Tom Welling as Superman

[TheLongestDay]

HAHAHA COMPO! your avatar kicks ass! "hes losing his mind...and im reaping all the benefits"

[COMPO]

FINALLY, Someone notices it. that has to be my favourite bit of that film. That and "don't you hurt Billy!" LOL

[TheLongestDay]

hahaha! i dunno why but i always loved "they were cones!"

[COMPO]

Yeah, taht was a good one. that and "she's gonna get it and she doesn't even no it." LOL.

[TheLongestDay]

hahah i think ive used that one...

[COMPO]

not to her face though.

[TheLongestDay]

of course not..lol

[COMPO]

hey, what is it that the fella says about the flight attendant, she got "grade A" what?

[AgentPat]

Wow This face just screams Superman! How can people at WB be so blind? :woot:Right on man! Though I'd hope nobody would use that particular screen cap in a manip or anything. Not to be argumentative, but that episode was shot over five years ago, so it doesn't make the most convincing argument to any potential naysayers out there. I personally wouldn't use that shot. It'd be like using a picture of some pre-pubescent kid at a Halloween party as evidence of the perfect look for Clark Kent, y'know? Not a good plan.

But hey, luckily for you and I and all of the Welling fans out there, we don't have to worry 'bout that. Tom's got one helluva fantastic look for Superman, even when he's not posing or wearing the suit. Can't beat that with a stick, right?! :D :up:

http://i.enewsi.com/g/albums/Entertainment/Smallville/Action/SM706_640b.jpg-02c80d36-t3.jpg

:super:

[Gmanofsteel]

OMG...

SQUEEEEEEEEEEL!!!!!

http://i.enewsi.com/g/albums/Entertainment/Smallville/Action/SM706_418b.jpg-aeafc6ee-t3.jpg http://i.enewsi.com/g/albums/Entertainment/Smallville/Action/SM706_379b.jpg-fef30b29-t3.jpg

http://i.enewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=Entertainment%2FSmallville%2FAction&dispsize=600&start=0

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

*plays the jw theme*

[TheLongestDay]

Right on man! Though I'd hope nobody would use that particular screen cap in a manip or anything. Not to be argumentative, but that episode was shot over five years ago, so it doesn't make the most convincing argument to any potential naysayers out there. I personally wouldn't use that shot. It'd be like using a picture of some pre-pubescent kid at a Halloween party as evidence of the perfect look for Clark Kent, y'know? Not a good plan.

But hey, luckily for you and I and all of the Welling fans out there, we don't have to worry 'bout that. Tom's got one helluva fantastic look for Superman, even when he's not posing or wearing the suit. Can't beat that with a stick, right?! :D :up:

http://i.enewsi.com/g/albums/Entertainment/Smallville/Action/SM706_640b.jpg-02c80d36-t3.jpg

:super:

my lord!....im in love!:woot::oldrazz:

[Showtime]

From the episode, Stray. Superman on the left, SV's version of a comicbook superhero on the right:

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

And from the episode, Ryan:

http://www.patcostello.com/temp/ryan4.jpg

http://www.patcostello.com/temp/ryan5.jpg

Wow. That is pretty creative. Thanks Patty.

[Showtime]

Okay, I'm not doing spoilers so I don't care where the cape came from (okay, I do but I don't want to hear spoilers)....

What I do care about is your avie.

It gives me a headache.

You think you can go back to your other one?

Please?

After Halloween.

[AgentPat]

Wow. That is pretty creative. Thanks Patty.No prob. Both eps were particularly heartwarming.

Young Ryan reads comic books and his favorite character is Warrior Angel, a "strange visitor from another planet with superhuman powers," whose also bald. LOL There's an interesting connection there, obviously.

WA has a nemesis, Devilicus, who wants WA to join him. But when WA declines, Devilicous snaps. Well, maybe not all at once, 'cause the road to evil isn't a light switch. Devilicus never realized he was on the path. Lex tells Ryan the story, and Ryan - who's psychic - warns Lex he should remember it.

Of the many SV-centric mythology episodes (SV-centric = specific to SV and not something from Superman comics), the WA eps are some of the best. Talisman was great too. :)

[Showtime]

No prob. Both eps were particularly heartwarming.

Young Ryan reads comic books and his favorite character is Warrior Angel, a "strange visitor from another planet with superhuman powers," whose also bald. LOL There's an interesting connection there, obviously.

WA has a nemesis, Devilicus, who wants WA to join him. But when WA declines, Devilicous snaps. Well, maybe not all at once, 'cause the road to evil isn't a light switch. Devilicus never realized he was on the path. Lex tells Ryan the story, and Ryan - who's psychic - warns Lex he should remember it.

Of the many SV-centric mythology episodes (SV-centric = specific to SV and not something from Superman comics), the WA eps are some of the best. Talisman was great too. :)

That is pretty damn interesting. I've been educated.

[AgentPat]

That is pretty damn interesting. I've been educated.<- Doing her best to convert the world, one fan at a time. :D

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Lana & Kara should both be in the Supergirl Spin Off & both should have Super Powers & for sweeps & stuff bring in Lois & give her Super Powers for an Episode & they can name the series Super Chicks

[Prison Mike]

Lana & Kara should both be in the Supergirl Spin Off & both should have Super Powers & for sweeps & stuff bring in Lois & give her Super Powers for an Episode & they can name the series Super Chicks

yeah, and they can save the world...naked.

[AgentPat]

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/nothappy5.jpg



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

[Prison Mike]

wow that kitten is cute.

[AgentPat]

wow that kitten is cute.No, that one is frustrated.

This one is cute:

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

:p

[OobeDoobBenubi]

No, that one is frustrated

You gave me a manip idea with a cat

[AgentPat]

You gave me a manip idea with a catOh dear.... :ninja:

[BenReilly]

Lana & Kara should both be in the Supergirl Spin Off & both should have Super Powers & for sweeps & stuff bring in Lois & give her Super Powers for an Episode & they can name the series Super Chicks

The return of Ultra Woman...? :eek:

http://www.creativeisland.co.uk/clark6.jpg

:D

[ZIPBAGS]

I guess we know what happens to this thread...when no news comes out. ;)

[triplet]

After Halloween.

Do I have to wait that long?

*pouts*

Maybe I'll bring back my super beef cake avie...

At least I'll have something beautiful to look that just might compensate for the migraines your avie gives me.

Can you at least slow the blink rate down? What is it? 2fps?

*sigh*

I think photosensitive epileptics might have a problem with that one.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Do I have to wait that long?


Why dont you just have an avatar that makes him annoyed :woot:

[Gmanofsteel]

Why dont you just have an avatar that makes him annoyed :woot:

*happy trails!*

*happy trails!*

*happy trails!*

*happy trails!*

:p :eek: :ninja:

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Oh dear.... :ninja:

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/230997/img/Pictures/Cat.jpg

[AgentPat]

ZIPBAGS, never fear. Pat to the rescue.

So while Caboose is doing evol things to kittens, I don't thing anybody has posted a run down of Sanchez's comments today, so here goes...

Regarding Quint's rumor on AICN about Singer wanting Stamp:
"There is no Zod in TMOS, this story is total bull____."

Regarding JL casting:
He "heard of three names that are being mentioned in the JL camp. ...I can tell you that it has to do with one actor for GL and two who WB has asked to read for the Flash. ...an exec at another studio gave me some tips to follow up on regarding The Flash and Green Lantern. I won't post anything until I get some kind of confirmation, people like to twist my words and I am getting a little tired of that."

And finally, regarding the top tamale:
"not sure about Welling anymore, I am hitting a brick wall anytime I call my original sources."

Interesting! So his original sources aren't telling him anything about Welling anymore. Why? Did Warners figure out who the snitches were and put a lid on 'em? Because I find it funny that they would go from "he's in," to "he's out" to "he's back in negotiations" to "we can't talk about this anymore." LOL

I dunno gang. Is it November yet? ;)

[Gmanofsteel]

hurry up novemeber :(

[KBX]

Common yes, Brody and Long no....

[AgentPat]

Common yes, Brody and Long no....Y'know, I saw all that. Did I miss a post somewhere? Why are *those* names coming up? Where did THOSE rumors come from? :huh:

[Gmanofsteel]

Cabby's manip inspired me, but in a different way. I'd post the manip but Clee would probably ban me :p

[triplet]

Why dont you just have an avatar that makes him annoyed :woot:

Do you think the superbeefcake one would do it?

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6206/beefcakeavinew100x100xi0.gif

Probably...

I'd probably have to have a slashy one with Clark and Lex to get most guys pissed off at me nowadays.

*hmmm...*

*strokes chin thoughtfully*

That just might do it.

:ninja:

[KBX]

Y'know, I saw all that. Did I miss a post somewhere? Why are *those* names coming up? Where did THOSE rumors come from? :huh:

From here....


http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3471&Itemid=99

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Do you think the superbeefcake one would do it?

That would need to move at the same speed as his though & then that should do it

[triplet]

The return of Ultra Woman...? :eek:

http://www.creativeisland.co.uk/clark6.jpg

:D

I don't know, maybe you're not too far off.

Superman gave Lois his powers for a day in All Star Superman...

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Cabby's manip inspired me

All in a days work Suppy

[Gmanofsteel]

All in a days work Suppy

I'd show you but you don't allow PMs

[Mike_D202]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/MikeD202/tool1.jpg

[Mig-El]

Hearing about the latest casting rumors make me wish that the casting directors from Smallville were in charge of JL. The guys in Smallville are looking to be better choices than Common, Brody, and Long.

[AgentPat]

I'd probably have to have a slashy one with Clark and Lex to get most guys pissed off at me nowadays.Dooooooo it!! :D :up:

From here....

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3471&Itemid=99D'OH!!!

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

I'm so used to reading the message boards there, I keep forgetting he actually posts.... NEWS! LOLOL!!! My bad. Thanks for the link. Now I need to read it...

[Serene]

Adam Brody is actually a pretty decent actor, but he always seems a bit.. scrawny to me. I just don't see him as Superhero material at all.

You know with all the negativity about Tom playing Supes, particularly after Al's latest verbal spewage, I can't help but wonder why the scoopers aren't having an easier time just ruling Tom out from being involved with this film at all.

You'd think that at least one of the "sources" out there would just say we won't tell you who's in, but we will tell you that Welling is out. Perhaps I'm just grasping at straws here, but it seems a very easy thing to rule any actor out, as opposed to confirming one. The fact that it's not happening is making me hang on to a very thin thread of hope.

I'd rather hope and be disappointed than give up.

[The Incredible Hulk]

it's also odd that there's no one else even rumored for the role of Supes yet.

[RakuMon]

I don't know, maybe you're not too far off.

Superman gave Lois his powers for a day in All Star Superman...

http://www.bigmonkeycomics.com/data/lois-a.s.s.jpg

[TheLongestDay]

dont wanna start up an argument here-but i was so dissapointed with all star superman.....and Batman for that matter

[triplet]

dont wanna start up an argument here-but i was so dissapointed with all star superman.....and Batman for that matter

I liked All Star Superman a lot.

There were some strange things about it, but overall I liked it.

I even liked the slashy bit between Lex and Clark in the prison....

