September 07, 2008
Further Reading: Superman's Musical Moment in It's a Bird... It's a Plane...
The 1975 TV special It's a Bird It's a Plane It's Superman is so seldom-seen it tends to get written off by people who only judge from ropey clips in documentaries which bulk out DVD box sets of the Superman movies. More...

April 02, 2008
Kevin Spacey Up for More Superman Movies
If and when Warner Bros. gets around to making a sequel to Superman Returns, Kevin Spacey will be happy to return as Lex Luthor. More...

March 31, 2008
New Hancock, Valkyrie Stills Online
The latest big-screen epics from Will Smith and Tom Cruise are still months away, but you can get sneak peeks at Hancock and Valkyrie right now. More...

March 12, 2008
Bryan Singer Promises to "Up the Threat Levels" for Next Superman Movie
It's been the subject of more contradictory rumors than pretty much any other film in (or not in) development -- but according to its once-and-perhaps-future director, the sequel to Superman Returns is very much alive. More...

January 07, 2008
Hey, Maybe Brandon Routh Is Still Superman After All
On Friday, the latest scoop on the inevitable Superman Returns sequel was that both Bryan Singer and Brandon Routh were out. Less than 24 hours later, however, rumors of Routh's demise were being dismissed as greatly exaggerated. You've gotta love... More...

January 04, 2008
Bryan Singer, Brandon Routh Leaving Superman Returns Sequel?
Depending on what week it is, and which rumor you believe, Bryan Singer has either spent the last year and a half preparing to buckle down and get to work on the sequel to Superman Returns, or he's continually put it off in favor of other... More...

November 09, 2007
Trailer Bulletin: Valkyrie
Valkyrie isn't scheduled to reach theaters until next summer, but its first official trailer is online, and Yahoo! Movies has it! More...

October 08, 2007
Branagh Says Valkyrie Compels Despite Historical Fate
Bryan Singer's upcoming historical thriller Valkyrie is about the attempted assassination of Adolf Hitler. Since we know it did not succeed, it might seem like a redundant story, but costar Kenneth Branagh assured that the details make it exciting. More...

August 07, 2007
Exclusive: Rush Hour 3's Brett Ratner and Chris Tucker On Oscars, Democrats, and Critics
Brett Ratner and Chris Tucker sat down with Rotten Tomatoes for a brief interview on their Rush Hour 3 press tour; the talked about the joys of popcorn cinema, the future of the Democratic Party, Tucker's plans for a standup documentary, and... More...

July 24, 2007
Tom Cruise Aims to Get Salty for His Next Role
He's already got Bryan Singer's "Valkyrie" and Robert Redford's "Lions for Lambs" on the way, but the United Artists head honcho seems to have a new gig lined up, too. More...

July 19, 2007
First Valkyrie Pic Revealed
The release date's still a ways off, but the first image of Tom Cruise in Valkyrie has already made its way onto the interwebs. Shooting began today in Germany, and this photo depicts Cruise with (presumably) the briefcase bomb intended for Hitler. More...

July 11, 2007
Spacey Back in "Man Of Steel"; Project Still A Ways Off?
Hey, it's been a few days since we took a look at the various goings-on surrounding the upcoming "Superman Returns" sequel -- but not to worry, Man of Steel fans, your news drought endeth today: Kevin Spacey will indeed be returning as... More...

July 09, 2007
When Will Singer Begin Production on "The Man of Steel"?
The better question is: How many projects does Bryan Singer have on his plate before he can get to the "Superman Returns" sequel? More...

July 01, 2007
"Mayor of Castro Street" Holds Up Singer's Super Sequel, "Man of Steel"
Bryan Singer had previously told us that the "Superman Returns" sequel "Superman: The Man of Steel" would be his next film after "Valkyrie." His producers tell another story. Neil Meron and Craig Zadan have Singer... More...

June 20, 2007
Cast Update for Cruise & Singer's "Valkyrie"
The last time director Bryan Singer and screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie got together, the result was "The Usual Suspects." Now they're back with a war-time thriller about an assassination attempt on Adolph Hitler. More...

June 15, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: An Early "Transformers" Reaction, "Thor" To Hit The Big Screen, The Charming New "Saw 4" Poster, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, an Aussie reviewer gave an enthusiastic review after an advance screening of "Transformers," that Norse god known as "Thor" will be the next superhero to get the celluloid treatment, and the "Saw... More...

May 15, 2007
"Man of Steel" Ready to Start Next Summer?
Bryan Singer is working on the WWII movie "Valkyrie" before he goes into production on "Superman: The Man of Steel." However, he's got writers Dan Harris and Michael Dougherty working on the script and other producers getting... More...

