Warner Bros looking at a Justice League movie?

[Matt.S99]

^Yeah, if Regan was as talented an actress as her fans are at photomanips, she'd be a shoe in.

Edit: When I first saw that picture, and how Prominent MM and Aquaman were with Flash and GL, I thought the only other person was going to be Black Canary, which would be a totally cool and doable Justice League, imho.

Meh, I dont agree. I just dont like her look for WW.

No, no, no, no, no and nooooo. Wonder Woman should NOT be introduced in a Trinity movie!!!

Uh, what? Trinity IS Wonder Woman, Batman and Supes. Why would she not be introduced?

 

[jonathancrane]

If Green Lantern has a sequel and the Batman Reboot can use a bit of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight in a way that the new director can reshape the Bat World then the future of the DC movie verse could be like this:

2012: The Man of Steel
2013: Green Lantern 2
2014: The Man of Steel Sequel (Superman 2)
2015: Batman Reboot
2016: Wonder Woman/ Green Lantern 3
2017: World's Finest/ The Flash
2018: Aquaman
2019: Trinity
2020: The Flash 2/ Aquaman 2/ Possible 4th Green Lantern movie
2021: Batman 2/ Superman 2
2022: The Flash 3/ Aquaman 3
2023: Justice League

And so on, but if i could simply restart this universe i wouldn't make this drag for so long and the Green Lantern movie would only go after the the Wonder woman movie

After looking over your suggested release/production schedule and thinking about it for a few minutes...I have to say, it would work quite well. It would be nice if Warner Brothers released their superhero films on a better scale.

 

[Hypestyle]

they had better look at a justice league movie and get it going in the next few years. hire a new batman and a new superman if necessary. DC/Warner has been sitting on the greater DC universe for decades now, only GL and Jonah Hex were their non-superman/batman projects, and they both met with tepid results.. the ante has to be stepped up, a willingness to be radical with the stories, do something that hasn't been done with action movies before.. it can be its own continuity, fine.. I just know that waiting another 15 years for a Justice league movie to come out and it ends up Superman the Quest for Peace quality will definitely not be worth it..

 

[Matt.S99]

Id rather not have another Batman reboot. I dont think you need to re-introduce Batman for a JL movie. Or Superman.

 

[DCUmoviepage]

If they had executed GL better, and Nolan's vision of Batman wasn't so closed to his own world, I'd be totally on board for something like this:

This is one a god-damn great reason to this film comes to life someday.

Am i the only one who seems to think the rest of the DC universe could be incorpurated with Nolan's Batman?

Me too.

 

[Airwings]

Uh, what? Trinity IS Wonder Woman, Batman and Supes. Why would she not be introduced?

Do you know what we mean when we talk about someone being "introduced to the audience"?

 

[OsGom]

I agree with you El Payaso... Hell some of the marvel films haven't been better than the Burton Batman films...

Marvel knows how to organize fun entertainment... that's it... they're films are like WWE in terms of organizing these huge events for just broad forgettable entertainment... this is unlike the real deep tight scripts and punches of the DC films (barring Green Lantern) such as the Batman series.

I disagree, Marvel had a smart coherent strategy for bringing their properties to film. That strategy has been evident in weaving a Marvel cinematic universe that they will be able to use to launch many future projects. They released films each with their own unique flavor but with a unifying style that very closely emulates the source material. In truth, the Marvel characters have maintained much closer ties to their comic counterparts than any of the recent DC characters.

TDK was awesome but his character and Gotham are so far removed from the comics he would not fit in a DCU. Thus they will require a reboot in order to have a Batman that is easier to meld into a superhero universe. You offer up Batman as the one example of DC supremecy and dismiss everything else. I say that Batman is the exception and the rest of DCs offerings (Catwoman, GL, Jonah Hex, Superman Returns) are the rule.

I hope DC/WB picks up their game and are able to launch a successful franchise outside of Batman but I don't believe WB sees superheroes as anything more that an unpredictable fad. They are not going to take the risks necessary to bring a DCU to the screen.

Since that is the case they might as well do a JL movie. The could base it off the New Frontier but since JL has already kind of been introduced, focus on introducing Flash and WW in the midst of global chaos. I think it could work.

Gotta be better than waiting another 10 years for DC/WB to get their act together.

