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Whoa! Christopher Nolan to develop Superman reboot!
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by: Mike Sampson Feb. 9, 2010

How's this for some shocking news for your Tuesday morning?! Deadline Hollywood is reporting that Christopher Nolan has agreed to develop a SUPERMAN reboot at Warner Bros! Nolan, it appears, will not write or direct the film but will be actively involved in "mentoring" the production and acting as a "godfather" so-to-speak to the creative team. Deadline is referring to the film as SUPERMAN 3.0 though it's likely that's just a cheeky reference to this being the third time the franchise has been started.

As they stress, and I would like to reiterate, this SUPERMAN project is in the very nascent stages of development. (So please NO "Emily Blunt as Lois Lane!!!" rumors for at least a few months.) While the film would "definitely not" be any kind of follow-up to SUPERMAN RETURNS, they claim that neither director Bryan Singer or star Brandon Routh have been giving their walking papers yet (YET...). They claim that there really isn't a plan yet for what they want to do just an agreement that Nolan will be helping them do it.

Their report also includes word that Nolan has officially hatched his concept for the third BATMAN movie and that David Goyer and Jonah Nolan are busy working on the script. So I guess that means the rumors about "Emily Blunt as Catwoman" can start again. Oh well, I guess you gotta take a little bad news to go with the good!

Source: Deadline

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Jax99
11:04PM on 08/26/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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gameslave
2:40PM on 02/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Okay, stop acting like this is [link] news folks. he's just helping out. this could mean anything. christ almighty
Okay, stop acting like this is [link] news folks. he's just helping out. this could mean anything. christ almighty
 
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gameslave
2:40PM on 02/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Okay, stop acting like this is [link] news folks. he's just helping out. this could mean anything. christ almighty
Okay, stop acting like this is [link] news folks. he's just helping out. this could mean anything. christ almighty
 
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NeuroticNikk
7:26AM on 02/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Tres Passe
This news is as exciting as the cancer residing in my left testicle....
This news is as exciting as the cancer residing in my left testicle....
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Brer B8a
3:57PM on 02/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I would be excited for that.
I would be excited for that.
 
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grungehippy
1:01AM on 02/10/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is my favorite site bar none, but I swear to f@#$ing god if this is another joke like last year with the April Fool's prank (Cameron showing Nolan how to digitally bring back Ledger, etc.) I will never look at this website ever again...
This is my favorite site bar none, but I swear to f@#$ing god if this is another joke like last year with the April Fool's prank (Cameron showing Nolan how to digitally bring back Ledger, etc.) I will never look at this website ever again...
 
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sumax
11:58PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
brandon routh is a good superman bring him back at least!!!!
brandon routh is a good superman bring him back at least!!!!
 
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drwcomics
8:37PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is great!
It's nice to see that Warner Bros. is taking a page out of Marvel Studio's book and creating a more collaborative environment amongst the film makers who are creating comic book movies. That being said, I hope that Nolan isn't stretching himself too thin.
It's nice to see that Warner Bros. is taking a page out of Marvel Studio's book and creating a more collaborative environment amongst the film makers who are creating comic book movies. That being said, I hope that Nolan isn't stretching himself too thin.
 
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kb3703
8:06PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Thank God!
There is no one I trust more in Hollywood with a project than Christopher Nolan. Not only am I glad to know that Bats 3 is getting rolling, but that Supes reboot has a chance! Something tells me that a perfectionist like Nolan will end up getting more involved with the supes reboot as time goes on. What do yall think?
There is no one I trust more in Hollywood with a project than Christopher Nolan. Not only am I glad to know that Bats 3 is getting rolling, but that Supes reboot has a chance! Something tells me that a perfectionist like Nolan will end up getting more involved with the supes reboot as time goes on. What do yall think?
 
