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Noteworthy Superman dates to remember...
January 1: Frank Langella, (Perry White in Superman Returns), born in Bayonne, New Jersey in 1938.
January 2: Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man is released in 1976, the first time that DC and Marvel Comics characters team up.
January 2: Kate Bosworth, (Lois Lane in Superman Returns), born in Los Angeles, California in 1983.
January 5: George Reeves, star of the Adventures of Superman television series, born in 1914.
January 14: Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #1 goes on sale in 1958.
January 15: Smallville Season 8, Episode 11 'Legion' airs in the U.S. at 8.00pm on The CW.
January 15: Phyllis Coates, Lois Lane in Superman and the Mole Men (1951) and the first year of Adventures of Superman television series, born in 1927.
January 16: John Hamilton, Perry White in the Adventures of Superman television series, born in 1886.
January 21: Traditionally recognized as the birthday of Pete Ross, Clark Kent's boyhood friend.
January 22: Smallville Season 8, Episode 12 'Bulletproof' airs in the U.S. at 8.00pm on The CW.
January 25: Patricia Marand, Lois Lane in the broadway musical comedy It's a Bird It's a Plane It's Superman, born in Brooklyn, New York in 1934.
January 29: Smallville Season 8, Episode 13 'Power' airs in the U.S. at 8.00pm on The CW.
January 30: Gene Hackman, Lex Luthor in the Superman films, born in San Bernardino, California in 1930.
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| WELCOME TO THE SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE |
Dedicated to Andrew J Gould - the original keeper of the Superman Homepage!
Welcome! This website is devoted to DC Comics’ Superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. This website is dedicated to giving you information on Superman in all forms of media.
If this is your first visit to this website, then we invite you to take our Guided Tour. If you just want a quick explanation of what’s available within each section visit the Information Page. Otherwise just dive right in and jump to the various sections of the Superman Homepage by clicking on the navigational links on the left hand side of the screen or those in the "Timeline" menu at the top of the screen.
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· Steve Younis on January 1, 2007 12:00am EST
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| January 3, 2009: Superman on TV - January 4 to January 9 |
By Barry Freiman
Welcome to the abbreviated “Superman on TV” column covering the period from Sunday January 4, 2009 through Friday January 5, 2009. Thanks for putting up with my winter vacation schedule. I spent a week in Florida with my daughter where we spent New Year’s with my Mom/her grandmother (Nanny in our family). Hope everyone else had enjoyable holidays and starts to the New Year. Now onto the listings:
The New Year starts with a bang when “Superman Returns” makes its non-pay television debut. The 2006 film debuts on FX Tuesday at 6:30 PM in a 3 hour and 50 minute time slot. This is 20 minutes longer than the encore showing the next day, Wednesday, at 4 PM. Does this mean there are 20 minutes of additional commercials on top of the commercials breaking up the film the next day? Or could we see some deleted scenes added back in? Or perhaps a ‘making-of’ special? FX hasn’t said but, when it comes to “Superman” movies and deleted scenes, almost anything is possible.
Click 'Read More' to read the entire column. |
· barryfreiman on January 3, 2009 4:42pm EST·
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| January 2, 2009: Superman Homepage "Speeding Bulletin" News Video |
Here's the "Speeding Bulletin" video report for the week December 26, 2008 - January 1, 2009.
The "Speeding Bulletin" is your weekly Superman news video, recapping the latest events in the world of Superman. It also includes the "Bailey Planet" rant, Neal Bailey's thought of the week, brought to you in his own infamous style.
The URL for the "Speeding Bulletin" RSS feed is:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/SpeedingBulletin
Or you can subscribe to the "Speeding Bulletin" vodcast via iTunes.
Merchandise seen in this episode:
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· Steve Younis on January 2, 2009 12:26am EST·
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| January 2, 2009: Superheroes in Iraq |
Times Online has published a blog by a reporter who visited the 1-244 Assault Helicopter Battalion, currently located in Iraq, who have Superman and other superhero icons representing the various company groups.
There was no sense of any special powers as I clamboured onboard one of the aircraft and it took off. Even as we cruised over fields and small villages, bouncing slightly in the wind, there was no hint of superhuman-ness.
It was only when we touched down at an even bigger base that the truth emerged: I was being carted around by a crew of Supermen.
Literally.
The Louisiana-based 1-244 Assault Helicopter Battalion is made up of superheroes.
A-Company, which I was with, is named after Superman, while B-Company is Batman. I am not too sure which comic book hero is associated with C-Company, but D-Company is dedicated to Ironman.
Specialist Cordell Mallory, 24, a gunner on my helicopter, has been a 'Superman' for six months.
"It feels awesome," he said. Asked where his red cape was, however, Specialist Mallory admitted: "I left it back home."
The 'S' logo scrawled across the real Superman's chest is emblazoned on walls around A-Company's headquarters at the Balad military base.
There is also an action picture of Clark Kent in his Superman garb painted on a concrete slab outside a large dining hall.
