Official Justice League Status Update Thread

[protocida]

Armie Hammer is very intimidating and have a voice condizent with Batman. He would't be my initial choice, but changing his hair to Black and working... Who knows?

[Lighthouse]

I remember when Jonathan Frakes and Richard Donner were listed as directing the Superman movie after Brett Ratner had been dumped from it. Its a good site for looking up information about past movies that have already been released, but heavily unreliable when it comes to upcoming projects.

[protocida]

You're talking about IMDb?

[Showtime]

I remember when Jonathan Frakes and Richard Donner were listed as directing the Superman movie after Brett Ratner had been dumped from it. Its a good site for looking up information about past movies that have already been released, but heavily unreliable when it comes to upcoming projects.

That is exactly my point.

You're talking about IMDb?

Yes.

[protocida]

OK, Then.

[Ultimate_Superman]

I would love for this movie to be made if it had the right cast and script. But right now IMO it has neither. I feel this is a rushed product and the WB should just hold off and rethink things.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

You know, even though he is taller, Hammer could be made to look like a Michael Keaton version of Batman/Bruce Wayne. I think a lot of people are also discounting the flexibility of a younger actor to play more mature in his/her role. Some examples of that can be seen in actors like Natale Portman, who was younger than 18 when she performed in "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace". The same thing goes for Kiera Knightley when she played in "Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl". Leonardo DiCaprio was 22 when he stared in "Titanic". I think it is a false argument to say that an actor is too young when they are in their early 20's when there are lots of actors who pull it off all the time.I'd excise the Portman thing because she was terrible in those movies, it wasn't her fault but still...

I get what you are saying though.

[Jamie Madrox]

What's it really matter how old an actors is? If a young actor can play an older character, then I don't see what the problem is. Armie Hammer may be 21, but I bet he can play 31.

:batman:

[Dotten]

Clive Owen puts the M in Man. But I have no idea what role he would fit in this movie. I just want someone who gives me the "man"-vibe, the way Clive Owen, Bruce Willis, Mel Gibson, Bruce Springsteen etc. gives me.

Instead it looks like we are getting Backstreet Boys. Why don't they equip the heroes with skin-lotion and a mop while their at it.

By the missing eye of Odin, their names end with "man" for crying out loud. So go find us som men. Or else change their names to Superguy and Batfella.

Grumpy today, yes I am :P

[Showtime]

What's it really matter how old an actors is? If a young actor can play an older character, then I don't see what the problem is. Armie Hammer may be 21, but I bet he can play 31.

:batman:

They should bring in that stock trading baby to play Superman.

[Darkknight2099]

They should bring in that stock trading baby to play Superman.

:pal: :meow:

[KELLEL]

Well its nice to hear its officially shooting for summer 09 release. I Hope though we get better people in the batman and superman roles. Well Yes hammer isnt right for bats with his young age, i was warming up to him. He has a good deep voice and would be an intimating bats at 6'5. I just hope DJ cotrona isnt supes in the end he is totally wrong for the role. Hopefully for supes role they see this(doubtful) and pick someone else..... welling....porter..... someone who looks more like the character.


I say, since we have to work with what they've given us, cast Armie Hammer as SUPERMAN, NOT Batman, and cast DJ Cotrona as BATMAN, NOT Superman.

[protocida]

Cotrona will not be in the movie (PRAY WITH ME, BROTHAS!)

[Webhead2006]

Yea i hope cotrona isnt in the film if he was indeed to be supes. There is tons of more decent actors who fit the look more then him. As for hammer yes he isnt who i would want as bats but if they dont recast him hopefully we do get a more decent supes.

[Showtime]

Controna is playing Superman and Batman...

[Webhead2006]

lol

[Mister J]

Controna is playing Superman and Batman...
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3194/394pxworldsfinest283nv3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:eek:

[Showtime]

HAHA. Awesome.

[protocida]

Lol!

[Retroman]

That surprised me too. Even if they decided to go with 'more affordable' actors for the hero leads, you figure the villains (which could easily be limited to one film, as opposed to the franchise aspirations for the heroes) would bring some name recognition to increase appeal to the masses.
Exactly and you don't even need to get a megastar who'll set back the budget 20 million dollars.
NO :csad: **Slashes his own wrists**



Yeah, but even if they couldn't get a "credible" actor, they could have cast someone who could actually pass for Maxwell Freaking Lord. :o
If Brett Ratner can do it why can't George Miller?:o
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/dnno1/wbjl.png
Coming Soon from WB
(source: WB Japan website)

I cant read Japanese, but this certainly is for Justice League and it is indicating a 2009 release.
Certainly does.
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3194/394pxworldsfinest283nv3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:eek:
:woot: lmao

[protocida]

Call Mel Gibson as Max. After all, Miller is praticly recasting older movies.

I Can see...

Superman - Hugh Jackman.
Flash - Elijah Wood.
Green Lantern - Hugo Weaving.
Martian Manhunter - Hugh-Keays Byrne.
Maxwell Lord - Mel Gibson.

Among others.

[Wally West]

what kind of a comparison is this?

frodo is small in the LOTR universe. you cast a normal actor and use teh effects to make him smaller. why would you cast a BIG actor to play batman that has long ears and then spend money to make him smaller?

Actually there was very little cgi work used to make the hobbits smaller, mostly they used doubles, and camera tricks like forced perspective.Height is not the big deal people make it out to be, it's ridiculous the way people are so paranoid about that, maybe it'll be strange seeing cotrona and hammer standing together at the premier, but I doubt you notice it on screen.

[protocida]

I'll have to agree.

[Webhead2006]

Yes there is ways to fix height but i still would rather not see cotrona as supes and have the role recast which is still possible to happen and have someone who looks more like supes. I have stated a few times i have nothing against cotrona never seen his work but he just isnt right for supes.

[RonStoppablefan]

Call Mel Gibson as Max. After all, Miller is praticly recasting older movies.

I Can see...

Superman - Hugh Jackman.
Flash - Elijah Wood.
Green Lantern - Hugo Weaving.
Martian Manhunter - Hugh-Keays Byrne.
Maxwell Lord - Mel Gibson.

Among others.

Well Huge Jackman already has a movie going on in 2009 LOL. But I'm sure he wouldn't mind doing two films at onceXD
But I'd rather see him doing Bat-Man more than any thing but since this is so supposed to be not taken seriously than meh LOL.

[RonStoppablefan]

Call Mel Gibson as Max. After all, Miller is praticly recasting older movies.

I Can see...

Superman - Hugh Jackman.
Flash - Elijah Wood.
Green Lantern - Hugo Weaving.
Martian Manhunter - Hugh-Keays Byrne.
Maxwell Lord - Mel Gibson.

Among others.

Well Huge Jackman already has a movie going on in 2009 LOL. But I'm sure he wouldn't mind doing two films at onceXD
But I'd rather see him doing Bat-Man more than any thing but since this is so supposed to be not taken seriously than meh LOL.

[protocida]

That hurted...

[I Am The Knight]

Call Mel Gibson as Max. After all, Miller is praticly recasting older movies.

I Can see...

Superman - Hugh Jackman.
Flash - Elijah Wood.
Green Lantern - Hugo Weaving.
Martian Manhunter - Hugh-Keays Byrne.
Maxwell Lord - Mel Gibson.

Among others.

:huh: :huh: :huh:

[protocida]

Hugo Weaving worked with George Miller in ''Happy Feet'', as the elder.

[I Am The Knight]

OK, but, I don't think he should play Green Lantern...At least not Hal. Certainly not John Stewart. Ha.

[protocida]

He would be a good Kyle


(Just Kidding, Kyle Fans, don't crucify me!)

[I Am The Knight]

:cmad: I'm a Kyle fan :cmad:

:woot:

[KBX]

Hugo Weaving should be Max Lord

[protocida]

:cmad: I'm a Kyle fan :cmad:

:woot:

Don't crucify me! :shock :wow: :shock

[DCnightwing23]

The cast they have right now is terrific.
WB is genius!! (i love WB)

[protocida]

Yeah... Something told us so.

