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SECOND!!!!!! YES!!!!!! COMES RIGHT AFTER FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by booface	Sep 26th, 2004 06:21:44 AM
BASE SUPERMAN OFF BIRTHRIGHT!!!!!! DO IT!!!!!!!!!
Hear that loud rumble of furious marching...? by oh_riginal	Sep 26th, 2004 06:33:31 AM
Thats the sound of the approaching onslaught, in talkback form, of the Caviezel fans who are either really pissed off, or are going to deny what this article says is true, and will STILL say JC is playing Superman. Oh well, I march to the beat of my own drum, and the name of that tune is "Bryan Singer may have potentially ruined X3". Lets hope someone can save the X-Men franchise from the Batman Forever/Batman & Robin plague. Hmm, wouldn't it be a horrible irony if McG ended up doing X3? Thats enough to cause a shiver up Jason's back. Freddy: "So... you're afraid of something afterall".
So many square-jawed unknowns, so little time.... by BrashHulk	Sep 26th, 2004 06:37:32 AM
I agree with Singer that an unknown would be a much better choice for Superman. A star, even only a vaguely known actor, would just be too much of a distraction. Chris Reeve was barely a blip on the Hollywood radar, so it gave the audience the opportunity to believe in him and Reeve the opportunity to grab the role by the throat and make it wholly believeable. One of the reasons for the downward trend of superhero movies lately is the casting of flavor-of-the-months or huge names. I wasn't watching "Daredevil" - I was watching Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, and Colin Farrell jump around in leather costumes. And let's not even go into the Hell of the revolving Batman door. I also believe this latest casting for the Fantastic Four movie is just ridiculous. Oh well, here's hoping that we get to see a fresh new face for Superman instead of someone like Adam Brody or Heath Ledger. feh.
So..,when Knowles collects on that Caviezel bet...is he gonna bu by SmarkJobber	Sep 26th, 2004 06:47:32 AM
I'm just hasslin' ya, Harry! I remember that money was for charity... And what was your charity again, Harry? Preserving comics or something? That's much more important than any cancer/AIDS research. I guess a geek does have to have geeky priorities. /// Anyway, I'm relieved Jesus Caviezel is out of the picture. That was an incredibly ludicrous wet-fanboy-dream. Ick -- wet fanboys. That's like "moldy maggots", isn't it?
All sounds bloody great to me by Andy Dufresne	Sep 26th, 2004 07:10:43 AM
Bring it on Singer, does this mean Joss Whedon is going to do X-Men 3? If so life is good,
I would have liked to have seen Arch Angel by RowanM	Sep 26th, 2004 08:08:27 AM
That would have been cool. As for Superman? Can't wait.
If they pick some pretty boy and not Caviezel I aint seeing this by Spacesheik	Sep 26th, 2004 08:26:08 AM
Mythic or no mythic.
Superman:The Movie is a bona fide classic. by Blarneyman	Sep 26th, 2004 08:51:41 AM
It breaks my heart they are remaking my favourite film of all time. I don't know how I will feel about seeing Superman without John Williams' score or without Christopher Reeve's definitive portrayal. No one will better that cast. Not a weak link among them. I wish Bryan Singer's film all the best, and I cannot wait to see a trailer, but I don't think it is possible that it will have the sheer joyous excitement and adventure and fun that Richard Donner's version had. The sharp smart witty dialogue, the charming performances, the heart pounding adrenaline rush of the action. Sure the SF/X are hokey in today's world but the story telling is grandiose and epic and unrivalled. It will be very hard to top a masterpiece. Very hard indeed.
Singer has no say anymore in the X-Men series... by FrankDrebin	Sep 26th, 2004 09:19:01 AM
It's whatever charaters Whedon wants now.
"Vague Historical Sense" - Quest for Peace! by Squashua	Sep 26th, 2004 10:00:48 AM
I hope they reference "Nuclear Man" from "Superman IV". He was so shittastic, it's incomparable!
What does a new Superman film need to succeed? KRYPTONIAN WEREW by Uncle Stan	Sep 26th, 2004 10:18:25 AM

