Official Justice League Status Update Thread

[Showtime]

Who knows, anything is possible at this point. We are just speculating.

 

[Showtime]

Well, he has a contract to direct a new Superman movie, and JL could be considered a Superman movie.

It just doesn't make sense to me, whether or not a Bryan Singer Superman Sequel goes forward, I can't see WB giving him Justice League.

If they decide he isn't worthy of going forward with Superman, why would they give him seven of their heroes.

 

[Gotham]

It just doesn't make sense to me, whether or not a Bryan Singer Superman Sequel goes forward, I can't see WB giving him Justice League.

If they decide he isn't worthy of going forward with Superman, why would they give him seven of their heroes.

He did X-Men, which was a fantastic ensemble film. I could see their reasoning if this rumor was true.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

Considering that (by his own admission), Donner went into WB and offered his services to resurrect the Superman franchise back in the mid-90s and they flat-out rejected his offer, I highly doubt he'd suddenly be "their guy" for Justice League.

I wouldn't read into the rumor(s) of Bryan either. About a week or so ago, our buddies at IESB mentioned in an interview with Goyer rumblings that WB offered JLA to Nolan...

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

It just doesn't make sense to me, whether or not a Bryan Singer Superman Sequel goes forward, I can't see WB giving him Justice League.

If they decide he isn't worthy of going forward with Superman, why would they give him seven of their heroes.

As Gotham said he proved he can handle superhero groups. And he didn't write the script...

 

[dnno1]

Nobody ever said that Flash was dead because of Justice League, that is your speculation.

Yeah, I didn't either (say that Flash was dead). I was trying to explain why it would be on hold.

I think Justice League made sense, but then two things happened. Iron Man and Dark Knight. I think now the plan is different.

Which would mean that comic book films are not dead and that it would be a great idea to have a Justice League film which would be more popular than an Avengers film, which is what "Iron Man" was alluding to.

A nay sayer? In relation to what?

In relation to a Justice League film that would have a different version of Batman that you would perceive as a threat to the Nolan Batman franchise. That's a farce you know?

Where are there multiple versions of Batman on film at the moment? There is only one Batman on film. Christian Bale. Any other version you can find in the comics or animated features and tv. Not sure what you're talking about.

Just watch Cinemax, Showtime, or Stars. All of the different versions of the Batman are released to home video by now. In addition, there are a number of animated versions of the character that are available for public viewing (some of them are free). It doesn't have to be on film as you are trying to narrow it down to. Any version of Batman in any medium that is available to the public could have that effect, but in actuality it hasn't. That is why I find it hard to believe that a different version or interpretation of the character could have any impact on the Nolan version of the character.

I didn't say JL was dead, just this version of JL as we knew it.

I don't think there is any proof of that.

 

[Showtime]

Yeah, I didn't either (say that Flash was dead). I was trying to explain why it would be on hold.

I understand, but that is just your speculation on why it would be on hold. Nobody is quoted as saying as such.

Which would mean that comic book films are not dead and that it would be a great idea to have a Justice League film which would be more popular than an Avengers film, which is what "Iron Man" was alluding to.

Right...but Marvel is going forward with solo movies first. In other words, the right way to do it.

In relation to a Justice League film that would have a different version of Batman that you would perceive as a threat to the Nolan Batman franchise. That's a farce you know?

A Justice League Batman wouldn't even be close to a threat against Nolan's Batman, that is my point. It would be far less popular and make no sense at this point.

I never said Justice League was a threat to Batman, at this point nothing is. Not sure why you're putting words in my mouth, so to speak. That my friend, is a farce.

Why does that make me a "naysayer", I just don't think that you are going to see the same JL that we previously heard about

Just watch Cinemax, Showtime, or Stars. All of the different versions of the Batman are released to home video by now. In addition, there are a number of animated versions of the character that are available for public viewing (some of them are free). It doesn't have to be on film as you are trying to narrow it down to. Any version of Batman in any medium that is available to the public could have that effect, but in actuality it hasn't. That is why I find it hard to believe that a different version or interpretation of the character could have any impact on the Nolan version of the character.

Are you seriously using that as your argument? You're saying that the previous Batman films and animated films, are the same thing as having two Batman story arcs on film at the same time. Do you realize how much power Nolan has at WB right now? Did you notice Dark Knight's box office?

You make it out that I am some kind of huge Nolan or Batman apologist, not even close. I thought Dark Knight was fantastic, but I am barely even in the forum. So you can take that argument and throw it out the window. I just think the reason you aren't going to see the version of JL that you are attached to has to do with Dark Knight along with other problems that plagued the project.

If I heard tomorrow that Justice League with Miller was going forward, I would be on board, I just don't think it's going to happen as it was first presented based on what I have heard and what I know mixed with some opinion and speculation. Don't put people in groups because it is convenient, every poster here is an indvidual, it is pretty easy to just brand somebody a certain way because they don't agree with you.

I don't think there is any proof of that.

