2009 Terminator Salvation
2011 Justice League of America
Terminator Salvation is an upcoming science fiction action film set for release on May 22, 2009. Directed by McG, it is the fourth film in the Terminator franchise and stars Christian Bale as John Connor, Bryce Dallas Howard as Kate Connor, Anton Yelchin as Kyle Reese and Sam Worthington as the new Terminator Marcus Wright. The film, set in 2018, focuses on the original war between humanity and the Terminator computer network Skynet, and it abandons the formula of the series (Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Model 101 Terminator time traveling to the present to protect or kill someone of future importance). Among the numerous robotic minions of Skynet are Helena Bonham Carter as Serena and Roland Kickinger as the first T-800. Filming began on May 5, 2008.
In February 2007, Warner Bros. hired Kieran and Michele Mulroney to write a script for Justice League,[7] which they handed in that June to positive feedback from the studio.[8] George Miller signed to direct in September 2007, while the studio hoped filming would start before the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. In addition, the studio was considering filming Justice League completely in motion capture, similar to Beowulf.[9] Barrie Osbourne will produce,[10] with a $220 million budget.[11]
Filming was supposed to start in February 2008,[12] in Australia, where post-production would also be conducted.[13] Some shooting was to take place at Sydney Heads, while local colleges were scouted.[10] But in January 2008, Warner Bros. announced the film was on indefinite hold, allowing an options lapse for the cast. The studio felt the script needed perfecting, which was impossible because of the writer's strike.[14] As soon as the strike ended, Warners wanted to start filming in mid-April 2008.[15] They are still adamant for a mid-2009 release date,[16] and hope to have filming start in mid-July 2008.[17] In February 2008 it was announced that production would go to Canada, despite Miller's wishes to keep production at Fox Studios Australia. [11] Warner Bros. still faces the possibility of a June 2008 Screen Actors Guild strike. The Mulroneys are currently rewriting the script for Warner Bros. and Miller's approval.[15]
Marit Allen was originally hired as costume designer, but she died in November 2007.[18] Weta Workshop took over costume designer, a decision which opens the possibility of their sister company, Weta Digital, doing the visual effects.[19]
From February 2007 until April 2008, the much maligned project was subject to rumours before eventually being put on an indefinite hiatus; in a recent interview, producer Joel Silver stated that Justice League "has been tabled.[20] In August 2008 director George Miller was quoted saying "the flick's production, initially planned for Oz, has been moved offshore, with a plan to resume filming next year.[21] On August 22. however, The Wall Street Journal reported, Warners new plan is to release four indivdual solo movies within the next three years first, before doing a multiple character movie, much like rival Marvel does with their Avengers film. While Warner Bros. Pictures Group President Jeff Robinov confirmed that one of those films will be a Superman reboot, it is likely that among the other three, there will be a sequel to the successful Batman flick The Dark Knight as well as two movies introducing fresh DC comics characters to the big screen. [22]
While a cast for the film was never officially declared, various news brokers were able to confirm a number of Miller's casting choices, for which he chose predominantly younger actors who he had hoped would "grow into their roles" over the course of a film triology.[23] This decision has received negative feedback from comic book fans on the internet.[15] Brody, Common, Gale and Hammer will have to physically train for their roles.[24] In October 2007, roughly 40 actors and actresses auditioned for the League, among them; Joseph Cross, Michael Angarano, Max Thieriot, Minka Kelly, Adrianne Palicki and Scott Porter.[23]
Concerning the eponymous Justice League, The O.C. star Adam Brody had been cast as Barry Allen / The Flash,[25] - with D. J. Cotrona as Clark Kent / Superman,[15] rapper Common as John Stewart / Green Lantern,[26] Australian supermodel Megan Gale as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman,[25] Newcomer Armie Hammer was controversially to be cast as Bruce Wayne / Batman,[15] with Heroes actor Santiago Cabreraas Arthur Curry / Aquaman,[15] and Hugh Keays-Byrne playing J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter.[15] Teresa Palmer and Zoe Kazan had been cast in the supporting roles of Talia Al Ghul and Iris Allen respectively.[15] A number of different actors were fleetingly associated with the project; Jessica Biel had turned down the role of Wonder Woman,[27] while Mary Elizabeth Winstead auditioned. Teresa Palmer and Shannyn Sossamon were also interested, while Christina Milian, a comic book fan, offered her services for the role.[28][29] Columbus Short turned down the role of Green Lantern, which rapper T.I. was also rumored for.[30]
2011 Justice League of America
Terminator Salvation is an upcoming science fiction action film set for release on May 22, 2009. Directed by McG, it is the fourth film in the Terminator franchise and stars Christian Bale as John Connor, Bryce Dallas Howard as Kate Connor, Anton Yelchin as Kyle Reese and Sam Worthington as the new Terminator Marcus Wright. The film, set in 2018, focuses on the original war between humanity and the Terminator computer network Skynet, and it abandons the formula of the series (Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Model 101 Terminator time traveling to the present to protect or kill someone of future importance). Among the numerous robotic minions of Skynet are Helena Bonham Carter as Serena and Roland Kickinger as the first T-800. Filming began on May 5, 2008.
