It’s learned that Kevin Smith has pitched and wrote an animated Plastic Man movie. A Redditor attended the recent Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo where Kevin Smith let the news be known. It’s noted that Kevin Smith said he met with Geoff Johns about the animated Plastic Man movie, but Smith does not know if […]
A new live-action Titans series is in the works which will be a part of the new DC digital network also featuring Young Justice Season 3. Titans is being written by Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment president, comic book writer and co-runner of the DCEU films. Johns previously teased the inclusion of Beast Boy, and now
Earlier today WB announced the launch of their new DC digital network which will kick off with Young Justice Season 3 and a live-action Titans series. Dick Grayson, Starfire and Raven are confirmed for the live-action Titans series, and now DC’s Geoff Johns not only confirms he will be writing the series, but Beast Boy
The Justice League vs the Guardians of the Galaxy?!
The Austrian Oak Arnold Schwarzenegger may be headed to the DCEU or could already be a part of it. Twitter detectives have discovered that both the co-runner of the DC films, Geoff Johns, and Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins have followed Arnold Schwarzenegger on Twitter. Geoff Johns has a habit of following people who are soon to
With Dwayne Johnson having recently taken a meeting with DC about Black Adam and the Shazam! movie, it appears as if the director and the film's producers are coming together. Known producers on Shazam! include Hiram Garcia, of Dwayne Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions, and Beau Flynn, who produced Johnson's San Andreas, Hercules, the Journey movies
Following the news of the Green Lantern Corps movie, now Geoff Johns has apparently chimed in on Twitter. Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment president and co-runner of the DC films in addition to being a writer on the Green Lantern comic book, tweeted out the start of the Green Lantern oath along with an image of
Following up on the earlier news of the producer offering big things are coming for Shazam!, Dwayne Johnson has also posted about the meeting with DC, in which he is set to play the anti-hero/villain of the movie, Black Adam. "Had a very cool and strategic meeting with the heads of DC about their entire
It looks as if DC Comics is planning a big event for 2017 with DC vs. Watchmen. DC president Geoff Johns teased a return to writing DC Comics on Twitter with an image of Doctor Manhattan. Johns recently wrote the big DC Rebirth issue which made Watchmen canon to universe of DC Comics. And 1)
An announcement for a new DC TV series is coming soon. DC Entertainment president Geoff Johns took to Twitter to offer what he is most looking forward to in 2017, which includes a new DC TV series. "More #DCTV @CW_TheFlash @CW_Arrow @Gotham @TheCW_Legends @LuciferonFOX @TheCWSupergirl and many more! One which will be announced soon…" Johns
Is Armie Hammer playing Green Lantern in Justice League? Following the Twitter sleuths uncovering John Cleese, now Armie Hammer is speculated for a role in the DCEU due to being recently followed by Geoff Johns, co-runner of the DC films and president of DC Entertainment. Update: Deathstroke actor Joe Manganiello is now following Armie Hammer
Following the revelation that Joe Manganiello is playing Deathstroke in the Ben Affleck Batman movie, now co-chiefs of the DC movies, Geoff Johns and Jon Berg, talk about Justice League and more. The WSJ notes Warner Bros. is “charging full speed ahead” with its DC Justice League movie universe, which comes following the disappointing reception
Ben Affleck is set to take on Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke in the upcoming solo Batman movie. Affleck recently shared a set video featuring Deathstroke in action (watch below). DC Entertainment president, chief creative officer and the co-chief of DC movies, Geoff Johns, confirmed Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke for the Batman movie. In addition, Joe Manganiello
As I previously posted: Have no fear! Geoff Johns is here!
The Wonder Woman movie marks the first DCEU film that Geoff Johns is fully on board. Following the Batman vs. Superman “fallout,” Johns was promoted to president of DC Entertainment and is now more involved in the DC movies than ever before. Johns helped write Wonder Woman and is also co-writing Ben Affleck’s Batman movie.
A few days ago saw an alleged former WB employee attack the Wonder Woman movie, calling it a mess, which caused Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins to take to Twitter to blast the claims.
Now we hear from Geoff Johns who took to Twitter to offer support.
“I am so proud of [Patty Jenkins],” Johns tweeted and also included a big heart emoji in the post.
Things also seem to be on the rise for the rest of DC Entertainment as DC Comics took the top sales spot away from Marvel in the month of July.
