DC Films news: new Robin film “Dynamic Duo” announced

[Metallo]

As we found out Whedon can only make a difference even with the script if he’s given enough freedom. We don’t know if WB is doing that even after JL. Not with the big ten tools movies with big budgets and a lot riding on them.

I think it’s going to be a while before we see what Walter Hamada’s dc films will look like and that’s if WB is letting him fix things as that’s assuming he’s the right guy for the job.

I think they lucked out with Wonder Woman and even it had its problems. If these next few movies don’t work they may have to throw the baby out with the bath water and start completely from scratch.

[crazy_asian_man]

Nov 25, 2018 21:10:00 GMT -5 Metallo said:

As we found out Whedon can only make a difference even with the script if he’s given enough freedom. We don’t know if WB is doing that even after JL. Not with the big ten tools movies with big budgets and a lot riding on them.

I think it’s going to be a while before we see what Walter Hamada’s dc films will look like and that’s if WB is letting him fix things as that’s assuming he’s the right guy for the job.

I think they lucked out with Wonder Woman and even it had its problems. If these next few movies don’t work they may have to throw the baby out with the bath water and start completely from scratch.

I do wonder how much interference happened on Wonder Woman.... versus just a misguided script in the second half of that film. I'm glad that the release has been delayed to give Jenkins more time to fine-tune Wonder WOman 2.

[Metallo]

People wanted the no mans land scene cut so that right there shows me WB didn’t have a clue. The third act felt all studio notes to me. The way she beats Ares and the way the soldiers react make no sense. Her destruction of him is the antithesis of the message the film is trying to get across for one thing and not only that but wether Ares was influencing the soldiers or not is handled so poorly. That’s not even getting into the video game style execution.

[crazy_asian_man]

Nov 28, 2018 21:07:17 GMT -5 Metallo said:

People wanted the no mans land scene cut so that right there shows me WB didn’t have a clue. The third act felt all studio notes to me. The way she beats Ares and the way the soldiers react make no sense. Her destruction of him is the antithesis of the message the film is trying to get across for one thing and not only that but wether Ares was influencing the soldiers or not is handled so poorly. That’s not even getting into the video game style execution.

No man's land scene was the high point- but from there, it felt muddled at best. I certainly hope Jenkins has a great story to tell for the sequel....

[Metallo]

Yeah it’s their best movie but it’s very flawed. I think the good in it overcame a lot of problems and people gave those a pass. It’s got the same villain problem as most of the dceu movies.

[Metallo]

www.joblo.com/movie-news/dc-and-warner-bros-developing-jamie-reyes-blue-beetle-superhero-movie

DC AND WARNER BROS. DEVELOPING JAMIE REYES 'BLUE BEETLE' SUPERHERO MOVIE

2 days ago

As DC continues to chart a bold new course of action for their cinematic universe, it's been announced exclusively by The Wrap that DC and Warner Bros. are developing a feature film centered around the Latino superhero Jamie Reyes a.k.a. Blue Beetle. Penning the screenplay is Mexican-born writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, who most recently wrote the script for MISS BALA starring Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Mackie, and Thomas Dekker. Zev Foreman will executive produce for Warner Bros.

According to DC's ever-changing continuity, Jamie Reyes is the third character to assume the mantle of the Blue Beetle after Dan Garret and Ted Kord. Created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner, Jamie Reyes happened upon the Blue Beetle scarab while walking home from school with two of his best friends Paco and Brenda. After bringing the strange object home for further inspection, the mysterious object sprang to life and attached itself to the base of Reyes' spine. As a result, Reyes gained control of a temperamental suit of extraterrestrial armor that has the ability to grant its wearer with enhanced speed and strength. As an added bonus to the unique suit, the Blue Beetle armor is able to create weapons, shields, and wings out of its otherworldly materials.

When BLUE BEETLE arrives, it will stand as the first stand-alone feature film from the studio centering on a Latino lead. If you've not read the Blue Beetle comics from DC Comics, you may recall that the character was featured in DC's animated series YOUNG JUSTICE: INVASION as well as DC SUPER HERO GIRLS. If you're looking to experience a live action version of the character before this exciting new project comes to fruition, be sure to check out Jaren Brandt Bartlett as Blue Beetle in SMALLVILLE.

