The Official Writer & Storyline Thread

[Reebee52]

The Supergirl arc in Superman/Batman was incredible. It's a shining gem in an otherwise pure entertainment title. But that story was fantastic. I think it could work after Superman was already introduced. Perhaps take that story, meld it with a trinity story, and lead into the justice league? I dunno. Seems risky.

 

[Cool Monty]

I've always thought that one of the only good aspects about the Lois & Clark TV series was that while Lois had fallen hard for Superman almost from the start, that over the course of the show she also began to have romantic feelings for Clark, whom wanted her to fall for him as a person and not the image of the world's greatest protector and hero. I feel like this could be a good angle to explore more deeply in the next franchise.

 

[Wesley Dodds]

"one of the only good aspects of the Lois & Clark tv series"? Really?

I love that show.

 

[Cool Monty]

"one of the only good aspects of the Lois & Clark tv series"? Really?

I love that show.

I can admit that most of the acting was solid, especially between Cain and Hatcher, but the majority of stories were lame and needed more action IMO.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

The film will focus on ACTION and the love aspect will be barely there or non-existent. Just wait.

Especially considering WB's public excuse for SR's underperformance was lack of action and too much focus on the love triangle stuff.

Whether that's true or not, that was WB's reasoning.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

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[bgshw44]

The film will focus on ACTION and the love aspect will be barely there or non-existent. Just wait.

Especially considering WB's public excuse for SR's underperformance was lack of action and too much focus on the love triangle stuff.

Whether that's true or not, that was WB's reasoning.

after sr, the last thing i want to think about is another love triangle

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

WB's move may be the best thing for Superman right now.

When's the last time live action Superman was an ACTION hero?

Superman II = Love Story

Lois and Clark = Romantic Comedy

Smallville = Teen Soap

SR = Another Love Story

 

[Cool Monty]

after sr, the last thing i want to think about is another love triangle

Well, it's a bit of a different kind of triangle. lol

There's no kid to worry about, or fiance to almost cheat on, and Lois still ends up with the guy you want her to, just this time they can show she has a big heart if she chooses Clark. And for the record, I did like Superman Returns. Besides, I'm not talking about doing this all in one movie like they did with the triangle in SR. I think the best approach would be to span it out over the trilogy.

 

[what_19]

yeh its better if she has feelings for clark too...or is at least nice to him and not some ***** who only likes superman...that bugged the hell out of me in the original superman movies...shes a ***** to clark, but loves superman...and hes a ***** who just takes it...i cant stand when their relationship is portrayed like that

 

[BobJM]

you've got to have a relationship between lois and superman.

whether sr was too much of a romantic film or not, it is essential to the character.

Action? Of course. Bring it on.
Romance? Absolutely.

 

[SuperDaniel]

That's funny. The love triangle its how it has been in 70 years...

 

[what_19]

true haha

 

[Cool Monty]

That's funny. The love triangle its how it has been in 70 years...

You'd think that one of the past unused Superman scripts would've wanted to add this triangle in there. Christopher Reeve's first two Supes films did it to a point, but never followed through.

 

[Webhead2006]

hopefully they can find the right balance of love and action.

 

[bgshw44]

hopefully they can find the right balance of love and action.

yeah my first post was more of a rant. it obviously needs to be there in the right balance. i immediately thought of sr and its over the top lifetime channel slap in the face

 

[NeoRanger]

"How about"? It's pretty much a must in the story. Regardless of whether you like the wedding in the comics or not, the dynamic between Clark, Lois and Superman is integral for the character- at least in his early days.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea thats true neo, and lets hope they get it balanced more this time around. Get a writer or writers who know both love and action well.

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Wait... How is this a new idea?

 

[Frodo]

Actually I don't think there should be a romance in the first film. I'd have Lois be wary of Superman at first. She's a cynic who think Superman must have some angle or self serving motive. Once he proves himself to her then she falls for him. The difference that I would add is that her feelings would be something she would try to fight. As a journalist Superman is the story and she knows that it's kinda shakey to cross that boundry. It brings up issues of objectivity and professionalism. I'd like to see her actually struggle and fall for him for once and really deal with the fallout as opposed to just swooning like a school girl. I would think Lois wouldn't be the type to let her guard down so easily. And if she has feelings she would try to deny it to herself a bit.

As for Superman/Clark I'd actually have him resist it as well because of all the baggage it would bring. Lois Lane would be the one thing he didn't count on so she sort throws a wrench in his plans.

I guess what i'm saying is that the first film should be the characters meeting and getting to know each other as opposed to just jumping into a romance.

 

[Jochimus]

Actually I don't think there should be a romance in the first film. I'd have Lois be wary of Superman at first. She's a cynic who think Superman must have some angle or self serving motive. Once he proves himself to her then she falls for him. The difference that I would add is that her feelings would be something she would try to fight. As a journalist Superman is the story and she knows that it's kinda shakey to cross that boundry. It brings up issues of objectivity and professionalism. I'd like to see her actually struggle and fall for him for once and really deal with the fallout as opposed to just swooning like a school girl. I would think Lois wouldn't be the type to let her guard down so easily. And if she has feelings she would try to deny it to herself a bit.

This I actually kinda like. Primarily because it seems to me to be a more realistic approach.

 

[Superfreak]

In a first movie, I'm hoping Superman is an alien... and gets all the human fears that go along with that: ie. humans should want to kill this potential invader, until his true motives are proven. That would be a most novel approach I think... with Superman appearing as an enemy to earth, until the climax of the movie, where Lex is revealled as the real baddy, and superman as the hero. Lois should be the 'everyman'. She should fear Supes at first, then, with Clark's help, become curious, to the point of discovering that this alien is actually a friend.

Movie should end with a spark between the two... saving romance for 2nd installment, with some tragedy at the end, set up a third movie.

 

[SuperDaniel]

Actually I don't think there should be a romance in the first film. I'd have Lois be wary of Superman at first. She's a cynic who think Superman must have some angle or self serving motive. Once he proves himself to her then she falls for him. The difference that I would add is that her feelings would be something she would try to fight. As a journalist Superman is the story and she knows that it's kinda shakey to cross that boundry. It brings up issues of objectivity and professionalism. I'd like to see her actually struggle and fall for him for once and really deal with the fallout as opposed to just swooning like a school girl. I would think Lois wouldn't be the type to let her guard down so easily. And if she has feelings she would try to deny it to herself a bit.

As for Superman/Clark I'd actually have him resist it as well because of all the baggage it would bring. Lois Lane would be the one thing he didn't count on so she sort throws a wrench in his plans.

I guess what i'm saying is that the first film should be the characters meeting and getting to know each other as opposed to just jumping into a romance.

 

[SuperDaniel]

In a first movie, I'm hoping Superman is an alien... and gets all the human fears that go along with that: ie. humans should want to kill this potential invader, until his true motives are proven. That would be a most novel approach I think... with Superman appearing as an enemy to earth, until the climax of the movie, where Lex is revealled as the real baddy, and superman as the hero. Lois should be the 'everyman'. She should fear Supes at first, then, with Clark's help, become curious, to the point of discovering that this alien is actually a friend.

Movie should end with a spark between the two... saving romance for 2nd installment, with some tragedy at the end, set up a third movie.

In my script, the GA would know Lex is evil and pulling the strings but not the citzens of Metropolis and the World. He should be reverenced and have political ambitions, be in the run for president in the end of the first movie.

 

[NeoRanger]

Actually I don't think there should be a romance in the first film. I'd have Lois be wary of Superman at first. She's a cynic who think Superman must have some angle or self serving motive. Once he proves himself to her then she falls for him. The difference that I would add is that her feelings would be something she would try to fight. As a journalist Superman is the story and she knows that it's kinda shakey to cross that boundry. It brings up issues of objectivity and professionalism. I'd like to see her actually struggle and fall for him for once and really deal with the fallout as opposed to just swooning like a school girl. I would think Lois wouldn't be the type to let her guard down so easily. And if she has feelings she would try to deny it to herself a bit.

That sounds interesting, but it flirts with missing the point. Lois rarely had solid and consistent characterization throughout all her versions, but, for example, she really wouldn't deny her feelings to herself. And, despite the early cynicism, it's actually quite important for her character to fall for Superman quite early on. The idea was always that Lois is far too strong and independent to be impressed by regular guys, which is exactly why the flying hero from the stars makes an impression on her. If you remove that angle, you bury the basis of her character. It's dangerous ground to walk on.

Additionally, I'm personally against the idea of excluding romance from the first film. For starters, because if Singer's attempt has taught us anything is to not save things for the might-be-sequels. Secondly and most importantly, because the plan is to bring Superman back in the silver screen. In all his glory. Less gimmicks, more of his essence. The romance, the love triangle and the dynamic between Lois, Clark and Superman are as important to Superman's story as him coming from an exploding planet. Excluding them, or postponing using them, means reducing from Superman's appeal.

I do find the "story vs romance" angle somewhat intriguing, though.