Christopher Nolan Meeting With Directorial Candidates [Archive] - Page 4

scifiwolf

10-04-2010, 02:00 PM

I think Ben has enough credibility now to be mentioned as a candidate, but the fact that he's not filmed outside of Boston is a bit of a risk when considering him. Now, if the stars were to align in his favor, I'd give him a very well-deserved chance. Of course, all of this is moot if he turns the offer down, or isn't even given an offer in the first place. According to the report last week, he's been offered Tales From the Gangster Squad, but hasn't accepted. It's not outside the realm of possibility that WB would offer him a few projects, including this one, to pick from.

flickchick85

10-04-2010, 03:34 PM

After seeing Let Me In, I'm even more excited at the prospect of Reeves. Too bad it doesn't appear that he's actually in the running. :(

Dark Knight

10-04-2010, 03:42 PM

After seeing Let Me In, I'm even more excited at the prospect of Reeves. Too bad it doesn't appear that he's actually in the running. :(

Jesus....do you watch every movie that is being sold to you? :oldrazz:

How do you have the time?

flickchick85

10-04-2010, 03:44 PM

Jesus....do you watch every movie that is being sold to you? :oldrazz:

How do you have the time?
Lol, only the good ones, DK. Only the good ones. Also, I work at a movie theater, so it's off-the-clock job research. :cwink:

Dark Knight

10-04-2010, 03:58 PM

Lol, only the good ones, DK. Only the good ones. Also, I work at a movie theater, so it's off-the-clock job research. :cwink:

Only the good ones....yeah right. If you work at a movie theater...I'm sure you have watched your fair share of crapfests also. :oldrazz:

The Chris

10-04-2010, 04:06 PM

Only the good ones....yeah right. If you work at a movie theater...I'm sure you have watched your fair share of crapfests also. :oldrazz:

I work in a theater, I've seen 99 movies. I've seen a lot of garbage.

flickchick85

10-04-2010, 05:07 PM

Only the good ones....yeah right. If you work at a movie theater...I'm sure you have watched your fair share of crapfests also. :oldrazz:
Well, I've seen pieces of the crapfests, sure. But I don't make a point to devote a couple hours of my life to one until I've heard enough reports that it's good first. Also, the theater I work at is an independent/foreign movie theater, so in general, less crapfests, more underseen gems. But yes, crapfests are somewhat unavoidable.

DarkKnight FTW

10-04-2010, 05:22 PM

According to Deadline.com, Zack Snyder is the pick.

http://www.**************.com/fansites/VoicesFromKrypton/news/?a=23471

DarkKnight FTW

10-04-2010, 05:23 PM

According to Deadline.com, Zack Snyder is the pick.

http://www.**************.com/fansites/VoicesFromKrypton/news/?a=23471

terry78

10-04-2010, 05:25 PM

Deadline is pretty accurate with their ****, man. If this is indeed true, hey. I don't mind it. He wasn't a first or second choice, but I don't mind. At least we know most of the scenes from the comics will definitely be translated without compromise. And I suspect we'll get a pretty f/x heavy villain alongside Luthor.

Changeling

10-04-2010, 05:25 PM

Great choice. I woulda preferred Matt Reeves or Duncan Jones, but this is still a great choice

LightningFlash

10-04-2010, 05:39 PM

My third choice for the film, but I like the idea of Snyder and Nolan working together.

Zack Snyder + Christopher Nolan + Jonathan Nolan + David S. Goyer = EPIC.

Harry_Lime02

10-04-2010, 05:46 PM

Well, I hope you guys like slow motion.

LightningFlash

10-04-2010, 05:52 PM

Because the entire Watchmen movie was in slo-mo, right?

Happy Jack

10-04-2010, 05:53 PM

According to Deadline.com, Zack Snyder is the pick.

http://www.**************.com/fansites/VoicesFromKrypton/news/?a=23471
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Sawyer

10-04-2010, 06:06 PM

My heart dropped when I saw Snyder's name on the main page.

One can only hope that Nolan is literally holding his hand the entire way through this production.

Dark Knight

10-04-2010, 06:09 PM

Yeahhhhhhh!

I'm stoked that Snyder will be teaming with Nolan on this puppy! I have been saying Zack should direct a Superman film for the last 2 years now almost!

Fasten your seat belts folks and enjoy the ride! :wow: :supes::up:

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/zack-snyder-is-directing-superman-11288

Frankenmation

10-04-2010, 06:14 PM

Well, this is just fantastic. I look forward to a completely soulless Superman film with spectacular visuals and nothing else.

