Superman 1978 title sequence book

Each index contains the title, issue number, date and description for each comic book. Now, the sequence is an iconic piece of design for film, but back in the late 70s, a fair amount of ingenuity was required to develop the technology to allow the title to swoop through space. Developed by godfather scribe mario puzo with reverence for the venerable superhero, superman pays homage to the legends mythology without losing sight of the characters essential humanity. The greenbergs first major film project as a company, the teaser and opening title sequence to 1978 s superman, gave them a start, but their second established them as a creative voice. The unexpected one crafted for this 1978 blockbuster was decidedly quieter. Superman 1978 opening titlescredits sequence 720p youtube.

The character was invented all the way back in 1933, and made his first comic book appearance in 1938. And he stars in what is handsdown the best comic book movie ever. That means the film doesnt open like most superhero movies or james bonds with a sensational pre title sequence. It may look like just granby extra bold, but its actually granby elephant. That is a pretty legendary opening, theres no doubt about it. Perhaps the filmmakers agreed with spielbergs famous statement that jaws would work better the longer he kept the shark off the screen. An independent studio, lippert pictures, released the first superman feature film, superman and the mole men. The only change from those usually seen here on youtube is the sound effects of the credits, which is. Why the 1978 superman is still the benchmark the spread. Universal pictures when the curtain comes up on a film, the movies opening title sequence sets the tone for the story to follow. If you are not a superfan of the original superman movie, this may not be for you. The american comic book character superman has appeared in many types of media. May 10, 2010 everything that makes superman one of the best comic book movies even today occupies that exact space. Reimagining of the opening credit sequence to superman 1979dir.

This book is essentially a complete encyclopedia of superman s adventures up through the mid1960s. Precrisis comic books 19381986 precrisis superman comic books 19381986 postcrisis comic books 19862011. An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive homes first and greatest superhero. While many title sequences are perfunctory text on screen. Bryan singers superman returns 2006 did come close in the early part of the film and the shuttle rescue in that movie was a wellputtogether sequence, up there with the helicopter rescue in the 1978 version, but unfortunately the second half of the. The godfather book series is a series of crime novels about italianamerican mafia families, most notably the fictional corleone family, led by don vito corleone and later his son michael corleone.

Warner home video brings richard donners superman 1978 to ultra hd bluray as a twodisc combo pack with a flyer for a digital copy. The print edition collected three digital chapters a month. Year 1 fdfa writer, director, editor and soundtrack. The movie is the rousing, wholly successful thing that it is. One of the most rousing and effective introductions into the world of a movie character is the swooping opening title sequence for superman 1978. Pages in category superman titles the following 79 pages are in this category, out of 79 total.

When redeeming said code via and movies anywhere, it includes the sd, hdx 1080p and 4k with dolby vision and dolby atmos on various streaming platforms. Ive always wanted to make a title sequence like the opening to the 1978 richard donner film superman. Deniss epic title sequence journeying from comic book to the daily planet and krypton was intended to be populated by titles made from crystal as a way of introducing us to the technology behind the doomed planet. The quest for peace is done very cheaply due to cannon films becoming bankru. John williams few fictional characters have been as prolific in mainstream entertainment as the man of steel. To date, the 1978 theatrical version of superman remains the only motion picture based on a comic book to have a lush, epic feel. Superman contains largescale visual effects sequences. Richard donners superman 1978 and the cinematic recovery of american mythology. Superman is, of course, the most enduring comic book superhero, created in cleveland, ohio in 1932 by writer jerry siegel of the u. The original opening of superman the movie in its 1978 theatrical version, in high definition. Raised by kindly farmers jonathan and martha kent, young clark discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to metropolis to fight evil. The adventures of superman unrelated to the previous the adventures of superman title, this book, which began in 20 and ended in 2014, was a threetimesamonth digital comic anthology of noncanonical superman stories by rotating creative teams.

Superman 1978 full movie watch full movie on download last page 2. From the original comic stories in the 1930s to the clayton collyer radio show and paramounts animated shorts in the 40s, the kirk alyn television shows of the 50s, the musical adaptation for theatre and george reeves series of the 60s, the feature films of the 70s and. Christopher reeves as the man of steel, while sort of cheesy today, was a huge success when it came out, spawning three sequels. The film opens to a child reading a comic book about the daily planet, the largest newspaper in the city of metropolis. Christopher reeve as the man of steel in a bigbudget epic with oscarwinning effects. The quest for peace and superman returns as part of the collection superman. Then he kicks it up a notch with a title sequence that was stunning in 1978 and still a blast today. Boasts a smart screenplay by robert benton and david and leslie newman, striking cinematography by geoffrey unsworth especially in the smallville sequence, bright comic turns by margot kidder and gene hackman, and of course, that winning performance by christopher reeve in the title role. Superman 1978 free online movies full length no download. The 1978 superman movie has one of the best opening.

