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August 17, 2026

August 17, 1982: The SUPERMAN III production begins its first day of a month long shoot in Canada.
The first sequences filmed are the gas station fight, Richard Pryor as Gus Gorman in the coffee shop and man filling gas tank from the end resolution to the gas crisis.
Later that afternoon the production films Richard Pryor’s stunt performer, Greg Elam, leaping into the street on skis for the last part of Gus Gorman’s Webscoe building fall. Pryor would then step in to film his scoot away across the street.
PICTURED: Trade ad and various stills and screenshots from the day.
Special thanks to Jason Thomas.

SUPERMAN III- August 17, 1982. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 17, 1985: This is the date that appears on the SUPERMAN IV newspaper Mark Pillow as Nuclear Man sees when he wakes up.
PICTURED: Various screenshots from the film.

SUPERMAN IV- August 17, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 17, 2000: Christopher Reeve breaks a leg when an aide accidentally drops him.
PICTURED: Article from September 2000.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- August 17, 2000. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 17

August 17, 1979: CONCORDE- AIRPORT ’79 opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.

CONCORDE AIRPORT 79- Theatrical trailer. Released August 17, 1979. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

FUTUREWORLD- Newspaper ad. August 17, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 17, 1976**

SHEENA- Newspaper ad. August 17, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 17, 1984**

SUMMER RENTAL- Newspaper ad. August 17, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 17, 1985**

JAWS THE REVENGE- Newspaper ad. August 17, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 17, 1987**

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Newspaper ad. August 17, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 17, 1987**

ROXANNE- Newspaper ad. August 17, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 17, 1987**

THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK- Newspaper ad. August 17, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 17, 1987**

August 16, 2026

August 16: Happy birthday to Madonna, whose interesting life in the 1980s made the pages of The Daily Planet in SUPERMAN IV.

August 16, 1985: This is the date that appears on the newspaper Mariel Hemingway as Lacy Warfield holds up in the staff meeting sequence of SUPERMAN IV.
PICTURED: Screenshots from the film.

SUPERMAN IV- August 16, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 16, 1999: Christopher Reeve begins work with the New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

More from August 16

August 16, 1985: THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.

RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD- Theatrical trailer. Released August 16, 1985.

August 16, 1989: UNCLE BUCK opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.

UNCLE BUCK- Theatrical trailer. Released August 16, 1989.

LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1976**

AIRPLANE- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1980. — AUGUST 16, 1980*

10- Television guide ad. August 16, 1980. — AUGUST 16, 1980*

THE BLUES BROTHERS- Television guide ad. August 16, 1981. — AUGUST 16, 1981*

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1984**

GREMLINS- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1984**

BACK TO THE FUTURE- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1985**

JAWS THE REVENGE- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1987**

STAKEOUT- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1987**

LICENCE TO KILL- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1989**

INDEPENDENCE DAY- Newspaper ad. August 16, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 16, 1996**

August 15, 2026

August 15, 1979: Christopher Reeve arrives in London to begin preparations to complete SUPERMAN II under Richard Lester’s direction.
PICTURED: Christopher Reeve arrives at Heathrow airport and is greeted by girlfriend Gae Exton.

SUPERMAN II- August 15, 1979. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 15, 1980: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on VHS and Betamax.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- August 15, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 15, 1980: Christopher Reeve sings his way through two performances of “Of Thee I Sing” in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
PICTURED: Newspaper article.

August 15, 1982: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on RCA videodisc.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- August 15, 1982. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 15, 1987: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on VHS and Betamax.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- August 15, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 15, 1996: Christopher Reeve serves as master of ceremonies for the opening of the Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- August 15, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 15

August 15, 1979: APOCALYPSE NOW opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.

APOCALYPSE NOW- Theatrical trailer. Released August 15, 1979.

August 15, 1980: SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT II opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad*.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.

SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT II- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1980.

SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT II- Theatrical trailer. Released August 15, 1980.

August 15, 1980: PROM NIGHT opens theatrically in wide release in the U.S. after a four week limited run.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad*.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer*.

PROM NIGHT- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1980.

PROM NIGHT- Theatrical trailer. Released August 15, 1980.

August 15, 1986: THE FLY opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE FLY- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

THE FLY- Theatrical trailer. Released August 15, 1986. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

MIDWAY- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1976**

DREAMSCAPE- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1984**

REVENGE OF THE NERDS- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1984**

THE WOMAN IN RED- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1984**

COCOON- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1985**

ET THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1985**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1987**

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1987**

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII JASON TAKES MANHATTAN- Newspaper ad. Caped Wonder Stuns City! August 15, 1989. — **AUGUST 15, 1989**

LETHAL WEAPON 2- Newspaper ad. August 15, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 15, 1989**

August 14, 2026

August 14, 1987: SUPERMAN IV opens theatrically in Spain.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN IV August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 14

August 14, 1987: THE MONSTER SQUAD opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE MONSTER SQUAD- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

THE MONSTER SQUAD- Theatrical trailer. Released August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 14, 2007: TAXI DRIVER Limited Collector’s Edition DVD is released on home video in the U.S.
VIDEO: Home video ad.

TAXI DRIVER- Limited Collector's Edition DVD home video ad. Released August 14, 2007.

THE OMEN- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1976**

STARSKY & HITCH- Television guide ad. August 14, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — AUGUST 14, 1980*

SOLID GOLD- Television guide ad. August 14, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — AUGUST 14, 1980*

THE GODFATHER PART II- Television guide ad. August 14, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — AUGUST 14, 1981*

THE NEVERENDING STORY- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1984**

REVENGE OF THE NERDS- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1984**

MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1985**

PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1985**

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1987**

CAN'T BUY ME LOVE- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1987**

DIRTY DANCING- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1987**

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1987**

THE ABYSS- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1989**

LETHAL WEAPON 2- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1989**

CHAIN REACTION- Newspaper ad. August 14, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 14, 1996**

August 13, 2026

August 13, 1984: SUPERGIRL opens theatrically nationwide in Spain
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERGIRL August 13, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 13

FUTUREWORLD- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1976**

SHIRLEY BASSEY- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1980**

CLOAK & DAGGER- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1984**

GREMLINS- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1984**

THE KARATE KID- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1984**

RED DAWN- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1984**

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S EUROPEAN VACATION- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1985**

BEVERLY HILLS COP II/THE UNTOUCHABLES- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1987**

LA BAMBA- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1987**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1987**

THE LOST BOYS- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1987**

UNCLE BUCK- Newspaper ad. August 13, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 13, 1989**

August 12, 2026

August 12, 1984: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on RCA videodisc.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE
August 12, 1984.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 12

August 12, 1977: SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER- Theatrical trailer. Released August 12, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SILENT MOVIE- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1976**

CLOAK & DAGGER- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1984**

THE KARATE KID- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1984**

RED DAWN- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1984**

DIANA ROSS- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1984**

WEIRD SCIENCE- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1985**

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

DRAGNET/JAWS THE REVENGE- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

FULL METAL JACKET- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

STAKEOUT- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

SUMMER SCHOOL- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1987**

MATILDA- Newspaper ad. August 12, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 12, 1996**

August 11, 2026

August 11, 1983: SUPERGIRL wraps principal photography.
PICTURED: Trade ad.

SUPERGIRL- August 11, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 11

ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1976. — **AUGUST 11,1976**

THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1984. — **AUGUST 11,1984**

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1984. — **AUGUST 11,1984**

SHENNA- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1984. — **AUGUST 11,1984**

REAL GENIUS- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1985. — **AUGUST 11,1985**

THE LOST BOYS- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1987. — **AUGUST 11,1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1987. — **AUGUST 11,1987**

WHO'S THAT GIRL- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1987. — **AUGUST 11,1987**

CROCODILE DUNDEE- Home video ad. August 11, 1987. — **AUGUST 11,1987**

THE ABYSS- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1989. — **AUGUST 11,1989**

INDEPENDENCE DAY- Newspaper ad. August 11, 1996. — **AUGUST 11,1996**

August 10, 2026

August 10. 1978: Starlog magazine gives readers an update on SUPERMAN THE MOVIE.
PICTURED: Starlog article from the August 1978 issue.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 10, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 10

August 10, 1950: SUNSET BOULEVARD opens theatrically in New York.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

SUNSET BOULEVARD- Theatrical trailer. Released August 10, 1950. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 10, 1984: REVENGE OF THE NERDS opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

REVENGE OF THE NERDS- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

REVENGE OF THE NERDS- Theatrical trailer. Released August 10, 1984 Caped Wonder Stuns City!

ELVIS PRESLEY- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1971. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1971**

THE GUMBALL RALLY- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1976**

THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1984**

CLOAK & DAGGER- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1984**

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1984**

RED DAWN- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1984**

FRIGHT NIGHT- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1985**

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

CAN'T BUY ME LOVE- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

BEVERLY HILLS COP II/THE UNTOUCHABLES- Newspaper ad. Caped Wonder Stuns City! August 10, 1987. — **AUGUST 10 1987**

DRAGNET/JAWS THE REVENGE- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

THE MONSTER SQUAD- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

NO WAY OUT- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

ROXANNE- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

WHO'S THAT GIRL- Newspaper ad. August 10, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 10 1987**

August 9, 2026

August 9, 1979: SOMEWHERE IN TIME update.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

August 9, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in theaters, SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is on home video.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads.