*hmmm*

I think I might be able to find some scans from that. Some of those could make for an interesting Clexy icon...

:ninja:

[Showtime]

Why dont you just have an avatar that makes him annoyed :woot:

I don't get easily annoyed. She'd have a tough time with that approach.

You forget, I blossomed in the Superman Returns Forms.

[Showtime]

Do you think the superbeefcake one would do it?

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6206/beefcakeavinew100x100xi0.gif

Probably...

I'd probably have to have a slashy one with Clark and Lex to get most guys pissed off at me nowadays.

*hmmm...*

*strokes chin thoughtfully*

That just might do it.

:ninja:

Nope. I appreciate the human form. Try again.

[AgentPat]

Adam Brody is actually a pretty decent actor, but he always seems a bit.. scrawny to me. I just don't see him as Superhero material at all. I put some thought to these new casting choices last night. I think either Brody or Long could do a fine job as Flash. In fact, Brody's potential casting would make me laugh a little IF Welling ends up as Supes because he too has a history with WB, he's been on SV previously, he's vaguely similarity to SV's Flash (physique and acting style) and like Welling, Brody is extremely popular with teenage audiences. So if it happens, I will not be surprised in the slightest. That said, I'm having a hard time envisioning Brody becoming the new Flash in solo feature films - which is the whole point of doing JL first, right? They want to launch the individual franchises. So Adam Brody? Flash? Umm... I think I'd rather see Kyle Gallner LOL.

Casting Long also makes sense from a younger, teen appeal POV, and I could see him carrying the Flash franchise out of JL. I enjoyed watching him in the last Die Hard film. He's a good actor with an affable look. So if he ends up as Flash, I could get behind that. How funny his casting would be though considering his appearances in the Mac/PC ads and the hysterical Marvel/DC parodies they inspired.

But where does all this leave Ryan Reynolds? Because if the plan was to give fans what they've been asking for, and Warners turns around and casts somebody else, I'll really be confused. If there's ONE actor everybody seems to be in agreement on, it's Ryan Reynolds for Flash.

Regarding the candidates for GL, I only know Tyrese Gibson because of his role in Transformers. I never even heard of the other guys (T.I. Harris and "Common?"), so... whatever on that. I don't have an opinion either way. *shrugs*

You know with all the negativity about Tom playing Supes, particularly after Al's latest verbal spewage, I can't help but wonder why the scoopers aren't having an easier time just ruling Tom out from being involved with this film at all. You'd think that at least one of the "sources" out there would just say we won't tell you who's in, but we will tell you that Welling is out.They tried that already. But then the rumors started he was back in talks LOL. So either THAT is the false information Sanchez heard was being leaked, or it's true and Welling could very much be it - they just don't want it scooped yet.

Perhaps I'm just grasping at straws here, but it seems a very easy thing to rule any actor out, as opposed to confirming one. The fact that it's not happening is making me hang on to a very thin thread of hope.

I'd rather hope and be disappointed than give up.I'm with ya, but it's not for a lack of trying. There have been very vehement denials made by Gough. Problem is, nobody wants to believe Mr. Sunshine because of all of the other rumors implicated him as being the gunk in the works. I personally don't trust Gough as far as I can throw him.

There ARE two things that I still find oddly suspicious. First is Welling's reps saying "no comment." If he's not involved, why not just say he's not involved like they did initially? Second is the complete lack of any other rumored candidates for Superman. Even Batman has had a few names run through the rumor mill. Given their popularity and recognition, Superman and Batman are the big draws, so the other franchises are somewhat dependent on Warners getting two actors that audiences will want to see. Which brings us back to the whole point of why they'd want to cast Welling. But then there's the Ryan Reynolds situation...

I'm sooooo confused. LOL ;)

[OobeDoobBenubi]

You know if they can not get Tom Welling for Justice League then maybe Dean Cain should put on the tights again. At least with Dean Cain for the most part they would not have to worry to much with him looking to different as he ages.

[Prison Mike]

I could see Brody as Flash. He was funny in OC and had good drama in Land of Women. I did want Reynolds as Flash but if they can't get him, then Brody would be ok.

[triplet]

Nope. I appreciate the human form. Try again.

How about this?

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6151/clexlegendarylove100x10ri6.gif

[AgentPat]

You know if they can not get Tom Welling for Justice League then maybe Dean Cain should put on the tights again. At least with Dean Cain for the most part they would not have to worry to much with him looking to different as he ages.Huh?

And jeezes no. NO to Dean Cain as Superman in JL. :dry:

[Prison Mike]

You know if they can not get Tom Welling for Justice League then maybe Dean Cain should put on the tights again. At least with Dean Cain for the most part they would not have to worry to much with him looking to different as he ages.

Dean Cain was horrible as Superman. I would not be happy. Either Welling or Routh, IMO. If not Welling, then I will be voting for Routh over Cain any day.

[AgentPat]

How about this?

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6151/clexlegendarylove100x10ri6.gifROFLMFAO!!! Perfect. :D :up:

[triplet]

ROFLMFAO!!! Perfect. :D :up:

:D

I had it laying around... Made it a few years ago and I never use it. It'd be a shame to let it go to waste....

;) :ninja:

It has a nice Christmassy flavor to it, maybe I'll put it up for Christmas time which, you know, could start anytime now especially since Walmart is already selling Christimas stuff.

;) :D

[AgentPat]

Oooo... check out what Maze found this morning:
http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/movie-news/exclusive-wolverine-and-justice-league-updates.php

Here's the part pertinent to JL:
Meanwhile, over on George Miller’s Justice League, we can report that the bulk of filming will take place at Fox Studios in Sydney and will involve extensive green screen work.

As for crew members, Miller has added another Oscar winner to his team in the form of director of photography Dean Semler. Art direction comes from Hugh Bateup and Damien Drew, both veterans of The Matrix franchise and Superman Returns.

P.J. Voeten, who has worked with Miller on Happy Feet and Babe will join the production as first assistant director when he finishes work on The Mummy 3 in Canada.

Now for something that’s sure to get fanboys salivating - WETA will be designing the costumes for the Justice League heroes! They may even be handling visual effects as well, though that news isn’t confirmed yet.

It’s worth noting that films on this scale will often take on several effects houses to manage the workload, so WETA are likely to be involved in some form.My word, everything about this movie is starting to sound amazing. Now only if they can get the casting right.....

[RakuMon]

I put some thought to these new casting choices last night. I think either Brody or Long could do a fine job as Flash. In fact, Brody's potential casting would make me laugh a little IF Welling ends up as Supes because he too has a history with WB, he's been on SV previously, he's vaguely similarity to SV's Flash (physique and acting style) and like Welling, Brody is extremely popular with teenage audiences. So if it happens, I will not be surprised in the slightest. That said, I'm having a hard time envisioning Brody becoming the new Flash in solo feature films - which is the whole point of doing JL first, right? They want to launch the individual franchises. So Adam Brody? Flash? Umm... I think I'd rather see Kyle Gallner LOL.

Casting Long also makes sense from a younger, teen appeal POV, and I could see him carrying the Flash franchise out of JL. I enjoyed watching him in the last Die Hard film. He's a good actor with an affable look. So if he ends up as Flash, I could get behind that. How funny his casting would be though considering his appearances in the Mac/PC ads and the hysterical Marvel/DC parodies they inspired.

But where does all this leave Ryan Reynolds? Because if the plan was to give fans what they've been asking for, and Warners turns around and casts somebody else, I'll really be confused. If there's ONE actor everybody seems to be in agreement on, it's Ryan Reynolds for Flash.

Regarding the candidates for GL, I only know Tyrese Gibson because of his role in Transformers. I never even heard of the other guys (T.I. Harris and "Common?"), so... whatever on that. I don't have an opinion either way. *shrugs*

They tried that already. But then the rumors started he was back in talks LOL. So either THAT is the false information Sanchez heard was being leaked, or it's true and Welling could very much be it - they just don't want it scooped yet.

I'm with ya, but it's not for a lack of trying. There have been very vehement denials made by Gough. Problem is, nobody wants to believe Mr. Sunshine because of all of the other rumors implicated him as being the gunk in the works. I personally don't trust Gough as far as I can throw him.

There ARE two things that I still find oddly suspicious. First is Welling's reps saying "no comment." If he's not involved, why not just say he's not involved like they did initially? Second is the complete lack of any other rumored candidates for Superman. Even Batman has had a few names run through the rumor mill. Given their popularity and recognition, Superman and Batman are the big draws, so the other franchises are somewhat dependent on Warners getting two actors that audiences will want to see. Which brings us back to the whole point of why they'd want to cast Welling. But then there's the Ryan Reynolds situation...

I'm sooooo confused. LOL ;)

I'm with you on the confusion about going away from Reynolds. But I'm not feeling Adam Brody or Justin Long though. I remember Brody was rumored for Jimmy Olsen when McG was doing Superman. I think he's more suited for that. I can't see him as either Barry Allen or Wally West. :huh:

As for Green Lantern, I don't have a problem with Tyrese Gibson. Though I hope they go more for the JLU interpretation for Stewart (the mature, cool military vet). If not Tyrese, I don't hate Common (ne Rashid Lynn) for the role since he's one of my favorite artists ever. He's pretty good in the few acting roles he's been in too (Smokin' Aces -- in which he co-starred with Ryan Reynolds, though they didn't have any scenes together & TV's Girlfriends), plus he's got significant roles in the upcoming American Gangster with Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe and Wanted with Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman.

[TWistim]

There ARE two things that I still find oddly suspicious. First is Welling's reps saying "no comment." If he's not involved, why not just say he's not involved like they did initially? Second is the complete lack of any other rumored candidates for Superman. Even Batman has had a few names run through the rumor mill. Given their popularity and recognition, Superman and Batman are the big draws, so the other franchises are somewhat dependent on Warners getting two actors that audiences will want to see. Which brings us back to the whole point of why they'd want to cast Welling. But then there's the Ryan Reynolds situation...

I'm sooooo confused. LOL ;)

The third thing that keeps hope alive for me is the fact that Tom was in LA that weekend when so much was rumored to be happening with negotiations. I know he has a home there but from what I understand about him, he and Jamie don't like the Hollywood scene and are more the stay at home family types. So why would they spend their extended weekend in LA unless there was a reason to be there.

The fourth thing is, wow, did everything just dry up all at once! If Welling is the new Superman that is a particularly big deal, given all the history behind it, and they are most definitely going to want to be the ones to break the "BIG NEWS."

I also think the decision to announce the whole cast at the same time is a smart idea on their part. Whichever way this all goes down there will be some who are not satisfied so if they are disappointed in one member of the cast maybe they will be appeased in another and that will lessen the fallout.

[Prison Mike]

Does anyone know if supporting characters will be in the movie like Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Alfred or other characters from DC?

[triplet]

Does anyone know if supporting characters will be in the movie like Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Alfred or other characters from DC?

I don't there's any talk of supporting characters like them.

If they're doing the OMAC storyline, Lois was in that hardly at all which is surprising given her husband was in mortal danger, but I have a feeling she doesn't really make many appearances in Justice League stories anyway.

The same with Perry and Alfred.

