Zack Snyder to direct 'Superman'

Here's the news of the day: Zack Snyder has been picked to direct the new "Superman" reboot for Warner Bros. He was one of several directors in the running for the job, and now it's official he will be at the helm.

Christopher Nolan is mentoring the project he is develping with David Goyer. Nolan also considered Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Jonathan Liebesman and Duncan Jones, but I guess Snyder impressed him most.

Deadline reports Snyder confirmed the news as well, saying he is excited about creating the new "Man of Steel." He will attack the project as soon as he is done with the post-production on "Sucker Punch."

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Darren Aronofsky on 'Superman' list?

The list of potentional "Superman" directors is growing, because Darren Aronofsky is the latest to be considered by Christopher Nolan, who acts as producer and mentor on the new Man of Steel project.

Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Jonathan Liebesman, Duncan Jones and Zack Snyder are all in the running, and so is Aronofsky, according to Heat Vision. Ben Affleck was on the list as well, but he pulled out.

Some of these candidates would definitely get me excited about a new "Superman," and Darren Aronofsky is definitely an interesting pick as well. He just helmed "Black Swan," which opens soon.

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Who will direct the new 'Superman'?

It looks like the return of the Man of Steel is coming closer and closer. Christopher Nolan is developing the film with Warner Bros., and they're looking for a director for the film that marks the superhero's return.

Deadline reports a shortlist of candidates is out, and it includes Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Jonathan Liebesman, Duncan Jones and Zack Snyder. That really is quit the line-up, right? But Tony Scott?

Personally, I would love to see Duncan Jones do this. He directed "Moon," and I am sure he can bring along an awesome vision. Matt Reeves would be a great choice too, to be honest. But Tony Scott?

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'Superman' won't fly for a while, says DC

No, "Superman" definitely won't fly anywhere on the big screen for a while. DC Entertainment's Diane Nelson recently spoke to MTV about how things are going at Warner Bros. and what the label is planning, but strangely enough, "Superman" doesn't seem to appear in any future plans. Not for now, at least.

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