2019 Movie News Archives
November 4, 2019: "Superman: The Movie" Archived on Futuristic Glass Disc
Warner Bros. and Microsoft have joined forces to archive a copy of "Superman: The Movie" on a small glass disc as a first test case for a new storage technology.According to Variety, the coaster sized glass disc, which will be unveiled at Microsoft's Ignite 2019 conference in Orlando, Florida, could eventually safeguard Hollywood's films and television shows (as well as many other forms of data) for centuries to come.
Why was "Superman: The Movie" chosen as the first test case for this new technology? Brad Collar, who is leading these efforts at Warner Bros. as the studio's senior vice president of global archives and media engineering, explains that he was intrigued upon hearing about Microsoft's technology as it sounded much like old audio recordings in Warner's archives which were being stored on glass discs slightly larger than regular vinyl records.
His team had to first find special players to access the recordings, but was then able to digitize them, unlocking a "Superman" radio play from the 1940s. So when the Warner started talking to Microsoft about collaborating on Project Silica, it was immediately clear that "Superman" was the right film to store on glass. Said Collar: "It's a beautiful full circle."
Microsoft's approach is based on very different technology than what was used by 1940s-era archivists. Project Silica relies on lasers similar to those used for Lasik eye surgeries to burn small geometrical shapes, also known as voxels, into the glass. "We can encode multiple bits in each voxel," explained Rowstron. And unlike traditional optical media like CDs or DVDs, Project Silica actually encodes data in multiple layers. Microsoft used 74 such layers to capture "Superman" in glass, but has since advanced the technology to add many more layers.
You can read the full report at Variety.com.
2019 Movie News
Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2019 organized into various categories:'Justice League vs. The Fatal Five' Animated Movie News:
- January 7, 2019: Voice Cast for “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Announced
- January 20, 2019: Video - First Look at “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five”
- February 5, 2019: Official “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Animated Movie Trailer
- February 7, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Cover Art and Release Date
- March 3, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Target and Best Buy Variants
- March 21, 2019: World Premiere of “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” at WonderCon 2019
- April 15, 2019: Video Clip from “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five”
- April 16, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Now Available on Blu-ray
- May 2, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Fan Ratings - Poll Results
- January 8, 2019: Cast, Filmmakers Announced for World Premiere of “Reign of the Supermen”
- January 9, 2019: Joining Two Animated Films to Create The Death and Life of Superman
- January 15, 2019: “Reign of the Supermen” Available Digitally Today!
- January 18, 2019: New York Premiere of “Reign of the Supermen” Sold Out
- January 26, 2019: Rain Wilson Talks Lex Luthor on “Reign of the Supermen”
- January 29, 2019: Interviews from the New York Premiere of “Reign of the Supermen”
- January 29, 2019: “Reign of the Supermen” Available on 4K/Blu-ray Today!
- February 7, 2019: “Reign of the Supermen” Fan Ratings - Poll Results
- April 20, 2019: “The Death of Superman” Wins Home Media Award
- July 29, 2019: Pre-Order “The Death and Return of Superman: The Complete Film Collection”
- July 31, 2019: Press Release - “The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection”
- July 20, 2019: Warner Bros. Announce “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie
- September 20, 2019: “Superman: Red Son” First Image
- November 6, 2019: New Image From “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie
- December 16, 2019: “Superman: Red Son” Official Trailer
- December 18, 2019: “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie Official Press Release
- December 26, 2019: Will you be buying the “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie? - Poll Results
- January 20, 2019: An Evening with Sarah Douglas
- February 1, 2019: Caitlyn Jenner Reveals She Screen Tested for Superman Role
- February 15, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary Soundtrack 3-CD Set
- February 25, 2019: Margot Kidder Remembered at 2019 Academy Awards
- March 6, 2019: 40th Anniversary Screening of “Superman: The Movie” in Melbourne, Australia
- March 13, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Screening in Phoenix, Arizona Theatres
- May 20, 2019: “Superman II” Reunion Panel from Motor City Comic Con 2019
- May 24, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Screening in New Zealand
- July 5, 2019: Free Outdoor Screening of “Superman: The Movie”
- August 25, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Outdoor Screening at Moonlight Movies in Sioux Falls
- August 28, 2019: Free Screening of “Superman: The Movie” at The Canton Palace Theatre
- August 29, 2019: Limited Edition “Superman: The Movie” Alternate Posters Available
- September 4, 2019: Superman V Battle of the Death Star Fan Film
- September 10, 2019: Superman in Concert Announce “Superman: The Movie” Screening Dates
- September 11, 2019: See “Superman: The Movie” in Aurora, IL for One Dollar
- September 14, 2019: Superman v The Death Star: Extended Edition
- September 18, 2019: “Great Scott” Special: The SuperTour
- September 19, 2019: Netflix to Host “Super” Titles Starting Next Month
- October 2, 2018: Tickets Available for “Superman in Concert with The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra”
- October 6, 2019: Hallmark Christopher Reeve as Superman Musical Ornament Now Available
- November 4, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Archived on Futuristic Glass Disc
- November 26, 2019: Christopher Reeve Superman Cape Listed in Auction
- December 9, 2019: Christopher Reeve “Superman” Tribute Animation
- December 16, 2019: Christopher Reeve Superman Cape Sold at Auction
- January 9, 2019: Rumor - “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie Coming in 2020
- January 10, 2019: Zack Snyder Posts “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” Ultimate Edition Poster
- January 17, 2019: Brandon Routh Attending Smallville Con 2019
- January 25, 2019: Behind-the-Scenes Superman Photo from “Justice League”
- January 29, 2019: Walmart Exclusive “Man of Steel” and “Batman v Superman” LEGO Blu-ray Covers
- January 31, 2019: Warner Bros. Sets Release Date for Super Pets Movie
- February 3, 2019: Henry Cavill Works Out With Superman in New Photo
- February 7, 2019: Will Superman Show Up in “Shazam!” Without Henry Cavill?
