Tom Welling as Superman

[Billy Batson]

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[Syncos]

Ugh. That video uses too much crap from season one.

 

[Zorex]

Found it:

Hmm, that helps, but it's not the images I was referring to. It was two renditions of the Smallville \S/, large and very high-quality. One was colour and one was B&W, and both looked a little bit better executed than the one here. But I like this comparison spread. Reminds me that I was looking at my silver and black Superman bumper sticker yesterday and thought, "That's looking a bit outdated." I like where the SR and Smallville versions have taken/are taking the symbol.

Edit: Woo!

and another reference...

 

[RakuMon]

From the SHH frontpage:

Australia is Losing Justice League Mortal
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald
March 19, 2008


The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Australia is about to lose the George Miller-directed Justice League Mortal after it was refused the Federal Government's new film production rebate.

The Oscar-winning director of Happy Feet and the "Mad Max" films said that the $200 million movie had a 90 per cent chance of being shot overseas after being knocked back by the board of the Film Finance Corporation.

"A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Australian film industry is being frittered away because of very lazy thinking," Miller said. "If that's going to be the final decision, they're throwing away hundreds of millions of dollars of investment that the rest of the world is competing for and, much more significantly, highly skilled creative jobs."

The director of the equity section of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, Simon Whipp, has lobbied against Justice League Mortal's eligibility, describing it as an American story that will be performed in American accents.

Miller said he had "utter creative control" over the film and plans to appeal against the decision. "It feels to me like I'm not fighting for this film. I'm fighting for the Australian film industry."

http://www.superherohype.com/news/justiceleaguenews.php?id=6950

 

[Olea]

It will be difficult pulling double duty but if JLA moves to Canada the chances for TW getting the part rise significally.

Off course then the question won't be if the WB will go after him, but is he still interested?

Let's hope so...

 

[Docker2.0]

From the SHH frontpage:

Australia is Losing Justice League Mortal
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald
March 19, 2008


The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Australia is about to lose the George Miller-directed Justice League Mortal after it was refused the Federal Government's new film production rebate.

The Oscar-winning director of Happy Feet and the "Mad Max" films said that the $200 million movie had a 90 per cent chance of being shot overseas after being knocked back by the board of the Film Finance Corporation.

"A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Australian film industry is being frittered away because of very lazy thinking," Miller said. "If that's going to be the final decision, they're throwing away hundreds of millions of dollars of investment that the rest of the world is competing for and, much more significantly, highly skilled creative jobs."

The director of the equity section of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, Simon Whipp, has lobbied against Justice League Mortal's eligibility, describing it as an American story that will be performed in American accents.

Miller said he had "utter creative control" over the film and plans to appeal against the decision. "It feels to me like I'm not fighting for this film. I'm fighting for the Australian film industry."

http://www.superherohype.com/news/justiceleaguenews.php?id=6950

That's the scary part to me! I can't believe the WB hasn't learned from letting Singer have his way with Superman. You'd think theywould learn by now but...................wow!

 

[Olea]

That's the scary part to me! I can't believe the WB hasn't learned from letting Singer have his way with Superman. You'd think theywould learn by now but...................wow!

Fair point, but this is the WB we're talking about. Hopefully once the movie moves to Canada the leash will be shorter. Miller was given full control with the condition he gets the 40% rebate but confidence should be running low after casting "Teen Titans".

 

[Mike22]

Ooops, double post.

 

[Mike22]

Fair point, but this is the WB we're talking about. Hopefully once the movie moves to Canada the leash will be shorter. Miller was given full control with the condition he gets the 40% rebate but confidence should be running low after casting "Teen Titans".

Miller has made some really had decisions on this project, I wouldn`t be to surprised if he walks away now that the move is more likely than ever.

 

[Olea]

Miller has made some really had decisions on this project, I wouldn`t be to surprised if he walks away now that the move is more likely than ever.

I do hope that he'll jump ship once production moves to Canada. His decisions were questionable at best and if we're to believe the scuttlebutt about the re-writes... dear Lord let it be over soon.


Btw, I hope you have received the PM I've sent you with the links requested.

 

[Mike22]

I do hope that he'll jump ship once production moves to Canada. His decisions were questionable at best and if we're to believe the scuttlebutt about the re-writes... dear Lord let it be over soon.

