David Goyer hired to write Man of Steel

[Michael Corleone]

Actually yeah, we are working on it. M. Corleone who has been in this very thread created a new logo for the debut on IESB. They've actually been recording shows, and have four of them in the bag. I was on the first one. The interface is different on IESB and we've been struggling to adapt. Should be soon.

TMT will debut a new podcast soon there as well with a working title of Crashing Hollywood.

Aw shucks, Yay for cross promotion!

 

[NotFadeAway]

Oh thank the heavens above, the SUPERMAN FRANCHISE HAS A REAL WRITER ON BOARD. I

I love Goyers work as a writer, and like he did with Begins, he is smart enough to take a certain or certain comic incarnations and then turn them into something worthy of a feature film. While I'm a bigger fan of the Birthright origin, I could go for either that or the Byrne Man of Steel characterizations. Goyer knows that the new film needs to movie away from the Kryptonian Jesus Superman of the Donner timeline. This is news that warms my fanboy soul. And Jonah Nolan will only help matters.

Ahhh, I'm picturing it now.....

-Clark Kent as the real person, Superman as the disguise(hahahaha haters).

-The Kents, both alive, not backwood hillbillies, actually portrayed as Clarks true parents and not kicked aside for Grand Wizard Jor-El.

-White Collar criminal Lex and LexCorp

- Toned down powers that make Superman more vulnerable in a fight with say, Braniac. Look, there is still no natural force on Earth that can stop the guy, he can still fly, throw cars, x-ray vision, heat blasting eyes.........stop crying.

- Did I mention Braniac?

Now, with Goyer writing what is sure to be a kick ass script, we just need to find a Martin Campbell type to direct and were good.

 

[Excel]

Martin Campbell type = Doug Liman (Bourne Identity, Mr. mrs. Smith) FTMFW

Showtime, do you reckon we could see this thing released before Batman 3? Seeing as though WB see this as a priority, according to reports?

Superman is a higher priority because Batman 3 is much more of a sure thing. I think a Superman film would make an absolute killing for Warner Brothers if it was opened as the event of December.

We're talking 70 million opening weekend, 250 total for minimums if its marketed some what properly and doesnt suck. We're talking enormous toy and video game sales (which is where the money now even moreso than DVD), its a film that could hit all four quads, be a big time family film over the holidays while possible award contender, ect.

Espec. because of what happened with Returns, I think opening the next Superman film around Christmas is a borderline nessecity to ensure a profit.

 

[Spidey-Quad]

"John Byrne incarnation. Modern. Believable. FUN!"

Soo, he's W-E-A-K Superman. I hated this version then and I'll probably hate it now too. So a missle can knock him cold? This is NOT my Superman

 

[Showtime]

Call me crazy but I really think Chace Crawford would be a decent choice myself.

SHOWTIME-Could you elaborate on your original report that stated, if I recall correctly, that WB had a script for superman they liked?

Could POSSIBLY mean the script that Jonah and David are "writing" is actually "written"????

I can't elaborate, but you might not be that cold.

Showtime, do you reckon we could see this thing released before Batman 3? Seeing as though WB see this as a priority, according to reports?

That's iffy. Could be the same year, Summer/Winter.

Aw shucks, Yay for cross promotion!

I forgot to mention you're now a highly paid writer on TMT.

 

[Superark]

As I said before don't be surprised if they look at casting Superman from the leftover Captain America contenders.

If this is true that I am really disappointed in WB and Nolan. Not one of those guys interests me at all when it comes to playing Superman. In fact, I'll eve go as far as to say those are horrible choices. I mean if they really dumped Routh for one of those guys then

 

[Showtime]

If this is true that I am really disappointed in WB and Nolan. Not one of those guys interests me at all when it comes to playing Superman. In fact, I'll eve go as far as to say those are horrible choices. I mean if they really dumped Routh for one of those guys then

It's early yet, but these are the it guys in young hollywood right now. When big roles come up they are on the table. It is what it is. That doesn't mean they are getting the role. Could be a complete unknown, or a 30 something character actor. I am just saying don't be surprised. Don't limit the choices though, they might search everywhere.

 

[Mr. Earle]

Oh thank the heavens above, the SUPERMAN FRANCHISE HAS A REAL WRITER ON BOARD. I

I love Goyers work as a writer, and like he did with Begins, he is smart enough to take a certain or certain comic incarnations and then turn them into something worthy of a feature film. While I'm a bigger fan of the Birthright origin, I could go for either that or the Byrne Man of Steel characterizations. Goyer knows that the new film needs to movie away from the Kryptonian Jesus Superman of the Donner timeline. This is news that warms my fanboy soul. And Jonah Nolan will only help matters.

