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Screen Geek
2 days ago
- Business
- Screen Geek
Netflix Reportedly Cancels New Movies In Fan-Favorite Franchise
Netflix had major plans to launch a big-budget film franchise that could rival the likes of Star Wars . The series even had a visionary director attached to bring the story to life. However, with the release of only two films, it looks like Netflix is now canceling their plans to make any other movies in this fan-favorite franchise. While the films do have dedicated fans, it looks like the fanbase just isn't big enough, as Netflix is reportedly uninterested in making any additional sequels. With hopes that it could have been their own Star Wars , they must've been banking on a bigger widespread commercial appeal, and they seemingly just haven't reached it. This was shared by Kurt Johnstad, a co-writer for the two existing films, who revealed they outlined the plots for an additional four movies. Sadly, however, it looks like those plans won't becoming to fruition. Here's what Johnstad shared via the MINUTEMEN podcast: 'We outlined movies 3, 4, 5, and 6… very detailed outlines,' Johnstad revealed, referring to potential additional films in the Rebel Moon franchise. While they had plans for a total of six films, however, he continues to explain that the Rebel Moon series seems to be dead with only two releases. 'Zack has literally plotted out the whole world. We know where we can go… we've written… detailed outlines…The second movie was to find the princess. And the third movie is to make sure that the princess is where she should be — sitting on the throne and properly ruling… over the Mother World.' 'With some luck and an act of God, we'll get to go back to that world.' While there might be some life left in the franchise, he does emphasize that it would take 'an act of God' to make more movies, so it seems likely that Netflix has absolutely no interest at this time. However, fans will no doubt keep hope alive for a Rebel Moon comeback. After all, Zack Snyder fans have proven their dedication with other infamous Snyder projects. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional news regarding the Rebel Moon franchise and the future works of Zack Snyder as we have them. For now, those interested can still view the original two Rebel Moon films on Netflix.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
David S. Goyer Says He And Christopher Nolan Continue To Collaborate (Just Unofficially)
David S. Goyer— who co-wrote the scripts for The Dark Knight trilogy with Christopher Nolan — said he and his fellow filmmaker to this day float their work by each other even though they haven't officially collaborated on a film in over a decade. Goyer — who is executive producing the new Apple TV+ sci-fi action comedy Murderbot — first collaborated with Nolan when the two filmmakers co-wrote the script for Batman Begins in 2005. After that, Goyer, Christopher Nolan and his brother, Jonathan Nolan (Fallout), co-wrote the scripts for 2008's The Dark Knight and 2012's The Dark Knight Rises. In addition, Goyer wrote the screenplay — based on his and Christopher Nolan's story — for director Zack Snyder's 2011 Superman movie Man of Steel; and co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Terrio for Snyder's 2016 sequel Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, which Nolan executive produced. So, while it's been 14 years since Goyer and Nolan wrote a film together, Goyer said in a recent Zoom conversation to discuss Murderbot that he and his fellow creative not only keep in touch as friends, they also keep each other informed on the current projects they're working on. 'Chris has sent early drafts of [screenplays of] some of his movies or brought me to early screenings and asked for my input,' Goyer said. 'We have another project that we've been working on together that hasn't been made yet that I'm still hoping for,' Goyer added with a smile. "He doesn't develop a lot of things but this is one of the few. I can't say what it is, but I'm hoping he'll decide he's ready to do it.' Now streaming on Apple TV+, Murderbot stars Alexander Skarsgård as a cyborg in the future who self-hacks its own governing module to become self-aware. Resisting its natural urge to kill the 'stupid f---ing humans' he is assigned to protect, Muderbot — as the cyborg calls itself — eventually takes a liking to the expedition group's members, including Gurathin (David Dastmalchian), an augmented human and tech expert with the crew. Dastmalchian's breakthrough role in showbiz came in 2008's The Dark Knight in a small but pivotal scene the Joker's (Heath Ledger) demented henchman, Thomas Schiff. Taken into custody following an assassination attempt on Gotham Mayor (Nestor Carbonell) during the funeral of Police Commissioner Gillian B. Loeb (Colin McFarlane), District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) threatens to shoot Schiff until Batman (Christian Bale) intervenes. David S. Goyer said during our Zoom conversation that he was on set for Dastmalchian's key scene in The Dark Knight and has tracked his career ever since. Following The Dark Knight, Dastmalchian appeared in nearly 100 screen roles in such films as Marvel's Ant-Man trilogy, director James Gunn's The Suicide Squad and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, as well as the 2024 indie horror hit Late Night with the Devil. David Dastmalchian in "Murderbot." Apple TV+ 'When I went to the set to visit the filming of Murderbot— it was a scene from the last episode that I won't reveal between David and Alexander — David was very excited because we hadn't talked [while he was working on The Dark Knight] Goyer said he's very excited for viewers to see Dastmalchian in Murderbot because it shows his tremendous range as an actor. 'David often plays the heavy or the psycho and Murderbot shows another side of him in the relationship between the two characters he and Alexander play in this show, which I think is really lovely,' Goyer enthused. Based on Martha Wells' best-selling book series The Murderbot Diaries, Murderbot continues with the release of Episode 4 this Friday on Apple TV+, with six more episodes scheduled to debut every Friday through July 11. Also on July 11, the third season of the sci-fi series Foundation — which Goyer co-created with Josh Friedman — premieres on Apple TV+. In addition, another Goyer co-creation — the fantasy series The Sandman – returns for its second and final season on Netflix with six episodes on July 3 and six more episodes on July 24.
