Superman solely in Zack Snyder's hands
While Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer wrote the screenplay for Superman, it will be completely in the hands of Snyder. Emma explained that Christopher and David have hit upon an idea that has never been explored by Warner Bros. before. But Nolan is far too busy with his own sequel The Dark Knight Rises to offer any further help in getting the project off the ground. They have completely handed off the idea to Snyder, who will be the sole creative force behind getting it to the screen. There will be no collaboration between the two maverick directors.
In other news stemming from the Inception reception, Thompson on Hollywood learned that Hans Zimmer will be scoring the Superman reboot.
Man of Steel comes to theaters June 14th, 2013 and stars Henry Cavill, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Julia Ormond. The film is directed by Zack Snyder.
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Phil Mata
BREAKING NEWS: TMZ earlier today has confirmed the announcement made by Warner Bros. that British actor Henry Cavill has been locked in to play the Man of Steel. Since I don't know where or how to e-mail MovieWeb with this information, this will have to do for now I suppose, assuming the website staff takes notice of this post on an article from two months ago.
1 year agoby @phil-mataFlag
Tomp1210
Sequel to Superman Returns with returning cast, and world-wide braniac attack would be good. The idea of a prequel is working against what the last movie built, and in my opinion, the lack of action was it's main lacking feature, but bringing back the same atmosphere and a proper bad guy would still be kick-ass in my opinion
1 year agoby @tomp1210Flag
TheMime
The Mime finds it interesting where, in the beginning when people heard the Zack is going to be directing this, they went nuts and saying "it's not right" or "Not him!" or sh*t like that. But it took only a certain amount of time for the same people to become the I-thought-wrong, kiss-a$$ jacka$$es they are now, saying that it is a "match made in heaven" and s4!t like that"...... Think before saying sh!t, b!jes.....
Back on the subject..... Just can't wait to see how he applies his skills on this one....Guaranteed Awesomeness....
1 year agoby @themimeFlag
T.Clark
The Dark Knight score was great! It's so intense!
1 year agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
The Real Lex Luthor
@TRUVISION82 you know they say it takes one to know one so is that you coming out or something? If so like Billyboy said congrats on coming out.
1 year agoby @thajackalFlag
Lane
No matter who's scoring, I don't think I'll ever be able to watch a Superman film that doesn't have the iconic theme in front of it and still accept it as a real Superman film. Reboot or no.
The new Batman films were missing that same kind of gripping, epic score that Danny Elfman delivered over 2 decades ago and while some were disappointed by this move, they eventually got past it. If Hans Zimmer ends up doing the same thing here, however, I think the negative reaction to a themeless Superman will be much, much larger and most won't be as forgiving with him on this.
1 year agoby @lane1Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Hans Zimmer scoring? Epic.
Anyways, agreed @CBF. This really isn't news. People expecting Nolan to be on set and supervise the film don't fully understand how these things work. As @ejk said, Nolan has done as much as he possibly can without going to far. Zack is director, and people need to understand that he is the big swinging dick on set. Nolan already co-wrote the film, pitched it to the studio, and gave the job to Snyder. Nothing much for him to do. Those doubting Snyder's abilities are doubting Nolan's judgement as well. Not saying either are flawless, but I think this is about as even a match-up as can be made (for a superhero film that is).
I'm psyched for this, more now than ever, since Zimmer is scoring.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
Emmytt
good news Nolans good for batman but zack is the man for the job when it comes to superman
1 year agoby @emmyttFlag
Shadow Of The Day
Great.
1 year agoby @asifFlag
B3njamin
That sucks
1 year agoby @b3njaminFlag
DoubleR0522
Awesome, I know Snyder won't disappoint
1 year agoby @doubler0522Flag
CelluloidDreams
COOL!!!!
1 year agoby @2movieguysFlag
Mutant
Sweet
1 year agoby @zenderFlag
Billyboy
@TRUEVISION82. Welcome to the room and congratulations on coming out.
1 year agoby @billyboyFlag
TheMime
AWESOME>>>>>>This movie is going to be
1 year agoby @themimeFlag
Vamp
Awesome. I love Snyder's vision. Can't wait to see this. Hopefully it rekindles the spirit of the first two Superman movies.
1 year agoby @vampire2000Flag
TRUVISION82
I have one thing to say, everyone in this room is gay!!!
1 year agoby @truvision82Flag
The Real Lex Luthor
Yea why is this even news? We all kinda knew this already didnt we?
I mean that's why they picked a director so he could go off, and make the movie from their story... If not then Nolan would have just directed it himself.... Would have liked that more actually then Zack but hey can't be worse then Singerman Returns right?
1 year agoby @thajackalFlag
-comrade-
Well folks, this is f*cked. It was nice to think that someone with a talent for storytelling would actually have a hand in bringing one of the most difficult characters to communicate to an audience to a new generation. Get ready for the first movie with more slo-motion/ramping than actual regular speed footage. Maybe Snyder will save himself the chance for failure and get rid of the dialogue.
In all reality, things aren't this dire, Snyder has talents, but what I've seen of him doesn't inspire hope for this kind of film.
Action never matters more than story. If a movie isn't entertaining without constant action, it sucks. Case and point, Transformers and Watchmen, where the acting was so agonizing it was barely worth it to see the action.
1 year agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
CBF
Non-news. This was pretty much implied already. Although Hans Zimmer scoring the Superman reboot is news. He did good work on TDK although he did get shafted out of his award. Hopefully this time he won't be.
1 year agoby @comicbookfanFlag
The Dark Knight
this aint great news I wish Nolan had some grip on this movie
1 year agoby @thedarkknight23Flag
ElMasChingon
slightly disappointed. but like one of you said (to lazy to look back down to see who) nolan leaving isnt totally unexpected, he cant be flying around to both sets, but i guess a phone call of text would've been nice. but if the nolans wrote the screenplay and snyder is still on, im still watching this, i trust nolan and i've liked every movie snyder has done. so i say lets do this and hell yea to hans zimmer!!!
1 year agoby @elmaschingonFlag
Cartman
i am infact happy tat Zack is doing this alone, if Nolan is a part of the story then there will be less action and more conversation(which many ppl wld say the story is excellent),.. but for heroes like Superman and Hulk, its the action tat matters morethan story(in tat way Zack is better than Nolan),...
1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Hmm...I hope the style is nothing like 300 nor Watchmen.... Cause I was expecting it to be done with Nolan's vision of it so, I hope its good and not all blue screen inside a warehouse
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Chris
I truly believe that if Zack Snyder does it right then this can be his greatest movie thanks to Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer. But no matter what I'll be there on opening weekend
1 year agoby @unknown21Flag
Dan
Snyder's bringing maybe my favorite rated R action movie of next year (Sucker Punch), so if that is handled well (which I'm guessing it will), I have no fears for Superman.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Wichy
Well I was looking forward to Nolan helping out and guiding the way, but I have faith that Snyder can handle this.
1 year agoby @wichitagalzlFlag
Daveactor7
@ejk1 agreed
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
ed_wood
It's still gonna be awesome so this isn't bad news.
1 year agoby @ed-woodFlag
Cartman
Zack is more than capable to handle it alone!!
1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag