Justice League of America has Been Delayed!

[Webhead2006]

nice update.

 

[8blades]

One look at the cast leads one deduction= CANCEL!!!!!!!

Begins has set the benchmark for modern day comic book films. If you come up short, even as early as pre-production....you deserve ZERO!

 

[TheVileOne]

If you read between the lines if that's a LEGIT e-mail it does confirm all the casting problems and issues.

Also WB if they wanted could push Harry Potter 6 to 2009 for the summer.

Also, that's pretty ridiculous if the movie does indeed try to contradict and step on the toes of Batman Begins franchise which will confuse people and the audience will not like.

 

[8blades]

JL movie will mess up Batman Begins....SCRAP IT! Imagine looking at a Batman standing out in the sun next to superman? The average guy would laugh his socks off.

 

[Webhead2006]

hey emi has some more to say:

Infamous_Emijayne (User)

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Here's what I worry about....and keep in mind this has nothing to do with any of my sources and purely speculative on my part.

If the rumors of Nolan and Bale are true, could the script actually be unfinished because of them?? I mean, if they don't want Ras Al Ghul being part of the JLA storyline and it has been that way since the beginning, wouldn't WB have to change the script if they are really that worried about the two of them jumping ship?? With no writers, it couldn't happen. Thus, JLA would be delayed or shelved.

Also, in regards to what I posted earlier about them still releasing the film in 2009 even if filming gets delayed, is anyone else having X3: The Last Stand flashbacks?? Shortened production time, writing problems, people leaving the project....but it was still released as scheduled. And split the fans base too.

I went back and read most of the info I've gotten since the beginning and read all the stuff posted by Robert, and articles on Variety and Hollywood Reporter and found that even George Miller and the Mulroneys have contradicted themselves. In the beginning, they all said a younger cast but an older Batman guiding a younger Superman. And Batman is supposedly now 21?? How's that work?? And the film is not an origin of the JLA which means it is at least 7 to 10 years into most of the heroes careers, but again Batman is 21?? The solo spinoffs are supposed to be prequels.

So who's lying and who's teling the truth when even the writer's and director have flipped as much as Robert and myself have had too??

 

[8blades]

Just cancel the damn thing!

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

George Miller didn't contradict himself. He never spoke of the characters' ages and never confirmed Hammer as Batman.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

George Miller didn't contradict himself. He never spoke of the characters' ages and never confirmed Hammer as Batman.

There may not be a direct quote of Miller saying that but there were reports appearing left and right indicating that was the route he was going, including even, IIRC, Variety and/or HR. This is something else I never understood. I thought the league in this movie has already been in existence for some time now yet most of the leaguers are fairly young. And even if it is just getting formed, these heroes are supposed to have somewhat of a past history individually and thats hard to believe when they cast so young.

 

[KBX]

There may not be a direct quote of Miller saying that but there were reports appearing left and right indicating that was the route he was going, including even, IIRC, Variety and/or HR. This is something else I never understood. I thought the league in this movie has already been in existence for some time now yet most of the leaguers are fairly young. And even if it is just getting formed, these heroes are supposed to have somewhat of a past history individually and thats hard to believe when they cast so young.

Thats where I think batman, superman, etc. knew about one another ,may have fought along side one another, but the whole league as itself didn't exisit yet. Where the Omacs come in, they need everyone and at the end of the day, they decided the world needs a Justice League...

 

[Scarlet Spider]

George Miller didn't contradict himself. He never spoke of the characters' ages and never confirmed Hammer as Batman.

Yeah, pretty much. The only time I can recall George Miller speaking of Justice League was with his recent comments about likening the heroes to Greek Gods. I don't even think the Mulroney's have ever even spoken publicly about this movie.

The info about an older Batman guiding a younger JLA cast came from this MSN article:

In the meantime, word was circulating that one of the ideas the Mulroneys had was to structure "League" with an older Batman who was guiding a younger Superman and Wonder Woman.

http://movies.msn.com/movies/hitlist/02-27-07_4?GT1=7701

 

[Dark Knight]

Thanks to Thunder Emperor for posting this bit of news first in the "JL Casting Call Update" thread




Justice League of America has Been Delayed!

Justice League of America will not start shooting as originally planned.
I get the emails daily from our readers asking what is going on with JLA, yes there has been an incredible amounts of delays and there wasn’t much of answer coming from our sources, until today.

There hadn’t been much of a slowdown as preparations were still underway over at Australia's Fox Studios as artists, set designers and other crew were busy prepping the film before the Holiday break but why hasn’t the cast been officially announced?

“Justice League is indeed in danger of not starting production on time and maybe even getting scrapped altogether” is what a studio source told the IESB last week. "The concerns are that the script is not ready to go in front of cameras, and also that the budget is getting a bit out of control, the WGA strike has proven to be Kryptonite to Superman and friends."

