The Official Choose A Director Thread

[Octoberist]

If Jackson got a hold of it, it would be something special.

 

[Krug3r]

We will see how that dream team plays out in Tin Tin

 

[Octoberist]

IF WB is smart, they would try to get Neil Bloomkamp.

I haven't seen District 9 yet (Friday night) but he's young, creative, a geek (from the video interviews that I've seen of him) and best of all, very a talented storyteller. If you can't get a Peter Jackson type, then get a guy who could be the next Peter Jackson (or his own thing), Neill Bloomkamp.

When it comes to Marvel movies, they pretty much have the directors they need for Thor, Captain America, and possibly the Avengers. DC has a chance to nab this guy for a DC project..any DC project at this point. There's plenty in development without a proper director (Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Arrow/Supermax)

 

[roach]

I dont know about Jackson his King Kong wasnt quite right.....If I had to choose it would be Zack Snyder

 

[Octoberist]

Zach is doing Sucker Punch. Also, he's working on his animated feature AND Heavy Metal. He's a busy man as of right now unless he's willing to work straight through. You have to remember, pre-production is super important.

(I wouldn't mind Zach. I'm not trying to shoot you down.)

 

[Scarlet Spider]

Zach is doing Sucker Punch. Also, he's working on his animated feature AND Heavy Metal. He's a busy man as of right now unless he's willing to work straight through. You have to remember, pre-production is super important.

(I wouldn't mind Zach. I'm not trying to shoot you down.)

Regardless of all of that, Snyder was offered the job of directing the next Superman film and he turned it down. He had no interest in it.

Superman seems too earnest

Of course, as this summer and this comic-book convention have unfolded, it has become clear that no one is Superman anymore. Perhaps, says Watchmen director Zack Snyder, Superman is gone for good.

"They asked me to direct a Superman movie, and I said no," Snyder says. "He's a tricky one nowadays, isn't he? He's the king daddy of all comic-book heroes, but I'm just not sure how you sell that kind of earnestness to a sophisticated audience anymore."

http://www.usatoday.com/life/2008-07-27-comic-con-wrapup_N.htm

 

[BestGirl]

Regardless of all of that, Snyder was offered the job of directing the next Superman film and he turned it down. He had no interest in it.

Just based on Watchmen and what I know of 300 I'd say his style is all wrong for Supes. Anyone who can't imagine how to sell an earnest Superman isn't right to direct him anyway. I suppose he could change but based on that quote it sounds like he wouldn't want to.

 

[Wheels]

Just based on Watchmen and what I know of 300 I'd say his style is all wrong for Supes. Anyone who can't imagine how to sell an earnest Superman isn't right to direct him anyway. I suppose he could change but based on that quote it sounds like he wouldn't want to.

QFT.

Zack Snyder is absolutely the wrong person for Superman. I just don't think he can provide the warmth that a character like Superman needs. He's a great action director, but he's not a great storyteller yet. That's not to say he won't grow to become one, I just haven't seen it from him thus far.
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[Webhead2006]

Well i hope and wish we do get another film within the deadline they have and then hopefully more. But with the 2013 shuster stuff come into play their, and now that the siegels gaining the rights to various origin elements. I wonder what is going to happen now. Will they try to do a reboot, will they be able to use the origins still. If they make the film by the deadline will they be able to make any more movies 2013+..... So many questions.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

WB likes money and so do the fams, they will work something out and we well get another Superman movie.

 

[Webhead2006]

I really hope so spidey, just things are continually not looking good on wb/dc front on superman. And finanically would they think they can still make a killing and all that.

 

[Timstuff]

Since Superman is not nearly as valuable without any of the post-Action Comics #1 elements, and those elements are not nearly as valuable without the names Superman, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, or his origin, it's pretty obvious they'll work something out. It all comes down to both of them wanting to make money, and they both stand to make the most money by co-operating. If the Shusters try to take the rights somewhere else, no-one wins.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I really hope so spidey, just things are continually not looking good on wb/dc front on superman. And finanically would they think they can still make a killing and all that.

They can still make a killing but the next few movies have to be more entertaining than Superman Returns to the general audience if they want to make that money.

