The WB announced during the San Diego Comic Con that the "Superman Returns" star will be providing the voice for the villain, Everywhere Man, in the upcoming 4th season of "The Batman" animated series.
Stay tuned to LoG for further news an updates!
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Brandon Routh to guest star on "The Batman"
The WB announced during the San Diego Comic Con that the "Superman Returns" star will be providing the voice for the villain, Everywhere Man, in the upcoming 4th season of "The Batman" animated series.
Stay tuned to LoG for further news an updates!
Saturday, July 08, 2006
LOSH sneak peek July 15th!
LoG's very own Matt reports that Kids WB! will air a special look inside Superman Returns next Saturday, July 15th, beginning at 7AM. during this preview they will show the first look at the LOSH cartoon! Expect it to be very brief, as Teen Titans and the Batman have been previously.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Superman Returns breaks $100M mark
**Thanks to Box Office Mojo**
Swooping onto about 8,200 screens at 4,065 locations, Warner Bros.' Superman Returns rocketed to an estimated $84.5 million in its first five days, selling about as many tickets initially as the first X-Men, which was also directed by Bryan Singer. Included in the tally was $5 million from 76 IMAX theaters, the highest-grossing IMAX opening on record, eclipsing Batman Begins' $3.1 million. By its seventh day, July 4, Superman's total levitated to an estimated $106 million.
Including international ticket sales, the film has grossed just over $126M.
Swooping onto about 8,200 screens at 4,065 locations, Warner Bros.' Superman Returns rocketed to an estimated $84.5 million in its first five days, selling about as many tickets initially as the first X-Men, which was also directed by Bryan Singer. Included in the tally was $5 million from 76 IMAX theaters, the highest-grossing IMAX opening on record, eclipsing Batman Begins' $3.1 million. By its seventh day, July 4, Superman's total levitated to an estimated $106 million.
Including international ticket sales, the film has grossed just over $126M.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
$21 Million Opening Day for "Superman Returns"
According to various Box Office experts, "Superman Returns" brought in $21 million on its opening day on Wednesday.
It was the 29th-largest opening day and eighth largest for a Wednesday.
"Superman Returns defeated our expectations," said Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros.' executive vice president and general sales manager. "We were looking at Batman Begins [as a benchmark] and hoping to hit $20 million and we exceeded $20 million." Studio exit polling indicated that 58 percent of the audience was male and that those over and under 25 years old were equally represented.
The $21 million opening day puts "Superman Returns" just behind last year's "War of the Worlds", which collected $21.3 million before moving on to earn $121.2 million its first seven days. However, Superman has a slight advantage over Spielberg's movie, as next Tuesday is the Fourth of July and more people will be able to head to theaters.
Singer's film debuted in 3,915 theaters and will expand to 4,064 theaters on Friday, the fourth-widest release ever. "Spider-Man 2" holds the opening-day record for a Wednesday with $40.4 million.
It was the 29th-largest opening day and eighth largest for a Wednesday.
"Superman Returns defeated our expectations," said Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros.' executive vice president and general sales manager. "We were looking at Batman Begins [as a benchmark] and hoping to hit $20 million and we exceeded $20 million." Studio exit polling indicated that 58 percent of the audience was male and that those over and under 25 years old were equally represented.
The $21 million opening day puts "Superman Returns" just behind last year's "War of the Worlds", which collected $21.3 million before moving on to earn $121.2 million its first seven days. However, Superman has a slight advantage over Spielberg's movie, as next Tuesday is the Fourth of July and more people will be able to head to theaters.
Singer's film debuted in 3,915 theaters and will expand to 4,064 theaters on Friday, the fourth-widest release ever. "Spider-Man 2" holds the opening-day record for a Wednesday with $40.4 million.
Even more Superman Returns Finding at Legions of Gotham!
Without a doubt, The Man of Steel is BACK! The proof is in the merchandise!! Just click the links below to check out Legions of Gotham for pics and info on some very cool swag!!
Best Buy Exclusive comics and Limited Edition 2 disc version of Look Up in the Sky!
KB Toys Superman Returns Gift Card!
Kryptonite Armor Lex Luthor!
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Superman Returns is out TODAY!
Today is the official release date for Superman Returns! Look for it to be accompanied by a Spiderman 3 trailer! Go out..see the film, and enjoy!
