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Ginsu Victim:
Keep in mind that Joel Schumacher wasn't entirely responsible for the two bad Batman movies. Up until that point, he was a respected filmmaker (still is, if you leave D.C. Cab, his Batmans, and The Number 23 out....I mean, come on, St Elmo's Fire, Lost Boys, Falling Down, Flatliners, The Client, A Time to Kill, Tigerland, Phone Booth).
Warner Bros was upset with Tim Burton's dark film Batman Returns. They wanted to sell toys, and a lot of parents complained about images of The Penguin on their kids McDonald's cups. WB had a much more kid-friendly image in mind.
If you ever have the chance (I haven't), listen to the commentary for Batman and Robin. It's one long apology from Schumacher. What I have heard of it is great. He's very humble.

AtomSmasher:
It's official, Iron Man 2 is on the way:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7385049.stm

Ginsu Victim:

--- Quote from: AtomSmasher on May 06, 2008, 11:52:38 am ---It's official, Iron Man 2 is on the way:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7385049.stm

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Not exactly a shocker there...

AtomSmasher:

--- Quote from: GinsuVictim on May 06, 2008, 11:55:47 am ---Not exactly a shocker there...

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Nope, but I figured it was worth posting since some people here were questioning if a sequel would be made.

SithMaster:

--- Quote from: AtomSmasher on May 06, 2008, 11:59:36 am ---
--- Quote from: GinsuVictim on May 06, 2008, 11:55:47 am ---Not exactly a shocker there...

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Nope, but I figured it was worth posting since some people here were questioning if a sequel would be made.

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He means me.  I just hope it doesn't turn into another poorly made sequel.


--- Quote from: shmokes on May 06, 2008, 01:33:37 am ---
--- Quote from: SithMaster on May 05, 2008, 11:58:07 am ---
The problem is despite making 100 million already the corporate people might still consider it unsuccessful and not go forward with a sequel.  Yes they would be stupid but since when has anyone in the upper echelons of business ever done anything right.


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Your heart is in the right place, but your analysis is severely flawed.  The numbers guarantee that another Iron Man will be made.  This is a PERFECT example of the upper echelons of business doing things wrong, not the other way around.  Every time something great comes out, the upper echelons of business go into immediate Xerox mode.  They say, "Good god!  Look at those numbers.  Get five sequels in production IMMEDIATELY!"  And we end up with Joel Shumacher Batmans and Bret Ratner X-men. 

It is the fact that the upper echelons of business often seem unable to do things right that GUARANTEES that Iron Man 2 will be made, regardless of whether the director is ready to do a sequel, regardless of whether a decent script has been made, etc.  The movie will be made, and it will be released on time.  Period.

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Now shmokes is mad at me.

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