Official Justice League Status Update Thread

[biolumen]

I just find the timing of these interviews curious, especially that of Miller's. As far as I know, he hasn't given an in depth interview since early April, back when he was still fighting for the 40% offset. Now all of the sudden he'll be doing a one on one days after Robinov officially declares the movie dead? Hard to believe that's just coincidence.

Let me be clear, I don't believe for a minute Gale will be WW in a solo movie directed be Miller. Miller has his own films to make, and like Webhead said, Silver owns the rights to a WW movie atm. Plus WB will need to cast younger if they want an actress to play their WW in a JLA movie 10 years from now.

 

[jmc]

Like I said though, the interviews for that show are generally done weeks in advance and it was only a couple of weeks ago Gale was quoted in saying filming for JL was expected to start sometime next year. I think it's not so much coincidence as it is just shear bad timing for Gale and Miller. It was only 3 weeks ago Miller was praising Gale's acting ability and going on about the movie production being moved over sees. We'll find out, if she starts raving about JL and the role of WW, we'll know it was filmed prior to her having any knowledge of the films demise, it could be real cringe worthy TV, especially if the local media report WB revamp around the same time as the interview.

 

[biolumen]

Understood. I also recall, however, TheVileOne's questioning of those comments by Miller. He seemed to think that they were made some time ago and were only regurgitated for the fluff piece on Gale by the Herald's Confidential page. I didn't believe that was the case at the time, but in retrospect, he might have been right.

If possible, it would be great if you could catch these interviews and give us a first hand account of what was said.

 

[jmc]

Understood. I also recall, however, TheVileOne's questioning of those comments by Miller. He seemed to think that they were made some time ago and were only regurgitated for the fluff piece on Gale by the Herald's Confidential page. I didn't believe that was the case at the time, but in retrospect, he might have been right.

If possible, it would be great if you could catch these interviews and give us a first hand account of what was said.

I'm usually busy on the time it's on but will see if I can squeeze time to watch it, those unable to watch can always get the podcast versions on iTunes.

 

[TheVileOne]

Maybe this is something and maybe this is nothing, but I found a few things that piqued my curiosity. First, something Steve at savesuperman.com had to say...



http://www.savesuperman.com/node/174

Total B.S., right? That's what I thought. But then I found something else of interest.



http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/little-more-rope.html

So, after being relatively quiet all these months, both Gale and Miller will be doing seperate talk show interviews just days after WB announces it's new plan. So yeah, they'll probably just be talking about what might've been, but there's also a (very) small possibility that there's some truth to what Steve says. I don't believe it, but who knows.

At the very least we'll get to hear something from them about JL:M. I hope someone posts a transcript of both interviews or puts them on youtube.

Biolumen, sometimes I believe if anyone can get blood out of a stone, it would be you.

But . . . that would be ridiculous .

 

[Showtime]

I just find the timing of these interviews curious, especially that of Miller's. As far as I know, he hasn't given an in depth interview since early April, back when he was still fighting for the 40% offset. Now all of the sudden he'll be doing a one on one days after Robinov officially declares the movie dead? Hard to believe that's just coincidence.

Let me be clear, I don't believe for a minute Gale will be WW in a solo movie directed be Miller. Miller has his own films to make, and like Webhead said, Silver owns the rights to a WW movie atm. Plus WB will need to cast younger if they want an actress to play their WW in a JLA movie 10 years from now.

If you don't think that Gale will be in a Wonder Woman movie, then what is so curious about it?

 

[protocida]

I Think they'll still use the concept arts from Weta and set up for the screenplay by Kiernan and Michelle Mulroney, directed by Miller, after the individual movies.

 

[GreenKToo]

I dunno. I think everything has changed now. The J.L. we will get eventually (maybe) will prolly have new writers, director, etc.
Who knows though.

 

[I Am The Knight]

I Think they'll still use the concept arts from Weta and set up for the screenplay by Kiernan and Michelle Mulroney, directed by Miller, after the individual movies.

You do realize that a JLA movie could be a long ways off right? Like up to 10 years from now, no? So why would they use an old script set on a different continuity than the one the solo movies are likely to depict? Not to mention that Miller, 10 years from now, would be 72 and probably not interested in directing "big" movies anymore.

 

[protocida]

They'll start four of the eight movies until 2011, and there's a big chance some of this movies are not related to DC Comics heroes, like the rumoreds ''Jonah Hex'', Sargt. Rock'', ''Y - The Last Man'', ''The Losers'' and etc...

10 Years? I Don't think so.

 

[Showtime]

You don't see it as a sign that the entire JL forum was closed down and threads were moved to DC Comic Films aka Limbo.

 

[FaT_tONle]

You do realize that a JLA movie could be a long ways off right? Like up to 10 years from now, no? So why would they use an old script set on a different continuity than the one the solo movies are likely to depict? Not to mention that Miller, 10 years from now, would be 72 and probably not interested in directing "big" movies anymore.

I still thought the general basis of the script was better than I could have hoped for. Obviously there will be many changes when this movie finally happens but I hope they keep it similar because they geared it more toward realism instead of aliens and what not. That's the way to go.

 

[biolumen]

You do realize that a JLA movie could be a long ways off right? Like up to 10 years from now, no? So why would they use an old script set on a different continuity than the one the solo movies are likely to depict? Not to mention that Miller, 10 years from now, would be 72 and probably not interested in directing "big" movies anymore.

Agreed. This particular movie will never be made, and if a JL is made one day (and that's a big "if"), it will be completely different from this one.

Showtime:

Call it morbid curiosity, but I just want to know more of the particulars surrrounding this movie, and who better to talk about it than the director and one of its stars. I suspect, however, that they're not going to have much more to say about it than we already know.

 

[I Am The Knight]

You don't see it as a sign that the entire JL forum was closed down and threads were moved to DC Comic Films aka Limbo.

Oh, you're right. I hadn't noticed

I still thought the general basis of the script was better than I could have hoped for. Obviously there will be many changes when this movie finally happens but I hope they keep it similar because they geared it more toward realism instead of aliens and what not. That's the way to go.

I don't remember it being geared towards realism at all.

I did like the Brother Eye angle, BTW.

 

[FaT_tONle]

Well I consider the OMACS, Maxwell Lord, Talia AL Ghul more realistic than Darkseid or White Martians.

 

[The Major]

Well I consider the OMACS, Maxwell Lord, Talia AL Ghul more realistic than Darkseid or White Martians.

They are more realistic but Talia is not what I'd consider a good JL rogue. Whats she going to do if WW wants to punch her face in? At least Max Lord has telepathy to protect himself.

A stronger Bat-villain like Clayface or Poison Ivy would work better.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Well I consider the OMACS, Maxwell Lord, Talia AL Ghul more realistic than Darkseid or White Martians.

Yes...I suppose so. But a JLA movie shouldn't try for realism. Just for respectability.

 

[FaT_tONle]

In an alternate universe movie those things would work. But now that WB is tying everything together... they need to establish those sci fi elements in each of their franchises. Forget Bale's Batman because I don't see his character in a JLA movie, but with the other characters they need to have the hard core sci fi elements in their individual movies to begin with if they chose to make a JLA movie with extra ordinary villains/threats.

 

[Mercurius]

Biolumen, sometimes I believe if anyone can get blood out of a stone, it would be you.

But . . . that would be ridiculous .

Hey, Dracula did it. t:

Remember Gary Oldman attacking with a sword that huge cross with a stone in the middle, making a sea of blood to come out, and then drinking voluptuously from it in a chalice?

 

[TheVileOne]

Some guys just don't want to let go of the JL movie. After they pledged the last year dedicated to supporting its existence. Even when the writing was on the wall 7 months ago.

People even took unsourced schmucks at their word like this Uncle Baghdad Bingo Bob fellow. That was the most hilarious material of all. I still wonder what happened to him.

 

[biolumen]

I still wonder what happened to him.

Considering how many times you and you alone have brought up that troll's name in the last couple of months, your wonderment doesn't surprise me in the least.

Let's face it. Uncle Bingo was not a pro JL:M poster. He was just a troll who posted very positive rumors regarding the movie just days before it was delayed in Jan. with the actors being let go. Whether this person was an insider who knew exactly what was coming down or just someone who carefully took what little info there was and reworded it to sound fresh, this persons' sole intent was to build supporters hopes up just ahead of the crushing news of it's demise.

I myself quickly dismissed UB as a troll because what he was saying was much too positive and the posts themselves much too articulate to be believable, at least by me. Can't speak for some others, however.

 

[TheVileOne]

I don't remember you and the other members of the SHH JL and IMDB forums dismissing him so quickly .

 

[Nightwing1977]

Maybe this will distract you:

Did Catwoman just got a tongue ring?

And the graphics there look incredible. Mortal Kombat has really come a long way ever since they use arts with Mortal Kombat 4. Can't wait to play this.

 

[protocida]

Well, i hope they stick with Kiernan and Michelle Mulroney. They got the characters right:

Superman - A.k.a. Clark Kent, news reporter. The morally upstanding Man of Steel battles Batman and has more to worry about than kryptonite.

Batman - A.k.a. Bruce Wayne. The most human in the bunch is mistrustful of others, which leads to quite a few problems for the clan.

Wonder Woman - A.k.a. Diana of Amazonian princess. Revered by the other supers for her beauty and ass-kicking abilities.

Flash - A.k.a. Barry Allen, cop. The most enthusiastic superhero, Flash is happy just to be included, but his ravenous appetite leads to trouble.

Green Lantern - A.k.a. John Stewart, architect. Designed the Hall of Justice. His emerald power ring shoots beams of energy.

Aquaman - A.k.a. Arthur, the Atlantean King. Not a fan of humans, Aquaman is more interested in helping his fellow heroes than lending a hand to land dwellers.

The Martian Manhunter - A.k.a. J'onn J'onzz, detective. His power to read minds comes in handy as the villain engages in some nifty mind control.

 

[Showtime]

Showtime:

Call it morbid curiosity, but I just want to know more of the particulars surrrounding this movie, and who better to talk about it than the director and one of its stars. I suspect, however, that they're not going to have much more to say about it than we already know.

I can respect that. I would love to see what they actually had planned, to dispell a lot of the rumors. Suits, Concept Arts, The Script...that would be cool.