Man of Steel: The Official Brandon Routh Thread

[El Payaso]

^ Lately there's not even as much activity at all on the Batman forums as in here.

But Batman89 vs Batman Begins, Batman89 vs The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight vs Batman Begins, Keaton vs Bale, etc etc have been there.

[RachelDawes]

^I haven't seen too much of that since TDK came out. The only argument that still pops up from time to time is Keaton vs Bale, and even then not as regularly as the various Superman squabbles. I suppose it's just the curse of a mediocre movie.

[KalMart]

^I haven't seen too much of that since TDK came out. The only argument that still pops up from time to time is Keaton vs Bale, and even then not as regularly as the various Superman squabbles. I suppose it's just the curse of a mediocre movie.

I agree...Keaton deserved better. :O

[El Payaso]

^I haven't seen too much of that since TDK came out. The only argument that still pops up from time to time is Keaton vs Bale, and even then not as regularly as the various Superman squabbles. I suppose it's just the curse of a mediocre movie.

So mediocre movies make people mediocre posters and good movies lead to low posting activity.

[RachelDawes]

I agree...Keaton deserved better. :O

WRONG!

:oldrazz:

So mediocre movies make people mediocre posters and good movies lead to low posting activity.

Mediocre movies lead to polarized posters and good movies lead to malcontents keeping their heads down.

[El Payaso]

Mediocre movies lead to polarized posters and good movies lead to malcontents keeping their heads down.

Little secret: poeople are what they are and/or what they choose to be/do. To blame movies for that is way too desperate.

[Mostpowerful]

:supes:

There is also a video at the site,

http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/57042527.html


Flood Volunteers Get Hero's Praise for Superhuman Efforts

Story Created: Sep 3, 2009 at 5:47 PM CDT
Story Updated: Sep 3, 2009 at 6:17 PM CDT

CEDAR RAPIDS - Thousands of people have worked long and hard since last year's flood. Groups organizing the volunteers thought it was time to recognize all the efforts with some "star power."

Norwalk native Brandon Routh put on the Superman tights for a big budget movie in back 2005. But Routh used his celebrity Thursday to say thanks to current volunteers, and to make a pitch for more.

Few would disagree it will take a superhuman effort to restore the flood damaged parts of Cedar Rapids after June of 2008.

So why not call on Hollywood's latest Superman to give everybody a pep talk.

"It's a lot of work every single day...and it was great to see how many people support the work out there," said Laura Weisman with AmeriCorps.

Routh told about two hundred assembled volunteers that he appreciates the concept of service. He said his parents took him as a child to nursing homes and other places to help others.

But speeches by the actor and politicians was just a part of the program. The crowd seemed more interested in an autograph...or a dozen...and maybe a photo.

Routh says as a native Iowan he felt a call to draw attention to the on-going needs here.

"It great I have the opportunity that I've gone away and am able to come back...maybe be helpful in a different way," Routh said.

Iowa Senator Tom Harkin said,"It's great to see Brandon come here and instill in these young people the encouragement and desire to do this kind of volunteerism."

Routh was the star attraction at this event. But organizers say the volunteers who keep going out to do good deeds are the real stars of restoring Cedar Rapids.

The number of total volunteer hours in Cedar Rapids is nearing a million. And the value of the free labor from AmeriCorps/Vista alone is an estimated $13-million dollars.




Links to some pics,

http://www.easterniowanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/7924_525136191464_76302860_31266519_1663408_n.jpg

http://www.easterniowanews.com/wp-content/gallery/harkin/7924_525136096654_76302860_31266500_1573401_n.jpg


I can almost hear the Superman theme here,
http://www.bluetights.net/theplanet/picture.php?albumid=14&pictureid=2257



Another link with another article from the event,
http://www.easterniowanews.com/?tag=brandon-routh



:yay: A true Superman.

[daywalker2007]

Some recent Interviews with Routh

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[DA Dent]

I have a stupid question,

Routh's name is pronounced like "Ruth" similar to the baseball legend Babe Ruth right? Or am I wrong?

[Ultimate_Superman]

Routh like South

[DA Dent]

Routh like South

Ah, so it is how it looks.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Some recent Interviews with Routh

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I wish Brandon would start parting his hair from the other side.

[Webhead2006]

Well at this stage it isnt likely routh will be the choice for superman now. I know folks liked him alot. But things are looking more and more they want to get away from SR and get things in a new place. And like i and others have said the best thing with starting fresh is to have a clean slate in everything. So there isnt any thing holding this attempt back.

[sf2]

Well at this stage it isnt likely routh will be the choice for superman now. I know folks liked him alot. But things are looking more and more they want to get away from SR and get things in a new place. And like i and others have said the best thing with starting fresh is to have a clean slate in everything. So there isnt any thing holding this attempt back.

not only routh is a gone case. superman too.

[Webhead2006]

why you say superman be gone too. We know if wb can get a film in any form of production by what ever that 2011 courtdate is they retain film rights. So if they get the right writers/directors involved and get the project ready to go. Superman can be around for who knows how long. Then we have no clue this time around how long it will take for casting to happen.

[elgaz]

From one perspective it's good to start with a clean slate and start afresh. From another perspective, from looking at the Superman casting threads alone, it's obvious that its very difficult to find an actor who has the looks, character and that special something (which can't really be quantified) who is believable as Superman - when you've got that actor in Routh, it's a shame that he would have to be passed up.

It is possible to start afresh and retain maybe 1 or 2 actors from SR. Look at the new Star Trek reboot - entirely new cast, new approach to the whole Star Trek mythos, revised and more modern look for everything - yet they still have Leonard Nimoy playing older Spock. No-one batted an eyelid.

[El Payaso]

From one perspective it's good to start with a clean slate and start afresh. From another perspective, from looking at the Superman casting threads alone, it's obvious that its very difficult to find an actor who has the looks, character and that special something (which can't really be quantified) who is believable as Superman - when you've got that actor in Routh, it's a shame that he would have to be passed up.

It is possible to start afresh and retain maybe 1 or 2 actors from SR. Look at the new Star Trek reboot - entirely new cast, new approach to the whole Star Trek mythos, revised and more modern look for everything - yet they still have Leonard Nimoy playing older Spock. No-one batted an eyelid.

I'm not aginst a reboot/fresh start. But Star Trek is far from being an ideal for me. The "revised and modernized" version was no more than cool CGI and a load of terrible jokes for no reason. I'd say Batman Begins and specially TDK arfer better exampoles (although you can write the stupid jokes off BB and it becomes immediatelly better).

[elgaz]

The quality of the Star Trek film was really irrelevant to the point I was making; what I mean is, whether its good or bad, you can still carry off a reboot with a new cast but still throw an old face in there and it doesn't really confuse things all that much. Hence why I wouldn't have any problem with starting the whole Superman series over again on film, but still using Routh as big blue.

But for what it counts, Star Trek was generally very well received and certainly ignited interest again in the ST franchise - be nice if a Superman film could do the same.

[Brian Braddock]

I agree, plus as I've said before, when a comic is rebooted and the artist stays on for pencilling duties, the characters tend to be drawn in exactly the same style as before, albeit with slight cosmetic costume changes yet the readers are normally fully aware that a reboot has occurred.

Why wouldnt the same apply to the movie reboot?

I honestly dont see why Brandon's involvement would cause 'confusion' for the general audience. I mean, for example, let's say the movie starts off with unexploded Krypton and a babe Kal-El being placed into a tiny spaceship, followed by Clark growing up and moving to Metropolis - wouldnt that be enough of a sign to the audience that things have started afresh?

I dont see how Routh reprising the role would mean that the audience would have a problem discerning between the previous incarnation of movie Superman and the new one.

[sdc10]

I agree, plus as I've said before, when a comic is rebooted and the artist stays on for pencilling duties, the characters tend to be drawn in exactly the same style as before, albeit with slight cosmetic costume changes yet the readers are normally fully aware that a reboot has occurred.

Why wouldnt the same apply to the movie reboot?

I honestly dont see why Brandon's involvement would cause 'confusion' for the general audience. I mean, for example, let's say the movie starts off with unexploded Krypton and a babe Kal-El being placed into a tiny spaceship, followed by Clark growing up and moving to Metropolis - wouldnt that be enough of a sign to the audience that things have started afresh?

I dont see how Routh reprising the role would mean that the audience would have a problem discerning between the previous incarnation of movie Superman and the new one.

Well it might have TIH effect, where even though its a new movie people will still associate it with the old crappy one. IMO WB needs to do as much as they can if they do reboot it, to make the film completely disconnected from SR.

[Mostpowerful]

I agree, plus as I've said before, when a comic is rebooted and the artist stays on for pencilling duties, the characters tend to be drawn in exactly the same style as before, albeit with slight cosmetic costume changes yet the readers are normally fully aware that a reboot has occurred.

Why wouldnt the same apply to the movie reboot?

