Why don't we write WB and express our interest in another superman movie? [Archive]

Micah12345

06-01-2009, 05:15 AM

I really enjoyed superman returns, and I would love to see another one with more action. I think given a couple good villains singer could make it work. And even if they decide to scrap it and reboot then I would still be interested in seeing another one in the next couple years.

So why don't all of us write to WB and express interest in seeing another superman movie? It might get their attention and it's better than nothing.

I don't have any idea what address to send a letter to though...any suggestions?

EDIT: After a little digging it seems these would be the people to try and contact.

http://www.timewarner.com/corp/management/executives_by_business/warner_bros/index.html

Now to find their contact information.....

FlawlessVictory

06-01-2009, 09:37 AM

What's the point? It's not like WB has stated they will never make another Superman film again. Do you really believe we won't see another Superman film ever again? WB will make another one. We just have to wait.

GreenKToo

06-01-2009, 09:47 AM

I think it's at least 5 yrs off. Plus, I wouldnt be surprised if we hear nothing concrete for another two yrs, maybe three.
Thats a gloomy outlook, but i've seen or heard nothing that tells me otherwise.

Granted thats just my opinion, but anybody that has ever followed a favorite film in devolpment knows you first get a flood of rumors a year or so in advance before its even announced. we've got nothing.

Webhead2006

06-01-2009, 10:11 AM

yea thats is a very likely place are are at.

Timstuff

06-01-2009, 10:11 AM

Warner Bros. already know the fans want a new Superman movie. They're either going to make a new one, or they're not.

Showtime

06-01-2009, 11:14 AM

You could write to them till your hands hurt, but WB like any other studio, is going to do whatever they feel is right for them.

Sam

06-01-2009, 11:21 AM

You could write to them till your hands hurt, but WB like any other studio, is going to do whatever they feel is right for them.

Right. And they wont read the msgs either :)

GreenKToo

06-01-2009, 12:36 PM

I wouldnt say that.....the suits themselves may not read them, but writers and certain director(s) have read these, and other boards, in the past.

FaT_tONle

06-01-2009, 02:05 PM

Showtime

06-01-2009, 04:16 PM

That's what is weird about it. From everything I have heard they really wanted to stick it to Marvel, but I wonder if Dark Knight has caused them to sit on their laurels because of its success.

-JKR-

06-01-2009, 04:21 PM

Come on. There's plenty of time to make another Superman movie. With Warners focusing on such movies as Jonah Hex, Green Lantern and possibly Batman 3, I honestly think that there's no need for Superman in the next three years.

Mostpowerful

06-01-2009, 04:44 PM

I really enjoyed superman returns, and I would love to see another one with more action. I think given a couple good villains Singer could make it work. .

AGREED. I'm pretty sure it'd be a bigger money maker.

With Nolan stalling... now is the perfect time to move ahead with Superman. BB3 will probably be made one way or another... but do they really need to rush it? If I am WB and I want to compete with Marvel... I know for a fact I need to get Superman on track ASAP.

Exaaactly!

Superman is the most iconic and powerful superhero; it should be in their best interest to bring him back ASAP.

But it seems that they are fine with the Marvel characters stealing the spotlight and the world's hearts... :whatever: Really dumb, imo.

Warner Bros. just have no vision for these characters, they have ALL the resources and they still don't know what to do. What a waste.

Excel

06-01-2009, 05:24 PM

If I am WB and I want to compete with Marvel... I know for a fact I need to get Superman on track ASAP.

Or...perhaps they will wait for Marvel to pull a late 1990's W.B. and implode on themselves by making terrible movies (FF 1 n 2, Spidey 3, Hulk 1 n 2...should Spidey 4 fail, that franchise as we know it is done; none of the other in development projects look likely to happen or promising or both; soon Iron Man will be the only large Marvel franchise alive, with an xmen origin here n there) and then W.B. pull an early 2000's Marvel and swoop in (with Green Lantern in 2011, Batman 3 in 2012, and Superman sometime after), seize and hold a virtual monoply over the market, and pretty much run the show.

