No Shared Universe for DC Films

[jaymes_e06]

You said "the chances of DC making a good film that isn't Batman or Superman related is slim to none"

I'm saying I disagree with that because DC has good characters that they can make very good movies with potentially

However, if you're saying DC wont make a good non Batman/Superman film because they arent making Batman and Superman films (after Green Lantern) then I agree with your point

Yeah pretty much. I know DC has good characters that was my main point from the begining.

That and, from the past, I've learned that WB/DC don't really know how to approach there heroes, outside the big two. Case in point GL had so much potential but it fell short because the film didn't know what it wanted to be (Comedy Vs. Drama) it wavered without being effective in either medium.

WW production hell stiming from the studios indecision is another example. They just don't know WTH they want.

 

[MadVillainy]

What the solo marvels did was exposed people to these characters. Honestly not everyone is going to be a fan of the Hulk. Not everyone is going to be a fan of Iron Man, Thor, or Captain America. But certainly if you saw a few of the films then you get some investment in the ensemble. Keep in mind that Marvel was thinking long term. get all these characters out, make the avengers, and then pop out all the sequels( and get another ensemble out). This was all about establishing a business that wasn't just one character.

The Wb simply doesn't have that safety net.It all comes down to a plan and the Wb sure as hell doesn't have one.

But as people have said WB doesnt really need a plan when they have Sherlock Holmes, Lord of the Rings/Hobbit, and a lot of other billion dollar franchises

Yeah pretty much. I know DC has good characters that was my main point from the begining.

That and, from the past, I've learned that WB/DC don't really know how to approach there heroes, outside the big two. Case in point GL had so much potential but it fell short because the film didn't know what it wanted to be (Comedy Vs. Drama) it wavered without being effective in either medium.

WW production hell stiming from the studios indecision is another example. They just don't know WTH they want.

It's kinda sad to me really. So many great characters

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

according to cbm,

Barry Sonnenfeld is In Talks With Warner Bros. To Helm A Comic Book Movie

"You know, I'm talking to Warner Bros. about doing a franchise based on a comic that hasn't been around since the 60s. But it's too early to talk about it. But possibly, yes."

what could it be? the classic leaguers where created before that.

 

[Llama_Shepherd]

A comic that has not been in publication since the 60's? I'll have to do some googling.... To the internet!

 

[Tobias]

according to cbm,

Barry Sonnenfeld is In Talks With Warner Bros. To Helm A Comic Book Movie



what could it be? the classic leaguers where created before that.

It's hard to know what it is.

If this report is true then, coupled with Lobo being WB's 2014 DC film, it might indicate that WB is dropping the A-list DC characters, except for Batman, in favor of the B-listers. A "Hail Mary" that, as with IronMan, their next huge DC film franchise will come from a B-lister. Not Flash or WW or MOS which likely won't get a follow-up.

WB may be looking to greener pastures. Which they should.

Eventually there will be a JL film, and Flash and WW. I think those are years and years away. This report might give credence to that.

 

[The Guard]

If he means it HAS been in existence since the 60's...it's probably The Flash. Barry Allen appeared in 1956.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

the flash has been around since the 40's.

 

[Tobias]

the flash has been around since the 40's.

Exactly.

It's not Flash.

It fits however with Lobo.

WB is looking for their new IronMan and they know it won't be an A-lister.

Persoanlly I think GL is the one DC A-lister who can be as successful or more successful than IronMan.

But it may be WB is trolling other waters. I can't blame them.

 

[Thundercrack85]

Yeah they wasted a golden opportunity with Green Lantern.

I could see Aqua Man or Wonder Woman being up there with Thor. But Iron Man? Pretty much down to Green Lantern and Superman.

 

[Llama_Shepherd]

Exactly.

It's not Flash.

It fits however with Lobo.

WB is looking for their new IronMan and they know it won't be an A-lister.

Persoanlly I think GL is the one DC A-lister who can be as successful or more successful than IronMan.

But it may be WB is trolling other waters. I can't blame them.

It might not fit with Lobo. If he means the comic stopped publication before the 60's, Lobo wouldn't fit.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

Exactly.

It's not Flash.

It fits however with Lobo.

WB is looking for their new IronMan and they know it won't be an A-lister.

Persoanlly I think GL is the one DC A-lister who can be as successful or more successful than IronMan.

But it may be WB is trolling other waters. I can't blame them.

i think you're giving WB too much credit.

and i thought brad peyton is directing lobo?

