Geoff Johns contribued with the Script?

[protocida]

I dont have the link but I saw an interview with one of the writers who said that Geoff Johns did contribute a little to the script, he didnt do a draft or anything like that but apparently he was given the script at one point and he gave the writers some ideas and notes. Whether Johns contributions are just a few lines here and there or maybe tweaking an entire act isn't known.

SOURCE: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1133985/board/thread/133831915

Can someone confirm this? :wow:

[Webhead2006]

sounds nice i wonder what he added in.

[protocida]

Johns has a Midas touch. Everything he touches turns into awesomeness. :woot:

[Lobo]

From the imdb boards? :down

[Webhead2006]

Well still could be true we dont know who else has touched up on the script since campbell came on board.

[protocida]

From the imdb boards? :down
Why is IMDb so badly seen. I know there's a 99,9% percentage of Trolls, but, sometimes, there are people right on the money.

[Blackman]

Ugh I was on IMDB before i came here....worst forums ever, but ya alot of the time they have good info

[Lobo]

^For every piece of accurate info there's a thousand falsities, that's why anything stemming from said site is frowned upon.

[Motown Marvel]

the production would be ignorant not to plead to johns for any advice. ideally, they'd pay him to do a whole revision of the script.

[Blackman]

ive read a little of the script and its good seems like a good entertainment film. Not as good as I would have hoped but still good

[TheComicbookKid]

I remember something about them consulting Johns, but I don't know if he saw it.

[Keyser Soze]

I too read the interview with Marc Guggenheim, where he talked about Johns reading the script and providing some input, probably for later drafts. He also talked about how they were writing the first draft of the script at the same time Johns was doing his "Secret Origins" arc, and how they were left wanting to incorporate some "Secret Origins" elements into their story.

[Lobo]

^Thanks, Keyser. That's very good news to hear :)

[SolidRoar]

I don't know why they wouldn't just assign Geoff Johns to oversee all the DC movie, especially if the plan is to make all the movies tied-up in one universe like Marvel is doing. Seriously, there's no one else better at this stuff than Johns. He understands what makes the DCU tick. Heck, why not give him a crack at the Superman movie relaunch?

It would certainly be cool if he contributed to the GL script. I remember reading interviews with Guggenheim on Newsarama.com where he touched on the subject of "Secret Origins", but I'm not sure if he said notes where taken directly from Johns. What I am certain about is that John August mentioned in his blog that he took some pointers from Geoff Johns for his now shelved Shazam script.

Anyways, I am overly excited about this movie - it's about time! Gotta say, though, I didn't expect someone like Martin Campbell to tackle the project. I know that many people don't give him enough credit, but personally, I enjoyed most of his stuff - especially Mask of Zorro. What worries me about him is that I don't know how much he is into the Green Lantern lore. He's never done sci-fi before, which is what GL is all about. Is he aware of the huge fans' expectations? Would he treat it with the utmost respect that it deserves? Only time will tell.

[TheVileOne]

Well the script definitely has touches of Johns' sort of sensibilities. That sort of updated Hal Jordan type of story that we got in Secret Origins. Also the way the Sinestro/Hal relationship is played is very similar to Secret Origins.

I think they could've done a lot more though. Like maybe use Atrocitus and more Kilowag.

[Sawyer]

I hope it's true. Now, if only Warner Bros. could get Johns to do work on a Superman script...

[Blackman]

Even though I know DC doesnt really care about it (or at least its not a priority) they should make their own films studio under WB...because honestly there is more money to be made in movies than in comics alone through the movie itself, Happy Meals, soundtrack, etc.

[Changeling]

That wouldnt make any sense though. Someone is probably going to go on some huge rant about how and why Marvel could and did do their studio.

[Webhead2006]

Yea as nice as it would be if they did have a dc studio for the dc films. they are likely not going to do it since WB owns DC and it would be counter productive to do it and all that.

[Blackman]

What are some of the problems with DC having their own film studio besides:
Having to hire a director and basically have to hire a whole new team

[Lobo]

WB owns DC comics.

[bryanss3]

WB owns DC comics.
True and WB should start a division for entertainment based on DC properties. in many interviews Dan Didio has stated "DC does the comics, WB does the entertainment they're 2 separate things." and if WB has a division like that I wish they'd let us know. I think Marvel fans feel more secure knowing Marvel Studios is dealing with a character they like and DC fans may feel the same way if their favorite character's movie was from DC Studios.

[Blackman]

WB owns DC comics.
i know this but that doesnt really define what is the big problem with it if DC starts something under WB then WB still owns the rights but DC gets more control than they have now

[Blackman]

True and WB should start a division for entertainment based on DC properties. in many interviews Dan Didio has stated "DC does the comics, WB does the entertainment they're 2 separate things." and if WB has a division like that I wish they'd let us know. I think Marvel fans feel more secure knowing Marvel Studios is dealing with a character they like and DC fans may feel the same way if their favorite character's movie was from DC Studios.

co sign

[dnno1]

The relationship that DC has with the WB under the TWX umbrella is perfectly fine. You guys just don't realize how much it takes to get capital and run your own pictures. DC has the backing of 100 years expericence in the filmaking business. They are doing fine with the projects that have been produced thus far. As for Johns, It is uncertain as to whether or not he had any input on "Green Lantern" althoug we do know about his work with Green Lantern and "Blackest Night" in the comics. I checked his website and he is not taking e-mails although there is mention to an interview with IFanboy where he talks about his work with "Flash: Rebirth" and "Blackest Night". One thing is for sure, though, the script for the Green Lantern film did go through DC for review.