Let us know if you're excited for Blue Beetle in the comments section below!

Was listening to a show and they brought up something that makes me wonder if Venoms massive box office success has spurred WB on to make this. The modern blue beetle is a guy bonded with an almost parasitic alien creation that can form weapons to fight. They aren’t the exact same character but it sounds a little like Venom to me...enough so that a dimwitted studio exec would say “what do we have like that?”

There was development of a movie with the Ted Kord Blue Beetle since the producers of Arrow were told they could t use him for that reason. Clearly that was dropped at some point in favor of this.

[crazy_asian_man]

Dec 1, 2018 13:07:06 GMT -5 Metallo said:

www.joblo.com/movie-news/dc-and-warner-bros-developing-jamie-reyes-blue-beetle-superhero-movie

DC AND WARNER BROS. DEVELOPING JAMIE REYES 'BLUE BEETLE' SUPERHERO MOVIE

2 days ago

As DC continues to chart a bold new course of action for their cinematic universe, it's been announced exclusively by The Wrap that DC and Warner Bros. are developing a feature film centered around the Latino superhero Jamie Reyes a.k.a. Blue Beetle. Penning the screenplay is Mexican-born writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, who most recently wrote the script for MISS BALA starring Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Mackie, and Thomas Dekker. Zev Foreman will executive produce for Warner Bros.

According to DC's ever-changing continuity, Jamie Reyes is the third character to assume the mantle of the Blue Beetle after Dan Garret and Ted Kord. Created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner, Jamie Reyes happened upon the Blue Beetle scarab while walking home from school with two of his best friends Paco and Brenda. After bringing the strange object home for further inspection, the mysterious object sprang to life and attached itself to the base of Reyes' spine. As a result, Reyes gained control of a temperamental suit of extraterrestrial armor that has the ability to grant its wearer with enhanced speed and strength. As an added bonus to the unique suit, the Blue Beetle armor is able to create weapons, shields, and wings out of its otherworldly materials.

When BLUE BEETLE arrives, it will stand as the first stand-alone feature film from the studio centering on a Latino lead. If you've not read the Blue Beetle comics from DC Comics, you may recall that the character was featured in DC's animated series YOUNG JUSTICE: INVASION as well as DC SUPER HERO GIRLS. If you're looking to experience a live action version of the character before this exciting new project comes to fruition, be sure to check out Jaren Brandt Bartlett as Blue Beetle in SMALLVILLE.

Let us know if you're excited for Blue Beetle in the comments section below!

Was listening to a show and they brought up something that makes me wonder if Venoms massive box office success has spurred WB on to make this. The modern blue beetle is a guy bonded with an almost parasitic alien creation that can form weapons to fight. They aren’t the exact same character but it sounds a little like Venom to me...enough so that a dimwitted studio exec would say “what do we have like that?”

There was development of a movie with the Ted Kord Blue Beetle since the producers of Arrow were told they could t use him for that reason. Clearly that was dropped at some point in favor of this.

Your theory sounds about right. I always loved the original Ted Kord Beetle. Just never got into this other version of Beetle. Were people that in love with the Giffen version?

[Metallo]

You mean the Giffen era justice league Ted Kord? I think there’s an appeal to the comedy era justice league. It’s the take Hollywood keeps going back to. That’s why the tv pilot got made in 97 and even why they had Fire on the Powerless tv show. Personally I’d like to see them do something with all three Beetles (Dan Garrett, Kord, and Reyes). A movie or tv show or whatever. Reyes as a rookie, Kord as his mentor, tech guy, and an occasional hero, and Garrett as a sort of retired hero they go to for advice. They could even include Booster. If Reyes is the lead it’ll be all about him but I’d love a Beetle and Booster buddy hero project.

[crazy_asian_man]

Dec 1, 2018 17:53:35 GMT -5 Metallo said:

You mean the Giffen era justice league Ted Kord? I think there’s an appeal to the comedy era justice league. It’s the take Hollywood keeps going back to. That’s why the tv pilot got made in 97 and even why they had Fire on the Powerless tv show. Personally I’d like to see them do something with all three Beetles (Dan Garrett, Kord, and Reyes). A movie or tv show or whatever. Reyes as a rookie, Kord as his mentor, tech guy, and an occasional hero, and Garrett as a sort of retired hero they go to for advice. They could even include Booster. If Reyes is the lead it’ll be all about him but I’d love a Beetle and Booster buddy hero project.

