Tom Welling as Superman

[bootspark]

YES!!!!!

George Miller is OFFICIALLY on JLA! That means iesb.net was RIGHT! That means......Welling is NEXT!!!!!

 

[bootspark]

It's Official: Justice League Moving Ahead at WB
Source: Variety
September 20, 2007


Warner Bros. is moving aggressively ahead with the big screen adaptation of DC Comics' Justice League of America, with George Miller (Happy Feet) on board to direct, reports Variety.

The project, which is in the initial phases of casting, is a pre-strike priority for the studio, which needs a superhero tentpole in 2009.

Still, making all the pieces fit has been complicated by overlapping superhero projects in the pipeline, since "Justice League" features a pantheon of superheroes, including Superman and Batman.

Batman and Superman are active properties for the studio, though the next installment in the Superman franchise has taken a backseat to "Justice League" in part because Warners is so keen on the "Justice League" script by Kieran and Michele Mulroney.

"Justice League" will likely feature the characters of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash and Aquaman.

The project is so complicated -- and casting dependent -- that even those deeply involved in the project are holding their breath until production begins.

"They're working very hard to get it to happen," said one party close to the project. "But there are so many characters it's complicated."

 

[Serene]

Variety just confirmed Miller on Justice League

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117972369.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

score another for Sanchez. No word on casting other then that it's in preliminary phase.

t:

The project is so complicated -- and casting dependent -- that even those deeply involved in the project are holding their breath until production begins.

THEY AREN'T THE ONLY ONES!

 

[AgentPat]

OMG! This film is REALLY happening!!!

That whole thing about the film being so complicated and casting dependent is spot on.

They HAVE to get this right; there's no coming back if they screw the pooch on this one.

 

[JackMercy]

Can I get you some water, Pat?

 

[bootspark]

JackMercy

Is the next anouncement Welling? Id say YES.

 

[smsvmos]

OMG HELL YESSSS Let the casting WAR BEGGING

WELLING FOR SUPERMAN 110%

SHH Boards its time to open a thread only for JLA

 

[bootspark]

SHH Boards its time to open a thread only for JLA

I just did

Justice League IS OFFICIAL!!!

 

[smsvmos]

I just did

Justice League IS OFFICIAL!!!

What we need is a front link that says JLA in the front page of SHH boards

 

[Serene]

Can I get you some water, Pat?

You can get me a drink! Straight up, hold the ice.

I'm trying not to get prematurely excited here, because I don't want to jinx anything, but it's VERY HARD. Drinking may help.

 

[AgentPat]

Can I get you some water, Pat?

Oh Jack! I'm soooo darn happy about this. A live action, big budget JUSTICE LEAGUE film?!!! Holy crap! There are no words. I hope it beats the TAR out of Marvel. Just because LOL.

I do hope they're further along with the casting than that article in Variety suggests. Having Welling as Superman goes w/o saying - I'm SO keeping my fingers crossed on that because it will truly MAKE the film for me on a personal level. But I'm also starting to get pretty curious about the other heroes too, now that we know this puppy is for REAL!!!

Anyhoo, this is all such amazing news. :heart:

 

[RakuMon]

Don't want to jinx anything, but I think all C.O.W. members should get a Welling as Supes avvy ready just in case!

This is extremely cool news by the way. I like how they waited until the week in between the S6 DVD release (which, btw, was heavily reliant on the JLA connection in its marketing, natch) and S7 premiere to make this announcement.

Hmmmmm....

 

[JackMercy]

You can get me a drink! Straight up, hold the ice.

I was just going to offer you one, Serene!



All I can say is, take a seat and watch the oven, there's some ...uhh...big stuff warming up...

Oh, and... don't shoot the messenger...

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

All I can say is, take a seat and watch the oven, there's some ...uhh...big stuff warming up

Casting news soon ?

 

[RakuMon]

Is anyone else having trouble loading up the Variety site? Is the JLA news crashing its server?

 

[AgentPat]

I was just going to offer you one, Serene!



All I can say is, take a seat and watch the oven, there's some ...uhh...big stuff warming up...

Oh, and... don't shoot the messenger...

Whoa whoa whoa... don't say "don't shoot the messenger," 'cause that implies bad news, and we no likey BAD news today Jack. LOL

Tell me the pizza dough is rising on the other hand and I'll be happy.

 

[AgentPat]

Is anyone else having trouble loading up the Variety site? Is the JLA news crashing its server?

I noticed that!

How odd. I've NEVER had a problem with Variety's site, and I've used it for YEARS!

 

[bootspark]

This is extremely cool news by the way. I like how they waited until the week in between the S6 DVD release (which, btw, was heavily reliant on the JLA connection in its marketing, natch) and S7 premiere to make this announcement.
Hmmmmm....

Very True. First S6 is released. WB announces JLA directed by GM. God WELLing, our boy is Superman. Then S7 premieres. Its all very planned out brilliant marketing!

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

If Tom is not in this movie G & M are going to be in HELL with the fan base.

 

[bootspark]

Dont forget about the Justice League action figures released next year with Welling! IMO, JLA and Welling as Supes has been planned BTS at WB for a while now.

to quote Almost Famous..."Its All Happening!"

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

I got to hand it to Robert. This is the third thing he was right about

 

[bootspark]

Both Robert and the girl from Counting Down are saying the BIG casting news is tomorrow. Apparently 5 contracts were signed along with Miller as director. And Mike from BlueTights board is saying Welling is a DONE DEAL.

sooo.... Welling WILL BE the big casting announcement tomorrow.

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Both Robert and the girl from Counting Down are saying the BIG casting news is tomorrow. Apparently 5 contracts were signed along with Miller as director

Did they get them all in a room together or something ? I want to see pictures of the contract signing

 

[Serene]

I was just going to offer you one, Serene!

Better make it two.

Oh, and... don't shoot the messenger...

Better make it three.

 

[Dark_Lord]

Robert said this:

Just FYI, this was not the news that I have been working on, there is more to come tonight, promise. Just waiting for a call but I am in Vegas for the Resident Evil premiere and I am hoping that I don't miss the call.

Hang on tight guys.