May 14, 2007
"Superman" Reigns at The Saturn Awards
Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" cleaned house at the Saturn Awards over the weekend. (Hey, don't laugh. The Saturn Awards have been around for over 30 years and they pay some fine attention to the genre films we all love so much.) More...

May 09, 2007
Posey Wants One More "Superman" Moment
The end of "Superman Returns" left Lex Luthor and Kitty Koslowski stranded on a desert island in the middle of nowhere. Though plans for sequel "Superman:The Man of Steel" suggest Superman will battle new villains, Parker Posey... More...

May 04, 2007
Producer Gives A Brief Update on the "Superman Returns" Sequel
Producer Jon Peters wants to remind us that Bryan Singer is actively moving forward on the "Superman Returns" sequel. Just a bit slowly is all. More...

April 13, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Two-Face Not in Next "Batman," Lucas On "Indy 4," "Grindhouse" May Get Chopped, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, the villainous Two-Face will most likely be saved for a future "Batman" sequel, George Lucas gave some insight into the upcoming "Indiana Jones 4" project, and the lackluster opening of... More...

April 11, 2007
Orlando Bloom Talking "Superman" with Bryan Singer?
"Take this report with a grain of salt" is something I have to say from time to time, just to help separate the confirmed news from the juicy gossip. This piece falls firmly in the latter category: Someone overheard Orlando Bloom and... More...

March 30, 2007
More Details on Bryan Singer's "Valkyrie"
The details continue to roll in regarding director Bryan Singer's next project, the WWII thriller "Valkyrie." History buffs started piecing it all together last week, when word surfaced that the film would deal with the real-life... More...

March 22, 2007
Tom Cruise Signs Up for Bryan Singer's WWII Thriller
Bryan Singer will get his as-yet-untitled World War II thriller in front of camera early this summer, and he'll have at least one (very) heavy hitter sitting on his bench: Tom Cruise has just signed on to play the lead role. More...

March 21, 2007
"Superman Returns" Sequel Back on Track?
Recent reports were worrying that the "Superman Returns" sequel was being bumped back to an undetermined start date, but one of the involved parties has stepped up to say "Um, nope. Not at all." More...

March 16, 2007
A "Superman Returns" Sequel? Don't Hold Your Breath
All that talk about potential villains for the "Superman Returns" sequel will have to remain conjecture for awhile -- the film's director, Bryan Singer, has his plate full with other projects, including a just-announced reunion with... More...

March 15, 2007
Routh Talks Villains for "Superman Returns" Sequel
It certainly had its moments, and was unquestionably better than "Superman III" and "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace," but last year's franchise reboot "Superman Returns" was far from perfect. There was the... More...

February 26, 2007
Wow, A "Justice League" Movie??
Now here's a dream project that should fill the comic geeks and the movie nerds with much excitement: Warner Bros. just hired a husband-wife writing team to pen a "Justice League" movie. More...

February 02, 2007
Russell Crowe As Good Nottingham vs. Evil Robin Hood!
Last time we were offered a big-budget "Robin Hood" movie, it starred Kevin Costner and his ill-fitting accent. But now comes a 'revisionist' take on the classic tale, only this time the Sheriff of Nottingham will get to be the good guy.... More...

January 19, 2007
Dougherty Talks Villain(s) in "Superman Returns" Sequel
JoBlo.com reports that screenwriter Michael Dougherty, in an interview with Sci Fi Wire, dropped a tantalizing hint as to who filmgoers can expect to see pitted against the Man of Steel in the sequel to "Superman Returns." More...

December 22, 2006
Hugh Jackman Denies "Dark Knight" Involvement
Since the act of debunking a rumor is now considered news, I bring you the following announcement: Hugh Jackman will not be playing any roles in Christopher Nolan's upcoming "Batman Begins" sequel. No Harvey Dent, no nothing. More...

December 07, 2006
J.J. Abrams to Direct Paramount's Next "Star Trek"
We learned a while back that J.J. Abrams would be doing something on Paramount's newest "Star Trek" flick, and we assumed it'd be a producer's gig at the very least -- but nope, it looks like the kid will be directing the flick, too. More...

November 17, 2006
Brandon Routh and Bryan Singer Tease "Superman Returns" Sequel
At the DVD launch party for "Superman Returns," Brandon Routh continued offering teases for the as yet unwritten sequel, The Man of Steel. This time, he speculated on who a new villain might be. More...

