SR's Sequel to start shooting in 2007!Singer Not Directing Logan's Run!

[boywonder13]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/supermannews.php?id=4246

Superman Returns Sequel Starting Late 2007?

Source: Variety (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117943242?categoryid=13&cs=1)
May 16, 2006


In an article published by Variety (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117943242?categoryid=13&cs=1), the trade magazine (http://www.superherohype.com/news/supermannews.php?id=4246#) mentions that Superman Returns (http://www.superherohype.com/news/supermannews.php?id=4246#)director (http://www.superherohype.com/news/supermannews.php?id=4246#) Bryan Singer might not want to take on both the sequel and a remake of "Logan's Run."

Bryan Singer may not direct the remake of "Logan's Run" after all.

Warner Bros (http://www.superherohype.com/news/supermannews.php?id=4246#). and producer Joel Silver want to start lensing the sci-fi (http://www.superherohype.com/news/supermannews.php?id=4246#) pic this fall, which would mean Singer might end up shooting two tentpoles -- "Logan's" and a "Superman Returns" sequel -- back-to-back.

No one begrudges Singer for seeking a break from big-budget projects, although the filmmaker (http://www.superherohype.com/news/supermannews.php?id=4246#) probably won't make an official decision either way about "Logan's Run" until "Superman Returns" bows in July.

Assuming Singer's take on the Caped Crusader is a crowd-pleaser, Warners plans to start shooting the sequel in the later part of 2007, with Singer again at the helm.

Even if he doesn't direct "Logan's Run," Singer is still likely to play some sort of role and perhaps take a producer's credit. Silver has been developing the project for some time now, with input from Singer.

There's been buzz that "V For Vendetta" director James McTeigue might step in and helm "Logan's Run," but at this point it's just rumor.

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I knew they were getting ready for this film, so this means that they alreading have a sequel idea floating in their heads! At least Singer will be more concentrated on Superman Returns' Sequel than Logan's Run. He can devote himself to it!

[deathshead2]

Already been posting and the last one was also closed.

[C. Lee]

Already been posting and the last one was also closed.
Closed at his request.....this one has a link to SR news too.

[Commander Shepard]

cool news.

[deathshead2]

Closed at his request.....this one has a link to SR news too.That explains alot I also now feel very embarrassed.:o

[boywonder13]

That explains alot I also now feel very embarrassed.:o

Dont Deathshead2 Im a freakin idiot!

[DorkyFresh]

that sucks. i REALLY want to see Singer direct Logan's Run. i also sorta feel bad for for Singer since he's sort of stuck with superhero flicks now. at least they're quality superhero flicks...

[Metropolis_Man]

Great news. It seems that Singer really wanted to do Logans Run, so I guess we will see after Returns what he chooses to do. It'd be tough work for him to do both films back to back.

[boywonder13]

We all know what usually happens when one director starts an amazing franchise but than it is take over by someone new who than ruins it ala the Superman Movies, X-Men (Possibly), and Batman!

[dark_b]

so what does this means? starting late 2007?
this movie will nto come out in 2008 right? WB has BB2 in 2008.

you think they will start with SR2 in 2007 ? that would be cool.

[Superfreak]

We all know what usually happens when one director starts an amazing franchise but than it is take over by someone new who than ruins it ala the Superman Movies, X-Men (Possibly), and Batman!

that's not always so, look at starwars OT.

[boywonder13]

that's not always so, look at starwars OT.

Key word is USUALLY, Super Freak!! :) :supes: :up: If it happened to Superman once, it can happen again!

[Visionary]

Singer will have spent 10 years of his life directing comic book films--if he does the sequel, isn't he interested in doing other movies, I was hoping he'd take a break after this?

[Cinemaman]

I hope he will come back to direct SR sequels.

If SR makes more than $250m, it will get sequel and Singer will direct sequels.

If it doesn't, well... Goodbye Superman.

[green]

Dang, bummer. I really wanted Singer to go forward with LR, Ive been looking forward to it since it was announced. Hopefully it'll still happen.
This is the second time we've heard tht WB wants a sequel for SR, they must really feel confident about what they have, especially considering what they have spent on it over the years and the way the box office has been going.

[Naite22]

That's what I'm talking about!!!:) Hell yeah, Singer should make superman 2... forget Logan's Run!!

[Whack Arnolds]

WTF is Logan's Run? And wouldn't yall rather get a quicker Superman sequel, then seeing Logan's Run? What is it going to be about? Someone jogging?

[Fatboy Roberts]

Oh man. Dude, learn your film history, you're missing out.

[Showtime]

WTF is Logan's Run? And wouldn't yall rather get a quicker Superman sequel, then seeing Logan's Run? What is it going to be about? Someone jogging?

Come on, you can't knock Logans.

[Whack Arnolds]

Excuse me, Fatboy... it's just I have varrying interests and can not have infinite knowledge in all of them.

My hobbies:
Females
Basketball
My Education
My Job
My Hygene
Sneakers
Females
Clothes
Females
Football
Superheroes
Films
Superhero Films
Figures of Superhero Films
Baseball
Females
Good Graphic Novels
Females

[Strgts]

If SR makes more than $250m, it will get sequel and Singer will direct sequels.


Fantastic Four / Batman Begins (as exambles) did not make over that & they are getting Sequels. Movies these days making a certain amount of Money Box Office wise idoes not matter

[Whack Arnolds]

Come on, you can't knock Logans.Does he jog in retro 80's work out gear? :ghost:

[Whack Arnolds]

Superman will make 250+

[Fatboy Roberts]

No one's asking for infinite knowledge, but jesus, you've got Google on your computer.

And yes, you like Girls. Hooray for you. Comics, football and girls. You're a well rounded individual. Yunno what? Logans Run feels like a cinematic comic book, and has GIRLS in it. You should watch it, 2 out of 3 right there. Plus, with all the running--it's LIKE football.

Although I'd hide the "figurines" or "Dolls" from the "Females" because it might cast aspersions on your "hygiene" while enjoying your "hobbies."

Wheeeeeee.

[Whack Arnolds]

No one's asking for infinite knowledge, but jesus, you've got Google on your computer.

And yes, you like Girls. Hooray for you. Comics, football and girls. You're a well rounded individual. Yunno what? Logans Run feels like a cinematic comic book, and has GIRLS in it. You should watch it, 2 out of 3 right there. Plus, with all the running--it's LIKE football.

Although I'd hide the "figurines" or "Dolls" from the "Females" because it might cast aspersions on your "hygiene" while enjoying your "hobbies."

Wheeeeeee.You know I was just going "tongue in cheek" ala the Original Superman movies with that post, right? ... And I was JOKING, with the "Is it a film about someone jogging?" line as well? lol, lighten up man. :)

[Cinemaman]

Fantastic Four / Batman Begins did not make over that & they are getting Sequels. Movies these days making a certain amount of Money Box Office wise idoes not matter

OMG, SR have $185m budget. So if it doesn't make more than $250m, it will not get sequel.

There is big difference.

And 20th Century Fox are stupid, that is why they are making FF2.

WB is goint to make BB2, because it had success criticaly and made $200m. BB's budget was only $150m.

So SR have to get more than $250m. My predictions are $318m.

[Cinemaman]

Superman will make 250+

I think it will get even more than $300m.

[Fatboy Roberts]

THIS ISN'T A BOX OFFICE THREAD. Good Lord look what you've all done, you've turned on Cinnamon. Shame on you. You know how hard it is to turn it off once it's heard people mention Box Office!

Dammit.

