Justice League Status Updates Thread

[spider-neil]

I do actually think that a Batman Superman crossover would be better than a Justice League movie. Better in the sense that it's harder to **** up, and easier to make commercially viable.

if batman turned up in the closing credits of MOS, people would lose their s***. you know it's true.

 

[Cain]

It's also the only viable option for a "shared universe" within their current structure since Legendary Pictures has their hands in both.

 

[Thundercrack85]

It's not going to happen with Nolan in charge. He's apparently opposed to the idea.

 

[spider-neil]

It's not going to happen with Nolan in charge. He's apparently opposed to the idea.

doesn't have to be 'his' batman

 

[Thundercrack85]

doesn't have to be 'his' batman

Yeah, but he is in charge of Superman too.

 

[Cain]

It's not going to happen with Nolan in charge. He's apparently opposed to the idea.

It's going to happen if WB wants it to happen. They're the ones in charge.

 

[Thundercrack85]

It's going to happen if WB wants it to happen. They're the ones in charge.

We shall see. Or not in this case.

 

[spider-neil]

WB care about the bottom line and nolan is a glorified producer on MOS.
there is no way WB are looking at the weekend figures for avengers and NOT planning their next move. NOT. A. CHANCE.

 

[Thundercrack85]

WB care about the bottom line and nolan is a glorified producer on MOS.
there is no way WB are looking at the weekend figures for avengers and NOT planning their next move. NOT. A. CHANCE.

Nice to see someone has faith in them.

 

[spider-neil]

Nice to see someone has faith in them.

WB actually take risks. look at watchmen.

 

[Showtime]

Yeah, but he is in charge of Superman too.

Nolan is not "in charge" of either of the characters. WB/DC is. Robinov wants to make a Batman/Superman film badly.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

nolan is overseeing MOS isn't he? then he's got something to do with it. it doesn't have to happen now, but instead of MOS 2, they could turn it into world's finest. then they can go into the trinity, then into the JL.

 

[AvengeME]

MOS is a complete reboot so anything is possible. Snyder is sticking to Nolan's methodology but I think he is more of a puppet in this and doesn't have a say in terms of big picture.

I would give it some more time. Let Nolan warm up to it. World's Finest has massive money making potential. Buys time to set up the other characters. Get it out by 2016 with Cavill and the new Batman.

 

[BlueLightning]

I've been thinking about this, with all the success that the Marvel Studios has earned (and well deserved) with their franchises, I don't really think DC and Warner Bros. should rush things up for a Justice League film.

For thematic purposes, Nolan's Batman works better isolated from other superheros. I think DC characters lend better for solo films. I think what DC and Warner Bros. should do is to exploit the richness of their characters in separate ways. Let Superman have his own adventures on Metropolis, let Wonder Woman battle the perils of man's world. Let Flash show his wit while confronting the perils of Central City.

I though Green Lanterns film would be the key that would open the door to all of these possibilities, but failed. The film had potential that went nowhere. DC needs to take risks, and get talented people for their films, but not necessarily to build up a Justice League movie just because it need to get on par with Marvel.

Yes it is working great for Marvel, and I enjoy their films, but I think DC needs to do something different. I don't think a Justice League movie will be the answer.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

i don't think we'd need a new batman unless bale is dead set against it.

I hate to be that guy who repeats himself, but i think the idea that this batman remains and superman is revealed after works better. batman appearing to be the first hero makes alot more sense to me because he came in a world before superman, compared to a world post nolan's bats, where the threats are much bigger then he could ever handle on his own.

i like the TDK returns idea of faking his death, only to be sought after by cavill's kent when he needs help and guidance.

 

[AvengeME]

It is a given that it is likely WB will not go forward with more solo films after GL. Since it is most likely Batman and Superman for the foreseeable future a WF movie is the only major bank you would have that would certainly out gross any solo films, no question. If Superman is as good as Batman relative to Thor/Cap/TIH vs Iron Man (both box office and critically), then you have something just as big as Avengers.

With a new Batman and without Nolan's set up you shed most of the success you had with Batman and lose 100's of millions right off the bat. Avengers does not sell if another actor played Iron Man. Even if they got a name like Tom Cruise (sarcasm aside), people would have disowned the film. I am curious to see what Robert Downey Jr renegotiates toward. He is going to command 40 million and probably BO % for two Avenger movies.