I honestly dont see why Brandon's involvement would cause 'confusion' for the general audience. I mean, for example, let's say the movie starts off with unexploded Krypton and a babe Kal-El being placed into a tiny spaceship, followed by Clark growing up and moving to Metropolis - wouldnt that be enough of a sign to the audience that things have started afresh?

I dont see how Routh reprising the role would mean that the audience would have a problem discerning between the previous incarnation of movie Superman and the new one.

Exactly. Besides, Brandon reprising the role would only help to attract audiences since he was well-liked by most. The problem with SR wasn't him or his performance; it was that the movie didn't have enough action and explotions for some people's tastes.

Well it might have TIH effect, where even though its a new movie people will still associate it with the old crappy one. IMO WB needs to do as much as they can if they do reboot it, to make the film completely disconnected from SR.

Not exactly. TIH didn't do great at the BO BECAUSE the mainstream just don't care about him, at least not in a big way. His appeal is limited.

Superman, on the other hand, is a world icon. Besides, SR got better reviews and a higher BO than both Hulk movies, and Superman didn't even throw a punch.. Did better on dvd as well. Superman is just more popular overall.

[Crook]

Exactly. Besides, Brandon reprising the role would only help to attract audiences since he was well-liked by most.
The only Hollywood actor that attracts audiences is Will Smith, and that's only if he's in a blockbuster.

Besides, no one goes to a Superman movie because of Brandon, lol. They go because of the trailers and/or the character. Period.

[Mostpowerful]

The only Hollywood actor that attracts audiences is Will Smith, and that's only if he's in a blockbuster.

Besides, no one goes to a Superman movie because of Brandon, lol. They go because of the trailers and/or the character. Period.

I do. :yay: :cwink:

Having the right man in the title role only enhances the experience, especially when it comes to this iconic and beloved character.

On the other hand, having the wrong guy in this role could be a disaster.

[Crook]

Having the wrong guy in any iconic role is a disaster. It goes without saying. Point is, the character and the effects are the main selling points of this particular franchise. Given that they don't horrendously f**k up casting, it really doesn't matter who's wearing those blue tights.

[Webhead2006]

well from wb's standpoint it does seem like they want to go in a new direction, and get away from SR. So it would be better to have everything new.

[El Payaso]

The quality of the Star Trek film was really irrelevant to the point I was making; what I mean is, whether its good or bad, you can still carry off a reboot with a new cast but still throw an old face in there and it doesn't really confuse things all that much. Hence why I wouldn't have any problem with starting the whole Superman series over again on film, but still using Routh as big blue.

Ah yes. I have no problem with a reboot, as I said.

About keeping Routh being confusing or not, well, they stablished new actors and an origin for Batman in a movie called Batman begins and people kept thinking it was a prequel.

But for what it counts, Star Trek was generally very well received and certainly ignited interest again in the ST franchise - be nice if a Superman film could do the same.

Money can't bebad for any franchise. But IMO not at any price.

Well it might have TIH effect, where even though its a new movie people will still associate it with the old crappy one. IMO WB needs to do as much as they can if they do reboot it, to make the film completely disconnected from SR.

The TIH effect is that they just wanted to do everything the opposite for the sake of it. Ang lee's Hulk ahd many good things and many of them better than TIH. But TIH wouldn't rescue those because of the fear that audiences would not go and see the movie. Result? They didn't go anyways.

[bigbluefan]

I do. :yay: :cwink:

Having the right man in the title role only enhances the experience, especially when it comes to this iconic and beloved character.

Gotta say watching Routh mature and the way he conducts himself makes me want see how he'll look in the suit now, I hope he's still in the mix.

On the other hand, having the wrong guy in this role could be a disaster.

Yeah, it's probably one of the most trickiest roles to play out there.

[RachelDawes]

From one perspective it's good to start with a clean slate and start afresh. From another perspective, from looking at the Superman casting threads alone, it's obvious that its very difficult to find an actor who has the looks, character and that special something (which can't really be quantified) who is believable as Superman - when you've got that actor in Routh, it's a shame that he would have to be passed up.

It is possible to start afresh and retain maybe 1 or 2 actors from SR. Look at the new Star Trek reboot - entirely new cast, new approach to the whole Star Trek mythos, revised and more modern look for everything - yet they still have Leonard Nimoy playing older Spock. No-one batted an eyelid.

Yes, but Nimoy wasn't just brought back to appeal to fans, he was playing an older version of himself from the previous movies and TV show who had entered the new continuity. If Routh came back for a reboot, he'd be playing a completely different Superman, one who had never slept with Lois, for example. Would audiences understand that? I think they might, if a new origin is shown and they've mostly forgotten SR.

[RachelDawes]

The TIH effect is that they just wanted to do everything the opposite for the sake of it. Ang lee's Hulk ahd many good things and many of them better than TIH. But TIH wouldn't rescue those because of the fear that audiences would not go and see the movie. Result? They didn't go anyways.

I don't think it would've mattered what TIH did. TIH was a good movie, but it came out in the unpopular ALH's shadow and I don't feel the Hulk is a terribly well-liked character anyway. That's just a feeling.

[Webhead2006]

That is why if its going to be a full on reboot clean slating everything and being all anew. They need to state right off the bat it is a new start and new take on the character. Then promote it like that so it gets in the minds of the general movie goers. Like how Star trek was going in promos and what not this aint your father's trek deal. So everyone knows this has nothing to do with past films. That is why i would want a new cast and new everything. so it can be a fresh take and help distance itself as far as it can from SR.

[sf2]

why you say superman be gone too. We know if wb can get a film in any form of production by what ever that 2011 courtdate is they retain film rights. So if they get the right writers/directors involved and get the project ready to go. Superman can be around for who knows how long. Then we have no clue this time around how long it will take for casting to happen.
see. plenty of if there.

well from wb's standpoint it does seem like they want to go in a new direction, and get away from SR. So it would be better to have everything new.

new direction??? how so??? any news??? just because they don't proceed with SR sequel???

well, to me, it does seem like Superman isn't the cashcow. pass! throw into the trashcan. next!
WB have plenty of stuffs to look after. if it can't perform, they'll drop it right away. as simple as that.

ps = they drop it doesn't mean they will let other to pick it.

[FilmNerdJamie]

In August and September 2009 Routh took part in numerous screentest for the title role of Conan for director Marcus Nispel's re-imagining of Robert E Howards Conan The Barbarian stories. Routh is apparently the top choice of Nispel and producers Avi Lerner and John Thompson.

From the oh-so-reliable Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Routh) page on Routh. So of course, I believe it. :whatever:

[Webhead2006]

havent heard anything on that, i though the film has kinda stalled?

[SuperMike335!!]

In August and September 2009 Routh took part in numerous screentest for the title role of Conan for director Marcus Nispel's re-imagining of Robert E Howards Conan The Barbarian stories. Routh is apparently the top choice of Nispel and producers Avi Lerner and John Thompson

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[RachelDawes]

MostPowerful is about to become a Conan fan. :woot:

[FilmNerdJamie]

Folks, we're talking Wikipedia here and with zero sources to back up such a claim.

[Webhead2006]

totally, plus is that film even ongoing still? With the shifts in directors i thought its was kinda stalled at the present time?

[FilmNerdJamie]

Dude, you've eaten the spoons full of crap feed to you by SS frequently. So you have zero room to say anything.

[Red Cherry Lips]

In August and September 2009 Routh took part in numerous screentest for the title role of Conan for director Marcus Nispel's re-imagining of Robert E Howards Conan The Barbarian stories. Routh is apparently the top choice of Nispel and producers Avi Lerner and John Thompson.From the oh-so-reliable Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Routh) page on Routh. So of course, I believe it. :whatever:

*waits for manips...*

[Nightwing1977]

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg39/Johnnsen/0020spit20coffee.gif

Who's that? And where you found it from? Look almost kinda like the Guyver.

[SuperMike335!!]

Who's that? And where you found it from? Look almost kinda like the Guyver.

I just googled "spitting coffee gif" and it was one that came up.

[MAN O STEEL]

Looks like a ****** power rangers villian of the week. Just my guess.







Steve

[RachelDawes]

Folks, we're talking Wikipedia here and with zero sources to back up such a claim.

Oh I knew the rumor was from Wiki and unreliable but I just had to make the joke.

[Antonello Blueberry]

I just can''t see Brandon as Conan. He's Mr. Nice guy not a bloody warrior.

[Mostpowerful]

MostPowerful is about to become a Conan fan. :woot:

I like Conan. Now that's a badass. I like him soo much more than Batman. :cwink: :woot:


I just can''t see Brandon as Conan. He's Mr. Nice guy not a bloody warrior.

Maybe he is tired of being seen only as Mr. Nice guy? :woot: :oldrazz:



ok bye

[Nightwing1977]

I just can''t see Brandon as Conan. He's Mr. Nice guy not a bloody warrior.

