DC Films Rundown

[cerealkiller182]

Well, according to IESB's interview with David S. Goyer, all the DC properties at Warner Brothers have been put on hold for the time being. (Well, what about Jonah Hex and GL? Maybe he means the DC properties he himself was involved in.)

Watch the interview here.

He said "A lot of" not "all"

I doubt Hex and GL are being held considering how far they have gotten in pre-production

 

[GL's Light]

The next three DC/Vertigo films could well be:

Jonah Hex - scheduled to start filming in April with Jimmy Hayward directing and Josh Brolin and John Malkovich starring.

Green Lantern - Martin Campbell is in negotiations to direct with an eye to fast tracking the film to lens this year for a summer 2010 release.

The Losers - this would be an adaptation of the Vertigo series rather than the older comics set during WW II. Sylvain White is attached to direct and actor Jeremy Renner has said this might be the film he makes next this year. So casting could well be ongoing behind the scenes.

 

[GL's Light]

I thought I'd put up a more detailed update of where things stand with DC/Vertigo productions that are in development. If there have been any reports of director, producer or screenwriter attachments that I've missed out please let me know and I'll edit them in.

Batman Begins III

Warner Bros.
Directed by Christopher Nolan (pending confirmation).
Produced by Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, and Christopher Nolan (pending confirmation).

Comment: Penciled in for a summer 2011 release.

Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam

Warner Bros.
Directed by Peter Segal.
Produced by Michael Uslan, Peter Ewing, and Peter Segal.
Written by John August.

Comment: John August recently said the project isn't happening, at least not this version of it. Michael Uslan claimed the contrary, saying there's life in it yet.

Constantine 2

Warner Bros.
Produced by Lauren Schuler Donner.

Comment: Lauren Schuler Donner, Francis Lawrence, and Keanu Reeves have all said they'd be open to making a sequel, but there's been no news of actual development work on this yet.

Crazy Jane

Warner Bros.
Produced by Aaron Meyerson.
Written by Brian Nelson.

Comment: Sandra Bullock was once interested in starring in this, but nothing has been heard of the project for years.

Deadman

Warner Bros.
Directed by Guillermo del Toro (possibly).
Produced by Guillermo del Toro, Don Murphy, and Susan Montford.
Written by Gary Dauberman.

Comment: To say that del Toro has a lot on his plate is an understatement, so whether this project will ever get made is unclear.

Death: The High Cost of Living

Warner Bros.
Written and directed by Neil Gaiman.
Produced by Don Murphy and Susan Montford (with Guillermo del Toro as Executive Producer).

Comment: This has been in development for years and every time Gaiman says it seems to be imminent nothing comes of it.

The Doom Patrol

Warner Bros
Produced by Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster.
Written by Adam Turner.

Comment: Akiva Goldsman has said that the material is so esoteric that he doesn't think the film will come to fruition.

Ex Machina

New Line Cinema.
Produced by Chris Bender and J.C. Spink
Written by Brian K. Vaughan and Glen Brunswick.

Comment: This was set up at New Line about four years ago. Its status is unknown now that New Line has been folded into WB.

The Flash

Warner Bros.
Directed by David Dobkin.
Produced by Charles Roven and Alex Gartner
Written by Dan Mazeau (not officially confirmed)

Green Arrow: Escape from Super Max

Warner Bros.
Written by David Goyer and Justin Marks.

Green Lantern

Warner Bros.
Directed by Martin Campbell (in negotiations).
Produced by Donald DeLine and Greg Berlanti.
Written by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Michael Green.

Comment: Seems to be on the fast track to start filming in the spring or summer for a summer 2010 release.

The Human Target (TV)

Fox has ordered a pilot for The Human Target for the 2009/2010 season. The pilot will star Mark Valley and will be directed by Simon West.

Jonah Hex

Warner Bros.
Directed by Jimmy Hayward.
Produced by Andrew Lazar and Akiva Goldsman.
Written by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor.

Comment: Due to start shooting in April for a 2010 release.

Justice League Mortal

Warner Bros.
Directed by George Miller.
Written by Michele and Kieran Mulroney.

Comment: Canceled at the last minute, this has been shelved and is likely dead. Hopefully there'll be another film iteration of the Justice League developed following the production of more solo films.

The Losers

Warner Bros.
Directed by Sylvain White.
Produced by Joel Silver, Akiva Goldsman, and Kerry Foster.
Written by James Vanderbilt and Peter Berg.

Comment: Likely to shoot this spring or summer for a 2010 release.

Metal Men

Warner Bros.
Produced by Lauren Schuler Donner.
Written by Eric Champnella.

Plastic Man

Warner Bros.
Written and directed by Larry and Andy Wachowski.

Comment: The Wachowskis first wrote a script for this over a decade ago; some of the recent reports that this may be their next film have either been debunked or seem dubious, so it's unclear whether the Wachowskis are still actively developing the project.

Preacher

Columbia Pictures.
Directed by Sam Mendes.
Produced by Neal Moritz.

Ronin

Warner Bros.
Directed by Sylvain White.
Produced by Gianni Nunnari.
Written by Peter Aperlo and Sylvain White.

Sgt Rock

Warner Bros.
Directed by Guy Ritchie.
Produced by Joel Silver.
Written by John Cox.

Comment: Ritchie has said he's still very keen to make the film even though Sherlock Holmes has waylaid him from it for the time being.

Superman

Comment: The studio is taking pitches from screenwriters on how to reintroduce Superman. The studio would reportedly like to release the film in 2012, but that's obviously tentative at this point. News has popped up recently, though, of a possible sequel or quasi-sequel to Superman Returns entitled Superman Unleashed that could be in development.

Teen Titans

Warner Bros.
Produced by Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster.
Written by Mark Verheiden.

The Wonder Twins

Warner Bros.
Directed by Shawn Levy.
Written by Merriweather Williams.

Comment: This superhero comedy was put together in 2003, but never came to fruition.

Wonder Woman

Warner Bros.
Produced by Joel Silver.

Comment: Silver bought a screenplay by Matthew Jennison and Brent Strickland two years ago, but there's been no news since.

Y: The Last Man

Warner Bros/New Line Cinema.
Directed by D.J. Caruso.
Produced by David Goyer, Chris Bender, J.C. Spink and Mason Novick.
Written by Carl Ellsworth.

Comment: D.J. Caruso has said he's still intent on making the film, but he's signed on to make another film first.

Zatanna

Warner Bros.
Produced by Denise Di Novi.
Written by Hadley Davis.

Comment: This imagining of Zatanna as a teen was announced in 2005, but there's been no word of it since.

* * *

Other feature films that were in development at one point include:

Adam Strange (the film imagined a teenage version of the character).
The Books of Magic.
House of Secrets.
The Sandman (Roger Avary was once set to write and direct, and Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio wrote a screenplay at one stage).
Supergirl (Akiva Goldsman was attached as producer).
Swamp Thing (produced by Joel Silver; Lew Wein wrote a screenplay at one point).
Transmetropolitan (Patrick Stewart was interested in playing Spider Jerusalem).

 

[REDophile]

Wonder Woman

Warner Bros.
Produced by Joel Silver.

Comment: Silver bought a screenplay by Matthew Jennison and Brent Strickland two years ago, but there's been no news since.

McG is rumored to be directing it.

 

[GL's Light]

McG is rumored to be directing it.

It's not clear how much credence there is to that rumor, though.

 

[GL's Light]

Today's big news: WB has set release dates for Jonah Hex (August 6, 2010) and Green Lantern (December 17, 2010).

 

[Hellion]

No teen titans news/rumours/speculation.........Can't wait for Green Lantern...

 

[dnno1]

Somebody needs to add "Suicide Squad" to the list.

 

[GL's Light]

Updated:

Batman Begins III

Warner Bros.
Directed by Christopher Nolan (pending confirmation).
Produced by Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, and Christopher Nolan (pending confirmation).

Comment: From the films Warners has set for release in summer 2011 it looks like they'll be releasing this in summer 2012.

Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam

Warner Bros.
Directed by Peter Segal.
Produced by Michael Uslan, Peter Ewing, and Peter Segal.
Written by John August.

Comment: John August recently said the project isn't happening, at least not this version of it. Michael Uslan claimed the contrary, saying there's life in it yet.

Constantine 2

Warner Bros.
Produced by Lauren Schuler Donner.

Comment: Lauren Schuler Donner, Francis Lawrence, and Keanu Reeves have all said they'd be open to making a sequel, but there's been no news of actual development work on this yet.

Crazy Jane

Warner Bros.
Produced by Aaron Meyerson.
Written by Brian Nelson.

Comment: Sandra Bullock was once interested in starring in this, but nothing has been heard of the project for years.

Deadman

Warner Bros.
Directed by Guillermo del Toro (possibly).
Produced by Guillermo del Toro, Don Murphy, and Susan Montford.
Written by Gary Dauberman.

Comment: To say that del Toro has a lot on his plate is an understatement, so whether this project will ever get made is unclear.

Death: The High Cost of Living

Warner Bros.
Written and directed by Neil Gaiman.
Produced by Don Murphy and Susan Montford (with Guillermo del Toro as Executive Producer).

Comment: This has been in development for years and every time Gaiman says it seems to be imminent nothing comes of it.

The Doom Patrol

Warner Bros
Produced by Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster.
Written by Adam Turner.

Comment: Akiva Goldsman has said that the material is so esoteric that he doesn't think the film will come to fruition.

Ex Machina

New Line Cinema.
Produced by Chris Bender and J.C. Spink
Written by Brian K. Vaughan and Glen Brunswick.

Comment: This was set up at New Line about four years ago. Its status is unknown now that New Line has been folded into WB.

The Flash

Warner Bros.
Directed by David Dobkin.
Produced by Charles Roven and Alex Gartner
Written by Dan Mazeau (not officially confirmed)

Green Arrow: Escape from Super Max

Warner Bros.
Written by David Goyer and Justin Marks.

Green Lantern

Warner Bros.
Directed by Martin Campbell (in negotiations).
Produced by Donald DeLine and Greg Berlanti.
Written by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Michael Green.

Comment: Scheduled for release on December 17th 2010.

The Human Target (TV)

Fox has ordered a pilot for The Human Target for the 2009/2010 season. The pilot will star Mark Valley and will be directed by Simon West.

Jonah Hex

Warner Bros.
Directed by Jimmy Hayward.
Produced by Andrew Lazar and Akiva Goldsman.
Written by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor.

Comment: Scheduled for release on August 6th 2010.

Justice League Mortal

Warner Bros.
Directed by George Miller.
Written by Michele and Kieran Mulroney.

Comment: Canceled at the last minute, this has been shelved and is likely dead. Hopefully there'll be another film iteration of the Justice League developed following the production of more solo films.

The Losers

Warner Bros.
Directed by Sylvain White.
Produced by Joel Silver, Akiva Goldsman, and Kerry Foster.
Written by James Vanderbilt and Peter Berg.

Comment: Likely to shoot this spring or summer for a 2010 release.

Metal Men

Warner Bros.
Produced by Lauren Schuler Donner.
Written by Eric Champnella.

Plastic Man

Warner Bros.
Written and directed by Larry and Andy Wachowski.

Comment: The Wachowskis first wrote a script for this over a decade ago; some of the recent reports that this may be their next film have either been debunked or seem dubious, so it's unclear whether the Wachowskis are still actively developing the project.

Preacher

Columbia Pictures.
Directed by Sam Mendes.
Produced by Neal Moritz.

Ronin

Warner Bros.
Directed by Sylvain White.
Produced by Gianni Nunnari.
Written by Peter Aperlo and Sylvain White.

Sgt Rock

Warner Bros.
Directed by Guy Ritchie.
Produced by Joel Silver.
Written by John Cox.

Comment: Ritchie has said he's still very keen to make the film even though Sherlock Holmes has waylaid him from it for the time being.

Suicide Squad

Warner Bros.
Produced by Dan Lin and Stephen Gilchrist.
Written by Justin Marks.

Superman

Comment: The studio is taking pitches from screenwriters on how to reintroduce Superman. The studio would reportedly like to release the film in 2012, but that's obviously tentative at this point. News has popped up recently, though, of a possible sequel or quasi-sequel to Superman Returns entitled Superman Unleashed that could be in development.

Teen Titans

Warner Bros.
Produced by Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster.
Written by Mark Verheiden.

The Wonder Twins

Warner Bros.
Directed by Shawn Levy.
Written by Merriweather Williams.

Comment: This superhero comedy was put together in 2003, but never came to fruition.

Wonder Woman

Warner Bros.
Produced by Joel Silver.

Comment: Silver bought a screenplay by Matthew Jennison and Brent Strickland two years ago, but there's been no news since.

Y: The Last Man

Warner Bros/New Line Cinema.
Directed by D.J. Caruso.
Produced by David Goyer, Chris Bender, J.C. Spink and Mason Novick.
Written by Carl Ellsworth.

Comment: D.J. Caruso has said he's still intent on making the film, but he's signed on to make another film first.

Zatanna

Warner Bros.
Produced by Denise Di Novi.
Written by Hadley Davis.

Comment: This imagining of Zatanna as a teen was announced in 2005, but there's been no word of it since.

* * *

Other feature films that were in development at one point include:

Adam Strange (the film imagined a teenage version of the character).
The Books of Magic.
House of Secrets.
The Sandman (Roger Avary was once set to write and direct, and Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio wrote a screenplay at one stage).
Supergirl (Akiva Goldsman was attached as producer).
Swamp Thing (produced by Joel Silver; Lew Wein wrote a screenplay at one point).
Transmetropolitan (Patrick Stewart was interested in playing Spider Jerusalem).[/QUOTE]

 

[Hellion]

Still glad they stopped Zatanna...I was happy to see it when it was announced...then cried when I heard what kind of abomination the film would be...*shudders*...

 

[Hellion]

So Basically every character has had a film announced...but are stuck in development hell...

 

[GL's Light]

So Basically every character has had a film announced...but are stuck in development hell...

They're likely to release three next year: Green Lantern, Jonah Hex and The Losers. Things are heating up - let's hope they continue to do so.

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

They're likely to release three next year: Green Lantern, Jonah Hex and The Losers. Things are heating up - let's hope they continue to do so.

They have a release date for two of them now:

• Green Lantern: December 17, 2010
• Jonah Hex: August 6th, 201o

And I think we'll know soon the release date for Losers, too.

 

[GL's Light]

They have a release date for two of them now:

• Green Lantern: December 17, 2010
• Jonah Hex: August 6th, 201o

Yeah, I included the release dates in the updated list.

 

[The Major]

Adam Strange (the film imagined a teenage version of the character).

They don't need to make him a teenager. He's fine as an adult. Doing that will also think he's a rip-off of Sci-Fi's Flash Gordon series. And that is not a good thing for any new film to be connected to in the public's mind.

 

[Lobo]

Jonah Hex has an awesome cast, and The Losers is shaping up really nicely, too. Can't wait to see who winds up in GL

 

[dnno1]

Jonah Hex has an awesome cast, and The Losers is shaping up really nicely, too. Can't wait to see who winds up in GL

Why do I want to think you already know?

 

[Hellion]

Can't wait for GL...

...but I still wish TT was happening soon, if at all...

 

[Minus Shock]

I kinda like that compared to Marvel, DC, is not greenlighting everything at once. It seems like this is the best way to ensure quality. I would definitely say when Green Lantern is a hit that Flash, Wonder Woman, and Superman will all be given a go. I think the key is to babysit them so they can work all the separate movies into a Justice League movie similar to Avengers. I also think that tying the current incarnation of Batman into Justice League would not be that hard.

Also I really would love another Constantine. It is one of my favorites.

 

[MadVillainy]

I kinda like that compared to Marvel, DC, is not greenlighting everything at once. It seems like this is the best way to ensure quality. I would definitely say when Green Lantern is a hit that Flash, Wonder Woman, and Superman will all be given a go. I think the key is to babysit them so they can work all the separate movies into a Justice League movie similar to Avengers. I also think that tying the current incarnation of Batman into Justice League would not be that hard.

Also I really would love another Constantine. It is one of my favorites.

Ok I understand what your saying about Dc not green lighting everything at once, but come on. No Wonder Woman, no Flash, no Aquaman, no Green Arrow? They could have at least greenlit and probaly released those in the last 10 yrs

Also Nolan said himself his Batman doesnt work with other heroes, so lets leave it at that

 

[Minus Shock]

I think they could have, but I am just hoping the whole great things come to those who wait thing is in order here. I would flip out for a Green Arrow movie. If there is a comic movie I want most in the world it is that. I just would prefer they take time than throwing stuff together to make money. I do wish they'd put more into developing these. They dont have to start right away but ya know get scripts locked in and such, that would be nice.

I know what Nolan said but after he's done does that matter? If movie goers get a third Batman they wont like it. Movie goers like the Batman they have in Bale, and while I am certain Bale wouldn't return after a third Bats flick, It would only be smart of WB and DC to use the established character. Essentially it would be like rebooting the image of Batman, AGAIN. I like to think of it being like Iron Man style. "You think you're the only one of your kind" kinda thing. I mean in Iron Man we never hear of any other super heroes. I know we will in Iron Man 2, but I dont see why it can't be the same. Frankly I think after Nolan is gone, WB and DC will see it the same way.

 

[GL's Light]

Updated:

Batman Begins III

Warner Bros.
Directed by Christopher Nolan (pending confirmation).
Produced by Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, and Christopher Nolan (pending confirmation).

Comment: This looks likely to be a summer 2012 release.

Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam

Warner Bros.
Directed by Peter Segal.
Produced by Michael Uslan, Peter Ewing, and Peter Segal.
Written by John August.

Comment: John August has said project isn't happening, at least not this version of it. Michael Uslan claimed the contrary, saying there's life in it yet.

Constantine 2

Warner Bros.
Produced by Lauren Schuler Donner.

Comment: Lauren Schuler Donner, Francis Lawrence, and Keanu Reeves have all said they'd be open to making a sequel.

Crazy Jane

Warner Bros.
Produced by Aaron Meyerson.
Written by Brian Nelson.

Comment: Sandra Bullock was once interested in starring in this, but nothing has been heard of the project for years.

Deadman

Warner Bros.
Directed by Guillermo del Toro (possibly).
Produced by Guillermo del Toro, Don Murphy, and Susan Montford.
Written by Gary Dauberman.

Comment: To say that del Toro has a lot on his plate is an understatement, so whether this project will ever get made is unclear.

Death: The High Cost of Living

Warner Bros.
Written and directed by Neil Gaiman.
Produced by Don Murphy and Susan Montford (with Guillermo del Toro as Executive Producer).

Comment: This has been in development for years and every time Gaiman says it seems to be imminent nothing comes of it.

The Doom Patrol

Warner Bros
Produced by Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster.
Written by Adam Turner.

Comment: Akiva Goldsman has said that the material is so esoteric that he doesn't think the film will come to fruition.

Ex Machina

New Line Cinema.
Produced by Chris Bender and J.C. Spink
Written by Brian K. Vaughan and Glen Brunswick.

Comment: This was set up at New Line about four years ago. Its status is unknown now that New Line has been folded into WB.

The Flash

Warner Bros.
Directed by David Dobkin.
Produced by Charles Roven and Alex Gartner
Written by Dan Mazeau (not officially confirmed)

Green Arrow: Escape from Super Max

Warner Bros.
Written by David Goyer and Justin Marks.

Green Lantern

Warner Bros.
Directed by Martin Campbell.
Produced by Donald DeLine and Greg Berlanti.
Written by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Michael Green.
Starring Ryan Reynolds.

Comment: Scheduled to start production in January for release on June 17th, 2011.

The Human Target (TV)

The Fox series, starring Mark Valley, will premiere on January 17th, 2010.

Jonah Hex

Warner Bros.
Directed by Jimmy Hayward.
Produced by Andrew Lazar and Akiva Goldsman.
Written by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor.
Starring James Brolin, Megan Fox, and John Malkovich.

Comment: Scheduled for release on August 6th, 2010.