Maybe it's not surprising since the JLA stories tend to be prominently about the costumed part of the superheroes' lives and not the secret identity/private life parts...

[KBX]

Does anyone know if supporting characters will be in the movie like Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Alfred or other characters from DC?

so far we have heard none..... Once I heard Talia was in it, but haven't heard about her since.... I don't think you will see many supporting characters because you have 8 potential lead roles......

[Prison Mike]

with so many in the league, I wonder how they will do every character justice.

[AgentPat]

I'm with you on the confusion about going away from Reynolds. But I'm not feeling Adam Brody or Justin Long though. I remember Brody was rumored for Jimmy Olsen when McG was doing Superman. I think he's more suited for that. I can't see him as either Barry Allen or Wally West. :huh:I guess it's easier for me to see Brody in the role because I can think "Bart." He would work in an ensemble cast of beefy guys and a "don't-bleep-with-me" Wonder Woman. But on his own? In his own franchise? Nah. Can't see it. J. Long I could see because I think he has feature film star power behind him. He also looks like he's got the genetics to put on muscle. I could be wrong, I dunno. I'd still rather see Ryan Reynolds though.

The third thing that keeps hope alive for me is the fact that Tom was in LA that weekend when so much was rumored to be happening with negotiations.It's suspicious, but I'm gonna write that one off as just coincidence. All of the cast members were in LA that weekend, and despite claims of photos showing Welling at Warners, none have been posted. So that detail is pretty iffy in my mind.

So why would they spend their extended weekend in LA unless there was a reason to be there. Who knows? Maybe there was a different reason for being there? I'm playing Devil's Advocate because I'd rather have some proof his appearance in LA was more than just circumstantial evidence of his being in town to sign a contract. Besides, would he even *need* to be there? I mean, wouldn't his agent have power of attorney for those purposes?

"You sure about this, Tom?"
"Yeah, g'head. Make it happen."
"Okay dude. Photocopies will be FedEx'd tomorrow. Have fun at the gym tonight..."

LOL ;)

The fourth thing is, wow, did everything just dry up all at once!Yeah, good point. If we wrote off *everything* we've heard about Welling in the role, there'd be no Superman casting rumors at all. Bizarre. I'll wretch if I find out Routh was it all along. Sorry. I don't like him as Superman and don't want to see him cast, but who else is there that would immediately be "accepted" in the role by the GP? Nobody. I may be biased, but I think that conclusion is a no brainer. Logic says it'll be one or the other, 'cause casting a third Superman is MORONIC.

If Welling is the new Superman that is a particularly big deal, given all the history behind it, and they are most definitely going to want to be the ones to break the "BIG NEWS."And big news it would be, so lets hope it goes in that direction. :up:

I also think the decision to announce the whole cast at the same time is a smart idea on their part. Whichever way this all goes down there will be some who are not satisfied so if they are disappointed in one member of the cast maybe they will be appeased in another and that will lessen the fallout.Interesting theory. Sounds very plausible.

Does anyone know if supporting characters will be in the movie like Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Alfred or other characters from DC?Sanchez said JL was focused on the heroes, so characters like Lois Lane wouldn't be included. Probably a good thing since there's seven protagonists, and each have quite an extensive cadre of supporting characters in their respective histories. The film could get overly complicated by adding too many more characters.

[triplet]

I guess it's easier for me to see Brody in the role because I can think "Bart." He would work in an ensemble cast of beefy guys and a "don't-bleep-with-me" Wonder Woman. But on his own? In his own franchise? Nah. Can't see it. J. Long I could see because I think he has feature film star power behind him. He also looks like he's got the genetics to put on muscle. I could be wrong, I dunno. I'd still rather see Ryan Reynolds though.

It's suspicious, but I'm gonna write that one off as just coincidence. All of the cast members were in LA that weekend, and despite claims of photos showing Welling at Warners, none have been posted. So that detail is pretty iffy in my mind.

Who knows? Maybe there was a different reason for being there? I'm playing Devil's Advocate because I'd rather have some proof his appearance in LA was more than just circumstantial evidence of his being in town to sign a contract. Besides, would he even *need* to be there? I mean, wouldn't his agent have power of attorney for those purposes?

"You sure about this, Tom?"
"Yeah, g'head. Make it happen."
"Okay dude. Photocopies will be FedEx'd tomorrow. Have fun at the gym tonight..."

LOL ;)

I dunno 'bout that, I'm no lawyer (you'd have to ask Boom or Hulk to be sure) but I think in Hollywood the act of signing an important isn't something that is always left to FEDEX and to lawyers with power of attorney.

I know I've had to sign contracts before when I was out of town, and the TPTB didn't have problems sending me crap in FEDEX envelopes but then it wasn't for a million dollar/multi-picture deal either.

I had read somewhere that signing something like this is a big deal and the power players like to have the talent come to them. If there were contracts he needed to sign, I can very well see them expecting him to do it in person.

Hollywood is still a people business and they'd want to shake his hand and meet him...


Yeah, good point. If we wrote off *everything* we've heard about Welling in the role, there'd be no Superman casting rumors at all. Bizarre. I'll wretch if I find out Routh was it all along. Sorry. I don't like him as Superman and don't want to see him cast, but who else is there that would immediately be "accepted" in the role by the GP? Nobody. I may be biased, but I think that conclusion is a no brainer. Logic says it'll be one or the other, 'cause casting a third Superman is MORONIC.

And big news it would be, so lets hope it goes in that direction. :up:

Interesting theory. Sounds very plausible.

Sanchez said JL was focused on the heroes, so characters like Lois Lane wouldn't be included. Probably a good thing since there's seven protagonists, and each have quite an extensive cadre of supporting characters in their respective histories. The film could get overly complicated by adding too many more characters.

I'm hoping that no news is good news in this department, so I'm still clinging to hope but I'm also realistic.

It could very well not be Tom, I'll try to be not as disappointed this time but I think now it's actually is looking better for him than it did last time so here's hoping...

*crosses fingers"

[AgentPat]

I dunno 'bout that, I'm no lawyer (you'd have to ask Boom or Hulk to be sure) but I think in Hollywood the act of signing an important isn't something that is always left to FEDEX and to lawyers with power of attorney.You can grant power of attorney to whomever you want, and it can be conditional to something specific. For example, you can grant power of attorney for somebody to sign a mortgage agreement, but the person wouldn't necessarily be legally allowed to sign your name on a personal check in order to withdraw two bucks from your bank account. It's very conditional. It's one of the things Personal Managers often do for clients who often find themselves out of town. Foreign correspondents, military personnel, etc. They all have to have somebody legally granted power of attorney for various matters. But I'm just speculating about Welling.

I know I've had to sign contracts before when I was out of town, and the TPTB didn't have problems sending me crap in FEDEX envelopes but then it wasn't for a million dollar/multi-picture deal either.I was joking about FedX, but I was referring to the *photocopied* documents of agreements signed by Welling's reps. I've mailed letters with *my* signature to people I was signing for. It's something that's done out of courtesy but not necessarily required. You want your clients to have a record of the things you sign their names to, even if it's just a secretary's letter. But again, I'm just speculating.

I'm hoping that no news is good news in this department, so I'm still clinging to hope but I'm also realistic.

It could very well not be Tom, I'll try to be not as disappointed this time but I think now it's actually is looking better for him than it did last time so here's hoping...

*crosses fingers"I've got all digits crossed with ya babe. The waiting game sux.

[Serene]

How about this?

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6151/clexlegendarylove100x10ri6.gif

Oooh, I love that one.

I've got one that would curl some toes around here. ;)

I'll be good though. :ninja:

[AgentPat]

Oooh, I love that one.

I've got one that would curl some toes around here. ;)

I'll be good though. :ninja:Awwww! Post it! Is it... "clean?" I'd luv to see some toes get curled around here. LOL ;)

[Serene]

Awwww! Post it! Is it... "clean?" I'd luv to see some toes get curled around here. LOL ;)

Not really postable without permission of the artist, who I doubt would grant it.

[triplet]

Yikes....

Multiple posting.

[triplet]

ooops...

[triplet]

You can grant power of attorney to whomever you want, and it can be conditional to something specific. For example, you can grant power of attorney for somebody to sign a mortgage agreement, but the person wouldn't necessarily be legally allowed to sign your name on a personal check in order to withdraw two bucks from your bank account. It's very conditional. It's one of the things Personal Managers often do for clients who often find themselves out of town. Foreign correspondents, military personnel, etc. They all have to have somebody legally granted power of attorney for various matters. But I'm just speculating about Welling.

I was joking about FedX, but I was referring to the *photocopied* documents of agreements signed by Welling's reps. I've mailed letters with *my* signature to people I was signing for. It's something that's done out of courtesy but not necessarily required. You want your clients to have a record of the things you sign their names to, even if it's just a secretary's letter. But again, I'm just speculating.

Yeah, I understand legally there's no reason he would have sign something in person. I know that.

What I was getting at is that it's usually done in person anyway, or so I read.

The reasoning given that I read was that the wheeler-dealers/mover-shakers in Hollywood like to be the lords of their domains. They don't go to the talent, not even on paper (FEDEX envelopes carrying the contracts to and fro).

They have the talent come to them and most deals are actually completed in person.

It's a sign of their power....

So, I think Tom being in LA might very well mean something when it comes to the rumors that were flying last weekend.

Then again, it could all be a coincidence.

It could be that he was in town for some other reason even though he's never in town for the weekend (unlike Rosendork) but I guess I'm a little like Lex: I don't believe in coincidences.

:ninja:

I'm thinking it meant something but I guess we'll see.

I've got all digits crossed with ya babe. The waiting game sux.

Yep.

True enough.

Oooh, I love that one.

I've got one that would curl some toes around here. ;)

I'll be good though. :ninja:

I would love to see it.

I could use this one instead...

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5636/worldsfinestloveaffair1ed1.gif

;)

[AgentPat]

^ Gotcha! Hey, I'm more than happy to lean towards the belief there was something to Welling being in LA that weekend. I just wish we had some other confirmation.


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Okay, new theory. Cause I love coming up with new theories. LOL

What if Warners is pissed about the casting leak because they wanted to keep it from CW?

Now wait, before you guys shoot me out of the sky like a clay pigeon, hear me out. How motivated would CW be to renew SV for an eighth season if they *knew* the star of the show would only be making guest appearances at best? Or worse - not be back at all?

G&M needs to know by November if CW is renewing for S8. What if there's a set date for that commitment? Like a few days before November 18? *cough* Gough's vehement denials might not have been to throw fans off the scent but a couched reassurance to CW that all is well! We've all been wondering why in tarnation GOUGH - of all people - keeps making statements when Warner Bros. is staying mum, and Welling's own reps are declining comment. Hmmm...

So here we are: SV's ratings are great (for CW). Superskirt looks promising. G&M have jawed publicly about having enough material to go eight seasons for months. Welling is SIGNED for S8, along with Durance and Glover, and it's likely G&M would be able to get Rosenbaum back for at least a partial season as a guest star. Everything is peachy keen. Given the rest of CW's piss poor line-up (with the exceptions of ANTM, Reaper and SN), there'd be no reason to doubt SV couldn't pull in the same ratings next year, right? Nothing's changed, right?

