Tom Welling as Superman

[TheLongestDay]

i hope so,i cant wait much longer...arrh

[Mike22]

Oh boy. It's crazy out there, Zip. It's hard to know who to believe. There are a lot of shills crawling around, not to mention people who are obviously in the know, but highly opinionated. I read a post over on the MTV boards this afternoon that was just.... wow. Crazy stuff. Post was from "Peon."

Anyhoo... I don't think it'll be long. For better or for worse, we're gonna find out who the new face of Superman on film will be. And it's gonna be SOON!

<- clutches bottomless bottle of whiskey
Got a link Pat?

[TWistim]

Just got thru reading the MTV blog and its really comical. When they first asked for people to cast their opinions for who should play Superman the overwhelming random response was Tom and then its like on the 4th page SR fans (maybe 3 or 4) found out and are posting every other post claiming that Brandon Routh has already been signed. It has become a bashfest over there. :ninja:

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2007/09/27/casting-call-justice-league-by-larry-carroll/

[Serene]

Oh boy. It's crazy out there, Zip. It's hard to know who to believe. There are a lot of shills crawling around, not to mention people who are obviously in the know, but highly opinionated. I read a post over on the MTV boards this afternoon that was just.... wow. Crazy stuff. Post was from "Peon."

Wow, isn't it kind of funny that after all this time, the Welling/Routh debate is insane and heated even on an MTV blog? I understand it being a long running argument in comic forums, but this is just craziness to see it spilling over into non-comic sites.

And that Peon had a very interesting comment. I hope, if he's ever wandering through here, that he doesn't mind me reposting it here because I have a question about it.

peon Says:
October 1st, 2007 at 5:15 pm

AOL is part of the Time Warner company, along with WB. They have been doing polling of their users, since even before Superman Returns came out. They run a poll about every few months, on some variation of Superman Returns, Routh, Welling, Smallville, possible sequels, and so forth. Even at the height of Routh’s popularity, when SR was ending it’s run in theaters, Welling was beating the pants off of him in head-to-head polls. Welling was doing 3 to 1 numbers. He was polling especially well amoung teens.
WB suits were not happy.
Time Warner put on the most massive publicity push for Routh that they ever have, for any actor. Routh was on the cover of all Warner mags, and was featured on the inside pages, of their mags, for every month, for a year, leading up to SR. All of Warner’s websites featured Routh. All Warner’s syndicated entertainment shows featured Routh extensively, for a year.
In the summer of 2006, every single aisle of grocery stores had Routh’s face on multiple products. It was impossible to walk down any aisle of any convience store, without seeing Routh’s face. From cereal boxes, to grocery bags, and beyond. Routh was on billboards on every major highway in every city in the country.
Every single division of Warner put everything they had into promoting Routh and SR.
When they got back the general audience polling results, it was devastating. They had failed on a scope, they had not believed possible.
Routh is a pariah to them, because he represents their own failure. They can’t look at him without seeing their own powerlessness. Before, they were firm in their belief of their own power, as public opinion makers and believed, that like Atlas, they could shift the world, if only Warner put every bit of muscle behind it.
They ?*%@ Welling just as much, because he equally represents that failure, and because he has sharks for lawyers, who are screwing them everyway possible on the Smallville contract.
Neither of them will be in JL. Bank on it.


Sooo.. what do you think he means by Welling's lawyers screwing them (Warners) on his SMALLVILLE contract? That should have been a done deal a long time ago, right?

[Mike22]

Wow, isn't it kind of funny that after all this time, the Welling/Routh debate is insane and heated even on an MTV blog? I understand it being a long running argument in comic forums, but this is just craziness to see it spilling over into non-comic sites.

And that Peon had a very interesting comment. I hope, if he's ever wandering through here, that he doesn't mind me reposting it here because I have a question about it.

peon Says:
October 1st, 2007 at 5:15 pm

AOL is part of the Time Warner company, along with WB. They have been doing polling of their users, since even before Superman Returns came out. They run a poll about every few months, on some variation of Superman Returns, Routh, Welling, Smallville, possible sequels, and so forth. Even at the height of Routh’s popularity, when SR was ending it’s run in theaters, Welling was beating the pants off of him in head-to-head polls. Welling was doing 3 to 1 numbers. He was polling especially well amoung teens.
WB suits were not happy.
Time Warner put on the most massive publicity push for Routh that they ever have, for any actor. Routh was on the cover of all Warner mags, and was featured on the inside pages, of their mags, for every month, for a year, leading up to SR. All of Warner’s websites featured Routh. All Warner’s syndicated entertainment shows featured Routh extensively, for a year.
In the summer of 2006, every single aisle of grocery stores had Routh’s face on multiple products. It was impossible to walk down any aisle of any convience store, without seeing Routh’s face. From cereal boxes, to grocery bags, and beyond. Routh was on billboards on every major highway in every city in the country.
Every single division of Warner put everything they had into promoting Routh and SR.
When they got back the general audience polling results, it was devastating. They had failed on a scope, they had not believed possible.
Routh is a pariah to them, because he represents their own failure. They can’t look at him without seeing their own powerlessness. Before, they were firm in their belief of their own power, as public opinion makers and believed, that like Atlas, they could shift the world, if only Warner put every bit of muscle behind it.
They ?*%@ Welling just as much, because he equally represents that failure, and because he has sharks for lawyers, who are screwing them everyway possible on the Smallville contract.
Neither of them will be in JL. Bank on it.


Sooo.. what do you think he means by Welling's lawyers screwing them (Warners) on his SMALLVILLE contract? That should have been a done deal a long time ago, right?


Can you please give me a Link, Serene?

And the Welling part there doesn`t make the slightest kinda sense. They never promoted welling for superman and they have always profited from smallville in a big way. This dude is full of it. Allthough the Routh thing sounds quite believeable.

[TheLongestDay]

Wow, isn't it kind of funny that after all this time, the Welling/Routh debate is insane and heated even on an MTV blog? I understand it being a long running argument in comic forums, but this is just craziness to see it spilling over into non-comic sites.

And that Peon had a very interesting comment. I hope, if he's ever wandering through here, that he doesn't mind me reposting it here because I have a question about it.

peon Says:
October 1st, 2007 at 5:15 pm

AOL is part of the Time Warner company, along with WB. They have been doing polling of their users, since even before Superman Returns came out. They run a poll about every few months, on some variation of Superman Returns, Routh, Welling, Smallville, possible sequels, and so forth. Even at the height of Routh’s popularity, when SR was ending it’s run in theaters, Welling was beating the pants off of him in head-to-head polls. Welling was doing 3 to 1 numbers. He was polling especially well amoung teens.
WB suits were not happy.
Time Warner put on the most massive publicity push for Routh that they ever have, for any actor. Routh was on the cover of all Warner mags, and was featured on the inside pages, of their mags, for every month, for a year, leading up to SR. All of Warner’s websites featured Routh. All Warner’s syndicated entertainment shows featured Routh extensively, for a year.
In the summer of 2006, every single aisle of grocery stores had Routh’s face on multiple products. It was impossible to walk down any aisle of any convience store, without seeing Routh’s face. From cereal boxes, to grocery bags, and beyond. Routh was on billboards on every major highway in every city in the country.
Every single division of Warner put everything they had into promoting Routh and SR.
When they got back the general audience polling results, it was devastating. They had failed on a scope, they had not believed possible.
Routh is a pariah to them, because he represents their own failure. They can’t look at him without seeing their own powerlessness. Before, they were firm in their belief of their own power, as public opinion makers and believed, that like Atlas, they could shift the world, if only Warner put every bit of muscle behind it.
They ?*%@ Welling just as much, because he equally represents that failure, and because he has sharks for lawyers, who are screwing them everyway possible on the Smallville contract.
Neither of them will be in JL. Bank on it.


Sooo.. what do you think he means by Welling's lawyers screwing them (Warners) on his SMALLVILLE contract? That should have been a done deal a long time ago, right?

Thats absolute nonsense-there was nothing about Routh before Returns,they made a point of hiding him away until the release!

[triplet]

Why is Tom considered a failure?

:confused:

And why would they care whether Tom has "?*%@s" them or not?

If he IS the new face of Superman, would they really mind him screwing them over as long as they can make money off of him?

I don't buy that as an argument against Tom.

[ariellem]

...there was nothing about Routh before Returns,they made a point of hiding him away until the release!

and the few things they did release were less exciting and flattering than they could/should have been.

[TWistim]

Mike, I put a link to the post you requested on my last post #3262. :yay:

[Serene]

Thats absolute nonsense-there was nothing about Routh before Returns,they made a point of hiding him away until the release!

:confused: Are you kidding? You couldn't turn around in any store without seeing his.. mug on something. I thought they promoted the hell out of, not just him, but the movie in general.

I don't really care about what he said about Routh. I still wonder what that guy meant about Tom and his Smallville contract. Hulk? You speak lawyerese better than the rest of us... any clue what this could mean (if it's not complete b.s., that is).

[AgentPat]

Ah jeeze, I didn't want to bring that argument here. I shouldn't have even mentioned it. :(

[Serene]

Ah jeeze, I didn't want to bring that argument here. I shouldn't have even mentioned it. :(

Why not? I'm glad you mentioned it. I'm having a hard time keeping up with all the JL casting comments out there. I think it's fair game to post any Tom related JL stuff in this thread.

[Mike22]

Mike, I put a link to the post you requested on my last post #3262. :yay:

Thanks man.http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif
Ah jeeze, I didn't want to bring that argument here. I shouldn't have even mentioned it. :(

I`m glad you did Pat. This stuff is interesting and what that Peon guy says about Welling doesn`t exactly add up.
Sure, I can understand the Routh part because they promoted the hell out of him as superman and the movie in general . But what the living hell did he mean about Welling being an equal failure?
Smallville has been a WB favorite for a very long time because it`s been profitable for them. That just didn`t make sense.

[Pickle-El]

Ah jeeze, I didn't want to bring that argument here. I shouldn't have even mentioned it. :(

That part didn't need to be posted......just the Welling stuff. It's nothing more than bashing, and ill-informed comments.

Which feels like everything related to Superman properties these days.

[The Incredible Hulk]

everyone on that MTV blog has an agenda and is full of ****. that "Dan" guy has no clue whatsoever, if he keeps citing the Siegel litigation as a reason for there not having been a casting announcement.

As for "Peon" I have no clue as to why Welling would represent SR's failure? No one is making much sense over there. It's all spill over from boards like this.

I'll give you one guess who the clown over there who says Jude Law should play Superman is?

[triplet]

The heroes official site, which has the best emoticons btw (they have one that gets his head sliced.... http://boards.9thwonders.com/style_emoticons/default/sliced.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:add_smilie() It's awsome!), that actually has both Smallville and JLA threads...