“Damn! Congratulations to all my fellow creators on #DCRebirth on those July numbers! Everyone is pouring passion in and it shows! @DCComics,” Johns said.
Following Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot will also be featured in Justice League. Jason Momoa recently posted an image of the two showcasing their musical skills.
I am so proud of @PattyJenks ️
— Geoff Johns (@geoffjohns) August 16, 2016
Damn! Congratulations to all my fellow creators on #DCRebirth on those July numbers! Everyone is pouring passion in and it shows! @DCComics
— Geoff Johns (@geoffjohns) August 15, 2016
This cast and crew were truly phenomenal. Can’t wait to share their work on the big screen! #WonderWoman @galgadot pic.twitter.com/hYAL4hntKv
— Patty Jenkins (@PattyJenks) May 10, 2016
“Wonder Woman” has a June 2, 2017 release directed by Patty Jenkins starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen.
Synopsis:
Wonder Woman hits movie theaters around the world next summer when Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from director Patty Jenkins. Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.
Following all the negative reviews for Batman Vs. Superman and Suicide Squad, I’ve seen more than a few reactions state the same regarding the upcoming Gal Gadot Wonder Woman movie.
While it’s true that both Batman Vs. Superman and Suicide Squad had their faults, they were at least enjoyable and lots of people did love them (I’m fond of the BvS Ultimate Edition myself).
Regarding Wonder Woman, this will be the first DC movie that Geoff Johns is directly involved with. Johns helped write the Wonder Woman script, and he was also on set in England. Following the Batman Vs. Superman fallout, Johns was elevated to President of DC Entertainment, and you can even argue he is in a better position than that of Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige. While Feige is simply in charge of the Marvel movies, Geoff Johns is involved with all forms of DC: from movies, to TV, to comics to gaming. The Batman Vs. Superman fallout also saw various producers ousted from having much influence, so Wonder Woman probably won’t have the interference that Suicide Squad (lots of cuts and versions) and even Batman Vs. Superman (didn’t let Snyder go ahead with his cut of the movie) had.
I’ve said it before, and I know some of you will bring up Green Lantern, but Johns was on board as an executive producer in most likely an advisory role. The writers of Green Lantern also recently came out and said not to blame them as the version of the movie was a lot different than their script. I think the pattern we see is that the execs/producers at WB (whoever they are) interfered with these movies a bit too much, but the good news is that they are apparently no longer involved.
“Wonder Woman” has a June 2, 2017 release directed by Patty Jenkins also starring Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, David Thewlis, Danny Huston, Elena Anaya, Ewen Bremner, and Saïd Taghmaoui.
Synopsis:
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.
(tweets via reddit)
Back to… #WonderWoman @WarnerBrosEnt @PattyJenks @GalGadot pic.twitter.com/LVDuxZw8Lu
— Geoff Johns (@geoffjohns) December 11, 2015
Apparently I am in Ricksmansworth England and it is very very nice. pic.twitter.com/eTZKZxs3Ag
— Geoff Johns (@geoffjohns) November 11, 2015
Next stop @WonderWomanFilm #London @PattyJenks @GalGadot
— Geoff Johns (@geoffjohns) February 17, 2016
@geoffjohns @allanheinberg And remembering one year ago fondly- Three of us locked in a room beating out the script. Love you guys. Was a…
— Patty Jenkins (@PattyJenks) July 24, 2016
Update: It’s confirmed.
It’s being said Geoff Johns has been promoted to President of DC Entertainment, though Warner Bros. has yet to make an official announcement.
Johns, known for writing for DC Comics as well as being the DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer, recently received new duties following Batman Vs. Superman.
It’s known Geoff Johns is working with WB film exec Jon Berg on the Justice League movies, so the promotion makes a lot of sense. Johns is also involved with DC TV and remains involved with DC Comics.
According to Bleeding Cool, Geoff Johns is both DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer and President, and still reports to Diane Nelson (who is also President of DC Entertainment). Dan DiDio and Jim Lee, DC Entertainment Co-Publishers, continue report to Diane Nelson as well.
It’s said the promotion happened because of the Batman Vs. Superman “fallout,” and explains the different approach the recent Justice League and Wonder Woman Comic-Con trailers took.
