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Superman II (1980) and Toys (1992)

Superman II (1980) and Toys (1992)

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Two twisty behind the scenes stories here. Originally, 1980's Superman II was being shot alongside the original Superman, with Richard Donner directing both. But frictions behind the scenes led to an eventual parting of the ways, a retooling of Superman II, and an eventual emergence of a second cut of the film.


Toys meanwhile? From the director of Rain Man and starring Robin Williams? It should have been huge, not least because its script had been revered for over a decade. In fact, the film was supposed to have been made nearly a decade before. And when it did eventually happen? The challenge turned out to be how to sell it...


The behind the scenes stories of both are told in this episode...

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Superman II (1980) and Toys (1992)

Superman II (1980) and Toys (1992)

Simon Brew