2018 Movie News Archives
December 4, 2018: Playboy Celebrates 40 Years of "Superman: The Movie"
Writer Adam Howard contacted me last month to discuss the 40th anniversary of "Superman: The Movie" for an article he was writing. That article is now online at Playboy.com.The film's producers - Pierre Spengler with Alexander and Ilya Salkind - hedged their bets by casting two of the biggest stars of the era: Marlon Brando (for an infamous estimated $3 million-plus) and Gene Hackman to fill the smaller but pivotal roles of Superman's father Jor-El and the villain Lex Luthor, respectively, in what was already a big-budget studio extravaganza.
This move proved groundbreaking and highly influential, paving the way for other unlikely A-list actors like Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Christian Bale (just to name a few) to lend their credibility to a genre that could be dismissed as child's play. "I think initially having Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman attached to the movie brought a sense of size to the movie - nobody knew Christopher Reeve much at the time, so for many people, he was Superman," Steve Younis, editor-in-chief of the Superman Homepage, tells Playboy. "It's Christopher Reeve that's kept people coming back to watch the film."
You can read the full article at Playboy.com.
2018 Movie News
Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2018 organized into various categories:“Justice League” Movie News:
- January 2, 2018: “Justice League” Digital Release Scheduled for January 30
- January 17, 2018: Walmart Exclusive “Justice League” Blu-ray Release
- January 18, 2018: Prime 1 Studio Announces Superman “Justice League” Statue
- January 18, 2018: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Announces “Justice League”
- January 18, 2018: Least Favorite Superhero in “Justice League” - Poll Results
- January 21, 2018: Superman Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys
- January 21, 2018: HMV Exclusive “Justice League” Blu-ray Steelbook
- January 23, 2018: “Justice League” Previsualization Footage
- February 7, 2018: Fan Shows Warner Bros. How to Digitally Remove Henry Cavill's Mustache
- February 7, 2018: “Deadpool 2” Trailer Makes Fun of “Justice League”
- February 9, 2018: Watch the Deleted “Justice League” Scene Featuring Superman's Black Suit
- February 10, 2018: New Photo of the Six Members of “Justice League”
- February 12, 2018: Preview Video - “Suit Up: The Look of the League”
- February 13, 2018: “Justice League” Now Available for Digital Download
- February 14, 2018: Watch Both “Justice League” Post-Credits Scenes Online
- February 14, 2018: “Justice League” Bromance Promo Video - Superman/Batman
- February 14, 2018: Manta Lab Unveils Their “Justice League” Steelbook
- February 15, 2018: “Justice League” Superman Poster Image - “The Light of Hope”
- February 21, 2018: Superman Arrives in “Justice League” Promo
- February 22, 2018: Purchasing “Justice League” - Poll Results
- March 4, 2018: “Justice League” Concept Art Shows Lex Luthor in Jail
- March 9, 2018: “Justice League” Available on Blu-ray This Week
- March 13, 2018: “Justice League” DVD Covers Revealed
- March 13, 2018: “Justice League” Available on Blu-ray Today!
- March 14, 2018: Interactive “Justice League” Light Display at SXSW
- March 15, 2018: New Twitter “Justice League” Superman Promo Video
- March 19, 2018: Review - “Justice League” Blu-ray Combo Pack
- March 21, 2018: Henry Cavill Bids Fond Farewell to His Mustache
- March 23, 2018: Why Superman Didn't Wear the Black Suit in “Justice League”
- March 23, 2018: “Justice League” Flies to Top of Blu-ray/DVD Sales Charts
- March 23, 2018: New Superman and Lois Lane “Justice League” Photos
- April 7, 2018: “Justice League” Video - “Creating Steppenwolf” Featurette
- April 10, 2018: How “Justice League” Should Have Ended!
