2005 Movie News Archives

April 19, 2005: Jack is Back!

BlueTights.net posted the following report on their website:

Hey guys, a bit of news today on another Super-Alumnist. We're hearing from a source close to the production that Jack Larson will be making a cameo appearance in "Superman Returns" as a bartender. Larson hails back to the "Adventures of Superman" TV series from the fifties, in which he played Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen.

Larson will be back with his fellow "Adventures" co-star Noel Niell, who's already been cast in a cameo role in Superman Returns.

I can confirm that Jack will indeed be in the movie. This was one of the questions I'd asked of Bryan Singer during the shoot on April 16th in Sydney. I didn't report on it at the time, because I got a feeling that Bryan was hoping that this would remain somewhat of a surprise for the fans.

It should be noted that Noel Neill's role is in fact more than just a cameo role in the movie as reported in the BlueTights.net report. Her role is a pivotal one in relation to Lex Luthor.

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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

Christopher Reeve Movie News:

• 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

George Reeves Movie News:

• 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

Other Movie News:

• 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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