Happy Jack

10-04-2010, 06:19 PM

Well, this is just fantastic. I look forward to a completely soulless Superman film with spectacular visuals and nothing else.
Unfortunately, yes.

Dark Knight

10-04-2010, 06:21 PM

Weren't Showy and Jamie always telling me that Zack Snyder will NEVER wind up directing a Superman film and to forget about it?? Ooops!

Hmm.....:oldrazz:

Dark Knight

10-04-2010, 06:22 PM

Well, this is just fantastic. I look forward to a completely soulless Superman film with spectacular visuals and nothing else.

Keep thinking that way and you may actually get it.....:whatever:

Frankenmation

10-04-2010, 06:28 PM

Keep thinking that way and you may actually get it.....:whatever:

:huh:

Pardon me for not frothing at the mouth with excitement at Snyder directing it. Why can't you just accept that not everyone is happy with this choice? You're thrilled about it? Great. But others aren't, and they have a right to their opinion as well.

flickchick85

10-04-2010, 06:31 PM

Well, this is just fantastic. I look forward to a completely soulless Superman film with spectacular visuals and nothing else.
I definitely understand where you're coming from (as I pretty much feel the exact same way about Snyder's films), but I'm trying to remain optimisting - Goyer and Nolan are doing the screenplay, so that's where the soul can come from. The big thing I'm worried about is the acting. Snyder can't direct actors for s***, imo, and that's not something Nolan as a producer would be involved in. Still, I'm crossing my fingers for the best.

Dark Knight

10-04-2010, 06:35 PM

"From the Creators of the Batman Trilogy and the Director of 300 and Watchmen"

Oh yeah....I am PUMPED! :woot:

Dark Knight

10-04-2010, 06:36 PM

Haters gonna hate! LOL

:oldrazz:

Dark Knight

10-04-2010, 06:40 PM

Nolan is not going to give us everything he has planned for this film storywise.....if Zod is in the film....he most certainly will NOT be the main baddie!

Count on it!

Dark Knight

10-04-2010, 06:46 PM

I trust the Nolans, Goyer and Emma FAR MORE than you Snyder haters! LOL

Easily....

BTW, Where is Showy and Jamie?

Aesop Rocks

10-04-2010, 06:49 PM

I have literally lost all interest in this movie reboot now.

Frankenmation

10-04-2010, 06:54 PM

You better watch what you say, Aesop! Dark Knight, Captain of the Snyder-Nazis is coming to get you! HIDE YOUR CHILDRENS!

Nave 'Torment'

10-04-2010, 06:59 PM

Well, I've seen pieces of the crapfests, sure. But I don't make a point to devote a couple hours of my life to one until I've heard enough reports that it's good first. Also, the theater I work at is an independent/foreign movie theater, so in general, less crapfests, more underseen gems. But yes, crapfests are somewhat unavoidable.

I want your job :| Seriously, that's one of the best places to work for. I wouldn't mind 10 crapfests if that is backed by at least ONE gem :) Keep up the magic. Theaters rule.

Well, I hope you guys like slow motion.

:awesome:

My heart dropped when I saw Snyder's name on the main page.

One can only hope that Nolan is literally holding his hand the entire way through this production.

Yeah same thing happened to me - but I'm having good thoughts on Snyder now. He just might be able to pull it off - the man adapted THE WATCHMEN. Speaking of which, this will be his first comic film that isn't a direct-adaptation (or is it?) Any thoughts on that?

Weren't Showy and Jamie always telling me that Zack Snyder will NEVER wind up directing a Superman film and to forget about it?? Ooops!

To be fair to those two - that's me from last week :whatever:

MiddleSuperName

10-04-2010, 07:09 PM

pls no zod!!! this is mistake. sure it won't ruin the film entirely, but all the fans decided on metallo brainiac and lex already. fans spoke, and wanted to move on from donnerverse including no zod again :(

Aesop Rocks

10-04-2010, 07:13 PM

Well, here's this: Zack Snyder told Variety that Brandon Routh "isnt likely to don the red and blue tights again", in case you thought otherwise

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Sawyer

10-04-2010, 07:19 PM

I have literally lost all interest in this movie reboot now.

As if you had any before. :o

Aesop Rocks

10-04-2010, 07:28 PM

A Nolan-written, Jon Hamm starring, Matt Reeves directed Superman movie had a lot of my attention.

