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More Names Surface To Direct Batman Including George Miller

With Ben Affleck bailing out of directing Batman, WB must be scrambling to find a replacement director. Two names surfaced last night with Matt Reeves of War for the Planet of the Apes, and Matt Ross of Captain Fantastic. Now Forbes is reporting George Miller, Gavin O’Connor and Denis Villeneuve are also contenders to direct

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Justice League: Henry Cavill Is Looking Forward To Mixing It Up With Jason Momoa


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Check out video below with Henry Cavill on the Red Carpet of last night’s Oscars where the Man of Steel talks about fighting Batman, and how Batman would even have a chance.

Cavill is also asked about the Justice League movie and says he doesn’t know anything about the George Miller producer rumor, but does offer he looks forward to mixing it up with Jason Momoa’s Aquaman and has read the script.

Last night also saw the Batman Vs. Superman fight scene clip released (watch above), a Zack Snyder featurette, and Cavill and Ben Affleck participated in a Batman Vs. Superman skit on Jimmy Kimmel with Jesse Eisenberg, Matt Damon and LEGO Batman’s Will Arnett.

Today’s date, February 29th (leap year), also happens to be Superman’s official birthday.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has a March 25, 2016 release 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.

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George Miller Rumored To Produce Justice League; Amber Heard As Mera

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A casting call website is stating George Miller is on board the Justice League movie as a producer, and also that Amber Heard has been cast as Mera.

Acting Audtions has a Justice League casting call listed for actors and extras where the movie has a working title of “Caveman.” The credits list George Miller as a producer along with Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Doug Mitchell, Barry Osborn and Dan Lin. Executive producers stated are Wesley Coller and Geoff Johns, with the script by Chris Terrio.

The site even has a description of the Justice League movie as: “Earth’s greatest heroes are assembled to form the Justice League, to combat a threat beyond each member’s capabilities.”

Miller, who was previously behind the defunct 2008 Justice League Mortal movie, was also rumored at one time to be directing a Man of Steel sequel and confirmed DC talks. Zack Snyder also left the door open for Miller to be involved in the DCCU. 

Amber Heard has previously been rumored for Mera, Aquaman’s love interest.

Justice League – Part 1 has a November 17, 2017 release; Zack Snyder is currently in pre-production and starts filming April 11th in the UK.

Snyder recently tweeted out the following image alongside Jason Momoa with the Justice League costumes teased in the background in additon to what is thought to be Mera concept art (to our left of Snyder).

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George Miller Talks What Happened To His Justice League Movie

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In a recent interview, director George Miller talks about what happened with his defunct 2008 Justice League movie.

Miller was also said to be up for Man of Steel 2, and Zack Snyder recently said the door is open for Miller to be a part of the DCCU.

Miller’s Justice League Mortal script is also online, and check out various art and images related to the movie below.

Via THR:

Justice League was the main one. That was, oh, seven years ago, I think. And there was a really great script. And Warners said, “Let’s do it. Let’s do a Justice League.” I really was attracted to it. But there was a writers strike looming. We had to cast it very quickly, which we did with Warner’s casting people. And we cast it really quickly and we mounted it very quickly. And it depended on a start date and it depended on some basic rebate legislation that had just got through a new Australian government. But it was just too big a decision for them to make in the time. And that fell through and the whole film fell through. We almost got there. And it wasn’t to be. But that happens a lot, where films line up and the stars look like they’re aligning and they didn’t.

The Justice League Mortal cast included:

Armie Hammer (Batman), DJ Cotrona (Superman), Megan Gale (Wonder Woman), Adam Brody (The Flash), Common (Green Lantern), Santiago Cabrera (Aquaman), Teresa Palmer (Talia Al Ghul), Zoe Kasan (Iris Allen), Hugh Keays-Byrne (Martian Manhunter) and Jay Baruchel (Maxwell Lord).

Cast image:

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Megan Gale’s Justice League Mortal Wonder Woman Revealed

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Check out what could have been as possible images of Megan Gale as Wonder Woman have hit the net from the defunct George Miller Justice League Mortal 2008 film.

These pics could be photoshopped, but at least they do give an indication as to what Gale would have looked like.

For comparison, check out the Gale Gadot costume below that will be featured in Batman Vs. Superman.

