WB/DC: It's All Part Of The Plan

[wellsy]

Where exactly are the figures to say it sold well on DVD, here (England) it was in the bargain bin faster than the Ashley Cole book. Play.com even sold it as part of a one day sale for £1.50 and it never made it in to the top 100 sale of the day. IMO Superman has almost a purely American fanbase, the rest of the world don't give a ****. He's no Fernando Torres

Here you are: http://www.superherohype.com/news/supermannews.php?id=4979

However, you are absolutely correct, in that those figures are only for America. I think the rest of the world must have very pinched pockets (and a good eye for a bargain ).

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

Some people are saying that Kevin Smith changed his mind because he "has been bought off."
So the question is: Why would Warner Bros. "let" Kevin Smith trash the movie for two years, then pressure him to support Singer when they never bothered to do so before? They wouldn't, but let's say they did pressure Smith to support Bryan Singer. Why would they? The only answer I can come up with is that they were bringing Singer back and wanted someone with "geek cred" to support him. If they weren't bringing Singer back, why would they bother with Smith when they never did before. If they were replacing Singer, then it would not benefit Warner Bros. for Smith to vouch for Singer.

I think you're reading way too much into that IGN article. WB doesn't "own" Smith - he's never made a film under em for that matter. All the times we've heard Smith trash Superman Returns (pretty-damn funny I might add), he never once went after Routh.

The dude's a fan of Singer's X-Men films and working with Routh on Zack & Miri Make a Porno might have "won him over" to his Supes.

 

[Showtime]

Superman Returns made 53.9 Million in Video Rentals up to the week of Feb 12-18 2007.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=homevideo&id=superman06.htm

Released on DVD: November 28, 2006
DVD Units Sold: 4,128,367
Consumer Spending: $81,486,918

*Also tracked into early February 07.
http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2006/SPRMN-DVD.php

 

[Showtime]

hey showtime. did you reshuffle the MOS board topics over the weekend?

cuz....all of a sudden there are quite a few "new" thread titles near the top of the list.... lol.

I eliminated about 8 pages with merging and deleting.

Have you ever try stale bread from that comment? Still taste good?

Dipped in oil, yes.

 

[TheBatman1979]

Anne Thompson at Variety chatted up producer Thomas Tull at Legendary Pictures before the run-up to Comic-Con. Legendary is, of course, the mini-studio behind 'The Dark Knight', 'Watchmen' and the planned sequel'Superman: The Man of Steel'.

Thompson reports that Legendary is hearing pitches from screenwriters on where to go next with Superman.


"It's an iconic character," says Tull. "After everything that went into the first film, it's important to make sure that nothing is rushed and we come out with a fantastic second film."

The prevailing wisdom seems to be that the Man of Steel face a "worthy opponent," in the follow up.

Bryan Singer is still mentioned as being the director of choice. The article refutes rumors that Louis Leterrier may be a contender for the franchise. The 'Incredible Hulk' director is currently focused on Ledendary's 'Titans' movie.

At least this is some news.

 

[Dark_Lord]

At least this is some news.

Better than no news, I guess.

 

[Ultimate_Superman]

This is old news

 

[TheBatman1979]

This is old news

Not according to comics2film.

 

[Ultimate_Superman]

Comics2film is late this was reported 2 to 3 weeks ago here.

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

Comics2film is late this was reported 2 to 3 weeks ago here.

July 17.

 

[Dark Knight]

I totally disagree with this.

The problem is that the production budget was to large. Lower it for the sequel, plus add more action and a powerful supervillain plus a decent story, and I'm sure MOS will do better than SR. That's what people really want to see, and the sequel CAN accomplish that. SR is a good movie and a lot of people liked it, it's just that some people like to bash it constantly.

Thank You! t:

Somebody else finally gets that making a sequel has only one way to go and that is up compared to SR. Just as long as they follow the guidelines above that you and I have mentioned when making MOS. Sheesh....

The film needs to be more fun and uplifting we also need to see Supes get pissed off and show some angry and intense emotion.

 

[KobiKai]

Thank You! t:

Somebody else finally gets that making a sequel has only one way to go and that is up compared to SR. Just as long as they follow the guidelines above that you and I have mentioned when making MOS. Sheesh....

The film needs to be more fun and uplifting be also need to see Supes get pissed off and show some angry and intense emotion.

truthfully doing nothing with superman is the sensible thing to do since there are too many uncertainties with the whole franchise, Singer & Routh might of gave the death blow to Superman

 

[Dark Knight]

truthfully doing nothing with superman is the sensible thing to do since there are too many uncertainties with the whole franchise, Singer & Routh might of gave the death blow to Superman

Well we'll see....because if we don't hear anything in regards to MOS by September or October, then one of two things may seen to happening.

1.Either there is no Superman film until 2012.

2.They may actually go with a reboot

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

If we don't hear anything by the end of this year, I'm going to assume that a sequel to SR isn't coming.

 

[Showtime]

Not sure about when you will hear anything about Superman, but you'll hear some info about other properties soon.

 

[solidsnake86]

Thats good to hear, I'm thinking it will be either green arrow or green latern... what do you think showtime?

 

[Showtime]

I would bet on Green Lantern. Not so sure about Green Arrow yet. However, wasn't refering to either of those projects...which would be going forward.

 

[stargazer]

Where exactly are the figures to say it sold well on DVD, here (England) it was in the bargain bin faster than the Ashley Cole book. Play.com even sold it as part of a one day sale for £1.50 and it never made it in to the top 100 sale of the day. IMO Superman has almost a purely American fanbase, the rest of the world don't give a ****. He's no Fernando Torres

......LOL!

Lex-WROOOOOOOONG!!-Lex

 

[I Am The Knight]

I would bet on Green Lantern. Not so sure about Green Arrow yet. However, wasn't refering to either of those projects...which would be going forward.

So you think they'll announce something else? Flash maybe? Or just confirm the sequel to TDK?

 

[SuperDaniel]

Yeah, as i said, a brazilian site called OMELETE talked to the producer. Green Lantern is moving forward and is looking really good, actually. At least the synopsis i read sounds awesome.

 

[GreenKToo]

I think it will be lesser known heroes. I'd prefer Flash and W.W. films, but I
have a feeling it won't be. Oh well, lets see what they got planned.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Yeah, as i said, a brazilian site called OMELETE talked to the producer. Green Lantern is moving forward and is looking really good, actually. At least the synopsis i read sounds awesome.

Linky?

 

[Showtime]

So you think they'll announce something else? Flash maybe? Or just confirm the sequel to TDK?

Wasn't thinking those titles, but I am sure they want to go forward with Batman 3...

 

[SuperDaniel]

http://www.omelete.com.br/cine/1000...na_Verde_seguindo_adiante_na_Warner_Bros.aspx
They just reporting the same the site production weekly did.

It`s in development and going forward.

STATUS - Development
PRODUCER: Donald De Line - Andrew Haas WRITER: Greg Berlanti - Marc Guggenheim - Michael J Green
DC COMICS 1700 Broadway New York, NY 10019
WARNER BROS. PICTURES 4000 Warner Blvd. Burbank, CA 91522-0001

Each sector of space is protected by a Green Lantern, possessing a power ring that uses a powerful green energy to do anything within the limits of the user’s imagination and will power. When the Green Lantern assigned to this sector of space finds himself dying on planet Earth, he tells the ring to find a suitable successor. The chosen replacement, hot-shot test pilot Hal Jordan, finds himself with a new job he never expected.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Cool. They HAVE to make GL. Now t: