Christopher Reeve’s Superman will always be a symbol of hope for not only me, but the entire world, especially during these tough times. It was fantastic to hear from you again today – just spent a while checking out the site and wow! And finally, the ‘Superman-The Movie’ logo was scanned from an 8×10 transparency. There are no updates at this time. While it is hard to put into succinct description, all of us here feel the reality of that impact every day. Jim, thank you very much for everything. Kindest regards $500 – The best Orchestra seats, plus the party at the Shrivers’ home and the pre-premiere reception at the Kennedy Center. Superman will remain a strong human being for all eternity. In fact, I did not see it until it had its network television premiere on ABC on Sunday, February 7 and Monday, February 8, 1982. We Celebrate the Legacy of Christopher Reeve. Jim, this is still a great site, and as we frequently visit as Richard Donner and Superman fans, it is a testament to the great man the world came to know and still revere as the ultimate Man of Steel. Ticket scale: I love everything you have done. Where was the alley transformation filmed? The casting was superb. Read Bill Williams’ excellent article, TOO TRUE TO BE GOOD: A LOOK AT THE ALTERNATE VERSION OF SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT. Please enjoy this poster, vintage ad proof, and videos. Underneath the powers he possessed his true difference from society was always in his goodness, which is not a focus in the new movie as it was in the original. There is a …keen sense of fun, that is totally disarming. We all remember the filming fondly and she has shared your podcast with her teen aged sons, and we her parents. The impact of Christopher Reeve’s life, and his portrayal of Superman, is immeasurable. Ticket scale: Comment fonctionne le streaming Fazdor? I bought many of the celebrity magazines, as well as several DC comic books, and each month there were various reports on casting and production. and I love that you have such a great site honoring him and his friends. Please visit Art of the Title to read a fascinating interview with Richard Greenberg who sadly passed away on June 16, 2018. Bob signed each one. What a fun memory for all of us, especially our daughter, who has saved her memorabilia from the event. I have always been a fan of Mr Reeve ever since I was a child growing up as of today in my early forties. With respect to the hosts of this show and their opinions and those who agreed with their reasons, I disagree in looking at the limitations imposed on a creative idea, based on marketing predictions, especially with regard to this character. Unfortunately, Reeve portrayed the qualities of humility, politeness, and meekness in unique way that is not something that can be manipulated. Do you guys think he will work on a new lethal weapon ? Jay Towers & Jim Bowers talk exclusively with Michael Thau on how he worked with Richard Donner to bring Superman: The Movie to DVD in May 2001. Henry Cavill did a wonderful job, but the direction of our society and the direction of this character is being lost to bring him more inline with “current day thinking or popularity”. “Chris Reeve made you believe a man could fly.”. Chris and Margot were both incredible in this scene. Christopher was not only great as Superman on the silverscreen, he was also a Superman in real life too. Au petit matin, elle le laisse en plan, en laissant derrière elle, non un escarpin comme Cendrillon, mais un Perfecto (avec une adresse dans la poche interne). Sometimes its better to focus on other things when telling a story rather than the merits of how much money it will make or whether an ingredient like Christopher Reeve has been a successful enough leading man. He most certainly was the greatest example of a Superman here on earth! You can also listen to the Caped Wonder Superman Podcast on iHeartRADIO, Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. I will continue to honor Margot with your help and support. It will be available again in March 2021 according to the company’s President, MV Gerhard. I’m sure that the movie will stand on its own….But to me nobody will ever surpass Reeves performance as Superman. The line drawing depicts the “tunic” portion of a Christopher Reeve Superman costume. I was wondering if you guys have any update on Richard Donner life or work ? Now THAT would be a MOUTH-DROPPING experience. Superman-The Movie will always be my favorite movie. I also hope Warner Brothers will release the television cut of “Superman II”. I truly believed that Christopher Reeve was Clark Kent and Superman. As a fan of all four films, it’s such a treat to see the rare photos, marketing materials, anecdotes and other media featured here. Please visit the Caped Wonder soundtrack page created in 2018 for the soundtrack’s 40th anniversary. Not sure if you’re seen it, but Mattel has launched a new 4-inch