:hehe: :hehe:

Plus, he would have to get a lot bigger as Conan than as Supes. Or at least be big like Arnie during his old day in that role. :oldrazz:

[ChickenScratch]

No he can't get as big as Arnold. Arnold though great in the movie was totally wrong for Conan, Conan's not some giant, muscle bound dude. He's constantly described, as thin, lithe, panther-like. Arnold got the gig because Milius was doing his Barbarian movie with a dude named Conan in it. Brandon could do Conan at his current size and be fine, heck, Pathfinder visually matches REH's world more than the actual Conan movies did.

[Retroman]

Can't see him as Conan either but he wouldn't be the first actor to play against the type.:o

Unthinkable a movie in which Routh co-stars with Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Sheen and Carrie Anne Moss is having some distribution problems.

Overture Acquires 'Brooklyn's Finest'
Film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, was originally acquired by Senator in January.

By Amy Kaufman
Published: September 14, 2009
Antoine Fuqua's "Brooklyn's Finest," a violent drama starring Richard Gere and Ethan Hawke that debuted at Sundance, is getting a new home.

The film, which was purchased by Senator Distribution back in January, is now in the process of being acquired by Overture Films.

An altered version of the film that screened at the Venice Film Festival was seven minutes longer and had a different ending than the version showed at Sundance, where the film was bought for $3 million, plus a hefty P&A commitment.

The film is about three Brooklyn cops (Gere, Hawke, and Don Cheadle) whose fates are intertwined by one dangerous location.

“The remarkable ensemble cast speaks for itself,” Overture CEO Chris McGurk and COO Danny Rosett said in a statement. “We loved the film when we first screened it, and we are happy Antoine’s final vision for the film has found a home at Overture.”

The film moved from Senator to Overture when the indie distribution company started having financial problems forming a P&A fund. Senator's offices in L.A. have closed and head Mark Urman departed his post as president in June.

As such, many of the films on Senator's slate have been left up in the air, including "Unthinkable" with Samuel L. Jackson, "Fireflies in the Garden" starring Julia Roberts, the horror film "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" and "Splice," which stars Adam Brody and Sarah Polley and was produced by Guillermo del Toro.Source:http://www.thewrap.com/article/brooklyns-finest_7082

[RachelDawes]

:hehe: :hehe:

Plus, he would have to get a lot bigger as Conan than as Supes. Or at least be big like Arnie during his old day in that role. :oldrazz:

Maybe this is why Routh's been bulking up. He's going to be Conan! :cwink::word:

[JokerLedger]

Who's that? And where you found it from? Look almost kinda like the Guyver.

His name is Urataros from a show called kamen rider den-o.
One of the best and funniest japanese superhero shows I've ever seen in my opinion.

[Nightwing1977]

Maybe this is why Routh's been bulking up. He's going to be Conan! :cwink::word:

Yeah, but his hair is too short. And not brown!! :D

[Mostpowerful]

Exclusive Test Screening Review of ‘Dead of Night'

http://itsjustmovies.com/1111


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[FilmNerdJamie]

Initial word I got was it sucked actually. We'll see.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

They should just make a live action Captain Planet movie with Brandon.

[FilmNerdJamie]

They should just make a live action Captain Planet movie with Brandon.

No, they shouldn't.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

If a Thundercats movie can be made, so can that.

[dark_b]

Initial word I got was it sucked actually. We'll see.to bad.

i dont know why but i feel a little sorry for the guy. even if he is not a good actor it looks like the guy is trying .and he is really nice.

wonder if noone wanted him for a big movie or he didnt want it?

[RachelDawes]

Exclusive Test Screening Review of ‘Dead of Night'

http://itsjustmovies.com/1111


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Glad to hear he liked the movie, but I hope Routh's stiffness really was intentional and not a sign of his acting inability.

[FilmNerdJamie]

i dont know why but i feel a little sorry for the guy. even if he is not a good actor it looks like the guy is trying .and he is really nice.

I wouldn't worry about him. The guy will be fine. Like I said, we'll see about Dead of Night.

[Mostpowerful]

to bad.

i dont know why but i feel a little sorry for the guy. even if he is not a good actor it looks like the guy is trying .and he is really nice.

wonder if noone wanted him for a big movie or he didnt want it?

You haven't even seen the movie. Wait till you see it, and then you can have a valid opinion, no?

And Brandon is a very good actor to me. Loved him as Supes/Clark. Time will tell.

[Webhead2006]

captain planet was a toon i enjoyed as a youth surprised it hasnt been turned into a live action film by now. With alot of governments and companies being/trying to be more eco friendly and all that.

[Nightwing1977]

captain planet was a toon i enjoyed as a youth surprised it hasnt been turned into a live action film by now. With alot of governments and companies being/trying to be more eco friendly and all that.

I think a live action Captain Planet film would be too cheesy. It fit better as a cheesy cartoon than a live action film & I'm an enviroment supporter. :p

[Webhead2006]

oh totally it would probably end up being super cheesy if they dont look out. I was just saying i am surprised it hasnt been turned into a live action project with all the other 80s/90s cartoons becoming films these days. Then the whole eco angle to would probably be a boost for someone to get on board with.

[Rodrigo90]

I liked Brandon. He had so much damn potential and they screwed it up by making that movie. I just thought him acting all nevous as Clark wasnt good. If he wasnt intentionally being like Christopher Reeve,he would have outshined EVERYTHING. I want him to put a little bit more beef on,come back and BE HIS OWN SUPERMAN.

Get rid of Singer. Bosworth. Spacey (He was good,but I immediately think of Hackman). Get a good director. Good writer. Good,well suited cast. Get Routh back and make A DAMN GOOD MOVIE, CAUSE THAT'S WHAT WE AS LOYAL FANS DESERVE.

[dark_b]

You haven't even seen the movie. Wait till you see it, and then you can have a valid opinion, no?

And Brandon is a very good actor to me. Loved him as Supes/Clark. Time will tell.outside of superman i saw some clips from him. i dont feel hes acting. or maybe he just doesnt know how to find a role where he would shine.
he was not bad as Clark Kent in Zack and Miri.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Loved him as Supes/Clark.

To say that everyone already knew you loved Routh is an understatement.

[Mostpowerful]

To say that everyone already knew you loved Routh is an understatement.

To say that everyone already knew you are one of the most arrogant and rude posters on the hype is also an understatement.

[FilmNerdJamie]

I'm sorry I thought that supposed to be an insult? Oh that's right. It's coming from a troll like you. Gotcha. Enjoy living in your Routh-obsessed bubble.

[GreenKToo]

It doesnt matter to me if Routh is good in it or not because i'm not planning on seeing it anyway.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

captain planet was a toon i enjoyed as a youth surprised it hasnt been turned into a live action film by now. With alot of governments and companies being/trying to be more eco friendly and all that.

I think a live action Captain Planet film would be too cheesy. It fit better as a cheesy cartoon than a live action film & I'm an enviroment supporter. :p

There's no way it wouldn't be cheesy. All the Scooby movies, probably Garfield (haven't seen that) Thundercats and He-Man if those ever get made, and probably a few I'm forgetting.. I don't think you can make those cartoons into live action movies without making them cheesy. But that's exactly what would make them good.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

It doesnt matter to me if Routh is good in it or not because i'm not planning on seeing it anyway.Same.

[Nightwing1977]

he was not bad as Clark Kent in Zack and Miri.

Are you saying Clark is gay? No wonder why he hardly ask Lois for a date!! :doh:

[Mostpowerful]

I'm sorry I thought that supposed to be an insult? Oh that's right. It's coming from a troll like you. Gotcha. Enjoy living in your Routh-obsessed bubble.

You are calling me a troll when this is The Official Brandon Routh Thread? Seems like you are the troll. Don't you have better things to do?

And no, I was not trying to insult you..

.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Oh Jesus. Please don't come back until you have something insightful to add to a conversation other than "Well, I think Routh is amazing!" which is basically 99.999999% of your posts regardless of the thread. Thus we'll never hear from you again.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Children behave.

Who did I steal that from?

[FilmNerdJamie]

It's OK. I'm fine with being a demeaning *******.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

It's OK. I'm fine with being a demeaning *******.You sure are a character Jamie...but thats what I like about you.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Rabbi told me that once. Until he realized I wasn't Jewish. Then he asked me to leave.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Rabbi told me that once. Until he realized I wasn't Jewish. Then he asked me to leave.:hehe:

[Showtime]

Are you two maniacs done hijacking the thread yet? In other words, enough.

[Nightwing1977]

Children behave.

Who did I steal that from?

Hmmm.....your parents? Surely most great parents say that kind of talk. ;)

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Are you two maniacs done hijacking the thread yet? In other words, enough.:awesome:

Hmmm.....your parents? Surely most great parents say that kind of talk. ;)Is there such a thing as great parents?

