear him make that very suggestion, or ask that very question!"
Q: Do you have a favourite actor? One with whom you would like to work?
A: "Morgan Freeman. And Clint Eastwood. I think I'll end up meeting them sooner or later. Probably because they'll bring their children to see the movie, the way it happened with Al Gore. I met him because his son had asked for my autograph..."
Q: So for your next film, will you choose another special effects blockbuster? Or better: How do you think you'll break free from the shackles of a character as powerful as Superman?
A: "Good question. I've asked myself that many times. And I've said to myself that I'll have to be very careful in choosing my next project, so that people don't only remember me as Superman. Maybe a small independent film. Maybe a European film. Who are the good directors in Italy today? I don't know anything, my knowledge of Italian cinema stops at Rossellini and Fellini..."
Q: Your favourite sports?
A: "Swimming, basketball (my hero, needless to say, was Michael Jordan), snowboarding and soccer."
Q: Soccer?
A: "Yes. I used to play it a lot. But it's not easy in LA. Usually the goal nets don't last long..."
2005 Movie News
Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2005 organized into 5 categories:Superman Returns Movie News:
- January 1, 2005: Kate Bosworth Cast as Lois Lane?
- January 5, 2005: Dan Harris Says Superman Going to be Amazing
- January 6, 2005: Australian Engineers Designing Superman Sets
- January 7, 2005: It's Official - Kate is Lois and Kevin is Lex
- January 7, 2005: Hawaii ACM Students to Work on Superman Movie
- January 10, 2005: Kevin Spacey Talks Lex Luthor
- January 13, 2005: Marsden & Laurie Join Superman Movie Cast
- January 18, 2005: Hugh Laurie Talks Perry White and Superman Returns
- January 25, 2005: Smallville and Superman Returns Won't Conflict
- January 25, 2005: Smallville Sets Being Built Near Tamworth
- January 25, 2005: Animation Director Andy Jones Joins Superman Crew
- January 31, 2005: Sam Huntington Cast as Jimmy Olsen
- February 3, 2005: Eva Marie Saint is Martha Kent
- February 3, 2005: The Meeting of Two Lex Luthors
- February 3, 2005: Famke Janssen in New Superman Movie?
- February 4, 2005: Superman Movie Set for June 30, 2006
- February 6, 2005: Eva Marie Saint Talks Superman Movie
- February 7, 2005: Kal Penn in Kal-El Movie?
- February 8, 2005: Kal Penn Casting Confirmed
- February 8, 2005: Bryan Singer to Judge at Tropfest
- February 11, 2005: Noel Neill Joins Superman Returns Cast
- February 11, 2005: Hugh Laurie Talks About Perry White
- February 13, 2005: Young Clark Kent Cast for Superman Movie?
- February 16, 2005: Superman Production on Schedule
- February 16, 2005: Kal Penn Talks Superman Movie in Video Interview
- February 17, 2005: NSW Premier Way Behind on Superman Status
- February 24, 2005: Young Clark Kent Casting Confirmed
- February 27, 2005: Exclusive Interview with Bryan Singer
- February 28, 2005: News on Kate Bosworth's Hair / Rumor on Brandon Routh's Role
- March 1, 2005: Huge Superman News in Wizard Special Movie Issue
- March 1, 2005: John Ottman Talks Music for Superman Returns
- March 1, 2005: More From Dan Harris on Superman Returns
- March 2, 2005: Bryan Singer on AMC Sunday Morning Shootout
- March 7, 2005: Bryan Singer on Sunday Morning Shootout
- March 9, 2005: Superman Crew Fly in to Breeza
- March 9, 2005: Marlon Brando in Superman Returns?
