A New Model…

Presenting an amazing series of digital renders from the 3DTotal Forums by ‘PredragKrishan‘ leading with this simple brief –

“I started to make this Superman model, so your comments are very welcome. I like Christopher Reeve as Superman because of his strong charisma and Alex Ross work, so I’m trying to make that kind of render…”

Though depicted here as a more emotive Superman, the details on the costume (especially the chest shield) are unusually movie accurate and the final piece (bottom) while reminiscent of the poster for Superman Returns is a fantastic tribute to Reeve and surely worthy of a poster/comic cover itself…

 

‘Yours…’

Today would have been Christopher Reeve’s 60th birthday.  In honour of his memory and to celebrate his tenure as the Man Of Steel I present my collection of images signed at various stages by the man himself –

From the top – autograph dedicated ‘To Mark’ obtained in-person by a crew member at Pinewood Studios during 1978, hand signed index card from the mid-80’s matted with a print from Superman: The Movie, pre-printed card with a shot of Reeve in ’77 and another print taken from BRAVO magazine from 1979.

Forever missed, forever in our hearts & minds – Forever a Superman…

 

Shattered Fantasies…

Part two of the feature taken from UK ‘Photoplay’ Magazine with the impressive gallery (for the time) showcasing a rare pic of Margot Kidder from an independent photo shoot, (bottom right) in character as Lois Lane in a Superman sweater.

Margot would do more of these sittings (with increasing degrees of raunchiness) for use in various adult publications.  Her interview   (third pic down) is a curious insight foreshadowing what was to come in later life.  Thankfully in true Lois Lane fashion Margot overcame her demons to be the success she is today…

 

Zooming Back…

The bumper 80 Page May 1981 issue of the elaborately titled “The New Photoplay – Movies &  Video, The Cinema & Home Screen Monthly” was a real treat for Superman fans.

Shown above is the cover and part one of the feature devoted to the theatrical release of Superman II in the UK with full page photographs (The main colour portrait revealing itself decades later to be taken from a deleted scene shot by Richard Donner) and reference to a (not particularly insightful) review.  Part two of the article to follow with more pics and a candid interview with leading lady Margot Kidder…