Tom Welling as Superman

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Update from infamous_emijayne at Countingdown.com

http://www.countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3996605&folder=0

Interesting...

Basically confirms what everyone has said about the reasons Gough might have for lying...

I hope we hear soon about casting.

*crosses fingers*

 

[Whiteflag]

Here's something I whipped up to pass the time...hey it sure beats working! Just to kind of sum up what's been going on for anyone that missed it..and at this rate a glimpse of what's to come if WB doesn't speak up soon.
Hope you enjoy!

LOL! Very funny! t:

 

[TWistim]

Update from infamous_emijayne at Countingdown.com

http://www.countingdown.com/movies/343447/board?viewpost=3996605&folder=0

Thanks for the update, bootspark.

 

[Whiteflag]

Just got thru catching up on 2+ days of posts and it seems we're still at square one! My computer crashed on Sat. and I have been in withdrawal mode waiting to get back online. (I just knew the big announcement would come and I'd miss it.) Anyway, I don't have any inside info and I'm admittedly biased but in my heart of hearts I just really think Tom Welling is going to be Superman in JLA. Noone else makes any sense to me given all that we know.

1. Tom embodies the part. He has the look, the talent, the experience and noone deserves it more.

2. Superman Returns was a disappointment. We wouldn't even be having this discussion if that was not a fact. Yeah, it made its money back but it did not break box office records and did not inspire a new generation of fans which was the plan. It did however split the already-existig fan base.

3. WB still wants a piece of the comic/movie world pie. And now they want vindication for the misstep they made.

4. Welling was/is the fan favorite overall to portray this beloved character. He was considered last time but in the end they wanted their cake (a successful TV show) and to eat it too (a successful movie franchise). Not wanting to sacrifice their #1 show they took a chance and tried to have both.

5. This time around the TV show has already passed the 100th episode mark and is gearing down to the final moment when Clark becomes Superman to the world. It is actually at a point to be used as the perfect lead in/promotion vehicle for the movie.

6. This movie is a great opportunity for Tom. If it is successful it opens all kinds of doors for him. He is already typecast as Superman. This doesn't mean he can't break out of that but in order to do it he has to be given the chance and offered roles to play. The real problem is he may be typecast as a tv actor if he doesn't get a big break soon. This movie moves him into a whole new category.

7. If WB wants Tom they can make it happen. The bottomline in Hollywood is always money. This movie is their big money maker for summer 2009. They already have a great script and a reputable director. Now they have to get the casting right and the pieces will all fall into place.


I'll be glad when this wait is over.
And if my sheer force of will could have anything to do with it we'd be celebrating right now!

Great post! :heart:

 

[TWistim]

Great post! :heart:

Thanks! :heart:

 

[Showtime]

Interesting...

Basically confirms what everyone has said about the reasons Gough might have for lying...

I hope we hear soon about casting.

*crosses fingers*

Why is that news, didn't we all know what an NDA consisted of? That doesn't explain why Gough flipped out. He could have just said, "No Comment" or "It's not happening."

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Maybe he flipped out because it is happening & he hates to be reminded of it

 

[triplet]

Why is that news, didn't we all know what an NDA consisted of? That doesn't explain why Gough flipped out. He could have just said, "No Comment" or "It's not happening."

Not sure...

Maybe he flipped out because it is happening & he hates to be reminded of it

LOL!

What Cab said!



I bet he's just a spoiled-rotten only-child who never learned to share...

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

As for why he is not saying "no comment" or just ignoring the qeustion. If he said that then that will just get people talking even more & stuff. Him being an ******* makes people go what the ****.

 

[Showtime]

Maybe he flipped out because it is happening & he hates to be reminded of it

Just as possible as him flipping out because it isn't happening and he is sick of hearing it I guess.

 

[Showtime]

As for why he is not saying "no comment" or just ignoring the qeustion. If he said that then that will just get people talking even more & stuff. Him being an ******* makes people go what the ****.

Or not.

 

[AgentPat]

Maybe he flipped out because it is happening & he hates to be reminded of it

Nah. He flipped out because he's been painting as the Devil's Spawn. People have been accusing HIM as being the impediment to any negotiations that may or may not be going on between Welling and Warners. Imagine for a moment what people will say IF some other actor is announced in the role? Everybody will assume it was Gough's fault, that it was HE who stopped the presses and kept Welling from being Superman in JL. The SV producers take a HELL of a lot of heat as it is; can you imagine the unadulterated vitriol that will spew forth onto Gough's head if it doesn't happen? True or not, Gough will take the blame.

Now reference his last sentence in his vehement denial:

So, there you have it from the horse's mouth--or ass--given some of the message board postings I've seen about myself!

Make sense now?



Hulk, so Feb 11th is the date, huh? That's a Monday. Anybody know when SV has their production hiatus? NOT the air break when they run a month of reruns, but the actual break in production.

Asteroid-Man, thanks for that transcription. I've been bouncing around the boards and haven't really been back to this thread. Shocking, I know. LOL

Zerohour films, that was hysterical man. Totally made me laugh. Good job!

