WB Superman Reboot 3.0: Christopher Nolan Edition

[Webhead2006]

Yea with how things do go. Nolan is probably invovled and they could be just getting things all lined up before officially releasing the news and all that. But with where things have been for superman in the past 3 yrs it could end up going up in smoke and we are back to square one. Hopefully we will know what is what sooner.

[kalelkilla]

Nelson, was not wry in her comment, she flat out says, "We do not have any plans about that..." when she was asked about Nolan and Superman. If she was smart and wanted to do some good marketing all she would've had to say was "yeah there have been some talks but nothing official yet." That would have set this forum on fire! But she said it is just rumor as in "just fanboy crap you read on the internet." I would not be surprised if this upcoming slate for the WB and DC makes no mention of Superman.

Hey in Nolan I trust I hope he takes a strong hold on Superman it would be great, but it's just rumor at this point. I hope it pans out!

[kalelkilla]

Hey Show, no disrespect, I know it wasn't your story I wasn't referring to you I was talking about other sites. I love this site man, check it out religiously. And I pretty much agree with 95% of your comments. I just think it's so easy for people to post things on their site that isn't truth because there is no accountability that is all. I don't want to mention particular sites.

[blueboy2010]

Nelson, was not wry in her comment, she flat out says, "We do not have any plans about that..." when she was asked about Nolan and Superman. If she was smart and wanted to do some good marketing all she would've had to say was "yeah there have been some talks but nothing official yet." That would have set this forum on fire! But she said it is just rumor as in "just fanboy crap you read on the internet." I would not be surprised if this upcoming slate for the WB and DC makes no mention of Superman.

Hey in Nolan I trust I hope he takes a strong hold on Superman it would be great, but it's just rumor at this point. I hope it pans out!

I have to say I'm kinda with you on this. I'm not going to get excited about any possible direction until WB/DC officially announce it. It is worrying that she said 'we don't have any plans', suggesting that superman is still completely up in the air (no pun intended).
As others have said, there have been just too many reports/rumours that have turned out to be total nonsense since 2006.
It's incredibly frustrating when you are a fan and keep getting fed such unspecific info. I wish for a start that Singer would come out and once and for all state what his position is now. I know we assume he no longer has any involvement at all, but everytime he has been questioned during the last 3 years his response has amounted to "well, I ... I just don't know... there are a lot of issues ... I can't really say much ..."etc.etc.
It will be a relief when someone significant finally gives us some solid information.

(BTW I am new as a member but have been reading the forums for years)

[Daybreak_st]

yeah i agree, i look forward to hearing something definite. I for one hope singer is no longer involved as i believe he's limited to one view of the character as a carry over from the old reeve's movies. I'd prefer if they handle any new superman properties by develing into his entire history and bringing some lives onto the big screen that haven't been seen before.

Oh yeah, welcome to the forum, blueboy.

[Bad Superman]

I have to say I'm kinda with you on this. I'm not going to get excited about any possible direction until WB/DC officially announce it. It is worrying that she said 'we don't have any plans', suggesting that superman is still completely up in the air (no pun intended).
As others have said, there have been just too many reports/rumours that have turned out to be total nonsense since 2006.
It's incredibly frustrating when you are a fan and keep getting fed such unspecific info. I wish for a start that Singer would come out and once and for all state what his position is now. I know we assume he no longer has any involvement at all, but everytime he has been questioned during the last 3 years his response has amounted to "well, I ... I just don't know... there are a lot of issues ... I can't really say much ..."etc.etc.
It will be a relief when someone significant finally gives us some solid information.

(BTW I am new as a member but have been reading the forums for years)

Welcome aboard.

[blueboy2010]

Thanks for the welcome guys.

[Showtime]

Nelson, was not wry in her comment, she flat out says, "We do not have any plans about that..." when she was asked about Nolan and Superman. If she was smart and wanted to do some good marketing all she would've had to say was "yeah there have been some talks but nothing official yet." That would have set this forum on fire! But she said it is just rumor as in "just fanboy crap you read on the internet." I would not be surprised if this upcoming slate for the WB and DC makes no mention of Superman.

Hey in Nolan I trust I hope he takes a strong hold on Superman it would be great, but it's just rumor at this point. I hope it pans out!

The problem is, it came from Finke and Flemming, they are about as fanboy as George Bush is a great orator. Drudge also ran with it, who barely even posts movie related things. Which means Finke told him something big is coming and its legit, so he ran with it almost in sync with her. Jamie and myself also were told Nolan before the info was posted. I think there is no question that Nolan is now somehow involved in Superman, the problem is, not sure what level and if he will stay involved. Could it all be flat out ********. Anything is sure possible, but this news isn't coming from ILoveMovies.blogger.net.

Studio execs and reps lie. We know that. Remember the Spider-Man 4 situation? IESB came out first and said Spider-Man 4 has packed it up and is on hiatus. Immediately sites like MTV went to the studio and came back with "The studio said it isn't true, so it's debunked!" How did that turn out?

Remember when Shia flat out denied that he was going to be in Indy 4? How did that turn out.

To me this is all part of the game.

Hey Show, no disrespect, I know it wasn't your story I wasn't referring to you I was talking about other sites. I love this site man, check it out religiously. And I pretty much agree with 95% of your comments. I just think it's so easy for people to post things on their site that isn't truth because there is no accountability that is all. I don't want to mention particular sites.

Not an issue, you're using your brain and being skeptical. Nothing wrong with that. Even if people disagree with everything I say and hate me for it, at least they are reading.

Finke and Flemming were the ones who broke the story. It wasn't mine or the site I write for. Where there is smoke, there is some kind of fire, no matter how small or large that fire might be.

[solidsnake86]

Didn't Nelson preface the comment with "wouldn't you like to know". I don't know about you but that's a telling statement. She also ended it with, we don't respond to rumours. At this point they don't have to say anything to set this forum on fire because frankly, there is this air about some that feel like they are entitled to hear anything about there plans which is simply not the case. The Nolan thing was not denied, and most importantly was probably put out there to lessen the blow of a director being announced that fans aren't familiar with/or crazy about.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Are you implying people in the movie industry...lie?!?

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv243/FilmNerdJamie/OhMyGod.jpg

[Webhead2006]

i to wish we had more definate plans/info for superman. It blows we keep gettin this run around of he said she said crap.

[FilmNerdJamie]

If only King Jackass said so. Then you'd believe it.

[Bad Superman]

Show, did you post your Superman storyboards yet?

[Bad Superman]

Double Whammy. :down

[Showtime]

If only King Jackass said so. Then you'd believe it.

Bwahhh.

Show, did you post your Superman storyboards yet?

I put a couple in the writer's workshop thread, along with a script snippet, and some concept art.

[solidsnake86]

If only King Jackass said so. Then you'd believe it.

...and here I thought the monkey business campaign worked :o

[\S/JcDc\S/]

The problem is, it came from Finke and Flemming, they are about as fanboy as George Bush is a great orator. Drudge also ran with it, who barely even posts movie related things. Which means Finke told him something big is coming and its legit, so he ran with it almost in sync with her. Jamie and myself also were told Nolan before the info was posted. I think there is no question that Nolan is now somehow involved in Superman, the problem is, not sure what level and if he will stay involved. Could it all be flat out ********. Anything is sure possible, but this news isn't coming from ILoveMovies.blogger.net.

Studio execs and reps lie. We know that. Remember the Spider-Man 4 situation? IESB came out first and said Spider-Man 4 has packed it up and is on hiatus. Immediately sites like MTV went to the studio and came back with "The studio said it isn't true, so it's debunked!" How did that turn out?

