Justice League Status Updates Thread - Part 1

[Lencho01]

Got it:

Thanks for posting the article.

I feel like I've already read this a couple of years ago but now with some few current details with the most interesting being the idea that Nolan could be to DC what Fiege is to Marvel. Though I thought the whole point of getting all the rights and forming DCE was so that Robinov could have more control of things.

Oh, and that line about going after people who genuinely understand the characters is just too funny.

 

[Karelia]

I definitely think they should keep Ryan Reynolds as GL. He just needed a better script, he wasn't bad in GL, the script was the problem.

I hope they move forward with the Lobo movie... Chances are probably slim, but it seems like an oddball movie that will actually be awesome. Plus with The Rock playing him, it'll be a fun movie.

 

[Airwings]

My view on/wish for the solo films is something that the majority of fans will agree to.
[yes, I know this is a JL thread, but I take the chance to write about solo films. All of them combind, as a concept, and not discussing just one certain superhero].

If Warner Bros find someone special director, who could do for The Flash what Nolan did for Batman, and catch the essence of the hero and place him in our world, but with an own distinct style. Wouldn't that be the best thing, even if it means that we won't get everything from the comic book style because it won't work for a live action aproach?
Then we will find a "Nolan guy" for Wonder Woman, a "Nolan guy" for Aquaman, a "Nolan guy" for Green Arrow (after the Arrow show has runned for a few seasons), a "Nolan guy" for Hawkman etc etc etc.

And how many different styles for "darker story" can be found on the palette? As of now, there is only one and it's Nolan's Batman. Everytime we get reports that the writers/the studio want to move ahead with a darker take on XXXXXX [...insert any superhero...], the people here just go nuts and compare it with latest Batman trilogy and THAT kind of dark story.
There are other kinds of dark, you know. If one of the characters would work very well in a "war movie" kind of style, then let so be. The same can be said if one character will be done the pure sci fi way.

 

[Micromind]

Keep Ryan Reynolds as GL, Mark Strong as Sinestro and Angella Basset as Amanda Waller.

They could be used in future Justice League movie.

In Lobo movie just mention Oa and guardians as an Easter egg.

 

[mclay18]

Keep Ryan Reynolds as GL, Mark Strong as Sinestro and Angella Basset as Amanda Waller.

They could be used in future Justice League movie.

In Lobo movie just mention Oa and guardians as an Easter egg.

This. You don't have to make it part of the film so that the audience 'gets' it... seeding a few seeds here and there is enough.

 

[TheWatcher]

All DC movies from here on out should be connected to each other. MOS,The Green Lantern sequel,The Flash,Wonder Woman, etc.

 

[Brawl]

I definitely think they should keep Ryan Reynolds as GL. He just needed a better script, he wasn't bad in GL, the script was the problem.

I hope they move forward with the Lobo movie... Chances are probably slim, but it seems like an oddball movie that will actually be awesome. Plus with The Rock playing him, it'll be a fun movie.

Ryan Ryneolds was a waste of time as GL if you want the movie to be taken seriously. He can maybe play Deadpool or some other comedic hero but he was totally wrong for a serious space cop. I think the idea the first writer had of Common as Green Lantern would be a much better fit. You kill 2 birds with one stone. You diversify the the moivie at the same time keeping JLA traditional.

 

[Brawl]

I definitely think they should keep Ryan Reynolds as GL. He just needed a better script, he wasn't bad in GL, the script was the problem.

I hope they move forward with the Lobo movie... Chances are probably slim, but it seems like an oddball movie that will actually be awesome. Plus with The Rock playing him, it'll be a fun movie.

I got hammered for my suggestion that the Rock could play the Punisher in a movie but even though I respect DJ's acting skills and presence I don't think he could pull Lobo off at least not a crazy Lobo. Lobo would definitely be a hard one to transfer to the silver screen. I mean the makeup and everything hmmm.. thats tuff any fan made youtubes of this around?

 

[DoomsdayApex]

Ryan Ryneolds was a waste of time as GL if you want the movie to be taken seriously. He can maybe play Deadpool or some other comedic hero but he was totally wrong for a serious space cop. I think the idea the first writer had of Common as Green Lantern would be a much better fit. You kill 2 birds with one stone. You diversify the the moivie at the same time keeping JLA traditional.

