SoJ is a re-mix of Superman 1 and Superman 2 (both the theatrical version and the Donner Cut). I'm also using some shots from Superman 3 and 4 and various other sources, as well as new footage filmed specifically for this project.

When these movies came out on DVD I found that my memories of them from when I was a kid didn't match the films themselves. I didn't remember them being so campy and (especially with Superman 2) peppered with lame attempts at humor. This project is my attempt to take the first two movies and turn them into something closer to the Superman of my memory, protecting all of the great performances from the dated elements, and hopefully ending up with a professional quality finished product that kids and adults seeing it for the first time will enjoy as a much as I did nearly 30 years ago.

Through the use of editing and subtle visual effects, I'm removing the unrealistic, campy, and unintentionally unfunny parts that aren't necessary to the plot. I'm fixing continuity errors, and re-editing many scenes to intensify the mood or speed up the action sequences so they are closer to what's expected in modern action films. I'm also improving visual effects when feasible. The end result is a darker, more serious, more modern film.

The film also focuses more on Kal-el's relationship with Jor-el. And I'm trying to bring the entire film down to under 3 hours. Everything is done in such a way that someone who isn't very familiar with the movies shouldn't notice what I did.

And since I didn't like the way either Superman 2 or the Donner Cut ended, I've created a new, darker ending that fits fairly well with Superman Returns.

The edit is still in progress. Most of the editing is done. Right now I'm working almost entirely on visual effects. It's a slow process and I'm only able to work on it part-time. Although it is nearing completion, I'm resisting the urge to set a release date. It'll be done when I'm finally satisfied with it.


If you'd like more info or would like to comment, go to: http://originaltrilogy.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=11&threadid=5793

Teaser Trailer 1:
High Quality Divx: http://www.thirdwishproductions.com/soj/sojteaser1b.avi
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYQJvLsEThw

Teaser Trailer 2:
High Quality Divx: http://www.thirdwishproductions.com/soj/soj-teaser-flight.avi
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV1Yy3hfqwg


Example of a re-edited action scene: http://www.thirdwishproductions.com/soj/THROWBUSCOMPAREdivx2.avi

Example of the subtle use of new visual effects: http://www.thirdwishproductions.com/soj/fxcompare01.avi