Return of Superman - Axiom Message Boards

I completed recording the teaser for Return of Superman in IMAX this week. Just saw it in our theatre and was really excited.

There's not much footage, they really sell it with audio and nostalgia, but they sell it very, very well. If you loved the original, be sure to catch HP4 in IMAX...we'll have the Superman teaser attached. (Likely not until next week though)

John Williams score, Brando's voice...almost gives you chills.

Just a couple of interesting facts you all may not know about the next Superman, Brandon Routh...

Superman is from Norwalk, IA...Sound familiar, yep that is where I live. My family is very good friends with his family.

My wife has been teaching at the same elementary school as Superman's mom since 1990.

Superman's mom sang in our wedding back in 92, she has a fabulous voice and could easily be famous if she wanted.

My wifes ex boyfriend and some of his thugs tried to crash our wedding. Thank Gosh superman was there to kick their butts. (OK, this one was not real)

But Seriously, we are all pretty excited that someone we know so well is going to be playing a pretty important part in a major motion picture. Most likely when the DVD comes out I'll be getting a specially signed copy from Brandon.

Sure is a small world....

I'll most likely get a

When is that movie due out? I wonder if it will be as well done as Batman Begins was. I sure hope they dont mess up superman.

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Most likely when the DVD comes out I'll be getting a specially signed copy from Brandon.

Hey buddy, I want a specially signed copy from Brandon too!

I can get you any Kiss cd specially signed by Gene Simmons.

Sutter

To be honest I was not totally thrilled with Batman Begins. I think it was better in some respects compared to the past Batman movies, but it was really hyped up by the critics. It was good, but I was not blown away.

I do hope Superman is very successful.

Ya, it was def the best out of all the batman movies. They could have however made it much better. I wish they would make the movie more like the comic. I think the movie makes batman to friendly. He is supposed to be dark, mysterious, and somewhat mad at the world.

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He is supposed to be dark, mysterious, and somewhat mad at the world.

That sounds like JohnK, just kidding John

Hmmmm being a Kiss fan, your offer is tempting

You guys are so lucky to know somebody famous. I wish I did.

Wait, I kind of know both of you here, so I do, just twice removed. I guess even that is wishful thinking.

Anyways, I'm very proud to be here on the boards with all of you. Great folks here.

Take care,

Dave.

You're famous, aren't you? You were on TV and everything!

craig- that teaser is pretty cool! I just saw it last night on the official site. I love that they used John William's music from Krypton and Jor-El's lines from the first one. Unfortunately not a lot of stuff on Brandon, though the dude certainly looks the part! I've read in a couple of places that the guy's good, so that gives me a warm fuzzy about the flick. Oh yeah, saw Goblet of Fire last night with the wife; man what a freaking good movie. Definitely creepy in spots, got to "enjoy" whining and crying kids all over the theater for this one!

I really hope it is a successful movie, he really comes from a great family, and he is a nice kid.

Thanks for reminding me of that Peter, I guess I kind of forgot I was on TV. Well, at least fame hasn't gotten to me.

I wish Brandon all the luck in the film. From first impressions, it looks like it will be a big hit.

Now THIS is what I'm talking about!! A majority of the stuff I've seen on the flick looks good, but this is the kind of money shot that seals the deal!

I think I am more interested in this than the X-men movie that comes out at the same time. I heard Routh's voice in one of the previews, and he had the kind of voice I would expect Superman to have. I don't think heill measure to Reeves, the definative Superman, but he looks better than Dean Cain.

X-Men 3, which is taking flack for casting Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy (of which I'll be interested in seeing how the ol' boy handles the "Beast crouch" or the "hang upside down and read") - I'm hoping this movie doesn't bury the lineage they've created so far.

So far the casting seems to be bang on... though I would have never guessed Hugh "Leopold" Jackman as Wolverine, or Halle Berry as Storm, but for the new one, Shawn Ashmore looks the part of Bobby Drake, Ben Foster as Warren Worthington I'll have to see, and Ellen Page (best known to us Canadians as Mr. Leahy's daughter on Trailer Park Boys) should make a good Kitty Pride.

(edit: just realized Bobby Drake was already in the second movie...)

Bren R.

Hey, there IS something we both like! I'm really excited about X3. I loved the first two, although the second was better.

X1 and X2 are regulars at our house. Hope X3 is as good or better.

I actually like the tv superman of the B&W era. Can't remember the names. May Ajax can help me.

bren, yeah i agree about x3. i really want it to be good, but with all the crap I've been hearing about how bad Brett Ratner is, the sheer number of mutant characters in the flick, and the general ill will towards the casting I can't help but start to doubt. The teaser for the flick was pretty good, but the never showed Beast in action.(And Jean Grey in short shorts is always good!

) That's probably gonna be the toughest part of the movie, trying to show off the legendary Beast agility...but I've got hope. And personally I think Kelsey Grammer was an inspired bit of casting, he can do the brains (Frasier) mixed in with the sense of fun(Periscope Down, gotta love that flick!).

bugbitten- are you talking about the old George Reeves show? the one where the criminals would unload all six shots at Supes with him standing there taking it in the chest, but when they throw the gun he ducks?

they just released that on DVD a couple of months ago, i've yet to get it though. it's definitely on the list!

p.s.- and was that a "fastball special" towards the end of the X3 trailer?? sure looked like it! woohoo!!

I'm looking forward to X3 as well. I think Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy is brilliant casting. I can't think of a better choice. Hell, he's already furry.

Bobby Drake was Ice-Man, the young love interest for Rogue, correct? Is that actor not in the third movie? I thought he played that role well enough and certainly wasn't the weak link in either movie.

I liked them both very well but do not agree with everyone that part II was better. Maybe I'll watch them both again this weekend?

Greg