Official Justice League Status Update Thread

[Retroman]

I've often said before that a movie about the making of a JL would be more entertaining than a JL movie, it has comedy gold written all over it. t:

And drama. You just can't make this stuff up!

 

[Webhead2006]

yea this is getting to nutty with wb they really need to get on the ball more. Is it happening is it not happening who is in who is out we just dont know what is going on with them. I totally agree we have known this film is not going to happen with millar's cast and him since it was dropped months ago and then their direction had now shifted to solo films like marvel.

 

[Jamie Madrox]

I think they should wait a few years. Too many delays and problems with this movie already, it's a clear sign it won't be made anytime soon.

 

[Webhead2006]

well of course its not going to happen with millers take. Maybe down the road and with wb's rate another 10+ yrs.

 

[The Major]

Where I think people get tripped up, is that they somehow expect a movie to explain everything about the characters, even if it's not vital to the story at hand. Yes, a team film first isn't likely to explain all their origins, background, supporting characters, etc., but it's likely to be a good INTRODUCTION, show their powers, their personality, and what they stand for.

It's one possible good introduction. It isn't the best one and has just a higher risk to those franchises within WB itself their solo movies wouldn't.

Solo movies would be much better in establishing the solo heroes, especially complex characters like Wonder Woman then a paper thin characterisation in a JL film where they'll contantly be in jeopardy of being overshadowed by Superman and Batman.

And, really, The Avengers isn't a great example, because there's reason to believe that Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America could support solo franchises in the first place.

And? WW, GL, Green Arrow, Aquaman, Flash and numerous other DCU properties could all sustain a solo franchises.

Marvel apparently doesn't believe that they need to do an Ant-Man movie to understand him in The Avengers.

Marvel is making an Antman film IIRC.

Not that he's a good example for solo franchises. He's more like Martian Manhunter, though J'onn has had better luck as a solo hero.

Antman's a C-lister whose primarily suporting cast in Avengers. Personally I think he has the potential to be more but that isnt going to happen so it's besides the point.

The B-listers like WW, GL and Flash have more then enough potential to make it as solo movies.

You probably could do an Avengers movie with it beginning with them finding Captain America frozen in a block of ice before a solo film. Captain America's origin really isn't that interesting, he gets a shot of super soldier serum, but what he stands for is interesting.

There's more to Cap then being soldier who was injected with super-steroids.

Being from WW II and being revived in the modern era would be a good enough concept to make a solo fim about to introduce him to the audience.

His origin has always been interesting to me. Not many heroes have such a fascinating origin to explore.

There are pros and cons with each approach.

True.

The Avengers approach is asking a much bigger commitment of time from actors and is probably more expensive as they're going for already established stars to launch the solo movies, and have a proportional paycheck. How they're going to pay everyone and keep the budget within reason still isn't something Marvel has answered.

While JL has many B-list franchises which never reached their potential in solo projects in media since WB has practically ignore them and will bury them at the slightest hint of failure.

WB should have been making the solo movies and other projects higher priorities decades ago.

They aren't covering their flanks in animation or live action tv shows like Marvel has been doing, either. They have gotten better but their successes dont encourage DC to move forward with them as a continuous franchise. They ignore themafter the show ends which allow them to go back to obscurity which in turn negates the franchises being established with the public in the first place. That is not the way to keep make the lesser franchises solid. WB still has not found a way to give the lesser franchises access to multi-media simultaneous and multi-generational sychronicity only Batman and Superman have enjoyed. That's a severe disadvantage for any "new" solo franchise from DC.

 

[Venom'sDad]

well of course its not going to happen with millers take. Maybe down the road and with wb's rate another 10+ yrs.

Web, I don't think it will take that long; but, I for one am happy that Miller appears to be out.

 

[Webhead2006]

well i too hope it does take that long to happen but with all the problems dc solo films have been taking to get anywhere does look good. WW been in hell for like 10-15yrs, flash a couple of yrs, GA 1-2yrs, etc..... Then plus once a film actually is filming it takes atless a yr to get it filmed and all that. So who knows how long it will ever take to finally get ww/flash/aquaman/etc..... solo films.

 

[Venom'sDad]

Yeah... I just think a lot of DC projects will get off the snag once Nolan's Batman runs it course. Than they will run with the solo projects and use those actors/actress in an ensemble film including a new Batman and new Superman if they decide to reboot, otherwise, it will be Routh.

 

[Saint]

apparently the fans over at Newsarama think Megan Fox should be a leading contender for Wonder Woman.

Yeah. When I saw that, I felt ill.

 

[Venom'sDad]

I think this thread will break the 100,000 views very soon.

 

[IncrediNate]

did i win the 100,001st customer yet?

 

[biolumen]

Reelz Channel interviews Teresa Palmer for her new movie Bedtime Stories and claims to have asked Palmer for info regarding Justice League. Problem is, Justice League isn't mentioned by name in the interview, we know the movie itself is shelved, and her role would likely be recast even if they eventually went with the Mulroney script, so I don't know what they're talking about here.

Recently, ReelzChannel sat down with the star to talk about working with Adam Sandler, her role in the upcoming Young Americans -- and to try to get some details about her involvement in Justice League.

[edit]

RC: What do you have coming up?

Palmer: Well, I have another film coming out, another comedy set in the 1980s. It's called Young Americans with Topher Grace and Anna Faris. I believe it's coming out in the spring, which is really exciting. And then I think I may be doing this other movie, which I can't talk about just yet because it's not official.

RC: Whenever we ask that question, we always get, "We can't talk about it."

Palmer: I know 'cause we sign these confidentiality agreements. And so I'm not allowed to say anything, but and it sucks because I'm so excited. But I know I have to keep my mouth shut about it.

RC: It's an American movie?

Palmer: It's an American movie.

RC: Big movie or small movie?

Palmer: Big movie, so yeah, you'll just have to wait and see.

RC: Is there a big star we should know about that's in it?

Palmer: Maybe, but I can't say. Not allowed.

http://www.reelzchannel.com/article/805/interview-with-bedtime-stories-star-teresa-palmer

 

[Webhead2006]

it sucks we will likely never get to hear anything from what the crummy signed cast knew and were doing before jla got shelved. Lets just hope when/if wb can ever get it off the ground they will do it in the right mannor and not screw it up.

 

[Kevin Smith]

it sucks we will likely never get to hear anything from what the crummy signed cast knew and were doing before jla got shelved. Lets just hope when/if wb can ever get it off the ground they will do it in the right mannor and not screw it up.

totally agree.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea cause we can agree some of the cast and elements of what we knew wasnt sounding like a 100% great film. As i said a few times over jla should be treated as an epic scale lord of the rings type of film and not be a cheesy popcorn summer flix.

 

[biolumen]

Herald Sun: You've been attached to the superhero film Justice League, along with George Miller as director, and Megan Gale as Wonder Woman. Is that a definite goer?

Teresa Palmer: No idea. I hope it comes off. I was going to be playing a villain, which would be so exciting and totally different from anything I've done before. And with George Miller, an Aussie icon. Plus, I'm good friends with Megan, it would be so brilliant for her to be cast as Wonder Woman. Fingers crossed it will happen.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24843986-5006023,00.html

 

[Webhead2006]

nice update bio. But with the way things are now we know jla isnt on the plate for any near time being since they are now gun ho for solo films. With getting gl out in 2010(hopefully) and then a 3rd nolan batman.

 

[Venom'sDad]

Interesting

 

[Changeling]

I say that George Miller is still in the mix for an eventual Justice League film. I think that when they start thinking about JL film after the solo films are finished, George Miller will be their top choice. And I also think that he has a very good chance of directing a solo WW movie with Megan Gale.

 

[Webhead2006]

well looking at things a jla film isnt likely to be happening for atless 5 yrs maybe since they would probably if gl goes over well and a 3rd nolan film happen they would want to get flash/ww solos out there. So who knows if/when they ever do get jla on the plate again if miller would be interested or offered it.

 

[biolumen]

Palmer talks Justice League

Author: Clint Morris Date: Saturday, December 27th, 2008 Time: 10:30 pm

The lovely Teresa Palmer is probably as unversed as the rest of us when it comes to"Justice League of America" - Warner's likes to play their cards as close to their chests as an X-Men mutant - but she tells The Herald Sun that she's still raring to go, and as excited as ever, if the superhero project does get back up.

Though she has "No idea" when or if it'll happen, the "Bedtime Stories" star tells The Herald-Sun she does "hope it comes off".

For the first time Palmer also confirmed her rumoured casting of villainous Talia Al Ghul.

''I was going to be playing a villain, which would be so exciting and totally different from anything I've done before. And with George Miller, an Aussie icon. Plus, I'm good friends with Megan [Gale], it would be so brilliant for her to be cast as Wonder Woman. Fingers crossed it will happen.""

George Miller is said to be still attached to direct the project, and his reps have stated that his company is still very much working on it, but Warner Bros' have also revealed in numerous interviews that they're going to wait a while before teaming up Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash and The Green Lantern.

Palmer and "Justice League" co-stars Megan Gale and Adam Brody ("The OC") spent quite a bit of time in Australia earlier this year - prepping for the flick; being fitted for their costumes and so on - but were told they were ''free to go'' when Warner pulled the pin on the project at the 11th hour.

http://www.moviehole.net/200817128-palmer-talks-justice-league

I say that George Miller is still in the mix for an eventual Justice League film. I think that when they start thinking about JL film after the solo films are finished, George Miller will be their top choice. And I also think that he has a very good chance of directing a solo WW movie with Megan Gale.

Miller still attached to WB's future JL movie? Perhaps, though Showtime has gone on record as saying that he's off any JL movie and has been for some time. Miller making the solo WW movie? I think that a long shot in the extreme, especially considering Joel Silver still holds the rights to and is currently working on developing the film.

 

[Webhead2006]

Yea things are likely not going to happen for a very long time with jl. Since after jl failed to happen/got canned and the decision to go solo films now. Hopefully like i said a few times before if it does ever get off the ground and filming it will be the right cast/story and everything.

 

[Changeling]

I miss all the arguments against this movie

 

[protocida]

I don't.

 

[Changeling]

I actually wanted it to be made. Thats how desperate I am for a JLA movie.