DC Universe Thread

[Jeritron]

The greatest part of Batman and Robin has to be the ticking tock during the end scene, which only ticks down one second per time it's shown (once every 5 minutes)

[McLegend]

The computer simulation of Allferd in the Batcave is pretty high up there.

[Jeritron]

Coolio Biker Gang

[dronepool]

Superman isn't cookie cutter, he may seem that way, but he isn't. Look at the recent arc with the 100,000 Kryptonians, he sticks out among all of those guys.

There's no such thing as bad character, only bad writing :)

Hell watch Superman the Animated Series, it fucking rocks. All of the Bruce Timm cartoons rock.

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ywo6F4xYTvA&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ywo6F4xYTvA&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>


<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vCqJmmDONgU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vCqJmmDONgU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

Anyone seen the new Justice League Cartoon movie?
it really sucks balls

What?!

It was awesome! I like all of the DC DTV DVD's, but this was the best one yet. And most people who saw it by now agree.

What made you dislike it?

[Kalyx triaD]

The Bruce Timm DCAU is epic. Over a decade of awesome quality. No other comic book TV series compares.

[Lock Jaw]

I like the new Batman: Brave and the Bold series. Mostly because it is just so campy that it is hilarious.

[Nowhere Man]

The Timm DCAU will probably always rank as the single best animated interpretation of a superhero franchise (although I gotta admit, Spectacular Spider-Man is right up there, or at least probably will be if it gets a third season). I quite enjoy Brave and the Bold too, just because it goes into a lot of really obscure characters. And The Batman from a couple years back is actually pretty damn fun, too, once I finally got past the art style.

Overall, I gotta say DC has had way better luck with their cartoon franchises than Marvel. Definitely more hits than misses, the crappy old Superfriends cartoon notwithstanding.

[Nowhere Man]

Superman isn't cookie cutter, he may seem that way, but he isn't. Look at the recent arc with the 100,000 Kryptonians, he sticks out among all of those guys.

There's no such thing as bad character, only bad writing :)

Hell watch Superman the Animated Series, it fucking rocks. All of the Bruce Timm cartoons rock.

^ This.

Also, on the subject of Superman whooping some ass:

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/B2BvSqqmidM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/B2BvSqqmidM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

Let's see Batman do that.

[Reavant]

^Why were they fighting?

[Nowhere Man]

If I remember correctly, that episode was while Lex Luthor was pretending to be reformed and was running for President. As part of his whole "hey, I'm not a would-be-dictator supervillain anymore" image, Lex was unveiling a new city powered by some awesome free-energy source, and got Captain Marvel to endorse him, since he's even more of a 'boy scout' than Superman.

Supes naturally doesn't trust a damn thing Luthor says, and assumes that the whole thing is some kind of trap, which is confirmed when he sees that ticking time-bomb at the end of the video. He starts tearing up the place to get to it, Captain Marvel stops him, and they end up throwing down. The twist, then, is that the "bomb" Superman melted down was actually the generator for the city's power (made to look like a bomb so he would destroy it ), making Supes look like the bad guy and causing Marvel to quit the Justice League altogether. Basically, Luthor played them both for chumps in order to ruin Superman's image, like the magnificent bastard he is.

Which kinda goes back to the argument about Supes being "overpowered" being rubbish- guys like Luthor or Brainiac (or yes, like Batman) can put him in situations where being able to punch stuff really hard doesn't do him any good, where winning the fight still doesn't solve the problem. The guy can be duped, tricked, and humiliated, just like anyone else, without a speck of Kryptonite in sight.

[Kalyx triaD]

Trivia: Because of the old legal dispute between the Captain Marvel and Superman creators (because the characters are so similar), there's been a tradition of having them fight and making it as over the top as possible - as a nod to the old legal battle. Not to mention Kingdom Come's epic finale with the two.

[Kalyx triaD]

Luthor's awesome, BTW.

[Kalyx triaD]

Mark Strong.

Back from an amazing trip to Green Lantern town a.k.a. New Orleans!! Ryan IS Hal. And Mark Strong is going to be a brilliant Sinestro.

Kilowog, the Guardians, Oa...all breathtaking. The age of Green Lantern is upon us!!

Score.

[Reavant]

they just did a smallville episode where the villain was kindof like captain marvel where some kid read a magic comic and became a grown up superhero. But he turned into a villain so whatever.

[Kalyx triaD]

There are variations of Captain Marvel's powers that have similar effects.

[Reavant]

im not sure they were trying to make him a smallville variation of captain marvel but whatever it was cool

[Reavant]

especially since there was no lightning shit, just regular superman powers

[Kalyx triaD]

With Smallville likely having a 10th season, and it being the last most likely, it's time for the most wanted cameos (or semi regulars?) to come about:

Bruce Wayne and Princess Diana.

I don't care what deals need to be made. I don't care what continuity liberties need to be taken. DC, CW, producers, writers; make it happen. DC's Trinity needs to finally party up on Smallville.

[Reavant]

bruce wayne would be hard to do since it seems he would be too young to actually be batman. I think they are and have been using the green arrow as the role of batman... they gave him all the same story arcs. Hes a wealthy billionaire with murdered parents, spent time in a secret society learning his skills, is a darker hero to counterbalance clark, uses a ton of gadgets.

[Reavant]

im also hoping zod turns into dark seid

[Kalyx triaD]

bruce wayne would be hard to do since it seems he would be too young to actually be batman.

Which is why I said Bruce Wayne specifically. And I have noticed Oliver's role on the show. I'm thinking something more along the lines of the Bruce coming across Metropolis on some business sort of deal. He'd hate having to suspend his training for something he needs to handle (perhaps some left over loose end from the family company). He gets caught up from some villain of the week and The Blur decides to help, but quickly learns the young playboy is more than capable.

All this could be done in one episode. Oliver keeps his Batman-ish role, and the show could do the whole 'everything's normal after a major event' thing it's known for.

[Reavant]

yea id love to see him in it too. a lanturn would be cool too

[Shadow]

im also hoping zod turns into dark seid

DARKSEID! ONE WORD!

[Kalyx triaD]

David Goyer is writing the next Superman feature titled "The Man of Steel". It is not an origin story and will feature Lex Luthor and Braniac as main villains. With Brandon Routh and Kevin Spacey not returning (confirmed), the only thing that gives me hope is the inclusion of a rarely used villain, using the early 90's reboot Man of Steel as a tonal base, and David Goyer knowing a thing or two about writing comic book movies (Blade 3 notwithstanding).

Good to hear it's moving along, now I wonder if this movie will play off the GL film shooting now. It's time the JLA get together.

[Nowhere Man]

Sounds allright. Brainiac is one of my favorite villains, but I really really really don't like the 90s Post-Crisis take on the Superman franchise, what with Luthor turning into a half-assed Norman Osborn and whatnot. I mean, I guess tuning Clark's powers down to 90s level will make it easier to have him get into fights, but I half the fun of Superman is watching him do crazy shit that no one else can do. If they go with the MoS-era power levels, he's just a harder-to-write Iron Man with a less shiny suit.

Still, at least they're finally moving forward with it.

[Skippord]

Just got Arkham Asylum: A Serious House On A Serious Earth

[Kalyx triaD]

I like Superman being depowered, some of my favorite Superman stories had him depowered. Sneezing away galaxies and reversing time just isn't fun for me. So yeah a mech gave Superman a hard time in his DCAU pilot, but the scene was awesome. It doesn't have to be forced like Justice League S1, though.

[Kalyx triaD]

Justice League: Crisis is fucking awesome. Owlman's gonna be my favorite villain for a little while. Kick-ass fight scenes.

[Gray]

Just downloaded the new episode of Smallville, not actually watched it yet so i don't know if this is part of the episode...

...But there was a small promotional poster with the download

http://i36.tinypic.com/4pz990.jpg

I seeeee..

[Reavant]

thats a fake but it would be awsome

[Kalyx triaD]

Interesting announcements pertaining to The Flash, Man of Steel, the 3rd Batman, and the Justice League may be on the way.

Nolan's Batman may be primed for the Justice League after all, so long as Nolan or his brother on JLA detail, that is...

[mitchables]

Justice League: Crisis is fucking awesome. Owlman's gonna be my favorite villain for a little while. Kick-ass fight scenes.

this.

"...it doesn't matter."

[Kalyx triaD]

Quote of the fucking year right there.

[Kalyx triaD]

Warner Bros. Pictures confirmed today that the Martin Campbell-directed Green Lantern will be coming to theaters in 3D on June 17, 2011.

Seriously with the 3D shit...

[Lock Jaw]

Until televisions begin to get the capability to go 3D, 3D is the newfound "draw" of movies. They haven't had a big draw since they went color.

[Kalyx triaD]

It's a fad, I give it one or two more years before people tire of that shit.

[Reavant]

its not a fad... its a way for the film industry to prevent piracy so get used to seeing big movies in 3D

[Jeritron]

Kalyx, did you go see Avatar in 3D? Or are you just talking out your ass?

[Gonzo]

Until televisions begin to get the capability to go 3D, 3D is the newfound "draw" of movies. They haven't had a big draw since they went color.

Televisions are already getting that capability. In fact, you can buy some TVs that are 3D ready. ESPN has started experimenting broadcasting sports in 3D.

[Kalyx triaD]

Kalyx, did you go see Avatar in 3D? Or are you just talking out your ass?

Are you inferring that because a few movies used it well, that 3D will become a stable in the film industry rather than a passing fad?

And I'm talking out of my ass?

I'll say the same thing gaming and movie industry heads have said over the matter; the often required glasses betray the physical vision and inclusiveness experience of the viewer. People shouldn't have to 'suit up' in any way to enjoy a feature or videogame. The success from a few well uses will not make it standard, nor should it be, anymore than The Dark Knight ushering in gritty takes on superhero movies.

Fad.

[Kalyx triaD]

And Smallville is picked up for an impressive 10th season (and presumably final). Congrats to the production team and all that, never thought it'd go that far when I was looking at Clark crucified in that corn field on that WB teaser image.

[Lock Jaw]

Smallville has been pretty consistent in its "not great, but just enough to keep you watching"ness.

The only really bad season was season...uhhh... whichever one had all those witches and crystals and stuff.

Season 7 was probably the best one.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah, there was some high concept silliness in the mid seasons before they finally succumbed to digging into DC lore. One time there was a kung-fu episode with Lana going all wu-xia, as well as that 'Charmed'-esque episode. Kinda embarrassing looking back.

[Fignuts]

You don't HAVE to wear the glasses kalyx.

And fad or not, the 3-d technology out there right now is freaking awesome, and I would much rather watch any big budget action movie in 3-d than without.

[Kalyx triaD]

Glad you enjoy it.

[Jeritron]

It's not like every movie should, or will feature 3D.

A great movie can be enjoyed without it. Still, for event pictures and blockbusters it could become a staple.
It's a feature, just like color or surround sound, or stadium seating. It's part of the theater experience, which needs to continually evolve to keep people coming.
If not, people will stay home like they have been doing.

The movie industry will get behind this, and it will not be a fad unless close-minded people think they're above it.
I'm not suggesting Coen Brothers movies should be in 3D. But if you're going to make a special effects heavy event picture, the bar has been raised.

Imax3D will not go the way of Cinerama.

[Reavant]

its not a fad... its a way for the film industry to prevent piracy so get used to seeing big movies in 3D

[Kalyx triaD]

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JfKSrCVIjqU&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JfKSrCVIjqU&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[Kalyx triaD]

The plans Nolan and Goyer have for Superman will be similar to their Batman, in that Superman seems to exist in a world where there are no other superheroes. While that may be a decent approach, it doesn't seem very different from past live action presentations. What I think they mean is that Superman will be grounded in a rational sense, or as rational as a Kryptonian demi-god can possibly be.

Interestingly this approach, if taken literally, would be contradictory to WB's plans to unite established heroes after their time in the sun. Nolan has called Batman 3 the conclusion to his grand narrative, so it's doubtful he'll carry on as director after he's through. The director of Man of Steel may feel differently at least after the initial reboot. I mention these because it would seem WB's JLA plans are still very likely despite Nolan's [possible] approach to Superman.

Still, it would benefit them to keep the Nolans happy.

[Funky Fly]

Fuck, WB should just give up. Finish Batman 3 and then stick to animation. They just can't do this right otherwise.

[Kalyx triaD]

Give up? As in not make a Superman movie?

I'LL KILL YOU

[Lock Jaw]

Yeah, can't wait for this next Superman movie. Probably more hyped for it than BatNolan 3.

[Jon Kano]

Superman will fail.

[Shadow]

I don't get some superhero movies. Why do they constantly protray them in a universe where there are no other heros or villians in existance? It makes no sense.

Oh and FYI....Superman returns had Supes stopping a crime in Gothlam.

[Fignuts]

I don't get some superhero movies. Why do they constantly protray them in a universe where there are no other heros or villians in existance? It makes no sense.



Licensing rights.

[Jon Kano]

Oh and FYI....Superman returns had Supes stopping a crime in Gothlam.

What universe does the city of 'Gothlam' exist?

[Reavant]

batman

[Jon Kano]

Oh, I thought it was 'Gotham'.

