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DC Comics to Lose Superman Movie Rights in 2013
getthebigpicture.net - 8/14/2009
DC Comics to Lose Superman Movie Rights in 2013
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And that could be it for Superman for the time being, and I can't say it bothers me one bit. Because of lingering legal issues between Warner Bros. and DC Comics and the estate of Superman creator Jerry Siegel, the rights to the world's most famous comic book character have been up in the ...
Superman co-creator's family given rights - Entertainment News, Film News, Media
variety.com - 8/14/2009
Superman co-creator's family given rights - Entertainment News, Film News, Media
— variety.com — Siegels now control character's Krypton origins Warner Bros. and DC Comics have lost a little more control... over the Man of Steel. In an ongoing Federal court battle over Superman, Judge Stephen Larson ruled Wednesday that the family of the superhero's ... (more) Superman co-creator's family given rights - ...

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splashpage.mtv.com - 8/21/2009
EXCLUSIVE: Rumored 'Superman' Director Reveals His Vision For Man Of Steel
— splashpage.mtv.com — "Ninja Assassin" and "V For Vendetta" director James McTeigue has long been rumored as one of the... leading candidates to take over Warner Bros.' stalled Superman movie franchise. Earlier this month, McTeigue offered a vague, somewhat cryptic response ... (more) EXCLUSIVE: Rumored 'Superman' Director Reveals His ...

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The Siegels Win Back Pieces of Krypton
cinematical.com - 8/14/2009
The Siegels Win Back Pieces of Krypton
— cinematical.com — Things are looking pretty grim for the Man of Steel, at least when it comes to his... future on the silver screen. As you might remember, Warner Bros, DC Comics, and the Siegel family have been tied up in court over who is entitled to what when it comes ... (more) The Siegels Win Back Pieces of Krypton

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