Learn from history. In the late 1990's, Marvel sat on Xmen and Spiderman while W.B. punched out Batman films. W.B. got more money hungry and film quality went down, eventually so much that it killed what was once the worlds greatest franchise; in the end it paid for Marvel sitting on the properties because when they eventually were made, they were quality films. Whose to say the cycle isnt repeating itself, but with roles switched?

Lets be serious. Should W.B. race to catch up with Marvel when the stuff Marvel is producing as of late is crap, outside of Iron Man? Of course not. Why not wait for the project to develop into a quality project, while Marvel burns themselves out. Look at their slate; the ONLY promising franchise is Iron Man. When the rookie studio mishandles properties/makes films nobody wants to see (Thor, Hulk 2, ect.) they WILL lose money.

Chewy

06-01-2009, 05:37 PM

Haha, I love when people's stupid biases seep out through their posts, and I love it even more when people believe their stupid biases to be facts :up:

Matt

06-01-2009, 05:42 PM

That's what is weird about it. From everything I have heard they really wanted to stick it to Marvel, but I wonder if Dark Knight has caused them to sit on their laurels because of its success.

I think it is smart to test the waters with Green Latern before they start popping out super hero movies like crazy. Studios tried to pump out every Marvel character they could following Spider-Man and X-Men and quite a few were unsuccessful.

KalMart

06-01-2009, 06:00 PM

Haha, I love when people's stupid biases seep out through their posts, and I love it even more when people believe their stupid biases to be facts :up:
Interesting metaphor. :woot:

I SEE SPIDEY

06-01-2009, 06:02 PM

So we've run out of thread ideas huh? Cool.

KalMart

06-01-2009, 06:18 PM

Well, there is that latest "I don't know, I just....I don't know..." interview with Singer..... :O

RachelDawes

06-01-2009, 07:08 PM

Or...perhaps they will wait for Marvel to pull a late 1990's W.B. and implode on themselves by making terrible movies (FF 1 n 2, Spidey 3, Hulk 1 n 2...should Spidey 4 fail, that franchise as we know it is done; none of the other in development projects look likely to happen or promising or both; soon Iron Man will be the only large Marvel franchise alive, with an xmen origin here n there) and then W.B. pull an early 2000's Marvel and swoop in (with Green Lantern in 2011, Batman 3 in 2012, and Superman sometime after), seize and hold a virtual monoply over the market, and pretty much run the show.

Learn from history. In the late 1990's, Marvel sat on Xmen and Spiderman while W.B. punched out Batman films. W.B. got more money hungry and film quality went down, eventually so much that it killed what was once the worlds greatest franchise; in the end it paid for Marvel sitting on the properties because when they eventually were made, they were quality films. Whose to say the cycle isnt repeating itself, but with roles switched?

Sit on some promising projects and wait (really hope) for your rivals to screw up? That's an iffy strategy, especially since the GA can't tell the difference between Marvel and DC heroes. It's not like there are non-fanboys out there saying, "Marvel movies have been sucking lately, I'm looking forward to seeing what WB is going to do with its DC properties." If a series of Marvel products fail at the BO, that could taint all comic properties, at least for a while. The only value I can see in this strategy is that the market may become saturated with superhero movies if WB and Marvel keep churning them out; at the same time, the comic movie trend could pass within the next few years and WB will have missed its opportunity.

I also think Thor looks promising, and it's in development.

FaT_tONle

06-01-2009, 08:12 PM

Or...perhaps they will wait for Marvel to pull a late 1990's W.B. and implode on themselves by making terrible movies (FF 1 n 2, Spidey 3, Hulk 1 n 2...should Spidey 4 fail, that franchise as we know it is done; none of the other in development projects look likely to happen or promising or both; soon Iron Man will be the only large Marvel franchise alive, with an xmen origin here n there) and then W.B. pull an early 2000's Marvel and swoop in (with Green Lantern in 2011, Batman 3 in 2012, and Superman sometime after), seize and hold a virtual monoply over the market, and pretty much run the show.

Learn from history. In the late 1990's, Marvel sat on Xmen and Spiderman while W.B. punched out Batman films. W.B. got more money hungry and film quality went down, eventually so much that it killed what was once the worlds greatest franchise; in the end it paid for Marvel sitting on the properties because when they eventually were made, they were quality films. Whose to say the cycle isnt repeating itself, but with roles switched?

Lets be serious. Should W.B. race to catch up with Marvel when the stuff Marvel is producing as of late is crap, outside of Iron Man? Of course not. Why not wait for the project to develop into a quality project, while Marvel burns themselves out. Look at their slate; the ONLY promising franchise is Iron Man. When the rookie studio mishandles properties/makes films nobody wants to see (Thor, Hulk 2, ect.) they WILL lose money.

That's exactly what I have been saying all along. Marvel Studios will definately fold once they milk Avengers and they'll be dry by 2018-2020ish... or sooner perhaps. Of course I am hoping they can sustain success for another 15-20 years being a Marvel guy and all, so I am hoping history doesn't repeat itself, but with the way they have oversaturated the market it's only a matter of time. It can damn well happen again if they get greedy. But fanboys don't want to wait that long. If I am WB that is what I am banking on. But if they feel they need to compete right now... then they need a 2012 release for the next Superman film. 2013 latest.

Matt

06-01-2009, 10:02 PM

KalMart

06-01-2009, 10:26 PM

And Punisher again baby...f'in PUNISHER!! Can't kill him, yo?!

NotFadeAway

06-01-2009, 10:32 PM

And Punisher again baby...f'in PUNISHER!! Can't kill him, yo?!

:yay:

NotFadeAway

06-01-2009, 10:33 PM

I'll write the WB and tell them how much I don't want a sequel to Returns or Brandon Routh brought back as Superman, that I want a fresh start.

Excel

06-01-2009, 11:23 PM

But Obese Anthony, that is what is brilliant about what Marvel is doing. By the time the Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, and Avengers franchises are through, the time will be perfect to start rebooting DareDevil, Fantastic Four, etc.

By "milk the franchise", do you mean it the same way Fox did with FF?

Theyll be zero interest in a FF or espec. Daredevil reboots when the only previous films sucked, just like what happened with the Incredible Hulk.

FaT_tONle

06-02-2009, 12:10 AM

But Obese Anthony, that is what is brilliant about what Marvel is doing. By the time the Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, and Avengers franchises are through, the time will be perfect to start rebooting DareDevil, Fantastic Four, etc.

Yeah with Fox doing them we can expect great things :huh:.... your logic never ceases to amaze.

Man of Tomorrow

06-02-2009, 12:49 AM

Writing the studio won't help anyone's cause.

Trust me on this one.

Robinov, Horn, Lin etc don't like being told how to do their jobs, especially from fanboys.

SaveSupermanSteve tried to bombard them with "Welling for Superman" propaganda and actually did more to damage his already impossible case.

what_19

06-02-2009, 01:57 AM

i agree..lets write the studios...the regular number of posters on this board (between 2-12 on any given day) will completely ensure either a sequel or a reboot.

just saying

what_19

06-02-2009, 02:03 AM

oh and marvel being "brilliant"? really?

they made a killing off of x-men, spidey, and iron man, and i mean critically and financially

f4, dd, hulk, the punisher....even ghost rider...not so "brilliant." yes they made money, but i dont hear people begging for sequels. they are forgotten movies that nobody gives a **** about. the only time its time to call for a reboot is if tghe franchise has had a huge layoff (superman), ended its run horribly (batman and robin) or if they sucked to begin with (above said marvel movies)

they arent brilliant they've just had a huge hit for every ****** movie

KalMart

06-02-2009, 02:15 AM

Put down the Red Bull...and step away from the computer.

:D :oldrazz:

Showtime

06-02-2009, 07:48 AM

Or...perhaps they will wait for Marvel to pull a late 1990's W.B. and implode on themselves by making terrible movies (FF 1 n 2, Spidey 3, Hulk 1 n 2...should Spidey 4 fail, that franchise as we know it is done; none of the other in development projects look likely to happen or promising or both; soon Iron Man will be the only large Marvel franchise alive, with an xmen origin here n there) and then W.B. pull an early 2000's Marvel and swoop in (with Green Lantern in 2011, Batman 3 in 2012, and Superman sometime after), seize and hold a virtual monoply over the market, and pretty much run the show.

