Post by EnriqueH on Apr 10, 2016 17:21:41 GMT -5
So I haven't really been following the behind the scenes news, rumors and powerplaying surrounding the DC Universe, so I'm curious what I supposed to happen from here besides a Wonder Woman and Aquaman movie.
I understand Zack Snyder is scheduled to produce/direct others? Is that right?
I'm curious because it now seems that BvS is fading fast at the boxoffice and will be even less profitable than MOS, which was itself considered a disappointment by superhero/Marvel/blockbuster standards.
I have to imagine that Snyder may be secretly in the hot seat: both of his major DC projects had huge percentage drops following the 2nd weekend, both movies are divisive among the fan base, and this last seemed to be getting worse reviews and publicity. But to make matters worse, the publications are claiming BvS is even less profitable than MOS?
That can't be good for Snyder.
They clearly brought in Batman as a PR damage control following the lukewarm boxoffice of MOS (by studio expectations), and now that they have thrown everything plus the kitchen sink into this movie, (Batman, Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor, Doomsday) it's STILL going to disappoint if I'm understanding the pundits?
I kinda suspect Snyder will be phased out, or given a ceremonial title like what happened to Gene Roddenberry following Star Trek: The Motion Picture when he was taken out of the produer's role and given the title of "executive consultant" after TMP became a similarly divisive movie that did well, but not as strong as hoped.
In fact, I read a headline this last week stating that Snyder is "supporting" Ben Affleck in the director's chair for future Batman movies. I have to suspect that the phasing out might be starting?
I understand Zack Snyder is scheduled to produce/direct others? Is that right?
I'm curious because it now seems that BvS is fading fast at the boxoffice and will be even less profitable than MOS, which was itself considered a disappointment by superhero/Marvel/blockbuster standards.
I have to imagine that Snyder may be secretly in the hot seat: both of his major DC projects had huge percentage drops following the 2nd weekend, both movies are divisive among the fan base, and this last seemed to be getting worse reviews and publicity. But to make matters worse, the publications are claiming BvS is even less profitable than MOS?
That can't be good for Snyder.
They clearly brought in Batman as a PR damage control following the lukewarm boxoffice of MOS (by studio expectations), and now that they have thrown everything plus the kitchen sink into this movie, (Batman, Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor, Doomsday) it's STILL going to disappoint if I'm understanding the pundits?
I kinda suspect Snyder will be phased out, or given a ceremonial title like what happened to Gene Roddenberry following Star Trek: The Motion Picture when he was taken out of the produer's role and given the title of "executive consultant" after TMP became a similarly divisive movie that did well, but not as strong as hoped.
In fact, I read a headline this last week stating that Snyder is "supporting" Ben Affleck in the director's chair for future Batman movies. I have to suspect that the phasing out might be starting?