- March 9, 2005: Bryan Singer's Comments from Wizard Magazine
- March 9, 2005: James Karen Cast as Ben Hubbard
- March 14, 2005: Bryan Singer's First On-Set Video Diary
- March 15, 2005: Superman Returns Photos - Kent Farm and Crash Site
- March 15, 2005: Brandon Routh Lands in Tamworth
- March 16, 2005: Rumors on Superman Returns Synopsis
- March 17, 2005: Casting Agency Reveals Superman Returns Audition Details
- March 18, 2005: Bryan Singer's Second On-Set Video Diary
- March 18, 2005: Parker Posey Cast in Superman Returns
- March 21, 2005: Bryan Singer's Third On-Set Video Diary
- March 21, 2005: No Expenses Spared on Kent Farm Set
- March 22, 2005: Filming Starts on Superman Returns
- March 27, 2005: Bryan Singer's Fourth On-Set Video Diary
- March 29, 2005: Time Magazine on Bryan Singer's Online Video Diaries
- March 30, 2005: Bryan Singer's Fifth On-Set Video Diary
- March 31, 2005: Superman to Generate $100m for NSW
- April 1, 2005: Superman bound for Sydney
- April 1, 2005: U.K. and Australia Release Dates for Superman Returns
- April 2, 2005: Hugh Laurie Quits as Perry White
- April 3, 2005: Superman Movie Sequels in Early Development
- April 3, 2005: Warner Bros. to release Superman Returns PodCasts
- April 5, 2005: Bryan Singer Confirms Spaceship Rumor
- April 5, 2005: Frank Langella is Perry White
- April 7, 2005: Branson Making Superman Cameo
- April 9, 2005: Exclusive Report - Filming on Superman Returns
- April 10, 2005: Superman Returns Australian TV News Reports
- April 10, 2005: More Superman Filming Photos
- April 10, 2005: Superman Filmed in Sydney CBD
- April 10, 2005: Steve Younis Interviewed for Sun-Herald Article
- April 10, 2005: Bryan Singer's Sixth On-Set Video Diary
- April 11, 2005: Superman Returns Official Logo
- April 11, 2005: Even More Photos from Superman Returns Set
- April 11, 2005: New Superman Logo Design for Superman Returns?
- April 12, 2005: More Release Dates for Superman Returns
- April 13, 2005: More Photos from Superman Returns Set
- April 13, 2005: Superman Scene Revealed
- April 14, 2005: More Superman Returns Rumors
- April 14, 2005: Bands Look for Song to be Included in Superman Returns Soundtrack
- April 15, 2005: More Photos of Superman Returns Stars
- April 16, 2005: Superman Returns Photos and Footage from April 16 Shoot
- April 17, 2005: Video of Brandon Routh as Clark Kent
- April 17, 2005: Superman Returns On-Set Report
- April 17, 2005: Super Day for Sydney
- April 17, 2005: Bryan Singer's Seventh On-Set Video Diary
- April 18, 2005: Daily Express Compares Routh to Reeve
- April 18, 2005: Superman Returns Marketing Rumors and More Photos
- April 19, 2005: Jack is Back!
- April 21, 2005: Bryan Singer's Eighth On-Set Video Diary
- April 22, 2005: Warner Bros. Superman Returns Press Release
- April 22, 2005: First Look at Brandon Routh as Superman!
- April 27, 2005: Kevin Spacey in Australia for Superman Returns
- April 27, 2005: Mike Verta on Superman Returns Logo Design
- April 27, 2005: Superman: The Movie Actress Maria Schell Dies
- April 27, 2005: Bryan Singer's 9th On-Set Video Diary
- April 28, 2005: Bryan Singer to Appear on Upcoming Bravo Special
- April 28, 2005: More Casting News for Superman Returns
- April 28, 2005: Marlon Brando Items to be Sold at Auction
- April 28, 2004: My Thoughts on the New Superman Costume
- April 28, 2005: Superman Celebrities React to New Superman Costume
- April 29, 2005: Excellent Video Footage from Set of Superman Returns
- April 30, 2005: Is Kevin Spacey in Australia?
