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[GringoSuave89]

Oh, right. I forgot that New 52 started back in 2011 - doesn't seem like it was that long ago. Thanks for the impressions though, I'll definitely check out the earlier runs you mentioned as well.

In some ways, it feels like a short time, and in other ways it feels like its been forever haha. Especially since they're dropping the New 52 tag in (I want to say) May.

but yeah, enjoy them! Honestly, none of the runs are bad, I just think that if you want a primer for the movie, you'll want Ostrander and New 52 runs, since they seem to be the bulk of what the movie will be.

When they first announced the DC slate, I thought following up Batman vs. Superman with a Suicide Squad movie was kind of a huh move... SS is a pretty obscure property stacked with mostly obscure characters, and seems like an odd choice to capitalize on the post-BvS hype. Not like any of these guys are going to be in the Justice League, after all.

But if their opening marketing salvo is the first look at the new Joker? then yeah, it makes complete sense to me now. :lol

The Joker will be a massive selling point, but that aside, I love that Suicide Squad is the next movie after BvS. No need to slowly build villains rosters when you establish many of them in a single film. If there is one aspect that the DCCU can dominate Marvel in, it's villains that aren't just there to make the good guys look, well, good.

 

[Rastafarian42]

OOO can't wait for 2marro.

 

[dmshaposv]

Margot and Will were on Top Gear promoting Focus (out Feb. 27) and quite charming and self-deprecating.

He hittin that? cuz he might as well.

 

[GringoSuave89]

He hittin that? cuz he might as well.

Married with two kids. Unless you're down for adultery.

Spoiler

I wouldn't get on Fish Mooney's bad side.

 

[bigmase21]

Married with two kids. Unless you're down for adultery. I wouldn't get on Fish Mooney's bad side.

Him and Jada have that open-marriage thing going on


he hit for sure

 

[Apt101]

After Heath Ledger's performance Joker must be the most sensitive/most scrutinized potential role in film. People hardly bat an eye at the next take on Sherlock Holmes, Spider-Man, Bond, or Batman. Really says a lot.

 

[Greenzxy]

Getting hard for this movie.

 

[Error]

After Heath Ledger's performance Joker must be the most sensitive/most scrutinized potential role in film. People hardly bat an eye at the next take on Sherlock Holmes, Spider-Man, Bond, or Batman. Really says a lot.

Not sure on Batman, the fans lost their shit when Ben Affleck was announced as playing Batman.

 

[GringoSuave89]

After Heath Ledger's performance Joker must be the most sensitive/most scrutinized potential role in film. People hardly bat an eye at the next take on Sherlock Holmes, Spider-Man, Bond, or Batman. Really says a lot.

Not sure on Batman, the fans lost their shit when Ben Affleck was announced as playing Batman.

I was going to say, every Batman has been met with some kind of resistance.

 

[TyphoonStruggle]

Not sure on Batman, the fans lost their shit when Ben Affleck was announced as playing Batman.

Pretty sure that was because of Ben Affleck. Not because the new Batman is not Christian Bale.

 

[Error]

Last time we got a Joker tease...

 

[Ashhong]

Last time we got a Joker tease...

What was the reaction to that?

 

[ReiGun]

Not sure on Batman, the fans lost their shit when Ben Affleck was announced as playing Batman.

I know Bale, Affleck, and Keaton all caught shit. Bale least of all, though.

 

[GringoSuave89]

What was the reaction to that?

Overwhelmingly positive, if I recall.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Overwhelmingly positive, if I recall.

It was not.

It was about half-and-half. That might be generous.

The vocal fandom on the internet was highly resistant to the man playing the role right up until they finally saw him play it.

 

[Discotheque]

dude won me with brokeback mountain tbh. didn't know how his joker would be but i knew it would murk.

kinda reminded me of james dean. my opinion of jared leto is nowhere near that high but he'll probably be good too, plus he's gonna nail the look easily.

 

[GringoSuave89]

It was not.

It was about half-and-half. That might be generous.

The vocal fandom on the internet was highly resistant to the man playing the role right up until they finally saw him play it.

Huh. We'll my Batman forums that I frequented were positive

 

[Pachimari]

How long until the announcement, do we know?

