News flash!

[BlueLantern]

I read a story recently stating that the Judge might award the heirs custody of the 1930s version of Superman, but give Warner Bros. and DC the rights to the modern Superman, if they are deemed sufficiently different enough properties to be classified as two separate intellectual properties. This apparently happened with Todd McFarlane and one of his collaborators who was suing him for the rights to Medieval Spawn. The Judge decided that Medieval Spawn was different enough from vanilla Spawn to be considered a different IP, and thus Todd McFarlane does not own that version of Spawn and the guy who does own it is allowed to do with it as he pleases.

Honestly though, if that happens then DC is getting the lion's share, because Superman has evolved a great deal since the 1930s and the modern superman is the one people associate the character with. If such a ruling is enough to keep both parties happy though, then I'd be OK with it.

One of his collaborators happens to be Neil Gaiman. One of the best comic book writers around.

I doubt it'll get split. In the end there'll be an out of court settlement of some form resulting in regular royalties going to the Siegel & Shuster estate in the same way it does Bob Kane's estate.

[herolee10]

I don't see on how any of that could be a good thing since wasn't it said that DC would be unable to use the fact that Superman is an alien from Krypton as well? And there are many fans of Lois Lane who is a part of the era that the Siegals had created so if she's lost then that's a MAJOR hit to the Superman Lore.

[RoughNTumble]

what happened to that announcement jim lee and geoff johns were making? was that about the comic books?

[Kal-El.9859]

what happened to that announcement jim lee and geoff johns were making? was that about the comic books?

turned out to be nothing...

[Kal-El.9859]

Ok, I'm not trying to be mean but like some other folks have said before that when we see this thread bumped we get a little excited for the prospect of new breaking NEWS only to open it and well...there is no news. So I'm suggesting this thread be closed and only have the mods unlock it once actual news has been revealed for discussion. I don't know how that would fly with others but it's just getting bogged down with nonsense. I know people will be like, "I can't post news if I hear of any!" All you have to do is simply contact a mod...they are EVERYWHERE!!!! Showtime and Jamie seem pretty easy to get a hold of so there you go. Just my suggestion...as stupid or as smart as it may be, take it for what it's worth

[Stephen K. Hone]

Ok, I'm not trying to be mean but like some other folks have said before that when we see this thread bumped we get a little excited for the prospect of new breaking NEWS only to open it and well...there is no news. So I'm suggesting this thread be closed and only have the mods unlock it once actual news has been revealed for discussion. I don't know how that would fly with others but it's just getting bogged down with nonsense. I know people will be like, "I can't post news if I hear of any!" All you have to do is simply contact a mod...they are EVERYWHERE!!!! Showtime and Jamie seem pretty easy to get a hold of so there you go. Just my suggestion...as stupid or as smart as it may be, take it for what it's worth


And yet you bumped it perpetuating the thing you're complaining about lol! Oh Crap I just did it as well. Sorry People. Move along, nothing to see here.:cwink:

[RoughNTumble]

I was inquiring about news. What other thread would I go to but the news thread?

[Kal-El.9859]

I was inquiring about news. What other thread would I go to but the news thread?

wasn't trying to call you out personally but this thread gets a lot of useless posts in it...and maybe you could have tried this thread...who knows really

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=356273

[Meteoro]

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[hopefuldreamer]

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Lol

[Kryptonian Warrior]

When Cavill was announced we were told filming would start this month. Start worrying if it doesn't because TDK has started on schedule.
I remember seeing that as well, but I'm pretty sure that when Cavill was announced, the June start date was just a tentative date. The official start date came later on.

[Sabaoth]

I'm starting to feel a little uneasy.
It's been too damned long since we've gotten any new news!

[RoughNTumble]

Just saw the official poster for The Dark Knight Rises AND The Avengers... And Man of Steel (new Superman film) SICK!

http://twitter.com/#!/theonlyesq

[Kal-El.9859]

I don't see any Superman poster...and I thought that Batman poster was fan made??

[RoughNTumble]

He's the guy that just leaked the avengers poster on the SHH front page.

[Kal-El.9859]

can you post a direct link to the Superman poster?

[GreenKToo]

I wish somebody would leak something lol.

[RoughNTumble]

he hasn't posted a superman or batman poster

the expo is tomorrow at 11PST and they'll be there

[Kal-El.9859]

he hasn't posted a superman or batman poster

the expo is tomorrow at 11PST and they'll be there

ohhhhhh...cool. I'm looking forward to it then

[Zorex]

http://twitter.com/#!/theonlyesq
Oh, I really, really hope this is for real.

[RoughNTumble]

It's for real

[Kal-El.9859]

Oh, I really, really hope this is for real.

same here...if not I'll be pissed

[Man_Of_Steel_]

I haven't been this excited to see the letter S in my life.

[Stephen K. Hone]

I haven't been this excited to see the letter S in my life.

Pity the guy couldn't give us a taste of what he saw. Btw sorry I have no news, so if you thought the thread was bumped because of breaking news you're SOL on the MOS Lol!:cwink:

[Supermanila]

The \S/ for the movie?

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg737/scaled.php?tn=0&server=737&filename=oz2n.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[KRIM]

The \S/ for the movie?

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg737/scaled.php?tn=0&server=737&filename=oz2n.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640
Looks like the same ol' \S/ that's been used many times before. I doubt Snyder doesn't redesign the emblem at least slightly.

[TheIncredibleSk]

Theirs no point to changing the S symbol. Its perfect.

[RoughNTumble]

is that the back of the cape?

[cwere]

Actually, other than in the Superboy TV series and Smallville, this \S/ hasn't been used on any movie adaptation. So it can be added as a "new" symbol rendering in terms of the movies. It's the original \S/ and I LOVE IT! :supes:

[Bruce_Begins]

I don't like it, they are taking away yellow color from "S" and replacing it with black, maybe they will take away yellow/ golden yellow belt and give Supes a black belt.

http://www.google.co.in/imgres?imgurl=http://splashpage.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/superman.jpg&imgrefurl=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/12/08/superman-flyby-concept-art-costume-doomsday/&usg=__VcjuH41NDMdSuDIXKgjiQGBOz14=&h=720&w=394&sz=143&hl=en&start=18&zoom=1&tbnid=0cvWPyaOXvx-hM:&tbnh=140&tbnw=77&ei=NCP3TYfmItDirAfE28CICA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dnew%2Bcostume%2Bsuperman%26um%3D1%26h l%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D578%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1http://tomparkersartdump.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/superman_026.jpg

It looks bad.

[Superman Prime]

The only reason he'd need to replace the yellow with black would be as a sign of mourning; in Kingdom Come he used that color scheme when Captain Atom's death decimated Kansas.

