Superman Returns

*Taloniss* · 01-28-2004, 07:03 PM

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So what's the latest from the Superman casting front?An anonymous source tells Superhero Hype! the scoop on what's going down at Warner Bros. for the new adaptation.

We're still hearing that McG is attached to direct the film, and now our source adds that the studio wants singer/actress Beyonce Knowles as Lois Lane and "Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp as Lex Luthor. You read that right... Beyonce Knowles.

http://www.superherohype.com/superman/index.php?id=749

That is just such terrible casting. If they somehow get the parts, I'm boycotting the movie. Discuss.

*damnhooligan* · 01-28-2004, 07:34 PM

They've been bandying about names for a long time. Prior to all this Beyonce/Depp stuff, they were close to signing Selma Blair as Lois Lane, who I saw as a pretty solid choice.

I hope to God they get a better casting director, though.

**Karpo_007** · 01-28-2004, 07:43 PM

McG as a director... I do not have high hopes for this movie.

*damnhooligan* · 01-28-2004, 08:01 PM

McG... of "Charlie's Angels" fame. Oi.

At least J. J. Abrams (from Alias) is writing the script. That alone has some damn fine potential.

*Voltron* · 01-28-2004, 08:58 PM

They should just get Reeves back. He could fly around in a wheel chair. it would be great.

MW8979 · 01-28-2004, 09:01 PM

They should get Terry to play Lois Lane, she was the most perfect cinematographic representation of that character. Ever.

*Bowser_Koopa* · 01-28-2004, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltron

They should just get Reeves back. He could fly around in a wheel chair. it would be great.

you couldn't be more right

twopinacoladas · 01-28-2004, 11:40 PM

Tom Welling was actually interviewed by a producer or something at the guys house and they would go with him but the only way they could do it is if they weren't doing smallville I guess hes just way to busy for a long production. Thats something what Welling said on Carson Daily's show on NBC I think....

*Jephael* · 01-29-2004, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperShredder84

They should get Terry to play Lois Lane, she was the most perfect cinematographic representation of that character. Ever.

I liked her alot, dude!

*Duke* · 01-29-2004, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperShredder84

They should get Terry to play Lois Lane, she was the most perfect cinematographic representation of that character. Ever.

I thought she did excellent but I think I actually lean more to Margot Kidder for that title.

I really think Depp's a good actor but he just wouldn't be right for the role of Lex. But Beyonce for Lois is got to be the one of the dumbest things i've ever heard.

~~Reznorite420~~ · 01-29-2004, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Taloniss

If they somehow get the parts, I'm boycotting the movie. Discuss.

You should boycott the movie...period.

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Originally Posted by damnhooligan

At least J. J. Abrams (from Alias) is writing the script. That alone has some damn fine potential.

I thought my mind was made up not to see this movie before...but this sets my decision in stone! Potential? Yeah, about as much potential as a 3-year-old entering Harvard. If it's going to be written by someone who writes the "best-seller" kind of prime time TV shows, count me out.

*ZariusTwo* · 02-05-2005, 02:55 PM

Source: IGN Filmforce

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February 03, 2005 - Gregory Ellwood's latest Hollywood Hitlist column at MSN contains some pretty nasty rumors about X-Men 3. The columnist claims that there is a bit of a war going on between 20th Century Fox's X-Men 3 and Warner Brothers' new Superman film, which will be directed by former X-Men helmer Bryan Singer (as first reported by IGN FilmForce). It was Singer's defection to Warners that reportedly set this feud in motion.

Ellwood reports that Fox played hardball with Singer and Warners over the casting of "Iceman" Shawn Ashmore as Jimmy Olsen in Superman, a role that recently went to Sam Huntington instead. "Fox is telling actors who have options for the third, untitled X-Men film that it will begin shooting June 20th," alleges Hollywood Hitlist. "That conflicts with Superman Returns spring shooting schedule, which is anticipated to go through July 30."

The first X-Man to jump ship to Singer's new franchise was James Marsden. "Unless a miracle occurs, James Marsden has already been removed from consideration as Cyclops after he took a smaller part as Perry White's son in Superman Returns. We'll see if Marsden's loyalty to Singer was a smart career move," the column claims.

Famke Janssen – whose "deceased" character Jean Grey is expected to be the linchpin of X3 – revealed in a radio interview yesterday that she's to meet with Singer in Australia next week about a role in Superman. If Janssen defects then you can imagine the pickle Fox will be in.

Both X3 and Superman have summer 2006 release dates, but the latter is gearing up for production while the former still hasn't hired a director, negotiated deals with certain cast members or finalized the script.

Indeed, Hollywood Hotlist says that just last week Zak Penn – who received a story credit for X2 – "was brought on board to start a whole new draft."

Penn's reported involvement was news to IGN FilmForce's X-Men insiders but it wasn't denied, either. It seems quite obvious that X-Men 3 is in a state of flux right now. Hopefully, some official decisions on the second sequel should be forthcoming. We can exclusively reveal, however, that Marsden's Cyclops will definitely NOT be in X3. Whether Scott Summers will be killed off or simply recast remains to be seen

...Great, Synger's career oppertunitys have more or less begun a series of events that are going to cripple the third movie, no Marsden? No Jean? NO CLIFFHANGER RESOLUTION FOR JEAN? No Whedon? More rewrites and second drafts? They might as well stop now, becuase "Superman Returns" is going to be much, much better

*Brodie* · 02-05-2005, 07:44 PM

If they keep X3 on hold, I won't complain, it'll be something highly anticipated. And imagine the feeling people will get a couple years down the line when they're in the theatre and a preview comes on that's like "....She's calling herself Pheonix..."

It'd be nuts.

But I hope that if they're gonna hold off on X3 that they'll release Wolverine anyway. Because Jackman digs being Wolverine. He'll stay connected because he likes the character.

Singer, as good a director as he is, best not **** up the Merry Mutants.

*cqb101* · 02-05-2005, 09:33 PM

Well, that ruined my day.

*KROW* · 02-05-2005, 09:50 PM

What the frick?

Well, at least we've still got Man-Thing to look forward to.

*Brodie* · 02-06-2005, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

What the frick?

Well, at least we've still got Man-Thing to look forward to.

Man thing?.....Awww, you have a sad life.

*cqb101* · 02-06-2005, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

Man thing?.....Awww, you have a sad life.

I guess I have a sad life, too then.

Peanut · 02-06-2005, 08:58 PM

Man-Thing shouldn't be too bad, and yeah if X-3 is getting put off even more, a Wolverine movie would be pretty sweet.

Dontebell · 06-06-2005, 09:30 AM

here some behind the scenes look at Superman Returns
http://www.bluetights.net/bulletin_list.php

*Raph's Girl* · 07-26-2005, 01:12 PM

Check it out folks!! The first image of Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor on the set of "Superman Returns"....Hardly recognize him!

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/imag...CON146-tb.html

01-28-2004, 07:34 PM	#2
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	They've been bandying about names for a long time. Prior to all this Beyonce/Depp stuff, they were close to signing Selma Blair as Lois Lane, who I saw as a pretty solid choice. I hope to God they get a better casting director, though. __________________

01-28-2004, 08:01 PM	#4
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	McG... of "Charlie's Angels" fame. Oi. At least J. J. Abrams (from Alias) is writing the script. That alone has some damn fine potential. __________________

01-28-2004, 08:58 PM	#5
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	They should just get Reeves back. He could fly around in a wheel chair. it would be great. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

01-28-2004, 11:40 PM	#8
twopinacoladas Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 717	Tom Welling was actually interviewed by a producer or something at the guys house and they would go with him but the only way they could do it is if they weren't doing smallville I guess hes just way to busy for a long production. Thats something what Welling said on Carson Daily's show on NBC I think.... __________________ www.rj3d.com www.itstimetosplit.com

02-05-2005, 02:55 PM	#12
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,494	Superman Returns could screw up X-3 Source: IGN Filmforce Quote: February 03, 2005 - Gregory Ellwood's latest Hollywood Hitlist column at MSN contains some pretty nasty rumors about X-Men 3. The columnist claims that there is a bit of a war going on between 20th Century Fox's X-Men 3 and Warner Brothers' new Superman film, which will be directed by former X-Men helmer Bryan Singer (as first reported by IGN FilmForce). It was Singer's defection to Warners that reportedly set this feud in motion. Ellwood reports that Fox played hardball with Singer and Warners over the casting of "Iceman" Shawn Ashmore as Jimmy Olsen in Superman, a role that recently went to Sam Huntington instead. "Fox is telling actors who have options for the third, untitled X-Men film that it will begin shooting June 20th," alleges Hollywood Hitlist. "That conflicts with Superman Returns spring shooting schedule, which is anticipated to go through July 30." The first X-Man to jump ship to Singer's new franchise was James Marsden. "Unless a miracle occurs, James Marsden has already been removed from consideration as Cyclops after he took a smaller part as Perry White's son in Superman Returns. We'll see if Marsden's loyalty to Singer was a smart career move," the column claims. Famke Janssen – whose "deceased" character Jean Grey is expected to be the linchpin of X3 – revealed in a radio interview yesterday that she's to meet with Singer in Australia next week about a role in Superman. If Janssen defects then you can imagine the pickle Fox will be in. Both X3 and Superman have summer 2006 release dates, but the latter is gearing up for production while the former still hasn't hired a director, negotiated deals with certain cast members or finalized the script. Indeed, Hollywood Hotlist says that just last week Zak Penn – who received a story credit for X2 – "was brought on board to start a whole new draft." Penn's reported involvement was news to IGN FilmForce's X-Men insiders but it wasn't denied, either. It seems quite obvious that X-Men 3 is in a state of flux right now. Hopefully, some official decisions on the second sequel should be forthcoming. We can exclusively reveal, however, that Marsden's Cyclops will definitely NOT be in X3. Whether Scott Summers will be killed off or simply recast remains to be seen ...Great, Synger's career oppertunitys have more or less begun a series of events that are going to cripple the third movie, no Marsden? No Jean? NO CLIFFHANGER RESOLUTION FOR JEAN? No Whedon? More rewrites and second drafts? They might as well stop now, becuase "Superman Returns" is going to be much, much better __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

01-28-2004, 07:43 PM	#3
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	McG as a director... I do not have high hopes for this movie.

01-28-2004, 09:01 PM	#6
MW8979 Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 431	They should get Terry to play Lois Lane, she was the most perfect cinematographic representation of that character. Ever.

02-05-2005, 07:44 PM	#13
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	If they keep X3 on hold, I won't complain, it'll be something highly anticipated. And imagine the feeling people will get a couple years down the line when they're in the theatre and a preview comes on that's like "....She's calling herself Pheonix..." It'd be nuts. But I hope that if they're gonna hold off on X3 that they'll release Wolverine anyway. Because Jackman digs being Wolverine. He'll stay connected because he likes the character. Singer, as good a director as he is, best not **** up the Merry Mutants. __________________ Stupendous Monster

02-05-2005, 09:33 PM	#14
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	Well, that ruined my day. __________________ Facebook

02-05-2005, 09:50 PM	#15
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	What the frick? Well, at least we've still got Man-Thing to look forward to. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

02-06-2005, 08:58 PM	#18
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Man-Thing shouldn't be too bad, and yeah if X-3 is getting put off even more, a Wolverine movie would be pretty sweet.

06-06-2005, 09:30 AM	#19
Dontebell Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Flint,Mi Posts: 819	Superman Returns behind the scenes here some behind the scenes look at Superman Returns http://www.bluetights.net/bulletin_list.php Last edited by Dontebell; 06-06-2005 at 11:22 AM.

07-26-2005, 01:12 PM	#20
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Kevin Spacey is bald!! Check it out folks!! The first image of Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor on the set of "Superman Returns"....Hardly recognize him! http://www.supermanhomepage.com/imag...CON146-tb.html __________________