Seriously, it's something Jamie says when people start arguing.

Are you saying that Jamie is secretly my dad?:wow:

[dark_b]

Sharlto is going from district 9 to A-team. that was fast. maybe Routh should be in a bigger movie after SR? i htink he wanted to be on purpose in those small movies so that he would show to people that he can act different. but i think it didnt turn out well.
this new movie looks different so lets whait and see.

but maybe a bigger summer movie wouldnt be such a bad idea.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Are you saying that Jamie is secretly my dad?:wow:

I'm not.

[Nightwing1977]

Is there such a thing as great parents?



Well, I know my parents are great. Does that count? :D :D



Are you saying that Jamie is secretly my dad?:wow:



Only one way to find out: you two should take a DNA test on the Maury Povich show. ;)

[Webhead2006]

is that guy still around?

[FilmNerdJamie]

Last I saw his show was 100% dedicated to obese babies, tweens being sent to boot-camp and mostly paternity test results.

[Webhead2006]

i thought i remember reading he was ending the show?

[KalMart]

What was it before that?

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I'm not.How do you know?...Okay, you're right.

Well, I know my parents are great. Does that count? :D :D



Only one way to find out: you two should take a DNA test on the Maury Povich show. ;)I love both of my folks.

Last I saw his show was 100% dedicated to obese babies, tweens being sent to boot-camp and mostly paternity test results.That show is so terrible.

[DavidTyler]

wow.... are things slow around here or what?

Now the Superman threads are digressing to talk about Maury Povich.

What's next? The Weather?

[FilmNerdJamie]

What's next? The Weather?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PuZoLkvmBbc/SWj8RNHZRyI/AAAAAAAACCs/R7cD054j6N4/s320/OllieWilliams.jpg

"It gonna rain!"

[I SEE SPIDEY]

wow.... are things slow around here or what?

Now the Superman threads are digressing to talk about Maury Povich.

What's next? The Weather?Blame WB.

[Webhead2006]

Totally also the whole lawsuit deal too. I will be so happy once that is settled so we know we dont have that over everyones heads. So then hopefully wb/dc can get to use all elements of superman the families own and the families have that deal where they get money/etc... from wb for them using said elements.

[RachelDawes]

Blame WB.

I'm with Webhead. Blame the S&S families for suing WB thus assuring that we won't see Superman on the big screen for years.

[Webhead2006]

Superman would probably be in a better place right now if the whole lawsuit thing wasnt happening. Though we would probably still be waiting for awhile since SR since we know wb cant seem to find a direction they want to go with fully yet? So even if the lawsuit wasnt happen we still wouldnt know how long it would take for things to get cracking.

[dark_b]

Superman would probably be in a better place right now if the whole lawsuit thing wasnt happening. Though we would probably still be waiting for awhile since SR since we know wb cant seem to find a direction they want to go with fully yet? So even if the lawsuit wasnt happen we still wouldnt know how long it would take for things to get cracking.we would watch now tv spots for the blue ray realese of the superman sequel if things would be different. :hehe:

[GoblinWhirlwind]

I'm with Webhead. Blame the S&S families for suing WB thus assuring that we won't see Superman on the big screen for years.

My quote in your sig still sums up exactly how I feel about it.

If the damn families really cared about Superman, they'd be doing everything they could to make things go smoothly, but they're just greedy bastards.

[Webhead2006]

to bad that really does seem to be the case there. If things were in a better place and all parties involved were trying their best to get things going. Who knows where we could be today. Or if SR was a different film and did place the character were the studio wanted him.

[dark_b]

My quote in your sig still sums up exactly how I feel about it.

If the damn families really cared about Superman, they'd be doing everything they could to make things go smoothly, but they're just greedy bastards.on the other hand its not their fault that WB in the last 20 years made only one superman movie.

[RachelDawes]

My quote in your sig still sums up exactly how I feel about it.

If the damn families really cared about Superman, they'd be doing everything they could to make things go smoothly, but they're just greedy bastards.

Yes, your quote could refer to the S&S families. I never thought of that!

on the other hand its not their fault that WB in the last 20 years made only one superman movie.

But it is at least partially their fault we're not getting one now.

[dark_b]

Yes, your quote could refer to the S&S families. I never thought of that!



But it is at least partially their fault we're not getting one now.its not their fault that WB didnt do a sequel to SR from 2006 to 2008.

[RachelDawes]

Yes, but now they're one of the obstacles standing in the way of a reboot. :cmad:

[dark_b]

Yes, but now they're one of the obstacles standing in the way of a reboot. :cmad:they are now.
but if they wouldnt be.... would we get the sequel? :cwink:

[Webhead2006]

well who really knows about that.

[RachelDawes]

they are now.
but if they wouldnt be.... would we get the sequel? :cwink:

Probably not. Good thing I don't want a sequel! :woot:

[B]

I did this a few months back, its nothing special its just really a color alteration with a better looking headshot of Routh for the 1st promo picture from Superman Returns.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4303/supermanreturns1stpromo.jpg

& heres the HQ version for those that want to see the imperfections of the color alterations :O

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1609/supermanreturns1stpromob.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/i/supermanreturns1stpromob.jpg/)

This is actually what I thought the suit might have looked like on camera in SR dispite the way this picture originally was. I'd seen half a dozen promo pictures leading up to the film's release & the colors looked far... warmer.

[Double Down]

Great job, B. That looks really good.

[XxDelta09xX]

I did this a few months back, its nothing special its just really a color alteration with a better looking headshot of Routh for the 1st promo picture from Superman Returns.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4303/supermanreturns1stpromo.jpg

& heres the HQ version for those that want to see the imperfections of the color alterations :O

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1609/supermanreturns1stpromob.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/i/supermanreturns1stpromob.jpg/)

This is actually what I thought the suit might have looked like on camera in SR dispite the way this picture originally was. I'd seen half a dozen promo pictures leading up to the film's release & the colors looked far... warmer.

That's pretty Awesome good job.:woot:

[Nixon]

A couple of things:

1) That's a very nicely done piece of work B. I hope you don't mind if I save a copy for myself.

2) It's Brandon Routh's birthday today. Happy birthday Brandon Routh!

[Superark]

I did this a few months back, its nothing special its just really a color alteration with a better looking headshot of Routh for the 1st promo picture from Superman Returns.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4303/supermanreturns1stpromo.jpg

& heres the HQ version for those that want to see the imperfections of the color alterations :O

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1609/supermanreturns1stpromob.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/i/supermanreturns1stpromob.jpg/)

This is actually what I thought the suit might have looked like on camera in SR dispite the way this picture originally was. I'd seen half a dozen promo pictures leading up to the film's release & the colors looked far... warmer.

That's absolutely awesome work B! I love it!

[Webhead2006]

looking back at that first phote they probably should have done a whole different pose cause the arms at waist was very bad shot for routh's body and the suit. Still that very first shot of SR suit was so terrible.

[MAN O STEEL]

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7639/supeshi001sidebyside.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/supeshi001sidebyside.jpg/)







Steve

[Double Down]

It really doesn't take much to make the costume look so much better, does it?

Flawless job on the manip, by the way.

[MAN O STEEL]

It really doesn't take much to make the costume look so much better, does it?

Flawless job on the manip, by the way.


Thx Double D. At it's core I feel that the SR suit was quite well made. The only thing's holding it back were the pleather cape, the small metal 'S' shield on chest & the muted colors. Even the neckline wouldn't have bothered ppl if the rest had been corrected, same I feel with the 'S' shield shaped belt buckle. That's just my two cents.





Steve

[Double Down]

I agree 100%.

[mjbull23]

Thx Double D. At it's core I feel that the SR suit was quite well made. The only thing's holding it back were the pleather cape, the small metal 'S' shield on chest & the muted colors. Even the neckline wouldn't have bothered ppl if the rest had been corrected, same I feel with the 'S' shield shaped belt buckle. That's just my two cents.





Steve

People also complained about the lack of the S Shield on the cape itself. Not a major sticking point for me personally, but it did bother a lot of the fans.

[Nightwing1977]

People also complained about the lack of the S Shield on the cape itself. Not a major sticking point for me personally, but it did bother a lot of the fans.

It didn't bother me though. Many times Supes doesn't have it on his cape. Heck, Alex Ross doesn't draw it few times whenever he draw Supes. Even the 90s animated series was missing the "S" cape..

[GoblinWhirlwind]

The past few days I've been thinking... I still like Brandon, just not so much for Superman anymore. I think he'd be perfect for a live action Goku... if they ever get around to doing a live action DBZ movie like it should be done, Goku's right here.

[Lighthouse]

http://www.moviehole.net/200921064-caffeinated-clint-one-offs

Will Brandon Routh get his chance to wear the ruby roos again and play Superman again? Doesn't sound like it, and I think Warner Bros are madder than Cujo's mama for allowing the ideal Reeve proxy to slip through their fingers.

