The Flash

Director Shawn Levy on What Happened to His FLASH Movie

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: September 25th, 2011 at 7:06 pm

Back in 2007, director Shawn Levy was attached to direct The Flash for Warner Bros.  At the time, comic book movies were beginning their rise to prominence, and The Flash was a high profile project for the studio (it still is).  At the time, Levy was coming off Night at the Museum, which had made over $500 million at the worldwide box office, so it wasn’t a surprise when he landed the gig.  Since then, I’ve wondered what happened and why his version of The Flash never got made.  So when I got to speak with Levy at this weekend’s press junket for Real Steel, one of the many things we talked about was what happened to The Flash.  He told me:

“I oversaw a draft for about three-and-a-half months.  And, at that time, I learned two things.  One, if you’re going to take on a character like that… I was still the family comedy guy.  And I just felt like, I gotta get a few more under my belt before I can claim the legitimacy of making a movie like that.  And that’s what I’m doing, to be very honest.  I’m not saying I have a master plan to go back to The Flash.  In the end, The Flash went away because Justice League was gonna happen.  And then it didn’t happen.  To my great dismay, because I would have been first in line for that, too.”

Hit the jump for more.

DC Universe Will Reboot This August; Digital Issues Available at Time of Physical Release

by Jason Barr    Posted: May 31st, 2011 at 3:58 pm

At the conclusion of Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert’s 5-issue miniseries Flashpoint, DC Comics has announced it will reboot its universe and re-number each of its titles to begin at issue #1. In a letter from DC Senior Sales VP Bob Wayne to comic retailers, Wayne explains that the publisher will perform some character alterations with regards to “appearance, origin, and age” in an attempt to bring DC’s classic group of characters into a “more modern, diverse DC Universe.” The reboot will officially be underway on Wednesday, August 31st when DC will only release two titles: Flashpoint #5 and Justice League #1 to be written by Johns with art from Jim Lee.

In addition to the reboot, DC announced that the August 31st release will also be a landmark date for the digital distribution of comics as it will be the first time that either of the two major comic publishers (DC and Marvel) will release new titles digitally on the same day as their physical release. For more on the reboot and what it could mean for DC’s classic cast of characters, hit the jump.

Warner Bros. to Reboot BATMAN after THE DARK KNIGHT RISES; Christopher Nolan to Remain on as Producer

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: March 29th, 2011 at 9:48 am

Christopher Nolan has publicly stated that The Dark Knight Rises will be his final Batman film, and Warner Bros. is already looking ahead to the future of the franchise.  As we reported last night, the studio is currently planning a Justice League movie for 2013 and Warner Bros. president Jeff Robinov tells Hero Complex that scripts are being written for Flash and Wonder Woman (the Wonder Woman project would exist separately from the upcoming NBC show).  But most intriguing is what the studio plans to do with its marquee superhero, Batman:

“We have the third Batman, but then we’ll have to reinvent Batman…” says Robinov.  “Chris Nolan and [producing partner and wife] Emma Thomas will be producing it, so it will be a conversation with them about what the next phase is.”

Hit the jump for my thoughts on the future of the Batman franchise.

Writer Marc Guggenheim Shares His Approach to THE FLASH and the Potential for Cameos/Easter Eggs

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: October 27th, 2010 at 7:45 pm

Marc Guggenheim is one of three writers — along with Greg Berlanti and Michael Green — recently hired to work on The Flash and Green Lantern 2.  I think we’ll have to wait for the release of the first Green Lantern (June 17, 2011) for updates on a potential sequel, but details are starting to surface on Warner Bros’ Flash adaptation.

We’ve spoken with Berlanti a couple times in the recent months.  Guggenheim took his turn to update on the progress of the film.  Hit the jump for his quotes on his approach to the Flash mythology, the specific comic influences, and the potential for cameos and Easter eggs.

Bradley Cooper Denies Online FLASH Rumors

by Andre Dellamorte    Posted: October 15th, 2010 at 8:46 pm

A few days ago we reported Bradley Cooper was rumored to be on the shortlist for Warner Bros. The Flash movie.  However, we managed to speak to Cooper yesterday (along with a few other journalists) and he offered the standard non-denial of anyone who may or may not be in negotiations for a role. The question was “have you heard anything about those Flash rumors.”  Cooper’s response was “I have never heard anything about that in my life.”

The Flash is one of the last major holdouts for cinematic adaptation (save Aquaman) of the classic comic book characters.  Cooper was considered one of the finalists for The Green Lantern – a role that went to Ryan Reynolds – while Cooper went on to do The A-Team.  With Cooper being involved in The Hangover at Warner Brothers, and as Warner controls the DC titles, he does have a close relationship.  More info as the story develops.

Bradley Cooper Rumored to Be on the Shortlist to Play THE FLASH; Greg Berlanti Unlikely to Direct

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: October 11th, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Once upon a time, Ryan Reynolds was in talks to star in the DC Comics superhero movie, The Flash.  The project stalled and Reynolds eventually went on to play another DC Comics superhero: Green Lantern.  Bradley Cooper (who is costarring with Reynolds in an untitled buddy-cop film) was one of the final contenders to play Green Lantern.  Now Moviehole is reporting that Cooper is on the shortlist to play The Flash.  And this is how we play “One Degree of Popular Actors Playing Superheroes”.

Moviehole notes that this is a very early rumor and screenwriter Greg Berlanti’s script, according to Deadline, isn’t even due until Christmas.  However, Cooper is at that sweet spot for a studio where he doesn’t command a ridiculous salary but is recognizable enough and reliable enough to lead a major franchise.  Cooper is currently filming on The Hangover 2, which is due out next year.  Hit the jump for more on The Flash.

Exclusive: Writer-Director Greg Berlanti on NO ORDINARY FAMILY, CLASH OF THE TITANS 2 and GREEN LANTERN 2

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: October 6th, 2010 at 10:53 pm

Greg Berlanti is having a good year.  Not only does his movie Life As We Know It get released this weekend, he has a series (No Ordinary Family) that just premiered on ABC, and he’s also working on The Flash, Green Lantern 2 and Clash of the Titans 2.  As you might imagine, when I found out I was going to be able to speak with him at the Life As We Know It press junket, I had a lot of questions.

Since we covered so many subjects, I decided to break up the interview into two parts.  For today’s part, Berlanti talks about No Ordinary Family, Green Lantern 2 and Clash of the Titans 2. Hit the jump for more:

Greg Berlanti Interview NO ORDINARY FAMILY; Plus Updates on GREEN LANTERN and THE FLASH

by Christina Radish    Posted: August 1st, 2010 at 6:42 pm

The new ABC series No Ordinary Family, premiering on September 28^th, tells the story of the Powells (played by Michael Chiklis, Julie Benz, Kay Panabaker and Jimmy Bennett), a family who goes on a bonding trip to South America, in an attempt to reconnect with each other. When their plane crashes into the Amazon River, they soon realize that their lives have been forever changed, as each member of the family starts to show signs of new, unique and distinct super-powers and they are left to navigate whether their newfound abilities will finally bring them together or push them further apart.

Following the show’s Sunday afternoon panel at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, co-creator/executive producer Greg Berlanti took a few minutes to talk about all of his current superhero projects – No Ordinary Family, Green Lantern and The Flash, for which he is currently working on developing the story. Check out what he had to say after the jump:

Warner Bros. Hires Writers for GREEN LATERN 2 and THE FLASH

by David Corbin    Posted: June 9th, 2010 at 11:01 pm

Warner Bros. must really love the Green Lantern dailies. In a bold move, the studio has decided to have the writers of Green Lantern, Greg Berlanti, Michael Green and Marc Guggenheim, develop treatments for both Green Lantern 2 and The Flash. Additionally, the trio would then go on to write the screenplay for one of the films. Heat Vision Blog is reporting that Green Lantern 2 will ostensibly continue the intergalactic story of Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) while The Flash will probably use the Barry Allen version of the character. At the very least, the writing is in capable hands considering that Berlanti, Guggenheim and Green have created the TV series Everwood, Eli Stone and Kings, respectively. Hit the jump for my thoughts on this big news.

