WB Superman Reboot 3.0: Christopher Nolan Edition

[Abraham]

so pretty much, Green Lantern vs. Thor for this comic-con with a little bit of new from both Captain America and maybe Batman 3 I guess.

 

[Showtime]

Do you think we can expect any new about the Supes reboot from there? Maybe they dont want one to overshadow the other (supes/GL) and they'll either release some Superman related news before the Con, or after it. I'm Just reaching a little here, trying to make some sense out of it all.

The whole "official announcement" theory about these movies is kind of just fanboy fairy tales. Announcements of films come via press release, news outlets including online newspapers and blogs, for the most part.

There is this notion that WB is going to hit a podium up and announce their slate with the Nolans in attendance wearing Superman T-Shirts and launching fireworks.

WB rarely if at all has used Comic Con to announce their comic book properties. Going by history and since I heard before Comic Con on Superman, I say not much at Comic Con for Supes and Batman but more Green Lantern.

 

[kalelkilla]

There is no way Nolan is going to be there, he would just get bombarded with media attention that I am sure he doesn't want right now. He's trying to get people excited about Inception and all anyone wants to know about is Batman and Superman. It's too bad because he is the only reason I would pay attention to the Con this year.

 

[Anita18]

There is this notion that WB is going to hit a podium up and announce their slate with the Nolans in attendance wearing Superman T-Shirts and launching fireworks.

If this really happened, somebody would need to get photos!

 

[Dark Knight]

Geoff Johns stated himself during an interview at Wonder Con, that "we wait until SDCC" to hear more about WB's/DCE's plans for the DC Universe characters. I would think that would mean on film, animation and comic books.

 

[Webhead2006]

all i would like is confirmation on a director and a tentative timeframe of when they are hoping to start shooting next yr.

 

[GreenKToo]

Seconded. Folks are all up in arms over casting suggestions. As for me, give me the director announcement, thats all I care about right now.

 

[Young Superman]

Agreed

 

[Showtime]

Geoff Johns stated himself during an interview at Wonder Con, that "we wait until SDCC" to hear more about WB's/DCE's plans for the DC Universe characters. I would think that would mean on film, animation and comic books.

How does that mean there is going to be a Superman announcement at Comic Con?

 

[dark_b]

How does that mean there is going to be a Superman announcement at Comic Con?

because fanboys allways twist words around so that it fits with what they want.

they want to have something at comic con. thats why Johns's words are important.

 

[dark_b]

There is this notion that WB is going to hit a podium up and announce their slate with the Nolans in attendance wearing Superman T-Shirts and launching fireworks.

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[solidsnake86]

Do you think we can expect any new about the Supes reboot from there?
Maybe they dont want one to overshadow the other (supes/GL) and they'll either release some Superman related news before the Con, or after it.
I'm Just reaching a little here, trying to make some sense out of it all.

The truth of the matter is that batman and superman always will overshadow other lesser known properties. At a time when green lantern was in the process of casting the nolan news came out and somewhat overshadowed that. I'm sure they want green lantern to be front and center, and to add on top they have to compete with thor as well so I don't think they would say anything about superman at comic con just looking at past history.

At the same time though director choices are going to have to leak sooner or later. I'm no expert on when they have to do these things by but if the film is coming out christmas 2012 and chances are they have to start filming in late summer or fall of next year they're going to need a director by this year I would imagine.

 

[Dark Knight]

How does that mean there is going to be a Superman announcement at Comic Con?

I don't think I ever said there will be an "official panel announcement" regarding the Supes film, but there will more than likely be more news regarding that and other WB's/DCE films at SDCC than what is known now.

Especially after hearing what Johns said.

Then again, what Johns said can mean nothing, and WB's can just turn around and make Johns look like a liar and say screw the fans and not give them any updated news at SDCC and just promote Green Lantern and thats it.

 

[kalelkilla]

Unless it comes from Nolan's mouth, his wife's or Goyer's i'm not taking any news of the Batman or Superman movie to heart. Johns is probably talking about comics...yawn.

 

[Dark_Lord]

Unless it comes from Nolan's mouth, his wife's or Goyer's i'm not taking any news of the Batman or Superman movie to heart. Johns is probably talking about comics...yawn.

He is DC Entertainment's Chief Creative Officer. He's involved in more than just the comics...

Under the leadership of Jim and Dan, I’ll continue writing and giving my creative input as I have been in comic books. But expanding onto that, Diane’s asked me to take our comic book world, embrace it (as I do) and use it to lead the creative charge on bringing it all to film, toys, television, video games, animation and beyond. The Justice Society appearing on Smallville was only the beginning.

