Comments on: Superman Screenwriters Not Returning for Sequel http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/ Blogging the Reel World Sun, 7 Sep 2008 04:48:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Stuart Koon http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-320981 Stuart Koon Mon, 05 May 2008 22:28:34 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-320981 I can only say one word to answer that question. DOOMSDAY! I can only say one word to answer that question. DOOMSDAY!

]]> By: big daddy http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-246323 big daddy Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:21:41 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-246323 the reason you would do it for so much cheaper is because you casting ideas suck. those would be terrible choices. nothing against the actors and actress, but they wouldnt fit the part. thats like me saying tom hanks ( a great actor) should play superman the reason you would do it for so much cheaper is because you casting ideas suck. those would be terrible choices. nothing against the actors and actress, but they wouldnt fit the part. thats like me saying tom hanks ( a great actor) should play superman

]]> By: Michele’s Movie Center » Superman Screenwriters Not Returning for Sequel http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-105065 Michele’s Movie Center » Superman Screenwriters Not Returning for Sequel Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:26:44 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-105065 [...] read more | digg story [...] [...] read more | digg story [...]

]]> By: The ZingWat Experience » Blog Archive » Superman Screenwriters Not Returning for Sequel http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-98315 The ZingWat Experience » Blog Archive » Superman Screenwriters Not Returning for Sequel Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:01:15 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-98315 [...] Superman Returns screenwriters Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris have opted not to come back and pen a sequel, according to Variety. What does this mean about the future of Superman? Will Bryan Singer soon depart from the project? The duo also worked with Singer on X2: X-Men United, and Trick ‘r Treat (which Brian produced).[Via: Slash Film] [...] [...] Superman Returns screenwriters Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris have opted not to come back and pen a sequel, according to Variety. What does this mean about the future of Superman? Will Bryan Singer soon depart from the project? The duo also worked with Singer on X2: X-Men United, and Trick ‘r Treat (which Brian produced).[Via: Slash Film] [...]

]]> By: Patrick http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-94166 Patrick Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:08:41 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-94166 the movie had obvious problems, if I were doing this movie (I can do it for free like Mark Millar as well except much cheaper damn it), I would, like many suggest, completely reboot the entire movie, make Clark Kent the more dominate personality, make Luthor a more sinister business man, also have another villain to work with Luthor against Superman, and others, here's who I would cast Lois Lane - Rashida Jones Lex Luthor - Vin Diesel Jimmy Olsen - Michael Welch the movie had obvious problems, if I were doing this movie (I can do it for free like Mark Millar as well except much cheaper damn it), I would, like many suggest, completely reboot the entire movie, make Clark Kent the more dominate personality, make Luthor a more sinister business man, also have another villain to work with Luthor against Superman, and others, here’s who I would cast

Lois Lane - Rashida Jones
Lex Luthor - Vin Diesel
Jimmy Olsen - Michael Welch

]]> By: KEL http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-94102 KEL Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:30:12 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-94102 G,read my post in the Mark Millar to pitch Superman sequel section,please. G,read my post in the Mark Millar to pitch Superman sequel section,please.

]]> By: G http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-94080 G Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:01:35 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-94080 Regardless to what happens... CHANGE THE DAMN SUIT. It's the 21st century - lets have a superman with his underwear on the inside of his pants... Regardless to what happens… CHANGE THE DAMN SUIT. It’s the 21st century - lets have a superman with his underwear on the inside of his pants…

]]> By: greg http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-93397 greg Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:18:04 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-93397 I personally though the first movie was horrible. I was not remotely entertained at all. I look forward to the change in screenwriters. hopefully the second one is worth the 10 bucks to go see it! I personally though the first movie was horrible. I was not remotely entertained at all. I look forward to the change in screenwriters. hopefully the second one is worth the 10 bucks to go see it!

]]> By: AFan http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-93082 AFan Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:16:46 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-93082 They should reboot and redo. There are numerous problems with casting, the script, the visual appeal of the Superman Returns movie. Lois was waaaay too girly - she couldn't fight off one guy?? The super-child thing was unexpected and just awkward. I don't think it was very well done. Superman uses his powers to spy on Lois - that's just weird and wrong, he would never do that. Superman's costume was dark and drab as if he rolled around in a mudpit before every flight. Superman barely had any lines and when he did speak it was very similar to the way Clark speaks. Superman is supposed to be the confident, outgoing hero. Clark is the mild-mannered one. I think Routh did a fine job with Clark, but was not a good Superman. I liked Spacey as Lex, he was quite good - less campy than in previous movies, but still Lex needs to be smarter and more devious. The whole plot about the crystals was ridiculous - come on, if the crystals grow when exposed to water then we would've had a huge problem when it rained on the Kent farm since his spaceship was stashed there. There was a lack of action throughout the movie. The best scene in the whole thing is the shuttle disaster. The rest of the whole movie is nothing in comparison. Oh gee that mini-quake in Metropolis where Superman has to vaporize some glass with heat vision and blow out a fire with his super breath. No substantial challenges of any kind. We also have no supervillains; there is nothing to keep us on edge until the end when Superman lifts up that huge island made of Kryptonite (which he should not have been able to do!). Even then you know he won't die because he just 'returned'. I do not agree with the "... Superman is that he is invincible and unstoppable." from above because he is not completely invincible. First, he has emotions like any other person (watch Smallville, they do a fantastic job with bringing out the humanity in Superman's character and how must feel about hiding his true self). He can also be mentally manipulated through telepathy. He's vulnerable to Kryptonite, magic, and various other technologies in the comics. Furthermore, the whole point of Superman is to show us that even though he has all these fantastic powers and he can do amazing things, ultimately he's still feeling the same things we are. He can still be hurt by the same emotionally traumatic experiences like losing a loved one. Most importantly, he serves to show us (If you read Peace on Earth by Alex Ross) that there are some things even Superman can't do - solve world hunger, bring peace to the world, etc. He shows us that only by standing up for each other can we ever overcome these problems. No one person, not even Superman can save us from global problems, but collectively we can stop them. He shows us that the real power is within our unity and our determination to help one another and stand up for what's right. They should reboot and redo. There are numerous problems with casting, the script, the visual appeal of the Superman Returns movie. Lois was waaaay too girly - she couldn’t fight off one guy?? The super-child thing was unexpected and just awkward. I don’t think it was very well done. Superman uses his powers to spy on Lois - that’s just weird and wrong, he would never do that. Superman’s costume was dark and drab as if he rolled around in a mudpit before every flight. Superman barely had any lines and when he did speak it was very similar to the way Clark speaks. Superman is supposed to be the confident, outgoing hero. Clark is the mild-mannered one. I think Routh did a fine job with Clark, but was not a good Superman. I liked Spacey as Lex, he was quite good - less campy than in previous movies, but still Lex needs to be smarter and more devious. The whole plot about the crystals was ridiculous - come on, if the crystals grow when exposed to water then we would’ve had a huge problem when it rained on the Kent farm since his spaceship was stashed there. There was a lack of action throughout the movie. The best scene in the whole thing is the shuttle disaster. The rest of the whole movie is nothing in comparison. Oh gee that mini-quake in Metropolis where Superman has to vaporize some glass with heat vision and blow out a fire with his super breath. No substantial challenges of any kind. We also have no supervillains; there is nothing to keep us on edge until the end when Superman lifts up that huge island made of Kryptonite (which he should not have been able to do!). Even then you know he won’t die because he just ‘returned’. I do not agree with the “… Superman is that he is invincible and unstoppable.” from above because he is not completely invincible. First, he has emotions like any other person (watch Smallville, they do a fantastic job with bringing out the humanity in Superman’s character and how must feel about hiding his true self). He can also be mentally manipulated through telepathy. He’s vulnerable to Kryptonite, magic, and various other technologies in the comics. Furthermore, the whole point of Superman is to show us that even though he has all these fantastic powers and he can do amazing things, ultimately he’s still feeling the same things we are. He can still be hurt by the same emotionally traumatic experiences like losing a loved one. Most importantly, he serves to show us (If you read Peace on Earth by Alex Ross) that there are some things even Superman can’t do - solve world hunger, bring peace to the world, etc. He shows us that only by standing up for each other can we ever overcome these problems. No one person, not even Superman can save us from global problems, but collectively we can stop them. He shows us that the real power is within our unity and our determination to help one another and stand up for what’s right.

]]> By: jaiskizzu http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92997 jaiskizzu Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:29:14 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92997 doomsday storyline, superkid becomes superboy, superman dies. doomsday storyline, superkid becomes superboy, superman dies.

]]> By: Laurens http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92960 Laurens Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:38:06 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92960 Cast Brendan Fraser in the lead role. Cast Brendan Fraser in the lead role.

]]> By: Ganymede2010 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92806 Ganymede2010 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:46:45 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92806 Am I the only one who liked the Super Kid storyline? That was my favorite *little-part*. But Brandon Routh is by far the best Superman replacement. I happen to adore Brian Signers casting decisions. He's the best Casting director in Hollywood. He did the impossible, he found Wolverine, Proffesor X, and Magneto! Some of the best casting in Hollywood History. Give Singer another chance. He will knock part 2 out of the park. Am I the only one who liked the Super Kid storyline? That was my favorite *little-part*. But Brandon Routh is by far the best Superman replacement. I happen to adore Brian Signers casting decisions. He’s the best Casting director in Hollywood. He did the impossible, he found Wolverine, Proffesor X, and Magneto! Some of the best casting in Hollywood History. Give Singer another chance. He will knock part 2 out of the park.

]]> By: SkullBocks.Redirectme.Net » Blog Archive » Superman Screenwriters Not Returning for Sequel http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92804 SkullBocks.Redirectme.Net » Blog Archive » Superman Screenwriters Not Returning for Sequel Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:38:27 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92804 [...] The duo also worked with Singer on X2: X-Men United, and Trick ‘r Treat (which Brian produced).read more | digg [...] [...] The duo also worked with Singer on X2: X-Men United, and Trick ‘r Treat (which Brian produced).read more | digg [...]

]]> By: Elmz http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92786 Elmz Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:21:15 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92786 I think the movie was geared towards or at least trying to introduce more of a realistic drama. Whether this was the goal or not, I think it was interesting to see a Superman story that was REAL. We know Superman can kick a$$ but we've never seen him so vulnerable the way we did in this movie. Him getting beat down by normal people and having a baby with Louis who is with another man...its a breath of fresh air I think. It makes Superman more real, like he's really out there somewhere, and not just in the movies. I do agree the "superkid" idea was out of the blue. I'm curious how they're going to manage that. I hope they continue with this storyline and add MORE ACTION. I think the movie was geared towards or at least trying to introduce more of a realistic drama. Whether this was the goal or not, I think it was interesting to see a Superman story that was REAL. We know Superman can kick a$$ but we’ve never seen him so vulnerable the way we did in this movie. Him getting beat down by normal people and having a baby with Louis who is with another man…its a breath of fresh air I think. It makes Superman more real, like he’s really out there somewhere, and not just in the movies. I do agree the “superkid” idea was out of the blue. I’m curious how they’re going to manage that. I hope they continue with this storyline and add MORE ACTION.

