It's just being super nitpicky and a way for people to trash this version of Superman really.
In universe there are tons of examples of why Superman Is a beacon of hope.
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It's just being super nitpicky and a way for people to trash this version of Superman really.
In universe there are tons of examples of why Superman Is a beacon of hope.
Discotheque
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That poster is cheesy but also pretty damn awesome
Immediately reminded of both a queen album cover and Alex Ross
Immediately reminded of both a queen album cover and Alex Ross
It wasn't executed well in the past films to the point where you can kinda consider this a soft retcon. But it would be on par with the Bucky friendship retcon in Winter Soldier (which was executed very poorly in The First Avengers), so it's not a big deal.
KDash31987
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Is it a retcon if it happened in the past film? It's one thing for them to totally make it up for JL... it's another for users to just ignore entire parts of the BvS movie.
broncobuster
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I'll be honest that I'm not thrilled by Flashpoint. Not the idea that it may course correct things in the DCEU, but as the subject of the first Flash movie. I wanted the Rogues team up or something along those lines, mostly standalone Flash movie.
Leo_Sagittarius
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I dont know what to think of that slate, they didn't list movies who already have directors attached (Nightwing , Gotham city Sirens).
KDash31987
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I thought standalone Flash is supposed to happen before Flashpoint?
That's why I considered it a soft retcon. It wasn't executed well, but enough pieces are there to support it that you only need a soft rejiggering to make it work.
I also can't fully blame people for this. The theatrical cut was so poorly put together that I don't blame people for checking out of the film.
Like others have said. The slate doesn't mention some movies and it doesn't seem to be in any particular order.
I at least think we should get a proper Flash movie first. Then go into Flashpoint. Make the gravity of his mothers death too much and he decides to change it. Perfect idea for a sequel.
MHWilliams
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Ehhhh.
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Anyways.
The full schedule from 2014 with added dates:
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Nov. 17, 2017 - [B]Justice League[/B]
March 23, 2018 - [URL="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/warner-bros-pushes-jungle-book-881353"]Flash[/URL]
July 27, 2018 - ([URL="http://variety.com/2017/film/box-office/aquaman-1202010406/"]Formerly Aquaman, Still Open for DC Film[/URL])
Dec. 21, 2018 - [URL="http://variety.com/2017/film/box-office/aquaman-1202010406/"]Aquaman[/URL] ([URL="http://deadline.com/2016/12/warner-bros-aquaman-hits-theaters-october-5-2018-1201863845/"]Delayed from July 27, 2018[/URL], [URL="http://variety.com/2017/film/box-office/aquaman-1202010406/"]Delayed From October 5, 2018[/URL])
April 5, 2019 - [URL="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/warner-bros-pushes-jungle-book-881353"]Shazam[/URL]
June 14, 2019 - [URL="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/warner-bros-pushes-jungle-book-881353"]Justice League 2[/URL]
Nov. 1, 2019 - [URL="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/warner-bros-pushes-jungle-book-881353"]Untitled[/URL]
February 14, 2020 - [URL="http://deadline.com/2017/07/game-night-dc-films-warner-bros-release-date-1202130403/"]Untitled[/URL]
April 3, 2020 - [URL="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/warner-bros-pushes-jungle-book-881353"]Cyborg[/URL]
June 5, 2020 - [URL="http://deadline.com/2017/07/game-night-dc-films-warner-bros-release-date-1202130403/"]Untitled[/URL]
July 24, 2020 - [URL="http://www.cbr.com/green-lantern-corps-film-moving-forward-with-goyer-rhodes-script/"]Green Lantern Corps[/URL] ([URL="http://www.thewrap.com/godzilla-2-godzilla-vs-kong-stomp-out-new-release-dates/"]Delayed from June 19[/URL])My guesses with today's announcements.