Speaking this morning to a producer friend at the Burbank branch, it sounds improbable that uncle Alan will be seeking out the services of the former Lucky Strike employee to bring Kal-El to life again (Routh's option has expired). Pity, Routh was fantastic in the role. Looked the part, performed the part, was enthusiastic ‘about' the part (can you say that about Kilmer, Norton or a few of the other actors that have played superheroes in the past?).

And the WB isn't shying away from Routh because they don't like him - in fact, "they love him" - but because "they want the next Superman movie to be its own beast. Unlike Superman Returns, it's not going to be a homage to the Dick Donner movies. They're thinking bigger - bigger names, bigger movie". I can understand that.... but the last time Warner Bros thought ‘bigger' when it came to the character we nearly ended up with Nicolas Cage (and his horrible hair-plugs) donning the Super suit. Do we really want a forty-something Man of Steel - - at the expense of potentially getting a few more bums-on-seats next time around? **** no!

[Crook]

Awesome. :hehe:

[I SEE SPIDEY]

G-d I hate Moviehole sometimes. They don't even try to pretend to be slightly objective. It's always, "wah you fools should have embraced the flawless wonder that was Superman Returns, wah."

It's profoundly ludacris to even impy that a Routh is irreplacable.

[Superman Prime]

Only now does he really look the part.

[FilmNerdJamie]

http://www.moviehole.net/200921064-caffeinated-clint-one-offs

Clint confirms what we've heard and said before here. Nice. Still expect another unknown actor in the red-and-blue suit. That role is a well-known and documented ***** to cast.

[Blackman]

damn I really liked Routh as Superman...even though I didnt want to see a sequel to SR

[GreenKToo]

I can't say i'm at all surprised. I kinda thought something like this would happen.
I also thought that they would want BIG names for the other roles.

*IF* they're wanting to get away from the donnerverse, then you can't rule out any actor for the role as long as he is the right height, weight, and has *the look* ( whatever that is)

Still, this is not *officially* official so there is still hope if your a routh fan, but I wouldn't hold my breath too long in waiting.

[Webhead2006]

well who knows what they will go with next go around. We would first need to know what direction and type of film it will actually be. But yea totally want to step out of donner's setting and as much as i said i do love the Reeve look we need a new look for superman.

[LL2K2]

Oh, for crying out loud. Any follow-up to SR can be "its own beast" without the connection to the Donnerverse.

And I'm curious to know who this "producer friend" of Clint's is, 'cause this sounds like BS to me.

[Webhead2006]

Well we all know now their isnt going to be a sequel to SR, and wb would like to step away from donner setting stuff. But who knows when/what type of film will happen next time we get one.

[Superman Prime]

^ Hopefully not a Bizarro film. Lol.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Oh, for crying out loud. Any follow-up to SR can be "its own beast" without the connection to the Donnerverse.

And I'm curious to know who this "producer friend" of Clint's is, 'cause this sounds like BS to me.

Uh, Clint knows what he's talking about.

[GreenKToo]

You really cant blame WB for all of it. Sure, Routh was great in the role and they know that, but lets be honest here, there will be no riots in the streets if routh is replaced. You can blame singer for alot of that as well.

If WB are wanting to completely distance themselves from the donnerverse, then that will mean getting rid of everything that came before it, including routh. At least thats they way I think they're looking at it.

This is not a dig on routh at all because it doesnt matter to me if they use him again or not. I just want another superman film.

[B]

Great job, B. That looks really good.

That's pretty Awesome good job.:woot:

That's absolutely awesome work B! I love it!

Thank you :yay:

A couple of things:

1) That's a very nicely done piece of work B. I hope you don't mind if I save a copy for myself.

2) It's Brandon Routh's birthday today. Happy birthday Brandon Routh!

Thanks :yay:, Not a problem :up:

[bigbluefan]

I will forever damn Singer for this debacle with the character. Routh could've been an amazing Superman with a more Super script. However slim, I still hope he gets another chance, I just wish WB shows the same enthusiasm for the character as he does :whatever:

[Webhead2006]

well that is one of the factors they from what it looks like to us fans dont know where they want to put the character and how to place him. Compared to batman and all that.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

They're thinking "bigger names"? That can't be good.

[Webhead2006]

who knows who will end up in casting rounds next go around. We have no clue right now when we might see another film in production :(

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Yeah, that's just the thing. We might not get a film for another 5 or 10 years, there's just no way to tell. They certainly don't seem interested in getting it moving along... all we keep hearing is the same thing repeated in a different manner. All the actors everyone wants now might not be qualified by the time they finally get their act together. Right now I want Jon Hamm, and in another 10 years, the only thing he could do would be a Kingdom Come movie.

[XxDelta09xX]

They're thinking "bigger names"? That can't be good.

Agreed.:woot:

[Webhead2006]

totally, if it is 5+ yrs none of the guys all mentioned here will likely even be look at or tested. It would probably be like guys like armie hammer who in 5+ yrs would still be in good age range to look at. But to the whole lawsuit thing is all settled we will likely not get any film a go. So hopefully we can get that all finished and done with between now and 2013 and all that.

[Lighthouse]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42742

Oh... and according to my source, it's looking like SUPERMAN will be making a cameo, but that all depends upon how... other DC things go, but it is an indicator that DC is paying attention and taking note of what MARVEL is doing, which has excited all of us so much! But remember, you heard it all here first!

[Webhead2006]

hmm i would think the whole clark kent cameo would have been dropped out and put in a different character. With all the problems that is still plaging superman for dc/wb. As i was saying over in gl board a few mins ago.

[Crook]

Yeah it's pretty stupid to feature a cameo for a role that isn't even set in stone with it's own franchise.

Unless they don't mind having a different face by the time Supes does get another movie. Regardless, it's a cameo. So it's unnecessary given the circumstance.

[Webhead2006]

Totally now if superman series was set in stone with going on with routh/donnerverse setting(which we all know is very likely not going to be the case now) or they knew what type of new direction they wanted. Sure i could see superman still in their for cameo. But with the reports we seen saying to lawsuit is settled wb/dc doesnt plan on moving on superman. Why not have the scene changed to a john stewart/kyle ranyer(spelling) or some other dc universe character.

[GreenKToo]

Lol, its sad when all we have to look forward to is a cameo...i'll take it though.

[Blackman]

lol they could have clark turned away at his computer and the only way we know its Clark is by a nameplate....damn i want a Superman film

[GreenKToo]

I wouldnt be surprised if the cameo doesnt happen either..

[Webhead2006]

yea either it wont happen, dropped for another dc character, or if they really do want to keep it either have empty desk, or a body actor playing the role and face is cleverly hidden so we dont know who it is. But yea we all know where superman is right now so if things are not different come time gl does start filming i doubt kent cameo would be there. Now it would be great if things were so screwed with superman and all that.

[mothy]

my favourite scene involving routh is where he's weakened, beaten and stabbed on new krypton. i adore the dark nature of the action as well as the environment and weather. it's quite a dramatic and emotional scene, and it's refreshing to see superman struggle like that.

[GreenKToo]

Each to their own..I'd have preferred it if that scene would have shown him at least trying to take a swing or two at the henchmen....that would have said in a big way he will still fight, even when he's down.

[El Payaso]

Each to their own..I'd have preferred it if that scene would have shown him at least trying to take a swing or two at the henchmen....that would have said in a big way he will still fight, even when he's down.

You got that when Superman lifted an entire continent with a kryptonite core.

[RachelDawes]

You got that when Superman lifted an entire continent with a kryptonite core.

Lifting does not equal fighting. :oldrazz:

[Nightwing1977]

Lifting does not equal fighting. :oldrazz:

But are we talking about strength? You need strength to fight beside lifting a big ass land. ;) :D

[El Payaso]

Lifting does not equal fighting. :oldrazz:

Yes it does. Fighting against pain does count. Now, fighting doesn't equal punching necessarily.

[Crook]

Dude that was a blatant stretch. :funny:

[ChickenScratch]

Yes it does. Fighting against pain does count. Now, fighting doesn't equal punching necessarily.

I'm gonna have to disagree with you on that, and it's based upon my 23 years of karate and no lifting as well as my tournament record. Being strong is good but it does not = fighting. I've beaten many a bigger and stronger opponent.

[RachelDawes]

Yes it does. Fighting against pain does count. Now, fighting doesn't equal punching necessarily.

SR detractors were upset that Superman got owned by Lex and his thugs and he never even threw a punch at them. They beat up Superman and got away. Lifting the continent was nice but it doesn't physically punish Lex.

Has there ever been a superhero movie where the hero and villain square off at the end and the hero doesn't beat the villain's ass? I really don't know.

[SuperMike335!!]

I'm gonna have to disagree with you on that, and it's based upon my 23 years of karate and no lifting as well as my tournament record. Being strong is good but it does not = fighting. I've beaten many a bigger and stronger opponent.