Remember when Shia flat out denied that he was going to be in Indy 4? How did that turn out.

To me this is all part of the game.


The Nolan news may pan out, but I guess the other thing that made me skeptical was my conflicting info about J.J. Abrams.

Dunno if you remember...Back in July 2009 I had asked you and a couple others to check into it. I was asked to give up the name of the source for further investigation. I did not do this because he had posted on SHH before, and has worked production with WB off and on which=he is paranoid.

Anyways not long after I heard J.J. was not coming back for a Trek sequel which I saw as positive news for Superman possibility (I know he can do more than one film, but still...)

Then in October 2009 I saw this:

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/10/26/exclusive-jj-abrams-says-returning-to-superman-would-be-a-blast/

"That version of the movie—the one that was reviewed and vilified—was actually not the latest draft we had at the time and we worked on it well after that. I do think there’s a version of that movie that could be really fun to see," said Abrams. "You never really know. Everything happens for a reason."Then there were a couple months of silence and... BAM insiders say big news is on the way, yet I hear Nolan, not Abrams. I was just surprised because I thought there was more weight to my info and ultimately something would be announced with J.J.

Remember I was being told they were willing to work with his production company Bad Robot, and have him direct/produce/creative control/incentives... So I was hoping and kind of expecting something to come out of it.

Oh well, been there before like when I broke the news that got plastered on the net (which was checked into by different sources btw)

http://dailypop.wordpress.com/2007/08/28/superman-man-of-steel-spoilers/

http://www.beyondhollywood.com/plot-details-for-bryan-singers-the-man-of-steel/

And while it seems that info was correct at the time, ultimately as we know it did not pan out.

I hate to keep going through this :(

So maybe Nolan pans out, but I was still hoping the possible J.J. info would. Ah well :-/

[FilmNerdJamie]

Abrams is lined up exclusively (film-only) with Paramount and has been for awhile. The studio extended its deal with Bad Robot just a month shy of Star Trek opening. He was never in contention for Superman. All MTV did was ask if he'd be interested and his answer was the standard "Yeah sure. Why not?"

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Abrams is lined up exclusively (film-only) with Paramount and has been for awhile. The studio extended its deal with Bad Robot just a month shy of Star Trek opening. He was never in contention for Superman. All MTV did was ask if he'd be interested and his answer was the standard "Yeah sure. Why not?"


I've read that before, but thanks.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Oh yeah. An insider told ya, but thanks.

[kalelkilla]

I think if the WB was serious about Superman, they would have Chris Nolan as producer and JJ as director... and let them work. Does that make any sense? Let JJ shoot out his ideas and have Nolan there to bring him back down to earth when he starts to get out of control...and JJ can be there to prevent Nolan from getting too dark and creepy. The two of them together would be an unbeatable team. They both have experience with re-booting franchises. I would love to watch them work together.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Oh yeah. An insider told ya, but thanks.

Why don't you ask Showtime some of the info that we've discussed previously? Ask him if I've heard legit info that ended up being reported. Oh but you know everything...

[FilmNerdJamie]

Yeah..."legit info"

Good one.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Yeah..."legit info"

Good one.

Ask him and see.

If Paradoxium still posted on these boards he would explain that he remembers me posting the Bale news, Lois casting news, which had to be pretty decent guesses considering at the time mentioned they weren't even on the internet map :rolleyes:

Showtime should remember a good bit of it too. Of course anything before 2008 you weren't on the boards for right? NM

[FilmNerdJamie]

You don't think I've already asked? Besides you got pissy when I nicely told you I didn't believe your Abrams info from last year. It was "I can't tell you anymore. You just have to take me at my word!" Actually have the PMs still.

"Go ask ________" isn't even remotely a valid defense. You have to be the one to prove me wrong. Since you can't do that. NM.

Besides it's not like you won't ****-talk elsewhere or anything.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

You don't think I've already asked?

"Go ask ________" isn't even remotely a valid defense. You have to be the one to prove me wrong. Since you can't do that. NM.

I would say you have not asked (though you are implying you have, I'm just making a point). I would be very surprised from previous conversations and things that have been reported on sites, that Showtime would not confirm what I've said about the past.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

You question my track record based on the JJ Abrams info that I already stated was never fully checked into :confused:

Okkkkkkk...

I was saying to ask Showtime about my past record with him on info since you always seem to be pressing me. If you did ask that, and he said otherwise, I'd like to hear it from him cause that would mean he is full of it... I don't think that would be the case though.

[FilmNerdJamie]

I've asked in the past, yes. Obviously it's not the answer you were looking for. Like I said, you need to present an actual case of your "legitimacy" than "Just go ask around!"

[GreenKToo]

I think there is something to it myself..too many rumors flying around for there not to be.

[Webhead2006]

kalelkilla would be an interesting mix with nolan and jj.

[Dark Knight]

Chris Nolan as Exec Producer with JJ Abrams as Director for the Reboot Supes 3.0 film = GREATNESS!!!

Make it happen WB's and DCE!

[FCEEVIPER]

ack!
Damn. :csad:

[Bad Superman]

Bwahhh.



I put a couple in the writer's workshop thread, along with a script snippet, and some concept art.

Thanks. Will take a look at'em. :up:

[kalelkilla]

Chris Nolan as Exec Producer with JJ Abrams as Director for the Reboot Supes 3.0 film = GREATNESS!!!

Make it happen WB's and DCE!

Amen to that! Is that going to be hard to do? Although his script might not have been perfect, (even the third draft) it still had all the elements that Nolan would be looking for in a "Begins" type of treatment. Nolan will correct all the holes...in Nolan I trust.

[Excel]

The Nolan news may pan out, but I guess the other thing that made me skeptical was my conflicting info about J.J. Abrams.

Dunno if you remember...Back in July 2009 I had asked you and a couple others to check into it. I was asked to give up the name of the source for further investigation. I did not do this because he had posted on SHH before, and has worked production with WB off and on which=he is paranoid.

Anyways not long after I heard J.J. was not coming back for a Trek sequel which I saw as positive news for Superman possibility (I know he can do more than one film, but still...)

Then in October 2009 I saw this:

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/10/26/exclusive-jj-abrams-says-returning-to-superman-would-be-a-blast/

Then there were a couple months of silence and... BAM insiders say big news is on the way, yet I hear Nolan, not Abrams. I was just surprised because I thought there was more weight to my info and ultimately something would be announced with J.J.

Remember I was being told they were willing to work with his production company Bad Robot, and have him direct/produce/creative control/incentives... So I was hoping and kind of expecting something to come out of it.

Oh well, been there before like when I broke the news that got plastered on the net (which was checked into by different sources btw)

http://dailypop.wordpress.com/2007/08/28/superman-man-of-steel-spoilers/

http://www.beyondhollywood.com/plot-details-for-bryan-singers-the-man-of-steel/

And while it seems that info was correct at the time, ultimately as we know it did not pan out.

I hate to keep going through this :(

So maybe Nolan pans out, but I was still hoping the possible J.J. info would. Ah well :-/

I think Abrams has one of thoe old fashioned studio deals where eh can only work with one place.

[Showtime]

I'm not going to take part in some dick measuring contest where this one said that and they were right and that one said this. It's ridiculous. Stop.

On to Abrams. At this point, he CAN"T do Superman, even if he wants to. He has an exclusivity deal with Paramount. So there is no need to check into that story, nor has there ever been.

If this Nolan information is true, Abrams wouldn't be in the fold anyway. Why would they need Nolan involved in Superman if they had somebody of Abrams caliber?

