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Hmmm take a look at this article lol. I didnt know the best place to put this. And hope making a thread is ok.
http://ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=2937
http://ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=2937
Poor aquaman they give him no love.Movies/Comics:
Listmania: THE TOP 10 DC COMICS HEROES WE WANT TO SEE TURNED INTO A MOVIE
Everything from WONDER WOMAN to SANDMAN make the grade plus there's five (AQUAMAN anyone) who we feel who shouldn't hit the big screen
By ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG, Contributing Editor
Published 8/14/2008
The whirlwind success of THE DARK KNIGHT has proven at least one thing DC Comics heroes will never lose their star power. In an era of comic book-based movies in which the Marvel pantheon Spider-Man, the X-Men, Hulk, Iron Man seems to have dominated, DC has proven it still has the box office bang necessary to make records.
SUPERMAN RETURNS may not have been an ideal reintroduction for the publishers number one icon, but with the Man of Steel and the Gotham Caped Crusader well established in new franchises, the question is which DC superheroes should get their shot at cinema stardom next? We have some ideas, and keep in mind that quite a few of these have already been trapped in Development Hell for a long time.
1.) WONDER WOMAN
(C) DC Comics
Ideally they should preserve the WWII-era setting for her first visit to the world of men, but it doesnt really matter. Cast the right raven-haired Amazon and well go see it.
Casting Choices: Evangeline Lilly, Morena Baccarin
2.) GREEN LANTERN
(C) DC Comics
Hal Jordan please. The heroic test pilot turned galactic policeman has franchise written all over it, and the costume would be just fine exactly as it is.
Casting Choices: Billy Crudup, Nathan Fillion
3.) THE FLASH
(C) DC Comics
The short-lived TV show really wasnt all that bad, but expand this movie to explore the extended Flash family and the nature of the Speed Force and it might have more of an epic quality.
Casting Choices: James Roday, Neil Patrick Harris
4.) GREEN ARROW
(C) DC Comics
There are some Bat-similarities, but Oliver Queen has a gritty world of his own to protect and if they could then team him with long-time partner, Hal Jordan, that would be one hell of a team-up film.
Casting Choice: Alan Tudyk, Brad Pitt
5.) MARTIAN MANHUNTER
(C) DC Comics
An alien that faints at the sight of fire might seem lame, but hes been reinvented to great effect in the past, and there are some great sci-fi possibilities here.
Casting Choice: Michael Clarke Duncan, Vin Diesel
6.) PLASTIC MAN
(C) DC Comics
As the goofy cousin to Marvels Mr. Fantastic and DCs own Elongated Man, Plastic Man is easily managed via CGI effects and could be a great light-hearted superhero romp. Dont forget Woozy Winks!
Casting Choice: David Tennant, Jim Carrey
7.) SANDMAN
(C) DC Comics
This all depends on Neil Gaiman I suppose, but just imagine a film series that even comes close to the literary grandeur of this landmark Vertigo series.
Casting Choice: James McAvoy, Wes Bentley
8.) HAWKMAN/HAWKGIRL
(C) DC Comics
Theres a reason why these characters turn up again and again in JLA incarnations theres something compelling about their design. With the right script, they could become fine-feathered icons.
Casting Choice: Hawkman: David Boreanaz; Hawkgirl: Jessica Biel
9.) SUPERGIRL
(C) DC Comics
The Helen Slater misfire notwithstanding, its about time Supermans cousin got a second chance at movie stardom. Perhaps Peter Davids excellent run could serve as inspiration for a take on the character as a fallen angel.
Casting Choice: Katherine Heigl, Kate Hudson
10.) THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA
(C) DC Comics
This has almost been happening for years, but the ultimate powerhouse team-up could be brilliant or a horrible failure. It all comes down to casting, and we think they should keep the solo film headliners in place.
Casting Choice: Just look above!
AND FIVE DC COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS WE DONT WANT TO SEE TURNED INTO FILMS
1.) MATTER EATER LAD
(C) DC Comics
As if there isnt enough reason for some superhero actors to chew the scenery.
2.) STREAKY
(C) DC Comics
The crazy thing is that a movie about a cape-wearing super-kitty might actually do really well.
3.) AQUAMAN
(C) DC Comics
Yeah, we know. Poor Aquaman gets no love. But whether hes the orange-shirted swimmer or the King Arthur-wannabe, Aquaman just seems like a wet blanket.
4.) BOUNCING BOY
(C) DC Comics
Our second no-no from the Legion of Super-Heroes, puffy Chuck Taine and his bouncy antics were not only laughable but almost insulting to heavier folks.
5.) HOURMAN
(C) DC Comics
This original Justice Society member downed a potion and became a hero for one hour at a time. These days a short-lived hero based around drinking (or worse, taking drugs) might send the wrong message.