Where's the proof that it is nothing more then "in development" at this point? Didn't somebody from WB/DC say that? You honestly believe you are going to get the exact same storyline, exact same cast, and exact same locations as previously reported. There is no way. So it will obviously be different.

 

[Showtime]

He did X-Men, which was a fantastic ensemble film. I could see their reasoning if this rumor was true.

As Gotham said he proved he can handle superhero groups. And he didn't write the script...

Very good point, but that was then this is now. That was BS, "Before Superman." Welcome to AS...things are different now. However, Singer doesn't necessarily love working with other peoples scripts unless he has a handle on it. Check the history. I believe me and you have discuss this before.

I can see both sides of the story though, but I think they are refering to Donner rumors that were floating around some months ago.

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

Anyway it's strange that with all the rumors sites, noone was able to know what came out of the WB/DC meeting.

 

[Showtime]

Since this so called "Summit" WB has been very coy about their future and is really enjoying DK's success. They don't really have to say anything at this point.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Considering that (by his own admission), Donner went into WB and offered his services to resurrect the Superman franchise back in the mid-90s and they flat-out rejected his offer, I highly doubt he'd suddenly be "their guy" for Justice League.

I wouldn't read into the rumor(s) of Bryan either. About a week or so ago, our buddies at IESB mentioned in an interview with Goyer rumblings that WB offered JLA to Nolan...

If that is true, WB are f***ing idiots. Seriously. I love Nolan, but come on. He wouldn't even be interested, to begin with.

 

[Showtime]

I doubt he would be interested either, but it goes to show you how much WB is behind Nolan. Him and Zack Snyder are riding the money train at WB.

 

[I Am The Knight]

That is true. But in that case, Snyder makes more sense than Nolan as a possible JLA director, I'd think. If I had to choose though, I'd actually stick with Miller.

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

Since this so called "Summit" WB has been very coy about their future and is really enjoying DK's success. They don't really have to say anything at this point.

I was not talking about an official statement but about rumors. There were a handful of comic-book guys, who must have some friends and collaborators who asked about the meeting...
The only thing after the meeting was the Levitz phrase about Superman and Batman in the same movie.

 

[Showtime]

I was not talking about an official statement but about rumors. There were a handful of comic-book guys, who must have some friends and collaborators who asked about the meeting...

The only thing after the meeting was the Levitz phrase about Superman and Batman in the same movie.

No I'm agreeing with you, everything was kept really tight.

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://filmonic.com/justice-league-filming-year

So is the stuff George Miller is saying anything but hot air ?

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

So is the stuff George Miller is saying anything but hot air ?

Basically yeah...it's just hot air - an attempt to get press on Miller's part. See: Mark Millar and Superman.

 

[KBX]

Wait wait wait.... So I thought DC little summit who lead to a GL movie.... now whats this I hear about JL starting up again?

Honestly, I bet the summit lead to nothing, and they just took 1 step forward, 2 steps back.

 

[Dark Knight]

I doubt he would be interested either, but it goes to show you how much WB is behind Nolan. Him and Zack Snyder are riding the money train at WB.

Exactly and thats why WB's needs to be smart and keep those two very talented filmakers around and keep them happy for future projects.

 

[Showtime]

Jay Baruchel...again...I think...every interview with him sounds the same...

http://www.joblo.com/jay-talks-jla-and-seth

Well it's been postponed indefinitely. And it keeps getting postponed. And each time it gets postponed, the chances of it getting made seem to decrease...It's never been officially over. So there's always that. In a heartbeat I would drop whatever I had going on to do that. That movie and what I get to do in it is like nothing I've ever seen or would ever get a chance to do again.

 

[The Major]

As Gotham said he proved he can handle superhero groups. And he didn't write the script...

He had a script writer who was a huge comic fan and knew much about the X-men comics.

I don't believe he did this with Superman. He just relied on Donner's movies for reference.

Does anyone know how close Marvel was with Singer with the movies? Did they have any direct involvement?

 

[Dark Knight]

WB are not going to release a JL film with another Batman in it before Nolan's third film (assuming he makes it), he and Bale are WB's new golden boys, they're not gonna do anything to piss them off, I'll guarantee you JL is the furthest thing from WB mind at the moment, WB want a third Batman film from these two and they'll do what ever it takes to get them to come back.

EXACTLY!

 

[dnno1]

I understand, but that is just your speculation on why it would be on hold. Nobody is quoted as saying as such.

When somebody who happens to be the director of a film says publicly that he wants his film to be a spin-off, I don't know what else he would mean by that than it would be derived from or follow predecessing film (in this case "Justice League"). There is not too much figureing or speculation needed there.

Right...but Marvel is going forward with solo movies first. In other words, the right way to do it.

They also co-produced the X-Men franchise which will have spin-offs. Going solo is not the only way.

A Justice League Batman wouldn't even be close to a threat against Nolan's Batman, that is my point. It would be far less popular and make no sense at this point.