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Netforce
7:43PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It kinda makes sense though, if Nolan want to rest from Inception and Batman to make Superman in the mean time. And later on tie some knot from Superman with the next Batman movie. Wait, I'm confusing myself. Haha. Anyhow, with Nolan on Superman project, I'm having a bit more confidence in the franchise. If Nolan can't reboot it, bring in Michael Bay and blow some stuff up, like his Verizon...
It kinda makes sense though, if Nolan want to rest from Inception and Batman to make Superman in the mean time. And later on tie some knot from Superman with the next Batman movie. Wait, I'm confusing myself. Haha. Anyhow, with Nolan on Superman project, I'm having a bit more confidence in the franchise. If Nolan can't reboot it, bring in Michael Bay and blow some stuff up, like his Verizon commercial. Awesome!
 
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plkrtn
6:47PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Not overly bothered really
They can do what they like with Superman really, it doesn't affect me overly but they really should keep Brandon Routh. He didn't put a foot wrong with either of the roles.
They can do what they like with Superman really, it doesn't affect me overly but they really should keep Brandon Routh. He didn't put a foot wrong with either of the roles.
 
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moises08
6:34PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WHY CHRIS? WHY?
I'm getting a bittersweet vibe out this. I really don't like this and before everyone start's flaming me on this just know this is my personal opinion on how I feel about the matter. I love Nolan's Batman franchise and I think he's superb if not breathtaking filmmaker. He's made Batman HIS film as a story seen through HIS vision which is why I can't see a Superman film follow traits similar to...
I'm getting a bittersweet vibe out this. I really don't like this and before everyone start's flaming me on this just know this is my personal opinion on how I feel about the matter. I love Nolan's Batman franchise and I think he's superb if not breathtaking filmmaker. He's made Batman HIS film as a story seen through HIS vision which is why I can't see a Superman film follow traits similar to Nolan's style. That's what makes individual superhero movies. Even if Nolan is just overseeing the project like a Producer's-producer, the project would still have his flair to it. It's not unique enough to stand alone and away from the Batman franchise or at least not enough to make it on it's own. Superman has it's own world to it with a different atmosphere that just wouldn't feel right if told though Nolan-format/style or any bit of mentoring he does. We're too familiar with how he films his stories; we'll recognize at least some themes. If Superman's coming back, and I think it should, then at least let it run on it's own in contrast; light and dark- Superman and Batman. I wish they had J.J. Abrams Directing with Kevin Smith as Producer/mentor since they make such an awesome team. Have you seen the visual style of Star Trek? It speaks SUPERMAN! This is just me. I'll still support the man in the end but right now I'm just ranting. Too much steam too soon.
 
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cerealkiller182
6:33PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is awesome.....but it also sounds fake. But whatever.



I also hate the term realistic, cause face it, it doesnt mean possible, it means convincing. Big difference.
This is awesome.....but it also sounds fake. But whatever.



I also hate the term realistic, cause face it, it doesnt mean possible, it means convincing. Big difference.
 
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gotham guardian
6:19PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Personally, I enjoyed Superman Returns, but I can see why others didn't and have no problem with them rebooting, or whatever you want to call it. Having Nolan envolved is awesome, but like others have said I don't want them to try to make Superman dark/realistic. I'm also thrilled to hear that things are beginning to move on Batman 3.

Personally, I enjoyed Superman Returns, but I can see why others didn't and have no problem with them rebooting, or whatever you want to call it. Having Nolan envolved is awesome, but like others have said I don't want them to try to make Superman dark/realistic. I'm also thrilled to hear that things are beginning to move on Batman 3.