Bzzzzzt! Wrong. If SV was renewed for next season, but Welling's deal with Warner Bros. let him out of having to return for S8, I personally would have NO desire to watch the show anymore. And I'm guessing, so would a lot of other people. SV without TW is a deal breaker. I'd wave bye at that point and not look back. :o

Just throwing it out there FWIW.

[TWistim]

^ Gotcha! Hey, I'm more than happy to lean towards the belief there was something to Welling being in LA that weekend. I just wish we had some other confirmation.


What's up with the boards today? Is it just me, or is the server wonky?



Okay, new theory. Cause I love coming up with new theories. LOL

What if Warners is pissed about the casting leak because they wanted to keep it from CW?

Now wait, before you guys shoot me out of the sky like a clay pigeon, hear me out. How motivated would CW be to renew SV for an eighth season if they *knew* the star of the show would only be making guest appearances at best? Or worse - not be back at all?

G&M needs to know by November if CW is renewing for S8. What if there's a set date for that commitment? Like a few days before November 18? *cough* Gough's vehement denials might not have been to throw fans off the scent but a couched reassurance to CW that all is well! We've all been wondering why in tarnation GOUGH - of all people - keeps making statements when Warner Bros. is staying mum, and Welling's own reps are declining comment. Hmmm...

So here we are: SV's ratings are great (for CW). Superskirt looks promising. G&M have jawed publicly about having enough material to go eight seasons for months. Welling is SIGNED for S8, along with Durance and Glover, and it's likely G&M would be able to get Rosenbaum back for at least a partial season as a guest star. Everything is peachy keen. Given the rest of CW's piss poor line-up (with the exceptions of ANTM, Reaper and SN), there'd be no reason to doubt SV couldn't pull in the same ratings next year, right? Nothing's changed, right?

Bzzzzzt! Wrong. If SV was renewed for next season, but Welling's deal with Warner Bros. let him out of having to return for S8, I personally would have NO desire to watch the show anymore. And I'm guessing, so would a lot of other people. SV without TW is a deal breaker. I'd wave bye at that point and not look back. :o

Just throwing it out there FWIW.

Yeah, the server is wonky!

And, me thinks thou art on to something. :cwink:

[OobeDoobBenubi]

It seems kind of silly to want to keep something like this from the CW. Because if the CW did not find out before the contracts were signed the CW for all we know could make things even harder & harder which they probably did & still is for Tom Welling to sign the contract. The very first thing the WB should have done after they talked to Tom to see if hes interested is talk to the CW / Smallville guys & go from there. If the WB tried to keep getting Tom Welling in this movie a secret until the last minute then I can not blame the CW or G & M getting pissed. That would be very unprofessional of the WB.

[AgentPat]

That would be very unprofessional of the WB.No, it's good business sense and done all the time. Corporations don't tell other corporations what they're up to if keeping silent a little longer will net them a bigger profit in the end. Think about it.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Think about it.

It makes me wonder why they delayed the announcement & confirmation until November. The only other Superman names we have heard of aside from Welling is that other guy & the Invasion guy. My guess is when the CW & G & M found out about the WB trying to get Tom Welling to sign a contract the 3 bastardteers stopped everything & the WB chosed an event taking place in November because they want the extra time dealing with G & M & the CW & it does not hurt to if worse comes to worse before November they will have just enough time to find someone else. The very first thing the WB should have done is talk to the CW & Smallville guys.

Because look at where we are at now because they didnt. They may never come to an agreement & rightfully so because the WB chosed to say **** it & ignore the CW & Smallville guys when they should have right away after talking to Tom go to talk to them.

[triplet]

^ Gotcha! Hey, I'm more than happy to lean towards the belief there was something to Welling being in LA that weekend. I just wish we had some other confirmation.

Quoted for Truth!

:up:


What's up with the boards today? Is it just me, or is the server wonky?

Why do you think I triple posted?


It had been taking an ice age to load pages, although it seems to be working a bit better now.


Okay, new theory. Cause I love coming up with new theories. LOL

What if Warners is pissed about the casting leak because they wanted to keep it from CW?

Now wait, before you guys shoot me out of the sky like a clay pigeon, hear me out. How motivated would CW be to renew SV for an eighth season if they *knew* the star of the show would only be making guest appearances at best? Or worse - not be back at all?

G&M needs to know by November if CW is renewing for S8. What if there's a set date for that commitment? Like a few days before November 18? *cough* Gough's vehement denials might not have been to throw fans off the scent but a couched reassurance to CW that all is well! We've all been wondering why in tarnation GOUGH - of all people - keeps making statements when Warner Bros. is staying mum, and Welling's own reps are declining comment. Hmmm...

So here we are: SV's ratings are great (for CW). Superskirt looks promising. G&M have jawed publicly about having enough material to go eight seasons for months. Welling is SIGNED for S8, along with Durance and Glover, and it's likely G&M would be able to get Rosenbaum back for at least a partial season as a guest star. Everything is peachy keen. Given the rest of CW's piss poor line-up (with the exceptions of ANTM, Reaper and SN), there'd be no reason to doubt SV couldn't pull in the same ratings next year, right? Nothing's changed, right?

Bzzzzzt! Wrong. If SV was renewed for next season, but Welling's deal with Warner Bros. let him out of having to return for S8, I personally would have NO desire to watch the show anymore. And I'm guessing, so would a lot of other people. SV without TW is a deal breaker. I'd wave bye at that point and not look back. :o

Just throwing it out there FWIW.

Well, it would certainly explain a lot and I would agree: I would probably not tune if Tom wasn't returning for a Season 8.

I might give a Supergirl show a try, but if it's just more freaks of the week and Laura not wearing much, I'm not sure it would really hold any appeal for me at all.

[KBX]

I might give a Supergirl show a try, but if it's just more freaks of the week and Laura not wearing much, I'm not sure it would really hold any appeal for me at all.

You know I was thinking to myself what the hell is wrong with you, than I realized you must be a female.... :dry:

carry on.........

[AgentPat]

You know I was thinking to myself what the hell is wrong with you, than I realized you must be a female.... :dry:

carry on.........:huh:

Are you saying you JUST realized that now? Really? Wow. :eek:

You know, there's a LOT of women that post here. If you scroll through the "Drooling Thread," you'll get a better *picture* [pun intended] of the demographic representation in this forum. :D

Not sure what the attraction is. Could be something in the show *cough* I dunno. :hyper:


Trip, I think it's time to bring back your Super Beefcake Welling avi. :p

http://www.patcostello.com/temp/spell12.jpg

[KBX]

:huh:

Are you saying you JUST realized that now? Really? Wow. :eek:

You know, there's a LOT of women that post here. If you scroll through the "Drooling Thread," you'll get a better *picture* [pun intended] of the demographic representation in this forum. :D

Not sure what the attraction is. Could be something in the show *cough* I dunno. :hyper:


Trip, I think it's time to bring back your Super Beefcake Welling avi. :p



I see.... Well I haven't been around for long so I really don't know whos who...

... No wonder why everyone here is so pro Tom.... So many females are in love with him over Routh.... where as I like Erica, Allison, Laura and Kristin because of there wonderful acting skills.....:woot:

[AgentPat]

I see.... Well I haven't been around for long so I really don't know whos who...Oh don't worry, we're easy. :heart:




...to figure out, I mean! :D

... No wonder why everyone here is so pro Tom.... So many females are in love with him over Routh.... where as I like Erica, Allison, Laura and Kristin because of there wonderful acting skills.....:woot:*snort* http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/thumbsup.gif



PS: "It's safe to say that T.I will not be playing John Stewart"
http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=170&func=view&id=1880&catid=20

[TheLongestDay]

:huh:

Are you saying you JUST realized that now? Really? Wow. :eek:

You know, there's a LOT of women that post here. If you scroll through the "Drooling Thread," you'll get a better *picture* [pun intended] of the demographic representation in this forum. :D

Not sure what the attraction is. Could be something in the show *cough* I dunno. :hyper:


Trip, I think it's time to bring back your Super Beefcake Welling avi. :p

http://www.patcostello.com/temp/spell12.jpg

youre making me wish id not cancelled my gym membership here!:cwink:

[triplet]

You know I was thinking to myself what the hell is wrong with you, than I realized you must be a female....

carry on.........

LOL!

I guess you haven't been reading my reviews. Maybe it would have been more clear.

;)

:huh:

Are you saying you JUST realized that now? Really? Wow.

You know, there's a LOT of women that post here. If you scroll through the "Drooling Thread," you'll get a better *picture* [pun intended] of the demographic representation in this forum.

Not sure what the attraction is. Could be something in the show *cough* I dunno.


Trip, I think it's time to bring back your Super Beefcake Welling avi.

Oh, I don't know about that... I'm still trying to think Supermanly thoughts for Tom, but not finding out until the 18th of November is a very long time to wait.

*pouts*


I see.... Well I haven't been around for long so I really don't know whos who...

... No wonder why everyone here is so pro Tom.... So many females are in love with him over Routh....

Well, I don't know about some others but part of the reason I love Tom as much as I do is that he isn't just another pretty face. He's talented and smart too. I actually didn't become a fan of his until I realized that...

Pretty faces come a dime a dozen, you add a smokin' hot bod, talent and some brains and you have one in a billion.

That's Tom.

Although, I do like to take a dip in the shallow end of the pool from time to time, don't think that's the only reason I prefer him to HWSNBN.

where as I like Erica, Allison, Laura and Kristin because of there wonderful acting skills.....:woot:

:D

Oh don't worry, we're easy. :heart:




...to figure out, I mean! :D

*snort* http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/thumbsup.gif



PS: "It's safe to say that T.I will not be playing John Stewart"
http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=170&func=view&id=1880&catid=20

LOL!

Ooops.

I guess he won't be...

[AgentPat]

youre making me wish id not canceled my gym membership here!:cwink:He's got a tough job, doesn't he? ;)

I'm still trying to think Supermanly thoughts for Tom,That just comes naturally to me, even when it's not supposed to. LOL

but not finding out until the 18th of November is a very long time to wait.

*pouts*Well, maybe it'll get leaked early. I know it's on a MUCH smaller scale, but LV's casting got out weeks before she was officially announced.

Well, I don't know about some others but part of the reason I love Tom as much as I do is that he isn't just another pretty face. He's talented and smart too. I actually didn't become a fan of his until I realized that...Took me three years, but I'm hooked now.

Pretty faces come a dime a dozen, you add a smokin' hot bod, talent, some brains and cast him as Superman, and you have one in a billion.

That's Tom.Fixed. :up:

Although, I do like to take a dip in the shallow end of the pool from time to time[grabs beach towel and flippers]

I'm right there with ya babe! :p

Ooops.

I guess he won't be...I don't even know who he is but I'm glad he's out. I don't want a guy like that playing a superhero. C'mon! Lets get a real actor who can also appeal to the "urban demographic." If you're going to cast a rap singer, at least do it right: get Will Smith. LOL ;)

[Prison Mike]

youre making me wish id not cancelled my gym membership here!:cwink:

I hear ya. After seeing that pic, I'm depressed now. :csad:

[triplet]

That just comes naturally to me, even when it's not supposed to. LOL

Well, I think there's some appeal to visibly supporting our choice for the part.

