Leslie Newman – Scripts on Screen

Santa Claus: The Movie Script

celluloid — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:22:22 +0000

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

celluloid — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:31:34 +0000

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:

Superman Script PDF - July 26, 2002 first draft at The Daily Script
Superman Script PDF at Script Slug
Superman Script at Sci-Fi Scripts
Superman Script at Sci-Fi Scripts
Superman Script PDF - [shoot rev 6-26-1977][Mankiewicz] at Script Fly ($)
Superman Script PDF - (EARLY) 10/76 FINAL. (XXL). *pgs. at Script City ($)
Superman Script PDF - 4/6/77 SHOOTING at Script City ($)

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:

Superman ( tt0078346 ) at IMDb
Superman ( 1924 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Superman II

celluloid — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:44:39 +0000

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:

Superman II Script PDF at The Script Savant
Superman II Script at Sci-Fi Scripts
Superman II Script at Sci-Fi Scripts
Superman II Script at Sci-Fi Scripts
Superman II Script PDF - 4/18/77 REVISED SHOOTING at Script City ($)
Superman II Script PDF - [Shooting 4-18-1977] at Script Fly ($)

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:

Superman II ( tt0081573 ) at IMDb
Superman II ( 8536 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Superman III

celluloid — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:44:39 +0000

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:

Superman III Script PDF at The Script Savant
Superman III Script at Sci-Fi Scripts
Superman III Script PDF - [Rev 4/1982][Newman, Newman] at Script Fly ($)
Superman III Script PDF - 4/82 REVISED at Script City ($)

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:

Superman III ( tt0086393 ) at IMDb
Superman III ( 9531 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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