So while the cast is apparently locked, the studio has had to go back to the actors and extend their holds. IESB was told that at least two high level studio execs headed to Australia right before Christmas to try to resolve these issues and get the film get back on schedule.

“George Miller really wants this movie to be way big but the cast is 100% unknowns,” our source continues.

Another problem we are hearing is that some upper level execs including the new big boss Jeff Robinov is not too sure if the timing is right for JLA. Most of it has to do with the Nolan camp not being happy with the decision of moving forward with the JLA film considering the positive buzz surrounding The Dark Knight.

So what is going to happen? “The cast for Justice League is mediocre, the execs know it's mediocre, it's going to go down to wire on this one, this movie cold be huge but right now it's plagued with a couple of big issues and the WGA strike isn’t making things easier,” our source tell us.

So what's the final verdict on Justice League? I was having dinner this evening when I got a call from one of our moles over at Warner Bros. who told us, "Justice League has been pushed back to at least April or May and possibly a start date as late as June or July…that is of course if the movie doesn't get scrapped altogether."

So there you go, our first update of JLA of the year. On a side note, I was really pumped for this film last year but now I am waiting eagerly for the day WB decides to go in a different direction and cancels this production.

This cast does not inspire anyone and really makes you wonder if Warner Bros. is that desperate for cash that they would be willing to risk destroying a franchise in the making. We have all talked about the poor choices for Superman and Batman. Really? "C & D" list actors for the greatest Superheroes that have ever been created? With the exception of Adam Brody, Teresa Palmer and Common this cast sucks 100%. I have one question to everybody over at Warner Bros., how in the name of Zeus' butt hole did Jay Baruchel get cast as Maxwell Lord? Really? I mean, really? Skinny, dorky Jay Baruchel? Don’t get me wrong, he's a great guy and a hilarious actor. He's great in Fanboys as the geeky friend…but Maxwell Lord? Ummm, I don't think so.

I'm done, I want to go slit my wrists the more I think about the **** that studios like to do in this town. It literally boggles the mind, well, what I have left of one.

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4059&Itemid=99

Please.....please you weird WB's execs.....postpone this film...and wait until you can bring in Bale and A and B list actors tobe in this film....before you screw it up!

 

[Matt.S99]

And the film is not an origin of the JLA which means it is at least 7 to 10 years into most of the heroes careers

WTF?why the hell is the cast gonna be younger than, this woulda been a good reason NOT to cast younger people!

 

[Webhead2006]

That has been the big problem with this film from the get go we dont know what info is true and what info is bull.

 

[KBX]

That has been the big problem with this film from the get go we dont know what info is true and what info is bull.

And thats why we just need to wait. I don't know why people are putting so much faith in this studio "mole"

If the rumors of Nolan and Bale are true, could the script actually be unfinished because of them?? I mean, if they don't want Ras Al Ghul being part of the JLA storyline and it has been that way since the beginning, wouldn't WB have to change the script if they are really that worried about the two of them jumping ship?? With no writers, it couldn't happen. Thus, JLA would be delayed or shelved.

You know, I hope these rumors about Bale and Nolan aren't true. Loved what they have done so far, but honestly just need to shut up, and worry about themselves. They areworried about somebody, who no longer exist in their franchise, who is not even in JLA, which may come together as one or 2 lines? Come on now.

 

[buggs0268]

God what is with all this "we need to wait" stuff? We don't need to wait. I swear all you guys crying this wait thing are being stupid. Movies are a business and they are making a business decision. And the talent they got on board for production ensures quality. And Biel did not pass due to the script. She passed because she was interested in playing WW in solo WW movies where she was the star. But the WB is not keen on making any due to the fact of what Robinov said. So she passed on being in an ensemble as she is at a point in her career where she does not need to do that, or wants to do that. Also, basing on her choices for roles, it looks like she is chosing more meatier parts to grow as an actress, and not just he roles that will make her a big name. She just did two of those and they did nothing for her career, while the small film that was not a big film did loads for her.

From everything we have heard of people who know what the script is have all said it is really solid.

 

[KBX]

God what is with all this "we need to wait" stuff? We don't need to wait. I swear all you guys crying this wait thing are being stupid. Movies are a business and they are making a business decision. And the talent they got on board for production ensures quality. And Biel did not pass due to the script. She passed because she was interested in playing WW in solo WW movies where she was the star. But the WB is not keen on making any due to the fact of what Robinov said. So she passed on being in an ensemble as she is at a point in her career where she does not need to do that, or wants to do that. Also, basing on her choices for roles, it looks like she is chosing more meatier parts to grow as an actress, and not just he roles that will make her a big name. She just did two of those and they did nothing for her career, while the small film that was not a big film did loads for her.

From everything we have heard of people who know what the script is have all said it is really solid.