[GreenKToo]

terrific?? your the first i've heard say that about the whole cast. Most, like me, like just a few of them, such as Common, Gale, and Brody.
The rest of the rumored cast is just ''Meh''. MHO of course.

[RonStoppablefan]

Yah I've heard a lot of people complaine about the cast so far, but nice to know some people enjoy them. Here's hoping they all pull off a good performance.

[Webhead2006]

well i have said this for awhile now since the delay back in jan no one of the rumored/came out to public and told role are under contract with the wb so if wb chooses they could recast some or all of the roles.

[dnno1]

terrific?? your the first i've heard say that about the whole cast. Most, like me, like just a few of them, such as Common, Gale, and Brody.
The rest of the rumored cast is just ''Meh''. MHO of course.

Let me just say that the finalists tested against a number of other actors for the role and bascially won their roles outright (baring those actors that were being considered and either dropped out or turned down an offer). I will have to say that I trust the decision made by George Miller and Barrie Osborne.

[Webhead2006]

yea and we got to wait and see if miller stays with the film too if it does end up moving out of austrila if they cant get the higher tax break they are hopeing for. And if he doesnt stay with the film then i think there is a better chance of recasting roles then.

[Nightwing1977]

They should bring in that stock trading baby to play Superman.

:funny: :funny:

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[GreenKToo]

Let me just say that the finalists tested against a number of other actors for the role and bascially won their roles outright (baring those actors that were being considered and either dropped out or turned down an offer). I will have to say that I trust the decision made by George Miller and Barrie Osborne.
i'm not gonna knock them too bad till I see a pic of them in costume, and a clip with them acting.
I will say that i'm not feeling D.J. as Supes, nor Armie as Bats. That could change of course. we'll see.

[protocida]

I'm saying they will not be in (LET'S PRAY!)

[GreenKToo]

I'm saying they will not be in (LET'S PRAY!)
Let us hope that with the short delay they recast some key roles.

[protocida]

Aparently, they will recast Superman, Aquaman, Flash and probably Batman, besides Max.

The ones that stay:

Armie Hammer - Batman (?)
Megan Gale - Wonder-Woman.
Adam Brody - Flash (Which one?).
Common - Green Lantern.
Hugh-Keays Byrne - Martian Manhunter.
Zoe Kazan - Iris.

[Webhead2006]

Well if the film is moved out of austrila and miller doesnt stay with the film then there is a chance the new director who ever it might be could recast everyone if he wants to. So in reality we have to see what happens with miller and if the film stays or not in austrila. Hopefully in the end we get a good script better cast for most roles and a good jla film.

[GreenKToo]

I could live with Armie I suppose *IF* he stays Batman the entire film, with no glimpse of wayne whatsoever. The rest that you say are staying are fine by me as well.

The Superman casting is what most of us appear to be concerned about. They MUST get him cast right. He's no minor player that can just be played by any ole' actor.

[Webhead2006]

Yea personally the role should have gone to welling or atless a decent actor who looks more like the character and could pull him off well.

[protocida]

I Can see Welling as Superman. But there are plenty of good actors. Even Josh Duhamell would be good.

[Orin]

Aparently, they will recast Superman, Aquaman, Flash and probably Batman, besides Max.
What makes it appear that way?

[The Major]

Yea personally the role should have gone to welling or atless a decent actor who looks more like the character and could pull him off well.

IIRC Welling doesn't want to be Superman.

[phoenixflight]

When are we going to here any official word on casting and a start date. Will this movie really be out for the Summer of 2009 if it hasn't even started filiming yet???

[The Major]

When are we going to here any official word on casting and a start date. Will this movie really be out for the Summer of 2009 if it hasn't even started filiming yet???

Don't expect anything soon.

It's far to early for that.

[Antonello Blueberry]

When are we going to here any official word on casting and a start date. Will this movie really be out for the Summer of 2009 if it hasn't even started filiming yet???
The same can be said for Prince of Persia that's supposed to be released on June 2009.

[Orin]

By like Mid-July, we should know ... then again, i've got this vague feeling that the actors will be striking by then and we'll never know. ;)

[buggs0268]

Don't know it this has been posted. Emi Jay is reporting that her hubby got an email from someone in the WB and that it looks like JLA is moving to Canada.

Just minutes ago, Steve sent an article to Action-Figure.com with an update on the recent Justice League rumors.

Someone in WB confirmed to him today that it is highly likely the film is moving to Canada because people in the Australian government only want to offer WB a 15% rebate for JLA. With a $220mil budget, WB doesn't feel that's enough of an incentive to stay. A decision is supposed to made by April.

Also, he confirmed during the WGA strike, discussions did take place about removing Superman and Batman from the film and scrapping the OMAC story arc, but he didn't know if the current rewrites are for the new story or just polishing the original.

I had really hoped those rumors would turn out to be false, but it appears they are true. Will WB ever learn??

Everything I posted is what Steve passed on to me. I would assume there isn't anything else in the article. From what I know, the email didn't have much except real quick answers to a couple questions.

I agree completely it makes no sense to remove Superman or Batman, but this is WB we're talking about. Anyone remember the South Park episode where dolphins decided what to put on TV?? I'm thinking it wasn't to far from the truth in WB's case.

In regards to Variety, etc referring to the cast, its all old info being recycled. There are no cast members. I've spoken to many sources at WB and the general feeling is the top brass purposely let the contracts expire. What this means, nobody knows. My personal hope is that there will be a whole new cast.

Also, with the news that they are pushing to move to Canada, this has 2 benefits. One being Welling, two being no more Miller. There are quite a few people who believe he skip JLA and move on to Happy Feet 2 if he can't film in Australia. We'll have to wait and see.
http://theinfamousemijayne.blogspot.com/

[Webhead2006]

yea i saw that on her blog yesterday actually.

[buggs0268]

ah okay; been busy and I just saw it today.

[jmc]

They stole your tag line in that article Webhead. :woot:

[Webhead2006]

who?

[Showtime]

I would almost guarantee if they move to Canada that Miller is gone. He was only valuable if they filmed in Australia.

In regards to Welling...here we go.

I can't even fathom that there is truth to WB considering getting rid of Superman and Batman. If so, WB needs a batarang to the temple.

[Webhead2006]

Well welling would be loads better then most of the crap names we heard, and yes i would enjoy seeing him as supes after 7 soon to be 8 yrs of playing clark kent role he should get to be superman. But i know he isnt the only one who could play him, there is tons of good decent actors out there who could play supes and look more like the role. Also yea if the film does go to canada its likely miller is out and then we got to wait and see who comes in and if any of miller's cast will be staying or if the roles will be totally recast. So right now its up to wb and if they will come out with official word this time around with the film. So lets wait and see what happens because for all we know alot could be changing and hopefully for the better.

[Showtime]

Wait and see. Wait and see.

[Webhead2006]

Yea the wonderful game of waiting. Which we the fans hate. Hopefully in the end we get a good film better cast and all that.

[hippie_hunter]

It really would make no sense to remove Batman and Superman since WB has apparently decided that all DC films will have separate continuities.

[protocida]

I Think ''Justice League'' will move to Canada. Miller is going to quit and the movie will be delay. A New director, hopefully a good one, will be choose, the cast will be rechoosen and the movie is going to come to Theathers in 2010.

Canibal mode off.

[Antonello Blueberry]

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4492&Itemid=99

This morning, Showest presented a panel on film in Australia and IESB caught an exclusive interview with Ausfilm Commissioner Tracey Vieira about Justice League, Happy Feet 2, Mad Max: Fury Road and Bax Luhrmann's Australia.

The primary issue in regards to whether or not it will film in Australia seems to be a newly introduced incentive program designed to promote Australia as a nation. Films deemed "significantly Australian" are eligible for a 40% break -- obviously something that makes filming there very attractive to producers.

IESB: There was a rumor early-on when Warner Bros. said they were pulling out because of the tax-breaks that Australia came back and said, "No, no, no. It was because of the script." Then we hear later that it was possibly because of the script but then that they're maybe going to shoot in Canada. Is there a battle going on now to decide?

Vieira: My understanding is that there's not yet a decision been made. Certainly the actors are still training and there's a lot of Australian actors involved. My understanding is that the government still hasn't made a decision or whether the producers have said or not. They're certainly eligible for the other incentive we have.

