Superman, James Gunn and the Shuster estate

Superman Creator's Estate Sues DC and Warner Bros. Over Foreign Copyrights Ahead of James Gunn Reboot
The estate of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster sued DC Comics and Warner Bros. on Friday, seeking to invalidate the companies’ copyrights in several foreign markets. The suit revives a long-running dispute that was last addressed by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal in 2013.
Superman Estate Suing to Deny Release of James Gunn’s Movie In Certain Territories
The upcoming Superman movie by filmmaker James Gunn is being sued by the Superman estate to block it from being released in key territories.
‘Superman’ Estate Sues Warner Bros. Discovery, Jeopardizing Release of New Film in Key Territories
The Superman co-creator's estate is suing Warner Bros. Discovery over the hero's international rights ahead of the upcoming movie.
Superman Is Still Months Away From Release, But James Gunn's DC Movie Just Got Hit With A Major Lawsuit
The estate of Joe Shuster, who co-created Superman in the late 1930s with Jerry Siegel, is suing WBD, and by extension DC Comics, is claiming in a lawsuit filed today in Federal C
Warner Bros hit with Superman copyright lawsuit ahead of new movie
The estate of one of Superman's co-creators has filed a copyright lawsuit in a U.S. court against Warner Bros. Discovery ahead of the release of its new movie "Superman," part of a planned reboot of the DC Comics superhero film franchise.
Estate of ‘Superman’ co-creator sues DC Comics over foreign copyrights to franchise superhero
The estate of the artist who drew the first Superman comic published 87 years ago is asserting applicable copyrights to the American superhero in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.
Warner Bros.' Superman Rollout Threatened by Lawsuit Over International Rights
The estate of Superman co-creator Joseph Shuster accuses the studio of yearslong copyright infringement on several movies and TV shows that exploit the hero.
James Gunn Says New Shot of Superman’s Face Is “Zero CG”; Fans Say, “We Can Tell”
A new TV teaser features star David Corenswet filmed with wide-angle lens. Internet jokesters have compared the results to ...
Superman Director James Gunn Defends Flying Shot of David Corenswet After Fan Backlash: 'Absolutely Zero CG in His Face'
Superman' filmmaker James Gunn clarified that close-up shots of lead actor David Corenswet in the latest trailer for the ...
James Gunn Addresses 'Superman' CGI Controversy About David Corenswet's Flying Face | THR News Video
A new TV spot for James Gunn's upcoming 'Superman' film is stirring up controversy among fans. The ad titled "Icon" was ...
Superman's James Gunn Clears Up What's Going On With David Corenswet's Face In The DC Movie's Latest Promo
Here's what's actually happening. As one can see when going through the DC movies in order, various actors have played ...
Copyright law may be Superman movie's kryptonite
It seems Superman’s otherworldly powers may be no match to defeat… copyright law. Warner Bros. Discovery is gearing up to ...
Superman Movie Flight Scene Divides DC Fans, James Gunn Responds
James Gunn’s Superman is one of the most highly-anticipated movies of 2025 – and one of the most hotly-debated. Not only does ...
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SUPERMAN Director James Gunn Responds To Complaints About "Goofy" Shot From New Teaser
Yesterday's new TV spot for James Gunn's Superman received something of a mixed response from fans, with some making fun of one brief shot of the Man of Steel's face as he takes ...