Tag: Leslie Newman

Santa Claus: The Movie Script

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Year:1985
Director:Jeannot Szwarc
Written by:David Newman (Screenplay), David Newman (Story), Leslie Newman (Story)

Script Synopsis:The first half of this film, set hundreds of years ago, shows how the old man who eventually became Santa Claus was given immortality and chosen to deliver toys to all the children of the world. The second half moves into the modern era, in which Patch, the head elf, strikes out on his own and falls in with an evil toy manufacturer who wants to corner the market and eliminate Santa Claus.
Santa Claus: The Movie Script Resources:

  • Santa Claus: The Movie Script PDF - NO DRAFT DATE at Script City ($)
  • Santa Claus: The Movie Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.


Other Links:
  • Santa Claus: The Movie ( tt0089961 ) at IMDb
  • Santa Claus: The Movie ( 13764 ) at TheMovieDB.org
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Superman

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Year:1978
Director:Richard Donner
Written by:Joe Shuster (Characters), Jerry Siegel (Characters), Mario Puzo (Story), Mario Puzo (Screenplay), Leslie Newman (Screenplay), Robert Benton (Screenplay), David Newman (Screenplay), Tom Mankiewicz (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
Superman Script Resources:

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Superman II

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Year:1980
Director:Richard Lester
Written by:Mario Puzo (Screenplay), David Newman (Screenplay), Leslie Newman (Screenplay), Jerry Siegel (Characters), Joe Shuster (Characters), Mario Puzo (Story)

Script Synopsis:Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world. But Superman, who attempts to make himself human in order to get closer to Lois, realizes he has a responsibility to save the planet.
Superman II Script Resources:

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Superman III

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Year:1983
Director:Richard Lester
Written by:Jerry Siegel (Characters), Joe Shuster (Characters), David Newman (Screenplay), Leslie Newman (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects in the third installment of the 1980s Superman franchise. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
Superman III Script Resources:

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