THE FLASH Close to Greenlight; SUPERMAN Film for Holiday Season 2012; Movies for Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Mad Magazine

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 27th, 2010 at 2:35 pm

Speaking to investors, Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Barry Meyer revealed that they were “nearing” a greenlight on The Flash.  According to Heat Vision, Meyer also spoke about their other superhero properties.  He repeated that Christopher Nolan’s Batman 3 was set for July 20, 2012 and that the new Superman movie—produced by Nolan and written by David Goyer (Batman Begins) and rumored to be titled The Man of Steel—was scheduled for the 2012 holiday season.

Meyer also revealed that the studio was had films for Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Mad Magazine characters in development.  Hit the jump for what we know about all of these projects, including Steve’s interview with rumored Flash director Greg Berlanti (Life as We Know It).

Director Greg Berlanti talks LIFE AS WE KNOW IT, THE FLASH and GREEN LANTERN (He Wrote and is a Producer on Green Lantern)

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: March 19th, 2010 at 9:15 am

On yesterday’s Showest red carpet, I was able to talk with director Greg Berlanti about his upcoming movie Life as We Know it, Green Lantern, and I asked him about the rumors he might direct The Flash.  Regarding The Flash, he says he’s busy with a pilot at ABC and his movie so he hasn’t thought about it.  Basically, he ducked my question.

And even though Berlanti isn’t directing Green Lantern, he did write the script and he’s a producer on the project, so he’s definitely someone who knows what’s going on.  I asked him if they tried to work in some other DC superheroes like Marvel has been doing and he says in early drafts of the script they had some of that stuff, and the studio is starting to think in the same way as Marvel.  He also talks about what fans might like about the film.  Of course we also talked about his movie – which stars Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel.

Hit the jump to check it out.

Warner Bros. is Going to Use DC Comics Superheroes to Replace the HARRY POTTER Franchise as Their Tent Pole Releases!

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: March 18th, 2010 at 4:28 pm

If you have been wondering where The Flash movie is or when will Warner Bros. make a Wonder Woman movie…I’ve got some awesome news to share.

For a little while I’d been hearing from a few sources that Warner Bros. had a plan for their DC comics library and we’d be hearing about it soon.  After all, they own a tremendous amount of superheroes and they’re doing almost nothing with them.  What I was told was after the Harry Potter franchise ended next year, they’d need a new franchise or franchises for their tent pole releases and the plan was to use their huge vault of DC superheroes as their replacements!  More after the jump:

Greg Berlanti May Be Directing THE FLASH

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 25th, 2010 at 2:49 pm

It looks like The Flash is finally picking up speed as IESB reports that Warner Bros. is interested in getting Greg Berlanti to direct the superhero flick.  For those who don’t know, Berlanti co-wrote another upcoming WB superhero flick, Green Lantern, and was considered to direct before the studio settled on Martin Campbell.  Keep in mind, this is not a confirmation, but IESB says he’s the leading contender to take the job.  Since I imagine most folks (myself included) haven’t seen Berlanti’s 2000 film, The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy, his second movie, Life as We Know It, is slated to hit theaters at the end of this year.

For more about how DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson has revived the cinematic opportunities for the company’s cherished superheroes, hit the jump.

Superheroes in History – What if Superman Helped the Allies Retrieve Stolen Artwork or Batman Helped Fidel Castro

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: January 31st, 2010 at 9:37 am

If you’re a fan of superheroes like Superman, Spider-Man, Batman and The Flash and wondered what they might have done if they were real and living during the 20th Century, Agan Harahap has an answer.  That’s because he’s taken real photographs from the 20th Century and added superheroes.  Some of the photos include Spider-Man with the GI’s in Cherbourg-Normandy 1944, Superman helping retrieve  stolen artwork from the Nazis, the Hulk in Afghanistan in the mid ’80′s, Batman with Fidel Castro in 1959, and many more.  Hit the jump to check them out and thanks to Max for letting me know about the images and the story:

THE FLASH Still Running Says Screenwriter Dan Mazeau

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: October 7th, 2009 at 11:21 am

If you’re wondering whatever happened to the Scarlet Speedster, tales his film adaptation’s death have been greatly exaggerated.  According to screenwriter Dan Mazeau, “The Flash” is still zipping along. and he should know since he’s the screenwriter currently working on the movie.  Put on your winged helmet and hit the jump for more on what’s happening with Barry Allen/Wally West/your-preferred-Flash-alter-ego.

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