 
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IQuitMrWhite
5:30PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Bring on Batman Vs. Superman!
Here's why a Batman/Superman tie-in is possible: The story of Superman is all about an alien coming to earth and having alien abilities. He is "super" because he is from another planet and has a different mass than humans, which means earth's gravity does not affect him they way it affects humans. Parts of Superman's myth are actually scientifically plausible. My point is, Superman is as...
Here's why a Batman/Superman tie-in is possible: The story of Superman is all about an alien coming to earth and having alien abilities. He is "super" because he is from another planet and has a different mass than humans, which means earth's gravity does not affect him they way it affects humans. Parts of Superman's myth are actually scientifically plausible. My point is, Superman is as realistic as a guy dressing up like a bat, which Nolan made possible to accept without question. The inclusion of Nolan will be key to making Superman believable.
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Brer B8a
6:10PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Superman can never be made realistically.
Superman can never be made realistically.
 
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Lucky Denver
4:07PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is like one giant tease for the Batman vs Superman that will never, ever happen. But any positive news about Batman 3 with Nolan involved is stellar in my book.
This is like one giant tease for the Batman vs Superman that will never, ever happen. But any positive news about Batman 3 with Nolan involved is stellar in my book.
 
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benny_d
4:03PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
why are they wasting their time with superman?? The character is so boring to begin with I can't see anyway to make a movie about him interesting. The reason batman movies are so successful is because he is a real guy with real weaknesses. Superman has no weakness so nobody can beat him. Unless you have a little green rock, then anyone can beat him. It is ridiculous.



If, however,...
why are they wasting their time with superman?? The character is so boring to begin with I can't see anyway to make a movie about him interesting. The reason batman movies are so successful is because he is a real guy with real weaknesses. Superman has no weakness so nobody can beat him. Unless you have a little green rock, then anyone can beat him. It is ridiculous.



If, however, they are determined to make another superman movie they should make Tom Welling Superman. Smallville is coming to an end and he is a perfect Clark Kent. Not sure about Erica Durance as Lois but maybe??
 
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Imo01
3:48PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nolan is probably one of the very few filmmakers today that can be considered a true MASTER of the craft.... some film makers have made great films but have made turkeys too... nolans on a high, is in total control of his skills, and i'mgathering WB have seen inception and are blown away with it....
Nolan is probably one of the very few filmmakers today that can be considered a true MASTER of the craft.... some film makers have made great films but have made turkeys too... nolans on a high, is in total control of his skills, and i'mgathering WB have seen inception and are blown away with it....
 
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TAE K
3:18PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
what exactly does
i think everyone here is expecting nolan to deliver a superman movie that on par with what he did with batman... but



this could simply mean the Superman team is going to Christopher Nolan and saying "hey, you made the most successful DC movie to date.... any tips?"



last i heard there was no movement on future superman movies. where did this suddenly come from?
i think everyone here is expecting nolan to deliver a superman movie that on par with what he did with batman... but



this could simply mean the Superman team is going to Christopher Nolan and saying "hey, you made the most successful DC movie to date.... any tips?"



last i heard there was no movement on future superman movies. where did this suddenly come from?



i really picture evil studio execs came up with this one. how do we get on the fanboys side? oh, lets mention christopher nolan! lets give him a call and say he's helping out with development!
 
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cupajoe
3:11PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
God I love that man.
God I love that man.
 
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2sdaychicken
2:20PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Very cool.
Two things:



1)DO NOT IN ANY WAY MAKE THIS REALISTIC LIKE BATMAN. SUPERMAN IS NOT REALISTIC. Stay 100% true to the comics.



2) Tie it in with Batman and the rest of the DC movie universe.
Two things:



1)DO NOT IN ANY WAY MAKE THIS REALISTIC LIKE BATMAN. SUPERMAN IS NOT REALISTIC. Stay 100% true to the comics.



2) Tie it in with Batman and the rest of the DC movie universe.
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Brer B8a
2:55PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I agree with the first one but why should he tie it in with Batman if Batman was realistic?
I agree with the first one but why should he tie it in with Batman if Batman was realistic?
 
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Justinvsky1
2:13PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Brandon Routh was a solid Superman, bring him back.
Brandon Routh was a solid Superman, bring him back.
 