But looking at that pic and using it to imply that Superman will have that costume design in the new film is SERIOUSLY jumping the gun. Get a grip.

[Lead Cenobite]

Actually, other than in the Superboy TV series and Smallville, this \S/ hasn't been used on any movie adaptation. So it can be added as a "new" symbol rendering in terms of the movies. It's the original \S/ and I LOVE IT! :supes:

It was also used on the suit in the Lois and Clark pilot.

[hopefuldreamer]

I just want to grab the nearest person to me and kiss them!

So far so good!

[moviedoors]

I'm starting to feel a little uneasy.
It's been too damned long since we've gotten any new news!
Get a grip, they aren't even shooting yet.

[Superman Prime]

I just want to grab the nearest person to me and kiss them!

Well, all right, but just one.

[RoughNTumble]

I don't like it, they are taking away yellow color

o rly

can you give my snyder's number? I just wanna ask why, personally.

[JAK®]

I don't think that S symbol is indicative of anything in the movie.

[SuperDaniel]

That is the classic S and it is going to make me VERY happy if the use it in the movie instead of some WARPED version...

[hopefuldreamer]

Well, all right, but just one.

Lol

I'm pretty sure it'll be the guy in the cubicle next to me who gets it :p

[DIRECTOR]

The \S/ for the movie?

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg737/scaled.php?tn=0&server=737&filename=oz2n.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640
where is this from?

[DIRECTOR]

Ok, I'm not trying to be mean but like some other folks have said before that when we see this thread bumped we get a little excited for the prospect of new breaking NEWS only to open it and well...there is no news. So I'm suggesting this thread be closed and only have the mods unlock it once actual news has been revealed for discussion. I don't know how that would fly with others but it's just getting bogged down with nonsense. I know people will be like, "I can't post news if I hear of any!" All you have to do is simply contact a mod...they are EVERYWHERE!!!! Showtime and Jamie seem pretty easy to get a hold of so there you go. Just my suggestion...as stupid or as smart as it may be, take it for what it's worth
excellent point, this thread is kinda too broad. I mean, when new news comes in, sure a thread could be created, but than why is there a thread like this........... it doesn't make since.

[SuperDaniel]

Now someone tell me who's the guy wearing what it looks to be a cape, red uniform, blue gloves and has some kind of spear in his hand?

[GreenKToo]

Not getting excited either way until we know its fo' real.

[kyleman]

The \S/ for the movie?

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg737/scaled.php?tn=0&server=737&filename=oz2n.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

i don't even understand what's going on in this "poster". Whose face is that bottom left? and who is in the red jumpsuit with blue gloves on to the right of that? This to me looks like a still from a dvd menu for a cartoon taken by a camera phone.

[HighFivingMF]

Now someone tell me who's the guy wearing what it looks to be a cape, red uniform, blue gloves and has some kind of spear in his hand?

There's no cape, it's Aquaman.

[Willi Berg]

There's no cape, it's Aquaman.

i don't even understand what's going on in this "poster". Whose face is that bottom left? and who is in the red jumpsuit with blue gloves on to the right of that? This to me looks like a still from a dvd menu for a cartoon taken by a camera phone.

It does look like Aquaman. Here is the Batman setup next to it to compare:

http://s3.amazonaws.com/coolproduction/ckeditor_assets/pictures/2137/original/tdkrtrade.jpg?1308055238

It's the Licensing International Expo, and WB is showing their different consumer products.

[SuperDaniel]

That's right... It does look like Aquaman.

[Zorex]

Damn... I kind of figured it would be general Superman stuff and nothing directly related to the new movie... too early for that.

[Man_Of_Steel_]

http://collider.com/superman-man-of-steel-image-henry-cavill/96323/

[FilmNerdJamie]

That's fake. It literally came from here on the Hype soon after Adams was cast.

[GreenKToo]

He11 it even says its fanmade....

[Man_Of_Steel_]

Why must everything be fanmade? Why can't WB release something official?

[FilmNerdJamie]

Because a frame of footage has yet to be shot, perhaps?

[Kal-El.9859]

I just want to grab the nearest person to me and kiss them!

So far so good!

I hope my puppy doesn't get jealous...

[Kal-El.9859]

o rly

can you give my snyder's number? I just wanna ask why, personally.

you can go tweet him if you want

[Kal-El.9859]

i don't even understand what's going on in this "poster". Whose face is that bottom left? and who is in the red jumpsuit with blue gloves on to the right of that? This to me looks like a still from a dvd menu for a cartoon taken by a camera phone.

That face looks like Superman to me...

[Anno_Domini]

There's something that looks like a building in that same poster...a building from Metropolis or Krypton?

[Project862006]

http://media.**************.com/images/uploads/Licensing_International_Expo_1_38.jpg

[SuperDaniel]

That face looks like Superman to me...
It's Aquaman.
http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/7669/hrlicensinginternationa.jpg

[SuperDaniel]

There's something that looks like a building in that same poster...a building from Metropolis or Krypton?
I'd say it is Krypton because it looks there's flying vehicles and the red sky...

[Kal-El.9859]

It's Aquaman.
http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/7669/hrlicensinginternationa.jpg

somebody asked about the face to the left...which is Superman

[SuperDaniel]

Yeah but that's just the comics representation, not the movie...

[Kal-El.9859]

Yeah but that's just the comics representation, not the movie...

of course, because as I've said many times I don't think this has much if ANYTHING at all to do with the movie

[SuperDaniel]

It's Krypton in the background, though, obviously. There's flying vehicles and all...

[XEdge]

hmmmm..........futuristic Krypton would def be a step up from barren ice/crystal Krypton!

[Michael Corleone]

of course, because as I've said many times I don't think this has much if ANYTHING at all to do with the movie

It definitely does not. That style "S" is the registered trademark design. It's the "S" that you see everywhere because it's the trade mark used for all promotional material and merchandise dealing with Superman and DC Comics. Which is obvious seeing as this is a licensing expo. This is nothing more than a promotional banner using existing trademark design.

[Kal-El.9859]

that doesn't look like flying vehicles to me. Just black splotches or whatever... graffiti of sorts if you will

[Anno_Domini]

hmmmm..........futuristic Krypton would def be a step up from barren ice/crystal Krypton!

:up:

I'd be down with that. And I predict Jor-El will have the most badass flying car.

[Kal-El.9859]

It definitely does not. That style "S" is the registered trademark design. It's the "S" that you see everywhere because it's the trade mark used for all promotional material and merchandise dealing with Superman and DC Comics. Which is obvious seeing as this is a licensing expo. This is nothing more than a promotional banner using existing trademark design.