figure of Superman using Reeves’ likeness as well as Zod. Thanks so much for the kind words Aaron! I thank all the challenging and wonderful circumstances in life, that have made this release of my favorite movie of all time possible! Longtime visitor to your website. Netflix Télécharger - Netflix (Netflix) 6.96.725.0: Netflix, le cinéma et les séries à domicile. Even though I watched it on my little 13-inch black and white portable TV, I was captivated. It is my honor and privelge to call you a friend and to have had a small peice to add to your site. The interplay between Chris and Margot is so much fun. In the legacy of time, Richard, Christopher and Margot will always be AWESOME! There is much extended footage in the RIC, as you will see in these RIC/Theatrical Cut comparison video clips. Very nice work, please keep it up! I thank you for being such a great source of information and doing the hard work for all of us. Thanks Christopher! I got goosebumps when I first heard John Williams’ theme music and still get them every single time I hear it. 42 years ago today, John Williams’ iconic Superman-The Movie soundtrack was released on record (2-LP set), cassette tape, and 8-track tape, as well as on 45 RPM records. CapedWonder™.com has been on the World Wide Web since March 28, 2002. The new site is a real fresh upgrade, which is not only catching to the eye, but it’s also a wonderful tribute. A lot of people apparently don’t like “Can You Read my Mind,” but I find Margot’s performance of it enchanting. A few years later, I drew her portrait, which I consider to be one of the best drawings I ever did. http://hamletroman.deviantart.com/art/Louis-an-Superman-490938977 Both titles will debut six digital chapters on July 27, with six additional chapters arriving weekly after that. Jim, I just stumbled upon a very special scene from Superman I where the spaceship had just landed in the farms of Smallville. Hopeful, Entranced, Exhilarated. Sarah Douglas was kind enough to send me two pages out of her amazing Superman II scrapbook. Here’s one of those clips. From that moment in the movie right till the 4th part of Superman(The Quest for Peace), I guess I must have seen these movies at least a dozen times if not less. Mais malheureusement cette romance de Dani de la Orden, tire en longueur, et manque cruellement de piquant. And those opening credits flying through space are as incredible today as they were four decades ago. you have suceeded sir. At this point the film is announced with a budget of $20 million. http://hamletroman.deviantart.com/art/Superman-against-Zod-489725006. It is very beatiful artwork and I thank you not only for your time but that valuable piece of information. You have rekindled the “Christopher Reeve” in me who in my humble opinion epitomized Peace, Smile, Happiness, Confidence, Goodness and above all Self Belief. Your site is unique in this universe. Thank you Christopher Reeve for making right look so cool! Chris Reeve is the best and only Superman in my opinion (I like Dean and Brandon, too…just not as much as Chris Reeve.) On dira même que ça n'en était pas forcément un. I started out with a scan of the original poster and then replaced the people – Chris Reeve (and the city below), Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman – and the ‘Superman-The Movie’ logo with individual scans from my collection. Here an excerpt from a vintage Warner Bros. inter-office memo detailing the Presidential Premiere in Washington, DC: Sunday, December 10 at the Eisenhower Theatre (a 1200 seat house) to benefit the Special Olympics. Please never stop. You’ve got me worried though… Haven’t seen new updates from you in awhile, especially with a new Superman movie out in theatres. There is much extended footage in the RIC, as you will see in these RIC/Theatrical Cut comparison video clips. Podría hacerlo en animation 3d con christopher y margot, continuando con la saga y con los demas protagonistas. I was one of the contestants in the trivia contest. [Superman II was released in Australian theaters on December 4, 1980.]. Enjoy! They called the movie ‘SUPERMAN’ but they might as well have called it – ‘supermovie’ – it’s that big, that good and that cheering. Rest in peace, Margaret Ruth Kidder. Approximately 15 minutes of scenes mainly shot by Richard Donner are included in the broadcast. I have had the honour to not only communicate and call you friend, but in the past have been able to do some work for your site. The white cover of the main booklet displays an impressive embossed movie style \S/ shield. Christopher Reeve el mejor Superman y Clark Kent de todos los tiempos presentes y futuros. Keep up the good work. Just like to say that I love the website and have for many years, I feel a connection through the website to the character and the Superman universe and of course the man with whom we all of love and miss Christopher Reeve. What a great tribute site. BTW, I