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1988 50th Anniversary Superman poster.

In 1999, Wizard Magazine gave Kevin Smith the opportunity to cast his "Superman Lives" script for publication. Not surprisingly, Smith cheekily casts his friends, and actors he previously worked with for the film, but some of his picks are interesting to think about. Especially for the Peters mandated polar bears.

Couple of GxK "retro" style posters.

Supervoid did a script breakdown of the once-proposed TMNT 4.

In 2001, DC Comics ran the "Just Imagine" series of titles, which featured Stan Lee's re-imaging of DC Superheroes. To which, Wonder Woman was one of these.






In this Stan Lee version of Wonder Woman, Wondy is not Diana Prince, but Maria Mendoza. Who wields a divine golden staff (empowered by a Sun God) that turns her into Wonder Woman.

I can't honestly say I was really crazy about this reimaging (or really any of the other "Just Imagine" books), but if there was a silver lining, is that the book does feature Jim Lee on cover art, as well as penciling the interiors as well.

Interesting enough experiment, sure. The novelty of Stan Lee dabbling with DC Superheroes was enough to peak some curiosity. Just not enough to really clamor for more.

[52 Pick-Up]

52 Pick-Up 1986

Honestly, I only watched this for the first time fairly recently, and what a treat it was! The film stars Roy Scheider, Ann-Margret, Clarence Williams III, and also John Glover as a sleazy, but highly entertaining main villain (his narration bits are absolutely hilarious!). It's adapted from a Elmore Leonard's novel of the same name, and it shows. I pretty much did a blind purchase with the the recent blu ray from a Kino Lorber sale, thinking, "It's got Roy Scheider in it. I'll give it a shot!", and needless to say, I'm glad I did.

Sure, it's a Cannon film production, but unlike what Tobe Hooper experienced with his Cannon film trilogy, Golan/Globus was very hands off on this film, and pretty much gave director John Frankenheimer free reign, and final cut. If you go by what the critics of the 1980's had to say about Cannon films, the majority were not kind, but "Runaway Train", and "52 Pick-Up" stood out. 

Hudson says they tried getting Rick Moranis back, but for whatever reason he just wasn't interested.

Yeah, because Rick is such an important part of the success of all of this. I think everybody understands that and agrees with that. I don't know why. I haven't had a personal conversation. I talked to Ivan Reitman before he transitioned, who I know had spent a lot of time trying to convince Rick. I know that the other guys have talked to him, and I'm not sure why. He just said no.

I know they offered him more money than they offered me. And if I thought going to his house would make a difference, I'd be there. Because I'd love to see [him]. And not just in Ghostbusters, but I just think he's an amazing talent. I would love to see him working, but obviously, it was a personal choice. [Maybe] if they did a country western album or something, but I don't know. I'd love to see him back if there was any possible way, you know?[/i]

https://screenrant.com/ghostbusters-frozen-empire-rick-moranis-return-no-why-explained/

I've read somewhere that Rick Moranis was prepping for his return to Hollywood last year with the "Shrunk" legacy movie. Which is now on indefinite hiatus. If you're going to make a "comeback", you might as well go for the franchise where you were the undeniable star, and not just a supporting player. Makes all the sense in the world, though for me, Louis Tully will always be Rick Moranis' signature role. Followed closely by Dark Helmet from "Spaceballs".