The Official Justice League & World's Finest Thread

[A Dark Knight]

What are the odds of having a better Batman than Nolan's in a movie targeted for teens and kids?

Zero! Nolan/Bale are the Batman franchise, WB should be doing everything they can to keep them happy.

I have no idea why WB is pushing a JL movie and not using the actors that are currently playing the 2 major parts, they should step back and make a better, more action packed Superman film.

So far everything I have read about the JL film has not been good at all.

 

[batman44]

Ask me after JL comes out.

 

[true316]

Funny how I was saying this exact thing 7 months ago. Everyone will be spun off of JLA except Batman. WB will continue with the BB continuity.

Are you sure? In this article on MSN, it is indicated that the GL movie will be a stand-alone movie in a different continuity from JL. Supposedly it will have Hal Jordan instead of John Stewart.

http://movies.msn.com/movies/hitlist/10-30-07_3


Soon, not only may there be two Batmen and two Supermen running around on the big screen, but two Green Lanterns as well. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. has hired TV maestro Greg Berlanti to co-write and direct a stand-alone "Green Lantern" movie. At the same time, George Miller is searching for a Green Lantern (as well as a Superman other than Brandon Routh and a Batman other than Christian Bale) to star as one of the heroes in his "Justice League" picture, expected to go into production next year. And while rumors are flying that rapper-actor Common will play Green Lantern (aka John Stewart) in "League," the solo "Lantern" picture is expected to focus on Earth's original member of the Green Lantern Corps, Hal Jordan. Confused? It's completely understandable.
If you are over the age of 25 and were to spend too much of your paycheck collecting comics (as most buyers are these days), you'd know there are actually four earthmen with lantern-powered rings in the DC Comics universe, but we'll just concentrate on the first two. Jordan was an ordinary test pilot who was charged with defending this sector of the universe. Stewart was his replacement, but eventually they both stood as Corps members together (and people say "Star Trek" is difficult to understand). In any event, Berlanti's hiring is just another sign that, after years of Marvel Comics launching one successful franchise after another, Warner Bros. is finally mining its corporate cousin DC Comics for as many possible event flicks as it can.
Hiring Berlanti, on the other hand, is somewhat of a surprise. While he's had success as the creator of such shows as "Everwood," "Brothers & Sisters" and "Dirty Sexy Money," his only movie experience has been directing and writing the god-awful, clichéd, gay indie "The Broken Hearts Club." Yet, the Reporter says Berlanti claims he's been a comic book fan since he was a kid, and to prove his credentials had a concept artist draw 30 storyboard images for the project when he pitched the studio. In the meantime, "Lantern" isn't expected to even be considered for a "green light" until after a possible Screen Actors Guild strike is resolved next summer, and possibly until after "League's" release in 2009.

 

[buggs0268]

Well that may be the only one as we know why they chose Stewart for JL (diversity, which is a good thing) and that most of the fans wanted to see a Green Lantern with Jordan. But I am thinking WW and the others except for Batman will be spun off.

 

[Maze]

Well , no spinn off for flash and obviously neither of Gl could (notice the word) mean good things for Mos

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia9c51f5ef29150aa177a922e3f540660

Thanks to flawless victory

 

[Draedan]

These poll options suck. They are all written from the perspective of someone who presumably likes SR. I don't. I don't like the idea of a JLA movie either. If there is ever going to be a JLA movie we need a decent version of Superman, Flash and Wonder Woman before it gets made. Period. WB is run by a bunch of baboons.

 

[wellsy]

Wait a minute. The spin offs from JL form one continuity...

What if these new franchises (having nothing to do with JL:TM) are supposed to exist in the MoS and BB continuity?

Crisis on infinite Earths anyone?

 

[Backdrifter]

This movie will fail to connect with a wide audience. JLA relies heavily on backstory that can not be summed up for each character effectively in a 2hr film. A JLA film would only work once we have decent film version of each of its heroes. The most important being Superman. His story has not been told properly yet to warrant a JLA film. This is another mistake on WB's half.

 

[KaptainKrypton]

I'm seriously hoping that the WGA strike cripples this movie into oblivion and WB grows enough brains to step back and realize the abhorrent mistake they're making in doing this film first out of the gate without the potential for rewrites or polish. If the film does come to pass, I seriously hope that George Miller can pull a rabbit out of his @$$ and perform a miracle. Because if he and the Mulroneys screw this thing up, it won't just be crippling one hero franchise...but pretty much all the key ones WB should be intelligently utilizing.

 

[sf2]

I'm seriously hoping that the WGA strike cripples this movie into oblivion and WB grows enough brains to step back and realize the abhorrent mistake they're making in doing this film first out of the gate without the potential for rewrites or polish. If the film does come to pass, I seriously hope that George Miller can pull a rabbit out of his @$$ and perform a miracle. Because if he and the Mulroneys screw this thing up, it won't just be crippling one hero franchise...but pretty much all the key ones WB should be intelligently utilizing.

unfortunately, WB never cares. cos they simply can't make any solo movies from any of those heroes. (except batman & superman)

 

[KaptainKrypton]

^Word. It's the most irritating thing ever, to me. Even though I'm the biggest Superman nerd in my zipcode, I'd almost prefer a proper sendup of the Green Lantern that includes the whole mythos and does the character justice. Or The Flash, for that matter. It's completely pathetic to see all of what WB has used from the vast bag of tricks sitting over at DC just gathering dust on the shelf.

