I will have some live reports from the Heroes Convention in Charlotte NC within the next couple days from "Metropolisman" aka Matt Rape and the mysterious JPLS (JonPetersLovesSpiders). Metropolisman has taken a large amount of photos and has attended both Friday and Saturday and will attend tomorrow the 22nd. JPLS has a pretty big scoop for those who read DC Comics.

Stay tuned!

Who Is Writing The Superman Returns Sequel: Part IV

So far we've discussed the following potential candidates as possible writers for a Superman Returns Sequel:


1) Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman
2) David Hayter
3) David Goyer


Our final candidates are dark horses, but are no stranger to Superman as they were commisioned to write "Justice League" by Warner Bros...



Michele & Kieran Mulroney

The latest reports are that Michele and Kieran are working on another draft of "Justice League" to have it ready for release in 2011.

http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2008...nd-struck.htm

Who Is Writing The Superman Returns Sequel?: Part III

The 3rd Part of our look at possible writers for a Superman sequel. The next possibility is a writer who helped reinvent another DC comic staple, Batman:




David Goyer

Credited by some for bringing back comic book movies with Blade, David Goyer seems to have his name mentioned with every comic book related film. Along with Christopher Nolan, he brought gritty realism to Batman. Goyer is attched to X-Men: Magneto and responsible for Super Max: Green Arrow.


Although Goyer is a long shot for a Superman sequel, WB could turn to his steady hand and sharp eye to write an emotional and action packed script.


Next: The Mulroneys

Who Is Writing The Superman Returns Sequel?: Part II

Now we continue to explore the question, "Who will write Superman: Man of Steel?". The first part speculated on the sequel being written by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. Another possible candidate:


David Hayter

David Hayter is no stranger to comic related films with writing credits on X-Men, X-Men 2, and Watchmen. He is a friend, and worked with Bryan Singer on X-Men, and X-Men 2. On April 18th, 2008, as reported on this blog, David talked about the sequel:

David Hayter was a guest speaker at York University in Toronto Canada about 2 1/2 weeks ago. He came in to discuss his profession with the class and somebody asked him about Superman Returns and what his thoughts were on the movie. He said he thought it was great but the films biggest problem was that "it couldnt decide whether it was a richard donner film or a reboot Singer film"He said bryan is working on the sequel and hes talked to bryan about it and Bryan is aware of the fanboy complaints with SR and is committed to more modern comicbooks for MOS. He also said that Bryan was a hawk when it comes to trying to please the fans and will go all out for this one. He also told the class how much he loathes X-3.

On Tuesday May 27th, 2008 on his own IMDB messageboard, Hayter had this to say:

I have no immediate plans to work with Bryan, though I did talk briefly with his lawyer about the Superman sequel the other day. But I don't think it's likely that I will take it on.

Next: David Goyer

Who Is Writing The Superman Returns Sequel?

From most accounts circulating behind the scenes the Superman Returns sequel is happening and aiming for 2010. The question remains, does the sequel already have the writer(s) or are meetings still taking place? Over the next couple of days I will be reporting on some of the possible contenders:


Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci

The duo worked on the summer blockbuster Transformers and the upcoming Star Trek film. Iris from www.brandonrouth.com reported that "Kurtzman and Orci seem to be interested in writing a script for MoS" on November 17th, 2007, just after Mike Dougherty and Dan Harris left the project in October.

http://www.bluetights.net/theplanet/showpost.php?p=1489507&postcount=386

On February 6th I reported that a "famous screenwriter" was talking with WB, this screenwriter was Roberto Orci.

Some rumors are circulating that the WB is preparing to bring a "famous screenwriter" in to discuss a possible Superman Returns sequel or a totally different Superman movie. Right now of course this is just a rumor. However, with the strike seemingly winding down and the latest news before the strike being WB was bringing in various writers to meet with, one has to wonder.

http://showtime029.blogspot.com/2008/02/new-man-of-steel-writer-being-brought.html

On March 10th, 2008 IESB reported that Orci and Kurtzman were in talks with WB to pen the sequel.

Word is Transformers/Star Trek scribes Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman are considering being behind the project. This gives Superman fans hope after Returns' mild disappointment amongst fan boys. The pair are apparently in talks and have had "several meetings" regarding the film. No need to worry about a lack of action from these two!

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4497&Itemid=99

Up Next: David Hayter