[Shadow]

My spelling sucks...hard.

[Blitz]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/03/christopher-nolan-takes-flight-with-superman-we-have-a-fantastic-story-1.html

Interview with Chris Nolan. It's mostly about the Superman flick, but the most interesting tidbits are about the next Batman movie. Basically sounds like Nolan saying that this one will be the last one in his universe.

[Funky Fly]

Give up? As in not make a Superman movie?

I'LL KILL YOU

I meant as in not make a crappy Superman movie. I'm all for a good one, if they can do it.

[Kalyx triaD]

I meant as in not make a crappy Superman movie. I'm all for a good one, if they can do it.

Nobody sets out to make a bad movie. Except for maybe Brett Ratner. And whoever wrote Meet the Spartans.

[dronepool]

http://i39.tinypic.com/2ecm82r.jpg

[Funky Fly]

Nobody sets out to make a bad movie. Except for maybe Brett Ratner. And whoever wrote Meet the Spartans.

Coulda fooled me.

[parkmania]

Two more cast members have been announced for the Green Lantern film. Taiki Waititi and Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett in the Star Wars films), both from New Zealand, have been cast as a friend of Hal Jordan’s, and Abin Sur, respectively, according to Hollywood Reporter. They join Tim Robbins, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and others (see “Tim Robbins in Green Lantern”).

[Lock Jaw]

Taiki as Pieface?

[Kalyx triaD]

Batman Beyond will receive a proper 6-issue comic. It's doubtful that it will become canon in the DCU, being that Terry already made cameo appearances as an alternate future Batman rather the Earth 1 future Bats - but it's good to hear about new material for a great series. Of course it'll be more mature than the (already mature) TV series, and success may give it life as an ongoing series. So buy it when it drops!

[Kalyx triaD]

To combat Marvel's aggressive film slate, and fill the void left from the ending Harry Potter series, WB will put DC movie on the forefront of their tentpole (Summer flicks) machine. Some overzealous bloke at WB expects Batman 3 and The Flash by 2012 - in 3D. Man of Steel may or may not be out afterward. No word on Wonder Woman. Also no update on an Avengers equivalent, though I assume they will not be ready continuity wise by the time Avengers drops.

I'd greenlight a JSA project instead of JLA. A less popular team where you have more room to reinterpret for film. It could ride the wave of the well received Smallville episode and give WB a live-action super team in half the time. And it wouldn't be as jarring as a JLA movie with no continuity build up (which the dumbasses almost did).

But that's just my idea, and what the fuck do I know, eh?

[dronepool]

http://i42.tinypic.com/15x3f9s.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

o yea

[Kalyx triaD]

<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9FNp3xdXsbY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9FNp3xdXsbY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>
<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/I8vkC-IxzA0&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/I8vkC-IxzA0&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

[Kalyx triaD]

Bah!

[Lock Jaw]

Pretty lame Batman story to turn into an animated movie. Though I can see it ending up better than the comic book story because they'll probably be forced to give a different reason for his resurrection other than "He was never suppose to die! So when an alternate reality Superboy punched a dimensional wall and changed reality, he came back to life!"

[Kalyx triaD]

Angela fucking Bassett is Amanda Waller in Green Lantern! The character is oddly named Dr. Amanda Waller, but we all know her place in the DC Universe is similar to Nick Fury. Could DC be emulating Marvel's use of Nick Fury as a cohesive element across multiple movies? If this is the case, it would seem DC is planning a certain super-team for real.

[McLegend]

They should have just gotten CC Pounder or whatever the fuck her name is to play Waller.

[Kalyx triaD]

That would be a dream. She has the visual demeanor and the voice recognized by many DC fans.

[Lock Jaw]

Green Lantern seems to be an odd movie for Amanda Waller to be in.

[D Mac]

Micheal Rosenbaum has stated that he is not coming back to Smallville at all. :(

If they bring Lex back, I don't think another actor would work.

[Kalyx triaD]

I call bullshit. They'll get his ass back for what may be the final season. Cameo or otherwise. Same for Kristen.

[Fignuts]

Been reading blackest night, and I have to say Larfleeze is fucking awesome.

"I want a whole FOREST of christmas trees! Whatever those are!"

[Fignuts]

Also, Blackest Night is cool and all, but it seems like one big cheap fan service trip at times. I do really like the occasional flashes of humanity from Sinestro. His character has fleshed out so much since gl: Rebirth, that he has become one of my favorite villains ever.

[dronepool]

Been reading blackest night, and I have to say Larfleeze is fucking awesome.

"I want a whole FOREST of christmas trees! Whatever those are!"

Yes, I love him.

MINE!

http://i47.tinypic.com/nwlxjc.jpg

[Lock Jaw]

Blackest Night was an ok event. All the primary colors kind of did a number on my eyes, though.

Sinestro Corps War I think was the better event.

[Fignuts]

Definitely. Gonna try and get all of that in HC.

[Fignuts]

Right, just read blackest night 8, and I'm fairly dissapointed at the lack of closure for sinestro. Seems like everyone got some except for him.

Also, what happened to that vision Hal had of Sinestro saying "I can't do this without you" Did I miss it, or is that a loose end that will be adressed in another arc?

[parkmania]

Quite possibly that will be addressed in Brightest Day.

[Kalyx triaD]

Somebody please cast Julia Voth as Wonder Woman.

[Kalyx triaD]

Green Lantern's costume will be computer generated. Ryan's reportedly running around in a gray track-suit with red lights, where his costume will be super imposed during post. This is a peculiar decision...

[parkmania]

The only reason I could see doing that would be if they wanted to make the suit have a "glowy" effect or somesuch.

[Kalyx triaD]

I figured they could recreate the Rebirth effects with a conventional suit still. So long as it looks cool, though.

[Lock Jaw]

Green Lantern's costume will be computer generated. Ryan's reportedly running around in a gray track-suit with red lights, where his costume will be super imposed during post. This is a peculiar decision...

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

BIG TIME

[mitchables]

...that is stupid. i know the uniform is generated by the ring and thus is "technically" made up of light and such but still. boo-urns.

[Jeritron]

It should just be a regular suit enhanced with CGI where needed

[mitchables]

yup, for sure. don't know why they'd cgi the whole thing.

[Jeritron]

I wonder if that includes a CGI mask. That would just be the peak of uneccessary CGI, and look so awful

[Funky Fly]

Maybe they are going for that Dr. Manhattan effect... which was hella expensive, mind you.

[mitchables]

yeah but manhattan didn't have to move around with anywhere near the kind of speed or agility that jordan does. he just walked real slow and pointed his finger at tanks.

[mitchables]

so it will be even more costly and look bad, is what i am saying.