HELL NO to Common as Green Lantern. The guy can't act for ****.

 

[HighFivingMF]

but he was totally wrong for a serious space cop

The character hadn't evolved into the serious space cop until the end of the movie though. It's like complaining that Chris Evans didn't play a man out of time in The First Avenger.

 

[Rock Sexton]

My view on/wish for the solo films is something that the majority of fans will agree to.
[yes, I know this is a JL thread, but I take the chance to write about solo films. All of them combind, as a concept, and not discussing just one certain superhero].

If Warner Bros find someone special director, who could do for The Flash what Nolan did for Batman, and catch the essence of the hero and place him in our world, but with an own distinct style. Wouldn't that be the best thing, even if it means that we won't get everything from the comic book style because it won't work for a live action aproach?
Then we will find a "Nolan guy" for Wonder Woman, a "Nolan guy" for Aquaman, a "Nolan guy" for Green Arrow (after the Arrow show has runned for a few seasons), a "Nolan guy" for Hawkman etc etc etc.

And how many different styles for "darker story" can be found on the palette? As of now, there is only one and it's Nolan's Batman. Everytime we get reports that the writers/the studio want to move ahead with a darker take on XXXXXX [...insert any superhero...], the people here just go nuts and compare it with latest Batman trilogy and THAT kind of dark story.
There are other kinds of dark, you know. If one of the characters would work very well in a "war movie" kind of style, then let so be. The same can be said if one character will be done the pure sci fi way.

 

[The Guard]

It's hard not to get excited about the idea of Christopher Nolan sheparding a new era of DC movies. Based on Nolan's movies, I take "darker" to mean serious, with some depth, but not devoid of humor, action or fun. Thats not a bad thing. Can't wait to see where this goes.

Re: GREEN LANTERN, I think some people don't realize that Hal Jordan is not an entirely serious, "serious space cop".

 

[HighFivingMF]

Re: GREEN LANTERN, I think some people don't realize that Hal Jordan is not an entirely serious, "serious space cop".

I assumed he meant serious as in takes being a space cop seriously. If he means never does anything funny, yeah, that ain't Hal.

 

[Optimus_Prime_]

I'd prefer John Stewart at this point.

 

[Optimus_Prime_]

The more I think about it the more I like the idea of Jonah & Goyer forming this new DCU world.

Those guys can make some serious magic. Christopher Nolan's main interest was with Batman so I doubt he'd really want to deal with all these other characters as I'm sure he has other projects aside from comic book adaptations in mind. The most I could see Nolan doing is contracting/suggesting the talent that should be involved based on what his brother and Goyer recommend depending on the character/story.

Jonah & Goyer however can spearhead a magnificent age for DC films.

I'm basically fine with Jonah, but Goyer is someone I could do without at this point. Goyer's really not that good of a writer IMO. He reminds me a lot of a gun for hire kind of writer. He's done good work but in my opinion he's only fit for certain characters.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

Goyer is not a brilliant writer, but he's just as important, in my opinion. David's shortcomings are in the writing but not in 'idea' and 'vision' department. He thrives as an Idea Man. Chris and Jonah are the nuts and bolts with their writing skills.

 

[Micromind]

HELL NO to Common as Green Lantern. The guy can't act for ****.

Agreed.

If they are not going to use Ryan Reynolds as GL and want to use John Stewart then -

Use Nick Jones as GL.

 

[Airwings]

A pic from Froggy over at the comic book movie page. Really cool, looks like it's taken from a real movie, well almost.

 

[Art Damage]

Outside of overseeing the Batman reboot and MoS, I hope that Nolan is done working with DC projects. I'm ready for him to use his imagination outside of superheroes.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

Outside of overseeing the Batman reboot and MoS, I hope that Nolan is done working with DC projects. I'm ready for him to use his imagination outside of superheroes.

Helping pick creative teams and looking over script drafts is hardly going to stop Nolan from doing his own thing. Spielberg does it all the time.

