In an IESB interview for The Unborn, director/writer David Goyer says all DC properties are currently on hold for the time being in regards to film development. This comes as confirmation of what we’ve previously suspected.
When probed about Supermax and Justice League, Goyer had this to say.
“A lot of the DC movies at Warner Brothers are all on hold while they figure out, they’re going to come up with some new plan, methodology, things like that so everything has just been pressed pause at the moment.”
Including the two movies mentioned, Superman and Green Lantern would also be on hold. With an across the board freeze, Warner Bros. may be looking to create a cohesive DC Universe.
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The follow-up question asked whether or not this was attributed to the success of The Dark Knight and Goyer continued.
“It was the double header of both ‘Iron Man’ and ‘The Dark Knight’ coming out, so more than ever I think they’ve realized, I think DC was responsible for 15% of Warner Brother’s revenue this year, something crazy like that, so they realized that comic books, it’s become a new genre, one of the most successful genres.”
Because Goyer mentions Iron Man, when he could’ve easily just agreed, Screen Rant is led to believe this decision has something to do with what Marvel has built. Perhaps this new “methodology” means tying the films together, much like the other comic publisher has been able to do.
Although Christopher Nolan has been adamant against other costumed heroes existing in Batman’s Universe, perhaps something has changed. The revealed plan of Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, Thor and Captain America that eventually leads to an Avergers‘ movie could be mirrored in the same fashion to bring about a movie for the Justice League. If Nolan were included–or dare I say, heading–the new plan, DC could create a stronger foundation than what Marvel has already started.
When porting over comic book characters, DC comics has also had a considerable advantage over Marvel. Because all the DC characters are owned solely by Warner Bros., The WB has complete control of integration between characters and a free range of when to use them. Green Lantern and Superman can easily cameo in each other’s individual films and Wonder Woman can create a presence in another property before leading in her own feature. Whatever this “new plan” or “methodology” is, Warner Bros. could turn its DC property into a cash cow and avoid their recent fiancial problems. So long as their films are on par with The Dark Knight, the 15% of revenue that DC provides could be more than a rare occurrence.
Goyer did not answer the next question about Batman. When asked “so when do you guys start writing the third,” he replied “can’t say.”
Is Warner Bros. taking a holistic approach to the DC Universe?
Source: IESB
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Wow, Jon and Kel have highjacked this board. Haha. I’d love to see Bruce Timm and crew toss out some Justice League scripts, and maybe the solo films before that. They did such an awesome job with Justice League, and some episodes of Unlimited were like constant geek-gasms. Gotta say though, don’t need that much depth. I mean, who honestly cares about Vigilante and Mr. Terrific? Nobody, that’s who. And making Hawkgirl one of the founding members was retahded(Boston accent makes it less hurtful.) And lets keep it out of the realm of alien invasion as much as possible, we want to see Justice League, not Independence day meets superfriends. That would suck. Now the Question(I love Vic Sage, but he also doesn’t warrant an appearance in the first JLA film) is who should the first one feature? I’m saying Flash, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern(which one?), Aquaman, Martian Manhunter. And if I had to pick a GL to help found the League, I’m gonna say Hal. Maybe have him pass the legacy to John Stewart after some giant crisis in the second film, like becoming Parallax. Thoughts, guys?
I don’t care if Nolan say “not his version of Bats for the JLA”,just get that sucker out to the masses with a good story kick ass SFX and great acting.
batman still could be used in JLA,remember ,there has been a batman since the 30’s and the heroe has been changed over the years nolans version is just an updated vision ,it’s the heroe that remains always.As for superman get him inspace to battle Darksied and his crew.People don’t remember but it was John Stewarts version of GL that saved the comic book
im all for it. i hope all those movies get made. goyer really knows his work. david s. goyer directed blade trinity. i cant wait to see goyer direct another comic book movie. he’s been a great writer and producer for a lot of comic book films. he supported the blade franchise from the getgo. i hope he continues to support the blade franchise; rather in directing, writing, or producer. and also batman.
i think goyer can get the job done. good luck david s. goyer.
I say Warner Bros. should take the same approach as Marvel and have a number of DC comic heroes excist in the same universe. The heroe line up id like to see would be Superman, Batman, Wonderwoman, Flash, Martian Manhunter, Green lantern and Green Arrow. and maybe in the sequel add Aquaman and Hawkgirl just to have another Female hero. I like Huntthejest on possibly Hal Jordan passing the torch to John Stewart before he becomes Parallax. The villains id like to see in a Justice League film would be ethier Amanda Waller, CADMUS ETC. or the Crime Sydicate. To cover Doomsday and the death and return of Superman would be have to be long movie, or more than one movie to cover. Nothin like the animated version of the death of Superman. Heck, Warner Bros. should hire Bruce Timm and his team to make the films since they did an awesome job with their animated series.
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