love the picture on the right top of the main page which Superman’s lifting off in the red background, I have search for this picture inside this site for all night , but still can not find it. Looking at the poster where Chris points skywards, it makes me feel good to know that we can still have Superman the Movie and Superman 2 to take us back to a time of innocence and greatness with the ulimate escapism, out fantasy of flight. Thanks for visiting her and our Facebook page! Once I had everything in place, I interjected some color halftone effects to make the new images look like they were printed on a poster. -James Mercuri (Superboy1406). Which one would you have rather seen first to give you your first memory of Superman and to believe and experience that a man could fly?. $130 – premiere plus post-premiere supper at the Beverly Wilshire. RIP Chris and Dana. Just shows that Reeve’s Superman is the one we all love. Also notice what is circled in red…that’s right, Sarah promoted the film on the “Superman II World Tour”. Il y a les Oscars qui récompensent les meilleurs films de l'année, et il y a les Razzie Awards qui se moquent des pires. I enjoy your site and I think its a class act among the best available internet collaborations. I had to write something after I saw the AMC critics discuss the aforementioned subject on the following clip appearing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7whZaVaTRQ, Here is my post-sorry I know it’s long but I felt it had to be said and if you see the above video you may see why: Have the best! I would love to hear your thoughts on the new Superman. Thanks very much to Maggie McGuane (Margot’s duaghter) for contacting me and to The New York Times for asking me to contribute the photo featured in the article. Today is the 42nd Anniversary of the European Royal Charity Premiere of Superman-The Movie! Who can forget Margot Kidder and the chemistry she had with Christopher Reeve. One of the massive highlights was the inspirational quotes page from C Reeve. May God Bless him and you Jim for creating this beautiful site. We’ll do our best to always add new and interesting imagery to the site. The interviews, the research, the flame that ignited Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut fuse. I am thrilled to call you my friend. Any chance of posting the full image of the Shirt rip with the fellow with the mustache? She had an indefinable something that I found totally charming. Let’s “Go Forward”, as Christopher Reeve always said, and continue to collaborate, photograph and share our interests!! Below is one example. As I was watching through this video yet one more time, I stumbled upon your website and boy! Keep up the super amazing work !!! I loved Glenn Ford and Phyllis Thaxter as Jonathan and Martha Kent. Thank you for putting it together and maintaining it. Jim, Thank You . Thank you so much~! A nice thing you have done. This photo was shot by Superman set photographer Bob Penn at Shepperton Studios in March/April 1977. Always grateful that his lifetime gave us these incredible moments of entertainment. I look forward to meeting up with your in South America for a photo expedition!!! I guess the simple fact is Christopher made us believe He Was Superman. This La-La Land Records release – the definitive version of Superman: The Movie‘s soundtrack – is temporarily out of stock. The Gene Hackman photo was scanned from a vintage lobby card. Has it been ten years? She made Lois Lane “real” and helped the audience believe that a man could fly. It breaks my heart that neither of them lived to celebrate this 40th anniversary of their most iconic roles. I remember walking through the streets and looking up at what seemed the unusually tall buildings. Thanks, Todd, for scouting this amazing location in New York City for us! Like Peter Pan,” and Superman gets a brief look of panic on his face, thinking that she’s calling him “Clark.” And the flying sequence! When i was growing up,George Reeves was my hero,and i guess that has rubbed off on Aaron. In November 2013, AMC critics examined a question regarding what a modern day movie starring Christopher Reeve as Superman would be like given the hypothetical scenario that Mr. Reeve were still with us on Earth. Aaron holds you in the highest regard,and your generosity and kindness is overwhelming to say the least. If someone with the right tact, care, and artistic creativity could envision a beautiful enough way to allow Christopher Reeve to grace the screen as Superman again than maybe even the critics would be surprised at how well his portrayal of the character could resonate with the good left in our entertainment appetites. Le coup d’éclat de Corinne Masiero divise, Une nuit au Paradiso, le premier hôtel-cinéma : «C’était fou, sans quitter son lit», Netflix lance vraiment la bataille contre le partage de compte, Clash avec Apolline de Malherbe : pourquoi Jean-Jacques Bourdin a vu