Official Justice League Status Update Thread

[Showtime]

Seems like the same exact quotes he made months and months ago to me...

 

[BATZARRO WWD]

'Flight of the Conchords' Bids Farewell After Season 2
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Yahoo! Buzz
flight of the conchordsJemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie may soon have to end their comedic antics on the small screen after the broadcast of the sophomore season of Flight of the Conchords, the HBO series that follows the adventures of the New Zealand folk duo as they seek fame and success in New York City.

According The New Zealand Herald, Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie revealed to British magazine Q that they are seriously contemplating on ending the series after the second season due to the creative struggles they've encountered in making it.
Your Take
kaycee said: aw, that's sad. i liked the show!
see all »


"The second series seems to me like it would be a good end to the show. I feel like another 10 [episodes]... that will be enough," McKenzie said of the show.

The Grammy Award-winning New Zealand comedy duo, who used already written tunes during the first season of Flight of the Conchords, is still in the process of writing the new music narratives for the new season, which they've found “difficult.”

"We've got a lot of half-songs," Clement said. "We've got an album's worth of beginnings of songs."

Flight of the Conchords was not deemed a huge HBO hit last summer. However, it attracted a devoted cult of fans and massive critical praise. The show is also up for four Emmys, one each for writing and directing for a comedy series and two in the original music category. As of this moment, there is no word yet on when season 2 will premiere.

Meanwhile, Clement and McKenzie have been pursuing other projects, including auditioning for movies. In fact, Clement recently landed a leading role in the American movie Gentlemen Broncos while McKenzie applied for a part in a film adaptation of the Justice League of America. Additionally, McKenzie wants to focus on music and script writing, as well as being a member Wellington band The Black Seeds.

 

[biolumen]

Dan Lin
Ex-exec anticipates studio's needs

By MICHAEL FLEMING

When Dan Lin transitioned from Warner Bros. creative exec to producer, he hoped his finance background (Harvard Business School), understanding of studio politics and talent relations would make him a valuable bridge between studios and makers of global-minded tentpole fare.

Apparently he was right.

With five pictures on the WB release calendar for 2009, Lin's already off and running. He's exec producer on the McG-directed "Terminator Salvation" and the Robert Rodriguez-helmed "Shorts," and he has producer credits on Richard Kelly's "The Box," starring Cameron Diaz, and the Ricky Gervais/Jennifer Garner comedy "This Side of the Truth." He's lead producer on Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes," which begins shooting with Robert Downey Jr. in October, and is waiting for WB's marching orders on "Justice League."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117991549.html?categoryId=3231&cs=1

Looks like if or when WB decides to move on a JLA movie, Lin might remain attached as producer.

 

[Webhead2006]

Probably but with what was said a few weeks ago that batman 3, superman reboot, and two other films ga/gl or flash/ww are the films they are looking for within the next 4 or so years we are likely not going to see jla to around 2013-2015 now more likely.

 

[biolumen]

Though WB has yet to lay out any specifics regarding their plans, I'm sorta resigned to those time frames. Sucks, but what can be done about it? Just hope for the best.

I mentioned a couple weeks ago that George Miller was scheduled for a Sept. 8 appearance on that Australian interview program Gale was on last week called 'Enough Rope'. Well, I just checked the shows' website and some other guest is now scheduled instead of Miller for that day. JMC mentioned before that the shows are filmed up to 6 weeks in advance of their airing. If this interview was done prior to Robinov's revelations that the JL movie was dead for now, then possible statements to the contrary by Miller in the interview might have proven problematic.

 

[dnno1]

It's probably not going to happen (any announcements) until after a deal is settled with the Screen Actors Guild. I am betting we won't hear anything this month since there is a film festival in New York and there is Rosh Hashanah at the end of this month.

 

[Webhead2006]

Well if robinov's comments were true about their plans and all that, he said they will be announcing their dc slate plans within a month or so.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Wich should be like 2 weeks from now, I think.

 

[Steelsheen]

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117991549.html?categoryId=3231&cs=1
Looks like if or when WB decides to move on a JLA movie, Lin might remain attached as producer.

It's probably not going to happen (any announcements) until after a deal is settled with the Screen Actors Guild. I am betting we won't hear anything this month since there is a film festival in New York and there is Rosh Hashanah at the end of this month.

perhaps. when is the SAG strike set for anyway?

 

[dnno1]

perhaps. when is the SAG strike set for anyway?

I think there's supposed to be an election on September 18th. The strike will depend on what administration is elected.

 

[Steelsheen]

I think there's supposed to be an election on September 18th. The strike will depend on what administration is elected.

So if the Democrats take the Whit House there wont be any strike?

 

[dnno1]

So I guess the Mulroneys are into directing as well as writing:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117991841.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Actors join Mulroneys' 'Paper' chase
Daniels, Reynolds, Kudrow set for comedy
By MICHAEL FLEMING

Jeff Daniels, Ryan Reynolds and Lisa Kudrow will star in “Paper Man,” a comedy that marks the feature directing debut of Kieran and Michele Mulroney, who wrote the film as well as “Justice League.”

FilmColony’s Richard Gladstein will produce with Management 360’s Guymon Casady and Artfire’s Art Spigel and Ara Katz. Artfire is financing the film, and shooting begins Nov. 12 in New York and Montauk.

The coming-of-middle-age comedy chronicles an unlikely friendship between a failed author (Daniels) and a Long Island teen.

“Paper Man” was developed through Sundance writer and director labs.

Darin Friedman and Dan Fireman will be executive producers.

Reynolds just wrapped the Greg Mottola-directed “Adventureland.”