[Funky Fly]

damn

[dronepool]

It should just be a regular suit enhanced with CGI where needed

Yeah, or certain parts of it. The CGI should accent parts of it for that green glow effect.

[Kalyx triaD]

Well I'd assume since he's wearing a tight suit anyway there will be a primarily black recolor with some white (gloves?) and a soft green cover to avoid the Dr. Manhattan effect.

[The Destroyer]

Could also have something to do with the fact that green screen and green costumes don't go together.

[Jeritron]

That wouldn't be the reason for doing something like this. There have been green costumes and characters in CGI environments before.
They would just use a blue screen. It does the same thing, and is used just as often. In fact, blue screens were used before greens ever were

[Kalyx triaD]

I'm just trying to make since in what has to be the most superfluous use of CGI I've ever heard of.

[Jeritron]

I was responding to The Destroyer.

I'm sure the suit would be more than a recolor since he'll be covered with mo-cap balls. At least that's what the report said.

I really am curious to see if they CGI his mask. That would be ridiculous.
The "his suit is otherworldly" excuse is kind of lame. Yes, it has otherworldly powers that would call for CGI glow and CGI effects when he changes into it.
Still, it's a suit. It's a skin tight suit with a logo, boots, gloves, etc.
It's always been drawn as such and it's never looked like it wasn't a suit that Green Lantern wasn't physcially wearing.
I think that's lame logic for wanting to CGI the thing.

[Jeritron]

http://wengyuen.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/greenlantern.jpg

It's ridiculous to act like there is anything about his suit that is fundamentally different from Superman, Batman, Spiderman, etc., other than the fact that it has a bright green glow around his person.

[Jeritron]

http://superherouniverse.com/superheroes/images/greenlantern/GreenLantern.jpg

lol

[Lock Jaw]

I will reserve judgment until I see the result.

On second thought, screw it.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Jeritron]

If it's good I will admit it obviously. I hope it is. I just think it's a shit idea.

I've been over CG for a while now though. It's over-used in general.

[Kalyx triaD]

Jonah Hex trailer with Elm Street prints. See it. Or wait 2 hours for YouTube to get it that night.

[Lock Jaw]

Completely forgot all about the Jonah Hex movie.

[dronepool]

This looks good, can't wait.

<object classid='clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000' id='ddjo3c8t' width='432' height='415'><param name='movie' value='http://images.video.msn.com/flash/customplayer/1_0/customplayer.swf' /><param name='bgcolor' value='#ffffff' /><param name='wmode' value='transparent' /><param name='base' value='.' /><param name='flashvars' value='mkt=en-us&configName=syndicationplayer&from=sp&player.v=c9358acd-5576-4f1f-9034-f061a3294951&fg=shareEmbed&brand=&configCsid=msnvideo&' /><param name='allowFullScreen' value='true' /><param name='allowScriptAccess' value='always' /><embed src="http://images.video.msn.com/flash/customplayer/1_0/customplayer.swf" width="432" height="415" id="ddjo3c8t" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" bgColor="#ffffff" wmode="transparent" pluginspage="http://macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" base="." flashvars="mkt=en-us&configName=syndicationplayer&from=sp&player.v=c9358acd-5576-4f1f-9034-f061a3294951&fg=shareEmbed&brand=&configCsid=msnvideo&"></embed><noembed><a href="http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&from=sp&fg=shareEmbed&vid=c9358acd-5576-4f1f-9034-f061a3294951" target="_new" title="Exclusive: 'Batman: Under the Red Hood' trailer">Video: Exclusive: 'Batman: Under the Red Hood' trailer</a></noembed></object>

[Kalyx triaD]

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/8/2010/04/500x_jhjt-00062-550x824.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

Here Come the Kids:

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/youngjustice.jpg

Peep the people behind this:

This series is produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Sam Register ("Teen Titans," "Ben 10," "Batman: The Brave and the Bold") is the executive producer. Brandon Vietti ("Batman: Under the Red Hood," "Superman Doomsday," "The Batman") and Greg Weisman ("Gargoyles," "The Spectacular Spider-Man," "W.I.T.C.H.") are the producers.

Holy shit, this is looking hot. Digging the art style and I love the roster. Bring it on, Titans.

[Kalyx triaD]

Why is Aqualad black, though? Should have went with Static Shock for the requisite minority...

[Fignuts]

Why is martian manhunter a girl?

[Jeritron]

Why?

[Lock Jaw]

Pretty lame. If you're going to do a Young Justice show, use the characters who were actually on the team.

Sucks that it is Kid Flash and not Impulse too.

Is the masked green lady supposed to be Arrowette?

[Lock Jaw]

Also, it is Miss Martian, a relatively new character. Not Martian Manhunter.

Miss Martian is really a "White Martian" or something like that, but disguises herself as a green martian because white martians are normally all evil or something.

[Lock Jaw]

Also, I HATE jeans/T-shirt Superboy. Give him his costume back. Some personality too.

Also, I will not slow down "bro".

[Kalyx triaD]

Why is martian manhunter a girl?

You can't be serious...

Also, I HATE jeans/T-shirt Superboy. Give him his costume back. Some personality too.

Also, I will not slow down "bro".

I like this Superboy way better than that 90's loser (who was a stab at Marvel's dress code back then - jacket/coat over jumpsuits).

[Lock Jaw]

I like Second Costume Superboy. Didn't hate him before that, but his look was definitely dated to the 90s in his original costume.

Superboy was at his best when he was in Young Justice though.

[Inadequacy]

If Greg weisman is attached I'll probably check this out.

[Fignuts]

You can't be serious...





I don't follow DC religiously, and have never seen a martian girl.

Fucking sue me.

[Jeritron]

Either way, she's some lame progression from Martian Manhunter, and it should never have been done in the first place.

[Lock Jaw]

She was pretty much created just to give Martian Manhunter a teen counterpart in the Teen Titans. Don't know if they've even ever actually met in the comics.

[Shadow]

They have. She's as ditzy as they come.

Think Teen Titans Starfire(from the cartoon) only 1000 times worse. She defeated her evil future self by thinking of puppies and other cute things.

[Kalyx triaD]

I don't follow DC religiously, and have never seen a martian girl.

Fucking sue me.

Common sense would still dictate that in a team of teenage counterparts to the Justice League - that cannot be Martian Manhunter. Layman or not.

[Fignuts]

I would not put that concept out of the question when it comes to a non-canon cartoon show.

[Kalyx triaD]

Well Aqualad is black.

[Lock Jaw]

This Young Justice show could have been tremendous if they chose to stick to the comic books.

[Inadequacy]

Well Spectacular Spider-man didn't exactly stick to the comics and it was awesome.