It’s recently become known that Geoff Johns also helped write the Wonder Woman movie script and wrote a treatment for Aquaman with director James Wan as well. Johns is also writing The Batman with Ben Affleck.
I’m sure someone will bring up the fact that Geoff Johns “executive produced” the Green Lantern flop; however, his role could have been more or less as a consultant. There’s also the fact that the writers of the Green Lantern movie, Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim, said not to blame themselves for the failure as their script was different than the final product. Reporters who took part in set visits even offered the storyboards they saw on the Green Lantern movie set (which looked cool) weren’t even a part of the finished movie (for whatever reason).
As I previously wrote, DC seems to be in good hands with Geoff Johns, unlike Marvel who is currently a house divided.
It’s also thought Geoff Johns is the reason why DC TV and the movies are now sharing characters played by different actors (Batman is now rumored for DC TV and Tyler Hoechlin will play Superman on Supergirl).
Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the Batman costume in Batman Vs. Superman.
The video features DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns talking about the grey look to the costume. Johns is also co-writing the solo Ben Affleck Batman movie and co-wrote the Gal Gadot Wonder Woman movie.
The Batman vs. Superman Ultimate Edition is available now digitally; Blu-Ray hits next week Tuesday. You can order through Amazon.
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Ray Fisher as Cyborg with Callan Mulvey, Holly Hunter as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves.
Synopsis:
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
See the inspiration behind Batman’s costume in this behind-the-scenes look #BatmanvSuperman #UltimateEditionhttps://t.co/ryIqgPCZZ1
— Batman v Superman (@BatmanvSuperman) July 12, 2016
Following a rumor with a bunch of goofy titles, DC Entertainment’s Geoff Johns comes out an reveals the actual title to Justice League.
It’s Justice League.
“Clearing up any misconceptions — the Justice League movie is called ‘Justice League,'” Johns tweeted.
Geoff Johns is a also a producer on Justice League, co-wrote the Ben Affleck Batman movie and is now said to be the co-runner of the DCEU movies.
“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon and Willem Dafoe in an unknown role.
Clearing up any misconceptions — the Justice League movie is called “Justice League”. @BenAffleck @GalGadot @ZackSnyder Happy Friday!
— Geoff Johns (@geoffjohns) June 4, 2016
WARNING: SPOILERS DEAD AHEAD!
(If you have not read Justice League #50, do so BEFORE you read this review…you won’t regret it!)
Superman is dying, Darkseid is a baby, Wonder Woman has a twin brother, there are THREE Jokers, Sector 2814 gets ANOTHER Green Lantern and Lex Luthor is the new Man of Steel! You may think DC is really pushing the envelope with Rebirth after hearing all of that, then you realize, you just read Justice League #50 and haven’t even started Rebirth yet!
Geoff Johns has become the spokesperson for DC’s new Rebirth project, and whether you believe this isn’t a “reboot” or not, I have to say that he has truly convinced me that this story is well beyond the standard “reboot” fundamentals. From page one you are immersed in a tale that weaves in and out of current DC stories and, instead of denying that they ever existed, enhances them to a point that they form one grand story that surpasses them all.
Our narrator, the original Wally West, pulls us along as he tries to reconnect with those who may remember him, since he has been trapped in the Speed Force since the Flashpoint storyline. He takes us through various points of the current DCU, “eavesdropping” upon heroes, and we see that the universe we know is already in flux, eliminating some characters while setting others on center stage. Johns gives us a huge story, eighty pages worth, that could have quickly become a convoluted mess of overlapping arcs that eventually lead to nowhere. Instead, he gives the readers just enough to pacify the curious and ensnare the enthralled, leaving both clamoring for what comes next. He bounces the tale from point to point, never losing sight of the eventual shocking payoff and never cheapening the way to get there. Johns, through Wally, asks questions that DC fans have asked since the “New 52″started and in a way, though veiled, we are given some answers that are not glazed over and eventually, promise to be fleshed out thoroughly.
To give away all of Johns surprises, would only do a disservice to the book and the reader. It is so rich in both detail and surprise that it can only be enjoyed properly by reading it yourself. You will be so shocked and enamored by the dynamic tale Johns lays out before you that, you can’t help but resent the days until all the Rebirth books are released!
On the “Rebirth” promotional tour, Geoff Johns would always read this quote, “I love this world. But there’s something missing.” Well, Mr. Johns, DC may have been missing something, but I think you just found it again!