:up:


Well, maybe it'll get leaked early. I know it's on a MUCH smaller scale, but LV's casting got out weeks before she was officially announced.

Oh, true... It might be hard to keep this one under wraps for another month.

Took me three years, but I'm hooked now.

Yep, same here. I didn't get hooked until I'd been watching the show for several years...

Pretty faces come a dime a dozen, you add a smokin' hot bod, talent, some brains and cast him as Superman, and you have one in a billion.

That's Tom.


Fixed. :up:

LOL!

:D

[grabs beach towel and flippers]

I'm right there with ya babe!

:D



I don't even know who he is but I'm glad he's out. I don't want a guy like that playing a superhero. C'mon! Lets get a real actor who can also appeal to the "urban demographic." If you're going to cast a rap singer, at least do it right: get Will Smith. LOL

LOL!

Will Smith would be brilliant, but likely far too expensive.

Too bad, he's got a great body and he can act rings around almost anyone else.

[Syncos]

Will Smith would be brilliant, but likely far too expensive.

Too bad, he's got a great body and he can act rings around almost anyone else.

Ugh, Whenever I think of Will Smith, I think of Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and find it hard to believe he can 'act'.

[triplet]

Ugh, Whenever I think of Will Smith, I think of Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and find it hard to believe he can 'act'.

You seen him in Pursuit of Happyness?

Wow.... just wow.

He was amazing. He can act, believe me.

He's been nominated for an oscar a couple of times.

He's smart too, I was just reading his IMDB page (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000226/bio) and he'd actually turned down admission to MIT to pursue his music career. I had not heard that before, but it doesn't surprise me. He strikes me as very smart.

Smart, charming, good looking, talented and sexy.

It's why he's a star, not because he was in some silly sit-com back when he was 20.

[Mike_D202]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but its the best manip I've come acrossed:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/MikeD202/wellingsman1.jpg

[ZIPBAGS]

Mike, It's been posted numerous times. But, yes. It is one of the best manips.

[Prison Mike]

I like that one!

[Eddie Brock]

I think this thread title has a typo.

Whoever made it accidentally hit the "a" key when trying to hit the "i" key.

"Tom Welling as Superman"?

:huh::super::oldrazz:

[Thunder Emperor]

You seen him in Pursuit of Happyness?

Wow.... just wow.

He was amazing. He can act, believe me.

He's been nominated for an oscar a couple of times.

He's smart too, I was just reading his IMDB page (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000226/bio) and he'd actually turned down admission to MIT to pursue his music career. I had not heard that before, but it doesn't surprise me. He strikes me as very smart.

Smart, charming, good looking, talented and sexy.

It's why he's a star, not because he was in some silly sit-com back when he was 20.


yep, I heard that back in an intereview when he did independence day. The guy is one of the smartest actors out there. and a very cool guy from all accounts.

[bootspark]

Even AICN (Aint It Cool News) is mentioning the Tom Welling rumor now.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34436

Check out the Talkbacks too.... :)

[TWistim]

Even AICN (Aint It Cool News) is mentioning the Tom Welling rumor now.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34436

Check out the Talkbacks too.... :)

Thanks, that was interesting!

[Mike_D202]

I hate to say it but I seriously think Al Gough will take Tom Welling to court if Tom decides to do the movie. Al pretty much made it clear that he doesnt want Welling in the role. Hes like...Tom's agent or something. Or maybe he owns Tom's soul.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

I highly doubt that will happen. Why would Tom want to do a show with ****ty show runners ? All Tom would do in return is TAKE THEM TO COURT & get himself out of the show. The last thing G & M would want to do is piss off the shows main star. They have no show without him.

[Serene]

Even AICN (Aint It Cool News) is mentioning the Tom Welling rumor now.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34436

Check out the Talkbacks too.... :)

Oh my....
This should be fun.

[triplet]

I think this thread title has a typo.

Whoever made it accidentally hit the "a" key when trying to hit the "i" key.

"Tom Welling as Superman"?

:super:

LOL!

:D :up:

It so totally should be "Tom Welling is Superman"!!!

yep, I heard that back in an intereview when he did independence day. The guy is one of the smartest actors out there. and a very cool guy from all accounts.

I like smart people, people are sexier when they're smart.

That's probably why I married a tall college professor.

He's very smart and very tall. Just my kinda guy...

;)


Even AICN (Aint It Cool News) is mentioning the Tom Welling rumor now.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34436

Check out the Talkbacks too.... :)

Wow...

Some interesting stuff there.

I hate to say it but I seriously think Al Gough will take Tom Welling to court if Tom decides to do the movie. Al pretty much made it clear that he doesnt want Welling in the role. Hes like...Tom's agent or something. Or maybe he owns Tom's soul.

I don't think that will happen. If Tom does the movie, he will have figured out a way to wriggle out of that 8th season if he has to but I don't think he'll have to. Principle will be done well before the 8th starts shooting, if there is an 8th season that is. It's the tail end of the 7th that will be the more difficult nut to crack.


Oh my....
This should be fun.

Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride folks!

http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif

[Zing79]

LOL!

:D :up:

It so totally should be "Tom Welling is Superman"!!!


I didn't screw anything up -- my grasp of the English language is a little better then that.
Actually we had a thread EXACTLY like the one asked for -- it was shut down by the mods because he "isn't" Superman. So I renamed it and restarted it so we could discuss him playing the character and the moments where he really encompassed him.

Read the very first post for the explanation.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Even AICN (Aint It Cool News) is mentioning the Tom Welling rumor now.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34436

Check out the Talkbacks too.... :)

interesting. although I dont follow Quint's logic in saying that "Welling is great but if theyre breaking with the continuity of the current movies they should get a new actor."

What the hell does Welling have to do with the continuity of the current movie?? :confused:

[AgentPat]

I didn't screw anything up -- my grasp of the English language is a little better then that.
Actually we had a thread EXACTLY like the one asked for -- it was shut down by the mods because he "isn't" Superman. So I renamed it and restarted it so we could discuss him playing the character and the moments where he really encompassed him.

Read the very first post for the explanation.Aww... did somebody piss in Zingy's cheerios this morning?

:p :p :p



Who luvs ya baby? http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/kiss.gif

[Gmanofsteel]

Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride folks!

http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif

just a bunch of fanboys with their panties in a bunch, no biggie.

[Gmanofsteel]

I didn't screw anything up -- my grasp of the English language is a little better then that.
Actually we had a thread EXACTLY like the one asked for -- it was shut down by the mods because he "isn't" Superman. So I renamed it and restarted it so we could discuss him playing the character and the moments where he really encompassed him.

Read the very first post for the explanation.

I rememeber that. Closing it when it could have easily just been renamed was beyond retarded. But hey with biased mods, what can I say?

[triplet]

I didn't screw anything up -- my grasp of the English language is a little better then that.
Actually we had a thread EXACTLY like the one asked for -- it was shut down by the mods because he "isn't" Superman. So I renamed it and restarted it so we could discuss him playing the character and the moments where he really encompassed him.

Read the very first post for the explanation.

Zing, I'm just playing along.

I know why you titled it the way you did...

[ariellem]

http://www.patcostello.com/temp/spell12.jpg

That's right - we ARE overdue for a Clark dancing scene! C'mon, TPTB! Bring it on!

[The Joker_1000]

That scene nearly made me **** on myself. I loved it so much that whenever I watch that episode I have to keep rewinding the tape.

Back to the original discussion, I'd really like to see Tom Welling as Superman. The only reason why I think he's scared to put on the suit is because he's scared that he'll be typecast for the rest of his career. He could potentially pull off being a great Superman & by far has the potential to be the best Superman in all of the media.

[Pickle-El]

Yuck.....

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ie1bcfaee594e25d9888f18a137c49bcd

The Vine: Young actors seek 'Justice'
By Borys Kit

Oct 15, 2007
hr/photos/stylus/9705.jpg

Adam Brody (Getty Images photo)
This weekend, Young Hollywood stepped into the superhero hall of justice to see who will get the parts in the big-budgeted Warner Bros. tentpole movie "Justice League of America."

Director George Miller flew in Saturday from his native Australia for a marathon casting session that started Sunday and continues Monday, seeing 35-40 actors test for roles in the comic book movie.

Miller is seeing about four or five actors for the parts of Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Flash, Aquaman, Green Lantern and the Martian Manhunter, with a few overlaps. A few nonhero parts might be testing as well.

On the roll call are Adam Brody (Fox's "The O.C."), Joseph Cross ("Running With Scissors"), D.J. Cotrona ("Windfall"), Mary Elizabeth Winstead ("Grindhouse"), Michael Angarano ("Sky High"), Teresa Palmer ("Wolf Creek"), Max Thieriot ("Jumper") and rapper Common.

The cast of NBC's "Friday Night Lights" is well-represented as well, with Minka Kelly, Adrianne Palicki and Scott Porter also among those testing for parts. No costumes are involved in the tests, which are being taped as actors read script pages.

If the names feel young, it's because Miller is looking for actors to grow into their roles over the course of several movies. Sources say Miller, known to be a methodical director, is testing not only for the roles themselves but how the actors interact with one another while keeping an eye on the look of the whole group. The director is due to present his findings to the studio midweek.

[The Joker_1000]

This could all just be a rumor ya know.

[Pickle-El]

That's from the Hollywood Reporter...not IESB, or some random poster on a board.

[Prison Mike]

Scott Porter is a good actor. I could see him as an All American superhero. I HOPE Minka Kelly and Adrianne Palicki get casted in some role for the movie. They're both great actresses.

[The Joker_1000]

I pray to God he's joking or the movie is going to suck.

[JP]

I'm confused.. whats wrong with any of those names?

[Prison Mike]

I'm confused.. whats wrong with any of those names?

I don't know. they seem fine to me. Mentioning Tom Welling would have been icing on the cake though.

[Pickle-El]

I'm confused.. whats wrong with any of those names?

I thought they were going with a rumored 'older' cast? This just throws that entire premise for a loop.

We really are 3 steps behind whatever Warners is thinking...there's no point even trying to guess anymore. These people represent a 'young MTV-ish' kind of crowd.

Adrien Brody? Come on....

[JP]

I'm thinking Welling has already signed on, or they're going for someone totally new.

[The Joker_1000]

I'm confused.. whats wrong with any of those names?

It's just Common I'm worried about. I'm a black guy myself but Common needs to stay a rapper. The other names are cool.

[JP]

Adrien Brody? Come on....

Adam Brody is a good actor, and is a total fanboy. I'd love it if he were in this.

[The Joker_1000]

I'm thinking Welling has already signed on, or they're going for someone totally new.


I wouldn't mind if they got someone totally new but I really would like to see Welling as Superman. For all we know they may be keeping some things secret.

[JP]

It's just Common I'm worried about. I'm a black guy myself but Common needs to stay a rapper. The other names are cool.

I see your point. I guess in the back of my head I'm just thinking of how much better Common is than Tyrese Gibson.

[The Joker_1000]

I really don't want either in the role of the Green Lantern though.

[Prison Mike]

Well these are just the names of people auditioning. They haven't been casted yet so there is still hope if you are unsure!