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bkmoviewatch93
2:11PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is good news. The villians that I wanna see are Doomsday,Darkseid,Brainiac,or Leech portayed as the way he was in the animated series cause that was classic but I am leaning towards Darkseid the most.
This is good news. The villians that I wanna see are Doomsday,Darkseid,Brainiac,or Leech portayed as the way he was in the animated series cause that was classic but I am leaning towards Darkseid the most.
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Terminal_83
2:18PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Do you mean parasite? Leech was on X-Men.
Do you mean parasite? Leech was on X-Men.
 
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Terminal_83
2:02PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
GREAT fucking news! I'm a hardcore Superman fan, so I'm very interested and excited to see where this goes.
GREAT fucking news! I'm a hardcore Superman fan, so I'm very interested and excited to see where this goes.
 
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BHak88
1:43PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is a great idea as long as they have any other villian besides Lex Luther. I can't be the only one tired of seeing the same baddy over and over when there are so many other choices.
This is a great idea as long as they have any other villian besides Lex Luther. I can't be the only one tired of seeing the same baddy over and over when there are so many other choices.
 
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Red4
1:38PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
what's a Supermang?
what's a Supermang?
 
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offspring311
1:36PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Best news in all of this: NO MENTION OF 3D!!
Best news in all of this: NO MENTION OF 3D!!
 
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sneekyfox
1:31PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i guess they painted themselfs into a wall on the ' superman has a kid' thing, BUT i do hope they keep Brandon Routh, i actually liked him as superman.
i guess they painted themselfs into a wall on the ' superman has a kid' thing, BUT i do hope they keep Brandon Routh, i actually liked him as superman.
 
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The Clif
1:30PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YYYYYYEEEEESSSSSSS
Best news I heard all day1!!!
Best news I heard all day1!!!
 
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Red4
1:30PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Who's Christopher Nolan?
Who's Christopher Nolan?
 
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soboyle
1:26PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
how about Brainiac for a villain?
how about Brainiac for a villain?
 
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Monsoon77
1:25PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think my pants may have just exploded. Every cell in my body is screaming for this to be true!
I think my pants may have just exploded. Every cell in my body is screaming for this to be true!
 
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Green-Ghost
1:00PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WOW!
Am I dead and in heaven now?
Am I dead and in heaven now?
 
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DECAYED fable
12:40PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YES! YES! YES! YES! SI!
OMFGawd! Yes, this is gr8 fukn news! Hope its 100% tru cuz Chris Nolan is 1 talented mofo + he & his team r on top of their game rite now. AWESOME
OMFGawd! Yes, this is gr8 fukn news! Hope its 100% tru cuz Chris Nolan is 1 talented mofo + he & his team r on top of their game rite now. AWESOME
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Malaguy
2:02PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ur grammer sux
ur grammer sux
 
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frackinjackson
12:37PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Fantastic!
Hey maybe Nolan could lend his 'mentor' like skills to a few other productions while he's at it? His cool movie resume is flawless. Say, aren't Dreamworks doing a Ghost in the Shell movie? Oh, Chris!
Hey maybe Nolan could lend his 'mentor' like skills to a few other productions while he's at it? His cool movie resume is flawless. Say, aren't Dreamworks doing a Ghost in the Shell movie? Oh, Chris!
 
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Miguelito
12:36PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
SCREAM 4
SCREAM 4
SCREAM 4
 
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haakim the beam
12:31PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
wow
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darkwind72
12:31PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The key word...MENTORING.
Everyone's getting excited about Nolan who is working on the Superman movie, but he's acting as a mentor. He's not directing or producing (yet). I loved the revamped Batman movies, and I also liked Superman returns, but howzabout we give it a few decades for a reboot, instead of jumping on the reboot setting in Hollywood, eh.
Everyone's getting excited about Nolan who is working on the Superman movie, but he's acting as a mentor. He's not directing or producing (yet). I loved the revamped Batman movies, and I also liked Superman returns, but howzabout we give it a few decades for a reboot, instead of jumping on the reboot setting in Hollywood, eh.
 