[FilmNerdJamie]

"Nuh-uh!"

[\S/JcDc\S/]

I'm not going to take part in some dick measuring contest where this one said that and they were right and that one said this. It's ridiculous. Stop.

On to Abrams. At this point, he CAN"T do Superman, even if he wants to. He has an exclusivity deal with Paramount. So there is no need to check into that story, nor has there ever been.

If this Nolan information is true, Abrams wouldn't be in the fold anyway. Why would they need Nolan involved in Superman if they had somebody of Abrams caliber?


I already said the info was never confirmed. I was just saying that when I heard the big announcement coming, I was hoping it would be JJ news instead of Nolan.

I've never tried to push it as fact, I was asking individuals to check into it if at all possible. I am aware (everyone is) of the paramount deal. Been talking about it on BT.

As for the measuring contest, I didn't write my responses to try and outdo him. He just acts like I've never had info previous to reports coming out. This is simply not true. I used you as an example because on more than one occasion, I have brought up info to you showtime and we've discussed said info on PM. Sometimes I had asked "Did you hear about this...?" and you would respond "Yes, this is what I heard..." and we exchanged info in the past.

He is trying to make it appear I have not had that kind of record on SHH. I'm simply trying to clear things up, cause I feel he is taking shots at me, without knowing any of the previous discussions we have had.

I know we aren't in contact as much anymore, but to ignore that is how things were before is ludicrous.

[FilmNerdJamie]

What record? You've yet to point to a single instance (with links/back-up) where you had info early? Yet again, it's "Go ask _________! They know!" That doesn't prove anything. Any jackass can go around saying **** like that.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Double post.

[SuperMike335!!]

I'm not going to take part in some dick measuring contest

How...Unfortunate....:woot:

http://waynesmovies.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/ian-mckellen.jpg

[craigdbfan]

Can this two way argument come to an end any time soon?

It's a bit annoying constantly checking this thread and expecting some sort of new relevant info. Instead I'm greeted by this silly argument of egos.

Whether this is true or not will be revealed sooner or later so in the meantime can we just discuss the threads topic?

[Showtime]

I already said the info was never confirmed. I was just saying that when I heard the big announcement coming, I was hoping it would be JJ news instead of Nolan.

I've never tried to push it as fact, I was asking individuals to check into it if at all possible. I am aware (everyone is) of the paramount deal. Been talking about it on BT.

As for the measuring contest, I didn't write my responses to try and outdo him. He just acts like I've never had info previous to reports coming out. This is simply not true. I used you as an example because on more than one occasion, I have brought up info to you showtime and we've discussed said info on PM. Sometimes I had asked "Did you hear about this...?" and you would respond "Yes, this is what I heard..." and we exchanged info in the past.

He is trying to make it appear I have not had that kind of record on SHH. I'm simply trying to clear things up, cause I feel he is taking shots at me, without knowing any of the previous discussions we have had.

I know we aren't in contact as much anymore, but to ignore that is how things were before is ludicrous.

Who cares what record you have or don't have on SHH. You're looking for me to back you up for some forum street cred? I don't get it. We have talked in the past, but I still don't get what your point is.

You two are clogging up the thread with arguments about nothing. I'm not ignoring it, I told you both to shut up and stop. You're both still chirping. Take it to PM, if it goes on you can both have time off.

[Showtime]

What record? You've yet to point to a single instance (with links/back-up) where you had info early? Yet again, it's "Go ask _________! They know!" That doesn't prove anything. Any jackass can go around saying **** like that.

Read above, I said stop. You keep going. You both can have some time off and go on a vacation together.

[GreenKToo]

Sooo.....um.....about that Nolan news, pretty awesome if it happens.

[Changeling]

Yeah. I'm pretty sure its true though.

[GreenKToo]

Yeah me too. I'm more worried about the director at this point than if it's true about Nolan being involved or not.

[Webhead2006]

I do really hope the nolan news pans out. I would definately like to see what he could bring to the table with getting superman back on the big screen,

[Dark Knight]

I think Abrams has one of thoe old fashioned studio deals where eh can only work with one place.




Well if Abrams does in fact have some stupid exclusive filmmaking deal with Paramount than that's his problem.

Limiting himself to only making movies for one studio is not a smart move IMO.

Chris Nolan as Executive Producer and Zack Snyder as Director of the Supes 3.0 Reboot film would work just fine as far as I'm concerned.

I'm very confidant Nolan would work well with Zack.

[Excel]

Until we get some sort of official announcement, any reports from posters own insiders are going to met with atleast a tad of skepticism, it comes with the superman film territory as far as rumors are concerned.

I still think the theory that Nolans name was leaked to offset what would normally be a dissappointing directorial choice sounds the most likely/W.B.ish.

At this point in his career, and with his age, that would probably be an easier way to go. Pulling off Lex for him is a given, the question is if the character of Superman would be developed in a modern interpretation that he could pull it off. Depending on how it is written, and how they can physically prepare him for Supes, I still think it's possible. Lex however? Easy as 123 for him :up:

Definitely not right for Supes anymore. Too old. But I think he could definitely be a contender for Lex.

Law would be an awesome Lex, though he would require hair.

[Polux]

Until we get some sort of official announcement, any reports from posters own insiders are going to met with atleast a tad of skepticism, it comes with the superman film territory as far as rumors are concerned.

I still think the theory that Nolans name was leaked to offset what would normally be a dissappointing directorial choice sounds the most likely/W.B.ish.





Law would be an awesome Lex, though he would require hair.

The last line...I was about to say something, but it is to obvious for it not to be sarcasm....

Polux

[Webhead2006]

I cant wait to see who would be selected as director along with being paired with nolan if he does end up working on the film in what ever the role will be.

[Webhead2006]

I cant wait to see who would be selected as director along with being paired with nolan if he does end up working on the film in what ever the role will be.

[FCEEVIPER]

Exclusive: David Goyer Hired To Write Superman: The Man of Steel (http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-david-goyer-hired-to-write-superman-the-man-of-steel-9286)
By Kellvin Chavez on February 24, 2010
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4243/11115859.jpg
Today is huge comic book movie news Wednesday. With the Captain America finalists breaking over at Marvel, we got something from the world of DC.

Our notorious trusted source 'Pinche Taco'came up big for us...

I know a lot of you folks are going to ask "Isn't Goyer writing the third Batman film?" Goyer is only helping in the story, he ain't writing it. Just like The Dark Knight, where he only helped with the story.

Without any further adieu..

Hola Chicos, Pinche Taco here with the latest blatherings de nada de los Ninos de Hollywood!

So you will believe un hombre can fly! Te Juro. The talented David Stephen Goyer, the man who made sure Nolan stuck to the legend of El Dark Knight, has been hired to write the next chapter. Here is what El Taco can tell all you ninos....

1.Thomas Tull, the head of Legendary, got tired of all the discussion and decided chingate, let's do it. So he went to Goyer and Goyer had an idea that actually takes the movies back to the John Byrne incarnation. Modern. Believable. FUN! So Tull got Goyer hired.

2.The film will not be called Superman and will be called THE MAN OF STEEL.

3.Brandon Routh will not star in the film.

4.Nic Cage will NOT star in the fllm (lol)

5.Bryan Singer is not expected to direct.

Conoces como Mark Millar walks around acting like he was going to write it? El Taco discovered that this was always ********. Paul Levitz hated the guy and he was never even discussed to write it. He made all that "almost" stuff up.

I can tell you that Goyer's story involves Luthor and Brainiac. It is NOT an origin and assumes audiences already know about Lois, Clark, Jimmy and Perry. I know the Daily Planet is struggling due to the internet. And I know it sets up a huge Kryptonian mythology.

El Taco is muy excited about this. This could be the Superman movie we deserve!

Yo soy El Taco y yo digo adios!

Stay tuned as the story develops.

[Changeling]

:) David Goyer is a great writer.

[Changeling]

:) David Goyer is a great writer.

[JAK®]

I'm very happy that we're getting a Superman movie, the story is exactly what I wanted but I'm sad to see Brandon Routh go (although it wasn't unexpected)

[Changeling]

I'm happy to see Routh and Singer gone. Routh was good, but it woulda been weird to just bring him back.

[craigdbfan]

Well thats basically all we needed to hear.

The Chris Nolan mentoring "rumor" is starting to look more and more like reality.

Awesome. :up:

Also the inclusion of Brainiac! :heart:

[RachelDawes]

I'm surprised it's supposedly not going to be an origin movie. That would've been a natural way to show that this set of movies is not related to the Donner films.

[Webhead2006]

yup the nolan thing probably will be confirmed soon. As for goyer writing i wish him the best of luck and wonder who else might have a hand in things. As for what it seems will be a reboot with not much origin stuff i am a little disapointed. Though hopefully we will have some origins stuff told and not dropped out. But hey if its like that right now maybe its due to the whole siegels have the rights to most of the origin stuff right now. So maybe if things get settled prior to this film actually going into production new drafts can be written to add in or change some story stuff.

[Double Down]

Aint It Cool News Update:

Hey folks, Harry here (http://www.twitter.com/headgeek666)... So just a while ago I just got off the phone with Thomas Tull at Legendary Pictures who told me that the story that appeared over on LATINO REVIEW just frankly isn't true. Tull has not unilaterally hired Goyer to come in and write the new SUPERMAN. He loves Goyer, but frankly - the project isn't at the Script stage yet. Seems Nolan is still hatching some ideas. But he just wanted me to pass on that they have the highest enthusiasm for this project, but the story on Latino just isn't accurate. I'll see what more I can find out, but as of right now, there really isn't anything else to tell.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/44074

[FilmNerdJamie]

Where have you been? That's wrong. The trades (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118015706.html?categoryid=13&cs=1) confirmed it. Plus we looked into it. LR is dead-on with this.

[craigdbfan]

:lmao: at AICN.

[Excel]

What else did you see while looking in???

[Showtime]

Where have you been? That's wrong. The trades (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118015706.html?categoryid=13&cs=1) confirmed it. Plus we looked into it. LR is dead-on with this.

Poor Harry and Drew. :doh:

[SpiderByte]

I got the title right?!?!

YES!

[SpiderByte]

double post*

[Webhead2006]

well if the move is to not have much origins due to the heirs issue. Hopefully all the copyright stuff would be settled prior to any filming/ or wb pays for the elements. So they could be included in later drafts. Who knows how much the story could change from first draft to shooting draft.

[Double Down]

Where have you been? That's wrong. The trades (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118015706.html?categoryid=13&cs=1) confirmed it. Plus we looked into it. LR is dead-on with this.

Ah. That's what happens when you only look at the threads you have subscriptions for. I didn't see the new threads.

[SpiderByte]

I'm still so *****ing happy I actually guessed the title of a film. :D

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii289/SpiderByte_photo/supermanreboot.jpg

Yes, I am rubbing it in your face.

[Webhead2006]

well that has probably been a t itle wb has had in line for ages too. WEll it was at one point going to be sr2 title if i recalled. But yea its a good title anyways.

[BH/HHH]

They are definitely after some of the fairy dust from the Dark Knight with the recent rumors/announcements Nolan, Goyer, MOS title :D

[SpiderByte]

First Cap, now this.

Could this week get any ****ing sweeter?!

[Webhead2006]

yea what a day for comics fans lol. boy its tough trying to keep up with everyone posts. But as to the origin stuff hopefully we can at least see a little bit or just talk about some things. Cause i dont want to not see/hear about any origin stuff. But maybe hopefully legal stuff will be settled out prior to filming so then the origin rights stuff could be moot point and could be added. Will be interesting to see how this all comes about.

[Changeling]

I'm still so *****ing happy I actually guessed the title of a film. :D

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii289/SpiderByte_photo/supermanreboot.jpg

Yes, I am rubbing it in your face.
Ok, everyone has assumed this since Superman Returns came out. And even more so since The Dark Knights parallel name wise would be The Man Of Steel. So it's not that big of a deal. We all guessed it.

[JokerLedger]

I'm still so *****ing happy I actually guessed the title of a film. :D

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii289/SpiderByte_photo/supermanreboot.jpg

Yes, I am rubbing it in your face.

Hahaha you seem happy but the title Man of Steel has kind of been the 'unofficial/official' sequel title ever since Returns came out :awesome:

[craigdbfan]

Yeah it was the giant elephant in the room basically.

[SpiderByte]

Dammit.
Erm.
....
F**k, I have no comeback.

[Showtime]

I can't really say much, but you did read that, in the article I wrote.



Right now you can look at Nolan as a producer.



There have been a plethora of scripts, pitches, outlines, and treatments bouncing around their offices from 2007 onward. At this point, we don't know who has written the script they like and want to use as the foundation for the new Superman film. In regards to Abrams, WB isn't going to use a direct translation of a dated script from 2002. There was already influence from Abrams script in Superman Returns along with the Batman vs Superman script.You could still see some more influence from Abrams going forward.



What he said.

That's about right.

[Reel-Man]

Ok, i'm slightly confused and sad at the same time if this does prove to be true, i think this is a big mistake recasting Superman in such a short time/movie period. Reminds me of the embarrassing single outing Lazenby did as Bond.

[Octoberist]

but i don't know. it's not like Routh rocked the world

[Reel-Man]

Only normal given the dull story Singer put him in.

[Crook]

By the time this film comes out, it would be 6-7 years since Routh and the last Superman outing. That's more than any of the gaps the Bond franchise had.

[Showtime]

Not the end of the DC news. I have one more round for you.

[batman44]

Sweet.

[Reel-Man]

Tonight?

[Excel]

Not the end of the DC news. I have one more round for you.

when???

[Webhead2006]

man what else is it today lol. comic movie news overload today.

[bunk]

I was about to go bed.

[Showtime]

Tonight or going into tomorrow depending on your location.

[GL's Light]

Not the end of the DC news. I have one more round for you.
You certainly know how to set the stage. :yay:

[Showtime]

Its not quite on the level of what we have gotten, but it shows that WB/DC is moving along on projects for sure.

[GL's Light]

A new director for Lobo now that Guy Ritchie is busy with the fast-tracked Sherlock Holmes 2?

[mclay18]

Tonight or going into tomorrow depending on your location.

Will it be from you, Nikki, Jamie or the trades? Just wanted to know... :cwink:

[DarKJediKnight]

So no Routh for new Superman? That's kind of disappointing, as I love Routh in the role, he was just given a little to act with. But I trust the Nolan brothers, that's great news. I wonder who's gonna be the new Superman.

[Octoberist]

Its not quite on the level of what we have gotten, but it shows that WB/DC is moving along on projects for sure.

i pray it's Flash related.

[Lone]

Its not quite on the level of what we have gotten, but it shows that WB/DC is moving along on projects for sure.

Flash or Wondie related I hope?

[Dark Knight]

Sounds good!

Goyer will most likely outline the story and write the script, but I'm sure there will be another screenwriter or two attached to polish the final drafts and screenplay.

I think some of us had a feeling this Supes reboot might involve some of the guys who worked with Nolan on Batman, since Nolan might wind up being a producer on the next Supes film anyway.

Glad it will not be a full fledged origin, but show the characters already established in a FRESH setting with NEW actors and a NEW main baddie we have not seen before in any previous Supes film....BRAINIAC! I'm hoping we see Geoff Johns version of Brainiac.

Like hearing that we will also see a fresh Krypton mythology developed as well, so I'm sure we will see Jor-El and Lara in the film, even if it's not a full scale origin film.

Awesome news!

[redfirebird2008]

Sounds good!

Goyer will most likely outline the story and write the script, but I'm sure there will be another screenwriter or two attached to polish the final drafts and screenplay.




I guess you haven't seen the other news posted in this thread? Jonah Nolan is co-writing the script with Goyer. :yay:

[Dark Knight]

I'm surprised it's supposedly not going to be an origin movie. That would've been a natural way to show that this set of movies is not related to the Donner films.





Well read between the lines Rachel.

The report said not a straight origin film, but toward the end of the report it mentioned that "the film will develop a Krypton mythology". \

So I think we can assume this Krypton mythology will include scenes of Jor El, Lara and the destruction of Krypton being shown in a fresh way that is different than the Donner films without a doubt.

[Lobo]

I'm so stoked.

[Dark Knight]

I guess you haven't seen the other news posted in this thread? Jonah Nolan is co-writing the script with Goyer. :yay:




Excellent and I'm not surprised.

When we heard a few weeks ago Nolan will be involved in a "mentoring" and overseeing the development of the Supes reboot film....I said don't be surprised if Nolan winds up with a executive producer credit and if he brings in Goyer and Jonah to polish the story and script.

It'll be interesting to see who winds up being the director now.

[redfirebird2008]

Excellent and I'm not surprised.

When we heard a few weeks ago Nolan will be involved in a "mentoring" and overseeing the development of the Supes reboot film....I said don't be surprised if Nolan winds up with a producer credit and if he brings in Goyer and Jonah to polish the story and script.

It'll be interesting to see who winds up being the director now.


Chris Nolan is expected to be a "hands-on" producer. Here's the story:


EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: IGN has heard from reliable sources that Tull is downplaying this report. Goyer is in fact on the project, but not only that -- his The Dark Knight co-writer Jonah Nolan will also be scripting Superman: The Man of Steel along with him. Nolan's brother Christopher is expected to only executive-produce, and not direct, the film. That said, he will be "hands-on" as a producer. Since the Superman film is under the gun because of the ongoing legal entanglements involving the property, Warner Bros. wants the pair to get started on their script on the double.

Our sources add that Warners is confident in the early work that Goyer and Jonah Nolan have done so far on Batman 3 (http://movies.ign.com/objects/961/961205.html), and that as a result Superman has now taken on a higher priority status at the studio than it had since Superman Returns was released.

http://movies.ign.com/articles/107/1071879p1.html

[Dark Knight]

Chris Nolan is expected to be a "hands-on" producer. Here's the story:


EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: IGN has heard from reliable sources that Tull is downplaying this report. Goyer is in fact on the project, but not only that -- his The Dark Knight co-writer Jonah Nolan will also be scripting Superman: The Man of Steel along with him. Nolan's brother Christopher is expected to only executive-produce, and not direct, the film. That said, he will be "hands-on" as a producer. Since the Superman film is under the gun because of the ongoing legal entanglements involving the property, Warner Bros. wants the pair to get started on their script on the double.

Our sources add that Warners is confident in the early work that Goyer and Jonah Nolan have done so far on Batman 3 (http://movies.ign.com/objects/961/961205.html), and that as a result Superman has now taken on a higher priority status at the studio than it had since Superman Returns was released.

http://movies.ign.com/articles/107/1071879p1.html






Yep!

Nolan being exec producer and mentoring Snyder as director would work well IMO.

[redfirebird2008]

Yep!

Nolan being exec producer and mentoring Snyder as director would work well IMO.


I thoroughly enjoyed Watchmen but I don't want Snyder's slow-mo nonsense anywhere near Superman.

[Octoberist]

i want Brad Bird.

[BenReilly]

Snyder was offered the chance to direct Superman and he turned it down. He's not going to do it.

[hippie_hunter]

Yep!

Nolan being exec producer and mentoring Snyder as director would work well IMO.

I love 300 and Watchmen, but keep Zack Snyder far, far, far away from Superman.

[Octoberist]

zach doesn't have the maturity level that superman needs. maybe i'm selling the guy short but it doesn't mean he's not talented. he is.

I feel the same way about Louis Letterier doing it.

[Webhead2006]

Well should be very interesting to see what kind of move they do go for director. Also has that other DC news hit yet?

[MAN O STEEL]

Could this ossibly be true?. I want so much for it to be, but I been let down before. This just seems like a dream come true.





Steve

[Webhead2006]

oh totally man o steel i really hope with all this news coming we will get something official from wb and/or from DCE guys.

[redfirebird2008]

zach doesn't have the maturity level that superman needs. maybe i'm selling the guy short but it doesn't mean he's not talented. he is.

I feel the same way about Louis Letterier doing it.

You aren't selling the guy short. I saw an interview from when he was promoting Watchmen and it was pretty embarrassing to watch him admit his own immaturity. Something along the lines of, "When I read comic books, I was always looking for the ones with the most sex and cussing." Really Zach? :doh:

He has great visual flair and so forth, but the slow-mo stuff would completely undermine what needs to happen with Superman on film right now. Superman is on shaky ground right now in part because the very nature of the character is campy. Snyder is the type that would make the character darker and then introduce a cheesy-arse slow motion shot every 5 minutes that completely undermines what he's attempting to do with the character. If he was chosen for this, I would hope Nolan tells the little fart to "STEP AWAY FROM THE SLOW-MO." :oldrazz:

[Ipodman]

Great News!

At least its official... and someone is doing something about the movie...

[jmc]

The plot thickens. Interesting.

[sf2]

i propose Edward Zwick as the director!!!

[BH/HHH]

I don't want Snyder, he even had a dig at Superman which for me means I don't want him anywhere near it.

[craigdbfan]

Matthew Vaughn for director. :up:

[dark_b]

Matthew Vaughn for director. :up:he will only do superman if MIllar can writte hes '' LOTR'' trilogy. :hehe::awesome:

[Young Superman]

I don't want Snyder, he even had a dig at Superman which for me means I don't want him anywhere near it.

Agreed

[zeptron]

i want Brad Bird.

:up:

[jmc]

Dear god not Snyder.

[SpiderByte]

I just want a signal watch.

[Showtime]

Sorry. Had to tie up some loose ends. Still coming.

[SpiderByte]

The only way this week could be better is if they announced, out of the blue, production starting on a superhero that the GA knows little to nothing about, but is known here.

I.E.: MOON KNIGHT!

[Dark_Lord]

Sorry. Had to tie up some loose ends. Still coming.

Awesome. Thanks Show. It's nice to see things, finally, happening with DC/WB.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Most definitely.

[Mr. Earle]

I don't want Snyder, he even had a dig at Superman which for me means I don't want him anywhere near it.But dont you want to see EVERYTHING IN SLOW MOTION? :hehe:

Agreed. No Snyder!

[Bad Superman]

Snyder could work but toning down ALOT the slow motion scenes. Since one of Superman's main powers is Super Speed, slow motion is needed from time to time.