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Krypto Comic Solicited!
Monday, June 19, 2006
NEW DVD REVIEWS!
LoG has posted early reviews of both the Superman: TAS Volume 3 DVD and the DTV Superman: Brainiac Attacks DVD! Click the links below to check 'em out!
Friday, June 09, 2006
NEW Superman/ Batman 2-pack by DC Direct!
DC Direct has released an exclusive Superman/ Batman action figure two-pack. Also included is the "Public Enemies" graphic novel that collect issues 1-6 of "Superman/ Batman".
This can be purchased at many bookstores and is also available via Amazon.com
For more information, click HERE!
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Superman meets Batman!
Brandon Routh and Kevin Spacey presented Christian Bale with an award at the MTV movie awards this year!
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Superman Returns AOL pack!
AOL is sending out Superman Returns themed CD packs. LoG has the complete look at it for you! Click HERE for more pics.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Lex Luthor Figure Pics!
LoG has very detailed pics of the Superman Returns Missle Launching Lex Luthor figure!
Friday, June 02, 2006
Superman: Brainiac Attacks to air BEFORE DVD RELEASE!!
**Thanks to The Superman Homepage
Cartoon Network has announced that they'll be airing "Superman: Brainiac Attacks", the up-coming animated film from Warner Bros. Animation, before the DVD is released on June 20th.
Fans will be able to catch "Superman: Brainiac Attacks" on Cartoon Network on Saturday, June 17th at 7:30pm, 3 days before the DVD's release.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Legions of Gotham: Your SOURCE for Superman Returns findings!
Check out the LoG Superman Returns Findings board for all of the latest info on what is being picked up by Superman fans all over the world! This comprehensive thread tells you what is out there, where fans are finding it, and how much we are spending! It also includes several fantastic pics of the merchandise!
Check it out HERE!
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
SUPERMAN WEEKEND coming to Build-a-Bear Workshop!
Yours truly has managed to get his hands on the new Superman costume coming soon to Build-a-Bear Workshops everywhere in June.
In addition, LoG is the FIRST to bring you pics and information on the upcoming "SUPERMAN WEEKEND" being held at BABW's nationwide June 9-11, 2006.
Click HERE for complete details at the Legions of Gotham Forum!
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Superman Returns two days early!
Warner Bros. announced today that it has officially moved the U.S. release of Superman Returns up two days earlier than originally planned. The new release is now set for June 28, 2006 at both standard theatres an in IMAX 3D.
TRU exclusive Superman Figure!
We have a few pics of the Toys R' Us Exclusive Superman Returns figure!
Monday, May 29, 2006
Monaco Grand Prix
The Superman Returns car took third in the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, and the cast of SR was there to see it!
Superman Returns Pepsi Promo
Legions of Gotham has a detailed look at the Superman Returns Pepsi 24 pack, and the comic featured on the back! Click HERE to check it out.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Wal-Mart offering SUPERMAN themed gift cards!
On a recent trip to Wal-Mart, I was fortunate enough to find that they are currently offering Superman themed gift-cards for purchase. At this time it appears that there are three different styles available.For more information, visit the LoG Forum!
International trailer now online!
Warner Bros has made available a new trailer that can currently be seen in Europe with The Da Vinci Code.
Word has it that this may also be the anticipated new trailer that will be seen this coming week with the U.S. Release of X-Men 3: The Last Stand.
You can view the trailer in the following Quicktime formats.
56K / 100k / 300k / 500k
Click the corresponding link to see the trailer!
Saturday, May 20, 2006
LoG first with photos of DC Super Heroes Bizarro variant!
Legions of Gotham webmaster Matt MacNabb is proud to be the FIRST to bring you photos of the much discussed, yet completely mysterious Mattel DC Super Heroes Bizarro variant!
Pics and details can be found at the LoG Forum!
Friday, May 19, 2006
Superman Saturday on Boomerang!
Cartoon Network sent us this press release today!
Boomerang Celebrates Superman Returns Premiere with SUPERMAN SATURDAY,
24-Hour Marathon Airing June 24
All-Animated Tribute to DC Comics’ Man of Steel to Run Commercial-Free 6 a.m.-6 a.m.
