2008 Movie News Archives
February 15, 2008: “Darth Vader” Dave Prowse Talks About Superman
Dave Prowse, the man inside Darth Vader's costume, and the man who was Christopher Reeve's personal trainer for "Superman: The Movie", talks about his friendship with Chris, wanting the part of Superman, and his shock at Christopher's injury and death.
- "Back in the late 70s, the producer Leslie Linder called me to say Superman was being filmed at Shepperton Studios in Middlesex.
"He reckoned I should try for the lead part.
"I was working as a 6ft7in trainer, weighed 20st and was reasonably good-looking, so I decided to take the chance.
"Unfortunately they were adamant an American should play Superman because they feared otherwise it wouldn't go down well with US audiences.
"Despite that I made an appointment with the film's director, Richard Donner, and took along shots from a one-off Maxx Factor ad in which I'd dressed up as Superman.
"He agreed I looked the part, but my nationality and thick West Country accent were too much of a problem.
"Richard called me a week later, and I immediately thought he was going to offer me the role.
"Instead he said they'd found a guy called Christopher Reeve for Superman, and asked me to take on the challenge of getting him into shape."
Speaking of Darth Vader, HowStuffWorks.com has a couple of interesting articles such as "Superman vs. a Jedi" and "Superman vs. the Death Star" which might interest fans.
2008 Movie News
Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2008 organized into various categories:“Superman Returns” & Sequel/Reboot Movie News:
- January 3, 2008: No Superman for Singer? JLA Movie Delayed?
- January 5, 2008: Routh NOT Out of Superman Sequel
- January 9, 2008: Eddie Yang Reveals Unused Superman Costume Designs
- January 11, 2008: Variety Article on Superman Movie Status
- February 22, 2008: JLA and Superman Movie Rumors
- March 4, 2008: Brandon Routh Talks Superman Sequel
- March 10, 2008: Superman Movie Sequel News
- March 11, 2008: Bryan Singer Talks Superman Sequel
- March 18, 2008: Concept Art From Failed Superman Movie Projects
- March 20, 2008: More Unused Superman Movie Designs
- March 24, 2008: Kevin Spacey on Returning for Superman Sequel
- March 24, 2008: Kate Bosworth Talks “Superman Returns” and Sequel
- April 1, 2008: Fortress of Solitude Paintings from “Superman Returns”
- April 22, 2008: Legendary Pictures CEO Talks Superman Sequel
- April 24, 2008: Brandon Routh Video Interview
- April 29, 2008: Brandon Routh Talks Superman Sequel
- May 6, 2008: More From Brandon Routh on Next Superman Movie
- May 20, 2008: Is John Williams Returning to Superman for “Man of Steel”?
- May 29, 2008: Is Priyanka Chopra Superman's New Love Interest?
- June 22, 2008: Brandon Routh Speculates on “Man of Steel” Schedule
- June 26, 2008: Mark Millar's Plans for New Superman Movie
- June 27, 2008: Brandon Routh Out and About in L.A.
- July 10, 2008: Superman Movie Quotes, Lies and Casting Calls
- July 11, 2008: Warner Bros. and DC Comics Hold Superhero Summit
- July 21, 2008: Mark Millar on His Ideas for a Superman Movie
- July 24, 2008: Bryan Singer to Produce “Capeshooters” Movie
- July 28, 2008: Zack Snyder, “Superman Seems Too Earnest”
- August 4, 2008: Legendary's Thomas Tull Talks Superman Movie Sequel
- August 11, 2008: Morrison, Waid & Meltzer Talk “Superman Returns” & Reboot
- August 17, 2008: Horn and Noveck Talk Comic Character Movies
- August 19, 2008: Could Superman Fly Without Singer?
- August 22, 2008: Superman Reboot Now Confirmed By Warner Bros. President
- August 22, 2008: TrueHD Treatment for Blu-ray “Superman Returns”
- August 26, 2008: Industry Reactions to Superman Reboot News
- August 27, 2008: More Reboot Opinions from Superman Identities
- September 3, 2008: Mark Millar's Plans for Superman Trilogy
- September 5, 2008: Speculations and Opinions on Next Superman Movie
- September 13, 2008: More From Mark Millar on His Superman Movie Pitch
- September 23, 2008: James Marsden's Opinion on “Superman Returns”
- October 2, 2008: Superman and JLA Movie News and Rumors
- October 4, 2008: Rumor Control - Kevin Spacey Interview Causes Stir
- October 9, 2008: Is Brandon Routh Still Superman?
- October 14, 2008: Richard Donner's Thoughts on Superman Films
- October 16, 2008: Superman and Batman Attend Fundraiser
- October 25, 2008: Is John Ottman Returning for Next Superman Movie?