[Nowhere Man]

Since I'm pretty sure I'd go gay for Greg Weisman at this point (having grown up on Gargoyles, and Spectacular Spider-Man now being my second-favorite superhero cartoon ever, behind only the original B:TAS), I'm definitely on board for this.

[Shadow]

Greg Wiesman's attached as Story Editor.

[Lock Jaw]

STARMAN

Pajiba reports a film based on DC's generational hero may be afoot. Unfortunately, they can't figure out which Starman the feature may focus on. "Which version is sort of unknown — he'l wield a gravity rod, have energy powers, and likely be able to fly. One of the more recent 'Starman' characters could also manipulate mass, but not word on whether that power will be present. It's being produced by Dan Lin ('Sherlock Holmes' — yay!, 'Terminator Salvation' — hmm…) and Gregory Noveck ('Jonah Hex' — jury's still out). No writer or director is attached yet, as the film is in very early development," they write. While I'd love to see Jack come to the screen, I don't know how much of his story would really make it to the screen.

I can see no good coming of this.

[Boondock Saint]

Erg. Robinson's Starman series is one of my favorite ever. I will follow this closely. Jack Knight is one of my favorite characters.

[Lock Jaw]

Same. Which is why I can see no good coming of this.

A looong time ago there was talk of a TV show based on the series, but it was going to be all weird and not have The Shade in it or anything. Luckily, that project halted.

[Shadow]

As long as I get to see a blond chick with a star speckled ass weilding a gravity rod at some point I'm good.

[parkmania]

As long as I get to see a blond chick with a star speckled ass weilding a gravity rod at some point I'm good.

You just want to envision her wielding YOUR gravity rod, you perv. :naughty:

[Kalyx triaD]

<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vxzzJOUjalk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vxzzJOUjalk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>

Do I... like Megan Fox in this?

[Kalyx triaD]

Batman 3 - July 20, 2012. Chris Nolan and his bro, Jonah are working on the script now. Batman 3 joins the Spidey reboot and the Avengers for that summer.

[Lock Jaw]

So his Superman movie is probably going to be after that?

[Kalyx triaD]

Well it's not his per se, but I imagine Man of Steel would drop 2 or 3 years after.

[Boondock Saint]

Jonah Hex doesn't look as bad as I was expecting. Could be fun.

[Lock Jaw]

Well it's not his per se, but I imagine Man of Steel would drop 2 or 3 years after.

Oh. Thought he was directing it.

Wiki now tells me otherwise. That he is just "the godfather", whatever that means.

[Kalyx triaD]

I'm gonna assume he'll be the producer or something like that.

[LoDownM]

<object height="385" width="640">


<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vxzzJOUjalk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></object>

Do I... like Megan Fox in this?

Don't follow DC at all, but that looks good.

[Lock Jaw]

Yeah, Jonah Hex is one of those characters who I know exists, but I haven't read ANY of his comics.

Movie looks like a pretty decent fun action-western movie.

The current series he has at DC is also supposed to be Awesome, but like I said, I have never read it.

[Blitz]

Jonah Hex looks like it could potentially go the way of Wild Wild West, but Josh Brolin alone is enough for me to give it a shot.

[D Mac]

Heard Batman 3 might be in 3D.

[Kalyx triaD]

Did you hear Nolan and company being opposed to that? Perhaps you heard about the IMAX deal and were mistaken.

[Vastardikai]

<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vxzzJOUjalk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vxzzJOUjalk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>

Do I... like Megan Fox in this?

How many facial expressions does she have in this one?

Judging by the preview... the same one she ALWAYS has...

[Kalyx triaD]

Didn't think that was terribly important with her.

[Inadequacy]

Will Arnett? Yes please

[D Mac]

Perhaps you heard about the IMAX deal and were mistaken.

No I read it on IGN

[Kalyx triaD]

Then they were mistaken.

[Lock Jaw]

Yeah, I've read Nolan wants nothing to do with 3D.

[D Mac]

http://movies.ign.com/articles/108/1085090p1.html

This was obviously before he decided to go with IMAX.

[Kalyx triaD]

You totally read that wrong.

[McLegend]

I'll say this hear rather then in the random comic book thread since it relates to a movie.

But Christoper Reeve is the best casting in any super hero/comic book movie ever. Superman I is still one of the best movies of it's kind.

Great all around.

[Kalyx triaD]

I think Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool will overcome it. Patrick Stewart as Prof. X was pretty epic as well.

Alicia Silverstone was a terrible Babs Gordon.

[McLegend]

I love everything about Superman (1978)

It's a really enjoyable movie. It still holds up very well in 2010. That is except for Margot Kidder's teeth. They should go back and fix that.

Everything else top notch even spinning the Earth backwards on it's axis.

[Jeritron]

I think Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool will overcome it. Patrick Stewart as Prof. X was pretty epic as well.

Alicia Silverstone was a terrible Babs Gordon.

She wasn't Babs Gordon she was Alfred's neice

[thedamndest]

Babara Pennyworth

[Kalyx triaD]

Even worse.

[Kalyx triaD]

Too Cute Allison Mack Will Not Be A Regular On Smallville 10:

"It’s amazing to think that Chloe Sullivan and I have been one in the same for over a third of my life," says Mack in a statement. "I'm truly humbled by the love and loyalty of all the fans whose enthusiasm has carried me - along with a cast and crew which has become my second family - over the past 9 and a half years. Out of respect for the amazingly loyal fans and the place I will always have in my own heart for Chloe, I’m coming back for several episodes next season to tie up Chloe’s 'Smallville' legacy properly. It’s been a life-changing ride,and I look forward to what lies ahead with the strength of a ‘superhero’ as my foundation."

Smallville 10 will be the final season as confirmed by Tom Welling himself. Hopefully Luthor and Lana will have guest spots to give the show a great send off. This is the producers' last chance for a Bruce or Diana (or both) cameo/episode so let's cross our fingers for that fanservice.

[Lock Jaw]

Too bad. Chloe was the only other mainstay left from the beginning of the show. They're probably gonna kill her in grisly fashion to set Clark off to be more than he ever has been.

I remember a few years ago, shortly after Infinite Crisis, Chloe was actually supposed to be brought into the Superman comics. There were news, interviews... they even had the issue solicited. Then it just kind of disappeared and never happened.

[Blitz]

I haven't watched Smallville in several years, but Jesus fuck is Allison Mack ever hot.

[D Mac]

Let's see how Welling does in the actual Superman outfit. Maybe after this is all over he can return as Sup in some movies?

[Kalyx triaD]

Doubt he'd make a feature transition, it would screw up with whatever continuity DC's planning. Welling just play a whole new Superman, but if DC's worried about "confusing the fans", they won't try something like that.

