John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein are the directors...for now

Discussion in 'The Flash' started by Speed Force, Jan 16, 2018.

  1. Web-Head Hope

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2015
    Messages:
    18,617
    Likes Received:
    9,630
    http://variety.com/2018/dirt/news/f...ein-1202665854/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

     
  2. Boy Scout Registered

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2011
    Messages:
    15,179
    Likes Received:
    4,477
    Uh...I dunno about this.
     
  3. Nardz937 In The Chill Of Night

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2011
    Messages:
    4,479
    Likes Received:
    6,680
  4. terry78 My name is Stefan, sweet thang

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2004
    Messages:
    88,381
    Likes Received:
    8,362
    Here we go.
     
  5. Jekecy Registered

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2013
    Messages:
    8,367
    Likes Received:
    2,011
    It's like they couldn't secure Lord/Miller so they got the off-brand version.

    The fact this duo and Affleck were in contention shows this script is not concrete yet. I can't imagine any scenario where those two would be in competition for the same movie.

    Flash deserves so much better. These guys could pull a Russo and churn out our version of Winter Soldier, but it's also unlikely.

    Personally my fingers are crossed for yet another WB round of directorial musical chairs.
     
  6. batman44 Go Speed GO

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2002
    Messages:
    6,792
    Likes Received:
    407
    I never watched the films they made, but I wish them all the best.
     
  7. Eddie Dean Jokerfied

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2005
    Messages:
    16,314
    Likes Received:
    10,023
    lol, I had the same thought.
     
  8. Boy Scout Registered

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2011
    Messages:
    15,179
    Likes Received:
    4,477
    I always try and keep that in mind when unconventional choices are put in charge.
     
  9. terry78 My name is Stefan, sweet thang

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2004
    Messages:
    88,381
    Likes Received:
    8,362
    I did see Vacation and it's a passable movie, but not something I'd be like, "they could really do a time travel epic."
     
  10. FeedOnATreeFrog (A Metal Gear reference)

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2012
    Messages:
    6,239
    Likes Received:
    480
    At least this gives me hope that they might be aiming for a more light-hearted, less grimdark version of Flashpoint.

    I just hope they don't make Justice League's mistake, where the script was light, but the visuals were still pretty grim.
     
    #10 FeedOnATreeFrog, Jan 16, 2018
    Last edited: Jan 16, 2018
  11. Limonade Registered

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2014
    Messages:
    2,511
    Likes Received:
    574
    This lady is quick on the opinion with these scoops.

    [YT]_8NH_P9J7gA[/YT]
     
  12. InfinityWar Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2018
    Messages:
    200
    Likes Received:
    0
    A serious question....has Warner Brothers lost their mind ?
     
  13. Eddie Dean Jokerfied

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2005
    Messages:
    16,314
    Likes Received:
    10,023
    By hiring directors who have experience with mid-budget films featuring special effects and will probably listen to studio notes? Probably not.
     
  14. Limonade Registered

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2014
    Messages:
    2,511
    Likes Received:
    574
    Didn't know director driven stories meant director driven by WB execs.

    Makes sense now.
     
  15. Eddie Dean Jokerfied

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2005
    Messages:
    16,314
    Likes Received:
    10,023
    lol, did you follow the behind the scenes of Suicide Squad and Justice League?
     
  16. Sawyer High King

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2004
    Messages:
    107,061
    Likes Received:
    14,910
    Today's news kind of makes me think Flashpoint is off. Hearing that an offer was made to Affleck, someone who has only done dramatic work as a director, at some point, only for it to end up in the hands of a duo primarily responsible for lighthearted/comedic work, really makes me think that the offer to Affleck was a last ditch effort to: A) keep him on-board, and B) keep that iteration of the project alive.

    Someone who has directed the stuff that Affleck has doesn't seem a completely unreasonable choice for a story where Barry goes back in time to stop his mother's death, f***s up the universe, and thereby puts two of his new friends at war with one another, causes another to be held captive all his life, and causes the dude who recruited him in the first place to be long dead, with his father taking up his mantle instead.

    But comedy writer-directors? Can't picture it. I think it'll now, ideally, take the shape of WW's movie, as well as what we're hopefully given with Aquaman and Shazam. A solo adventure that's legitimately a SOLO adventure. After JL, it doesn't make sense to bark up that Flashpoint tree right now.
     
  17. mclay18 Registered

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2005
    Messages:
    15,933
    Likes Received:
    3,958
    THR's article about Daley & Goldstein directing says they are directing Flashpoint, which means that it won't be a solo Flash film. I'm a bit wary of them, but they did some things right with Spider-Man Homecoming that I would like to see in Flashpoint.

    So we are definitely getting a lighter version of Flashpoint. I just hope Daley & Goldstein love Barry Allen and give Ezra Miller room to do his best.
     
  18. Sawyer High King

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2004
    Messages:
    107,061
    Likes Received:
    14,910
    We don't have a straightforward press release. The news outlets are operating off the last news they heard about the Flash movie, and that was that it would be Flashpoint. I would be legitimately shocked if they're going forward with a Flashpoint movie.
     
  19. Greenlite Registered

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2016
    Messages:
    10,882
    Likes Received:
    4,236
    Changing the title should be easy, they never "officially" properly announced FP anyway
     
  20. MydnightPhoenix Lois Lane --> Leia Lane

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2011
    Messages:
    4,513
    Likes Received:
    3
    WB really has no clue when it comes to DC
     
  21. Sawyer High King

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2004
    Messages:
    107,061
    Likes Received:
    14,910
    Yeah, they got the guys who wrote a highly successful CBM from last year on board. What a horror. :o
     
  22. Silvermoth Krakoan native

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2006
    Messages:
    21,433
    Likes Received:
    5,873
    They couldn't get anyone better? Yeesh. Hate to say it but it definitely looks like dc is continuing its trend.

    Oh well, they're probably like the other flash directors who will leave in a few months
     
  23. Astro13Zombie Registered

    Joined:
    May 28, 2008
    Messages:
    9,285
    Likes Received:
    1,645
    This :funny:
    I really don’t get the negative reactions to this.
     
  24. Sawyer High King

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2004
    Messages:
    107,061
    Likes Received:
    14,910
    I mean, with what's lead us here, I can't really blame anyone, but ****. Still annoying.
     
  25. FunkMiller Failed Experiment

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2016
    Messages:
    8,516
    Likes Received:
    3,510
    Oh... well, this is going to end very well, I’m sure :up:
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice
monitoring_string = "afb8e5d7348ab9e99f73cba908f10802"