Yep, strength is just one of many tools.

Take the best UFC fighter (Brock right now), against say Magnus Samuelsson of Sweden in a test of strength.

Magnus would win, hands down. Brock is strong, but not like Magnus.

In fact most UFC fighters, even light weights would KO Maguns very fast, as due to his slow speed, he might as well be standing still.

Anyway, back to the point, lifting the continent, is lifting. Not fighting a SuperVillain.

The reboot should have a scene where Lex makes a room with only red solor energy, to turn off Superman's powers while in the room, then beat down Superman. THen have the plan backfire, when Superman kicks Lex's butt anyway, even without powers.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

I'm gonna have to disagree with you on that, and it's based upon my 23 years of karate and no lifting as well as my tournament record. Being strong is good but it does not = fighting. I've beaten many a bigger and stronger opponent.

Yeah, there's a huge difference between the strength of a weight lifter and the strength of a boxer/martial artist. I've lifted weights since I was around 15, as well as some boxing training. Muscle size does not always equal more power. When I was in high school I was stronger than most of the huge football chumps that strutted around the school, and I'm only 5'3.


The reboot should have a scene where Lex makes a room with only red solor energy, to turn off Superman's powers while in the room, then beat down Superman. THen have the plan backfire, when Superman kicks Lex's butt anyway, even without powers.

Isn't Superman a solar battery though? I thought I read somewhere that he has enough stored at any given time to last several months without sunlight. It wouldn't drain as suddenly as a light switch.

[Webhead2006]

yea i like the solar power battery like thing about his powers. it would be nice if they do go into some of the reasons on the powers. not a whole lot, just get into the basics about yellow sun and all that.

[SuperMike335!!]

Isn't Superman a solar battery though? I thought I read somewhere that he has enough stored at any given time to last several months without sunlight. It wouldn't drain as suddenly as a light switch.

Its not consistent.

I tend to agree that it should be like a solar battery, and some writers have said it could last years. That is how its supposed to be.

While at the same time, it has been shown that red solar energy somehow negates the use of his powers, and as soon as he gets away from it, he gets his powers back.

Maybe it somehow prevents his use of his stored energy. The stores are still there, but just not able to tap it?

Anyway, its a result of inconsistent writing.

If they find some way for his powers to temporarily not work, to show he is still tough without them, and let him punch Lex for once without killing him, that would please me.

[GreenKToo]

Yep, strength is just one of many tools.

Take the best UFC fighter (Brock right now), against say Magnus Samuelsson of Sweden in a test of strength.

Magnus would win, hands down. Brock is strong, but not like Magnus.

In fact most UFC fighters, even light weights would KO Maguns very fast, as due to his slow speed, he might as well be standing still.

Anyway, back to the point, lifting the continent, is lifting. Not fighting a SuperVillain.

The reboot should have a scene where Lex makes a room with only red solor energy, to turn off Superman's powers while in the room, then beat down Superman. THen have the plan backfire, when Superman kicks Lex's butt anyway, even without powers.
Now THATS what i'm talking about...that would show that he is still very much a SUPERman even without his powers.

[Webhead2006]

yea that would be cool to see. I am really thinking next go around the series should tap more into the scifi/comicbookie stuff more.

[Double Down]

http://chucktv.net/2009/11/06/video-aol-on-the-set-of-chuck-first-interview-with-brandon-routh/ (http://chucktv.net/2009/11/06/video-aol-on-the-set-of-chuck-first-interview-with-brandon-routh/)

[Man of Tomorrow]

What the heck?

Brandon Routh and Kristen Kreuk are added to the cast?

Routh stealing Matthew Bomer's love interest?

This should be amusing.

[Webhead2006]

only for a multi episode arc.

[Wolfman]

Watched SR last night, hadn't seen in for a while. It wasn't that bad... but not that good either. Good thing about it was that the move ran for good 20-30 minutes before Superman appears and you weren't bored at that time. Or at least I wasn't. Anyway, the movie suffers because of the Donner connection and because they cut out some scenes that would have explained some other scenes. And the colors! Ecch! Dunno if it was my tv or what but the colors were even more awful then I remembered. Superman's cape was all grayish brown, same as the sewer waste. It was red only when there was lighnings and they last only seconds. Brandon was okay, maybe a bit stiff though. I'm just blabbering, all this stuff has been handled here numerous times allready. So never mind. :)

[Mostpowerful]

Brandon as Todd Ingram in a scene of the upcoming movie "Scott Pilgrim VS the World".

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1441/4102752954520869c89db.jpg

[DavidTyler]

Its not consistent.

I tend to agree that it should be like a solar battery, and some writers have said it could last years. That is how its supposed to be.

While at the same time, it has been shown that red solar energy somehow negates the use of his powers, and as soon as he gets away from it, he gets his powers back.

Maybe it somehow prevents his use of his stored energy. The stores are still there, but just not able to tap it?

Anyway, its a result of inconsistent writing.

If they find some way for his powers to temporarily not work, to show he is still tough without them, and let him punch Lex for once without killing him, that would please me.

Two different ways to approach the Red Sun radiation question:

1) The solar radiation of a red sun drives the other out of his body. The reason he can recover so quickly is that his initial charge when he was a child was that his cells needed to absorb slowly to align his internal storage processes. Once aligned he could charge again very quickly.

2) The red sun radiation overloads his internal processes and blocks his access to the energy already stored.


I could go either way with it but I'd prefer the first. It would make it more interesting when facing a Zod or some other villain who hasn't had a lifetime to charge.

[Webhead2006]

totally i could see either of those two ways working out on screen well.

[wattabrownsound]

isn't it impossible to have brandon routh in the next superman as Superman movie if its going in a completely different direction?

[Webhead2006]

personally as much as i know a good majority of you guys here do love the guy. Its pretty much unlikely routh is going to see the role of superman again. 1, if it takes more then 5-7+ yrs for another film to happen. Then 2, if its clearly revealed form the studio they want the story and look of the film to be different, and not use folks invovled in past superman related roles. Personally i still say if its going to clearly be a reboot, everything needs to be new and different. So it gives this film a better chance of hittin well with the fans and the general public.

[sdc10]

isn't it impossible to have brandon routh in the next superman as Superman movie if its going in a completely different direction?

Not impossible, just incredibly unlikely

[I SEE SPIDEY]

^Argeed.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Routh's in a new Funny or Die (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/f57c441be1/twilight-cycles) video lampooning Twilight series. Holy ****. I wish I'd thought of that joke. Seriously.

[The Incredible Hulk]

That was pretty funny. Sick, but funny.

Sadly, Twilight continues to get sequels.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Have nothing against Twilight. Didn't see the first film (nor will I the sequel) or read any of the books. Just not a cup of coffee. Thus why go out of my way to **** on something I already know I won't like?

Let the fangirls have their fun.

[Mostpowerful]

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/11/19/scoop-chuck-returns-january-10/

Scoop: 'Chuck' returns January 10! (http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/11/19/scoop-chuck-returns-january-10/)

by Michael Ausiello (http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/author/mausiello/)

:yay:

[bigbluefan]

Have nothing against Twilight. Didn't see the first film (nor will I the sequel) or read any of the books. Just not a cup of coffee. Thus why go out of my way to **** on something I already know I won't like?

Let the fangirls have their fun.

Exactly!

The girls have Twilight and well, the boys have more Transformers to look forward too :woot:

[Webhead2006]

yea i personally dont give a darn about twilight not my thing either, also nice to see when chuck is back, i was wondering when it was coming back. With all the news that it was likely to be moving up in airing date.

[Mostpowerful]

Chuck Returns With Three Episodes in Two Days! (NOW WITH TRAILER & POSTER!)

http://chucktv.net/2009/11/19/chuck-returns-with-three-episodes-in-two-days/

:awesome:

[RachelDawes]

I just looked at the poll on the top of the page about What's Your Favorite Moment Featuring Routh's Superman, and I thought one of the options said "Lois and Superman's fight" and I wondered who on God's green earth would ever vote for that? :hehe:

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Have nothing against Twilight. Didn't see the first film (nor will I the sequel) or read any of the books. Just not a cup of coffee. Thus why go out of my way to **** on something I already know I won't like?

Let the fangirls have their fun.Thankyou for writing that. Love you even more now.

[Young Superman]

IMO here's what Brandon Routh should have looked like as Superman.
http://supermanfanart.com/artists/frahme/images/reeve-routh.jpg

[O'Haire]

You wanted him to look like Robert Z'Dar?

[Mostpowerful]

:wow::wow::word:

Chuck - Season 3 Preview (6 minutes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G374vAIuSlY&aia=true#movie_player


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[Webhead2006]

thanks for the chuck preview

[Man of Tomorrow]

Was that some kinda joke?

Kristen Kruek = secrets and lies 2.0 ??

[Mr. Earle]

Not that i dont like Chuck, but what does it have to do with Superman?