And unfortunately people want to make mountains out of mole hills around here. Trust me guys...you will KNOW for a FACT when something comes out promoting the movie. This...is not it

[SuperDaniel]

that doesn't look like flying vehicles to me. Just black splotches or whatever... graffiti of sorts if you will
Look closer. Huge advanced towers, many windows.

It looks like this:
http://www.jonathanrosenbaum.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/coruscant.jpg

[Kal-El.9859]

maybe...maybe it's nothing. I'll give you the buildings though

[Michael Corleone]

Look closer. Huge advanced towers, many windows.

It looks like this:
http://www.jonathanrosenbaum.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/coruscant.jpg
I think you're reading way too much into that image. First off the background is subjective. Is it meant to represent Krypton or Metropolis? Most definitely, but that's as far as it goes. If it's from anything it may be from artwork from an upcoming representation of Krypton or Metropolis in the comics. More likely it was just a background that shared a likeness they were looking for and the slapped it into the image. This is just a throwaway image created for this event.

[SuperDaniel]

The background had advanced buildings, flying vehicles, its red and has the s symbol which is a representation of the house of el, Zod is the villain, Snyder and Nolan said multiple times that Metropolis is going to look like a real city. Riiiight...it is not Krypton. :rolleyes:

[Michael Corleone]

The background had advanced buildings, flying vehicles, its red and has the s symbol which is a representation of the house of el, Zod is the villain, Snyder and Nolan said multiple times that Metropolis is going to look like a real city. Riiiight...it is not Krypton. :rolleyes:

I never said it wasn't Krypton.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Chill pill. Unless someone needs their nose in the corner.

[Kal-El.9859]

The background had advanced buildings, flying vehicles, its red and has the s symbol which is a representation of the house of el, Zod is the villain, Snyder and Nolan said multiple times that Metropolis is going to look like a real city. Riiiight...it is not Krypton. :rolleyes:

And yet how does it have anything to do with the movie?

[SuperDaniel]

Did you read what i said? Its been said that those are licensing posters for Dark Knight Rises and Man of Steel.

[GreenKToo]

@ Kal...I'm not sure either way, but why are you so sure its not??

[Kal-El.9859]

@ Kal...I'm not sure either way, but why are you so sure its not??

You would think the promo art announcing the movie would have a little more power behind it. It looks cool and all but it doesn't really get me excited for the movie...and I would wager to guess that WB/DC would release it before it is leaked by a guy with a camera phone

[Michael Corleone]

@ Kal...I'm not sure either way, but why are you so sure its not??

I can't speak for others, but personally I think this is literally just a promotional banner. They've had them a bunch of times. Could it be for the film? It could be, but right now it looks to be just part of the DC booth. If more is revealed then sure, but as it stands right now. It's just a banner with the S and a background.

If you want to really debate it...then yes it's for the film. In the sense that its selling Superman as a property. It's there to sell the character, not just the film. So basically all this is pointless...it's both for the film and for the rest of the Superman line.

[SuperDaniel]

Like i said, some reporter said they saw the posters for both movies on twitter. And it was reported that they would show up in the licensing expo.

[Michael Corleone]

You would think the promo art announcing the movie would have a little more power behind it. It looks cool and all but it doesn't really get me excited for the movie...and I would wager to guess that WB/DC would release it before it is leaked by a guy with a camera phone

To be fair...These things tend to be slapped together and often are pretty simple promo designs. Especially when its a new production. There just isnt a lot of promotional material yet for a lot of these films and they mock stuff up pretty fast.

[Kal-El.9859]

it wasn't a reporter

[Kal-El.9859]

To be fair...These things tend to be slapped together and often are pretty simple promo designs. Especially when its a new production. There just isnt a lot of promotional material yet for a lot of these films and they mock stuff up pretty fast.

True, but for a big time production that's already had one "flop" they don't need to just throw stuff together and give it to the people. They need to take great care with Superman...this movie could be his resurrection or the final nail in his coffin

[batman44]

Take with a grain of salt, but apparently according to Production Weekly offers has been made to Connie Nielsen for Lara and Harry Lennix for an unknown supporting role.

[Kal-El.9859]

Connie Nielsen can be whoever she wants...Harry Lennix as Martian Manhunter lol!

[Project862006]

seem like good choices harry is defiantly for ron troupe i liked connie on svu

[Willi Berg]

Take with a grain of salt, but apparently according to Production Weekly offers has been made to Connie Nielsen for Lara and Harry Lennix for an unknown supporting role.

Hmm...interesting. Thanks for the info.

[batman44]

Here's the scan:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/midnite4/251743_179578462100110_119589641432326_504845_7612 60_n.jpg

credit to the Superman: Man of Steel facebook page.

[DorkyFresh]

Connie Nielsen was one of my picks for Lara, so i'd love to see her.

[GreenKToo]

Not bad...If true, its not as great as the costner and lane casting tho. At least we got us some rumors now :D

[Willi Berg]

I am happy to hear about Connie Nielsen.

The scan saying "protect the ones he loves" makes me wonder if Martha and Jonathan are more involved than we've seen in previous movies.

[Kal-El.9859]

possibly...and Lois and Jimmy and Mr. White. Superman loves everyone...except for Zod

[GreenKToo]

Just a hunch, but I'm thinking they will be.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Harry Lennix = US President

[FilmNerdJamie]

He looks like he'd be a Kryptonian.

[Willi Berg]

Interesting that Snyder looks to be casting two European actresses for the Kryptonian women.

[SuperDaniel]

Harry Lennix = US President
That's a very good bet, imo.

[Project862006]

harry is likely Ron
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pScx8BN4h3s/TRAOXPxajyI/AAAAAAAAK2s/AbRXdzwGJmY/s1600/sm+706-03.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii6/cgadsden_photos/harry_lennix2.jpg

[SuperDaniel]

If its Ron or the President, thats some good casting, imo. Both him and Connie!

[The Shield]

Harry Lennix = US President

He looks like he'd be a Kryptonian.

I'd go with both of these.

[Compi716]

So who's going to be the first one to assume that, because of that image, the Superman shield on the movie suit will be red and black?

[Superman Prime]

So who's going to be the first one to assume that, because of that image, the Superman shield on the movie suit will be red and black?

Already happened.

[Zorex]

Connie Nielsen? Nice! I'd be happy with that. I always pictured/hoped for Natascha McElhone as Lara, but Connie would be great.

[The Shield]

A casting call for Extras to participate in filming for the new Superman "Man of Steel" movie went out today.

