Man Of Steel - Zack Snyder done directed hisself a new Superman flick

[Panch]

Darren Aronofsky might have been more adventurous and Matt Reeves might have been more Spielberg-ian, but as it turns out, the director of the second "Superman" reboot will end up more Dr. Manhattan-ish.

 

As first broken by Deadline yesterday evening, producers Christopher Nolan and David Goyer have selected "Watchmen" director Zack Snyder to helm the latest incarnation of "Superman. " Snyder, who's currently in theaters with "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole," confirmed last night that he'll start working on "Superman" as soon as he finishes his next movie, "Sucker Punch," out next March. The "Superman" film, with a script by Goyer from an idea by Goyer and Nolan, is expected to be released around Christmas 2012 (assuming the world hasn't ended by then).

 

Snyder might not have been the most daring choice among the shortlist, but he's not the dullest either (that would have been Tony Scott). His career has been a curious one. He began as a music video director and did not direct his first film, 2004's "Dawn of the Dead" remake, until age 38. (As a contrast, Nolan made his first film when he was 28, and Bryan Singer, the director of "Superman Returns," was 23 on his first movie.) "Dead" wasn't a major hit, but "300," his next film, was, though it's probably best remembered for extreme slow-motion shots of men's abdominals. "Watchmen" was his most high-profile film, his lifelong-passion project, and even though it was a slight disappointment at the box office, many admired it. "Legend of the Guardians" has done well in theaters so far, though it's worth watching how "Sucker Punch" does. Warner Bros probably wouldn't enjoy watching their "Superman" director having a film tank the year before they try to relaunch a franchise.

 

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Edited October 27, 2015 by alive she cried
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[C_U_SPACECOWBOY]

I wonder how Snyder will do without an actual comic to storyboard frame for frame from...

[Panch]

Don't be mean! And he has 80 years of comics to storyboard from. Cut and paste, man. Cut and paste.

[Jables]

Yeah, more like Hack Snyder

 

After Bryan Singer abandoned X3 to the gay wolves & still screwed the pooch on this, I kind of consider Superman to be Scorched Earth. If anyone could make it cool though, it'd be this guy. *Fingers crossed for the Elite*

[Mr. Hakujin]

I'm w/ JZA & Panchy on this one. Zack Snyder could be just the man to rescue Supes from the hellhole of mediocrity Singer buried him in w/ the last film.

[Panch]

Oh no, I just realized this...

[Jables]

Heathen!!

[Panch]

Who does that look like? WHO DOES THAT LOOK LIKE!?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Jables]

Seeing Superman Red on-screen is about as likely as seeing Riddler Lime. I just don't see it happening, but yeah, the resemblance is something!

[Iambaytor]

I'll defend a good portion of Superman Returns: Beautifully shot, well acted. If Bryan Singer had just bothered to put in a plot and a couple more non-lifting action scene other than the minigun/eye scene then it would have been great.

 

EDIT: Also, that kid needed to not exist.

Edited October 7, 2010 by Iambaytor

[Jables]

Eh. I remember it bored me to tears in cinema and all I thought thereafter is 'For this he ditches X3?'

 

I should probably rewatch.

[Panch]

EDIT: Also, that kid needed to not exist.

 

Yeah right. YOU try to abort Superman's kid. Ain't gonna happen.

[Jables]

Krptonite coathanger?

Edited October 7, 2010 by The JZA

[Keth]

if the kid didn't punch through her stomach to get out, I'm guessing a traditional abortion would've done the trick lol.

 

I wouldn't be upset if they decided to bring back Kevin Spacey as Lex. If that's who they wanted for a villain that is.

[Lycaon]

if the kid didn't punch through her stomach to get out, I'm guessing a traditional abortion would've done the trick lol.

 

I wouldn't be upset if they decided to bring back Kevin Spacey as Lex. If that's who they wanted for a villain that is.

Kryptonians gain their power by exposure to our sun. Makes sense that he'd be an ordinary baby in the womb.

[Panch]

Kryptonians gain their power by exposure to our sun. Makes sense that he'd be an ordinary baby in the womb.

 

Oh God! Are we gonna go that here, too. One Lorieli (or whatever) is enough.

[Benz]

So Superman's gonna have a 50 ft penis? Great.

Edited October 7, 2010 by Greyskull

[Lycaon]

Oh God! Are we gonna go that here, too. One Lorieli (or whatever) is enough.

The subject was brought up, and please don't compare me to him.

Edited October 7, 2010 by Lycaon

[Panch]

I'm sorry.

[Lycaon]

I'm sorry.

**sighs dramatically* I think I'll manage to get over it. Somehow.

Edited October 7, 2010 by Lycaon

[Newtype]

This movie can't be any worst then the last 3.

[Lycaon]

This movie can't be any worst then the last 3.

That sounds like a challenge.

[Mr. Hakujin]

This movie can't be any worst then the last 3.

That sounds like a challenge.

It also sounds like poor grammar.

 

 

*than

 

[Jumbie]

also 'worst'

[The NZA]

 

from the god damn batman:

 

Hey Zack Snyder, congrats on booking the Superman gig. Seriously. Next time we chat, you'll have to tell me how second place feels.

 

ps BS movie supes could just hit that, then fly around the world a few times to take it back.