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Brian:
The word is that WB is again in the process of developing a Justice League movie, with the script currently in the works. According to this interview (at the link), it sounds like both Flash and WW are in development as well (which we knew about Flash), but the JL movie may come first (following Batman 3 and Superman next year). They also mention that they'll have to "reinvent" Batman following Nolan's third film in 2012 (but with Nolan still on as a producer).
JediJman:
I'd be curious to know what DC Fans think about dropping all the existing stories and starting from scratch. No do-overs or alternate universes or reboots...just decide that in December every issue will wrap and they will just start over with brand new stories in January. Pick 15-20 books, give the characters origin stories and build from there with none of the 0 issue gimmicks or baggage from their recent mistakes. Just a fresh start on EVERYTHING. It seems to me that they have so screwed up that universe that just dumping everything would be the best move they could make right now.
I honestly wouldn't mind that even from a Marvel perspective. The stories have gotten out of hand with all these crossovers and mix-mashes. Hey, let's put Captain America on the X-Men! Give me a break. There's no real character development - they tried having Hawkeye hook up with Spiderwoman, but they could only squeeze it into a few panels of a few issues, then totally forgot about it. They keep killing off characters and bringing them back (Herculeus, Captain America, Thor - how many times has Thor "died" now?). When I was growing up Thor got majorly wounded and had to wear armor and grow a beard to hide his wounds. Give me a hundred of those, but don't give me dead-not dead-dead-not dead crap. It takes away any risk or concern for the characters.
Anyway, just an idea. If you're going to muck with the history anyway, why not just start over and do it right. I think you'd grab some new people and I'm sure a lot of fans would still want to tune in to see how their favorite characters develop from a new beginning.
Brian:
I grew up more of a Marvel kid as well (and continue that way today), but I do read both universes these days. Aside from Batman/Detective, I don't think I had a DC comic until I was an adult. I can sort of see the point of the universe cohesiveness though, and although I hate to use the term again, but "grounded" quality of the MU does help a bit when translating to live action I think. Batman works great, as he is more of that type of character too, but it might be difficult to see the others. I also agree that WB/DC missed the boat with Green Arrow. He is arguably much better known than Hawkeye (prior to the Avengers), but now most non-comic people are going to think he's a "rip off" of Hawkeye.
That said, even being more of a Marvel person, I'd like to see more DC stuff make it to the big screen as well. I know they've already confirmed a "reboot" of Batman after the Nolan trilogy, and I guess that is expected. I will say, for as amazing as the Nolan movies have been (and they are), if we do see a re-do of Batman again I wouldn't mind something that allows for things like Dick Grayson/Robin, Batgirl, and some of the other less-dark/grounded aspects of that universe. My favorite interpretation of the Batman world has always been the Animated Series, and I'd like to see something similar to that tone for the movie universe if they are going to move away from the current darker take.
Jeff:
Marvel guys get fanboy Joss Whedon.
DC guys get... Ben Affleck?
BillCable:
He's a very good director. But suggesting he direct and "star in" Justice League? As Batman, maybe? I gotta assume they'd use the guy doing the new Superman. Who knows for GL. Maybe he'd be Aquaman...
All his previous films were realistic... never anything in the realm of the fantastic. It'd be tough to conclude he'd have the visual flair needed for a Justice League film.
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