The Official Choose A Director Thread

[FilmNerdJamie]

From new Collider article relating to Joel Silver and his wanting to do Swamp Thing in 3-D.

When the press conference ended, I managed to get another question in and I asked him if there was any truth to the Wachowski Brothers being involved in “Superman”. It’s after the jump:

I first asked Joel if there was any truth to the Superman rumor?

Joel: I don’t think so.

Do you know what they might do next?

Joel: I really don’t know. They’re working on something.

You mentioned Swamp Thing in the press conference…

Joel: Maybe going to do it. I like it.

While I had all of 20 seconds with Joel as he was walking to another room to do more press, I’m extremely happy that he at least told me the Wachowski’s are working on something. Could it be they’re on “Superman” and Joel didn’t want to tell me….maybe. But he’s been involved with everything the brothers have done and I can usually read someone and he wasn’t smiling when he gave me the answer to my “Superman” question….I say that because sometimes I’ll get an answer but the person saying it will look at me and smile as they say it. Meaning I can’t say anything but there is more to the story. That wasn’t the case today.

 

[Webhead2006]

Well if he is in the known which is very likely with his position, they yea james/maxtrix bros are likely off the list of potentials at this time. By chance what are some other likely people they could/are looking at that we can theorize from what we know wb want to do.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

McTeigue showed his hand with the "Well I can't talk about it...but if I did do it *wink wink nudge nudge*" crap. Obviously, he's not involved.

 

[Webhead2006]

I get that, hopefully we can get someone officially on board sooner rather then later if this darn project is going to get off the ground....

 

[dark_b]

Maybe Matthew Vaughn will say he is doing it, and then bow out at the last minute and let Brett Ratner take over.

not funny man not funny

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

Maybe Matthew Vaughn will say he is doing it, and then bow out at the last minute and let Brett Ratner take over.

"We now take you live to the first reactions from fans..."

 

[Octoberist]

From new Collider article relating to Joel Silver and his wanting to do Swamp Thing in 3-D.

Joel is so wishy washy. I guess that's better than saying "IF we were to do it, then we would (insert ideas)".

 

[SuperAl]

any truth to superman rumor? i dont think so. anyone else find the answer kinda weird. its either yes or no.

 

[Gabe99]

From MTV:
EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Vaughn Calls 'Avengers' & 'Superman' His Dream Projects, Regrets 'Iron Man' Timing

So, since it's pretty safe to say Vaughn knows his comics fare, we had to ask him whether there's a dream project out there that he's dying to bring from comics to the big screen—other than "Kick-Ass," of course.

"[I'd] love to do 'The Avengers,'" Vaughn told MTV News. "And Superman... I think it would be great to reinvent Superman."

While he was at it, Vaughn also shared some thoughts about the one that got away, too—and he wasn't talking about Marvel's god of thunder.

"I was desperate to do 'Iron Man' about 8 years ago, and everyone was like, 'Iron Man, no one will go watch that,'" he said. "Cut to now, and it's a huge hit."

"I grew up watching superhero films, so I want to make superhero films," he added.

 

[Webhead2006]

Hey gabe99, flawless posted that article a couple hrs earlier just on the other page.

 

[Willi Berg]

Well if he is in the known which is very likely with his position, they yea james/maxtrix bros are likely off the list of potentials at this time. By chance what are some other likely people they could/are looking at that we can theorize from what we know wb want to do.

McTeigue and the Wachowskis are not necessarily a package deal. While the Wachowskis could or could not be involved as producers, McTeigue did work on 'Ninja Assassin' with a script by other writers- Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski. So that doesn't necessarily rule out McTeigue.

Also, Straczynski is known to be a Superman fan and is said to be writing a Superman comic. This could be another link to McTeigue and Superman. I think there is the possibility that Straczynski could collaborate again with McTeigue on the Superman movie. Though if that were true, it could still be in early script stages.

Here is some info. on Straczynski and Superman comics:

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/news.php?readmore=6708
http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=22277

July 29, 2009: J. Michael Straczynski Writing Superman Comic?

DC Comics ComicBookResources.com reports that J. Michael Straczynski gave a little hint during a panel he conducted on Saturday at the San Diego Comic-Con, that he is writing a Superman comic book...

Straczynski also said that he is "doing another book which I've been told I can't talk about. So I can't say a word of what this book is until we get a proper announcement." Straczynski then started to shuffle papers at the dais while humming the theme to Richard Donner's "Superman". The audience cheered in response.

Will he becoming coming on board one of the regular titles or is he doing a book of his own? Stay tuned for future announcements.

Thanks to Eli Gutierrez for the lead on this info.

and he talks about his admiration for the character of Superman here:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=17059

What appeals to you about the character of Superman?
There is a personal connection to the character for me. Growing up, I identified with the character the most. One of my earliest memories is of seeing the Max Fleischer Superman cartoons. I come from a hard-knocks beginning -- moving every six months, low income, an urban street rat. When I said I wanted to be a writer, my folks laughed because I was just this nobody from Jersey. But Superman could do anything he wanted to do, and he could fly away from where he was. For me, he became an icon that I clung to for many years, and now I have a huge collection of Superman stuff.


My sense of morality and ethics came from the Superman comic books. I maintain those ethics to this day. You treat people decently, big and small. And you come to the rescue when there’s a chance.

 

[Webhead2006]

I think i read about jms earlier this year. As for writers/director on this next project for superman hopefully we hear from wb who they nab soon.

 

[Gabe99]

Hey gabe99, flawless posted that article a couple hrs earlier just on the other page.

I'm sorry, I missed it. What page was it on?

 

[Webhead2006]

one page back gabe.

 

[I Am Jack's...]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and go for a director I haven't seen suggested. I think Neil Blomkamp would make a great Superman movie. After District 9 (a masterpiece IMO), he's shown he has talent. Some fresh, new blood is just what this franchise needs at the moment, and Blomkamp is just that. And he can do action fine, the action scenes in D9 were incredible.

Plus, we could see a re-teaming of Blomkamp as director and Peter Jackson as producer, Jackson has one of the best effects studios in the world after all.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and go for a director I haven't seen suggested. I think Neil Blomkamp would make a great Superman movie. After District 9 (a masterpiece IMO), he's shown he has talent. Some fresh, new blood is just what this franchise needs at the moment, and Blomkamp is just that. And he can do action fine, the action scenes in D9 were incredible.

Plus, we could see a re-teaming of Blomkamp as director and Peter Jackson as producer, Jackson has one of the best effects studios in the world after all.

A couple of people have brought him up. Myself for instance.

 

[I Am Jack's...]

Oh, hehe, sorry

I didn't have the patience to look through the pages of comments. I assumed he wasn't suggested because he's sort of a left field choice, but I think he would do a great job.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Oh, hehe, sorry

I didn't have the patience to look through the pages of comments. I assumed he wasn't suggested because he's sort of a left field choice, but I think he would do a great job.

I think he would do a great job too.

I just want a director who isn't afraid to put his stamp on the character and I think that Neil wouldn't be afraid.

Rather you like the following movies or not:

Burton put his stamp on Batman

Nolan put his stamp on Batman

Raimi put his stamp on Spider-Man

Singer put his stamp on X-Men

Donner put his stamp on Superman

I could mention a ton of other movies but you get the idea.

I can't even respect Superman Returns on a basic level because Singer was afraid to really, truely put his stamp on the movie. I want the next director to do just that this time. Because that is brave and respectable and artistic, even if the director is a fool like Mr. Bay or Summers.

 

[SuperAl]

i liked district 9 and all but id worry that he'd try to do the same weird camera approach to making it. Like trying to make it really realistic looking. anyway i dont see him doing superman mainly because hes got some project lined up and then theres the sequel to district 9

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

i liked district 9 and all but id worry that he'd try to do the same weird camera approach to making it. Like trying to make it really realistic looking. anyway i dont see him doing superman mainly because hes got some project lined up and then theres the sequel to district 9

Thats a dumb thing to be afraid of right now. He's only done one film, it's a little too early to be labling him a one style wonder.

After Superman Returns there is no way in f**k WB would allow any director to make an experimental film anyhow.

 

[I Am Jack's...]

i liked district 9 and all but id worry that he'd try to do the same weird camera approach to making it. Like trying to make it really realistic looking. anyway i dont see him doing superman mainly because hes got some project lined up and then theres the sequel to district 9

As I SEE SPIDEY said, it's a bit too early to judge if he would use that realistic style again. D9 has been his only full length movie, so I would reserve judgment until we see more movies from him. I haven't heard of his other project you mentioned, and a D9 sequel isn't official, at least not yet.

 

[Webhead2006]

spidey does have a point their, wb will not be so open on how the film will be like this time around because they will have a tighter control on things. Hopefully though they still give the director/writers a little wiggle room to do some interesting ideas of their own.

 

[dark_b]

Thats a dumb thing to be afraid of right now. He's only done one film, it's a little too early to be labling him a one style wonder.

After Superman Returns there is no way in f**k WB would allow any director to make an experimental film anyhow.

let him make at least 3 movies so that we can see how he really is. look at Snyder. after 300 i would never think that the guy will have slow motion everywhere.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I agree, the studio should not lay down too much punishment for the sins of the father. A hardcore studio controlled flick isn't whats needed to make money anyhow.

And yes despite the disappointment of Pirates 2 and 3 I'm still hoping for a Verbinski helmed Superman movie. IMHO he did as good a job as he could working with subpar scripts.

With a good script...I'd still love to see his movie. He's still on my list, most of the time he's at the top.

Neil has recently been added to a list that includes Alfonso Cuaron and the afore mention Verbinski when it comes to my dream directors list.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

let him make at least 3 movies so that we can see how he really is. look at Snyder. after 300 i would never think that the guy will have slow motion everywhere.

I hated 300 so I never wanted Snyder anywhere near the next Superman movie. And I still don't, despite loving Watchmen because he is a pretty crass and cynical director who only knows how to copy comicbooks exactly.

I think that a 3 movie wait is a pretty stupid idea, we'd never have any interesting blockbusters if we used that logic. JJ Abrams didn't have a 3 movie wait when he directed Tom-freakin-Cruise in Mission Impossible 3 and he didn't have one when he directed the even more expensive Star Trek, a reboot to a beloved series of movies/T.V shows.

I seriously doubt NB is going to use the Blair Witch style for everyone of his films.

If I'm wrong feel free to bring up this post.