The Talon

[avidreader]

Heh. Y'know, I thought the "change of heart, change of season" bit was rather blatant. I wasn't trying to infer a SFAS film, or anything along those lines. That's what SV is, after all. And I know the big picture to which Jack refers. But spelling it out word for word only invites ridicule [Pat waves to Pickle], so playing around with words is just a fun way to broach the subject w/o ringing the dinner bell for those who enjoy mocking us deluded SV fans.

But all this beating around the bush is giving me a headache, so here's a few points to mull...

Thank you, thank you..... now my head can stop beating so hard.

 

[Nautica7mk]

FYI: The Durance has been staying in NY this past weekend. She did a live interview on the WB11 Morning News show.

 

[avidreader]

Just because this is a great story:

http://www.youtube.com/w/Autistic%20basketball%20player%20causes%20mayhem%20at%20game?v=UBYPaNc57Ik&eurl

That was so amazing! I have a lump in my throat and tears down my face. I have a couple of friends with autistic children and I know how difficult it is. Actually, no on really can understand unless they live with them day in day out. I only know that it can be very difficult, but also very rewarding, like that young boy.

They should have more stories like that on TV.

 

[JackMercy]

1. Production on SR was rumored to start in Vancouver and move to Oz after its first month or so of principle, which IIRC started in March of '05. Coincidentally, SV wrapped production of its 4th season near the end of April. After the main casting announcement for SR was made in October of '04, Vancouver was dropped as a start location and everything was moved to Oz.
   
2. Three days ago, Variety published an article about Warners' plans for sequels to BB and SR. While Batman makes "sense" at this time (they have a B.O. history and profits from home video to allay any fears of overt financial risk), planning a sequel to SR seems a bit premature right now to me. But the article also points out that director's contracts are not sealed, actor's contracts are still just options, and Singer is doing Logan's Run next in Vancouver. If shooting a sequel to SR in Vancouver is just a matter of convenience coming out of Logan's Run, then why not shoot Logan's Run in Australia too? It's all rather strange, and oddly deja vu.
   
3. SV is finishing up one of its most successful seasons yet and has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity without the help of the film. The SV writers have outlined a cliffhanger finale with plans to go full tilt into a 6th season on CW come September. This will require Warners to pick up the cast's contract options for another two years (if they haven't already done so) and will have the bonus effect of keeping the cast on a leash for that period of time. Warners will still produce the show and own the rights, regardless of the network that airs it.
   
4. Superman is w/o a doubt, one of Warner's most important and lucrative franchises. If SR were to substantially under perform, Warners would not give up on it. Many people have suggested Warners would shelve the project for years before trying again. Pah! Guess again.
   
5. A studio the size of Warner Bros. *always* has a Plan B. And C. And D. And... well, you get the picture. There's more than two ways to skin a bat... errr... cat, so if making a few changes with actors for a sequel, or restarting the franchise completely is deemed necessary to get back on track, they'll do it in a cocaine heartbeat. And they'll have everything set in place to take that route should it be required. If such action is not required, moving forward with the first plan will still be possible. Basically, it's a matter of forecasting and logistics, and knowing what should be in place if the proverbial poop were to hit the fan. They want things to always be a win-win situation no matter what.

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   Now that's more like it, Patty...
   
   I won't add much more, other than to say, funny about LR, eh?
   (considering its previous setting at some place callled...FSS)
   
   By the way, you forgot to mention that in a Yahoo news follow-up piece, our favorite studio of discussion denied some points of the Variety piece, calling such "speculation" "premature", I believe...
   
   
   

 

[Serene]

I got some REALLY good test results today that I've been waiting on for almost a month.

From 5 future surgeries down to 3 now. I'm a happy girl.

Anyone want to celebrate with me? I'm buying.

 

[avidreader]

I got some REALLY good test results today that I've been waiting on for almost a month.

From 5 future surgeries down to 3 now. I'm a happy girl.

Anyone want to celebrate with me? I'm buying.

Next round is my shout. Way to go Serene. Woohooo!

 

[user123456789]

I got some REALLY good test results today that I've been waiting on for almost a month.

From 5 future surgeries down to 3 now. I'm a happy girl.

Anyone want to celebrate with me? I'm buying.

congrats. im lookin forward to two surgeries as well

 

[triplet]

I got some REALLY good test results today that I've been waiting on for almost a month.

From 5 future surgeries down to 3 now. I'm a happy girl.

Anyone want to celebrate with me? I'm buying.

Woo hoo!

I know you were worried so I'd take a drink with you right now but I'm sneaking access from work on my dinner break... I'll have to take a rain check.

 

[triplet]

Okay, I just found this... too funny. A random ad slogan generator:


http://www.thesurrealist.co.uk/

You put in any word and you get an ad slogan.

I put in "Tom" and it came up with a few choice slogans, this one was one of my favorites (and so true):

[FONT=impact, verdana]The Tom Goes Straight to your Head. [/FONT]

Or this one:

[FONT=impact, verdana]Tom Really Satisfies.[/font]

Here's another good one:

[FONT=impact, verdana]Leggo my Tom![/FONT]

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

heh I went to the Bad Joke Generator and got this....

