EDITORIAL: The DC Cinematic Universe and my ideas

EDITORIAL: The DC Cinematic Universe and my ideas

What has been going on with Warner and their Justice League plans is muddled and wrong. I will give you my ideas for actors and directors for each character. Hit the jump to read more.

Editorial Opinion
By BatmanBlueLantern - Sep 14, 2012 01:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic
Source: ComicBookMovie.com

Now let me make this clear. I am new to making articles and I may not be the best at it. But I do want you to hear me out.
So the way Warner Brothers have been handling their plans for a expanded DC Movie Universe, in my opinion, may screw the characters up. SO I will not include Man of Steel in this, I will include my own ideas instead.

Superman:
My idea is that the movie does not have yet ANOTHER origin story, but rather just move forward. And I want Braniac! He would be a very cool character and would benefit the movie if they found the right actor for him.
So the director to me should definitely be J.J. Abrams, besides the lens flare, Star Trek and Super 8 are both great films, and I think he would make a light but good film, which Zack Snyder can not do. Zack is good for dark films but not a lighthearted character like Superman.
The actor I don't know who it should be, but I will do a update on who should play him.
The release date should be the thing to kick off the DC movie universe. It also SHOULD be released in 2013 as well.


Flash:
For Flash, you need a really good story to make him likable and cool. I think the first movie the villain should be Captain Cold. And have the origin there, but do not make it a big thing, they REALLY need to move forward with it.
The director should definitely be Brad Bird. He has made MI4 and The Incredibles films that are considered amazing and one of the best in their categories. I absolutly love both films and think he is the best choice for the character.
Now yet again, my actor has yet to be chosen, be sure to comment and let me know your ideas.

Wonder Woman:
Wonder Woman is a interesting and strong character. What we need is a solid origin story where she is not downplayed for being a woman and she is introduced to the world of men.I also want it to have a real cool Greek Gods story arc as well.
Now for directors, my choice is really unknown. We have not had very many movies with strong female characters. Please leave a comment on who
should be director and I will look into it.

As for actress, I believe that Morena Baccarin would be a good choice. She was a strong female character in Firefly and she has the looks, and she is a great actress. And for the love of God, give her pants or at least a Greek skirt.

Justice League:
This needs to introduce the new Batman and the new Green Lantern, and have Aquaman and Martian Manhunter in it. The villain should definitely be Darkseid.
As for the director, I think Matthew Vaugn should be the one. X-Men:First Class is so amazing and made me care about characters that I never really cared for. He made a real world, but science fiction movie that had themes from the 60's and was a solid film. I think he could do the same here.

Batman:
So I think that Dick Grayson needs to be introduced the first movie. I think that it should include Posion Ivy and Killer Croc as the main villains, with Harvey Dent just being a Attorney.
I could not really decide who should be director, so I will tell you them all. Ridley Scott is one of my choices, and I think he could handle a movie that is dark and interesting and complex. I also believe that James Cameron would be a good choice, but he is working on other projects. And that is all I could think of right now, but comment below and give me suggestions for me.

As for the actor, I believe strongly that it should be Joe Manganiello. Hear me out. He has a strong body build, he is really tall and he has in my opinion, great acting ability. And hell, he wants to play the role, and almost got the Superman role.

As for Green Lantern and others, give me a comment below and tell me who you think should director or actor should be.

Now, here is my scheduled and titles for every movie:
2013: Man of Steel
2014: Flash: The Fastest Man Alive
2014: Wonder Woman
2015: Justice League
2015: The Batman
2016: Green Lantern
2016: Aquaman
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kong
kong - 9/14/2012, 2:25 PM
MoS should be included and if your gonna do an article like this do ALL the movies not just 2.
BatmanBlueLantern
BatmanBlueLantern - 9/14/2012, 2:49 PM
this article is meant to show MY plans for the movie. ANd from the teaser and pics for MOS, I do not like the way it has been handeled, it seems dark and deep, and i am sorry i did not have the time to do the rest, like i said i will get it done later.
ellispart3
ellispart3 - 9/14/2012, 3:14 PM
i agree with @thorgi, you may be better off waiting until you have a complete article.

