Official Spider-Man 3 Box Office Thread - Predictions and Forecasts

[ThanosOfTitans]

How is that something that Singer is communicating? It's reported by Variety, is Singer somehow the owner of Variety?

It did not say that the WB told this variety. The article states that SINGER TOLD VARIETY...this means Singer is communicating it, not the WB. Is this really hard for you to comprehend? Singer telling Variety something is not the same as the WB officially announcing it.

 

[nintendo nerd]

Again, you're only reporting what Brian Singer is communicating. We still have not heard an official word from the WB. It's been just about a year and we still haven't heard anything official from the studio overseeing the project?[/quo

Looks like you didn't see or maybe didn't want to see this interview with Jon Peters I posted before. He works with WB, here you go:

R: What stage is the next installment of "Superman" in?
Peters: Right now, Bryan Singer is working on the story, and hopefully, that will be a script by the end of the year. And hopefully, we'll be in preproduction by, say, January or February of next year. "Superman Returns" was an amazing effort. You're talking about a story that's been made before; you're talking about the fact that we had to re-explore his youth, his origin. And now, the second movie allows us to go do things that people haven't seen before. Bryan is the best director I've ever worked with. It's very easy to produce or be with someone who's a brilliant, brilliant person. I equate my relationship with Bryan to the relationship I had with Barbra Streisand. Barbra was so gifted that it was easy to be able to adjust a little bit here or there. With Bryan, it's the same thing. He's a great person, and it's amazing cause he's such a sweet guy. He's almost like one of my kids, in a way.

 

[Downhere]

It did not say that the WB told this variety. The article states that SINGER TOLD VARIETY...this means Singer is communicating it, not the WB. Is this really hard for you to comprehend? Singer telling Variety something is not the same as the WB officially announcing it.

Where does it say Singer told them this? Maybe you and I are reading two different articles, because I didn't get anything about Singer mentioning that he signed.

 

[ThanosOfTitans]

I'll repost it since apparently you didn't read.

Variety says Bryan Singer has signed on to do another Superman film in the summer of 2009 for Warner Bros.

There's no script or budget yet, the studio said.

"The sequel is apparently at the very beginning of the development process and, as with any other project, there are any number of factors that must be addressed before it is greenlit," the trade said.

"While Superman Returns wasn't the performer the studio had hoped for, it has earned more than $390 million worldwide and WB and Legendary say they will still turn a profit from the film."

"The two companies are sure to insist that the sequel's production budget comes in under $200 million," adds the trade.

Brandon Routh is optioned to return in the lead role.

This report confirms what IESB reported earlier last week.

Bob Gough
10/30/2006
Source: Variety

Did you read it that time. It says SINGER HAS SIGNED ON it doesn't say he THINKS he will make the movie. At no point does it say that SINGER told them this.

Ok, LEMME REPOST FOR YOU IN CAPS SINCE YOU ASSUME I'M INCOMPETENT! WE STILL HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING OFFICIAL FROM THE WB! That is what Singer is communicating. Maybe you should read what I'm posting and comprehend it first...before challenging my ability to understand your article you insist on reposting. Also, has Variety not reported incorrect information before? When did they become the most credible source? Variety is also the media outlet who initially reported that SR needed to reach 200 million before an SR sequel would be considered...and didn't the WB deny that rumor? And I thought we already knew that WB had the option of using Singer for future sequels..did he not pitch his vision as a trilogy? Singer is signed on to write a draft of the script (him and his team)...we already knew this. But the WB has the option to use him and his script...or pursue other talent.

 

[ThanosOfTitans]

Again, you're only reporting what Brian Singer is communicating. We still have not heard an official word from the WB. It's been just about a year and we still haven't heard anything official from the studio overseeing the project?[/quo

Looks like you didn't see or maybe didn't want to see this interview with Jon Peters I posted before. He works with WB, here you go:

R: What stage is the next installment of "Superman" in?
Peters: Right now, Bryan Singer is working on the story, and hopefully, that will be a script by the end of the year. And hopefully, we'll be in preproduction by, say, January or February of next year. "Superman Returns" was an amazing effort. You're talking about a story that's been made before; you're talking about the fact that we had to re-explore his youth, his origin. And now, the second movie allows us to go do things that people haven't seen before. Bryan is the best director I've ever worked with. It's very easy to produce or be with someone who's a brilliant, brilliant person. I equate my relationship with Bryan to the relationship I had with Barbra Streisand. Barbra was so gifted that it was easy to be able to adjust a little bit here or there. With Bryan, it's the same thing. He's a great person, and it's amazing cause he's such a sweet guy. He's almost like one of my kids, in a way.