 

[BlueLightning]

My view on/wish for the solo films is something that the majority of fans will agree to.
[yes, I know this is a JL thread, but I take the chance to write about solo films. All of them combind, as a concept, and not discussing just one certain superhero].

If Warner Bros find someone special director, who could do for The Flash what Nolan did for Batman, and catch the essence of the hero and place him in our world, but with an own distinct style. Wouldn't that be the best thing, even if it means that we won't get everything from the comic book style because it won't work for a live action aproach?

Then we will find a "Nolan guy" for Wonder Woman, a "Nolan guy" for Aquaman, a "Nolan guy" for Green Arrow (after the Arrow show has runned for a few seasons), a "Nolan guy" for Hawkman etc etc etc.

And how many different styles for "darker story" can be found on the palette? As of now, there is only one and it's Nolan's Batman. Everytime we get reports that the writers/the studio want to move ahead with a darker take on XXXXXX [...insert any superhero...], the people here just go nuts and compare it with latest Batman trilogy and THAT kind of dark story.

There are other kinds of dark, you know. If one of the characters would work very well in a "war movie" kind of style, then let so be. The same can be said if one character will be done the pure sci fi way.

That's what many people doesn't seem to get about Chris Nolan and his Batman films. His team took what is arguably the best approach for translating Batman's mythos to the screen. They made his world with verisimilitude, not "realistic". Yes, dark and gritty, but that is because the character lends himself to be that way.

You can't take the same approach for every character of the DC universe. It won't work for a Flash film, neither for a Wonder Woman or Green Lantern film. In DC, to my understanding, all the characters have their own "mood" and "theme". Superman is drastically different from Batman, but no less entertaining.

The only thing DC and Warner can do is take notes from Nolan. Grab the core elements of a character, and make a an appealing film. It won't be quite the same as Marvel did with their solo films, because in their case, every film has some sort of binding element, they flow the same way, and in some cases the films feel the same. But it paid off.

Warner and DC should get some time to make up their heads and make quality films that respects the characters, not rush things up. Because that's the feeling I'm getting, maybe I'm wrong. They need people like Nolan, people with passion about the themes and characters, and produce different but great quality films. They have the characters, they have the stories, they just need people capable of making them work.

 

[Airwings]

Blue Lightening wrote

You can't take the same approach for every character of the DC universe. It won't work for a Flash film, neither for a Wonder Woman or Green Lantern film. In DC, to my understanding, all the characters have their own "mood" and "theme". Superman is drastically different from Batman, but no less entertaining.

You didn't understand a word of what I wrote. Clearly.

 

[BlueLightning]

Blue Lightning wrote


You didn't understand a word of what I wrote. Clearly.

In my defense, the font is kinda little.

I was just posting my opinion which I thought it was similar to yours. I don't think a superhero movie has to be "dark" in order to be successful. It worked for Batman, which more than dark, I saw it as more mature and with verisimilitude. And I quote myself:

The only thing DC and Warner can do is take notes from Nolan. Grab the core elements of a character, and make a an appealing film.

 

[I Am The Knight]

I'm torn on the whole GL thing.

I don't love the movie, but I think a sequel (same cast, different tone) could work. They would need to do something about the CGI though.

I'm willing to give it another go, but they have to deliver this time. It can't just be "good but flawed". It has to be great if they are serious about building a franchise. And drop the silly stuff.

 

[the_ultimate_evil]

Please do a bit of research before blaming someone. Nolan didn't do anything. WB still could have gone along with another story but the writer's strike (and taxes in Australia) killed JL:M.

please read before you jump down someone's throat

i never once said nolan killed off a jla movie, all i spoke about was the idea of the marvel style shared universe between the current DC comics movies, which nolan did kill off

he insisted on his batman having no outside connection from the rest of the DCU, hell from the rest of the batman mythos, and has gone on record on saying man of steel is doing the same

i have enjoyed all of nolans movies so i'm not a basher before anyone throws that out, but if he is going to "lead" the next generation of dc comics movies then he will have to loosen up a bit on his uber realism his comic movies are known for

it may have worked for batman(personally i feel it hindered as much as helped) but it can not be applied to every comic property as some fans demand