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Post by })J({ on Sept 11, 2007 13:22:16 GMT -5
I agree with Teresa ^. Also, I'll wait for official news before jumping to conclusion about stuff that's going to be (or not) in the movie. Hopefully, we'll hear some real news soon. P.S. Mary, I moved your JLA Movie thread to Superman & Friends forum, in case you are looking for it.
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Post by Amber on Sept 12, 2007 22:07:54 GMT -5
I'm confused about whether the film has been pushed back or not.
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Post by })J({ on Sept 13, 2007 21:21:52 GMT -5
Yeah, it's confusing, isn't it that there's JLA filming schedule already before MOS (SR Sequel film) starts pre-production. No official news regarding this film yet. Mostly, what we have posted here were rumors, so we'll probably hear official news when the WB officially announced it...hopefully, soon, if they're still aiming for a 2009 release. I really want them to do this film before the JLA film though.
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Post by })J({ on Sept 20, 2007 19:27:42 GMT -5
Variety reported and mentioned SR sequel to the article for JLA movie... Here are the parts that SR was mentioned that I thought I'd post here. I hope they won't delay MOS. I'm more interested in the SR sequel than a JLA movie. I hope Singer finishes the TC movie that he's currently filming soon and start production on MOS sometime in 2008. George Miller to lead 'Justice League'WB moves ahead with bigscreen adaptationSeveral sources close to the project said that Christian Bale, star of the revived “Batman” film franchise, and Brandon Routh, star of Bryan Singer’s “Superman Returns,” would probably not appear in the movie. It was for this very reason that many believed Warners would move ahead first with a follow-up to Singer’s “Superman Returns.” Singer, however, is busy with Tom Cruise starrer “Valkyrie.”Read more here.
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Post by })J({ on Oct 17, 2007 23:59:37 GMT -5
Gregory Noveck Says Superman Sequel Still HappeningVoicesFromKrypton.com has published part 2 of the interview with Gregory Noveck, senior Vice President Creative Affairs for DC Comics, who, among other things, is the liaison between DC and Warner Bros. Noveck answers questions regarding the current status of the sequel to "Superman Returns" and "Justice League"... Q: There are so many rumors on the Internet, including that Bryan Singer's Man of Steel is not happening. Is that film still on the table?
A: Oh, yeah, absolutely. Q: Well, the word is that it's been put on "indefinite hold" because of Justice League. A: That's not true. The reason that Justice League is powering forward first is because the script came in and it was phenomenal. Q: It's really that good? A: It is, and that very rarely happens in Hollywood on a movie of this scale, and when it does you have no choice but to say, "We'd better catch lightning in a bottle and go!" All of a sudden, six months later, who knows what's going to happen? You want to hold on to those writers, you've got massive interest from directors, you land someone like George Miller, so you go. And in the middle of it all, you've got Bryan going off to make another movie, which was a passion project of his. When he comes back, we'll dive right in to Man of Steel. We're scripting and it's going to happen. We're not going to make it until the script is great, but we'll get there one way or the other and it's not going to take nine years. VOICES FROM KRYPTON: I think Bryan has said this himself, but the difference between Superman Returns and Man of Steel needs to be the difference between Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Wrath of Khan. GREGORY NOVECK: I think that’s accurate, absolutely. But I think what Superman Returns did was that, at the very least, it brought the character back to the forefront and got people talking about him. The thing with Batman is that Batman will always be cool because he’s an iteration of your Id. He a cool, dark character who has the cool toys, has no remorse and yet there’s a moral line that he won’t cross. Plus he’s got a great, tragic back story. You never have to worry about Batman going out of style because of those elements. With Superman there’s always that thing that he’s not cool anymore, he’s got the blue suit and the red cape and he’s such a product of his era. How do you update it? But I think one of the things that Bryan was really successful at conveying in the movie, is that you don’t need to update that. It’s iconography that’s so universal at this point, that you just have to maintain it. Now does that mean you can have a more action-packed story and play up the relationships? Of course, but it doesn’t mean let’s have Versace design the cape. Read the complete interview at VoicesFromKrypton.com. Source: Superman Homepage
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Post by })J({ on Oct 22, 2007 23:29:39 GMT -5
From Variety.com: 'Superman' writers won't returnDougherty, Harris will not pen sequelBy MARC GRASER 'Superman Returns' scribes have opted not to return for sequel. Superman needs some ideas for what his next adventure might be. "Superman Returns" scribes Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris have opted not to come back and pen a sequel to the 2006 summer pic that would have reunited them with helmer Bryan Singer. The three also worked together on "X2: X-Men United." As a result, WB is now taking pitches for Supe's next outing from other scribes -- just as the studio is trying to figure out which actor will don the character's tights in "Justice League." Industry chatter claimed the studio would start fresh with a new take on the Man of Steel, as if the previous pic never happened. Reasons mentioned were the introduction of Superman's son with Lois Lane, as well as the film's less-than-expected domestic haul of $200 million and another $191 million overseas.Marvel Studios is adopting that let's-try-again strategy with "The Hulk" at Universal, hoping a new pic, starring Edward Norton, will launch a franchise that Ang Lee's 2003 actioner failed to do. But WB denies such plans and said next pic would be a sequel with Brandon Routh likely to wear the "S" on his chest again. Legendary Pictures is co-developing and co-financing the project.New pic also will up the action quotient, however -- something Singer promised fanboys at last year's Comic-Con in San Diego. Dougherty and Harris are pursuing more directing gigs, with Dougherty having recently completed "Trick 'R Treat" at WB as his first pic. He's also looking to pen a graphic novel and children's book. Harris, who had previously helmed "Imaginary Heroes," is writing and directing "I, Lucifer," based on the book, with Daniel Craig attached to star.
