2019 Movie News Archives
September 18, 2019: "Great Scott" Special: The SuperTour
After several years away from Planet Houston in the Phantom Zone, we have for you today a special report for the Superman Homepage by Scotty Vinnacombe--today Great Scott returns with a Super Tour!
A special report for the Superman Homepage by Scotty Vinnacombe!
On Friday, August 30th, 2019 I was invited to take a SuperTour of New York City. Well, technically, our fearless leader Steve Younis was invited, but since he lives Down Under, the honor was passed on to me. What is a Super Tour you ask? On Location Tours (www.onlocationtours.com), winner of The Concierge Choice Award for Sightseeing and Tours in 2013 and acknowledged in 2017 with a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor, was started in 1999 and grew to serve over 100,000 tourists in several cities each year. There are many different New York City tours to choose from if a traveller or local is interested and, judging by the one I journeyed on, any you would choose would serve you a rare treat.
The tours in NYC are, of course, based on New York City landmarks and places that are featured in television and film throughout history. There's a Sopranos tour and a tour that includes sites from popular sitcom Seinfeld and many more. The tour we at the Homepage were invited to is called The Super Tour of New York City because, during it, adventurers of all ages will visit the places in NYC that featured in Superhero film and television franchises. There's Times Square, where the tour begins, which was featured in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 but was recreated in complete digital magic and then filmed on a soundstage far away from NYC. Or perhaps you're more interested in Washington Square Park, where
Tony Stark, Spidey, bruce Banner and Dr. Strange took on the advance harbingers of Thanos? Whatever your Super interest, the Super Tour has it!
What better time to plan your Tour of NYC with onlocationtours.com than right around ComiCon? ComiCon begins on October 3rd and runs through that weekend and, if you're going, you should definitely check out The Super Tour! With many Superman related locations, any Superman and Superhero fan will be thrilled hearing about it all!
The tour group meets at Midtown Comics (www.midtowncomics.com), one of the most famous comic shops on planet Houston. It is here where tourists and locals alike will meet their tour guide to prepare for the Super journey. Our tour guide for the day was one Jason Silverman (www.jasonsilverman.net). Jason was personable, knowledgeable and accommodating. Jason is the guy who took the swell picture of me above!
After lining up based on booking and arrival time order, Jason guided us to Times Square proper, which was about 3 blocks away. As a Superman Homepage reporter, I will be concentrating on all the Superman specific locations on the tour. At Times Square we have The Paramount Building, which was the inspiration for the now iconic design of The Daily Planet in all forms of Superman media.
The Paramount was once the headquarters of Paramount Pictures. The building was built in the 1920's and, at the time, it was the tallest building in Times Square.The Paramount Building, standing at 1501 broadway, was located so close to Fleischer Studios headquarters a few blocks away, that artists drawing the original Superman cartoons used the building as a model forThe Daily Planet, which still holds today!
Though we did not technically visit Grand Central Station, as we passed by it in the bus, Jason reminded us that the terminal was used in Superman: The Movie as the entryway to Lex Luthor's underground lair. Superman fans will remember the iconic scene where Otis is tailed by two detectives, one of which is later hit by a train, on his way to his boss's hideout. I realize you are currently humming, singing, or otherwise hearing in your head the Otis theme from that scene right now as you read this. I know I was during the tour and I am now as a write this piece.
Likely the most memorable place for Superman fans we visited was the historic Daily News Building. The structure was built in 1929 and housed the New York Daily News until 1995. The building is designated a National Historic Landmark and, as such, cannot have its exterior or lobby altered. This is fantastic news for Superman fans because, as we all know, the building, its famous lobby and its revolving doors are of great significance.
In fact, while filming of Superman: the Movie was taking place, New York City experienced a city-wide blackout. With the entire city bathed in complete darkness, filmmakers set up flatbed light trucks and washed the News Building in shining lights to film the legendary helicopter scene. Further, though it makes for an exilherating first appearance of Superman, there is no helipad in the world throughout all of known history that would have electrical cables strewn across it, which is the premise of the disaster in the film. But perhaps it was a temporary repair job or maybe someone just needed to hear a radio on the opposite side of the roof and the extension cords got in the way!
