Official Justice League Status Update Thread

[biolumen]

You're wasting your breath, Vileone. This board isn't going anywhere.

 

[TheVileOne]

It will be gone. Mark my words. Just like LXG, Catwoman, Constantine, and 007, it will be gone.

Anything that's posted here should be put in DC Movies. There is no JL movie now. There are no sequels. It makes no sense to have these forums open anymore.

 

[biolumen]

All I'm saying is that Showtime has already stated that the board is staying open for now. That should be enough to put an end to this "debate". There's no point in repeating your nearly singular opinion as it's not going to have any effect on what's done with the board.

 

[TheVileOne]

Then I disagree with Showtime.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

I remember back when Keaton was the only guy who should ever play Batman.

Then he didn't want to come back, and no amount of dollars brought him back.

So, yeah, someone else will someday play Batman, and you should get over it. Bale's good as Batman, but Batman doesn't belong to him. No matter how much of a raspy voice he makes.

Bale and his "raspy" voice are currently in a movie that has a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is smashing BO records left and right. Something Arm & Hammer and Miller's JLA movie will never accomplish.

And Bale has interest to return in another Batman film. So no need to cast for another live action Batman just yet when we already have a Batman that is kicking serious ass (again, just look at the BO numbers and critical reception).

 

[TheVileOne]

Keaton was going to be in the third Batman at first as well. Then all sorts of stuff happened.

 

[biolumen]

And Bale has interest to return in another Batman film. So no need to cast for another live action Batman just yet when we already have a Batman that is kicking serious ass (again, just look at the BO numbers and critical reception).

Given TDK's success, I think Warners might actually be emboldened to capitalize on Batman's popularity by giving this movie the greenlight. As long as the movie clearly delineates its Batman as being completely different from Nolan's version in looks, mannerisms and speech, I don't see a problem why two different Batmans can coexist on the silver screen. Hopefully Warners feels the same way.

 

[jmc]

Batman's p[opul

Given TDK's success, I think Warners might actually be emboldened to capitalize on Batman's popularity by giving this movie the greenlight. As long as the movie clearly delineates its Batman as being completely different from Nolan's version in looks, mannerisms and speech, I don't see a problem why two different Batmans can coexist on the silver screen. Hopefully Warners feels the same way.

It's simple as to why they won't have multiple Batman's at the same time, TDK films success is not due to Batman's popularity alone, it's because it's a damn good mainstream movie, one of the best in years, it has drawn in not only fans of Batman and superhero films, but a large percentage of people who normally never go to see such films, WB are not going to screw around by throwing in another version of the character at risk of damaging a possible third Nolan Batman film. Bale and Bale alone is Batman during this time period, anyone else playing the character at the same time will be brushed aside by both fans and the general public. JL was nothing more than a knee jerk reaction to a poor performing Superman film, TDK success has changed things, it has killed JL from happening anytime soon.

 

[TheVileOne]

I would hope that WB is emboldened to give a Nolan/Bale third movie a greenlight before a JL movie considering its THEIR movies that were successful.

 

[biolumen]

TDK success has changed things, it has killed JL from happening anytime soon.

I will take pleasure when your opinion has been dispelled.

 

[biolumen]

I would hope that WB is emboldened to give a Nolan/Bale third movie a greenlight before a JL movie considering its THEIR movies that were successful.

It was successful because it was given the chance to be successful. A movie cannot succeed unless given the chance. I say give this JL movie the same opportunity before audiences grow weary of watching men in tights.

 

[TheVileOne]

Biolumen, audiences haven't gotten tired in 30 years. Enough already, and start making sense. Downplaying the success of Dark Knight doesn't make JL materalize.

 

[jmc]

I will take pleasure when your opinion has been dispelled.

Miller himself has said he doesn't know if this film will happen anymore, that should tell people something, TDK has killed this JL film.

It was successful because it was given the chance to be successful. A movie cannot succeed unless given the chance. I say give this JL movie the same opportunity before audiences grow weary of watching men in tights.

Yes give it a chance, in 10 years time when Nolan has finished his series, until then, JL has no place on screen.

 

[Showtime]

Then I disagree with Showtime.

Unfortunately in this case, that doesn't matter.

Unfortunately, it isn't my call anyway.

 

[birdgirl]

I want a JLA movie. With a good cast, story, and director. I don't care whether Bale and Routh are in it or not (I'd prefer that they aren't, the Singer/Nolan U won't work in a JLA film). The Superman and Batman roles have shown in the past that the actors are replacable. Just get good actors who fit the part.

