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taffer 01-10-15 02:04 PM

Re: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) (D: Snyder; S: Gadot)
 

Originally Posted by trespoochies (Post 12358849)
The takeaway from all this is that this Batman/Superman movie is gonna suck something fierce.

Avada Kedavra!

E Unit 01-10-15 02:08 PM

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I dunno, maybe they should bring ole' Harry Potter into this mix. Couldn't make it any worse.

Mike86 01-10-15 02:09 PM

Re: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) (D: Snyder; S: Gadot)
 

Originally Posted by PhantomStranger (Post 12358803)
It's not that unusual for WB, they split up the Harry Potter franchise into multiple movies for some of the sequels. I never understood why they had pushed it back to 2016 in the first place.

The Deathly Hallows and other books adapted into two parts have been announced as being split initially though. In the case of Batman V Superman it seems like a change that's been made midway through production which strikes me as a somewhat troubling decision since they likely didn't intend on that being the case.

taffer 01-10-15 02:11 PM

Re: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) (D: Snyder; S: Gadot)
 

Originally Posted by trespoochies (Post 12358853)
I dunno, maybe they should bring ole' Harry Potter into this mix. Couldn't make it any worse.

Well, magic does exist in DC with magician characters such as Constantine and Zatanna.



Originally Posted by Mike86 (Post 12358856)
The Deathly Hallows and other books adapted into two parts have been announced as being split initially though. In the case of Batman V Superman it seems like a change that's been made midway through production which strikes me as a somewhat troubling decision since they likely didn't intend on that being the case.

We don't know if DC had planned two movies all along and was simply saving it as a surprise. Plus this is just a rumor at this point. It could be completely untrue. We simply do not know. It's not really wise to assume that DC is pulling this move out of their ass when there are so many variables at play. But I guess haters gotta hate no matter what.

Maxflier 01-10-15 02:18 PM

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So many people refuse to have any optimism about this movie no matter what. It's like they WANT it to not be good.

Mike86 01-10-15 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by taffer (Post 12358859)
We don't know if DC had planned two movies all along and was simply saving it as a surprise. Plus this is just a rumor at this point. It could be completely untrue. We simply do not know. It's not really wise to assume that DC is pulling this move out of their ass when there are so many variables at play. But I guess haters gotta hate no matter what.

I don't believe that this was the plan all along. It makes no sense to announce it as one film initially but secretly hiding the fact that they were planning to make it two parts. If it was planned that way all along I'm almost positive they would have announced it that way so the film could be marketed as such. Especially if the first half is indeed slated for later this year.

E Unit 01-10-15 02:26 PM

Re: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) (D: Snyder; S: Gadot)
 

Originally Posted by Maxflier (Post 12358867)
So many people refuse to have any optimism about this movie no matter what. It's like they WANT it to not be good.

Honestly, I really want it to be good. Superfriends and DC comics were a vital part of my childhood. Even now my kids watch a lot of the DC cartoons and Justice League movies and shows. But this thread started from a strict Batman vs. Superman movie 196 pages ago to a Justice League movie. Nothing we've read indicates this production is going smoothly. I wish I could be optimistic, but at this point, I have little to no hope this will usher in the DC universe in the fashion it should. Or I prefer my prediction that it's just going to be a hot mess with little fun.

Mike86 01-10-15 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxflier (Post 12358867)
So many people refuse to have any optimism about this movie no matter what. It's like they WANT it to not be good.

It's hard being optimistic when it seems like they're making one bone-headed decision after another constantly. It literally feels like they have no idea and are just throwing things at the wall in hopes that their decisions are right and will stick. I'm more of a DC fan but nothing about this project thus far gives me hope that they've got things together and will deliver a solid film.

DaveyJoe 01-10-15 03:06 PM

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Surprised to see all the negativity about the recent news!

Hailey G 01-10-15 03:10 PM

Re: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) (D: Snyder; S: Gadot)
 

Originally Posted by Mike86 (Post 12358856)
The Deathly Hallows and other books adapted into two parts have been announced as being split initially though. In the case of Batman V Superman it seems like a change that's been made midway through production which strikes me as a somewhat troubling decision since they likely didn't intend on that being the case.

Kill Bill was also split midway thru production.

My Other Self 01-10-15 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike86 (Post 12358881)
It's hard being optimistic when it seems like they're making one bone-headed decision after another constantly. It literally feels like they have no idea and are just throwing things at the wall in hopes that their decisions are right and will stick. I'm more of a DC fan but nothing about this project thus far gives me hope that they've got things together and will deliver a solid film.

This. Man of Steel was the definition of mediocre. How are we supposed to give the benefit of the doubt that these same people are creating some amazing cinematic universe?

If the movie is good, then they'll get me to think they can compete with Marvel. But Mike is right, it comes off as they're just tossing any idea possible out there and seeing what works and what doesn't. It comes off as incredibly haphazard.

Mike86 01-10-15 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Obi-Wan Jabroni (Post 12358919)
Kill Bill was also split midway thru production.

Well those films had mixed reactions and I have a lot more faith in Tarantino making a change like that midway through versus Snyder doing it.

taffer 01-10-15 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveyJoe (Post 12358918)
Surprised to see all the negativity about the recent news!

It's not even really news. It's just a rumor. It's always hilarious to watch people get in such an uproar over a rumor.

I'm going to start a new rumor.

AQUAMAN IS GETTING A TRILOGY!

Source:

http://www.ihaveabridgetosellyougull...y_official.com

Now watch everyone get in an uproar.

"An Aquaman trilogy!? DC doesn't know what they're doing. They're just pulling shit out their ass. Blah blah fucking blah."

DaveyJoe 01-10-15 03:26 PM

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:lol:

Solid Snake 01-10-15 03:27 PM

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actually...that sounds like a good rumor to start. Just saying...

majorjoe23 01-10-15 05:04 PM

Re: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) (D: Snyder; S: Gadot)
 

Originally Posted by Mike86 (Post 12358922)
Well those films had mixed reactions and I have a lot more faith in Tarantino making a change like that midway through versus Snyder doing it.

They have 84 and 85% ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. I wouldn't call the reaction too mixed.

hanshotfirst1138 01-10-15 05:07 PM


Originally Posted by Obi-Wan Jabroni (Post 12358919)
Kill Bill was also split midway thru production.

No doubt once Harvey Weinstein realized that by milking his own personal King Midas' ego, he could squeeze twice the profits out of a single film. And I don't care what QT says, I paid twice, it's two films.

Mike86 01-10-15 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by majorjoe23 (Post 12359037)
They have 84 and 85% ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. I wouldn't call the reaction too mixed.

I'm not saying they aren't somewhat popular and I myself like them, but I know when they came out (and even somewhat now) that a lot of people viewed Volume 1 as a better film with better pacing and whatnot whereas Volume 2 is viewed as more slow and uneven in comparison. Plus like I said those films were directed by Quentin Tarantino who's probably one of the best modern directors. If anyone would be able to make a change like that midway through production and succeed it'd be him. Zack Snyder is a so-so director at best and if there's any truth to this rumor about Batman V Superman being split midway through production I'm not sure he's a strong enough director to be able to pull off two films especially if it wasn't the initial plan.

taffer 01-10-15 05:20 PM

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They should split it into seven movies.

Batman V Superman
Batman V Flash
Batman V Green Lantern
Batman V Wonder Woman
Batman V Aquaman
Batman V Cyborg

Then the ultimate showdown:

Batman V Batman

My Other Self 01-10-15 05:24 PM

Re: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) (D: Snyder; S: Gadot)
 

Originally Posted by taffer (Post 12359064)
They should split it into seven movies.

Batman V Superman
Batman V Flash
Batman V Green Lantern
Batman V Wonder Woman
Batman V Aquaman
Batman V Cyborg

Then the ultimate showdown:

Batman V Batman

Brilliant.

taffer 01-10-15 05:44 PM

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Batman & The Justice League Minus The Justice League

DaveyJoe 01-10-15 05:45 PM

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I'd watch that.

taffer 01-10-15 05:50 PM

Re: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) (D: Snyder; S: Gadot)
 
I am kind of surprised DC hasn't done a Batman Incorporated movie with a whole bunch of Batmen running around kicking ass. That would make more sense and be a financially safer movie than Suicide Squad.

We have an army.
We have a <s>Hulk</s> Batman.

Patman 01-10-15 06:00 PM

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Batman V Marvel.

Guru Askew 01-10-15 06:50 PM

Re: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) (D: Snyder; S: Gadot)
 

Originally Posted by hanshotfirst1138 (Post 12359046)
No doubt once Harvey Weinstein realized that by milking his own personal King Midas' ego, he could squeeze twice the profits out of a single film. And I don't care what QT says, I paid twice, it's two films.

I'm sure they still saved more money splitting it up compared to two separate productions but it's a bit more complicated than just getting a free bonus movie out of it. The Salkinds were the first ones to try it with their Musketeer movies and they were promptly sued and now contracts require that everyone be paid again if the decision is made retroactively.

So when they double the salary of everyone involved and have to promote and distribute another film it's not as if they're laughing all the way to the bank with your ticket money.


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