Learn from history. In the late 1990's, Marvel sat on Xmen and Spiderman while W.B. punched out Batman films. W.B. got more money hungry and film quality went down, eventually so much that it killed what was once the worlds greatest franchise; in the end it paid for Marvel sitting on the properties because when they eventually were made, they were quality films. Whose to say the cycle isnt repeating itself, but with roles switched?

Lets be serious. Should W.B. race to catch up with Marvel when the stuff Marvel is producing as of late is crap, outside of Iron Man? Of course not. Why not wait for the project to develop into a quality project, while Marvel burns themselves out. Look at their slate; the ONLY promising franchise is Iron Man. When the rookie studio mishandles properties/makes films nobody wants to see (Thor, Hulk 2, ect.) they WILL lose money.

That's exactly what I have been saying all along. Marvel Studios will definately fold once they milk Avengers and they'll be dry by 2018-2020ish... or sooner perhaps. Of course I am hoping they can sustain success for another 15-20 years being a Marvel guy and all, so I am hoping history doesn't repeat itself, but with the way they have oversaturated the market it's only a matter of time. It can damn well happen again if they get greedy. But fanboys don't want to wait that long. If I am WB that is what I am banking on. But if they feel they need to compete right now... then they need a 2012 release for the next Superman film. 2013 latest.

WB isn't waiting for Marvel films to "peter" out before they strike. They just don't know how to get these characters to the big screen yet. They want to take the approach that they are the studio with better stories and bigger characters. The waiting isn't a strategy, it is indecision.

GreenKToo

06-02-2009, 08:22 AM

and while they wait the hunger for CB films *could* slowly die. Its better to strike while the iron's hot. Now i'm not saying they need to pile on film after film like marvel does, but two or so films a year would be great.

Its been said countless times already, but its too bad there is not a DC film divison at WB.

Webhead2006

06-02-2009, 10:17 AM

Yea the whole indecision with wb on the dc characters sucks, why does it have to be so hard for them to get things rolling.

dark_b

06-02-2009, 10:22 AM

i dont know exactly how this works.
but by the time the new superman movie comes out there will be a lot movies with flying heroes.
so hes flying will not stand out.is this a good thing?

GreenKToo

06-02-2009, 10:41 AM

i dont know exactly how this works.
but by the time the new superman movie comes out there will be a lot movies with flying heroes.
so hes flying will not stand out.is this a good thing?
It will mean the director and WB will have to try even harder to impress the public. Flying, lifting heavy objects, and superfights are old hat now.
The anti has been upped.

dark_b

06-02-2009, 10:53 AM

It will mean the director and WB will have to try even harder to impress the public. Flying, lifting heavy objects, and superfights are old hat now.
The anti has been upped.i mean for example GL is flying. IM is flying.

Sam

06-02-2009, 11:26 AM

I wouldnt say that.....the suits themselves may not read them, but writers and certain director(s) have read these, and other boards, in the past.

There is no writers or director attach, so mgs sent to warner wont reach neither of them :)

The Guard

06-02-2009, 01:17 PM

Why don't we write a new Superman script, period, and submit it to WB?

That would do far more good than writing "I want to see another Superman movie".

I'll start.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away...

batman44

06-02-2009, 01:35 PM

Guard you really should write a script...I'd read it.

Excel

06-02-2009, 03:47 PM

GreenKToo

06-02-2009, 04:20 PM

There is no writers or director attach, so mgs sent to warner wont reach neither of them :)
ok, let me be clear then. the writers and director of SR read these boards during the making of it.

batlovescatDC

06-02-2009, 04:37 PM

dark_b

06-02-2009, 04:42 PM

I honestly think that Superman isn't gonna come around until about 5 years from now. Which is kind of shocking. I mean, it's not like WB hasn't made us wait for a really long time for Supes before. But now that WB knows (after TDK) that if a DC project is done right, then it can be such a huge cash cow and bring in great reviews... I would expect that they would be nipping at the heels for other DC projects.
did they spend 10 years on TDK or what?

there was no master plan in doing a 500 million movie. they wrotte a script,casted actors and filmed the movie. the movie clicked with people.

there is no formula to make a 500 millions movie.