Sawyer

10-04-2010, 07:29 PM

A Nolan-written, Jon Hamm starring, Matt Reeves directed Superman movie had a lot of my attention.

Maybe if you're lucky, we'll get 2 out of 3.

Aesop Rocks

10-04-2010, 07:30 PM

What, Nolan and Hamm?

flickchick85

10-04-2010, 07:53 PM

I want your job :| Seriously, that's one of the best places to work for. I wouldn't mind 10 crapfests if that is backed by at least ONE gem :) Keep up the magic. Theaters rule.
Well, considering I have a Film and Television degree, I was hoping to have steady editing work by now, but considering I'm stuck working at a theater, I have to say the theater I work for is a pretty great place to be stuck at. :woot:

In my search for silver lining on this choice, I did come up with a pleasant thought (for me): Snyder's taste in leading men is definitely something I approve of. Between Gerard Butler, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson and Jon Hamm, I'm much less concerned about getting a 25-year-old Superboy for Superman now. So that's a good thing.

LightningFlash

10-04-2010, 08:24 PM

What, Nolan and Hamm?

Well, at least 1 out of 3. It's mostly Goyer writing the script.

DCUmoviepage

10-04-2010, 08:28 PM

Wow! Snyder, great choice! Well,haters gonehaen, buthe is the directornow, and nothing can change that. For me, behind the great action hecan work well with the drama and the character plots. with Nolan guidance, this ne movie have big chances to be epic. utim worried about the return of Zod, because with they really link with Donner movies (again) why not follow up the Superman Returns history? and how the put Zod back?

DCUmoviepage

10-04-2010, 08:30 PM

What, Nolan and Hamm?

Well, Hamm is in Sucker Punch, he knows how to work with him, annd is fan-fav, soo, why not?

Sentinel X

10-04-2010, 08:31 PM

I can't believe they chose Snyder over Robert Zemeckis, Matt Reeves, and Darron Arronfonsky. I really CANNOT believe it. Heck, I would've preferred Ben Affleck.

Frankenmation

10-04-2010, 08:32 PM

I can't believe they chose Snyder over Robert Zemeckis, Matt Reeves, and Darron Arronfonsky. I really CANNOT believe it. Heck, I would've preferred Ben Affleck.

Your avatar was pretty much the exact same reaction I had when I first heard the news. :awesome:

gdw

10-04-2010, 08:32 PM

Nolan is the only thing keeping me interested now.

How will this be any different than when they had McG, or Brett Ratner?

batman44

10-04-2010, 08:59 PM

So now that we have Snyder for Superman, what are the chances that one of the other directors will go on to direct The Flash?

Assassin32

10-04-2010, 10:14 PM

I would have chosen Duncan Jones or Darren Aronofsky from the reported list of candidates, but honestly there wasn't a terrible choice among them. I suppose we can trust that Christopher Nolan knows what he's doing, so I'm alright with Snyder. He must have knocked it out of the park during his interview.

El Payaso

10-04-2010, 10:19 PM

Nolan is the only thing keeping me interested now.

How will this be any different than when they had McG, or Brett Ratner?
Same here.
How will this be any different than when they had McG, or Brett Ratner?

Lots of slo-mo shots. More than the rest I mean.

JackMercy

10-04-2010, 11:39 PM

I can't believe they chose Snyder over Robert Zemeckis, Matt Reeves, and Darron Arronfonsky. I really CANNOT believe it. Heck, I would've preferred Ben Affleck.

Have you thought that maybe some of these cats (or others) may have indeed been offered or talked to about the project...but turned it down?

:word:

Dark Knight

10-05-2010, 12:40 AM

Have you thought that maybe some of these cats (or others) may have indeed been offered or talked to about the project...but turned it down?

:word:

Exactly...

SuperDaniel

10-05-2010, 12:40 AM

I guess this thread can be closed now, huh?

Hole Shot

10-05-2010, 12:59 AM

I guess this thread can be closed now, huh?

No, because this is going to serve as the "what could have been" thread for those displeased with Snyder.

Dark Knight

10-05-2010, 01:12 AM

Nave 'Torment'

10-05-2010, 11:09 AM

Well, considering I have a Film and Television degree, I was hoping to have steady editing work by now, but considering I'm stuck working at a theater, I have to say the theater I work for is a pretty great place to be stuck at. :woot:

In my search for silver lining on this choice, I did come up with a pleasant thought (for me): Snyder's taste in leading men is definitely something I approve of. Between Gerard Butler, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson and Jon Hamm, I'm much less concerned about getting a 25-year-old Superboy for Superman now. So that's a good thing.