- April 30, 2005: Marlon Brando's Role in Superman Returns
- April 30, 2005: Mike Verta Talks Superman S Shield
- April 30, 2005: Jackman Not Jonathan Kent
- May 3, 2005: Bosworth Blistered
- May 5, 2005: Bryan Singer's 10th On-Set Video Diary
- May 6, 2005: MSN Compares Superman's New Costume to Other Superhero Costumes
- May 8, 2005: Spacey to Go Bald, Brando Confirmed
- May 9, 2005: More Comments on the New Superman Costume
- May 10, 2005: Dana Reeve Comments on Brandon Routh
- May 12, 2005: Scott Storm Visits Superman Returns Set
- May 13, 2005: Bryan Singer's 11th On-Set Video Diary
- May 15, 2005: Stephan Bender Official Website Now Online
- May 17, 2005: An Evening with Jack Larson
- May 20, 2005: Bryan Singer's 12th On-Set Video Diary
- May 24, 2005: Superman Returns Special Effects by Rhythm & Hues
- May 26, 2005: E! News Takes a Look at Brandon Routh
- May 26, 2005: Superman Returns in Dodger Stadium
- May 26, 2005: Bryan Singer's 13th On-Set Video Diary
- June 2, 2005: Superman Returns Plot Points Revealed
- June 2, 2005: Bryan Singer's 14th On-Set Video Diary
- June 7, 2005: Michael Rosenbaum on Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor
- June 8, 2005: Bryan Singer's 15th On-Set Video Diary
- June 8, 2005: Brett Ratner Makes Insensitive Superman Remarks
- June 8, 2005: Smallville Creators Visit Superman Returns Set
- June 9, 2005: James Marsden on his Role in Superman Returns
- June 12, 2005: Superman Returns Bits and Pieces
- June 16, 2005: Bryan Singer's 16th On-Set Video Diary
- June 17, 2005: Brandon Routh and Kate Bosworth on Cover of EW Magazine
- June 22, 2005: Superman Returns at NY Lincensing Show
- June 23, 2005: Bryan Singer's 17th On-Set Video Diary
- June 26, 2005: Jon Bogdanove Speaks Out on New Superman Costume
- June 27, 2005: Peta Wilson Joins Superman Returns Cast
- June 30, 2005: Bryan Singer's 18th On-Set Video Diary
- June 30, 2005: James Marsden talks Superman Returns on CineNews
- July 1, 2005: Ian Roberts Joins Superman Returns Cast
- July 3, 2005: Singer and Lee at San Diego Comic Con
- July 3, 2005: Actors Fly to Sydney for Superman Returns
- July 3, 2005: Superman Returns Filming at the 12 Apostles
- July 4, 2005: Bald Spacey and Bryan Singer at the Movies
- July 5, 2005: Kevin Spacey Stays in Shape
- July 5, 2005: Superman Movie Stars Appearing at San Diego Comic Con
- July 6, 2005: Up-Coming Superman Returns Filming in Sydney Streets
- July 9, 2005: Spoilers and More On-Set Photos from Superman Returns
- July 13, 2005: Lex Luthor Mansion Photos
- July 15, 2005: New Photo of Brandon Routh as Superman
- July 15, 2005: Superman Returns to be Dedicated to Chris Reeve
- July 15, 2005: Bryan Singer's 19th On-Set Video Diary
- July 16, 2005: Bryan Singer Talks Superman Returns at SDCC
- July 17, 2005: More 2nd Unit Filming Photos
- July 17, 2005: More 2nd Unit Filming on Superman Returns
- July 18, 2005: USA Today on Bryan Singer's Casting Choices
- July 20, 2005: Bryan Singer Q&A Comic Con Panel Video Online
- July 25, 2005: Exclusive Lex Luthor and Kitty Koslowski On Set Photos
- July 25, 2005: New Superman Returns Logo Released
- July 29, 2005: Bryan Singer's 20th On-Set Video Diary
- July 29, 2005: More Superman Returns Street Set Photos
- July 31, 2005: Superman Returns Camera and Fashion News
- August 3, 2005: Pranksters Cause Havoc on Superman Returns Set