...and his "We'll talk at SDCC" reply was to a question about a Justice League movie.

I'm not saying he'll announce the WB/DC movie schedule at comic-con, or something, but he definitely wasn't talking about about comics only. We'll probably get a press release for Batman 3, although I doubt it'll be AT comic-con, but actually during (or actually during that month) and we'll definitely hear more about Green Lantern. Maybe he'll be able to talk more about those 2 movies. But, I don't know anything. I'm just guessing here...

 

[Webhead2006]

yea like i said back a page all i want is confirmation on a director, and when they are hopin to get filming going. So then it gives us a fair timeframe we can see cast shaping up and crew coming on board.

 

[dark_b]

yea like i said back a page all i want is confirmation on a director, and when they are hopin to get filming going. So then it gives us a fair timeframe we can see cast shaping up and crew coming on board.

i think after the director is signed on they will start casting fast.

but until then we will have to whait.

in the last 1-2 years so much strange news came out of hollywood that i expect everything .

noone expected Nolan as the producer and a pitch from Goyer-Nolan.

 

[GreenKToo]

So true. I wouldnt be surprised if we got some more jaw dropping news with superman..its been that crazy.

 

[solidsnake86]

You know what the funniest part about nolan being involved was that I remember seeing a lot of threads saying nolan for the reboot and most thought it was A) impossible because he's too realistic and B) involved with batman so he wouldnt want to do another superhero. I don't think anyone could have actually thought it would happen even though some had suggested it.

The thing I'm most interested in about this project is the script, I would love to know what the story is because to me thats the most important thing. Superman really has so much potential and with the way technology is now, even compared to 5 years ago this movie can really be fantastic.

 

[Webhead2006]

totally dark b, with the limited time frame they legally have to get filming. I do want a director locked in by july at the latest. So then hopefully between the months of like sept-dec they can start casting, and hopefully nab at least lois and clark actors as early as possibly, then other roles like perry/jimmy can be more last minute additions a short time prior to filming start. Then of course finding out all the crew coming on is nice to see what kind of backgrounds they have and we fans can get a feel of what they will bring to the table for this character. Then i really do want film in production no later then april/may 2011 so then if they want winter 2012 release that will give them plently of time to shoot, and plently of time for post. But if its 2013 release then if they still start by april/may 2011 they will have even more time to shoot and more time to fine tune everything and all that. It will be so great as a supes fan to be back in that point of film is in production and we finding out little details of filming and set photos and all the cool stuff.

 

[Dark Knight]

You know what the funniest part about nolan being involved was that I remember seeing a lot of threads saying nolan for the reboot and most thought it was A) impossible because he's too realistic and B) involved with batman so he wouldnt want to do another superhero. I don't think anyone could have actually thought it would happen even though some had suggested it.

The thing I'm most interested in about this project is the script, I would love to know what the story is because to me thats the most important thing. Superman really has so much potential and with the way technology is now, even compared to 5 years ago this movie can really be fantastic.

Agreed!

 

[Diamondhead]

If they ever reboot superman they have to considered this
superman is too powerful to be simply a guy from another planet
it would have to be one of the few '8' beings
purposely genetically engineer by a very old and powerful race
as a last resort before their complete extinction
and therefore considered as an abomination to other aliens races who are out to destroy every last one of them
and to acquire the entire kryptonian's technologies and knowledge
which Superman and the other few are solely the heir and gardians.

 

[Diamondhead]

Who are the Super 8

Superman
Supergirl
power girl
Doomsday
Mon-el
Brainiac
Krypto
and of course Superboy

 

[GreenKToo]

I'm not saying I would like that, but it is kinda sorta interesting to think of Doomsday and Superman being created by the same group of scientists.
One's a success, the other a failure.
Still, I prefer Supes to just be the last son of Krypton. Also, I never EVER want to see Krypto the superdog on the big screen.

 

[El Payaso]

I'm not saying I would like that, but it is kinda sorta interesting to think of Doomsday and Superman being created by the same group of scientists.

For me it'd be like having Dr. Doom as the fifth fantastic.

One's a success, the other a failure.

Who's the failure then?

Still, I prefer Supes to just be the last son of Krypton.

Same here.

Kryptonian genes and solar energy is enough explanation.

Also, I never EVER want to see Krypto the superdog on the big screen.

Absolutely. That kind of concepts must stay out.