Isn't Peters a member of Singer's crew? If I'm not mistaken..the two are friends..and both had a part of SR. Yeah, of course he has an objective outlook (sarcasm). Is this not still confirming what I said? Singer and his crew are going to communicate their intent to continue with the sequel.

 

[Downhere]

Ok, LEMME REPOST FOR YOU IN CAPS SINCE YOU ASSUME I'M INCOMPETENT! WE STILL HAVE'T HEARD ANYTHING OFFICIAL FROM THE WB! That is what Singer is communicating. Maybe you should read what I'm posting and comprehend it first...before challenging my ability to understand your article you insist on reposting.

Uh, it says Variety is reporting that Singer signed...where does it say Singer told Variety that he signed? Also, maybe you missed the post with Jon Peters talking about the SR sequel.

 

[Stupify_me]

Actually, it was reported in an article that the WB and its financial investor were both set to lose 20million a piece on box office alone. And that DVD sales might soften the blow. Where are you reading that SR made a profit?

Dude SR made a profit from it's overseas boxoffice and it's DVD sales

 

[shinlyle]

Why the hell does Superman Returns keep coming up over here?!

Ugh.

Honestly, I though SR was okay...that's about it. What Singer should have done was restart the whole thing and make it his, instead of rehashing Donner's work. He turned Superman into a creepy stalker with an illegitimate child. It wasn't a horrible movie, but it wasn't what Superman fans have been hungering for for the past 20 years. I'm honestly suprised that it even got green-lit for a sequel, given the poor performance at the box office and on dvd. I hope a sequel will be better, but if it involves Superman spying on his "baby's mama" for another 2 hours, count me out. Honestly, I think that SR alienated alot of potential newcomers by not restarting everything. No kid wants to watch other movies so that he can understand and appreciate the new movies...it just ain't happening. I know that the appeal to kids isn't the only way to make money, but alienating the kids won't help you.

That's all the Superman discussion I'm offering.


As for Spider-Man, I think the reason it is generally a better performer at the box office is because it's afresh franchise. There isn't an older Spider-Man series to look back on and compare it to, unlike Superman and Batman. People don't see Spider-man 3 and think, "Wow...counting the other films, that makes 6 or 7, right?"

Now, I'm not hating on the DC movies. Batman Begins kicked all ass...and, aside from Spidey 1 and 2, is my favorite comic movie of all time. Superman Returns had alot of time and thought put into it, despite my distaste for it. I think, also, that Marvel does a FAR betterjob of promoting their films and CHARACTERS. Spider-Man sells....so Marvel slaps Spider-Man onto everything. Batman sells, DC/WB should start slapping Batman onto everything they can once the movie gets closer....same with Superman. They should have big standees and parades and stuff to promote their characters/filsm as well.

Just my opinions.

 

[ThanosOfTitans]

Dude SR made a profit from it's overseas boxoffice and it's DVD sales

Can you show me where you saw that? I'd like to read that new information also. Thank you.

 

[nintendo nerd]

Isn't Peters a member of Singer's crew? If I'm not mistaken..the two are friends..and both had a part of SR. Yeah, of course he has an objective outlook (sarcasm). Is this not still confirming what I said? Singer and his crew are going to communicate their intent to continue with the sequel.

He works at WB, he has been involved with every Superman movie project since early 90's. But I'm starting to feel, that no matter how many proofs I show you, you still won't be satisfied. But maybe we can go to the same movie theater to watch the SR sequel. But you´ll have to pay your ticket and popcornst:. I'm confident it will be on 2009.

 

[ThanosOfTitans]

Uh, it says Variety is reporting that Singer signed...where does it say Singer told Variety that he signed? Also, maybe you missed the post with Jon Peters talking about the SR sequel.

Um, Peters and Singer were both a part of Superman Returns. They are also friends. Did I not say that Singer and his crew are going to communicating their intent to work on the sequel? And I think most people already knew singer and his crew were signed to draft a script..the WB has the option to use him or use other talent.

Maybe Singer will return for the sequel, maybe he won't. I personally would prefer he not. I'm just saying there hasn't been official word from the WB.

 

[nintendo nerd]

Can you show me where you saw that? I'd like to read that new information also. Thank you.

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=superman06.htm


Here you go. And the budget has been confirmed was of 204million, not 270, so the profits were bigger. The DVD sold well too.

 

[ThanosOfTitans]

He works at WB, he has been involved with every Superman movie project since early 90's. But I'm starting to feel, that no matter how many proofs I show you, you still won't be satisfied. But maybe we can go to the same movie theater to watch the SR sequel. But you´ll have to pay your ticket and popcornst:. I'm confident it will be on 2009.