Geek Vibes Nation
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Lost Shot At Playing Batman In A Flashpoint Movie
When Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hit theaters in 2016, fans were intrigued—and a bit puzzled—by the casting of Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan as Thomas and Martha Wayne. These were big-name actors, known for gritty roles in projects like The Walking Dead , yet their screen time was limited to a brief, tragic flashback. Almost immediately, speculation swirled: was this a sneaky setup for a future Flashpoint film, with Morgan stepping into the cowl as a darker, alternate-universe Batman? Fast forward nearly a decade, and those fan theories have been both validated and dashed. In a recent interview on the Den of Geek YouTube channel, Morgan, alongside Cohan, confirmed that there were plans for him to play Thomas Wayne as Batman in a Flashpoint adaptation. Sadly, the project never materialized, leaving fans to mourn yet another missed opportunity in Zack Snyder's DC Universe. A Tease That Sparked Hope The Flashpoint storyline, based on the 2011 DC Comics event, flips the Batman mythos on its head. In this alternate timeline, it's Thomas Wayne, not Bruce, who becomes Batman after a tragedy reshapes the Wayne family. Morgan's casting in Batman v Superman seemed like perfect foreshadowing. Fans imagined him as a grizzled, morally complex Batman, a role that would've leaned into his knack for intense, layered characters like Negan in The Walking Dead . Cohan as a twisted Martha Wayne—potentially the Joker in this universe—only fueled the excitement. But as the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) evolved, those dreams fizzled. The 2023 Flash movie, while loosely inspired by Flashpoint , sidelined Thomas Wayne entirely, opting instead to bring back Michael Keaton as Batman. Many assumed Snyder had simply tossed Morgan and Cohan into Batman v Superman as a favor to old pals, with no bigger plan in mind. More on The Flash. Photo Credit: DC Comics Morgan Confirms the Scrapped Plan Turns out, the fans were onto something. While promoting The Walking Dead: Dead City , Morgan dropped a bombshell during the Den of Geek interview. He revealed that Snyder had indeed envisioned a Flashpoint film where Thomas and Martha Wayne would play 'a much bigger role.' 'Truthfully, Zack was gonna do more movies,' Morgan said. 'And I think there was a time when Flashpoint Batman would have seen these two characters in a much bigger role. And that was part of the Zack world of all of it, and then I never got a chance to do that, unfortunately.' The collapse of this project ties directly to Snyder's gradual exit from the DCEU. After creative differences and personal challenges, Snyder stepped away from Justice League , and his broader vision for the DC Universe—including films like Flashpoint —was shelved as Warner Bros. pivoted to new directions. Why It Hurts For fans, this revelation stings. Morgan as Thomas Wayne's Batman could've been electric—a chance to see a darker, more vengeful take on the Caped Crusader, clashing with Ben Affleck's weathered Bruce Wayne. The Flashpoint comics are beloved for their bold twists, and Morgan's intensity would've been a perfect fit. Pair that with Cohan's potential as a chaotic Martha/Joker, and you've got a recipe for a game-changing superhero movie. The DCEU's history is littered with what-ifs, from Affleck's unmade Batman solo film to the scrapped Justice League sequels. Morgan's Flashpoint joins that list, a casualty of a franchise that struggled to capitalize on its stellar casting and ambitious ideas. Affleck himself has spoken about his frustrations with the DCEU, particularly the grueling experience of playing Batman, which he detailed in interviews about the physical and creative toll. What's Next for DC? While Morgan's Batman dream didn't pan out, the DC Universe is far from done. Under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership, the rebooted DCU is taking shape, with projects like Superman (2025) and The Brave and the Bold on the horizon. Could Morgan still don the cowl in a future multiverse story? Never say never—DC loves its alternate realities, and fans would lose their minds for it. For now, you can revisit Snyder's vision with Zack Snyder's Justice League , streaming on HBO Max. And keep an eye on Morgan and Cohan in The Walking Dead: Dead City , where they're still kicking zombie butt.
