Official Justice League Status Update Thread

[bunk]

What is with that third movie? Maybe Nolan should just skip to 4.

 

[Showtime]

True. But Miller's last picture for WB was an overwhelming success, financially and won a pretty substantial award. He may not have as much clout as Nolan, but he probably has more clout than Singer right now. Especially since the buzz on Valkyrie isn't particularly good. What's Singer going to do if WB doesn't greenlight the next Superman movie? Miller has more leverage with a very successful movie to pitch a sequel too. And Miller probably does have the rights.

No doubt about it in regards to Happy Feet, but I'd be interested in who owns the rights to Happy Feet. He might have more clout then Singer, but Singer is still working with WB even if he isn't directing the sequel. See his upcoming projects.

And, we really don't know if Nolan wants to use his clout against another director or wants to direct it in a way that's more beneficial to him. Heck, for all we know Miller and Nolan have already worked out a compromise.

He had a small piece in the demise of it the first time around, just by voicing his displeasure.

That said, it's also possible that WB will simply exchange a greenlight on the next Mad Max movie for Justice League and all parties will go away happy.

Maybe.

 

[The Major]

What is with that third movie?

From my outsiders point of view its like the studio's just forget quality and go for the lowest common denominator on successful franchises. Thank god LOTR didn't do this.

They lose sight of what made the franchise so good in the first place.

What's odd is how different studios act similarly with different franchises.

They seem to kill the golden goose willingly.

Maybe Nolan should just skip to 4.

 

[GreenKToo]

Heh. This is getting good.

 

[KBX]

Any guesses what the rewrites that supposedly took place were?

 

[Michael Corleone]

Heh. This is getting good.

It's like the calm before the storm...cept different

 

[dnno1]

So huge box office = great movie ?

That's what the suits at the studio are going to tell you. The will even be interested in making follow on films. That's because it is paying for itself and then some.

 

[dnno1]

Tranformers sure was the critics darling when it came out.

You don't make films to please the critics. You make it for the enjoyment of the audience. They are the ones who are paying for it.

 

[Michael Corleone]

You don't make films to please the critics. You make it for the enjoyment of the audience. They are the ones who are paying for it.

Some like to do both.

 

[The Major]

You don't make films to please the critics. You make it for the enjoyment of the audience.

Amongst the public the film was divided at best.

They are the ones who are paying for it.

They aren't the only people who paid to see it. People who loathed it did, too.

 

[darthhalen]

Can someone tell me why WB can't make a JLA movie without Batman? Why the hell not? Use six of the major seven with a small cameo by Batman. This connects the universes but does not tread on Batman and Nolan. See! Everybody Happy! Just put Batman in JLA 2 with a huge role after BatNolan 3. Oh yeah, you could even have Miller direct the movie!!
Seriously, can someone tell me why this is not a viable option. WB can have there cake and eat it too.

 

[Hunter Rider]

That's what the suits at the studio are going to tell you. The will even be interested in making follow on films. That's because it is paying for itself and then some.

I wasn't asking the studios though.

 

[KBX]

Why is everyone comparing the possible JL movie to the TDK? JL at best is coming 2 years from now, if ever. If anything compare it to the 3rd batman movie, if there is one.

 

[GreenKToo]

Can someone tell me why WB can't make a JLA movie without Batman? Why the hell not? Use six of the major seven with a small cameo by Batman. This connects the universes but does not tread on Batman and Nolan. See! Everybody Happy! Just put Batman in JLA 2 with a huge role after BatNolan 3. Oh yeah, you could even have Miller direct the movie!!
Seriously, can someone tell me why this is not a viable option. WB can have there cake and eat it too.

I think it would work quite well. I doubt W.B. will do it though.

 

[dnno1]

I guess Blade Runner and some other movies that don't make any money must suck then, if movies can only be considered great by making the most money.

Even though it is now a cult classic, they haven't made another Blade Runner film in over 25 years. That ought to tell you something (it's not worth the risk). In spite of this it does survive in some form as a graphic novel and video game franchise (chalk that one up to product diversification).

Dnno1's responses are now borderline on troll territory.

Sorry guy, I am only rebutting false and erroneous statements being made by those who seem to have an agenda to kill off the Justice League film before it even gets the chance to go into production. I am not personally flaming anyone nor are any of my posts off topic. I definitely don't fit the description of an Internet troll as you are trying to suggest.