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Dark Knight
12:30PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
HMMM ...
... to tell the truth, I'd be more pleased if he confirmed Batman 3 as done deal, but this ... Who knows what this "mentoring" really means... Never the less, if he's onboard of new Superman movie, that's a good thing for the franchise.
... to tell the truth, I'd be more pleased if he confirmed Batman 3 as done deal, but this ... Who knows what this "mentoring" really means... Never the less, if he's onboard of new Superman movie, that's a good thing for the franchise.
 
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TarantinoDork
12:27PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yep. I officially need a clean pair of pants.
Yep. I officially need a clean pair of pants.
 
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Lucien12
12:22PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
To be honest I'm glad he's not directing this. As much as he's a great filmmaker (All his movies barring Insomnia rock!) he'd be wrong for this film much in the same way I said Singer would be wrong for Superman Returns. They're instinctively dark filmmakers and Superman just isn't dark. I'm assuming he knows this and will help select a creative team that suits the tone of Superman. That being...
To be honest I'm glad he's not directing this. As much as he's a great filmmaker (All his movies barring Insomnia rock!) he'd be wrong for this film much in the same way I said Singer would be wrong for Superman Returns. They're instinctively dark filmmakers and Superman just isn't dark. I'm assuming he knows this and will help select a creative team that suits the tone of Superman. That being said this is a step in the right direction...
 
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Brer B8a
12:20PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
please delete this. double post
please delete this. double post
 
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Brer B8a
12:17PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WOW. I'm glad I'm squatting and surfing right now or else I would of shit in my pants. I wish he would of been behind Green Lantern too.
WOW. I'm glad I'm squatting and surfing right now or else I would of shit in my pants. I wish he would of been behind Green Lantern too.
 
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uncle dennis
12:00PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
seriously?
you got one of the greatest directors today gonna be mentoring someone else. teaching his way. thats so awesome
you got one of the greatest directors today gonna be mentoring someone else. teaching his way. thats so awesome
 
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writer19
11:53AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
HOW THE FUCK COULD ANYONE FIND A PROBLEM WITH THIS
HOW THE FUCK COULD ANYONE FIND A PROBLEM WITH THIS
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Diyalated Peepols
12:09PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Well, man, I could see how some people would have a problem with this. Nolan's style works very well in the context of Batman, but it doesn't mean Superman has to be gritty and grounded in realism. Plus, imagine if he directs it and it falls below expectations. You know how people are. They'd go from worshipping him to going completely turncoat, calling him a hack and crying "reboot".
Well, man, I could see how some people would have a problem with this. Nolan's style works very well in the context of Batman, but it doesn't mean Superman has to be gritty and grounded in realism. Plus, imagine if he directs it and it falls below expectations. You know how people are. They'd go from worshipping him to going completely turncoat, calling him a hack and crying "reboot".
 
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Ocelot_Snake
11:51AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Traitor! Its a well known fact its always been Superman vs Batman, so why is he jumping ship? ;)
Traitor! Its a well known fact its always been Superman vs Batman, so why is he jumping ship? ;)
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Ocelot_Snake
5:32PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I was kidding, hence the wink
I was kidding, hence the wink
 
Diyalated Peepols
11:58AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Is he directing this or some other aspect of development? It doesn't say he's directing it anywhere.
Is he directing this or some other aspect of development? It doesn't say he's directing it anywhere.
 
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slimbo0330
11:50AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i loved supes returns a lot of ppl did. just cuz it didnt make 500 mil is no reason for WB to boot Routh, Singer, nor Spacey. it was a bit long and had some irrelevant parts. but with some of nolans elements, and keeping the SR cast and crew, this could be a fantastic movie - $500 million or not.
i loved supes returns a lot of ppl did. just cuz it didnt make 500 mil is no reason for WB to boot Routh, Singer, nor Spacey. it was a bit long and had some irrelevant parts. but with some of nolans elements, and keeping the SR cast and crew, this could be a fantastic movie - $500 million or not.
 