with superman, you can't already be turned off of a movie based on a teaser and a sizzle reel can you? i can understand having an issue with a movie due to it being too dark for a character, but too deep? how so? it's not like they tapped darren aronofsky or sam mendes for this film, it's zach snyder. also say what you want about some of his films, he does know how to portray comic book properties very well. 300 held on to the epic feel and tone from the comics very well. Watchmen was also a very well shot film for adapting a book that was so complex.

for the flash you want a good story and a likable character. that's the formula for any movie you want to generate for mass appeal. you don't really go into why brad bird would fit besides the fact that you liked the incredible ans mission impossible ghost protocol. i would be interested a bit more in what you thoughts are on why bird would work on a single superhero film.

i will say this, the origin aspect can be down played. out of all the superheroes out there, the general public knows the basic 'visitor from a strange planet' aspect of superman. you don't need a lot of time devoted to his origin.
BatmanBlueLantern
BatmanBlueLantern - 9/14/2012, 5:05 PM
When did I say deep? All I said was dark. And I personally believe that J.J. Abrams could better handle the more light heart Superman. And I am sorry I did not finish the article, I was so excited to write it that it was the end of lunch and I had to go to class. And Brad Bird can handle the multiple character very well and I mean, Dash was handled so well in The Incredibles that I think he could do a whole movie on a similar character. And the pictures are dark, let me explain. The palet on the costume is just wrong and I don't like the silver arm bands. Superman is no fisherman, he is a guy who does the right thing because he just thinks it is the right thing. The bleak quality of the trailer is not Superman. And Jor-EL would never tell his son that his existence would change the world, he is a SCIENTIST, which does not make sense. And Pa Kent would not tell him no matter what he does, he will change the world, he would tell him he would have to earn it.
ellispart3
ellispart3 - 9/14/2012, 6:21 PM
@BatmanBlueLantern
Well you simply edited your article, but you did state that you worried about the Man of Steel being both dark and too deep. Sorry, even if you edited, we know it was there.

Secondly, Brad Bird works with teams fairly well. yea, he did great with Dash in the Incredibles, but that doesn't mean he can do a full feature film on just one guy and make it work.

The teaser shows Clark Kent as a fisherman. That's irrelevant, due to mulitple origin tales showing Clark Kent traveling finding himself before he moves to Metropolis. So the idea of him being a fisherman isn't far fetched or damaging to the mythos. Jor-El as a scientist makes a very basic assumption that a man who is many many times stronger than the average Earthling will make an affect on them. Jor-El was able to deduce that the yellow sun will amplify him greatly. Same for Pa Kent, he is able to see that Clark is going to affect the world with his abilities, he will change the world. He can't earn that, a man who can fly around and hurl cars about will change the world...now whether for the better is up to debate.
BatmanBlueLantern
BatmanBlueLantern - 9/14/2012, 6:24 PM
Ok, well I may have used the wrong word. But Superman needs to be a more fun character but seem like the right guy. Superman would never be a fisherman, he is not a loner. And by earn it, I mean that Pa believes in earning things. Not to earn the world, but to earn to change it. He is saying that no matter what he does, he will change the world, while you don't just stand around and change the world, you do things! And also, Jor-El would never say this to kal. He never has in the comics, and never will. I am updating with further actors and directors. And this is an Editorial, it is MY opinion.
ellispart3
ellispart3 - 9/14/2012, 6:33 PM
@JokerFanHAhaHA is dead on, being a fisherman doesn't equal being a loner. They always work in teams (which would be beneficial). along with that, Superman started off as a lone sentry for Metropolis. If they go with the golden age interpretation, he'd be a loner. but that's neither here nor there.