Showtime

06-02-2009, 05:37 PM

Well, "indecision" IS better than the "wrong decision".

Would you really want indecisive leaders running your studio Excel?

KalMart

06-02-2009, 05:58 PM

Well, "indecision" IS better than the "wrong decision".

At the same time, they've been quite decisive....they decided not to do a sequel to SR. When they decide to do the next one, we'll hear about their decision. :O

Excel

06-02-2009, 06:01 PM

Would you really want indecisive leaders running your studio Excel?

Hell no, but Id take em over guys who will make the wrong ones. Its like saying "who had better management in 2008-W.B...or GM".

KalMart

06-02-2009, 06:05 PM

They're deciding to bide their time with Superman and hopefully capitalize with others. That's plenty decisive.

Excel

06-02-2009, 06:11 PM

I dont know; I have trouble believing they flat out do not want to have a Superman out in say, 2012-2014...however, they havent exactly been "proactive" about getting it out there, either.

KalMart

06-02-2009, 06:17 PM

I dont know; I have trouble believing they flat out do not want to have a Superman out in say, 2012-2014...however, they havent exactly been "proactive" about getting it out there, either.

They probably do, but that's four years away, so there isn't exactly a pressing need to have a clear idea of exactly what it's going to be right now. They've got other movies, and a possible Batman 3, that they'd like out sooner, so they're naturally going to focus more on those rigth now.

Excel

06-02-2009, 06:25 PM

They'd be fools to focus on just one movie. W.B. know they cannot getting sequels pretty much out of their ass (Oceans 13, Terminator 5, Harold and Kumar 2, Happy Feet 2, ect., whats next, another Matrix film?) because as long as thery do, theyll have more Terminator Salvations than Dark Knights, because these are films that there simply is not much demand for. With Batman to be onto his 4th film (or possibly done as we know it now) after 2012, and their bread and butter franchise fo Harry Potter ending in 2011, they need to begin creating their next MAJOR franchise soon.

Summer 2013 and is going to be a very interesting summer for Warner Brothers. Harry Potter, which has been their safe net for a decade; their surefire megahit, will be over. Done. Batman will likely be at a crossroads as a franchise. They may have Green Lantern going, but theyll need more than just one. They will need SOMETHING new, fresh, and different out there to be their next big franchise. Superman is the perfect and ideal fit.

\S/JcDc\S/

06-02-2009, 06:30 PM

KalMart

06-02-2009, 06:38 PM

They'd be fools to focus on just one movie.
They're not, they're probably focused on quite a few....Supes just may not be one of them.....yet.

W.B. know they cannot getting sequels pretty much out of their ass (Oceans 13, Terminator 5, Harold and Kumar 2, Happy Feet 2, ect., whats next, another Matrix film?) because as long as thery do, theyll have more Terminator Salvations than Dark Knights, because these are films that there simply is not much demand for.
Luckily, they're not ending up with another SR, which is already in low demand. So in a way, it's a good start. It's just as wise not to do something you shouldn't as it is to do something you should.

With Batman to be onto his 4th film (or possibly done as we know it now) after 2012, and their bread and butter franchise fo Harry Potter ending in 2011, they need to begin creating their next MAJOR franchise soon.
Perhaps they will, but that's soon, not now...and soon can be very soon, or relatively soon. When that soon comes, then we'll see where they are.

Summer 2013 and is going to be a very interesting summer for Warner Brothers. Harry Potter, which has been their safe net for a decade; their surefire megahit, will be over. Done. Batman will likely be at a crossroads as a franchise. They will need SOMETHING new, fresh, and different out there to be their next big franchise. Superman is the perfect and ideal fit.
GL might be that as well, or something else may come along. you never know. Supes is definitely an option, but not imperative. If it was, we'd already have a sequel. Given SR, it's probably good to lay low on that for a while and let it drift father into the past before rebooting all over again. Heck, BB was still affected by the stigma over Batman & Robin 7 years prior. Not saying SR was as bad, but they'd still benefit from separation if they're rebooting.