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IQuitMrWhite
11:45AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Great news! I didn't mind Superman Returns, in fact I kind of liked it. It was a fun throw-back to my childhood. I think they should keep Routh (an awesome Supes and even better Kent, IMHO) and ditch Singer. I doubt they'll keep Routh, but oh well. I am excited nonetheless.
Great news! I didn't mind Superman Returns, in fact I kind of liked it. It was a fun throw-back to my childhood. I think they should keep Routh (an awesome Supes and even better Kent, IMHO) and ditch Singer. I doubt they'll keep Routh, but oh well. I am excited nonetheless.
 
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JokerJonWaugh
11:32AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YES!
I could go either way on Superman, but the news of Batman 3 makes my LIFE!
I could go either way on Superman, but the news of Batman 3 makes my LIFE!
 
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dbldn11
11:24AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dear WB, let Superman die. Move on with your life and create new IPs.
Dear WB, let Superman die. Move on with your life and create new IPs.
 
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boognishforever
11:20AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
New villian please.
I thought Spacey did a great job as Luther, but I'll be happier when we get to see someone new. If you've only seen the movies you wouldn't know Superman had any other enemies. He comes off as weak having so much trouble with old bald guy.
I thought Spacey did a great job as Luther, but I'll be happier when we get to see someone new. If you've only seen the movies you wouldn't know Superman had any other enemies. He comes off as weak having so much trouble with old bald guy.
 
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schwarzgerät
11:17AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
How about having Supes face off against someone other than Lex Luthor this time? Surely it's time for the Man of Steel to battle someone from his rogues' gallery who's his match in both brains and brawn?
How about having Supes face off against someone other than Lex Luthor this time? Surely it's time for the Man of Steel to battle someone from his rogues' gallery who's his match in both brains and brawn?
 
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KeMo
11:09AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This is a great idea, and after Bats 1 & 2, I support any comic adaptations Chris Nolan does or wants to do!
This is a great idea, and after Bats 1 & 2, I support any comic adaptations Chris Nolan does or wants to do!
 
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BojacRedleif
11:05AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The chances of Nolan's Batman having interactions with the DCU has just skyrockketed...
Besides being awesome, there has to be some interest in weaving GL & Supes into his Batman Universe.
Besides being awesome, there has to be some interest in weaving GL & Supes into his Batman Universe.
 
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Ayestrain
11:03AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
A step in the right direction..
This is great news. Superman Returns was crap. Nolan's one of the few who could probably save this flagging franchise.
This is great news. Superman Returns was crap. Nolan's one of the few who could probably save this flagging franchise.
 
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DangNabbit
11:01AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This can only be good.



But what happened to the Godfather-like epic that Miller was babbling about?
This can only be good.



But what happened to the Godfather-like epic that Miller was babbling about?
 
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The_Soloist
10:54AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Superman Returns was a good movie and I thought Singer and Routh both did a fantastic job. Why is it that Nolan is the only director capable along with Singer and Favreau of making a good comic book movie?
Superman Returns was a good movie and I thought Singer and Routh both did a fantastic job. Why is it that Nolan is the only director capable along with Singer and Favreau of making a good comic book movie?
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RichterJet
8:05PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
hey buddy, wanting jensen ackles in anything makes you a big enough asshole for both of us combined. cheers :)
hey buddy, wanting jensen ackles in anything makes you a big enough asshole for both of us combined. cheers :)
 
Brer B8a
12:24PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
haha
haha
 
The_Soloist
11:14AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh Im sorry did I hurt your feelings by posting my opinion on who I think would make a Captain America? Richeter Jet....get a life and respect other people's opinions without making yourself look like an asshole
Oh Im sorry did I hurt your feelings by posting my opinion on who I think would make a Captain America? Richeter Jet....get a life and respect other people's opinions without making yourself look like an asshole
 