IESB: Which is which one?

Vieira: 15 percent. It's a location off-set. But, obviously, 40 percent is a lot bigger.

IESB: And that's what they're after? The 40 percent?

Vieira: Absolutely. There's a lot of Australian elements to it but what the government needs to figure out is the significant Australian content and where on the scales is it really falling? Is it somewhere in the middle ground because, if so, it's probably not considered significant. What they don't want to do is take rebranded American films with a change of names and a few attachments and give away such a huge amount of money that would just disappear for us.

IESB: Do you know if that has anything to do with the talk that it wasn't going to be called Justice League of America but just Justice League or Justice League: Mortals and the casting of Australian actors like Megan Gale as Wonder Woman?

Vieira: Well, again, I can't guess why Warner Bros. have made the decisions they've made and I'm certainly not on the panel that makes the final decision about the funding. But certainly talking to some of the Australians involved, they consider it to be a significant Australian film. It's a challenging nutcracker of an incident in that it's come so quickly after it was introduced. It's not an incentive that says, "You check this box, you get five points." It's much more flexible than that so I think they're taking their time with it. And there was Warner Bros. who really didn't feel that the script was quite right and didn't want to right it. Now it's a whole different game in terms of stage-availability.

IESB: Does that then run the of risk of everybody jumping on and saying, "Hey, Hugh Jackman's Australian. We're shooting Wolverine in Australia. We should get the incentive,"?

Vieira: I think that's what everyone's afraid of. If Justice League was to get it then the government would have made the decision that it was a significantly Australian film rather than a rebranded film. Really, that's why it hasn't happened more quickly in terms of a decision. They're working very closely with Warners to make sure they're making the right decision. Because if they do make it, they don't want to open that door that anybody can come to Australia with a $200 million film and get 40 percent or the incentive will go away. That's the last thing we want to happen...

[Antonello Blueberry]

Btw, I have a feeling they will shoot Justice League here in Italy. It will be called "Justice League: Lasagna" to be directed by Gabriele Muccino with his little brother Silvio as Superman. We have a new tax rebate law here in Rome.
It's just a feeling. Oh, and Michael Trucco will be Wonder Woman as he has an Italian name.

[The Guard]

This tax/Australia stuff is incredibly boring.

[bunk]

I doubt they'd cast Welling... for the same reason they don't cast Routh. Welling has his own "continuity baggage" that he'd bring along. They're both so much better than Cotrona though...

[Webhead2006]

We have to just wait and see what wb plans on doing now if they will stay in austrila if miller will stay as director and if any cast is staying or gets recast. Rumor has it we might know in april if wb plans to stay in austrila or move the film. And if it moves we could see lots of changes happening.

[bunk]

Hopefully the film moves to Canada and changes it's phone number.

[Nightwing1977]

I doubt they'd cast Welling... for the same reason they don't cast Routh. Welling has his own "continuity baggage" that he'd bring along. They're both so much better than Cotrona though...

I agree. I felt JLA won't be part of SR & SV. It will be own continuity along with Batman. I imagine that why both Bale & Routh won't play the characters. Again, it best of those 2 franchises to be finish first & then start on JLA.

[dnno1]

Btw, I have a feeling they will shoot Justice League here in Italy. It will be called "Justice League: Lasagna" to be directed by Gabriele Muccino with his little brother Silvio as Superman. We have a new tax rebate law here in Rome.
It's just a feeling. Oh, and Michael Trucco will be Wonder Woman as he has an Italian name.

I would be cool with that if Manuela Acuri would be Wonder Woman.

[FaT_tONle]

Lets hope that they throw Cotrona and Hammer into the Pacific on their way over here to North America... well... at least drop them off at the gas stop in Honolulu or something if that's too harsh... this cast has to go pronto.

[Webhead2006]

We just got to wait ot find out whats the new script, if miller is staying or not, if its staying in austrila or moving to canada, and then the predelay cast staying or not. We could be lucky and have things change and we get a better cast, script, film.

[KBX]

So are we need now is to wait and see where they chose, Canada or Australia...

[Showtime]

They moved it to Compton.

[KBX]

They're going back to Cali? Nah....

Wonder if Dwight Howard is from there, he'll make a good Superman!

[Dotten]

I'm thinking the casting of Cotrona is a hoax, it's a carefully planned conspiracy with the goal of making the internet-fanboys happy for the real casting: Tom Welling :D

Welling Hater: "Tom Welling! Well, it's better then Cotrona, that's for sure".

Why those sneaky bastars....

[Ultimate_Superman]

Tom Welling will more then likely not be Superman as long as Singer's sequel is a go. Now if there is no sequel to Superman Returns then I will agree with you.

[GreenKToo]

I would almost guarantee if they move to Canada that Miller is gone. He was only valuable if they filmed in Australia.

In regards to Welling...here we go.

I can't even fathom that there is truth to WB considering getting rid of Superman and Batman. If so, WB needs a batarang to the temple.
I can honestly say that If Batman or Superman were not in it, then I would not see it.
They'd be the biggest reason i'd have to see it, and if they werent in it, then I wouldnt bother with it.

EDIT: I seriously doubt it's true though. If it is, then IMHO, it would be the biggest mistake they could possibily make with J.L.

[Antonello Blueberry]

I'm thinking the casting of Cotrona is a hoax, it's a carefully planned conspiracy with the goal of making the internet-fanboys happy for the real casting: Tom Welling :D

Welling Hater: "Tom Welling! Well, it's better then Cotrona, that's for sure".

I wouldn't be so sure...

[protocida]

I Have hope that Michael Trucco answers to the calls of the fans.

[Antonello Blueberry]

I Have hope that Michael Trucco answers to the calls of the fans.
You're the only one calling.

[Showtime]

I'm thinking the casting of Cotrona is a hoax, it's a carefully planned conspiracy with the goal of making the internet-fanboys happy for the real casting: Tom Welling :D

Welling Hater: "Tom Welling! Well, it's better then Cotrona, that's for sure".

Why those sneaky bastars....

Doesn't it tell you something if they had to pretend another actor was Superman in order to sell Welling. :csad:

I can honestly say that If Batman or Superman were not in it, then I would not see it.
They'd be the biggest reason i'd have to see it, and if they werent in it, then I wouldnt bother with it.

EDIT: I seriously doubt it's true though. If it is, then IMHO, it would be the biggest mistake they could possibily make with J.L.

I don't understand why that would even cross WB's mind.

[FaT_tONle]

I hope WB is enjoying their field trips moving their entire production back and forth half way across the world... pretty soon WB is going to be so desperate for a location that they'll be filming JLA in out back yards... yipeeeeee....

[Nightwing1977]

Tom Welling will more then likely not be Superman as long as Singer's sequel is a go. Now if there is no sequel to Superman Returns then I will agree with you.

After 7 years of playing Clark Kent & not doing plenty of movies, I don't think he won't to do more of him as Superman in the movie & the sequels. He likely don't want anything to do with Superman anymore after SV is done, with how he will be typecasted & not find many roles in tv/movies. It best if he start something new than playing the character again in movies.

[Jake Cassidy]

I don't give a crap where the movie is filmed. I don't get why anyone would.

[biolumen]

Can anyone speculate on the extent of Miller's involvement with the current rewrite being done by the Mulroneys? Very involved.....somewhat involved.....no involvement?

[Webhead2006]

Nope no clue what is going on with it.

[Maze]

That has maybe nothing to do with Jl but still... could be interesting..


March 11, 2008
George Miller working with God of War's Cory Barlog on...?
Newsweek blog "Level Up" is reporting that Cory Barlog (top right), the director of "God of War II" who recently left Sony in the middle of development on "God of War III" and the recent PSP spin-off "Chains of Olympus," is now working with George Miller (second on right), director of "Mad Max," "Happy Feet," and Warner Bros' upcoming "Justice League, on "one or more videogame projects."