I have big love for the comedic Justice League International series - but even before the Giffen era bromance between the Beetle and Booster, it was actually an Al Milgrom cover of Blue Beetle on an old pre-JLI Fan magazine that was my first intro the the character that just grabbed my attention for the Beetle in the first place. (The book was not being published as Charlton comics was dying, but the fanzine was still going for some reason). I didn't read the origin about the younger/newer Beetle, but when I read a summary and saw the look, I still had more interest in the original one being focused on and made into a live action. When the Beetle/Booster bromance came in, It was great fun and I embraced it. (Though I didn't care for the art for the DC solo series enough to pick it up at the time).

[Metallo]

geektyrant.com/news/man-of-steel-2-and-the-flash-reportedly-lose-momentum-at-warner-bros

MAN OF STEEL 2 and THE FLASH Reportedly "Lose Momentum" at Warner Bros.

7 Hours Ago by Joey Paur

Warner Bros. has several DC films in various stages of development at the moment, but there are two film projects that are said to be losing momentum.

According to Deadline, Man of Steel 2 and The Flash have “lost momentum.” This really isn’t a surprise, especially with Man of Steel 2. It’s already been reported that Henry Cavill was walking away from Superman and that the studio wasn’t looking to move forward with him anyway. They are also already working on a Supergirl film, which will get off the ground before a new Superman movie.

The report says that a Superman movie with Cavill returning is not likely as “Warner Bros. and Cavill were unable to come to terms for a Superman cameo in the Shazam! movie, Cavill took the role of Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's adaptation of The Witcher.”

As for The Flash, the last we heard is that the Ezra Miller movie was going to be starting production in 2019 with Spider-Man: Homecoming scribes John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein at the helm, but I guess that may not be the case anymore. Regardless, Miller remains hopeful and recently said:

"Nothing is ever certain in this world, but as certain as things get, we’re making a fucking crazy-dope Flash movie. It’s one of my great life dreams, and just the fact that we’re on the way—anyone who knows about Barry Allen knows he may arrive late, very late, but once he gets there, it’s all solved. We have to trust."

The report goes on to say, “Of course, this does not mean that these movies will never come to fruition, but recent complications and Warner Bros. reluctance to follow up Zach Snyder and Joss Whedon's box office flop Justice League have made those projects less likely.”

It’s a shame that we may not see a Man of Steel sequel with Henry Cavill. I would have actually liked to see what a different director would do with the film, especially in the new direction that WB is headed with the DC films.


I’m sure one day they’ll reboot Superman again. As for The Flash, I think that will eventually happen, but not anytime soon.

I think the reception to Millers Flash was mixed and add that to the behind the scenes troubles and his debut in a flop like justice league it’s easy to see why the aren’t so willing to move forward. I also think people in WB feel Snyder’s Flash is pretty unworkable with their new direction.

[Metallo]

news.avclub.com/amy-adams-thinks-shes-out-of-the-dc-universe-1830962228

Amy Adams thinks she's "out" of the DC Universe

William Hughes Today 3:31pm

The Warner Bros. DC Extended Universe is in a very weird place at the moment; although the studio continues to develop and release superhero flicks—with a new Plastic Man movie going into development just this week, and Aquaman out on the 21st—its plans for a big, interconnected cinematic universe seem to have died with the very-good-really-but-not-spectacular box office returns that greeted its big Avengers wannabe, Justice League, late last year. Now, one of the main players in its interconnected galaxy of stars has said she thinks she’s “out” of the DCU, with once and future(?) Lois Lane Amy Adams suggesting that no one has told her if she’s going to be showing up in any more of their superhero movies.

Adams made the reveal to her sort-of-kind-of franchise-mate Nicole Kidman, who she was chatting with for Variety’s “Actors On Actors” interview series, in which famous, beautiful people are encouraged to be famous and beautiful together. 22 minutes in (and after a lot of legitimately interesting conversation and career comparisons between the celebrated actresses), Adams gives Kidman a fake-serious “Welcome to the DC Universe” for her work in Aquaman. But then she quickly adds, “I think I’m out of the DC Universe now. I think they’re revamping that. I don’t know.”

