The Official Choose A Director Thread

[GreenKToo]

Now you know Millar would NEVER do anything like that.....

 

[Webhead2006]

dont know his work myself. how is he as a director?

 

[danlav05]

Do you think we'll get a director announced at Comic Con next week?

Surely it isn't too long to wait for an annoncement, as if it's coming out Xmas 2012 most principal photography would be taking place by the end of next year?

 

[\S/uperman]

Do you think we'll get a director announced at Comic Con next week?

Surely it isn't too long to wait for an annoncement, as if it's coming out Xmas 2012 most principal photography would be taking place by the end of next year?

No way. Green Lantern is the property moving along at the moment. Focus will be there. Maybe we will get lucky and get a little interview quote about what's going on with Superman/Batman. I expect nothing more than that. I don't think it will be too long after comic con that we get some more interesting news though.

 

[DorkyFresh]

not sure if he's been mentioned yet...and i doubt they're even considering this guy, but i think Ron Howard would make a GREAT Superman movie. he's done family friendly, drama-heavy, substantive, and adventurous films...everything a Superman film needs to be. most his films have a timeless feel as well.

 

[Comicfan]

How about Neill Blomkamp for a lesser known choice?

I would love to see what he does with Superman

 

[Rust]

I'd still like to see what Brad Bird or Andrew Stanton could achieve.

Or I'd take Jonathan Nolan any day over some mediocre "safe" director. At least, in a sense some of the movie would be directed by Chris Nolan.

 

[Rust]

Doh!

 

[Octoberist]

more rumors about Jonathan Nolan (and maybe Goyer) taking the director's spot and a breakdown and the wants/needs from WB.

Also, brace yourselves this weekend. Major announcements will be made public:

http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2010/07/jonah-nolan-frontrunner-on-superman-man.html

 

[\S/uperman]

I swear I just saw this in the other thread or I'm crazy lol

 

[Rust]

So Supes will make an appearance at the Con after all.

 

[treeringralph]

The director credit will read either "The Nolan Brothers" list "Jonathan and Christopher Nolan."

 

[\S/uperman]

SDCC=perfect time to pull off rumors and hoaxes.

 

[Rust]

Pull off or set straight?

 

[MadVillainy]

I hope its not Nolan or Goyer

 

[Rust]

No to Goyer, but why not to Nolan? I just dont think WB have the guts to gamble anymore. Although they really didn't with Singer and that still kinda backfired for them.

 

[DocHoliday]

Jonah I can live with just because I am curious to see what he can do. I agree that it might be disastrous but I have seen what Goyer can do and it IS disastrous.

 

[Rust]

And with Jonah I guess we can say that Chris kinda co-directs.

 

[GinsterHead]

Goyer? Are you serious?

I mean, he's a brilliant writer, but...he directed Blade: Trinity, for God's sake!

 

[MadVillainy]

No to Goyer, but why not to Nolan? I just dont think WB have the guts to gamble anymore. Although they really didn't with Singer and that still kinda backfired for them.

He hasnt directed anything and I dont want his lack of experience to bring the film down. Its risky enough to have an unknown actor but to have unknown actor and then a beginner director for a 100 million dollar budget film doesnt sound like a good idea

EDIT: Honestly the only reason Ive seen anyone say Nolan is a good choice because of who his brother is which is stupid

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

The Wachowskis

Speed Racer and V for Vendetta are pretty close to the source material and their "superman" scene in Matrix Reloaded was better than anything in Superman Returns.

 

[Rust]

He hasnt directed anything and I dont want his lack of experience to bring the film down. Its risky enough to have an unknown actor but to have unknown actor and then a beginner director for a 100 million dollar budget film doesnt sound like a good idea

EDIT: Honestly the only reason Ive seen anyone say Nolan is a good choice because of who his brother is which is stupid

Inexperience is no hindrance per se. Again Neil Blomkamp is a perfect example of this.

 

[Crook]

EDIT: Honestly the only reason Ive seen anyone say Nolan is a good choice because of who his brother is which is stupid

Have you completely glossed over how he's a devout comic book fan and a brilliant writer to boot? If Jonah's directing, Chris will have a hand in guiding him. Considering how remarkably talented he is behind the camera, that can only be beneficial.

I'd gladly take Jonah over David. As many have pointed out, we already know where his directorial projects lead. We don't want a part of it.

 

[MadVillainy]

Have you completely glossed over how he's a devout comic book fan and a brilliant writer to boot? If Jonah's directing, Chris will have a hand in guiding him. Considering how remarkably talented he is behind the camera, that can only be beneficial.

I'd gladly take Jonah over David. As many have pointed out, we already know where his directorial projects lead. We don't want a part of it.

1. You can be a devout comic fan and still make a subpar/s*** movie. Frank Miller and David Goyer are two examples of this
2. Just because he's a marvelous screenwriter doesnt mean he's gonna be a good director. They are two clearly seperate things. Its not even like he's at least directed TV episodes or plays he literally has nothing on his directing resume. Unless he directed a few scenes in other movies
3. I dont see why getting a director who is basically just going to have his brother direct is good when there are directors out there who can stand on their own 2 and have made and could make a good movie
4. I would take Nolan over Goyer but that isnt saying much

 

[Crook]

You're missing the point that I was contending your notion that people want Jonah only because of his relation to Chris.

I have not once indicated that giving him the gig doesn't have it's fair share of uncertainties. On the same token he has a lot more merit than being "Chris' brother". The guy has talent and he's proven to be a great collaborator with both David and Chris. Yes, there are more qualified people in the field, but film is a team effort. This trio has a proven track record together. A great advantage to keeping this exclusivity is the creative juices that fueled this entire project, stay in one container. You don't have puppets getting in the way, and you can be sure the project is more cohesive as a result of it.

If people refuse to take these as hopeful signs, at the very least take it as neutral for now. Lest we forget, Disney's big tentpole this winter is headed by a complete no-name as well. I'd venture to say the combination of Jonah/David/Chris is a whole lot better than anyone that has worked on Tron. On that note, Tron looks fantastic and has great buzz. Whaddya know..