It's impossible to describe how being in the very revolving doors Christopher Reeve may have been in in 1977 makes one feel. As fans, I bequeeth you to take this tour if you can, when you can, for this experience alone. Knowing, as you view the building and lobby that Margot Kidder and Reeve were all over this location over 40 years ago is so swell.
Another Superman location we talked about on the tour is The United Nations Building. We didn't stop for it, but as we passed by we were informed about Superman IV and how the exteriors of the building and the concourse were used. I personally worked as a background performer on the first film ever allowed to actually film in the U.N. General Assembly room. The film was The Interpreter starring Nicole Kidman, so when you see Superman in the Assembly this was filmed elsewhere.
While we didn't stop at the Empire State Building, it was included as a Superman related part of the tour. As you know, in Superman II, Non was hit into the top of the building during the Metropolis battle, collapsing the antennae, which Superman then catches to save an infernally stupid woman, who just stands there watching it fall toward her and her baby. In Superman IV, Lex Luthor has a penthouse at the top of the Empire State Building, even though the penthouse set in the film wasn't actually in the building itself.
Finally, and perhaps most famously featured, The Statue of Liberty views were our last stop on the tour. The tour doesn't end where it began at Midtown Comics. Instead it finishes at the bottom of the island where we can see New York Harbor, Ellis Island, The Freedom Tower and, of course, standing ever-vigilant in the waters of the Harbor, the historic Statue of Liberty. Superman's first romantic flight with Lois in Superman: the Movie involves a rotation around the Statue. In Superman IV, Nuclear Man picks up and carries Lady Liberty to drop on the citizens of Metropolis. I won't spoil the ending, but perhaps Superman stops it from happening. Who knows?
With a grand list of all other superheroes I haven't gone into here, and incredible visits and info on Superman related locations, The Super Tour is a perfect cap to your trip to New York City. So, during ComiCon or otherwise, do yourself a favor and visit www.onlocationtours.com or call 1-212-913-9780 to book The Sopranos Tour, The Sex and the City Tour or The Super Tour today!
2019 Movie News
Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2019 organized into various categories:'Justice League vs. The Fatal Five' Animated Movie News:
- January 7, 2019: Voice Cast for “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Announced
- January 20, 2019: Video - First Look at “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five”
- February 5, 2019: Official “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Animated Movie Trailer
- February 7, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Cover Art and Release Date
- March 3, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Target and Best Buy Variants
- March 21, 2019: World Premiere of “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” at WonderCon 2019
- April 15, 2019: Video Clip from Justice League vs. The Fatal Five
- April 16, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Now Available on Blu-ray
- May 2, 2019: “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five” Fan Ratings - Poll Results
- January 8, 2019: Cast, Filmmakers Announced for World Premiere of “Reign of the Supermen”
- January 9, 2019: Joining Two Animated Films to Create The Death and Life of Superman
- January 15, 2019: “Reign of the Supermen” Available Digitally Today!
- January 18, 2019: New York Premiere of “Reign of the Supermen” Sold Out
- January 26, 2019: Rain Wilson Talks Lex Luthor on “Reign of the Supermen”
- January 29, 2019: Interviews from the New York Premiere of “Reign of the Supermen”
- January 29, 2019: “Reign of the Supermen” Available on 4K/Blu-ray Today!
