WarnerMedia CEO Ann Sarnoff shoots down claims made by Ray Fisher in regards to interference and racism while filming the 2017 Justice League movie with Joss Whedon, Geoff Johns, and Jon Berg. Among Fisher’s allegations includes that Joss Whedon replaced actors of color in Justice League and lightened their skin, with Fisher also claiming that […]
WarnerMedia has completed its Justice League investigation into claims made by Ray Fisher surrounding alleged poor treatment received while filming with director Joss Whedon and producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg. A statement released by the company says, “WarnerMedia’s investigation into the Justice League movie has concluded and remedial action has been taken.” Presently, it’s
In new accusations, Cyborg actor Ray Fisher alleges racism during filming on the Justice League movie, which for the first time sees director Joss Whedon respond. What is also interesting, is that the interview with Fisher at Forbes has been edited to remove Fisher’s claims that he was told by someone that Whedon changed the
Oay Fisher fires back against the Warner Bros. investigation into his treatment while filming Justice League. WarnerMedia’s statement released on Friday in part said that Ray Fisher wasn’t cooperating with the Justice League investigation claiming: This investigator has attempted multiple times to meet with Mr. Fisher to discuss his concerns but, to date, Mr. Fisher
AT&T and WarnerMedia have launched an investigation into the production of the Justice League movie involving director Joss Whedon, and producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg. The investigation comes about as a result of allegations from Cyborg actor Ray Fisher who has alleged there were problems on the set while filming Justice League. “After 5 weeks
It’s announced that Aquaman star Jason Momoa will be providing the voice of Frosty the Snowman in a live-action movie. The flick is coming from Warner Bros and Stampede Ventures where, interestingly enough, also attached to the creative side is Jon Berg and Geoff Johns, both of whom were recently blasted by Momoa’s Justice League
Ray Fisher takes to social media to blast Joss Whedon, Geoff Johns, and Jon Berg for poor treatment while filming the theatrical release of the Justice League movie. Ray Fisher posted on Twitter about the Justice League treatment: Joss Wheadon’s on-set treatment of the cast and crew of Justice League was gross, abusive, unprofessional, and
Following the poorly received Batman vs. Superman, WB made some changes which included putting Geoff Johns and Jon Berg on board as the DCEU co-runners. The move is now realized to be a good one as Wonder Woman is an overwhelming hit, with now close to a $600 million box office gross. Variety caught up
Yesterday saw Zack and Deborah Snyder announce they will be stepping down from being involved with the DCEU and the Justice League movie. Citing the recent death of their daughter, Zack Snyder announced he will no longer be directing Justice League and that his wife Deborah will no longer be producing. Joss Whedon has been
Last week saw a rumor hit the net that WB is planning on releasing four Batman movies in 2019 for the character’s 80th Anniversary. While confirmed in development are movies for Batman, Gotham City Sirens, Nightwing and Batgirl, the rumor came from Reddit and appears to be way off. The co-runner of the DCEU, Jon
A rumor recently hit the net stating the Justice League runtime is coming in at 170 minutes, which would be longer than Batman vs. Superman. As we’re still more than six months away from Justice League, the rumor must obviously be questioned. Now DCEU co-runner Jon Berg and director Zack Snyder chime in on Twitter,
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
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.