Obviously, that’s the furthest thing from a definitive statement imaginable, but it does make it clear that, at least a far as extremely busy actress Amy Adams is concerned, nobody is expecting her to pop back up and talk a raging Superman down from killing us all again. That’s the sort of thing you really need to plan in advance, and so, between this, and Ben Affleck’s increasing disdain for playing Batman over the last year or so, it’s starting to feel like this particular cinematic universe is well and truly splitting apart. But hey, if that gives us a bunch of lighter, less portentous superhero movies, ones that aren’t just there to sell after-credits scenes where we get our first glimpse at Darkseid’s pinkie toe, it might be worth losing a pretty great Lois Lane in the process.

m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5c08304de4b069028dc62d6e?ncid=APPLENEWS00001

Jason Momoa Responds To Reports Ben Affleck And Henry Cavill Are Leaving DC Movies

When it comes to his thoughts on Batman and Superman leaving, Aquaman dives right in.

By Bill Bradley

12/08/2018 01:59 PM ET

The members of the Justice League have successfully battled a whole franchise’s worth of world-destroying supervillains, but they’ve yet to overcome one simple challenge: actors who want to move on.

In September, The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck are likely out as Superman and Batman, respectively, in the DC movie universe. Cavill responded to the report by posting a cryptic Instagram video of himself with a Superman toy set to a recording of the “Blue Danube Waltz” barked by dogs.

In an interview with HuffPost, Jason Momoa was willing to be more direct.

“If they’re both out, then listen: It’s just the place they’re at in their careers. I mean, how many has Henry done? He’s done three?” Momoa said. “Yeah, I mean, like, you want to move on. I think if I did... poop, I have done three.”

This year marks Momoa’s big turn as the star of a stand-alone DC movie. “Aquaman,” in theaters Dec. 21, doesn’t feature a cameo from any previous DC Justice League member, but it does include a direct reference to the shenanigans that went down in 2017′s “Justice League” and therefore assuredly takes place in the same (so far unrebooted) universe.

Momoa is contracted for at least one more movie in that universe, he explained, but understands why his former co-stars might not be returning with him.

“I mean, Henry wants to just expand on something,” he said. “Ben is an amazing director that is of age, and probably he’s done enough. I don’t know how to speak on behalf of them, but I had the time of my life [on ‘Justice League’].”

Momoa’s sentimentality didn’t end there. Throughout our conversation, he dished out endless love for his co-stars and director Zack Snyder, effectively convincing me that his time working on “Justice League” was indeed “phenomenal.” Here’s what he said:

On Zack Snyder

“Really, like, I’m a soul mate with him. He’s family. I’m very indebted to that man. I invited him to my wedding. I told him to look around on my property and the things I barely held onto, because there were moments in my career where you can’t put food on the table. Not being picky and choosy, but it’s hard to make it in this business. I looked at him, and I said, ‘You see these things? These would’ve never, ever, ever have happened if it wasn’t for you.’ So Zack has a huge part of my heart.”

On Ezra Miller and Gal Gadot (Flash and Wonder Woman)

“Ezra, I’ve known since he was 14. Gal is maybe one of the most spectacular human beings I ever met in my life. Amazing mother and wife and just, leader.”

On Henry Cavill

“Henry is the gentlemen who taught me when I came on not knowing anything. I’m like the ruffian hooligan, and he’s just like, ‘There’s kids watching,’ and I’m like, ‘Oh, yeah. My bad.’ He is totally 100 percent the Superman for me.”

On Ben Affleck

“Ben is just a phenomenal director. I just love picking his brain because he’s what I want to be as a director. I love filmmaking and that process, and I enjoyed Ben’s company, because when I see him in pain, putting that cowl on, he’s in pain. That makes me happy, and a joy to get through. We all have to put these suits on and get through grueling times. When he’s in pain, and I can see it happening, it just tickles my heart.”

On Ray Fisher (Cyborg)

“Ray is just, he’s like me. We’re both very loving and out there, and I see Ray probably the most.”


Momoa topped off the praise with even more earnest reflection: “That was a great time in my life, making ‘Justice League.’”