Using the code-name of "Autumn Frost", the Casting Call states: Major studio Movie from Warner Bros. and the Director of "300".
The Casting Call for Extras calls for "Men, Women & Children/All Ages & Types", with all placements being paid positions. Filming will take place in the Chicagoland area this August & September. To be considered you need to be at the Chicago Academy for the Arts located at 1010 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60642 on Saturday, June 25 between 11 am - 4 pm.



-Damn I wish I could be there :csad:

[Man of Tomorrow]

He looks like he'd be a Kryptonian.

I thought all Kryptonians are white.

Though I suppose they have the freedom to change that now since Krypton is no longer an Ice Planet.


Interesting is he's 6'4. Another noticeably taller cast member compared to Cavill at 6'1.


Connie is an amazing choice for Lara. It blows my mind she's approaching 50. Between her and Diane Lane, wow.

http://www.ize-stuff.com/picture/dvd/pics/comedy/the_ice_harvest/The%20Ice%20Harvest%204.jpg

[Man of Tomorrow]

So who's going to be the first one to assume that, because of that image, the Superman shield on the movie suit will be red and black?

I'd be happy with that.

The Black looks better than Yellow.

[sween-el]

and so the filming starts:

http://supermanhomepage.com/news.php?readmore=9903

[GreenKToo]

It seems things are finally heating up again.

[AntMan]

So who's going to be the first one to assume that, because of that image, the Superman shield on the movie suit will be red and black?

I would actually be cool with that. The Fleischer symbol is my personal favorite, and I like the Kingdom Come symbol as well.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

and so the filming starts:

http://supermanhomepage.com/news.php?readmore=9903

Filming hasn't started. This is just a casting call. Those who want to be considered, they are to meet at the Chicago Academy for the Arts.

"Filming will take place in the Chicagoland area this August & September. To be considered you need to be at the Chicago Academy for the Arts located at 1010 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60642 on Saturday, June 25 between 11 am - 4 pm."

[SuperDaniel]

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!! I live in Chicago! :eek: :up:

[GreenKToo]

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!! I live in Chicago! :eek: :up:
Go dude....( you can be our insider lol )

[SuperDaniel]

I`ll be there in Plano and Chicago!!

[Zahack]

I'm going to the Naperville one. Any and all info they give I will be posting here. I will try and get pics of anything that looks cool too.

[terry78]

I'm hitting that thing on the 25th, no question about it.

[Kal-El.9859]

I liked him in 24...

[Kal-El.9859]

Casting call for extras... courtesy of supermanhomepage.com

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/news.php?readmore=9903

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Yep, that's what the discussion has been about on this page.

[Kal-El.9859]

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!! I live in Chicago! :eek: :up:

can I be your roommate? I'll move out there just for this

[Kal-El.9859]

Yep, that's what the discussion has been about on this page.

for some reason it wasn't showing earlier...now I see it and was like...what the huh?!

[7heBoss]

You know, i don't think i would mind all that much if the inside of the shield was filled with black. One of my favorite manips of Cavill as supes has black filler.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b57/Puckenstein/64519e23.jpg

[RoughNTumble]

It could be reminiscent of the fleischer cartoons maybe.

[Llama_Shepherd]

Just wondering, has anyone posted this?

It's the logo that was at the licensing expo, so may be the film logo.

umm wtf?

http://images1.cosmicbooknews.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images1/aimages/manofsteelsym.jpg&w=270

[DIRECTOR]

Just wondering, has anyone posted this?

It's the logo that was at the licensing expo, so may be the film logo.

umm wtf?

http://images1.cosmicbooknews.com/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images1/aimages/manofsteelsym.jpg&w=270
ummmmmmmmmmmmm....... late anyone?

[DIRECTOR]

oh man, it's a 12 hour drive to Chicago for me.......... should I?

[Rust]

That wont be the official logo. And I doubt they would present it in such a halfass way instead of making it official online first.

But who knows..


I'd be ok with Nielsen for Lara and Lennix would definitely be an alternative version of President Obama. It could be like a nod to Obama, who I believe is a fan himself.
Lennix, a black Lex maybe?

[DIRECTOR]

anybody noticed that the logo on the supermanhomepage is the same logo that is on the Expo.......... i mean, it is the generic logo, i doubt it's the logo for the movie

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/logos-emblems/movie-news.jpg

[The Shield]

oh man, it's a 12 hour drive to Chicago for me.......... should I?

Do you have to ask? Dude theres no telling when the next movie will happen... Go for it.

[SuperDaniel]

I guess SHH confirmed it was the poster or at least a promo for Man of Steel:
http://www.comingsoon.net/gallery/78639/hr_Licensing_International_Expo_1_38.jpg
http://www.comingsoon.net/gallery/78639/hr_Licensing_International_Expo_1_63.jpg
http://www.comingsoon.net/gallery/78639/hr_Licensing_International_Expo_1_64.jpg
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/167565-lx11-new-promo-art-at-licensing-international-expo-2011

[XEdge]

if that is indeed a promo for the MOS movie, it is a bit interesting that they choose the red on black logo instead of yellow.

I just hope that doesn't mean they will use red on black for the logo/S shield in the movie...........can't replace the classic yellow.........

[Sabaoth]

What are those buildings around the logo?

Is that Corusant or Krypton?

It also reminds me of John Byrne's Krypton.
Hmm...

I hope that poster is just a quick, generic mock up used just for that show.

It looks like something my twelve year old niece could have come up with on photoshop.

I don't want MOS to begin the way X-men first class did, with the crappy posters; look at how that turned out at the box office!

[Kryptonian Warrior]

for some reason it wasn't showing earlier...now I see it and was like...what the huh?!
Yeah, that happens to me sometimes as well. While we are on the subject of Superman, did you guys know that there is a NEW Superman movie coming out next year? I also heard that they are getting some supermodel British guy to play him. Oh and the guy that directed 300 got the directing gig. I know, I know it's hard to believe that a new movie is coming out. I'm pretty excited myself. Can't wait to see who they cast as Lois! :oldrazz:

[cwere]

OMG the shiled will be black filled instead of yellow! and all the buildings will be black and the sky will be red!!! Oh no this is gonna suck really bad!!!!............seriously guys :nono:

[SuperDaniel]

Like its been said, those buildings are Krypton.

[HighFivingMF]

Any truth to this Connie Nielsen stuff from CBM? CBM so I doubt it. But any word?

[FilmNerdJamie]

Any truth to this Connie Nielsen stuff from CBM? CBM so I doubt it. But any word?

They got that from Production Weekly. Which is hit and miss.

[Frodo]

Connie is an amazing choice for Lara. It blows my mind she's approaching 50. Between her and Diane Lane, wow.

http://www.ize-stuff.com/picture/dvd/pics/comedy/the_ice_harvest/The%20Ice%20Harvest%204.jpg

I know:hrt:. Having buddies over at his place during highschool must have been kinda awkward for Kal.