In high anticipation of the upcoming worldwide premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Superman Returns on June 30, Boomerang, Cartoon Network’s 24-hour commercial free network showcasing classic cartoons, will treat viewers to a 24-hour marathon of the “Man of Steel” in his best animated form. On June 24, starting at 6 a.m., Boomerang will present SUPERMAN SATURDAY, a non-stop showcase of favorite episodes from Superman, Justice League and Batman Beyond, each of which were produced by the renowned Warner Bros. animation director, Bruce Timm.
SUPERMAN SATURDAY will spotlight action-packed episodes hand-picked by Boomerang programmers to reveal the many talents and facets of the fabled DC Comics Superman character. Bursting onto the world in the 1938 Action Comics #1, our young hero was introduced as an orphan from the dying planet, Krypton, sent to live here on Earth. Endowed with super-human strength and other amazing abilities, he now resides in the city of Metropolis, disguised as mild-mannered reporter for The Daily Planet, Clark Kent. However, when danger arises in the form of sinister emergencies caused by villains such as Lex Luthor, Braniac or Cybron, he quickly reveals himself as the defender of truth, justice and the American way—Superman.
“Superman is the ultimate comic book hero,” said Marc Buhaj, Cartoon Network and Boomerang vice president of programming and scheduling. “He was created at a time when much of the world was suffering from the rise of totalitarian governments and the effects of the Great Depression. As a defender of the innocent and the powerless, Superman became a global icon. His story and resulting adventures have been depicted repeatedly over the years in comics, in motion pictures, on live series television and, of course, in animation. We’re thrilled that we can celebrate the newest Superman feature film project with a salute to the very best of the award-winning animated series produced by Bruce Timm.”
A lifelong Superman fan, Bruce Timm practically grew up with a pen and sketch pad in hand. A completely self-taught artist, he joined Warner Bros. Television Animation in 1989 as a storyboard artist and character designer. Later he was promoted to serve as a producer for Batman: The Animated Series, and later served to create Superman, which premiered in September 1996. In 1999, he went on to produce Batman Beyond, and in 2001, he led the Warner Bros. creative team that produced Justice League for Cartoon Network. Following is a description of each spotlighted series:
Superman (1996-2000): Created for the WB Network, Superman employs the Man of Steel to keep the streets of Metropolis safe from classic comic-book villains such as Parasite, Lex Luthor, Braniac, the Toyman and a whole new gang of baddies, among them Superman’s evil clone, Bizarro. The usual cast of characters from the DC Comic book are featured: Daily Planet editor Perry White, reporter Lois Lane and pal Jimmy Olsen, as well as a new character, Angela Chen, star gossip columnist and host of the Metropolis Today TV show.
Batman Beyond (1999-2001): Twenty years after Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman) has officially retired from his crime-fighting role, his secret is discovered by troubled teen Terry McGinnis. After McGinnis' father is murdered by the man who took over Bruce Wayne's company, McGinnis dons a high-tech Bat suit that Wayne last used, creating a new hero for a future Gotham City. Bruce Wayne decides to make Terry the new Batman and train him in the use of the ultimate new Batsuit. (Superman makes two guest appearances in Batman Beyond.)
Justice League (2001-2004): Bringing together characters that haven’t been seen on television since The Super Friends (1973-85), this new DC Comics animated series enlists the world’s greatest superheroes as a united team to battle an evil alliance of villains, supernatural creatures and malevolent alien forces determined to usurp authority over the world. The new Justice League consists of seven all-time favorite superheroes—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Hawkgirl and Martian Manhunter. The Justice League has existed in some form since 1940 when DC Comics' All-Star Comics introduced the first-ever group of superheroes in a comic book series entitled "Justice Society of America," which ran until 1951. DC Comics revived the concept in March 1960, renaming it the "Justice League of America."
Got Milk? Superman does!!
Whymilk.com now features Superman Returns as part of their Got Milk? promotion. Included are a Superman Quiz, Superman's bio, a downloadable version of the already popular Brandon Routh "Got Milk? print ad, and a brief synopsis of the upcoming Superman Returns.
Click the link above to check it out!
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Official Superman Returns poster released
Warner Bros. has released the official one-sheet for Superman Returns. Take a look!
Monday, May 15, 2006
Superman in IMAX
Superman Returns will hit IMAX theaters this summer in the United States, as well as Argentina! Click HERE for info on the Argentinan release and some cool posters
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Superman Returns Trailer screen grabs now available at Legions of Gotham!
The Legions of Gotham Forum has posted several screen grabs from the much celebrated second trailer for Superman Returns.
Click HERE or on the image to check them out!
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
New Topps Superman Returns Trading Card Images!
Thanks to LoG member, blinker, we have some fantastic scans of several cards from the highly anticipated Topps Superman Returns trading card set!
**WARNING - Images may contain SPOILERS! Click HERE to check them out!
Monday, May 08, 2006
Superman Returns computer peripherals coming in June.
**Courtesy of The Superman Homepage
i-rocks has announced the up-coming June release of a range of "Superman Returns" computer peripheral products.
The products will be on display at the Taipei International Information Technology Show held between June 6-10 in Taiwan.
For complete product info, click HERE.
Superman Toy News
In case you didn't know, LoG was the first to report this past April that Superman Returns is slated to hit Burger King in the UK and likely the US as well this summer! Click here for that info
We also have great pics of Superman Returns merchandise upcoming from Monogram Direct that we posted this past April as well! Click HERE for those pics
If anyone figures out what the DC Superheroes Bizarro chase is, please contact us immediately with the info! matt@legionsofgotham.org
Set Visits Popping up!
Internet news sites are finally able to post their set visit experiences from Superman Returns this past summer! Check out set visits at Superherohype and BlueTights.net!
Superman Documentary DVD cover revealed
DVD cover art has been revealed for the highly anticipated Superman documentary, "Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman". The documentary, directed by Kevin Burns and produced by "Superman Returns" director Bryan Singer is set for U.S. release on June 20, 2006. "Lex Luthor", Kevin Spacey provides narration.
In addition, The Toronto Star has released a review of the film which can be read HERE.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Des Moines to get Superman Returns Five Days Early
KCCI-TV is reporting that Des Moines Iowa will be getting their Superman Returns premiere 5 days before the rest of the world.
Superman Returns," the movie starring Norwalk, IA native Brandon Routh, will debut in Des Moines a few days early.The film is scheduled to open June 30 across the country, but NewsChannel 8 has learned that a special premiere showing will be held in Des Moines on June 25.There is word that Routh may attend the event.
The exact location of the premiere has not been confirmed.
Superman Returns," the movie starring Norwalk, IA native Brandon Routh, will debut in Des Moines a few days early.The film is scheduled to open June 30 across the country, but NewsChannel 8 has learned that a special premiere showing will be held in Des Moines on June 25.There is word that Routh may attend the event.
The exact location of the premiere has not been confirmed.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Superman Returns: The Videogame Delayed until Fall 2006
Thanks to IGN.com
During an investor conference call yesterday, Electronic Arts announced its upcoming title Superman Returns will be delayed.
Originally planned for a simultaneous release with the upcoming film, Superman Returns is now scheduled to launch with the DVD this holiday season. EA explained that the ambitious nature of the game convinced them it would benefit from a little more development time.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
New Superman Returns Trailer hits the web!
The new trailer is now available for viewing on the Superman Returns Official Website!! Well, don't bother reading this! Click the image to go the the trailer page and see for yourself!!You can then discuss the new trailer at The Legions of Gotham Forum!
Monday, May 01, 2006
TV Guide to print EXCLUSIVE Superboy/ LOSH image!
**Thanks to The Superman Homepage
The May 8th issue of TV Guide will contain the following image, which provides fans with an exclusive FIRST LOOK at the new Kids WB! series Superboy and the Legion of Super Heroes, premiering this fall on The CW!
Click HERE for LoG's in depth coverage on Superboy & The Legion of Super Heroes!
Welcome to the Legions of Gotham Superman Universe Blog!
Hello Super-Fans! Legions of Gotham, the BATMAN HOMEPAGE, is proud to welcome you to our coverage of the other half of the "World's Finest", SUPERMAN! This blog will look to give all of the great Bat-Fans of the LoG Community, as well as fans all over the web, a fresh perspective on the beloved Man of Steel. Keep watching this site for updates and coverage on EVERYTHING Superman, including Superman Returns, Superboy and the Legion of Super Heroes, comics, merchandise, and much, much more!
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