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Yeah that's been rumored for a while.
Yeah that's been rumored for a while.
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I read about it yesterday. While I enjoyed SR and would like Singer to continue with a sequel, a mega-epic Superman movie would be even better. Whatever they decide, I just hope they bring back Superman to the big screen soon.
I read about it yesterday. While I enjoyed SR and would like Singer to continue with a sequel, a mega-epic Superman movie would be even better. Whatever they decide, I just hope they bring back Superman to the big screen soon.
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Mark Millar's like a broken record. Every few months he brings up his trilogy that no one at WB have yet to care enough to listen to. He's always come across as a bit of an attention whore to me. Either way, it'll never get made and that's a very good thing. I read the treatment. It's awful. If you think Singer went overboard with the religious overtones at times, Millar's goes way past whatever Singer may have hinted at.
Mark Millar's like a broken record. Every few months he brings up his trilogy that no one at WB have yet to care enough to listen to. He's always come across as a bit of an attention whore to me. Either way, it'll never get made and that's a very good thing. I read the treatment. It's awful. If you think Singer went overboard with the religious overtones at times, Millar's goes way past whatever Singer may have hinted at.
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The endgame piece is the part I have a problem with....no one can deny that Millar is a blowhard and the fact he wants to begin and end Superman in his own series does nothing but prove that. WB will scoff and move on...
The endgame piece is the part I have a problem with....no one can deny that Millar is a blowhard and the fact he wants to begin and end Superman in his own series does nothing but prove that. WB will scoff and move on...
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Meanwhile Routh talks to IESB about Superman and that Singer is still involved and that Paul Levitz is advocating Routh still be Superman to WB. And he talks about Zack and Miri, where he plays Justin Long's gay pornstar boyfriend. Had no idea he was even in the movie. Definitely seeing it now.
https://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5691&Itemid=99
Meanwhile Routh talks to IESB about Superman and that Singer is still involved and that Paul Levitz is advocating Routh still be Superman to WB. And he talks about Zack and Miri, where he plays Justin Long's gay pornstar boyfriend. Had no idea he was even in the movie. Definitely seeing it now.
https://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5691&Itemid=99
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They showed Routh and Long's scene at Comic-Con and it's freaking HILARIOUS. You will all enjoy it methinks....
They showed Routh and Long's scene at Comic-Con and it's freaking HILARIOUS. You will all enjoy it methinks....
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This is puzzling because not to long ago Levitz was confirming everywhere a reboot yet but this interview he told Routh a "soft" reboot or sequel. Which means even WB has no clue what is going on with this film.
Singer is signed to do the sequel so is his whole production team what he is not signed to do is the reboot which means that WB/DC hasn't made a firm decision despite Levitz's own comments before whether or not they are going with a reboot complete in the franchise, a "soft" reboot, which to me means they are going to undo what was done in SR like Jason and make a piece that will literally just make that piece not exist like Singer did with Superman III/IV which is the riskiest move because it'll confuse the hell out of audiences, or a direct sequel with a new direction for the character.
This got a hell of a lot more interesting in reality because if WB/DC continues to take their time making their decisions they might decide to go with Singer's sequel idea and he'll be busy...
This is puzzling because not to long ago Levitz was confirming everywhere a reboot yet but this interview he told Routh a "soft" reboot or sequel. Which means even WB has no clue what is going on with this film.
Singer is signed to do the sequel so is his whole production team what he is not signed to do is the reboot which means that WB/DC hasn't made a firm decision despite Levitz's own comments before whether or not they are going with a reboot complete in the franchise, a "soft" reboot, which to me means they are going to undo what was done in SR like Jason and make a piece that will literally just make that piece not exist like Singer did with Superman III/IV which is the riskiest move because it'll confuse the hell out of audiences, or a direct sequel with a new direction for the character.
This got a hell of a lot more interesting in reality because if WB/DC continues to take their time making their decisions they might decide to go with Singer's sequel idea and he'll be busy...
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The quotes you are citing come from IESB, not Routh. I've never heard anything about a "soft" reboot or Singer still being involved with a sequel, especially after Robinov came out about the reboot. But I can see WB telling Routh they still want him involved whether it's a sequel or a reboot.
The quotes you are citing come from IESB, not Routh. I've never heard anything about a "soft" reboot or Singer still being involved with a sequel, especially after Robinov came out about the reboot. But I can see WB telling Routh they still want him involved whether it's a sequel or a reboot.
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Singer currently is still signed to direct. He's been signed for over 2 years. Methinks WB is waiting to see how Valkyre does, which by the looks of it means that Singer will probably helm the next Superman film. The film is getting very strong early buzz and possibly some nominations.