Even on sites that are officially for other shows, Smallville, Tom and JLA get discussed.

http://boards.9thwonders.com/index.php?showforum=13

:up:

Oh, I love the character related emoticons!

Peter: http://boards.9thwonders.com/style_emoticons/default/PeterSmiley.gif (javascript:add_smilie()

Sylar: http://boards.9thwonders.com/style_emoticons/default/SylarSmiley.gif (javascript:add_smilie()

Hiro: http://boards.9thwonders.com/style_emoticons/default/HiroSmiley.gif (javascript:add_smilie()

Awseome and the forums look like a comic book!

:up:

:D So Cute!

[Gmanofsteel]

Thats absolute nonsense-there was nothing about Routh before Returns,they made a point of hiding him away until the release!


not true, his face was everywhere.

[TheLongestDay]

not true, his face was everywhere.

not before the movie came out-in fact they even mention it on the dvd that they tried to keep him out of the press until the movie hype started (what little of it there was),he said himself he just kept his head down and got on with filming.

It was only on these boards that his picture was being posted around cuz people were scrambling for info on him.

Im all for Welling as Supes but the arguments against Routh are becoming nonsense

[The Incredible Hulk]

I dont know about where you live, but leading up to the release of that movie his mug was all over the place in the US. No one's saying he was getting promoted during filming, we're saying in the few months up to the release. The argument that the film was "under-promoted" is silly, they were handing out copies of the Daily Planet on my train for cripes sake..

[TheLongestDay]

I dont know about where you live, but leading up to the release of that movie his mug was all over the place in the US. No one's saying he was getting promoted during filming, we're saying in the few months up to the release. The argument that the film was "under-promoted" is silly, they were handing out copies of the Daily Planet on my train for cripes sake..

im talking about during filming,not the pre-release hype.The article said they promoted Routh exclusively for a year,now it may have been a month or so but i certainly wasnt a year long Routh campaign

[DvilDog]

im talking about during filming,not the pre-release hype.The article said they promoted Routh exclusively for a year,now it may have been a month or so but i certainly wasnt a year long Routh campaign

Your right it wasnt a year. But it was at least 3 to 4 months before the movie came out because i started seeing his face in stores like walmart in march. I remember thats what made me join the hype in the first place. Seeing his face and the costume got me excited about Superman cause i didnt even know they were doing it until that point in 06.

[triplet]

You know, I haven't cancelled my notification on that IESB thread even though most of what people are saying is complete crap and getting notified on every single post is annoying as hell...

But I was glad I hadn't cancelled that when I saw a post today by blkyank, in which he said this:

Last week I decided to watch the season premire of Smallville which was the first time in about 2 years I watched the show to validate my belief that Welling is not the man for the job in JLA. You know what? I changed my mind.The guy sure is bigger then Routh (who I still think is ok as Supes) but more important Welling projects AUTHORITY.

A guy who only wanted to watch because he wanted to validate his position that Welling wasn't the guy to play Superman was won over by his performance on Smallville...

That's saying something.

:up:

See the complete post here:

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=170&func=view&catid=20&id=1413#1413

[TheLongestDay]

gaaah i need my season 6 box set now! ...and i need to watch the new episodes !

[AgentPat]

I'm gonna make a few comments about this and move on. THIS is not the place to be discussing SR, after all.

IIRC, the first pictures of Routh IN costume were released around March or April of 2005. For a YEAR before the film unspooled, those pictures were ubiquitous. "Here's the new Superman, what do you think" and articles of that nature appeared everywhere on line and in the entertainment sections of newspapers and magazines. About three months before the film preemed in summer '06, we started to get actual promotion, though it didn't really kick in full tilt till about late May/June sometime. This is pretty much what that poster was referring to. After the film opened, there WERE polls posted on Time Warner owned sites and publications, some of which raised an eyebrow even by me. One such poll was the one posted in late October of '06 - one week before SR ended its domestic run in the US & Canada. It appeared on EW's Popwatch (http://webcenter.polls.aol.com/poll?view=92165&pollId=92248&channel=aol_us_ewpopculture) section.

The poster over at MTV is jaded, cynical and biased about things that were allegedly going on behind the scenes at Warners during that time, but the information about what I saw first hand in terms of public promotion and general audience polls after it opened is spot on. If folks want to disagree with it, that's fine, but it's really a discussion for another forum.

Now, moving on....

I'm scratching my head as to what the poster meant about Welling, but I can speculate:

Being let out of his SV contract is more than just "sign here and here and we're done." Welling leaving SV would effect EVERYBODY. The negotiations that took place were probably insane.
In Hollywood, who doesn't have sharks for lawyers? I thought they were all blood suckers? :huh:
Sanchez went from "it's happening," to "it's not happening," to "it's now in Welling's camp." That just sounds like they've been going back and forth trying to reach a compromise.
As far as anybody knows right now, it's still up in the air, but there are enough shills out there that would have you believe every different combination of possible outcome imaginable. The only rumor I haven't seen yet is that BOTH actors are going to be in JL. But hey, there's still time for somebody to float that one. :rolleyes:

On another note, I can't believe even Empire Magazine (!!!) is now suggesting Welling. Anybody who knows their editorial history on the Superman topic would know that's like George Steinbrenner suggesting that the Red Sox were in line to win the World Series (again.) :ninja:

I haven't seen the article yet, but apparently it's a small feature on the Justice League in the November issue, which was released yesterday. It stated which characters they'd include and who they would cast in each role:

1./SUPERMAN- Returns' Brandon Routh is apparently out of the picture. Most people say this leaves the way open for small-screen Smallville star Tom welling, finally free to break the series' 'no flights, no tights' rule.

2./BATMAN- Christian Bale has said he won't star, which leaves the possibly confusing prospect of two big-screen batmen. If your looking for brooding, sardonic and authoritative, we're saying you can't beat Serenity's Nathan Fillion.

3./WONDER WOMAN- In this weener-fest you need a strong woman for balance, someone who can make star spangled pants look anything other than ridiculous. How about boosting the career of Buffy the Vampire Slayers Eliza Dushku? Then give her a spin off too.

4./MARTIAN MANHUNTER- The name's pretty daft, but martian's powers of transformation, invisibility and flight could make him great (if costly) on screen. Give Doug Jones, the man who embodied the Silver Surfer, a shot at the role.

5./GREEN ARROW/LANTERN- There's probably room for only one green hero, making it a toss up over whether the verdant corner of the team will be filled by the Robin Hood-like Green Arrow, with his multi-purpose payloads (nets, fireballs, bombs), or the Green Lantern, a masked avenger who uses a magic ring to toss around people and objects. If it's the former, we'd throw the role to swarthy Kiwi Martin Henderson. If it's the latter, you can't go wrong with the underrated Derek Luke.

6./ BLACK CANARY- This minor members power is a shriek that can make ears bleed, so you'll need a very appealing lady if she's to be anything but annoyingly screechy. Perky Anna Farris perhaps? She'll likely only make the cut if the producers decide they need another girl in the mix.

7./ THE FLASH- Fast-moving and fast-talking, The Flash is the joker of the bunch. Ryan Reynolds has already expressed an interest and we can't imagine anyone better suited than the Smokin' Aces star, thanks to his mastery of punch lines and punch-ups.Interesting that they left out Aquaman. Nobody likes Aquaman. :( ;)

[Showtime]

I like Aquaman.

[RakuMon]

You know, I haven't cancelled my notification on that IESB thread even though most of what people are saying is complete crap and getting notified on every single post is annoying as hell...

But I was glad I hadn't cancelled that when I saw a post today by blkyank, in which he said this:



A guy who only wanted to watch because he wanted to validate his position that Welling wasn't the guy to play Superman was won over by his performance on Smallville...

That's saying something.

:up:

See the complete post here:

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=170&func=view&catid=20&id=1413#1413

Ha! That's pretty awesome. I have always believed that majority of people who endlessly bash Welling's acting and/or Smallville have never really watched the show. Sure, they may catch bits of an episode here or there, but most of the complaining stems from their pre-conceived notions of who or what Tom was before he came on the show. Or they'll harp on the whole WB connection (the oft-mentioned "Dawson's Creek" comparisons).

Just look at threads in which people ***** that Tom's too young or smaller than Routh. More often than not, they'll reach back to promo photos from Season one or his modeling photos from before he was an actor. I think the other percent of fans who claim to hate Welling or Smallville secretly do like the show, but would never admit it since it's cool to bash Welling.

Then you have the Superman fanboys who can't get past the fact that Smallville is its own interpretation of the mythos. They harp on every example of how it doesn't "reflect the source material" or "ignores the comics" (Metropolis in Kansas, Clark meeting Lois, Ollie, Perry, et al). Ironically, a lot of those same people have no problem with a film franchise that essentially ignores 30 years of comic book character development. Funny, that. ;)

At least that's how I see it here at the Hype where posters who I've never even seen before have sigs that not only bash Smallville, but this forum as well. :whatever:

[TheLongestDay]

i like this Aquaman:

http://www.monitorduty.com/mdarchives/Aquaman%20fish%20army.jpg

[TheLongestDay]

Ha! That's pretty awesome. I have always believed that majority of people who endlessly bash Welling's acting and/or Smallville have never really watched the show. Sure, they may catch bits of an episode here or there, but most of the complaining stems from their pre-conceived notions of who or what Tom was before he came on the show. Or they'll harp on the whole WB connection (the oft-mentioned "Dawson's Creek" comparisons).

Just look at threads in which people ***** that Tom's too young or smaller than Routh. More often than not, they'll reach back to promo photos from Season one or his modeling photos from before he was an actor. I think the other percent of fans who claim to hate Welling or Smallville secretly do like the show, but would never admit it since it's cool to bash Welling.

Then you have the Superman fanboys who can't get past the fact that Smallville is its own interpretation of the mythos. They harp on every example of how it doesn't "reflect the source material" or "ignores the comics" (Metropolis in Kansas, Clark meeting Lois, Ollie, Perry, et al). Ironically, a lot of those same people have no problem with a film franchise that essentially ignores 30 years of comic book character development. Funny, that. ;)

At least that's how I see it here at the Hype where posters who I've never even seen before have sigs that not only bash Smallville, but this forum as well. :whatever:

Absolutely:up:

I find the whole uplifting nature of the show and americana elements far closer to Superman than an angst ridden dull movie.