Spoilers follow.
DC Comics and Geoff John’s big issue of Rebirth hits today!
My LCS quickly sold out of at least 250 copies leaving some readers to travel miles and miles in an attempt to find a copy.
You can always read the issue digitally, which is well worth the price of $2.99 for 80 pages of content.
I thought the issue was really great, and contrary to a few comic book sites’ spoiler/speculation articles, the end isn’t exactly clear: Did Dr. Manhattan create the entire DC Universe? I didn’t think so. He may have been responsible for the New 52, in that he got involved at an opportune time (Flashpoint Paradox), but exactly what are his motivations remains to be seen. What’s coming ahead should be pretty good (and all the DC issue are now $2.99!).
Check out video below featuring Geoff Johns talking about the Rebirth issue. Johns makes a great point that the issue isn’t about deconstructing comics (which we’ve been through at least 10 years or more of), but just the opposite.
While Geoff Johns has yet to admit he’s co-running DC films, the DC Entertainment chief creative officer and comic book writer may have provided a big clue that the DCEU will be a bit brighter and more fun in tone.
Johns, who has the big DC Comics Rebirth issue coming out tomorrow, updated his Facebook profile with an image of Superman Henry Cavill smiling, laughing and having a grand ol’ time, which may hint that since Johns is taking over the DC movie universe, that it may be a bit more upbeat than Batman Vs. Superman and Man of Steel.
The most recent report has stated that following the disappointment of Batman Vs. Superman, that Geoff Johns and WB exec Jon Berg will be co-running the DC film universe and have been named as producers on board Justice League.
Essentially, Johns has become the “Kevin Feige” of DC, but it could be argued Johns has a larger role as Johns works with the movies, TV, video games and comic books, while Feige is just in charge of Marvel Studios.
It would be cool if Johns was also teasing another Superman movie as well…
Posted by Geoff Johns on Tuesday, May 24, 2016
The big DC Comics Rebirth issue hits this week, which is a whopping 80 pages for $2.99.
Spoilers, of course, have already hit the net via leaked images and official press.
Now the writer on Rebirth, Geoff Johns, is putting his money where his mouth is by offering a personal money back guarantee on the book.
“It’s $2.99 for 80 pages. It’s not a lot,” Johns said, reports Newsarama. “If anyone wants to check out comics, wants to check out DC Universe Rebirth #1 and doesn’t like it, they can mail [the comic book] to Warner Bros., to me, and I will send them a check, I literally will, for both postage and for the book. I will buy all these books back because I believe in this issue a lot. I think it’ll do very well. I hope it does well. But I seriously will, I’ll buy back this book.”
Rebirth will become available digitally and in local comic shops tomorrow.
It all begins here. Do not skip to the last page. Do not let a friend or message board ruin this comic for you. The future (and past) of the DC Universe starts here. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
THEY SAID IT: “Rebirth is about focusing in on the core of the character and their respective universe,” says writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. “It brings back what has been lost: the legacy of the characters, the love and the hope of the DCU!”
Geoff Johns, who was recently said to have been appointed to co-run DC films, confirms involvement in the new Ben Affleck Batman movie.
Johns also talks a bit about being the DC Entertainment chief creative officer, but it’s noted he wouldn’t confirm being the new head of DC movies.
My job is to help other Warner Brothers divisions work with DC. I work with Warner TV and producers to get these shows up and running, in particular with ‘The Flash,’ where I co-created the show, wrote a few episodes, wrote the pilot episode.”
“I work with other people, Ames Kirshen in games, the studios like Rocksteady and Netherrealm, go in there on character choices, story they’re going to do and brainstorm on that, try to keep it true to comics.
“I do get to say I’m working on ‘Batman’ with Ben Affleck. That gets the Thanksgiving table excited, especially my brother.”
No release date has yet been announced for the new Batman movie, which is said to possibly feature a Red Hood storyline or even all the Batman villains. According to previous reports, Johns co-wrote the script with Affleck, who is also supposed to direct. A few years ago we were even first told the title might be “The Batman.”
(via CBR)
With Zack Snyder 0 for 2, Warner Bros. is not waiting for the third strike to end the game.
THR reports Geoff Johns and executive vice president Jon Berg will co-run DC Films in an “attempt to course-correct Warners’ comic book movies,” which is a direct result of the failed reception and performance of Zack Snyder’s Batman Vs. Superman.