Nolan's Batman is not necessarily the prototypical version the the character. Certainly not the one we have been familiar with through the years in the comcis. I think the one from the Batman and Justice League animated series is a better interpetation of that. I don't think it is fair to try and nail down Batman to one mans vision of the character when there were and will be so many more that were as good or even better. BTW, this just in for you (Nolan) Batman Fans:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990025.html?categoryid=13

I never said Justice League was a threat to Batman, at this point nothing is. Not sure why you're putting words in my mouth, so to speak. That my friend, is a farce.

You certainly are acting like it. What do you mean by not having two different Batmen out there after the success of TDK then? That could only mean that your true fear is that it would. If it wasn't you wouldn't have brought it up.

Why does that make me a "naysayer", I just don't think that you are going to see the same JL that we previously heard about

Because you said this:

I don't believe there should be two Batmans bataranging around on screen. Espeically after what has happened with Dark Knight.

I take this as a nay to Justice League (at least with Batman in it) and your enlistment statement to that club

Are you seriously using that as your argument? You're saying that the previous Batman films and animated films, are the same thing as having two Batman story arcs on film at the same time. Do you realize how much power Nolan has at WB right now? Did you notice Dark Knight's box office?

You make it out that I am some kind of huge Nolan or Batman apologist, not even close. I thought Dark Knight was fantastic, but I am barely even in the forum. So you can take that argument and throw it out the window. I just think the reason you aren't going to see the version of JL that you are attached to has to do with Dark Knight along with other problems that plagued the project.

No I can't say that since there is nothing to appologize for. What I do want to say is that if you are going to critisize the WB for not getting out projects as fast as Marvel is then be more supportive and don't criticize them for trying to satisfy the fans. They are attempting to come out with something the everyone will enjoy in Justice League, one of their most successful franchises in the last half century, but yet the Batman supremicists are trying to squash that. How can there be progress if we are to have this as in impasse?

If I heard tomorrow that Justice League with Miller was going forward, I would be on board, I just don't think it's going to happen as it was first presented based on what I have heard and what I know mixed with some opinion and speculation. Don't put people in groups because it is convenient, every poster here is an indvidual, it is pretty easy to just brand somebody a certain way because they don't agree with you.

But what about now? This statement is telling me that you are not on board. You would only be if they announced it, and even then it would be questionabe if you would be based on casting and storyline. Kind of wishy washy to me.

Where's the proof that it is nothing more then "in development" at this point? Didn't somebody from WB/DC say that? You honestly believe you are going to get the exact same storyline, exact same cast, and exact same locations as previously reported. There is no way. So it will obviously be different.

All I've got is news reports qutoting George Miller (the Director of the film) as saying that the project will start filming next year. If you don't want to belive that then you probably wouldn't even if Jeff Robinoff said it.

 

[Dark Knight]

When somebody who happens to be the director of a film says publicly that he wants his film to be a spin-off, I don't know what else he would mean by that than it would be derived from or follow predecessing film (in this case "Justice League"). There is not too much figureing or speculation needed there.



They also co-produced the X-Men franchise which will have spin-offs. Going solo is not the only way.



Nolan's Batman is not necessarily the prototypical version the the character. Certainly not the one we have been familiar with through the years in the comcis. I think the one from the Batman and Justice League animated series is a better interpetation of that. I don't think it is fair to try and nail down Batman to one mans vision of the character when there were and will be so many more that were as good or even better. BTW, this just in for you (Nolan) Batman Fans:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990025.html?categoryid=13



You certainly are acting like it. What do you mean by not having two different Batmen out there after the success of TDK then? That could only mean that your true fear is that it would. If it wasn't you wouldn't have brought it up.



Because you said this:



I take this as a nay to Justice League (at least with Batman in it) and your enlistment statement to that club





No I can't say that since there is nothing to appologize for. What I do want to say is that if you are going to critisize the WB for not getting out projects as fast as Marvel is then be more supportive and don't criticize them for trying to satisfy the fans. They are attempting to come out with something the everyone will enjoy in Justice League, one of their most successful franchises in the last half century, but yet the Batman supremicists are trying to squash that. How can there be progress if we are to have this as in impasse?



But what about now? This statement is telling me that you are not on board. You would only be if they announced it, and even then it would be questionabe if you would be based on casting and storyline. Kind of wishy washy to me.




All I've got is news reports qutoting George Miller (the Director of the film) as saying that the project will start filming next year. If you don't want to belive that then you probably wouldn't even if Jeff Robinoff said it.

Wow! No offense but you seem kinda delusional....

Come on Show...move these boards to a DC Film Forum or something!

 

[Hunter Rider]

Are they still planning to go ahead with the teeny bopper no names ? I mean i wasn't bothered about them doing 2 Batman arcs even if it seems pretty dumb given the current incarnation is currently on course to be the second most successful movie in US box office history, but when i start seeing the ppl they intended to cast all interest faded, i'd rather at this point they just wait for the third Batman movie and a second Superman movie and then use the guys from those films.