[greenlantern248]

I agree with you Blackman.

They way I could see it is, WB opens a subdivison of their company and make it strictly DC projects. This way WB still owns DC and they can just focus on DC films.

[Octoberist]

i think they should, like Legendary Pictures.

[Blackman]

i think they should, like Legendary Pictures.

ya something like that. But all in all Im still happy WB owns the rights and not some studio that makes extremely crappy comic films

[D-Man22]

^ cough FOX cough cough

[greenlantern248]

^ cough FOX cough cough


lol, D-Man you should get that cough checked out, it almost sounded like you were saying that Fantastic Four 1 & 2, X3 are not Oscar worthy movies :whatever:




(One more post till I hit 700)

[D-Man22]

^Oh yeah I totally forgot about those. I take back my statement then.



cough no I don't cough cough

[protocida]

Hey, D-Man, you should REALLY have that cough checked. :hehe:

[batlovescatDC]

If Johns did ANY contributing with the script whatsoever then this project has my complete faith. Now what they need to do is get him on as an actual screenwriter for Flash or Supes.

[protocida]

Dan Mazeau (Johnny Quest) will write The Flash.

But I hope Johns gets Superman. He alredy said he has ideas for it (And, unlike Mark Millar, he keeps them for himself in casa Warner calls him). And Richard Donner himself said he should write it.

[Blackman]

Dan Mazeau (Johnny Quest) will write The Flash
:csad: Im sad

Actually not sad I just wish they picked someone else

[protocida]

Johnny Quest sounds really good. I think he might pull it of.

[Blackman]

Is there a script review for it

[Octoberist]

but I heard that they got the dude who directed "Race to Witch Mountain".

I'm not saying that this director is bad, but from the looks of it, he's the Tim Story type: Generic.

What you need is a timeless look that harkens back to Amblin movies of the 80s. A sense of awe and wonder. Instead, I'm sure we'll get a lot of CGI and pop culture.

[protocida]

Johnny Quest Script review:

http://my.spill.com/profiles/blog/show?id=947994%3ABlogPost%3A357197

[Blackman]

Lol is a plot summary enough to think a movie is good? From a plot summary The Spirit and Spiderman 3 looked good

[protocida]

Sorry, Salaak. :cmad:

:cwink:

[Octoberist]

that's the problem with the Latino Review script reviews..it's not really a review per say. It's a summary, and an ending paragraph saying how much he likes/hates it. That's it. Not very constructive at all.

[Blackman]

how much do you think the script has changed since the version in OP because Im thinking about reading the whole thing but I dont want the movie to be ruined for me (the jokes and all that)

[protocida]

I believe a lot has changed, thanks to the Studio's notes and Geoff's rewrites. The 1° draft has 107 pages, and the 3° draft has 127.

[Webhead2006]

Yea like protocida a lot has/was likely changed/fixed/altered or removed and replaced with something else. I cant wait to see how it turns out.

[Retroman]

Johns comments on the movie and the effect it'll have on GL's popularity.

Publishers Weekly, 6/1/2009 3:46:00 PM

PWCW: Are you hoping that the upcoming movie, while it won't include all the mythology you've set up with the multi-colored corps, will drive people into the comics and into this bigger world?

GJ: I think Green Lantern is poised to be one of the biggest characters in the world. No other superhero is like him. It's not even a superhero book; it's a sci fi book. It's Lord of the Rings in space. It's Star Wars and aliens and cop shows, but it's its own thing. For me, Green Lantern has always had the most potential to reach and touch a lot of people because it's such a wonderful mythology. It's grown in the comics to the point where there's interest in the movie, and now the movie is going to grow it to a place. With [Casino Royale director] Martin Campbell[signed to direct the Green Lantern movie], I really have a lot of high hopes that it's going to be great, and I think people will continue to become fans of Green Lantern.Source:http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6662137.html

[protocida]

:up:

[Wesley Dodds]

"I think Green Lantern is poised to be one of the biggest characters in the world. No other superhero is like him. It's not even a superhero book; it's a sci fi book. It's Lord of the Rings in space. It's Star Wars and aliens and cop shows, but it's its own thing. For me, Green Lantern has always had the most potential to reach and touch a lot of people because it's such a wonderful mythology. It's grown in the comics to the point where there's interest in the movie, and now the movie is going to grow it to a place. With [Casino Royale director] Martin Campbell[signed to direct the Green Lantern movie], I really have a lot of high hopes that it's going to be great, and I think people will continue to become fans of Green Lantern."


This is exactly how i feel about Green Lantern.
I'm so glad GJ's a part of this.

[protocida]

So am I.

[Webhead2006]

That sounds good.

[drax]

Simply awesome, Green Lantern is the movie that I have waiting the most with the Avengers, I'm a cosmic comics fan and I'm glad to see one of them to have his own movie, Green Lantern is of course one of the best choice.

But with Geoff Johns (if I understand clearly, he will have part in the movie), it's simply amazing, some people know when the movie begin to shoot ?