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Emerald Archer
07-19-2004, 07:15 PM
After days of rumors Warner Brother made it official today, that Bryan Singer the powerhouse Director behind X-Men and X-Men 2 will helm the long delayed Superman Movie schedule to start filming in late fall in Australia.

For the official word check here. (http://www.superherohype.com/superman/index.php?id=1745)

Without a doubt this may be one of the biggest coups that Warner's has ever scored in the filming of a Superhero movie, second only to getting Brando to play Jor-El in the first film.

I can't imagine that Marvel is overly thrilled by this. But Superman now has a good chance of being a great film!


EA
Icer
07-19-2004, 07:27 PM
Bah, I would have preferred he just stayed on and did X-Men 3.

I have reservations that no matter who directs a Superman movie it could still suck. Whatever, better than McG I guess.

Hopefully FOX gets it into gear and gets another suitable director for the X-Men franchise.
Who?
07-19-2004, 07:32 PM
Thank god, McG gone was already good enough, but to have Bryan Singer, the guy who actually got comics bat in the big screen to direct Super? Thats great, to bad for X3 though.
wonderfly
07-19-2004, 07:34 PM
Someone call for the Execution squad...we have a traitor in our midst. :mad:
Who?
07-19-2004, 07:51 PM
Someone call for the Execution squad...we have a traitor in our midst. :mad: Why? Because he choose to make Superman instead of X3? Sorry, if I were to make that choice, I would have gone with Superman. Singer has done two X movies already, now he has the chance of working in something that will shurly make him legend.
I canīt imagine someone actually sticking with the mutants when you have the oportunity of working with the kryptonian himself.
Storm
07-19-2004, 08:13 PM
Why? Because he choose to make Superman instead of X3? Sorry, if I wre to make that choice I would havee gone with Superman. He has done two X movies already, now he has the chance of working in something that will shurly make him legend.

I canīt imagine someone actually sticking with the mutants when you have the oportunity of working with the kryptonian himself.

I agree. What some people have forgotten (I've been to a few X-Men forums and it's pretty ugly) is that Singer has a job. He needs to work and find what it suitable for him. X-Men an X2 were nice movies but he actually has a chance to go beyond that and aim at different levels that X-Men probably couldn't take him. I think Singer made a great choice.


- Storm
Icer
07-19-2004, 08:23 PM
Or he could potentially make a bad movie, and be the goat failing to revive the Superman franchise.
ArtificialIdiot
07-19-2004, 08:25 PM
You know, I honestly can't blame him. I'm pretty neutral towards X-men anyway, but they have had thier share of films. And while I'm not too keen on the man of steel, maybe his film can show him in a new, more appealing light. And let's face it, Superman is THE American hero, Singer would be insane to miss this.

But I still think, if all/most promises are met, Batman Begins will still wipe the floor with it :p
Pyro
07-19-2004, 08:33 PM
I'll go see Superman and all, and I believe he could make it a great film, but I love X-Men. X3 better not suck because of this.:( Why would he leave?!? I guess he was burnt out on X-Men.:sad:
Dark Soul
07-19-2004, 08:35 PM
Why? Because he choose to make Superman instead of X3? Sorry, if I were to make that choice, I would have gone with Superman. Singer has done two X movies already, now he has the chance of working in something that will shurly make him legend.
I canīt imagine someone actually sticking with the mutants when you have the oportunity of working with the kryptonian himself.I disagree I think he should of did X3. By the time he's done with that movie the actors for XMen will be doing other things and won't be interested in X3. If he bombs the Superman movie he'd be in deep crap.
Stu
07-19-2004, 08:52 PM
I'm pretty dissapointed, I was hoping for X3 in 2006. I'm eargerly anticpating what is happening with Pheonix. :(

And, why is this here? We have a thread discussing this in The Entertainment Forum. Shouldn't these be merged together? This thread is basically redundant...
Who?
07-19-2004, 08:58 PM
Guys, x3 is gonna be done with or without Brian Singer, Superman, on the other hand, needed that little push to get production started...Itīs all good, you will see, X3 will rock, Superman will be great, and the sun will shin, and the birds will sing, and all that crap.:D
Emerald Archer
07-19-2004, 09:08 PM
And, why is this here? We have a thread discussing this in The Entertainment Forum. Shouldn't these be merged together? This thread is basically redundant...