I think the Smallville Superman costume will look different from the classical look since that's what they've been doing with the other heroes. Maybe something more hip and utilitarian. Perhaps they had a concept look for a while now.

Question is; will it be a 'final shot of the show' reveal or will we get to see a few episodes of Clark suited up first?

[Gray]

Finally, one last thing which has been sort of on my mind over the past few seasons. When Clark finally does make the jump to Superman, it will obviously be the end of the Smallville series, what would people think about having the same cast/crew to work on a Superman series?

Inevitably it would end up being like the Lois and Clarke series about 10-15 years ago, but i think the way that they have made the current Clarke Kent in this history it would be something totally different because events have obviously happened so far which makes it differ from the Lois and Clarke series.

I mentioned this a long time ago. I think a new Superman series with the current Smallville cast [Or at least a few of them] would be pretty awesome.

[Kalyx triaD]

Tom Welling says season ten will be huge, and he hopes Lana and Lex will both come back. He'd love to see Clark walk into the Daily Planet and see Lois and Lana talking. In fact, he wants Pa Kent back, along with Ma Kent and Perry White. And he says the tights are a possibility. He also sounds like he's not totally sure this is really the last season.

It seems Welling's desires aren't too far from ours. While Lana and Lois were on the same show before, Lois was a bit player back then. Now that she's so important to the show, a plot having Lois and Lana crossing paths would be epic. Especially since Lana was becoming a 'shady' character in her last days and she could play an 'anti-Lois' when she returns.

Pa Kent would be awesome. And Ross for that matter.

[McLegend]

It should def end with him Superman after he saves Lois he then drops the famous "Statiscally speaking flying still is safest form of travel."

Then it can end. It probably won't end like that :(

[Kalyx triaD]

I haven't watched Smallville in several years, but Jesus fuck is Allison Mack ever hot.

http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/allison-mack/allison-mack-20041024-13370.jpg

[Blitz]

sdfghjklfksgjlf;dhkjdsf;

[Blitz]

Also, wasn't the mantra at the beginning of Smallville "No tights, no flights"? lol.

[Kalyx triaD]

That was ten years ago.

[Jeritron]

You can only go so long in life without tights and fights. This applies to television characters as well

[McLegend]

Yeah the motto is stupid now.

Anyone that has stuck around wants to see Clark as Superman.

[Jeritron]

I really can't wait for the next Batman. Now that Lost is over I need something to look forward to.
Hardly any good big blockbusters coming out this summer, or next really.
2012's summer is going to be wild.

[Jeritron]

Would I like Smallville? I'm in the market for new shows. I mean going back and watching too, not just jumping in.

[Lock Jaw]

The whole "no flights" thing is especially ridiculous. I could buy it before, because its not really something he would think he could do.

But then Kara comes in, is flying all around. Kandorians come in, are flying all around.

So Clark KNOWS this is something he should be able to do. Apparently, it should be quite easy too since all these other Kryptonians can do it within seconds of getting powers with no practice.

[McLegend]

You can easily jump in. It's not hard to follow or catch up on.

However you probably wouldn't like it.

[McLegend]

The whole "no flights" thing is especially ridiculous. I could buy it before, because its not really something he would think he could do.

But then Kara comes in, is flying all around. Kandorians come in, are flying all around.

So Clark KNOWS this is something he should be able to do. Apparently, it should be quite easy too since all these other Kryptonians can do it within seconds of getting powers with no practice.

It makes Clark look like a fuckin pussy that he can't fly. Mind you Clark as always been a pussy until recently, but it really drives it home.

[Kalyx triaD]

I really can't wait for the next Batman. Now that Lost is over I need something to look forward to.
Hardly any good big blockbusters coming out this summer, or next really.
2012's summer is going to be wild.

Captain America? Green Lantern? Thor? Fuckin Avengers?

...Smurfs?

[Jeritron]

Pretty much just Avengers and Batman 3. Those are potentially the last two big payoffs in the comic movie boom. Pretty huge.
On the other side of the coin, the 80 million dollar yet 3D, high school reboot of Spiderman is coming out. It would be nice if it didn't suck, but I think that will start the shark jumping of the trend.

JJ Abrams' next Star Trek is coming out that summer and although I'm not much of a Trek fan, I loved the last one and am really interested to see what's done there. Should be great.

[Jeritron]

I don't have very high expectations of Thor, but it should be decent. That's really all I'm looking for really, is a decent movie that sets him up well for Avengers.
Captain America I have higher expectations for, because setting him up well and making that movie hit will be a big factor in whether or not Avengers flies high.

This should be in the other thread, I suppose, but we've digressed to it.

[Lock Jaw]

I have a feeling that Thor and Cap are going to suffer from being "Alright! Let's set up The Avengers!" rather than "Let's make a great Thor/Cap movie."

[Kalyx triaD]

I don't know, the Thor guys sound fairly passionate about it, and the Cap production would be that way by design (just look at the title).

Here's hoping for a behind the scenes doc on the Avengers production on the Iron Man 2 DVD.

[Lock Jaw]

Announced today at Time Warner's investor showcase, Turner Broadcasting chairman and CEO Phil Kent confirmed that Cartoon Network will soon air an animated series based on the DC Comics hero, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Already set for a big screen debut with Ryan Reynolds in the leading role for a June 17, 2011 release, "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" (which will air the year after the movie) will be the first time the character has had a solo TV spotlight after years of appearing in series from "Super Friends" to "Justice League Unlimited" and even "Duck Dogers."

More cartoons by DC are good than bad, so hopefully Green Lantern falls in the good category.

[mitchables]

be interesting to see if they go with hal or not. they probably will, since he is the primary figure in the comics again but i always liked jlu's john stewart. way more than in the comics.

also, hopefully they won't put an origin story in. between new frontier, first flight, and the upcoming live-action film, i think we've heard the tale of abin sur's death quite enough.

[Lock Jaw]

It'll probably be Hal. With the movie and all, they want to cash in on that. Though maybe they'll go Corps style and just have them all.

[Lock Jaw]

Or maybe it is a series about Alan Scott. :shifty:

[Kalyx triaD]

Word is The Flash and Wonder Woman are going to be greenlit soon.

[Boondock Saint]

Or maybe it is a series about Alan Scott. :shifty:


:y:

[Kalyx triaD]

Nolan Speaks About The World's Finest:

What it is, while David Goyer and myself were putting together the story for another Batman film a few years ago - you know, thrashing out where we might move on from 'The Dark Knight' - we got stuck. We were just sitting there idly chatting and he said, ' By the way, I think I know how you approach Superman,' and he told me his take on it. I thought it was really tremendous. It was the first time I had been able to conceive of how you would address Superman in a modern context. I thought it was a very exciting idea.

