Tom Welling as Superman

[Zorex]

Patience, grasshopper. And the S6 box set is amazing. Whatcha waiting for? Go out. NOW. Buy that sucker.

Patience bah. I'm still mildly excited about the prospect of this possible film, but, really, the news we keep getting isn't news at all. So, whatever, time to forget about it all, until something actually happens.

Come to think of it, we haven't hardly had much real news at all. More like rumors, more rumors, speculations, whisperations, and many people saying, "Well, WB IS planning on doing it!" I'm looking for something a bit more concrete.

As for the S6 set, I'm waiting on a friend who works on the Warners lot to pick it up for me with her discount at the studio store. Plus...there's absolutely no need, a.k.a. too much work, for me to have it today.

 

[AgentPat]

Patience bah. I'm still mildly excited about the prospect of this possible film, but, really, the news we keep getting isn't news at all. So, whatever, time to forget about it all, until something actually happens.

Come to think of it, we haven't hardly had much real news at all. More like rumors, more rumors, speculations, whisperations, and many people saying, "Well, WB IS planning on doing it!" I'm looking for something a bit more concrete.

Well, rumors iz all we's got right now. Something is better than nothing, right? Think of it as the calm before the storm, 'cause once Warners makes that announcement - whatever it is - all hell's gonna break loose. Just sayin'.

As for the S6 set, I'm waiting on a friend who works on the Warners lot to pick it up for me with her discount at the studio store. Plus...there's absolutely no need, a.k.a. too much work, for me to have it today.

The Green Arrow retrospective on Disc 1 is the best, and there's a deleted scene from Labyrinth that has me scratching my head to this day as to why it was... well, deleted. Gah!

 

[Serene]

The Green Arrow retrospective on Disc 1 is the best, and there's a deleted scene from Labyrinth that has me scratching my head to this day as to why it was... well, deleted. Gah!

I really liked the deleted clips from Progeny (Clark and Martha) and Crimson (Martha and Lana) too.

My WinDVD is doing BAD THINGS. I think I need to d/l something else to play DVDs and make caps. Any suggestions? Wrong thread, I know...

 

[Zorex]

Well, rumors iz all we's got right now. Something is better than nothing, right? Think of it as the calm before the storm, 'cause once Warners makes that announcement - whatever it is - all hell's gonna break loose. Just sayin'.

The Green Arrow retrospective on Disc 1 is the best, and there's a deleted scene from Labyrinth that has me scratching my head to this day as to why it was... well, deleted. Gah!

Yes, yes, I know, all we have is rumours. And that's what I tire of. Enough for me! For now. My interest was there, and it'll be back should anything really...actually...happen.

I'm looking forward to watching Labyrinth again. The first viewing was not pleasant.

I really liked the deleted clips from Progeny (Clark and Martha) and Crimson (Martha and Lana) too.

Clark and Martha deleted scenes?? Blasphemy. I'm excited.

 

[AgentPat]

I really liked the deleted clips from Progeny (Clark and Martha) and Crimson (Martha and Lana) too.

My WinDVD is doing BAD THINGS. I think I need to d/l something else to play DVDs and make caps. Any suggestions? Wrong thread, I know...

I use PowerDVD. Seems to work okay, though I wish I could get caps bigger than 848x480, which have to be resized to look right. My only other option is to go analog, and that's just stupid - but I've done it before LOL.

Anyhoo, just to keep it on topic...

[Pat waves to Zing.] LOL!!! Yes, I saved it. I hope it comes in handy.

 

[Serene]

Clark and Martha deleted scenes?? Blasphemy. I'm excited.

Omg.. and it's a WONDERFUL scene, even though it's very short.

 

[AgentPat]

Deja '04. More from CountingDown:

Question: Just for further clarification here is the hang-up between WB Studios and the Smallville people? or between Welling's people and WB Studios?

And when you say WB wants actors that Miller doesn't want, does that include Welling?

Answer: To the best of my knowledge, Welling is not Miller's choice for SUperman and neither is Ryan Reynolds for Flash. WB is trying to listen to fans for once and there's a huge call for Welling to suit up. I'm not sure who has what problem with which contract. I wish I did. All I can say is the same source who's given me all the info I've posted about SR, SR2, and JLA in the last year and a half says Welling should be signing a deal. Anything can happen in Hollywood, but my money is still on him being in JLA as she hasn't let me down yet.​

If true, and I'm inclined to believe it is 'cause I've heard it all before, I hope Warners sticks to their guns this time. "You want the gig? Here's the deal..."

 

[Zorex]

It's disconcerting to hear that Welling isn't Miller's top choice. Just...do it. Really.

 

[AgentPat]

It's disconcerting to hear that Welling isn't Miller's top choice. Just...do it. Really.

Like I said, I've heard this scenario before. Warners wants one thing and the director wants something else. Well, it's Monday morning, and the QB was sacked last night, so the coach better update his plays 'cause the owner is getting pissed.....



Ack! Sorry. Momentary lapse of JackMercy syndrome.

 

[Serene]

Hm. Bizarro. I made a post above that didn't show up.. or something.

Anywhooo, what I said was that it seems like a really awkward situation for all parties to force an actor on a director, and for an actor to have to work for a director that he knows didn't want him.

 

[Zorex]

Like I said, I've heard this scenario before. Warners wants one thing and the director wants something else. Well, it's Monday morning, and the QB was sacked last night, so the coach better update his plays 'cause the owner is getting pissed.....



Ack! Sorry. Momentary lapse of JackMercy syndrome.

Or just straight male vernacular syndrome.

 

[AgentPat]

Hm. Bizarro. I made a post above that didn't show up.. or something.

Anywhooo, what I said was that it seems like a really awkward situation for all parties to force an actor on a director, and for an actor to have to work for a director that he knows didn't want him.

A studio can't force a director to use an actor he/she doesn't want. It could be a condition for accepting the gig, however. "If you want the job, this is who we want offered the roles first. Take it or leave it."

Y'all have heard this before; I knoooows ya have.

Bear in mind these are all rumors. And even if they're true, we have no idea to what degree either side is adamant in their resolve, though speculation of intensity increases with each day Warners delays an official announcement. I wonder who will flinch first?

 

[KBX]

Well if Welling and Reynolds isn't Millers first choice, I would like to know who is. Than I'll decide.

Honestly I can't think of anyone better than Reynolds for Flash, and Welling for Superman simply because we don't need 3 Supermen in the media....

 

[AgentPat]

Or just straight male vernacular syndrome.

No interest in football, Zorex?

 

[Zorex]

No, I....wait, what's that?

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

IMO it sounds like the hang up is between the Smallville guys and WB Studios and until that gets worked out Welling cant sign his deal lest he be breaching his current contract, however this source seems to indicate that this will likely get done and they're just doing some sabre-rattling trying to squeeze all they can out of WB. Pretty commonplace for a lot of contract deals BTW, you think it's done and then after reviewing the terms of the latest proposal in further detail you find something else you dont like. From my experience if they've gotten to the point where all theyre haggling over is money (especially here where scheduling is likely the biggest stumbling block to be negotiated) that's usually a good sign.

As for the Miller news, doesnt surprise me that he has his own ideas for the casting but those things tend to get worked out before a director signs on. If WB is indeed offering Tom and Ryan deals, I'd assume that those issues that Miller has have been addressed. It's not like they're going to surprise him with something like that.

 

[AgentPat]

Well if Welling and Reynolds isn't Millers first choice, I would like to know who is. Than I'll decide.

Honestly I can't think of anyone better than Reynolds for Flash, and Welling for Superman simply because we don't need 3 Supermen in the media....

Gotta agree with ya there, though having three Superman isn't a big deal to me, as long as Welling is one of 'em. I don't mind having different actors at the same time in the same role. That NEVER bothered me at all. I just want my guy to be an option, 'cause he's my Superman. I can chose to watch or ignore everybody else. That's the beauty of having choices.

As to Warners pushing for Welling and Reynolds, that makes complete sense to me. Reynolds as Flash goes w/o saying - he is The Fan Favorite for the role, and Miller would be an IDIOT to not want him. JMHO.

Same deal with Welling. The single most asked SV-related question has always been, "when's he gonna pull on the tights?" Then they want to know when Batman is gonna appear on the show. LOL Warners doesn't need any high tech audience research to know what people have been begging for; Helen Keller could see that.

But again, these are all just rumors. Who knows what's *really* going on?

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

All I got to say is the Smallville guys better be prepared to be the most hated guys in TV land & quite possibly even more hated then Singer & they are going to kill their own show if this movie does happen & Toms not in the role because of them. They will make Singer look good.

 

[Zorex]

While I may not agree with...the mindset (or is it just the wording?), I agree with the moral of your story...G&M could end up with many verrrry unhappy fans if they end up responsible for close-but-missed/stopped opportunity for Welling to play Superman on the big screen.

 

[Kalleo]

While I may not agree with...the mindset (or is it just the wording?), I agree with the moral of your story...G&M could end up with many verrrry unhappy fans if they end up responsible for close-but-missed/stopped opportunity for Welling to play Superman on the big screen.

Yeah talk about being so close to alienating your fan base. I mean if it truly came down to G&M killing the deal can you imagine the backlash?

Right now I feel like a kid at the conference championship game before the Superbowl crossing my fingers hoping my team makes it to the big game. Welling better get his shot at the Superman ring.

 

[TWistim]

Yeah talk about being so close to alienating your fan base. I mean if it truly came down to G&M killing the deal can you imagine the backlash?

Right now I feel like a kid at the conference championship game before the Superbowl crossing my fingers hoping my team makes it to the big game. Welling better get his shot at the Superman ring.

Welcome to "the coalition of the Welling," Kalleo. (And to the Hype, of course)

 

[Kalleo]

Welcome to "the coalition of the Welling," Kalleo. (And to the Hype, of course)

Thank you for the welcome I was a lurker for a long time and well would have posted back in July but my damn spam filter kept deleting the authentication email LOL. But all is good now.

 

[Zorex]

Yeah talk about being so close to alienating your fan base. I mean if it truly came down to G&M killing the deal can you imagine the backlash?

Right now I feel like a kid at the conference championship game before the Superbowl crossing my fingers hoping my team makes it to the big game. Welling better get his shot at the Superman ring.

Really?....more sports analogies...?

 

[Migu-EL]

Welcome to "the coalition of the Welling,"

Where do I sign up?

 

[TWistim]

Where do I sign up?

Are you a die-hard fan of Tom's? Is he your Superman?

(I think TW4Supes was the one who coined the phrase.

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