[Mostpowerful]

Was that some kinda joke?

Kristen Kruek = secrets and lies 2.0 ??

lol
:hehe:

Not that i dont like Chuck, but what does it have to do with Superman?

Superman will guest star in Chuck. :cwink:

http://insidetv.aol.com/2009/11/05/Chuck-set-visit-cast-interviews-season-3-guest-stars/

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[solidsnake86]

IMO here's what Brandon Routh should have looked like as Superman.
http://supermanfanart.com/artists/frahme/images/reeve-routh.jpg

I don't know if you made this manip or not but in general most people who make manips of routh or welling have this obsession with increasing the size of the actors jaw and chin. It looks unnatural and thats not how people look in real life. I don't know why the Jay Leno chin in appealing to most people. Routh looked fine as superman and in some shots amazing, it all has to do with the shot that the actor is in.

That skit of twilight was really funny. I also find it funny that most people on here are making fun of the movie yet they've gone to contribute to its opening box office this weekend.

[Mr. Earle]

I agree with solidsnake. That jaw is... jesus...
Besides, the problem with Routh was that he looked like a teenager and his hair was completely unnatural. He must have used a ton of hair product to give it that shape.

[DavidTyler]

IMO here's what Brandon Routh should have looked like as Superman.
http://supermanfanart.com/artists/frahme/images/reeve-routh.jpg

Nice work with the costume. I'd open up the notch on his boots a little wider and I'd like to see the emblem look a little more like Byrne's, Adams, or Grummet's but the Reeve style you're using is OK.

Wasn't paying all that much attention to the jaw so it wasn't much of a point in responding to it. Routh has the chin he has. The one thing I'd like them to do with his hair is let his Superman wear it naturally and let Clark's hair be the one combed neatly.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Routh had a great look and I didn't mind the costume like others did but his hair and make-up could have used a little work.

[Mr. Earle]

His hair looked like a helmet. They should just brush them backwards with some styling foam for some gloss and just let them move during the scenes. He doesnt need all that gel and he certainly doesnt need the fake curl. I bet that with the much less rigid qualities of the foam, some hair would fall over his forehead (in an action scene for example) giving us the iconic curl.
But they should never do that fake hair ever again.

[Webhead2006]

yea costume could have been much different, and i agree his hair was done terrible too. I also pointed out i didnt like how they reversed the parting of his hair(i know some artists have done it that way but the other way looks better in my mind).

[Mostpowerful]

Gif of Brandon as character Shaw in the upcoming season 3 of Chuck,

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp328/chuckrocks_photo/Shaw.gif




And Brandon looked great as Superman/Clark to me!:o

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1103/part32811929tq1.jpg

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/3370/movieimage35182yv.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3676/m0020038spe547148tf.jpg



HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO MY FELLOW SUPERMAN/ROUTH FANS! :yay:

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[RachelDawes]

I love those pictures of Routh dressed up as Superman and Clark. I hope you watch Chuck and tell us how Routh was in it.

[Mr. Earle]

Eh... He has boyish looks and hair that looks like a wig... I'd rather they cast someone else for the new movie.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I want him gone because I have seen no proof that he is a good enough actor for the role. I'm not asking for the greatest living actor or anything but I do want somebody better than him.

It's too bad because IMHO he has a great Superman look eventhough he did look a little too youngish in Returns.

[Mr. Earle]

I want him gone because I have seen no proof that he is a good enough actor for the role. I'm not asking for the greatest living actor or anything but I do want somebody better than him.

It's too bad because IMHO he has a great Superman look eventhough he did look a little too youngish in Returns.Thank you! If it was an origin story, he could pass as a younger Clark, but Returns was supposedly a sequel to the Donner movies and he looked like he was 20 years old.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Thank you! If it was an origin story, he could pass as a younger Clark, but Returns was supposedly a sequel to the Donner movies and he looked like he was 20 years old.Thats why it should have just been an orgin story. You wouldn't have to worry about people whinning about the actors youthful looks if they had just started over.

[Mostpowerful]

I love those pictures of Routh dressed up as Superman and Clark. I hope you watch Chuck and tell us how Routh was in it.

You hope?? If you really want to know you can watch it yourself. Otherwise, I don't even know what you mean by that or why you even say that..


Thank you! If it was an origin story, he could pass as a younger Clark, but Returns was supposedly a sequel to the Donner movies and he looked like he was 20 years old.

I disagree. This does Not look like a 20 year old to me. More like late 20s. He definitely looked like a Man to me.

Maybe you're too old? A perception thing?? :huh: :woot:

.http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3676/m0020038spe547148tf.jpg

[Compi716]

You hope?? If you really want to know you can watch it yourself. Otherwise, I don't even know what you mean by that or why you even say that..




I disagree. This does Not look like a 20 year old to me. More like late 20s. He definitely looked like a Man to me.

Maybe you're too old? A perception thing?? :huh: :woot:

.http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3676/m0020038spe547148tf.jpg
That's a great picture! Clark in person!

[Wolfman]

It's so funny that he looks nothing like Reeve. Back then they were drumming how he looks like Reeve but he clearly doesn't. Haha.

[Mr. Earle]

Indeed. They were counting on nostalgia to draw the audiences to the theatres.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Thankyou for writing that. Love you even more now.

I hope New Moon out-grosses Star Trek (which I loved). Just to piss off the fanboys into a **** fit. Granted it probably do so at its current pace.

[Mr. Earle]

Remember how Twilight took almost every award in the MTV movie awards? I think that the Dark Knight took only one. If i am not mistaken Twilight beat TDK in the action category. IN ACTION! I am not saying that the Dark Knight is a masterpiece, but jesus christ Twilight was such a predictable, cliche tale for adolescent girls and goths. And yet all the girls voted it for every award. Basically, every twilight fan has the IQ of nuttymadam on youtube. Search and watch some of her videos. You'll cry laughing!

[C. Lee]

It's freaking hilarious....no forum here can talk about anything unless it's Twilight related.

[FilmNerdJamie]

It's freaking hilarious....no forum here can talk about anything unless it's Twilight related.

Dude, I have no-Twilight-idea what you're-Twilight-talking about-Twilight.

[solidsnake86]

Can you imagine if it had beat out the dark knight opening weekend, I think they would have to increase the amount of psychiatrists to stop the fanboys from having a complete meltdown. If there is one thing to be learned about twilight that can somehow relate to superman (its stretching I know) is that the potential box for showing a love story is huge. Something that the new film can do is bring back that excitement between lois and clark/superman that was serverly lacking in SR.

[FilmNerdJamie]

I wish it did beat The Dark Knight's opening weekend.

[Mr. Earle]

I wish it did beat The Dark Knight's opening weekend.I hate you man! :hehe:

[Webhead2006]

even if it did beat TDK opening weekend some other movie in the next few months would probably be it.

[DaJanksta]

That's a great picture! Clark in person!

He has a good luck but I thought the acting he did was horrible, but not all his fault. there was no chemistry with the ****** kid storyline blocking him and lois.

I didn't like his clark. He went unnoticed. which is fine if he goes unnoticed to the other characters in the movie but he was unnoticed to the audience. I think there needs to be more drama and emotion with the characters. that starts with the ****** story line. I don't know if routh can be repaired as superman b/c of the first movie. I'm all for another superman movie but it has to be done right im tired of the garbage. right now we just have no one to do it.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I hope New Moon out-grosses Star Trek (which I loved). Just to piss off the fanboys into a **** fit. Granted it probably do so at its current pace.I too enjoyed Star Trek and will laugh when it does outgross that movie.

Remember how Twilight took almost every award in the MTV movie awards? I think that the Dark Knight took only one. If i am not mistaken Twilight beat TDK in the action category. IN ACTION! I am not saying that the Dark Knight is a masterpiece, but jesus christ Twilight was such a predictable, cliche tale for adolescent girls and goths. And yet all the girls voted it for every award. Basically, every twilight fan has the IQ of nuttymadam on youtube. Search and watch some of her videos. You'll cry laughing!We get it! Twilight is evil! EVIL I TELLS YA!

It's freaking hilarious....no forum here can talk about anything unless it's Twilight related.So very true.

[GreenKToo]

What is Twilight?



































:awesome:

[I SEE SPIDEY]

^It's a franchise that drives alot of male nerds insane.

[FilmNerdJamie]

For some unknown reason.

[Webhead2006]

well i said before i dont care for the twilight series myself but it is what it is and its doing well for the crowds they are looking for. Any film is happy to get that.

[Lighthouse]

Twilight is pretty awful, but it's hard to get mad at girls when the guys who whine about Twilight drive cinematic awfulness like Transformers: ROTF up to 400 million dollars.

[El Payaso]

^It's a franchise that drives alot of male nerds insane.

Sounds a lot like a Superman franchise. :joker:

[NeoRanger]

^ Superman *is* a male nerd franchise, though.

Twilight doesn't seem as bad a movie(s) as ROTF, it's just very, very disturbing. Well, judging by the books, anyway.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Sounds a lot like a Superman franchise. :joker:lol

Alot of the male and female Superman fans just seem to complain about SR. It's more of a b**ching about one movie.

Personally, I'm b**ching about the whole franchise.

[El Payaso]

lol

Alot of the male and female Superman fans just seem to complain about SR. It's more of a b**ching about one movie.

Personally, I'm b**ching about the whole franchise.

Yeah, well I've seen a lot of hate for the Donner movies myself.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Yeah, well I've seen a lot of hate for the Donner movies myself.I think it's just the backlash from SR. Most people seem to say that they like them, they just wanted a new movie to not religiously follow the Donner cannon.

Well, thats my opinion of the situation, I could be wrong.

[NeoRanger]

^ You aren't. If they had stayed in the glorious past, most of us would revere them as the classics they are.

But they just wouldn't let them die. Just like with zombies; everyone thinks they're cool, until you actually have to live with them.

[FilmNerdJamie]

For some unknown reason.

Strike that. I do know why. It stems from a "Ewwwwwww! Girls are icky!" mentality from fanboys. That and if Stephenie Meyer wasn't Mormon, there wouldn't be anywhere near as much criticism and hatred.

[Mr. Earle]

Strike that. I do know why. It stems from a "Ewwwwwww! Girls are icky!" mentality from fanboys. That and if Stephenie Meyer wasn't Mormon, there wouldn't be anywhere near as much criticism and hatred.Wait, she's a Mormon?









Oh its on now..... :awesome:

[GreenKToo]

I dont have a problem with it. they have that, and we have CB films....

[RachelDawes]

Strike that. I do know why. It stems from a "Ewwwwwww! Girls are icky!" mentality from fanboys. That and if Stephenie Meyer wasn't Mormon, there wouldn't be anywhere near as much criticism and hatred.

I've sometimes thought this mentality is behind the "no love interest in superhero movies" opinion that pops up so often on these boards.

[Retroman]

Came across another (in development) independent movie that Brandon signed on to star last year but just reading about now.John Mahoney (Frasier) is co starring with Russell Costanzo (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1095949/) as the writer/direcor.

Brandon Routh signs on for the lead in SEES
February 2008 - Brandon Routh has signed to portray the lead character in the independent film "The Strange Effect of Everett Singer". Routh, best known for his portrayal of the Man of Steel in the Bryan Singer blockbuster "Superman Returns" will be making his first foray into the indie world. Pic is a drama about a young man who drops out of Harvard Medical School when he cant save his mother from dying and moves to a small town in Maine to become a funeral plot salesman, changing the outlook of the town forever.IN DEVELOPMENT


The Strange Effect as Everett Singer (drama)
After losing faith in himself, Everett Singer abandons Harvard Medical School and the love of his life only to become a funeral plot salesman with an unexplainable gift that changes the destiny of one small New England town.Source: http://shoebox-pictures.com/news.html
http://shoebox-pictures.com/projects.html

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Strike that. I do know why. It stems from a "Ewwwwwww! Girls are icky!" mentality from fanboys. That and if Stephenie Meyer wasn't Mormon, there wouldn't be anywhere near as much criticism and hatred.Agreed on all acounts.

[Showtime]

http://www.americansuperstarmag.com/sites/default/files/images/brandon-routh-120709.jpg

From the Lovely Bones premiere.

[Lighthouse]

http://www.americansuperstarmag.com/sites/default/files/images/brandon-routh-120709.jpg

From the Lovely Bones premiere.

Kinda looks like George Clooney in that pic.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Minus the salt n pepper hair and smug Hollywood ******* attitude.

[solidsnake86]

I've sometimes thought this mentality is behind the "no love interest in superhero movies" opinion that pops up so often on these boards.

I was thinking about this stance that some of the more hardcore people seem to take and then I realized that it's better that the studios don't listen to the fans. They seem to forget that these movies are supposed to appeal to a wide audience. To bring it back to superman I think that relationship with Lois and the banter between the two is a key aspect that sr was missing because there was no fun in it. This is something that I hope the reboot will capitalize on.

[RachelDawes]

I was thinking about this stance that some of the more hardcore people seem to take and then I realized that it's better that the studios don't listen to the fans. They seem to forget that these movies are supposed to appeal to a wide audience. To bring it back to superman I think that relationship with Lois and the banter between the two is a key aspect that sr was missing because there was no fun in it. This is something that I hope the reboot will capitalize on.

Yep.

[NeoRanger]

I was thinking about this stance that some of the more hardcore people seem to take and then I realized that it's better that the studios don't listen to the fans.
In regards to Superman, I don't understand why any hardcore fan wouldn't want at least some sexual tension between him and Lois. I mean, I'm a sucker for a good romance, but even from a more objective point of view the Superman/Clark/Lois triangle has been as much a fundamental aspect of the mythos as the blue tights.

[Blackman]

If a Superman movie doesnt have Lois Lane in it (or at least Lana)
Then its not truly Superman

[Webhead2006]

yea there should at least bit a little bit of romance or the playful nature of the lois and clark relationship with the characters.

[solidsnake86]

If a Superman movie doesnt have Lois Lane in it (or at least Lana)
Then its not truly Superman

I havent seen it with superman, more in the batman boards. Which I don't understand because they bash the character of rachel but yet that provided the most emotional impact in the sequel that they love so much. Frankly batman needs a love interest in this third one done properly or else its going to be a boring rehash.

But comprehending some fans is a massive task when it comes to these movies. Its almost as ridiculous as the suggestion of making superman go to warworld or apokolips for a whole movie. His supporting cast and his interaction with them is one way to make his character relatable, which happens to be a big complaint that he's just to god like. The character of lois brings that, in that people feel for clark because I'm sure many people have been in the situation of having someone they like but seems un-reachable.

[Mostpowerful]

Pics of Brandon on the set of CHUCK,

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/gallery_main-zachary-levi-chuck--2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/gallery_main-zachary-levi-chuck--1.jpg


Here is another promo of the show,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtXQVgeZ3PA




There is also going to be a 8-hour CHUCK marathon on the SyFy channel on Thursday, January 7 from 5:00 pm-1:00 am for those interested. More details here,

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/17/syfy-celebrates-new-season-of-Chuck-with-eight-hour-marathon/36565


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[Showtime]

Interview With Brandon Routh: (http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8177:brandon-routh-is-hanging-with-chuck-and-scott-pilgrim-weve-got-info-on-both-in-iesbs-exclusive-interview&catid=43:exclusive-features&Itemid=73)

When you started your acting career, could you ever have imagined that you'd be playing superheroes, spies and comic book characters? Does it feel like you're getting to live out all of your childhood fantasies through your work?

Brandon: It's pretty cool. I don't know what I expected. I certainly don't think I expected to play Superman. Comics weren't even that big, at the time. I started in late ‘99, and that was before all the comic book movies came out. The Matrix had just come out, the year before. There's one thing left that I haven't done, and that's to be in a medieval type film and sword fight. That will happen at some point, I'm sure, but that's the one that I'm still looking forward to.

Have you heard anything at all on the status of the Superman franchise? Is that something that you want to go back to?

Brandon: I would love to go back to Superman. As I have matured, as a person and as an actor, I feel like I have a lot more to give and would love to revisit the character, if I am given that opportunity. That was an amazing experience for me, and I look forward to doing it again, if I have the opportunity. And if not, then I move on and continue on. I'm grateful for all the other opportunities that I have and for the great films that I have coming out this year.

So you haven't actually heard anything from them, at this point?

Brandon: No, I have not.

[XxDelta09xX]

^That would be Awesome if Brandon came back as Superman.

[Jake Cassidy]

I like Routh as Superman and if he came back I'd be happy.

Also, Anyone who hates the Donner/Reeve Superman can eat **** and die. :woot:

[DavidTyler]

I like Routh as Superman and if he came back I'd be happy.

Also, Anyone who hates the Donner/Reeve Superman can eat **** and die. :woot:

Uh.... a little much there, you think.


I would never say something like that about fans of the Donner Superman franchise even though I don't want it to resurface.

[Brian Braddock]

I would still love Brandon to reprise the Superman role.

Incidentaly, I've watched Zack and Miri quiet a few times recently, and can honestly say that I found both his and Justin Long's appearances in the film to be one of the highlights. I recall someone on this board posting that they found him wooden in the movie, but as I watch it I'm just left feeling more and more vexxed by that statement.

[GreenKToo]

Personally, i'd be ok with Routh in a reboot, but logic says if its a reboot, it will be a new actor.
Then again, this is WB we're talking about so anything is possible.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Personally, i'd be ok with Routh in a reboot, but logic says if its a reboot, it will be a new actor.


Tell that to 'Deadpool' and Ryan Reynolds.