Warner Bros. is already reportedly planning an “Aquaman” sequel, so perhaps that’s the film Momoa is contractually obligated to appear in. But whether or not his “Justice League” cohorts join him, you’ll probably need Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth and a WB executive to find out.

[crazy_asian_man]

The stuff with Amy Adams and Jason Momoa was pretty cool- it's great to hear such a straight shooter in interviews. Was hilarious to read the bit about Momoa's view of his co-stars and I do have to give it up for his genuine loyalty to Snyder--- kind of wish that Chris Pratt had expressed that level of support for James Gunn, but.... who knows how things really are with coworkers? Maybe there's other factors, but on the surface it's nice to see people give loyalty to folks that make them superstars.

[Metallo]

Most were loyal to Gunn but they’ve got contracts. They all spoke up in favor of him staying by releasing a statement. The fact that Disney took another meeting with Gunn after he was fired shows how much that meant but they can’t all just walk. Well they could but they’d risk hurting their careers not to mention lawsuits. Batista has been pretty clear on how he feels the difference is he’s never given a crap about playing the game. The guy walked out of WWE when his contract was as up and didn’t care what they thought about it. He’d do the same to Disney.

It’s not like Momoa threatened to quit playing Aquaman unless Snyder is back. He’s still doing it. But yeah he does owe it all to Snyder. I think Snyder failed at what he was doing but I can’t deny he gave these people huge opportunities and so I understand their loyalty. I don’t expect anything less.

[crazy_asian_man]

Dec 9, 2018 13:32:40 GMT -5 Metallo said:

Most were loyal to Gunn but they’ve got contracts. They all spoke up in favor of him staying by releasing a statement. The fact that Disney took another meeting with Gunn after he was fired shows how much that meant but they can’t all just walk. Well they could but they’d risk hurting their cereers not to mention lawsuits. Batista has been pretty clear on how he feels the difference is he’s never given a crap about playing the game. The guy walked out of WWE when his contract was as up and didn’t care what they thought about it. He’d do the same to Disney.

It’s not like Momoa threatened to quit playing Aquaman unless Snyder is back. He’s still doing it. But yeah he does owe it all to Snyder. I think Snyder failed at what he was doing but I can’t deny he gave these people huge opportunities and so I understand their loyalty. I don’t expect anything less.

I think that's what I liked about Margot Kidder, Batista, and (it looks like) Momoa- that they don't care so much about playing the game to say what's on their mind.

Momoa might not have threatened to quit if Snyder didn't come back (as it's hard to know if Snyder really was going to be let go with or without the tragedy in his family or if he would have bent with the changes asked) , but openly saying that Snyder was at his wedding to a public that didn't previously know and that he considers him family sounds like someone who isn't guarding much politically. The way he phrased how he viewed his co-stars seemed pretty fair.

[Metallo]

Momoa was honest but careful. He said things that were true but tried to make sure he didn’t disrespect anyone. He thanked Snyder but avoided any of the reasons why he was fired. and really he’s right about Cavill and Affleck. Cavill and Affleck have done three of these movies each. That’s more than most. More than Perlman got as HeIIboy more than Keaton did as Batman more than Routh as Superman more than Garfield as Spider-Man. The same number of films Maguire got as Spider-Man and Bale got as Batman. They were decent runs and at one time those would have been the normal expected runs. If it’s over for them its not like they didn’t get chances.

I think Snyder was gone either way. WB went into panic mode after BvS because it should have been massive but wasn’t. His daughters death just gave everyone a convenient cover to save face. Nobody’s career could be hurt at least not publicly and the movie wouldn’t look like it was in trouble. Problem was most people didn’t buy it because of the disastrous aftermath of BvSs release. Between that MOS and suicide squad which he was a producer on WB was very disappointed.

[crazy_asian_man]

Dec 10, 2018 7:38:50 GMT -5 Metallo said:

Momoa was honest but careful. He said things that were true but tried to make sure he didn’t disrespect anyone. He thanked Snyder but avoided any of the reasons why he www fired. and really he’s right about Cavill and Affleck. Cavill and Affleck have done three of these movies each. That’s more than most. More than Perlman got as HeIIboy more than Keaton did as Batman more than Routh as Superman more than Garfield as Spider-Man. The same number of films Maguire got as Spider-Man Bale got as Batman. They were decent runs and at one time those would have been the normal expected runs. If it’s over for them its not like they didn’t get chances.