- October 29, 2008: More Details on Mark Millar's Superman Movie Pitch
- October 30, 2008: Brandon Routh's Thoughts on Next Superman Movie
- October 30, 2008: No Superheroes in Nolan's Gotham
- November 1, 2008: More From Brandon Routh on Superman Uncertainty
- November 19, 2008: Bryan Singer Talks Superman... Sort Of
- November 19, 2008: Christopher Reeve's Son Discusses Next Superman Movie
- November 21, 2008: Frank Langella Has “Strong Sense” About Superman Movie
- December 4, 2008: Geoff Johns Would Love to Script a Superman Movie
- December 5, 2008: Bryan Singer Not Involved in Superman Movie Talks
- December 15, 2008: More Singer Confusion Over Next Superman Movie
- December 17, 2008: Singer's Next Move Uncertain
- December 18, 2008: Alan Horn Says “Couple of Years” Until Next Superman Movie
- December 23, 2008: Singer Hounded By Superman Questions
- January 3, 2008: No Superman for Singer? JLA Movie Delayed?
- January 8, 2008: Justice League Movie Delayed or Cancelled?
- January 13, 2008: Decision on Justice League Movie in 2 Days
- January 16, 2008: Justice League Movie Delayed
- January 18, 2008: Further Details Regarding JLA Movie Postponement
- January 22, 2008: Megan Gale Confirms Wonder Woman Casting
- February 12, 2008: Justice League Movie Cast News
- February 17, 2008: No Superman or Batman in JLA Movie?
- February 20, 2008: Possible Justice League Movie Location
- February 22, 2008: JLA and Superman Movie Rumors
- February 25, 2008: JLA Movie May Be Made in Canada
- February 26, 2008: JLA Movie's Title and Martian Manhunter
- February 27, 2008: JLA Movie Flying Fast for 2009
- March 2, 2008: Could an Actors Strike Defeat the JLA Movie?
- March 10, 2008: Australian Film Commissioner Talks JLA Movie
- March 18, 2007: JLA Movie Code-Named: “7 Friends”
- March 19, 2008: Justice League Movie Refused Tax Rebate
- April 4, 2008: Justice League Movie Tax Rebate Woes and Crew Messages
- April 7, 2008: Justice League Movie Could Move to New Zealand
- April 12, 2008: Jason Reitman Turned Down JLA Movie
- April 16, 2008: Megan Gale Preparing for JLA Movie
- April 22, 2008: Death of the JLA Movie
- June 13, 2008: JLA Movie Still on WB Agenda?
- June 18, 2008: Actor Common Says Still No Word on “JLA” Movie
- August 3, 2008: Miller Talks Megan Gale and JLA Movie
- August 7, 2008: Jay Baruchel Talks JLA Movie
- August 13, 2008: Justice League Movie - Dead or Alive?
- September 27, 2008: Hammer Talks Batman in JLA Movie
- October 2, 2008: Superman and JLA Movie News and Rumors
- December 3, 2008: George Miller Still on JLA Movie
- January 25, 2008: New Chris Reeve Superman Movie CDs Coming Soon
- February 15, 2008: “Darth Vader” Dave Prowse Talks About Superman
- February 15, 2008: Superman Brings You the Gift of Music
- February 17, 2008: “Superman: The Music” Photo Revealed
- February 21, 2008: “Superman: The Music” CD Collection Available Now!
- February 28, 2008: Interview - “Superman: The Music” CD Collection
- March 3, 2008: Review of “Superman: The Music (1978-1988)”
- March 11, 2008: Q&A with “Superman: The Music” Co-Producer Mike Matessino
- March 19, 2008: John Williams Tribute Concert in Chicago
- March 31, 2008: Initial Run of “Superman: The Music” Sells Out
- April 1, 2008: 1991 Video of Christopher Reeve Talking About “Superman V”
- April 1, 2008: Special “Superman: The Movie” Screening
- April 9, 2008: Ken Thorne Talks Scoring “Superman II” and “III”
- April 10, 2008: Christopher Reeve Quote on “Superman V”
- April 10, 2008: Donruss to Release Margot Kidder Trading Card
- April 14, 2008: Meet Jeff East at ConQuesT 39 Convention
- April 21, 2008: Ilya Salkind Auctions Off Personal Items
- May 1, 2008: Derek Meddings - “Special Effects Superman” Book
- May 21, 2008: 1990's TV Interview with Chris Reeve
- May 29, 2008: Alexander Courage Dies Aged 88
- June 3, 2008: “Superman: The Music” CD Collection Back in Stock
- June 12, 2008: Interview with Terence Stamp (General Zod)
- June 22, 2008: Superman Stars at Hollywood Collectors & Celebrities Show
- June 22, 2008: Margot Kidder to Speak Out on Mental Health
- June 24, 2008: Johnny Carson Interviews Christopher Reeve
- June 25, 2008: “Superman III” Cape Up For Auction
- June 26, 2008: “Superman” Movies Items on Auction