TWistim, great list! You summed it up perfectly.

Did I miss anybody?

 

[zerohour films]

That was really funny! AG-WB.

Was that you sitting at your desk?

thanks, no that's just some random picture I found on Google.

 

[Showtime]

Nah. He flipped out because he's been painting as the Devil's Spawn. People have been accusing HIM as being the impediment to any negotiations that may or may not be going on between Welling and Warners. Imagine for a moment what people will say IF some other actor is announced in the role? Everybody will assume it was Gough's fault, that it was HE who stopped the presses and kept Welling from being Superman in JL. The SV producers take a HELL of a lot of heat as it is; can you imagine the unadulterated vitriol that will spew forth onto Gough's head if it doesn't happen? True or not, Gough will take the blame.

Well said Patty.

 

[TWistim]

Why is that news, didn't we all know what an NDA consisted of? That doesn't explain why Gough flipped out. He could have just said, "No Comment" or "It's not happening."

I didn't have a clue what an NDA consisted of although I could have ventured a pretty decent guess.

As to why he flipped out, I would say he's either a "sorry loser" and a "hothead" or the whole thing was exaggerated. The fact that he does seem to have overresponded makes me feel even more confident that this thing is a go and the rumors of his interference were the holdup.

 

[avidreader]

Did I miss anybody?

You missed me. But then again, I didnt say anything.

thanks, no that's just some random picture I found on Google.

LOL! It could have been you, at your desk working on your comic strip. t:

 

[AgentPat]

Well said Patty.

Thanks, Show. It makes sense to me. Gough is just covering his ass. Welling could have *absolutely* nothing to do with JL, but that won't stop people from believing it. So if and when somebody else is cast, who gets thrown under the bus? Al Gough. If you were him, wouldn't YOU be denying seven different ways till Sunday that any of this was true? He's pissed. Wicked pissed. And in a way I guess... I don't blame him.

And like Hulk has said in the past, IF any of it IS true, IF Welling IS cast, people won't give two poops about Gough's denial after the fact. We'll all be drunk and celebrating. People will laugh at Gough, not set his car on fire - with him in it. So Gough is just covering his ass, just in case.

I'll have you know I came up with this theory while pulling weeds in my garden today. Ironic, huh? LOL

 

[DvilDog]

doing the normal mundane tasks always sparks inspiration ya know

 

[TWistim]

Nah. He flipped out because he's been painting as the Devil's Spawn. People have been accusing HIM as being the impediment to any negotiations that may or may not be going on between Welling and Warners. Imagine for a moment what people will say IF some other actor is announced in the role? Everybody will assume it was Gough's fault, that it was HE who stopped the presses and kept Welling from being Superman in JL. The SV producers take a HELL of a lot of heat as it is; can you imagine the unadulterated vitriol that will spew forth onto Gough's head if it doesn't happen? True or not, Gough will take the blame.

Now reference his last sentence in his vehement denial:

Make sense now?

Yeah, I actually kinda feel sorry for him now! NOT!!!

TWistim, great list! You summed it up perfectly.

Thanks, Pat.

 

[DvilDog]

I talked to Tom today with my mind powers. And he said the verdict is still out, but you dont have to worry about Gough for a while because he said he broke his arm off and beat him with it. So all in all i think there was really good progress made today

 

[Showtime]

Thanks, Show. It makes sense to me. Gough is just covering his ass. Welling could have *absolutely* nothing to do with JL, but that won't stop people from believing it. So if and when somebody else is cast, who gets thrown under the bus? Al Gough. If you were him, wouldn't YOU be denying seven different ways till Sunday that any of this was true? He's pissed. Wicked pissed. And in a way I guess... I don't blame him.

And like Hulk has said in the past, IF any of it IS true, IF Welling IS cast, people won't give two poops about Gough's denial after the fact. We'll all be drunk and celebrating. People will laugh at Gough, not set his car on fire - with him in it. So Gough is just covering his ass, just in case.

I'll have you know I came up with this theory while pulling weeds in my garden today. Ironic, huh? LOL

I think you're right, I think Al Gough is covering his tracks either way. I just like that you used WICKED.

 

[Showtime]

I didn't have a clue what an NDA consisted of although I could have ventured a pretty decent guess.

As to why he flipped out, I would say he's either a "sorry loser" and a "hothead" or the whole thing was exaggerated. The fact that he does seem to have overresponded makes me feel even more confident that this thing is a go and the rumors of his interference were the holdup.

It is tough to read into either way, anything is possible.

 

[ZIPBAGS]

Funny thing about Emijay's post. She will be away for 2 weeks this Saturday. So if it is announced and Tom is not cast. She will avoid hearing from her detractors for 2 weeks.

I would really just like to know if Tom is really even up for the role. Or is everything just fanboy(girl) hope.

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

We have just about two weeks left of October. It makes me wonder if shes bolting so that she can have a good time before all hell breaks loose if things are said & done before the end of October

 

[Showtime]

Or she doesn't want to hear it when her info turns out to be false...