"Mythic" vs. "Character-Driven" by Gislef_crow	Sep 26th, 2004 10:22:10 AM
I'm not entirely sure what that means, or if one is better than another. Smallville is currently 2700+ minutes, 920 a season or thereabouts, 42 minutes or so weekly. I don't think you could maintain purely "mythic" that long, even if you wanted to. On the other hand, Superman the Movie had plenty of character-driven stuff (again, whatever that means - heavy characterization?). Although perhaps more in the subsequent Superman 2. Any new movie would really have to be "mythic", even if they only do the origin in flashbacks.
Logans Run Sucked by jimmy_009	Sep 26th, 2004 10:53:09 AM
Why remake it? The story was lame, predictible, the last hour dragged on with no sense of pacing, the set design sucked, the effects sucked, it practically was already remade as minority report.
GET JOHN WILLIAMS! by Funmazer	Sep 26th, 2004 12:19:58 PM
I was glad when Burton left this because it meant no Elfman (a great composer but he does what, ever other film score these days?) IF this is a sequel using the same story IT MUST USE THE SAME MUSIC! For me and I'm sure many others, the original Superman theme was one of the most memorable things about the film. And get Kate Beckinsale as Lois Lane, assuming she can hack the accent. (and get away from shitty werewolf movies) She's gotta be younger than Margaret Kidder was in the original. Or maybe what's-her-face... uh... Jennifer Connely. She might be OK as well.
No BEAST!?!?!?!?! THAT FUCKER!!!! by scrivener	Sep 26th, 2004 12:21:46 PM
Robin Williams would have been PERFECT as Beast. X-Men just isn't complete without him. Goddammit, Bryan Singer you fucking asshole!
http://www.superman-v.com/review s/gilroy.php by Darth Yddet	Sep 26th, 2004 12:55:08 PM
Be grateful we dodged that bullet and have Singer now.
Willaims/Ottman by CHEWBLACCA	Sep 26th, 2004 01:19:05 PM
As much as I would love to see John Williams return to score Superman, he's not. Ottman is Singer's guy. Good thing I dig Ottman's work.
People who make posts about people who make first post have smal by Ribbons	Sep 26th, 2004 01:25:06 PM
Or is it people who make posts about people who make posts about people who make first posts? Blah. The point is, yes, it's a juvenile form of entertainment, yes, it's a little sad, but then again, so is the agenda to stop it. First posts are dead weight, but surely they don't make the talkback any better or worse. If anyone has something to say, they'll say it regardless.
I was bona fide once. It hurts. by phatboi560	Sep 26th, 2004 01:25:53 PM

Oh, yeah... SUPERMAN by Ribbons	Sep 26th, 2004 01:35:39 PM
I'm optimistic due to the fact that this project is rolling on without any speedbumps. I'm also glad that Singer is determined to cast an unknown as Big Blue; while it's probably not as easy as it looks (there's some quote I remember about lightning not striking more than once), I was getting tired of having to run into the forest to scream every time I heard tell of Ashton Kutcher or Josh Hartnett or Acting Unit No. 17 being considered for Supes. As far as 'X-Men 3' goes, I would have liked to see Singer continue on with the project, but I actually feel more relieved now that I know he is, indeed, not coming back. There are plenty of talented creators who would love to take a crack at Marvel's Merry Mutants, and as life goes on, so too will X-Men. In the meantime, I look forward to both (Superman and X-Men, that is, not X-Men and life. Which isn't to say I don't enjoy life. Whatever.).
Singer is a scumbag. by Junior Frenger	Sep 26th, 2004 02:02:06 PM
F*CK Bryan Singer for abandoning X-Men. Finish what you started you sell out. Not only will I not pay money for Superman, I sincerely doubt I will put money towards a single Bryan Singer film again. Yes I'm that pissed. Superman is the most boring comic character ever put to paper. If X3 turns out like crap I will be out for blood Singer!!! I can't believe someone so talented could be so short sighted. I guess money talked and B.S. walked.
Jill Small is perfect as Lois... by stlfilmwire	Sep 26th, 2004 03:00:15 PM
Check with Creative Light Worldwide. She has the right blend...attitude, persona... see her in The Possessed.
X3... by stlfilmwire	Sep 26th, 2004 03:01:54 PM
I would do the Pheonix thing and get a horror director to do it. I'd have Pheonix turn the "hero comicbook movie" into a freaking nightmare. It would be great.
"That's right, I talked to him! Yeah! Sigh" - so, his life is co by SalvatoreGravano	Sep 26th, 2004 03:32:24 PM
How pathetic does one need to be to ejaculate at the mere thought of speaking to some wossname director of two comic-book flicks?
Millar hasnt lost yet by jinX	Sep 26th, 2004 03:36:53 PM
Millar contends that a "search for an unknown" will take place (as a publicity stunt to generate buzz) but that once cameras roll Caviezel will be there. Nothing has contradicted that yet. Singer could just as easily be playing along with the [publicity machine in every interview he does denying Caviezel since he is a "known". Fat Lady hasnt sung yet on this wager, will have to wait until March to see. Dollars to donuts, this movie never gets off the ground.
for the love of god, cast Paul Gross by jmc8y	Sep 26th, 2004 06:22:58 PM
Yeah he's a little older than 25-30, but he looks young and he's perfect for the role.
"Mythic" vs. "Character-Driven" by LeFlambeur	Sep 26th, 2004 07:08:17 PM
It is actually quite possible to have it both ways. What needs to be done is take the legend, and make it make sense. You can be faithful and revisisonist at the same time, as long as the revisions are made in the original spirit of the myth. Like what Frank Miller did with Daredevil.
CAVIEZEL ONLY. by The Ghost of Marcus Brody	Sep 26th, 2004 07:44:53 PM

Ian McKellen as Superman by The Ghost of Marcus Brody	Sep 26th, 2004 07:46:03 PM

If they get Elfman to do the score I'm slapping someone. by I Dunno	Sep 26th, 2004 07:51:09 PM
Eh, cares, Superman's lame anyway. And The Matrix already did the flying bit as good as it can look.
Do what now? by thefutureoffilm	Sep 26th, 2004 08:06:03 PM
Bryan Singer is gay?
Do what now? pt2 by thefutureoffilm	Sep 26th, 2004 08:06:56 PM

