Poor Justice League. They just can't catch a break. The Syndey Herald reports that the city is in danger of losing the Justice League movie. The mega movie has received another setback, this time due to the Australian government. The Federal Government has refused to give the movie the new 40% tax rebate, which is essential for this $200 million dollar production.
The problem seems to be that it is an American film, with American accents, and it will not do the Australian film industry any favors. But native director George Miller points out that the country needs movie franchises, even if they aren't "recognizably" Australian, to boost production and bring in jobs. I can't really say which side is right -- it seems Australia is a bit miffed Warner Bros shut down production in January over uncertainty about the incentive, and they punished them for their doubts. (I'm really curious if X-Men Origins: Wolverine is getting that tax break. Everyone knows Hugh Jackman is Australian, but come on, that's not going to be seen as a Down Under movie either.)
But the biggest revelation in this story? The movie seems have a title, which I am fairly sure hasn't been officially announced yet: Justice League Mortal. Hmm. That hardly rolls off the tongue. Did they take out the "America" in hopes of gaining that tax incentive?
So it has a title (maybe), but will the flick ever see the light of day? There are rumors that Miller was brought on just because of that Australian rebate -- and if it is gone, and production is moved elsewhere, Warner Bros. may be shopping for a new director. We'll see. I know many comic book fans that just want this production to die -- and there's definitely a sense that they are forcing a movie that simply does not want to be.
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3-18-2008 @ 6:04PM
Moo said...
maybe they don't want to give it the tax incentive because they know it's gonna suck really bad?
Justice League Mortal?
weirdness.
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3-18-2008 @ 6:24PM
Wayne said...
Die, "Justice League" movie, die!
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3-18-2008 @ 7:09PM
F said...
From The Australian, 27 Feb 2008:
"Why would we waste our time applying (for the 40 per cent rebate)?" asks Wolverine producer John Palermo. "We know the criteria and we don't fit them."
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3-18-2008 @ 7:21PM
morphs said...
The name is stupid. They should just call it Justice League Of America.
I really want this JLA movie to happen though.
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3-18-2008 @ 10:05PM
eugene said...
Justice League Mortal, eh? Sounds like it will be one of those, all the super powered heroes are idiots and fall far a stupid trap and it's up to Batman, a mere human to save them all and thus earning their respect at last.
I haven't seen this particular plot recycled for at least a week now, so I'm pretty excited at the prospects.
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3-18-2008 @ 11:30PM
Mr.R said...
Why not call it Justice League of Mel Gibson? I agree this smells bad from day one. Hey George, give us another Mad Max, get your 40% and leave the super hero thing to Christopher Nolan.
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3-18-2008 @ 11:56PM
Batzarro said...
Anti JLA movie whiners: Check.
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3-19-2008 @ 12:49AM
eugene said...
anti-anti JLA movie whiners: check.
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3-19-2008 @ 7:55AM
DKBats said...
Well well, another story aimed at stirring up a small handfull of people over news that isn't news and is actually a rumor that went around weeks ago. And this crap is actually something I read on another website. So much negativity from someone who doesn't no shit. Good job Elixabeth. These cute little stories are nothing but opinionated propoganda from writerers who should be looking for work as janitors. When you write, Elizabeth, you need to tell people this is pure rumor and gossip and that you are putting your own spin on the gossip you picked up off another wed site that is NOT connected to the actual project. This movie is not nearly as bad as you insist it is and you should stop lying to people by saying it is. And this movie dying. Oh, and the actual number of fans who want the movie to die is a pretty small fraction of the actual fans of the Justice League, or movie fans period.
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3-19-2008 @ 8:57AM
Philip said...
What the hell is a "writerer"?
Oh yeah, if you think there is a legion of fanboys somewhere who will march into theaters and put this film over 100mil, you are dead wrong.
Irrationally exuberant fanboys: check.
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3-19-2008 @ 12:10PM
Moo said...
DK...Oh DK you pathetic fanboy. You keep hearing that your beloved film will be crap (it will. If it's not i'll eat my hat) so you lash out at the author. That's Fanboy Tactic 2A and it's tired. I could refute every single poorly thought-out "point" in your comment, but honestly you're really not worth the effort. Gain a little bit of perspective and the ability to argue a point without dipping into banality and then come back. I like your moxy, but you sound like a 12 year old.
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3-19-2008 @ 12:17PM
Erik Davis said...
I hate to break it to you DK, but this isn't a rumor ... it's a fact. Dun Dun Dun. Variety even picked up on it today and went into further detail. How about you check your facts next time ... and leave our writerers alone.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117982652.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2564
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3-29-2008 @ 8:29AM
karppool said...
Producers of X-Men Origins: Wolverine did not request the 40% incentive available to movies that meet the criteria to be considered an Australian movie. They did request the 15% incentive available to all 'foreign' movies filmed in Oz.
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