Will Lana and Andy Wachowski handle the Justice League film?

The geekverse is buzzing about the possibly of them directing the Justice League movie. Apparently, they were on the short list.

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What I’m told is Warner Bros are apparently jazzed with “Cloud Atlas”, and love that it’s as much a spectacle as it is a showcase for the immense ensemble involved, so it makes sense the W’s are under consideration. “Justice League” needs to be as big on character, as it does bells & whistles, and the Wachowski’s could probably offer that.

The directing duo have also gave the studio one of their most successful film trilogies of all time, “The Matrix” trio (I won’t mention “Speed Racer”).

Quite a few reasons why WB would consider the directing duo a viable option for “Justice League”, but would Lana and Andy even consider it? Hard to say. They definitely like to work at their own speed, and definitely like to do their ‘own’ thing as opposed to being merely one ‘cog’ in a venture, so I can’t see them jumping through hoops to pull the strings on a ‘we want it done now’ large corporate statement like this. Still, exciting possibility nonetheless.

They could pull it off, I mean, they gave us The Matrix.

Interesting Quote: Ben Affleck

“I'm not working on the Justice League. One of the problems with entertainment web sites is that they need to fill pages, and that's how rumours get started. Justice League sounds really exciting, but it's not something I'm working on.”

It's official, Ben isn't doing the JL movie.

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Warner Bros. is Reportedly Seeking Ben Affleck to Direct "Justice League"

Interesting comic news. WB is trying to make some sense in their DC Comics interest. Looks like they are courting Ben to handle the Super Friends.

Today, that prospect took an interesting turn as Variety reports actor/director Ben Affleck tops the studio's list of potential helmers for the "Justice League" project. The already bankable star has been on a widely praised run behind the camera in recent years making hits out of "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Town," and he's soon to open "Argo" -- a spy story inspired by true events that features unlikely side player Jack Kirby.

Can he do it? I guess we will find out as the months roll out, but it would be interesting to see his take of the DC heroes.

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Facepalm Moment: Warner Bros plans to Reboot or Resuscitate Batman

This is what happens when money takes over and common sense is questioned. Today, I learned that Warner Bros. are thinking about DC Comics films in an interesting manner.

Here's the news from THR

The studio has closed one franchise with the July 20 bow of The Dark Knight Rises, which has grossed a strong $543.5 million worldwide to date despite the Colorado shooting tragedy (though it trails by about $25 million at the same point). Warners will try to resuscitate Batman as a stand-alone franchise and/or as part of a planned Justice League ensemble that could connect to next summer's Man of Steel.

Um... reboot Batman? AGAIN? No sir, that series has ran its course. It's time to focus on some of the other DC characters.

Look at Marvel, we got Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk and Cap first and then we moved on over to The Avengers. Why reboot a successful series in hopes to draw attention to the Justice League film?

Who's over at WB right now and are they talking to DC Entertainment? This just sounds reactive and subjected to poor planning.

This is what you need to do, WB:

• Focus on the Man of Steel, maybe throw in a cameo in a respectful way.
• Work on a Wonder Woman film (She's one of the big 3, remember?)
• Design a reason why they are being brought together (take out your Avengers Kicked Our Asses notes and start sticky taping certain points)
• Find the RIGHT writers, directors and producers.
• And get this show on the ballroom floor!

See, I planned this and did it in 10 minutes. I know Warners won't listen to me, but I hope they reconsider their plan.

Christopher Nolan will NOT be making a Justice League movie

While he has successfully rebooted Batman and had some influence in the upcoming Superman film, Christopher has announced that he will not be involved the Justice League movie.

He said:

 "Batman will outlive us all, and our interpretation was ours. Obviously, we consider it definitive and kind of finished. The great thing about Batman is he lives on for future generations to reinterpret, and obviously, Warners will have to decide in the future what they’re going to do with him. We’ve had our say on the character. … I’ve got no plans to do anything more, and certainly, no involvement with any Justice League project.”

That's sad to hear, because they need a good director to pull something like the JL off well. Perhaps we will hear something at Comic-Con about this.

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