[GreenKToo]

hmmm. something about to break?

[kalelkilla]

It's obvious...Chris Nolan as Director!

[GreenKToo]

maybe..I don't see how tho what with Batman III and all. we'll see.

[kalelkilla]

What the hell else is a "godfather" of Superman? Executive producer?

[GreenKToo]

All we have heard is he is overseeing it, not directing.

[BH/HHH]

wait we have some breaking news coming up?

It will be.....


This was all a rumour :D just kidding

[kalelkilla]

Oh man if all this was just rumor than that would be the end of reading websites for movie news for me. But Variety is even reporting the Goyer news, so that is good to see.

[Webhead2006]

I cant wait to we do get official word from wb which i hope they do announce something official. Then if we hear of any tentative production date IE spring 2011 or something.

[Ishmayl]

i want Brad Bird.

Hell Yes

[RachelDawes]

You aren't selling the guy short. I saw an interview from when he was promoting Watchmen and it was pretty embarrassing to watch him admit his own immaturity. Something along the lines of, "When I read comic books, I was always looking for the ones with the most sex and cussing." Really Zach? :doh:

I remember that interview. I had the same reaction you did. If nothing else, it leads me to believe that Snyder wouldn't even be interested in on Superman. I believe he even said as much in an interview, something about how Superman was too light for a cynical world.

[Showtime]

The news is up and ready.

[Showtime]

The news is up and ready.

[GreenKToo]

awesome..I was hoping we would get that film soon.

[FilmNerdJamie]

I'm curious what people thought it was going to be.

[zerohour films]

The news is up and ready.


Great news, I am so glad there is finally movement with DC (or at least that it's finally going public).

I imagine that since all of these writers, directors, producers are working/have worked on multiple DC hero films that we are going to get a shared universe....hopefully....hint hint....please WB/DC.

[GreenKToo]

allow me to pimp it for ya...
I was kinda thinking it would be a director rumour for Supes..this is good though.:wow:

http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8500:iesb-exclusive-the-director-of-the-flash-is&catid=41:news&Itemid=71

[GL's Light]

The news is up and ready.
Kudos on the scoop. :up:

[\S/JcDc\S/]

I'm curious what people thought it was going to be.

Hey best friend of mine ;) (lol)

The buzz is all on Superman right now, people are anxious for who the director will be.

By tomorrow everyone will want a full cast list :hehe:

[Octoberist]

The news is up and ready.

so what is your take Greg.

I think he has the passion but he's still kinda unproven.

[Octoberist]

btw, this 'Flash' news better be on the main pages of comingsoon.net and superherohype.com

[BH/HHH]

So all been well we could have a huge ass busy period where we have the Green Lantern, The Flash, the Third Batman and the Superman reboot to look forward to. This could be the greatest time ever for us DC fans :D

[Webhead2006]

cool news for flash i really hope we get into development stage for that puppy. Since we have gone through a few different writers/directors and it didnt go far.

[Showtime]

Great news, I am so glad there is finally movement with DC (or at least that it's finally going public).

I imagine that since all of these writers, directors, producers are working/have worked on multiple DC hero films that we are going to get a shared universe....hopefully....hint hint....please WB/DC.

Ha.

allow me to pimp it for ya...
I was kinda thinking it would be a director rumour for Supes..this is good though.:wow:

http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8500:iesb-exclusive-the-director-of-the-flash-is&catid=41:news&Itemid=71

Yeah I think it shows they are moving with other things.

Kudos on the scoop. :up:

Kudos to IESB. :cwink:

so what is your take Greg.

I think he has the passion but he's still kinda unproven.

Stop calling me Greg!

WB LOVES the guy, he is a talent.

[Octoberist]

opps, forgot the word 'on'!

[Doctor Jones]

I don't know, does Superman really need the Nolans and Goyer to fix its problems? To me it seems their attitude is "Well, if they did it for Batman, it can work for Superman!" But who knows, if the story is good, then I won't mind. Maybe they are so damn stuck, they need them.

But it's cool news that the first draft of Batman 3 has been written!

[Sawyer]

I don't know, does Superman really need the Nolans and Goyer to fix its problems? To me it seems their attitude is "Well, if they did it for Batman, it can work for Superman!" But who knows, if the story is good, then I won't mind. Maybe they are so damn stuck, they need them.

But it's cool news that the first draft of Batman 3 has been written!

Bingo. I'm still excited as hell though. The Supes franchise could do alot worse than the Nolans.

[Daybreak_st]

The nice thing about Goyer is he's a comic buff. That means he's no doubts knows the character well and is familiar with a variety of supes incarnations. Before doing batman begins i remember he mentioned (on the dvd) going to the comic store and buying a whole lot of comics for research. I'm sure he'll do the same thing with Supes. It'll be nice to have someone who's done some great things with batman, also tackle supes and utilze the comics history more throughly. I hope he does a good job with it. I'm confident.

[BH/HHH]

Bingo. I'm still excited as hell though. The Supes franchise could do alot worse than the Nolans.

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/03_01/NolanMonsterMOS_468x380.jpg Nolans? :oldrazz:

[craigdbfan]

Good to see development first on Flash instead of Wonder Woman.

I know there are plenty of WW lovers on the hype but she is one character I've never enjoyed outside her animated appearances.

[kalelkilla]

Exactly. If you were to ask for any other trio, you would be hard pressed to get a trio better than Nolan, Goyer, and Nolan right now. Kudos WB! I too was hoping the news was going to be Superman related. But I always have Superman on the the brain.

[Dark Knight]

But dont you want to see EVERYTHING IN SLOW MOTION? :hehe:

Agreed. No Snyder!






Do you people honestly think if Nolan were mentoring Snyder, than he wouldn't have Snyder tone down the slo mo??

[Dark Knight]

Snyder was offered the chance to direct Superman and he turned it down. He's not going to do it.




Yeah...he was offered the gig BEFORE the Nolans' and Goyer were involved.

With that type of talent involved now.....things could change, who knows.

[redfirebird2008]

Do you people honestly think if Nolan were mentoring Snyder, than he wouldn't have Snyder tone down the slo mo??

Speaking of this mentor business, is it just me or is it really strange that Snyder is older than Nolan but Nolan seems so much more mature? Nolan seems like a 50 year old in a 39 year old body whereas Snyder seems like a 25 year old in a 44 year old body. The idea of someone 5 years younger "mentoring" someone older is kinda funny when you think about it. :hehe:

[Dark Knight]

i propose Edward Zwick as the director!!!




Edward Zwick would be a good choice also.

[Webhead2006]

totally i am sure goyer will look at many takes on the character and find the best stuff to use will adding his own take on things and new twists and all that.

[Dark Knight]

Snyder could work but toning down ALOT the slow motion scenes. Since one of Superman's main powers is Super Speed, slow motion is needed from time to time.





Exactly....if peoples only complaints about Snyder are his slow motion techniques.....then those type of things can certainly be toned if necessary, especially if Nolan is the Exec Producer and the guy mentoring the director.

[Sawyer]

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/03_01/NolanMonsterMOS_468x380.jpg Nolans? :oldrazz:

No idea who they are. I'm guessing they're called The Nolans?

[Dark Knight]

Speaking of this mentor business, is it just me or is it really strange that Snyder is older than Nolan but Nolan seems so much more mature? Nolan seems like a 50 year old in a 39 year old body whereas Snyder seems like a 25 year old in a 44 year old body. The idea of someone 5 years younger "mentoring" someone older is kinda funny when you think about it. :hehe:





Nolan is in his late 30's I believe....still very young.