 

[GringoSuave89]

How long until the announcement, do we know?

I can't imagine sooner than noon.

 

[BadAss2961]

Overwhelmingly positive, if I recall.

It wasn't all positive. Many people weren't feeling the scars and sloppy makeup/grin. It was a strange look, so of course you had your share of fanboys whining that "it's not Joker."

 

[munchie64]

We're soon going to know more about this movie than Batman v Superman aren't we

Not that I'm complaining. See some of these characters is gonna be amazing.

 

[Error]

Hmm, David Ayer most recent follow on twitter is Ben Affleck.

 

[Imperial]

Hmm, David Ayer most recent follow on twitter is Ben Affleck.

Batman/Joker/Harley Picture Incoming

 

[Error]

Batman/Joker/Harley Picture Incoming

Maybe, if they want to destroy the internet.

https://twitter.com/JaredLeto/status/572277731863465984

Now if it's not Joker I'll be disappointed.

 

[strafer]

oh shit

 

[overcast]

Last time we got a Joker tease...

You guys remember knocking off the pixels with an email for this image? Damn, time flies.

 

[strafer]

Look at that handsome man.

 

[anaron]

Look at that handsome man.

I hate his "jesus look"

 

[b&jy77VjiKn$#F]

Look at that handsome man.

For some reason I thought that was Saoirse Ronan with beard for a moment.

 

[Dabanton]

For some reason I thought that was Saoirse Ronan with beard for a moment.

Now I can't unsee that image haha.

 

[Tim the Wiz]

Overwhelmingly positive, if I recall.

lol, no it wasn't.

 

[Sojgat]

Look at that handsome man.

He looks like a human wedding cake ornament.

 

[jelly]

What was the reaction to that?

People really hated the idea of Heath Ledger and hated him even more on a skateboard while in a purple suit on set and thought the scars and lack of smiling was lame in the leaked picture. The turnaround was his voice in the trailer and then finally seeing him in the film, was a great reveal.

 

[Kibbles]

Shiiit better be Joker reveal

 

[Zombine]

I hope it's a Viola Davis reveal.

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

You all arent ready for dat captain boomerang reveal.
The most anticipated character in comic book movies.

 

[Joni]

After Heath Ledger's performance Joker must be the most sensitive/most scrutinized potential role in film. People hardly bat an eye at the next take on Sherlock Holmes, Spider-Man, Bond, or Batman. Really says a lot.

I'd suggest you go back to the original casting of Daniel Craig and see how everyone overreacted because he was blond.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Seems like any Joker reveal would happen last, surely?

Build up to the big dog rather than blow your load early...use the time to showcase the lesser known characters with hints towards the Joker reveal in each poster.

 

[Freewheelin']

Seems like any Joker reveal would happen last, surely?

Build up to the big dog rather than blow your load early...use the time to showcase the lesser known characters with hints towards the Joker reveal in each poster.

Or first so people bother checking out the lesser known characters knowing Joker will make an appearance

 

[Fallout-NL]

I hope it's a Viola Davis reveal.

Yeah, she's awesome.

 

[Gianny]

Almost....

 

[TheGreatDirector]

When's this happening?

 

[strafer]

hours probably

 

[NaM]

How can the same dude that wrote Training Day wrote Sabotage also? Makes no sense at all to me.

Spoiler

I'm hyped!

 

[Chuckie]

Almost....

hours probably

Hours is not almost

 

[GringoSuave89]

Batman/Joker/Harley Picture Incoming

I'd cry. No lie.

 

[Son Of D]

After Heath Ledger's performance Joker must be the most sensitive/most scrutinized potential role in film. People hardly bat an eye at the next take on Sherlock Holmes, Spider-Man, Bond, or Batman. Really says a lot.

Do you remember the reaction when they said they were thinking about the possibility of a black Bond? Not to mention the Daniel Craig backlash at first.

 

[IsntChrisL]

Overwhelmingly positive, if I recall.

LOL, no. Not at all.

 

[Penguin]

Going to get nothing done waiting for this announcement...

 

[beyond_death]

All this speculation on what it could be is filling me with so much hype. Joker pic? Batman/Joker pic?!?! If it turns out to be just the fucking logo or something I will be so disappointed.