rouge. Dear Ramón, our friendship of nearly seven years is one I cherish so very much. Wow. I really enjoy what you do! Thank you for creating such a beautiful space for my beautiful memories. Christopher Reeve played the role with so much respect and grace barring all the camp and cheezyness of the 80’s and late 70’s that its so hard to think of anyone else as Superman. Please enjoy these vintage advertisements published 42 years ago today. (The speed of the movie on the original RIC DVD is a bit inconsistent, making a perfect sync between the two video sources rather challenging at times.). There is one brief shot as the two of them fly away from the Statue of Liberty that looks so real you’d swear that somehow they were actually suspended in mid-air above New York Harbor. To be a leading man among a host of movies that focus on these shallow priorities and always have to have, ‘a dark side,’ or an instantaneously gratifying explosion is not to say that Christopher Reeve would do bad in a Superman movie. I never received a reply, but that didn’t lessen my appreciation for her. Yours is the best post I’ve had on this site for months. Jim , thank you for creating CapedWonder.com and Honoring the Legacy of Christopher Reeve and the superman films. I saw it the next day and though Id been a George Reeves fan and was convinced I wouldnt like the new movie, I fell in love with his portrayal of both Clark and Supes. I honestly believe Superman the movie 3D would leave a new generation of audience in awe of this film and cement Reeves as the best interpretation.of the character Just think 3 year spacecraft journey , 2 train scenes running over the audience, , 12 year ‘hypnotizing’ intergalactic space study , superman flying or zooming towards camera over a dozen times and nearly into a tall tree and more! there is a Superman in each of us… to make it a little brighter…, “In the decade of the 1930’s, even the great city of Metropolis was not spared the ravages of the worldwide Depression. It is wonderful and refreshing to have a true friend like you. CapedWonder™.com is fan-based and authorized by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., and Copyright ©Jim Bowers 2002-2021. http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/neca-surprises-fans-with-new-7-dc-comics-movie-action-figures/. I greatly commend you Pierce. just love everything about this site. Zoran reached out to me and had this to say: “I have checked out your website and want to congratulate you on the fine endeavor in spreading the “myth and magic” of Superman!”. They are truly amazing. Thank you for your endeavors that foster this work of art and best wishes for continued success. They needed a place to gather and explore. I still have a hard time believing that he, like Roy Scheider, is no longer with us. 12 November 1975: Variety publishes a five-page advertisement taken out by Alexander Salkind announcing that Guy Hamilton will direct Superman. This new version of the site is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how much effort you make to honor Chris´ life and acting carreer, I think he couldn´t have asked for a greater person and fan. Thank you for a fantastic site that I love so much and will enjoy visiting again and again. Is there a chance that there will be a 4K release this year? Without it, we wouldn’t have all the superhero movies flooding the cinemas today. Arsenal - Tottenham : À quelle heure et sur quelle chaîne regarder le match en direct ? What a wonderful Site and tribute to a man that had a major Impact upon my youth. He inspired many and he will not be forgotten. Notice that the letter in the ad is dated 40 years ago today…December 8, 1980. Espero ser el primero de España en comentar jajaj, me parece una pagina genial y aprovecho para dar ideas desde aqui a los encargados de salvar a superman en el cine. I was heartbroken when I heard that she had passed away in May. Today is the 42st Anniversary of the Presidential Premiere of Superman-The Movie! Look at the postmark date – December 15, 1978! Jim, you still do the memory of Chris Reeve good with exceptional photo’s and also by not allowing any negative comments from either co-stars or media from deterring this great human being that truly walked as a Superman among us. We also learn the very special connection between Todd and Christopher and Dana Reeve. opposite. I love Superman and have been fans for years until now. What would have killed the normal man didn’t seem to phase him. This website is awesome! It has been my honor and pleasure to meet you and to helped you during all these years and and sincerely wish you a whole more to come! They have helped me as I have been going through a bit of a tough time lately and they heave helped me a lot. ps, please do you have the poster at the top of the page (with Reeve pointing skyward) at any larger size? Please enjoy many Margot photos in the Behind-the-scenes Gallery here.