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TheHype +2One day someone will come up with a good script.. but I mean, when the likes of Kevin Smith, Joss Whedon, Bryan Singer all had a stab at it and it's not looking good -- gotta skip another generation.
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Warner Bros Still Unsure About Superman Sequel
Published 8/19/2008 by orfilms@gmail.com (slashfilm.com) at /Film
... Variety’s Anne Thompson posted another update on the status of the next Superman film. Basically, no one knows. Warner Bros wants to make another movie, but weren’t happy with the last film. Bryan Singer is still technically attached, and has promised to go “Wrath of Khan” with the sequel, but I don’t think Warner wants a sequel. And a unnamed executive admitted that “it might be better to start from scratch.” It seems to me that we’re looking at the equivalent of a game of chicken, with neither the studio or Singer ...
Tuesday Discussion: Where Do You Want to See Superman Go?
Published 8/19/2008 by Alex Billington at FirstShowing.net
... right after Batman Begins the year before, Bryan Singer's Superman Returns not only didn't perform as well as they had hoped it would, but most didn't like what Singer did with the character and the story. That left them in a tough spot - continue with Singer or dump his series and start from scratch. Most people are crying out for another Superman, but they're not sure what to do. We've provided numerous updates on the Superman situation, but Anne Thompson from Variety has the latest. ...
The Great Superman Confuson Rumbles On
Published 8/19/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Skipper) at Flicks News
... Variety's Anne Thompson who has been more or less reporting since last year that the sequel wasn't happening and Singer is off project has posted another update regarding The Man Of Steel. ...
Where is Warner Bros Going With Superman?
Published 8/19/2008 by Elisabeth Rappe at Cinematical
Filed under: Action, Warner Brothers, RumorMonger, Scripts, Newsstand, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and SequelsAs our Erik Davis reported over the weekend, Warner Bros and DC Comics are in the midst of rehashing their strategy, opting for the slow and steady route. But there's one franchise that has his "reinvention" movie, as it were: Superman. Word is, Warner Bros is utterly torn as to what to do with him. Variety's Anne Thompson reports that the studio is really taking their time in deciding ...
High On 'Dark Knight,' Warners Contemplates Next Steps For McBoringface Superman [Nice Guys Finish Last]
Published 8/19/2008 by Seth at Defamer
... the cowled vigilante recently, demanding to know if he'd "remembered to celebrate Mother's Day this year," before adding, "Come on, Flash. Let's go play Wii Fit," and storming out of the Justice League cafeteria. It's no secret what the source of that animosity is— Bryan Singer's uninspiring take on the Superman mythos fizzled at the box office, failing to capture the public's imagination—and according to Variety, the very fate of the failed franchise reboot now hangs in the balance: ...
Reel Talk Mixtape!
Published 8/19/2008 by reeltalk at Reel Talk
... and speaking of DC-based films, what's the deal with the Man of Steel? Latest word is that Warner Bros. is unsure of what to do with the Big Cheese. "Superman Returns" didn't exactly light many people's fire (although I liked it) so word is Superman may get ...
SUPERMAN'S future uncertain...
Published 8/19/2008 by info@originalsharpsays.com (Original Sharp) at Original Sharp Says...
... say I LIKED Superman Returns, I found it to be a brilliant, if nostalgic return to the series of old. Exactly as it was intended to be. It seems that Warner Bros realised they should have rebooted the series afresh, ala 'Batman Begins' and panicked, but for what they did, it was great. Tell me what you think - should Singer stay or go? Did you find Superman Returns entertaining - or a complete waste of time. I want YOUR thoughts. Source: Variety
Will Superman Get A Reboot?
Published 8/19/2008 by john@themovieblog.com (John Campea) at The Movie Blog
We have an interesting bit of news regarding the future of the Superman franchise this morning thanks to our friends at cinematical via Variety.
Variety’s Anne Thompson reports that the studio is really taking their time in deciding what to do, and how Bryan Singer will play into it. At this point, despite all the rumors and excited quotes from Singer, no one is working on a Superman script.
Surprisingly, they’re with the majority of fans on this one, and feel that the movie didn’t revive the character the way they ...
Is “Superman” Set To Return… Again?
Published 8/19/2008 by Rick at TunaFlix
... Occupying that odd and unsatisfactory middle ground of trying to be both a tribute to and reboot of the classic Richard Donner films, Superman Returns didn’t resonate with fans the same way Nolan’s Batman Begins did, and that has some at the WB wondering if “It might be better to start from scratch,” according to Variety’s Anne Thompson. ...
Superman Update
Published 8/19/2008 by Michelle at WeAreMovieGeeks.com
... Anne Thompson over on her Variety blog writes that Supes wont be flying anytime soon.
“The debate continues to rage about what Warner Bros. should do with Superman. The last movie, Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns, paid ...
Warner Bros. Unsure About Where to take the Man of Steel [In Development]
Published 8/19/2008 by Neil Miller at Film School Rejects
... With that in mind, it is clear that Warner Bros., the keymasters to the DC Universe, are looking to bring Supes back to the big screen, but to what effect? As Anne Thompson over at Variety is reporting today, the debate is raging over what direction to take the next film: ...
Superman: The Reboot?
Published 8/20/2008 by James Cook at TheMovingPicture.net
Superman : The Reboot? superman_reboot.jpg With the massive success of The Dark Knight one can only assume that Warner Bros. is pretty eager to get a new flick going based on that other popluar comic book character – Superman . Anne Thompson over at Thompson on Hollywood recently updated the status of a future Superman flick. Fans have been clamoring all over the web–and on this blog–for a complete reboot. And within the halls of Warner Bros. the same debate rages on. They too believe that the last movie didn’t break the mold and wound up in some kind of middle limbo. ...
Superman Headed For Reboot?
Published 8/20/2008 at Cinema Blend News
... week JLA will be separate from existing Batman/Superman entities. The next week itll be the same. One week Wonder Woman is getting her own movie. The next week shes out of production. This week the focus is on Superman and Warners plans for the Man of Steel. Regardless of what you thought about the movie, you have to admit the film took its time becoming anything close to a commercial success, which has the studio a bit concerned about making another one along the same lines. Varietys Thompson on Hollywood says the studio is debating a reboot of the franchise instead ...
Warner Brothers Takes The Time To Make A Superman That Won't Suck [Superman: Man Of Steel]
Published 8/22/2008 by Meredith Woerner at io9
... its plans for future DC movies in the next month. For now, though, it is focused on releasing four comic-book films in the next three years, including a third Batman film, a new film reintroducing Superman, and two movies focusing on other DC Comics characters. Movies featuring Green Lantern, Flash, Green Arrow, and Wonder Woman are all in active development. Now if only Joss Whedon's Wonder Woman script can be rescued from development oblivion... [Variety, Wall Street Journal and MTV Splash]
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