- February 7, 2019: “Reign of the Supermen” Fan Ratings - Poll Results
- April 20, 2019: “The Death of Superman” Wins Home Media Award
- July 29, 2019: Pre-Order “The Death and Return of Superman: The Complete Film Collection”
- July 31, 2019: Press Release - “The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection”
- July 20, 2019: Warner Bros. Announce “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie
- September 20, 2019: “Superman: Red Son” First Image
- November 6, 2019: New Image From “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie
- December 16, 2019: “Superman: Red Son” Official Trailer
- December 18, 2019: “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie Official Press Release
- December 26, 2019: Will you be buying the “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie? - Poll Results
- January 20, 2019: An Evening with Sarah Douglas
- February 1, 2019: Caitlyn Jenner Reveals She Screen Tested for Superman Role
- February 15, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” 40th Anniversary Soundtrack 3-CD Set
- February 25, 2019: Margot Kidder Remembered at 2019 Academy Awards
- March 6, 2019: 40th Anniversary Screening of “Superman: The Movie” in Melbourne, Australia
- March 13, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Screening in Phoenix, Arizona Theatres
- May 20, 2019: “Superman II” Reunion Panel from Motor City Comic Con 2019
- May 24, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Screening in New Zealand
- July 5, 2019: Free Outdoor Screening of “Superman: The Movie”
- August 25, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Outdoor Screening at Moonlight Movies in Sioux Falls
- August 28, 2019: Free Screening of “Superman: The Movie” at The Canton Palace Theatre
- August 29, 2019: Limited Edition “Superman: The Movie” Alternate Posters Available
- September 4, 2019: Superman V Battle of the Death Star Fan Film
- September 10, 2019: Superman in Concert Announce “Superman: The Movie” Screening Dates
- September 11, 2019: See “Superman: The Movie” in Aurora, IL for One Dollar
- September 14, 2019: Superman v The Death Star: Extended Edition
- September 18, 2019: “Great Scott” Special: The SuperTour
- September 19, 2019: Netflix to Host “Super” Titles Starting Next Month
- October 2, 2018: Tickets Available for “Superman in Concert with The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra”
- October 6, 2019: Hallmark Christopher Reeve as Superman Musical Ornament Now Available
- November 4, 2019: “Superman: The Movie” Archived on Futuristic Glass Disc
- November 26, 2019: Christopher Reeve Superman Cape Listed in Auction
- December 9, 2019: Christopher Reeve “Superman” Tribute Animation
- December 16, 2019: Christopher Reeve Superman Cape Sold at Auction
- January 9, 2019: Rumor - “Superman: Red Son” Animated Movie Coming in 2020
- January 10, 2019: Zack Snyder Posts “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” Ultimate Edition Poster
- January 17, 2019: Brandon Routh Attending Smallville Con 2019
- January 25, 2019: Behind-the-Scenes Superman Photo from “Justice League”
- January 29, 2019: Walmart Exclusive “Man of Steel” and “Batman v Superman” LEGO Blu-ray Covers
- January 31, 2019: Warner Bros. Sets Release Date for Super Pets Movie
- February 3, 2019: Henry Cavill Works Out With Superman in New Photo
- February 7, 2019: Will Superman Show Up in “Shazam!” Without Henry Cavill?
- February 13, 2019: Michael B. Jordan Responds to Superman Casting Rumors
- February 15, 2019: Will We See Another Superman Movie Anytime Soon?
- February 27, 2019: Warner Bros. Wants Strong Superman Movie
- March 1, 2019: Zack Snyder Announces “The Director's Cuts” 3-Day Event
- March 3, 2019: Releasing Snyder Cut of “Justice League” is ‘Really Difficult” Says Photographer
- March 3, 2019: Brendan Fraser Talks About Auditioning for Superman
- March 15, 2019: New Photo of Henry Cavill's “Justice League” Shirt Rip
- March 18, 2019: Superman Home Video Releases Nominated for Home Media Awards
- March 25, 2019: Zack Snyder's Original Plans for “Justice League”
- March 28, 2019: Zack Snyder Says “The Snyder Cut” of “Justice League” Exists
- April 1, 2019: Finally Revealed - See Henry Cavill's Superman Mustache
- April 4, 2019: Watch the Complete “Superman: World War” Fan Film Online
- April 8, 2019: Does Superman Appear in the “Shazam!” Movie?