I think although Smallville has made some changes-its all still handled with the upmost respect to the source material-unlike singer who gave us a waterd down version of the donner movies

[DvilDog]

its been said before but honestly the lack of news of any kind has been really getting my panties in a bunch the best thing I have read so far today is hey we dont know whats going on if you do let us know. Sure let me back seat in one of my pilots f-18's out to california to talk to Warner Brothers personally and someone tell my wife i will be back by dinner time cause i cant miss my time in the evenings with the kids

[DvilDog]

its been confirmed Tom will not be in JLA. But what this article didnt tell you is that its been confirmed that Tom is actually Superman in RL and wont play in JLA because he cant accept payment for something he does in RL (right)

http://tbmr.co.uk/2007/10/02/justice-league-in-trouble/

[The Incredible Hulk]

LOl @ that article acting like losing Biel was some death blow to the movie. That site is just regurgitating crap we've already heard. The guy who "confirmed" Welling be out of the running has since gone back and said it's now up to him if he wants to do it...

[DvilDog]

how can i be in the cool club? Coalition of Welling? Whos legs do i need to break.

[triplet]

how can i be in the cool club? Coalition of Welling? Whos legs do i need to break.

You don't need to break anyone's legs, just go to your control panal (the User CP link at the top of every page) and change your custom user title in your profile...

Easy peesy!

:D

[AgentPat]

its been confirmed Tom will not be in JLA. But what this article didnt tell you is that its been confirmed that Tom is actually Superman in RL and wont play in JLA because he cant accept payment for something he does in RL (right)

http://tbmr.co.uk/2007/10/02/justice-league-in-trouble/LOL@how that article opens:

"According to reports in the times of india.com..."

HAHAHAHA!!!

DvilDog, it aint over till the fat lady sings. Hang in there. ;)

[RakuMon]

You don't need to break anyone's legs, just go to your control panal (the User CP link at the top of every page) and change your custom user title in your profile...

Easy peesy!

:D

It also doesn't hurt to sport a Welling as Superman avatar! ;)

[AgentPat]

OMG! ROFLMFAO!!! I just saw Showtime's signature. That's beautiful. :D :up:

[DvilDog]

It also doesn't hurt to sport a Welling as Superman avatar! ;)


Havent even thought about that to be honest but if you know anyone that wants to hook a guy up by all means i would definitly sport it;)

[ariellem]

Interesting that they left out Aquaman. Nobody likes Aquaman. :( ;)

I like Aquaman - did in the comics; did in Superfriends when I was a kid; do in SV.

[triplet]

Havent even thought about that to be honest but if you know anyone that wants to hook a guy up by all means i would definitly sport it;)

I'll make one for you...

Just let me know which manip you want it based on, if it's one that someone has done here you will probably want to get their permission first...

[The Incredible Hulk]

emijayne from CD chimes in with this today:


Okay...so I received an email yesterday that someone had posted a message on another board that a casting office in New York (Susan Shopmaker Casting at 21 East 26th St in New York City) was saying all characters had been cast for JLA. I looked into it and so far 3 of the 8 offices called (not including the named office above) have indeed said casting is finished. Of the remaining ones, 4 had no comment and 1 claimed to know nothing of the project. This all leads me to believe it is true. WB would only say that announcements would be made "in due time". The interesting part is Welling's agent said "I have no comment". Last time this question was asked, Welling's agent actually said he was not cast. Why the sudden change?? I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Also, the NY Times article was wrong about the script not being finished. It is on it's 4th draft. I was told it is absolutely good enough to shoot with and that Miller is quite capable of making revisions during production as he sees fit.

My other sources said announcements were expected this Friday but may have been pushed back up to a week. So the wait seems to be almost over. Thank God.

http://countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3995340&folder=0

[RakuMon]

This (http://countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3995340&folder=0) was just posted at Counting Down (the bold is my emphasis):

Okay...so I received an email yesterday that someone had posted a message on another board that a casting office in New York (Susan Shopmaker Casting at 21 East 26th St in New York City) was saying all characters had been cast for JLA. I looked into it and so far 3 of the 8 offices called (not including the named office above) have indeed said casting is finished. Of the remaining ones, 4 had no comment and 1 claimed to know nothing of the project. This all leads me to believe it is true. WB would only say that announcements would be made "in due time". The interesting part is Welling's agent said "I have no comment". Last time this question was asked, Welling's agent actually said he was not cast. Why the sudden change?? I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Also, the NY Times article was wrong about the script not being finished. It is on it's 4th draft. I was told it is absolutely good enough to shoot with and that Miller is quite capable of making revisions during production as he sees fit.

My other sources said announcements were expected this Friday but may have been pushed back up to a week. So the wait seems to be almost over. Thank God.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

I guess its safe to say that any announcement has to happen before October 31st

[AgentPat]

:hyper:

[OobeDoobBenubi]

But if there are no announcements confirming nothing before October 31st & the strike happens on November 1st then I guess it will still be more rumors. I wonder if Robert will follow this up.

[DvilDog]

I'll make one for you...

Just let me know which manip you want it based on, if it's one that someone has done here you will probably want to get their permission first...
Thanks I have no clue what I would want but I'm not hard to please I will do my best to find one. Thanks again you's is so nice to lil ole me. That good ole smallville hospitality that keeps me coming back everyday

[ariellem]

Who's going to do a Halloween manip of Clark, Ollie, & co.? I hope SV does a Halloween episode.

[AgentPat]

But if there are no announcements confirming nothing before October 31st & the strike happens on November 1st then I guess it will still be more rumors. I wonder if Robert will follow this up.Educated guess: they're going to announce SOON! We're not gonna have to wait till Halloween for this. So...

http://www.thecreativeforum.com/forum/articles/buckle_up.jpg

Put your helmets on...

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/helmet.jpg

And get the flame retardant suits and alcohol ready, 'cause this could go either way...

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/fireproof.jpg http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/153/857337~The-Simpsons-Homer-To-Alcohol-Posters.jpg


Aight. I'm ready. What say you guys? :ninja:

[OobeDoobBenubi]

At least this will hopefully be a very short casting war :o

[The Incredible Hulk]

should be interesting

[bootspark]

Place your bets! Any predictions of the casting?
Based on all the casting rumors, spin, suggestions, and prayers so far, im 80% sure.....

Superman - Tom Welling
Flash - Ryan Reynolds

Everyone else im not sure. :)

And... Remember....WB wants BIG names for this film. JL is WB huge blockbuster for 2009. They are going to try to do everything not to screw this up.

[Thunder Emperor]

emijayne from CD chimes in with this today:



http://countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3995340&folder=0

I was the one who said that cast was closed at Susan Shopmaker in NY. I had my ageny call from Boston, becuase I felt they would better to have my agent talk to them rather than me before I go in for an audition.

Damn I could have been GL

[RakuMon]

emijayne from CD chimes in with this today:



http://countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3995340&folder=0



damn hulk! we posted that at the same time!

i thought i had the scoop! ;)

[TWistim]

Thanks, Hulk and RakuMon. This is good news indeed. :yay:

Originally posted by RakuMon
I have always believed that majority of people who endlessly bash Welling's acting and/or Smallville have never really watched the show. . .


Well said (the whole post)! :up:

[KBX]

Now if Tom isn't going to be in JL, would that stop any of you loyal fans from going to see the movie?

Not I...


IF Ryan Reynolds is the Flash, than I could care less what the other cast members are, WB got my $10...:woot:

[bootspark]

I have always believed that majority of people who endlessly bash Welling's acting and/or Smallville have never really watched the show.

I completly agree also.

Look at the one-two punch of Wellings performance in both "Reckoning" and "Vengence". The multi-layers of emotions in both episodes was Emmy worthy IMO. Especially the scene when he finally breaks down in his mothers arms after putting on his father's watch.

After 7 years, I cant see ANYONE else as Superman. Welling is IT.

I need to watch "Reckoning" again. :)

[bootspark]

Now is Tom isn't going to be in JL, would that stop any of you loyal fans from going to see the movie?

Y...E...S!

If WB does not cast TW (or to be devil's advocate here, BR) they will lose a majority of the audience. Casting a 3rd Superman would be ill-advised from a business standpoint. And I would hope WB knows this.

Not casting Bale as Batman wouldnt be that big of a problem, since the character would most likely keep the mask on for the entire film.

[KBX]

Y...E...S!

If WB does not cast TW (or to be devil's advocate here, BR) they will lose a majority of the audience. Casting a 3rd Superman would be ill-advised from a business standpoint. And I would hope WB knows this.

Not casting Bale as Batman wouldnt be that big of a problem, since the character would most likely keep the mask on for the entire film.

....Actually if this movie gets made, it will make $$$$$$$ whoever plays Superman.

Technically when this movie comes out, Routh won't be Superman anymore, and Smallville will be over, so there would be only be 1 Superman in the media....

[TWistim]

. . . I cant see ANYONE else as Superman. Welling is IT. :)

QFT!

Surely TPTB can't be so stupid as to not notice that poll after poll has clearly shown that the overwhelming majority of people want to see Tom in the suit! Don't they pay people to gauge public opinion for them??? You don't get many second chances in life. They better not screw this one.

[triplet]

Thanks I have no clue what I would want but I'm not hard to please I will do my best to find one. Thanks again you's is so nice to lil ole me. That good ole smallville hospitality that keeps me coming back everyday

Just let me know in PM what you want...


Now if Tom isn't going to be in JL, would that stop any of you loyal fans from going to see the movie?

Not I...


IF Ryan Reynolds is the Flash, than I could care less what the other cast members are, WB got my $10...:woot:

I will still probably see it if Ryan Reynolds is the flash, he'd totally rock in that part, but it'll be more likely I'd give it a complete pass if neither Tom nor Ryan get cast...

The only guarantee that WB will get my $10xhow-often-my-wallet-can withstand-shelling-for-tickets is if Tom gets Superman.

:up:

I completly agree also.

Look at the one-two punch of Wellings performance in both "Reckoning" and "Vengence". The multi-layers of emotions in both episodes was Emmy worthy IMO. Especially the scene when he finally breaks down in his mothers arms after putting on his father's watch.

After 7 years, I cant see ANYONE else as Superman. Welling is IT.

I need to watch "Reckoning" again. :)

Quoted for Truth!

:up:

[bootspark]

....Actually if this movie gets made, it will make $$$$$$$ whoever plays Superman.

True. JLA will probably be the biggest film of 2009. But, whoever is cast as Superman IS important.

there would be only be 1 Superman in the media....

But only 1 Superman in my HEART. And I hope that Superman is one I watch every Thursday night.

[TWistim]

Thought this exchange from Countingdown.com was interesting:

Originally posted by infamous-emijayne
As for who did get the parts, I was left hanging and only told that I personally would not like who Batman or Green Lantern is.


Originally posted by Kent
Oh BTW, since you were told that you wouldn`t like the casting of Bats and Lantern, doesn that mean that Welling probably accepted the part of superman since your source didn`t include superman along with batman and lanterns there?



