WB & DC Meet For A Summit

[Nixon]

LOl. I have a image in my head of some W.B. exec. from there telling a D.C. guy what he thinks '' a G.L.'' is, and the D.C. guy doing this in response.

Oh, quite possibly, but I think that's why the comic guys are there: to sell these concepts to the studio people. Because studio execs, when they decide to do these things, are usually doing it because they think it will make alot of money. They're not idiots for not sticking 100% to this or that character's mythology; they're just prioritizing what they think will make money over what they think will get 50,000 fanboys off. What those comic guys need to do, I think, is to show them that DC's got alot of characters (off the top of my head: The Question, Green Lantern, the Metal Men, the Flash, Hawkworld, Sandman Mystery Theatre, the new Blue Beetle, the new Manhunter) that could very easily do both.

 

[GreenKToo]

I think G.L. has the potential to be a trilogy. The Flash could easily be two films. Same with W.W.

IMVHO, *IF* W.B.'s priority is to one day have a J.L. film, then they should mention other characters in the individual films, or even have cameo's. Either go all out, or don't do it.

 

[Spider-Fan]

My bro had a great idea for two Flash movies, and I think 2 GL movies would work better than 3 (at least for Hal). But, GL is a series where the actor can be replaced from time to time by changing the Lantern. Sick of Hal, here's Guy Gardner! And so on.

I really wish I were in the business. I have several ideas for comic book franchises! But, no fame/talent to speak of

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

My bro had a great idea for two Flash movies, and I think 2 GL movies would work better than 3 (at least for Hal). But, GL is a series where the actor can be replaced from time to time by changing the Lantern. Sick of Hal, here's Guy Gardner! And so on.

I really wish I were in the business. I have several ideas for comic book franchises! But, no fame/talent to speak of

 

[GreenKToo]

I wonder how the summit went?

 

[X-Maniac]

So when is hell is this summit?

As far as i understand it, the summit is happening now. It's a series of meetings that have been taking place over the past two weeks and are continuing to take place.

 

[solidsnake86]

To have three movies is a tall order especially for the fact that the quality dips after the second. Many of the heroes just don't have villains that can hold up a third movie. Even after TDK what villains are going to top two-face and the joker. I agree with the flash and wonder woman being 2 films. Hopefully something comes out of this summit in regards to superman. I really think they can make an excellent sequel if they pull out all the stops.

 

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The article didn't mention plans for another Superman. Seemed more to ay WB is lookiong at its other characters to make into films.

Ironman is a little known character but formulat. Action, good script, great FX and known actors. That IMO is the key.

Flash or GL should be able to be equally huge if done right.

In any case no superhero film in 09 for WB. And Marvel marches on.

 

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I want the sequel of Superman Returns...

I don't think that is possible. Ironman, DK bing gargantuan this wekend. I think WB wants domestic numbers at 300 mil plus. The baggage around SR makes me think a sequel would struggle to pass 200 mil again.

 

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Let's be real. MOS has a much tougher road in front of it. 220 is the max I can see for a sequel.

If it wasn't for my personal belief in the character of Superman's popularity, I'd agree that it wouldn't be financially worth it to risk a sequel dispite my love of SR.

And Marvel shafted Hulk ( not that I think the character is that popular in the first place) in the rear in favor of Iron Man. We didn't even get a trailer until like March. Hulk's shortcomings is Marvel's fault alone.

I agree. A sequel is a huge risk. TDK did huge this wekend. And Ironman earlier.

I hope the message WB takes is that if they are going to do another Superman film they need to start from scratch and do something different and not seen before. The stars need to be fairly established/multi-talented actors IMO.

I am a Superman fan too but don't want a sequel. Forget the risk finacially. If it did so/so you can wave goodbye to the franchise.

WB had better do another Superman right or not at all IMO.

 

[X Knight]

I really don't see how WB can continue on with Singer...especially after seeing TDK...

I just can't see the future of the Superman franchise being in the hands of Singer. I liked what Singer did with X1 and X2....but he totally blew his chance with Superman.

Superman deserves a new director and team........

and.....based on the prolonged "silence" on the part of WB re the future of the SR franchise......I have a feeling that, more and more, WB is thinking the same way.....

 

[FlawlessVictory]

Superman deserves a new director and team........

Superman deserves a better kind of director and hopefully WB is gonna give it to him.

 

[X Knight]

hopefully......

hopefully....one day I will be able to see a Superman movie and say to myself...."Wow!! Now THAT'S how you make a SUPERMAN movie!!"

just as today, after seeing TDK, I said to myself....."Wow!! Now THAT'S how you make a BATMAN movie!!"

hopefully......some day.......that dream will come true.......