November 10, 2006
Singer Plans "Super" Sequel; Thinks About "Wolverine" Too
No sooner had Bryan Singer officially signed on to direct the sequel to "Superman Returns" before the title rumors began a'swirling. Oh, and now there's word that Singer might want to check out that "Wolverine" screenplay. Hmmm. More...

November 10, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: "Borat" Great Success, A New Sarah Connor, "Transformers" Travails, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, "Borat" blows away the box office competition, a new Sarah Connor is set for the small screen "Terminator," and Shia LaBoeuf describes life working for Michael Bay on "Transformers." More...

November 03, 2006
Brandon Routh Looking For More Fights In "Superman Returns 2"
One of the fans' complaints about "Superman Returns" was that Superman didn't actually fight anyone in it. Now that a sequel has been announced, the filmmakers seem to be answering the fans. Star Brandon Routh told Rotten Tomatoes that... More...

October 30, 2006
"Superman Returns" -- Again!
Not a big shock, but good news nonetheless: Filmmaker Bryan Singer has signed a deal with WB to helm a sequel to his "Superman Returns." And yes: There'll be a lot more action in Part 2. More...

October 27, 2006
Early Buzzings of a "Superman" Sequel
So now that it's been established that "Superman Returns" was a "hit," but certainly no sort of "mega-hit," we can now start talking about sequels. And it looks like director Bryan Singer might have a smaller budget... More...

September 08, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Crocodile Hunter" Remembered; "A-Team" Rumors; Uwe Boll's New Calling!
In this week's Ketchup, The "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin was eulogized by RT users, and the Bruce Willis-as-Hannibal-in-the-"A-Team" rumors swirled as well. More...

August 18, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Superman," "X-Men," "Transformers" and More!
In this week's Ketchup, some sequel news: the underperforming "Superman Returns" will likely get a follow-up as planned, and -- gasp -- so might the "X-Men" franchise, despite reports that "X-Men 3" would be their... More...

August 15, 2006
Will "Superman Return" Again?
By now it's pretty much a well-accepted fact that Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" didn't do the kind of box office that Warner Bros. was expecting. That's not a knock on the movie, but the thing's still struggling to hit $200 million,... More...

July 27, 2006
Comic-Con 2006 Wrap-Up: "Spider-Man 3," "300," and "Grind House" Led The Pack
The best part about attending Comic-Con in the flesh? Not the over-the-top cos-players. Not the cavernous exhibition floor. Definitely not the food. What makes standing shoulder-to-shoulder with 100K sweaty real-life Comic Book Guys in 90 degree... More...

July 22, 2006
Comic-Con 2006: Singer Wants More Action for "Superman Returns" Sequel; Open to Directing Another "X-Men" Movie
Directors Bryan Singer and Richard Donner were on stage together for the "Superman Returns" Q&A, but before that, Singer showed a blooper reel. Oh the things coming out of the cast's mouths. More...

July 17, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Audiences Still Love Their Pirates
The Johnny Depp juggernaut Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest remained the most popular film in North America for a second weekend easily defending its box office crown against two new comedies that fought bitterly for the runnerup spot. More...

July 11, 2006
The Comic-Con is Coming!
I attend several film festivals each year, but there's always one movie-centric event that I'd really love to attend: The San Diego Comic-Con. Movie geek heaven is what I like to call it. Read on to find out why... More...

July 03, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Superman Returns" to Top of Charts
The Man of Steel conquered the North American box office this weekend as the super hero adventure Superman Returns claimed the number one spot over the pre-Independence Day holiday frame. More...

June 30, 2006
Summer Showdown: Can "Superman Returns" Top "Pirates of the Caribbean 2?"
With the successful but not-quite-spectacular opening of "Superman Returns" this week (pulling in $21 M in its Wednesday opening run), some may start to wonder just how worried Warner Bros. should be in the short week of box office... More...

June 29, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Superman" And "Devil" Are Certified Fresh
This week's wide releases both involve publishing. In "The Devil Wears Prada," the setting is a fashion magazine, and in "Superman Returns," it's The Daily Planet. So maybe that's why the critics like both these movies so much... More...

June 29, 2006
Box Office Preview: Son of Krypton Returns to Theaters
One of the summer's most anticipated films flies into theaters everywhere ready to kick off the second half of the blockbuster season. Superman Returns brings life back to one of cinema's favorite franchises after nearly two decades of silence. More...

June 28, 2006
Some Small "Superman" Sequel Stuff
Today is the opening day for "Superman Returns," which can mean only one thing: Sequel Talk. Over the course of several cast & crew interviews, IGN FilmForce was able to collate a variety of sequel-centric responses, and the general... More...

June 26, 2006
Critical Consensus: Look, Up In The Sky! It's A Certified Fresh "Superman Returns!"
The Man of Steel is back in "Superman Returns." Is Bryan Singer's big-budget adaptation able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, or is it critical Kryptonite? More...

June 20, 2006
It's A Bird! It's A Plane! It's a "Superman Returns" Tomatometer!
Yes indeed, "Superman Returns" has enough reviews by approved critics (six, and all Fresh) to have an Official Tomatometer -- and what a Tomatometer, at 100%. Even the Unofficial Tomatometer, counting all sneak reviews and unapproved... More...

June 20, 2006
Wanna Hear the ENTIRE "Superman Returns" Score?
Now here's a nifty piece of movie promotionalizing: Superhero Hype! is, with the complete permission of Warner Bros., hosting the entirety of John Ottman's "Superman Returns" score, which you can listen to any time you darn well feel... More...

June 18, 2006
First Negative "Superman Returns" Review -- Critical Kryptonite?
It had to happen eventually -- after a flurry of excited positive reviews following this month's sneak press screening of "Superman Returns," the first voice of dissent has emerged, courtesy of internet critic Dave Poland. More...

June 13, 2006
"Superman Returns" Gets More Online Reactions
In a follow-up to yesterday's article ("Early Superreaction Sounds Promising"), we've got the rundown on even more online journalists who have chimed in after last week's first-ever screening of Bryan Singer's "Superman... More...

June 01, 2006
Superman to "Return" with "Spider-Man 3" Trailer
Director Sam Raimi revealed during an interview with Superhero Hype! that the first teaser trailer for "Spider-Man 3" will accompany the theatrical release of "Superman Returns." More...

May 31, 2006
Superman Jumps Forward a Few Days
Perhaps hoping for a few extra days of sunshine before Captain Jack hits the screens, the producers of "Superman Returns" have opted to bump the release date forward two days. Bryan Singer's super-anticipated flick will now open on... More...

May 29, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "X-Men 3" Smashes Records Over Memorial Day Weekend
Magneto and his fellow mutants attracted a record-breaking audience to theaters across North America as the super hero sequel X-Men: The Last Stand became a juggernaut at the box office opening at number one over the busy Memorial Day holiday... More...

May 16, 2006
Singer May Bolt From "Logan's Run"
"X-Men" and "Superman Returns" director Bryan Singer might have to make some tough decisions over the summer. He's got producer Joel Silver all excited about their "Logan's Run" remake, but Mr. Singer's also... More...

May 15, 2006
"Superman Returns" -- More Than a Quarter Billion Spent
"Sunday Morning Shootout's" Peter Bart & Peter Guber spent some time on the interview circuit at the last San Diego Comic Con, and the fine folks at Comics2Film.com were kind enough to host the whole entire episode for us. More...

May 03, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: Superman Returns
There's no denying that Warner Bros' "Superman Returns" is one of this summer's flashiest and most eagerly anticipated projects, so why not click right here and enjoy the ultra-new and rather slick theatrical trailer, or check out the... More...

May 01, 2006
"X-Men 3" Director Talks About X-Pectations
There was lots of hand-wringing and second-guessing among the X-Men fans when "Rush Hour" director Brett Ratner was tapped to helm "X-Men: The Last Stand," but the guy kept his head down and focused on his biggest project to... More...

April 20, 2006
Getting to Know Lex Luthor
IGN FilmForce thought it might be a good idea to re-introduce us to one of comicdom's most hated, and therefore most beloved, super-mega-villains. Click right here for a Luthor profile that, logically, focuses mainly on the actor playing the role.... More...

April 20, 2006
New SuperPics in our "Superman Returns" SuperGallery!
Thanks to our Superfriends at IGN FilmForce we've bolstered our "Superman Returns" gallery, which now has 62 photos and stills of the upcoming summer superhero blockbuster. More...

April 07, 2006
"X3" TV Spots and a Wolverine Chat
You may have caught a few of the nifty new X-Men 3 commercials during House, American Idol, or Survivor, but if you haven't, those thorough movie nerds over at JoBlo's can point you in the right direction. Also available for the X-nuts is a rather... More...

April 03, 2006
Superman to Make His "Return" via 3-D IMAX!
Dark Horizons shares with us a press release from the mammoth movie makers over at IMAX, and the short version is this: Come June 30th, you'll be able to enjoy WB's "Superman Returns" on a traditional movie screen -- or through the magic... More...

March 31, 2006
This New Photo Album is Super, Man!
Right here at Rotten Tomatoes you can find an all-new photo album filled with 35 snapshots from Bryan Singer's upcoming "Superman Returns" (maybe you've heard about it by now). Featuring production stills and a few behind-the-scenes... More...

February 23, 2006
WB Readies "Batman" & "Superman" Sequels
According to Variety, WB is wasting no time in moving ahead with sequel to last year's "Batman Begins" and this summer's "Superman Returns." Both directors, Christopher Nolan & Bryan Singer, in addition to both leading men,... More...

February 14, 2006
WonderCon Wrap-Up: Singer and Routh Talk "Superman"
Fast forward in our coverage of WonderCon 2006 to the highlight of most every attendee's panel experience, when director Bryan Singer appeared to present "Superman Returns." More...

February 08, 2006
WonderCon Line-Up: Superman Returns, Mission Impossible III, and more!
If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend and in the mood for, say, a Q & A with Superman Returns director Bryan Singer or exclusive footage of Mission: Impossible III from the hands of J.J. Abrams himself, you need to stop by the... More...

December 05, 2005
Get a Peek at a Pair of New Mutants
Head on over to USA Today for a 6-pic gallery of characters from "X-Men 3." Included among the pic parade are Kelsey Grammer's Beast, Ben Foster's Angel ... and director Brett Ratner. More...

November 21, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Superman Returns
If you were out buying popcorn prior to the beginning of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," you might have missed the rather swanky "Superman Returns" trailer. If that's the case, just click on over to the film's trailer... More...

November 16, 2005
"Superman Returns" to Smallville
Just a friendly reminder for our "Superman" fanatics: The first teaser trailer for Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" will air during Thursday's episode of WB's "Smallville." (That's tomorrow night.) More...

November 10, 2005
Superman & Shyamalan to Piggyback Potter
Superhero Hype! has confirmed that the teaser trailer for "Superman Returns" will be attached to WB's "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," opening in theaters on Friday, November 18. The teaser, which runs one minute and... More...

November 02, 2005
Get Yourself Lost in a Mysterious New "Triangle"
Thanks to ComingSoon.net for pointing us towards "The Triangle," which is a 6-hour Sci-Fi Channel Miniseries that'll hit the airwaves on December 5th, and it'll be sporting some pretty familiar names in the production department. Namely,... More...

July 18, 2005
Comic-Con 2005: "V for Vendetta," "Harry Potter," "Futurama" and "Superman Returns"
Lots of movie news coming out of Comic-Con 2005 and IGN FilmForce is there to bring it all back for those of us who couldn't attend. First off, the trailer for "V for Vendetta" made its premiere this past Friday with Natalie Portman... More...

June 01, 2005
Matthew Vaughn Quits "X-Men 3"
The Hollywood Reporter brings some rather annoying news for all you "X-Men" fans: Citing "personal reasons," filmmaker Matthew Vaughn has decided to step away from directing "X-Men 3." No word yet on how this sudden... More...

April 06, 2005
Former Dracula to Play Superman's Boss
Thanks to the unexpected mid-season success of the Fox TV series "House," actor Hugh Laurie has been forced to give up the plum role of Perry White in Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns." Stepping into the recently vacated role... More...

March 23, 2005
Signing "X-Men 3" Director Was a Piece of "Cake"
Although the news has been reported here and there for the past several days, Variety has just confirmed it: director Matthew Vaughn has been handed the reins to the "X-Men" franchise. Longtime producer of Guy Ritchie's films... More...

March 10, 2005
Superman's Father to be Played by...Marlon Brando?
Were this strange piece of news reported by anyone other than the consistently reliable Latino Review, we'd probably just dismiss it as internet geek gossip, but the LR guys seem pretty darn confident about this scoop, so we're gonna run with it:... More...

February 16, 2005
Bryan Singer to Direct "U Want Me 2 Kill Him?"
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February 10, 2005
Kumar Goes to Metropolis
Kal Penn will play Lex Luthor's henchman in Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns," according to the Hollywood Reporter. Kevin Spacey is playing Luthor; the other cast members include Brandon Routh as Superman, Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane,... More...

January 13, 2005
"Superman Returns" Cast Grows
James Marsden and Hugh Laurie will join Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, and Kate Bosworth in "Superman Returns," according to the The Hollywood Reporter. Marsden (Cyclops in the "X-Men" movies) will play Lois Lane's love interest... More...

January 10, 2005
Famke Janssen on Third "X-Men" Movie
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January 06, 2005
Kate Bosworth Is Lois Lane
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December 14, 2004
Shawn Ashmore in Superman Returns?
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December 02, 2004
Kevin Spacey to Face Off Against Superman
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