- April 14, 2018: Madame Tussauds Orlando Launches “Justice League: A Call for Heroes” Experience
- April 15, 2018: Madame Tussauds Sydney to LaunchÊ“Justice League: A Call for Heroes” Experience
- May 10, 2018: Behind-the-Scenes at Madame Tussauds Orlando “Justice League: A Call for Heroes” Experience
- May 14, 2018: Henry Cavill Talks “Justice League”, the Mustache and Surprises in Movies
- May 22, 2018: Henry Cavill Visits “Justice League: A Call for Heroes” Experience at Madame Tussauds Orlando
- May 31, 2018: Behind-the-Scenes “Justice League” Superman Photos
- June 3, 2018: “Justice League” to Premiere on TV in July
- June 5, 2018: Search for Australia's biggest Superman and Batman Fan
- June 13, 2018: Henry Cavill Nominated for Teen Choice Award for “Justice League”
- June 23, 2018: Henry Cavill Shares Behind-the-Scenes “Justice League” Flying Video
- June 29, 2018: My Advanced Preview of the “Justice League: Call for Heroes” Experience at Madame Tussauds Sydney
- July 5, 2018: “Mission Impossible” Director Talks “Justice League” and Henry Cavill's Mustache
- July 18, 2018: Henry Cavill Talks About Superman with a Mustache
- July 19, 2018: Henry Cavill's Thoughts on “Justice League” ‘Snyder Cut' Discussions
- July 25, 2018: Henry Cavill Pokes Fun at his Mustache
- August 1, 2018: “Mission Impossible” Director's Full Explanation on Henry Cavill's Mustache and “Justice League”
- December 5, 2018: Zack Snyder Reveals His Cut “Justice League” Cameo
- February 24, 2018: First Look at Upcoming “Death of Superman” Animated Movie
- March 26, 2018: “The Death of Superman” Animated Movie Cast Announced
- March 27, 2018: “The Death of Superman” Trailer and Behind-the-Scenes Video
- May 10, 2018: “Death of Superman” Animated Movie Trailer Coming Tomorrow
- May 11, 2018: Watch “The Death of Superman” Animated Movie Trailer
- May 16, 2018: Official Press Release - “The Death of Superman” Animated Movie
- July 11, 2018: Watch a New Clip from “The Death of Superman” Animated Movie
- July 12, 2018: New Clip from “The Death of Superman” Animated Movie - Superman vs. Mannheim
- July 22, 2018: Review - “The Death of Superman” Animated Movie Comic-Con Premiere
- July 25, 2018: Watch the “Reign of the Supermen” Sneak Peek
- August 2, 2018: “Gotham” Star Cameron Monaghan Voicing Superboy
- August 6, 2018: “The Death of Superman” Clip - Wonder Woman vs. Doomsday
- August 7, 2018: “The Death of Superman” Out Now on Blu-ray and DVD
- August 15, 2018: Interview - Peter J Tomasi Talks “The Death of Superman” Animated Movie
- August 16, 2018: “The Death of Superman” Animated Movie Fan Ratings - Poll Results
- August 18, 2018: “The Death of Superman” Animated Movie Tops Sales Charts
- October 4, 2018: First Look at “Reign of the Supermen” Animated Movie at NYCC
- October 7, 2018: New Poster Image for “Reign of the Supermen” Animated Movie
- October 8, 2018: NYCC First Look at “Reign of the Supermen”
- October 11, 2018: Video Interviews - “Reign of the Supermen”
- October 22, 2018: “Reign of the Supermen” Official Trailer
- October 24, 2018: “Reign of the Supermen” Release Date Announced
- November 1, 2018: Purchasing “Reign of the Supermen” - Poll Results
- November 8, 2018: “Death of Superman” and “Reign of the Supermen” Coming to Theaters
- November 9, 2018: Press Release - “Death of Superman”/”Reign of the Supermen” Double Feature
- December 29, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” Screening in Canada
- January 22, 2018: Revisited - The Mystery of the Uncredited Baby Kal-El
- January 24, 2018: Special “Superman: The Movie” Screening at Hollywood's Chinese Theatre
- January 31, 2018: Fan Animation Shows Christopher Reeve in “Man of Steel” Costume
- February 16, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” Screening at Sydney's Orpheum Theatre
- March 1, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” Tribute in “Ready Player One” Trailer
- March 28, 2018: Special Screening of Extended Cut of “Superman: The Movie”
- April 12, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” Stars Headed to Motor City Comic Con 2018
- May 2, 2018: La-La Land Records Announces “Superman IV” and “Crisis on Earth-X” Soundtracks
- May 13, 2018: Fan Animation Shows Christopher Reeve in “Superman Returns” Costume
- May 14, 2018: Margot Kidder Dies, Aged 69
- May 14, 2018: Celebrities Pay Tribute to Margot Kidder
- May 14, 2018: Gilbert Gottfried Interviews Richard Donner
- May 21, 2018: Interview - Superman Reunion at Motor City Comic Con
- May 25, 2018: Margot Kidder Tribute Videos
- May 25, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary Tribute Video
- May 31, 2018: Did You Know Lex Luthor and Obi-Wan Kenobi Shared a Prop?
- June 4, 2018: Fan Animation Shows Christopher Reeve in New 52 Superman Costume
- June 21, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” Title Designer Richard Alan Greenberg Dies
- June 26, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” Screening in Atlanta and Glendale
- June 26, 2018: Kevin Feige Says DC Films Can Learn From Donner's Superman
- June 27, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” Screening in Toronto
- July 5, 2018: Favorite Cut of “Superman: The Movie” - Poll Results
- July 11, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” 4K UHD is Coming!
- July 17, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” Costume Designer Yvonne Blake Dies
- August 8, 2018: Margot Kidder's Death Ruled as Suicide
- August 27, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary Screening in London
- September 5, 2018: Interview with “Superman II” Actress Leueen Willoughby
- September 6, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” Viewing - Poll Results
- September 19, 2018: Tickets Now Available for “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary Screening
- September 23, 2018: Video from “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary Screening in London
- September 25, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray Release
- September 25, 2018: Christopher Reeve - His Legacy as Superman and Beyond Lives On
- September 27, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary Screenings - Poll Results
- October 2, 2018: Press Release - Fathom Events Brings Superman Back to the Big Screen
- October 4, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary Blu-ray - Poll Results
- October 11, 2018: Rumor - Bringing Back Christopher Reeve's Superman in Holographic Form
- October 28, 2018: “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary Screening in New York
- October 31, 2018: Limited Edition “Superman II” and “Superman III” Soundtrack Re-Release
- October 31, 2018: Christopher Reeve Signed “Superman: The Movie” Script Sold
- November 8, 2018: TwoMorrows “Back Issue #109” Celebrates “Superman: The Movie”
- November 16, 2018: Giveaway Contest Winners - “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary Screening Tickets
- November 21, 2018: Richard Donner Talks 40th Anniversary of “Superman: The Movie” in “RetroFan #3”
- December 4, 2018: Playboy Celebrates 40 Years of “Superman: The Movie”
- December 13, 2018: Audio Interview with Richard Donner on the 40th Anniversary of “Superman: The Movie”
- December 14, 2018: Superman: The Movie 1978 Deluxe Art Scale 1/10 Statue
- December 20, 2018: Super Surprise Coming from La-La Land Records in 2019
- December 28, 2018: Bi-Coastal Premieres for “Reign of the Supermen” in January 2019
- January 14, 2018: Video - Scoring “Batman v Superman” Fight Cue with Junkie XL
- January 14, 2018: “How Superman Should Have Returned” Animated Fan Video
- February 10, 2018: Black Suit Superman Concept Art from “Justice League: Mortal”
- February 19, 2018: “LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High” Animated Movie Trailer
- February 20, 2018: Press Release - “LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High”
- February 25, 2018: “Superman: World War” Fan Film Trailer
- March 4, 2018: Unused Metallo Revealed and Lead Smoke Bomb Confirmed for “Batman v Superman”
- March 5, 2018: Henry Cavill is Not Dead!
- March 11, 2018: Jesse Eisenberg Wants to Play Lex Luthor Again
- March 11, 2018: Superman T-Shirt Features in Upcoming “Shazam!” Movie
- March 13, 2018: Nicolas Cage to Voice Superman in “Teen Titans GO!” Animated Movie
- March 13, 2018: “LEGO DC Super Heroes: The Flash” Now Available on Blu-ray/DVD
- March 19, 2018: Watch Deleted Footage of Superman/Batman from “Justice League”
- March 20, 2018: Check Out D.J. Cotrona as Superman for Never-Made “Justice League: Mortal” Film
- March 23, 2018: Superheroes Assemble in Newly Released “Justice League: Mortals” Team Image
- March 28, 2018: Will Henry Cavill Appear as Superman in “Shazam!”?
- March 28, 2018: Special Screening of Fleischer “Superman” Cartoons
- April 12, 2018: Superman in “Shazam!” - Poll Results
- April 18, 2018: Warner Bros. Announces “DC Universe Movies Superman 80th Anniversary Collection”
- April 19, 2018: Favorite Henry Cavill Superman Movie - Poll Results
- April 22, 2018: “Man of Steel” Was Meant to be Part 1 of 5 Movies
- April 26, 2018: Henry Cavill Talks About Returning as Superman
- April 26, 2018: Brandon Routh Attending 2018 Superman Celebration
- May 1, 2018: “Teen Titans GO! To the Movies” Official Trailer
- May 5, 2018: Henry Cavill Wearing Christopher Reeve Superman Costume
- May 9, 2018: WBHE Announces “LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of Atlantis”
- May 12, 2018: Rumor - Warner Bros. Planning for a 2020 “Man of Steel” Sequel
- May 15, 2018: “LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High” Available Now!
