"DC Studios' DC Universe" Movie News & Discussion Part 4 (Spoilers)

[Frontier]

There is that... plus there is a public-relations metric on minority representation.

Yeah, not that I think Huntress really needs to be race-bent compared to promoting DC's legit Asian heroes.

 

[the greenman]

Yeah, not that I think Huntress really needs to be race-bent compared to promoting DC's legit Asian heroes.

That seems to be an issue with both marvel and DC. They have the characters, but they are so bent on representation, they will alter anybody.

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[Medinnus]

Yeah, not that I think Huntress really needs to be race-bent compared to promoting DC's legit Asian heroes.

I am inclined to agree, but as an older (59 years!) white male, I really only have a perspective of someone with scads of representation, but I have others' testimony that other perspectives very much appreciate race- and sex- changes that enhance their own identification with protagonists

 

[Frontier]

I am inclined to agree, but as an older (59 years!) white male, I really only have a perspective of someone with scads of representation, but I have others' testimony that other perspectives very much appreciate race- and sex- changes that enhance their own identification with protagonists

I guess I get that, though ultimately I think in the case of race-bending I feel like the character needs to matter more than the race.

 

[Medinnus]

I guess I get that, though ultimately I think in the case of race-bending I feel like the character needs to matter more than the race.

Agreed, but how many hero characters have a major component being sex or race-based?

 

[Frontier]

Agreed, but how many hero characters have a major component being sex or race-based?

It probably depends on the character.

I know for Huntress her most defining aspect is being Italian, Catholic, and a teacher.

 

[Otaku-sempai]

Yeah, not that I think Huntress really needs to be race-bent compared to promoting DC's legit Asian heroes.

Many of those characters don't have the public recognition, though, of Huntress. So they get ignored.

 

[the greenman]

My issue revolves around two things:

#1 if a character is a specific ethnicity (already established), exploring it would not hurt. They had VIBE on the Flash CW for years, but to my knowledge never got too deep into his story. I only knew him from JL Detroit before hand, and that was 80's style all the way.

#2 don't just have a character exists in a vacuum. They should have background, possible love interest, nemesis (even if no superpower one), and a mindset. If none of that, why are we making a film on these characters?

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[Frontier]

My issue revolves around two things:

#1 if a character is a specific ethnicity (already established), exploring it would not hurt. They had VIBE on the Flash CW for years, but to my knowledge never got too deep into his story. I only knew him from JL Detroit before hand, and that was 80's style all the way.

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Define "story," he had several arcs including his own Superhero origin.

 

[the greenman]

Define "story," he had several arcs including his own Superhero origin.

Well, in reference to Cisco/Vibe, we know full well he was a geek at heart. Knowing he was not a main character, and I recognize neither iteration was a main character, it wouldn't be a shock to develop him more. Past family and I recognize he got a relationship, and I think they did their best. I think the actor displayed their concerns as well.

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[AdrenalineRush1996]

Honestly, I found Robbie as too attractive as Harley. Not necessarily a turn off, but just a little unbelievable to a degree. I hope that doesn't sound sexist or something, but I just couldn't see her as Harley. Funny cause someone like Kirsten Wiig came to mind for her back in the day. IDK

Yeah, I never clung to Robbie either as Harley. I actually thought/think Samara Weaving from Mayhem and Ready or Not could do it. Though I'm sure Mia Goth or Anya Taylor-Joy might be the more popular choices. Oddly, I think could see Wiig as Harley in Reeves' The Batman universe.

See, I'm the opposite on Robbie as Harley since I think she's aced it but honestly, I think Goth would be too obvious of a choice since she's been typecast in similar roles from horror films and I'd like to see her play against type in a non-horror film.

 

[RoyalRubble]

Thought this was kind of interesting - a Variety article about what could happen when the DC Comics characters enter the public domain, starting in 2034.

 

[Frontier]

Thought this was kind of interesting - a Variety article about what could happen when the DC Comics characters enter the public domain, starting in 2034.

I'm not sure how I feel about the Public Domain myself...

 

[wonderfly]

Playing catch up still, but anyway:

From the front page of AnimeSuperhero.com:

"How Long Until Superman And Batman Join Mickey Mouse?"​

"At this point, the pattern has been fairly well established: when an iconic character crosses into the public domain, there are several months of people doing “shocking” things with the character to get attention, and then eventually everyone calms down and waits for the next one. The apocalypse Disney feared with Mickey Mouse becoming PD didn’t amount to much of anything; he’s still a valuable character and the various amateur horror takes didn’t do much to destroy his image. It’s almost like the current copyright system is overblown and based on imaginary fears, but…naaah.

However, it signals a new reality for major conglomerates who own popular characters created in the 1930s. Over the next decade, most of these characters will fall into public domain, and media companies like Warner Bros — who rely on several, at least for now — are preparing. Superman and Lois Lane become PD in 2034. Batman will follow them in 2035, his nemesis the Joker goes free in 2036, and Wonder Woman completes the trifecta in 2037. It’ll be a full decade before any of that starts happening, but Variety reports that WB is already thinking ahead."

Read the full article here.

Anyone looking forward to the idea of "Public Domain Superman"?

 

[Zorak Masaki]

Even then, you only have rights to certain aspects. Superman cant have the iconic crest and cant fly for one example.

 

[RoyalRubble]

James Gunn says at least two more projects will start production in the next couple of months.

 

[Frontier]

James Gunn says at least two more projects will start production in the next couple of months.

Hope production goes smoothly .

 

[Yojimbo]

2/10: Teen Titans movie rumored to be in development.

2/11: As a follow up, Gunn comments at least one of the stories about a Teen Titans movie, a Sgt. Rock movie, and Aronosky in talks to direct Plastic Man is false.

 

[Frontier]

2/10: Teen Titans movie rumored to be in development.

In before it's the DCAMU Titans .

2/11: As a follow up, Gunn comments at least one of the stories about a Teen Titans movie, a Sgt. Rock movie, and Aronosky in talks to direct Plastic Man is false.

Darran Aronofsky on Plastic Man sounds so random .

 

[Yojimbo]

3/6: Gunn denies Elizabeth Debicki is being eyed for Wonder Woman.

3/14: Taking bits from Production Weekly and past reports, a bit of an interesting read on how the Clayface movie may fit into the Reeves canon.