 

[Vaibow]

^Word. It's the most irritating thing ever, to me. Even though I'm the biggest Superman nerd in my zipcode, I'd almost prefer a proper sendup of the Green Lantern that includes the whole mythos and does the character justice. Or The Flash, for that matter. It's completely pathetic to see all of what WB has used from the vast bag of tricks sitting over at DC just gathering dust on the shelf.

Unfortunately the heads at WB don't care much for back stories or staying true to characters from comics, maybe one or two have an interest, but lets be fair, are these guys in any description similar to you or i?

All they know, is maybe a bit less than the general audience. They'll get some research into each of the character and develope it to what fits on screen.

They wont be wanting to made a credible, emotional story, they tried and failed with SR - they may have enivisioned something beautiful, but the whole product wasn't.

They want a high adrenaline kick ass movie that will appeal to the younger market (so that they can block the shelves out with brightly coloured street crime flash toys, battle armour supes and pimped up WW), the young adults for the entertainent and eye candy and also for kids inside all the comic geek fans, even if they go and see it once, is better than nothing.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

^Word. It's the most irritating thing ever, to me. Even though I'm the biggest Superman nerd in my zipcode, I'd almost prefer a proper sendup of the Green Lantern that includes the whole mythos and does the character justice. Or The Flash, for that matter. It's completely pathetic to see all of what WB has used from the vast bag of tricks sitting over at DC just gathering dust on the shelf.

I agree, i hope the JL movie doesnt see the light of day for at least 10 years, i really dont see why it is so difficult to make a GL, Flash or Martian Manhunter solo movie.

WW does have difficulties to adapt though i still think a successful movie could be made.

 

[Venom'sDad]

Still no real news..... huhhh!

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

^ Nope, but that hasn't stopped us from arguing about the same things over and over again.

 

[Venom'sDad]

^^^ ^^^ LOL... I can imagine.

 

[Obi Wan Kenobi]

Its Warner Bros what do you guys expect!!!!!

They don't care about the depth of the characters or the story. They just want to make a buck as cheaply as possible.

 

[buggs0268]

I'm seriously hoping that the WGA strike cripples this movie into oblivion and WB grows enough brains to step back and realize the abhorrent mistake they're making in doing this film first out of the gate without the potential for rewrites or polish. If the film does come to pass, I seriously hope that George Miller can pull a rabbit out of his @$$ and perform a miracle. Because if he and the Mulroneys screw this thing up, it won't just be crippling one hero franchise...but pretty much all the key ones WB should be intelligently utilizing.

Won't happen. The script is already done. And those who have read the script say it is great. And the 10 page script leak reads like a great Superher movie. Far better than SR. But the script is done so the strike wont effect it at all.

 

[buggs0268]

I agree, i hope the JL movie doesnt see the light of day for at least 10 years, i really dont see why it is so difficult to make a GL, Flash or Martian Manhunter solo movie.

WW does have difficulties to adapt though i still think a successful movie could be made.

That was the plan before SR did poor box office. Because they each cost anywhere from 150 to 200 mill north on Superheroes the GA doesn't really know about. It is too much of a risk. It is far more effective to spend it on one movie, introduce the characters in one movie at one time, and then do solo movies. It is all about money.

 

[TheLongestDay]

That was the plan before SR did poor box office. Because they each cost anywhere from 150 to 200 mill north on Superheroes the GA doesn't really know about. It is too much of a risk. It is far more effective to spend it on one movie, introduce the characters in one movie at one time, and then do solo movies. It is all about money.

too true

 

[buggs0268]

Well it isn't all about money. They got a damn good director, producer, and crew on this, except for Sony Image Works. But who knows. Ralston is president, and an old school guy. I think he is EFX producer to actually get the company to do good work. The guy put out a lot of good effects in the old photochemical days at ILM. He is the $hit as far as those guys go. And there is that new UV skin mapping program out. I am hoping he finally gives something from SIW something on par with WETA and ILM. So they are apparently taking this seriously.

 

[Juice2020]

Well it isn't all about money. They got a damn good director, producer, and crew on this, except for Sony Image Works. But who knows. Ralston is president, and an old school guy. I think he is EFX producer to actually get the company to do good work. The guy put out a lot of good effects in the old photochemical days at ILM. He is the $hit as far as those guys go. And there is that new UV skin mapping program out. I am hoping he finally gives something from SIW something on par with WETA and ILM. So they are apparently taking this seriously.

I love your Blog!!

Fire Singer. NOW!!

 

[Superman-Prime]

I still have hope... I mean, it's gotta be better than anything Singer can do...

You've repeat yourself against Mr. Singer many times. We get it. I understand you hate Superman Returns. Fine. No matter how much you hate this movie.

Seriously, can you say something better positive instead of negative?

That goes to you too, buggs0268.

 

[Showtime]

You've repeat yourself against Mr. Singer many times. We get it. I understand you hate Superman Returns. Fine. No matter how much you hate this movie.

Seriously, can you say something better positive instead of negative?

That goes to you too, buggs0268.

In turn, does that mean you have to say something negative?

 

[El Payaso]

It is all about money.

Exactly. Not the quality.