- August 4, 2005: More Pics of Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor
- August 9, 2005: More Superman Returns Set Photos
- August 9, 2005: TV Guide Interviews Bryan Singer
- August 10, 2005: Superman Returns to the Streets of Sydney
- August 10, 2005: John Ottman Speaks About Superman Returns
- August 11, 2005: Superman Returns Set Photos from Martin Place
- August 12, 2005: A Photo and Two Videos from Filming on August 10th
- August 14, 2005: Bryan Singer's 21st On-Set Video Diary
- August 16, 2005: Ian Roberts Talks About Working on Superman Returns
- August 16, 2005: Superman Returns Video Game Teaser Trailer
- August 17, 2005: John Ottman Interview from Popcorn Taxi Event
- August 18, 2005: Bryan Singer's 22nd On-Set Video Diary
- August 23, 2005: Bryan Singer on Sunday Morning Shootout
- August 25, 2005: Five Week Break for Superman Returns
- August 30, 2005: Superman Returns Books Available for Pre-Order
- August 31, 2005: Superman Returns in SFX Magazine
- September 1, 2005: Superman Returns Teaser Poster Revealed
- September 2, 2005: Bryan Singer's 23rd On-Set Video Diary
- September 4, 2005: Newsweek Reports from Superman Returns Set
- September 6, 2005: Larger Versions of New Superman Returns Photos
- September 7, 2005: Brandon Routh Works Out
- September 7, 2005: Online Superman Returns Trailer Is A FAKE
- September 11, 2005: Kevin Spacey Talks About Lex Luthor
- September 18, 2005: Bryan Singer's 24th On-Set Video Diary
- September 22, 2005: Superman Returns Most Expensive Movie Ever?
- October 1, 2005: Bryan Singer's 25th On-Set Video Diary
- October 2, 2005: Official Superman Returns Site Online
- October 4, 2005: EA Announces Superman Returns: The VideoGame
- October 5, 2005: Sneak Preview of Superman Returns VideoGame
- October 15, 2005: Bryan Singer to Appear at Christopher Reeve Lecture Series
- October 17, 2005: Superman Returns Re-Shoot Details
- October 17, 2005: More Filming for Superman Returns?
- October 20, 2005: Superman Returns Video Game Images
- October 21, 2005: Bryan Singer's 26th On-Set Video Diary
- October 21, 2005: Parker Posey Causes Alleged Apartment Damage
- October 30, 2005: Brandon's Parents Visit Him in Australia
- October 30, 2005: James Marsden Talks Superman Returns
- October 30, 2005: Headus Does 3D Scanning for Superman Returns
- October 31, 2005: WB and Legendary Pictures Go Half-Half in Superman Returns Costs
- November 1, 2005: Superman Returns Information
- November 2, 2005: Rob Flanagan Cast as Bank Robber in Superman Returns
- November 3, 2005: Superman Returns Coming to IMAX
- November 6, 2005: Photos from More Public Superman Returns Filming
- November 6, 2005: Superman Returns to shoot in Newcastle
- November 6, 2005: Official Superman Returns Wallpaper Online
- November 6, 2005: Kate Bosworth Back in Sydney for Superman Returns
- November 8, 2005: Superman Returns Countdown Clock
- November 9, 2005: Superman Returns Official Site Online!
- November 9, 2005: Frank Langella Talks About Perry White
- November 11, 2005: Bryan Singer's 27th On-Set Video Diary
- November 14, 2005: Worldwide Satellite Teaser Trailer Debut for Superman Returns
- November 16, 2005: Singer Talks About Bringing Back Brando
- November 16, 2005: Superman Returns Teaser Trailer to Air with Smallville
- November 17, 2005: Superman Returns Teaser Trailer Online!!