In February 2007, Warner Bros. hired Kieran and Michele Mulroney to write a script for Justice League,[7] which they handed in that June to positive feedback from the studio.[8] George Miller signed to direct in September 2007, while the studio hoped filming would start before the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. In addition, the studio was considering filming Justice League completely in motion capture, similar to Beowulf.[9] Barrie Osbourne will produce,[10] with a $220 million budget.[11]
Filming was supposed to start in February 2008,[12] in Australia, where post-production would also be conducted.[13] Some shooting was to take place at Sydney Heads, while local colleges were scouted.[10] But in January 2008, Warner Bros. announced the film was on indefinite hold, allowing an options lapse for the cast. The studio felt the script needed perfecting, which was impossible because of the writer's strike.[14] As soon as the strike ended, Warners wanted to start filming in mid-April 2008.[15] They are still adamant for a mid-2009 release date,[16] and hope to have filming start in mid-July 2008.[17] In February 2008 it was announced that production would go to Canada, despite Miller's wishes to keep production at Fox Studios Australia. [11] Warner Bros. still faces the possibility of a June 2008 Screen Actors Guild strike. The Mulroneys are currently rewriting the script for Warner Bros. and Miller's approval.[15]
Marit Allen was originally hired as costume designer, but she died in November 2007.[18] Weta Workshop took over costume designer, a decision which opens the possibility of their sister company, Weta Digital, doing the visual effects.[19]
From February 2007 until April 2008, the much maligned project was subject to rumours before eventually being put on an indefinite hiatus; in a recent interview, producer Joel Silver stated that Justice League "has been tabled.[20] In August 2008 director George Miller was quoted saying "the flick's production, initially planned for Oz, has been moved offshore, with a plan to resume filming next year.[21] On August 22. however, The Wall Street Journal reported, Warners new plan is to release four indivdual solo movies within the next three years first, before doing a multiple character movie, much like rival Marvel does with their Avengers film. While Warner Bros. Pictures Group President Jeff Robinov confirmed that one of those films will be a Superman reboot, it is likely that among the other three, there will be a sequel to the successful Batman flick The Dark Knight as well as two movies introducing fresh DC comics characters to the big screen. [22]
While a cast for the film was never officially declared, various news brokers were able to confirm a number of Miller's casting choices, for which he chose predominantly younger actors who he had hoped would "grow into their roles" over the course of a film triology.[23] This decision has received negative feedback from comic book fans on the internet.[15] Brody, Common, Gale and Hammer will have to physically train for their roles.[24] In October 2007, roughly 40 actors and actresses auditioned for the League, among them; Joseph Cross, Michael Angarano, Max Thieriot, Minka Kelly, Adrianne Palicki and Scott Porter.[23]
Concerning the eponymous Justice League, The O.C. star Adam Brody had been cast as Barry Allen / The Flash,[25] - with D. J. Cotrona as Clark Kent / Superman,[15] rapper Common as John Stewart / Green Lantern,[26] Australian supermodel Megan Gale as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman,[25] Newcomer Armie Hammer was controversially to be cast as Bruce Wayne / Batman,[15] with Heroes actor Santiago Cabreraas Arthur Curry / Aquaman,[15] and Hugh Keays-Byrne playing J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter.[15] Teresa Palmer and Zoe Kazan had been cast in the supporting roles of Talia Al Ghul and Iris Allen respectively.[15] A number of different actors were fleetingly associated with the project; Jessica Biel had turned down the role of Wonder Woman,[27] while Mary Elizabeth Winstead auditioned. Teresa Palmer and Shannyn Sossamon were also interested, while Christina Milian, a comic book fan, offered her services for the role.[28][29] Columbus Short turned down the role of Green Lantern, which rapper T.I. was also rumored for.[30]