Ahhh, I'm picturing it now.....

-Clark Kent as the real person, Superman as the disguise(hahahaha haters).

-The Kents, both alive, not backwood hillbillies, actually portrayed as Clarks true parents and not kicked aside for Grand Wizard Jor-El.

-White Collar criminal Lex and LexCorp

- Toned down powers that make Superman more vulnerable in a fight with say, Braniac. Look, there is still no natural force on Earth that can stop the guy, he can still fly, throw cars, x-ray vision, heat blasting eyes.........stop crying.

- Did I mention Braniac?

Now, with Goyer writing what is sure to be a kick ass script, we just need to find a Martin Campbell type to direct and were good.

That plus the benefit of writing a superhero movie after the Nolan movies and Ironman. Now they know how its done right. They know what it takes and i trust Goyer.

 

[Michael Corleone]

I forgot to mention you're now a highly paid writer on TMT.

Yep, I'm pricing BMWs as we speak.

 

[Van Petrol]

Wait, i didnt see Jonah's name anywhere. Is he confirmed?

There's a report a little further back stating his involvement.

Superman is a higher priority because Batman 3 is much more of a sure thing. I think a Superman film would make an absolute killing for Warner Brothers if it was opened as the event of December.

We're talking 70 million opening weekend, 250 total for minimums if its marketed some what properly and doesnt suck. We're talking enormous toy and video game sales (which is where the money now even moreso than DVD), its a film that could hit all four quads, be a big time family film over the holidays while possible award contender, ect.

Espec. because of what happened with Returns, I think opening the next Superman film around Christmas is a borderline nessecity to ensure a profit.

That's iffy. Could be the same year, Summer/Winter.

It'll be something quite out of the ordinary to see a comic-book/superhero movie released in the winter. But Avatar's success is evidence it can be successful at the box office.

Supes and Bats in the same year??...that's INSANE!!!

 

[Excel]

So let me get this straight.

-Nolan's a producer (leaked on purpose)
-Hints the scripts, at least 1 draft, is done and W.B. is happy
-Said script is done, yet we weren't supposed to know it was even being written for a few weeks
-Actor's already being eyed

Yeah, I would bet a bundle there's already a director of some sort in place, and this thing is coming before Batman 3 (assuming thats summer 2012). Why? Because my guess is they'll want Nolan to be hands on with Superman. and he can't do 2 films at once. Assuming Batman is filming spring-fall 2011, with Nolan not available until summer 2012...that would mean, in order for Nolan to be "hands on", cameras have to roll (and essentially be DONE rolling) on Superman BEFORE Nolan begins filming Batman 3. Because:

-IF Nolan is to be hands on, and
-IF Nolan is to be shooting Batmans for most of 2011 and 2012, and
-IF W.B. needs cameras rolling by or in 2011 on Superman

Than Superman must be going into production before Batman 3, and because of appearent lawsuit rules, that puts Superman going into production in late 2010.

...Showtime?

 

[Michael Corleone]

Supes and Bats in the same year??...that's INSANE!!!

That could be one hell of a cross marketing blitz!

 

[Sawyer]

The thing that excites me most is the idea of White Collar criminal Luthor. After four films of Lameass Luthor and one that showed some promise, but for the most part was tied down by the previously mentioned Lameass Luthor, I'm looking forward to Badass Luthor.

 

[Lighthouse]

I know the whole realism thing is over-debated, but I'm kind of excited about it. I love the Spider-Man films, and the world Raimi created was great for him, but somehow the idea of a guy with amazing superpowers felt really natural in that world. I like the idea of putting Superman in a world(like the one Nolan created for the Batman films) that will really look at him with amazement.

 

[Superark]

It's early yet, but these are the it guys in young hollywood right now. When big roles come up they are on the table. It is what it is. That doesn't mean they are getting the role. Could be a complete unknown, or a 30 something character actor. I am just saying don't be surprised. Don't limit the choices though, they might search everywhere.

I certainly hope they search beyond that group, which isn't that good. I do like Vogel for Captain America though. But these guys just remind me of all the bad decisions WB has made in the past, especially in the casting department.

I think there's gotta be a better choice for the role out there. I prefer an unknown. I really liked that one guy that was interviewed by your website, the blonde guy who was refered to as Clark Kent.

 

[Showtime]

There's a report a little further back stating his involvement.






It'll be something quite out of the ordinary to see a comic-book/superhero movie released in the winter. But Avatar's success is evidence it can be successful at the box office.