RichterJet
10:56AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Because they don't think about casting people like Jensen Ackles
Because they don't think about casting people like Jensen Ackles
 
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corran horn
10:51AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WHOAH!
When I first saw the headlines, I thought: "Whoah! He's helming both of DC flagship heroes?!" Now that I read a little closer, it looks like he's just going to produce the new Superman film. Still, I think having Nolan on board could give Supes the jump start he's needed ever since Richard Donner left the franchise in 1980.
When I first saw the headlines, I thought: "Whoah! He's helming both of DC flagship heroes?!" Now that I read a little closer, it looks like he's just going to produce the new Superman film. Still, I think having Nolan on board could give Supes the jump start he's needed ever since Richard Donner left the franchise in 1980.
 
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ginopags
10:50AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It gets worse...
It's gonna be hilarious how he's going to come up with some smart-ass idea to make Superman plausible. TDK was awful when it should have been fantastic (and Batman Begins was pretty lame as well). His hearts in the right place, but he isn't as smart as he thinks he is.
It's gonna be hilarious how he's going to come up with some smart-ass idea to make Superman plausible. TDK was awful when it should have been fantastic (and Batman Begins was pretty lame as well). His hearts in the right place, but he isn't as smart as he thinks he is.
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ginopags
4:13PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
1 - It goes without saying that these types of films require suspension of disbelief, and it that sense I don't mean the movie fails because batman does crazy shit or has crazy gadgets. Its really more about the plot devices that make it convenient for any character to be who they have to be at any given moment in the film. As for the eye-make it was a SMALL point. No time to get into it now (b...
1 - It goes without saying that these types of films require suspension of disbelief, and it that sense I don't mean the movie fails because batman does crazy shit or has crazy gadgets. Its really more about the plot devices that make it convenient for any character to be who they have to be at any given moment in the film. As for the eye-make it was a SMALL point. No time to get into it now (but I'd love to:)).

2 - Nah... Nolan has said it again and again that this is a "real-world" batman, but I get that he meant that only to a certain extent. Again, I have no issue with suspending disbelief for a film, but Nolan stretches it thin trying to make that plot work. He fails.

3 - When you have music and visuals to aid your story-telling, if you're still having characters spell everything that's going on out for you, then you're doing a bad job.
 
smooveluv
3:43PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
based on this, and the review you wrote - 3 things come to mind.

1. You don't address the suspension of disbelief that is required of a superhero movie. This isn't David Mamet's Heist - it's Batman. These character's can't exist in real life - so your critique of the film really should be laid at the feet of the comic book industry. There's no "real world" way of telling this. ...
based on this, and the review you wrote - 3 things come to mind.

1. You don't address the suspension of disbelief that is required of a superhero movie. This isn't David Mamet's Heist - it's Batman. These character's can't exist in real life - so your critique of the film really should be laid at the feet of the comic book industry. There's no "real world" way of telling this. Your nitpicking of Batman's eye makeup is probably the best fine-point example of this. Aside from the fact that this little trick predates Nolan's take on Batman - it's clearly a conceit. The same type of conceit that enables the premise of the film, and the character to exist at all. There are examples of real-life people who exist outside of the law to stop criminals. They are called vigilantes, and they usually have pretty short, boring careers.

2. "It contradicts what it wants to be." It sounds like it hasn't occurred to you that you may be mistaken in your assumption about what it wants to be.

3. You spend a lot of time in your review criticizing dialog as self-important. In my opinion, I wouldn't say the dialog is particularly memorable - but that's because it's mostly in service of the plot.
 
ginopags
1:02PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think the masses just got hypnotized by its look and feel and Heath's performance. I'm not talking for everyone else though, and I really don't get it. I do know that I watched the movie with a few guys that raved the movie (they gave it high grades), and when all was done it's like they'd seen a totally different movie.