Where does The Hulk go on holiday?
Largentina

 

[AgentPat]

Uh, now, Pat...
you know we're only allowed to speak Crypto-nian here.

LOL! Yeah, I know, but all the pussyfooting around (can I say that here?) was starting to get kinda silly.

Just so I'm clear:

Jack wasn't discussing the show he was discussing the \S/ Universe.

Wait! There's a difference?

Each pie may have different toppings, Hawk, but it's all still pizza. [Pat waves to Ardie.]

I'll have the deep dish please, with lots of BEEF! Thanks, Jack!

I guess I'm just not a big fan of things that are "far-too-skinny." [Pat waves to Trip.]

Understanding subtitles was never one of my strong suits. Just ask my gf.

Mmm... I dunno. There's nothing particularly subtle about moving production locations for two major films halfway around the world and then not offering much in the way of explanation for the change.

Now that's more like it, Patty...

I won't add much more, other than to say, funny about LR, eh?
(considering its previous setting at some place callled...FSS)

Indeed! Think they'll take it to LGS in Vancouver now?

By the way, you forgot to mention that in a Yahoo news follow-up piece, our favorite studio of discussion denied some points of the Variety piece, calling such "speculation" "premature", I believe...

So the plot thickens. Heh! Somebody at Warners is gonna

for leaking the information to Variety.

PS: You mentioned American Idol. I don't watch the show, so I don't get the "strings" reference.
Is it anything like Survivor and what happened on that island? LOL

Anyhoo, I agree, hope springs eternal...

I got some REALLY good test results today that I've been waiting on for almost a month.

From 5 future surgeries down to 3 now. I'm a happy girl.

Serene, congrats hon. That's wonderful news!

 

[Pickle-El]

Some of this delusion being thrown about is almost enough to make one sick isn't it?

 

[Milkman95]

^You got that right, more entertainment.

 

[user123456789]

so how's everyone doin this fine morning

 

[AgentPat]

so how's everyone doin this fine morning

Hangin' in there, Boyscout. And you? I'm on vacation this week, so I just rolled out of bed. Tough life, init?

 

[LexCorp]

Its the afternoon over in the UK and I am at work. All is good as long as I have the Hype.

 

[triplet]

so how's everyone doin this fine morning

I'm doing pretty damn good, actually.

Sold the house in Colorado on Friday, got my first paycheck at the TV station yesterday and I just got a nice PM from the director of Cyborg (first time helmer and Smallville cinematographer Glen Winter) thanking me for my nice review of his diretorial debut...



Kinda humbling thinking the TPTB might be reading all the trash talking over on the kryptonsite boards, but Glen ain't got anything to worry about with me. I love his stuff.

 

[AgentPat]

...and I just got a nice PM from the director of Cyborg (first time helmer and Smallville cinematographer Glen Winter) thanking me for my nice review of his diretorial debut...



Kinda humbling thinking the TPTB might be reading all the trash talking over on the kryptonsite boards, but Glen ain't got anything to worry about with me. I love his stuff.

Oh yeah, I wanted to congrat you on that. WOW, huh? How cool is that?

(I do hope they don't read the K boards too closely though. Ouch. LOL)

 

[mellyM]

I'm doing pretty damn good, actually.

Sold the house in Colorado on Friday, got my first paycheck at the TV station yesterday and I just got a nice PM from the director of Cyborg (first time helmer and Smallville cinematographer Glen Winter) thanking me for my nice review of his diretorial debut...



Kinda humbling thinking the TPTB might be reading all the trash talking over on the kryptonsite boards, but Glen ain't got anything to worry about with me. I love his stuff.

Thats awesome Trip! on all counts, I'm glad everything is looking up for you. And what a PM to treasure always

 

[triplet]

Thats awesome Trip! on all counts, I'm glad everything is looking up for you. And what a PM to treasure always

Yep, I'm smiling like a fool.... but what he said actually leads me to believe he's been reading previous reviews as well. (He said "Thanks for your always kind words, especially for my episode "Cyborg.")

Yikes.

I don't want that to affect my future reviews, but it's sorta humbling to think if I ream them a good one for a dud that some feelings might get hurt.

I'd hate to do that but that's why I try to give reasons why I don't like something and maybe don't worry so much about always spelling it out when I love something....

 

[Squatlow]

Serene; CONGRATULATIONS! Great News!

Trip; BIG SALUTE! to your success also.

I'm burning candles for both your continued good fortune. (ok, some of you will understand that and some not, but trust me, its all good )

As to the following...

Three words.

Someone

Please

Manip!

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

I love when the "thought police" post here....

 

[NHawk19]

Way to go Serene

Congrats Trip. Makes me wonder what they say when reviewers and posters dont like an ep though.

 

[Kane]

Off Topic but Im guessing thats the point of this thread.

Has anyone seen this?

Thats insane..

 

[triplet]

^^--- why is that insane?