See Spot Run

The fifth Superman Returns TV spot aired during last night's season finale of the Fox Network mega hit American Idol. And while I could care less that Taylor Hicks was crowned the winner, I am obviously very interested in certain elements that have to do with the new film.

It's a good thing that the timing of the spot was already announced, so that I could tune in at the right time without having to sit through the whole program to see it.

The new ad seems to follow in the darker toned footsteps of the previous spot--this time though, we get to see the Man Of Steel fly though fire, and a missile launch

View the spot, courtesy of BrandonRouth.com, in high resolution Quicktime.

In related Superman movie news, the Superman Cinema website is reporting that directors Richard Lester (Superman II and III) and Sidney J. Furie (Superman IV: The Quest For Peace) are not going to be involved in the special editions for their Fall release.

Unless there's a miracle, these guys won't be changing their minds.

It's a shame that both men have declined to participate...Given the lore that surrounds each of the original films in the franchise, it would be nice to have their perspective...for the record.

The site also reports that screen tests are expected to be on the Supergirl DVD as well. I hope actress Demi Moore allows for hers to see the light of day. I am very curious to see how she did. If it is part of the release than I'll rent it for sure.