2001 Movie News Archives
April 28, 2001: Superman Movie Cast Reunion!
Cast of "Superman: The Movie" Reunites on Warner Bros. Lot for Donation to Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation in Commemoration of DVD Premiere of "Superman: The Movie"Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Valerie Perrine, Other Cast Members and Director Richard Donner in Check Presentation at Warner Bros. Museum's "Superman Exhibit"
WHO: Cast and filmmakers of "Superman: The Movie," one of the most treasured and successful motion pictures in Warner Bros.' history: Margot Kidder (Lois Lane); Valerie Perrine (Eve Teschmacher); Marc McClure (Jimmy Olsen); Sarah Douglas (Ursa); Jack O'Halloran (Non); Jeff East (Young Superman); Richard Donner (director); Tom Mankiewicz (creative consultant); Warner Home Video executives; and representatives from Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation. Also participating will be Christopher Reeve (Superman) and Gene Hackman (Lex Luthor), who will send their greetings via tape.
WHAT: Check presentation by Warner Home Video to Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation to honor Christopher Reeve and to commemorate the release of "Superman: The Movie" on DVD.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 1, 2001 9:30 a.m. Breakfast and Press Arrivals 10:00 a.m. Presentation
WHERE: Warner Bros. Museum Burbank, Calif. In front of the "Superman" exhibit, featuring memorabilia and actual costumes worn by Reeve, Perrine, Marlon Brando and Hackman. Enter Gate No. 4 -- Hollywood Way Gate. Call for directions, if needed.
WHY: To honor Reeve and his Foundation's outstanding work on behalf of the estimated 250,000 Americans and their families who are challenged by spinal cord injuries and to commemorate the long-awaited DVD release of the megahit, "Superman: The Movie."
The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation encourages and supports research to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders. Until those treatments and cures are found, CRPF will support quality of life grants to organizations that improve the day-to-day quality of life for people with disabilities.
About the DVD Release of "Superman: The Movie"
"Superman: The Movie," one of the most treasured and successful motion pictures ever made, stars Reeve as The Man of Steel and an all-star cast, including Brando, Hackman, Ned Beatty and Kidder. "Superman: The Movie" and "The Superman Collection" come to DVD and VHS in all-new digital versions loaded with extra features on May 1 from Warner Home Video.
Contact: Warner Home Video
Ronnee Sass, 818/954-6439 or
Carl Samrock PR
Elliott Chang, 818/260-0777
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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