What you have to remember with both Batman and Superman, is that what makes those the best superhero characters there are, the most beloved after all this time, is the essence of who those characters were when they were created and when they were first developed. And you can't ever move too far from that.

My brother is working on the screenplay (Batman 3). We came up with a story that we are very excited about. We particularly like where we are taking the characters and what the ending is... There are things for me to be very excited about in addressing the characters again. But ultimately it always comes down to the script, and can we make a great film from this? That's something I will firmly be turning my attention to figuring out fairly soon. ...The finishing of a story rather than infinitely blowing up the balloon and expanding the story.

About the return of the a recast Joker:

I just don't feel comfortable about it.

On possible crossovers:

Marvel are doing what they do and people will respond to that really well, or they won't. It's not something I ever really applied a blanket rule to, but Marvel characters are very different to DC characters, and the key DC characters are very different to the minor DC characters. You've got to go back to that element of, 'What do I see when I close my eyes and think of Batman? What do I see when I close my eyes and think of Superman?' And for me a big part of that is their individuality. They are extraordinary beings in an ordinary world. And the reason I think the two are fascinating is because Superman is very specifically superpowered and obviously otherworldly; Batman is very human and flawed. They're two very different characters, but there's an elemental feeling of power in the iconography of those characters. To me that's originally because they stood alone. I need to hang on to that in my imagining of them.

Disagree but if it keeps him focused that's fine. It seems as though his run with Batman is coming to an end and with him not directing Superman, the next team may be more receptive to a unified movie-verse.

[parkmania]

The three-man writing team that did work on the Green Lantern screenplay, Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, and Marc Guggenheim (see “Green Lantern Movie Gets Writers”), has been hired to work on a sequel to Green Lantern and on a movie based on the Flash, according to Hollywood Reporter. They will produce treatments for the two films, then proceed to write a screenplay for one of the two, according to the report.



Green Lantern is cast and shooting in New Orleans (see “Angela Bassett in Green Lantern”), but it’s very rare for a sequel to be begun before the first film is even completed.



The Flash movie, which DC Entertainment CCO Geoff Johns is producing (see “Johns to Produce Flash Movie”), is now moving ahead based on Johns’ recent comic work on the character. It will utilize the Barry Allen version of the character, according to the report.

[Kalyx triaD]

...But it’s very rare for a sequel to be begun before the first film is even completed.

Where's that journalist from? That happens all the time.

[Kalyx triaD]

DC is grooming Blue Beetle (the modern one) for a live-action series (presumably for the CW). No idea where DC's sudden confidence in the character is coming from though it should be noted that DC/WB wanted a young male superhero on TV just a few years (the thankfully aborted Dick Grayson prequel series). Also consider they may be planning Smallville's successor (which, imo, was really the whole deal behind The Graysons and that Aquaman pilot).

It seems Blue Beetle is actually far along and may have a showing at this year's SDCC.

[Lock Jaw]

On his Twitter feed, Geoff Johns just announced there are many plans in store for Jamie Reyes, the current Blue Beetle. Jaime will be appearing in "most of" the episodes of Batman: The Brave and the Bold this coming season, and even more exciting, there is a live action series in development.

Geoff reports that they have test footage of a transformation sequence that he describes as "awesome". He promises to try and get it shown at this year's CCI in San Diego.

I think his being popular on the Brave and the Bold cartoon probably has a lot to do with it.

I still like Ted Kord better than Jaime Reyes, but whatever.

[Kalyx triaD]

This is a 'force-feed' push, I'm thinking, going from cameo appearances to a live-action series just doesn't seem natural to me.

[mitchables]

yeah especially since they canned his solo title pretty early on, surprised they'd be backing him as the protagonist of a tv show now.

[Kalyx triaD]

"Lazarus" is the name of Smallville's 10th season premier.

[Fignuts]

The new Blue Beetle sucks.

In any format.

[Shadow]

Fuck you Fagnuts.

[parkmania]

Margaret Weis Productions has added another game title with a tie-in to a popular media property with the Smallville Roleplaying Game, scheduled to release in August 2010.



Based on the CW’s TV series of the same name, Smallville focuses on super-powered action and coming-of-age drama. Players can take on the role of familiar characters from the series, such as Clark, Lois, or Oliver, or they can invent their own original characters and insert them into the world of Smallville.



The game uses an updated version of Margaret Weis Productions’ Cortex System called Cortex Plus, featuring the same core mechanics as its Serenity RPG and other products. Cortex Plus focuses on the character’s values and relationships.



The Smallville design team is lead by Cam Banks. The 192-page rulebook includes complete game rules and full-color interior pages. This will be a hardcover book. Suggested retail price will be $39.99. Stock number is MWP 1030.



Planned follow-up books include the Smallville High School Yearbook for October, and The Watchtower Report for December.


*****************
Talk about waiting too long to bring something out...

[Kalyx triaD]

Wow.

[Kalyx triaD]

The animated sequel to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is coming, and it's called "Superman/Batman: Apocalypse". It follows the second arc of the Superman/Batman series which introduced the modern Supergirl. Hopefully the classic voices return as it did with the first movie.

This makes Public Enemies the first of DC Animated's films to get a sequel.

[mitchables]

and kind of least deserving one tbh

[D Mac]

They need a Smallville video game.

[Kalyx triaD]

<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LXEoqzEdlhk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LXEoqzEdlhk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>

[Kalyx triaD]

Hot off the heels of the new Superman/Batman sequel, Apocalypse, we now know that Summer Glau will be voicing Kara Zor-El aka Supergirl in the animated movie. Summer's made a name for herself portraying deceptively tough females in sci-fi/fantasy genre works, becoming Supergirl seems right up her alley.

I'd like to be right up her alley. Dig through her trash, see if she got some Terminator props in there.

[Juan]

Most of these animated movies kind of suck.

[Lock Jaw]

The only one that I have liked enough to watch a couple times is New Frontier. Though it has the advantage of having source material that is one of my favorite stories.

[Kalyx triaD]

Public Enemies was based on a book.

[Lock Jaw]

I know that. But it isn't one of my favorite stories like New Frontier is.

[Kalyx triaD]

Just making known Public Enemies has the advantage you mentioned.

I loved all the movies. Some I liked less, though.

[Lock Jaw]

Didn't say the advantage was being based on source material.

Said the advantage was being based on source material that was already one of my favorite stories.

But yeah, none of the movies have been horrible.

Haven't seen Wonder Woman or Crisis on Two Earths yet.

