2024 Movie News Archives
January 21, 2024: Nicolas Cage Discusses "Superman Lives" and his Confusion Over "The Flash" Cameo
When "The Flash" movie was released in 2023, the multiverse sequence was definitely a talking point, especially amongst Superman fans, with the appearance of George Reeves' Superman, Christopher Reeve's Superman alongside Helen Slater's Supergirl, and Nicolas Cage finally making it to the big screen as Superman.As many fans will know, in the early 1990s Cage was hired to play Superman in the ill-fated "Superman Lives," which was well into pre-production with Tim Burton as director when Warner Bros. pulled the plug.
"Superman Lives" achieved such cult status, with fans fascinated by the story behind the film, that a cameo appearance was inserted into "The Flash" movie in 2023.
In a new interview with Deadline.com, Nicolas Cage reveals that he has no ill-feelings about "Superman Lives," but was confused about the sequence in "The Flash".
"I wasn't angry about the situation. I really wasn't. I was just confused. I was mystified by what happened [in the first place], because [Tim Burton], one of the greatest directors in the world, had wanted to make the movie and already had kind of defined the way to make the best comic book based storyline with the Batman franchise with Michael Keaton. So I couldn't understand why that studio, who had such success with that fantastic, brilliant director, would pull the plug."
He did go on to explain that he was however confused by the whole sequence that appeared in 2023's "The Flash".
"I was just perplexed. I was just like, "It wasn't what I shot," and I was worried about it. Like, "Did you just tell me that I was witnessing the destruction of the universe so you could take pictures of me and then animate me?" Whether it was through CGI or AI, that wasn't the conversation we had. So I was confused."
"But I was still happy to look at it. I still wanted to see Colleen Atwood's suit, which I maintain is a beautiful suit, and 50% of that [character] was my design. I wanted Superman to have the long, kind of black Samurai hair and a vulnerable feeling — almost no blinking, a stillness in his eyes. And so it was 50/50. It was Tim and myself, we had designed something, and it never came to light, so when I saw it moving, I was very happy that Andy Muschietti wanted me to do it. I did get some satisfaction from seeing the character, but to me it didn't look [right]. But then, Superman is an alien. Kal-El is from another planet. So in that way, the CGI kind of looked right, because it's alien. It doesn't look real. It doesn't look like it has a heartbeat. So I can look at it that way and think that it worked."
Back in June 2023 director Andy Muschietti was quoted as saying that the CGI in "The Flash" wasn't supposed to look realistic.
"The idea, of course, is... we are in the perspective of The Flash. Everything is distorted in terms of lights and textures. We enter this 'waterworld' which is basically being in Barry's POV. It was part of the design so if it looks a little weird to you that was intended."
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2024 Movie News
Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2024 organized into various categories:'Superman' (2025) Movie News:
- January 2, 2024: Update on “Superman: Legacy” Production Preparations
- January 4, 2024: Phoebe Dynevor Talks About Her Experience Auditioning for Lois Lane in “Superman: Legacy”
- January 9, 2024: Rachel Brosnahan Talks About Playing Lois Lane in “Superman: Legacy”
- January 16, 2024: Rachel Brosnahan Describes Her Lois Lane in “Superman: Legacy”
- January 19, 2024: Henry Braham to Act as Cinematographer on “Superman: Legacy”
- January 23, 2024: Child Actors Wanted for Principal Roles in “Superman: Legacy”
- January 23, 2024: David Corenswet had a “Hard Time Fitting” in Previous Superman Costume for Screen Test
- January 31, 2024: James Gunn Shares Photo of “Superman: Legacy” Storyboards
- February 2, 2024: John Murphy to Score the Music for “Superman: Legacy”
- February 15, 2024: First Table Reading Scheduled for “Superman: Legacy”
- February 20, 2024: “Superman: Legacy” to Film in Cleveland and Cincinnati
- February 20, 2024: “Superman: Legacy” Casting Call for Older, Weathered Man
- February 22, 2024: First “Superman: Legacy” Cast Photo
- February 22, 2024: “Superman: Legacy” Emblem Revealed?
- February 26, 2024: Rachel Brosnahan on Seeing the New Superman Suit for the First Time
- February 29, 2024: James Gunn Reveals Superman Costume Shield and Movie Title Change
- March 1, 2024: Wendell Pierce Cast as Perry White for “Superman”
- March 1, 2024: Rachel Brosnahan Shares New Video of Lex, Lois and Clark
- March 6, 2024: James Gunn Films First Scenes for New “Superman” Movie
- March 7, 2024: James Gunn Reveals Inspirations for Upcoming “Superman” Movie
- March 14, 2024: Title Change for 2025 “Superman” Movie - Superman Poll Results
- March 21, 2024: 2025 “Superman” Movie “S” Shield - Superman Poll Results
- March 27, 2024: Jerry Siegel's Grandsons Gift James Gunn Signed Superman Comic Book
- April 4, 2024: Wendell Pierce Talks About His Excitement to Play Perry White for Upcoming “Superman” Movie
- April 5, 2024: James Gunn Reveals the Main Villain of New “Superman” Movie
- April 5, 2024: Cleveland Extras Wanted for New “Superman” Movie
- April 8, 2024: David Corenswet Talks About the Vibe of New “Superman” Movie
- April 10, 2024: Full “Superman” Movie Emblem Officially Revealed
- April 14, 2024: David Corenswet's Muscular Physique Revealed Ahead of New “Superman” Movie
- April 16, 2024: Pruitt Taylor Vince Cast as Jonathan Kent for New “Superman” Movie
- April 17, 2024: Neva Howell to Play Martha Kent in New “Superman” Movie
- April 18, 2024: New “Superman” Movie Emblem - Superman Poll Results
- April 18, 2024: “Superman” Movie Cast Celebrates “Action Comics” Anniversary
- April 19, 2024: Extras Wanted for New “Superman” Movie for Filming in Macon and Fayetteville, Georgia
- January 8, 2024: New Preview Clip from “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One”
- January 9, 2024: Another Preview Clip from “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One”
- January 17, 2024: Extended Preview of “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One”
- January 18, 2024: Watch the Teaser Promo for “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two” Animated Movie
- January 19, 2024: Introducing the Justice League in “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One”
- January 21, 2024: Special Day Video Clip from “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One” Animated Movie
- January 27, 2024: Watch “Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths - Part One” - The Selfless Speedster Video
- February 1, 2024: Fan Ratings for “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One” - Superman Poll Results
- February 20, 2024: Official Trailer for “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two” Animated Movie
- February 21, 2024: Full Details for “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two” Animated Movie
- April 17, 2024: “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One” Animated Movie Trivia
- January 24, 2024: Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly Screen Test for Supergirl Movie
- January 29, 2024: Milly Alcock Cast as Supergirl for “Superman: Legacy” and “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow”
- January 31, 2024: Milly Alcock Reacts to Supergirl Casting Announcement
- February 4, 2024: Helen Slater Welcomes Milly Alcock to the Supergirl Family
- February 8, 2024: Fan Reactions to Milly Alcock Being Cast as Supergirl - Superman Poll Results
- March 2, 2024: Melissa Benoist Welcomes Milly Alcock to the Supergirl Family
- April 3, 2024: Craig Gillespie in Talks to Direct “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow”
- January 21, 2024: Christopher Reeve's Children's Surprising Response to “The Flash” CGI Cameo
- January 28, 2024: Warner Bros. Close to Securing Christopher Reeve “Super/Man” Documentary Film for $15 Million
- February 2, 2024: Warner Bros. Acquires Distribution Rights to Christopher Reeve “Super/Man” Documentary Film for $15 Million
- February 10, 2024: “Superman: The Movie” 4K UHD Screening at Revue Cinema, Toronto
- February 12, 2024: Toronto Symphony Orchestra Presents “Superman in Concert” in Toronto, Canada
- February 14, 2024: Charity Screening of “Superman: The Movie” in Perth, Australia
- February 18, 2024: Rare Props from “Superman: The Movie” to Sell at Auction
- February 24, 2024: “Superman: The Movie” Screenings in Michigan and California
- March 8, 2024: Superman Movie Screenings in Ontario and Michigan
- March 17, 2024: A Night Out at the “Superman in Concert” Performance in Los Angeles
- March 28, 2024: “Superman: The Movie” Screening in Boise, Idaho
- April 10, 2024: “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” Theatrical Release Coming!
- January 21, 2024: Nicolas Cage Discusses “Superman Lives” and his Confusion Over “The Flash” Cameo
- January 22, 2024: “Superman/Batman: Apocalypse” - Batman's Trust Issues - Super Scene
- January 23, 2024: Ta-Nehisi Coates/J.J. Abrams Superman Movie Still in Development Says James Gunn
- January 29, 2024: “Justice League: War” - Skyborne Showdown - Super Scene
- January 29, 2024: Kevin Spacey Autograph Signing
- February 21, 2024: “Justice League: Doom” - The Dark Knight's Departure - Super Scene
- March 2, 2024: New “Supergirl” (1984) Blu-ray Release in Austria and Germany
- March 8, 2024: “Justice League: Throne of Atlantis” - Lois Crashes Clark and Diana's Date - Super Scene
- March 21, 2024: DK Books Announces “DC Cinematic Universe: A Celebration of DC at the Movies” Hardcover Book
- April 8, 2024: “All-Star Superman” - Superman Repairs the Sun - Super Scene
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