McG (née Joseph McGinty Nicol) has bowed out as director of Warner Bros.' upcoming Superman sequel, citing disagreement with the studio over budgetary roll-backs. Initially, plans called for the film to be shot in New York City, but when Warner Bros. accountants determined that filming in Australia could cut tens of millions of dollars from the costs, production was moved to Sydney. In a statement on Saturday, McG said, "As a filmmaker, I felt it was inappropriate to try to capture the heart of America on another continent."
Ruler of Australia? Supermate?
Spider-Man deserved blockbuster treatment after the cheesy 70s Nicholas Hammond TV movies. The Superman movies were blockbusters. The need for sequels died with Superman III. "Lois & Clark" and "Smallville" have put all the new spin on the legend that I need to see, leaving one question...
Why?
1 comment:
I'd love to see a kick-ass new version of Superman, but only if Johnny Depp plays Luthor like he plays Captain Jack Sparrow, just a little off. Otherwise, how can you top Hackman "King of Australia?"
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