Superhero/Comics Movie Thread

[birdwatcher]

Josh Brolin is the frontrunner for Batman.

I heard it was Ben Affleck. Seriously.

[fairweatherfan]

James Spader will be playing Ultron in some fashion in the next Avengers.

[Moranis]

James Spader will be playing Ultron in some fashion in the next Avengers.

I posted that last page, which brought this thread back to the front.  It is an interesting casting choice.

And since Avengers 2 is sub titled the Age of Ultron I imagine he will have a pretty big role.

[fairweatherfan]

James Spader will be playing Ultron in some fashion in the next Avengers.

I posted that last page, which brought this thread back to the front.  It is an interesting casting choice.

And since Avengers 2 is sub titled the Age of Ultron I imagine he will have a pretty big role.

Oops, sorry about that - but have I ever got some hot news about the new Batman! 

By "some fashion" I meant it might just be a voiceover, or they might physically involve Spader via motion capture or the like.  Or, best case, they'll just slap some circuit boards on him like that freaky lady in Superman 3.

[Moranis]

James Spader will be playing Ultron in some fashion in the next Avengers.

I posted that last page, which brought this thread back to the front.  It is an interesting casting choice.

And since Avengers 2 is sub titled the Age of Ultron I imagine he will have a pretty big role.

Oops, sorry about that - but have I ever got some hot news about the new Batman! 

By "some fashion" I meant it might just be a voiceover, or they might physically involve Spader via motion capture or the like.  Or, best case, they'll just slap some circuit boards on him like that freaky lady in Superman 3.

The promo going around has Ultron's costume looking very much like Iron Man.  The thinking is that Tony Stark creates Ultron and thus he looks very much like Iron Man (which is obviously different than the comic book world, but would seemingly fit in the movie scheme).  Thus, I would imagine that Spader will be in an Iron Man esque suit for much of his screen time.

[fairweatherfan]

The promo going around has Ultron's costume looking very much like Iron Man.  The thinking is that Tony Stark creates Ultron and thus he looks very much like Iron Man (which is obviously different than the comic book world, but would seemingly fit in the movie scheme).  Thus, I would imagine that Spader will be in an Iron Man esque suit for much of his screen time.

I think the Iron Man creation story makes a lot of sense, but I doubt they'll have Spader in a suit since Ultron isn't a person.  Easier to just mocap someone or fully CGI it and add the voice later.

[makaveli]

IMHO Superman Returns was a 8/10, Man of Steel 5/10, reaaalllyy disappointing

[Moranis]

The promo going around has Ultron's costume looking very much like Iron Man.  The thinking is that Tony Stark creates Ultron and thus he looks very much like Iron Man (which is obviously different than the comic book world, but would seemingly fit in the movie scheme).  Thus, I would imagine that Spader will be in an Iron Man esque suit for much of his screen time.

I think the Iron Man creation story makes a lot of sense, but I doubt they'll have Spader in a suit since Ultron isn't a person.  Easier to just mocap someone or fully CGI it and add the voice later.

certainly possible, but Whedon has said he wants to humanize the character.  I have no idea what he means by that and he wouldn't clarify.  So while it is possible he will be totally CGI, it is also possible they will do something where he is more human like.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Just read that Paul Rudd will be playing Ant-Man.

My initial reaction: Not good.

[LarBrd33]

Just read that Paul Rudd will be playing Ant-Man.

My initial reaction: Not good.

Why?... you a big Ant-Man fan? lol

I don't know squat about Ant-Man, but I'm pretty sure that that movie will be awesome.  It's written/directed by Edgar Wright:  Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim Vs the World, The World's End

I'm a video editor for a living.  Edgar Wright's movies are freaking amazing.  The editing in the films blow my mind.  Just watch "Scott Pilgrim Vs The World" if you haven't.  Vastly underrated movie.  It's one of the most uniquely awesome and creative films I've ever seen.  How he plays with the comicbook/video game style is brilliant.  living typography, comic-esque panels, linear conversations over nonlinear time, etc.  Ugh... it's sooo sooo good.

Ant-Man will be wildly entertaining.  I'm not concerned at all about Paul Rudd.  My only mild concern is actually that since Ant-Man is part of Marvel/Avenger's vast film universe that there might be some stylistic limitations on what Edgar Wright can do with this.  I hope they let him have fun with it and not worry so much if it doesn't "feel" the same as the other movies.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Just read that Paul Rudd will be playing Ant-Man.

My initial reaction: Not good.

Why?... you a big Ant-Man fan? lol

A "big" Ant-Man fan? I see what you did there. 

Ant-Man's not my favorite, but I like him, and I just don't see Paul Rudd as the superhero type—I hope they don't end up with another Ryan-Reynolds-as-Green-Lantern on their hands.

[LarBrd33]

Just read that Paul Rudd will be playing Ant-Man.

My initial reaction: Not good.

Why?... you a big Ant-Man fan? lol

A "big" Ant-Man fan? I see what you did there. 

Ant-Man's not my favorite, but I like him, and I just don't see Paul Rudd as the superhero type—I hope they don't end up with another Ryan-Reynolds-as-Green-Lantern on their hands.

If that's your concern, you should fear not.  Green Lantern had a "meh" director.  Martin Campbell... guy has more misses on his record than hits.  Couple Zorro movies. Some crap films like "The Edge of Darkness".  He did, however, direct "Casino Royale" which was pretty solid.

Also, Green Lantern was written by 4 hacks you've never heard of. 

Like I said, Edgar Wright is an exceptional writer/director and you should be very excited for "Ant-Man".  The character is ultimately kinda silly... he shrinks his size and uses mind control on ants.  Expect this to be as "fun" and "quirky" as a superhero film can be.  Paul Rudd will be great.

Edgar Wright originally wrote this in 2006.  They shelved it, because it wasn't part of the big name Marvel characters.  They are finally ready to move forward with it.  Wright had to do some re-writes so it would fit into the existing Marvel Universe.  But yeah... I hope they let him do this in his own style, because I'm sure it will be extremely fun.

[Moranis]

loved the new Captain America.  very entertaining. 

[Celtics4ever]

IMHO Superman Returns was a 8/10, Man of Steel 5/10, reaaalllyy disappointing

I don't agree with this and neither did the world given the box office.    I think Singer is an ok director.   But I think they should reboot the X-men like they did and roll with it.   That last x-men movie was better any Singer's too.

His cast was great but I think several could have done a way better job.   Superman returns stunk!  Man of Steel was laying the groundwork for the new DC universe.   Rumor has it Wonder Woman will be from Krypton in the next movie.   Old Batman not Christian Bale too.

[Sketch5]

IMHO Superman Returns was a 8/10, Man of Steel 5/10, reaaalllyy disappointing

While it's your opinion and tastes what movie was better, I still have to say your wrong.

Superman Returns was boring as heck. The best part was him catching a plane and getting shot in the eye. It was a complete fan movie by Singer. He was trying to make a romance out of Superman, and it didn't work, and the main villain was a giant rock.

While there are faults with Snyders Man of Steel, it was better and more watchable than Returns. Superman actually got to punch someone. Yes the end fight scene was over the top and maybe over compensating for Returns, but over all it was much more fun.