Superman: Man of Steel

Originally posted by tlbauerle
This why the DC Universe will never see the same expansion in film as Marvel.

SUPERMAN RETURNS was pitch-perfect. Whereas BATMAN BEGINS could never play off of the other Bat-films because of their suckiness, SUPERMAN RETURNS realized how Donner's SUPERMAN could never be overcome.

I don't know what Millar is saying about Supes being 'Brand Toxic', that's just flippin' ignorant.

BATMAN BEGINS made $205 million gross in 2005, and $371 worldwide with a budget of $150 million. In 2006, SUPERMAN RETURNS made $200 million; $391 worldwide with a budget of $270 million.

So where is the $200 million lost? This guy talks out his ass. Was SUPES as successful, no...but not by much. So BATMAN made $100 million more than Superman. Both films made money. So what.

Superman Returns only made back probably about 30-40% of it's budget on domestic ticket sales. It maybe made back 3/4 of it's budget with its worldwide gross.

For an even more glaring example of why SR is considered a box office disappointment; see the production budget of Dark Knight.

Originally posted by OB1-adobe
Unfortunately the most exciting part of the film was the plane crashing.

😂

The only reason the SUPERMAN RETURNS budget was so huge is they wrapped up all the costs for failed incarnations during the decade previous to Singer taking over. OF COURSE it wasn't going to make as much money.

Mark Millar's Proposed Superman Trilogy
Source:G4 September 2, 2008

Mark Millar (Wanted) talked to G4 about his proposed Superman movie project which has a mysterious American director attached. They pitched the idea to Warner Bros. Pictures and hope to get word over the next few weeks. If the studio decides to go with their version, they'd like to be shooting by next summer:

"I've had this plan for like 10 years for a big three-picture Superman thing, like a Lord of the Rings epic, starting over from scratch again with a seven-hour Superman story. One to be released each year." Millar said.

You can watch the video interview using the player below!

http://www.superherohype.com/news/supermannews.php?id=7634

So, it looks like Mark Millar is not out of the picture with big film Superman.

Are you aware how much Mark Millar likes to talk & have his name in the media? Prior to Superman Returns, he engaged in a public bet over who would be cast in the main role. He's a publicity hog.

Originally posted by roughrider
Are you aware how much Mark Millar likes to talk & have his name in the media? Prior to Superman Returns, he engaged in a public bet over who would be cast in the main role. He's a publicity hog.

His first idea was thrown out the first time around.

If Miller did get attached to the project and didn't do as good a job as he's proposing he'd do, I'd track him down myself.

Now, onto other matters, I think a darker take on Superman is exactly what the character needs. I'd still love to see Brandon come back as Superman.

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-dc-comics-president-gives-superman-update-5511

As of now just a few moments ago another inside source confirmed that yes they are waiting for Chris Nolan to sign the deal with the next Batman, and that they want him to commit to a July 2011 release. If that happens then the following superhero films will be released.

Green Lantern Summer 2010
Batman 3 Summer 2011
New Superman reboot Summer 2012

Also in the mix is THE FLASH.

Ummm.... if this is true, wouldnt this be bad times for release dates if Marvel is coming out with their movies that has been set in motion well before the DC movies?

They're trying to compete with Marvel, and it's going to be a slippery slope for DC. It's like fighting a losing battle...everyone has become accustomed to Marvel delivering the goods, and DC has only put out a select few good movies, so they are really going to have to take things up a notch if they want to get people in general hyped for their films.

2012? yeesh...

we should be getting a 2009 movie, even if its not superman... come on dc, get the finger out...

Originally posted by Endrict Nuul
[url]Green Lantern Summer 2010
Batman 3 Summer 2011
New Superman reboot Summer 2012

Also in the mix is THE FLASH.

A Flash movie would be wicked!! 🙄

Originally posted by Raoul
2012? yeesh...

we should be getting a 2009 movie, even if its not superman... come on dc, get the finger out...

True that, I've been waiting for that Wonder Woman movie since it was first announced to be in the works years ago (wasn't that about five years ago?). In any case, I really hope they don't screw up any of the heroes. I suppose as long as they don't get any directors like Brett Ratner or Sam Raimi all shall be well.

Originally posted by Markus Corvinus
True that, I've been waiting for that Wonder Woman movie since it was first announced to be in the works years ago (wasn't that about five years ago?). In any case, I really hope they don't screw up any of the heroes. I suppose as long as they don't get any directors like Brett Ratner or Sam Raimi all shall be well.

😂

after the dark knight's good performance and returns' bad one, i think even warner realise that they have to get in the best in the business to bring their characters to the screen...

Has there been any new good news on this?

Originally posted by Markus Corvinus
I suppose as long as they don't get any directors like Brett Ratner or Sam Raimi all shall be well.

You consider Sam Raimi a bad director 😬

he's alot better then Ratner imo.

He is, but he's still a douche.

I'm still wondering who all the WB has in mind for the next Superman flick.

Hmmm...

We'll see. Superherohype says THE FLASH has is stalled.

Wishful thinking.....

http://www.zimbio.com/Superman/articles/28/Richard+Donner+wants+comics+writer+Geoff+Johns

http://www.newsarama.com/film/100814-Superman-movie.html

Speaking to the LA Times’ Geoff Boucher, Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner had a simple answer to the question of how to get the Superman movie franchise back on track: give it to Geoff Johns.

But maybe just maybe...it could happen, after all we still have to wait 2-4 years for it.

Johns will be writing Superman on a screen in the coming months, as he is writing an upcoming episode of Smallville, which will introduce the Legion of Super-Heroes to the show. <<< This could be a start/test of things to come in the future for Superman movies.

I just want a movie that really shows Superman as he is in the comics, and nothing less. I liked the idea of making the Superman universe a little darker, as long as he isn't Batman serious. Just make less comedic parts in the movie, and make things more serious.

Btw, am I the only one who'd like Clark to be portrayed closer to TAS in that he's not really a geek, but is still a bit of a clutz?

Originally posted by Endrict Nuul
Wishful thinking.....

http://www.zimbio.com/Superman/articles/28/Richard+Donner+wants+comics+writer+Geoff+Johns

http://www.newsarama.com/film/100814-Superman-movie.html

Speaking to the LA Times’ Geoff Boucher, Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner had a simple answer to the question of how to get the Superman movie franchise back on track: give it to Geoff Johns.

But maybe just maybe...it could happen, after all we still have to wait 2-4 years for it.

Johns will be writing Superman on a screen in the coming months, as he is writing an upcoming episode of Smallville, which will introduce the Legion of Super-Heroes to the show. <<< This could be a start/test of things to come in the future for Superman movies.

john's recent brainiac arc in action comics was a real thing of beauty imo... johns would be one of the better choices, imo, to write a superman movie...

Originally posted by Markus Corvinus
I just want a movie that really shows Superman as he is in the comics, and nothing less. I liked the idea of making the Superman universe a little darker, as long as he isn't Batman serious. Just make less comedic parts in the movie, and make things more serious.

Btw, am I the only one who'd like Clark to be portrayed closer to TAS in that he's not really a geek, but is still a bit of a clutz?

tas clark, from what i saw, wasnt that bad...