splashpage.mtv.com - 8/21/2009
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"Ninja Assassin" and "V For Vendetta" director James McTeigue has long been rumored as one of the leading candidates to take over Warner Bros.' stalled Superman movie franchise.
Earlier this month, McTeigue offered a vague, somewhat cryptic response when asked whether the rumors were true—so we ...
variety.com - 8/14/2009
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Siegels now control character's Krypton origins Warner Bros.
and DC Comics have lost a little more control
over the Man of Steel. In an ongoing Federal court battle over Superman, Judge Stephen Larson ruled Wednesday that the family of the superhero's ...
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Superman co-creator's family given rights - ...
collider.com - 8/29/2009
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Just an hour ago I participated in a
press conference with producer Joel Silver for his new
movie “Whiteout”. While Joel has a ton of projects in development on his IMDB page, he talked about a new one today. When he was asked about ...
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Producer Joel Silver is Developing SWAMP THING and He ...
ausiellofiles.ew.com - 8/27/2009
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chuck-routh-levi_l It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s
the most awesome casting news ever: Erstwhile Superman Brandon
Routh is joining Chuck for a multi-episode arc, sources confirm to me exclusively. Who’s he playing and what impact will it have on Chuck ...
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Exclusive: 'Chuck' lands Superman (a.k.a. Brandon ...
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James McTeigue Reveals His Superman Reboot Idea
Screen Rant —
... McTeigue stopped by the offices of MTV’s Splash Page and spoke with them about his vision for the Superman reboot. Not surprisingly, he didn’t confirm his involvement… or deny it, but he at least explained his idea for what he’d like the movie to be. ...
What Would McTeigue Do with a Superman Film?
Superherohype.com —
MTV chatted with Ninja Assassin and V For Vendetta director James McTeigue about what he would do if he was brought on board a new Superman film. He's been rumored as one of the candidates to take over the franchise. You can watch his response using the player below!
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... certainly has a lot to say. "I think if I was ever going to go near Superman, I would do a complete reboot—take it in a direction that you would absolutely not expect, actually," McTeigue cheekily said. "So, that would be my thinking on it if I was ever going to go near Superman. I think it's good that they just had a court case where, basically, if you make another Superman movie, you can't touch Superman growing up — that's part of the story that you can't touch any more." [MTV] ...
James McTeigue’s SUPERMAN Movie Would fly in an Unexpected Direction
Collider —
... the next “Superman” film? No, not at all. This is only what he would do if given a chance, or as McTeigue says “” So, that would be my thinking on it, if I was ever going to go near Superman.”. I don’t know what my feelings are towards a McTeigue directed “Superman” reboot are. I will say that I was on the fence before but he does win me over more when he talks about what his thoughts are towards the film in his interview with MTV: “I think it’s good that they just had a court case where, ...
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... to go near Superman, I would do a complete reboot-take it in a direction that you would absolutely not expect, actually. So, that would be my thinking on it, if I was ever going to go near Superman... I think it's good that they just had a court case where, basically, if you make another Superman movie, you can't touch Superman growing up-that's part of the story that you can't touch any more, that wouldn't be a bad thing. I think everybody's a bit sick of seeing the origin story." [MTV] ...
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James McTeigue on The Raven and His Ideas for Superman!
firstshowing.net 10/1/2009 —
A few days ago I spoke with Ninja Assassin director James McTeigue at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX (full interview is forthcoming). At the end I asked him to give me an update on a few of his projects, including his next feature The Raven , ...
WB Wins Superman Legal Battle, Must Start Next Movie by 2011
filmschoolrejects.com 7/9/2009 —
The results of a recent settlement came forward in the case of WB and DC Comics vs. the heirs of Superman co-creator Jerome Siegel. According to Variety , U.S. District Court Judge Stephen G. Larsen found that Warner Bros. and DC Comics didn’t have what was called a “Sweetheart ...
The Future of Superman & Who Might Be Involved
screenrant.com 8/1/2009 —
Our friend Robert Sanchez at IESB has the scoop on the latest details leaking out of the Warner Brothers camp for the Superman franchise.
According to Robert and his search for information on the Man of Steel , WB is treating Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns as a sort of conclusion ...
Is James McTeigue Hiding a Wachowski Superman Secret?
firstshowing.net 8/5/2009 —
Are we ever going to get to the bottom of these Superman shenanigans? Earlier this year, a rumor started circulating that the Wachowski Brothers were interested in directing a new Superman trilogy for Warner Brothers. To make a long story ...
The Siegels Win Back Pieces of Krypton
cinematical.com 8/14/2009 — Things are looking pretty grim for the Man of Steel, at least when it comes to his future on the silver screen. As you might remember, Warner Bros, DC Comics, and the Siegel family have been tied up in court over who is entitled to what when it comes ...
DC Comics to Lose Superman Movie Rights in 2013
getthebigpicture.net 8/14/2009 — And that could be it for Superman for the time being, and I can't say it
bothers me one bit. Because of lingering legal issues between Warner Bros. and DC Comics and the
estate of Superman creator Jerry Siegel, the rights to the world's most famous comic book
character have been up in the ...
IESB Exclusive: Superman Rumblings Begin Now!
iesb.net 8/1/2009 — I'd like to see McG take this movie. I think he'd be able to make a more action oriented novie without making Superman come off as ultra violent. It's a thin line that shouldn't be crossed. I'd like to see a new actor for Superman, keep Spacey as ...
Is Mark Millar's 'Superman' Film Dead?
theplaylist.blogspot.com 3/25/2009 — "Warner's talked to us and a few other writer/ director teams, but things seem to be in stasis right now. As far as I understand, nothing is happening with 'Superman' at the moment and so the director and I are just working on another project. If it ...
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