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Superman or Super-Gay?

Superman Returns Premiere: Click to WatchWhen the Man of Steel flies into theaters next week, he'll have more to worry about than just Kryptonite. After a cover article in gay and lesbian magazine The Advocate questioned the superhero's sexuality, rumors have been swirling that maybe he's not into Lois Lane and could be more of a Jimmy Olsen fan.

At the film's Westwood premiere last night the film's director and cast shot the rumors down faster than a speeding bullet.



Director Bryan Singer, most well-known for directing the first two "X-Men" films which had a strong gay sub-text, says this film goes in a different direction. "He's pretty straight," says Singer, "He's Superman. It's Lois Lane. So I don't know but he looks great on that cover."

Even Superman himself, Brandon Routh, bored a hole through the theory, "I think once people see the movie, if you see the movie you'll see that there's no ulterior motive and there's nothing going on with this film and Superman as always has been. And that's what the film is about. And his relationship with Lois."

So Superman's straight... Somewhere Kate Bosworth is breathing a sigh of relief knowing Lois will be back for a sequel.

"Superman Returns" opens next Wednesday in the US.

Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Movies

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31. Hi anon ..

Yeah well just wanted to make a point that Singer is ruining the Myhts that were built for his own little tap on the shoulder and glory! by screwing up the whole stories we grew up reading, while he WAS NOT reading them!

Sorry but anyone with that much budget could have done as well as Singer. The only different thing is, that if they would have given the premise to Kevin Smith (Instead of the obligatory weird crap he was asked to write in the first place by the Infamous Hairdresser that Failed Upwards in Hollywood) or any other DC writters they would have brought the essence of the Superman Mythos. Instead they give it to Singer and his two dweebs who decided to do all these stupid changes.

Is the movie going to make a gazzillion dollars... YES IT WILL!.. But this should have been another character than Supe's...

And if me plublishing a comment like that will "ruin" the whole story for you then you must be one of the people who never saw Lords of the rings because the books probably ruined the movie for you!... Unless reading the books was just too much and you decided to wait to see the movie!!

I still say go see the movie (Don't download it if you ain't going to see it you Pirates!) Are the effects amazing, yes, are the actors any good, yes, is the story good? would be if this wasn't Supe's... The only thing I have to say negative about the movie is the fact that Singer screwed up by giving all these stupid twists that don't have room in the Superman Legend.

Like I said, any mediocre Director with 100 million would have done the same great effects, could have chosen these actors to play these characters, but the story would've probably been 1000 times closer to the real Myth instead of trying to create "this new world"... DO I like the "He'S been away for 5 years" - Yes I do, I think this was probably the only thing that Singer brought that made me say Cool!

Is it stupid that the best reporters in the world don't figure out that Supe's is back = Clark is back, so OH MY GOD! HE'S .. In the comics Superman goes away way back in the early 90's, but they had a plan... Clark had given his folks stories to send to the planet while Clark was way undercover.. Not a great plan, but still at least THEY MADE AN EFFORT TO COVER THE FACT THAT CLARK AND SUPE'S WEREN'T ANYWERE TO BE FOUND FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME! And this from people with regular comic book writer's salary... How much was Singer paid for the most stupid way to do this?

Weird contradicting myself but there it is.. go see the movie, but remember that this should not be THE Superman story, just like the X-men movies.

Hope next time Warner gives K. Smith the chance to do his own take without having him fight Super-Spiders, and freaking Polar bears.

Posted at 9:50AM on Jun 23rd 2006 by FreedomFinger

32. For the homophobes on the list. Please note that reliable research has found that straight men who are homophobic are more aroused by gay porn than straight men who are not homophobic. So anybody who is trashing gay people: Congratulations, you just came out of the closet. However, I think it is equally problematic to attack somebody for being "ghetto" which implies that there is somethng wrong with being poor. I think the perception that superman is gay has less to do with the character and more to do with the actor and the director of the film. I do think Bryan Singer enjoys 'tricking' straight audiences into loving films with gay subtexts, but he got caught in his own deceptions. I am perfectly open to a gay superhero who is out of the closet and does not make straight women (like me and lois lane) look like fools.