No info on what they are, or how the two are collaborating. "Level Up" editor N'Gai Croal is being a huge tease and making us wade through enjoy reading an extended interview with Barlog in two parts. There's no specific information on the project yet, though it is very interesting to read what Barlog has to say about the frustrations of being a successful videogame director vs. film director. For instance:

In the film industry, you make one movie, one movie that's successful--it doesn't matter if you've done anything prior to that--you make one movie that's successful and everybody loves it, at that point you are bankable, marketable and you have your choice. You have an idea, people want to move with you on that, you know you have the opportunity to work with many more people of a higher stature and increase your audience. With the game industry, you make ten games and people are still like, [skeptical voice] "Well, yeah, I don't know. Maybe, maybe it's good."

Tomorrow, "Level Up" will publish Croal's interview with Miller, including details on just what the project is. A lot of film directors talk about getting involved in videogames but never end up doing much (Steven Spielberg and John Woo being the notable exceptions), so I'll be on the lookout not only for what Miller and Barlog's project is, but also how far along they are in actually making it happen. And is it just an idea on paper, or something with money and a development team behind it? Hopefully we'll have the answer tomorrow.




http://weblogs.variety.com/the_cut_scene/2008/03/george-miller-w.html

[Jake Cassidy]

Lets hope that they throw Cotrona and Hammer into the Pacific on their way over here to North America... well... at least drop them off at the gas stop in Honolulu or something if that's too harsh... this cast has to go pronto.

Yes, that is a bit harsh, but also funny. :woot:

[The Major]

maze:

Could be Miller wanting Barlog to make the JL video-game adaption.

[Showtime]

I would say that is a good bet. Singer did the Returns Game.

[Webhead2006]

we just have to see if miller ends up with jla or not right now lol. But if he is staying maybe they are working on deal for jla film based game. Hopefully WB comes clean soon on official word on the film u know austrila or canada, the script, miller in or out, cast, etc.....

[dnno1]

we just have to see if miller ends up with jla or not right now lol. But if he is staying maybe they are working on deal for jla film based game. Hopefully WB comes clean soon on official word on the film u know austrila or canada, the script, miller in or out, cast, etc.....

I think it would be safe to say that both he and Barrie Osborne own the filming rights to the project. If they are not tied to it then nobody will for a while (as in years). I am also not buying the moving to Canada thing either. The best they could get is a 16% offset since they are not Canadians nor are their production companies. Australia is offering them a 15% offset, the US dollar is stronger there, and they already have camp set up in the country. In my opinion, it would be a bad decision and and a hit to your production budget to move to Canada (unless they are going to guarantee some type of offset that is much much better than what they are going to get now).

[Webhead2006]

Yea we have to just wait and see what happens. Hopefully we get some good news and this time around WB comes out with news on the film. Hopefully all the issues are fixed and the script is better, and film will be good. As for the cast hopefully there is some recasting going on for like supes/bats/ and maybe one or two others to get a more decent cast going in. But who knows at this point since we dont know what is going on behind the scenes. At any moment things could totally change so who knows.

[Showtime]

we just have to see if miller ends up with jla or not right now lol. But if he is staying maybe they are working on deal for jla film based game. Hopefully WB comes clean soon on official word on the film u know austrila or canada, the script, miller in or out, cast, etc.....

Yea we have to just wait and see what happens. Hopefully we get some good news and this time around WB comes out with news on the film. Hopefully all the issues are fixed and the script is better, and film will be good. As for the cast hopefully there is some recasting going on for like supes/bats/ and maybe one or two others to get a more decent cast going in. But who knows at this point since we dont know what is going on behind the scenes. At any moment things could totally change so who knows.

:sleepy:

[Webhead2006]

Yea i know u guys are sick of me saying that, but right now from what we know and dont know its a logical statement. Its just the dam waiting game again.

[TheVileOne]

All of the tax crap really just sounds like excuses for WB to keep putting off this movie.

[Webhead2006]

Probably man probably. Wb is run by a bunch of stupid people at times.

[Octoberist]

WB has made some great mistakes in the past (Where the Wild Things Are reshoots, I Am Legend's new ending, redoing The Invasion) but they're never as dumb as Fox.

But if I was WB, I would push for the Flash or Green Lantern solo films right now.

[Hectorminator]

I really like the ending for I Am Legend. I haven't seen the old movies yet, and haven't read the book, but I thought the ending for the new movie was great.

The Invasion did suck though, with or without the "snazzy" action-packed ending they re-shot.

[FaT_tONle]

All of the tax crap really just sounds like excuses for WB to keep putting off this movie.

I don't see why WB is putting off this movie when they green lit the thing in the first place... its obvious that the majority of execs don't feel the way we do... most of them think this is a good idea.. and most of them think this movie has to get done by 2009... I mean they are going to take the production to wherever they can get the best deal... besides we don't even know if the script is complete yet so they have got some time... they might be behind schedule... but at the same time... there is still enough time... to make a hapass summer tentpole film at least...

[The Guard]

Good God, people, calm down. This is a massive, massive project. It not being up and running in a few weeks...this is just not a big deal.

[protocida]

''Justice League'', as Guard sayd, is a great project. It continuously faces problemas, but it IS going to come and it IS going to be great!

Plus, there are some locations choosen on Australia that seem there are going to be used. I Think the Australian govern is going to give up by tire.

[TheVileOne]

It's got to come together quicker if they want a summer 09 release Guard.

[protocida]

I Don't think they'll have it.

Sounds more like a 2010 release to me.

[hippie_hunter]

WB has made some great mistakes in the past (Where the Wild Things Are reshoots, I Am Legend's new ending, redoing The Invasion) but they're never as dumb as Fox.

But if I was WB, I would push for the Flash or Green Lantern solo films right now.

I agree with that. The best route for Warner Bros would be pushing for the Man of Steel, Flash, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern. They have directors and screenwriters for Man of Steel, Flash, and Green Lantern. They have a star for Wonder Woman (just transfer her from Justice League to a Wonder Woman movie). Build them up and get them to team up in a Justice League movie a couple of years down the road.

[GreenKToo]

I agree with that. The best route for Warner Bros would be pushing for the Man of Steel, Flash, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern. They have directors and screenwriters for Man of Steel, Flash, and Green Lantern. They have a star for Wonder Woman (just transfer her from Justice League to a Wonder Woman movie). Build them up and get them to team up in a Justice League movie a couple of years down the road.
I wouldnt mind that *IF* they would just do it. They've tried in the past, and if their not Bats or Supes films, they always seem to get cold feet at the last minute.

[protocida]

I Don't know why, but i have hope on ''MOS''.

[FlawlessVictory]

''Justice League'', as Guard sayd, is a great project. It continuously faces problemas, but it IS going to come and it IS going to be great!

Plus, there are some locations choosen on Australia that seem there are going to be used. I Think the Australian govern is going to give up by tire.

So according to some people, it's not ok to say the movie will suck because we don't know enough about it and haven't seen it, but I guess it's ok to say it will be great even though we still have no clue what's going on with it. :rolleyes:

[FaT_tONle]

True... but I haven't heard too many comments like that compared to how badly this film was stuffed by the fan boys... I just can not support Cotrona and Hammer... I can't... no way else to spin it... even if there are no tie ins and its new continuity... its just sickening to think those guys may still be the leads... we'll just have to see.

[Showtime]

So according to some people, it's not ok to say the movie will suck because we don't know enough about it and haven't seen it, but I guess it's ok to say it will be great even though we still have no clue what's going on with it. :rolleyes:

I said that in one of my previous posts...hypocritical...:csad:

[protocida]

There's a slighy difference beteween afirm the movie is great and have hope, keeping it positive.

[biolumen]

maze:

Could be Miller wanting Barlog to make the JL video-game adaption.

Nope. They're making a Mad Max video game, based on his planned Fury Road movie. It doesn't appear a JLA game is in the works, at least not by them.

http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/levelup/archive/2008/03/12/the-george-miller-interview-part-i.aspx
http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/levelup/archive/2008/03/12/the-george-miller-interview-part-ii.aspx

[Webhead2006]

nice update. And lets hope to god cotrona and hammer end up getting recast and we get some better decent actors in for batman and superman roles. But as we all know no one from the rumor/confirmed list are under contract any more since Jan's delay, so any or all could be replaced if wb or miller chooses so. There is just so much unknown right now so hopefully alot of good changes come long.