Originally posted by infamous-emijayne
Just like everyone else I can only speculate, but if the casting is in fact completed and given the change in attitude from Welling's agent plus as you said my source didn't mention I'd hate who was cast as Superman, it is possible this signals great news. I can't say it's a fact and I won't say that. However, as I said, the combination of things makes it look really promising.


http://www.countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3995340

[bootspark]

the girl from CD.com said she called Welling's agent today about the casting.
His response was "No Comment"

:)

Pat, start cooking crow cake for everyone else and open that bottle of bubbly for us.
We are going to know VERY SOON.

P.S.

I just had a vision of waking up tomorrow and reading on the front page of this site...."Tom Welling Gets Super Role In Justice League" :)

[AgentPat]

Now if Tom isn't going to be in JL, would that stop any of you loyal fans from going to see the movie?The only thing that would make me pass is if Routh were cast. Sorry. I didn't like him as Superman. Folks can sue me.

Other than that, I'll give anybody else a shot, though I'm hoping... nay praying that it'll be Welling. I'll be there for the first showing if it is. If he's not, my excitement for the film will be directly related to who IS cast, but I'll still see the pic. It just won't be on opening weekend. I'll wait a couple of weeks like I usually do, 'cause I don't like fighting for a good seat. Welling is worth fighting for, however.


....And I can be vicious. http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/evillaugh.gif

[cronosred]

Now if Tom isn't going to be in JL, would that stop any of you loyal fans from going to see the movie?

Not I...


IF Ryan Reynolds is the Flash, than I could care less what the other cast members are, WB got my $10...:woot:

No it wouldn't stop me from seeing it, but if they don't get Welling I hope they get someone new because I'm just not a fan of Routh's nothing against him he seems like a nice guy and it has nothing to do with the Routh vs. Welling war, it's just how I feel.

[TheLongestDay]

when will we know? Any guesses?

[bootspark]

Im guessing either Friday or Monday.

:)

[triplet]

when will we know? Any guesses?

emijayne said by the end of next week at the latest, but hopefully it's sooner rather than later.

[TheLongestDay]

well this is what the papers are saying...


http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/DAILYPLANET.jpg

[bootspark]

Awsome.

We will find out if thats true very soon. :)

[OobeDoobBenubi]

If you actually read the post it said that the announcements were expected to happen on Friday but was pushed back a week

[TheLongestDay]

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/Art17564copy.jpg

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Has Robert at IESB said anything :huh:

[AgentPat]

Has Robert at IESB said anything :huh:Here's his most recent post:

Sorry about the lack of solid Justice League news, people are being very quiet but I did get an a call from an agent friend of mine from ________ just a few minutes ago and told me that as of yesterday Welling was still in negotiations.

So what has been going on? First let me try to explain a little about the New York Times article, they were wrong, almost.

Pretty simple, I have been told by various sources that this film is moving forward 100%. So is Justice League green lit? Officially no, why? The movie is officially in Prep and could stay in prep mode til about 6 weeks before cameras roll. The reasons studios do this is because once a movie is officially green lit then that is when the studios have to start paying off producers and so on and so on.

By keeping it in pre-production they can hold on to their cash a little longer. This happens all the time and is not new in Hollywood. Pre-production is full steam ahead with all departments working full time on the project.

In regards to Tom Welling, we have been reporting for awhile that WB execs want Welling but that it was always Gough/Millar who were causing problems, they want to be producers on the film. It's always about the dough, fair enough.

I am hearing that key roles have been filled but I haven't been able to get any confirmations of which ones.

I have read what Countingdown is reporting, sound plausible, I think Friday may be a little pre-mature, but who knows.

Oh, almost forgot, the script is complete and has been complete for a bit, who knows maybe a review will pop online sometime soon ;)

Yes friends, Justice League is coming summer of 2009.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Oh god to think all 6 / 7 of these guys are casted is scary & who the hell would be sane enough to go up against Christian ****ing Bale as Batman ?

[Serene]

Here's his most recent post:

Thanks for posting that Pat. After being out all day, I was hoping I wouldn't have to wade back through page after page of non-updates to see where things stand now.

Sounds like we're still at square one. Crossing fingers and killing poultry. :D

I was thinking today that even if this all falls through, it's actually been another fun ride. It's great to have some of the same oldbies that were here pulling for Tom during the last casting war still hanging in there, and it's even more heartwarming to see all the new people who are dying to see him cast as Supes.

*sniff* Don't mind me, I guess I'm feeling sentimental today. :O

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Sounds like we're still at square one

Not really since the other heroes are casted & if what Robert & The Counting Down Chick say is true. That is a big step up compared to where we were

[AgentPat]

Oh god to think all 6 / 7 of these guys are casted is scaryExhilarating, init? http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/nuts.gif

I don't want to jinx it though, so I'm trying to maintain my composure... which is like trying to hold back the ocean with a broom, but I'm hanging in there. The amount of people this casting would make happy is staggering...

http://www.patcostello.com/temp/ross1.jpg

And to think Alex Ross drew that in 2004. Wow. :ninja:

[Serene]

Not really since the other heroes are casted & if what Robert & The Counting Down Chick say is true. That is a big step up compared to where we were

I meant with news about Tom. :) I'm excited to hear the other actors that have been cast, but my overwhelmingly primary concern is about :supes:.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

His agents probably just want to be sure that him doing this movie will be good for his career. This movie will either be the best no brainer movie of all time or a big flop

[JackMercy]

You know, it kinda feels like the hours and minutes leading up to the millennium, here...

You just don't know which way it's gonna go...

A New Beginning... or Apocalypse?


;)

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Hey Jack can you say that the other roles has definitely been casted ?

[JackMercy]

His agents probably just want to be sure that him doing this movie will be good for his career.


Nahhh... They're just waitin' to see if it's actually going ahead or not...


;)

[OobeDoobBenubi]

So in other words if Tom gets it he will be the last one casted

[AgentPat]

You know, it kinda feels like the hours and minutes leading up to the millennium, here...

You just don't know which way it's gonna go...

A New Beginning... or Apocalypse?


;)LMAO!!! I'm guessing by the way Warners has been pursuing Welling, they're trying to avoid the latter. Good for them. Smart people they are. So far.

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/titanic.gif

:D ;)

[bootspark]

You know, it kinda feels like the hours and minutes leading up to the millennium, here...

You just don't know which way it's gonna go...

A New Beginning... or Apocalypse?


;)

Apocalypse? As in Mel Gibson? Mel Gibson played Mad Max. Which was directed by George Miller! I win!

sorry im bored :)

[DvilDog]

I leave the boards for a couple hours to nap and look what happens now I'm excited all over again I knew I should have flown to cali today LOL

[AgentPat]

I leave the boards for a couple hours to nap and look what happens now I'm excited all over again I knew I should have flown to cali today LOLIt's gotten to the point where I cant walk away for ten minutes w/o fear of missing something. Talk about an addiction. Oh brother, this one's baaaaaaad. :wow:

[TheLongestDay]

Is there that much of a possibilty we will hear something tonight then?

[Serene]

You know, it kinda feels like the hours and minutes leading up to the millennium, here...

You just don't know which way it's gonna go...

A New Beginning... or Apocalypse?


;)

Apocalypse as in.. Apocalypse NOW?

So.. Tom is cast NOW???? :eek:

(It was worth a shot. ;)).

[AgentPat]

Is there that much of a possibilty we will hear something tonight then?No, doubtful. Based on what others have said, I'm guessing Friday at the earliest. But keep your eyes peeled around the 11am and 1pm (PST) times because I've noticed announcements are usually made around then. Funny how the world revolves around Hollywood lunch hour LOL.

[TheLongestDay]

lol,well its 1am here now-but im seriously contemplating staying up

[The Incredible Hulk]

So in other words if Tom gets it he will be the last one casted


sorry not be a jerk, but this is just pet peeve of mine:

the past, present, and future tense of "cast" is still cast.

Tom is cast

Tom was cast

Tom will be cast

leave off the ed for Erica Durance :confused:

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Didnt the counting down chick say dont expect nothing until next week ?

[DvilDog]

If something happened tonight I would be really surprised granted its only 4 on the west coast I was just happy tomorrow tomorrow was Thursday

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Sorry Hulk but Im not changing how I type for one person. Since I barely use that word as it is & to me using just "cast" sounds weird you will have to get used to it.

[AgentPat]

lol,well its 1am here now-but im seriously contemplating staying upOh, MAN! That's right, you're in the UK.

Well, for what it's worth, I seriously doubt anything official will be announced right now. It's almost 5:30pm in Hollywood right now; the suits are all stuck in traffic on their way home.

I AM thinking Friday is a distinct possibility however - maybe even Saturday - and here's why. It is my belief that Warners is going to want to make a BIG deal about this announcement. They're going to call a press conference and have Dan Lin and George Miller there. Alan Horn might also be present. They might also want to have the big three there for star power - the actors cast for Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Ryan Reynolds being such a huge fan favorite might be requested too - if he's cast of course.

Welling is currently shooting SV in Vancouver, so he can't just take off for an hour in order to be present, and his casting would be a HUGE deal if it happens. So Warners might want to wait till the weekend or the days that bookend it (Friday or Monday) in order to allow Welling to be there. Doing this near the weekend eases the burden on the SV production, which needs Welling on set every day if possible.

If it doesn't happen this weekend, then it might not be until NEXT weekend before we hear anything official.

This is all speculation on my part though. Maybe Warners will just issue a memo?



...nah. ;)

[DvilDog]

Well proper grammar can be a big deal to some people my mom teaches grammar to 5th graders imagine how my childhood went

[ariellem]

Sorry Hulk but Im not changing how I type for one person. Since I barely use that word as it is & to me using just "cast" sounds weird you will have to get used to it.

It's not a personal preference thing - it's standard English. In the US, at least... Sort of like "sheep" is both singular and plural.

[AgentPat]

It's not a personal preference thing - it's standard English. In the US, at least... Sort of like "sheep" is both singular and plural.http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/sheep.gif

[TheLongestDay]

Oh, MAN! That's right, you're in the UK.

Well, for what it's worth, I seriously doubt anything official will be announced right now. It's almost 5:30pm in Hollywood right now; the suits are all stuck in traffic on their way home.

I AM thinking Friday is a distinct possibility however - maybe even Saturday - and here's why. It is my belief that Warners is going to want to make a BIG deal about this announcement. They're going to call a press conference and have Dan Lin and George Miller there. Alan Horn might also be present. They might also want to have the big three there for star power - the actors cast for Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Ryan Reynolds being such a huge fan favorite might be requested too - if he's cast of course.

Welling is currently shooting SV in Vancouver, so he can't just take off for an hour in order to be present, and his casting would be a HUGE deal if it happens. So Warners might want to wait till the weekend or the days that bookend it (Friday or Monday) in order to allow Welling to be there. Doing this near the weekend eases the burden on the SV production, which needs Welling on set every day if possible.