 

[Showtime]

Sorry guy, I am only rebutting false and erroneous statements being made by those who seem to have an agenda to kill off the Justice League film before it even gets the chance to go into production. I am not personally flaming anyone nor are any of my posts off topic. I definitely don't fit the description of an Internet troll as you are trying to suggest.

I agree with you on that, you're not trolling, but just because something doesn't agree with your opinion or perception doesn't make it false. At least now it comes out, you're actually the one who is scared, that negativity is going to kill this movie. You can't kill what is already dead.

 

[GreenKToo]

I wonder if miller will remain, or if it will be a new director?

 

[The Major]

dnno1:

Blade Runner was a one shot story not a film franchise.

 

[dnno1]

I agree with you on that, you're not trolling, but just because something doesn't agree with you opinion or perception doesn't make it false. At least now it comes out, you're actually the one who is scared, that negativity is going to kill this movie. You can't kill what is already dead.

Well thank you for that. As far as being scared, it is more like a little disturbed by the fact that a small number of people are trying to persuade the masses with comments that have no basis. Solo films or an ensemble with spin-offs, it doesn't matter which order it comes in there is no "right" way in that aspect since so many films were successful in doing it either way in the past. Directors don't run the studios (they could sue them though) and they can be replaced (just ask Richard Donner and Lexi Alexander). I came to these forums to learn the truth not to hear falsehoods, and I will definitely call anyone out if something is false or questionable.

 

[dnno1]

dnno1:

Blade Runner was a one shot story not a film franchise.

If it had done well at the box office they would have wrote another. As it is right now they have written three other novels.

 

[Showtime]

Well thank you for that. As far as being scared, it is more like a little disturbed by the fact that a small number of people are trying to persuade the masses with comments that have no basis. Solo films or an ensemble with spin-offs, it doesn't matter which order it comes in there is no "right" way in that aspect since so many films were successful in doing it either way in the past. Directors don't run the studios (the could sue them though) and they can be replaced (just ask Richard Donner and Lexi Alexander). I came to these forums to learn the truth not to hear falsehoods, and I will definitely call anyone out if something is false or questionable.

Some people want it a different way, it's the same with any franchise.

Miller's JL vs Post Nolan JL
Perma White vs Make Up
Organic Web vs Non Organic
Superman Sequel vs Superman Reboot

I just think if you are refering to Nolan about being replaced as above, same goes for George Miller as well. If Nolan isn't safe, then no director is. Directors certainly don't run the studios, but when you make money for them, they aren't going to run from you.

 

[Hunter Rider]

If it had done well at the box office they would have wrote another. As it is right now they have written three other novels.

I'd say you're probably right there, but why are you so hellbent on having this movie happen ? did you not like TDK and SR ? I mean it's not like they are suggesting casting another superb actor as Batman, they are just throwing cheap easy money kids at this.

 

[bunk]

I agree with you on that, you're not trolling, but just because something doesn't agree with your opinion or perception doesn't make it false. At least now it comes out, you're actually the one who is scared, that negativity is going to kill this movie. You can't kill what is already dead.

Justice League: Mortal

That's for damn sure.

 

[Michael Corleone]

If it had done well at the box office they would have wrote another. As it is right now they have written three other novels.

Those novels were not written by Dick and while authorized they were written because of the cult status of the film and the popularity of Dick's work. Would they have made a sequel? Maybe, but you cannot say for a fact either way. In the end that's just an assumption, nothing more.

 

[dnno1]

I'd say you're probably right there, but why are you so hellbent on having this movie happen ? did you not like TDK and SR ? I mean it's not like they are suggesting casting another superb actor as Batman, they are just throwing cheap easy money kids at this.

Because Justice League is one of the most successful franchises in DC's line-up -- more so than than the individual parts outside of Superman and (maybe) Batman. It has had the longest running cartoon series in the "Super Friends" running 13 years and the characters are well known by many generations of viewers. Furthermore George Miller is a good director. He has made great films like those in the Mad Max series, "Lorenzo's Oil", "The Witches of Eastwick", and most recently, "Babe: Pig in the City" and "Happy Feet". The one distinction that can be made about him is that he has done well with very little money and talent. That is why I don't think people should knock the guy. We shouldn't let our selves be blinded by the Batman and Superman franchises, for they have proven that they can hold their own. So what if TDK is doing well and may get Heath Ledger an Oscar. Neither that film nor the Justice League franchise should have any bearing on each other (except for the hope that the presence of Batman may draw more fans to a Justice League film).