- November 17, 2005: Singer Talks About Jack Larson and Noel Neill
- November 17, 2005: Details of Superman Returns Filming in Newcastle
- November 17, 2005: Wizard Magazine Superman Returns Fan Poll
- November 20, 2005: Singer on Superman Returns Budget, Sequels and More
- November 21, 2005: Superman Celebrities on Superman Returns Teaser Trailer
- November 22, 2005: More Celebrities on Superman Returns Teaser Trailer
- November 23, 2005: Superman Returns Books Available for Pre-Order
- November 24, 2005: Superman Leaves Sydney
- November 25, 2005: Superman Returns Filming Photos from Newcastle
- November 27, 2005: Last Day of Street Filming for Superman Returns
- December 1, 2005: Superman Returns Singer Video Interview
- December 1, 2005: Bryan Singer Interview in iF Magazine
- December 1, 2005: Brandon Routh to Carry Olympic Torch
- December 3, 2005: Brandon Routh at GQ Men of the Year Awards
- December 3, 2005: International Superman Returns Sites Now Open
- December 5, 2005: Purchase Your Superman Returns Poster
- December 7, 2005: More Superman Celebrities React to Superman Returns Teaser Trailer
- December 9, 2005: High Definition Superman Returns Teaser Trailer
- December 10, 2005: More International Superman Returns Sites Online
- December 12, 2005: Entertainment Weekly on Superman Returns
- December 14, 2005: Brandon Routh Carries Olympic Torch
- December 14, 2005: Steve Younis Interviewed on QLD Radio
- December 14, 2005: Bryan Singer's Video Blogs Available for Sony PSP
- December 16, 2005: Singer & Burns to Make Superman Documentary
- December 16, 2005: Kal Penn Talks Superman Returns
- December 16, 2005: Brandon Routh German TV Interview
- December 16, 2005: Huge Superman Returns Preview in Wizard #172
- December 18, 2005: Brandon Routh Interviewed in Italy
- December 19, 2005: Wizard Magazine Superman Returns Snippets
- December 20, 2005: Wizard #172 Superman Returns Collectors Cover Revealed
- December 20, 2005: Bryan Singer's Video Journals in French
- December 21, 2005: Superman Returns on Empire Magazine 2ooth Issue
- December 22, 2005: Bryan Singer Interview in Film Review Magazine
- December 22, 2005: Superman Returns in Premiere Magazine
- December 23, 2005: Superman and the Daily Planet
- December 28, 2005: Marv Wolfman Writing Superman Returns Novelization
- December 31, 2005: Article on Filming Superman Returns in Australia
- February 15, 2005: Dana Reeve Joins Oprah for Superman Tribute
- April 4, 2005: Superman II: Restored International Cut
- April 10, 2005: Margot Kidder Interview
- April 12, 2005: Superman Cast Members at San Diego Comic Con
- April 14, 2005: Ursa to Attend London Golf Show
- April 18, 2005: Oprah Christopher Reeve Special Comes to Australia
- April 19, 2005: Entertainment Weekly Reports on Superman II: RIC
- May 1, 2005: Christopher Reeve Foundation Superman Tags On Sale
- May 2, 2005: Superman: The Movie Named Best Superhero Movie Ever
- June 2, 2005: Melbourne Cinema to Screen Superman: The Movie
- August 8, 2005: U.K. Superman DVD and TV News
- August 9, 2005: Dana Reeve Fighting Lung Cancer
- August 18, 2005: All Four Superman Movies Finally Released Down Under
- August 29, 2005: Two Lois Lanes at Canadian National Comic Book Expo
- September 29, 2005: Special Edition Superman Movie DVDs in 2006?
- October 2, 2005: Dana Reeve Doing Well
- October 27, 2005: Richard Donner Working on Superman II DVD
- November 30, 2005: Ursa Makes MTV's Top 10 Movie Bad Girls List
- December 5, 2005: Superman III Christopher Reeve Costume on Auction
- December 10, 2005: Richard Pryor Dies at Age 65
- January 6, 2005: Casting News for George Reeves Biopic
- February 22, 2005: Ben Affleck to Play George Reeves
- March 29, 2005: Actors Needed For George Reeves Biopic
- April 11, 2005: More Casting for George Reeves Biopic
- December 8, 2005: Focus Features Release George Reeves Biopic Info
- March 22, 2005: Director Guillermo Del Toro's Planet Revolves Around Superman
- May 9, 2005: NY Times Explores Superheroes in Hollywood
- July 20, 2005: Tomorrow's Memoir Wins Comic-Con Award
- September 25, 2005: Tommy Bond (Jimmy Olsen) Dies
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