All Things Superman: An Open Discussion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Part 24

[Joss Whedon]

I'll get some info my friend's friend in a couple days.

I asked for a full plot synopsis.

[BH/HHH]

Originally Posted by Joss Whedon

I'll get some info my friend's friend in a couple days.

I asked for a full plot synopsis.

Ermm yeah right

[ThePhantasm]

Well, he used the sarcasm smiley.

[BH/HHH]

Originally Posted by Midnight Black

That would be cool to see on screen.

Fixed that for ya

[Joss Whedon]

Like I said a few pages back, I don't even know if its legit, but we'll see.

[Midnight Black]

Originally Posted by BH/HHH

Fixed that for ya

[BH/HHH]

Originally Posted by Midnight Black

I put your quote to the other thing under my fart breath comment

Sorry my lame attempt of a joke

[X Knight]

guys!! I have exclusive insider information that MOS will feature some obscure character named Superman!!!

you heard it here first!!!

[Krumm]

Originally Posted by X Knight

guys!! I have exclusive insider information that MOS will feature some obscure character named Superman!!!

you heard it here first!!!

They couldn't come up with something better than Superman?

[moviefreak]

I thought that in the context of all the talks about doing a modern Superman film within "realistic setting", or as some will say "Nolanised Superman" that some of you might be interested in this layman, easy to understand slide presentation by Dr. Mike Young on the mechanics of speed (in elite athletics sprinting):

https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow..._code/16085809

Fyi, I'm an athletics fan. I have seen every Olympics sprint rounds & finals live on TV since the early 1980s. I still remember clear as day the 9.79 by stanozolol-filled Ben Johnson - that race was the most testosterone-filled and cracking raw energy for me. I was not to feel similar excitement until London Olympics 100m final when a lineup of fastest men ever on record put their reputation on line.

Maybe Superman will race Usain "Lightning" Bolt in MOS 2? In similar vein to the depowered Superman vs Ali.

[Midnight Black]

Originally Posted by BH/HHH

I put your quote to the other thing under my fart breath comment

Sorry my lame attempt of a joke

Oh I get it now HA!


....french class lol!
(my lame attempt of a joke...get it?)

[Showtime]

Originally Posted by Lencho01

I don't remember the BB ad (if I ever even saw it).

I understand the logic of not really needing to advertise the third film of a trilogy compared to a film in MOS's position. But, given how the general audience reacts to Super Bowl commercials compared to people on sites such as this, I understand the logic of WB not advertising too.

Did Inception have a Super Bowl ad?

As Filmnerdjamie and I were discussing earlier today, Super Bowl ads are more popular than ever. There are articles after articles talking about upcoming commercials and sites run them after the fact. Whether it be Doritos, Avengers, or Bud Light. Super Bowl ads have become part of pop culture.

An estimated 111.3 million people watched the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots, 21-17, Nielsen said Monday afternoon.

It's the best way to reach the broadest of audiences. For the third time in as many years, last year's Super Bowl was most watched television broadcast ever.

Does it mean the movie won't succeed if they don't? No. I just think that is a missed opportunity to showcase the world's greatest hero.

[ConnorKon-El]

Originally Posted by Showtime

As Filmnerdjamie and I were discussing earlier today, Super Bowl ads are more popular than ever. There are articles after articles talking about upcoming commercials and sites run them after the fact. Whether it be Doritos, Avengers, or Bud Light. Super Bowl ads have become part of pop culture.



It's the best way to reach the broadest of audiences. For the third time in as many years, last year's Super Bowl was most watched television broadcast ever.

Does it mean the movie won't succeed if they don't? No. I just think that is a missed opportunity to showcase the world's greatest hero.

Yep, I don't think we will get a spot. It may just be WB simply not wanting to pay the money for a 30 sec spot. But nevertheless it will be a missed opportunity.

[Showtime]

Originally Posted by ConnorKon-El

Yep, I don't think we will get a spot. It may just be WB simply not wanting to pay the money for a 30 sec spot. But nevertheless it will be a missed opportunity.

I believe the list was released today. No spot.

[ConnorKon-El]

Originally Posted by Showtime

I believe the list was released today. No spot.

