HBO announced on Wednesday that its new streaming service, HBO Max, will debut director Zack Snyder's long-rumored extended cut of the DC Comics film "Justice League" in 2021. Fisher’s side reportedly countered with a request to double that offer, and talks have since stalled. I have extensively written about all of said subjects for the last 11 years.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Zack Snyder is set to film new scenes for his upcoming, revamped version of Justice League with stars Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, and Henry Cavill in October, fleshing out his vision for a new cut of the superhero movie.

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For the last few months, Fisher has been locked in a dispute with Warner Bros. over alleged inappropriate behavior by director Joss Whedon on the set of Justice League. There. ", "Why Does the DCEU Have Such a Toxic Fanbase? : The Secret History of Batman in Japan, List of Batman television series cast members, Wonder Women! [98][99] For a similar campaign at the 2019 New York Comic Con, the movement purchased ad space on two billboards over Times Square featuring quotes from members of the cast and crew. [127][128] Some Snyder fans uploaded videos of them destroying their DVD and Blu-ray copies of the theatrical cut. 379, This story has been shared 368 times. Buried in The Wrap’s article yesterday concerning Warner Bros. allowing Zack Snyder a week’s worth of reshoots for his recut of Justice League is the tidbit arguing that the whole process will cost $70 million. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. [44], Once Snyder left, Whedon assumed full control over the production of Justice League,[51] although Snyder retained directorial credit for the released film. When reached for comment about the new $70 million figure, an HBO rep declined to comment to Decider. [4] At that point, it was unclear what format Zack Snyder's Justice League would take for the release, whether as a four-hour-long film or a six-part miniseries. Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, and Gal Gadot will return as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman in a week of reshoots for Zack Snyder’s new cut of 2017’s Justice League … In May 2017, Snyder stepped down during post-production following the death of his daughter, and Whedon took over, completing the film as an uncredited director. [123] A brief teaser, featuring Wonder Woman, a voiceover of Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, and the reveal of Darkseid, was released on June 18. Whatever lessons may be learned from what is it four years since Justice League came out? Snyder also presented ideas, which included potentially releasing the cut in episodes. Zack Snyder's Justice League,[b] commonly referred to as the "Snyder Cut", is the upcoming director's cut of the 2017 American superhero film Justice League.

According to The Wrap, production on Snyder’s new Justice League will cost about $70 million, bringing the budget to more than twice the original number. Fisher pushed back, sharing a screenshot of an alleged email that proves he met with the investigator. [5] It was initially believed that the project would not involve reshoots with the original cast, which Snyder wanted to perform but was not given permission by HBO.

When Will 'Raised By Wolves' Episode 10 Premiere on HBO Max? [68][108], Brandon Katz of The New York Observer said that the movement was composed of "both toxic DC fans that hurl vitriolic harassment at any and all opposition, and supportive moviegoers that genuinely enjoy Snyder's style and are just hoping to see the conclusion of his trilogy that began with 2013's Man of Steel. ", "What Was Zack Snyder's Original 5 Movie DCEU Plan? As details surfaced about the film's troubled production and its state before Snyder stepped down, many fans expressed interest in an alternate cut more faithful to Snyder's vision. Affleck, Cavill, Gadot, and Fisher were reported to be reprising their roles for the shoot. Whether he was just keeping things a secret or actually isn’t getting in front of the camera again will likely become clear next month. Zack Snyder approves Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman', calls it 'step in right direction', Ray Fisher calls Warner Bros' announcement of Batman's return 'PR tactic' for distraction. [4] On May 20, 2020, Snyder announced during a Q&A after an online watch party of Man of Steel that his cut of Justice League would be released as Zack Snyder's Justice League on HBO Max in 2021. [46] Warner Bros. executives who saw Snyder's cut felt that Snyder made significant efforts to lighten the tone following the criticism of Batman v Superman. Casting aspersions on me will not change that. As with any contingent, there are both extremists and level-headed individuals in its ranks. [104], However, members of the movement have also been described by members of the media as "toxic"[105] for harassing, threatening, and cyberbullying those who express opinions about the Snyder Cut that are contrary to their beliefs. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/TM & © DC Comics. It’s speculative but likely safe to say his willingness to partake in the October reshoots has more to do with Snyder than it does WB. The film, which earned mixed-negative reviews, earned “just” $659 million (even Man of Steel earned $668 million in 2013). In August 2020, Jason Momoa confirmed that James Wan's Aquaman (2018) took place right after Zack Snyder's Justice League rather than Whedon's version. [4], The Snyders invited executives from Warner Bros., HBO Max, and DC to their home to view the Snyder Cut. Instead of crafting the new cut with special effects, the cast of the original film will now return for a full week of additional filming with the director.