[The Joker_1000]

Cool, I'm glad that no one has been casted yet, especially Common & Tyrese Gibson. Since this is the Hype, I'm sure they'll at least see some of these messages:

DO NOT CAST COMMON!

I want Tom Welling as Superman, I don't care what anyone says.

[Serene]

Scott Porter is a good actor. I could see him as an All American superhero. I HOPE Minka Kelly and Adrianne Palicki get casted in some role for the movie. They're both great actresses.


I LOVE Friday Night Lights. Anyone else remember that Scott Porter wrote a letter about wanting to play the Green Lantern? He's a BIG comic fanboy and LOVES Smallville. :D



http://www.reellifewithjane.com/scottporter.html

[Prison Mike]

I LOVE Friday Night Lights. Anyone else remember the letter Scott Porter wrote a letter about wanting to play the Green Lantern? He's a BIG comic fanboy and LOVES Smallville. :D



http://www.reellifewithjane.com/scottporter.html

wait he does? Now I like him even more!!

[The Joker_1000]

So, do you all think we'll get Tom Welling as Superman for the JLA movie since so many people wants him in the role?

[Showtime]

I would assume DJ auditioned for the role of Superman...

http://www.wvah.com/programs/skin/djcotrona.jpg

[Spider-Gamer]

I LOVE Friday Night Lights. Anyone else remember the letter Scott Porter wrote a letter about wanting to play the Green Lantern? He's a BIG comic fanboy and LOVES Smallville. :D



http://www.reellifewithjane.com/scottporter.html

Yeah I remember him. He sent it to Wizard Magazine too. :oldrazz:

[triplet]

Yuck.....

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ie1bcfaee594e25d9888f18a137c49bcd

No mention of Tom in that report...

*pouts*

I wonder if that means he's totally out of it now...

Crap.

:(

[The Joker_1000]

As I've said, they could just be keeping that info underwraps.

[The Joker_1000]

I would assume DJ auditioned for the role of Superman...

http://www.wvah.com/programs/skin/djcotrona.jpg


I'm praying at this very moment that he isn't cast. And even if he is cast, it'd only be because he resembles Brandon Routh.

[Showtime]

He does look like Brandon's little brother.

[triplet]

I would assume DJ auditioned for the role of Superman...

http://www.wvah.com/programs/skin/djcotrona.jpg

I seriously hope not.

:eek:

And you know, did you ever see the avie I'm threatening you with if you don't change yours? (or at least slow the frame rate down...)

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5636/worldsfinestloveaffair1ed1.gif

;) :ninja:

:D

[Prison Mike]

I'm now doubting Tom being in the movie. If Miller wants a young cast for several movies then Welling may be out. Even though he's around 30, he looks much older than the rest of the people who are auditioning. Well I'm excited that Porter got to audition!

[Spider-Gamer]

I'm now doubting Tom being in the movie. If Miller wants a young cast for several movies then Welling may be out. Even though he's around 30, he looks much older than the rest of the people who are auditioning. Well I'm excited that Porter got to audition!

I honestly, wouldn't mind Superman being slightly older then the rest, but I guess that's not what hollywood wants. :csad:

[Showtime]

I seriously hope not.

:eek:

And you know, did you ever see the avie I'm threatening you with if you don't change yours? (or at least slow the frame rate down...)

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5636/worldsfinestloveaffair1ed1.gif

;) :ninja:

:D

You can have any avatar you want. I have no problem with that. :yay:

[The Joker_1000]

Yeah, that's going to suck if he's not in the film. If Welling isn't in the JLA movie, we can at least hope to see him as Superman either on Smallville or in a movie made after Smallville ends.

[Spider-Gamer]

You can have any avatar you want. I have no problem with that. :yay:

Your avatar makes my heasd hurt. Either that or I need sleep.

[The Joker_1000]

Anyway, I'm pretty confident that we'll see Tom as Superman someday.

[Spider-Gamer]

Anyway, I'm pretty confident that we'll see Tom as Superman someday.

Do photo manips count? :oldrazz:

[The Joker_1000]

Nah. :D

I'm sure they'll make a movie after "Smallville" ends with Clark in his first years as Superman & with Lex as an official thug.

[triplet]

You can have any avatar you want. I have no problem with that. :yay:

Oh, jeez...

I can't even extort you to change your avie?

*sigh*

I might just do it anyway.

There is a reason superheroes alway wear skin-tight spandex.

:ninja:

[The Joker_1000]

I don't think I want to hear that reason....

*runs away screaming*

[Showtime]

Oh, jeez...

I can't even extort you to change your avie?

*sigh*

I might just do it anyway.

There is a reason superheroes alway wear skin-tight spandex.

:ninja:

That is why they have dual personalities.

[The Joker_1000]

*covers ears & starts yelling*

[AgentPat]

I just caught up with this thread.

Wow.

No really, WOW!!!

Are they freakin' kidding me? "Kid" being the operative word here.

You know, they *could* have just made "Sky High 2" if they wanted to do a kiddy superhero flick with the same cast. So much for taking a serious approach, but I guess the Harry Potter expendable income demographic is too much to pass up.

What a nightmare. It was looking so good.... :dry:

[Zing79]

Check please!

If I had TRIED to put together a cast list that would make people hate this movie outright I truly don't think I could have put something this bad together.

That looks like a cast list from a joke thread.

[Showtime]

Teen Titans Meets JLA

[Zing79]

Teen Titans Meets JLA
...meets the back of my hand. George Miller needs a serious pimp slap to wake him up from whatever decision making process led to those options.

[Serene]

IF these are real casting choices, then it seems obvious that they are going really young with faces that will draw in the teen/young adult crowd.

Teens know those faces more than they know squat about iconic :supes:, :bat: or :ww:

[Mig-El]

What a disappointing list of actors! Last time I checked, this movie was about the Justice League and not Young Justice or the Teen Titans! Great job WB (and I mean this in a huge sarcastic way).

If Tom does not get cast because he's obligated for Season 8 as Gough claims and then some actor from Friday Night Lights (with the same scheduling dilemma) get cast, I'll be pissed!

[Zing79]

I don't get how it works in Hollywood. It's like a vortex where logic goes to get sucked in.

In 2004 when Routh was cast, that suit came out, and it was obvious they hadn't really sent the new Superman to the gym I remembered thinking WB had a retarded bunch of monkeys working for them.

Clearly I was mistaken at just how retarded WB could really be -- because that cast list makes me pray for Routh. At this point, just to keep any of these kids from becoming Superman, I'd more then gladly give Routh another shot.

[triplet]

I don't think I want to hear that reason....

*runs away screaming*

LOL!

:D

That is why they have dual personalities.

Yep.

:ninja:

And if they cast these people I'm not sure I'll want to see this.

Ryan Reynolds would own The Flash and that Scott Porter guy would look good as almost anyone, but Adam Brody?

*shudders*

I'm losing hope.

:(

[The Joker_1000]

I really hope that Adam Brody is not cast, that'd be disasterous. If Welling isn't cast as Superman, Brandon Routh is the next best thing.

[DvilDog]

I have already lost hope after reading that. *loading my glock as we speak*

[Mig-El]

If they're going for a younger cast, then they should just use the Justice League actors from Smallville or at least auditioned them.

[The Joker_1000]

Lol

Well, they are just auditions, there is still hope.

[JP]

Adam Brody is awesome.

[The Joker_1000]

Can you guys believe some guy in the Superman: MOS forum just suggested that Eric Bana would make a wonderful Superman? I nearly vomited in my mouth at the mere thought of it.

[AgentPat]

...If Welling isn't cast as Superman, Brandon Routh is the next best thing.How absolutely sad is it that, *considering the other options listed in the HP article*, I have to agree with you.

Wow. Break out the parkas folks...

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

[Lighthouse]

Can you guys believe some guy in the Superman: MOS forum just suggested that Eric Bana would make a wonderful Superman? I nearly vomited in my mouth at the mere thought of it.

Really? Not my first choice, but if he was cast, I'd go see him. He's a great actor.

[triplet]

*shudders*

:(

[Gmanofsteel]

ugh :(

[Lighthouse]

Ya know, I thought I'd be more horrified by this news, but I'm not. I never liked the idea of a Justice League movie anyway, but I don't care about Singer's Superman franchise either. I guess I'm just really used to disappointment by now. Pessimism, it works!

[Mig-El]

The only positive thing I get from the crappy JLA news is that all of us on the forum for once agree on one thing and that is the casting is way too young.

[triplet]

Robert had this update a few minutes ago over on IESB:

Trust me when I tell you that I first have to get a couple things confirmed but this is not misinformation. This is 100% real that these people are auditioning for these roles.

I think that I will be able to get the complete list by tomorrow.

When did we post the Adam Brody/Justin Long/Common thing? Friday, right? I heard about it on Thursday but it takes a day or so to sometimes get things confirmed.

Good thing is that Bryan Singer and Chris Nolan still have their films to do. So if WB screws this one up we still have those films to look forward to.

Keep your ears and eyes open, wouldn't surprise me if other news breaks by early morning.

I am hearing that some key heroes have been cast. Let see if we can break this open by tomorrow.

Maybe we will force WB to give something to the trades by tomorrow night.

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=170&func=view&catid=20&id=1927#1926

[KBX]

I wouldn't blame Miller like some of you are doing, its been known he always wanted a "battle tested" older JL look, but WB wanted to go with the younger crew to have them signed on for multiple movies/spinoffs in like ten years for now. So they could still look the role.

So the WB/Miller decided with the younger crew, Miller got the Martian to be in this movie..

[Gmanofsteel]

Something is feeling REALLY wrong here, like the calm before a storm :(

[Lighthouse]

I'm gonna go watch the Iron Man trailer again. That always makes me happy.

[KBX]

I'm gonna go watch the Iron Man trailer again. That always makes me happy.

And that is what pisses me off... you got Marvel who just got Robert Downing Jr. and Edward Norton as Tony Stark and Bruce Banner, where I am hoping DC would not cast adam Brody and Mary Winstead as Flash and Wonder Woman....

Don't F up with movie DC/WB, don't **** IT UP!!!!!

[AgentPat]

Hulk is gonna have a cow the size of Rhode Island when he wakes up tomorrow morning. I think he missed everything that happened tonight before crashing.

Light a candle. Pray for the souls of everybody he exacts revenge upon, starting with these guys (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i66abf6954df1d43fd0b7e568a50cf1bc) and ending with the entire Exec Dept of Warner Bros. Features.


Night night, cruel world. :ninja:

[Mike_D202]

Oh...my...god....20 year old actors?!!!!

I'm gonna throw up.

Be right back.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

these guys (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i66abf6954df1d43fd0b7e568a50cf1bc)

I am lost because that has nothing to do with Justice League :huh: That just shows that G & M suck at picking out projects & what the hell did I miss last night anyway everyone seems pissed to ****

[Whiteflag]

If they are going for a teen-oriented kind of movie/franchise, I definitely don't want Tom to be in it. I thought it was going to be a more serious project. To me, Tom is better off without being involved with this one.

It doesn't matter. Whatever they do, Tom will always be MY Superman!

