May 02, 2015 for those unfamiliar with this documentarys topic, warner bros. Jan 21, 2018 the comic book thing with me is a little blown out of proportion with the internet. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Following reports earlier this week henry cavill may be out as the dceus superman, comic book superfan nicolas cage who nearly portrayed the last son of krypton in tim burtons never. It would have been the role of a lifetime for the superman super. The actor is an avid comic book fan and even named his son kalel after supermans kryptonian name in 2005. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved.
Nicolas cage s love for superheros and comic books went further than collecting. Action comics no 1 of which 100 are said to still be in existence sold originally for 10 cents. Story of the theftreturn of nicholas cages superman comic. Nicolas cage the nephew of famous director francis ford coppola, he has appeared in close to 60 films, notable highlights being faceoff 1997 and ghost rider 2007. Although the project has captured the publics imagination, he declined to appear in the 2015 crowdfunded documentary.
There is also a list of films he has produced and his appearances in television. The filmography of american actor, director and producer, nicolas cage includes the year the film was or will be released, the name of his character, the director, and other related notes. Apr 26, 2010 see five things you need to know before seeing kickass. Actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern. Proof that nic cages superman could have looked pretty. A rare comic book that was stolen from actor nicolas cage over a decade ago has been found in a disused storage locker. But the filmmakers take on the superman mythos proudly ignored comic book canon in both its narrative.
Angeles police are still looking for the thief who 10 years ago nabbed a valuable firstedition superman comic book from actor nicholas cage. Dec 10, 20 nicholas cage calls his man of steel in cancelled superman lives gutsy nicholas cage claims that his approach to the man of steel would have been gutsy in tim burtons cancelled superman lives and claims that warner bros. Nicolas cage will finally get his chance to play superman in. I grew up reading them and i always knew they would be like once technology would be there, they would be. When nicolas cage almost became superman no longer able to fly, the son of krypton would still fight a giant spider. At long last, nicolas cage finally got to play superman on the big screen, and his man of steel is more than a little snarky.
Following reports earlier this week henry cavill may be out as the dceus superman, comic book superfan nicolas cage who nearly portrayed the. The film got canceled, however, and quickly became an internet urban legend. Cage has appeared in over 110 films throughout his career. Get in the cage with nicolas cage and nicolas cage snl duration. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is. Mar, 2018 nicolas cage was famously cast as the man of steel in tim burtons defunct superman lives, but the actor will finally get his chance to bring life to the iconic dc hero in the animated teen titans. Nicolas cages canceled superman movie was crazier than we. Nicolas cage on superman, justice league, and whether hed do another comic book movie.
Nicolas cage loved playing superman in teen titans go. The news that henry cavill will likely no longer be playing superman has dominated the conversation today, but one other name in particular also keeps coming up amongst fans, that is nicolas. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. Comic book fan cage was once linked to a film version of superman. Jul 15, 2015 cage, who was cast as the comicbook hero for superman lives, a tim burtonhelmed film planned for the late 90s, smolders in one of the remaining pics, his long brown hair worn down and disheveled. Voodoo child is a comic book limited series published by virgin comics, and created by nicolas cage and his son weston coppola cage the series is written by mike carey with art by dean hyrapiet. Theres a rich history surrounding dcs superman and that includes the unproduced 1990s film superman lives that had nicolas cage set to star as the titular man of steel. By alexandra heilbron on december 2, 2011 5 comments. Cage is a comic book fan and took the superman gig with much enthusiasm and also came up with this quote which i thought id include as its pure cheese i hope i can still do this because i think it will be a very enchanted movie. Nicolas cages comic book collection was renowned as one of the most impressive celebrityowned collections of comic books. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor and filmmaker. A movie about his comic book collection is the logical next step for the oscar winner.
Nicolas cage on superman, justice league, and whether hed do. Superman lives was a passion project for lifelong comic book fan nicolas cage who eventually got to play marvel antihero ghost rider. Together with his oldest son weston he wrote a comic book series called voodoo child. Heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage. Cage got his second chance when he agreed to do a cameo voiceover for superman in the animated film, teen titans go. Gil kaufman 12012011 its a good thing nicolas cage was able to get his rare copy of action comics no. He wont feature in this summers blockbusters the avengers or the dark knight rises, but nicolas cage is.