If it doesn't happen this weekend, then it might not be until NEXT weekend before we hear anything official.

This is all speculation on my part though. Maybe Warners will just issue a memo?



...nah. ;)

well in that case i will have to rest my eyes in a bit LOL

but i wanna know right now!:cwink:

[Paradoxium]

I am going to try to enjoy the last few days of Welling not being cast as Superman :(

[Zing79]

I am going to try to enjoy the last few days of Welling not being cast as Superman :(
Que? Do you not want him cast as Superman? (provided he even gets the part)

[AgentPat]

I am going to try to enjoy the last few days of Welling not being cast as Superman :(Gosh, I hope so.

Err... um... I mean... resistance is futile! Grrrr....

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/borg.jpg


LOL! Seriously though, this could still go either way, but we're all keeping our hopes up. :)

Cheer up Para, maybe you'll like it anyway? :(

[AgentPat]

Que? Do you not want him cast as Superman? (provided he even gets the part)LOL! How soon we forget. But wow, even Zing is starting to wonder about all this.

One more to go. Where's MJZ? http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/tap2.gif

[OobeDoobBenubi]

It's not a personal preference thing - it's standard English. In the US, at least... Sort of like "sheep" is both singular and plural.

Im still not bothered by it & like I said its a word I barely use anyway as it is so its something some will have to get used to

[TheLongestDay]

................soooooooooooooo..............who wants Welling for Superman?

[The Incredible Hulk]

Sorry Hulk but Im not changing how I type for one person. Since I barely use that word as it is & to me using just "cast" sounds weird you will have to get used to it.

oh you wouldnt be doing it for me. you'd be doing it for every English teacher you ever had ;)

[Zing79]

LOL! How soon we forget. But wow, even Zing is starting to wonder about all this.

One more to go. Where's MJZ? http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/tap2.gif

LOL, slow down. Check your PM's. I'm still ridin' the shame ship MJZ is on. In fact our ship looks like its in no danger of sinking :)

[TheLongestDay]

Zing your avatar is amazing

[OobeDoobBenubi]

oh you wouldnt be doing it for me. you'd be doing it for every English teacher you ever had ;)

Yeah no not happening. If it was a word I used reguarly then sure but it isnt so its fair game if you ask me

[Zing79]

Zing your avatar is amazing
yes, yes it is...now don't steal it :)

[TheLongestDay]

lol i wont promise,i want an Akuma one

[The Incredible Hulk]

Yeah no not happening. If it was a word I used reguarly then sure but it isnt so its fair game if you ask me

whatever you say Chief

[bootspark]

More news from Sanchez

"an A.P.B. is out on the current JL script, it warrants a blurb but I am waiting for some other news right now to go along with it, something 100% concrete..."

"i hope it's good news, FYI, we are looking for a moderator, anyone want to volunteer?"

[DvilDog]

I am going to try to enjoy the last few days of Welling not being cast as Superman :(

Well its no secret by that post you made so who would you prefer over welling. why you don't like welling

[Zing79]

Well its no secret by that post you made so who would you prefer over welling. Granted after a post like that I could really care. Or how bout explain why you don't like welling
LOL --- noooooooo, for the love of god I hope he doesn't answer the question. This is like traveling down the yellow brick road (except in reverse) -- everyone knows where the road leads :)

[AgentPat]

LOL, slow down. Check your PM's. I'm still ridin' the shame ship MJZ is on. In fact our ship looks like its in no danger of sinking :)Bwahaa! Check your PMs.

Now where's that little Titanic .gif I posted earlier?

[ariellem]

LOL --- noooooooo, for the love of god I hope he doesn't answer the question. This is like traveling down the yellow brick road (except in reverse) -- everyone knows where the road leads

To Munchkinland! You did say we were going in reverse, right? Where's that animated GIF of Himself the Elf? That would fit right here...

[Paradoxium]

hahaha DvilDog is a masochist :D

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Now where's that little Titanic .gif I posted earlier?

Why would you need the titanic gif ? Did something happen ?

[AgentPat]

Well its no secret by that post you made so who would you prefer over welling. why you don't like wellingAww... Para's a cool cat guys. Really, he is. He's just depressed. He didn't like the last Superman film either, so go easy on him. :heart:

[Serene]

LOL, slow down. Check your PM's. I'm still ridin' the shame ship MJZ is on. In fact our ship looks like its in no danger of sinking :)

God, you guys depress me. :(

[AgentPat]

Why would you need the titanic gif ? Did something happen ?Zing said his ship was in no danger of sinking right after I had just posted a smiley .gif of the Titanic. No irony there, nuh uh. ;)

[AgentPat]

God, you guys depress me. :(Don't be depressed. Not this time. :ninja:

[The Incredible Hulk]

LOL the hyperbole is flying fast and furious tonight.... :D

[bootspark]

Don't be depressed. Not this time. :ninja:

I agree. No reason to be depressed. Our ship is rising. And fast. :)

[DvilDog]

hahaha DvilDog is a masochist :D

Only on Wednesday so today is your lucky day you have 4 hours left lol

[AgentPat]

Only on Wednesday so today is your lucky day you have 4 hours left lolI think Para was in the James Caviezel camp back in the day, but I could be mistaken. Or maybe that was MJZ? Wait, I think they both liked him for Supes. MJZ likes Wellling too though. Para, erm... not so much. LOL

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/beokay.gif

[ZIPBAGS]

I so want to believe its even possible Welling is up for the part. But, we all seem to be basing our hopes and even the talk that Welling is up for the part on posts by 2 posters (Sanchez and Emijay).
Not trying to be a downer. I am just real cautious.

[DvilDog]

Its good to be
cautious

[Syncos]

I've had so little to say these days, but I assure everyone who's been laying awake worrying about me, that i'm still reading what's going on.

So many ups and downs. It's frustrating. I really, severely hope that Welling gets the part. He deserves it, but not only that, we deserve it. The fans that have been following Tom as Clark Kent for over 6 years deserve that closure to the character.

I'm trying not to keep my hopes up. But sometimes hope is the only leg you have to stand on. Fingers crossed everyone.

[AgentPat]

I so want to believe its even possible Welling is up for the part. But, we all seem to be basing our hopes and even the talk that Welling is up for the part on posts by 2 posters (Sanchez and Emijay).Define "we all" in this context?


SV Forum:

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/group.gif

^ AgentPat, far left, middle. :D

[TheComicbookKid]

If it's true, congrats guys/gals. I know some people will faint on announcement day.

[AgentPat]

If it's true, congrats guys/gals. I know some people will faint on announcement day.NOTHING is "true" until the fat lady sings. Everybody keep that in mind.

(Said as she polishes off another dead soldier.)

*hic*

;) J/K!

[Gmanofsteel]

*tries to contain excitement*

:ninja:

[Serene]

I've had so little to say these days, but I assure everyone who's been laying awake worrying about me, that i'm still reading what's going on.

I always like seeing you post, Sync. :up:


Define "we all" in this context?


SV Forum:

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/group.gif

^ AgentPat, far left, middle. :D

I call the green face with the tongue sticking out. :p

[AgentPat]

I call the green face with the tongue sticking out. :pIt's you. :D

Jack gets the orange smiley on the right. He likes the glasses. People don't recognize him with glasses.

Y'know, I've heard that works too! Whoda thunk? ;)

[Gmanofsteel]

I always like seeing you post, Sync. :up:




I call the green face with the tongue sticking out. :p

I call the one with the shades :cool: :D

[Paradoxium]

If Welling does get cast. I do wonder if they will finally lift the bat-embargo from Smallville. I wouldn't surprise me if Gough and Miller's negotiations included this little bit, since they seem to have wanted to introduce Bruce Wayne since well... the beginning.

From a marketing POV, it would make sense to build up anticipation for the JLA film by using this series as a means. In other words, pump more cash into the show, and jack up the quality and action. Kind of like conditioning the audience for bigger and grander things.

[Pickle-El]

Who's the red angry one in the middle? That Mike or Phil?

[AgentPat]

I call the one with the shades :cool: :DToo late. I gave it to Jack. But there's six more? :)




Y'know, if this all falls through the knothole aye-freakin'-gain, it was still a fun ride. Just wanted to say that. :up:

[AgentPat]

If Welling does get cast. I do wonder if they will finally lift the bat-embargo from Smallville. I wouldn't surprise me if Gough and Miller's negotiations included this little bit, since they seem to have wanted to introduce Bruce Wayne since well... the beginning.

From a marketing POV, it would make sense to build up anticipation for the JLA film by using this series as a means. In other words, pump more cash into the show, and jack up the quality and action. Kind of like conditioning the audience for bigger and grander things.I dunno, Para. Could they do that? I mean, I thought the whole reason they couldn't was because of Nolan. Nolan doesn't have anything to do with this now (which is truly a shame), so I'm not sure anything would or could change with Batman on SV.

Who's the red angry one in the middle? That Mike or Phil?You kidding? Mike and Phil get the blue guy on the right - the one with the huge "I'm freakin' out" eyes. LOL

[Gmanofsteel]

Too late. I gave it to Jack. But there's six more? :)




Y'know, if this all falls through the knothole aye-freakin'-gain, it was still a fun ride. Just wanted to say that. :up:

fine, I'm the ";)"

[Paradoxium]

They already stepped on Nolan's toes by the sheer fact that Batman exists in the JLA. I am not a big fan of the idea either. But if it happens - well it happens.

What I am inferring is of the JLA Batman/Bruce actor guest starring on Smallville. It depends who they cast. If the rumors of it being Gosling or Hartnett etc.. than the chances are lower. The latter (Hartnett) rumored actor did do a screen test for BB.

[AgentPat]

They already stepped on Nolan's toes by the sheer fact that Batman exists in the JLA. I am not a big fan of the idea either. But if it happens - well it happens.

What I am inferring is of the JLA Batman/Bruce actor guest starring on Smallville. It depends who they cast. If the rumors of it being Gosling or Hartnett etc.. than the chances are lower. The latter (Hartnett) rumored actor did do a screen test for BB.http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/ponder.gif

Hmm. I'm not sure how I feel about that. On one hand, there's the argument that it'll link the continuities too much, because what about the other heroes like Aquaman and MM? They are most assuredly being recast for JL. But the flipside is that casting Welling links the continuities no matter how you slice it; SV fans will most certainly be thinking "their" Clark Kent/Superman (vs. George Miller's version) while watching the film. As I understand it, this is one of the reasons for not using Welling in SR; the characterization was extremely different from what Welling had established.