Couldn't have said it better. Our dedication should be to the characters, not the various actors who have played them over the years.

 

[BATZARRO WWD]

Yes give it a chance, in 10 years time when Nolan has finished his series, until then, JL has no place on screen.

Oh, really? You already know Nolan will do Batman films for more 10 years? You should be aware that it's entirely possible that Nolan does only one more film, and not impossible that he won't make yet another one. Because he's human, you know? He might have a hissy fit with Warner over it, he might be tired of making Batman, he might die who knows? But really, 10?

TDK success has changed things, it has killed JL from happening anytime soon.

Ah, ha...So you think WB's response to economic success is releasing less related products? You think they're less likely to make another film that has Batman now that they got one highly successfull film featuring Batman? Sir, you sure know your Warner...

Biolumen, audiences haven't gotten tired in 30 years. Enough already, and start making sense. Downplaying the success of Dark Knight doesn't make JL materalize.

But have there ever been AS MANY as there are now? The genre is sort of saturating. And saturation often leads to a "we're tired of this" attitutude.

The fact is, the only real problem with having two Batmen onscreen(aside from Jean Paul Valley is if both movies get released the same year. Wich is unlikely.

 

[protocida]

''Justice League'' will happen. You'll see. I'll show you.

 

[I Am The Knight]

I'd love a great JLA film. But there's no need for one right now. Not anymore. Iron Man and TDK's sucess has changed the landscape. Solo films with obscure characters can work. Solo films with iconic characters can work. Nothing makes a studio understand things like these like money does. IM and TDK have made a LOT of money....Lots. Like someone else said before, JLA was a knee jerk reaction to SR underperforming at the BO. WB can make a LOT more money with solo films, building up to the eventual JLA film. While I never had any problem with multiple Batmans and Supermans onscreen, there's simply no need for that right now. Bring on Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Flash, etc

 

[Docker2.0]

Batman's p[opul

It's simple as to why they won't have multiple Batman's at the same time, TDK films success is not due to Batman's popularity alone, it's because it's a damn good mainstream movie, one of the best in years, it has drawn in not only fans of Batman and superhero films, but a large percentage of people who normally never go to see such films, WB are not going to screw around by throwing in another version of the character at risk of damaging a possible third Nolan Batman film. Bale and Bale alone is Batman during this time period, anyone else playing the character at the same time will be brushed aside by both fans and the general public. JL was nothing more than a knee jerk reaction to a poor performing Superman film, TDK success has changed things, it has killed JL from happening anytime soon.

Given the WB's track record, a JLA movie with another Batman isn't out of the question though it would be a bad move.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

Given TDK's success, I think Warners might actually be emboldened to capitalize on Batman's popularity by giving this movie the greenlight. As long as the movie clearly delineates its Batman as being completely different from Nolan's version in looks, mannerisms and speech, I don't see a problem why two different Batmans can coexist on the silver screen. Hopefully Warners feels the same way.

Yea, ok. Lets capitalize on a Batman who appears in a movie that is receiving outstanding critcial reviews and smashing BO records by giving the audience a different variation on the character. That is idiotic. Fact of the matter is they have a cash cow now with Nolan's Batman, so the smart thing to do is build off that foundation by leading up to a JLA film with that Batman. You'll still get your precious JLA movie, you'll just have to wait longer.

 

[Showtime]

It seems to me that is the plan at WB, work off this version of Batman.

 

[protocida]

Warner would love to have Bale as Batman, but he doesn't want to. So stop saying that they can't do it without him. They can. And they will.

 

[Showtime]

Warner would love to have Bale as Batman, but he doesn't want to. So stop saying that they can't do it without him. They can. And they will.

Unless you're Alan Horn or Jeff Robinov, I don't really think you should be making any sort of guarantees. Also, we are all entitled to our opinion, so we don't have to "stop" anything.

 

[dnno1]

I think he can base that on the fact that it has been done in the past. I wouldn't put it past the folks at the WB to do that. Once again, Batman is more important than the character actor that plays him.

Speaking of Batman. What do you guys think about the rumor that Johnny Depp was appoached to for the part of the Riddler in the next Batman film?

 

[Showtime]

I think he can base that on the fact that it has been done in the past. I wouldn't put it past the folks at the WB to do that. Once again, Batman is more important than the character actor that plays him.

Done in the past? I don't recall two versions of a hero showing up on screen in at the same time?