Through the years nicolas cage collected quite some special and rare comic books, like action comics no. The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. Nicolas cage insists his superman lives would have. Nicolas cages stolen 1938 superman comic book sells for over. Heritage comics auctions hca and jay parrinos, the mint have been selected to jointly auction the valuable comic book collection of academy award winning actor, nicolas cage. Nicolas cage on superman, justice league, and whether hed. Nicolas cage believes his scrapped superman movie is. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Nicolas cage doing a costume test for the defunct superman lives. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002.
Arrowverse boss regrets mentioning nicolas cage superman. Mar 09, 2012 story of nicolas cage s stolen superman comic heading to big screen. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Cage, who at one time was director tim burtons pick to play superman in a neverrealized film adaptation, is famously a comic book fan. Supermans first comicbook appearance in 1938, but later sold. Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to big. Nicolas cage sells comic for 2 million dollars youtube. Mar 08, 2012 lionsgate have picked up the rights to the story of how nicolas cage lost and got back his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman. Superman lives may have been doomed to movie oblivion years ago, but its onetimestar believes that even then, the movie has one thing going for it that no other superman movie can have. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no.
Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. The actor is an avid comic book fan and even named his son kalel after superman s kryptonian name in 2005. Henry cavill may be the face of superman these days, but back in the 1990s, nicolas cage was set to suit up as the man of steel. Kickass the 2008 comic written by mark millar and drawn by john romita jr. No longer able to fly, the son of krypton would still fight a giant spider. Nicholas cage calls his man of steel in cancelled superman. Nicolas cage insists his superman lives would have been beautiful yahoo movies. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. The internet wants nicolas cage for the next superman. Superman comic stolen from nicolas cage is found bbc news. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is still at large. The news that henry cavill will likely no longer be playing superman has dominated the conversation today, but one other name in particular also keeps coming up amongst fans, that is nicolas cage. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection.
Dec 01, 2011 nicolas cage sells comic for 2 million dollars. Jan 20, 2018 nicolas cage needed a cleansing after filming the gory action movie, mandy, which premiered at the sundance film festival on friday. This is the story of a film undone in development hell, writes nicholas. Nicolas cage finally got to play superman and while it wasnt exactly how the actor may have first expected to suit up as the man of steel, it sounds like the actor had a terrific time in teen. Wanting to reach out to the kids cage went on its ok to be different because superman is different. Aug 06, 2002 heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage comic book collection dallas, texas. Nicolas cage s first cinematic solo outing superman was written by famed comic book fanboy kevin smith and was all set to begin rolling cameras but the studio pulled out at the last minute. According to an account comicconnect ceo stephen fishler posted on a collectors website, cage had the books. Lionsgate have picked up the rights to the story of how nicolas cage lost and got back his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman. Nicolas cage was cast as clark kent superman in tim burtons cancelled superman film.
Cage has been nominated for numerous major cinematic awards, and won an academy award, a golden globe, and screen actors guild award. Story of nicolas cage s stolen superman comic heading to big screen. Nicolas cage to play superman in dc movie celebrity gossip. Nicolas cage speaks out on superman role and praises henry. According to the hollywood reporter, nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis. Cage has just been cast as superman in teen titans go. Story of the theftreturn of nicholas cages superman. Nicolas cage finally gets to play superman hollywood. It seems nicolas cage will finally get to play superman after all. Nicolas cages superman comic film the latest in stars. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
A lastditch effort to reclaim superman from eclipsos control is made as those heroes remaining uneclipsed, including lobo and guy gardner, band together to select one among them for a suicide mission to the sun in order to bring back some raw sunlight to cure superman. Is there a perfect comic book role out there for nicolas cage. Actors pristine copy of superman debut sets record for comic book sale. Bbc culture when nicolas cage almost became superman. Nicolas cage reveals what he thought of justice league.