Would You Have Prefered a Smallville Movie?

[Kaboom]

but then lex cant kill lionel

 

[Superman1980]

As much as i love smallville and i really do, i think they went about this the right way. i think that smallville should remain seperate from the films. i don't think a smallville movie would do anywhere near as well as a superman movie. i would love to see a 2 hour tv movie at the very end of the series though

 

[Superman1980]

I've reached 500 posts, do i get a prize?

 

[Bruce_Wayne29]

As much as i love smallville and i really do, i think they went about this the right way. i think that smallville should remain seperate from the films. i don't think a smallville movie would do anywhere near as well as a superman movie. i would love to see a 2 hour tv movie at the very end of the series though

But it WOULD be a Superman movie. Just with the Smallville cast (well at least 3 or 4 of them).

 

[Superman1980]

But it WOULD be a Superman movie. Just with the Smallville cast (well at least 3 or 4 of them).

I understand what you're saying and i guess we could go back and forth all day with our own views on the subject. I just feel that a Superman film using the Smallville cast wouldn't have had as big an impact as the film we've got because they'd be so many people (i'm not one of them, so don't get the wrong idea) that wouldn't bother watching a "smallville film" because they either don't like the show or don't see it as Superman

 

[Zing79]

But it WOULD be a Superman movie. Just with the Smallville cast (well at least 3 or 4 of them).

A Superman movie that cost A LOT less to make, could have a much shorter running time, and come with a built in devoted audience. It may have been just another Superman movie, but it would have been a much more profitable Superman movie for WB.

 

[Superman1980]

A Superman movie that cost A LOT less to make, could have a much shorter running time, and come with a built in devoted audience. It may have been just another Superman movie, but it would have been a much more profitable Superman movie for WB.

A built in devoted audience, yes. but could it have reached a wider audience???

 

[Zing79]

A built in devoted audience, yes. but could it have reached a wider audience???

Doesn't matter. Check the tracking data. SR is not attracting a 'wide' audience (see POTC 2 for what a wide audience is). SR is appealing to Superman fans (casual and hardcore), and that audience would pay to see an SV movie just like SV fans paid to see SR.

And when you consider it would cost less for an SV movie, it would be far more profitable then SR.

 

[Hollywoodland]

Zing, read this, http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9463760&postcount=781

 

[KalKai]

Hollywoodland, don't worry about it.

 

[Zing79]

Zing, read this, http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9463760&postcount=781

LOL
I think I'll be fine. I'm not flaming the movie, or trying to get people involved in active discussion about it. I'm simply stating things that everyone already knows, and more importantly how it relates to SV.

I'm also over on yonder. If you take a look at those posts you'll see the difference between mentioning it off hand as it relates to SV, and actually discussing SR.

 

[The Caped Knight]

Would You Have Prefered a Smallville Movie?

NO !!!!!!!

 

[Zing79]

NO !!!!!!!

Are you implying you hate Smallville so much that it would be a disaster to you if it were to happen?

 

[The Caped Knight]

Are you implying you hate Smallville so much that it would be a disaster to you if it were to happen?

No, I'm implying Smallville does a bad job in showing us Clark's journey from The Farmboy to THE MAN OF STEEL .

And it's more about Clark's love life as a teenager, than about him moving from The Teenager dealing with adolescence . To THE MAN OF STEEL : The Man that Stands For Truth , Justice & The Americian Way !!!

I'm sorry but I can't see this guy one day becoming THE WORLD'S GREATEST SUPERHERO .

So No I don't hate smallville, But I think it need to start focusing on What's really Important , Clark becoming SUPERMAN .

 

[AgentPat]

And it's more about Clark's love life as a teenager

Verses Clark's love life as an adult?

than about him moving from The Teenager dealing with adolescence to THE MAN OF STEEL

Verses the man of steel dealing with adolescence?

The Man that Stands For Truth , Justice & The American Way !!!

Nuuuu..... it's truth, justice, and .... all that other stuff.

