The Avengers Joss Whedon leading on "Avengers" short list of directors

[lixdexia]

i'm not saying it has to be hank and jan, but there need to be a couple of other heroes on the team if just to show how the big 3 are a cut above even other avengers; the best of the best

 

[DocHoliday]

i'm not saying it has to be hank and jan, but there need to be a couple of other heroes on the team if just to show how the big 3 are a cut above even other avengers; the best of the best

I feel you. I say put in Black Widow and Hawkeye. They already have Black Widow established from IM2, so at least hey'd only have to add one more role. And that is assuming Hawkeye doesn't cameo in Thor or Cap.

 

[lixdexia]

I feel you. I say put in Black Widow and Hawkeye. They already have Black Widow established from IM2, so at least hey'd only have to add one more role. And that is assuming Hawkeye doesn't cameo in Thor or Cap.

i could like that. i'm sure they will use black widow given the deal they signed johanson to, and hawkeye is my favorite avenger outside the big 3. i would like to see hank in some kind of capacity though, because if they make an avengers 2 the villian HAS to be ultron for me.

 

[KangConquers]

Do you even like The Avengers?

This...he doesn't seem to have much of a grasp on the teams history; he seems to think Hulk is way more important to the Avengers long term than he is.

The Avengers top villain is created by Pym, mirroring Pym's personality without Pym's sense of guilt. He's incredibly important to the Avengers, and the second you try to downplay him long term, you ruin many of the greatest avengers stories.

 

[DocHoliday]

I am cool with the Pyms just want them to show up in Avengers 2 and after the Edgar Wright flick.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Who said Pym *has* to be Ant Man? Why can't he be Giant Man?

Yes, becuase a man the size of Godzilla is even better.

 

[Deaths Head II]

Yes, becuase a man the size of Godzilla is even better.

I'm starting to agree with the people questioning whether or not you like The Avengers at all. You do realize how many size changers have been on the team? Aside from even Pym and Janet?

 

[KangConquers]

I'm starting to agree with the people questioning whether or not you like The Avengers at all. You do realize how many size changers have been on the team? Aside from even Pym and Janet?

meh...don't try to sway him...he thinks the Avengers are Cap, Thor, Iron Man and Hulk.

 

[FaT_tONle]

I don't think Ultron will be the villain, so I am okay if they miss the cut. The sequels are where they can shine, once some of the heavy hitters move on.

 

[KangConquers]

Like the Hulk...t:

 

[Philly Phanboy]

Whedon'e ties with Marvel all but guarantees he'll get one of their future projects but I don't see the Avengers being a good fit. Maybe directing Dr. Strange would be more up his alley?

 

[Son of Coul]

Whedon has worked with Marvel Comics on several occasions over the years, including his celebrated work on "Astonishing X-Men" alongside John Cassaday and his take over of Brian K. Vaughan's "Runaways." Additionally, he has plenty of experience working in television and film on "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer," "Angel" and 2005's "Serenity," among other projects.

But despite his credentials, it's unclear that Whedon would even want to direct "The Avengers," as he has previously stated that it's not a project that particularly interests him.

"The Avengers to me is tough," Whedon said in a 2005 interview with In Focus discovered by Ain't It Cool News. "I wouldn't approach The Avengers, I wouldn't approach the Fantastic Four. The X-Men are all born of pain, and pain is where I hang my hat."

So while it seems that Whedon really is a candidate to direct "The Avengers," the real question is whether or not it's actually a job he wants. Stay tuned to Splash Page as more news develops.

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[TheFuture]

Yes, becuase a man the size of Godzilla is even better.

You just don't want either characters near the Avengers film do you? If you can't see how much Hank could contribute to the dynamic of the group then I can't help you.

 

[KangConquers]

As good as Bigelow and Scott are, they'll be out of consideration for one of the following: a) their asking price will either be too high or b) they'll turn it down. Especially Bigelow, she's not the kind of person who wants to direct big-budget tentpoles.

Marvel is definitely looking for a solid commercial director, not the arty ones. Arty directors who've gone commercial have had mixed results movie-wise.

How is Joss Whedon, a director who's only film has scooped a measley 25 million, and Louis Letterier who's Hulk film bombed, more commercial than Riddly Scott, who's movies have made well over a billion dollars combined, and who's movie Gladiator made damn near Half a billion alone?

Just because a director is artistic doesn't mean they can't put asses in seats.

 

[Son of Coul]

Some people here don't seem to know what it means when a movie "bombs." It's when the movie takes in less money than its budget, not when it wasn't raved about or ill-recieved or if you didn't like it. For example, TIH made more than $100 mil back, almost double it budget. More, if you count DVD/BD sales. I hate being the guy that corrects people, but that one bugs me.

 

[lixdexia]

How is Joss Whedon, a director who's only film has scooped a measley 25 million, and Louis Letterier who's Hulk film bombed, more commercial than Riddly Scott, who's movies have made well over a billion dollars combined, and who's movie Gladiator made damn near Half a billion alone?

Just because a director is artistic doesn't mean they can't put asses in seats.

indeed sometimes they can, but they're going to cost more to do it. that's what he meant be economical, that the salary said directors would demand would be out of the price range marvel is most likely considering. the more they spend to produce the film the less of the box office is income. and tbh, you could probably direct this and movie and it'd still be a hit, so there's no real need to attach a name director to this thing for draw.

 

[Abraham]

THE AVENGERS COULD ASSEMBLE FOR JOSS WHEDON


IESB probably should have timed their scoop better; the site reported that Joss Whedon was at the head of the 'short list' of Avengers directors on April 1st, a day when the movie webs become paralyzed with unfunny fake stories. Many folks dismissed it.

But it was a legit scoop, and a follow-up by the LA Times reveals that there have been talks between Whedon and Marvel about directing the superhero team up movie. But it's hard to tell how serious Marvel is, as they've proven that their method is bring people in, talk with them, leak the info online and then make their decisions based on the feedback from the web. John Krasinski had the Captain America role until the web got uppity about it, and Marvel threw out a whole bunch of names to get our reactions.

I hope that the deal doesn't get done. I like Whedon's work, but he feels wrong for The Avengers; the movie needs someone who will get the interpersonal bickering of the team but also take the adventure seriously. The Avengers is an all-star team concept, and these guys don't get together because of any real shared interests or likes, but rather because they're all the biggest at what they do. There's comedy in that concept - it's a workplace concept, at its heart, as opposed to the familial grouping of the Fantastic Four or the oppressed minority grouping of the X-Men. But I fear that Whedon would go too far in that direction - and since Marvel seems to be happy to let their movies get written on set, the impact of a director will be major in every area of storytelling.

Of course this is exactly what Whedon needs. He has name recognition, but it's limited. Being the guy behind one of the biggest movies of the coming decade would open him up to a whole new audience.

It'll be interesting to see where this all goes in the months ahead.

 

[JeanVitchier]

I think David Goyer should be considered for the directing job of the Avengers movie, clearly since his epic success with Dark Knight. The Batman and Blade movie were epic. Therefore Avengers will epic with him directing. My two cents.

 

[Silvermoth]

Some people here don't seem to know what it means when a movie "bombs." It's when the movie takes in less money than its budget, not when it wasn't raved about or ill-recieved or if you didn't like it. For example, TIH made more than $100 mil back, almost double it budget. More, if you count DVD/BD sales. I hate being the guy that corrects people, but that one bugs me.

Actually, according to Mark Millar a film has to make twice it's budget to break even. That is why "Superman Returns" was considered a flop.

 

[flickchick85]

I think David Goyer should be considered for the directing job of the Avengers movie, clearly since his epic success with Dark Knight. The Batman and Blade movie were epic. Therefore Avengers will epic with him directing. My two cents.

But Goyer has never directed a decent movie. His directorial efforts have been epically awful, actually. So no offense, but no thanks.

 

[Deaths Head II]

I disagree with that article, particularly about the part of Whedon not taking the story seriously enough. Whedon can be lighthearted but he can change the tone of the story on a dime and deliver powerful dramatic moments. Dr. Horrible was a comedy for most of the film and then it turned super serious at the very end. Astonishing X-Men had a lot of fun with the interactions between members but things got really serious really quickly when they needed to.

Actually, according to Mark Millar a film has to make twice it's budget to break even. That is why "Superman Returns" was considered a flop.

This is true. A film usually has to double it's budget to make up for things like advertising and distribution.

I think David Goyer should be considered for the directing job of the Avengers movie, clearly since his epic success with Dark Knight. The Batman and Blade movie were epic. Therefore Avengers will epic with him directing. My two cents.

God no. All of the films Goyer directed were trash. I think he's pretty much hit and miss as a writer but as a director he just plain sucks.

 

[Evil Twin]

I'm kind of hit and miss on Whedon, but I do think something like The Avengers needs a guy in charge with a strong vision and ability to put a strong screenplay together. It very well could turn into screenplay death by committee otherwise.

Now, whether Whedon has the right vision for the job is another question, but he'd certainly bring focus to the project.

 

[The Chris]

I think anyone who doesn't think that Whedon can make the adventure go from light hearted to serious should watch Serenity. I was surprised to see where that movie went at times.

Oh and David Goyer is a horrible director. Blade Trinity was bad, The Unborn was my personal worst movie of 2009. He needs a good director to fix his scripts. He can't do it himself.

 

[KangConquers]

Actually, according to Mark Millar a film has to make twice it's budget to break even. That is why "Superman Returns" was considered a flop.

Yeah, you only get half of every ticket you sell.

Thus, Hulk was a bomb.

 

[Saint]

I think anyone who doesn't think that Whedon can make the adventure go from light hearted to serious should watch Serenity.

Or anything else Whedon's done, for that matter. The sixth season of Buffy was so dark it was pitch black.