BREAKING: Warner Bros Confirms Superman Reboot!

If they screw this up, will there be a re-re-reboot of Superman?

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If they screw this up, will there be a re-re-reboot of Superman?

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I loved the previous Superman films, but I am glad that they've decided to reboot the series.

But dark? No. Superman's not a dark character. He's the balance to Batman. I think this idea is going to be cast away pretty quickly once they start the script process.

But this is great news because now the modern forms of the characters — especially Lex Luthor — can be brought into play.

I don't think you need an elaborate retelling of Superman's origin though. Keep it concise and get to the story quickly.

A passing mention of Batman or any of the other characters would be cool, but not necessary.

(Bah, and don't worry about the typos. I'm used to working on a deadline and when news breaks, mistakes can happen. That's why there's editing tools.)

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NO NO NO! Look Returns was light on action that's the one major complaint. They reestablished the world. Why reboot? do a sequel to Returns just bring the action. This is so silly. Honestly there was nothing wrong with the characters in returns just recast Lois and let superman get into a fish fight its not hard to fix what is really not that broken.

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NO NO NO! Look Returns was light on action that's the one major complaint. They reestablished the world. Why reboot? do a sequel to Returns just bring the action. This is so silly. Honestly there was nothing wrong with the characters in returns just recast Lois and let superman get into a fish fight its not hard to fix what is really not that broken.

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I too am concerned about a darker Superman. Hopefully they will realize that he has his own personae and build on that.

As for grammar, I think it is important to take a minute and review your report before it goes out, as mistakes detract from the story.

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The only way to replicate the Batman success is to fully trust a capable director. Give the project to someone that knows what he's doing and you got yourself a hit.

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Exactly what I said I was afraid of in the last Supes post here.

Superman dark is rarely good. It CAN work, but only if he redeems himself by the end and becomes the boy scout again. The character being angry and grief-stricken in the first movie worked (the turning the world backwards to go back in time... not so much). The times in the comics where he's lost it have been temporary, and I think he's generally avoided actually DOING anything too dark.

Someone should sit WB down with Look, Up in the Sky so they can maybe understand the character.

Not that it matters, we'll end up with Nicholas Cage in a black and silver supersuit that has alien powers.

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Superman is my favorite character. Loved him as a child and have enjoyed each of the films to a certain degree. I think "Superman Returns" established the character again in a world that lends itself well to continuing stories.

I fear this reboot announcement is coming far too soon on the heels of "The Dark Knight" and it's mega-success. Batman is a naturally dark character. Superman is the exact opposite. There needs to be a balance, if anything, between the light and dark tones when crafting a Superman movie. If something is too heavy, it will throw the entire film off.

Like i said in another post, if this is a full on reboot, use the "Superman: Birthright" graphic novel as a stepping stone for this film. It is a great story with both light and dark tones that balance each other quite well.

If it is not a full reboot, they should seriously consider keeping Brandon Routh. He was a bright spot and would love to see him grow with the role. Anne Hathaway continues to be my vote for a new Lois Lane as well.

Please Warner Bros., don't mess this up.

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Elisabeth, take more time with important posts. Robinov said...

"exploring the evil side to characters" is the way to approach all the DC characters. "We're going to try to go dark to the extent that the characters allow it." Including Superman.

'To the extent that the characters allow it.' means just that. To say that Superman/Clark is all sugar and spice and the big blue friendly super hero is incorrect. He does have internal conflicts that come from his responsibility as the most powerful being on Earth - and the weight of being the sole survivor of his race and plant. The conflict from feeling like he doesn't really 'belong' anywhere. The turmoil over knowing he could enforce his will over the planet to correct a world of problems - but that he has to let people run their own lives.

Need I go on? Putting Superman in a gritty, real world is going to be a much better movie than the campy Donner world we got in the 70's and then again with the Singer homage.

You can be a good writer if you just slow down, proofread and then think about what you are writing before you hit 'publish'.

Now as to the announcement, I am all for it.
And I think Jon Hamm of Mad Men is perfect for the part of Superman/Clark Kent. He has the right look, is old enough and can play a character who is leading a dual identity life etc.

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Call me crazy, but I've never been a huge fan of Supes because I prefer the darker Batman types ... so I'd be curious to see a darker Superman. No idea if you could actually pull it off, though.

Of course, Superman himself doesn't necessarily have to be darker. The movie could be dark in tone, perhaps helped by a very dark villian (a la Joker).

As for your director comment, JimeneX, I would normally agree with you but I think that's what they thought they were doing with Bryan Singer and it didn't turn out the way they hoped.

By the way, wasn't Superman returns a reboot? As much as the last Hulk, anyway.

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What made batmman and the Dark Knight work wasn't that they were dark films. it was that they were films with real characters set in a realistic place. if u ditch the costumes u still have an awesome film. Thats what superman needs to be...Thats what made the first donner film so good...it was in New york (metropolis) the characters all felt like real people in extra ordinary circumstances. Just make a good Film and it will get a good response. Hopefully Warner figures this out before we see Superman in a Black Costume Fighting a Giant Spider and wrestling Polar Bears

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You don't have to make Supes dark to be good movie. Yes, de-power him, make more human in his emotions, and make him have to choice which person would have to die (though there would be nothing wrong with him choosing and still saving all). Keep Brandon, Anne Hathaway could be a good Lois, glaze over the origin story (maybe hint at TV Smallville), and give Supes a hard villain to battle (fist and all). You can still have the angst and the kid hero too.

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i LOVED superman returns and instead of a reboot, they should just improve on what ever needs to be improved with it -- keep brandon routh -- he was great!

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I don't understand the reason for the reboot -- batman begins only made 166 million with the reboot -- Superman returns made 200 million. Why can't they give a superman 2 a shot and since many people caught it on dvd by now instead of going a different route.

superman returns rocked!

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Salero, your post reminded me of one key element that needs to be removed from any and all further Superman/Batman/motion pictures in general from here on out....

John Peters.

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If you want to do a Superman movie right, you have to include a Thagarian Snarebeast.

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