2008 Movie News Archives
February 29, 2008: “New Frontier” Interview with Director Dave Bullock
Interview with David Bullock, Director of Justice League: The New Frontier.Q: How much Freedom did you have in directing this? Obviously portions were already storyboarded and Darwyn Cooke took care of a lot of the design.
A: When I got involved with the project, the producer, Mike Gogan, had his hands full with The Batman and they had just put in two weeks with a couple of guys from the studio to see what they could come up with. And when I went down to pitch in on the project, I just didn't feel it reflected the look of Darwyn [Cooke]'s work. Being a fan of the book myself, I felt a little disappointed in what I was seeing. So we held a sort of emergency meeting and just sort of coerced Darwyn to do a little bit of the designing, and of course he was already working on The Spirit comic book at the time, but managed to find a few hours to put a few of designs together. And once we saw all that, the floodgates were open and I think Bruce [Timm] quickly realized that this is the way to go. Everyone was much happier and felt that it reflected the book. It was just a question of Darwyn's time and what kind of a commitment we could get from him. And in short work he turned around and designed our entire lead cast, our secondary cast, and then we had some really talented people who followed him and turned those models. So Darwyn would do a three-quarter and some attitudes and then someone would come along and draw the character from different angles for the animators to work off of.
As far as freedom and latitude in adapting it, I talked to Darwyn about it and we decided we didn't need to use shots directly out of the comic. We could feel free to just be filmmakers at this point and as long as we were trying to catch the mood and the essence of the sequence, that was what was important. But after we storyboarded a few sequences, I thought, let's try a little experiment and work in these panels directly out of the book and see how that plays. Then we realized from that point on that it was the way to go. It was the only true way to bring the book to life. And damn if Darwyn's compositions aren't fantastic to work around.
Q: Are you a big fan of the silver age?
A: I'm 36, so I grew up coming out of some of that and my Superman was the John Byrne Superman when I was starting to collect comics. I was really keen on some of the earlier comics like Curt Swan and some of the Ross Andrew. I would buy Superman comics that had Ross Andrew covers and get them home to discover Kurt Swan interiors. I was a little bit disappointed. But yeah, I love the silver age versions, but I was kind of keen to know them a little bit later in my years. I think they're probably the versions I most respect because they're purer. And tying into the nation's attitudes that time, I think they're the most optimistic. I'm kind of like that in that I'm always looking for the best in people and in situations.
Q: Well I can certainly understand that as a Superman fan.
A: He's the purest and noblest of them all, isn't he?
Q: I would have to agree with that, but it's become a detractor for him as well.
A: There are things I really appreciated about the latest theatrical release, but I was really disappointed to hear that they dropped the line, "truth, justice, all that stuff." There's nothing wrong with being an American for God sakes.
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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