Along with the recent addition of Ben Affleck as producer on Justice League, both Johns and Berg have been named as producers on the Justice League movies as well.
The report says: “With Berg and Johns, Warner Bros. is attempting to unify the disparate elements of the DC movies with a seasoned film exec and a comics veteran that together can hopefully emulate the way Marvel Studios has produced its films under the vision of president Kevin Feige.”
The report makes no mention of the further involvement of Zack Snyder other than he had the opportunity to shape the DC movie universe to 2020, but it’s noted critics and fans “ripped” into Snyder. It’s further mentioned that Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War is nearing a billion in its first two weeks, while Batman Vs. Superman didn’t come close to the number.
Jon Berg has already been involved with Batman Vs. Superman, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman and Justice League. Berg also has a good relationship with Ben Affleck as the two have worked together on Argo and Affleck’s upcoming Live By Night. Affleck and Johns also co-wrote the Batman solo movie, with Affleck assumed to be directing.
Johns, in addition to his comics gig, is also responsible for the stellar performance of DC TV, with Arrow, The Flash and Supergirl. I’ll also say this, that more than likely the failure of the Green Lantern movie is not Johns’ fault (we know this is going to be brought up). DC TV executive producer/showrunner Greg Berlanti recently spoke about the failure of Green Lantern in which Berlanti offered up that he (Berlanti) didn’t have much to do with the finished product — Berlanti was fired from writing and directing. Johns was probably more or less an advisor on Green Lantern, offering his two cents when someone would listen (and they probably didn’t). Berlanti is now involved with the DC movies as well, as a Booster Gold film is in development that Berlanti wants to direct (more of Berlanti is always a good thing).
It’s also noted Johns is still sticking with the DC Comics division, so no worries there.
The report also mentions WB is smoothing out the third act of Suicide Squad as “WB wants to make sure audiences expectations are not only met but exceeded,” and that Geoff Johns is involved in post-production.
It’s reported the reason WB parted ways with Seth Grahame-Smith over directing the Ezra Miler The Flash movie is because they didn’t want a newcomer on board — they want a seasoned vet who can make his stamp on a movie with a $150 million budget.
My two cents on Zack Snyder is that WB gave him too much free rein. It was a mistake to kill both Zod and Superman (among other things), something of which Christopher Nolan argued against. I think Snyder made the mistake of thinking he could do whatever he wanted with these iconic characters — thinking that fans would like whatever he did just because they are said iconic characters. I think Snyder made the mistake of intentionally attempting to go in an opposite approach than Marvel, with Marvel’s route being to basically stick pretty close to the comics and a big desire to please the fans. Snyder at times did what he wanted to do and laughed about it. Not a good thing, which Batman Vs. Superman, and Man of Steel to a lesser extent, proves. I think Snyder is a good visual director and there is a place for him in the DCEU, it’s just that he needs someone (Johns, Affleck, Berg) to rein him in.
It’s confirmed Ben Affleck will both direct and star in a new standalone Batman movie.
Affleck also wrote the script with DC Entertainment chief creative officer and comic book writer Geoff Johns.
Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara confirmed the news Tuesday at CinemaCon, stating WB is movie forward with the Affleck Batman movie.
Kevin Tsujihara also had good things to say about the record opening of Batman Vs. Superman, which leads into Justice League.
“It set up a great foundation for our DC slate, which includes at least 10 movies through 2020,” Tsujihara told a packed room, reports THR. “I’m also excited to know that we will be working with Ben Affleck on a stand-alone Batman movie.”
Previously it was reported that Ben Affleck was only contracted to do two more movies following Batman Vs. Superman with Justice League parts 1 and 2, but obviously now we see Affleck and WB have extended the Batman deal. Ben Affleck is also appearing in August’s Suicide Squad movie.
The new Batman movie has yet to have a release date, but WB did just announce release dates for two DC movies – Oct. 5, 2018, and Nov. 1, 2019 – with one more than likely for Affleck’s Caped Crusader film.
Warner Bros. also showed off a DC Cinematic reel at CinemaCon which was introduced by Amy Adams (Lois Lane).
“You get your first real taste of this expanding universe,” Warners film chief Greg Silverman said in the clip.
Earlier rumors surrounding the solo Batman movie have mentioned the Red Hood.