Anyway, I bothered to write this half-assed review a while ...
I think the masses just got hypnotized by its look and feel and Heath's performance. I'm not talking for everyone else though, and I really don't get it. I do know that I watched the movie with a few guys that raved the movie (they gave it high grades), and when all was done it's like they'd seen a totally different movie.

Anyway, I bothered to write this half-assed review a while back if you want to read it: [link]
 
Brer B8a
12:20PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hey we are all entitled to our opinions. Please explain though why they fell flat.
Hey we are all entitled to our opinions. Please explain though why they fell flat.
 
Skellington
12:14PM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
In this case Im guessing 94% of film critics are wrong. They obviously havent seen enough movies to judge that one well.
In this case Im guessing 94% of film critics are wrong. They obviously havent seen enough movies to judge that one well.
 
ginopags
11:36AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nah... it's a polished turd. I appreciate the effort and hard-work that went into it, but it just falls flat on so many levels. It contradicts what it wants to be and for that, it's awful.
Nah... it's a polished turd. I appreciate the effort and hard-work that went into it, but it just falls flat on so many levels. It contradicts what it wants to be and for that, it's awful.
 
Skellington
11:08AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yo mate.
Awful is a big word. You can say you disliked it or even hated it.
But it doesnt change the fact that its a quality film.
Yo mate.
Awful is a big word. You can say you disliked it or even hated it.
But it doesnt change the fact that its a quality film.
 
RichterJet
10:55AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
You're in a pretty small minority there buddy.
You're in a pretty small minority there buddy.
 
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RichterJet
10:44AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If this is somehow confirmed, I think it would be amazingly badass. Superman without all the villainous camp play... fantastic. Lets hope its true. And awesome as to the Bats 3 news... again IF its confirmed and true... I'm all about it and on board.
If this is somehow confirmed, I think it would be amazingly badass. Superman without all the villainous camp play... fantastic. Lets hope its true. And awesome as to the Bats 3 news... again IF its confirmed and true... I'm all about it and on board.
 
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KaytheKing
10:44AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Like you said...
..NEVER saw that coming!!!! But I hope Dark Knight sequel gets more preference from Chris....
..NEVER saw that coming!!!! But I hope Dark Knight sequel gets more preference from Chris....
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Skellington
11:16AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dude! He's producing Superman not directing. There no matter of preferences here.
Dude! He's producing Superman not directing. There no matter of preferences here.
 
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marloweman
10:44AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! May the god of storytelling, Jacob, be praised!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! May the god of storytelling, Jacob, be praised!
 
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fat-womanizer
10:42AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Noooooooooooooo
Hate his Batman franchise...

"Now let's make supermen darker and realer"

Yeah, I know you love me for this. I liked the first two Burton Batman movies.
Hate his Batman franchise...

"Now let's make supermen darker and realer"

Yeah, I know you love me for this. I liked the first two Burton Batman movies.
 
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Jig Saw 123
10:40AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YAY!
Nolan knowns how to make anything and everything great. It seems DC is finally getting their heads out of their asses. Superman coming back, Batman 3 in early pre-production, and Green Lantern coming out next year.
Nolan knowns how to make anything and everything great. It seems DC is finally getting their heads out of their asses. Superman coming back, Batman 3 in early pre-production, and Green Lantern coming out next year.
 
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ilovemovies
10:35AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Awesome news! Nolan will make sure this will be great!
Awesome news! Nolan will make sure this will be great!
 
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MoviezAreMyLife
10:34AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Emily Blunt as Catwoman? Psshhh....
More like Marion Cottilard, Angelina Jolie, or Kate Beckinsale.
More like Marion Cottilard, Angelina Jolie, or Kate Beckinsale.
 
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PumpyFly
10:30AM on 02/09/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YAY Batman!
Batman! that is all

Batman! that is all

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