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Post by })J({ on Oct 25, 2007 11:01:45 GMT -5
From Superman Homepage: No Mark Millar Superman Movie Deal Mark Millar has revealed via his MillarWorld website that he won't be writing the script for the next Superman movie, after talks with Warner Bros. While his pitch was very well received, Millar is too well associated with DC Comics' main rival Marvel for Millar to be considered. Here's an excerpt from Millar's message on his website forum... Well, sadly, I'm a Marvel guy and we were surprised to find out that WB couldn't hire me for a DC property. They were incredibly nice and superbly apologetic about it, but when they discussed the matter seriously DC explained just how associated I am with Marvel Comics at the moment and it's against company policy to hire the competition. It's absolutely nothing personal. I spoke to some friends at DC and they explained this has happened with a couple of big Marvel writers in the last couple of years and I absolutely respect that. It's a business after all and to have a guy writing Fantastic Four, 1985, Kick-Ass and another super-big project for Steve McNiven this year which would be mentioned in every article about a Superman movie is not only an insult to their own writers, but makes bad business sense. I have nothing but respect for the DC high-ups and, though obviously disappointed, can absolutely appreciate their position. They're the custodians of these properties and they obviously know what they're doing. Read Mark Millar's complete message at the MillarWorld forums.
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Post by })J({ on Oct 30, 2007 21:57:58 GMT -5
SR Sequel Update: MovieWeb.com caught up with Kevin Spacey to ask him about the sequel to "Superman Returns." Can you give us the scoop on Superman Returns 2?Kevin Spacey: There are no developments right now. I know as much as the rest of the world knows. So there are no plans to go into production?Kevin Spacey: Not that I knows of. I'm signed to do it, but I don't know anything about the storyline or the shooting schedule at this point. What about these Justice League of America rumors? Are you going to be involved in the film?Kevin Spacey: Though I've heard the same rumors, no one has approached me about this.
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Post by })J({ on Nov 6, 2007 0:51:33 GMT -5
Superman Movie Sequel NewsThisIsNorthScotland.co.uk reports that Brandon Routh recently revealed that the sequel to "Superman Returns" would also be delayed by the WGA strikes currently hitting Hollywood. Superman actor Brandon Routh has revealed the film's sequel could be delayed after talks between screenwriters and studio representatives failed to resolve a dispute over royalties.
Brandon explained that his second Superman movie: "[Is] supposed to be happening. They're going to be getting the script written here after the writer's strike, so we'll start next year some time." The Writers Guild of America asked its 12,000 members to stop working and set up picket lines until the issue is resolved, which will have a ripple effect not only on movies but also US TV shows. Back in 1988, the last strike by screenwriters lasted 22 weeks. This time around most of Hollywood is hoping for a swift solution, particularly Brandon: "All the more power to the writers, everybody wants their fair share but I just trust we can get it done quicker - sooner rather than later." Source: Superman Homepage | North Scotland website.
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Post by })J({ on Nov 8, 2007 22:04:39 GMT -5
From Superman Homepage... Langella Contracted for Two More Superman MoviesComingSoon.net caught up with Frank Langella to talk to him about Andrew Wagner's film "Starting Out in the Evening", in which Langella stars as an aging writer, and in the course of the interview asked him about his role as Perry White. Will Langella be returning as Perry White?
"Yeah, I've got two more to do," Langella said.
Does he know when the next Superman movie might happen?
"Oh, I don't know. I think both with the strike and with the fact that they haven't come up with a really great story yet, I don't know when the next Superman is going to be. My guess is that it probably won't be until next year."
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