Mark Millar Taking Superman Forward?
Following the success of The Dark Knight, Warner Brothers is obviously a little anxious to get moving on some of their other properties. I believe the furthest along are films based on Green Lantern (with a script described as "epic science fiction") and Green Arrow (originally titled Supermax, based on the prison setting). Beyond all others, they are interested in a new Superman movie. Many rumors/discussions have swirled around the character: Will it be a sequel to Superman Returns? Will Bryan Singer/Brandon Routh return? Will we get another origin? Who knows? What is interesting is the below interview with comic writer Mark Millar (Wanted).
What is interesting about this interview is the story that he alludes to that would take Supes back to the start and bring him back strong with a three picture story. He says he has spoken to a big time director who wants to do it with him. No names are dropped, but the man certainly sounds passionate about the Big Blue Boy Scout. Could be interesting.
Don LaFontaine - "The King of Voiceovers" Dies
In a rare appearance, Don LaFontaine appeared in a GEICO insurance commercial where he narrated a woman's tale of a car accident with his signature "In a world..." introduction. It was the first time that I had ever seen the man, although the voice is unmistakable. The man with the great voice that has graced so many movie trailers over the years has passed away at the age of 68.
Mr. LaFontaine spent many years providing voiceovers to trailers, more than 5,000 in his career. His first appearance came in the promo for the 1965 western Gunfighters of Casa Grande for MGM. Want to know how he got the chance? The original talent failed to show up. It just goes to show that you never now when a life-changing opportunity will present itself.
The Minnesota native died in Los Angeles of a collapsed lung. Mr. LaFontaine is survived by his wife and three daughters.
The man, the myth, the legend, Don LaFontaine will be missed. You may not know the face, but you will always recognize the voice.
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