[SuperDaniel]

I think Connie is an example that we are going to get younger actors for Jor-el and Lara.

[DorkyFresh]

2 things i noticed about the promos...

1) TDKR promo has the typical Nolan Batman symbol. Nothing special, just the symbol with a glow behind it. this leads me to believe they haven't finalized TDKR logo yet (remember, the TDK logo was breaking apart).

2) the MOS promo doesn't have the title "Man of Steel" on it like TDKR promo does. this leads me to believe that they just slapped something together quickly for that particular event and that promo might not necessarily reflect what Snyder and Nolan want to do with the movie.


imo, those are 2 fairly generic promos put together just to get people to start talking but not necessarily to give us a taste of the actual production.

[Green Ghost]

The logo from the expo is just an artwork with the regular sign.
I even doubt that the movie logo is already finished or set...

[GreenKToo]

And talking we are. I dont know...If I were the director or nolan, and someone slapped something together that could cause many to believe the \S/ would be red on black instead of red on yellow, i'd be pi$$ed, especially if it were wrong. I mean why use a red on black symbol when their are literally dozens of red on yellow ones to use.
My personal opinion is it was signed off on by someone in authority, nolan or snyder.

[Sabaoth]

Here's the scan:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/midnite4/251743_179578462100110_119589641432326_504845_7612 60_n.jpg

credit to the Superman: Man of Steel facebook page.

How reliable is this?
Why would they note Antje Traue as being part of the cast when WB has made no official announcement yet?
The whole "beacon of hope" description sounds too fanboyish and worn out.
Is this legit?
Is it normal for "offers" to be listed on a sheet such as this?

[Zorex]

2 things i noticed about the promos...

1) TDKR promo has the typical Nolan Batman symbol. Nothing special, just the symbol with a glow behind it. this leads me to believe they haven't finalized TDKR logo yet (remember, the TDK logo was breaking apart).

2) the MOS promo doesn't have the title "Man of Steel" on it like TDKR promo does. this leads me to believe that they just slapped something together quickly for that particular event and that promo might not necessarily reflect what Snyder and Nolan want to do with the movie.


imo, those are 2 fairly generic promos put together just to get people to start talking but not necessarily to give us a taste of the actual production.
Thank you. This all seems rather obvious to me.

[Man of Tomorrow]

if that is indeed a promo for the MOS movie, it is a bit interesting that they choose the red on black logo instead of yellow.

I just hope that doesn't mean they will use red on black for the logo/S shield in the movie...........can't replace the classic yellow.........

Classic yellow looks lame.


I always liked how sophisticated the suit looks with the Red and Black emblem. I hope they go in that direction.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I think Connie is an example that we are going to get younger actors for Jor-el and Lara.

She's a couple years from 50.

[JAK®]

Classic yellow looks lame.

What a stupid thing to say.

[Man of Tomorrow]

It may not be the fanboyish thing to say, but I'm looking at it from an unbiased general audience perspective.

The black, instead of yellow, on the suit looks cooler.

As does the removal of the trunks.

[JAK®]

It may not be the fanboyish thing to say, but I'm looking at it from an unbiased general audience perspective.

The black, instead of yellow, on the suit looks cooler.

As does the removal of the trunks.
Oh yeah? Well I speak for the general audience as well. And they don't give a **** if Superman wears trunks or not.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I disagree. The SR suit was close to the classic version, yet that first released image got a lot of rolled eyes.. not from fanboys alone, but from the general audience as well.

The design is dated, including the trunks. It just looks too cheesy for audiences in today's day and age.

It looks especially cheesy for a film with Nolan's name stamped on it. I don't seriously believe the classic suit will be utilized.

[JAK®]

I disagree. The SR suit was close to the classic version, yet that first released image got a lot of rolled eyes.. not from fanboys alone, but from the general audience as well.

Because the SR suit sucked. Everything about that image was lackluster. It had nothing to do with the classic design.

[GreenKToo]

It got alot of rolled eyes because it was a bad pic. nothing more, nothing less.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Picture was fine.

It just seemed archaic going for the classic look of the spandex with the underwear on the outside.

It just looked dated and bland by today's standards.

[JAK®]

Picture was fine.

It just seemed archaic going for the classic look of the spandex with the underwear on the outside.

It just looked dated and bland by today's standards.
That costume looks nothing like spandex.

[Kal-El.9859]

I think a lot of people on here have no clue what they are talking about...

[Zorex]

Variety reports that Russell Crowe is being pursued for the role of Jor-El.

http://t.co/ga7jkZG

[Superman2007]

Variety reports that Russell Crowe is being pursued for the role of Jor-El.

http://t.co/ga7jkZG

Holy S***

[HighFivingMF]

Hell yeah!

Makin' movies makin' songs fightin' 'round Krypton.

[SuperDaniel]

Just a thought... Couldn't Harry Lennix be Kobe Asuru?

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Looks like it's a done deal now. Russell Crowe as Jor-El? Awesome choice! I totally didn't see that one coming.

http://collider.com/russell-crowe-superman-man-of-steel/96605/

[hopefuldreamer]

Just a thought... Couldn't Harry Lennix be Kobe Asuru?

Where is the Harry Lennix stuff coming from? I love that guy, just wondering what i've missed!

[SuperDaniel]

There was a report that said that Connie Nielsen is in talks for Lara and Harry Lennix is some unspecified role!

[hopefuldreamer]

Thanks, someone just posted the link on another thread so i'm all caught up now.

Who do recon they'd be eyeing him for? Could he be a good fit for Ron Troupe? Or maybe someone on the Kryptonian council? Or even Brainiac? Or a role that isn't from the comics.

[Eddie Dean]

I hope he plays Barack Obama.

I'm not kidding.

[Kal-El.9859]

I hope he plays Barack Obama.

I'm not kidding.


I hope he doesn't...

[XEdge]

the next big piece of news will be who'll play Lex.

[daywalker2007]

Picture was fine.

It just seemed archaic going for the classic look of the spandex with the underwear on the outside.

It just looked dated and bland by today's standards.

Dated and bland?

the only thing more dated and bland is people who have their noses so far up their own backsides.

Today's "modern" generation is more dated than any other generation.

I'll take a vintage classic over a crappy ISuperman costume by Zack "I love blue balls" Snyder.

[Project862006]

Dated and bland?

the only thing more dated and bland is people who have their noses so far up their own backsides.

Today's "modern" generation is more dated than any other generation.