Either way, the film won't be a complete reboot. Although I hope for a direct sequel given that the film made more than Batman Begins, strictly on a financial level, the next film will likely be some sort of hybrid between a sequel and a reboot. It'll probably be early next year, after Valkyre has come out, before we get some concrete ideas about what to expect with the next film. I think WB is almost solely focused on the next Batman at this point.
Singer currently is still signed to direct. He's been signed for over 2 years. Methinks WB is waiting to see how Valkyre does, which by the looks of it means that Singer will probably helm the next Superman film. The film is getting very strong early buzz and possibly some nominations.
Either way, the film won't be a complete reboot. Although I hope for a direct sequel given that the film made more than Batman Begins, strictly on a financial level, the next film will likely be some sort of hybrid between a sequel and a reboot. It'll probably be early next year, after Valkyre has come out, before we get some concrete ideas about what to expect with the next film. I think WB is almost solely focused on the next Batman at this point.
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Oh God!!! I sooooo don't want to see Millar's option on the big screen! This is like the worst idea of the century! The only way to bore the audience to death! really, REALLY hope his idea won't make it through to the stupid executives who run the show. They don't need Millar to ruin a franchise! They are perfectly able (not knowing anything about what they pruduce but only the money they can make with it!) to do it on their own! Bring Donner back!!!!
Oh God!!! I sooooo don't want to see Millar's option on the big screen! This is like the worst idea of the century! The only way to bore the audience to death! really, REALLY hope his idea won't make it through to the stupid executives who run the show. They don't need Millar to ruin a franchise! They are perfectly able (not knowing anything about what they pruduce but only the money they can make with it!) to do it on their own! Bring Donner back!!!!
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Millar's version probably will not make it onscreen. He has been consistantly pitching Superman film projects for years.
As for WB being focused on Batman 3, that is true to a point but Robinov did say once Batman 3 was in the bag the next announcement would be about the Superman film. I'm not sure they are waiting for Valkyre but more using the stall of Nolan to make up their mind. Either way I think even if Singer were to helm the next one it'd look nothing like Superman Returns and look more like the Batman Franchise in the respect that they'll want things like Metropolis grounded in reality like Gotham City was and have everything else follow suit so that Superman and his heroics stand out even more on screen.
Millar's version probably will not make it onscreen. He has been consistantly pitching Superman film projects for years.
As for WB being focused on Batman 3, that is true to a point but Robinov did say once Batman 3 was in the bag the next announcement would be about the Superman film. I'm not sure they are waiting for Valkyre but more using the stall of Nolan to make up their mind. Either way I think even if Singer were to helm the next one it'd look nothing like Superman Returns and look more like the Batman Franchise in the respect that they'll want things like Metropolis grounded in reality like Gotham City was and have everything else follow suit so that Superman and his heroics stand out even more on screen.
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How was Singer's Metropolis not grounded in reality? It looked and felt like a major metropolitan city? Metropolis shouldn't be dark and dirty and noirish like Gotham at all.
I think that they're waiting to see how Valkyre does in regards to Singer directing the next one, but he currently is signed on to direct, along with Routh, Bosworth, and Spacey, all three of whom signed three picure deals.
How was Singer's Metropolis not grounded in reality? It looked and felt like a major metropolitan city? Metropolis shouldn't be dark and dirty and noirish like Gotham at all.
I think that they're waiting to see how Valkyre does in regards to Singer directing the next one, but he currently is signed on to direct, along with Routh, Bosworth, and Spacey, all three of whom signed three picure deals.
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Singer's Metropolis had a glow to it and was structured like olden times. It looked like the 1950s mixed in with today....Singer wanted it too look like Metropolis of Donner's 1970s version. It did. Where as Gotham looked like Chicago basically with a few differences. I have a feeling they'll just put Manhattan into Metropolis and be done with it. They'll want it too look like Metropolis 2011 not New York 1970s with a few tiny upgrades to keep it in the realm of modern.
As for Singer and Co. they are signed to do three pictures but if they reboot then they'll just pay off and move on. Its been done dozens of times before in Hollywood.
Singer's Metropolis had a glow to it and was structured like olden times. It looked like the 1950s mixed in with today....Singer wanted it too look like Metropolis of Donner's 1970s version. It did. Where as Gotham looked like Chicago basically with a few differences. I have a feeling they'll just put Manhattan into Metropolis and be done with it. They'll want it too look like Metropolis 2011 not New York 1970s with a few tiny upgrades to keep it in the realm of modern.
