Justice League vs. The Crime Syndicate
Written by Stephanie Sanchez
Friday, 19 October 2007
Is it real or is it fake? Of course I am talking about the latest big geek news to hit the web (this week), the first 14 pages of an alleged Justice League script leaked yesterday.
First, and I have to put this in, please check the byline, this one says STEPHANIE SANCHEZ (geez a girl never gets the credit she deserves) a link to IESB and everyone assumes Robert wrote it. Ok, now on with the news
Clint Morris from Moviehole.net got his hands on the goods and talked a bit about it. He sent over the link for a mention and as a good friend does, IESB posted it. In turn, Morris sent over the pdf for us to take a gander.
As a big Justice League fan, I was so excited I think I almost pissed myself. I opened the file and saw JLA on the cover, you can imagine my glee. However, my glee turned to confusion when I realized this wasnt what I had expected.
What about all the leaked info that had come out? Patrick from UGOs Back Row Chatter had a detailed rundown of the plot and this certainly wasnt adding up. Is this for real? A giant octopus, floating orbs
what the hell? You can read all the gory details by clicking here for my complete rundown of the 14 pages and what Justice League storylines it looks like they ripped off (which by the way 14 pages makes sense rather than the whole script when its all big action sequences and its most likely going out to effects houses to give bids on).
When I got down to the appearance of the Crime Syndicate I was, to say the least, scratching my head, did I miss something?
I am not one to jump the gun, I dont like to flat out say 100% one way or the other on issues such as this. This could be an elaborate hoax or it could be the beginning of a page one rewrite.
I have to tell you, and its something that cant be revealed in detail at this time, but the script that got around a month back, CERTAINLY would have pissed off the Chris Nolan camp. When I heard the premise I was like, WHAT? Why? Why do that? Why go there? This is why I can completely understand if the script needed a complete overhaul. Sure keep some of the main elements, the things that DC and WB really took to like the OMACs, Maxwell Lord etc. but change some of the interworkings lets call them.
Remember what Christian Bale said at the 3:10 to Yuma junket when asked about Justice League? Heres the quote, It'd be better if it doesn't tread on the toes of what we're doing.
So is this the beginning of said overhaul? We got a couple of emails and calls today that say yes, this is a JL revamp and yes the Crime Syndicate of Amerika is in it.
Heres just one so you know what I am talking about, and this is from a good friend who is in bed with DC, figuratively (maybe literally not sure),
----- Original Message -----
From: [removed]
To: Robert Sanchez
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 3:38 PM
Subject: RE: JLA
confirmed. its real. maxwell lord is main villain. omac's are part of the plan. crime syndicate is a diversion to keep the jla busy while the omacs take control.
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Another trusted source who is high up on the chain in the industry said he heard from DC directly that the Crime Syndicate is in the film.
Been talking to Clint tonight and hes hearing the its real stuff too. Mayimbe over at Latinoreview.com called Robert today to say he thinks its real as well.
Now, hold up a minute, does this mean its the final draft, lets go shoot it? Hell no. I am sure there are many rewrites to come and script changes aplenty. (At least, god help us, there will be some changes, did you all read the details? Unsettling)
So theres the story. All nicely put out there for you, make your own decision, I know what my opinion is
Wow; I cant believe they both got fooled. Well theres stil hope its ight