Right now there is no point in a JL movie. Maybe an animated feature film with Kevin Conroy and that whole animated crew as a final hoorah. That's as far as I would go. In the mean time, try to develop another teeny bopper franchise like Hunger Games. That will somewhat replace Harry Potter if they get their hands on the right material. DC universe will not.

 

[redfirebird2008]

Yeah, but he is in charge of Superman too.

I don't think he's in charge of it. His wife said in December they completely handed it over to Snyder.

 

[mclay18]

i don't think we'd need a new batman unless bale is dead set against it.

Yeah. Even if TDKR does the unthinkable, I don't think Bale is opposed to returning as Batman if he thinks the script is good and/or who ends up directing piques his interest. But who knows?

The chances of a well executed Darkseid storyline are practically non-existent.

Here you go again, spouting nonsense.

 

[Rockstar]

If they can't even pull off Green Lantern, you're reaching to think they'll be able to pull off The New Gods.


Marvel's got this by a longshot. They've got all the right people in place for this type of film and the perfect studio setup.


Thanos is coming.

Darkseid is screwed.

 

[The Guard]

I'm not entirely sure where the idea that if the creators that WB handled to pull off GREEN LANTERN couldn't get it quite right, that somehow this means WB couldn't get a creative team together that could handle Darkseid or The Justice League came from.

But it's just silly.

 

[Rockstar]

I'm speaking to WB's track record. Aside from Nolan, all their DC stuff has fallen flat. They aren't exactly known for putting the best creative teams together that can do this material justice.


Marvel has got it perfect, and a huge reason behind that is Marvel Studios. WB isn't really set up at all to pull off the same feats with DC.

 

[Tobias]

I'm speaking to WB's track record. Aside from Nolan, all their DC stuff has fallen flat. They aren't exactly known for putting the best creative teams together that can do this material justice.


Marvel has got it perfect, and a huge reason behind that is Marvel Studios. WB isn't really set up at all to pull off the same feats with DC.

ITA.

Marvel Studios has the focus, vision and talent as they have proven these past few years.Building up to TA.

WB does not have anywhere near that kind of foundation when it comes to DC properties.

For WB to jump in now and fast-track a JL film in light of TA's success would be disastrous. WB is not in a position at this point to duplicate Marvel Studios success.

Think of it - TA made in one weekend what SR made in its complete run.

WB needs to start from scratch with it's DC propeties and come up with a coherent path forward.

 

[Showtime]

nolan is overseeing MOS isn't he? then he's got something to do with it. it doesn't have to happen now, but instead of MOS 2, they could turn it into world's finest. then they can go into the trinity, then into the JL.

Overseeing and in charge of the character are two different things, WB/DC is in charge of the character.

 

[Nokio]

It's going to happen if WB wants it to happen. They're the ones in charge.

Thank you. I don't where this came from that Nolan has some blank check and can do whatever he wants. WB will do what the hell they want and if Nolan falls outta line he'll be replaced.

To be fair to Nolan he said these no shared universe or more realistic approach things in an interview and they may be his opinion or where he's going with the current film he's working on. I've not read where he said these comments so I don't know the context but I highly doubt in fact i know he didn't tell the Brass at WB that this is the way it's gonna be cause he don't like it and cause he says so and shut the F up and just write me a blank check.

If WB wants a connection of DC characters in film it's gonna happen. If WB wants a reference about Superman in or a scene filmed for TDKR post credits in gonna happen. What can Nolan do? Someone tell me? Nolan can't do a thing about it.

 

[Nokio]

ITA.

Marvel Studios has the focus, vision and talent as they have proven these past few years.Building up to TA.

WB does not have anywhere near that kind of foundation when it comes to DC properties.

For WB to jump in now and fast-track a JL film in light of TA's success would be disastrous. WB is not in a position at this point to duplicate Marvel Studios success.

Think of it - TA made in one weekend what SR made in its complete run.

WB needs to start from scratch with it's DC propeties and come up with a coherent path forward.

Agreed on some but This A JL film can't be done is silly. The right talent and director can do it. You seriously believe a James Cameron couldn't get a JL film going now for a summer 2014 or 2015 release without having to build up like Marvel did? . Please man, The thing people seem to think is that WB needs to follow Marvel's approach because it was successful. I've always said that WB should do the reverse. Do a Jla film and then do solo films cause their characters are more recognizable. Heck the JL itself is already well know where as the avengers wasn't. They don't need build up movies like Marvel did with Thor IM Hulk and Cap.