I'll take a vintage classic over a crappy ISuperman costume by Zack "I love blue balls" Snyder.
weird comment there bashing zack for staying true to the source material of manhattan

yet want the true to the source material superman suit:dry:

[Ita-KalEl]

The cast is great. It's clear that they are doing their best to relaunch the franchise. If it failed it would be the last superman movie for decades...

[ElDuderino]

Variety reports that Russell Crowe is being pursued for the role of Jor-El.

http://t.co/ga7jkZGThat's pretty awesome if true. More epic casting.

Edit: Haha, somehow I missed the giant thread on this topic.

[Threshold]

Lennix HAS to be Perry White. He'd be perfect for it.

[Kal-El.9859]

Lennix HAS to be Perry White. He'd be perfect for it.

no thanks...let's have him play someone else.

[Rust]

I hope he doesn't...


Not Obama himself, but a nod to Obama (who's a fan). Lennix could play a black president who packs some punch. He certainly looks like he could take care of business.

[hopefuldreamer]

I have to admit, though i'm not usually one to go for an actor who looks nothing like the traditional image of the character, Lennix would be exciting as Perry White.

Combine his authority in the Matrix films and his father type figure in Dollhouse, and I could see it.

[Ponyboy]

Not Obama himself, but a nod to Obama (who's a fan). Lennix could play a black president who packs some punch. He certainly looks like he could take care of business.

Yes but even Obama would have to...

http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/kneel-before-zod-superman.jpg

[GreenKToo]

Now if we could just get denzel washington in this somewhere..Perry? Lex?

[Puckenstein]

Definitely an origin, as the casting call is searching for infant twins.

[Rust]

Twins?

[Puckenstein]

Yeah, twins. When working with kids, it's often best to use twins because they can be a pain in the ass.

[The Shield]

Definitely an origin, as the casting call is searching for infant twins.

Interesting...

edit... true on the twin acting. They have to do it also for regulations on child labor laws. Kids are only allowed to work so many hours at a time on set so they have a twin to share those needs for screen time.

[Llama_Shepherd]

Twins?

One acts while the other sleeps, then the ole switcheroo is pulled.

[Sabaoth]

Now if we could just get denzel washington in this somewhere..Perry? Lex?


Denzel as Perry would be perfection.
After all the great casting that has already happened, Denzel would be the icing on the cake.

[Sabaoth]

Twins?

Perhaps in this version, Kal-El has a twin brother, also rocketed to earth from Krypton, but the twin is found by the military, who perform unspeakable experiments on the child and ultimately, we end up with Doomsday or Bizarro, Superman's imperfect twin.

[Eddie Dean]

I have to admit, though i'm not usually one to go for an actor who looks nothing like the traditional image of the character, Lennix would be exciting as Perry White.

Combine his authority in the Matrix films and his father type figure in Dollhouse, and I could see it.
Lennix would be inspired casting as Perry. I'd love to see that.

[Rust]

Perhaps in this version, Kal-El has a twin brother, also rocketed to earth from Krypton, but the twin is found by the military, who perform unspeakable experiments on the child and ultimately, we end up with Doomsday or Bizarro, Superman's imperfect twin.


I sure hope not. Sounds like the too-radical thinking of Burton.


But yeah, twins are obviously easier to work with in that regard. Never thought of it.

[GreenKToo]

i'd like Denzel as perry, and even tho I said i'd prefer a huge name for Lex, I think i'd like Fassbender. Either Him or Law.
( my #1 choice for Lex is still Isaacs tho )

[Rust]

I never got the hype around Denzel. He's pretty awesome in Glory, but he seems a bit overestimated. Maybe it's just me.

Me like Fassbender.

[Kal-El.9859]

Yeah, twins. When working with kids, it's often best to use twins because they can be a pain in the ass.

and child labor laws only lets children work so long...they did the same thing in Full House. Come on people...common knowledge about children here

[GhostPoet]

Picture was fine.

It just seemed archaic going for the classic look of the spandex with the underwear on the outside.

It just looked dated and bland by today's standards.

I agree. The underwear on the outside just looks BAD.

[Doc Phosphorus]

No Fassbender. I love the man but I don't want him crammed in every comic book movie. That's how people get overexposed, and he's too much of an international treasure. :awesome: He needs to make a few more movies as Mags, and then be BOND, DAMNIT!

Denzel would be a great Lex, even though I really want a Lex closer in age to Clark.

Perry...hmm, I dunno who I want. I kinda still want Hugh Laurie; I haven't been able to shake that suggestion since SR. Although he might make an equally great or better JJJ.

[Kal-El.9859]

No Fassbender. I love the man but I don't want him crammed in every comic book movie. That's how people get overexposed, and he's too much of an international treasure. :awesome: He needs to make a few more movies as Mags, and then be BOND, DAMNIT!

Denzel would be a great Lex, even though I really want a Lex closer in age to Clark.

Perry...hmm, I dunno who I want. I kinda still want Hugh Laurie; I haven't been able to shake that suggestion since SR. Although he might make an equally great or better JJJ.

kinda like Ryan Reynolds playing Deadpool, Green Lantern and then getting his own Deadpool movie...what comic character is he going to play next? I'll pass...no thanks

[Stephen K. Hone]

Yeah, twins. When working with kids, it's often best to use twins because they can be a pain in the ass.



More often than not it's because of child labor laws which limit how much time they can work.

[FilmNerdJamie]

More often than not it's because of child labor laws which limit how much time they can work.

Yep. That's one of the key reasons why The Twilight Zone tragedy happened because kids were illegally hired.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Fassbender IS Magneto. Full stop. He shined in that film and no doubt Fox will keep him.


Warners wasted him in Jonah Hex.

[Threshold]

I have to admit, though i'm not usually one to go for an actor who looks nothing like the traditional image of the character, Lennix would be exciting as Perry White.

Combine his authority in the Matrix films and his father type figure in Dollhouse, and I could see it.

Exactly! I think that Lennix would be a perfect mentor/boss to a young Clark Kent.

And just picture him saying "Great Caesar's Ghost..." Perfect.

[Willi Berg]

These are from Production Weekly via a Superman Facebook page, where it states the cast (rather than roles "offered"):

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/271074_182878468436776_119589641432326_519835_4264 759_n.jpg

Also:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/260438_180852845306005_119589641432326_513092_7257 629_n.jpg


http://www.facebook.com/Superman.in.2012

[Mr. Thing]

Hell of a cast.

Wait, Funeral?

[Rust]

Still dont necessarily buy it. How long has the production been called Autumn Frost?

[FilmNerdJamie]

Quite awhile.

[Mr. Thing]

Yeah I remember seeing it in reports quite awhile back.