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Nov. 17, 2017 - [B]Justice League[/B]
March 23, 2018 - Honestly, I can't see anything fitting here with a rush
July 27, 2018 - The Batman
Dec. 21, 2018 - [URL="http://variety.com/2017/film/box-office/aquaman-1202010406/"]Aquaman[/URL] ([URL="http://deadline.com/2016/12/warner-bros-aquaman-hits-theaters-october-5-2018-1201863845/"]Delayed from July 27, 2018[/URL], [URL="http://variety.com/2017/film/box-office/aquaman-1202010406/"]Delayed From October 5, 2018[/URL])
April 5, 2019 - [URL="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/warner-bros-pushes-jungle-book-881353"]Shazam[/URL]
June 14, 2019 - The Flash: Flashpoint
Nov. 1, 2019 - Wonder Woman 2
February 14, 2020 - Batgirl
April 3, 2020 - Suicide Squad 2
June 5, 2020 - Justice League Dark
July 24, 2020 - [URL="http://www.cbr.com/green-lantern-corps-film-moving-forward-with-goyer-rhodes-script/"]Green Lantern Corps[/URL] ([URL="http://www.thewrap.com/godzilla-2-godzilla-vs-kong-stomp-out-new-release-dates/"]Delayed from June 19[/URL])That's just using the announced films. They still have directors attached to Gotham City Sirens and Nightwing, so presumably, they have to go in there.
Chained Prometheus
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As much as I'd love to be wrong, I highly doubt that The Batman is happening in just over a year. That's definitely going to be a 2019 film at the earliest, imo.
As an aside, does anyone here have any ideas for who Warner Bros might get to helm Flashpoint?
Honestly, switch out the Cyborg movie with Man of Steel 2.
Kenzodielocke
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I hate how awful Ben looks compared to BvS. He was such a pretty guy. Guys, stay away from drugs 
Smokey_Run
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Flashpoint is likely the title for the Flash movie and I have a feeling it's not going to change anything in the grand scheme of things.
NahI hate how awful Ben looks compared to BvS. He was such a pretty guy. Guys, stay away from drugs
I think it's just an excuse to get Jeffery Dean Morgan in a batsuit rather than to recast Batman for the franchise. You don't need a movie to explain something like that away.
MHWilliams
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I feel the same, but they have slots for March 23, 2018 and July 27, 2018. What the hell do they fit there? I can't think of what else they have in production.
Kenzodielocke
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Yep, Steppenwolf looks like a video game boss character in a freaking Dark Souls clone. However, the actor behind him does a good job, as expected.
Chained Prometheus
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I think it's a bit beyond just recasting for Batfleck. If THR does have it right and WB's plan is to usher Affleck out from the DCEU via Flashpoint, it's probably being done so that they can accomplish a few canon changes besides a basic recast- namely making Bruce younger and wipe the "Kill Count" off of Batman's slate from BvS.
Honestly, I have no clue- but I doubt it's The Batman. Matt Reeves has already confirmed that he's making a new script from scratch for The Batman and that he's taking a break after finally wrapping up War for the Planet of the Apes.
Leo_Sagittarius
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This is the only thing I think they fucked up regarding Steppenwolf, they should've added some red to the armor because ,otherwise, it's comic accurate.
Johns just said Batgirl will start next year...
http://www.superherohype.com/news/4...woman-2-script-affleck-on-the-batman#/slide/1
http://www.superherohype.com/news/4...woman-2-script-affleck-on-the-batman#/slide/1
Iirc, in the Flashpoint movie, doesn't everything return to normal at the end? Why can't it be the same here? It doesn't have to mean Reboot, it could just be a fun alternate universe type thing.
Also, I definitely see a hint of red at the end there with Alfred. Plus you can hear boots walking up. Who else could it be?
Also, I definitely see a hint of red at the end there with Alfred. Plus you can hear boots walking up. Who else could it be?
I didn't wanna be the one to say it, haha. But yes, everything comes back to normal at the end so I don't really get why everyone thinks it's just going to fix everything.
Because that would be stupid. All the characters you love are being dicks to each other. And then it goes back to normal? Great movie.
What did he mean by this?
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I feel like Jason Momoa's Aquaman armor isnt sexy enough. Real missed opportunity
Drugs keep you slim. He's just bloated from alcohol.I hate how awful Ben looks compared to BvS. He was such a pretty guy. Guys, stay away from drugs
Not in the comics, no. Flashpoint changes some things. IIRC it creates the Nu52. Or that was the explanation from before the Watchmen fuckery (Which I'd love for them to add to the DCEU)
Major Gripex
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I didn't think I could love Ezra anymore and then he went on stage cosplaying as Edward.
Yeah I'm a bit sad we didn't get any more official dates but maybe it's for the best
broncobuster
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I only want it to serve as a what if elseworlds style story as well. Not an excuse for a bunch of changes. If they wanna change something just change it
But I think a movie like flashpoint would only be effective deep into the slate. It should be near the last thing that comes out on that announced list
Also is it replacing flash's solo movie? That would be a shame.
lovely ladies
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That summary sounds fine, wasn't expecting much more plot than that.