The DC Movies Thread v AQUAMAN

[jingle.boy]

Damn Chad. That's the closest I-MAX to you?

Socialized movie theaters.

Nah... I just live in a small town / region.

[Adami]

Damn Chad. That's the closest I-MAX to you?

Socialized movie theaters.

Nah... I just live in a small town / region.

Because of socialism.

[hefdaddy42]

The Batman has been revealed to be 167 minutes long without credits, making it one of the longest comic book movies of all time, behind the likes of Avengers: Endgame and Zack Snyder's Justice League.

That honestly makes it more likely that I will wait til I can watch it at home.

My 60 year-old bladder and lack of a prostate agrees.

jingle.son and I plan on driving an hour to see this in (the closest) IMAX

If it were a Marvel film I wanted to see in IMAX, and the closest one was an hour away, I would do that.

[jingle.boy]

The Batman has been revealed to be 167 minutes long without credits, making it one of the longest comic book movies of all time, behind the likes of Avengers: Endgame and Zack Snyder's Justice League.

That honestly makes it more likely that I will wait til I can watch it at home.

My 60 year-old bladder and lack of a prostate agrees.

jingle.son and I plan on driving an hour to see this in (the closest) IMAX

If it were a Marvel film I wanted to see in IMAX, and the closest one was an hour away, I would do that.

We did for Endgame.

[Phoenix87x]

I watched the animated movie version of the Long Halloween. Enjoyed Part 2 more than part one, and overall I wish they would have just kept the same story as the comic.

But I was still happy to have watched it.

Also watched Batman Vs. Robin that involved the court of owls. That was awesome.

[Lonk]

Black Adam trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2KylmEC6Bc

[hefdaddy42]

Black Adam trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2KylmEC6Bc

Looks fun.

[Adami]

I think I was expecting more?

It's just been SOO hyped for sooo long but it looks like a pretty traditional by the numbers Rock movie with a superhero framework.

[jingle.boy]

I think I was expecting more?

It's just been SOO hyped for sooo long but it looks like a pretty traditional by the numbers Rock movie with a superhero framework.

Yeah... it was a bit of a lunchbag letdown.  I'll still hit it in theatres.

[The Letter M]

The DC/WB Panel at SDCC begins shortly. I think we will be getting new looks at Black Adam and Shazam: Fury Of The Gods, and maybe a sneak peek at Aquaman 2? Maybe they will finally let us know what they plan to do with the Flash film. 

-Marc.

[The Letter M]

First trailer for SHAZAM: Fury Of The Gods has dropped from SDCC! Looks really good! Might be the better "film about a thunder-powered hero facing off against other gods" this year. 

-Marc.

[The Letter M]

And here's another peek at Black Adam, with some new bits not seen in the previous trailer!

This clip (and the first trailer) really make me hope they make a solo Dr. Fate film with Brosnan.

-Marc.

[lonestar]

Shazam looks outstanding, and I really enjoyed the first one. Very stoked.

[Adami]

So apparently the Batgirl movie, which they (it seems) completed shooting everything, is being scrapped. No HBO Max release, no theatrical release, nothing.

Did not expect that!

[faizoff]

It's pretty incredible how they spent $90 million on it already and had Jonah Jameson, and Michael Keaton on board and yet they gutted it with no chance of a streaming home. A lot weird shit going on with the whole Discovery acquiring of HBO max and WB property by the looks of it.

[King Postwhore]

I just read that they are delaying season 4 of Titans too.  Wtf.

[hefdaddy42]

So apparently the Batgirl movie, which they (it seems) completed shooting everything, is being scrapped. No HBO Max release, no theatrical release, nothing.

I read that this morning.

Pretty crazy.  Hard to believe that kind of investment was made and it won't be shown anywhere at all with no chance of recouping anything.

It must be awful.

[ZirconBlue]

So apparently the Batgirl movie, which they (it seems) completed shooting everything, is being scrapped. No HBO Max release, no theatrical release, nothing.

I read that this morning.

Pretty crazy.  Hard to believe that kind of investment was made and it won't be shown anywhere at all with no chance of recouping anything.

It must be awful.

According to Variety, they may be using it as a tax write-off.  But, if they do that they can't release it later, even on HBO Max.


Also, they mention that the movie was supposed to go strait to streaming, but the new CEO doesn't want to release major movies on HBO Max.  And, apparently it's not up to snuff for a theatrical release, and would require too much money to get it there.

[The Letter M]

A lot of tin-foil-hatted Snyder fans are taking this, and the recent reveal that Batfleck will be in Aquaman 2, as a sign that WBD is working to restore the Snyderverse, since Batgirl would've featured Michael Keaton Batman in a post-Flash DCEU.

Either way, I feel bad for everyone who worked on Batgirl, even if the film didn't receive good reviews from test screenings.

-Marc.