Posted at 10:13AM on Jun 23rd 2006 by PhDiva

33. gay doesn't mean nothing. it's not something to be celebrated either. The irritating gay community should try to find some other character to try to ruin. dc comics has given them batgirl. but who really carres about batgirl.lol. This story wouldn't be getting so much press if the national press wasn't so liberal and trying so hard to please the gay community.Dc comics has come out publicly to say superman isn't gay. I've always been a superman fan and this story and advocate magaine makes me sick!

Posted at 10:22AM on Jun 23rd 2006 by ericka

34. Does it REALLY matter if he is gay?!!? NO it doesnt!! that is his business and not ours to deal with. If he is or isnt i couldnt care less. It doesnt bother me what so ever. Thats how he wants to live his life then its fine and you people shouldnt interfer with his own personal business. Its like saying you hate people if they look a certain way or if their appearance is diff. from yours.We're just repeating histiry except with a new target/subject. If you are straight you have no right to say its wrong if someones gay. thats how they live their life to the fullest so butt out of it. dont make such a big deal about it either.

Posted at 10:52AM on Jun 23rd 2006 by cassy

35. bryan singers movies don't have gay subtexts. all of the bryan singer movies i've seen the characters are straight. he's not trying to trick anybody. anyone that says superman is gay doesn't know the superman character and is an idiot.The gay community must really be desperate to tarnish a wholesome image superman has had for 70 years. the y can go read ambigously gay dou comics.lol

Posted at 11:00PM on Jun 23rd 2006 by dave

36. ok guys since everyone is bashing joey ,let me get on the wagon by saying this,this guy is obviously on the lowest part of the intelligence scale. he is quite illiterate and he shows how ignorant he his. its a scientific fact that even some animals prefer the same sex so it is not against nature. that throws the whole theory of his out the window! anything else you would like to be schooled about let me know, i would love to teach u!

Posted at 11:40PM on Jun 23rd 2006 by chula

37. SUPERMAN IS A CHARACTOR ON A COMIC BOOK!!!!!
HE IS NOT REAL!!!
YOU GUYS ARE LAME!!! NOT REAL!!! ITS A FICTIONAL CHARACTOR!!!
DAMN IT MAN!

Posted at 9:53AM on Jun 24th 2006 by MONIQUE

38. I suppose we have nothing else to talk about other than if the new Superman is gay. The movie hasn't even come out yet! Why do we care so much about what someone does inside their bedroom? Why so I have to know? If you like getting spankings, keep it to yourself. If you like giving head, keep it to yourself. You like the same sex sessions, why do I have to know? Honestly, all this being flamboyant and aggressive about it is a waste of energy. Why do people want you to know they like it up the @? Why are people so interested? Everyone is a damn pervert these days, and it's getting old.

Posted at 12:43AM on Jun 26th 2006 by PJ Girl

39. So, what if he is really gay?!? I am quite sure he doesn't want to have sex with you. So, why worry about it? Or do you fantasize him being gay because YOU want to have sex with Superman?

Posted at 10:18AM on Jun 26th 2006 by Ron

40. hey ron, you must not be a comic book fan or a superman fan. if you were you find offense in a nasty magazine like the advocate running a pure image like superman's throught the mud.t

Posted at 5:13PM on Jun 26th 2006 by dave

41. I have just come back from watching the 10 o clock showing of Superman ( in VA) and I gotta wonder..... where does this whole gay thing come from??? When you watch the movie you will CLEARLY see that he is in love with Lois Lane and he would do anything for her.

P.S ( This is the best movie I have seen in a LONG time!!!)

Posted at 2:40AM on Jun 28th 2006 by julie p

42. Obviously the magazine just wants to sell copies. Superman has loved Lois Lane forever. I just love dumb magazines.

Posted at 4:42PM on Jul 1st 2006 by Kathy

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