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Justice League Movie Dead; Wonder Woman Still Alive!
April 18, 2008
Source: CHUD, IESB
by Alex Billington
A number of new updates on a few projects have hit today given producer Joel Silver's apperance at the Speed Racer press junket in Long Beach, California. Although I'm out here enjoying the sun as well, a few other sites picked up some interesting updates on two high profile projects: Justice League and Wonder Woman. First things first, Justice League is dead - Joel Silver confirmed it. He said its been "tabled," which means it may still be around, but not at the moment, because it's not in the way of Wonder Woman. As for that movie, Silver says it's still on with new writers and maybe even the Wachowskis.
First up, Devin at CHUD brings us the best news of the day - Justice League is "tabled." While this doesn't mean it is 100% canceled, it does mean that it won't be happening anytime soon and if it ever does happen, it will most likely have a new script, a new cast and/or a new director. Unfortunately that's the only update on that project there is, because Joel Silver isn't actually producing it. Wonder Woman is his movie and he also has an update on that one.
A Wonder Woman movie was first announced a few years ago, but it hasn't gotten too far. Now Silver tells Robert at IESB that screenwriters Matthew Jennison and Brent Strickland, who originally pitched a WWII based Wonder Woman, are officially attached and working on a new script. However, this isn't going to be set in WWII at all, instead it's a new story "involving Paradise Island and her background." And that's not all, Silver hinted that Andy Wachowski had an idea of "how to open" the Wonder Woman film. What that means exactly, no one knows.
If you don't know, Joel Silver never seems to provide straightforward answers and always just throws around a few small ideas. This time these small ideas actually meant something for both movies. Unfortunately the Wachowskis involvement should be taken with a grain of salt - this doesn't mean they're involved or directing or writing or anything. As of now, all that means is they have an idea - what that turns is to is yet to be determined. Same with Justice League. While it seems pretty legitimate that the film has been canceled, it's not confirmed and all that could change depending on many different things.
We'll be sure to update you on both of these projects as soon as we hear more. For now, it sounds like Justice League is safely no longer in our sights and Wonder Woman may be turning into something a bit more incredible. But that may be just Silver trying to build interest in his projects…
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Reader Feedback - 18 Comments »
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this day just got a little brighter 
silver on Apr 18, 2008
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Sweet, I was hoping Justice League would go back to hell where it belongs. There is just no way that would have been good, plus the problems of having characters from other franchise reboots in it. Definitely a total cluster-*#(@ waiting to happen. Hopefully the Wonder Woman gets the same fate.
interl0per on Apr 18, 2008
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Damn, I'm tired of waiting for Justice League. Bring it on. Half of the studio's problem is that they just can't make up their minds and stick to it. Like Nike says "Just Do It!"
Fanboys will bitch every step of the way, no matter what, until a finished film is set in front of them. It's their nature and there's no way around it. If the studio keeps shying away waiting for the fanboys to stop pissing and moaning, they might as well get out of the genre altogether, because they'll continue to get nothing done. Those nervous nelly execs need to grow a spine.
DJ on Apr 18, 2008
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Anyone else worried about the Wackowski's involvement in Wonder Woman?
Drew on Apr 18, 2008
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it was 1/2 of america's hopes and dreams to see a live action justice league with A-list stars playing comic book heroes but they're could be an idea for them to do the next best thing which could be a CGI version of it so everybody's hopes won't crash and burn…. just an idea.
theTruth on Apr 19, 2008
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umm this has nothing to do with the article but im just curious whos that guy in green right in the middle of the pic next to aquaman?
Shelby on Apr 20, 2008
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i mean, how exciting would a wonder woman movie really be? to me, other than batman and superman, these super heroes are not that exciting. but that's me, i have always been a fan or marvel and the way the universe has worked together. they have not really had some amazing heroes. i say give us CATMAN
http://www.dccomics.com/heroes_and_villains/?hv=origin_stories/catman
but really, batman vs predator anyone?
Taurinh24 on Apr 20, 2008
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Wonder who Wonder Woman will be :).
When talks first came up about it I remember Bullock in talks but she is way too old now.
Ryan on Apr 20, 2008
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I hope they make Woner Woman like the one in the Justice League animated series, if she is not the female version of Superman its a waste, she should be able to fly and be as strong as superman or again its a waste!
josh on Apr 21, 2008
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@Shelby
That would be Martian Manhunter.
ANYWAY, with Justice League temporarily derailed I think that this gives an opportunity for JLA's two main heroes' actors to get top billing for a potential film in the future once their own franchises have been wrapped up. I'm sure the studio will be iffy about the funding concerning Routh and Bale but if those two were to star I'm sure they'd break even in the first day.
Hey Warner, how ’bout roundin' up the Bruce Timm team for this one?
Frame on Apr 21, 2008
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Sigh. Reboot Superman, get rid of it's stiff cast, Superman's bastard child, slapstick Lex Luthor, and the drab uniform. Have the Superman reboot feature a crossover like the new Hulk reboot. For the first time, show Superman interacting with other heroes in an expanded DCU. Have the reboot lead into the Justice League movie, featuring the new Batman actor, because Bale will never do a JL movie.