Geek Tyrant
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Confirms He Was Meant to Play Flashpoint Batman in the DCEU — GeekTyrant
There was a point where DC fans held out hope that Jeffrey Dean Morgan would one day play Flashpoint's Batman, and it turns out, it almost happened! Morgan has officially confirmed that he was in line to play the brutal Thomas Wayne version of the Dark Knight in the DCEU. In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice , Zack Snyder kicked things off with the Wayne murders in Crime Alley and Morgan played Thomas Wayne and Lauren Cohan plays Martha. You don't cast these two die and never see them again. Fans instantly started speculating about Flashpoint and alternate timelines. Thomas as Batman. Martha as Joker. The pieces were all there. In a new interview promoting The Walking Dead: Dead City , Morgan confirmed what many had long suspected: "Truthfully, Zack was gonna do more movies, and I think there was a time when Flashpoint Batman would have seen these two characters in a much bigger role. And that was part of the Zack world of all of it, and then I never got a chance to do that, unfortunately." Snyder had a broader vision, and Flashpoint Batman was part of it. But like so many things in the ever-shifting sands of the DCEU, that vision never materialized. Snyder stepped away and the projects he was developing just faded away. The Flash project was handed off to a rotating door of directors and writers. What we got in the end was a multiverse mashup that leaned into nostalgia, with Michael Keaton returning as Batman and a CGI blur of cameos. Morgan's co-star Lauren Cohan didn't weigh in during the interview, but it's long been rumored that if Morgan's Thomas became Batman, Cohan's Martha would've become a Joker twisted by grief. This was such a wild version of the Batman story. This is now one of those DC 'what ifs' that will sting fans of the DCEU a little more now, knowing how close we were to something potentially wild and different.
Buzz Feed
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
43 Hyped Movies That Completely Disappointed Fans
A while back, we asked the BuzzFeed Community* about the movies that people were super excited for everyone to genuinely hate them upon actually seeing them. Here are 43 movies with wild hype that fell disastrously short. It Chapter 2 Prometheus And Alien 3 Justice League This was before we knew the DCEU was unsalvageable and how terrible a person Joss Whedon is. I thought the guy who gave us the first Avengers movie was going to give us an equally great movie with Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Instead, we got Henry Cavill's CGIed mouth."—chienychienchien The Dark Tower Incredibles 2 Downsizing "This movie had a very misleading trailer, and the movie itself just seemed rather pointless. Despite the intriguing concept, the actual 'downsizing' aspect of the characters deciding to get shrunk down is basically only relevant in the first 20 minutes or movie then just collapses, loses any sense of direction, and becomes a depressing mess about social, political, and environmental issues. It's almost like they welded two or three movies together with about 20 different plots going on at the same then it just tries to do everything and ultimately does nothing."—[deleted] Jurassic World And also Jurassic World: Dominion Quantum of Solace The Flash Suggested by overtheloveMaybe this is on me, but I genuinely thought this movie was going to be good. Warner Bros. and DC pushed it SO hard, despite all the Ezra Miller drama, that I thought it must actually be too good to let disappear. Plus, if nothing else, the movie featured the return of Michael Keaton!!!But the movie ended up being an awful CGI mess. It was mostly only good for the memes. The whole newborn-babies-falling-to-their-deaths-before-being-saved scene was actually so completely over the top (and the CGI babies were so bad!) that I felt like I must be watching some D-list horror movie and not one of the biggest superhero films of the year. Who even came up with that?!? The Matrix Reloaded Wonder Woman 1984 Ender's Game Suicide Squad Army of the Dead "The trailer promised a big, fun action zombie romp set in Las Vegas. What we got was a bloated, contrived mess of ham-fisted scenes that had way too much build-up for not enough payoff, and a tone that was far too serious for a film of this sort. Zack Snyder seems far more interested in cramming in as many Easter Eggs as possible in the hopes of creating a franchise instead of making a film that can stand on its own Bautista is actually a good actor when he has good material to work with and a director who knows what he is doing. He has good screen presence and decent charisma, but was completely wasted here. As another review once said, it just looks like he's holding in a sneeze when he is trying to convey Zack Snyder could have just exercised a little restraint when it comes to his ideas, he could have given us a tight, fun little 90-minute film. Instead, he's so convinced of his own brilliance that he refuses to cut out any of his multitude of potential ideas, no matter how unrelated they are to what's actually presented as the plot. It's like making soup, but instead of just leaving it with chicken, vegetables, and noodles and having a perfectly decent final product, Snyder insisted on adding chocolate and olives just because they were available."