I just can't see Singer making it happen.........

 

[FlawlessVictory]

hopefully......

hopefully....one day I will be able to see a Superman movie and say to myself...."Wow!! Now THAT'S how you make a SUPERMAN movie!!"

just as today, after seeing TDK, I said to myself....."Wow!! Now THAT'S how you make a BATMAN movie!!"

hopefully......some day.......that dream will come true.......

I just can't see Singer making it happen.........

You and I are in complete agreement. After watching Iron Man and TDK this summer, I just think to myself, why can't Superman get that kind of treatment? And yes, with Singer at the helm, it just won't happen.

 

[X Knight]

I'm still speechless after watching TDK.........it was just so.......powerful....it was like....wow!

 

[Sam]

Superman deserves a better kind of director and hopefully WB is gonna give it to him.

Zack Snyder for Superman!

NOW!

Support my campaign!

 

[AragornKing1]

The article didn't mention plans for another Superman. Seemed more to ay WB is lookiong at its other characters to make into films.

Ironman is a little known character but formulat. Action, good script, great FX and known actors. That IMO is the key.

Flash or GL should be able to be equally huge if done right.

In any case no superhero film in 09 for WB. And Marvel marches on.

Actually, there is an article in Variety right now that mentions that WB and DC want Superman to fly again.

 

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Actually, there is an article in Variety right now that mentions that WB and DC want Superman to fly again.

Do you happen to have a link? I'd like to read it.

Financially it doesn't make sense to me. Unless WB beleives another Superman film can do Ironman numbers. Why? Because its not just that the rights go to the Siegals in 2013. If they prevail WB will owe them half the profit from every Superman film since 1999. That means SR and the sequel or the reboot. How is it worth their while to put up the money and take the risk of making another film before 2013 when the Siegals who put up no money and take no risks will get half the profit?

 

[GreenKToo]

Do you happen to have a link? I'd like to read it.

Financially it doesn't make sense to me. Unless WB beleives another Superman film can do Ironman numbers. Why? Because its not just that the rights go to the Siegals in 2013. If they prevail WB will owe them half the profit from every Superman film since 1999. That means SR and the sequel or the reboot. How is it worth their while to put up the money and take the risk of making another film before 2013 when the Siegals who put up no money and take no risks will get half the profit?

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117989192.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Warner Bros. and DC want Superman to fly again, another Batman is a given, and individual pics for Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Arrow and Green Lantern are being scripted. "Shazam!" was in the works at New Line.

 

[AragornKing1]

Do you happen to have a link? I'd like to read it.

Financially it doesn't make sense to me. Unless WB beleives another Superman film can do Ironman numbers. Why? Because its not just that the rights go to the Siegals in 2013. If they prevail WB will owe them half the profit from every Superman film since 1999. That means SR and the sequel or the reboot. How is it worth their while to put up the money and take the risk of making another film before 2013 when the Siegals who put up no money and take no risks will get half the profit?

I don't know. Maybe WB wants to make as much money off of one more Superman movie instead of just giving up and letting the next five years go by without making another Superman movie. Just type in Variety and go to the article titled something about the 2009 slate not being super or basically not having many superhero movies coming out next year. You can't miss it. It's on the left.

 

[AragornKing1]

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117989192.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
Warner Bros. and DC want Superman to fly again, another Batman is a given, and individual pics for Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Arrow and Green Lantern are being scripted. "Shazam!" was in the works at New Line.

Thanks, GreenkToo.

 

[GreenKToo]

No prob.

 

[Mr. Socko]

After the success of TDK, I really hope Singer and WB get to Man of Steel soon. The movie has huge potential, I do like Singer's overall direction, he just needs to up the entire game on nearly every level.

 

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I don't know. Maybe WB wants to make as much money off of one more Superman movie instead of just giving up and letting the next five years go by without making another Superman movie. Just type in Variety and go to the article titled something about the 2009 slate not being super or basically not having many superhero movies coming out next year. You can't miss it. It's on the left.

Maybe, but makes no financial sense. Why not make Flash or GL? I think they'd make as much and probably lots more than a sequel plus WB won't have to give half the profit to the Siegals. WB is in it to make the most money and with their losing the rights in 2013 and the franchise ending there is no long term play for them in Superman that I can see. With Flash and GL sequels cn be made as long as WB wants.

 

[merced]

I don't know. Maybe WB wants to make as much money off of one more Superman movie instead of just giving up and letting the next five years go by without making another Superman movie. Just type in Variety and go to the article titled something about the 2009 slate not being super or basically not having many superhero movies coming out next year. You can't miss it. It's on the left.

Thanks for info.