As for Singer and Co. they are signed to do three pictures but if they reboot then they'll just pay off and move on. Its been done dozens of times before in Hollywood.
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If anything, I got more of a 40's vibe from some of the architecture in Singer's Metropolis, not 70's. It was a blend that I think worked very well given the nature of the film as being quite nostalgic.
Yes, if they decide not to keep them, they'll buy out their contracts, but as of right now, they have deals.
If anything, I got more of a 40's vibe from some of the architecture in Singer's Metropolis, not 70's. It was a blend that I think worked very well given the nature of the film as being quite nostalgic.
Yes, if they decide not to keep them, they'll buy out their contracts, but as of right now, they have deals.
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Can't argue with that. I can see 40s in the architecture but I really think if a reboot is done they'll leave the stylistic pieces out and simply use what is already there. Nolan did an excellent job turning Chicago into Gotham....
Can't argue with that. I can see 40s in the architecture but I really think if a reboot is done they'll leave the stylistic pieces out and simply use what is already there. Nolan did an excellent job turning Chicago into Gotham....
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Well, at least there, I do agree. Metropolis, though looking great, was much too grounded in the 40s. It gave a strange feel to the movie. Even the outfits looked 40s. That, plus the rather grayish picture made the whole movie outdated. It looked like today's people stuck into another age. When Donner made his Superman, the reality was that of the 70s. Sure, I can understand the idea behind all this. Singer wanted his movie to be universal but I think it's wrong. A movie, unless the story calls for it, should always be situated in a context everybody can relate to. I think that Metropolis should look more realistic in the next movie....
However, Superman is a fantasy character, and in order to make him believable, he must be integrated in a "realistic" reality. That doesn't mean he's got to be modified. He's iconic and must remain so. No need to change the costume or anything, just the background!
Well, at least there, I do agree. Metropolis, though looking great, was much too grounded in the 40s. It gave a strange feel to the movie. Even the outfits looked 40s. That, plus the rather grayish picture made the whole movie outdated. It looked like today's people stuck into another age. When Donner made his Superman, the reality was that of the 70s. Sure, I can understand the idea behind all this. Singer wanted his movie to be universal but I think it's wrong. A movie, unless the story calls for it, should always be situated in a context everybody can relate to. I think that Metropolis should look more realistic in the next movie....
However, Superman is a fantasy character, and in order to make him believable, he must be integrated in a "realistic" reality. That doesn't mean he's got to be modified. He's iconic and must remain so. No need to change the costume or anything, just the background!
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Bryan Singer Asked About Next Superman
11.20.2008
Looks like Bryan Singer is taking a pause from destroying another comic book movie. While I have to say that his latest film Valkyrie looks mcdaddy, what he did to Superman Returns is just unforgivable. Everyone is going to have a different opinion on this topic and I can write a thesis on it but I will get straight to the point. Here is what Singer told mtv.com about the future of him and Superman.
And MTV Movies asked him this point blank in an exclusive interview.
“At the moment I can’t really talk about that,” said Singer. “I wish I could. From my perspective I’m going to take a brief pause. ["Valkyrie"] has taken a long time so I’m going to take a pause. A movie like that takes some time to do right. That’s all I can say about that.”
Bryan Singer Asked About Next Superman
11.20.2008
Looks like Bryan Singer is taking a pause from destroying another comic book movie. While I have to say that his latest film Valkyrie looks mcdaddy, what he did to Superman Returns is just unforgivable. Everyone is going to have a different opinion on this topic and I can write a thesis on it but I will get straight to the point. Here is what Singer told mtv.com about the future of him and Superman.
And MTV Movies asked him this point blank in an exclusive interview.
“At the moment I can’t really talk about that,” said Singer. “I wish I could. From my perspective I’m going to take a brief pause. ["Valkyrie"] has taken a long time so I’m going to take a pause. A movie like that takes some time to do right. That’s all I can say about that.”
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Doesn't really say anything, although it sounds like Warner Bros. has told him they're exploring other directions.
Doesn't really say anything, although it sounds like Warner Bros. has told him they're exploring other directions.
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I just report the news, I don't write it. It does though bring into question the idea that Singer isn't the only direction being explored and from his comments it seems like he is wanting to take a break from film for a bit which may or may not tie into WB's desire to get the Superman project off of the ground. He could have made the decision for them....
I just report the news, I don't write it. It does though bring into question the idea that Singer isn't the only direction being explored and from his comments it seems like he is wanting to take a break from film for a bit which may or may not tie into WB's desire to get the Superman project off of the ground. He could have made the decision for them....
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