Supes and Bats in the same year??...that's INSANE!!!

Robinov had plans to release a Superman flick Winter 2009 at one point but obviously that fell through. WB has no problems doing that. They could even both hit in the Summer.

 

[Ceb-Man]

I am really looking forward to this.

1. The Byrne Superman had very much the same powers he always had, but not a strong as lifting a Kryptonite Island per Superman returns. If you look at the powers he had in STAS this will be good. I am liking that Luthor will be in this and probably the corporate tycoon over LexCorp, I just hope they do show him as a scientist as well. I liked Byrne's Superman powers, but i really didn't like it that both Kents were alive. I hope they follow at least SR and Smallville in that Martha Kent is only alive.

2. Brainiac as a villian ! Yes! long overdue!

3. David Goyer as the writer. With BB and TDK he knows his heroes.

 

[Excel]

Batman and Superman in same season would be suicide; Batman would completely overwhelm Superman. It will overwhelm anything. If Batman 3 lands mid July 2012 as expected, Spiderman WILL be moving out of July 4th.

More I think about it, the more sense is makes.

Assuming W.B. is putting BAT in July 2012 (which makes sense) and the Hobbit is getting pushed back (which makes sense) and superman is being bumped up due to law suit (which makes sense), I bet we see a 3-D Superman in theater December, 2011, probably debuting the next Batman trailer to help garner buzz. I would bet Nolans name is all over it to try and help garner award buzz. Yep, that is my official bet. It would be a brilliant move on WB's part.

Only way Superman is in production by the end of 2011 with Nolan being legit. involved is if cameras role in 2010, and they wont be rolling in 2010 if its open in 2012. December 2011 is my official guess.

 

[Van Petrol]

So let me get this straight.

-Nolan's a producer (leaked on purpose)
-Hints the scripts, at least 1 draft, is done and W.B. is happy
-Said script is done, yet we weren't supposed to know it was even being written for a few weeks
-Actor's already being eyed

Yeah, I would bet a bundle there's already a director of some sort in place, and this thing is coming before Batman 3 (assuming thats summer 2012). Why? Because my guess is they'll want Nolan to be hands on with Superman. and he can't do 2 films at once. Assuming Batman is filming spring-fall 2011, with Nolan not available until summer 2012...that would mean, in order for Nolan to be "hands on", cameras have to roll (and essentially be DONE rolling) on Superman BEFORE Nolan begins filming Batman 3. Because:

-IF Nolan is to be hands on, and
-IF Nolan is to be shooting Batmans for most of 2011 and 2012, and
-IF W.B. needs cameras rolling by or in 2011 on Superman

Than Superman must be going into production before Batman 3, and because of appearent lawsuit rules, that puts Superman going into production in late 2010.

...Showtime?

I'm thinking along those lines too.

 

[Showtime]

Batman and Superman in same season would be suicide; Batman would completely overwhelm Superman. It will overwhelm anything.

If Batman 3 lands mid July 2012 as expected, Spiderman WILL be moving out of July 4th.

You could put Superman beginning of May and Batman in July. Wouldnt be a problem.

 

[Van Petrol]

Robinov had plans to release a Superman flick Winter 2009 at one point but obviously that fell through. WB has no problems doing that. They could even both hit in the Summer.

Ah, I see. Thanks for the info. I can see the Summer/Winter schedule happening, but not really the double barrel summer shot.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

You could put Superman beginning of May and Batman in July. Wouldnt be a problem.

Certainly hasn't stopped Marvel. They've got Thor opening and Captain America closing the summer of 2011. Hell and before that, Spider-Man 4 was supposed to be in there too.

 

[Van Petrol]

Certainly hasn't stopped Marvel. They've got Thor opening and Captain America closing the summer of 2011. Hell and before that, Spider-Man 4 was supposed to be in there too.

Marvel seem to want to blow their load all at once in order to upstage DC.

 

[Excel]

Not like any of Marvels plans have really "worked out" aside from Iron Man though. Id still be surprised if Avengers happens as planned.

You could put Superman beginning of May and Batman in July. Wouldnt be a problem.

May would be suicide for Superman. It wouldnt open high enough to survive the competition, and we'd have another solid gross but technically bomb based on budget type of take. It could open to 90 million and still just 225ish on a 200 million budget.

Superman doesnt have the pull to open in May right now, espec. not May 2012.

 

[Caped Crusader]

You could put Superman beginning of May and Batman in July. Wouldnt be a problem.

That sounds like it would work perfectly. Man today has been crazy!