The Justice League Mortal script is also available to read online and Wonder Woman vs Superman story boards from the movie have also been released.

Megan Gale recently starred in Mad Max: Fury Road, which was directed by George Miller.

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Justice League Mortal Script Now Online

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Back in 2008-9, Warner Bros. was developing a Justice League movie with George Miller directing which was to be titled “Justice League Mortal.”

The film was going to be shot in Australia, but due to the writers’ strike at the time as well as film-budget issues and the fact that Christopher Nolan didn’t want two different Batmans on screen (Batman Begins was released in 2005) saw the “Justice League Mortal” movie get the axe. 

The movie got so far as having a cast, which consisted of: Armie Hammer (Batman), DJ Cotrona (Superman), Megan Gale (Wonder Woman), Adam Brody (The Flash), Common (Green Lantern), Santiago Cabrera (Aquaman), Teresa Palmer (Talia Al Ghul), Zoe Kasan (Iris Allen), Hugh Keays-Byrne (Martian Manhunter) and Jay Baruchel (Maxwell Lord).

Concept art was developed and the actors even tried on costumes (Armie Hammer talks about his Batman suit here), but alas, “Justice League Mortal” was never meant to be.

The good news is that you can read the “Justice League Mortal” script for yourself as it’s presently on scribd.

A documentary on the movie is also in the works.

Check out images and art associated with the film as well:

Cast Image:

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George Miller Passes On Akira

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George Miller seems to be the hot director of choice right now as following Mad Max: Fury Road, Miller has been said to be involved with two popular projects with Man of Steel 2 and now Akira.

Miller recently stated he is not involved with a Man of Steel sequel, and now it’s learned he has passed on the live-action Akira movie, which WB just announced and is rumored for a new trilogy.

“There was talk of it [the live action ‘Akira’],” Miller told Yahoo. “But I’ve got so many things on my dance card, I don’t have the time to do everything.”

George Miller did previously state he is looking to do a smaller film following Mad Max: Fury Road and also did confirm talks with DC.

Regarding Akira, Christopher Nolan has actually been rumored to be involved with the film.

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George Miller Confirms DC Talks; No Man Of Steel 2 (Video)

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A little over a month ago saw a rumor hit that George Miller was set to direct the sequel to Man of Steel. It was then said that Man of Steel 2 was put on permantent hold, but that Miller could direct whatever interested him. Zack Snyder even said the door was open for Miller.

Now word comes directly from the director of Mad Max: Fury Road that he isn’t directing Man of Steel 2, but George Miller does confirm talks with DC.

“There has been some of that in the mix, but I would say, probably not true,” Miller responded to DC and Man of Steel 2 questioning while talking with Digital Insider.

“I was going to do a Justice League movie that fell through in 2009,” Miller continued. “Not a fault of anybody’s fault except a new Australian govenment wasn’t agile enough with their rebates. It went indecisive. There was a writers strike. The planets didn’t align for that one, but I’ve always been interested in mythology, and the superhero movies are basically new incarnations of the greek and roman mythologies. That’s always something I’m interested in.”

Miller did note he is a DC fan as well. 

“I group in an era that was mainly DC, and so they are the pantheon for me,” Miller said. “I’ve seen some of them. I obviously haven’t seen Batman Vs. Superman. I love [Zack Snyder’s] work.”

Miller also noted the next film he directs he hopes will be small.

“I hope the next film I make is a very small film without any special effects and not many stunts.”

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Zack Snyder Says Door Is Open For George Miller Doing A DC Movie

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Recent rumors have suggested either that George Miller is directing Man of Steel 2 or that he is at least in line for a DC movie property.

Now while promoting the Doritos Super Bowl contest in another interview, Zack Snyder tackles the rumor stating he hasn’t talked about it with Miller.

“George doing one of the DC movies? Oh my God, absolutely. George can do anything he wants, in my opinion,” Snyder told The Herald Sun. “We haven’t talked about it, and to be frank I just didn’t know what he was thinking of doing next. But yeah, if I was to think he had any interest in them of course I’m happy to talk to him.”

Snyder continues with mention that Miller would be welcome to come on board.

“Oh my God, [the door is] so open,” Snyder said.

Previously, Snyder took a couple of jabs at Marvel and Ant-Man, and now offers more.