Nolan mentoring Snyder would be a good thing people.....not a bad thing.....but whatever, it might not be even close to happening.

You Zack haters shouldn't worry too much.

[BH/HHH]

No idea who they are. I'm guessing they're called The Nolans?

yeah they were a group of irish singers I think in the 70s, terrible cheesy crap. They sang I'm in the mood for dancing. If you're not from the UK though you pobably wouldnt have a clue who they are, They were seriously bad just couldnt resist :D

[redfirebird2008]

Nolan is in his late 30's I believe....still very young.

Nolan mentoring Snyder would be a good thing people.....not a bad thing.....but whatever.


I never said it was a bad thing. I said it seems strange. Nolan is 39 (turns 40 in July) whereas Snyder turns 44 just a few days from now in March. Snyder is immature as hell whereas Nolan is wise beyond his years, so obviously he would be a good "mentor" for him. It's just strange to think about the age issue. :oldrazz:

[Octoberist]

who knew that Snyder is older than Nolan.

I really think that people don't realize that Nolan is that young. Hell, Paul Rudd's older than Nolan.

[Changeling]

I dont know if Snyder would be the BEST choice, but I wouldnt object to him being chsen

[Showtime]

It's not going to be Snyder. The reason Nolan is producing and mentoring is because it is going to be a rookie director. Forget Snyder.

[GL's Light]

Yeah, I can't see Snyder signing up to be mentored by a hands-on producer at this stage in his career.

[redfirebird2008]

The reason Nolan is producing and mentoring is because it is going to be a rookie director. Forget Snyder.

So we can rule out of one of the Nolans but not the other, right? :oldrazz:

[Showtime]

You guys should know more tonight.

[antsman41]

Maybe Jonah wants to be a director now and follow his brother's footsteps?

[redfirebird2008]

You guys should know more tonight.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/illegaljdm/OrlyBaby.gif

[craigdbfan]

You guys should know more tonight.

Awesome. :up:

This surge of DC/WB news that keeps leaking is gold.

[GL's Light]

You guys should know more tonight.
Tonight? Wow, this is turning out to be the biggest week for DC development news since... well, ever.

[Changeling]

More info?!!!!! Yes!!!!!! :D

[craigdbfan]

Showtime seems to be hinting at the director being revealed pretty soon.

If I'm reading his clues properly.

[Changeling]

Tonight? Wow, this is turning out to be the biggest week for DC development news since... well, ever.
HELL yeah I know!!! I think DC is tired of Marvel kicking their ass. :P

[Changeling]

Showtime seems to be hinting at the director being revealed pretty soon.

If I'm reading his clues properly.
Or even better, some casting rumors.

[Octoberist]

image if Jonah got the directing gig. image!

[Octoberist]

i swear, WB is gonna lock up every intern working at the studio due to these leaks!

[SpiderByte]

And Marvel's half of the forum is going absolutely nuts with Captain America. John Krasinski, manips, casting, everything.

Hell, I got involved and made a Red Skull myself.

This. Week. Rocks.

[Changeling]

Yeah I'm IMAGINING it now.

[Changeling]

Yeah I'm IMAGINING it now.

[redfirebird2008]

image if Jonah got the directing gig. image!

If it's Jonah, that seals the deal for C-Note being heavily involved. No way in hell he would hang his little brother out to dry. He would do everything in his power to make sure the project succeeds.

[Webhead2006]

i cant wait to see who does land the director's chair this time, and then once production gets underway how much help nolan will be for said guy.

[Van Petrol]

More news tonight? Well this is fantastic! :up:

[Octoberist]

other 'rookie' directors I can think of who are making waves in Hollywood include the dude who did Tron.

Then there's Neil Bloomkamp (but he's too busy with his sci fi project), Duncan Jones (too busy with Source Code)..ummm.

I don't know the Spanish guy who directed Buried? How about the dude who recently did Splice (but he's not a rookie though).

my brain..

[Showtime]

You'll also be hearing more about Christopher Nolan.

[Van Petrol]

You'll also be hearing more about Christopher Nolan.

Sounds good man. Possible news on Batman 3? :wow::cwink:

[Octoberist]

holy moses

[Sawyer]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/illegaljdm/OrlyBaby.gif

That's like the creepiest baby I've ever seen. It looks like it's plotting a murder.

[redfirebird2008]

That's like the creepiest baby I've ever seen. It looks like it's plotting a murder.

Yep. :hehe:

[Van Petrol]

It's the real life Stewie Griffin. :cwink::oldrazz:

[Changeling]

When I saw that baby I lol'd and showed it too my dad. Thats so funny.
Very

[Changeling]

interesting well be hearing more on Nolan too

[SpiderByte]

It's the real life Stewie Griffin. :cwink::oldrazz:

What the deuce do yo mean by that? :hehe:

[BenReilly]

Yeah...he was offered the gig BEFORE the Nolans' and Goyer were involved.

With that type of talent involved now.....things could change, who knows.

Why would the job seem more enticing now when he would have another director watching over him, as opposed to doing his own thing? It's not going to be Snyder, let it go.

Yeah, I can't see Snyder signing up to be mentored by a hands-on producer at this stage in his career.

Someone get's it. :up:

[Octoberist]

i really think that these leaks are forcing DC and WB's hand.

[Changeling]

Yeah same. Hopefully we keep a consistent flow of info after all this too.

[Alonsovich]

I'm really betting on Jonah... I really think it's him..:awesome:

[Changeling]

Seems the most likely choice at this point

[Dark Knight]

Good news regarding The Flash officially in development!

I'm sure Geoff Johns story arc featuring Barry Allen will be used.

Hope Berlanti can handle the directing duties.....I'm sure he can just as long as the story and script is good. I wasn't comfortable with him directing such a big and important film like GL, but a smaller in scope film like Flash I think he can handle.

[Dark Knight]

It's not going to be Snyder. The reason Nolan is producing and mentoring is because it is going to be a rookie director. Forget Snyder.




Thats why I told the Snyder haters, not to worry, the chances of him being the director are slim to none.

Snyder and Abrams would be my personal faves to direct, but neither is gonna happen.

[mclay18]

i really think that these leaks are forcing DC and WB's hand.

Which means they ought to release the big press release with the DC Entertainment announcements soon before Showtime, Jamie, Nikki and LR leak it all out. It just makes sense.

[Lighthouse]

I'm having trouble connecting to IESB. Anyone else having the same problem? I'd like to read this news everyone's excited about.

[rocco2216]

Which means they ought to release the big press release with the DC Entertainment announcements soon before Showtime, Jamie, Nikki and LR leak it all out. It just makes sense.

I don't know what they're waiting for in the first place ha ha. :word:

[rocco2216]

I'm having trouble connecting to IESB. Anyone else having the same problem? I'd like to read this news everyone's excited about.

I'm having the same problem, it's not your computer.

[zerohour films]

I'm having trouble connecting to IESB. Anyone else having the same problem? I'd like to read this news everyone's excited about.

:ninja:Warner Brothers is trying to take the site out!:ninja:

[Alonsovich]

I'm having trouble connecting to IESB. Anyone else having the same problem? I'd like to read this news everyone's excited about.

Theatricallity and deception are powerful agents...:o

[Dark Knight]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/illegaljdm/OrlyBaby.gif





It's like Freddy Krugers child or Satans child or somethin.....

Sinister indeed!

[GreenKToo]

He looks like a martial arts master to me lol.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Seems the most likely choice at this point

I take it you guys wouldn't be happy if Goyer is set to direct?