[dnno1]

Nope. They're making a Mad Max video game, based on his planned Fury Road movie. It doesn't appear a JLA game is in the works, at least not by them.

http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/levelup/archive/2008/03/12/the-george-miller-interview-part-i.aspx
http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/levelup/archive/2008/03/12/the-george-miller-interview-part-ii.aspx

If you read the first article closely, it implies that Mad Max is one of the games that they are making with Miller involved.

[KBX]

So according to some people, it's not ok to say the movie will suck because we don't know enough about it and haven't seen it, but I guess it's ok to say it will be great even though we still have no clue what's going on with it. :rolleyes:

Really? its been the exact opposite here.

[KBX]

I don't know if this means anything, but Common is in Australia today, celebrating his birthday....

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23370218-5012974,00.html

[hippie_hunter]

If you read the first article closely, it implies that Mad Max is one of the games that they are making with Miller involved.

The other games are based on Babe, Happy Feet, and Lorenzo's Oil. :oldrazz:

[Webhead2006]

hmmm could things be happening lol. Who knows hopefully we get some news coming in soon about the rewrite, the tax break issue, and the cast and if there is going to be any recasting.

[Showtime]

Today.

[KBX]

Hopefully Webhead.... Commons a little bit of a celeb, so celebrating his birthday in Australia rather than with his boys in Chicago, seems a little bit of odd :cwink:

Today? Showtime you tease :word:

[Webhead2006]

Yea i just really hope wb wises up this time and try not to keep everything hidden. They need to release news when stuff is official so they can judge fan/general audience opinion on things to see if what they are doing will help or hurt the film. But since nothing is officially known right now besides film is hoping to start filming in austrila by july at the latest and then the script rewrite going on and hopefully comes into wb soon. Besides that who knows for sure what is going to happen with the film.

[biolumen]

If you read the first article closely, it implies that Mad Max is one of the games that they are making with Miller involved.

While the interview didn't categorically rule out a JLA game by him, it implied that Cory was brought in at this early stage to work on a proper Mad Max game that could be ready in time for the movie's release a few years from now, and that Cory reviewed material from that movie before going back home to start work on it. The second article states that Miller doesn't own the interactive rights to the comic. That's why I came to the conclusion that he won't be involved in a possible JLA game.

That's not to say one won't be thrown together by DC for 2009.

[Showtime]

Hopefully Webhead.... Commons a little bit of a celeb, so celebrating his birthday in Australia rather than with his boys in Chicago, seems a little bit of odd :cwink:

Today? Showtime you tease :word:

WB is presenting at the bottom of the 2pm Hour. They are going to be discussing the 08 slate, and we might hear something about 09 if there is some Q&A.

[TheComicbookKid]

I think the WB is just going to get out of the superhero business. Especially if Watchmen tanks. Marvel fans complain, but they at least wait until the product is out to bash it to hell and back. We DC fans are so touchy about the use of the characters that it's getting a little tiresome. WW looks like a man, there can only be one Superman, (superman's height is a problem:woot:), Batman's too young(even though it's an alternate version).

And this is coming from someone that was against JL from day one. It's a silly concept in general.

[Webhead2006]

Hopefully we hear something today. If u hear anything showtime please post it.

[KBX]

WB is presenting at the bottom of the 2pm Hour. They are going to be discussing the 08 slate, and we might hear something about 09 if there is some Q&A.

Yeah forgot they are still doing the Showest thing....

hopefully the WB says something new about ANY of their franchises...

[Showtime]

Robinov made and announcement on HP Deathly Hollows coming out 2010, and 2011. They are splitting it in two parts. I would hope that he might talk about JLA or MOS, since they are rumored to be 2009 or 2010.

[KBX]

Yeah, I read that on Variety... good lord they seem to be milking HP... so what is that going to be 7/8 movies? heh...

now why can't they do that for some other franchises......

[Showtime]

HP was a gift for WB, once HP runs out they need another big moneymaker.

[protocida]

Hoping for good news today.

[Visionary]

HP was a gift for WB, once HP runs out they need another big moneymaker.
Yeah, and Warner Bros. didn't want Harry Potter to embarrass their property The Dark Knight's box office cume. As it would have probably tripled it worldwide. :hehe:

[protocida]

True.

[Maze]

Nice tidbit about Common (Thanks Kbx :cwink:) it can't be a coincidence :hehe:

and yes we could have some sort of announcement today :yay: (thanks for the reminder show ;) )

We just have to wait and see :hehe::woot:

[Webhead2006]

Yea hopefully they announce something for us at show west thing still ongoing. Hey showtime has any new news about Wb presentation come in yet? u mentioned earlier that it was going to happen at the bottom half of the 2 oclock hr.

[Showtime]

It just started a couple minutes ago.

Expect some Batman footage.

[Maze]

:brucebat: with Hammer :huh: :cwink:

[Showtime]

Dark Knight, the real batman, Bale.

[Webhead2006]

no he probably means the dark knight lol, and if u hear any thing related to jla or mos please post showtime ok.

[Maze]

haaaaaaa :csad: :woot::cwink:

[Maze]

no he probably means the dark knight lol, and if u hear any thing related to jla or mos please post showtime ok.

:woot:Of course i was joking :cwink:

[Showtime]

I'm thinking JLA news might come in interviews or Q&A surrounding their 2008 lineup. I doubt it will come up in the 2008 showcase itself.

[Ultimate_Superman]

I'm thinking JLA news might come in interviews or Q&A surrounding their 2008 lineup. I doubt it will come up in the 2008 showcase itself.Do you think questions about Man of Steel will come up as well.

[protocida]

I, I'm excited.

[Webhead2006]

So Show has there been any JLA or MOS from Wb presentation yet or is it still on going?

[Showtime]

We'll have to wait and see...

[Webhead2006]

Ok show if u hear anything relating to JLA or even MOS please post it here.

[protocida]

He better!

[Webhead2006]

Any Show West updates from WB yet showtime?

[Showtime]

I haven't heard anything yet from anybody in regards to JLA or MOS. I was hoping somebody might get a word with somebody on the WB team or there would be an announcement. Keep checking the sites...

Moviehole, IESB, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, AICN, Chud and so on.

[protocida]

Ahw, man... I'm losing the excitment...

[Webhead2006]

Yea hopefully something comes out, just did a check all the sites u mentioned and nothing.

[protocida]

:csad: :csad: :csad: :csad: :csad: :csad: :csad:

[Webhead2006]

Well maybe something will happen later today who knows. If not we will have to wait a little while longer.

[protocida]

We're getting used to it.

[Webhead2006]

Yea hopefully as i said wb wises up this time around and come out with news and not have film be so cover in secrets.

[Maze]

i'm as anxious as you.

but i think the best we can do is to not wait for anything anymore and move on .. (i will try at least :o:woot: )and, maybe one day.....:o

[RonStoppablefan]

There prob just trying to keep things hush, hush right now. I mean look at all the loops they've been throwing at us on the movie.

[protocida]

We'll have to wait. But i keep the faith.

[GreenKToo]

W.B. keep us waiting and guessing?? Who would have ever thunk it.:word::hehe:

[Showtime]

WARNER BROS.

Studio received the most spirited applause for the footage of "Dark Knight," Nolan's sequel to "Batman Begins." Nolan took time to say how grateful he was to have worked with Heath Ledger, who appears in "Dark Knight" as the Joker. The clip played Thursday showed a sequence with Ledger. Producer Joel Silver took the stage to give a lesson on the Wachowski brothers' family tentpole "Speed Racer," promising that the film will be as much of a breakthrough as the "Matrix" franchise. He also stressed that the film is rated PG. The clip of "Get Smart" drew plenty of laughs, a good thing considering it is opening on June 20, the same date as Paramount's Mike Myers starrer "The Love Guru," clips of which also played well earlier in the week at ShoWest. Just before Lucas took the stage, Warners also previewed sequel "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2."

[GreenKToo]

wow, not even a tiny mention of J.L. or M.O.S.?? I guess the fans of those two don't count.

[Showtime]

Well it wouldn't be at the presentation, that is for 2008 movies. It would be before and after in interviews.

[Webhead2006]

Nuts oh well hopefully we get something maybe in april once official word comes out if they are staying in aussie or moving.

[Retroman]

Besides a bunch of tax talk from an Ausfilm rep there's been nothing new on JLA from Showest. That kind of amazes me really.

At the 06 event WB announced that The Dark Knight was their main priority for '08.
http://www.superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=3993

[Showtime]

Exactly. That is what I was thinking was going to happen with either JLA or MOS, a quote a quip, anything.

[protocida]

Maybe.

[Ultimate_Superman]

But IESB news came from Showest as well from according to them someone in the WB.

[protocida]

Ok.

[KBX]

Besides a bunch of tax talk from an Ausfilm rep there's been nothing new on JLA from Showest. That kind of amazes me really.

At the 06 event WB announced that The Dark Knight was their main priority for '08.
http://www.superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=3993


Well I went into this even thinking we will only hear news for 08 movies, so I wasn't surprised we didn't here anything for MOS or JLA. But I do expect to hear something in April.

[FaT_tONle]

Robinov made and announcement on HP Deathly Hollows coming out 2010, and 2011. They are splitting it in two parts. I would hope that he might talk about JLA or MOS, since they are rumored to be 2009 or 2010.

I am hearing Deathly got pushed back to November 2010??? I thought they wait only a year and a half before releasing each film... condsidering Potter 6 is in November... I mean maybe they need more time filming since its going to be two films... its obvious they are making room for their comic book properties... JLA could easily get pushed back... or they can slip in MOS.

[Webhead2006]

Yea its probably going to be april when we hear something about jla now, thats when they said they will decide to stay in aussie or move to canda right?

[Maze]

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4532&Itemid=99

Exclusive Iesb interview with Bale about The Dark knight of course, Terminator (kinda :woot:) and about what.. i mean justice league:D (kinda )

[I Am The Knight]

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4532&Itemid=99

Exclusive Iesb interview with Bale about The Dark knight of course, Terminator (kinda :woot:) and about what.. i mean justice league:D (kinda )

LOL, the man was suffering through that interview :woot: He really didn't want to reveal anything at all. Basically, he confirms what we know, JL is in a different continuity from the Nolan films. Thanks Maze...

[Showtime]

I am hearing Deathly got pushed back to November 2010??? I thought they wait only a year and a half before releasing each film... condsidering Potter 6 is in November... I mean maybe they need more time filming since its going to be two films... its obvious they are making room for their comic book properties... JLA could easily get pushed back... or they can slip in MOS.

I don't think that is obvious in the least, they aren't pushing aside their biggest moneymaker in order to stick in an unproven property. That would be horrible business.

[Webhead2006]

Yea which was a given for the film once bale and routh were not going to be in it. It can work but alot of nuckleheads will think its the same continuities and all that. I dont really see why we cant have different continuties in live action it works in cartoons. Take for example when the batman started jlu was still on and we had two bats running around at same time. Or season 5 of the batman had superman in permiere and the legion had two superman both at the same time.

[I Am The Knight]

Yup. Now let's just hope Cotrona can pull off a convincing, alternate universe Superman.

[Showtime]

Good thing we don't have to bet on it.

[Webhead2006]

Well thats the thing with the cast we dont know for sure if any of the predelayed people will be back or if there will be recasting going on. Which i hope there is mostly for just supes, bats, and maybe aquaman. As for gale for ww, common for gl, and brody for which ever flash i was fine with. But right now we dont have any official word on what is actually going to go down.

[Showtime]

I wouldn't bet on that either.

[Webhead2006]

what u mean show?

[I Am The Knight]

"We will just have to wait and see" :cwink:

[Webhead2006]

lol u guys love that in my sig huh.

[I Am The Knight]

It's the JL forums motto.

[Webhead2006]

lol ok man

[mclay18]

Yeah, I read that on Variety... good lord they seem to be milking HP... so what is that going to be 7/8 movies? heh...

now why can't they do that for some other franchises......

It'll be eight movies by the time they're done with it. But the two-film decision was made by the producers, writer and director -- NOT the studio, although the studio doesn't mind one bit. If you read the book, there's too much going on for two movies and that there's a plot already laid out. So, I'll redirect you to the Harry Potter thread here (http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=279314&page=41). At least their excuse for making another film is pretty valid, unlike some other franchises...

[Webhead2006]

yea the book is really long right, so they wanted to do it justice so decided to spilt it into two films.

[dark_b]

so at this time at the WB studios they are polishing the fantastic JL script from 2007 that should change the world?

[Webhead2006]

who really knows what is going on with them. They have to keep everything so hush hush on us fans.

[protocida]

The movie is going to be good (And before someone start *****ing, it's not a afirmation, is positive thinking.)

[FaT_tONle]

LOL, the man was suffering through that interview :woot: He really didn't want to reveal anything at all. Basically, he confirms what we know, JL is in a different continuity from the Nolan films. Thanks Maze...

I just don't get why Bale is putting himself through all this crap... I mean Batman... now a Terminator trilogy? Reminding me of what Ford did with Star Wars and then Indy shortly after... or maybe Stallone... the only difference is... these two franchises were already major franchises before Bale even boarded either of them... that's a huge difference. Why does he need all this publicity? Not that he doesn't mind but he doesn't look comfortable in the spot light... obviously the money is good but if I were him I would have focused on smaller projects rather than another huge blockbuster franchise... I mean McG is really an attractive director to work with? Anyways I don't mind either way... I just would have preferred him starring in a JLA or WF as his other major blockbuster instead of Terminator... but oh well...

[protocida]

The things just went wrong.

[Shoemeister]

This stupid thing just won't die.

Hopefully it will soon.

[GreenKToo]

I doubt it will die. W.B. see's dollar signs with J.L., and come he** or high water it appears that their gonna make it wheather we like it or not.

[I Am The Knight]

I just don't get why Bale is putting himself through all this crap... I mean Batman... now a Terminator trilogy? Reminding me of what Ford did with Star Wars and then Indy shortly after... or maybe Stallone... the only difference is... these two franchises were already major franchises before Bale even boarded either of them... that's a huge difference. Why does he need all this publicity? Not that he doesn't mind but he doesn't look comfortable in the spot light... obviously the money is good but if I were him I would have focused on smaller projects rather than another huge blockbuster franchise... I mean McG is really an attractive director to work with? Anyways I don't mind either way... I just would have preferred him starring in a JLA or WF as his other major blockbuster instead of Terminator... but oh well...

I think the situation might be a bit different. Playing John Connor is probably not as stressful as playing Batman. Also, I thought there was another major character in that franchise and that the main focus of the movies would be on that other character? Of course it makes more sense to focus on Connor's character....Honestly, I don't know, and Bale sure as hell isn't opening up about it. I kinda hope he ditches that project, but maybe he's looking for a new, succesful franchise to continue after he finishes Nolan's. Maybe he likes big budget franchises, who knows. he surely doesn't likes McG, so maybe the script is awesome....Or the paycheck.

[Prefix]

Bale isn't a big name outside of the internet, so he is looking for a franchise that will propel him to stardom. He is barely known as Batman.

[I Am The Knight]

Bale isn't a big name outside of the internet, so he is looking for a franchise that will propel him to stardom. He is barely known as Batman.

True. Wich is why the whole "The GA won't accept another actor as Batman" argument regarding JL has always seemed pointless to me.