 

[Lord]

Just because it seems to take place in a realistic world Nolan's Batman can't be set in a DCU universe, i say that's a lie, Batman: Year One was much more realistic than Nolan's films, Iron Man also tried to be grounded in realism but let other movies deal with the mistic side of that universe

 

[The Guard]

@The Guard: Be realistic. WB shouldn't just jump in head first and expect instant success. You have to introduce these characters somehow, even if they are recognizable.

Then introduce them. Either in solo films or in the Justice League film.

A JLA film cannot just go from 0-60 and expect the general audience to know what's transpiring. Fans and outsiders want an origin to the JLA, and it's that's no easy feat when have to cast, at least, eight mainstream actors, director/producer and SFX.

Sure it could. Just like the cartoon did. Just like the comics often do. Just like a lot of franchise movies have done. Revealing the characters and their backgrounds little by little.

The origins and relevance of the Justice League's members can be both shown and told, and is relatively easy to weave into the main story. Easily. I wrote a JLA script years ago in three days that accomplished this to some degree. Surely a professional writer could take care of such a thing. In a way that future solo could movies still have room to explore those elements. The smart move would be to make the JLA movie an origin film about the JLA, not taking a lot of time with explaining where each individual member came from, but touching on those mythologies and weaving them together.

It's not the impossible feat some seem to think it is.

A film of this magnitude would require alot of time and money (200-250 million).

So? Obviously if WB wants to move forward with a JLA movie, they will have already committed to that.

No. It's not easy. It's not

That's a HUGE risk.

It's not impossible, either. It's always going to be huge risk, because of the money involved. What I'm saying is that it's less of a risk now than it has ever been.

However, with the big three (Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman), you have more marketability than Ironman, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye, Nick Fury and The Hulk combined.

That's somewhat arguable. What's not arguable is that with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman AND Green Lantern, The Flash, Martian Manhunter and Aquaman, you'd have even more marketability than you would with Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Why? Because plenty of people know who those characters (with perhaps the exception of Martian Manhunter) are.

It's a starting point. That's all WB needs at this juncture.

It would also be a clear signal that they aren't ready to compete with Marvel and their Avengers franchise. And that would be the wrong move.

This "Nolan's Batman could not work with a film JLA" thing is just nonsense.

Nolan's batman is human, just like the comic book Batman is. The gadgets he has at his disposal are really no more or less realistic than what the comic book Batman has generally had at his disposal. The whole point of Batman being part of the JLA is that he IS a human that can stand with these godlike beings. And that he will.

 

[Dark Knight]

This "Nolan's Batman could not work with a film JLA" thing is just nonsense.

Nolan's batman is human, just like the comic book Batman is. The gadgets he has at his disposal are really no more or less realistic than what the comic book Batman has generally had at his disposal. The whole point of Batman being part of the JLA is that he IS a human that can stand with these godlike beings. And that he will.

Exactly Guard!

 

[Karelia]

I think it would be awesome to see Cavill, Bale & Reynolds in a Justice League film. It would be pretty cool to see Cooper as Barry, since Reynolds and Cooper are actually friends IRL, Hal and Barry's friendship might come off on the screen more real.

 

[OsGom]

This "Nolan's Batman could not work with a film JLA" thing is just nonsense.

Nolan's batman is human, just like the comic book Batman is. The gadgets he has at his disposal are really no more or less realistic than what the comic book Batman has generally had at his disposal. The whole point of Batman being part of the JLA is that he IS a human that can stand with these godlike beings. And that he will.

I can't even envision Batman having a Robin in the Nolanverse, let alone working with godlike beings to fight a global or universal threat.

If he fits so well, why are most fans clamoring for a reboot of the Batman franchise after TDKR? Are they unconsciously indicating that maybe they are ready for a new take on the character?

Aside from all that Nolan's Batman, doesn't work because Nolan most likely won't do it again. Now WB can possibly wave more money at him and get him onboard for another sequel or a JL movie. But honestly I'm not sure I would want to see a JL in the Nolanverse. Great director but his handling of fantasy to this point has been very nuts and bolts, layered in gritty reality. Very good but kind cold stark reality with just enough scifi fantasy twist to make it work. In my opinion, I think he is a guy who really doesn't even like superheroes that much.

 

[El Payaso]

This "Nolan's Batman could not work with a film JLA" thing is just nonsense.

Nolan's batman is human, just like the comic book Batman is. The gadgets he has at his disposal are really no more or less realistic than what the comic book Batman has generally had at his disposal. The whole point of Batman being part of the JLA is that he IS a human that can stand with these godlike beings. And that he will.

Makes so much sense it's painful.