Since Superman is not nearly as valuable without any of the post-Action Comics #1 elements, and those elements are not nearly as valuable without the names Superman, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, or his origin, it's pretty obvious they'll work something out. It all comes down to both of them wanting to make money, and they both stand to make the most money by co-operating. If the Shusters try to take the rights somewhere else, no-one wins.

Yep. Maybe I'm overly optimistic but I just see this whole thing as a cry for more money by the Shusters...when WB finally gives them that money I think that they will go away and let the creative people play.

 

[Webhead2006]

It is true we dont know what is ultimately going to happen and all that. And it will be interesting if the families did choose to rip the character out of DCU and take it elsewhere. But with how comics are today and today's generation i dont think it will be as sucessful as the icon version we have today with all elements in tact. Hopefully this all does work out for all parties and us fans. It would be so sad to see the character just fade away and be gone.

 

[Willi Berg]

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/08/20/exclusive-rumored-superman-director-reveals-his-vision-for-man-of-steel/

(VIDEO INTERVIEW)
EXCLUSIVE: Rumored 'Superman' Director Reveals His Vision For Man Of Steel

Posted 1 hr ago by Rick Marshall in DC Comics, News, Video

"Ninja Assassin" and "V For Vendetta" director James McTeigue has long been rumored as one of the leading candidates to take over Warner Bros.' stalled Superman movie franchise.

Earlier this month, McTeigue offered a vague, somewhat cryptic response when asked whether the rumors were true—so we couldn't help putting the question to him again when he dropped by Splash Page HQ today. Fresh off wrapping things up with the much-anticipated, action-packed "Ninja Assassin," McTeigue would "neither confirm nor deny" his attachment to a new "Superman" movie... but he did tell us where he'd like to go with DC's Man of Steel if—and that's a big if—he was in the director's chair.

"I think if I was ever going to go near Superman, I would do a complete reboot—take it in a direction that you would absolutely not expect, actually," McTeigue told MTV News. "So, that would be my thinking on it, if I was ever going to go near Superman."

Elaborating on the direction he'd like to take Superman in a potential movie, McTeigue said recent events would seem to work in favor of a new take on the Man of Steel.

"I think it's good that they just had a court case where, basically, if you make another Superman movie, you can't touch Superman growing up—that's part of the story that you can't touch any more," he said. "That wouldn't be a bad thing. I think everybody's a bit sick of seeing the origin story."

While we can't stress enough that McTeigue isn't officially on board the potential big-screen reboot of the "Superman" movie franchise, it's certainly interesting to know what one of the rumored top contenders would like to do with the character if he had the chance.

 

[craigdbfan]

Very interesting indeed.

Looks like WB really can't mess around with the origins story now. Well I don't think they should create a new one specifically for the movie, they might as well start the story off with an active SM/Clark.

 

[GreenKToo]

Well thank the stars, we have some more rumors (bout freakin' time)

 

[Octoberist]

finally.

 

[GreenKToo]

"I think if I was ever going to go near Superman, I would do a complete reboot—take it in a direction that you would absolutely not expect, actually," McTeigue told MTV News. "So, that would be my thinking on it, if I was ever going to go near Superman."

Elaborating on the direction he'd like to take Superman in a potential movie, McTeigue said recent events would seem to work in favor of a new take on the Man of Steel.


At least its something.

 

[Webhead2006]

well it was nice to hear what he had to say about things if he does/would be picked for supes. As for what he said i did like that he would want to full on reboot it too. As for origins i hope they could still use krypton and all that and it was used in some way.

 

[Octoberist]

hes so open about it. For the most part. it tell me something..

 

[GreenKToo]

He could be just thinking out loud *AT* wb.

 

[Scarlet Spider]

hes so open about it. For the most part. it tell me something..

McTeague definitely wants the job, I think that much is clear. Whether he get's it remains to be seen at this point. He probably is in the running and on the the studio's shortlist of directors.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I'm not tired of the orgin because I've only seen Superman's orgin on the bigscreen...once.

 

[MadVillainy]

Snyder Superman? lol

I like his films but I dont think hes good for Superman. Glad he turned it down. Its a shame that the public see Superman as old, unrelatable, & nearly impossible to bring to the screen