I'm sorry but I can't see this guy one day becoming THE WORLD'S GREATEST SUPERHERO.

Give him time. He's still working on it. It's better than having him already BE the world's greatest superhero, yet act like he did when he was 13, right?

So No I don't hate smallville, But I think it need to start focusing on What's really Important, Clark becoming SUPERMAN.

It'll happen. Wait for it...


Just yankin' yer chain, Kal.

 

[The Caped Knight]

Verses Clark's love life as an adult?

The Adult life Relationship with Lois has a lot more depth to it. Since the love triangle in the beginining Lois has no idea, that SUPERMAN is in fact Clark Kent .

Verses the man of steel dealing with adolescence?

THE MAN OF STEEL, is much more Mature in dealing with adolescence, than his teenager self. And he doesn't deal with it every single freaking day .

Nuuuu..... it's truth, justice, and .... all that other stuff.

lol, you liked SR

Give him time. He's still working on it. It's better than having him already BE the world's greatest superhero, yet act like he did when he was 13, right?

huh

It'll happen. Wait for it...

I look forward to The Day THE MAN OF STEEL in Red cape & Blue tights makes his first appearence .

Just yankin' yer chain, Kal.

I know .

 

[Bruce_Wayne29]

I understand what you're saying and i guess we could go back and forth all day with our own views on the subject. I just feel that a Superman film using the Smallville cast wouldn't have had as big an impact as the film we've got because they'd be so many people (i'm not one of them, so don't get the wrong idea) that wouldn't bother watching a "smallville film" because they either don't like the show or don't see it as Superman

I believe those ppl feel this way because of the way it's being said "SV film" - they think that just because it has the same actors from the show is has to be exactly what they did or do now on the show. Forgetting that it's own time frame (the one the producers set for themselves) is often limiting and makes them have to stretch things for a long time (even because it's tv) and on a movie and after the story they proposed to tell on the show is over, you can have fun and do other kinds of stuff without having to delay the inevitable.
As for the impact the show speaks for itself, biggest and most watched Warner Bros. television show in the world, with a huge fanbase worldwide that generates over 200 million in profits from tv, dvd and merchandise sales.
That is big business and that's a big franchise. And one big reason why the show made such an impact aside from the non-campy aproach and giving us a more human and relatable side to the mythology is the cast.
They really hit the jackpot with 98% of the cast and their approach to these characters we love so much. And when you have a guy that acomplishes the feat of being already looked up as Superman without ever wearing the suit speaks volumes on how Tom Welling is a big reason why alot of us started to believe in Superman again and why the show is such a sucess. And a big reason why Warner invested in a movie again.
And when that feature has a guy that was chosen by a director (when the vast majority of ppl demanded TW in the role) to not only sell us the notion that he is Superman but the one we grew up loving (by exploring our emotional connections to Chris) and when the torch has already been passed for over 5 years, you put him in a horrible suit, in a dubious premise and make us relive the original movie over and over again to the point of rescuing several one liners to the point of being painfully unfunny, make him once again - and in a movie filled with nostalgia - fight natural disasters and real estate schemes and you make a 2h plus movie in which the character is being put in a Christ like images all the time thus destroying the relatable (that's why Superman comics went down the drain in the late 80's) image that was built these 5 years and why alot of ppl were pumped to see a new movie anyway, you're asking for trouble.
That's why Spidey is so sucessful. And that's why a movie with Tom, Michael, Erica, Annette would make a hell of a difference.
And I know several ppl who don't like or don't watch the show regularly and they wanted Tom to play the role in a movie so I don't believe you have to be a fan to enjoy the actor's work be it Tom or the rest of the guys.

 

[Bruce_Wayne29]

A Superman movie that cost A LOT less to make, could have a much shorter running time, and come with a built in devoted audience. It may have been just another Superman movie, but it would have been a much more profitable Superman movie for WB.

Exactly what I was trying to say.

 

[AgentPat]

The Adult life Relationship with Lois has a lot more depth to it. Since the love triangle in the beginning Lois has no idea, that SUPERMAN is in fact Clark Kent.

Oh, I like THAT love triangle.

THE MAN OF STEEL, is much more Mature in dealing with adolescence, than his teenager self. And he doesn't deal with it every single freaking day.

Adolescents = children. Y'know, the ones that fling pianos? LOL

lol, you liked SR

Chloe: I just want to know what you stand for.
Clark: I stand for truth, justice, and... other stuff.
- Smallville, S1, Drone.

huh

Lana: I didn't know you were into astronomy.
Clark: Th-that's a hobby.
Lana: Did you know you can see my house from here?
Clark: Really?
- Smallville, S1, Metamorphosis

Clark, you dog! LOL

Once he developed his X-Ray vision though (two episodes after that), he stopped spying on Lana.

I look forward to The Day THE MAN OF STEEL in Red cape & Blue tights makes his first appearence.

You and me both!!!!

I know .

You're a good sport.

 

[GarudA]

I believe those ppl feel this way because of the way it's being said "SV film" - they think that just because it has the same actors from the show is has to be exactly what they did or do now on the show. Forgetting that it's own time frame (the one the producers set for themselves) is often limiting and makes them have to stretch things for a long time (even because it's tv) and on a movie and after the story they proposed to tell on the show is over, you can have fun and do other kinds of stuff without having to delay the inevitable.
As for the impact the show speaks for itself, biggest and most watched Warner Bros. television show in the world, with a huge fanbase worldwide that generates over 200 million in profits from tv, dvd and merchandise sales. That is big business and that's a big franchise. And one big reason why the show made such an impact aside from the non-campy aproach and giving us a more human and relatable side to the mythology is the cast. They really hit the jackpot with 98% of the cast and their approach to these characters we love so much. And when you have a guy that acomplishes the feat of being already looked up as Superman without ever wearing the suit speaks volumes on how Tom Welling is a big reason why alot of us started to believe in Superman again and why the show is such a sucess. And a big reason why Warner invested in a movie again.
And when that feature has a guy that was chosen by a director (when the vast majority of ppl demanded TW in the role) to not only sell us the notion that not only he is Superman but the Superman we grew up loving (by exploring our emotional connections to Chris) and when the torch has already been passed for over 5 years, you put him in a horrible suit, in a dubious premise and make us relive the original movie over and over again to the point of rescuing several one liners to the point of being painfully unfunny, make him once again - and in a movie filled with nostalgia - once again fight natural disasters and real estate schemes and you make a 2h plus movie in which the character is being put in a Christ like images all the time thus destroying the relatable (that's why Superman comics went down the drain in the late 80's) image that was built these 5 years and why alot of ppl were pumped to see a new movie anyway, you're asking for trouble.
That's why Spidey is so sucessful. And that's why a movie with Tom, Michael, Erica, Annette would make a hell of a difference. And I know several ppl who don't like or don't watch the show regularly and they wanted Tom to play the role in a movie so I don't believe you have to be a fan to enjoy the actor's work be it Tom or the rest of the guys.

Dude! you have good points but try using paragraphs.

 

[The Caped Knight]

Oh, I like THAT love triangle.

Me too, It's an EPIC LOVE STORY, THAT HAS NO ENDING .

Adolescents = children. Y'know, the ones that fling pianos? LOL

lol,

I knew he was his son,I just knew it, Now I know without any doubt either in the second or third sequel Lane & Kent will end up together . As it is ment to be.

Chloe: I just want to know what you stand for.
Clark: I stand for truth, justice, and... other stuff.
- Smallville, S1, Drone.

lol, I thought you were quoting Perry White from SR .

Lana: I didn't know you were into astronomy.
Clark: Th-that's a hobby.
Lana: Did you know you can see my house from here?
Clark: Really?
- Smallville, S1, Metamorphosis

Clark, you dog! LOL

Once he developed his X-Ray vision though (two episodes after that), he stopped spying on Lana.

I thought it was sweet , In SR, he used his X-ray vision to see Lois, It showed how much he cares for her. And that she safe .

You and me both!!!!

You're a good sport.

Indeed

I have a good teacher

 

[AgentPat]

Me too, It's an EPIC LOVE STORY, THAT HAS NO ENDING

Until Lois croaks. LOL

Sorry, couldn't resist.

I'm wondering if DC will undo the whole marriage thing down the road. Don't get me wrong - I like it the way it is now - but I have to laugh at that A&E special with the writer from DC who said they think about having it turn out to be a dream or something all the time.

I knew he was his son,I just knew it, Now I know without any doubt either in the second or third sequel Lane & Kent will end up together . As it is ment to be.

Third sequel? LOLOLOL! Lets let them get to a second one first.

lol, I thought you were quoting Perry White from SR.

I was.

But a lot of folks forgot about that line in Drone. I'm kinda glad they "undid" it last season though; it seems to have been a bone of contention among overly patriotic critics. It's the small stuff, I guess.

I thought it was sweet , In SR, he used his X-ray vision to see Lois, It showed how much he cares for her. And that she safe.

He must have been concerned about Richard's welfare too - superhearing and all that.

Indeed

I have a good teacher

I got you in a good mood tonight. Awesome!

 

[The Caped Knight]

Until Lois croaks. LOL

Sorry, couldn't resist.

I'm wondering if DC will undo the whole marriage thing down the road. Don't get me wrong - I like it the way it is now - but I have to laugh at that A&E special with the writer from DC who said they think about having it turn out to be a dream or something all the time.

nice try,

I know

It won't happen, (1) The fan base would kill Dc comics, (2) After 68 years of Lois & Clark the most popular & iconic people of the superhero universe, their going to undo The pillar Relationship Lois & Clark to all the Superhero couples . I don't think so. 2 years ago Marvel tried to kill of Spider-Man wife, The fans of peter/Spidey & MJ were piss-off Marvel brought her back in a heartbeat.

Dc comics are smart, they won't Destory the best Superhero couple . BTW, did you hear BATS is now a father .

Third sequel? LOLOLOL! Lets let them get to a second one first.

Bosworth & routh plus Spacey are all sign on to do two more movies . So is Sam & Sups son Jason ., Who btw was an awesome Jimmy Olsen .

I was.

But a lot of folks forgot about that line in Drone. I'm kinda glad they "undid" it last season though; it seems to have been a bone of contention among overly patriotic critics. It's the small stuff, I guess.

ah ha I knew it.

Let's face it since 9/11 The Americian Way isn't what it once was .

He must have been concerned about Richard's welfare too - superhearing and all that.

He was, But as you can see He's Back, He's Reclaimed the woman he loves, and knows she still madly in love with him. He's found out his a Father & his son has inherited his powers . And He's here to stay .

I got you in a good mood tonight. Awesome!

With THE MAN OF STEEL Back, I'm happy. I've seen Sups Return 6 times already. and everytime I see it I love it more and more.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

Sequels?????


wait a minute....





I think I feel it.....






wait.....



not yet......





almost........



here it comes......




BBBWWWWWWAAAAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!!!



the fanboy delusions never stop in this place..... it's unreal. They've got a flop on their hands that dwarfed Hulk in terms of budget, and they STILL talk about sequels, like a kid who just wrecked his new expensive car and is in denial it's ever happened..... I'll put down the SR sequel on my viewing calendar right after I get Ang Lee's second Hulk film, they have a great "character" director and a main cast that's optioned for 2 more sequels too....

 

[AgentPat]

Bosworth & routh plus Spacey are all sign on to do two more movies . So is Sam & Sups son Jason ., Who btw was an awesome Jimmy Olsen...

Kal, in all honesty (no chain-yanking this time), just because they're "signed" doesn't mean a film or films will be made. Nick Cage was signed to play Superman. Hell, he was even PAID to play Superman...

Just sayin' man.

My gut feeling as of 7/10/06, 11:47pm EDT is, there will be more Superman features, but the latest film continuity and its associated cast is done.