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47 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH-
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE and SUPERMAN II-
May/June 1977. E Stage, Pinewood Studios.
Director Richard Donner films the Daily Planet office scenes for both films.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage and cast and crew interviews and commentary.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- Filming the Daily Planet. June 1977. E Stage, Pinewood Studios.

SUPER TRIVIA

SUPERMAN IV-Trivia
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPER TRIVIA- Falling Kryptonians disappear in the last frame.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE TRIVIA- Falling Kryptonians. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

YESTERYEARS NEWS TODAY!

Monday, June 24, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Wednesday, June 24, 1981.
The film is in its sixth day of theatrical release across North America.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN II- June 24, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

42 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Thursday, June 24, 1982. E Stage, Pinewood Studios.
The film is in its fourth day of principal photography.
Filmed on this day are portions of the Lana’s hotel room, Lana and Ricky on the subway, and a theatrically deleted scene featuring a cameo appearance by Frank Oz as a surgeon whose electricity goes out as he’s about to operate during the supercomputer blackout of the world sequence.
PICTURED: Various stills and screenshot from the scenes.
Note the actor as the patient in the operating room scene is also a passenger on the subway.

SUPERMAN III- June 24, 1982. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

41 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Friday, June 24, 1983.
The film begins its second week of theatrical release in North America.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN III- June 24, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

37 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN IV-
Wednesday, June 24, 1987.
Reports of production problems with the film are unending in the press.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN IV- June 24, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Saturday, June 22, 2024

47 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK-
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
Wednesday, June 22, 1977.
Richard Lester is hired by the producers to act as an intermediary between them and director Richard Donner. Lester is given an uncredited “producer”ish title.
PICTURED: Articles from the time.

SUPERMAN II- June 22, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Monday, June 22, 1981.
The film records the highest opening weekend box office earning in motion picture history up to that time.
PICTURED: Ads and articles from the time.

SUPERMAN II- June 22, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

37 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN IV-
Monday, June 22, 1987.
Reports of production problems with the film are unending in the press.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN IV- June 22, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Friday, June 21, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Sunday, June 21, 1981.
The film records the highest two day box office earning in motion picture history up to that time, earning more than $10 million.
PICTURED: Article and ads from the time.

SUPERMAN II- June 21, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II THE DAILY PLANET- June 21, 1981.

42 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Monday, June 21, 1982. E Stage, Pinewood Studios.
Principal photography begins with the filming of the interior of Lana’s home sequences.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN III- June 21, 1982. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Thursday, June 20, 2024

47 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Monday, June 20, 1977. M Stage, Pinewood Studios.
Director Richard Donner begins work on the White House sequences.
The sequence would continue filming with the stunt team well into July while the main unit was filming the New York locations.
This stage would later be redressed and serve as Lois Lane’s penthouse for filming later that October.
PICTURED: Images from the sequence.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage and cast interviews.

SUPERMAN II THE DAILY PLANET-
June 20, 1977.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II- Filming the White House Sequences. Late June - Mid July, 1977. M Stage, Pinewood Studios. Director- Richard Donner.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

41 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Saturday, June 20, 1981.
The film is is a hit in North America.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads from the time.

SUPERMAN II- June 20, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

41 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Monday, June 20, 1983.
The film is the highest grossing movie of the weekend in its first three days of opening theatrically in North America.
PICTURED: Article and ads from the time.

SUPERMAN III- June 20, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Friday, June 19, 1981.
The film opens theatrically across North America.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer, theatrical TV spots and theatrical radio spot.

SUPERMAN II- June 19, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II- Theatrical trailer.
Released June 19, 1981.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II- Theatrical TV spot 1. Released June 19, 1981.

SUPERMAN II- Theatrical TV spot 2. Released June 19, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II- Theatrical TV spot 3. Released June 19, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II- Theatrical TV spot 4. Released June 19, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II- Theatrical TV spot 5. Released June 19, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II- Theatrical radio spot.
Released June 19, 1981.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Thursday, June 18, 1981.
The film has its Detroit premiere and prepares for the next day’s North American theatrical release with the assortment of ads and interviews.
PICTURED: Ads and article from the time.