I dunno, Para. I'll keep an open mind on it. I know SV fans would LOVE to see Bruce Wayne show up in SV, but I really don't think it's worth pissing off Nolan, not to mention the confusion it could cause, because now you've got all these franchises mixing and matching casts to suit somebody else's contract clause. Know what I mean? I want Welling in JL, but I'd really prefer they keep it separate from everything else. Obviously, Welling brings a bit of baggage all on his own, but I think SV fans already see him as Superman. But SV is about Clark Kent, so there's enough of a distinction for folks to hang their hats on. Make sense?

[DvilDog]

It's you. :D

Jack gets the orange smiley on the right. He likes the glasses. People don't recognize him with glasses.

Y'know, I've heard that works too! Whoda thunk? ;)

Can I be the purple one on the right with the big eyeballs?

[AgentPat]

Can I be the purple one on the right with the big eyeballs?Sure. Now that I think about it, we probably should all share; there's too many users and not enough smileys. LOL ;)

[DvilDog]

Sure. Now that I think about it, we probably should all share; there's too many users and not enough smileys. LOL ;)

Well since we have to share I will just piggy back with someone or somebodies LOL

[OobeDoobBenubi]

This is not perfect in any way but I did a small manip

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/219481/1024/Pictures/Superman.jpg

[TWistim]

This is not perfect in any way but I did a small manip

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/219481/1024/Pictures/Superman.jpg

Good job, Caboose!

[ariellem]

Nice!

I'm starting to get used to seeing Tom in the suit - this body is from the figurine with the Batman companion, right? - and I like your composition.

Question: what's that on top of the Chrysler-ish building? I'm guessing it's supposed to be the globe on the Daily Planet, but it's not very spherical. It looks kind of like a golden VW Beetle sitting atop a golden \S/-shaped blob. Herbie the Love Bug, melded with a Golden Snitch, teaches Clark how to fly? It's the Frumious Beetle-Snitch! :-> Or maybe the Eye of Sauron...

[ZIPBAGS]

Regarding all of these Welling manips. What are people going to do if he does become Supes and the first pics of him in the suit come out. ;)

[ariellem]

Drool. And hope the script isn't horrible.

[AgentPat]

What are people going to do if he does become Supes and the first pics of him in the suit come out. ;)What are we going to do? You mean before or after we've died and gone to heaven? 'Cause I'm not sure how much Tequila is available on the far side of the Pearly Gates.

[LexCorp]

Regarding all of these Welling manips. What are people going to do if he does become Supes and the first pics of him in the suit come out. ;)

Well they will just have to bin them lol

[RakuMon]

A few more bits from Counting Down: http://countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?folder=0&viewpost=3995340&start=30

Emijanyne essentially confirms the rumor that "Man of Steel" is intended to be a reboot to the Superman franchise (a la Ed Norton's The Incredible Hulk).

The article that started that was quoting from someone in Singer's camp and not someone from WB. What I was told back in Dec 2006 is the same thing Variety just recently reported which was that it is (and I quote) "INDEFINITELY SUSPENDED". If it were delayed, they'd just say it was delayed. The words they used in Hollywood terms implies the project has been canned and is no longer in development. That doesn't mean we will never see Superman again. All indications that I've been given are the next film will indeed be called Superman: The Man of Steel but that it will reboot the franchise and not be connected to Singer's Superman Returns. WB is supposedly taking a page out of Marvel's playbook and how Hulk is getting a redo.

His actual agent was called.

IESB really doesn't concern me anymore. Trying to be nice to what has seemingly become the competition, I emailed Stephanie on Monday to see if they heard the same thing I had in regards to WB reaching an agreement with Welling and Millar but that Gough was being a greedy *****. She's yet to respond. Now you're telling me they're saying as of Tuesday, Welling is still in negotiations. I guess I prompted a phone call??

You and everyone here knows who posted about Welling first and that I've never wavered from my position no matter how many people have come here and attacked me. It's all just a bit ridiculous at this point. I'm praying it ends soon. I don't need the stress.

[Mandrill]

As its reported that its Miller and Gough holding this up is there any chance it was them who stopped Tom being cast in SR for the same reasons $$$$ but now WB are prepared to go the extra mile to get Tom.

Obvously a lucky escape for Tom if true...

As I recall didn't Tom at least audition for Superman under Ratner or McG ?Is that what they are going on for his casting in this movie or I suppose ''Smallville'' is a constant audition.

With there now talk of a reboot for Superman after SR (which I am not suprised about as to me you can look at SR being the third in a triliogy after STM and Superman 2 as I don't see where the story would go with how Lois and the Kid situation transpired) could it be M&G want that gig and to use Smallville as part of the back story?

[ZIPBAGS]

Happy to hear they are going to reboot Superman. I so hated the fact that he had a kid and that Lex was still a (non-corporate) criminal. Although, The scene where he rescues the airplane/shuttle. Would have been the best way to introduce Superman to the general public in an origin film.

[DvilDog]

evidently these guys think they are psychic on whos not playing superman too!!! I have no obejections to their other choices of casting however.

http://icscotland.icnetwork.co.uk/whatson/whatson2/tm_headline=movie-preview-justice-league-of-america&method=full&objectid=19890634&siteid=50141-name_page.html

[Billy Batson]

This is not perfect in any way but I did a small manip

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/219481/1024/Pictures/Superman.jpg


:word: :up:

[RakuMon]

More from Infamous emijayne:

No cast members have been confirmed as of yet but I was just told about half an hour ago the entire main cast will be revealed at the same time and that final touches are being put on the contracts over this next week. So I guess that means no news on Friday.

Like I said, put that together with my post with Welling's agent's changed attitude and the casting agencies all saying the cast is done, it does sound very good. I've never given up hope even with people like kavalier coming over and doing nothing but attack what I'm saying simply because Al Gough (the problem) is saying Welling won't be Superman. And if Robert gets the "official" word before I do, that's great for him. I don't look at this as some competition because I don't do it for a living like he does.

http://countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?folder=0&viewpost=3995340&start=30

[DvilDog]

speaking of a totally unrelated subject what happened to the remake of teen wolf that Tom was supposed to be in LOL. Just kidding.

[triplet]

More from Infamous emijayne:

No cast members have been confirmed as of yet but I was just told about half an hour ago the entire main cast will be revealed at the same time and that final touches are being put on the contracts over this next week. So I guess that means no news on Friday.

Like I said, put that together with my post with Welling's agent's changed attitude and the casting agencies all saying the cast is done, it does sound very good. I've never given up hope even with people like kavalier coming over and doing nothing but attack what I'm saying simply because Al Gough (the problem) is saying Welling won't be Superman. And if Robert gets the "official" word before I do, that's great for him. I don't look at this as some competition because I don't do it for a living like he does.



http://countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?folder=0&viewpost=3995340&start=30

I hope this means good news for Tom!

:super:

*crosses fingers*

[Serene]

More from Infamous emijayne:

No cast members have been confirmed as of yet but I was just told about half an hour ago the entire main cast will be revealed at the same time and that final touches are being put on the contracts over this next week. So I guess that means no news on Friday.

http://countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?folder=0&viewpost=3995340&start=30

Seriously... another week seems interminable. :csad:

I wish one of these 'scoopers' would pass on something concrete about Tom specifically. The rest, I don't mind waiting for.

[DvilDog]

Seriously... another week seems interminable. :csad:

I wish one of these 'scoopers' would pass on something concrete about Tom specifically. The rest, I don't mind waiting for.


I have enough trouble making it to the next smallville episode:csad:

[TheLongestDay]

just something to pass the time...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/69901781copy.jpg

[Docker2.0]

I'm going out on a leap! Welling will be announced as Supes! Guarantee it! 90% sure he will take it. If he doesn't, then I will leave the Hype for a 80 earth hours. :dry: Just kidding! But I'm sure that Welling has already agreed in principle to the role. And that it's the ONLY reason that Routh wasn't cast. Truth is, even though Routh did a good job in a movie that was out of his control, Welling already has the supes mystique on him, and he knows it! He has NEVER came out and said he doesn't want the role, he just threw hints to let you play the guessing game. In less than 15 days, we'll know for sure that Welling has accepted it. :o

[SamuraiSon6]

^^^15 days....did i miss something......did they say they would announce in 15 days...?

[Docker2.0]

15 earth days! :cmad: Trust me on this!

[Zorex]

Welling is looking more Supermanly than ever this season. That's enough reason for me to hope he's ended up in the role.

[ZIPBAGS]

Docker, Do you have any info? Or are you basing your predictions on what has been rumored? Inquring minds want to know. :)

[triplet]

Long time no see, docker, but I'm with zippy:

How'd you get that timeframe?

Speculation or do you know something?

[_BB_]

just something to pass the time...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/69901781copy.jpg



:heart:

Yes please :D

[OobeDoobBenubi]

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/222041/1024/Pictures/SmackDown.gif

[bootspark]

^

Thats so wrong, but so funny! :)

[Retroman]

Could this be one of stumbling blocks in negotiations if Miller and co. really want Welling as Superman?:huh: Smallville's official shooting schedule for season 7.....

Jul 09/07 - Apr 16/08
Source:http://www.iatse.com/document/PRODUCTIONS.pdf

[Whiteflag]

http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/222041/1024/Pictures/SmackDown.gif

LOL! :woot:

[Showtime]

More from Infamous emijayne:
http://countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?folder=0&viewpost=3995340&start=30

Uh Huh....It's going to be announced this week, no its going to be announced on Friday, no wait, it will be announced the week after. Eventually she will get it right. :dry:

I guess being in the know, really isn't...being in the know. :ninja:

[AgentPat]

^ And who knows? Maybe the Wachowski Bros. will still take the reigns for MOS?

C'mon Show. You know how it is. Even Sanchez has been waiting for this announcement since August. He said "'bout freakin' time" when Variety reported Miller. Warners doesn't have all of their ducks in a row yet, and if there's one thing everybody seems to be in agreement on is that we're not going to hear anything until all seven ducks are standing at attention and quacking.

http://www.patcostello.com/temp/rubberduck3.jpg

[Gmanofsteel]

just something to pass the time...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/69901781copy.jpg

holy ****!!! :eek: :up:

[TheLongestDay]

holy ****!!! :eek: :up:

glad you liked it-heres another with a slightly updated suit

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/WELLINGNEWSUIT.jpg

[Showtime]

^ And who knows? Maybe the Wachowski Bros. will still take the reigns for MOS?

C'mon Show. You know how it is. Even Sanchez has been waiting for this announcement since August. He said "'bout freakin' time" when Variety reported Miller. Warners doesn't have all of their ducks in a row yet, and if there's one thing everybody seems to be in agreement on is that we're not going to hear anything until all seven ducks are standing at attention and quacking.