[Nowhere Man]

Wonder Woman was surprisingly good. It's honestly one of the very, very few takes on Wondy that I really enjoyed.

Crisis on Two Earths was okay, nothing terrible, but hardly the worst thing they've ever done. I did like their take on Flash, and Owlman was pretty badass.

[.44 Magdalene]

Oh, man. Gotta admit to having struck half a boner watching that preview of Under the Red Hood.

[Kalyx triaD]

Back in the books, Wonder Woman is getting an overhaul with a new creative team and direction. Jim Lee designed a new look for her, as her series aims to level more evenly with the other 2 major players of the DC Universe.

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/110/1102826/wonder-womans-new-era-20100629045114255.jpg

Not fond of it, but I'll give it a while.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/110/1102826/wonder-womans-new-era-20100629045145894.jpg

It's the pants, they should make it a brighter blue.

[Lock Jaw]

Pants are fine. Its the half-jacket thing that bugs me. Too "90s".

[Boondock Saint]

Looks like the jacket 90s Superboy wore. Never been a huge WW fan or anything but dunno how I feel about them retconning her history. Mainly as to how it will affect the rest of the DCU (Donna Troy, Wonder Girl)...so does this mean she never killed Max Lord either?

[Kalyx triaD]

Apparently all the current WW history is still there, Diana is just working her way back. All that seems to sound like a convenient fail-safe in the event people end up hating the new stuff. "Oh well, the timeline is fixed, yay, classic WW is back!" Or if it resonates they'll fold this urban WW into the DCU proper.

To be honest the whole premise of a city raised Diana would actually make for an interesting movie or live-action TV show.

[alvarado52]

i hear Kalyx triaD jerks off to anything penciled by J.Scott Campbell. He was a big Gen13 fan.

[Kalyx triaD]

Megan Fox wants to be in Gen13 or something.

[alvarado52]

Gen13 would make a shitty movie. It wasnt even a great comic...it was just 'risque' for the time. It was the Skinemax of comics.

[Kalyx triaD]

I never read them so I can't make judgment calls, gonna take your word for it.

[Kalyx triaD]

Ya know what, I'm warming up to this new Wonder Woman. If her power level is shifted to be between Clark and Bruce (rather than be the lady who can fight Superman), and her personality is more modern progressive than 'feminazi'; I see this lasting longer than Blue Superman.

A Smallville appearance with her new suit and backstory could build massive awareness and appeal to sell the update. Being that Jim Lee designed the suit, perhaps they could slip it in DC Universe Online.

I'd prepare a cross-media blitz of Wonder Woman if I were taking it seriously.

[Nowhere Man]

Wonder Woman just looks like she raided Black Canary's closet. So now instead of looking like a stripper, she looks like a hooker. Blecch.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/182/f/c/Wonder_Woman_No__601_by_AlexGarner.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

Smallville's SDCC Panel:

* Tom Welling will be there! The show’s leading man and exec producer will be making his second appearance at the Con.

* Welling will be joined by returning series regulars Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman, and Justin Hartley at the show’s panel on Sunday at 10 a.m.

* Showrunners Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson will also be present to answer all your burning questions about the show’s 10th and final season.

* Did I mention acclaimed Smallville writer Geoff Johns will be moderating said panel discussion?

* Last but not least: You’ll be treated to an exclusive first look at the season premiere!

[parkmania]

Why the hell does San Diego have to be on the opposite coast?

[Kalyx triaD]

Does anybody think Tom Welling would be willing to be Superman is Nolan asked him?

[Reavant]

didnt the guy who was in dukes of hazzard tell him not to do it so that he doesnt get type cast?

[Kalyx triaD]

He played Clark Kent for ten years. Tom and everyone involved in Smallville are pretty much doomed to either legacy roles or something comic related (voice work in future comic animation or games, appearance in otherwise 'geeky' media).

[Reavant]

thats what i was thinking but i remember hearing he turned down the role in superman returns

[Kalyx triaD]

If that's legit there's plenty of reasons for him to do that at the time. Smallville's done after this season.

[McLegend]

I might have to question Chris Nolan's sanity if he asked Tom Welling to play Superman in a movie.

[McLegend]

I would also question Tom Welling's sanity if he turned the role down.

[Fignuts]

As far as risque 90's comics go, Danger Girl blows Gen13 right out of the water.

[parkmania]

If you want risque comics, go find Empowered. It's a series of b/w graphic novels by Adam Warren of Dirty Pair fame.

It's about a girl who gets a super suit that as she uses its powers, it starts covering less and less of her body until it gets a recharge.

[Fignuts]

New WW looks more like Donna Troy.

[Kalyx triaD]

I'd actually bang Diana now.

[parkmania]

Thomas Jane voices the title character in Jonah Hex, a DC Showcase Original Short included on the Blu-ray and 2-Disc Special Edition DVD of Batman: Under the Red Hood, due for release on July 27th (see “Batman: Under the Red Hood”). The voice cast also includes Linda Hamilton, Michelle Trachtenberg, Michael rooker, and Jason Marsden.



Jane actually wanted to play the title role in the live action feature. “I actually wanted to do the live action film,” Jane said in an interview provided by Warner Home Video. “When they were casting the movie, I had a guy come and do my makeup, we took some photos and sent them off to Akiva Goldman.” Josh Brolin got the part; maybe Jane dodged a bullet on that one.




Jane spoke well of the animated version. “The animators did a great job in capturing the ugliness of the character,” he said. “He's not a pretty boy. He looks like he's been butchered by a blind barber. He's mean as hell, and I can't imagine anybody wanting to make love to the dude. He must be awful lonely. And that just makes him meaner.”



Jane claims geek cred by noting his love for the comics medium. “The medium is so broad, much more so than film,” he said. “There's so much more room in comics for genres, styles, flavors, different auteurs. That's what makes comics a great and timeless medium -- a medium that will always be a compelling way to tell a story.”

[Kalyx triaD]

Jane's my fave Punisher.

[Jeritron]

I love Thomas Jane. He's one of those semi-obscure actors who I enjoy consistently. Everyone tends to have one of those.
Although, he's gotten a bit more recognition lately because of Hung.

I was a huge mark for The Mist, and probably only enjoyed the first Punisher because of him.

[Kalyx triaD]

The Mist owned so hard.

[Jeritron]

To anyone that hasn't yet seen The Mist, or enjoyed it, I reccomend seeing it in black and white.
It was intended to be released that way, and was shot to have a lot of bright lighting and such to suit it. The studio didn't want to allow it though. It looks fantastic. The special effects look top notch because they weren't meant to be seen in full color. It's great because it has a classic horror movie feel and just suits the tone of the film wayyyy better.

The dvd I bought features the B&W version.