Warner Bros. Battles Rumors on Batman 3, Green Lantern, Superman, & JLA

Posted by Adam Sweeney (adam@filmschoolrejects.com) on October 3, 2008

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The success of The Dark Knight has spawned a DC comics film orgy. Warner Bros. lets us know which members of the superhero gang will be invited sooner than later.

Many fans have been wondering what to expect from these four franchises and IESB talked to a WB exec who has details.

First off, the most popular film franchise of them all, Batman. Internet rumors had director Christopher Nolan in pre-production on the next Batman film and ready to find crew members. The exec said this rumor is totally ridiculous. Nolan just got back from vacation and while Warner Bros. would love another Batman film there have been no current conversations with Nolan about the subject.

Onto Green Lantern. It seems like it’s all systems go and the cat with the most powerful ring since Kobe Bryant’s wife will get the green light in Spring of 2009.

The exec also discussed the unbelievably tiring rumor of a Justice League film. The word is that no JLA film is forthcoming. Warner Bros. isn’t going to make a JLA film just for shits and giggles, the time has to be right. That time, obviously, is not right now.

And what DC Comics discussion would be fulfilling without a little Superman talk? There has been a ton of buzz circulating the Man of Steel. That buzz, however, doesn’t mean there has been any momentum for a new Superman film. The exec said there really isn’t much going on right now and that we will have to wait until Bryan Singer is done with Valkyrie before we know if he will be attached to another Superman installment.

My mother used to say no news is good news. As a member of the media I completely disagree. Let’s hope Warner Bros. gets in on the action before Marvel, which I admittedly love, steals all the fun.

What do you think of the DC Comics film adaptation rumors? What superhero do you want to see hit the screen next?

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Nish

I really liked Superman Returns' portrayal of Superman and world which doesn't need him. I thought Singer handled it very well and Brandon Routh was good as Superman/Clark Kent. OK there were a few flaws in the plot, but I think a sequel rather than a reboot is needed, and I hope Singer gets to make Man of Steel.

As for Batman 3, isn't it a bit premature to be talking about the sequel? Sure they may have a date planned and want to get it done as soon as possible but I think you need to take your time to make it perfect.

Im not that excited about JLA or Green Lantern flicks, they never really did anything for me as comics.

As for DC comics adaptations, doesn't Watchmen come under DC Comics, which is owned by Warner Bros?

Elron Savage

Actually, I disagree. Sure Sequels should not be talked up early, but if the movie is a huge hit, then go for it fast. It is important to capitalize on a movie's success early, instead of letting the hype calm.

Atomic_Raj

Having seen DC's previous comics output, i don't think that they have a character that can be brought to the big screen.

They tried with Hellblazer (Constantine) but totally ruined it. I was very disappointed with it. Why change the charactor from a blonde Brit to a dark haired American?

Green Lantern? Most people would say "Who?"

Aquaman? Already tried with a pilot tv series. Never made it past the pilot.

Teen Titans? Been a cartoon series. Possible?

Legion of Superheroes? The fans have been crying out for a move for years. Why not try and get this off the ground?

Try a Hellblazer reboot but with a Brit this time and set in Britain. Make it like a spokky supernatural type movie with elements of SAW in it and you have a winner. A Supernatural serial killer.

Sandman? Been bandied around for years. Could prove a very difficult character to bring to the big screen.

Atomic_Raj (www.captainatomic.com)

Chris

Beware... long winded post ahead...

I agree with Nish in enjoying the flawed, but still fun, Superman Returns. While I don't think a reboot of the franchise is necessary either, I'd like for the filmmakers to do something with his superkid. Maybe have him flattened by Doomsday, killed by Brainiac, something.

I would enjoy seeing Green Lantern, but either leave the story about Hal Jordan and his origin (don't throw in the GL Corps until a sequel), or make it like Hancock (only better) with Guy Gardner as the character... a real prick of a guy who doesn't care about "Truth, Justice, and the American Way", but rather, "what can these powers do for my wallet and image?"

And while I didn't feel that Constantine was the disaster Atomic Raj may think, I do agree that casting Keanu was a mistake. Reboot it (you gotta. Constantine stopped smoking in the film series) with a Brit in the lead, focus on black magic and stuff on a smaller scale (starting in the London underground maybe?), and build a franchise from that.

As for what I'd like to see from Warner's...

- LOBO: Keep close to the character, but make it like "Hard Boiled" or "Shoot 'Em Up"... a live action, violent cartoon.
- SANDMAN: An animated, or CG film would be beautiful I'd think. Plus you'd have the Goth and Emo niche all sewn up.
- PREACHER: Since the TV series fell apart, there's theatrical potential. Just adapt each storyline as is, to Hell with political correctness, and have fun with it.
- MY FAITH IN FRANKIE: A Vertigo mini series from a few years back about a girl with her own God. I'd kill to see this one on the big screen.

ILRYN

was not the biggest fan of SR, but you have to let Singer get one more shot at it. i think
hes learned from his mistakes.

Seabats16

Superman Returns should have been Singer's signature mark to the upper echelon of comic book flicks after his work on the Xmen franchise but he failed miserably.

Lacking to provide any new treatment of the world's oldest superhero, he instead paid homage to the exact same themes for the Donner movies and NOTHING save the CGI was new.

I think he should get another shot, but I think fans are kind of wary at this point. In my opinion, his leaving Xmen to make a lackluster Supes sank both franchises.

but here's to second chances...

Atomic_Raj

Nice one Chris. Constantine\Hellblzer deserves another shot.

I remember watching Buffy and thinking that Spike would have been ideal as Hellblazer. Kinda looked like him (obviously an older would be required) but i think James Marsters could have been mistaken for a young John Constantine. I was quite surprised to hear that James is actually Canadian. He had the accent down to a T.
Think he was reading Hellblazer as source material for the show.

The comments about Superman Returns are quite true. All he really did in the movie was to lift things. They should not have gone back to just after Superman 2. Should have started from scratch. Forget the memorable first two movies and come up with something new.

Elron

Okay, stop downing Superman Returns!!!
First off, what do you think Chris Reeve himself would say if he was here to see this movie? He would have been proud. For me, SR prompted me to rewatch the other Superman Movies to get answers and that is a way the sequels are supposed to work. It answers age old questions. Like what was the verdict of Lois and Superman's big night together? She did not remember it, but yet they have a child from it. Those who watched it would have never realized that if they started all over. Singer did an excellent job fusing the old and new together and Brandon Routh as Superman was absolutely a splitting image of Chris Reeve.

So stop downing SR, people. No Reboot is needed at all. Now that questions have been answered, now Singer can build the story in his own way.

wonderwoman3021

I would like to see dc throw wonder woman on the big screen I mean batman and superman have had there go as movies , but not wonder woman the tv show was great , but wonder woman as a movie has never been done lets put batman and superman to rest let the ladies try out the big screen we've seen catwoman come on we want wonder woman to kick butt .

dc comics

guess batman 3 is coming out in 2011 batman 3 starring christain bale andries price as robin in theatres 2011 then it's wonder woman starring megan gale the flash starring adam brody superman ; man of steel starring breadan routh then it's green lantern starring terrence howard hawkgirl starring jennifer conelly then it's justice league mortal starring breadan routh christain bale megan gale adam brody terrence howard as green lantern andries price as robin and jennifer connelly as hawkgirl. these movies are coming soon by warner bros and dc comics i hope you like this message my fans by dc universe.

Warner Bros. Battles Rumors on Batman 3, Green Lantern, Superman, & JLA

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