Only the most deluded think Bale will be content to be Batman for the rest of his life. He has one more pic left on his deal, then he is gone.
follow Marvel on Apr 21, 2008
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'josh' I totally agree with you — anything less than a fully super-powered, able-to-fly Wonder Woman would be a waste of time. Sadly, she was quite de-powered in the World War 2 script that Jennison and Strickland wrote so hopefully all that's been scrapped and they're going to keep things closer to the comic book.
I especially hope Jennison and Strickland keep their new script rooted in the comic book's canon established by George Perez - the guy rebooted the comic book in 1987. He kept it firmly rooted in Greek Mythology and had her do battle with a very scary-looking Ares who had gone insane and was out to destroy the world. Along the way she did battle with Decay and other baddies and she even decapitated Deimos (the God of Terror and son of Ares) — great scenes and I highly recommend checking all that out if you guys aren't familiar with it.
There is so much amazing material in the comic that would help make for an amazing movie. There's absolutely no excuse for Silver and crew to screw this up. NONE WHATSOEVER!
Get the script right, get an excellent director and cast an amazing lead actress as Diana (preferably cast a total unknown found through a very rigorous search process, or else cast Charlize Theron, the only Hollywood actress worthy of consideration) and this movie will be a BIG success!
Dei on Apr 21, 2008
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More Billington BS. I can't believe that people actually believe that a movie is going to bad because a blogger who has barely started sprouting pubic hair says it stinks. I wonder why its a good idea if Still waiting for am e-mail response to my Question about what is specifically wrong with a Justice League movie Billington, you moron.
DKBats on May 4, 2008
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I've always been a huge fan of Wonder Woman (the series of the 70's) and when I first got wind of this movie happening, I racked my brain trying to figure out WHO could pull off this role and fill the stilletto boots of Lynda Carter…and it finally came to me recently while watching an episode of Dancing With The Stars. Now I am solely going of looks alone right now because I have no idea how well this actress is on the big screen but I would choose SHANNON ELIZABETH. She's got the long legs, huge teethy smile/grin, sparkiling eyes and that long dark mane of hair. What cha think?
Michael on May 6, 2008
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I still believe that Megan Gale should portray Wonder Woman, if not in the JL film, then at least in the WW movie. She's just too good a choice to throw away now that the JL film is on hold…yet again. sigh… Lynda Carter should most definitely portray her mother, Hippolyta. And developing the characters and relationships on Paradise Island (i.e., the Queen, Artemis, Donna Troy, etc.,) and Greek mythology (i.e., Ares, Circe, Aphrodite, etc.,) along with the characters from Man's World (i.e., Steve Trevor, Etta Candy and the Woo-Woo Girls, the Cheetah, etc.,) would prove awesome for viewers! And provide her with her iconic accoutrements (i.e., tiara that she also uses as a boomerang and video phone; earrings that can translate any spoken language; bracelets that deflect objects and can create a force field around her) as well as her other magical super powers (i.e., mimic anyone's voice; the transformation twirl; and the ability to see the good in everyone). And let's not forget to include her invisible jet/Wonderdome cast of characters.
As for a No-No List, how about the following Don’ts as well:
1. Don't make her a teenager; make her 2000+ years old. It makes for a richer background and back-story.
2. Don't make her fly. She's not Superman. That's what her cool and unique invisible jet is for.
3. Don't take away her iconic costume. She wears the American flag and that's part of her unique appeal.
4. Don't make her overtly sexy/sexual.
5. Don't make her too mannish/butch. Allow her to have some curves, just not gratuitous jiggle.
6. Don't cast well-known actors other than Lynda Carter (for obvious reasons). Allow views the chance to get to know the character as the character and not some actor AS the character. Christopher Reeve and Lynda Carter are great examples of this!
7. Don't exclude villains from her comics. There are tons of great ones to use (e.g., Circe, Silver Swan, Cheetah, Dr. Poison, Ares, Dr. Psycho, etc.).
8. Don't forget to include her secret identity. The one thing that most EVERYONE who talks about WW comments on is that FAMOUS Lynda Carter twirl. There's lots of fun and excitement seeing how she'll be able to keep her secret in order to protect the ones she loves in Man's World as well as to be undercover.
9. Don't overlook the invisible jet/Wonderdome. Lots of creative possibilities and uniquely rich characters to draw upon.
10. Don't get rid of her high heels. They're silly in some ways, but she IS a comic book character, and if you look at most comic book characters, they're costumes really don't translate into the real world. But that's part of the fantasy and appeal. It's not supposed to be real world.
Kanezona on May 23, 2008
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Kanezona is right! !
I want the iconic Wonder Woman too. I recently read that WW can fly like Superman. When did this happen and WHY!?!?
I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.
Tom on Jun 24, 2008
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It feels like we're so close yet so far with regard to getting a proper, ICONIC WW film out there. I'm hoping that some day, diehard WW fans like myself will finally get to see a live-action WW who will do her justice as did Lynda Carter for the small screen.
Kanezona on Jun 24, 2008