I don't claim to be an insider Pat, nor to I encourage that I am. I don't claim to get phone calls, and emails to check my sources on a daily basis. I don't make it a habit of defending my reliability at every turn although I've done so on few occasions. Sure I have some mild connections to people that I get info from, but I am in Boston, isn't Jayne in Florida??

I am skeptical when I check into things and they don't add up. I have nothing against Jayne, don't know her. I just don't hang on every word or post she makes, and why should I. All the terminology is vague, there are never definate answers, and most of what she posts I have read on a website hours before.

I am not saying she doesn't have info, I am not saying she's not in the business. I am just not going to kiss her feet. If you want to take out your shield and defend her then that is fine. She is nothing like Robert, Robert breaks stories everyday and that is his job.

[AgentPat]

glad you liked it-heres another with a slightly updated suit

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/WELLINGNEWSUIT.jpgThis is really nice. My only complaint is the neckline. (Not your fault.) The manip is great. Good work!! :up:

[Showtime]

glad you liked it-heres another with a slightly updated suit

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/WELLINGNEWSUIT.jpg

Great buckle, and great manip. Welling belongs in the more classic version of the suit. :cwink:

[AgentPat]

I don't claim to be an insider Pat, nor to I encourage that I am. I don't claim to get phone calls, and emails to check my sources on a daily basis. I don't make it a habit of defending my reliability at every turn although I've done so on few occasions. Sure I have some mild connections to people that I get info from, but I am in Boston, isn't Jayne in Florida??

I am skeptical when I check into things and they don't add up. I have nothing against Jayne, don't know her. I just don't hang on every word or post she makes, and why should I. All the terminology is vague, there are never definite answers, and most of what she posts I have read on a website hours before.

I am not saying she doesn't have info, I am not saying she's not in the business. I am just not going to kiss her feet. If you want to take out your shield and defend her then that is fine. She is nothing like Robert, Robert breaks stories everyday and that is his job.Thought that would get your attention.

Show, I'm not saying folks *should* hang on her words, but I see a lot of people attacking her for her bias - and therefore her credibility. She's never claimed to be a reporter like Sanchez. You and others seem to be inferring the old adage that if you throw enough poop at the wall, maybe some of it will stick. Well, she's been hanging her hat on one thing for months, and it started before Sanchez reported it on television. And even when Sanchez said Welling was out of the running, Jayne was saying not true, that he was still in talks. That's been very encouraging to the people like me who've been wanting to see Welling fill the role as Superman on the big screen.

The first "report" in the thread you quoted came *before* an extensive post made by Sanchez the same night. Sanchez said he saw what she said and it sounded plausible. Jayne and the folks at IESB have apparently been e-mailing each other as well. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt because... well... I don't have any reason to doubt her yet.

[Gmanofsteel]

glad you liked it-heres another with a slightly updated suit

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/WELLINGNEWSUIT.jpg

even better ;) :up:

[triplet]

Great buckle, and great manip. Welling belongs in the more classic version of the suit. :cwink:

Yes, he does...

If he gets the part in JLA, I hope to see a large Alex Ross-like :super: on his chest...

He's got the breadth and depth to carry that off.

:up:

[AgentPat]

Yes, he does...

If he gets the part in JLA, I hope to see a large Alex Ross-like :super: on his chest...

He's got the breadth and depth to carry that off.

:up:Speaking of which, I'm DYING for caps from last night's episode. Welling is one wide mofo across the chest. I need to gawk more at that. :O

[KBX]

Speaking of which, I'm DYING for caps from last night's episode. Welling is one wide mofo across the chest. I need to gawk more at that. :O

How do you save an image from a video file?

[TWistim]

Speaking of which, I'm DYING for caps from last night's episode. Welling is one wide mofo across the chest. I need to gawk more at that. :O

JC already has them up on svfan.com and they are fabulous!!! Lots of closeups of Clark in HD. :woot:

[AgentPat]

How do you save an image from a video file?Screen cap software.

JC already has them up on svfan.com and they are fabulous!!! Lots of closeups of Clark in HD. :woot:Oh, sh....!! I am soooo gone. Be back in a few folks!!!

Thanks, TWistim!! :up:

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/flash.gif

[Showtime]

Thought that would get your attention.

Show, I'm not saying folks *should* hang on her words, but I see a lot of people attacking her for her bias - and therefore her credibility. She's never claimed to be a reporter like Sanchez. You and others seem to be inferring the old adage that if you throw enough poop at the wall, maybe some of it will stick. Well, she's been hanging her hat on one thing for months, and it started before Sanchez reported it on television. And even when Sanchez said Welling was out of the running, Jayne was saying not true, that he was still in talks. That's been very encouraging to the people like me who've been wanting to see Welling fill the role as Superman on the big screen.

The first "report" in the thread you quoted came *before* an extensive post made by Sanchez the same night. Sanchez said he saw what she said and it sounded plausible. Jayne and the folks at IESB have apparently been e-mailing each other as well. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt because... well... I don't have any reason to doubt her yet.

I think she is 100% bias, that is no secret, and I think to some that hurts her credibility. To others I think her credibility is in question only because they want Routh. To me I just think she is hit or miss. That is just my opinion.

I am not refering to the most recent report by Sanchez, I am refering to some previous posts. Either way the only thing that matters is WB's official announcement, not Jayne's posts or IESB. To me, I just hope this is over with soon so we can all talk about bigger and better things involving JLA.

[Showtime]

Yes, he does...

If he gets the part in JLA, I hope to see a large Alex Ross-like :super: on his chest...

He's got the breadth and depth to carry that off.

:up:

They certainly won't use the Singer Suit.

[TWistim]

I think she is 100% bias, that is no secret, and I think to some that hurts her credibility. To others I think her credibility is in question only because they want Routh. To me I just think she is hit or miss. That is just my opinion.

I am not refering to the most recent report by Sanchez, I am refering to some previous posts. Either way the only thing that matters is WB's official announcement, not Jayne's posts or IESB. To me, I just hope this is over with soon so we can all talk about bigger and better things involving JLA.

And the "bigger and better" better be Tom! :yay:

[ariellem]

glad you liked it-heres another with a slightly updated suit

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/WELLINGNEWSUIT.jpg

Excellent manip; excellent improvements. If they went with this and a more open neckline, I'd be thrilled.

[Showtime]

And the "bigger and better" better be Tom! :yay:

Pervert.

[triplet]

They certainly won't use the Singer Suit.

It would't look right on Tom, he's bigger and broader....

And the "bigger and better" better be Tom! :yay:

Quoted for Truth!

:up:

Excellent manip; excellent improvements. If they went with this and a more open neckline, I'd be thrilled.

True.

Again: quoted for truth!

:up: :super:

[TWistim]

Pervert.

Pot/kettle? :p

[KalKai]

Oh ma ga!

http://www.countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3995786&folder=0

infamous_emijayne:

"I just got a call that a verbal agreement may have been reached today between WB and Gough and Millar that would allow Welling to make the switch to the big screen. I put in some calls to further confirm it and I'm waiting to hear back. Now this doesn't mean Welling has agreed to anything, but that he isn't being held back from it any longer which in itself is HUGE considering all indications were that Gough was the only problem holding things up.

As usual, I'll keep you all posted...THE WAIT COULD FINALLY BE OVER!! WOO HOO!!"

[AgentPat]

Oh ma ga!

http://www.countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3995786&folder=0

infamous_emijayne:

"I just got a call that a verbal agreement may have been reached today between WB and Gough and Millar that would allow Welling to make the switch to the big screen. I put in some calls to further confirm it and I'm waiting to hear back. Now this doesn't mean Welling has agreed to anything, but that he isn't being held back from it any longer which in itself is HUGE considering all indications were that Gough was the only problem holding things up.

As usual, I'll keep you all posted...THE WAIT COULD FINALLY BE OVER!! WOO HOO!!"UHMUHGAWD.... We're almost there!!

<- Lives for the day to serve this:

http://www.attensa.com/blogs/attensa/WindowsLiveWriter/BadgeredintoBadges_10C02/eating%20crow.jpg

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/evillaugh.gif

[Docker2.0]

PAT! you dont' trust me!?!
I told you Welling has agreed to it already but it won't be officially announced for another couple of days. Again, that's why Routh wasn't asked and is sitting on easy money for that reason. Plus WB feels like they have hit a homerun by hiring this generation's (arguably)Superman.

[The Incredible Hulk]

well now, if true, it would appear that the ball is in Tom's court.


Service, Mr. Welling

[Gmanofsteel]

*breaths into paper bag*

[triplet]

*crosses fingers and thinks supermanly thoughts in tom's general direction*

:super: :super: :super: :super: :super: :super: :super:

[TWistim]

*breaths into paper bag*

Hang on. Here we go again! This is torture!!! :hyper:

[Serene]

Oh ma ga!

http://www.countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3995786&folder=0

infamous_emijayne:

"I just got a call that a verbal agreement may have been reached today between WB and Gough and Millar that would allow Welling to make the switch to the big screen. I put in some calls to further confirm it and I'm waiting to hear back. Now this doesn't mean Welling has agreed to anything, but that he isn't being held back from it any longer which in itself is HUGE considering all indications were that Gough was the only problem holding things up.

As usual, I'll keep you all posted...THE WAIT COULD FINALLY BE OVER!! WOO HOO!!"


I need a martini.

And some of this:
http://images.ciao.com/ies/images/products/normal/070/product-149070.jpg

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Interesting news especially with the other stuff about the othe roles being cast(ed) hehe I just had to throw that in there to annoy a certain someone because I know it annoys him :o

[Mike22]

Oh ma ga!

http://www.countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3995786&folder=0

infamous_emijayne:

"I just got a call that a verbal agreement may have been reached today between WB and Gough and Millar that would allow Welling to make the switch to the big screen. I put in some calls to further confirm it and I'm waiting to hear back. Now this doesn't mean Welling has agreed to anything, but that he isn't being held back from it any longer which in itself is HUGE considering all indications were that Gough was the only problem holding things up.

As usual, I'll keep you all posted...THE WAIT COULD FINALLY BE OVER!! WOO HOO!!"

Awesome news.http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif
The next thing I hear better revolve around THIS.
http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon10.gif
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2176/0040255copydd0.png (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&amp;myref=http://www.imageshack.us/)

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Its looks like hes saying "Im the man" in that picture :o

[Mike22]

Its looks like hes saying "Im the man" in that picture :o

Exactly " I`m the new superMAN."http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[AgentPat]

PAT! you dont' trust me!?!
I told you Welling has agreed to it already but it won't be officially announced for another couple of days. Again, that's why Routh wasn't asked and is sitting on easy money for that reason. Plus WB feels like they have hit a homerun by hiring this generation's (arguably)Superman.Well, you know how it is, Docker. We (general "we," not you and I "we") have been through this before. Plus Sanchez made it sound like it was a done deal two months ago, but then "something happened." I have nightmares of that phrase, y'know? LOL

I think most of us have known since early 2004 that there was a sizable faction at WB who wanted Welling to graduate up to their film franchise. They put the feelers out (reference Ross' drawings) and got some reality confirmation on that, and it's grown in leaps and bounds since then. Because fans didn't let it drop. Squeaky wheels eventually get oiled, doncha know? ;)

So I'm about as confident (read: hopeful) as I've ever been that this is going to happen, but I'm not going to get cocky about it until the fat lady sings. Because we all know, this sheet could still fall apart at the 11th hour. It's happened before after all.