Ah, well there ya go.
I really hope WB doesn't do what they did with GL and just throw all the promo at us the last 2 months.
I like a gradual release of promotional material, but whatever.

[GreenKToo]

I'm not surprised they dont have a superbowl spot. In fact I was afraid this very thing was gonna happen. IMHO its crazy and stupid not to have one. It's the freakin superbowl for crying out loud. Even God will be watching it.

[Simo]

Originally Posted by ConnorKon-El

Yep, I don't think we will get a spot. It may just be WB simply not wanting to pay the money for a 30 sec spot. But nevertheless it will be a missed opportunity.

Absolutely. There will be no greater marketing opportunity than the Super Bowl and with all the buzz the film is getting from the trailer why wouldn't you build and expand on that?

It boggles the mind. I guess we can all talk about the Iron Man 3 spot...or The Lone Ranger.

[ConnorKon-El]

Originally Posted by Simo

Absolutely. There will be no greater marketing opportunity than the Super Bowl and with all the buzz the film is getting from the trailer why wouldn't you build and expand on that?

It boggles the mind. I guess we can all talk about the Iron Man 3 spot...or The Lone Ranger.

It really is WB being cheap and not wanting to pay for a spot. Whatever.

[X Knight]

so....wait......no Superbowl spot???

seriously......does WB even want to market this thing??

[Lencho01]

Originally Posted by Showtime

As Filmnerdjamie and I were discussing earlier today, Super Bowl ads are more popular than ever. There are articles after articles talking about upcoming commercials and sites run them after the fact. Whether it be Doritos, Avengers, or Bud Light. Super Bowl ads have become part of pop culture.



It's the best way to reach the broadest of audiences. For the third time in as many years, last year's Super Bowl was most watched television broadcast ever.

Does it mean the movie won't succeed if they don't? No. I just think that is a missed opportunity to showcase the world's greatest hero.

Sure it's a missed opportunity, but I'm thinking WB doesn't feel it's worth shelling out that kind of money for one commercial when that money can be used for multiple ones at a later date and I doubt many people won't see MOS because they don't know it exists. Maybe, for now, it's company policy to not bother with Super Bowl ads for any film.

[Showtime]

Originally Posted by Lencho01

Sure it's a missed opportunity, but I'm thinking WB doesn't feel it's worth shelling out that kind of money for one commercial when that money can be used for multiple ones at a later date and I doubt many people won't see MOS because they don't know it exists. Maybe, for now, it's company policy to not bother with Super Bowl ads for any film.

Well you hit a broader audience at the Super Bowl. 3 Million people watching Arrow isn't the same thing.

Me personally, I'm not really worried about one of the biggest studios in the world shelling out 3 to 4 million dollars, but sure, I can see them coming to that decision.

Disney is going to throw out a spot for either Iron Man 3 or Oz, which I think is a good way to go.

[Lencho01]

Originally Posted by Showtime

Well you hit a broader audience at the Super Bowl. 3 Million people watching Arrow isn't the same thing.

Me personally, I'm not really worried about one of the biggest studios in the world shelling out 3 to 4 million dollars, but sure, I can see them coming to that decision.

Disney is going to throw out a spot for either Iron Man 3 or Oz, which I think is a good way to go.

Yeah, I understand that.

I'm just assuming their bean counters haven't found a strong and positive correlation between Super Bowl ads and a film's box office success that they like. Thus, no ads for any WB films during the Super Bowl because they feel it's not really worth it.

[craigdbfan]

Wait so it has been confirmed that WB won't have spots this year?

Usually film sites/blogs get a list of the studio's who are participating or not. I don't think that has been released yet unless I missed it.

[Showtime]

Originally Posted by Lencho01

Yeah, I understand that.

I'm just assuming their bean counters haven't found a strong and positive correlation between Super Bowl ads and a film's box office success that they like. Thus, no ads for any WB films during the Super Bowl because they feel it's not really worth it.

Which is very possible, and I am sure they think like that. You're right.

To them I say this, "Penny Wise, Dollar Foolish."

[flickchick85]

Originally Posted by Showtime

I believe the list was released today. No spot.

Not surprised. Disappointed, as was really hoping for one, but they haven't done one for any of their movies in years, so yeah, not exactly shocking.