DC Direct Goes Dynamic

IGN has the exclusive on a new line of statues from DC Direct which they are calling "DC Dynamics". The statues. The first run of statues includes Wonder Woman, Batman, Aquaman, and Superman. The statues depict each of the characters special abilities.

Superman is depicted flying, with the base of the statue being painted and molded to demonstrate his blazing speed. Aquaman is being boosted by a wave of water, Wonder Woman is soaring through the sky and Batman... is being propelled by a cloud of bats. (Hey, it looks cool - go click on the picture.)

DC Direct notes that a total of six statues are scheduled for 2010. The first statue of the line, Wonder Woman, has a price tag of $195 and an on-sale date of January 20, 2010. The statue will stand at about 11" in height. All figures are hand painted and made from cold-cast porcelain.

Spacey Still Up For Superman Sequel

Our very own Sean Gerski posted this on our sister site www.thinkmcflythink.com:

In other Spacey "news," through his Twitter account, Spacey answered the following question from user Nattjenta: "If you had the option (and maybe you do) of doing a sequel to any movie you've made, which one would you choose?"

Spacey's answer: "I would not make a sequel to any films I have made. Except for Superman. I just like the films I have done to exist as they are."

And, yes, it's really Spacey using his own Twitter account. So, Warner Bros., if you are up for a "Superman Returns" sequel, Spacey is game for it. "Fred Claus 2"? Not so much.

'Superman/Batman: Public Enemies' Trailer Arrives

DC's animated movie branch recently released "Wonder Woman" on DVD and has "Green Lantern" on the launching pad. And this fall, Warner Bros. Animation is scheduled to release "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies."

The direct-to-DVD movie will be based on a story arc of the comic book "Superman/Batman," as written by Jeff Loeb and drawn by Ed McGuinness.

According to a release, "United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a kryptonite asteroid to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his 'partner in crime' Batman. Super heroes and super villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite – and recruit super help – to stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the asteroid, and uncover Luthor’s devious plot to take command of far more than North America."

Today, a short teaser trailer for the movie debuted on imdb.com: http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi2947482137/

'Superman' Movie Costume Going Up For Sale

Parts of the costume worn by Christopher Reeve in the Superman movies are going up for auction May 24 in Melbourne, Australia.

Items for sale will include the bodysuit, including the \S/ logo, worn in "Superman III" and the red trunks and yellow belt worn by Reeve in "Superman: The Movie." 

The cape and boots are not included in the items being auctioned.

Giles Moon, the national head of collectibles at auctioneers Bonhams and Goodman, told the Herald Sun Newspaper that Superman outfits are rarely offered for sale. 

According to Moon, a complete outfit sold a few years ago in the United States for $100,000.

The items up for sale on May 24 have a price target between $15,000 to $20,000.

A letter of authenticity from Warner Bros. will be included with the outfit.

Superman Limbo IV: We're All Part Of The Same Team

Superman is an American icon but he is beloved all over the world. The \S/ on Superman’s chest is recognized as a symbol of truth and justice, and the truth is WB seems to be having a hard time finding the right team to do the character justice. As fans we are hoping that we get to see the cape fluttering in the breeze again sooner rather than later, but in the back of our minds we’re all fearing the worst. We will never forget giant spiders, suit-in-a-can, and Kryptonian Lex. Some of us are still cringing.

Some might say that it could be worse, at least we were witness to “Superman Returns” and not some of the absurd ideas bounding around while Superman was in years of “Development Hell”. That’s like eating leftover minute steak and somebody saying, “At least it isn’t rotten minute steak.” I don’t know about you, but I want a big thick piece of tender filet mignon or some well marbled Kobe beef.

Sure “Superman Returns” wasn’t a critical or financial flop, but whether or not Bryan Singer was coming back, there was always room for improvement going forward. Why does the “World’s Greatest Hero” have to settle while characters like Batman, Spider Man, and Iron Man enjoy all the limelight? Some believe there just isn’t room for the “Big Blue Boyscout” in such a jaded world, but Superman isn’t a relic, if anything he is an inspiration. Any director or writer(s) that are lucky enough to be given the chance to bring Superman back to the big screen has a rich history of Superman adventures to browse through and should have paper cuts scarred in their hands when it is all said and done.

Wanted:

A writer or writing team to bring the “Man of Steel” to the big screen. Writers must be willing to travel and remain in shooting location for the duration of filming. Experience writing Summer tentpoles in the action adventure genre is a must. You must be a name, unsolicited or unknown screenwriters need not apply. Please be prepared to write multiple drafts while working with DC Comics and Warner Bros Pictures executives.

Writers that fit this description include:

Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman

Jonah Nolan

Ehren Krueger

Justin Marks

Steve Kloves

Tom J. Astle & Matt Ember

Mark Protosevich

David Koepp

Paul Haggis

Who’s on your list?

Wanted:

A director to bring the “Man of Steel” to the big screen. Must not be afraid of flying or have any adoration for the “Donnerverse”. Said director will be the face and spokesperson for the franchise. You must be able to take constructive criticism and apply all notes given by DC Comics and Warner Bros. Pictures. We are looking for a “studio guy” that will be able to please the fans, please execs, and keep the budget at or below what is dictated.

Directors that fit this description include:

Francis Lawrence

Chris Columbus

Kevin Munroe

Peter Segal

David Dobkin

Brad Silberling

Recently Gore Verbinski’s schedule has become a little thin with the “delay” of “Bioshock”. Verbinski has met or spoken with WB in the past about helming a Superman film. Mike Dougherty’s name has also recently come bubbling to the surface, could the writer of “Superman Returns” be up for helming a future Superman film?

Who’s on your list?

Some "fanboys" are standing behind Brandon Routh to continue the role of Superman which he started with "Superman Returns". Others are hanging on to the hope that Tom Welling will make the leap from "Smallville" to strap on the red boots. There is also a growing number of fans who have latched on to Henry Cavill for Superman. Whomever you may want in the role; whichever director you want behind the lens, whether it be Gore Verbinksi or Francis Lawrence, there is one thing all Superman fans need to remember..."We're all part of the same team."

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