Do what now? pt2 oops by thefutureoffilm	Sep 26th, 2004 08:08:49 PM
As much as I luv the Whedon, if he does do X3 then its gonna be all about kitty pride and shit, that guys gotta hard on for that character and her presence as a main ensemble character would be a waste , bring me the Gambit baby. "Don't mess wit de cajun."
Big SUPERMAN Thingee by Voice O. Reason	Sep 26th, 2004 10:26:07 PM
No wonder Lois and Lana were always fighting over him.
Um, Salvatore by The Killer-Goat	Sep 27th, 2004 12:07:43 AM
not to defend the guy or anything (anyone who Sighs for talking directly to a celebrity needs a life) but I think you're leaving a couple films out of Singer's repertoire. I would much sooner applaud 'Suspects' than the Xmen films.
what about david boreanaz? by jmc8y	Sep 27th, 2004 12:12:28 AM
hmmm?
Old and Busted: There is no spoon. by JAGUART	Sep 27th, 2004 12:30:17 AM
Soon To Be You Heard It Here First New Hotness: There... is... no... sanctuary.
Paul Gross is a Great Idea by kferris61	Sep 27th, 2004 12:50:53 AM
He is a very seasoned actor that is not that well known to an international audience. Now...lets see....Molly Parker should play Lois. Who could Mary Walsh be? 8-)
Lisa Nicole Carson for Superman by Napoleon Park	Sep 27th, 2004 01:35:08 AM
Who? you know, the black actress from Ally McBeal with the huge bosom. Come on, you would so too watch that. Seriously though, I know none of you socially active swingers are ever home watching TV on Friday nights, but set your VCRs. Jason Wiles who plays Officer Maurice "Bosco' Boscareli on Third Watch would be PERFECT as a replacement for Christopher Reeve. And he's available: on the season debut he got shot twice in the chest and twice in the face, so he'll be confined to a hospital bed with his face bandaged all season and his doctors say he'll never return to the job and probably never walk again. Speaking of which, that other Jason, Jason Ritter (Kevin Girardi on Joan Of Arcadia) for the teenage Smallville flashbacks). Seriously - if Jason Wiles ISN'T an unknown why did I have to look his name up at IMDb? Plus, on that Third Watch episode someone comes right out and says "Bosco is no superman", which proves he's being considered for the part! Oh, Nic Cage as Jonathon Kent. ***** One more thing, will you children please stop refering to 'the classic, original Superman movie". Haven't any of you ever seen or heard of the George Reeves theatrically released feature "Superman and the Mole Men"? If you're going to play at being media mavens get a clue or at least a Maltin movie guide or some sense of historical perspective or something. Geez, kids these days...!
YES! by scrumdiddly	Sep 27th, 2004 01:48:28 AM
I'm all in favour of them making several shitty films:)
Fear For X3 by The Founder	Sep 27th, 2004 04:00:26 AM
Say what you want about Xmen, but at least singer got the characters for the most part down pact. After AvP and the way FF is looking i di not trust FOX to line up a good creative team for the future Xmen films.
I lost as to why so many a hoping that Whedon takes over the Xme by The Founder	Sep 27th, 2004 04:03:38 AM
he'd done tv well, but a feature film? I do not want Whedon on X3. I just don't know what's the big deal about this guy. sure he did good work on Buffy, but that's about all he's done, and fire Fly was way overrated.
attention Americans by Trialofthejaguar	Sep 27th, 2004 06:13:01 AM
VOTE KERRY
No Caviezel -sigh- But i still have hope that Caviezel will dons by DarthBakpao	Sep 27th, 2004 06:41:37 AM
damn you Singer!
Boreanaz can't be Superman ... and speaking of Boreanaz, he said by DarthBakpao	Sep 27th, 2004 06:48:41 AM
will play Ben Grimm before the cosmic beam incident? I'm not familiar with FF in detail, but i read somewhere that Ben Grimm used to be a tall handsome footballer kind of guy. Boreanaz suits the description.
Darth Bakpao by Ribbons	Sep 27th, 2004 07:11:53 AM
No sir. Benjamin J. Grimm will be played by Michael Chiklis, both before and after his transformation. Want proof? Check out Hollywood North Report. They've got set pictures of Chiklis (as Grimm) visiting Von Doom's offices prior to their journey into space. Boreanaz is rumored to have tested for a part (I had always heard Dr. Doom), but he either didn't get it or his involvement is being kept a secret.
Think I' by The Killer-Goat	Sep 27th, 2004 09:56:49 PM

Think I'll just put my thing down... by The Killer-Goat	Sep 27th, 2004 09:57:57 PM
and add my vote for Paul Gross. Guy has that charming, somewhat naive, but very boy-scout look. Worked in Due South, what the hell.
ribbons : by DarthBakpao	Sep 28th, 2004 02:26:32 AM
thanks! if boreanaz indeed landed a role, i'm curious to see which role he'll be playing as

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