Caffeinated Clint
The latest on the “Justice League” movie
Let me just say first up, that this is merely a rumor… or an idea…. and nothing more. And frankly, there’s no reason why it wouldn’t be on the minds of the Burbank bankrollers.
A couple of months back I’d heard some whispers – whispers initiating as echoes from rather illustrious corridors mind you; that’s the only way I can put it without outing the pretty solid sources here – about the next “Superman” movie. So say those whispers, after the slightly (I say only slightly, because the film was ‘still’ profitable – just not “X-Men 3” profitable) disappointing returns on “Superman Returns” (a film I loved – – I know many of you didn’t, but I thought it was a terrific movie, and I’m all for the next chapter), Warner were apparently in two minds about whether to continue the “Superman” series or not – right away, anyway. One idea that came up was to make their long-planned “Justice League” movie, and possibly just incorporate ‘Superman’ into that.
Cut to a month or so ago, and the trades announce that the studio is in the early stages of developing a “Justice League” movie.
Interestingly enough, a couple of weeks later, those some publications announce that the next “Superman” sequel could be delayed- because director Bryan Singer has gone and got himself involved in another film; a thriller for United Artists.
Interesting hey? Well, the plot thickens – I heard from a pretty reliable source this weekend who essentially confirmed that the WB are considering putting the next “Superman” movie into turnaround, and instead will just use the character in the new “Justice League” movie. (Funnily enough, Batman would not be involved in the new film – he’s too big to waste on a film like this, apparently).
Having now heard the same from about half-a-dozen reliable insiders, I checked in with a couple of sources near the Water Tower itself, who wouldn’t confirm nor deny the reports, but definitely haven’t dismissed that it’s a possibility. One of them would only say that there “could be something in [that]”.
I guess if it is true – and again, this is far from confirmation; and these rumours suggest that the idea is still just that, an idea – it doesn’t necessarily mean that a “Superman” sequel will be abandoned for good. The plan would be to mix in Supes with the “Justice League” and then give him his own solo outing – I assume – later.
It isn’t a bad idea … though, I have to be honest, I think audiences will be eager to see another “Superman” sequel – throw in a bit more action, a cool new villain… and they’ll come, believe me. I really hope this idea has already been scrapped. Its like taking one bag of gold… when there’s another sitting right next to it that you could’ve taken too.
FOX seems pretty confident that teaming ‘The Silver Surfer’ up with ‘The Fantastic Four’ is the best decision they’ve ever made for the latter property – especially considering the FF solo effort didn’t do much – so no doubt Warner will be keeping a close eye on Rothman’s investment to see whether it pays off.
Whatever the case, I’m sure Brandon Routh will be the one to don the Blue and Reds again.
Whatever the case, the “Superman” sequel is still supposed to get underway in March of 2008…. I hope that doesn’t change; the world’s big enough for both a “Justice League” film and a “Superman” sequel, ain’t it?
Stay Tuned.
Thanks to ‘Sir type-a-lot’, ‘Burbank Lass’