It's here because Superman is a comic book character. Long before he was a radio drama, or a TV show or a movie, he was a comic book. A lot of people only visit Toonzone to drop by this forum, so I think this is just fine where it is. Perhaps you are right, perhaps the Entertainment Thread is redundant and should be merged into this one.

EA

Comic Book Forum Mod
Who?
07-19-2004, 09:11 PM
It's here because Superman is a comic book character. Long before he was a radio drama, or a TV show or a movie, he was a comic book. A lot of people only visit Toonzone to drop by this forum, so I think this is just fine where it is. Perhaps you are right, perhaps the Entertainment Thread is redundant and should be merged into this one.

Good one :D !
I agree. He was born here (comics), we deserve discussing this.
Nick K.
07-19-2004, 09:23 PM
I'm a little disappointed. He was doing X-Men and he should have completed a trilogy or at least the last known movie we were getting. That being said, he didn't make X-Men the most excellent super hero movie ever that I am totally blown away by him signing on and now am certain Superman will be a great movie. IMO, Batman will still be better.
David the Joker
07-19-2004, 10:37 PM
I am very shocked and disappointed by this. Bryan Singer was awesome for the X-Men movies, I really wished he would direct the 3rd movie. I just feel he took the movies so far, but now pulling back out right when its finished. I feel he'll be good for Superman, but wish he stayed with X-Men. I'm disappoined.
TimTwoFace
07-20-2004, 01:37 AM
...isn't Singer coming back to do X3 after SUPERMAN RETURNS is filmed? I could've sworn that's what I read. Yeah, this delays X3 a bit, but I still thought he was gonna be doing that movie, regardless.

-Tim
William C. Maune
07-20-2004, 02:03 AM
...isn't Singer coming back to do X3 after SUPERMAN RETURNS is filmed? I could've sworn that's what I read. Yeah, this delays X3 a bit, but I still thought he was gonna be doing that movie, regardless.

-Tim

That's what I thought also. I don't see any reason he can't do both.
Icer
07-20-2004, 03:17 AM
I dont think FOX is to keen on the idea of waiting for him to return after he ditched them for a bigger project.

So they could potentially move on without him.
Matthew Williams
07-20-2004, 03:41 AM
I'm torn.... I think Superman is going to r0xx0rz my b0xx0rz but I also am worried about what this means for X3. I can't wait to see what he does with Supes. Already, it seems like he gets the character.
Ed Liu
07-20-2004, 01:09 PM
Howdy,

I like Bryan Singer and I think this is good news, but tempered by the fact that Wolfgang Peterson and McG have both been named as Superman directors, and neither of them have stuck. Wake me up when they start actually filming and then I'll get really excited :).

It also says, at the moment, that it's not likely that he'll do X-3. Anything can happen, though. It wouldn't be ridiculous if he had to drop out of both if Logan's Run turns into a fiasco.

-- Ed/Ace
Funkatron
07-20-2004, 01:19 PM
All I'm happy for is the major rewrite bit. No more luthor is an alien(what kind of frelling idea was that???)!!!!
DisneyBoy
07-20-2004, 03:27 PM
I'm a little confused right now, but I hope to see Singer finish X3 before he tackles Superman. I like Superman, but I'm not all that eager to see a Supes movie....X3 on the other hand...and I can't believe I'm saying this...I am.
wonderfly
07-20-2004, 10:43 PM
Well, it's my understanding that these upcoming Batman and Superman films will be reboots of their genre's, starting them over with "Ep. 1" so to speak. And this forms the basis for my earlier comment. We don't need a "Superman" film. We already got one in Superman 1, (1978). But maybe I'm just old fashioned...:)

