Ribbons Has the DC Scoops... (Phase Whatever)

[Ribbons]

I'm pretty sure we don't have a Random DC Movie thread, so I figured I might as well start one to catch all the non-Flash or -Aquaman related news. First bit of business: Ava DuVernay has been hired to direct a 'New Gods' movie (that's the one involving Darkseid and Mister Miracle and Videogame Cutscene Guy from Justice League).

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/03/ava-duvernay-dc-new-gods-hire/555815/

[Peven]

i think one of the reasons why D.C. movies haven't been as successful is that the properties aren't as relatable as Marvel characters. i am far from the first to point that out. the D.C. characters are more iconic, symbolic, and that makes them less human, and harder for audiences to connect with them on screen in a 2 hour window. Marvel is all about the touchy feely "what is it to be human" and "what is right and wrong" existentialism, which is what elevates them above simple hero action movies and makes them more relatable to audiences, no matter how outlandish the settings or characters' outer appearance. that is my most humble opinion, anyway

[Ribbons]

God help us, that standalone Joker movie starring Joaquin Phoenix is actually happening:

http://collider.com/joker-movie-joaquin-phoenix/

What is going on at Warner Bros.? Who's in charge over there? Geoff Johns was forced to step down from his job as creative consultant, so I can only imagine their decisions are being made by a coked-up monkey pressing random buttons. This is either the worst idea in the world or it's secretly genius.

[so sorry]

God help us, that standalone Joker movie starring Joaquin Phoenix is actually happening:

http://collider.com/joker-movie-joaquin-phoenix/

What is going on at Warner Bros.? Who's in charge over there? Geoff Johns was forced to step down from his job as creative consultant, so I can only imagine their decisions are being made by a coked-up monkey pressing random buttons. This is either the worst idea in the world or it's secretly genius.

The film is described as “an exploration of a man disregarded by society [that] is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale.”

Sounds like a lot of fun.

[Ribbons]

I can no longer keep track of what's going on over at WB/DC anymore, and apparently neither can anyone else.

Major news outlets have been reporting that both Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill are out as Batman and Superman, with the studio looking to "press the reset button" on the DC universe. Their agents continue to deny this, but WB has refused to comment. Maybe they're switching roles?

[TheBaxter]

I can no longer keep track of what's going on over at WB/DC anymore, and apparently neither can anyone else.

Major news outlets have been reporting that both Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill are out as Batman and Superman, with the studio looking to "press the reset button" on the DC universe. Their agents continue to deny this, but WB has refused to comment. Maybe they're switching roles?

here is exclusive footage of the reset button being pushed from inside WB/DC headquarters:



the reset button has to be pushed on this franchise every 108 minutes. zod forbid we ever find out what happens if they don't.

[Ribbons]

[Ribbons]

So the alternate-reality version of the Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix as "Arthur" and directed by Todd Phillipps (of "Hangover" fame) seems to be progressing apace. Here's a picture of Phoenix in costume as both Arthur and whatever they end up calling his clown persona:

[TheBaxter]

looks about right to me. i'm eagerly waiting to find out who they cast to play Hobson.

CGI Dudley Moore cameo as the Penguin?

[Wolfpack]

Maybe he'll get caught between the moon and Gotham City.

[so sorry]

This looks like a hot mess. Or a HOT mess.

[Ribbons]

By now, WB/DC releasing tonally misleading trailers for their films is well-known dirty pool; this one yet again underwent extensive re-shoots and is rumored to (yet again) be the victim of studio meddling.

However, I'm on board. Margot Robbie's performance was one of the only good things about Suicide Squad and the surrealistic imagery here is intriguing.

[Peven]

By now, WB/DC releasing tonally misleading trailers for their films is well-known dirty pool.

right? I totally expected Batman vs Superman to be a rom-com from the trailers, and I was sure that Justice League was going to be a statement about inequality in modern America. boy was I wrong on both counts

[so sorry]

The Rock announces a new superhero movie he's in

and I have no idea who the hell this supe is...

[TheBaxter]

The Rock announces a new superhero movie he's in

and I have no idea who the hell this supe is...

Black Adam Balm?

[Ribbons]

The Rock announces a new superhero movie he's in

and I have no idea who the hell this supe is...

Black Adam is actually a villain (he's the bad Shazam, essentially), but once the Rock decided he was too famous to play someone else's heavy I think they started leaning into a more badass antihero approach to the character.