You can read the full report at the Times Online website. |
· Steve Younis on January 2, 2009 12:26am EST·
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| January 1, 2009: SuperTrivia Quiz |
Welcome to the Superman Homepage SuperTrivia Quiz! This is a monthly competition, updated at the beginning of every month.
There are three trivia questions. They're based on anything Superman-related, whether it be in the Comics, TV shows, Cartoons, Movies, etc...
Can you answer all three questions correctly? Click here to find out!
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· Steve Younis on January 1, 2009 12:09am EST·
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| Mild Mannered Reviews - Trinity #30 |
Mild Mannered Reviews - Trinity #30
Scheduled to arrive in stores: December 24, 2008
Cover date: December 24, 2008
Main Story: "In the Longago"
Main Writers: Kurt Busiek
Main Pencillers: Mark Bagley
Main Inker: Art Thibert
Back-Up Story: "This is What We Need to Know"
Back-Up Story Writer: Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Back-Up Story Penciller: Mike Norton
Back-Up Story Inker: Ande Parks
Reviewed by: Neal Bailey with Jeffrey Bridges and Barry Freiman
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· Steve Younis on December 30, 2008 12:00am EST·
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| December 29, 2008: DC Universe Action Figures in 2009 |
Mattel has given fans a sneak peek at an Amanda Waller figure scheduled to be released some time in the first half of 2009.
We already revealed quite a lot at SDCC 2008 of our 2009 line up, but wanted to give everyone a little holiday treat before the New Year. Take a gander at the image [to the right]! We are not revealing where this figure fits into the line-up quite yet, but you will see her in the first half of 2009!
Mattel will also be releasing a range of single carded "Infinite Heroes" action figures (below you can see 1980s "Crisis" Supergirl and Alex Luthor), and more "Justice League Unlimited" 3-packs (below you can see Booster Gold, Superwoman, and Ultraman).
You can see more images at MattyCollector.com and Matty's new Facebook page.
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· Steve Younis on December 29, 2008 12:00am EST·
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| December 28, 2008: Gary Robinson's "Superman on Earth" Reflections |
Gary Robinson is a Superman fan who, like many of us, has lived with the Man of Steel for as long as he can remember. Gary is writing a series of articles about Superman in his life, and the Superman Homepage is pleased to publish them here for something different... a change of pace.
19. No More Tights, No More Flights?
By Gary Robinson
It was several months ago. We'd been living in southwestern Ohio for a good while. I'd asked Barb what she thought about a reprise of Flight to the North.
"Who would play Superman?" she asked.
I had an inkling where this was going, but I had to go ahead and say it, "Well, I thought I would."
"You're too old to play Superman."
Sigh. Never let it be said that the woman's ever been less than honest with me.
You're too old to play Superman.
With that thought echoing in my head, I went back in time, tracing the bumpy route we'd traveled to get here. It had been seven years since we'd left Kent, Ohio. In the interim, we'd made our own flight northwards, to a church in snow laden northwestern Pennsylvania. There, I'd pitched the idea for Flight to the North to certain influential people. It's a good thing I tested those waters, contacting people I figured might not care for Superman. As I recall, one associated Superman with the Occult. Another thought that play-acting in church was all right so long as nobody's feet left the ground. I'm very glad now that I didn't push the idea further.
Read the rest of Gary's "No More Tights, No More Flights?" story right here at the Superman Homepage.
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· Steve Younis on December 28, 2008 12:07am EST·
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| December 27, 2008: "Smallville" - Season 8, Episode 11 "Legion" |
The CW has released 20 images for the up-coming 11th episode of Season 8 of "Smallville". Titled "Legion" this episode is scheduled to air in the U.S. at 8.00pm on Thursday, January 15th on The CW.
If you haven't seen them yet, there are also two trailers for this episode: Trailer #1 (also available via YouTube) and Trailer #2 (also available via YouTube).
Meanwhile, TV Guide has the following description for this same episode...
Doomsday kidnaps Chloe, and Clark searches for her while battling the Persuader (Fraser Aitcheson) with a little help from three superheroes known as the Legion: Rokk (Ryan Kennedy), Imra (Alexz Johnson) and Garth (Calum Worthy). |
· Steve Younis on December 27, 2008 12:12am EST·
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| December 27, 2008: Superman Homepage "Speeding Bulletin" News Video |
Here's the "Speeding Bulletin" video report for the week December 19-25, 2008.
The "Speeding Bulletin" is your weekly Superman news video, recapping the latest events in the world of Superman. It also includes the "Bailey Planet" rant, Neal Bailey's thought of the week, brought to you in his own infamous style.
The URL for the "Speeding Bulletin" RSS feed is:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/SpeedingBulletin
Or you can subscribe to the "Speeding Bulletin" vodcast via iTunes.
Merchandise seen in this episode:
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· Steve Younis on December 27, 2008 12:00am EST·
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