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[SpiderByte]

I take it you guys wouldn't be happy if Goyer is set to direct?







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[Octoberist]

I take it you guys wouldn't be happy if Goyer is set to direct?







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no way.

[mclay18]

I take it you guys wouldn't be happy if Goyer is set to direct?

From the hints Showtime is giving us, I think the WB and Nolan are going to go with a "safe", bankable director like Wolfgang Peterson. Judging by his recent collaborations with the WB on projects like Troy, Perfect Storm and Poseidon -- I think a director like him can do a good job, provided he has a good script to work with.

[Octoberist]

Showtime also mentioned that the director that they're looking at is a rookie filmmaker. so wolfgang doesn't fit.

[redfirebird2008]

I take it you guys wouldn't be happy if Goyer is set to direct?







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This place would crash for sure if that happens.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

From the hints Showtime is giving us, I think the WB and Nolan are going to go with a "safe", bankable director like Wolfgang Peterson. Judging by his recent collaborations with the WB on projects like Troy, Perfect Storm and Poseidon -- I think a director like him can do a good job, provided he has a good script to work with.

I thought Showtime's latest hint stated it would be a "rookie" :confused:

[RachelDawes]

What's "rookie" mean? Someone who's never directed a movie before or someone who doesn't have many movies under his belt? I definitely don't want the former and can't even imagine it happening.

[redfirebird2008]

Showtime also mentioned that the director that they're looking at is a rookie filmmaker. so wolfgang doesn't fit.

Goyer isn't a rookie director either, at least not by my definition.

[GL's Light]

What's "rookie" mean? Someone who's never directed a movie before or someone who doesn't have many movies under his belt?
A rookie director could fit either one of those descriptions, especially if it's someone who's directed one or two small films but never a big budget FX film.
I definitely don't want the former and can't even imagine it happening.
Jonathan Nolan is the only first-time director I could see them signing.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Worse for Superman...

Raimi or Goyer?

[Daybreak_st]

I saw this already posted but what if it's Jonah Nolan's directing debut?

[redfirebird2008]

Worse for Superman...

Raimi or Goyer?


Hmmmm...afraid I gotta go with Raimi on this one. Goyer brings Nolan strings attached. Raimi brings Raimi strings attached. Goyer and Raimi are both craptacular choices though. :csad:

[Daybreak_st]

I saw this already posted but what if it's Jonah Nolan's directing debut?

[GL's Light]

Worse for Superman...

Raimi or Goyer?
As director? It's not even close: Goyer.

[Sawyer]

Worse for Superman...

Raimi or Goyer?

Most hypesters generally have a boner for Bruce Campbell, and the idea of Raimi directing him as Supes will probably be no different, so I'm sure the general consensus will be on Raimi's side here.

That said, neither! Goyer's fine on writing, but his directing track record blows. And Raimi just isnt right for this.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Worse for Superman...

Raimi or Goyer?

Please stop trying to start an arguement. Raimi has no chance of directing the flick so there is no reason to bring him up.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Please stop trying to start an arguement. Raimi has no chance of directing the flick so there is no reason to bring him up.

Just having something to discuss for a moment as we wait. CHILL.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Other possibilities:


Matthew Vaughan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Vaughn)
Alfonso Cuaron (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Children of Men)
David Yates (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix)
Kevin MacDonald (Last King of Scotland, State of Play)
Duncan Jones (Moon)
Andrew Niccol (Lord of War, Gattaca)

[Webhead2006]

for me i yea i doubt it will be goyer, and jonah would be interesting. But i would like it to go to someone who could handle a bigger picture like this or at least have a bit of background in sfx films and all that. \S/ from your list i wouldnt mind seeing alfonso cuaron, or david yates i thought they did very well with their potter films, as for the others i havent seen their work.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Of known directors I was soooo psyched at the possibility of JJ Abrams. I think that would have been AMAZING.

The Wachowski's have been brought up in the mix, many times, and I still think they could make a workable film.

Gore Verbinski is a good visual director.

Raimi, he hit the mark with Spidey 2 but came back flat on Spidey 3.

[Michael Corleone]

for me i yea i doubt it will be goyer, and jonah would be interesting. But i would like it to go to someone who could handle a bigger picture like this or at least have a bit of background in sfx films and all that. \S/ from your list i wouldnt mind seeing alfonso cuaron, or david yates i thought they did very well with their potter films, as for the others i havent seen their work.


Considering the sort of Nolan Mafia we've got surrounding this picture, I would guess Jonah has a shot. He certainly would fit the rookie bill and still have the experience of being around this type of production. I don't know if that would give him enough to direct, but who knows.

[Crook]

Of known directors I was soooo psyched at the possibility of JJ Abrams. I think that would have been AMAZING.
Abrams is like that one chick who was an amazing lay...and you never saw her again the following morning.

Dude is great in his projects, but creatively speaking he is one, nomadic, filthy whore. :o

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Abrams is like that one chick who was an amazing lay...and you never saw her again the following morning.

Dude is great in his projects, but creatively speaking he is one, nomadic, filthy whore. :o

HA HA, I get what you are saying. But he would at least make ONE amazing Superman film :D

[Daybreak_st]

Abrams is like that one chick who was an amazing lay...and you never saw her again the following morning.

Dude is great in his projects, but creatively speaking he is one, nomadic, filthy whore. :o


Wow what a crude and pointless comment. Mission Impossible 3 was great as well so that's at least to solid films/franchises he's done well with.

[Webhead2006]

michael i am sure jonah could do it, but i would figure wb might go with someone slightly different and maybe with at least a few films under their belt. Then a total non director. At least someone who done a few films already.

[GL's Light]

Abrams is like that one chick who was an amazing lay...and you never saw her again the following morning.

Dude is great in his projects, but creatively speaking he is one, nomadic, filthy whore. :o
Except he's almost certainly going to direct the next Star Trek film, and he's producing the next Mission: Impossible film. So not that nomadic after all.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Please stop trying to start an arguement. Raimi has no chance of directing the flick so there is no reason to bring him up.

This.

Still waiting to hear what happened with Abrams. Oh, that's right. Nothing happened since he was never involved. Ever.

[craigdbfan]

Did that information about Nolan and another tidbit about WB/DC get released yet?

Remember Show mentioning it earlier today.

[Lighthouse]

This.

Still waiting to hear what happened with Abrams. Oh, that's right. Nothing happened since he was never involved. Ever.

Is Nolan going to have a lot of input into who the director is or is that something the studios will ultimately decide. I don't know a lot about how Hollywood does these things, so I'm just curious to know.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

This.

Still waiting to hear what happened with Abrams. Oh, that's right. Nothing happened since he was never involved. Ever.

WTF is wrong with you? I didn't suggest anything about Raimi. I just asked which would be worse for Supes, him or Goyer.

As for JJ, I asked for a few folks to check into it. I never said it was confirmed. Otherwise I wouldn't have asked them to check into it :hehe:
:doh:

Fool.

[redfirebird2008]

Did that information about Nolan and another tidbit about WB/DC get released yet?

Remember Show mentioning it earlier today.


Not yet. :csad:

[Lighthouse]

WTF is wrong with you? I didn't suggest anything about Raimi. I just asked which would be worse for Supes, him or Goyer.

As for JJ, I asked for a few folks to check into it. I never said it was confirmed. Otherwise I wouldn't have asked them to check into it :hehe:

Fool.

Goyer, at least to me, has proven himself to be a lousy director. I mean if he did one or two bad movies, I'd still give him the benefit of the doubt, but every movie of his I've seen has ranged from average to down right terrible.