Justice League Status Updates Thread

[Rock Sexton]

Actually, I kind of agree with that article. Nolan is the first hurdle because of what he was doing with the Batman franchise.

 

[Karelia]

http://www.**************.com/images/users/gallerypictures/27128L.pngThis is now definitely confirming Warner Bros' plans about the Justice League movie. Hero Complex is reporting that studio is indeed moving forward, as the script for the film is in the works. Also many thought what would happen with Batman after The Dark Knight Rises. Well, it looks like they will reinvent the character, with Christopher Nolan producing.

But Robinov said a new Justice League script is in the works. Also being written for Warner are scripts featuring the Flash and Wonder Woman, who could be spun off into their own movies after Justice League. Though Wonder Woman is also in the works as a television pilot for NBC produced by Warner, Robinov dismissed that as a sticking point. "Wonder Woman could be a film as well, the same way that ‘Superman Returns’ came out while ‘Smallville’ was on."​

Batman will continue to be a centerpiece property beyond next year’s 'The Dark Knight Rises' and Nolan’s departure from the franchise. "We have the third Batman, but then we’ll have to reinvent Batman." Asked whether that meant he wanted to reinvent or possibly even reboot the character, Robinov answered assertively: "I do. Chris Nolan and [producing partner and wife] Emma Thomas will be producing it, so it will be a conversation with them about what the next phase is."​

I'm a happy camper.
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[Willi Berg]

Me too! I don't mind being wrong with this. You were right, Man of Tomorrow. Sorry, mate.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

This is surprisingly good news though.

Very exciting to have a DC movie universe.

 

[MadVillainy]

sounds good that theyre getting their sh** together.

Looking forward to a JL movie

 

[Willi Berg]

I wanted this to happen and was hoping for JL movie for a long time but really just gave up on it.

 

[Donut]

Why is Nolan involved in a possible Justice League movie if his Batman Universe will not be involved ?

 

[Willi Berg]

Why is Nolan involved in a possible Justice League movie if his Batman Universe will not be involved ?

Nolan is involved in producing the next Batman after he makes TDKR, I gather that Robinov wants to make sure that Nolan's vision for this next Batman doesn't clash with how they want to portray him in a JLA movie.

 

[marvelrobbins]

Nolan IS staying on as producer of batman films after TDKR,or at least just the first one,
and they will probally move him to a more vetern batman who can work with others In
Justice league.It remains unknown what the future holds for Superman after The Man of steel because of the legal fights.They are also considering using Justice League to set up solo WOnder Woman and Flash films.If Superman can't be used Batman will be big gun to help sell Justice League.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

Nolan is supposedly shepherding all the DCE films, including Justice League. It was mentioned some months back, but then Nolan made coy comments that they were all separate worlds.

However, it's now known that they've had a JL plan in the works.

 

[Binker]

Now that its been confirmed, I have mixed feelings about this. Don't get me wrong, I want a JLA movie as much as the next guy, but I kinda wanted to wait for that one after a couple more movies were released (Wonder Woman and the Flash) so we could have DC's Big Five that the JLA film could focus on.

And look, before I continue, I want to make something very clear: regardless of others wanting them to, I don't want DCE/WB to copy Marvel's plans for the Avengers; it is the wrong move. Marvel was very unique to doing this to create the Avengers, and because that uniqueness is associated with them, I want DCE/WB to create their own unique way to bring the JLA together, not copy another's. That way you have two ways, from two big companies, in how to make a superhero universe, not just one. I'm sorry, but DCE shouldn't copy Marvel in making JLA.

Also, even I had 3-4 ideas in making a JLA movie that would've worked, and I'm mad as hell because I think I could've gotten something together, and get them on the phone or something.

As of this time, we don't know their approach for JLA but I hope its unique on their own and not copying Marvel. And I don't want to paranoid, but them having Justice League in the works; does that mean somethign might be up in terms of the Wonder Woman pilot (though Robinov says they can have a Wonder Woman film and show at the same time) or the upcoming Green Lantern, to which I know it has to be good because of what went into it. And let's not think Superman won't be DC/WB's anymore; we all know that's not going to happen.

But as it stands, I have mixed reactions on the news on JLA being in the works.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

If it wasn't for a JLA film, we'd never get Flash and Wonder Woman as films. They've been in development hell for so long.

 

[BH/HHH]

Looking forward to this, just hope they don't rush it. Also 2013 doesn't seem enough time to make it.

 

[Donut]

So when does the Batman casting wars begin among fan boys ? Before or after The Dark Knight Rises

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

It depends whether Bale's involvement continues.

Bale said he'd only continue with Batman if Nolan is involved... and Nolan IS involved.

I'm sure Warners will definitely try to keep Bale after the massive success that TDKR is going to be.

 

[Optimus_Prime_]

I'm betting after Nolan is through with Batman this "reinvention" will probably be more 'comic booky' so it doesn't seem like it's off in it's own, somewhat 'realistic' universe. I'm not convinced they couldn't use Bale, in fact if anything he's earned the part of Batman indefinitely, but I'm not sure I'd want him to continue. I feel like the Nolanverse films have emphatically stated that their Batman works alone(ish). Certainly they've made it clear they wish to avoid Robins and Batgirls and villains with "super powers". Even if the third movie abandons this a bit, I still can't picture Bale in the Justice League cast. Although, to be fair, Kevin Conroy voiced a character of Batman that managed to fit in several very different settings. I do like that Bale is seasoned in the role now, and I also feel like he's getting enough years in as Batman to make the jump to a different Universe as he'd understand that character better than anyone new they put in the suit. Bale also said Nolan has to be involved, which is kind of a weird non-statement. It's clear Nolan is a huge component in their production staff...so does that mean he has to be directing???

 

[protocida]

I'm happy about this, but also confused. Didn't Nolan say that Zack Snyder's Superman - The Man of Steel would be set in a self-contained Universe much like the Batman movies? It looks like Green Lantern had all its references to a DC Movieverse removed as well. Or is the idea not to have Henry Cavill and Christian Bale return?

 

[Optimus_Prime_]

I'm happy about this, but also confused. Didn't Nolan say that Zack Snyder's Superman - The Man of Steel would be set in a self-contained Universe much like the Batman movies? It looks like Green Lantern had all its references to a DC Movieverse removed as well. Or is the idea not to have Henry Cavill and Christian Bale return?

Technically yes on all three. Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern we'll have to wait and see I guess, but I heard the same thing. Though just because they haven't gone The Avengers route of obviously tying all the movies together doesn't mean the actors cannot reprise their roles for a JL movie, just means it won't necessarily have to follow the previous film(s) continuity.

 

[KRIM]

I'm happy about this, but also confused. Didn't Nolan say that Zack Snyder's Superman - The Man of Steel would be set in a self-contained Universe much like the Batman movies? It looks like Green Lantern had all its references to a DC Movieverse removed as well. Or is the idea not to have Henry Cavill and Christian Bale return?

It's more likely he's emphasizing the approach to each property works independent of the others, as to maximize in utilizing the highest potentials of the respective films.

There's nothing inherently contradictory in any of the heroes' little pocket universes, that would clash against the idea of all of them coming together. With Supes and GL only just gearing up, it's highly unlikely WB want to set up separate actors for these heroes. Especially since Nolan has involvement in the Supes franchise and helped shaped a lot of the foundation. IF a JL were to happen, I'd absolutely count Cavill and Reynolds in. Bale is the wild card, here. Re-invention could be interpreted in many ways. It's very possible we'll get a recast, but I wouldn't rule out Bale returning either.

 

[jmc]

Bale won't return, put money on it. And 2013 is far too ambitious a release date, even 2014 is pushing it.

 

[protocida]

Not really. It could be done. It all depends on when they're planning to release it.

 

[Donut]

I guess if this was in the planning for a while now then it was included in Cavills & Reynolds contracts

 

[EliteF50]

I sure hope they go through with this! I also hope they get Brandon Routh and Armie Hammer to play Batman and Superman.

 

[jmc]

Not really. It could be done. It all depends on when they're planning to release it.

Unless they've been planing it secretly for the past year there's no way in hell 2013 is feasible.

 

[MadVillainy]

how is 2013 not feasible? It's early 2011. Finish script throughout this year. Film next year. It could be done. If they skip past making solo films its possible