No reason not to believe this...until someone says so. :o

[Willi Berg]

Hell of a cast.

Wait, Funeral?

I was wondering the same thing when that supposed production schedule leaked eariler this year (and it's the same thing that is written as above.)

http://collider.com/superman-man-of-steel-production-schedule/68680/

And yeah, Autumn Frost was known since around March:

While filming locations have not been announced, Warner recently started hiring here and making plans for a movie code-named “Autumn Frost,” according to several union and film industry sources, who confirm that “Autumn Frost” is really “Superman: Man of Steel.”

Last week, Sausalito, Calif.-based industry tipsheet Production Weekly, which tracks film jobs around the country, also noted that “Autumn Frost” is “Superman: Man of Steel.” A spokeswoman for Burbank, Calif.-based Warner Bros., a unit of Time Warner Inc., did not respond to requests for comment.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20110326/ISSUE01/303269971/latest-superman-movie-arrives-in-the-nick-of-time

[GreenKToo]

Any bets on who dies....

[HighFivingMF]

Any bets on who dies....

I have a strong suspicion something bad is going to happen to Jor-El.

[KRIM]

The funeral scene is for Smallville. The obvious candidate is Jonathan.

[Mr. Thing]

The funeral scene is for Smallville. The obvious candidate is Jonathan.

I can hear Kurosawa jumping for joy...

[Project862006]

michael shannon will break his neck:woot:

[The Shield]

Maybe Both Martha and Jonathon get killed. But I wouldn't want to know. This is getting into the area of too much info for me so when this all comes out please guys use spoiler tags. Once it really starts going imma have to put a restriction on my visits. :(

[herolee10]

Even if one of the Kents do die, i don't think either of them will die early on in the film like how S:TM did it, since the general impression that I got from the statements made about their characters for when Kevin and Diane got the roles was that they would play a significant role in Clark's life that we hadn't seen on film as of yet.

[manofsteel4life]

Maybe Both Martha and Jonathon get killed. But I wouldn't want to know. This is getting into the area of too much info for me so when this all comes out please guys use spoiler tags. Once it really starts going imma have to put a restriction on my visits. :(

Lol....I know shield, I had to go through that when the last episode of smallville was completed. Everytime someone in here mentioned something I would scroll down real fast yelling...lol

[7heBoss]

The obvious character for the funeral is of course Jonathon, doesn't bother me. But maybe it's something lame, like his dog.

[HighFivingMF]

. But maybe it's something lame, like his dog.

:dry:

[Rust]

I really hope the Kents survive this movie, at least for a good chunk of it. This is where Clark comes for a timeout while helping on the farm. I also like the idea of coming back to the farm once in a while for the contrast, both visually and storywise. To take a breather like Clark.
I still hope to see them in peril somehow.

[TheIncredibleSk]

Johnathan should die. Gives Superman some needed angst.

[Rust]

No thanx, man. No Spider-man issues here, please. I'd like another motivation for Clark to become Superman.

[Superman Prime]

I can hear Kurosawa jumping for joy...

He'll probably throw a party if Ma Kent goes as well.

[Lencho01]

Johnathan should die. Gives Superman some needed angst.

Angst is needed?

[The Shield]

Lol....I know shield, I had to go through that when the last episode of smallville was completed. Everytime someone in here mentioned something I would scroll down real fast yelling...lol

Haha I know your pain. I've actually done that :woot:

[Mr. Thing]

Maybe Jonathan is killed by Zod at some point in the film, resulting in a very angry final confrontation between Superman and Zod?

[sf2]

pa kent dies again?

i thought they wanna do it different?

[XEdge]

hmmm.........I'd prefer if both Kents stayed alive this time around...........

what if Ma Kent died this time?

[TheIncredibleSk]

Angst is needed?All superhero films need angst. As long as its well written.

[sf2]

These are from Production Weekly via a Superman Facebook page, where it states the cast (rather than roles "offered"):

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/271074_182878468436776_119589641432326_519835_4264 759_n.jpg

Also:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/260438_180852845306005_119589641432326_513092_7257 629_n.jpg


http://www.facebook.com/Superman.in.2012

sounds real...

[XEdge]

hmmmm......that description sounds Birthright inspired!

also, I like how this film could possibly be released on 12/21/2012. which is the end of the Mayan calendar!!

so.........the great prophetic event is..............the next Superman movie!!!

[Lencho01]

All superhero films need angst. As long as its well written.

I don't see why that is so.

[herolee10]

hmmmm......that description sounds Birthright inspired!

also, I like how this film could possibly be released on 12/21/2012. which is the end of the Mayan calendar!!

so.........the great prophetic event is..............the next Superman movie!!!

It would be hilarious if the world came to a end just when Superman fans got the film that they've all been asking for for the last 30 years.

[BlueLantern]

I don't buy the 'production sheet' is because I couldn't find a third act productions listed at 4000 Warner Blvd, maybe it's a dummy name, but I doubt that.

Also, why not just film in West Africa instead of filming in the Middle East if the plot is based in West Africa? It's not like you can't substitute Ghana for Sierra Leone.

[sf2]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110622/us_ac/8677139_open_casting_call_in_chicago_on_june_25_fo r_new_superman_movie

(Have you ever wanted to know what it feels like to work on a major motion picture? Would you like to experience the excitement of watching Hollywood film right in your hometown? Here's your shining opportunity to play a part in the wonderful world of entertainment. On Saturday, June 25, there will be an open (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/ac/us_ac/storytext/8677139_open_casting_call_in_chicago_on_june_25_fo r_new_superman_movie/41959998/SIG=1290m9p57/*http://chicagoist.com/2011/06/19/warner_bros_holds_casting_call_for.php) casting call to work as a background extra on the upcoming Superman movie, "Man of Steel." )

have anyone caught this???

have anyone gone for the audition???

[terry78]

Yeah, I did go by the area, didn't get picked though. :cmad:

[Lencho01]

Not sure if this has really been talked about, but Devin is saying again that the script isn't all that great...

http://www.badassdigest.com/2011/06/26/why-warner-bros-is-saying-theyre-making-a-green-lantern-sequel


The real world reason can be summed up as such: Harry Potter. The studio’s cash cow ends in a couple of weeks, and they need something to replace it. Christopher Nolan is being a bit *****y to them and making sure that his Batman franchise won’t be that moneymaker, since he’s looking to end it with The Dark Knight Rises. There’s hope for The Man of Steel, but the Superman franchise has been tricky at best and as of right now nobody is completely confident in the script they have.

[GreenKToo]

^ yeah...it has been, alot.

