Collora’s an interesting guy. Just before Comic-Con last year, he worked very hard to get our attention and asked us to help him fill that room in San Diego. Our site was able to get the word out about the screening, and since then, I’ve heard him interviewed several times about that screening, and he loves to talk about how the room “mysteriously” filled up to capacity despite not being legally able to advertise what was showing. Not once have I heard him credit how that word was spread… and it wasn’t just AICN. It was a number of fansites that really steered people to what seemed like a fun fan film, something people might really enjoy in a packed convention room. Sandy really enjoyed the benefits of the Internet, but seems reluctant to suggest that anything other than the magical genius of his movie might have had anything to do with filling that room. The reason I’m bringing it up is because the original article never says Sandy’s been offered the gig... it just says he read it and wants to do it. It sort of sounds like he’s hoping to harness the power of fandom again, like he wants fans of DEAD END to rise up and get vocal and help him get his dream job. And if they do... what then? Does he conveniently forget the Internet exists until the next time he needs something?

Listen... I hope Sandy brings all of his love of comic books to the table if he does end up directing SHAZAM. I hope the William Goldman script is as good as he says. And, if the stars align and he not only makes this film but also makes it good, I hope Sandy remembers that no one ever gets anywhere in this business all by themselves. You gotta be good to fans, especially on a property that’ll be as heavily scrutinized as this one.