- June 12, 2018: Photo of Henry Cavill's First Time in the “Man of Steel” Costume
- June 12, 2018: Henry Cavill's Shares His Favorite Superman Image
- June 14, 2018: Exclusive Brandon Routh Interview - 2018 Superman Celebration
- June 14, 2018: Exclusive “Supermen: World War” Interview - 2018 Superman Celebration
- June 16, 2018: Henry Cavill Teases a Return as Superman
- June 22, 2018: “Batman v Superman” Cinematographer Explains Heat-Vision Special Effects Shot
- June 28, 2018: “DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis” Available on October 2
- June 29, 2018: Zack Snyder Shares a Previously Unseen Photo of Henry Cavill as Superman
- July 4, 2018: Warner Archive Release Special Edition “Supergirl” Movie on Blu-Ray
- July 5, 2018: Further Details on the Special Edition “Supergirl” Movie Blu-Ray Release
- July 5, 2018: 1984 “Supergirl” Movie Panel at San Diego Comic-Con
- July 8, 2018: Laurence Fishburne Unlikely to Return as Perry White
- July 10, 2018: Henry Cavill Explains Why Superman Killed Zod in “Man of Steel”
- July 11, 2018: Meet Every Actress Who Has Played Supergirl
- July 16, 2018: Henry Cavill Talks About Playing Classic Comic Book Superman
- July 19, 2018: “Supergirl” Movie Special Edition - Poll Results
- July 20, 2018: 1984 “Supergirl” Movie Interviews from San Diego Comic-Con
- July 22, 2018: DC Extended Universe Becomes “The Worlds of DC”
- July 22, 2018: “The Death of ‘Superman Lives': What Happened?” Filmmaker Jon Schnepp Dies
- July 26, 2018: Watching “Mission Impossible: Fallout” - Poll Results
- July 28, 2018: Geoff Johns Talks Next Superman Movie
- August 1, 2018: Warner Bros. to Produce “Super Pets” Movie
- August 2, 2018: Henry Cavill and Zachary Levi Debate Superman vs. Shazam!
- August 2, 2018: Best Name for DC Comics Films - Poll Results
- August 6, 2018: Warner Bros. Developing Supergirl Movie
- August 9, 2018: Justice League: Throne of Atlantis - Commemorative Edition
- August 16, 2018: Open Pod in “Man of Steel” Was Not Supergirl Says Snyder
- August 19, 2018: Superman vs. Thanos - Fan Video
- August 20, 2018: DC 5 Film Collection Available on Blu-ray and DVD
- August 23, 2018: Mark Waid Has a Story in Mind for New Superman Movie
- August 24, 2018: Review - “LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of Atlantis”
- September 11, 2018: “Nascent Nation” - Superman Fan Film
- September 12, 2018: Has Henry Cavill Quit as Superman?
- September 12, 2018: Henry Cavill's Response to New Superman Reports
- September 13, 2018: What We Know About Warner Bros., Henry Cavill and Superman
- September 16, 2018: Nicolas Cage Talks Superman, Henry Cavill and Possible Directors
- September 20, 2018: Henry Cavill as Superman - Poll Results
- October 1, 2018: Nicolas Cage Interested in Playing Lex Luthor
- October 1, 2018: “Batman v Superman” Storyboard Artist Explains the “Martha” Scene
- October 2, 2018: Christopher McQuarrie Discussed “Man of Steel 2” with Henry Cavill
- October 16, 2018: What are Warner Bros. Plans for Superman and Batman Films?
- November 6, 2018: Snyder on Why Superman Didn't Search for Martha in “Batman v Superman”
- November 20, 2018: Adi Shankar Joins “Superman vs. the Ku Klux Klan” as Producer
- November 20, 2018: New Lois Lane/Joker Fan Film “Defiance” Kickstarter
- November 24, 2018: “Eradicator” - A Superman Fan Film
- November 28, 2018: Fan Merges Christopher Reeve and Henry Cavill to Create Ultimate Superman
- December 8, 2018: Amy Adams on Whether She'll Return as Lois Lane
- December 9, 2018: “Brightburn” - Superman as a Horror Film
- December 13, 2018: Jason Momoa Says Henry Cavill is Still Superman
- December 16, 2018: Amy Adams Not Officially Out as Lois Lane
- December 22, 2018: DC Daily Puts Nicolas Cage “Superman Lives” Costume on Display
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