- February 13, 2019: Michael B. Jordan Responds to Superman Casting Rumors
- February 15, 2019: Will We See Another Superman Movie Anytime Soon?
- February 27, 2019: Warner Bros. Wants Strong Superman Movie
- March 1, 2019: Zack Snyder Announces “The Director's Cuts” 3-Day Event
- March 3, 2019: Releasing Snyder Cut of “Justice League” is ‘Really Difficult” Says Photographer
- March 3, 2019: Brendan Fraser Talks About Auditioning for Superman
- March 15, 2019: New Photo of Henry Cavill's “Justice League” Shirt Rip
- March 18, 2019: Superman Home Video Releases Nominated for Home Media Awards
- March 25, 2019: Zack Snyder's Original Plans for “Justice League”
- March 28, 2019: Zack Snyder Says “The Snyder Cut” of “Justice League” Exists
- April 1, 2019: Finally Revealed - See Henry Cavill's Superman Mustache
- April 4, 2019: Watch the Complete “Superman: World War” Fan Film Online
- April 8, 2019: Does Superman Appear in the “Shazam!” Movie?
- April 16, 2019: The Flash and Superman Behind-the-Scenes “Justice League” Photo
- May 16, 2019: Warner Bros. Animation Announces “Batman: Hush” Animated Movie
- May 22, 2019: Comparing Superman vs. “Brightburn”
- May 24, 2019: Warner Bros. Pushes “DC Super Pets” Movie Back to 2022
- May 30, Watching the “Brightburn” Movie - Poll Results
- June 1, 2019: Matthew Vaughn's Superman Movie Plans
- June 4, 2019: Infinity Studios Unveils Henry Cavill as Superman “Shirt Rip” Bust
- June 14, 2019: Brendan Fraser Recalls His Superman Audition
- June 30, 2019: Artist Shares Storyboards From “Superman: Flyby”
- July 1, 2019: Behind-the-Scenes “Justice League” Photo of Henry Cavill as Superman
- July 4, 2019: Jerry Ordway Calls for Blu-ray Release of Snyder Cut of “Justice League”
- July 5, 2019: Christopher McQuarrie Comments on His Superman Movie Pitch
- July 6, 2019: Attend a “Superman Lives” Performance in Manhattan Beach
- July 10, 2019: Henry Cavill Jokes About “Batman v Superman” Fight
- July 11, 2019: Should Henry Cavill Return as Superman? - Poll Results
- July 12, 2019: Helen Slater Attending “Supergirl/Superman: The Movie” Double Feature Screening
- July 15, 2019: DC Announces Dark Multiverse Version of “The Death of Superman”
- July 15, 2019: “Release the Snyder Cut” Advertisements Spotted in San Diego
- July 16, 2019: Dwayne Johnson Says Hollywood is Ready for a Black Superman
- July 22, 2019: Watch “Clark” Short Film
- July 26, 2019: “Avengers: Endgame” Writers Have Ideas for Superman Movie
- August 8, 2019: Warner Bros. Announce “DC 7-Film Collection” on Blu-ray
- August 14, 2018: Interview - Historian Leonard Maltin on the Fleischer Superman Animated Shorts
- September 6, 2019: Behind-the-Scenes Photo of Henry Cavill Superman Stand-In for Shazam
- September 9, 2019: Second Shazam Stunt Double Actor Picture Emerges
- September 9, 2019: Supergirl 35mm Screening with Helen Slater Q and A Session
- October 4, 2019: Harry Lennix Shares Cavill and Hackman Stories
- October 10, 2019: Casting a New Superman - Poll Results
- October 14, 2019: New “Justice League” Image Shows Cavill's Mustache
- November 3, 2019: Fan Film - “Superman: End of an Era”
- November 14, 2019: Worst Superman Movie of All Time - Poll Results
- November 15, 2019: Zack Snyder Shares New Superman Images
- November 17, 2019: “Justice League” Cast Support #ReleaseTheSnyderCut Movement
- November 19, 2019: Henry Cavill is Not Done With Superman
- November 25, 2019: J.J. Abrams Responds to Superman Movie Speculation
- November 26, 2019: No Superman Movie Until 2023?
- December 2, 2019: David Corenswet Wants to Play Superman
- December 3, 2019: Henry Cavill Talks About Snyder Cut and the Future of Superman
- December 4, 2019: Zack Snyder Proves the “Snyder Cut” of “Justice League” Exists
- December 4, 2019: Henry Cavill Says the Door is Open for More Superman Movies
- December 4, 2019: Henry Cavill Talks About Superman on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
- December 5, 2019: Do you want J.J. Abrams involved in a new Superman movie? - Poll Results
- December 12, 2019: Zack Snyder Shares Black Superman “Justice League” Costume Photo
- December 12, 2019: David Corenswet cast as Superman? - Poll Results
- December 20, 2019: The Many Connections Between Superman and Star Wars
- December 21, 2019: New “Justice League” Deleted Scene Photo
- December 26, 2019: Another New “Justice League” Deleted Scene Photo
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