- July 8, 2008: Margot Kidder Appearing at London Film and Comic Con
- July 8, 2008: “Superman II” Screening in London
- July 22, 2008: “Superman III” Cape Swatch in Upper Deck Trading Cards
- August 15, 2008: Superman Movies in Hi-Def VOD
- August 29, 2008: WHV Announces “4 Film Favorite: Superman” DVD Collection
- September 10, 2008: Empire Online's 500 Greatest Movies of All Time
- September 15, 2008: “Superman: The Movie” and “Superman II” BFI Screening Experience
- October 9, 2008: Sarah Douglas Says Chris Reeve Was Difficult to Work With
- October 10, 2008: Susannah York Appearing at Autographica in London
- October 15, 2008: Superman Celebration at Jules Verne Festival
- October 21, 2008: Comedy Sketch - General Zod Kitchens
- October 24, 2008: Margot Kidder at Armageddon Expo in New Zealand
- October 27, 2008: Richard Donner Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
- December 3, 2008: Best Comic Book Movie Poster - “Superman: The Movie”
- December 22, 2008: Mark Pillow Talks “Superman IV”
- January 10, 2008: Duane Capizzi Looks Back at “Superman: Doomsday”
- January 15, 2008: Official “Legion of Super Heroes” Website Updated
- January 17, 2008: “Justice League: The New Frontier” HD DVD Edition Delayed
- January 19, 2008: “Justice League: The New Frontier” Website Update
- February 9, 2008: “Justice League: The New Frontier” Soundtrack and Video Clips
- February 11, 2008: Kyle MacLachlan on Voicing Superman in “New Frontier”
- February 13, 2008: Special Edition “New Frontier” DVD and Action Figure
- February 13, 2008: Stan Berkowitz Talks Scripting “New Frontier”
- February 14, 2008: Brooke Shields on Voicing Carol Ferris in “New Frontier”
- February 15, 2008: Dave Bullock on Directing “New Frontier”
- February 17, 2008: Jeremy Sisto on Voicing “Batman” in “New Frontier”
- February 20, 2008: David Boreanaz on Voicing “Green Lantern” in “New Frontier”
- February 28, 2008: Interview with “New Frontier” Executive Producer Bruce Timm
- February 28, 2008: Interview with “New Frontier” Voice Director Andrea Romano
- February 29, 2008: “New Frontier” Interview with Director Dave Bullock
- February 29, 2008: “New Frontier” Interview with Phil Morris
- March 3, 2008: “New Frontier” Interview with Darwyn Cooke
- March 3, 2008: “New Frontier” Interview with Kevin Manthei
- March 7, 2008: Neil Patrick Harris is “The Flash” in “New Frontier”
- March 14, 2008: Excellent Sales for “Justice League: The New Frontier”
- April 30, 2008: “Superman: Doomsday” Finally Gets an Australian Release
- August 27, 2008: Special Edition “Superman: Doomsday” on DVD and Blu-ray
- September 9, 2008: Cover Artwork for Special Edition “Superman: Doomsday”
- January 1, 2008: More Superman Billboards in Movies
- January 16, 2008: “Superman Reborn” Movie Script Online
- January 30, 2008: “Confessions of a Superhero” Available on DVD
- March 22, 2008: Helen Slater Appearing in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- April 16, 2008: Superman Serial to Screen in Cleveland Celebration
- April 23, 2008: Brendan Fraser Talks About Almost Being Superman
- May 12, 2008: “Mole Man” Jerry Maren's Life Story Released
- June 13, 2008: DC Movies versus Marvel Movies
- June 26, 2008: Kirk Alyn Talks About Auditioning for Superman
- July 3, 2008: Will Smith on Why Hancock Suits Him Better Than Superman
- July 7, 2008: Superhero Rumble - Hancock vs Superman
- July 21, 2008: “Last Son” Documentary Screening in Cleveland
- July 22, 2008: Helen Slater at the Super Megashow and Comicfest
- August 14, 2008: Jon Peters and Stan Lee Planning a DC vs Marvel Movie?
- August 15, 2008: Siegel and Shuster Life Story on Film
- August 19, 2008: Lex Luthor in Green Arrow Movie
- August 20, 2008: Derek Meddings - “Special Effects Superman” Book
- September 11, 2008: Brendan Fraser Recalls J.J. Abrams' Superman
- September 17, 2008: Brett Ratner and the Superman Movie He Wanted to Make
- October 14, 2008: Kirk Alyn Personal Collection on Auction
- October 18, 2008: New Korean Drama/Comedy Film “If I Were Superman”
- December 2, 2008: Superman Cameo in “Green Lantern” Movie
- December 24, 2008: New Fleischer Superman DVD Collection
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