SUPERMAN IV August 9, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 9, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 9

August 9, 1985: PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1985.

PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE- Theatrical Trailer. Released August 9, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 9, 1989: THE ABYSS opens theatrically in wide release in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE ABYSS- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1989.

THE ABYSS- Theatrical trailer. Released August 9, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 9, 1996: ESCAPE FROM L.A. opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

ESCAPE FROM L.A.- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1996.

ESCAPE FROM LA.A.- Theatrical trailer. Released August 9, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1971. — **AUGUST 9, 1971**

MURDER BY DEATH- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1976. — **AUGUST 9, 1976**

THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1984. — **AUGUST 9, 1984**

CLOAK & DAGGER- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1984. — **AUGUST 9, 1984**

RED DAWN- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1984. — **AUGUST 9, 1984**

SUMMER RENTAL- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1985. — **AUGUST 9, 1985**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

LA BAMBA- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

STAKEOUT- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

DAVID BOWIE- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

FRANK SINATRA- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1991. — **AUGUST 9, 1991**

LIZA MINNELLI- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1995. — **AUGUST 9, 1995**

August 8, 2026

August 8, 1990: The theatrical version of SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is released in widescreen on laserdisc.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 7, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 8

WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1971. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1971**

KING KONG- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1976**

HELEN REDDY- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1976**

FRANK SINATRA- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1978**

STAND BY ME- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1986. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1986**

BEVERLY HILLS COP II/THE UNTOUCHABLES- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

INNERSPACE- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

THE LOST BOYS- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

SUMMER SCHOOL- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

SHIRLEY MACLAINE- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1990**

August 7, 2026

August 7,1977: Director Richard Donner films the Smallville sequences for SUPERMAN THE MOVIE in Beynon, Alberta, Canada.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage.

August 7, 1984: SUPERMAN III airs on the Cinemax premium cable channel.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN III August 7, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1985: Cannon Films is planning on making SUPERMAN IV, will they secure Christopher Reeve for the role.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN IV August 7, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1985: Christopher Reve auctions his flight time for charity in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 7, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in theatrical release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads.

SUPERMAN IV August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 7

August 7, 1987: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Newspaper ad. August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Theatrical trailer. Released August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1987: WHO’S THAT GIRL opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

WHO'S THAT GIRL- Newspaper ad. August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

WHO'S THAT GIRL- Theatrical trailer. Released August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 6, 2026

August 6, 1983: SUPERMAN III is in theatrical release.
Ilya Salkind interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN III
August 6, 1983.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 6, 1983: Margot Kidder marries French director Philippe de Broca.
They would divorce a year later.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

August 6, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in theatrical release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN IV August 6, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 6

HELEN REDDY- Newspaper ad. August 6, 1975. — **AUGUST 6, 1975**

DIANA ROSS- Newspaper ad. August 6, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 6, 1984**

JUMPIN' JACK FLASH- WNUV television guide ad. August 6, 1991. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 6, 1991**

LETHAL WEAPON 3- Newspaper ad. August 6, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 6, 1992**

August 5, 2026

August 5, 1980: A condensed version of SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on home video.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

August 5, 1981: SUPERMAN II is in theatrical release.
Zorin Perisic interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

August 5, 1987: Christopher Reeve interviews promoting SUPERMAN IV.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

More from August 5

BLUE THUNDER- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1983**

OCTOPUSSY- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1983**

BATMAN RETURNS- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1992**

BATMAN FOREVER- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1995**

August 4, 2026

August 4, 1983: SUPERMAN II is available on CED.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN II
August 4, 1983.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 4, 1987: The always too honest Margot Kidder appears as a last minute guest on Late Night With David Letterman to promote SUPERMAN IV.
VIDEO: Margot Kidder on Late Night With David Letterman segment.

SUPERMAN IV- Margot Kidder on Late Night With David Letterman. August 4, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 4

HELEN REDDY- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1975. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1975**

MR. MOM- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1983**

WARGAMES- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1983**

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1984**

LICENSE TO DRIVE- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1988**

SISTER ACT- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1992**

WATERWORLD- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1995**

August 3, 2026

Early August 1977: Director Richard Donner films the first missile hijack sequence for SUPERMAN THE MOVIE in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage.