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Upcoming DC Extended Universe (DCEU) Movies

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    #722
    pixelburp
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 36,457 CMod ✭✭✭✭pixelburp


    Given Reeves' previous comments about wanting to do a more 'Noir', detective focused film, I wonder how much of that plays into the decision to junk Afflecks script. Despite Wonder Woman's success I remain cautious that the DCEU can be truly redeemed. At least Diana was a relatively blank slate around which a good film could be built, but Batman was already aggressively defined in all his murderous, criminal-branding glory during BvS...


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    #723
    Doctor DooM
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    pixelburp wrote: »
    Given Reeves' previous comments about wanting to do a more 'Noir', detective focused film, I wonder how much of that plays into the decision to junk Afflecks script. Despite Wonder Woman's success I remain cautious that the DCEU can be truly redeemed. At least Diana was a relatively blank slate around which a good film could be built, but Batman was already aggressively defined in all his murderous, criminal-branding glory during BvS...

    Honestly I don't think it'd take that much effort to change direction if the will is there.

    It's not like the world is full of people complaining the MCU is not following the direction of Hulk. We're on our third version of Spidey in 15 years. If people like what they're doing they seem to ignore the problems.


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    #724
    Lithium93_
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    I'm hoping seeing as San Diego Comic Con is on the horizon, that Warner/DC have a director locked in for The Flash film.


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    #725
    Sad Professor
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    I assume Affleck will be out next or will play a baton-passing role in the movie.


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    #726
    the baby bull elephant
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    Nervous Wreck wrote: »
    Neeson did well in the Taken movies but they weren't really taken all that seriously. Part of the fun of them was that the role didn't really fit him. The incongruity made it a laugh. I don't think he's intimidating enough to stand against Batman; not in that way at least.

    Manganiello isn't a great actor, though likeable enough. I don't think he'd make a great Deathstroke either tbh.

    I think Neeson already stood pretty well against Batman before.



    The script change makes sense, although, I really would have liked to see what Affleck and Johns had in store.


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    #727
    Nervous Wreck
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    the baby bull elephant wrote: »
    I think Neeson already stood pretty well against Batman before.

    12 years ago, absolutely. And he was very well fitted to their version of R'as al Ghul. But Slade Wilson is a totally different kind of monster and I don't think he'd be physically up for it. Just my opinion but I think someone more physically intimidating would be needed for Deathstroke.


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    #728
    Agent Coulson
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    The Batman now won't be released till 2019.


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    #729
    Nervous Wreck
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    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    The Batman now won't be released till 2019.

    After Aquaman, do any of DC's movies have definite release dates? Is Aquaman their only 2018 release?


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    #730
    Lithium93_
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    Nervous Wreck wrote: »
    After Aquaman, do any of DC's movies have definite release dates? Is Aquaman their only 2018 release?

    It is, Wikipedia has The Flash down for a March 2018 initial release, but at the pace their going, it'll be 2019 I feel.

    Though the DC Cinematic sub reddit has it down as TBD.


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    #731
    Agent Coulson
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    Nervous Wreck wrote: »
    After Aquaman, do any of DC's movies have definite release dates? Is Aquaman their only 2018 release?

    Shazam is to be released in 2019 and Cyborg & Green Lantern Corps both in 2020.



    Since the only ones actually filming are JL and Aquaman who really knows.


    I'd guess WW2 will be rushed out now after it was a hit.


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    #732
    Nervous Wreck
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    Haven't they all but scrapped Shazam in favour of a Black Adam movie? Without specific release dates, I'm gonna assume those movies are pending at best.


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    #733
    Lithium93_
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    Nervous Wreck wrote: »
    Haven't they all but scrapped Shazam in favour of a Black Adam movie? Without specific release dates, I'm gonna assume those movies are pending at best.

    Nope, Shazam (and again I'm going off the DC Cinematic sub reddit) is down for a April 2019 release, and Black Adam is TBD.


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    #734
    Nervous Wreck
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    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    Nope, Shazam (and again I'm going off the DC Cinematic sub reddit) is down for a April 2019 release, and Black Adam is TBD.

    Ooh, interesting! But still no casting news for the lead...


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    #735
    Lithium93_
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    Nervous Wreck wrote: »
    Ooh, interesting! But still no casting news for the lead...

    Nothing yet regarding a lead actor, but with Comic Con on the horizon, that could change..


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    #736
    Nervous Wreck
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    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    Nothing yet regarding a lead actor, but with Comic Con on the horizon, that could change..

    Good call. Be interesting to see who they've got in mind for it...


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    #737
    the baby bull elephant
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    Nervous Wreck wrote: »
    12 years ago, absolutely. And he was very well fitted to their version of R'as al Ghul. But Slade Wilson is a totally different kind of monster and I don't think he'd be physically up for it. Just my opinion but I think someone more physically intimidating would be needed for Deathstroke.

    Ah yeah, fair enough, misunderstood your op. Think he would definitely have had the physicality 10 years ago but in the last taken it took 87 cuts to get him over a fence so I feel he is too old.


    Shazam/Captain Marvel is a tough role to cast. For some reason Channing Tatum keeps popping up in my head because he's closer than a lot of people to the role and could definitely portray being a kid in a mans body.


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    #738
    FunLover18
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    the baby bull elephant wrote:
    Shazam/Captain Marvel is a tough role to cast. For some reason Channing Tatum keeps popping up in my head because he's closer than a lot of people to the role and could definitely portray being a kid in a mans body.


    Tatum is tied up with that Gambit movie that is definitely going to happen.


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    #739
    the baby bull elephant
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    FunLover18 wrote: »
    Tatum is tied up with that Gambit movie that is definitely going to happen.

    Any day now.


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    #740
    Ben Gadot
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    Nervous Wreck wrote: »
    After Aquaman, do any of DC's movies have definite release dates? Is Aquaman their only 2018 release?

    I don't think so. I think after WW they're focusing on more female lead films so there's less pressure to push a Batman solo out. I wouldn't be surprised if I see Gotham City Sirens and Batgirl before I see The Batman.....and I don't necessarily feel upset about it.


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    #741
    Nervous Wreck
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    The thing about Shazam is they need someone as physically intimidating as Cahill at the very least. That's not the easiest thing to find when you also need them to be a strong enough actor to carry their own movie.
    Ben Gadot wrote: »
    I don't think so. I think after WW they're focusing on more female lead films so there's less pressure to push a Batman solo out. I wouldn't be surprised if I see Gotham City Sirens and Batgirl before I see The Batman.....and I don't necessarily feel upset about it.

    Agreed on all points. Though I can't say I'm super psyched about GCS.


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    #742
    gloobag
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    Looks like Shazam is happening: https://www.facebook.com/imdb/videos/vb.15925638948/10155731131638949/?type=2&theater


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    #743
    Nervous Wreck
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    Is Affleck done with Batman? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ben-afflecks-batman-future-doubt-as-warner-bros-plots-franchise-future-1023296


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    #744
    Lithium93_
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    Nervous Wreck wrote: »
    Is Affleck done with Batman? http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ben-afflecks-batman-future-doubt-as-warner-bros-plots-franchise-future-1023296

    Oh for crying out loud, will the meddling ever stop.


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    #745
    Agent Coulson
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    It looked over to me once he was out of writing and directing duties.


    It probably wasn't going to be announced because he was still film JL I wouldn't be surprised once JL is finished that it will be made official.


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    #746
    Ben Gadot
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    Tbh if he's gone I'm ok with that.


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    #747
    Nervous Wreck
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    Ben Gadot wrote: »
    Tbh if he's gone I'm ok with that.

    It's the thoughts of someone other than Bruce Wayne in the cowl that is the worst part.


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    #748
    IncognitoMan
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    If they did their version of Batman Beyond then I wouldn't be too disappointed. Although I'd still much prefer to see Affleck's batman.

    For beyond to work obviously they would have to change a couple of things to fit it in with the DCEU (timeline mainly) but the biggest problem is that is Bruce Wayne is still a big part of that Batman. I'd seriously doubt that's the plan though.

    Wouldn't be surprised if they killed off Batman in JL or something stupid and then just did Standalone films telling his story from his younger days. Prequels are rarely good imo.

    That or some flash timeline meddling.

    This is seriously disappointing.


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    #749
    Agent Coulson
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    An ongoing DCEU without the franchise character just doesn't seem right.


    Recasting him younger really wouldn't surprise me the way they have run this universe so far.


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    #750
    Lithium93_
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    Regarding the delayed The Flash film, I read somewhere that it won't be an origin story (which we already know due to Batman v Superman & the forthcoming Justice League) and that Nora Allen (whoever lands that role for the film) was murdered by Eobard Thawne/The Reverse Flash in 2003.


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    #751
    Brief_Lives
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    DCEU.... They're cursed..

    I liked Affleck, but I'm happy with a younger recast.. No reason for Night wing or beyond BS


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