The Official Choose A Director Thread

[Nightwing1977]

They're perverts?

Angeloz

What do you know about perverts? And replying to that quote doesn't count.

 

[Showtime]

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=11381012&postcount=387

I am going to keep my source anonymous of course and just tell you that they have been quite reliable in the past.

As most of you know, I wouldn't post something like this unless I thought it might be of merit and spark of validity. Of course, I would not bet the Kent Farm on it, but take it for what you will.

"Singer is not cut loose but he knows that the WB can still make a Superman movie without him. It however will not have anything to do with the Superman Returns film franchise. There is a small team together looking for other options to keep the Superman movie franchise going.

These options are not only a new story, but a new cast, and while Brandon Routh is liked the possibility of casting a known actor is now at the forefront in order to convince the general public this is something TOTALLY new and has nothing to do with the Superman Returns franchise.

The WB does not want to pull the plug on the Superman franchise. Instead they want to give the reigns of the project to a new creative team. They are specifically looking into the Wachowski Bros. If a deal is not made within the next 6 months, they may go ahead with the Singer sequel with decent sized budget cuts and push the new Superman franchise back an extra few years (maybe 2012??)

That's why Singer has been given time to make another movie, and yes there is a delay on Superman Returns. WB is not commenting as of yet to keep things a little quiet while they decide if the possibility of the Wachowski Bros is large enough to flat out dump Singer."

 

[manofsteel4life]

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=11381012&postcount=387

hmmmm....and here.....wee....go

 

[batman44]

Take note unbelievers, Showtime knows what he's talking about, well, writing about.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=11381012&postcount=387

Haha, nice work. I think a Wachowski Superman film has potential. I wouldn't be opposed.

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40084

It's been probably 3-6 months since I posted what I heard about them doing a reboot... Now it seems they are still floating around. I guess it's always an idea with the WB, we'll see if something ever happens.

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

We always get a Wach bros rumor when Superman is in limbo. I think it keeps the circle going or something. Like the earth would stop spinning if that rumor wasn't made each time.

 

[Excel]

The problem is, since any other rumors, Speed Racer has come and totally bombed.

They need a franchise like Supes for their carreers; if theres an offer there I doubt they turn it down.

 

[bunk]

Would it pretty much be a given that they'd write it as well?

 

[Excel]

Showtime that post is 2 years old; its taken them that bloody long?

Would it pretty much be a given that they'd write it as well?

Who knows. I'd bet they do rewrites on a script written by somebody of w.b.s choice.

 

[Showtime]

It is so hard for me to wrap my head around WB giving these guys the keys to the car for Superman after what just happened with Speed Racer. Superman Returns made money in the end, but it took them some time. Now WB is going to turn to "The W's" who just made Speed Racer which is still trying to break even. Yikes. I'm not a fan.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

It is so hard for me to wrap my head around WB giving these guys the keys to the car for Superman after what just happened with Speed Racer. Superman Returns made money in the end, but it took them some time. Now WB is going to turn to "The W's" who just made Speed Racer which is still trying to break even. Yikes. I'm not a fan.

Exactly it's madness. Speed Racer hasn't made a dime and they are actually considering them???

 

[Excel]

Speed Racer was a poor choice by W.B. It would have bombed no matter who made it.

It is so hard for me to wrap my head around WB giving these guys the keys to the car for Superman after what just happened with Speed Racer. Superman Returns made money in the end, but it took them some time. Now WB is going to turn to "The W's" who just made Speed Racer which is still trying to break even. Yikes. I'm not a fan.

W.B. is definitley back in 2002 mode. The fact that they are going after W would mean that they want action and fights galore.

Speed Racer a tongue in cheek cartoon movie. W.B. probably know if they unleash the W's imaginations on a script of W.B.'s choosing, you have a combination of an absurdly marketable film with a good script too boot. Its a win win.

That said, the W.B. have produced all of the W's movies. They probably know they are the only studio who will currently give them work, which gives the studio a ton of creative control over the film, while having directors who can handle big time action.

 

[Showtime]

Exactly it's madness. Speed Racer hasn't made a dime and they are actually considering them???

W.B. is definitley back in 2002 mode. The fact that they are going after W would mean that they want action and fights galore.

Speed Racer a tongue in cheek cartoon movie. W.B. probably know if they unleash the W's imaginations on a script of W.B.'s choosing, you have a combination of an absurdly marketable film with a good script too boot. Its a win win.

That said, the W.B. have produced all of the W's movies. They probably know they are the only studio who will currently give them work, which gives the studio a ton of creative control over the film, while having directors who can handle big time action.

I just don't really consider this an upgrade at this point. I would rather have Campbell directing Superman at this point and leave the W's to their Plastic Man. I guess we'll see how true this rumor really is.

 

[Excel]

Well yeah, Campbell would be a better choice. However, Superman will make money no matter what; the question is will be a ton (500 million +) or an average amount (350-400 million).

Green Lantern isn't like that, it will have to be quality.

 

[Showtime]

Superman will make money no matter what? Were you around for Superman Returns?

 

[Excel]

Superman Returns made 390 million. That is a lot of money, just not what theywanted for a brand as famous. They want 500 milion +. Anything under 300 is a bomb. Between 3-4 is simply dissappointing.

 

[[A]]

oh noes--you Supes-fans better gather round and stop the Hackowskis from doing it

 

[Showtime]

Right so I wouldn't go around saying that Superman will automatically make a certain amount...one of the executives said the exact same thing about Returns. Pie in face?

 

[Octoberist]

also, Superman Returns got lost within the 'Pirates 2' hype. And I'll be honest, not a whole lot of people I know have seen or remembers Superman Returns.

That sucks because, well it's Superman and IT SHOULD be an event.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I just don't really consider this an upgrade at this point. I would rather have Campbell directing Superman at this point and leave the W's to their Plastic Man. I guess we'll see how true this rumor really is.

I see this as something worst too... and thats saying alot because I'm not a fan of Singer! I'm one of his harshes critics as a matter of fact. The W-Bro's just came off of a bomb, thats become a pop culture joke and they should be allowed to direct Super-Freakin-Man?

I think with a good script that a director like Francis Lawrence or Peter Berg could do wonders. Plus WB could control them.

 

[Showtime]

I think two years ago before Speed Racer I might not have felt this way, but now...I don't get it.

 

[Excel]

Right so I wouldn't go around saying that Superman will automatically make a certain amount

Superman will make money no matter what; the question is will be a ton (500 million +) or an average amount (350-400 million).

Superman Returns made 390 million.

Superman Returns made money, it was just on the lower scale.

 

[The Guard]

There are probably worse choices. Depends on their "vision".

I'm keenly interested in PLASTIC MAN, though.

 

[Excel]

I think with a good script that a director like Francis Lawrence or Peter Berg could do wonders. Plus WB could control them.

With a good script and W.B. in charge of casting, we will get a good movie as well.