It wasnt until 1978 that a big budget producer partnered with steven spielberg to make the first true superman movie. The first time we see superman in his red, blue and yellow uniform is nearly an hour into superman. Greenberg and associates, it was done entirely without computer graphics, and holds up pretty well for being 36 years old. See more ideas about title sequence, challenges and tv series. In the opening sequence for ridley scotts alien, a disjointed version of the futura typeface is used to instill a sense of foreboding, the letters. To land rgas first job, they suggested a teaser trailer and a streaking opening title sequence for superman 1978, directed by richard donner. He reworks the 1978 title sequence and restores the heroic john williams score. In superman ii, humans appear to have begun to colonize the moon, and in superman iii superman is pitted against an evil supercomputer that is beyond the capacity of early 1980s technology. Everyone knows that the title sequence for the 1987 comic book film superman iv.

It is based on the dc comics character supergirl, created by otto binder and al plastino, and stars melissa benoist in the title role. Film directed by richard donner and distributed by warner bros. The first time we see superman in his red, blue and yellow uniform is nearly an hour. That is a pretty legendary opening, theres no doubt. It is almost miraculous that john williams score for the 1978 warner bros. Overview in 1978, the man of steel made audiences around the world believe a man could fly in richard donners superman, thanks to christopher reeves iconicmaking performance and gene hackmans memorable role as lex luther. To land rgas first job, they suggested a teaser trailer and a streaking openingtitle sequence for superman 1978, directed by richard donner. Of course, it has little or no relevance to todays superman and the characters with the same name, but if you have a fondness for the golden and. Why christopher reeves superman is so hard to forget. It is based on the dc comics character of the same name and stars marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter, jackie cooper, trevor howard, marc mcclure, terence stamp, valerie perrine, and ned beatty. The audience finds itself pleasantly surprised, and taken a little off guard. The movie and i always wanted to try an edit that removes that portion of the opening credits. Culture and values shaped the comic book superhero, says that superman is both a pillar of society.

Creating the text effect from superman 1978 kdi001 wrote on 8112008, 12. Superman is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner and based on the dc comics. Every which way but loose 1978 the images displayed on this page are recent additions to the movie title stills collection, a website containing screen captures of titles from feature films. The quest for peace is done very cheaply due to cannon films becoming bankrupt. The following title sequence moves through space and eventually reveals the planet krypton, the home world of a highlyevolved race resembling humans and bearing a unique molecular density and structure, a result of the planets gravitational strength and the radiation of its adjacent red sun. Superman 1978 richard donners movie pretty much broke the seal for all comic book movies that came later. It showed that a movie based on a comic book could be good, but also profitable. Thus the events of the three subsequent films suggest that this.

Since his first comic book appearance in 1938, superman has appeared in radio. Their first major film project, the teaser and opening title sequence for 1978s superman, gave them a start in the industry. The child turns the pages of an action comics book and the camera focuses. The movie, is the 1978 theatrical adaptation of superman. With great aplomband the tag line youll believe a man can flydc comics superman met with movie magic in 1978. He debuted in cinemas in a series of animated shorts beginning in 1941, and then starred in two movie serials in 1948 and 1950. I was always confused with the use of the comic book opening to superman. Beginning with a blackandwhite prologue of superman. Celebrating the films 40th anniversary, warner home video brings the classic film to 4k ultra hd with a stunning dolby vision hdr presentation, a referencequality. The film featured oscarwinning flying effects, john williamss soaring music, and an innovative title sequence. Even though visual effects have passed it by, its still classic, clean and atrractive. So using after effects and adobe premiere, i managed to cobble together a title sequence that. The first novel, the godfather, written by mario puzo, was. An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to earth, where.

The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner. The fictional character superman, an american comic book superhero in dc comics publications, has appeared in various films almost since his inception. Marlon brando, margot kidder, gene hackman, ned beatty, valerie perrine, jackie cooper, susannah york, glenn. The movie was filmed and produced at the same time as its sequel, superman ii, although this arrangement was beset by production difficulties, and the sequel was not released until 1980. The end titles sequence is more than seven minutes long, a record at the time of. Superman was the first comic book movie with grade a actors in it. An international coproduction between the united kingdom, switzerland, panama and the united states, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, jeff east, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter.