I think Snyder was gone either way. WB went into panic mode after BvS because it should have been massive but wasn’t. His daughters death just gave everyone a convenient cover to save face. Nobody’s career could be hurt at least not publicly and the movie wouldn’t look like it was in trouble. Problem was most people didn’t buy it because of the disastrous aftermath of BvSs release. Between that mos and suicide squad which he was a producer on WB was very disappointed.

Good point about what was considered 'normal runs'.

Even though from a fan's perspective it's easy enough to say 'keep this as the main job and use it to leverage for others'- but sometimes I forget that even one production could last from six months to maybe a year (or more).... and with the actor's clock ticking- if they're not into really making a particular film or sequel, one day on a set can feels like months eating away from a film he or she may REALLY want to make.

[Metallo]

Right. Snyder’s films could have pretty long production schedules.

Cavill’s whole issue wasn’t that he didn’t want to play Superman. He felt he’d earned more money to play Superman. Fact is he didn’t. What had he done to expect a raise? Every actor works hard. His films didn’t deliver the results WB wanted and it’s not like his popularity exploded across pop culture. Most people either can’t pronounce his name correctly (Kay-ville, Ka-ville, Cave-Ul) or don’t even know it. It’s hilarious to see some people struggle with it. Reeve became much more of a household name than Cavill did some really what stroke or clout did he have to expect a raise? WB didn’t feel he was worth it and he didn’t feel it was worth it to work long shoots without more compensation. Not to mention there were no plans for a solo Superman project. Cavill should have taken the money for a short cameo in Shazam. If Shazam is a big hit and got critical praise it could have been the first step to getting a Superman film moving.

Affleck had worked too hard to have his reenergized career tarnished by Snyder’s panned movies and from WBs perspective he’s a liability. The big elephant in the room is his drinking. Insuring him must be pretty high. Casting him and Snyder’s take on Batman limited what they can do going forward. He very publicly seemed uninterested after BvS and he and WB must have butted heads behind the scenes on the creative direction so to then he’s not worth the headaches. I think it was a case of a mutual agreement to part ways.

I said years ago going with someone Afflecks age would cause some problems. There was no way he was in for a long term commitment. If you do old Batman or middle aged Batman it’s a lot harder to do for a decade.

[Metallo]

www.darkhorizons.com/green-lantern-reboot-in-development/

“Green Lantern” Reboot In Development?

By Garth Franklin

Wednesday, January 9th 2019 6:04 am

Nearly eight years on, the “Green Lantern” film remains one of the most infamously terrible comic book movie adaptations of the modern era. The Ryan Reynolds-led film was so bad that it remains a pop culture joke to this day, as seen in “Deadpool 2,” and so the studio has long struggled to decide how to revamp the property.

‘Lantern’ remains one of the most prominent DC Comics heroes and in recent years there have often been rumors of the team movie “Green Lantern Corps.” starring several of the numerous versions of the character – namely Hal Jordan and Jon Stewart. David Goyer’s name has long been attached and at last report, he and Justin Rhodes were penning a script.

Today, Deadline reports that DC chief and producer-writer Geoff Johns is working on a script that will reinvent the property for the screen, but details on this new take are scant. The trade then goes on to suggest Grant Morrison’s newest incarnation of the Emerald Crusader may be the best suited for the screen – this version painting Hal Jordan as a disaffected astronaut turned U.S. Marshal-style lone-wolf hero.

At present, the studio hasn’t officially announced any DC Comics-inspired projects heading into production past mid-2020 aside from Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” which is rumored to begin shooting this Fall.

[crazy_asian_man]

Jan 9, 2019 11:47:30 GMT -5 Metallo said:

www.darkhorizons.com/green-lantern-reboot-in-development/

“Green Lantern” Reboot In Development?

By Garth Franklin

Wednesday, January 9th 2019 6:04 am

Nearly eight years on, the “Green Lantern” film remains one of the most infamously terrible comic book movie adaptations of the modern era. The Ryan Reynolds-led film was so bad that it remains a pop culture joke to this day, as seen in “Deadpool 2,” and so the studio has long struggled to decide how to revamp the property.