[Sabaoth]

Not sure if this has really been talked about, but Devin is saying again that the script isn't all that great...

http://www.badassdigest.com/2011/06/26/why-warner-bros-is-saying-theyre-making-a-green-lantern-sequel

Devin wrote,"There’s hope for The Man of Steel, but the Superman franchise has been tricky at best and as of right now nobody is completely confident in the script they have."

Yeah, of course, Snyder called Devin up and they had a long talk about the script.
Devin is really in the know when it comes to MoS.
We should be grateful he finds us worthy of sharing his insight with us.
:whatever:

[hopefuldreamer]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110622/us_ac/8677139_open_casting_call_in_chicago_on_june_25_fo r_new_superman_movie

(Have you ever wanted to know what it feels like to work on a major motion picture? Would you like to experience the excitement of watching Hollywood film right in your hometown? Here's your shining opportunity to play a part in the wonderful world of entertainment. On Saturday, June 25, there will be an open (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/ac/us_ac/storytext/8677139_open_casting_call_in_chicago_on_june_25_fo r_new_superman_movie/41959998/SIG=1290m9p57/*http://chicagoist.com/2011/06/19/warner_bros_holds_casting_call_for.php) casting call to work as a background extra on the upcoming Superman movie, "Man of Steel." )

have anyone caught this???

have anyone gone for the audition???

I'd move to America if it meant being an extra in this film... You know, if I had piles of money... :D

[sf2]

come to us!!! or... come to me!!!! Snyder, i can help!!! lol

[JAK®]

Honestly, after Green Lantern I can believe that WB will still go forward with a Superman movie despite having doubts with the script.

[Rowsdower!]

It really took GL to convince you of that? These are the guys that gave us Jonah Hex.

[Lencho01]

Honestly, after Green Lantern I can believe that WB will still go forward with a Superman movie despite having doubts with the script.

Can't be any worse than GL.

[Lencho01]

^ yeah...it has been, alot.

Wasn't sure since there isn't a "News & Discussion" thread except for this one, though people have posted the same thing in more than one thread.

[Rowsdower!]

Can't be any worse than GL.

Given that we've already had three Superman movies that were worse than GL, it certainly could be.

[GreenKToo]

Wasn't sure since there isn't a "News & Discussion" thread except for this one, though people have posted the same thing in more than one thread.
I didn't mean that to sound snarky..I was honestly just answering your question.

[Sabaoth]

Regarding that completely ridiculous story the other day about a GL sequel in the works, that led to a fanboy making a pipe dream statement, that only a slow child would believe, about no one "being comfortable with the MOS script" -

" While a top studio source told THR on Sunday that Warners was proceeding with plans for a follow-up (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/warner-bros-pursue-green-lantern-205703) film, a studio spokesman said Monday that no decision has been reached."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/green-lantern-sequel-tepid-box-206002

Brandon Routh and Singer will do a SR sequel on their own, before GL gets a sequel.

[Lencho01]

Given that we've already had three Superman movies that were worse than GL, it certainly could be.

As a whole, I found GL to be worse than SR because of how boring I found it. At least with MOS, one would hope that with Nolan involved it will be interesting no matter how good or bad it may be.

I didn't mean that to sound snarky..I was honestly just answering your question.

You didn't come off as snarky to me. You were just simply stating a fact.

[SuperDaniel]

GL is a thousand times better than SR. At least that movie was fun and had some action.

[blueboy2010]

GL is a thousand times better than SR. At least that movie was fun and had some action.
There's no way I can have fun watching Ryan Reynolds shouting 'I know right!?!'

[Kryptonian Warrior]

There's no way I can have fun watching Ryan Reynolds shouting 'I know right!?!'
You do know that was like 2 seconds out of an almost 2 hour movie, right? Just curious.

[Rowsdower!]

As a whole, I found GL to be worse than SR because of how boring I found it. At least with MOS, one would hope that with Nolan involved it will be interesting no matter how good or bad it may be.



To each his own, but if there was one superhero movie I found boring, it was SR. Not only because the plot was a partially dull rehash of Superman '78 but because Superman himself was so lifeless. I'd honestly watch GL a hundred times before I'd sit through SR again.

[herolee10]

GL is a thousand times better than SR. At least that movie was fun and had some action.

And yet, the irony here is that SR was better received and reviewed by critics than GL was, and I wouldn't be surprised if GL ends up up with a smaller BO return than SR did in the long run.

[Michael Corleone]

And yet, the irony here is that SR was better received and reviewed by critics than GL was, and I wouldn't be surprised if GL ends up up with a smaller BO return than SR did in the long run.
It might have something to do with the business changing since then too. This is just speculation but it looks to me that the business has been constantly evolving in the past decade. Different factors are probably taken into account now than back in 2006(wow it's been a while). I think a SR sequel was a bit more of a gamble simply because they didn't know what they were doing. Thats not to say that GL isnt still a gamble, but I think they have a different mindset than they did back then.

[herolee10]

It might have something to do with the business changing since then too. This is just speculation but it looks to me that the business has been constantly evolving in the past decade. Different factors are probably taken into account now than back in 2006(wow it's been a while). I think a SR sequel was a bit more of a gamble simply because they didn't know what they were doing. Thats not to say that GL isnt still a gamble, but I think they have a different mindset than they did back then.

True; I do agree with that. Honestly, I think a sequel to either SR or GL (at this point) would be weighed down by the cons that were presented by their respective first films. With SR, a person can get into on how Superman’s character wasn’t clearly established (as well as many would have liked him to have been), and that the whole issue of Jason being Superman’s son with Richard White being the only father that he knows and how he’s currently engaged to Lois would have made things very messy to resolve. There are other issues I’m sure, but I won’t get into that here.

Then comes GL, a film that cost 200 Million to make production wise, and a film that will most likely not make that much more than its productions costs. From the bad characterization of characters, to the misusage of the budget on things like a CGI costume, there’s a lot of mess to clean imho.

I think for any franchise to successfully be ignited, the first/frontrunner film has to really do its best on establishing the basic tone and foundation for things to evolve from in the right way.

[SuperAl]

SR was both critically successful and it made decent money despite what people say. It nearly made 400 million with Zero action and a average cast.


I am not sure what GL's failure has to do with Superman anyway, the general public prolly doesnt even know they are from the same comic company. And these rumors that they arent confident in the script just sounds like a fan's opinion from something they read a few months ago. I just doubt Nolan would attach himself to something he thought was possibly bad. And Jon Peters has nothing to do with this film as well so theres that plus.

[SuperDaniel]

I think it made that kind of money just because it was Superman. Once people saw it wasnt a good movie or even a good representation of the characters, the movie didnt make profit to warrant a sequel. Also, the huge budget didnt help.