I simply would have preferred he make X3 is all.
William C. Maune
07-20-2004, 10:55 PM
While I was definitely looking forward to his directing X3, I can't say I'm too dissapointed. Currently Marvel has a decent track record with their movies while Warner/DC could really use some help. Hopefully Singer's Superman (assuming it happens) can help put them more on track and hopefully Marvel will find someone capable to take over X-Men if Singer can't do it.
shogunthethird
07-21-2004, 03:14 AM
Byan, if you're leaving X-men, make sure the franchise is left in good hands, I reccomend Benicio Del Toro, the guy did wonders for Hellboy, I'd say Sam Raimi but he's kind of tied up at the moment, as is Peter Jackson, and the first person to mention Joel whatsisname gets a cenobite makeover, I'm kinda ticked about him leaving but I'm not going all rabid over it, and the worst that can happen is that spider-man breaks the tradition of second sequel superhero movie suck-itis
ArtificialIdiot
07-21-2004, 06:18 AM
Well, it's my understanding that these upcoming Batman and Superman films will be reboots of their genre's, starting them over with "Ep. 1" so to speak. And this forms the basis for my earlier comment. We don't need a "Superman" film. We already got one in Superman 1, (1978). But maybe I'm just old fashioned...:)

By that logic, we don't need another "X-men" film, as we already have two. :)

I think this is a good chance for DC to cash in one the comic book movie phase. Marvel has already had near enough every hero and it's aunt hit the big screen, so I'm not too upset about missing out on another X-men movie.
krazymed
07-21-2004, 07:12 PM
By that logic, we don't need another "X-men" film, as we already have two. :)

I think this is a good chance for DC to cash in one the comic book movie phase. Marvel has already had near enough every hero and it's aunt hit the big screen, so I'm not too upset about missing out on another X-men movie.
Actually, Superman has had four movies, and Supergirl. Batman also had four movies. There have only been two Spiderman movies and two X-Men movies. When they both get to number four, then the logic fits.

As far as Marvel throwing out every big hero on the big screen, they still haven't done Iron Man. Neither has DC done a Wonder Woman or Green Lantern movie yet. But when J'Lo and Jack Black are in the discussion for the leading roles, it's pretty easy to see why the movies haven't been made. Not that Jessica Alba or Ben Affleck is much better, but for the most part Marvel hasn't been fooling around when making their movies. I've yet to see that level of seriousness from DC or WB, until now anyway.

What would be really funny is if they find some reason to drop Singer, too. And really sad at the same time.
ArtificialIdiot
07-22-2004, 08:41 AM
Superman's had four movies? I never realised that. I thought it was only two or three. But isn't there a really old Spiderman movie out there somwhere as well? Or am I confusing that with a series?

I assume Iron Man is only a matter of time. They are discussing Fantastic Four already, so it can't be too long :)
Westlander
07-22-2004, 09:19 AM
Then who's gonna do X3? "Solid Snake" Hayter?

I hope the new Supes movie won't be corny. Superman is corny himself, with all those awesome powers and blue tights. No wonder they call him "boyscout".
Ed Liu
07-22-2004, 10:04 AM
Howdy,


But isn't there a really old Spiderman movie out there somwhere as well? Or am I confusing that with a series?

I assume Iron Man is only a matter of time. They are discussing Fantastic Four already, so it can't be too long
You may be thinking of the old Spider-Man TV show (http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0076975/), with Nicholas Hammond in the title role. Pretty bad 70's thing, and not just because it deviated a bit from the comics.

Fantastic Four is not just being discussed -- it's been cast (http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=3900) and getting filmed. Personally, I think it's looking like a fiasco even bigger than Ang Lee's Hulk (which, regardless of one may feel about it as a movie, was considered a flop by Hollywood and cost a big pile of money to boot).

If rumors are to be believed, Tom Cruise is trying to get an Iron Man movie off the ground.


...Marvel hasn't been fooling around when making their movies
Well, they did do the Man-Thing movie, but I get what you're saying :).

-- Ed/Ace