[rumpuso]

I'm curious as to what the "even weirder" news that Robert got in an email regarding this movie. Glad he's confirming things and will post something about it today. With the way this movie is going, maybe they have cast Tom Welling as Johnathan Kent.

[TWistim]

Too shocked for words right now!

[TWistim]

If they are going for a teen-oriented kind of movie/franchise, I definitely don't want Tom to be in it. I thought it was going to be a more serious project. To me, Tom is better off without being involved with this one.

It doesn't matter. Whatever they do, Tom will always be MY Superman!

You are so right!!!

I now have zero interest in this film. :cmad:

[mellyM]

The WB is still clueless I see, thats a shame it could have been such a good movie, but to have a cast so young doesn't even fit with the storyline. Why do they think they need such a young cast? Very weird.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Why do they think they need such a young cast? Very weird.

They are cheap bastards & want to put the money into the Special Effects & advertising. But this type of cast seems to be more of a George Miller cast then WB cast. My guess is George Miller is threatening to walk & leave the project if he can not get what he wants & this movie can not afford to loose its director this late into the game.

[RakuMon]

I just caught up with this thread.

Wow.

No really, WOW!!!

Are they freakin' kidding me? "Kid" being the operative word here.

You know, they *could* have just made "Sky High 2" if they wanted to do a kiddy superhero flick with the same cast. So much for taking a serious approach, but I guess the Harry Potter expendable income demographic is too much to pass up.

What a nightmare. It was looking so good.... :dry:

IF these are real casting choices, then it seems obvious that they are going really young with faces that will draw in the teen/young adult crowd.

Teens know those faces more than they know squat about iconic :supes:, :bat: or :ww:

Not for nothing, but Com Sense ain't no spring chicken coz he's 36 years old. Which shows that some of the characters are probably older than others. Remember, this is just a list of some of the actors who auditioned and not an actual cast list. Just because they auditioned doesn't mean they're in the movie.

Just relax, everyone. It ain't over yet.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Lighthouse said it best

Ya know, this could be it. This could be the news that unites all Superman fans, both SR haters and defenders, into hating Justice League and WB. Harmony in hatred.

The end of times is near

[TWistim]

Not for nothing, but Com Sense ain't no spring chicken coz he's 36 years old. Which shows that some of the characters are probably older than others. Remember, this is just a list of some of the actors who auditioned and not an actual cast list. Just because they auditioned doesn't mean they're in the movie.

Just relax, everyone. It ain't over yet.


Just trying to make sense of this, but maybe this news release is meant to throw us off and the casting call that they are having with the young actors is to fill secondary roles and not the primary ones. :huh:

[triplet]

Not for nothing, but Com Sense ain't no spring chicken coz he's 36 years old. Which shows that some of the characters are probably older than others. Remember, this is just a list of some of the actors who auditioned and not an actual cast list. Just because they auditioned doesn't mean they're in the movie.

Just relax, everyone. It ain't over yet.

What worries me is the fact that the HP (not a web site, not a tabloid) said that these people were auditioning for Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and all the rest of the main cast.

Unless they're wrong about that, WB auditioning people for those parts sounds an awful lot like maybe like they've had a change in plans.

If they hire 20 year old kids for parts that should be played by mature adults closer to 30 or 35, then I have officially lost all interest in what could have been a wonderful movie.

:down

[OobeDoobBenubi]

If you ask me triplet this has to be Millers doing. Hes playing the do what I want or I walk game.

[Showtime]

Actually, this is what the studio wants. The consensus is that Miller wanted older actors.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Hmmmm thought it was the other way around if it isnt then my bad. But it will be such a shame if a fan boy dream movie like Justice League is the movie that unites all fan boys together in hatred. It will be such a shame.

[triplet]

If you ask me triplet this has to be Millers doing. Hes playing the do what I want or I walk game.

You know, you might be right.

A scenario where the studio wants younger so Miller plays that game and leaked the auditions to tip their hand when they didn't want it tipped...

Possible it could be a ploy, I pray that it is because otherwise it'll totally lose me.

I could almost take anyone else, even Routh, over some skinny 20 year old who only needs to shave three times a week.

At least Routh is a known quantity, if a too skinny, 28 year old.

Actually, this is what the studio wants. The consensus is that Miller wanted older actors.

I guess we'll see. Hopefully Robert can find something out that is more substantive today.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Hulk is gonna have a cow the size of Rhode Island when he wakes up tomorrow morning. I think he missed everything that happened tonight before crashing.

Light a candle. Pray for the souls of everybody he exacts revenge upon, starting with these guys and ending with the entire Exec Dept of Warner Bros. Features.


Night night, cruel world.

No cows here. They're merely people testing for the roles, nothing to get worked up about...yet. Do you remember some of the names that they tested for Batman back in the day? like say Ashton Kutcher.

With the expense that's going into this film, it doesnt surprise me that they'd cast a wide net and look at different demos. I've known that they'd skew this cast younger, but was thinking more around late 20's/early 30's.




I would assume DJ auditioned for the role of Superman...

http://www.wvah.com/programs/skin/djcotrona.jpg


actually I was going to say Batman, from the look of most of his photos out there.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Possible it could be a ploy, I pray that it is because otherwise it'll totally lose me

If what Robert & others say is true & the WB has been leaking out false info this would certainly fit the bill & get plenty of fans pissed off.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

actually I was going to say Batman, from the look of most of his photos out there.

I would think that if this actor had this type of look this would be Batman

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/Lighthouse27/Cortonna.jpg

[Serene]

Not for nothing, but Com Sense ain't no spring chicken coz he's 36 years old. Which shows that some of the characters are probably older than others. Remember, this is just a list of some of the actors who auditioned and not an actual cast list. Just because they auditioned doesn't mean they're in the movie.

Just relax, everyone. It ain't over yet.

I'm with Raku. :)

I dunno.. I guess I'm just not as appalled as everyone else about these people who are auditioning. Sure, it sounds like they are going with actors that will draw in the SAME AGE crowds that Transformers did, but I'm just not that surprised about it. Miller's a good director, he could still make a good film. Just because actors are young doesn't mean this film will automatically be Teh Suck. It could be, sure... but I hate film snobbery, and I'm just not writing it off yet based on these names.

One thing seems for sure though, they aren't going to be treading on the toes of the more mature Batman and Superman movies, leaving them open for sequels. However, if this film is huge, I still don't think they'll continue the other two - again, money rulz all when it comes to big studios.

Don't get me wrong, I AM worried, and disappointed, but I still think there's potential for this to be a fun film, just not the kind of film that hardcore fans would ideally like to have seen. But the other side of this is, can you imagine if this did Transformer numbers? What that would do to bring DC characters to the forefront in the minds of a younger generation? Yeah, I think about that stuff (because I'm old) :p.

The casting of Superman is still my primary interest in this movie. I'll either support this film with bells on, or lose interest entirely based on that one role.

[Superman_]

As I said before if Tom Welling or Brandon Routh is not Superman for this movie then there is no need for me to see it. I do not need 3 Superman. Routh did great in Superman Returns in my opinion and Welling is doing a great job playing Clark Kent on his way to becoming Superman. These are the two fan favorites for this movie (justice League) and the role of Superman in general (speaking in terms of the future of Superman Movies). IMO I think the WB should at least get one or the other; because getting neither of them spells trouble for this movie. This is why I say the WB should just wait and go ahead with MOS and give Justice League more time for planning. Hell by the time it will be ready to shoot Smallville will be over and you could use Welling (if he is not already cast). I just think they should take their time and give the fans what they want; with this movie you really can't afford mistakes because you are not dealing with just Superman and Batman but all their major heroes this time. This movie could make or break them.

[Serene]

Actually, this is what the studio wants. The consensus is that Miller wanted older actors.

And yet... Miller agreed anyway.

Money talks? Or is he just that confident he can still make a good film with the script and budget he's been given?

[triplet]

Here's what Robert posted earlier this morning (still last night for him):

Let's see if we can get this whole Superman/Tom Welling thing put to rest tomorrow.

two weeks ago I was told that WB was back doing some negotiations with the man but you never know if there was misinformation on that.

Funny thing is that part of this new batch of information that we broke last Friday about Justice League came from a competing studio with no ties to WB or DC comics.

We will crack this wide open very soon.

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=170&func=view&id=1955&catid=20&limit=6&limitstart=36#1944

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Keep in mind everyone that fan boys & fan girls does not determine what will make a movie a hit or miss. If we had that power then Spider-Man 3 & X-Men: The Last Stand would be failures. Fan Boys & Fan Girls means squat to these studios.

[rumpuso]

I'm not following, Triplet. Is he inferring something by mentioning a competing studio? This whole thing has just been so confusing from day one.

[RakuMon]

The thing about Transformers' success that a lot of people forget is that it had absolutely nothing to do with its cast. Sure, Shia Lebeouf and Megan Fox got a nice bump in their popularity, but their casting didn't make or break that film. If anything, those two actors became it-boy and girl simply because they were in Transformers.

TF was a megawatt success because of the effects and because it was THE FREAKIN' TRANSFORMERS!! Like Michael Bay's famous t-shirt that read "GIANT F***ING ROBOTS.

My point is that WB took absolutely the wrong lesson from TF. Casting hot, young actors wasn't why TF made tons of money. That, more than many movies in recent history, was sold on the characters and effects. Personally, the best bit of casting in the movie was also the most fanboy-appeasing: Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime.

So, if WB wants TF-sized money, they should worry about getting the iconic characters right. If they do that, then they can start printing money.

[Serene]

The thing about Transformers' success that a lot of people forget is that it had absolutely nothing to do with its cast. Sure, Shia Lebeouf and Megan Fox got a nice bump in their popularity, but their casting didn't make or break that film.

TF was a megawatt success because of the effects and because it was THE FREAKIN' TRANSFORMERS!! Like Michael Bay's famous t-shirt that read "GIANT F***ING ROBOTS.

My point is that WB took absolutely the wrong lesson from TF. Casting hot, young actors wasn't why TF made tons of money. That, more than many movies in recent history, was sold on the characters and effects. Personally, the best bit of casting in the movie was also the most fanboy-appeasing: Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime.

So, if WB wants TF-sized money, they should worry about getting the iconic characters right. If they do that, then they can start printing money.

Good points. I think you're right that casting does seem far more pivotal for this movie than any other. Although, don't underestimate the popularity of Shia Lebeouf. He's well known and well liked by a huge portion of the younger generation that grew up with him.

However, I will say that I went to see Transformers with my friend (neither of us played with the toys, although we did *buy* them ;)). We saw the movie because we heard it had great action scenes and was a lot of fun. That's it.

[rumpuso]

Seems like the IESB board is now speculating that these actors could be part of a flashback scene/origin scene and NOT the main cast since that emijayne person from CountingDown mentioned a week ago that the main cast has already been hired. Wonder if that makes sense for this script? I haven't read anything about the actual script.

[Serene]

Seems like the IESB board is now speculating that these actors could be part of a flashback scene/origin scene and NOT the main cast since that emijayne person from CountingDown mentioned a week ago that the main cast has already been hired. Wonder if that makes sense for this script? I haven't read anything about the actual script.

Oh... now that would be kind of cool!

*sigh* I can't wait for us to get some HARD facts about this movie. But, man... TPTB must be loving all this buzz they're getting.