—Cursedbythedicegods Batman v Superman Thor: Love and Thunder Looper Spider-Man 3 Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief "I adore the books and was so excited when they announced there would be a movie... and then I saw the first trailer and immediately knew it was going to be horrible. The characters suddenly went from 11 to 21, huge chunks of the plot were missing, and the big reveal at the end felt like it was just thrown in there at the last second. The whole movie was just trash."—marisak4212bc09f Eragon The Last Airbender "I was beyond excited that there was going to be a live-action movie of a beloved animated series. Then all the reviews I read made it sound (and rightfully so) like one of the worst movies of all time. I was so sad to read such bad reviews."—joannaw4377e18ce Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace Also, Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force really all of the sequel trilogy Mulan (the live-action version) And the live-action version of The Lion King Artemis Fowl "I loved every single book growing up — thoughtful, funny sci-fi with some serious themes. The movie? Garbage."—sheeplosion"I like to forget that movie exists because it was my favorite series growing up, and they did the books sooo dirty with the CHEESY, CRINGEY, AND UNWATCHABLE special effects and bad screenwriting and acting."—moco98"I loved the AF books; they remind me of Terry Pratchett books. The film was unwatchable."—nevl Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Death Note "Some of us were willing to give it a chance. You had Willem DaFoe as Ryuk, and LaKeith Stanfield as L. How. Could. We. LOSE?!?? I have never, in my many years on this earth, ever felt so disrespected by a movie of a CHERISHED manga AND anime. Just…the straight up audacity!!!!"—smileyk Godzilla (1998) And Godzilla (2014) Kung Fu Panda 3 Glass "Glass. My answer to this question will always be Glass."—[deleted]"The trailers were so fucking hype. Props to whoever made the trailers, because they really made the movie look good."—[deleted] Terminator Salvation The Giver "The Giver was horrifically disappointing; even more so because there were actors I love in it. Brilliant book, godawful movie (that had little to do with the brilliant book).—denisef13 Wild Wild West "People forget how HUGE of a star Will Smith was at one point. He was the highest paid actor and the highest grossing actor in the world — then came Wild Wild West. You know the movie was terrible when the soundtrack was better."—jamesarthurwrites Overlord "Overlord (2018) — a WWII horror film. The trailer had me looking forward to seeing it as I was in the mood for a scorch-the-earth type of horror adventure. It had a great opening, but though it wasn't bad, the rest of the film was a bit of a let-down. Not only did it have a slower pace, but overall, it was pretty much a patchwork of famous scenes from earlier WWII and horror films, and the ending was eh."—prolix Hocus Pocus 2 "I had waited years for it, wanted something that continued the storyline, yearned for something that continued the lore, but NO, what I got was a ham-fisted, mediocre musical combined with bad Disney Channel-esque sitcom dialogue. They even retconned how the sisters became witches in the first place. The Sanderson Sisters were evil; that was the point of the first movie. They were fiend-worshipping women who wanted to steal the youth and vitality of children, killing those children in the process. Clumsy execution, awful writing, even worse direction, and MASSIVE overhyping led to a bitter disappointment of a movie. It could've been so, so much better."—SarahDaugherty The King's Man "I love the first two films — I even have a Kingsman tattoo — and was super excited for the prequel, really loved the idea of learning more about this spy society and seeing adventures with it in the past. Instead I got such a dull movie, with an unlikable protagonist and such a dumb twist. The action scenes, still very cool, but otherwise, I was so let down."—constanvee Ghostbusters (the 2016 version) Pearl Harbor And finally, all three of The Hobbit movies What movie was super-hyped that you ended up hating? Let us know in the comments!