“It’s an interesting question. I haven’t seen Ant-Man. I just haven’t had time. I’ve been so stacked, I’ve been in post, but I do want to, I have an interest in seeing it. But to me it’s like, there’s undeniable and amazing talent and entertainment in the movies they make, and Joss [Whedon] is really good. The question is whether or not — or how — the superhero genre evolves, or does it stay the same? Steven Spielberg made that comment about [superhero movies] going the way of the westerns, and my reaction is: then you’ve got to make a better movie. That’s the reality. I know that doesn’t really answer the question, but the feeling is that we can’t stay the same, that’s one thing for sure.”

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Man Of Steel 2 Said To Be On Permanent Hold

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A recent rumor stated that George Miller will be directing Man of Steel 2.

Jon Schnepp, who recently released the The Death of ‘Superman Lives’: What Happened? documentary, dropped the news.

Now, however, the info is being contradicted as Den Of Geek is stating a source has filed them in that while it’s true George Miller is in talks with WB for a DC movie, it might not be for the Man of Steel sequel as Man of Steel 2 is on “permanent hold.” It’s said what Miller directs depends on what interests him.

Den Of Geek recently reported on the three picture Batman deal with Ben Affleck as well as the early Batman Vs. Superman screening for Warner Bros. executives.

Regarding Man of Steel 2 being on hold, there may be some validity to it as I was told a while back, WB wanted Man of Steel to hit a billion dollars at the box office and were disappointed with its $668 million gross. When it didn’t do as well as they wanted, they chose to go with Batman Vs. Superman instead of another Superman movie.

There is evidence of this as following the debut of Man of Steel, there was talk of a sequel being green lit, and in lots of interviews, Zack Snyder, David Goyer and Henry Cavill were all pushing for more Superman prior to Justice League, as well as stating Superman was their first costumed super hero and go-to guy.

Obviously things changed with the addition of Ben Affleck and Batman to the scene. From what I’ve been told, Goyer wrote a Man of Steel sequel script/treatment that was more or less combined with a standalone Batman script, which ended up becoming Batman Vs. Superman. When Affleck was brought on board, his Argo writer came with him, Chris Terrio, and did further rewrites.

Around the same time also saw Jeff Robinov forced out of WB, with Kevin Tsujihara taking over as WB CEO.

I actually recapped a lot of this in an article about the Batman Vs. Superman rumors from almost two years ago.

Regarding another Superman movie, when the Justice League slate of DC movies was announced, there was also mention of doing further Superman movies. More than likely if Batman vs. Superman is a smashing success (i.e. billion dollars), there will probably be another standalone Superman flick down the road.

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George Miller Said To Be Directing Man Of Steel 2

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It’s being stated that George Miller will be directing Man of Steel 2.

The info comes from Jon Schnepp, who recently released the The Death of ‘Superman Lives’: What Happened? documentary.

Schnepp appeared on the Popcorn Talk YouTube podcast where he dropped the news.

“Yeah, George Miller,” Schnepp responded matter-of-factly when questioned about who is directing the Man of Steel sequel. “He’s doing Man of Steel 2. I don’t feel weird about breaking it, so… Yeah. Obviously, Zack Snyder is doing Justice League [Part] 1 and 2. We already got James Wan doing Aquaman… But, yeah, I think George Miller is the perfect choice to do Man of Steel 2. He’s going to bring so much to it.”

As fans know, George Miller was attached to the defunct 2008 Justice League movie that was to feature Armie Hammer as Batman, DJ Cotrona as Superman, Santiago Cabrera as Aquaman, Adam Brody as The Flash, Teresa Palmer as Talia al Ghul, Jay Baruchel as Maxwell Lord, Hugh Keays-Byrne as Martian Manhunter and Megan Gale as Wonder Woman.

While Man of Steel 2 isn’t offically a part of the WB slate of announced DC movies, it was reported that standalone Batman and Superman movies would be forthcoming.

For more on the George Miller Justice League movie that almost was, check out:

• Cast images

• Wonder Woman vs. Superman storyboard art

• A documentary on the movie is also in the works

George Miller recently directed Mad Max: Fury Road for WB.

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With a planned documentary on the defunct 2009 George Miller Justice League movie in the works, concept art hit the net featuring Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter and Aquaman.

Now an artist who worked on the movie has posted Wonder Woman vs Superman storyboards.