Daniels next appears in “The Dream of the Romans” and “State of Play.” Kudrow recently wrapped “Powder Blue.”

 

[Steelsheen]

this sounds, and its got a pretty solid cast, lets see how this film turns out with the Mulroneys having more creative power over their work.

 

[Webhead2006]

I remember hearing something of this project a long while ago.

 

[biolumen]

Another Dan Lin / Justice League mention by Variety.

WB, Lin join Christensen's 'Coalition'
Studio fast-tracking singer's sci-fi thriller

By TATIANA SIEGEL

Warner Bros. has snapped up Shawn Christensen's sci-fi thriller "Karma Coalition" for Dan Lin to produce.

Preemptive deal is pegged at high-six against mid-seven figures.
Christensen, who is the lead singer of the indie rock band stellastarr*, penned the screenplay while working on the Gotham-based group's upcoming third album.

"Karma Coalition" centers on a falsely accused fugitive who embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind his wife's death before the world comes to an end.

WB is fast-tracking the pic.

Stephen Gilchrist, who brought the project into WB-based Lin Pictures, will co-produce.

Lin is producing a number of pics for the studio, including superhero film "Justice League," the Image Shadowline comicbook series "Hiding in Time" and the Guy Ritchie-helmed "Sherlock Holmes." He is also exec producing "Terminator Salvation" and the Robert Rodriguez-directed "Shorts."

Though "Karma Coalition" is a solo project, Christensen typically works with writing partner Jason Dolan. The pair penned the script "Sidney Hall," which was bought by Scott Free out of its discretionary fund. Michael Costigan is producing, with Joe Russo directing.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117992019.html?categoryId=1972&cs=1

 

[Retroman]

The man who was almost Batman has landed another post JL gig...

Question: If you want to keep your title as spoiler king, you need to hit us with some major Reaper scoop. -- Jeff
Ausiello: This just in -- major Reaper scoop! Armie Hammer (no relation to the baking soda) is joining the cast as Morgan, Sam's half bro. Although it would seem he's only concerned with spending time at the hottest clubs and dating supermodels, Morgan is secretly jealous of Sam, and has a darker agenda which will prove to be dangerous to Sam and the gang. Do I get to keep my title?

Source:http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2008/08/post.html

 

[Webhead2006]

I heard he has a role in season 2 of reaper, good to hear most of the what looked to be a crummy cast for jla is able to find some other work for themselfs.

 

[biolumen]

It would appear that Miller wasn't scheduled to appear on the Sept 8 broadcast of the interview program 'Enough Rope' after all.

Comment george miller by aaron - 9/09/2008 4:32 PM

What happened to the advertised George Miller interview?

Moderator Comment:

Dear Aaron

Thank you for your query regarding the ENOUGH ROPE interview with George Miller.

Unfortunately the wrong guest information was forwarded to certain TV program guides.

George Miller will be on the show in the coming months.

Keep an eye out for him in the 'Coming Soon' section of our website: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/

Thanks again for writing and we hope you enjoy ENOUGH ROPE this year.
Kind regards

Rope Moderator

http://www2b.abc.net.au/guestbookce...l=&filter3=&filter3val=&advanced=&pagestart=2

 

[Webhead2006]

Ha stupid mix ups lol. But we know now we are not likely going to be seeing a jla film untill 2013 the earliest now since they want to follow the marvel plan some what and get a few solo films going which will be gl possibly for 2010, batman 3/superman reboot for 11, and then ga/flash/ww between 12-13/15 range. It would have been great if they could have gotten jla to happen now and be doing it correctly but its good it got dropped for now since it wasnt looking to be what jla should be.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Ha stupid mix ups lol. But we know now we are not likely going to be seeing a jla film untill 2013 the earliest now since they want to follow the marvel plan some what and get a few solo films going which will be gl possibly for 2010, batman 3/superman reboot for 11, and then ga/flash/ww between 12-13/15 range. It would have been great if they could have gotten jla to happen now and be doing it correctly but its good it got dropped for now since it wasnt looking to be what jla should be.

Getting a Batman and a Superman movie in the same year makes my juices flow.

 

[Webhead2006]

Yes i really hope wb is finally getting on the ball and make some good serious adaptions for their characters now due to iron man's and the TDK sucesses. Crossing fingers everything works out for them, green lit green lantern and have that set to go for mid/late 2010(it could easily work out for say july-dec 10 release if they could be rolling by may 09) then get batman 3 and superman reboot for 2011 with filming start late 09 or early 10, then for 4th film i dont really knows all counts on if it is GA/flash/WW and how quickly they could get script ready if either of them are ready to go along with gl then have it go for 2010 release to or hold them off to 2012/2013/2014 range and then we get jla probably 2012-2015 baring where ever GA/flash/ww can fall into place.

 

[The Major]

It would have been great if they could have gotten jla to happen now and be doing it correctly but its good it got dropped for now since it wasnt looking to be what jla should be.

IMO WB made the right decision.

 

[Webhead2006]

Hopefully they really are now major, we dont need them to fall back into the crap phrases of batman & robin, catwoman again.

 

[The Major]

Hopefully they really are now major, we dont need them to fall back into the crap phrases of batman & robin, catwoman again.

True.

They could still do that, though.

That's why its good they aren't doing JLA yet. If they did that with JL they would destroy several franchises at once with it while the others are only hurt individually.

Hopefully they've learned from their mistakes but we'll only find out with results.

 

[TheVileOne]

I think what annoys me the most when it seems like every other month someone would come up with some FALSE report probably perpetrated by Miller's camp or something that the movie is still being made and set for such and such release date.

But the absolute worst was Baghdad Uncle Bingo Bob and how people would actually post his trash here like it actually meant something.