'Justice League' Moves Forward Without Batman and Superman?
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So now that the writer's strike is over and done with, what's going to happen to that planned-but-postponed Justice League flick? Well, it seems Warner Bros. kinda sorta listened to the fans on this one, and Blockbuster (of all people) reports that they've seen the updated synopsis for the film and -- guess what -- Superman and Batman are nowhere to be found. Why is that? Well, one is dead and the other has been given the boot. Here's the somewhat spoiler-filled synopsis Blockbuster claims to have received: "Feb 28, Sydney, Australia: The film is about Green Lantern, Green Arrow and others of the Justice League of America, an organization made up of the world's greatest superheroes. They must deal with the expulsion of Batman and the death of Superman at the hands of the monstrous Doomsday."
Sh*t. Now that sounds like a pretty cool ending to a film we'll never get to see. But it's also a smart move on Warner's part; this way they stay far away from the other two franchises, and use this film to launch the franchises of those other characters. Okay, great, so the film will begin shooting later this year? Not so fast says Moviehole -- they claim filmmakers are now eying a 2010 start date instead of mid-2008 because most of the cast have already gone and booked other gigs. We imagine the script will be re-tooled big time (seeing as Supes and Bats were major players), and who knows whether George Miller will remain onboard. The downside to this is that if Warners holds out on making solo films for, say, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, The Flash etc, we won't get to see those until -- what -- 2012, 2013? Or, alternatively, they could go the Marvel route and develop the solo films, cross-promote the characters within each solo film, and then come out with the group pic. In the meantime, I'm sure we'll get a third Batman flick (hopefully from Christopher Nolan), and we'll eventually get a second Superman film, from either Bryan Singer or someone else.
Here's my question: Would you even want to see a Justice League film without Batman and Superman? Are Warner Brothers damned if they do and damned if they don't?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
2-15-2008 @ 11:16AM
John R said...
I'd rather just see a Green Lantern movie.
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2-15-2008 @ 11:43AM
Philip said...
I can't believe this movie still exists, in any form. The demand for this movie has been underwhelming, by any standard.
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2-15-2008 @ 1:13PM
dt3 said...
what blogs have you been reading??? people have been falling all over themselves for this thing
2-15-2008 @ 11:58AM
bondy said...
i wish they'd just make a green lantern movie too, with cool flashbacks and forwards of all 5 of the dudes who were the lantern. that's an ensemble right there, and besides, i've never understood the point of justice league. the power ring can do ANYTHING, lantern doesnt need anyone else.
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2-15-2008 @ 12:00PM
Mark Priestap said...
I agree.
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2-15-2008 @ 12:13PM
RP said...
Well to be fair, that synopsis doesn't at all rule out the presence of Batman or Superman.
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2-15-2008 @ 1:13PM
dt3 said...
what blogs have you been reading??? people have been falling all over themselves for this thing
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2-15-2008 @ 1:13PM
Donald said...
There is no Justice League without Batman or Superman
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2-15-2008 @ 1:16PM
Philip said...
I can tell you what blogs I haven't been reading: pro-Justice League movie blogs.
This movie, over on Superhero Hype, had like 80% of people on their little poll saying kill the damn thing already.
I mean, if you want this movie, that's your thing and I'm not saying you're wrong for wanting it. But don't kid yourself this movie makes any money without Superman or Batman in it.
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2-15-2008 @ 4:28PM
Ralph said...
All they need to do is make this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiZuvJ48MZ0
You could even easily write out the Superman part.
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2-15-2008 @ 5:48PM
Batzarro said...
Hey...I was interested in that! This better be just rumors!
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2-15-2008 @ 11:52PM
Joe said...
I think if they make this the superhero wannabe section of Justice League struggling without the two headliners, it might be interesting. But whether it's sequels or prequels, leave a door open for Superman and Batman.
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2-18-2008 @ 3:49PM
palaba said...
It may ve too soon to tell how a finished product will be, but I think this is a great idea. Superman/Doomsday needs a movie for it's self, I am a bit skeptical to the Batman ejection Idea. I'm just curious as to why the kick him out. Warner Brothers won't want to portey him as too much of a prick, they still need to sell birthday hats for kids. But I'd love to see Wonder Woman Martian Manhunter, Hawk (Man or Girl) Flash, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, and maybe some Blue Bettle or Plastic Man.
To answer why not a Green Lantern solo...
It would be boring! The only way to have people to interact with (other than banter) you would need to feature the GL Corps. While I admit this would be cool, the Movie going public has no Idea who these people are. Most people would be need an introduction to GL first and need other teammates to interact with. I'd like to see a Green Arrow similar to when Kevin Smith was writing the book. But I also hear that Green Arrow will be the protagonist of Supermax
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2-20-2008 @ 2:20PM
Jared said...
I'd be TOTALLY psyched about seeing a JL movie without Supes and Bats. They're my two favorite characters, but I love to see how the more minor guys interact when the big boys aren't around. And with them gone, we may be able to see Wonder Woman take the lead, which might be interesting. I think Brad Meltzer should pen the script with Jeph Loeb. I do hope they change the director though. And i hope they give it a more mature tone. The last draft sounded very family movie which didn't explore the complexity of the characters. I just hope the whole dead Superman doesn't through the non-readers off. Especially if the Superman sequel comes out around then.
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3-01-2008 @ 1:20AM
Justme said...
Well, Superman WILL be in it. An actor is already on board.
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