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Ok, I just got to thinking about how Marvel is rolling out lots of films now. The last few have been les than spectacular but I think the new ones will be better. That said, I'm wanting to see some DC heroes on the bigscreen. So I just wanted to list what I know and ask for info on any that I don't list.
We have Bats and Supes already lined up for sequels. So...
Wonder Woman:
We have Whedon directing with a script already turned in. Speculation seems to be he'll pick Biel as Di and I can get behind that since I've seen her with straight hair (would look MUCH better as WW that way than with the curly locks IMO!). She definitely has the build and athleticism.
Did DC like the first script?
Flash:
Goyer writing and directing. Hopefully Ryan Reynolds starring.
I'm not crazy about Goyer directing. I think he could write a great script but I just think he's a weak director. You can almost see in Blade 3 where Ryan would probably say "Hey, can I do this?" and Goyer instead of being the leader of the project and shooting down all the sily foolishness, whimping to him and saying "yeah sure Ry, whatever you wanna do!" The result: a less than super hero film. I DO like reynolds for Wally West though. If they just get a strong director.
What's the latest on this? I thought he had turned in a script.
Shazam:
I know it's in the works. Just can't remember who is directing. This is one that I would really love to see done the right way. Kind of light but not a comedy. It's been a while since I heard anything. What's the holdup?
Plastic man:
I'll just say one thing about this. Well, 2 things actually:
1. This is the DC film I want to see more than any other if they use
2. The Wachowski Bros. script from '95. This would be the coolest superhero movie if they'd just use this script as is. And let the Wachowski's direct. When I read it I picture Jim Carrey but he is about too old now.
Green Lantern:
Well, I guess everyone knows the dark 'Black' cloud that seems to be hanging over this one. Honestly I don't believe DC would be that stupid. I mean, if they allowed that, it would be probably the worst thing to EVER happen to a revered comic book icon. I think DC knows the feelings of the fans over the news of Black playing the Lantern by now and I would have to think, unless they are completely mental, they have scrapped their plans for this version of the character. That said, I recall mention of a proposal someone presented about a trilogy involving the Corps and was on a massive scale. I seemed to recall reading about it in Wizard or something a year or 2 ago. Does anyone know who was behind this? THAT would be the way to go!
Green Arrow:
I know he is going to be on Smallville but I think a GA movie done right would rock! Kiefer is just about too old to play him so I don't have anyone else to recommend. Just thought he deserved a mention as worthy of having his own flick.
Aquaman:
Another one that could be a big hit on a massive scale. Maybe they're waiting for marvel to do Namor and see how it pans out. I could see his being a HUGE underwater epic!
Teen Titans:
I'd like to see this done but the only problem is, if it's good and demands sequels, the 'kids' playing the parts are gonna age noticeably over the course of 3 or 4 films as opposed to the comic versions who do not! I'd still like to see it though!
I guess that's about it. Whaddaya know about any of the above?
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9-11-07
Ok, starting fresh, I decided to leave the original post so newcomers could see how it started out! I think I'll list projects that don't already have a forum, as listing movies such as The Dark Knight would just be redundant! Any info you feel needs to be added in this first post, please PM me and I'll add it! I don't want to go TOO crazy like putting everyone's 'dream casting' list (there are other threads for that!), so I'll just stick to the facts as we know them, or even strongly believed rumors!
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12-27-08
Ok, it's been a while but I thought I'd update some stuff here. Looks like as of this time, on the near horizon we have Watchmen (assuming the recent court ruling in favor of FOX doesn't throw a monkeywrench into those works, a certain sequel to TDK (no way WB won't make a followup to the second highest grossing film of all time), Jonah Hex with Josh Brolin, and a Green Lantern film in the works. I'll try to update the films listed below and some may disappear as I go along depending on what info I can find. Again, any info anyone has, post it!
JLA
title:
director:
producer:
writer:Michele and Kieran Mulroney(???)
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:I think this one may be on hold (certainly the incarnation that was originally planed) indefinitely. WB is probably going to take a more Marvel-like approach, leading with solo films and tying the heroes together in a team film later. If there's no word on this film by mid-year, I'll probably remove this one.
GREEN ARROW
latest:
title: SuperMax
director:
producer: David Goyer (???)
writer: David Goyer and Justin Marks
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:I haven't heard anything on this film for a while either. Again, if there's no new news by mid-year, I'll remove this listing too.
SHAZAM!
Looks like this one ain't gonna happen! I only leave this here because I want to see something done with this property so badly. But I'd rather them abandon it than make a 'dark' version of this character.
THE FLASH
title:
director:Shawn Levy
producer:Charles Roven and Alex Gartner
writer:
cast:
start date:
release date:
news: Another that seems to be on indefinite hold. I think this one getting made will depend on the success of GL. I'd say if GL does well, this one will be put on the fast track as another precursor to JLA.
GREEN LANTERN
title:
director: Greg Berlanti
producer:Joel Silver
writer:
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:This seems to be the one most likely to see production next. I read the script and with very few exceptions, it is very good! Hope they do this one justice!
WONDER WOMAN
title:
director:
producer:Joel Silver
writer:
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:Another possibility (besides the Flash) that will probably be determined based on the success of Green Lantern. If that film does well, look for this one to be put on the fast track.
TEEN TITANS
title:
director:
producer:Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster
writer:Mark Verheiden
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
METAL MEN
title:
director:
producer:Lauren Schuler Donner
writer:Eric Champnella (thanks, Blueberry!)
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING
title:
director:Neil Gaiman
producer:Neil Gaiman, Guillermo Del Toro
writer:Neil Gaiman
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
DEADMAN
title:
director:Guillermo del Toro (???)
producer:Guillermo del Toro, Don Murphy and Susan Montford
writer:Gary Dauberman
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
Y: THE LAST MAN
title:
director: DJ Caruso
producer:
writer: David Goyer
cast: Shia LeBouf
start date:
release date:
news:
RONIN
title:
director:Sylvain White
producer:Gianni Nunnari (thanks, GL's light!)
writer:Peter Aperlo
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
JONAH HEX
title:
director:Jimmy Hayward
producer:
writer: Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor
cast: Josh Brolin
start date: March/April 09
release date:
news:
SWAMP THING
title:The Green (???)
director:
producer:
writer:
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
SGT. ROCK
title:
director:
producer:Joel Silver
writer:John Cox
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
THE DOOM PATROL
title:
director:
producer:Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster
writer:Adam Turner
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
We have Bats and Supes already lined up for sequels. So...
Wonder Woman:
We have Whedon directing with a script already turned in. Speculation seems to be he'll pick Biel as Di and I can get behind that since I've seen her with straight hair (would look MUCH better as WW that way than with the curly locks IMO!). She definitely has the build and athleticism.
Did DC like the first script?
Flash:
Goyer writing and directing. Hopefully Ryan Reynolds starring.
I'm not crazy about Goyer directing. I think he could write a great script but I just think he's a weak director. You can almost see in Blade 3 where Ryan would probably say "Hey, can I do this?" and Goyer instead of being the leader of the project and shooting down all the sily foolishness, whimping to him and saying "yeah sure Ry, whatever you wanna do!" The result: a less than super hero film. I DO like reynolds for Wally West though. If they just get a strong director.
What's the latest on this? I thought he had turned in a script.
Shazam:
I know it's in the works. Just can't remember who is directing. This is one that I would really love to see done the right way. Kind of light but not a comedy. It's been a while since I heard anything. What's the holdup?
Plastic man:
I'll just say one thing about this. Well, 2 things actually:
1. This is the DC film I want to see more than any other if they use
2. The Wachowski Bros. script from '95. This would be the coolest superhero movie if they'd just use this script as is. And let the Wachowski's direct. When I read it I picture Jim Carrey but he is about too old now.
Green Lantern:
Well, I guess everyone knows the dark 'Black' cloud that seems to be hanging over this one. Honestly I don't believe DC would be that stupid. I mean, if they allowed that, it would be probably the worst thing to EVER happen to a revered comic book icon. I think DC knows the feelings of the fans over the news of Black playing the Lantern by now and I would have to think, unless they are completely mental, they have scrapped their plans for this version of the character. That said, I recall mention of a proposal someone presented about a trilogy involving the Corps and was on a massive scale. I seemed to recall reading about it in Wizard or something a year or 2 ago. Does anyone know who was behind this? THAT would be the way to go!
Green Arrow:
I know he is going to be on Smallville but I think a GA movie done right would rock! Kiefer is just about too old to play him so I don't have anyone else to recommend. Just thought he deserved a mention as worthy of having his own flick.
Aquaman:
Another one that could be a big hit on a massive scale. Maybe they're waiting for marvel to do Namor and see how it pans out. I could see his being a HUGE underwater epic!
Teen Titans:
I'd like to see this done but the only problem is, if it's good and demands sequels, the 'kids' playing the parts are gonna age noticeably over the course of 3 or 4 films as opposed to the comic versions who do not! I'd still like to see it though!
I guess that's about it. Whaddaya know about any of the above?
___________________________________________________________
9-11-07
Ok, starting fresh, I decided to leave the original post so newcomers could see how it started out! I think I'll list projects that don't already have a forum, as listing movies such as The Dark Knight would just be redundant! Any info you feel needs to be added in this first post, please PM me and I'll add it! I don't want to go TOO crazy like putting everyone's 'dream casting' list (there are other threads for that!), so I'll just stick to the facts as we know them, or even strongly believed rumors!
_____________________________________________________________________________
12-27-08
Ok, it's been a while but I thought I'd update some stuff here. Looks like as of this time, on the near horizon we have Watchmen (assuming the recent court ruling in favor of FOX doesn't throw a monkeywrench into those works, a certain sequel to TDK (no way WB won't make a followup to the second highest grossing film of all time), Jonah Hex with Josh Brolin, and a Green Lantern film in the works. I'll try to update the films listed below and some may disappear as I go along depending on what info I can find. Again, any info anyone has, post it!
JLA
title:
director:
producer:
writer:Michele and Kieran Mulroney(???)
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:I think this one may be on hold (certainly the incarnation that was originally planed) indefinitely. WB is probably going to take a more Marvel-like approach, leading with solo films and tying the heroes together in a team film later. If there's no word on this film by mid-year, I'll probably remove this one.
GREEN ARROW
latest:
title: SuperMax
director:
producer: David Goyer (???)
writer: David Goyer and Justin Marks
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:I haven't heard anything on this film for a while either. Again, if there's no new news by mid-year, I'll remove this listing too.
SHAZAM!
Looks like this one ain't gonna happen! I only leave this here because I want to see something done with this property so badly. But I'd rather them abandon it than make a 'dark' version of this character.
THE FLASH
title:
director:Shawn Levy
producer:Charles Roven and Alex Gartner
writer:
cast:
start date:
release date:
news: Another that seems to be on indefinite hold. I think this one getting made will depend on the success of GL. I'd say if GL does well, this one will be put on the fast track as another precursor to JLA.
GREEN LANTERN
title:
director: Greg Berlanti
producer:Joel Silver
writer:
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:This seems to be the one most likely to see production next. I read the script and with very few exceptions, it is very good! Hope they do this one justice!
WONDER WOMAN
title:
director:
producer:Joel Silver
writer:
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:Another possibility (besides the Flash) that will probably be determined based on the success of Green Lantern. If that film does well, look for this one to be put on the fast track.
TEEN TITANS
title:
director:
producer:Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster
writer:Mark Verheiden
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
METAL MEN
title:
director:
producer:Lauren Schuler Donner
writer:Eric Champnella (thanks, Blueberry!)
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING
title:
director:Neil Gaiman
producer:Neil Gaiman, Guillermo Del Toro
writer:Neil Gaiman
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
DEADMAN
title:
director:Guillermo del Toro (???)
producer:Guillermo del Toro, Don Murphy and Susan Montford
writer:Gary Dauberman
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
Y: THE LAST MAN
title:
director: DJ Caruso
producer:
writer: David Goyer
cast: Shia LeBouf
start date:
release date:
news:
RONIN
title:
director:Sylvain White
producer:Gianni Nunnari (thanks, GL's light!)
writer:Peter Aperlo
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
JONAH HEX
title:
director:Jimmy Hayward
producer:
writer: Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor
cast: Josh Brolin
start date: March/April 09
release date:
news:
SWAMP THING
title:The Green (???)
director:
producer:
writer:
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
SGT. ROCK
title:
director:
producer:Joel Silver
writer:John Cox
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
THE DOOM PATROL
title:
director:
producer:Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster
writer:Adam Turner
cast:
start date:
release date:
news:
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