DC Films Rundown

Updated (I've removed some of the long-dormant projects):

Adam Strange

Warner Bros.

Comment: Warners is taking pitches for an Adam Strange film. Leonardo DiCaprio's production company Appian Way may be involved in developing the film.

Aquaman

Warner Bros.

Comment: Leonardo DiCaprio's production company Appian Way is developing the film.

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. The Hollywood Reporter still lists it as one of the DC films currently in development.

Bizzaro Superman

Warner Bros.
Written by David Howard and Robert Gordon.

Constantine 2

Warner Bros.
Produced by Akiva Goldsman and Erwin Stoff.

Comment: The film is in development according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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.
Produced by Charles Roven, Alex Gartner, and Geoff Johns.
Written by Dan Mazeau

Comment: Mazeau has been working from a treatment written by Geoff Johns. The film currently doesn't have a director attached. It's unclear whether Charles Roven is still involved as producer.

Green Arrow: Escape from Super Max

Warner Bros.
Written by David Goyer and Justin Marks.

Comment: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warners also has an alternate Green Arrow script in development, one that's a more straightforward origin story.

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 June 18th, 2010.

Lobo

Warner Bros.
Produced by Joel Silver.

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: Scheduled 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.

Red

Summit Entertainment.
Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian.
Written by Erich and Jon Hoeber.
Starring Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman.

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.

Comment: The extent, if any, of Akiva Goldman's continued involvement isn't clear.

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.
 
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I've now edited in the new release date for Jonah Hex.
 
Very interesting read. The part that stuck out most to me was this section:

And WB toppers Alan Horn and Jeff Robinov would like the studio and DC to closely develop superhero pics together, rather than hand off projects to individual producers. They're also aiming for each division at the studio to time the release of everything --from licensed merchandise like T-shirts and action figures to exclusive DVDs, videogames and digital content -- to when a pic gets released in order to build up the tentpole's franchise potential.
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I'm hoping this means that the heads at WB have noted Marvel's strategy for releasing and connecting films, and is trying to take a cue from that. I would love nothing more than a connected universe of DC live-action films.

Also, did I read that there is a Green Lantern video game in development? Awesome.
 
Superman, Batman, GL (Hal Jordan), Wonder Woman, Flash (Wally West), Aquaman, Martian Manhunter

this.
 
Animated shorts to be shot and released with DC films beginning in 2010.

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=493

Warner Bros. Animation Planning Animated Shorts Series Based On DC Comics Characters

July 08, 2009 by James Harvey

While Warner Bros. Animation currently has no comment, The World's Finest can confirm that the animation studio is producing a series of animated shorts based on DC Comics characters, including Jonah Hex and more.

The first in a series of animated shorts based on DC Comics characters, produced by Warner Bros. Animation, is expected to appear within the first half of 2010, with more appearing during the year. The DC Comics character Jonah Hex will be featured in the first animated short, written by Joe R. Lansdale, slated to appear on an upcoming DC Universe Animated Original Movie DVD/Blu-ray release. The animated shorts will also tentatively spotlight other DC Comics characters and be similar in tone to the DC Universe Animated Original Movie titles. Multiple animated shorts are currently in production. Please note that schedule and content details are subject to change. Expect an official comment and announcement from Warner Bros. Animation in the future.

Warner Bros. Animation currently has seven different direct-to-video animated feature projects in different stages of production, with the majority of these projects headlining characters from DC Comics. Expect more announcements soon.

Stay tuned for further updates.

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Updated with the recent announcements and with the inclusion of some Vertigo and Wildstorm projects I'd previously omitted:

Adam Strange

Warner Bros.

Comment: Warners is taking pitches for an Adam Strange film. Leonardo DiCaprio's production company Appian Way may be involved in developing the film.

Aquaman

Warner Bros.

Comment: Leonardo DiCaprio's production company Appian Way is developing the film.

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 Bill Birch and Geoff Johns.

Bizarro Superman

Warner Bros.
Written by David Howard and Robert Gordon.

Constantine 2

Warner Bros.
Produced by Lauren Shuler Donner, Akiva Goldsman and Erwin Stoff.

Comment: The film is in development according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Deadman

Warner Bros.
Directed by Nikolaj Arcel.
Produced by Guillermo del Toro, Don Murphy, and Susan Montford.
Written by Gary Dauberman.

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.
Produced by Charles Roven, Alex Gartner, and Geoff Johns.
Written by Dan Mazeau.

Comment: Mazeau has been working from a treatment written by Geoff Johns. The film currently doesn't have a director attached. It's unclear whether Charles Roven is still involved as producer.

Green Arrow: Escape from Super Max

Warner Bros.
Written by David Goyer and Justin Marks.

Comment: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warners also has an alternate Green Arrow script in development, one that's a more straightforward origin story.

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.

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 June 18th, 2010.

Lobo

Warner Bros.
Directed by Guy Ritchie.
Produced by Joel Silver, Akiva Goldsman, and Andrew Rona.
Written by Don Payne.

Comment: The aim is to start production early next year.

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: Scheduled for release on 16th April, 2010.

Metal Men

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

Ocean

Warner Bros.
Produced by Nick Wechsler and Gianni Nunnari.
Written by Ryan Condal.

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.
Written by John August.

Red

Summit Entertainment.
Directed by Robert Schwentke.
Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian.
Written by Erich and Jon Hoeber.
Starring Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman.

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.

Sleeper

Warner Bros.
Produced by Sam Raimi and Josh Donen.
Written by Brad Ingelsby.

Comment: This is a possible starring vehicle for Tom Cruise.

Suicide Squad

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

Superman

Warner Bros.

Comment: The latest rumors, which seem to have some credence, are that Warners is talking to James McTeigue about directing a new Superman film. The ongoing legal battle over the Superman rights is a complicating factor.

Swamp Thing

Warner Bros.
Produced by Joel Silver.

Comment: Joel Silver has recently said that he’s still developing the project and that he hopes to be able to move ahead with it quite soon, possibly as a 3D film.

Teen Titans

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

Comment: The extent, if any, of Akiva Goldman's continued involvement isn't clear.

We3

Directed by John Stevenson.
Produced by Don Murphy.
Written by Grant Morrison.

Wonder Woman

Warner Bros.
Produced by Joel Silver.
Written by Matthew Jennison and Brent Strickland.

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.
 
News recently hit the internet stating that Sony's Columbia Pictures plans to make a movie called, "Supermax". It is a movie which bears a similar title and plot to David Goyer's planned Green Arrow movie. If this news is in fact true, what could this mean for the Emerald Archer's chances of coming to the big screen? Will Columbia Pictures' movie halt WB's plans of making their must anticipated (and highly debated) Green Arrow movie?
 
nope. in fact, it'll force WB to either green light it or come up with a new idea.
 
Octoberist said:
nope. in fact, it'll force WB to either green light it or come up with a new idea.
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If that is the case, I believe that WB is going to need to come up with a new idea, because it has been reported that Sony's Columbia Pictures wants to start shooting "Supermax" in early 2010. I don't think that gives WB nearly enough time to have their movie ready to be released first, considering they don't even have a finished script.

Perhaps they could do an origin movie...?
 
@ The latest update

I thought Christian Bale was confirmed to be signed on for 3 Batman films? You've not got him listed as cast, have I missed some important news?

Or maybe you left it out because it's common knowledge? :P
 
I'm in awe that Hollywood just can't seem to get a Superman film right. It's not hard really!!! He's an easy character to bring to the big screen if you have someone who actually KNOWS the character.

I wish I could have a stab at writing the script. I have a great story that involves Lex and Brainiac somewhat (kind of) working together. Meanwhile Superman and Captain Atom go from being allies to enemies as they both share different views on what to do with Brainiac tech.

sigh...it would have been EPIC. I would have written a Superman more true to the comic, not the squishy, softty Superman like in the last film. Superman has a kind heart yes. But he's strong, he's deteremined.

He gets ANGRY and he can be very stern. Superman does have a darker side...not Batman dark, but dark enough. Hollywood just doesn't show that. They try to make him perfect and he's not. He's as flawed as any human.
 
Flawed? Really? Heck, I thought the opposite. They even had the whole Jesus metaphor thing going on.
 
I was at a Kevin Smith Q&A the other day and he said he was talking to Adam Brody about JLA film. Brody said the script was awesome. He compared it to something, maybe it was Iron Man.
 
The reason Superman movies don't usually work is because the only villain that could give Big Blue any real conflict would be Lex Luthor, who's overdone by now, Doomsday, and they aren't gonna actually kill off Supes, or Darkseid, and they don't have the time to explain his origins and the Fourth World. Superman's villains suck, save for Toyman, Brainiac, and Zod, but can't fill in a two hour movie. Brainiac might, tho to put that in a realm any where near Nolan's, it wouldn't be as good. Plus, Brainiacs motives suck! If he is to absorb all the knowledge in the universe, why doesn't he go to other planets, get more info, and come back and skull f**k the Earth in about three seconds? If a Superman movie is to work, they either have to find a way to make one of his villains not stupid, or introduce him solely in a JLA movie where there is a larger threat.
 
Lunar_Wolf said:
I was at a Kevin Smith Q&A the other day and he said he was talking to Adam Brody about JLA film. Brody said the script was awesome. He compared it to something, maybe it was Iron Man.
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Too bad we'll probably never see it. WB seems like they're focusing on small properties and individual heroes for now. Sigh.
 
seriously, i wouldn't mind if Brody got the role as The Flash in the solo film.
 
brody as wally seemed to be the only WIN casting in that project
 
I hope DC puts some thought into another Swamp Thing, I may be in the minority but, a horror themed superhero has potential. This is a character that can be written dark.
 
Wonder Woman could work and could be EPIC.

Nothing has been done with this character onscreen in forever. I dont understand why DC isnt doing anything with her.

If I worked at WB, Id have Dini work out a script.
 
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