‘Lantern’ remains one of the most prominent DC Comics heroes and in recent years there have often been rumors of the team movie “Green Lantern Corps.” starring several of the numerous versions of the character – namely Hal Jordan and Jon Stewart. David Goyer’s name has long been attached and at last report, he and Justin Rhodes were penning a script.

Today, Deadline reports that DC chief and producer-writer Geoff Johns is working on a script that will reinvent the property for the screen, but details on this new take are scant. The trade then goes on to suggest Grant Morrison’s newest incarnation of the Emerald Crusader may be the best suited for the screen – this version painting Hal Jordan as a disaffected astronaut turned U.S. Marshal-style lone-wolf hero.

At present, the studio hasn’t officially announced any DC Comics-inspired projects heading into production past mid-2020 aside from Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” which is rumored to begin shooting this Fall.

I'm glad that Johns' is scripting, versus Goyer.... but it's a bit disturbing when you had Geoff Johns' singing the praises (and even being on the panel with Ryan Reynolds) for the Green Lantern movie.

Green Lantern- if done right, could have been a Star Wars-like franchise all on its own. I don't have a lot of hope that WB will look at that way at this point. Personally, I'm hoping that they stick with the 'classic' Hal Jordan but in the storyline integrate the other Lanterns. I think they realize that they can't wait to introduce other Lanterns for a sequel this time out...

[Metallo]

Aquaman has blown past MOS domestically and before it’s all over it’s probably going to pass Suicide Squad. If it can somehow make another 15 million dollars it will pass BvS. Who ever thought that was even possible? Not that Aquaman was a great movie but it just shows how much BvS and MOS had word of mouth that really hurt them. Even if you adjust for inflation it’s still about to pass MOS.

[crazy_asian_man]

Jan 27, 2019 14:02:56 GMT -5 Metallo said:

Aquaman has blown past MOS domestically and before it’s all over it’s probably going to pass Suicide Squad. If it can somehow make another 15 million dollars it will pass BvS. Who ever thought that was even possible? Not that Aquaman was a great movie but it just shows how much BvS and MOS had word of mouth that really hurt them. Even if you adjust for inflation it’s still about to pass MOS.

I give most of the credit of Aquaman's success to the unique world that was family friendly. Great visuals you can enjoy a couple of times.... but, yeah, I expected maybe JL numbers or slightly more. I didn't anticipate this.

[Metallo]

Birds characters look pretty meh (huntress and canary look so dull) but it’s test footage so maybe they turn out better. I like Robbie as Harley but still feel her version and the character in general have become overrated.

I’m also tired of how much the character has been overexposed and plastered everywhere. I’m really burned out on her. Like you said she’s psychotic. She’s a killer who has done awful things. Yet DC and WB have tried to push her hard as a hero or anti hero even though she still sometimes does horrible things. Not every character that takes off needs to be pushed to the moon as a new top hero character.

Back in the day a little Harley Quinn went way. She worked well as a spice or a side dish to the main course that was the Joker. She was best playing off him because that’s what she was created for. I don’t mind the character being developed since she’s had some good stories but maybe they could dial it back some.

[Metallo]

Jan 27, 2019 19:48:03 GMT -5 crazy_asian_man said:

Jan 27, 2019 14:02:56 GMT -5 Metallo said:

Aquaman has blown past MOS domestically and before it’s all over it’s probably going to pass Suicide Squad. If it can somehow make another 15 million dollars it will pass BvS. Who ever thought that was even possible? Not that Aquaman was a great movie but it just shows how much BvS and MOS had word of mouth that really hurt them. Even if you adjust for inflation it’s still about to pass MOS.

I give most of the credit of Aquaman's success to the unique world that was family friendly. Great visuals you can enjoy a couple of times.... but, yeah, I expected maybe JL numbers or slightly more. I didn't anticipate this.

Is agree. Even though I never could have imagined it would make this much. It’s ofificially dcs biggest hit at the worldwide box office. Like you said it was family friendly. That and the fun factor along with the world building probably went a long way.

[crazy_asian_man]

Jan 28, 2019 16:24:04 GMT -5 Metallo said:

Birds characters look pretty meh (huntress and canary look so dull) but it’s test footage so maybe they turn out better. I like Robbie as Harley but still feel her version and the character in general have become overrated.

I’m also tired of how much the character has been overexposed and plastered everywhere. I’m really burned out on her. Like you said she’s psychotic. She’s a killer who has done awful things. Yet DC and WB have tried to push her hard as a hero or anti hero even though she still sometimes does horrible things. Not every character that takes off needs to be pushed to the moon as a new top hero character.

Back in the day a little Harley Quinn went way. She worked well as a spice or a side dish to the main course that was the Joker. She was best playing off him because that’s what she was created for. I don’t mind the character being developed since she’s had some good stories but maybe they could dial it back some.

Yeah.... Harley is way overexposed--- but WB is just following the trends I think of popularity at cons.

Personally, I'm tired of seeing the movie Harley Quinn as cosplay so much.... but it's a testament to how much young gals apparently like her.... I basically see 3 female characters at conventions: Harley Quinn, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman.

On another note: what I'm really looking forward to is seeing Elizabeth Winstead as classic costume Huntress--- but will see.

[Metallo]

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WARNER BROS. ANNOUNCES 2021 RELEASE DATES FOR THE BATMAN AND SUICIDE SQUAD 2

2 hours ago by: Kevin Fraser

Earlier today, Matt Reeves hinted that THE BATMAN was looking at a 2021 release date. "We haven’t been dated. I wouldn’t commit to this, but we’re thinking the movie would probably be for 2021, late spring or summer," Reeves said. "Warner Bros. has been incredibly supportive and given me a lot of time and shared the same passion that I do for this story." It didn't take long for this date to be confirmed as Warner Bros. have announced the release dates for not only THE BATMAN, but also for THE SUICIDE SQUAD and DC SUPER PETS. Here's the goods:

THE BATMAN will hit theaters on June 25, 2021, followed by THE SUICIDE SQUAD on August 6, 2021, but before we get to either of those much-anticipated films, DC SUPER PETS will be hitting theaters on May 21, 2021. According to Deadline, who first broke the news of THE BATMAN release date, it seems that Ben Affleck will not be returning to play the title role, something which has been expected for quite some time. In a Tweet, Affleck stated, "Excited for #TheBatman in Summer 2021 and to see @mattreevesla vision come to life." Variety added that Matt Reeves will soon begin meeting with actors for the Batman role, but no details have been revealed in regards to whether or not the character will be a younger or older incarnation. One thing that's certain however is that Reeves' take on the Dark Knight will finally do justice to the character's description as the World's Greatest Detective.

It’s very much a point of view-driven, noir Batman tale. It’s told very squarely on his shoulders, and I hope it’s going to be a story that will be thrilling but also emotional. It’s more Batman in his detective mode than we’ve seen in the films. The comics have a history of that. He’s supposed to be the world’s greatest detective, and that’s not necessarily been a part of what the movies have been. I’d love this to be one where when we go on that journey of tracking down the criminals and trying to solve a crime, it’s going to allow his character to have an arc so that he can go through a transformation.

As for THE SUICIDE SQUAD, the sequel to David Ayer's film will be penned by James Gunn, who Warner Bros. was quick to scoop up as soon as his exit from the Marvel Cinematic Universe was confirmed. There's no director slated for THE SUICIDE SQUAD at the moment, but when Gunn's hiring was first announced, it was mentioned that he may step into the director's chair as well. (Update: THR has now reported that James Gunn will officially direct THE SUICIDE SQUAD, so there you have it.) DC SUPER PETS will revolve around the various super-powered animals of DC heroes and was announced last August. Jared Stern and Sam Levine will direct the film.

So that will place its release about four years after Affleck’s last appearance as Batman in JL. About the same amount of time between Bales last appearance as Batman and Affleck’s first. Sounds about right as more proof that this will be a reboot. I’m fine with that. More time would be better but I’m also ready for something new and I don’t mean a prequel. I mean a clean break from Snyder.

Suicide Squad....it’s so bad that WB basically salted the earth with that last f*ckin one. I love most of that lineup of the team from the comics but most of those versions of the characters just didn’t appeal to me because of the way they were executed and I’d have a hard time just forgetting that. I have no interest in seeing someone else try Juggalo Joker again. I hope Gunn gets to do totally new take. Even if it’s not new characters I want new actors, new designs, and a new story. If they want to say it’s a sequel fine but make it it’s own thing.