FaT_tONle

06-02-2009, 06:44 PM

WB isn't waiting for Marvel films to "peter" out before they strike. They just don't know how to get these characters to the big screen yet. They want to take the approach that they are the studio with better stories and bigger characters. The waiting isn't a strategy, it is indecision.

I am not saying wait until Marvel goes bankrupt again before making more films. I am just saying wait till the hype for Avengers dies down before making your slate of comic book films. Because after that what else does Marvel have? A bunch of rehash's, reboots, sequels, and C-list characters to boot. Not exactly something audiences haven't already been exposed to. That's why I don't expect any DC films other than Green Lantern (Jonah Hex aside) to come out before Avengers, especially not Superman. But if they feel they need to get in while there currently such a huge demand for these films and characters, then WB needs to stop wavering and go ahead with it within the next 3-4 years, which is what we expect anyway. I personally don't think that's the best move though. I might wait a little longer depending on what happens in 2011.

Excel

06-02-2009, 06:56 PM

Marvel fanboys live in lalaland...there is no hype for Avengers. Outside of Spidey and Iron Man, NO marvel characters are even remotely in demand right now.

KalMart

06-02-2009, 06:57 PM

And DC has....one. Granted, his movie is the second highest grosser of all time, but it's still just one. :O

FaT_tONle

06-02-2009, 07:00 PM

Marvel fanboys live in lalaland...there is no hype for Avengers. Outside of Spidey and Iron Man, NO marvel characters are even remotely in demand right now.

Well of course who can argue with fanboys in denial that Thor and Cap are even going to happen. Stop smoking the weed Excel. Might do you some good.

Chewy

06-02-2009, 07:55 PM

I guess Excel isn't really aware that Iron Man IS one of the Avengers

The Guard

06-02-2009, 10:48 PM

Guard you really should write a script...I'd read it.

I can't decide on a story. :(

Seriously. I have everything except the minor backup threat laid out.

Micah12345

06-02-2009, 11:10 PM

Best thing would be to just send a "I can't wait for the next Superman film! I really hope it will begin production soon."

Getting into prequel, reboot, etc... That just reminds them of the complicated mess we have with the franchise.

Not bad to let them know the fan base wants another one though imo.

That's pretty much what I sent alot of those guys. Just a very enthusiastic paragraph about my anticipation for the next superman movie.

That's all it takes. No one wants to read about your idea for the next movie, but it helps them to know that there are people out there that still WANT a superman movie.

Excel

06-03-2009, 01:59 AM

Well of course who can argue with fanboys in denial that Thor and Cap are even going to happen. Stop smoking the weed Excel. Might do you some good.

Never :cmad:

GreenKToo

06-03-2009, 08:51 AM

I really thought TDK's success would have had the opposite affect that its had.
Instead of several films being announced (like they said would happen after the summit) we've got one, G.L.
Two if you count Jonah Hex......

Nightwing1983

06-12-2009, 02:55 PM

I think the OP is right. After all, a letter-writing campaign saved Star Trek from being canceled.

Wally West

06-27-2009, 09:52 PM

With Nolan stalling... now is the perfect time to move ahead with Superman. BB3 will probably be made one way or another... but do they really need to rush it? If I am WB and I want to compete with Marvel... I know for a fact I need to get Superman on track ASAP.

Nolan stalling might be a big part of why nothing is happening right now.

I remember reading months ago that DC/WB was waiting on Nolan to make his decision before deciding what to do with Superman.

The only reason I would think they would do that is if they would consider a crossover Superman/Batman, or JL film with Bale in it if Nolan doesn't come back for a third Batman.

I just wish Nolan would make up his mind...it's been almost a year now.

I don't think a letter writing campaign does anything. They already know theyre gonna make another Superman movie and they're going to look at all thier options before they choose what they feel will make them the most money.