Anyhoo, keep the faith folks.

http://www.patcostello.com/temp/kara3.jpg

[triplet]

Hee.... He is a Super-Man and now he'll be superman on screen!

I hope our hopes aren't dashed...

I don't want this to be like last time.

*bites nails nervously*

[Showtime]

Well if it is indeed about to drop, I hope it drops quickly. Then we can talk about what the suit will look like on Welling, get some more manips going. At least it will be over. We all know that it won't be all fun and games though. There will be those who won't accept this. Unfortunately.

[Docker2.0]

Well..................we have only 2 weeks left before it's officially announced. They have known since the bomb of a certain movie that Welling would be Supes. Hence the bringing in of Supergirl.

[heliorei]

Waiting...waiting...still waiting...

Asking AgentPat to continue sacrifing chickens!!

[Showtime]

Well..................we have only 2 weeks left before it's officially announced. They have known since the bomb of a certain movie that Welling would be Supes. Hence the bringing in of Supergirl.

2 Weeks? What are you talking about.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

2 Weeks? What are you talking about.

I would expect an announcement anytime between now & before October 31st for an obvious reason

[Showtime]

...that reason would be...

[Lighthouse]

...that reason would be...

He's talking about the strike.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

...that reason would be...

The writers strike could start on November 1st

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Looking at how good the ratings are for the first two episodes of Season 7 & now this & the guys for the most part seem to love Kara

http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/222163/1024/Pictures/123.jpg

This could be the end of Smallville

[Showtime]

He's talking about the strike.

What does the writers strike have to do with casting?

[OobeDoobBenubi]

What does the writers strike have to do with casting?

I am talking about in general. They probably want things done before any strike happens. One less thing to worry about.

[DvilDog]

*crosses fingers and thinks supermanly thoughts in tom's general direction*

:super: :super: :super: :super: :super: :super: :super:

told you you had psychic powers lol

[Gmanofsteel]

breathing in

breathing out

breathing in

breathing out

breathing in

breathing out

breathing in

breathing out

[AgentPat]

What does the writers strike have to do with casting?Not sure if it has *anything* to do with casting, but they want to make one big glorious announcement and not drag it out in piecemeal. Maybe something *else* has got to do with the strike however, and that's why they're crossing the "T's" as we speak. Who knows?

[chops another chicken to bits, just for the helluvit.]

*Bra-baaaa!*

LOL!!! ;)

[DvilDog]

i would do that with the chickens but im afraid i would chop off my fingers. i dont have very good luck with knives or cleavers or anything sharp for that matter

[OobeDoobBenubi]

I hope you all know that if Tom Welling gets castyou have a debt to the WB to make sure that this movie is a hit. Tom being in this movie is purely something done for the fans. A good movie or a bad movie you have a debt to the WB if Tom is in it.

[Serene]

i would do that with the chickens but im afraid i would chop off my fingers. i dont have very good luck with knives or cleavers or anything sharp for that matter

You don't need anything sharp.

There's always bludgeoning, drowning, burning, and the old fashioned neck-wringing which is just picking one up by it's head and swinging it around until... *snap*.

Lots of options, really. :dry:

(Btw...the suspense might be making me a bit loopy. Just sayin') :hyper:

[TWistim]

I hope you all know that if Tom Welling gets castyou have a debt to the WB to make sure that this movie is a hit. Tom being in this movie is purely something done for the fans. A good movie or a bad movie you have a debt to the WB if Tom is in it.

My debt is to Tom who has given me such delight in his portrayal of Clark and the hope of a Superman on the big screen that I can be excited about! The WB is doing this because it will make them a lot of money!!! Period!

[LL2K2]

Oh ma ga!

http://www.countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3995786&folder=0

infamous_emijayne:

"I just got a call that a verbal agreement may have been reached today between WB and Gough and Millar that would allow Welling to make the switch to the big screen. I put in some calls to further confirm it and I'm waiting to hear back. Now this doesn't mean Welling has agreed to anything, but that he isn't being held back from it any longer which in itself is HUGE considering all indications were that Gough was the only problem holding things up.

As usual, I'll keep you all posted...THE WAIT COULD FINALLY BE OVER!! WOO HOO!!"

I'm not holding my breath. :mad: Until Variety, the Hype, or the Hollywood Reporter has a headline reading "Welling is Supes in JLA," it's strictly hearsay.

And are you seriously going to take the word of a forum poster from a site that most people (read: those outside the Hype) have never heard of? :whatever:

[The Incredible Hulk]

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/622909/2/istockphoto_622909_pouring_cold_water.jpg

[triplet]

told you you had psychic powers lol

LOL!

Well, I'm trying anyway...

[AgentPat]

I'm not holding my breath.Why would you? I mean, you clearly don't want Welling in this film or any other Superman film, so anything that's even remotely positive towards that end will get shot down until Warners finally announces the cast.

But hey, look on the bright side - maybe they'll say which decade they're planning to release that other Superman film when they announce JL?




Everybody here is painfully cognizant of the fact that this STILL might not happen. Me more than ever. But it's not going to quell our excitement for what could happen.

[AgentPat]

It's getting better...

weird, interesting conversation...give me a few minutesI asked if he could explain this ^

Here's his reply:

well, I called Gough's reps over at William Morris and got to his agent who quickly told me to call their PR department. Normally, and I am just observing, if a story is not true, the agent will tell you that its not true because they would know, since they would be part of the negotiations, but by them telling me to talk to their PR department felt like they are stalling.

I called the PR department and they ask me to send in an email with the request and questions, which is a pretty standard practice, we do this every week on stories that we are working on but this time it really felt like they are just stalling.

Maybe it's nothing, meanwhile we are waiting for a few calls back from friends over at DC and WB, hopefully we find something out tonight. Wow.

Pinch me. Somebody. Please? :wow:

[Serene]

Argh. Of course, it's Friday night. It seems doubtful that these people work weekends.

Then again.. Saturday would be a great day for big announcement with a full cast to present. :up:

[OobeDoobBenubi]

The calm, before the storm

[ZIPBAGS]

I good to you Jobu. I take care of you. I stick up for you. If you don't make Welling Superman. I say screw you Jobu. I will make him do it myself!!

http://www.fakes.net/majorleague.jpg

[jayskate]

oh to be a fly on the wall at warners brothers right now ... sign tom! sign ! :D

[AgentPat]

Argh. Of course, it's Friday night. It seems doubtful that these people work weekends.

Then again.. Saturday would be a great day for big announcement with a full cast to present. :up:*cough*

I AM thinking Friday is a distinct possibility however - maybe even Saturday - and here's why. It is my belief that Warners is going to want to make a BIG deal about this announcement. They're going to call a press conference and have Dan Lin and George Miller there. Alan Horn might also be present. They might also want to have the big three there for star power - the actors cast for Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Ryan Reynolds being such a huge fan favorite might be requested too - if he's cast of course.

Welling is currently shooting SV in Vancouver, so he can't just take off for an hour in order to be present, and his casting would be a HUGE deal if it happens. So Warners might want to wait till the weekend or the days that bookend it (Friday or Monday) in order to allow Welling to be there. Doing this near the weekend eases the burden on the SV production, which needs Welling on set every day if possible.:D

Just a hunch folks.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

I imagine if there were to be a press conference everyone would be there. The director & cast together

[Serene]

Gah! I have to go to a Homecoming game now. Someone email or PM me if there's any *big* news. :D

[AgentPat]

Gah! I have to go to a Homecoming game now. Someone email or PM me if there's any *big* news. :DNo prob! Your computer might explode though, so be careful.

[Docker2.0]

Pat...............it's goign to be 2 weeks!

[The Incredible Hulk]

I think we should temper things a bit. Even if a "verbal agreement" has been reached to effectively buy Tom's freedom, its still going to need to be put in writing, and then they'd obviously have to work on Tom's deal. I dont think we'd hear anything until next week at the earliest

[AgentPat]

Hush you two! :mad:


;) :D

[Showtime]

Not sure if it has *anything* to do with casting, but they want to make one big glorious announcement and not drag it out in piecemeal. Maybe something *else* has got to do with the strike however, and that's why they're crossing the "T's" as we speak. Who knows?

[chops another chicken to bits, just for the helluvit.]

*Bra-baaaa!*

LOL!!! ;)


Many movies announce their cast piece meal, but I think it is a good move if WB is indeed going to announce the cast in unison. Similar to what sports teams do when they sign big free agents in the offseason.

The writers strike will have nothing to do with casting, if they want things done in October it is because of the timeline leading from pre-production to production and then finally post. It is a very similar timeline to Superman Returns, Routh was announced in October. :cwink:

[bootspark]

More news from infamous_emijayne

http://www.countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3995786&folder=0


"***UPDATE***

So far, two contacts have said discussions have been taking place this week but neither have heard whether or not an agreement was reached, two more had "no comment", and one knew nothing at all. The one who told me I wouldn't like who was cast as Batman or Green Lantern, but didn't mention Superman has yet to return my call.

I did get an email from someone who says Robert at IESB called Gough's office and rather than being told it wasn't true, he was directed to the PR dept which he found strange. So, as I was told he put it, there could be some stalling going on by Gough's people which could be a very good sign. I'm sure one of us will have more news soon.

[bootspark]

WOW!

Statement from Al Gough!

http://www.justiceleagueonfilm.com/


"This is utter bull****. We haven't ever been approached by anybody at Warners. This is all utter fabrication.
"There have been many rumors circulating over the past few weeks about Tom Welling's involvement in the Justice League movie," Gough continues. "I can tell you that neither Miles ,myself, nor Warner Bros Television have been approached by WB Features about this film. The last time I checked with Tom's agent, he said they had not been contacted about this project at all. We have a very cordial relationship with both Warner Bros Features and DC Comics, and in all of our discussions over the past few weeks on Smallville business, THIS HASN'T COME UP ONCE. So, there you have it from the horse's mouth--or ass--given some of the message board postings I've seen about myself!"

NDA Spin? Or is he telling the truth? Or did justiceleagueonfilm make that up?

[Showtime]

Heh Heh.