[Retroman]

Exactly. That is what I was thinking was going to happen with either JLA or MOS, a quote a quip, anything.
Yeah i guess no one got to quiz them about it. I'm sure SHH, IESB etc would if they could.:o
Well I went into this even thinking we will only hear news for 08 movies, so I wasn't surprised we didn't here anything for MOS or JLA. But I do expect to hear something in April.
We'll see (how many times have we said that?:woot:).
http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4532&Itemid=99

Exclusive Iesb interview with Bale about The Dark knight of course, Terminator (kinda :woot:) and about what.. i mean justice league:D (kinda )
Thanks maze.
so at this time at the WB studios they are polishing the fantastic JL script from 2007 that should change the world?
It will be polished until it blinds us.:dry:
I just don't get why Bale is putting himself through all this crap... I mean Batman... now a Terminator trilogy? Reminding me of what Ford did with Star Wars and then Indy shortly after... or maybe Stallone... the only difference is... these two franchises were already major franchises before Bale even boarded either of them... that's a huge difference. Why does he need all this publicity? Not that he doesn't mind but he doesn't look comfortable in the spot light... obviously the money is good but if I were him I would have focused on smaller projects rather than another huge blockbuster franchise... I mean McG is really an attractive director to work with? Anyways I don't mind either way... I just would have preferred him starring in a JLA or WF as his other major blockbuster instead of Terminator... but oh well...
McG is not as bad as people make him out to be. After seeing We Are Marshall my opnion on him has changed a bit.T4 might and probably will surprise people. He's got the blessing of James Cameron which is a decent start.:up:

[Showtime]

Bale isn't a big name outside of the internet, so he is looking for a franchise that will propel him to stardom. He is barely known as Batman.

:huh: Bale is a very well known actor. He is much more well known than say...Brandon Routh.

[Retroman]

From Screenwise (Australia's Leading Film & Television School For Actors):

2008 Mar 9

OUR NEXT AMERICAN DIALECT COURSE STARTING SOON!

And now the Writers strike is over, American Films are again underway here in Oz with 'The Pacific', 'Wolverine' and 'Justice League of America' back in production. American and Canadian pilots and TVC’s are being cast here all the time. Auditions are being relayed directly to America and Canada now by digital computer immediately after the auditions are complete. Thanks to the upturn in our Industry these auditions look set to continue throughout the year. An AUTHENTIC STANDARD AMERICAN accent is a must. You can’t master this in a one hour private class!
Screenwise offers the best American Dialect course in the country. So get in quick and give yourself that edge!Source:http://www.screenwise.com.au/

[I Am The Knight]

Yay, back in production.

[KBX]

:huh: Bale is a very well known actor. He is much more well known than say...Brandon Routh.

Ummm thats not saying much. Some people do know who the guy is, but no where close in being a household name. Heck I didn't even know who he was till his 1st Batman movie....

From Screenwise (Australia's Leading Film & Television School For Actors):

Source:http://www.screenwise.com.au/

Honestly Retro, where do you find this stuff? Good job, as always...
Seriously, whenever I see "Retroman" with a post, I always expect some tidbit or update!

[Showtime]

Ummm thats not saying much. Some people do know who the guy is, but no where close in being a household name. Heck I didn't even know who he was till his 1st Batman movie....

I was being sarcastic....

To say that Bale isn't a big name outside of the internet is kind of laughable.

[Retroman]

^^Yeah...
Ummm thats not saying much. Some people do know who the guy is, but no where close in being a household name. Heck I didn't even know who he was till his 1st Batman movie....



Honestly Retro, where do you find this stuff? Good job, as always...
Seriously, whenever I see "Retroman" with a post, I always expect some tidbit or update!
:yay:

[jmc]

From Screenwise (Australia's Leading Film & Television School For Actors):

Source:http://www.screenwise.com.au/

Leading school for actors? They've clearly never heard of a little school called NIDA.

[M.O.Steel]

Bale isn't a big name outside of the internet, so he is looking for a franchise that will propel him to stardom. He is barely known as Batman.

sorry. can't agree with there. Pre-Batman, yeah he wasn't well known, but after BB, i think more people know him than you think.

[protocida]

Back in Production! GREAT!

[Maze]

thanks retro :)


looks back it's indeed back in production :o

EXCLUSIVE: If you hear about a movie titled 7 FRIENDS, take note!
Justice League is still very much alive guys and I’m of the opinion that all those actors who we have mentioned cast a while back are still locked for this project (with the possible exception of Anton Yelchin) and if it gets going soon they will all be able to suit up pretty quickly.

I also believe that Warner Bros. have spent so much time, effort and money to get the film this far into production that they are scared to death of halting the project indefinitely. They are frantically working on script re-writes and hoping the SAG strike is as quickly resolved as the aborted DGA strike and obviously not the WGA one which would be a worst case scenario.



You can take all this info that I got from an e-mail last night as being legit. Every time we’ve reported on the Justice League we have been 100% spot on so far and although it doesn’t tell us much that we don’t know already, it does confirm a few things (the Owen Paterson rumor that’s been spreading) and the new secret code name…

The code title of the movie is 7 Friends.
The team (incl Owen Paterson) is still officially on hiatus but there’s a skeleton crew working on it in Australia while the rewrites happen. Costume designer Emily Seresin comes in two days a week. What she’s doing? I’m not sure.
Considerable amount of work has already been done incl the construction of some sets.
Besides costumes Weta was/is also slated to do special effects makeup
Suspicions are that the film will remain in Oz but the threat of a strike and a move to Canada still remains
The pic has always been slated for extensive green screen work. [this was in response to stuff I heard about it being a “highly stylised” film - something akin to Sky Capt, Sin City, 300 etc]
An agent said this - “The film is to be done entirely in Australia, with Australian crew. They still have concerns about the script and actors’ strike. It most likely will not start before a SAG agreement is reached.”

http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/movie-news/exclusive-if-you-hear-about-a-movie-titled-7-friends-take-note.php

[FlawlessVictory]

^Thanks Maze. I like going the highly stylized route. Gives a clear separation from Nolan's and Singer's franchises.

[dnno1]

Emily Seresin is a costume designer. I would assume she is doing the wardrobe for the film.

[The War Machine]

Hmm.. so maybe they'll use CGI to make DJ Cotrona look like Superman.

[dnno1]

Bale isn't a big name outside of the internet, so he is looking for a franchise that will propel him to stardom. He is barely known as Batman.

Terminator certainly made Arnold famous.

[FlawlessVictory]

Hmm.. so maybe they'll use CGI to make DJ Cotrona look like Superman.

Is there enough CGI in the world for that? :huh::hehe:

[Showtime]

If they are doing this as 300 was done I think that is an extremely smart move.

[TheComicbookKid]

That's certainly going to make it look like a seperate universe from Superman or Batman.


This is probably the only way to keep those skyrocketing cost down. Especially with a weak dolllar.

[NIGHTSWING]

A 300 style JLA would be nice. :) I am still having a hard time buying DJ as Superman, but I will wait.

[NIGHTSWING]

OK am done waiting! Get DJ out of here!

[Prefix]

sorry. can't agree with there. Pre-Batman, yeah he wasn't well known, but after BB, i think more people know him than you think.
They know him as "the guy that plays Batman". He isn't a box office draw and outside of the internet doesn't create anticipation for a film that he has a role in. Before Heath Ledger's death I would've said TDK might've given him that push to becoming a big star but now I feel he will be overshadowed by Ledger. And Terminator has to be something special if he wants it to get him noticed.

[KBX]

If its not one thing its another. Hopefully people learned from the writers strike, that there is no need for an actors strike. Glad Mr. Owen Paterson is on board!

Lets get the ball rolling!

[Showtime]

They know him as "the guy that plays Batman". He isn't a box office draw and outside of the internet doesn't create anticipation for a film that he has a role in. Before Heath Ledger's death I would've said TDK might've given him that push to becoming a big star but now I feel he will be overshadowed by Ledger. And Terminator has to be something special if he wants it to get him noticed.

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[Prefix]

Yes, I know he is well regarded by critics and has a huge cult following (cult being the key word here) but my point is that he is not a big name actor in the eyes of the general public.

[Showtime]

According to who though? You?

Hes been in huge movies that have made multiple millions of dollars...what I am pointing out is that he has been on mainstream television shows both late night and otherwise and in mass media magazines. This guy is not only known on the internet, that makes no sense. He sure has to thank the internet for his rise, but to say the general public only knows him as Batman is ridiculous.

[M.O.Steel]

They know him as "the guy that plays Batman". He isn't a box office draw and outside of the internet doesn't create anticipation for a film that he has a role in. Before Heath Ledger's death I would've said TDK might've given him that push to becoming a big star but now I feel he will be overshadowed by Ledger. And Terminator has to be something special if he wants it to get him noticed.

i'm gonna have to humbly disagree. IMO Bale has had a lot of movies in since, 310 to yuma, rescue dawn, prestige, a lot of movies that he doesn't need to be refered to as the guy that played batman, based on my experience. Before batman, he was the guy that played the dude in american psycho, i agree. but not really after BB. Again, its just me.

