Superman Returns: Where Are They Now?

Bryan Singer:

~~Director of X-Men and X2, and of course Superman Returns, comments on J.J. Abrams and "Star Trek". Bryan Singer wonders aloud what would have happened if he had directed Trek.~~

Jam! Showbiz: Green Blooded With Envy

Michael Dougherty:

~~Writer director Michael Dougherty discusses the "Trick 'R Treat" DVD and Blu-Ray October release and reveals some of the special features.~~

Fangoria: Dougherty Reveals Trick 'R Treat Disc Details

James Marsden & Frank Langella:

~~Richard Kelly, of Donnie Darko fame, discusses his Comic Con presentation for "The Box". Frank Langella and James Marsden will be in attendance along with Cameron Diaz~

ScreeCrave: Comic-Con 2009 Panel Updates

DC Direct Goes Dynamic

IGN has the exclusive on a new line of statues from DC Direct which they are calling "DC Dynamics". The statues. The first run of statues includes Wonder Woman, Batman, Aquaman, and Superman. The statues depict each of the characters special abilities.

Superman is depicted flying, with the base of the statue being painted and molded to demonstrate his blazing speed. Aquaman is being boosted by a wave of water, Wonder Woman is soaring through the sky and Batman... is being propelled by a cloud of bats. (Hey, it looks cool - go click on the picture.)

DC Direct notes that a total of six statues are scheduled for 2010. The first statue of the line, Wonder Woman, has a price tag of $195 and an on-sale date of January 20, 2010. The statue will stand at about 11" in height. All figures are hand painted and made from cold-cast porcelain.

Spacey Still Up For Superman Sequel

Our very own Sean Gerski posted this on our sister site www.thinkmcflythink.com:

In other Spacey "news," through his Twitter account, Spacey answered the following question from user Nattjenta: "If you had the option (and maybe you do) of doing a sequel to any movie you've made, which one would you choose?"

Spacey's answer: "I would not make a sequel to any films I have made. Except for Superman. I just like the films I have done to exist as they are."

And, yes, it's really Spacey using his own Twitter account. So, Warner Bros., if you are up for a "Superman Returns" sequel, Spacey is game for it. "Fred Claus 2"? Not so much.

Superman Limbo IV: We're All Part Of The Same Team

Superman is an American icon but he is beloved all over the world. The \S/ on Superman’s chest is recognized as a symbol of truth and justice, and the truth is WB seems to be having a hard time finding the right team to do the character justice. As fans we are hoping that we get to see the cape fluttering in the breeze again sooner rather than later, but in the back of our minds we’re all fearing the worst. We will never forget giant spiders, suit-in-a-can, and Kryptonian Lex. Some of us are still cringing.

Some might say that it could be worse, at least we were witness to “Superman Returns” and not some of the absurd ideas bounding around while Superman was in years of “Development Hell”. That’s like eating leftover minute steak and somebody saying, “At least it isn’t rotten minute steak.” I don’t know about you, but I want a big thick piece of tender filet mignon or some well marbled Kobe beef.

Sure “Superman Returns” wasn’t a critical or financial flop, but whether or not Bryan Singer was coming back, there was always room for improvement going forward. Why does the “World’s Greatest Hero” have to settle while characters like Batman, Spider Man, and Iron Man enjoy all the limelight? Some believe there just isn’t room for the “Big Blue Boyscout” in such a jaded world, but Superman isn’t a relic, if anything he is an inspiration. Any director or writer(s) that are lucky enough to be given the chance to bring Superman back to the big screen has a rich history of Superman adventures to browse through and should have paper cuts scarred in their hands when it is all said and done.

Wanted:

A writer or writing team to bring the “Man of Steel” to the big screen. Writers must be willing to travel and remain in shooting location for the duration of filming. Experience writing Summer tentpoles in the action adventure genre is a must. You must be a name, unsolicited or unknown screenwriters need not apply. Please be prepared to write multiple drafts while working with DC Comics and Warner Bros Pictures executives.

Writers that fit this description include:

Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman

Jonah Nolan

Ehren Krueger

Justin Marks

Steve Kloves

Tom J. Astle & Matt Ember

Mark Protosevich

David Koepp

Paul Haggis

Who’s on your list?

Wanted:

A director to bring the “Man of Steel” to the big screen. Must not be afraid of flying or have any adoration for the “Donnerverse”. Said director will be the face and spokesperson for the franchise. You must be able to take constructive criticism and apply all notes given by DC Comics and Warner Bros. Pictures. We are looking for a “studio guy” that will be able to please the fans, please execs, and keep the budget at or below what is dictated.

Directors that fit this description include:

Francis Lawrence

Chris Columbus

Kevin Munroe

Peter Segal

David Dobkin

Brad Silberling

Recently Gore Verbinski’s schedule has become a little thin with the “delay” of “Bioshock”. Verbinski has met or spoken with WB in the past about helming a Superman film. Mike Dougherty’s name has also recently come bubbling to the surface, could the writer of “Superman Returns” be up for helming a future Superman film?

Who’s on your list?

Some "fanboys" are standing behind Brandon Routh to continue the role of Superman which he started with "Superman Returns". Others are hanging on to the hope that Tom Welling will make the leap from "Smallville" to strap on the red boots. There is also a growing number of fans who have latched on to Henry Cavill for Superman. Whomever you may want in the role; whichever director you want behind the lens, whether it be Gore Verbinksi or Francis Lawrence, there is one thing all Superman fans need to remember..."We're all part of the same team."

Superman Limbo: Where Has He Gone?

Superman Limbo II: Why The World Needs Superman

Superman Limbo III: I'm Still Superman

Mike Dougherty: "Two Announcements Are Coming"

Mike Dougherty has some of "Geek Nation" shifting in their computer chairs and investigating via the inter webs after a simple four sentence statement on his MySpace page blog.

Two announcements are coming. One in June, the other at Comic-Con in July. Fun stuff that makes me smile...and finally relax. Thanks for all of your messages and support.

This post has web masters and forum posters licking their lips in anticipation for said announcements especially since the title reads "Keep Watching The Skies". There is some speculation that Dougherty is referring to a Superman project. Could Dougherty be reuniting with Bryan Singer on some type of quasi-sequel. Considering all that has happened that seems pretty unlikely. Could Dougherty take a turn behind the lens as the director of a Superman film? Anything's possible.

The announcement in June is most likely referring to the not yet officially announced release of "Trick R Treat" which will make it's way to DVD and Blu Ray. The possible Comic Con announcement is what is causing the most intrigue. If not Superman, then what could it be? With Mike's penchant for all things that go bump in the night, could we be talking about aliens and UFOs?

Bryan Singer's "Bad Hat Harry Productions" made some noise in July when it was reported that the company was involved with two comic book adaptations, "Freedom Formula" and "Capeshooters". Genetically enhanced racers that use exo-suits to act as fighter jets makes up the story line for "Freedom Formula" and "Capeshooters" focuses on two paparazzi nobody's who accidently discover a beloved superhero is actually a villain through the power of their lens. One of these projects could be headed for Dougherty's desk.