SUPERMAN II- June 18, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

37 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN IV-
Thursday, June 18, 1987.
Reports of production problems with the film are unending in the press.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN IV- June 18, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Monday, June 17, 2024

41 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Friday, June 17, 1983.
The film opens theatrically in North America.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad and articles from the time.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer and theatrical TV spots.

SUPERMAN III- Anniversary.
Released June 17, 1983.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN III- June 17, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN III- Theatrical trailer. Released June 17, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN III- Theatrical TV spot 1. Released June 17, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN III- Theatrical TV spot 2. Released June 17, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN III- Theatrical TV spot 3. Released June 17, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Sunday, June 16, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Tuesday, June 16, 1981.
The film prepares for its U.S. theatrical release, and with it comes interviews and merchandising.
PICTURED: Article and ads from the time.

SUPERMAN II- June 16, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

41 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Thursday, June 16, 1983.
The film is just one day from its North American theatrical release.
Pamela Stephenson interviews.
PICTURED: Article and ads from the time.
VIDEO: Theatrical teaser trailer/International trailer.

SUPERMAN III- June 16, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN III- Theatrical teaser trailer/international trailer. Caped Wonder Stuns City! Released June 17, 1983.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Monday, June 15, 1981.
The film prepares for its U.S. theatrical release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical teaser trailer.

SUPERMAN II- June 15, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II- Theatrical teaser trailer. Released June 19, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

41 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Wednesday, June 15, 1983.
The film prepares for its U.S. theatrical release, and with it comes the merchandising.
PICTURED: Newspaper and magazine ads.

SUPERMAN III- June 15, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

39 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH-
SUPERMAN THE MOVIE, SUPERMAN II, and SUPERMAN III-
June 1985.
The first three films are released theatrically in Spain as a triple feature.
PICTURED: Magazine ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE, SUPERMAN II, SUPERMAN III- June 15, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

37 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN IV-
Monday, June 15, 1987.
The theatrical release is just over a month away.
PICTURED: Magazine article from the time.

SUPERMAN IV- June 15, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Friday, June 14, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Sunday, June 14, 1981.
The film prepares for its U.S. theatrical release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN II- June 14, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

41 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Tuesday, June 14, 1983.
Actress Pamela Stephenson pays a visit to the Superman’s 45th birthday exhibit at the New York Daily News before attending the film’s New York premiere of the film, a function to benefit the Museum of Modern Art.
PICTURED: Articles from the time.

SUPERMAN III- June 14, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN III- Christopher Reeve and Richard Pryor at the New York premiere. June 14, 1983.

SUPERMAN III- Richard Pryor and Christopher Reeve at the New York premiere. June 14, 1983.

SUPERMAN III- Christopher Reeve and Dr. Ruth Westheimer at the New York premiere. June 14, 1983.

SUPERMAN III- Barbara Cooper and Jackie Cooper at the New York premiere. June 14, 1983.

Thursday, June 13, 2024

41 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Monday, June 13, 1983.
The North American theatrical release is just days away.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN III- June 13, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

40 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK-
SUPERGIRL-
Wednesday, June 13, 1984.
Family Home Entertainment buys the rights to distribute the film in North America for its home video release in 1985.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERGIRL- June 13, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

37 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN IV-
Saturday, June 13, 1987.
Actor Damian McLawhorn promotes the then upcoming film.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN IV- June 13, 1987. Cape Wonder Stuns City!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

41 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Sunday, June 12, 1983.
The film has its Washington D.C. premiere to benefit the Special Olympics.
VIDEO: Washington D.C. premiere footage.
PICTURED: Various articles from the time.

SUPERMAN III- Washington D.C. premiere. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- June 12, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN III- Matthew Reeve, Christopher Reeve. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Matthew Reeve, Christopher Reeve, Gae Exton. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Christopher Reeve, Matthew Reeve, Gae Exton. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Christopher Reeve, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Christopher Reeve, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Frank Gifford, Ronald Reagan. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Robert Vaughn, Cassidy Vaughn, Linda Stabb. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Christopher Reeve, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Frank Gifford, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Christopher Reeve. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Christopher Reeve, Frank Gifford, Ronald Reagan. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Ethel Kennedy, Rafer Johnson. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- The Beach Boys (onstage), Gae Exton, Christopher Reeve (table 23). June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Ted Kennedy (blue suit). June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Bruce Johnston, Al Jardin, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, Nancy Reagan, Ronald Reagan. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Mike Love, Nancy Reagan. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

SUPERMAN III- Christopher Reeve, Matthew Reeve. June 12, 1983. Washington D.C., U.S.

36 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN IV-
Sunday, June 12, 1988.
The film makes its HBO premiere.
PICTURED: Television guide ads and HBO guide summary.

SUPERMAN IV- June 12, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Thursday, June 11, 1981.
The film is just over a week away from its North American theatrical release and the promotion is on.
PICTURED: TOPPS order form and newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN II- June 11, 1981. Caped Wonder Suns City!

41 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN III-
Saturday, June 11, 1983.
The film is less than a week away from its North American theatrical release and the promotion is on.
PICTURED: DP promotional poster.

SUPERMAN III- June 11, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Friday, June 5, 1981.
The original soundtrack by Ken Thorne is released.
PICTURED: Promotional poster and magazine and newspaper ads.

SUPERMAN II- June 5, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

36 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN IV-
Sunday, June 5, 1988.
The film nears its HBO premiere.
PICTURED: Television guide ad.

SUPERMAN IV- June 5, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

27 YEARS AGO TODAY-
CHRISTOPHER REEVE-
Thursday, June 5, 1997.
Christopher Reeve speaks to the Senate Appropriations Health and Human Services regarding more spinal cord research funding.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN II- June 5, 1997. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Monday, June 3, 2024

43 YEARS AGO-
SUPERMAN II-
Wednesday, June 3, 1981.
The film is almost ready to hit North American theaters, there’s a sale at Davison’s.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN II- June 3, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

36 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN IV-
Friday, June 3, 1988.
The film nears its HBO premiere.
PICTURED: Television guide ad.

SUPERMAN IV- June 3, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Sunday, June 2, 2024

43 YEARS AGO-
SUPERMAN II-
Tuesday, June 2, 1981.
Did you ever wonder who designed and built Superman’s love pad bed? Wonder no more.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN II- June 2, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

36 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN IV-
Thursday, June 2, 1988.
The film nears its HBO premiere.
PICTURED: Television guide ad.

SUPERMAN IV- June 2, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Saturday, June 1, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Monday, June 1, 1981.
The film has its New York premiere.
PICTURED: Articles from the time.

SUPERMAN II- June 1, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II- Christopher Reeve and girlfriend Gae Exton at the New York Premiere. June 1, 1981. National Theatre, New York.

SUPERMAN II- Gene Hackman at the Washington D.C. premiere. June 1, 1981.

SUPERMAN II- Caroline Kennedy at the New York premiere. June 1, 1981. National Theater, New York.

36 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN IV-
Wednesday, June 1, 1988.
Look who’s coming to HBO in June.
PICTURED: Television guide ad.

SUPERMAN IV- June 1, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Friday, May 31, 2024

43 YEARS AGO TODAY-
SUPERMAN II-
Sunday, May 31, 1981.
The film has its North American premieres.
Washington D.C.- May 31, 1981.
New York City- June 1, 1981.
PICTURED: Article from the time and images from the event.
VIDEO: Premiere parties footage.

SUPERMAN II- May 31, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN II- L-R: Jack O'Halloran, Vice President George Bush, Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman (unknown) at the Bush residence for the Washington premiere party. May 31, 1981

SUPERMAN II- Vice President George Bush, unknown, Christopher Reeve. May 31, 1981. Washington D.C.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

39 YEARS AGO TODAY-
CHRISTOPHER REEVE-
Thursday, May 30, 1985.
Christopher Reeve is interviewed by Marilyn Beck on the syndicated U.S. program PM MAGAZINE.
Marilyn Beck was a constant interviewer of Christopher Reeve through the years, she broke the story that Reeve would play Superman and Clark Kent six days (March 17, 1977) before the official announcement from the production (March 23, 1977). She passed away ten years ago tomorrow.
PICTURED: Television guide ads.