The superman section alone is worth the price of purchase, never mind the other 400 or so pages. Fan imagines opening title sequence for henry cavill. Their first major film project, the teaser and opening title sequence for 1978 s superman, gave them a start in the industry. Of course, it has little or no relevance to todays superman. Aquaman sends out a telepathic signal as he rides on a whale. Finally, in superman iv more nations have nuclear weapons than was the case in the 1980s. Movie superman special edition song prelude and main title march.

Just before the destruction of the planet krypton, scientist jorel sends his infant son kalel on a spaceship to earth. Like batman 1943, it is notable as the first liveaction appearance of superman. Main title sequence and special visual effects design. Part of the original films appeal is the opening title sequence. Two little jewish kids took the concept of the superman. With christopher reeve, margot kidder, gene hackman, marlon brando. Sep 8, 2015 screengrabs for the title sequence of the tv series, challenge of the super friends 1978. Superman comic book and record set 1978 br 520 the. Superman was originally scheduled to be released in june 1978, the 40th anniversary of action comics 1, which first introduced superman, but the problems during filming pushed the film back by six months. Jul 09, 2017 superman 1978 free online movies full length no download no signing up. For superman ii, superman ii, superman iii, superman iv. Apr 04, 2016 bryan singers superman returns 2006 did come close in the early part of the film and the shuttle rescue in that movie was a wellputtogether sequence, up there with the helicopter rescue in the 1978 version, but unfortunately the second half of the film paid a little too much homage to the donner original, right down to the brando moments. The movie in some listings and reference sources is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner. From the opening seconds it is clear this is a sequel a bid for nostalgic hearts that stir at the sound of the.

This is either due to not being human at all, or from the abilities given to. It stars an uncredited kirk alyn billed only by his character name, superman. Superman the movie main title with swooshes youtube. Ongoing titles featuring superman in a starring role action comics. It is based on the dc comics character of the same name and stars marlon brando, gene hackman, christopher reeve, margot kidder, glenn ford, phyllis thaxter, jackie cooper, trevor howard, marc mcclure. A very talented fan imagines how the opening title sequence of a superman sequel starring henry cavill could look. This title sequence was designed by richard greenberg, whod previously created the opening titles for superman 1978. This movie is for diehard superman fans that love collecting superman memorabilia. Now, the sequence is an iconic piece of design for film, but back in the late 70s, a fair amount of ingenuity was required to develop the technology to allow the title. The 1978 superman movie has one of the best opening credits sequences of all time. Superman comic book and record set 1978 br 520 the mxyzptlk up menace alien creatures.

Amelie 2001 this sweet, quirky title sequence shows audrey. This can easily be explained from the comic book source material where superman has been shown to have a slower metabolizim and ages much slower than human. For about two weeks, we kept trying to figure it out. Most of the humor centers, of course, around one of the central icons of american popular culture, superman who, and i quote from our common memory of hundreds of comic books and radio and tv shows, in his dual identity as clark kent is a mild. The end titles sequence is more than seven minutes long, a record at the time of the films release in 1978. He had no personality in the comic books and has none here. Whenever i recreate the actual title sequence, a version of this font i use personally is called optigranbyelephantagency. Regular titles as well as some ending credits and titles. He made his first movie appearance in 1951, but this was largely considered a trial run for the upcoming tv series. Superman comic book and record set 1978 br 520 the mxyzptlk up menace alien creatures on. Superman the history, mythology, and media of the man of steel. The expensive and exhausting production of the original 1978 film has been. Superman is a 1948 15part blackandwhite columbia pictures film serial based on the comic book character superman. However, it wasnt until 1938 that they sold the idea to detective comics, inc.

Regular titles as well as some ending credits and titles from trailers. As superman, he battles the villainous lex luthor, while. Thus, keying the famed beginning that was the films credits. Supergirl is an american superhero television series developed by ali adler, greg berlanti and andrew kreisberg that originally aired on cbs and premiered on october 26, 2015. The movie is a 1978 superhero film directed by richard donner and based on the dc comics character of the same name. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book.

Then he kicks it up a notch with a title sequence that was. As comic book artist grant morrison creator of a recent retrostyle superman series in all star superman. Olympic champion bruce jenner auditioned for the title role. Deniss epic title sequence journeying from comic book to the daily planet and krypton was intended to be populated by titles. Christopher reeve does superman make up and wardrobe tests. Aug 11, 2008 creating the text effect from superman 1978 kdi001 wrote on 8112008, 12. Superman 1978 free online movies full length no download no signing up. Now, the sequence is an iconic piece of design for film, but back in the late 70s, a fair amount of ingenuity was required to develop. Feb 25, 2017 watch 25 stunning movie title sequences.