- April 16, 2019: The Flash and Superman Behind-the-Scenes “Justice League” Photo
- May 16, 2019: Warner Bros. Animation Announces “Batman: Hush” Animated Movie
- May 22, 2019: Comparing Superman vs. “Brightburn”
- May 24, 2019: Warner Bros. Pushes “DC Super Pets” Movie Back to 2022
- May 30, Watching the “Brightburn” Movie - Poll Results
- June 1, 2019: Matthew Vaughn's Superman Movie Plans
- June 4, 2019: Infinity Studios Unveils Henry Cavill as Superman “Shirt Rip” Bust
- June 14, 2019: Brendan Fraser Recalls His Superman Audition
- June 30, 2019: Artist Shares Storyboards From “Superman: Flyby”
- July 1, 2019: Behind-the-Scenes Justice League Photo of Henry Cavill as Superman
- July 4, 2019: Jerry Ordway Calls for Blu-ray Release of Snyder Cut of “Justice League”
- July 5, 2019: Christopher McQuarrie Comments on His Superman Movie Pitch
- July 6, 2019: Attend a “Superman Lives” Performance in Manhattan Beach
- July 10, 2019: Henry Cavill Jokes About “Batman v Superman” Fight
- July 11, 2019: Should Henry Cavill Return as Superman? - Poll Results
- July 12, 2019: Helen Slater Attending “Supergirl/Superman: The Movie” Double Feature Screening
- July 15, 2019: DC Announces Dark Multiverse Version of “The Death of Superman”
- July 15, 2019: “Release the Snyder Cut” Advertisements Spotted in San Diego
- July 16, 2019: Dwayne Johnson Says Hollywood is Ready for a Black Superman
- July 22, 2019: Watch “Clark” Short Film
- July 26, 2019: “Avengers: Endgame” Writers Have Ideas for Superman Movie
- August 8, 2019: Warner Bros. Announce “DC 7-Film Collection” on Blu-ray
- August 14, 2018: Interview - Historian Leonard Maltin on the Fleischer Superman Animated Shorts
- September 6, 2019: Behind-the-Scenes Photo of Henry Cavill Superman Stand-In for Shazam
- September 9, 2019: Second Shazam Stunt Double Actor Picture Emerges
- September 9, 2019: Supergirl 35mm Screening with Helen Slater Q and A Session
- October 4, 2019: Harry Lennix Shares Cavill and Hackman Stories
- October 10, 2019: Casting a New Superman - Poll Results
- October 14, 2019: New “Justice League” Image Shows Cavill's Mustache
- November 3, 2019: Fan Film - “Superman: End of an Era”
- November 14, 2019: Worst Superman Movie of All Time - Poll Results
- November 15, 2019: Zack Snyder Shares New Superman Images
- November 17, 2019: “Justice League” Cast Support #ReleaseTheSnyderCut Movement
- November 19, 2019: Henry Cavill is Not Done With Superman
- November 25, 2019: J.J. Abrams Responds to Superman Movie Speculation
- November 26, 2019: No Superman Movie Until 2023?
- December 2, 2019: David Corenswet Wants to Play Superman
- December 3, 2019: Henry Cavill Talks About Snyder Cut and the Future of Superman
- December 4, 2019: Zack Snyder Proves the “Snyder Cut” of “Justice League” Exists
- December 4, 2019: Henry Cavill Says the Door is Open for More Superman Movies
- December 4, 2019: Henry Cavill Talks About Superman on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
- December 5, 2019: Do you want J.J. Abrams involved in a new Superman movie? - Poll Results
- December 12, 2019: Zack Snyder Shares Black Superman “Justice League” Costume Photo
- December 12, 2019: David Corenswet cast as Superman? - Poll Results
- December 20, 2019: The Many Connections Between Superman and Star Wars
- December 21, 2019: New “Justice League” Deleted Scene Photo
- December 26, 2019: Another New “Justice League” Deleted Scene Photo
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