Justice League of America

[LOTR07]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

I fear a JLA film wouldn't do much better in the box office than Watchmen did.

I think it would fair better than the Watchmen based on JL popularity alone..lets face it alot on this forum grew up on the JL...Watchmen really came from obscurity to the big screen...

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

I fear a JLA film wouldn't do much better in the box office than Watchmen did.

You're joking right?


The movie would kill at the Box Office.

[Darth Anakin]

Like how Superman Returns did, right? I dunno, I just get the feeling people wouldn't really care about a JLA movie, I could be completely wrong, of course.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Like how Superman Returns did, right? I dunno, I just get the feeling people wouldn't really care about a JLA movie, I could be completely wrong, of course.

Superman Returns did pretty good business at the box office ($400M), it was just its insanely high budget that kept it from being considered a success.

People go and see Batman (every version of him, hell people went and see Batman&Robin even), people go and see Superman (3 of the 5 at least ).

That alone would make the film do good opening numbers...and if its actually GOOD, it would do great numbers. Then you add in the Lantern fans, the Wonder Woman fans, etc. etc.


It would do quite well.

[csdot]

Originally Posted by GreenScar

Also, Superman was to cameo in Green Lantern. He was in the original script. Has it ever been said that this ISN'T happening?

yes, i read an interview with martin campbell where he said superman is NOT in it. i mean if you think about it how could he? the Superman movie isnt that far along yet, so if they are attempting to bridge the movies they would have to cast Superman during the Green Lantern casting process for an upcoming Superman movie AND the Justice League?

i really dont see the Justice League movie working with any of the already established film univereses, i think they would have to start from scratch. i think the best thing they could do is just do a JL movie BEFORE the individual ones to avoid any confusion. too late now with GL coming out though. it would be easy to distinguish Batman from the previous film versions either way though, give his real damn costume!! hes not all black remember??

[Gone2HiDef]

As a lifelong DC fan, it was cool to see the simple yet familiar title of this thread.

Nolan's earned our trust with Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, and Geoff Johns has done the same thing with his writing on both comic books and on Smallville ("Legion" and "Absolute Justice" were incredibly geeky and thoroughly entertaining stand-alone eps). We can debate pros and cons about whether a JLA flick is a good idea or not, but if Geoff Johns is involved, I completely trust he'll make sure it friggin' rocks.

To add my two cents to Nolan's Batman being in a JLA movie ('cause I'm a huge Batman fan), I think it's inevitable for there to be some sort of transition after his third and assumedly final Batman film. I think they're planning for that because Nolan isn't going to be doing these forever, so they'll probably looking at ways to still include Batman in JLA (which is a must, marketing-wise and fan-wise) yet develop concepts to continue the Batman film franchise successfully after Nolan's final film. I'm positive a Batman reboot is off the table; film audiences and fans alike just love Nolan's take on Batman. So with all the talk of having the DC film, TV and comic book worlds be more consistent, I really believe Robin may be part of that film future, not a reboot but a refresh if you will. Having said that, I'm also not a huge fan of that idea (I've yet to read the new Batman and Robin titles; not a fan of Damian but of course, I'm very old school ). But I can definately see it as an option that DC Entertainment/WB would have on the table. This gives them a chance to not only to have a solo Batman working on the JLA movie, yet still continue the separate Batman film franchise in a manner that can't possibly continue in the current status quo once Nolan calls it quits.

[Clark Kent]

Nolan's version of Batman is not untouchable for a JLA movie. That sentiment is merely Warner's public appeasement of the director until he finishes the third Batman movie. Nolan does not own the character in any way, and you can bet Warner will try to exploit it for as much money as they can. If the third Batman does as well as the last one, you can bet a boatload of money will be offered to Bale to reprise the role once again, with or without Nolan's participation.

But to keep costs down, the role of Batman for a JLA movie would likely be recast as a younger, cheaper actor. The JLA concept sells itself, not the actors. Many fans need to stop making comparisons with the Marvel system. The Avengers is a much less mainstream property, with virtually no recognition outside the comics' fanbase. The JLA has been an integral part of childhood culture via cartoons and merchandising since the 1970's. It has a much broader appeal that does not require established actors.

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Like how Superman Returns did, right? I dunno, I just get the feeling people wouldn't really care about a JLA movie, I could be completely wrong, of course.

How can you compare the two? One is about 1 superhero, the other is about a dozen (or whatever)?

[Darth Anakin]

Originally Posted by Sussudio

How can you compare the two? One is about 1 superhero, the other is about a dozen (or whatever)?

Kal-El
Batman
J'Onn
Green Lantern
Flash
Wonder Woman
Hawkgirl

[Sussudio]

Right , point still stands

(Btw, I AM actually in the boat that is apathetic toward a Justice League movie , but I still didn't understand the comparison with Superman Returns).