[Whack Arnolds]

You guys don't understand that Batman Begins, while only making "pretty good" money...was an absolute MEGA-HIT. It was fighting the stigma of two horribly campy/corny/and cheesy previous movies...the last, leaving an absolute HORRIBLE flavor in people's mouth. It being a FIFTH sequel to a film franchise that only went dead in 1998. It was also fighting a HUGE slump at the box office. So, for it to even make a lil over 200 million, while being considered critically the Best Bat-Film EVER....thats one hell of a success. And deserving of more sequels. Not to mention people will be over pumped for a sequel, due to a) the teasing end of Batman "BEGINS" (shows the fun is just starting) b) the quality, and seriousness of the film c) EVERYONE's favorite villain is in the sequel and d) EVERYONE hopes to see Katie Holmes BRUTALLY murdered on screen. The Bat-franchise has more going for it, then even Spider-Man. The general audience next time, will be in JUST as much anticipation for BEGINS II, as the fanboys were for Batman Begins. Fanboys, and critics are what pushed the movie to make what it did. They encouraged people. With people already knowing and wanting more, BEGINS II will make some pretty nice cake.

[Whack Arnolds]

Not to mention, it is one of the best selling DVD's of the year...and I rarely see it in stock in stores.

[Cinemaman]

THIS ISN'T A BOX OFFICE THREAD. Good Lord look what you've all done, you've turned on Cinnamon. Shame on you. You know how hard it is to turn it off once it's heard people mention Box Office!

Dammit.

Look, it isn't, but... We are talking about sequel, and if we want sequel, SR should get high numbers.

So there is part of box office also.

[Whack Arnolds]

Look, it isn't, but... We are talking about sequel, and if we want sequel, SR should get high numbers.

So there is part of box office also.Exactly. Well stated my brotha. :o

[Strgts]

if we want sequel, SR should get high numbers.

As I said Batman Begins did not get "High Numbers" & thats getting a Sequel & the same with Fantastic Four. This Movie getting a certain amount of "High Numbers" means NOTHING as the Two Movies as I used as exambles are proof enough. I wish People would stop thinking this way.

[Whack Arnolds]

As I said Batman Begins did not get "High Numbers" & thats getting a Sequel & the same with Fantastic Four. This Movie getting a certain amount of "High Numbers" means NOTHING as the Two Movies as I used as exambles are proof enoughNo, BEGINS did get High Numbers. Some of the highest this past year, with a slow box office. And it made a KILLING on DVD. Just being a good piece of art, isn't good enough to get you by... you got fufill all aspects to make it a success. :up:

Ex. Batman Returns

[Strgts]

You guys don't understand that Batman Begins, while only making "pretty good" money...was an absolute MEGA-HIT. It was fighting the stigma of two horribly campy/corny/and cheesy previous movies...the last, leaving an absolute HORRIBLE flavor in people's mouth. It being a FIFTH sequel to a film franchise that only went dead in 1998. It was also fighting a HUGE slump at the box office. So, for it to even make a lil over 200 million, while being considered critically the Best Bat-Film EVER....thats one hell of a success. And deserving of more sequels. Not to mention people will be over pumped for a sequel, due to a) the teasing end of Batman "BEGINS" (shows the fun is just starting) b) the quality, and seriousness of the film c) EVERYONE's favorite villain is in the sequel and d) EVERYONE hopes to see Katie Holmes BRUTALLY murdered on screen. The Bat-franchise has more going for it, then even Spider-Man. The general audience next time, will be in JUST as much anticipation for BEGINS II, as the fanboys were for Batman Begins. Fanboys, and critics are what pushed the movie to make what it did. They encouraged people. With people already knowing and wanting more, BEGINS II will make some pretty nice cake.

Look at Fantastic Four. That is another examble. So Movies these days making a certain amount of Money means nothing

[Cinemaman]

You guys don't understand that Batman Begins, while only making "pretty good" money...was an absolute MEGA-HIT. It was fighting the stigma of two horribly campy/corny/and cheesy previous movies...the last, leaving an absolute HORRIBLE flavor in people's mouth. It being a FIFTH sequel to a film franchise that only went dead in 1998. It was also fighting a HUGE slump at the box office. So, for it to even make a lil over 200 million, while being considered critically the Best Bat-Film EVER....thats one hell of a success. And deserving of more sequels. Not to mention people will be over pumped for a sequel, due to a) the teasing end of Batman "BEGINS" (shows the fun is just starting) b) the quality, and seriousness of the film c) EVERYONE's favorite villain is in the sequel and d) EVERYONE hopes to see Katie Holmes BRUTALLY murdered on screen. The Bat-franchise has more going for it, then even Spider-Man. The general audience next time, will be in JUST as much anticipation for BEGINS II, as the fanboys were for Batman Begins. Fanboys, and critics are what pushed the movie to make what it did. They encouraged people. With people already knowing and wanting more, BEGINS II will make some pretty nice cake.