 

[Tobias]

i think you're giving WB too much credit.

and i thought brad peyton is directing lobo?

No, no.

Not saying it's Loboa. Lobo is set for 2014. With the Bats reboot likely in 2015 WB needs a DC film for 2016. This may be the film. We'll have to see how it plays out.

My point was that with Lobo and this new franchise WB seems to be moving away from making the A-listers. Aside from Batman. At least for the immediate future.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

right.

 

[solidsnake86]

Well I can see there interest in the rock as lobo, he sells himself more than the character which would bring the much needed attention. That said, does anyone even care for that character, he has 90's written all over.

As for other hero films. WB spent 150 million on dark shadows which tanked at the box office, and it had johnny depp and tim burton. Comic book films may not always be big, but when they resonate, they make a lot of money.

If they have a number of tentpoles they make a year, I don't see why they wouldnt take the chance on the flash.

 

[MadVillainy]

As for other hero films. WB spent 150 million on dark shadows which tanked at the box office, and it had johnny depp and tim burton. Comic book films may not always be big, but when they resonate, they make a lot of money.

If they have a number of tentpoles they make a year, I don't see why they wouldnt take the chance on the flash.

Jeez i didnt know they spent that much on Dark Shadows. Idk WB does have some big franchises that still make good money like Batman and Sherlock Holmes but with Harry Potter films ending, The Hangover possibly ending next year, and Wrath of the Titans underperforming WB hopefully will be looking for new franchises soon and hopefully theyll look at DC

Although i'm not sure about Flash. I think there some others they could look into first

 

[Lone]

I'm crossing my fingers that Barry Sonnenfeld is directing Captain Marvel/SHAZAM.

To waste The Rock on Lobo would only prove to me the guys at WB are dumb ****ing ****s. Barry Sonnenfeld on SHAZAM with The Rock as Black Adam. Do it, WB.

 

[Hypestyle]

..what if sonnenfeld ends up doing Challengers of the Unknown? Hmm.. Will Smith?

I just hope it's not Haunted Tank.. Even the War that Time Forgot has some kitschy shock value..

 

[metaphysician]

Well I can see there interest in the rock as lobo, he sells himself more than the character which would bring the much needed attention. That said, does anyone even care for that character, he has 90's written all over.

As for other hero films. WB spent 150 million on dark shadows which tanked at the box office, and it had johnny depp and tim burton. Comic book films may not always be big, but when they resonate, they make a lot of money.

If they have a number of tentpoles they make a year, I don't see why they wouldnt take the chance on the flash.

I'm still baffled why WB released Dark Shadows in May. What were they thinking?

 

[Tobias]

I'm crossing my fingers that Barry Sonnenfeld is directing Captain Marvel/SHAZAM.

To waste The Rock on Lobo would only prove to me the guys at WB are dumb ****ing ****s. Barry Sonnenfeld on SHAZAM with The Rock as Black Adam. Do it, WB.

Shazam is one of the sleeper DC franchises which I think can be huge along the lines of IronMan. After Bats and GL I see it as having the most potential.

With Superman having been milked for all it's worth and the franchise fading WB needs to find a replacement. Shazam works perfectly for this. Maybe that is plan if it turns out this new film is Shazam. It would play I guess in 2016 right after Batman in 2015. You could have solo Bata and Shazam franchises running by then with JL a few years after that.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[mclay18]

In a Collider interview, Bale reveals he was contracted for at least three Batman movies:

http://collider.com/christian-bale-the-dark-knight-rises-interview

That validates what Jamie was saying earlier about whether Bale would return for a third film when people were wondering if Nolan would do a third Batman film. Bale would come back for a third film regardless whether Chris Nolan returned to direct or not.

Now had he signed a four-film contract like Robert Downey Jr. did... WB would've had that final option on him for a JL or World's Finest film. And make no mistake, they would exercise that.

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

via cbm

"My understanding is that this is the last one. I think it's appropriate, I think it's going out at the right time. But...if Chris came to me with a script and said, 'You know what? There is another story' then I would love the challenge of making a fourth one work."

 

[Lone]

Make this happen DC:

 

[Llama_Shepherd]

Dat second pic!!!! God DAYUM!!!

 

[HighFivingMF]

I like how Bane's casually walking away.

 

[Llama_Shepherd]

He must have seen the episode of TNBA where Superman betas the crap outta Bane, and was just like "Fudge dis, I'm outtie y'all, holla!".