And yes, his existence would simply change the world. Think about it like this. You are bigger and stronger than your average kindergartener correct? go stand in there class room, don't say sh!t, and I would bet money they notice you. Yes, it's a crude example, but the idea is that Superman's presence is so large that him simply being in a world where everyone is woefully weaker than him, he will be noticed.

Yes, it's an editorial...with a comment section. It's here for people to discuss differences and debate, not just pat you on the back for writing an editorial.
BatmanBlueLantern
BatmanBlueLantern - 9/14/2012, 7:08 PM
Well, oh well. He was alone in the boat, and Clark, went to Kansas University and majored in Journalism and then went straight to Metropolis and became a reporter for the Daily Planet. He did not have some deep soul searching or whatever, at least now, that's how it should be, and how MODERN continuity is. And not the new 52 crap, but right before that mess.
BatmanBlueLantern
BatmanBlueLantern - 9/14/2012, 7:25 PM
I don't want a shallow film, I want a film that is not trying to be The Nolan films. He does a great job with dark characters. Superman is Not a dark character. ANd I know whatever my opinion is, that MoS will come out. And can you guys read the rest of the article and put this MoS debate to rest, we are NOT going to agree. SO read up on the newly edited article.
ellispart3
ellispart3 - 9/14/2012, 7:30 PM
@BatmanBlueLantern
you do realize that the idea of clark traveling isn't a new one. and the idea of modern continuity, hate it or love it is the new 52 "crap". that's the beauty of fiction, you can change things about without any real world problems. even back with man of steel #1, the idea that clark traveled around to see the world was touched on. then you have mark waid's birthright series that had him as a traveling journalist. this concept has been touched on multiple times, by multiple creative teams. all of that goes into the superman mythos, so it is up for grabs when adapting it into film.

so yes, he did have some deep soul searching, and honestly that makes the character more rounded. he is the protector of the world who has seen the slender of the world. not just some do gooder from smallville who is good because his parents told him to be good.
BatmanBlueLantern
BatmanBlueLantern - 9/14/2012, 7:34 PM
Ok,well my mistake. Lets just agree to disagree on our MoS opinions. Please comment on what you think of my article and my other opinions. I updated it like 15 mins ago.
ellispart3
ellispart3 - 9/14/2012, 7:48 PM
not a terrible idea mirroring the diversity of films with the wonder woman film being heavily based on greek gods and mythology (marvel has thor set in asgard, dc needs something similar to bring a level of fantasy to its universe). i don't see Morena Baccarin working as wonder woman. she is strong as inara in the firefly series, but she never had that aggressive warrior intensity it would take to be wonder woman. she looks too soft to pull off diana. but still, not the worst choice out there.

Id rather see brad bird on JLA. vaughn is a great director, but bird does a better job with fleshing out all the team members, not just a few of them.

i wouldn't mind seeing him against killer croc and poison ivy, maybe even mr freeze. they will go the route of making batman work in a superhero realm, so they will go with the larger than life villains. it won't be as dark as the nolan trilogies, but will most likely be the darkest of the jla series. also, I've never seen Joe Manganiello as an exceptional actor. not a lot of range with him. hell, jeffrey donovan would do a better job imo. yes, he would need to bulk up, but that's never stopped anyone from getting a role.

green lantern just needs a film where they focus the story. don't put half of the movie in space then the other half on earth. either give us a great sci fi film set in space and really make it a visual masterpiece or set it completely on earth and give us a very unique superhero. i don't care who they put up there either, jordan, rayner, or stewart would all work well.

the full article is a bit better, but flesh out the whole thing. don't just leave spots blank and say "you guys come up with it in the comments" we're here for your opinions.
BatmanBlueLantern
BatmanBlueLantern - 9/14/2012, 7:53 PM
Well, IMO Joe Mangallieno steals the show on True Blood and he has the absolute perfect build and look. And what do you think of my directors for Batman?
ellispart3
ellispart3 - 9/14/2012, 8:03 PM
@BatmanBlueLantern
with a great script and a great writing team, james mcteigue would do a great job. maybe even brian de palma.