Look, I think BB had success criticaly and comercaly.

It made $200m with only $48m opening weekend, so it had legs. And I think it made enough good numbers, but NOT in overseas.

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=batmanbegins.htm

It also had enough positive reviews from critics and general people.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/batman_begins/

[Strgts]

I give up

[Cinemaman]

As I said Batman Begins did not get "High Numbers" & thats getting a Sequel & the same with Fantastic Four. This Movie getting a certain amount of "High Numbers" means NOTHING as the Two Movies as I used as exambles are proof enough. I wish People would stop thinking this way.

I SAID, BB DIDN'T HAVE $185m BUDGET! CAN YOU UNDERSTAND IT?????

[Whack Arnolds]

I don't care about the foreign market. blah.

[Strgts]

I SAID, BB DIDN'T HAVE $185m BUDGET! CAN YOU UNDERSTAND IT?????

When was I talking about Budgets ? Can you understand it ? Again

I GIVE UP

[Cinemaman]

No, BEGINS did get High Numbers. Some of the highest this past year, with a slow box office. And it made a KILLING on DVD. Just being a good piece of art, isn't good enough to get you by... you got fufill all aspects to make it a success. :up:

Ex. Batman Returns

How much did BB make in DVD sales? I cant remember numbers.

[Cinemaman]

When was I talking about Budgets ? Can you understand it ? Again

I GIVE UP

If movie makes less than its budget, than it is flop. But for SR it will not be good, if it makes only $200m.

[Strgts]

http://r1.fodey.com/1fcb49947cdf44028821bd65d3bfcdf14.1.gif (http://tools.fodey.com/generators/animated/ninjatext.asp)

[Whack Arnolds]

How much did BB make in DVD sales? I cant remember numbers.It's still going...but there was a link to it not long ago. One of the top sales, of 2005...

[boywonder13]

There's no way Superman Returns will get less than 300 million!

[Cinemaman]

It's still going...but there was a link to it not long ago. One of the top sales, of 2005...

WOW! :eek: :) :up:

[Cinemaman]

There's no way Superman Returns will get less than 300 million!

I have also interest about numbers in overseas. I think it will get$350-390m in overseas. But it would be not so good, if SR made less than $650m in worldwide.

If SR makes $250-260m domesticly, it will get about $600-620m in worldwide.

If SR makes $270-280m domesticly, it will get about $630-640m in world wide.

If SR makes $290-300m domesticly, it will get about $650-680m in worldwide.

If SR makes $310-320m domesticly, it will get about $690-710m in worldwide.

[TheSumOfGod]

It will be titled "SR2: Zod Returns", and will feature Superman's son Jason-El fighting against General Zod's son Todd. ;)

[DorkyFresh]

It will be titled "SR2: Zod Returns", and will feature Superman's son Jason-El fighting against General Zod's son Todd. ;)
now THAT would be a soar for sight eyes...

[Octoberist]

I like Singer, but it's been a long as time since he's directed a smaller movie like Apt Pupil or Usual Suspects. I think he should get back into something like that, THEN direct Superman 2..

[Strgts]

I like Singer, but it's been a long as time since he's directed a smaller movie like Apt Pupil or Usual Suspects. I think he should get back into something like that, THEN direct Superman 2..

