On the eve of Comic-C0n, news hits that DC Comics are seemingly jumping into the deep end with their comic book adaptations. Convenient timing. In addition to bringing on board a handful of producers to get their projects going, a host of project have been revealed in an announcement regarding their film slate.
Projects noted to be in development include a second stab at “The Flash” feature film; adaptations of “Adam Strange” and “Aquaman” through Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company, Appian Way; “Bizarro Superman” by “Galaxy Quest” scribes David Howard and Robert Gordon; a sequel to the Keanu Reeves led “Constantine;” two Green Arrow projects – the prison-break-tinged “Super Max” and an origin story; and “Shazam.”
That’s all good and well but with only the Batman franchise truly successfully under way, shouldn’t they be focusing on a few adaptations at a time? Or does D.C. all of a sudden think they’re Marvel? Remember when you jump into too fast and quick you end up with a bunch of “Daredevil” and “Ghost Rider” projects.
This it take two for “The Flash,” that was in development a year or two ago with none other than the new Green Lantern” star Ryan Reynolds. [THR]
Isn't this take three on "Flash"? David Goyer was developing the Ryan Reynolds version, and last year David Dobkin was the new guy brought in.
Also, I have to say, it's dumb that the WB is saying, "There's no money in Superman- let's do another Constantine!"
Just throwing this out there, but is it even "possible" to make a Superman movie for less than $150 million plus ridiculous advertising costs? Even the movies for the B-level DC characters will end up costing over $100 million. The numbers get absolutely ridiculous for comic/graphic novel adaptations.
There can't be that many fans of the comic books to make these less risky than new ideas.
Yes, it is called Spike Jonze, Tarsem, or Michel Gondry.
I'm not sure if your 3 favorite directors in the whole world could do it. Jonze spent north of $150 million on Wild Things and who know how much they spent extra when they delayed the film an entire year for more effects and more post-production.
Has it really been confirmed Wild Things was a $150 million budget? I was thinking something like half that.