Well, I'm still looking for a good college so...no degrees or anything for me :whatever: But yeah Snyder's casting choices have always been far better than those of his contemporaries. But I'm still uncertain about Natalie Portman playing Lois Lane - even though she's capable of playing out the role, I just don't see her in the part.

Well, Hamm is in Sucker Punch, he knows how to work with him, annd is fan-fav, soo, why not?

Wait... which Hamm? SAM Hamm?!

Nave 'Torment'

10-05-2010, 05:07 PM

Never mind - just got that it's Jon Hamm. :P

Gabe99

01-25-2011, 02:38 AM

GreenKToo

01-25-2011, 06:36 AM

at least he is honest.

DIRECTOR

01-25-2011, 06:46 AM

I feel sorry for all of you alleged "hardcore" Superman fans.

If your not confident, pumped up, excited and content with people like Chris Nolan, Emma Thomas, Jonah Nolan, David Goyer and Zack Snyder involved in the production of this next Superman film.

Then you may NEVER see a good to great Superman film EVER!

Keep crying.....:waa:
just because they all are involved doesn't mean it's going to be a great film. Nolan isn't directing, probably executive producer. The whole film is on Snyder's hands.

JAK®

01-25-2011, 11:40 AM

just because they all are involved doesn't mean it's going to be a great film. Nolan isn't directing, probably executive producer. The whole film is on Snyder's hands.
Which still means it's in good hands.

Anita18

01-25-2011, 01:36 PM

Duncan Jones Admits He Was Intimidated By ‘Superman’ Scale; Backed Out Of Talks On His Own (http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/duncan_jones_admits_he_was_intimidated_superman_sc ale_backed_out_of_short_l/)
Awww, that's a bit of a shame.

And they interpret Nolan a bit oddly. He jumped from doing small sub-$50 million movies into taking up one of the biggest franchises ever. Even though the franchise had been left for dead. :funny:

Project862006

01-25-2011, 01:52 PM

well even memento and insomnia which are nolan's smaller films were bigger than moon

Superman2007

01-25-2011, 01:57 PM

Duncan Jones Admits He Was Intimidated By ‘Superman’ Scale; Backed Out Of Talks On His Own (http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/duncan_jones_admits_he_was_intimidated_superman_sc ale_backed_out_of_short_l/)

Such a huge shame...and it seems like Nolan/WB went to Jones first with an offer to direct.

With Snyder directing I feel like, at best, he'll be able to give us a pretty good Superman movie.

With Duncan Jones directing I feel like he could've given us the best Superman movie ever made and possibly one of the best comic book films ever made.

btw Source Code looks great: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkTrG-gpIzE

JAK®

01-25-2011, 02:24 PM

I think you're giving too much credit to Jones and not enough to Snyder. If Jones panicked at the thought of directing a major blockbuster then chances are he would buckle under the pressure and we would get a movie like Fincher's Alien 3. Snyder, however, proved that he was willing to stick to his vision for a big-budget movie with Watchmen.

flickchick85

01-25-2011, 02:53 PM

I think it's a shame that Jones backed out, as I much prefer him to Snyder. But at least Jones was honest enough to do so. Frankly, I think it takes more guts to admit you can't handle a job like this than to run with it anyway because it's such a big opportunity. The latter is how the big disasters happen, imo.

This would've been a HUGE career jump for him. But if he didn't think he could handle it, I'm glad he figured that out early and backed out. And I'm looking forward to Source Code. :up:

Man of Steel

01-25-2011, 08:14 PM

Why has this thread not been closed already? We all know that Zack Snyder is directing.

dark_b

03-09-2011, 02:57 PM

you think del Toro would take the superman project if he knew tha tMountain of Madness was not happening ?

http://www.slashfilm.com/guillermo-del-toro-speaks-at-mountains-madness-controversy-pacific-rim-released-summer-2013/

now thats a visionar. :wow:

Lencho01

03-09-2011, 03:06 PM

Well, he said "projects" so I assumed he had other stuff at the time that he was more interested in getting done than Superman.

There's also this...

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2011/03/01/aaron-eckhart-battle-los-angeles-superman-reboot-dark-knight-rises/

El Payaso

03-09-2011, 03:25 PM