A few days back, we were speculating as to who Chris Nolan was going to pick for the director of the next Superman film out of a list of candidates that included Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Jonathan Liebesman, Duncan Jones, and Darren Aronofsky. My money was on Duncan Jones, because Moon was a fantastic and minimalistic sci-fi film and I loved it to bits. Imagine my surprise when Zack Snyder, director of 300 and Watchmen, was announced as director of the new Superman reboot.

From Deadline:

Zack Snyder has been chosen to direct  the new installment of Superman for Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures. Snyder was on a short list of directors that I recently revealed met with the studio as well as producers Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas. Other choices at the time included helmers Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Jonathan Liebesman, and Duncan Jones. I think Snyder is an inspired choice. He is a cornerstone filmmaker for Warner Bros., a visual stylist whose efforts for the studio include 300, Watchmen, and the upcoming Sucker Punch.

Personally, I loved Watchmen and 300, and I wish I could say that I am glad Snyder landed the gig. But I’m not. Snyder’s movies haven’t been exactly subtle – they’re an mix of color, explosions, screaming, CGI, abs and boobs. I guess they’re going for an action-oriented film after Superman Returns, the film focusing on Superman abandoning his pregnant girlfriend and subsequently trying to get back with her after five years and a fiancé, bombed. I wonder why.

I don’t hate Chris Nolan’s choice. I’m just iffy with it. With him producing and collaborating with David S. Goyer on a script, this might turn out to be a good thing. In the meantime, you can expect us Comicgasm editors to wait for news and see if the guy they cast as Superman also has a huge package that needs to be reduced via CGI. No, wait.

Err… okay. So. Here’s Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in the upcoming Green Lantern movie. RJ likes the damn thing, but… I dunno. Not exactly a fan of the glowing lines going around the suit. Also the old-school ring isn’t doing anything for me; they should’ve used the newer ring designs. I like the mask though. I’ve always thought that Ryan Reynolds as Hal is an oddball casting choice, but it’s a gamble that just might work, especially with Martin Campbell at the helm.

Anyway, that’s the costume. What do you think?