Batman works in Nolan's universe PRECISELY because he is human. Godlike characters don't exist.

Going far with technology is way far removed from 'aliens that look exactly like humans are entirely possible.'

 

[Lord]

I can't even envision Batman having a Robin in the Nolanverse, let alone working with godlike beings to fight a global or universal threat.

If he fits so well, why are most fans clamoring for a reboot of the Batman franchise after TDKR? Are they unconsciously indicating that maybe they are ready for a new take on the character?

Aside from all that Nolan's Batman, doesn't work because Nolan most likely won't do it again. Now WB can possibly wave more money at him and get him onboard for another sequel or a JL movie. But honestly I'm not sure I would want to see a JL in the Nolanverse. Great director but his handling of fantasy to this point has been very nuts and bolts, layered in gritty reality. Very good but kind cold stark reality with just enough scifi fantasy twist to make it work. In my opinion, I think he is a guy who really doesn't even like superheroes that much.

As i said before, look at Batman: Year One, it's even more realistic than Nolan's Batman, yet it's also set in the expanded DC universe, and before Nolan anounced that this would be his last Batman and that after that he was going to produce a reboot of the character fans didn't want a reboot, i remember most wanting it to be like James Bond where the movies are semi conected.

Then when Nolan droped the bomb i saw various fases between fanboys, first many found it strange and didn't like the idea of a reboot, then some began to like the idea until now, where most think that nobody should continue Nolan's Batman story and so on.

In my opinion they should take a bit of backstory from Batman Begins and The Dark Knight where the Joker, Scarecrow, Two-Face and maybe even Ras All Ghoul have been introduced, that doesn't mean the Joker needs to use make up, it only means that the audience doesn't need to find it odd that those villains haven't been introduced or that there are villains like Killer Croc and the Riddler that know Batman but they don't remember watching them fight in the previous movies.

Since The Dark Knigth Rises is set 8 years in the future just treat Batman Begins and The Dark Knight as year one and move on.

 

[Dark Knight]

I can't even envision Batman having a Robin in the Nolanverse, let alone working with godlike beings to fight a global or universal threat.

If he fits so well, why are most fans clamoring for a reboot of the Batman franchise after TDKR? Are they unconsciously indicating that maybe they are ready for a new take on the character?

You said "most" fans? Who are these "most" fans?

Be careful, you know what happens when someone has a lack of vision.....

 

[Dark Knight]

I think it would be awesome to see Cavill, Bale & Reynolds in a Justice League film. It would be pretty cool to see Cooper as Barry, since Reynolds and Cooper are actually friends IRL, Hal and Barry's friendship might come off on the screen more real.

Yep.

Bales' Batman can do all of the street level detective work and street level fighting and be mostly earthbound, while the others with the extraordinary superpowers can all be involved in the heavy effects driven action and go into space if necessary. Pehaps by the end of the Justice League film, they can show the contruction of a new or the renovation of the existing international space station to be the Justice Leagues headquarters the Watchtower?

Hmm....

 

[Donut]

Until the WB learns to not interfere with their movie productions then they should stay away from this

 

[El Payaso]

I disagree, Marvel had a smart coherent strategy for bringing their properties to film. That strategy has been evident in weaving a Marvel cinematic universe that they will be able to use to launch many future projects. They released films each with their own unique flavor but with a unifying style that very closely emulates the source material. In truth, the Marvel characters have maintained much closer ties to their comic counterparts than any of the recent DC characters.

That's great and all. And far removed from the point I was making. JBElliott said that "they could let the Marvel movie people do it since they generally do superhero movies better." I said otherwise.

So fantastic if Marvel has a strategy for a multi-superhero movie. DC has had better movies that are not - at least for now - leading to a multi-superhero movie, a concept that I mostly loathe and disdain.

TDK was awesome but his character and Gotham are so far removed from the comics he would not fit in a DCU.

That has never been synonyms with "bad."

Thus they will require a reboot in order to have a Batman that is easier to meld into a superhero universe.

The important thing is that the Batman movies have been exceptional. And if they don't lead to a JLA movie, that makes them even better for me.

You offer up Batman as the one example of DC supremecy and dismiss everything else. I say that Batman is the exception and the rest of DCs offerings (Catwoman, GL, Jonah Hex, Superman Returns) are the rule.

Now THAT is a good point. I liked SR, but the rest have been poor. In fact I ignored some of those names were DC. My bad.

My only criticism to Marvel is that comfort zone where every movie they make looks and feel like the rest, no matter who's directing. They created an effective cookie-cutter and Avengers won't be any different. The problem wth this - for me - is that the risk and the surprise are nowhere to be seen. They're going to stick to the same formula until the day they don't sell enough.

 

[Lord]

So fantastic if Marvel has a strategy for a multi-superhero movie. DC has had better movies that are not - at least for now - leading to a multi-superhero movie, a concept that I mostly loathe and disdain.

Then i don't know what you're doing in a Justice League movie thread

That has never been synonyms with "bad."

You're right in that one

The important thing is that the Batman movies have been exceptional. And if they don't lead to a JLA movie, that makes them even better for me.

Yes they don't need to lead to a JLA movie but they can still do great Batman movies while also seting them in the DC universe, look at Batman Year One, The Long Halloween, Hush, etc, all great Batman stories that were also set in a bigger universe full of heroes, yet they were still great and didn't need to lead to a bigger event.

Now THAT is a good point. I liked SR, but the rest have been poor. In fact I ignored some of those names were DC. My bad.

Good to see someone else that liked Superman Returns t:

My only criticism to Marvel is that comfort zone where every movie they make looks and feel like the rest, no matter who's directing. They created an effective cookie-cutter and Avengers won't be any different. The problem wth this - for me - is that the risk and the surprise are nowhere to be seen. They're going to stick to the same formula until the day they don't sell enough.

Yeah, that's true, i also think that Marvel Studios keeps their movies in a confort zone instead of taking risks, the closer i saw in that part war the first Iron Man movie, i think Joss Whedon may bring some more interesting ideas to The Avengers, judging from his works he's not afraid to kill characters fans like, yet, he does it with style

 

[El Payaso]

Then i don't know what you're doing in a Justice League movie thread

What does the Joker in the middle of a civilized society?

No, but seriously I come for the news and then I see a post that sounds interesting and when I'm replying I have already forgotten what forum I'm in, etc.

You're right in that one

Yes they don't need to lead to a JLA movie but they can still do great Batman movies while also seting them in the DC universe, look at Batman Year One, The Long Halloween, Hush, etc, all great Batman stories that were also set in a bigger universe full of heroes, yet they were still great and didn't need to lead to a bigger event.

I tend to think that it works more in comics than in movies. But yes, I guess it's possible.

Good to see someone else that liked Superman Returns t:

LOL;

Yeah, that's true, i also think that Marvel Studios keeps their movies in a confort zone instead of taking risks, the closer i saw in that part war the first Iron Man movie, i think Joss Whedon may bring some more interesting ideas to The Avengers, judging from his works he's not afraid to kill characters fans like, yet, he does it with style

Ah yes, well, Iron Man was something else.

Well, I'll be here somewhere to see what finally happened with Avengers. I predict an average superhero Marvel movie that's entertaining enough to make good money.

 

[Project862006]

Dream Cast:

Batman - Christian Bale
Superman - Henry Cavill
The flash - Bradley Cooper
Green Lantern - Ryan Reynolds
Aquaman - Armie Hammer
Wonder Woman - Hayley Atwell

 

[Keyser Soze]

I think the way to do a Justice League movie is to just do it. Have that be the launching pad for various solo spin-off movies, rather than trying to emulate the Avengers route of doing all the solo movies and building up to it. Marvel's done that. If WB do it, it'll look like sloppy seconds, and trying to copy them. Focus on launching out of the gate with a HUGE Justice League film that puts the scope of The Avengers to shame, and builds interest in seeing the featured character branch out to their own movies.

In terms of what to do in the movie, I think the Darkseid plot currently unfolding in Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's Justice League relaunch in the comics would be a good skeleton for a plot.

 

[RoughNTumble]

I would like to see this movie play out like kurosawa's seven samurai, but against a galactic threat V_V

 

[Juicy J]

As much as I'd like to see a JL movie I doubt we'll be seeing one anytime soon, probably not before 2020 if I had to put a date on it.
IMO DC's recent film slate has been relatively sloppy and misguided, which I doubt could culminate into a successful JL movie anytime soon.

 

[RoughNTumble]

As much as I'd like to see a JL movie I doubt we'll be seeing one anytime soon, probably not before 2020 if I had to put a date on it.
IMO DC's recent film slate has been relatively sloppy and misguided, which I doubt could culminate into a successful JL movie anytime soon.

I don't know, robinov is pretty intent on making one.