Agreed.... putting off this movie is the worst thing that could happen. George Miller won't be back. I love Osborne as a producer, Weta is doing the customes, and they are rumors of a great script. Dont give me wait for Bale and do it. Once he is done with Nolan, Bale is gonna want twice the money for J.L.. How old is Bale gonna be than, and Im sure he would be sick of playing the same character for many years. The whole purpose was to introduce other DC characters, and if Bales in it with the $$$$$ he will be getting, they don't have a choice but to have him in every other scene.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

And Biel did not pass due to the script. She passed because she was interested in playing WW in solo WW movies where she was the star. But the WB is not keen on making any due to the fact of what Robinov said. So she passed on being in an ensemble as she is at a point in her career where she does not need to do that, or wants to do that.

And where exactly did you get that info? I missed the statement by Biel or her rep stating the above.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

Agreed.... putting off this movie is the worst thing that could happen. George Miller won't be back. I love Osborne as a producer, Weta is doing the customes, and they are rumors of a great script. Dont give me wait for Bale and do it. Once he is done with Nolan, Bale is gonna want twice the money for J.L.. How old is Bale gonna be than, and Im sure he would be sick of playing the same character for many years. The whole purpose was to introduce other DC characters, and if Bales in it with the $$$$$ he will be getting, they don't have a choice but to have him in every other scene.

You seriously can't think Miller is the best possible director that can direct this film. A director whose greatest films are more than 20 years old? Where is his great movie of the past 10 years? Happy Feet? He didn't even direct the first Babe, he directed the sequel, Pig in the City. WB can do much better.

 

[KBX]

You seriously can't think Miller is the best possible director that can direct this film. A director whose greatest films are more than 20 years old? Where is his great movie of the past 10 years? Happy Feet? He didn't even direct the first Babe, he directed the sequel, Pig in the City. WB can do much better.

Unless Peter Jackson, or Steven Spielburg is walking through that door, Im just fine with Miller. You mean the WB can go get other directors from successful comicbook movies like they did with Singer? Its not what have you done for me lately approach they should go, its how much does the man know his material. I believe George Miller knows what he is doing, until he proves to me otherwise...

 

[GreenKToo]

*IF* W.B. really delays J.L., (code for shelved) then marvel has really kicked their arses in the film dept., but its not like they havent been already though.
I guess we'll see. what will be, will be.
I'd just like to know one way or another so I can either move on from this mess, or (hopefully) get behind it and support it.

 

[ClarkLuther55]

Like everybody else I can't be entirely sure if this is true, seeing as how 90% of the "news" about this movie has been unsupported "insider" rumors and blatant bull...

But if this is true, then it is honestly the BEST thing I've heard about this movie so far! All the rumors sounded TERRIBLE, and you would think that if the WB had a quality cast and script that they would come out in the open and squash the rumors for their own sake.

I really hope that this crappy-sounding, ill-conceived, and poorly-timed project gets killed for good.

 

[buggs0268]

And where exactly did you get that info? I missed the statement by Biel or her rep stating the above.

Biel passed on the movie around the time that Rubinov came out and said they are no longer in the business of making female starring vehicles. She was interested in WW when it was going to be a solo movie. Been the WB's girl for a long while. They went to her with JL. She passed on it and Horn made that statement. She also is taking smaller roles instaed of doing the bigger movies she had just done (stealth is one of them)

 

[Visionary]

The majority of moviegoers would disagree. That's the point.

That's what they said about James Bond, most movie goers would still flock to see another good Batman film or JLA with a different actor. People need to stop fooling themselves in thinking that only ONE actor can play a freakin' comic book character.

 

[ClarkLuther55]

That's what they said about James Bond, most movie goers would still flock to see another good Batman film or JLA with a different actor. People need to stop fooling themselves in thinking that only ONE actor can play a freakin' comic book character.

Even James Bond isn't comparable to this. James Bond films come one at a time, with years between them. Usually, the previous Bond actor is already getting up there in years before they recast, and everybody knows the change is coming and accepts it.

With Justice League, the WB is trying to recast a famous character, while an extremely successful and popular film series about that same character is still going on. Same character, same studio, same time, but different actors and continuities. That's pretty much unheard of.

 

[Lestat74]

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WB already has a tentpole for Summer '09, the new Terminator movie, but they usually have two blockbusters in the summer.

Calling it a casting roller coaster is pretty accurate. I have a friend who is in publicity and one of his clients is in the movie ( No, I can't say who it is because It's not official and I promised him I wouldn't. But I will say it's one of the earliest names leaked and one of the less controversial, so I'm sure you guys can figure it out ) I mentioned Megan Gale being WW to him and he said the suits at Warners are still trying to get Jessica Biel because they want a "star" in the worst way. Maybe that's why they haven't made any casting announcments yet. Personally, I don't see Jessica Biel being that much of a box office draw, but studios are obsessed with name actors.

And I can't see Terminator 4 being enough to be a Tentpole for Warners frankly. Even with Arnold, T3 only made about $150 million domestic, I really don't see T4 making much more without him in it, even if it's a great film.