fair enough with mangallieno, i don't watch true blood too often. from what i've seen, he never seemed to have range.
BatmanBlueLantern
BatmanBlueLantern - 9/14/2012, 8:06 PM
Well he does not have much to work with what he is given, but he does a good job with what he is given.
BatmanBlueLantern
BatmanBlueLantern - 9/14/2012, 8:36 PM
Well Joe, IMO, is a damn fine actor. And Matthew Vaugn is perfect for Justice League. He made such a solid film with First Class, and Kick-Ass is also amazing. And I agree with your director choice for WW, and I think the actress is perfect, she can play a strong female character, and she looks the part to. And you right. James Cam and ridley are gonna be working on other projects, but I still strongly believe that they both can do a fantastic job. I also believe taylor cole could be a good WW. And NO to angelina, to old, and i like morena best.
BatmanBlueLantern
BatmanBlueLantern - 9/14/2012, 8:46 PM
Well, to each their own. And I like the exotic look of Morena more, and Joe fits the role perfectly. He has the buffness, the tallness, and the acting, so yeah. And william flether should most def play joker.
Tainted87
Tainted87 - 9/15/2012, 8:06 AM
So if your ideas for each solo movie are limited to a paragraph, or half a paragraph - chances are they aren't especially interesting that you just can't elaborate enough on em.

All you have to say about Justice League is: "This needs to introduce the new Batman and the new Green Lantern, and have Aquaman and Martian Manhunter in it. The villain should definitely be Darkseid.
As for the director, I think Matthew Vaugn should be the one. X-Men:First Class is so amazing and made me care about characters that I never really cared for. He made a real world, but science fiction movie that had themes from the 60's and was a solid film. I think he could do the same here. "

Why should Darkseid be the villain? Why should Aquaman and Martian Manhunter be in it?

Your picks are very stereotyped. I could probably glance over to my left at my DVD collection and pull some actors and directors out of my favorite movies and make a fan-cast, but WHY? I think of Ghostbusters as the penultimate STANDARD for which a Fantastic Four movie should be made, but there's no way in hell I would have Ivan Reitman direct it if it were up to me.

Here's something I would do.

Make a movie that utilizes the characters of the DC universe as any movie, blockbuster, comedy or drama, would... as a cast of characters who are reactive to a freakin story. Solo outings cost money that the studio is not willing to spend, and gambles even further with the audience as to who is really willing to watch these movies. After GL, the non-fan audience is going to take a drastic hit, even if it's promised to be better - even if it would actually be AMAZING.

Do you know why 52 Weekly is one of my favorite stories? Because Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Batman, even Martian Manhunter - all the big names are completely absent in the story. It focuses on how the rest of the DC community rebuilds, carries on, even develops further... in the wake of Infinite Crisis. Steel goes up against Lex Luthor and loses a bunch of times. The Question, suffering terminal cancer, trains an off-the-wagon detective to carry on his legacy. Nightwing flirts with Batwoman hopelessly. Black Adam storms in on Renee's morning sex with a girl from his "kingdom". Adam Strange, Starfire, and Animal Man try to make it half-way across the galaxy back to Earth after being marooned in space. Ralph Dibny takes on Felix Faust.

I'm not saying adapt that, but the point is - the DC universe needs more than "we're going to lead up to a Justice League movie!" Justice League isn't the only publication out there worth reading (I am referring to publications predating the new 52).

Closing bottom line: the ends don't always justify the means.
BatmanBlueLantern
BatmanBlueLantern - 9/15/2012, 10:09 AM
I know tainted, that JL is not the only thing worth reading. I am planning on soon doing sequels and other teams and solo heroes. I also plan on making Chris Pine The Flash.
miggyman24
miggyman24 - 10/16/2012, 10:04 PM
with the flash an act who looks like barry allen and is young i think michael welch or funnier little older sean william scott for the flash,
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