I hope so too.

Btw, I hope you have received the PM I've sent you with the links requested.

I did, and again, thank you very much.

 

[The War Machine]

Whether Miller stays or goes, I'm not that reassured.

This project was WB's creation; they probably had a strong had in all the controversial decisive processes as well.

There was also a report in the JL forums that listed the JL production happening in New Zealand now.

 

[Webhead2006]

Actually it is most likely going to end up in canada if they decide to drop Oz for the film due to the whole rebate thing. As for Tom welling i was over on another messageboard and someone had a link for an online petition for tom welling for supes in jla/and or new solo superman film. Here is a link to the petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/TW4SinJL/petition.html

 

[MAN O STEEL]

 

[PrncsLeia]

Aaahhhh.......the possibilities.........*sigh*

 

[BareKnucklez]

Now that looks like this generations SUPERMAN to me!

 

[Bruce_Wayne29]

Comics legend Neal Adams makes great compliments to Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum and Smallville ! (and also gives a bit of criticism to SR "You're messing with an icon !")
So cool.
www.sportstalknetwork.com/archives/neal_adams.wma

 

[triplet]

Comics legend Neal Adams makes great compliments to Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum and Smallville ! (and also gives a bit of criticism to SR "You're messing with an icon !")
So cool.
www.sportstalknetwork.com/archives/neal_adams.wma

Thanks for posting that.



Nice to hear a guy like that show Tom some love and respect.

Also nice he loves and respects the show too.

:heart:

 

[RakuMon]

Comics legend Neal Adams makes great compliments to Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum and Smallville ! (and also gives a bit of criticism to SR "You're messing with an icon !")
So cool.
www.sportstalknetwork.com/archives/neal_adams.wma

Great interview. Add Neal Adams to the chorus of legendary comics folks who love Smallville and Welling & Rosey's performances! (while junking Singer's "interpretation." Can't wait for the 'Neal Adams is a hack' posts.)

 

[Whiteflag]

Comics legend Neal Adams makes great compliments to Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum and Smallville ! (and also gives a bit of criticism to SR "You're messing with an icon !")
So cool.
www.sportstalknetwork.com/archives/neal_adams.wma

Thank you! Great interview!

 

[Billy Batson]

Comics legend Neal Adams makes great compliments to Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum and Smallville ! (and also gives a bit of criticism to SR "You're messing with an icon !")
So cool.
www.sportstalknetwork.com/archives/neal_adams.wma

t:

 

[aka Kal el]

These are all amazing! You guys are really talented. Billy could you make a manip of the MCG suit not the one with Kryptonian writing. I really like it! How would everyone feel if we got this for TW?

 

[TheLongestDay]

just read in this thread:

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=298871

that they are still MONTHS away from final script and casting for Justice League....so maybe there is still hope for Tom as Superman!!!

On a side note i just watched the last disc of season 6...that scene in "Noir" with Clark as a bumbling reporter with glasses totally OWNS Rouths clark in SR

 

[The War Machine]

just read in this thread:

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=298871

that they are still MONTHS away from final script and casting for Justice League....so maybe there is still hope for Tom as Superman!!!

It's doubtful. Stephen's claims seem to contradict all the reports from Variety, NY Times, Hollywood Reporter etc

And with Tom signed on to do Season 8 in the upcoming year, it doesnt leave much room for this.

It's probably for the best. It would be a mistake to have him associated with this JL trainwreck.

The better move, assuming if they aren't going to continue to Superman
movies, is to do a Smallville movie that follows off where the series ends..

That's a big 'if'.... but I'd definitely support that 100% more than JL.

On a side note i just watched the last disc of season 6...that scene in "Noir" with Clark as a bumbling reporter with glasses totally OWNS Rouths clark in SR

Welling plays the better bumbling clutz there since it was somewhat of a parody. Routh is directed by Singer to play the CK disguise in a more subtle, realistic manner where Clark fades into the background (not drawing attention to himself by acting like a fool); thats the key difference.

 

[The War Machine]

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117983131.html?categoryId=2520&cs=1&query=justice+league

Their base is a cave outside Happy Harbor Rhode Island??