[Darth Anakin]

Originally Posted by Sussudio

Right , point still stands

(Btw, I AM actually in the boat that is apathetic toward a Justice League movie , but I still didn't understand the comparison with Superman Returns).

LOL the bad point I'm trying to make is 2 films I considered to be good DC comic book adaptations did just okay in the box office. I understand JLA has a deep fan base but I'm not entirely convinced that will translate into a huge box office success. DC films don't have the best track record, other than Dark Knight.

[Gone2HiDef]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

LOL the bad point I'm trying to make is 2 films I considered to be good DC comic book adaptations did just okay in the box office. I understand JLA has a deep fan base but I'm not entirely convinced that will translate into a huge box office success. DC films don't have the best track record, other than Dark Knight.

Point taken. So DC should just not try? Naysayer!

[Darth Anakin]

Originally Posted by Gone2HiDef

Point taken. So DC should just not try? Naysayer!

More like Marvel has had a much better recent run in the box office, DC should take notes and do what it takes to at least try to keep up. I still say success for both companies in the box office would be a good thing because it would make them both try harder, which would lead to better movies for us all.

[KubrickFan]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

More like Marvel has had a much better recent run in the box office, DC should take notes and do what it takes to at least try to keep up. I still say success for both companies in the box office would be a good thing because it would make them both try harder, which would lead to better movies for us all.

Marvel made a lot more movies with different characters . All DC has done was Batman and Superman, basically.
I really hope Green Lantern will turn out great. Not only because I think the character is great, but it will make way for more DC superhero movies.

[PS3-Playb3yond]

First DC character I'd like to see after Green Lantern is Flash. Ofcourse if this really happens it means there will be another Superman movie too.

[GreenScar]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Interesting, never saw that interview. The only one I knew of was the one where he said he HAD to come back for Batman 3 regardless of if Nolan was back or not

I know you didn't just call me out on movie news...



Bale Will Do Next Batman Movie Without Nolan

Even though the situation has now changed, it goes to show that if the story is right, Bale will continue. But he has to feel right about it.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by GreenScar

I know you didn't just call me out on movie news...



Bale Will Do Next Batman Movie Without Nolan

Even though the situation has now changed, it goes to show that if the story is right, Bale will continue. But he has to feel right about it.

Believe me...I'm not that stupid


But...I knew if I said that you'd dig it up for me instead of me having to look



...though, interestingly enough....that is the interview I was referring to

[jadedeath]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I do not foresee this happening anytime soon, if ever. The costs alone to get all those characters on screen would be enormous. The budget would have to dictate what type of story you could tell, and that eliminates most of the really cool JLA stories.

I don't think that budget is that much of an issue, if they can do it for the Avengers over at Marvel, then they can do it for the Justice League.

The main problems that they're going to face IMO is the legality issues and getting a movie out without having the entire rights to the Superman franchise.

But a movie featuring two or three heroes might be very doable. Green Arrow and Green Lantern for instance in a buddy movie, or Green Lantern with the Flash. Batman and Superman would be the obvious choice, but that will not even be considered until Nolan and Bale are finished with the Batman franchise.

Which is why we won't see a Justice League movie anytime soon. Having the Batman franchise locked down to the Nolan movies is not only a mistake, IMO it's pretty dumb.

I still want to see an animated movie of the Kingdom Come comic.

I've been liking their animated stuff that's come out recently.

Logan

[Blue Bull]

I like Nolan's take on Batman and everything but like somebody already said he doesn't own the character! Batman=JLA, JLA=Batman. I heard the same malarkey over in the Thor thread about how this character doesn't fit with these other one, when mind you they been together in books for over 40 years. WB people would be totally foolish if they didn't channel the popularity and established base of Batman into other franchises. Besides, Nolan already been tap to godfather the Superman movies, you don't think they are not eyeing what Marvel doing? What we really should hope for, is for writer to bring their A game to the table and the idiot exec to stay out of the way.

[Afrobean]

Originally Posted by vegeta88

Martian Manhunter to me, is not an important character. He is who I was thinking of when I said have a couple background characters and focus on 4-5 heroes. That's just my opinion. If they do make a movie for him, I'll gladly see it.

He is a core character, but I honestly wouldn't mind them dropping him. Center it around Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash and Green Lantern. That'd be awesome. Don't even need Hawkman or nothin'.

Many people didn't know Watchmen and they did not know what to think of it.

If they DID know what to think of it, it probably would have made less money. Plenty of people probably went into the theater expecting typical superhero fare. If they had known how dark and cerebral it could be, a lot of people would have been put off and never seen it.

Batman was never a true member of JL, too much of an outsider for that

Ok, so... if they don't put Batman in the Justice League movie, they have to make a Batman and the Outsiders film... Actually, that's not that bad of an idea. It'd be cool to see some of those dudes on film when they otherwise might not have a shot. I mean, you really think they'd ever do a standalone Metamorpho movie?