]]> By: chris http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92785 chris Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:20:53 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92785 They need to fix two big things, and then the rest is little stuff. The big things: 1) They have to fix the kid thing - lose him somehow. 2) Make it action oriented. Like everyone says, bring in a new villain that requires Superman to "duke it out." Then, tackle the little things: 1) Possibly recast Lois (no one will miss her) - find someone less fragile looking and with more personality...someone closer to the woman who plays the character on Smallville now. But not her, because well, she's already on TV. 2) Fix the color palette. The dark, muted colors were all wrong for the world of Superman. 3) Redesign Superman's costume. This includes color correcting the suit; and de-fetishing it -- get rid of the leather/rubbery, heavy cape and replace it with more naturally flowing material; make the "S" emblem bigger on his chest; and expand the briefs so that they don't look so tiny. They need to fix two big things, and then the rest is little stuff.

The big things: 1) They have to fix the kid thing - lose him somehow. 2) Make it action oriented. Like everyone says, bring in a new villain that requires Superman to “duke it out.”

Then, tackle the little things: 1) Possibly recast Lois (no one will miss her) - find someone less fragile looking and with more personality…someone closer to the woman who plays the character on Smallville now. But not her, because well, she’s already on TV. 2) Fix the color palette. The dark, muted colors were all wrong for the world of Superman. 3) Redesign Superman’s costume. This includes color correcting the suit; and de-fetishing it — get rid of the leather/rubbery, heavy cape and replace it with more naturally flowing material; make the “S” emblem bigger on his chest; and expand the briefs so that they don’t look so tiny.

]]> By: Superman Screenwriters Not Returning for Sequel | Filmonic http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92778 Superman Screenwriters Not Returning for Sequel | Filmonic Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:05:27 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92778 [...] read more | digg story Related PostsJustice League Director?Justice League and Man of Steel Updates!Tyler Mane will not be returning as Sabretooth in ‘Wolverine’!Justice League Start Date?Bond, Wolverine, Magneto, Justice League and Wolfman Updates! [...] [...] read more | digg story Related PostsJustice League Director?Justice League and Man of Steel Updates!Tyler Mane will not be returning as Sabretooth in ‘Wolverine’!Justice League Start Date?Bond, Wolverine, Magneto, Justice League and Wolfman Updates! [...]

]]> By: Russ @ bombay potatoes http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92761 Russ @ bombay potatoes Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:45:33 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92761 Kevin Spacey was amazing as Lex, nuff said I think. Kevin Spacey was amazing as Lex, nuff said I think.

]]> By: loonyblog. - random thoughts on games, art, geek culture and living in california. » Man of Steel turmoil. http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92741 loonyblog. - random thoughts on games, art, geek culture and living in california. » Man of Steel turmoil. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:58:36 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92741 [...] of Steel turmoil. Uh oh…according to reports online, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris, the screenwriting team behind Superman Returns, have walked away [...] [...] of Steel turmoil. Uh oh…according to reports online, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris, the screenwriting team behind Superman Returns, have walked away [...]

]]> By: Digital Entertainment Online » And the Superman Fanboys rejoice. http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92737 Digital Entertainment Online » And the Superman Fanboys rejoice. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:53:56 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92737 [...] night Slashfilm reported that Superman Returns scribes Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris are not coming back for the planned [...] [...] night Slashfilm reported that Superman Returns scribes Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris are not coming back for the planned [...]

]]> By: Mr Zebra http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92711 Mr Zebra Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:06:15 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/21/superman-screenwriters-not-to-return-for-sequel/#comment-92711 Kate Bosworth was not a good choice for Lois, but Kevin Spacey was good as Lex - and I HATE Kevin Spacey and everything else he's done, so that's saying something for me. I'm worried about Bryan Singer leaving. His leaving the X-Men franchise is what caused the third movie to be total tripe. What Singer brings to movies is his passion and you just have to watch X-Men 3 to see what not having a vested interest in the material brings to a film. Kate Bosworth was not a good choice for Lois, but Kevin Spacey was good as Lex - and I HATE Kevin Spacey and everything else he’s done, so that’s saying something for me.

I’m worried about Bryan Singer leaving. His leaving the X-Men franchise is what caused the third movie to be total tripe. What Singer brings to movies is his passion and you just have to watch X-Men 3 to see what not having a vested interest in the material brings to a film.

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