[The Letter M]

Anyone else see Black Adam yesterday? I thought it was better than I expected, lots of fun, and great action! I think Dwayne Johnson really toned down his typical DJ-ness for the role and pulled off Adam fairly well. The Justice Society was also quite well played by everyone and now I want a movie about just them!

Also, be sure to stay for that mid-credits scene (if you haven't been spoiled on it already).

-Marc.

[King Postwhore]

Seeing it tomorrow.  Can't wait!

[Stadler]

So apparently the Batgirl movie, which they (it seems) completed shooting everything, is being scrapped. No HBO Max release, no theatrical release, nothing.

Did not expect that!

Who played Batgirl?  Yvonne Craig?

[Adami]

So apparently the Batgirl movie, which they (it seems) completed shooting everything, is being scrapped. No HBO Max release, no theatrical release, nothing.

Did not expect that!

Who played Batgirl?  Yvonne Craig?

What a strange reply!

And yes, it's Yvonne Craig. She will be fighting Eartha Kitt. Sadly due to both of them being dead, it'll be a pretty boring movie.

Probably why it was scrapped.

[King Postwhore]

Julie Newmar is hurt inside.

[Stadler]

Julie Newmar is hurt inside.

I think she's doing fine!

[King Postwhore]

She sure was. Meow.

[King Postwhore]

Critics are so dumb. The movie was fantastic.   I really enjoyed it. 

[jingle.boy]

Got my tix for Tuesday night.

[Zantera]

I thought Black Adam was pretty poor unfortunately. Reminded me a lot of those early 00's superhero movies like Fantastic Four where everything feels kinda by the numbers and nothing really stands out. Generic plot, CGI that wasn't overly impressive, characters that felt pretty flat. The kid was really cringeworthy and the comedy sidekick character felt like the C-tier version of a MCU comedy sidekick. The Rock did alright with what his part was but for me everything else just felt pretty generic. Did like Pierce Brosnan though but the bad guy was so bad and the final battle felt so forced and contrived - it could honestly be one of the worst bad guys & end battles of any superhero movie I have seen. Doctor Doom in the Josh Trank Fantastic Four was more memorable.

The mid credits scene was fun but unfortunately not enough to compensate for the rest IMO.

[Lonk]

Caught Black Adam over the weekend. I thought it had potential but the plot needed a little more substance. It felt messy and the acting wasn't great (IMO). Despite that, I enjoyed it, it had some good moments.

[The Letter M]

RIP Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman for generations of fans across the world. He will be greatly missed.

-Marc.

[faizoff]

Looks like James Gunn is writing the new Superman and Henry Cavill isn't coming back.

James Gunn:

Peter & I have a DC slate ready to go, which we couldn’t be more over-the-moon about; we’ll be able to share some exciting information about our first projects at the beginning of the new year.

Among those on the slate is Superman. In the initial stages, our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman's life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill.

But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.

Henry Cavill:

I just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran, and it’s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life. The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish. them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.

For those who have been by my side through the years…we can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember. Superman is still around, everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets are for sure still there! My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. It’s been a fun ride with you all, onwards and upwards.

[Lonk]

New trailer for Shazam looks good, I like how the movie looks in general.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIc671o9yCI

[King Postwhore]

It's looks great. Can't wait to see it.

[ZirconBlue]

Lots of news coming out about the future of DC. 

New Movies and Shows announced.

The projects run the gamut. There are titles based on marquee DC heroes — including the previously announced Superman feature written by Gunn, now officially titled “Superman: Legacy,” a Batman and Robin movie, a Wonder Woman prequel series and a Green Lantern mystery series — as well as titles featuring lesser known characters, including Booster Gold and Swamp Thing. The DCU exists as a multiverse, Safran said, but the titles will exist in one singular universe. Overall, the slate represents the most robust vision for DC’s future in scripted entertainment since Warner Bros.’ first attempt in 2014 to build a universe to rival that of Marvel Studios.

Also of interest to me is the inclusion of The Authority.



The four remaining films from the previous management.

When Gunn and Safran took the DC reins in October, there was a great deal of speculation that the four upcoming DC movies green lit by the previous DC/Warners regime — “Shazam!,” “The Flash,” “Blue Beetle” and an “Aquaman” sequel — were viewed as lame ducks. But Gunn quickly dispelled that notion by characterizing “The Flash” in the most laudatory terms possible.

“I will say here that “Flash” is probably one of the greatest superhero movies ever made,” Gunn said.

The pair said “Shazam!” sets up the Andy Muschietti-directed “The Flash,” which “resets everything,” according to Gunn. (He declined to spell out exactly how the Miller-led stand-alone resets everything because the move is plot-driven and would contain spoilers). “The Flash” then segues into “Blue Beetle,” which flows into “Aquaman 2,” which will then lead into a new “Superman” film without Henry Cavill, the actor who most recently donned the red cape for the big screen.

Also, films/shows outside of the main continuity (like The Batman and Joker) to be branded under DC Elseworlds.