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Yesterday evening I had the enormous privilege of talking to Bryan for a good 11-12 minutes. Bryan was not a total stranger to me, as we actually studied cinema together,a long time ago. And it probably feels even longer than it actually is, too ! We werent particularly good friends back then ; I dont even think I had ever talked as much to Bryan before. Anyway, nowadays Bryan is working in the cinema, while I work in a cinema, selling popcorn and stuff. Hey, one has to make a living. But he actually recognized me, which was a nice surprise, and he even congratulated me on my job ! He said that working at a concession stand had always been a dream of his, and that he was still toying with the idea, in case he couldnt make big blockbusters anymore. He then said he remembered the glorious time when Richard Donner was still making movies, and the large bucket of popcorn cost, like, 15 cents ! He even asked if I could sell him said bucket for its vintage 1978 price, because he wanted to savour the nostalgia value of it. I said I could, but only in exchange of a few revelations regarding the SR sequel. At first he was a bit reticent, but after I told him how I really wanted to hear him talk some more, he gave in, obviously wanting to do something good for his fellow man.
- The movie will follow the pattern used in The Wrath of Khan, but it will star the characters from the Dick Donner scenes of Superman II, because the film will be, believe it or not, a Superman tale first and foremost.
- He wants the title to be Superman IV : Kneel Before Zod, but he thinks maybe it would be wiser to call it Superman 3.5, because of its quasi-sequel nature. Unfortunately 3.5 is a big no-no in roman numerals, and he really wants to use those. He promises hell think of something, even if he has to re-invent numerals in the process. Ive already re-invented the wheel, numerals should be no problem !.
- The film will open in Irak, with an insane American general who likes to murder little children in order to preserve the american way. That way, the Zod theme will be intertwined with a subtle political critique, ensuring Superman IV is a thinking mans movie for the ages.
- Bryan realizes the gay imagery was a big hit with the general audiences, and promises hell put the deleted coming out of the broom closet scene from SR back in the sequel, as a special treat to the fans. Its also a chance for him to pay homage to the Superman II tradition of rehashing footage : I deleted the scene from Part I, because I really wanted to use it in Part II, explains Singer.
- The insane general will free Zod (Jude Law) and Ursa (Halle Berry) from the Phantom Zone, by firing a nuclear rocket into the stratosphere. The general is not a very good shot.
- Non is back as well, though at the beginning of the film hes not trapped into the Phantom Zone. Rather, hes in jail, as suggested by the end of Superman II. This discrepancy is easily explained because the movie is only a partial sequel ; its actually quite clever when you think of it !
- New Krypton will become Zods starship, while the Fortress of Solitude will serve the same purpose for the Man of Steel. Both starships will go head to head during the spectacular climax !
- Lois and Richard will join Superman in his starship, to help him against the three kryptonians. Following one very unfortunate accident Richard will merge with a crystal and become the entity known as Brainiac. Brainiac will then serve as a logical, Spock-like sidekick to Kirks Superman. As for Lois, shes our Uhura, jokes Singer.
- On earth, Luthor will seduce Jason to the dark side. Singer thus plans to pay homage to his own work (Apt Pupil) for a change, because one can only have some much Donner.
- Expect Jason to die at the hands of General Zod, and Luthor to kill all of Earths whale population ! As long as there are Star Trek movies, Ill never run out of incredible ideas, affirms Singer.
And then he left me, carrying a nostalgia-priced bucket of popcorn into the dark recesses of a theater
- The movie will follow the pattern used in The Wrath of Khan, but it will star the characters from the Dick Donner scenes of Superman II, because the film will be, believe it or not, a Superman tale first and foremost.
- He wants the title to be Superman IV : Kneel Before Zod, but he thinks maybe it would be wiser to call it Superman 3.5, because of its quasi-sequel nature. Unfortunately 3.5 is a big no-no in roman numerals, and he really wants to use those. He promises hell think of something, even if he has to re-invent numerals in the process. Ive already re-invented the wheel, numerals should be no problem !.
- The film will open in Irak, with an insane American general who likes to murder little children in order to preserve the american way. That way, the Zod theme will be intertwined with a subtle political critique, ensuring Superman IV is a thinking mans movie for the ages.
- Bryan realizes the gay imagery was a big hit with the general audiences, and promises hell put the deleted coming out of the broom closet scene from SR back in the sequel, as a special treat to the fans. Its also a chance for him to pay homage to the Superman II tradition of rehashing footage : I deleted the scene from Part I, because I really wanted to use it in Part II, explains Singer.
- The insane general will free Zod (Jude Law) and Ursa (Halle Berry) from the Phantom Zone, by firing a nuclear rocket into the stratosphere. The general is not a very good shot.
- Non is back as well, though at the beginning of the film hes not trapped into the Phantom Zone. Rather, hes in jail, as suggested by the end of Superman II. This discrepancy is easily explained because the movie is only a partial sequel ; its actually quite clever when you think of it !
- New Krypton will become Zods starship, while the Fortress of Solitude will serve the same purpose for the Man of Steel. Both starships will go head to head during the spectacular climax !
- Lois and Richard will join Superman in his starship, to help him against the three kryptonians. Following one very unfortunate accident Richard will merge with a crystal and become the entity known as Brainiac. Brainiac will then serve as a logical, Spock-like sidekick to Kirks Superman. As for Lois, shes our Uhura, jokes Singer.
- On earth, Luthor will seduce Jason to the dark side. Singer thus plans to pay homage to his own work (Apt Pupil) for a change, because one can only have some much Donner.
- Expect Jason to die at the hands of General Zod, and Luthor to kill all of Earths whale population ! As long as there are Star Trek movies, Ill never run out of incredible ideas, affirms Singer.
And then he left me, carrying a nostalgia-priced bucket of popcorn into the dark recesses of a theater