But if that happened then the WB might not want to wait & the same thing that happened to X-Men 3 could happen here & the same thing that happened with Superman The Movie & Superman 2. I am glad that Singer is sticking to this franchise & will hopefully try avoiding with what happened with X-Men 3 & Superman The Movie & Superman 2

[Whack Arnolds]

If Zod is in any of these movies...that would suck. Who is a afraid of a monotone, old wrinkly guy in a beard? I want to see an intimidating villain. The only problem I have with the theme of "a world w/o Superman" for Superman Returns...is that I wanted to see that theme used in a movie where he dies (that would be truly original for a superhero movie, kids would leave the theatre crying) only to pick it up in the sequel, and see how the world has moved on...then see Supes come back from the grave. I think that would have been a more interesting proposal for that theme.

[Octoberist]

Basically, Singer is stuck doing genre movies..

[DorkyFresh]

If Zod is in any of these movies...that would suck. Who is a afraid of a monotone, old wrinkly guy in a beard? I want to see an intimidating villain.
when i was a kid i found Zod quite scary actually...

...it all depends on your point of view. many people associate elderness with experience and wisdom, and as we all know, some of the most dangerous villains are also the most intelligent.

you ask who's afraid of an old wrinkly dude, well now you have to ask yourself......who's afraid of some middle aged, bald dude?

[Whack Arnolds]

I'm not afraid of Lex Luthor. I'm afraid of his inventions and plans...

[Cinemaman]

I hope we will get Brainiac in next film.

[Octoberist]

I think Brainaic is the one villain I want to see.

However, since Singer didn't do too much research here, what version of Brainaic will he have in the sequel? The polo/panties wearing green alien or the android from the WB cartoon (the best version)?

[Cinemaman]

I think Brainaic is the one villain I want to see.

However, since Singer didn't do too much research here, what version of Brainaic will he have in the sequel? The polo/panties wearing green alien or the android from the WB cartoon (the best version)?

Android, 99%.

[Strgts]

I think Brainaic is the one villain I want to see.

However, since Singer didn't do too much research here, what version of Brainaic will he have in the sequel? The polo/panties wearing green alien or the android from the WB cartoon (the best version)?

I like Smallvilles Braniac :up: It is going to be hard to top James Masters Braniac that is for sure

[Matt]

Too bad, Logan's Run is actually the perfect movie for Singer.

Doesn't Fox have the rights to Logan's Run? Maybe they don't want Singer to have it following the X-Men debacle?

At anyrate, James McTeigue would be pretty damn good for Logan's Run too.

[Matt]

Kryptonian Android.

Although I personally would rather see Metallo in a sequel.

[JackMercy]

For those who have interest in Singer doing LR, nothing is set in stone.
I think everyone should simply read between the lines.

"...although the filmmaker probably won't make an official decision either way about "Logan's Run" until "Superman Returns" bows in July.

Assuming Singer's take on the Caped Crusader is a crowd-pleaser, Warners plans to start shooting the sequel in the later part of 2007, with Singer again at the helm."


You could call this a "back door" press release. Meaning, it leaves an "out."

"Official decision" means: If the film is successful, all is set to go.
"Singer's take" means: If any certain aspect is not [successful], count on Singer debunking to LR.

And hey, I thought Batsy was the "Caped Crusader"??

;)

[DorkyFresh]

And hey, I thought Batsy was the "Caped Crusader"??

;)
call it misinformed reporting....Supes has been called the "caped crusader" many a time by the general public. i guess the "caped wonder" is just too hard for them to remember...hehe

[Superman \S/]

This is great news, must mean that Singer already has something in mind for the sequel? I'm hoping Brainiac for the villain.

[explode7]

OMG, SR have $185m budget. So if it doesn't make more than $250m, it will not get sequel.

There is big difference.

And 20th Century Fox are stupid, that is why they are making FF2.

WB is goint to make BB2, because it had success criticaly and made $200m. BB's budget was only $150m.

So SR have to get more than $250m. My predictions are $318m.

Dude WB is stupid they make movies that they know is gonna bomb before even making them and attach a huge budget to them. If anything FOX is the most sensible studio for making movies right now.FOX and SONY. WB = :down :down

[Kurosawa]

Gotta have Brainac. It's way past due.