Here is the current release dates for the DC movies:
August 05, 2016 – Suicide Squad
June 02, 2017 – Wonder Woman
November 17, 2017 – Justice League Part One
March 23, 2018 – The Flash
July 27, 2018 – Aquaman
October 05, 2018 – Untitled DC Film
June 14, 2019 – Justice League Part Two
November 01, 2019 – Untitled DC Film
April 03, 2020 – Cyborg
June 19, 2020 – Green Lantern Corps
On his latest podcast, Kevin Smith confirms that Geoff Johns is writing the new Batman solo movie script along with Ben Affleck.
Affleck previously mentioned he was working on a project with Johns, and it was also recently confirmed Affleck wrote a Batman script.
Here’s what Kevin Smith had to say about Geoff Johns working on Batman:
[Ben Affleck’s] been working on a [Batman] solo script with Geoff Johns as well. Last conversation I had with Geoff Johns, I was like, “Are you working on it?” And he said, “Yeah.” I said, “What’s it like, man? How do you co-write with someone?” And he’s going, “We just break it up. He takes halves, and I take halves and then we write, and then we switch material, and then he goes over mine, and I go over his.” That sounds so f—ing fun man.
Smith also previously let it be known the Batman script will be better than the Batman Vs. Superman script.
It’s been said Ben Affleck hasn’t signed on yet for the Batman movie, but WB just announced release dates for two new DC movies, with one of them more than likely for the new Batman film.
So it seems we’re just waiting on the official announcement from WB about Batman. Maybe at this Summer’s Comic-Con?
With Batman vs. Superman getting such mixed reviews, and it now looking likely the movie won’t reach that magic billion dollar mark, the rumors are starting to fly.
The first rumor actually came out prior to the release of Batman Vs. Superman, which stated execs at WB were worried about the film and future of the Justice League universe. Looking back at it now, the rumor may hold merit, and now it’s also suggested Zack Snyder may no longer be in charge of Justice League (see below).
The second rumor – which turned out to be true – is that WB decided to do Suicide Squad reshoots. Now whether it’s to add in more humor like the rumor stated or more action like Jai Courtney offered is unclear, but reshoots are happening nonetheless.
The latest batch of rumors courtesy THR:
• A new producer could be brought on to WB DC’s universe to take control over from Zack Snyder: “…maybe add a new producer? — rather than allow BvS director Zack Snyder to proceed with the two-part Justice League.” However, the article notes: “But sources with firsthand knowledge of the situation say the studio has no such plans.”
(my thoughts: What’s up with Geoff Johns? Certainly he has to realize the movies aren’t in line with the comics, especially what they did with Superman in the last two movies. The bad news: Johns was on “Green Lantern.” The obvious problem could be is that Geoff Johns’ opinions hold no weight. Is anybody listening to Johns at WB?)
• It’s rumored Batman Vs. Superman may make little profit: “…competitors say the film may turn a profit but hardly will be the money gusher studios hope for when they pour massive resources into making a giant tentpole with a big star — with a budget in this case said to be in excess of $300 million, and Ben Affleck.”
• DC movies are not like Marvel movies: “The biggest problem is that it is not turning [DC] into Marvel,” a rival studios head is quoted as stating. “The audience has communicated, as have the critics.”
• Something is wrong with Batman v Superman: The movie should be hitting a billion because Batman and Superman are two of the most iconic characters, and Jurassic World did hit a billion: “…you can’t tell me Batman v. Superman is so much less valuable…” an agent argued.
• WB execs are clueless: “Warner Bros. executives were convinced they had the goods with BvS and were shocked when negative reviews began pouring in.”
(my thoughts: herein may lie the problem: The WB execs are obviously clueless about comic book movies and properties. Did they see the same movie as we did? Why not create a DC writer’s/consultant group consisting of Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, etc.? Use assets from DC properties that are already successful — animated and video game universes.)
• WB is said to dismiss the rumors: but will “naturally evaluate what went wrong with BvS.”
• Regarding Justice League, WB says: “…we’re not going to take a movie that’s supposed to be one thing and turn it into a copycat of something else.”
• “Instability” at WB: is a result of the ouster of Alan Horn (who is seeing huge success at Disney) and Jeff Robinov (who was in charge for the Nolan movies, Harry Potter, etc).