Justice League Mortal

Warner Bros.
Directed by George Miller.
Written by Michele and Kieran Mulroney.

Comment: Canceled at the last minute, this has been shelved and is likely dead. Hopefully there'll be another film iteration of the Justice League developed following the production of more solo films.

The Losers

Warner Bros.
Directed by Sylvain White.
Produced by Joel Silver, Akiva Goldsman, and Kerry Foster.
Written by James Vanderbilt and Peter Berg.
Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Chris Evans, Jason Patric, and Columbus Short.

Comment: Schedules for release on 16th April, 2010.

Metal Men

Warner Bros.
Produced by Lauren Schuler Donner.
Written by Eric Champnella.

Plastic Man

Warner Bros.
Written and directed by Larry and Andy Wachowski.

Comment: The Wachowskis first wrote a script for this over a decade ago; some of the recent reports that this may be their next film have either been debunked or seem dubious, so it's unclear whether the Wachowskis are still actively developing the project.

Preacher

Columbia Pictures.
Directed by Sam Mendes.
Produced by Neal Moritz.

Ronin

Warner Bros.
Directed by Sylvain White.
Produced by Gianni Nunnari.
Written by Peter Aperlo and Sylvain White.

Sgt Rock

Warner Bros.
Directed by Guy Ritchie.
Produced by Joel Silver.
Written by John Cox.

Comment: Ritchie has said he's still very keen to make the film even though Sherlock Holmes has waylaid him from it for the time being.

Suicide Squad

Warner Bros.
Produced by Dan Lin and Stephen Gilchrist.
Written by Justin Marks.

Superman

Comment: Brandon Routh's contract to play Superman has expired. News reports indicate that WB may need to start production of a new Superman film by 2011 to avoid legal setbacks.

Teen Titans

Warner Bros.
Produced by Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster.
Written by Mark Verheiden.

The Wonder Twins

Warner Bros.
Directed by Shawn Levy.
Written by Merriweather Williams.

Comment: This superhero comedy was put together in 2003, but never came to fruition.

Wonder Woman

Warner Bros.
Produced by Joel Silver.

Comment: Silver bought a screenplay by Matthew Jennison and Brent Strickland two years ago, but there's been no news since.

Y: The Last Man

Warner Bros/New Line Cinema.
Directed by D.J. Caruso.
Produced by David Goyer, Chris Bender, J.C. Spink and Mason Novick.
Written by Carl Ellsworth.

Comment: D.J. Caruso has said he's still intent on making the film, but he's signed on to make another film first. Shia LeBeouf has recently said he thinks the role is too similar to that of his character in the Transformers films and that he likely won't make the film.

Zatanna

Warner Bros.
Produced by Denise Di Novi.
Written by Hadley Davis.

Comment: This imagining of Zatanna as a teen was announced in 2005, but there's been no word of it since.

* * *

Other feature films that were in development at one point include:

Adam Strange (the film imagined a teenage version of the character).
The Books of Magic.
House of Secrets.
The Sandman (Roger Avary was once set to write and direct, and Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio wrote a screenplay at one stage).
Supergirl (Akiva Goldsman was attached as producer).
Swamp Thing (produced by Joel Silver; Lew Wein wrote a screenplay at one point).
Transmetropolitan (Patrick Stewart was interested in playing Spider Jerusalem)

 

[Minus Shock]

That's a lot of movies. hehe.

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

Y: The Last Man

Warner Bros/New Line Cinema.
Directed by D.J. Caruso.
Produced by David Goyer, Chris Bender, J.C. Spink and Mason Novick.
Written by Carl Ellsworth.

Comment: D.J. Caruso has said he's still intent on making the film, but he's signed on to make another film first. Shia LeBeouf has recently said he thinks the role is too similar to that of his character in the Transformers films and that he likely won't make the film.

Shia said he won't make the movie as his next, as the role is too similar to the one in Transformers. He also said Y is one of his favorite comic-books.

 

[GL's Light]

Shia said he won't make the movie as his next, as the role is too similar to the one in Transformers. He also said Y is one of his favorite comic-books.

Thanks for clearing that up. It seems that some outlets reported what he'd said incorrectly.