Well, how about we just wait for something official from the WB. And then when 2009 comes and goes...we'll see if there is a movie (with singer). I plan to see it whether he is a part of it or not, but I would like for the WB to bring along new talent.

 

[ThanosOfTitans]

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=superman06.htm


Here you go. And the budget has been confirmed was of 204million, not 270, so the profits were bigger. The DVD sold well too.

Where exactly are you seeing it made a profit? You do know that the entire box office amount doesn't go to the studio? You also know that the entire DVD take doesn't go to the studio, right? And that 204 million that you so politely mentioned (as if I wasn't aware of the budget) doesn't include marketing and advertising. There is a lot going on in the link you posted, but could you give me an idea of where you see this project made a profit.

 

[The Caped Knight]

What the ???? People this is a SPIDER-MAN forum, not SUPERMAN (SR) . GET BACK ON TOPIC .

 

[ThanosOfTitans]

What the ???? People this is a SPIDER-MAN forum, not SR. GET BACK ON TOPIC .

You're right. LOL My apologies.

 

[nintendo nerd]

What the ???? People this is a SPIDER-MAN forum, not SR. GET BACK ON TOPIC .

You're right.

I thin SM3 will be the BO champion this year. It was a great idea to be the first summer blockbuster of the year. And to take a two weeks lead over shrek 3.

 

[GL's Light]

When Variety reports that a director has been signed to develop a film, the information comes from the studio. That's how it's done. WB gave Variety the info. Jon Peters, who is now the main producer of the Superman film franchise, has confirmed it. A sequel to SR is officially in development.

That doesn't mean a greenlight is 100% guaranteed, it could be derailed at some point, but for now Singer is officially developing another Superman film for Warners.

 

[Downhere]

You're right.

I thin SM3 will be the BO champion this year. It was a great idea to be the first summer blockbuster of the year. And to take a two weeks lead over shrek 3.

Yeah, SM3 is doing amazing business...especially overseas, It's been a huge success. I'd love for it to hit 900 million...or get close to it.

 

[ThanosOfTitans]

When Variety reports that a director has been signed to develop a film, the information comes from the studio. That's how it's done. WB gave Variety the info. Jon Peters, who is now the main producer of the Superman film franchise, has confirmed it. A sequel to SR is officially in development.

That doesn't mean a greenlight is 100% guaranteed, it could be derailed at some point, but for now Singer is officially developing another Superman film for Warners.

I know, because Variety doesn't report false information. And I thought he was just signed to draft a script. I had no idea he was signed to develop the film.

Kind of like how directors were signed to draft scripts for the Flash and Wonder Woman, but both were canned by the WB. I'm not disputing that Singer was signed to draft a script for the sequel, but I'm just stating that WB hasn't officially announced anything. Alan Horn stated in an article that Superman Returns missed the mark and may have catered to the wrong market segment...it would be just as easy for him to say Brian Singer is returning to do the sequel.

 

[nintendo nerd]

Yeah, SM3 is doing amazing business...especially overseas, It's been a huge success. I'd love for it to hit 900 million...or get close to it.

I'm confident it will. Although I think SM2 is better than three. IMO SM3 is way better than POTC and Shrek 3. It deserves to win. The visual effects were just awesome, and there was grat action scenes.

 

[ThanosOfTitans]

Yeah, SM3 is doing amazing business...especially overseas, It's been a huge success. I'd love for it to hit 900 million...or get close to it.

I would love for it to beat Pirates 2's box office, but I don't think it will. The movie is entertaining, but not very interesting and isn't as great as Spiderman 2. Doctor Octopus is my favorite movie version villain from a comic book thus far. I think the way he was portrayed in Spiderman 2 was genius.

 

[Downhere]

I would love for it to beat Pirates 2's box office, but I don't think it will. The movie is entertaining, but not very interesting and isn't as great as Spiderman 2. Doctor Octopus is my favorite movie version villain from a comic book thus far. I think the way he was portrayed in Spiderman 2 was genius.

Well, there's no way it will beat POTC 2's box office. No movie this year will beat that, too much competition. I do agree with you on Doc Ock, the way Raimi introduced him was genius...and SM2 is my fave of the franchise. But I found SM3 to be just as entertaining and interesting as SM2, but wasn't as well rounded as SM2.

 

[M.E.H.Z.E.B]

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Quit the Superman Returns arguments, and get back on topic. We have an entire forum for discussion of Superman, and Superman Returns. Take it there.

Stop this insanity now, or I'm sending you all on probation.

Thank you for your sincere cooperation.
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[The Caped Knight]

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