[Docker2.0]

The thing about Transformers' success that a lot of people forget is that it had absolutely nothing to do with its cast. Sure, Shia Lebeouf and Megan Fox got a nice bump in their popularity, but their casting didn't make or break that film. If anything, those two actors became it-boy and girl simply because they were in Transformers.

TF was a megawatt success because of the effects and because it was THE FREAKIN' TRANSFORMERS!! Like Michael Bay's famous t-shirt that read "GIANT F***ING ROBOTS.

My point is that WB took absolutely the wrong lesson from TF. Casting hot, young actors wasn't why TF made tons of money. That, more than many movies in recent history, was sold on the characters and effects. Personally, the best bit of casting in the movie was also the most fanboy-appeasing: Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime.

So, if WB wants TF-sized money, they should worry about getting the iconic characters right. If they do that, then they can start printing money.

Shia Lebouf is hot?! :huh:

[RakuMon]

Shia Lebouf is hot?! :huh:

Oh yeah. After his surprise success with Disturbia, he caught the attention of Spielberg who cast him in TF and next year's Indy IV. Shia Lebouf is probably the hottest actor under 30 in the biz today.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

I cant picture any of those guys as a Superman type but

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/Lighthouse27/Cortonna.jpg

Batman

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/Lighthouse27/Cross.jpg

The Flash

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/Lighthouse27/thel.jpg

Aquaman

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/Lighthouse27/scottporter1.png

Green Lantern going by the fact he wants to play him on Smallville

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/Lighthouse27/Winstead.jpg

Wonder Woman

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/Lighthouse27/kelly.jpg

Another Woman Woman possibility

This is what I make of it

[TWistim]

Seems like the IESB board is now speculating that these actors could be part of a flashback scene/origin scene and NOT the main cast since that emijayne person from CountingDown mentioned a week ago that the main cast has already been hired. Wonder if that makes sense for this script? I haven't read anything about the actual script.

I speculated about this very thing earlier because its the only thing that really makes sense and adds up to what we have been following.

Unless of course we have just been totally yanked around by false information. :csad:

[rumpuso]

I speculated about this very thing earlier because its the only thing that really makes sense and adds up to what we have been following.

Unless of course we have just been totally yanked around by false information. :csad:

It's very possible we've all been yanked around by false information. Robert at IESB could have been too.

As much as I like the sounds of these young actors playing origin scenes, this is purely fan speculation and Robert hasn't confirmed a thing. It still concerns me that he got that "weird" email last night that he said makes everything about the movie even stranger. Can't wait to hear what that was about.

[triplet]

I'm not following, Triplet. Is he inferring something by mentioning a competing studio? This whole thing has just been so confusing from day one.

I'm not sure...

The competing studio breaking news for a WB project that still hasn't officially been greenlit might be the other studio trying to make Warner's look bad...

Maybe even derail the production before it starts.

[TWistim]

It's very possible we've all been yanked around by false information. Robert at IESB could have been too.

As much as I like the sounds of these young actors playing origin scenes, this is purely fan speculation and Robert hasn't confirmed a thing. It still concerns me that he got that "weird" email last night that he said makes everything about the movie even stranger. Can't wait to hear what that was about.

Thanks for clarifying that for me, rumpuso. I misread your post to mean that Robert was saying it.

[Docker2.0]

I'm not sure...

The competing studio breaking news for a WB project that still hasn't officially been greenlit might be the other studio trying to make Warner's look bad...

Maybe even derail the production before it starts.

Actually the movie was greenlit a month ago..................on this very board's front page. :dry:

[Superman_]

I doubt that these people will be cast to play origin scenes because if you read the the full story they are casting for people to grow into their roles over a series of movies. So they are pretty much doing what they did with Harry Potter cast them young so they could do about 5 movies or more as that hero.

[Showtime]

And yet... Miller agreed anyway.

Money talks? Or is he just that confident he can still make a good film with the script and budget he's been given?

Money is part of it, but I think WB conceded on other fronts, adding Martian Manhunter. Compromise.

[Showtime]

I would think that if this actor had this type of look this would be Batman

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/Lighthouse27/Cortonna.jpg

I think it's wishful thinking that DJ could only be auditioning for Batman. He has the look of Superman. It's undeniable.

[TheLongestDay]

I doubt that these people will be cast to play origin scenes because if you read the the full story they are casting for people to grow into their roles over a series of movies. So they are pretty much doing what they did with Harry Potter cast them young so they could do about 5 movies or more as that hero.

Singer cited that very same reason for casting a younger Superman and Lois...

...which is pointless if there arent going to be any more in that series...but who knows:huh:

[TWistim]

I doubt that these people will be cast to play origin scenes because if you read the the full story they are casting for people to grow into their roles over a series of movies. So they are pretty much doing what they did with Harry Potter cast them young so they could do about 5 movies or more as that hero.


They could still do that with 30 year old actors. In Hollywood even 50/60 year olds look good! A young 20something main cast just changes the whole concept of the movie.

[Showtime]

He's like 5'9 :dry: and looks like my coke dealer

I didn't realize Batman was a coke dealer? :huh:

[Showtime]

So he can deal coke...

[musclesforsupes]

Hopefully we will find something out today. COME ON WELLING!

[Superman_]

Singer cited that very same reason for casting a younger Superman and Lois...

...which is pointless if there arent going to be any more in that series...but who knows:huh:Well that is still up in the air since Singer is still looking to make or start production on Man Of Steel after he finishes up with Valkyrie.

They could still do that with 30 year old actors. In Hollywood even 50/60 year olds look good! A young 20something main cast just changes the whole concept of the movie. I understand that and fully agree with you which is why I say if these casting rumors are true then it is poor casting. They could IMO cast Routh or Welling and both could provide a series of movies for you.

[TheLongestDay]

Hopefully we will find something out today. COME ON WELLING!

Im not religious,and i never pray...

...but SUPERMAN if you can hear me-please cast welling as you

[OobeDoobBenubi]

So he can deal coke

http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/235600/1024/Pictures/123ABC.jpg


Superman & Batman meet in a dark alley & guess whats in the barrels :wow:

[Showtime]

Root Beer?

[Gmanofsteel]

^ hahahaha

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Root Beer?

Smart ass

[The Incredible Hulk]

Per Robert at IESB:

Lots of good emails this morning, there might be hope after all

and

by the way, DJ is supposedly not reading for Supes.

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=216&func=view&id=1961&catid=20&limit=6&limitstart=48

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Hopefully none of them is from Motown Marvel or muscles

[Prison Mike]

What does that mean? The young cast is out? Welling is in? One can only hope.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Another one

Keep a close eye between here and CD boards, Emily sent over a very long email to me and it's promising for at least two actors and characters.

We really are going to have to find out for sure and get confirmations so stay close

[Showtime]

Rob is being vague again...

Although I think DJ has the Superman look, finding out he is Tom Cruise's height doesn't excite me for Superman.

[RakuMon]

They could still do that with 30 year old actors. In Hollywood even 50/60 year olds look good! A young 20something main cast just changes the whole concept of the movie.

Exactly. Just look at the X-Man cast. Most of the primaries were well into their late 20s and early 30s when they were cast, and they were able to successfully pull off a trilogy of movies as well as a spinoff for the main star.

In 2000, when X-Men was released:

Hugh Jackman was 32
Famke Janssen was 35
James Marsden was 27
Halle Berry was 34
Rebecca Romijn was 28

[Showtime]

It was obvious Scott Porter was the one who auditioned for Superman.

Scott's only 6'0 but fits his role better than the rest of this kindergarden class.

He doesn't really scream Superman to me either...

[Gmanofsteel]

*breaths a sigh of relief*

[OobeDoobBenubi]

November can not get here fast enough

[OobeDoobBenubi]

& keep in mind guys that just about the only thing Emily (The Counting Down Chick) thinks is good news is Tom Welling as Superman so there has to be hope on that :woot:

[zerohour films]

Interesting indeed...
I forced myself for the most part to stay away from any message boards this weekend.

I got caught up this morning and was left scratching my head at the initial audition list. If they are going that young for JLA, what are they going to do for the proposed Teen Titan film--cast young Disney type actors like Zack and Cody?!!? :huh:

Anyway, the cryptic messages from Robert will hopefully pan out today or at least in the next couple of days and we will get some type of word.

[musclesforsupes]

Hopefully none of them is from Motown Marvel or muscles


Dude I dont send spam emails to websites regarding casting! I only sent one out a few years ago cause I talked to a contact online in a chat room regarding Tom and Sr.:cmad:

[Showtime]

This is really taking a turn for the worst.

[musclesforsupes]

No watching Halloween 3 20 times in a row is the worst :(

[musclesforsupes]

Plus Robert said "good news" in his recent post, so things could be looking wellingfide?

[Gmanofsteel]

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/7977/justicechildrenpp6.jpg

my :up:s of that group:

Controna: Batman
Winstead or Kelly: Wonder Woman
Common: Green Lantern
Porter: Flash

Palicki (I like her, but no)
Palmer (cute, but no)
Angarano :down: :down:
Thieriot :down: :down: :down:
Cross (would make a nic Bart Allen) but no

[Showtime]

Plus Robert said "good news" in his recent post, so things could be looking wellingfide?

Not if the news that 4 or 5 actors will be playing 7 or so roles is true? :huh:

[KalKai]

mapon001 wrote:
Well, seeing as how Emily would only label this movie as promising if Welling is casted Supes...I would guess that would be one of the things in the email. The other casting...involving Bats possibly?

Those are the only two she been really hearing about if memory serves me correct.

Robert Sanchez wrote:
Interesting....Stay tunedhttp://www.iesb.net/components/com_fireboard/template/red_darkness/images/english/emoticons/wink.png

;) :D

[zerohour films]

Not if the news that 4 or 5 actors will be playing 7 or so roles is true? :huh:


Exactly..I mean what is that all about???

[Bruce_Wayne29]

God...I can't take anymore of this. It's bad for my heart...lol
He's in, he's out, he's in, he's out, he's in again...lol
They better put Welling in this movie or they can count me out. With these actors I have ZERO interest in seeing this movie.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Not if the news that 4 or 5 actors will be playing 7 or so roles is true? :huh:

where did you see that?

[triplet]

Dude I dont send spam emails to websites regarding casting! I only sent one out a few years ago cause I talked to a contact online in a chat room regarding Tom and Sr.:cmad:

Yeah and that turned out so well....

:rolleyes:

You will probably never live that one down, there muscles, so you can't blame people for bringing that up.

But I love you anyway!

*affectionately ruffles muscles' hair*

:D

[KBX]

I think it was meant to be said that 4 to 5 actors would be trying out up to 7 or so roles.... Like DJ trying out for Batman, Superman, Aquaman, etc.

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Hey muscles a friend of mine uncles, cousin, grandmas brother former roommate knows someone whos dad who knows a mom that knows a guy that has a daughter & that daughter knows a guy whos dad that works at the WB & he does chat room chatting if you want scoops to send to Robert :woot:

[sunflowercyn]

Wow...playing catch-up with JLA news again. Wow...we are still on the rollercoaster of TW-JLA and we can't get off! Let's hope the payoff is big:)