I don't think bale is gonna be overshadowed by heath's death. I think the succcess of this film will be overshadowed by heath's death, because if it does well, people are gonna say it's because of ledger, and not necessarily from the fact the it might genuinely be a kick-ass movie.

[Prefix]

It must be different in the UK because very few people see Christian Bale as a big star here.

[M.O.Steel]

It must be different in the UK because very few people see Christian Bale as a big star here.

ahh...i didn't even realize you live in the UK. yeah he's pretty big here. but i figured he would be even bigger there since he's from wales.

[Showtime]

According to many articles Bale is even bigger in the UK??

[protocida]

''Justice League''s ''Fake'' name is ''Seven Friends''.

[M.O.Steel]

''Justice League''s ''Fake'' name is ''Seven Friends''.

i don't understand why they would tell us, considering it the crazy fans that wanna steal it or get on set. whats the point now?

[Maze]

If they are doing this as 300 was done I think that is an extremely smart move.

i agree.

And that was one of the things that i always wanted with Jla.

it is imo a potentially wonderful way to achieve its potential onscreen..

[FlawlessVictory]

i don't understand why they would tell us, considering it the crazy fans that wanna steal it or get on set. whats the point now?

Well, its not like Miller or someone else from his crew issued a statement saying that JLA would work under "Seven Friends". Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this just some reporter who happened to find this out?

[M.O.Steel]

Well, its not like Miller or someone else from his crew issued a statement saying that JLA would work under "Seven Friends". Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this just some reporter who happened to find this out?

yeah i know, but out of respect they probably shouldn't have broadcast it all over the place. haha.

[Dark Knight]

If they are doing this as 300 was done I think that is an extremely smart move.



Well...it's a smart move because thats probably all this film will have going for it.

The stylized effects will be needed to try and hide the crap acting.....

[Antonello Blueberry]

yeah i know, but out of respect they probably shouldn't have broadcast it all over the place. haha.
It's not like the average Sidney guy when he will see a sign saying "7 friends" he'll think "Wow, they're shooting Justice League here".
How many people in Chicago knew what "Rory's first kiss" meant?

[KELLEL]

Not TOO much, but here it is:

EXCLUSIVE: If you hear about a movie titled 7 FRIENDS, take note! (http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/movie-news/exclusive-if-you-hear-about-a-movie-titled-7-friends-take-note.php)

Justice League is still very much alive guys and I’m of the opinion that all those actors who we have mentioned cast a while back are still locked for this project (with the possible exception of Anton Yelchin) and if it gets going soon they will all be able to suit up pretty quickly.
I also believe that Warner Bros. have spent so much time, effort and money to get the film this far into production that they are scared to death of halting the project indefinitely. They are frantically working on script re-writes and hoping the SAG strike is as quickly resolved as the aborted DGA strike and obviously not the WGA one which would be a worst case scenario.
http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/jwopjopwj.jpg (http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/jwopjopwj.jpg)
You can take all this info that I got from an e-mail last night as being legit. Every time we’ve reported on the Justice League (http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/category/**************s/justice-league) we have been 100% spot on so far and although it doesn’t tell us much that we don’t know already, it does confirm a few things (the Owen Paterson rumor that’s been spreading) and the new secret code name…

The code title of the movie is 7 Friends.
The team (incl Owen Paterson) is still officially on hiatus but there’s a skeleton crew working on it in Australia while the rewrites happen. Costume designer Emily Seresin comes in two days a week. What she’s doing? I’m not sure.
Considerable amount of work has already been done incl the construction of some sets.
Besides costumes Weta was/is also slated to do special effects makeup
Suspicions are that the film will remain in Oz but the threat of a strike and a move to Canada still remains
The pic has always been slated for extensive green screen work. [this was in response to stuff I heard about it being a “highly stylised” film - something akin to Sky Capt, Sin City, 300 etc]
An agent said this - “The film is to be done entirely in Australia, with Australian crew. They still have concerns about the script and actors’ strike. It most likely will not start before a SAG agreement is reached.”
And here's the link:http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/movie-news/exclusive-if-you-hear-about-a-movie-titled-7-friends-take-note.php

They also confirmed that the 14 page script reveal was true.

See here for 14 page script summary: http://movieblog.ugo.com/index.php/movieblog/more/more_exclusive_story_info_about_the_justice_league _of_america_movie/

If what they say is true than Barry Allen is the Flash in it!! Cool! He's my personal fave Flash. :-)

[Webhead2006]

Yea someone was talking about this in another thread earlier today, hopefully we get more solid news on jla coming soon. Really all i hope is we get a better script and hopefully some better people for bats and supes if indeed hammer and cotrona were going to be said roles. They are just not right for said roles for variety of reasons. But right now since not alot of official/true news is out we can only speculate and hope we end up with a good film in the end.

[Webhead2006]

Yea the shooting titles for films are just to help keep people away from the film while they are filming in open/ possibly closed sets. But in today's internet world us tech savy people usually know all the code names films are going by so we can all try to find filming locations and get a peak at things.

[KELLEL]

Same here. I really think that Cotrona was cast as Batman and Hammertime was cast as Superman, It would be more sensible that way.....

But if Cotrona was cast as Superman and Hammer was cast as Batman I'll be soooooooo damn pissed.

But at least I'll get some enjoyment out of seeing the my fave Flash on screen. And GL, even tho it's John not Hal, and WW will be nice to see too.

I just really hope that the Superman and Batman rumors aren't true....

[KELLEL]

I like your avatar, BTW... :-)

[I Am The Knight]

I love how all these movies have "secret names" ... And "7 Friends" is my favorite one so far.

[Retroman]

7 friends is pretty fitting just like Red Sun (Superman Returns) and Intimidation Game (batman begins).

Rory's First Kiss on the other hand....no one could possibly guess that that's a Batman movie.:woot:
Leading school for actors? They've clearly never heard of a little school called NIDA.
Neither have i to be frank.:hehe:
thanks retro :)


looks back it's indeed back in production :o



http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/movie-news/exclusive-if-you-hear-about-a-movie-titled-7-friends-take-note.php
:up:
If they choose to go that route it should look great visually.
Hmm.. so maybe they'll use CGI to make DJ Cotrona look like Superman.
I rented a movie he was in (Venom) and he doesn't come across as Superman material. Maybe as Nightwing in the Teen Titans movie but not the man of steel. But then again i haven't seen his screentest.

[Webhead2006]

Yea maybe if there were switched it would look better but personally i think there is tons of better b/c list actors or even unknown actors who could look more like the characters then cotrona and hammer. But right now we dont know for sure if any one is still in from original cast or not and all that. Like some thing gale as ww, common for gl and brody for which ever flash(probably was wally) are likely to stay i just hope as i said some more decent people for supes/bats and possible aquaman and other flash role which ever one brody isnt.

[Webhead2006]

well we got to remember we dont know right now officially if all or some of the pre delay cast is still going to be in the film. As i mentioned before i am fine with gale, common and brody. But really hope WB wises up(unlikely) and recast some better people for supes and bats then cotrona and hammer.

[M.O.Steel]

It's not like the average Sidney guy when he will see a sign saying "7 friends" he'll think "Wow, they're shooting Justice League here".
How many people in Chicago knew what "Rory's first kiss" meant?

i don't...what is that?

plus, it will be pretty obvious when superman is walking around in costume that it's not sex and the city.


the thing is, its not the average guy the film company is worried about, it's the crazy fanboys....this place is filled with them. the average guy probably wouldn't want ot steal the film reels, its the crazy fanatics.

[Maze]

Well they could believe it's a scary movie type movie if they see a short latino guy in a superman costume :hehe:

[Jake Cassidy]

i don't...what is that?

plus, it will be pretty obvious when superman is walking around in costume that it's not sex and the city.


the thing is, its not the average guy the film company is worried about, it's the crazy fanboys....this place is filled with them. the average guy probably wouldn't want ot steal the film reels, its the crazy fanatics.

I think he meant Sydney, the city.