Artist Steve Skroce posted the following on his Facebook adding: 

I’m seeing a lot of art from the cancelled George Miller Justice League film so here’s a few boards that I did for the film. It was incredibly fun drawing the DC comics characters which I hadn’t had the opportunity to do until then. It’s Wonder Woman versus Superman ( they have their reasons, mind control!)

DJ Cotrona was going to play Superman, with Megan Gale as Wonder Woman.

Steve Skroce is known for his work on the Matrix movies as well as V For Vendetta.

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Double post day!I’m seeing a lot of art from the cancelled George Miller Justice League film so here’s a few boards…

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George Miller Justice League Movie Concept Art Revealed

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A few days ago saw plans for a documentary on the defunct George Miller Justice League movie become known, and now concept art has been released from the filmmakers’ social media accounts.

Check out designs for the Martian Manhunter, Aquaman and Wonder Woman.

The George Miller Justice League movie cast consisted of: Armie Hammer (Batman), DJ Cotrona (Superman), Megan Gale (Wonder Woman), Adam Brody (The Flash), Common (Green Lantern), Santiago Cabrera (Aquaman), Teresa Palmer (Talia Al Ghul), Zoe Kasan (Iris Allen), Hugh Keays-Byrne (Martian Manhunter) and Jay Baruchel (Maxwell Lord).

The documentary will explore filming on the planned 2009 Justice League movie that was supposed to take place in Australia which will include interviews with the cast, crew and more.

Update: Storyboard art featuring Wonder Woman vs Superman has been released.

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George Miller Justice League Documentary Announced

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Following on the heels of the Superman Lives and Roger Corman Fantastic Four documentaries, a documentary for the defunct George Miller Justice League movie has been announced to be in development.

Warner Bros. and Miller were planning on a Justice League movie to be released in 2009, but the film was pulled due to multiple reasons.

George Miller’s Justice League, titled “Justice League Mortal,” was originally going to be shot in Australia; however, due to the writers’ strike at the time as well as reported filming-budget issues and Christopher Nolan not wanting two different versions of Batman on screen (Batman Begins was released in 2005 starring Christian Bale), it was yanked.

Australia’s IF.com reports Australian filmmakers are now making a documentary surrounding “Justice League Mortal” and plan on interviewing the cast and crew and hope to gain access to never-before-seen artwork and costumes.

The George Miller Justice League movie cast consisted of: Armie Hammer (Batman), DJ Cotrona (Superman), Megan Gale (Wonder Woman), Adam Brody (The Flash), Common (Green Lantern), Santiago Cabrera (Aquaman), Teresa Palmer (Talia Al Ghul), Zoe Kasan (Iris Allen), Hugh Keays-Byrne (Martian Manhunter) and Jay Baruchel (Maxwell Lord).

Greg Van Borssum, a stuntman on the movie, recently posted a picture of the Justice League cast last year.

Back in 1997 also saw a Justice League pilot shot for CBS, with 24 mintues released online.

Zack Snyder is directing a new Justice League movie, which kicks off a two-parter, slated for a 2017 release.

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Mad Max: Fury Road Black & White Coming To Blu-Ray

When Mad Max: Fury Road eventually gets released on Blu-Ray, it will come with a black-and-white version, which looks to be director George Miller’s choice of viewing.

Check out what Miller had to say below (via Slash Film), and above is a fan rendition with the footage changed to black and white.

Mad Max: Fury Road is currently in theaters.

“We spent a lot of time in DI (digital intermediate), and we had a very fine colorist, Eric Whipp. One thing I’ve noticed is that the default position for everyone is to de-saturate post-apocalyptic movies. There’s only two ways to go, make them black and white — the best version of this movie is black and white, but people reserve that for art movies now. The other version is to really go all-out on the color. The usual teal and orange thing? That’s all the colors we had to work with. The desert’s orange and the sky is teal, and we either could de-saturate it, or crank it up, to differentiate the movie. Plus, it can get really tiring watching this dull, de-saturated color, unless you go all the way out and make it black and white.”

A while after this talk, during a post-film reception, I spoke with Miller about his affinity for that black and white version of Fury Road. He said that he has demanded a black and white version of Fury Road for the Blu-ray, and that version of the film will feature an option to hear just the isolated score as the only soundtrack — the purest and most stripped-down version of Fury Road you can imagine.

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