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[48], After disapproving of Snyder's direction, Warner Bros. hired Joss Whedon, who directed the Marvel Cinematic Universe films The Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), to rewrite the script and help with extensive reshoots. However, the continuity errors, if the reshoots are significant, will yet again drop the film in the same troubled waters it is being picked up from. Further complicating Fisher’s involvement in any Justice League reshoots is his position in the star-studded Flash film. During an appearance on the Recode Media podcast, Greenblatt called the Snyder Cut “complicated and wildly expensive” but declined to give specific figures. "[122], Snyder announced on May 22, 2020 that a trailer was in the works. "[116] According to Snyder, he initially imagined that his cut would never see a release, but snippets could potentially be included in a documentary. [88] Throughout the movement, members of the media referred to the Snyder Cut as "fabled"[79][89][90] or "mythical".

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Henry Cavill won’t be taking part in Zack Snyder’s Justice League reshoots, budget reportedly $70 million. I've studied the film industry, both academically and informally, and with an emphasis in box office analysis, for nearly 30 years. 'Justice League' Fans Demand a New Version of a Superhero Flop", "How 'Justice League' Became a 'Frankenstein' (Exclusive)", "Zack Snyder to leave 'Justice League' following family tragedy; Joss Whedon to take over film", "Why Ben Affleck and Gal Gadot Are Tweeting #ReleaseTheSnyderCut", "Original Justice League Composer Responds To Being Replaced", "[Exclusive] Justice League Snyder Cut Score Is Done Confirms Junkie XL", "Kevin Smith Just Dropped Major Info About Zack Snyder's Planned Justice League Trilogy", "Did 'Justice League' Learn Anything from 'Avengers'? [107] Warner Bros. telephone operators, inundated with regular calls about the "Snyder Cut", were trained to treat these inquiries as prank calls. Though Whedon has remained quiet through the ordeal, Warner Bros. issued a statement in early September characterizing Fisher’s claims as false, saying the actor has declined to speak to an independent third-party investigator who was looking into the allegations. It features an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, earned strong reviews and a decent $366 million global cume in 2019 while Joker became the first R-rated $1 billion-plus grosser. Whedon added nearly 80 new pages to the script,[52] and Wagner estimates that Whedon's cut uses only about 10% of the footage that Snyder shot. [78] On the two-year anniversary of the theatrical cut, cast and crew voiced support through social media. [5], Snyder, who had not yet seen the theatrical cut, described his cut as "an entirely new thing, and, especially talking to those who have seen the released movie, a new experience apart from that movie. ... Zack Snyder’s Justice League Director’s Cut Revealed in First Trailer: Watch. That drama won Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar earlier this year as it grossed $335 million domestic and $1.074 billion worldwide, more than Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ($1.073 billion). Looking for more? [36], Following the release of Man of Steel (2013), director Zack Snyder outlined the basis of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), which centered around a five-film arc including Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and a Justice League trilogy. Whether or not that was initially the truth at the time or whether poor initial subscriber numbers for HBO Max (arguably the best streaming site around for movies, natch) led to a greater commitment for a potential super-duper mega event I cannot say. ", "Zack Snyder Confirms A Snyder Cut Of Justice League Exists", "DC Films Plots Future With Superman, Green Lantern and R-Rated Movies", "Zack Snyder Shares Photo of Justice League Director's Cut", "Zack Snyder's Justice League Reshoots Won't Involve the Cast", "HBO Max's Sandra Dewey Talks Racism, Inclusion at Cannes Keynote", "Zack Snyder Planning New 'Justice League' Shoot Amid Ray Fisher Claims", "DC FanDome: Zack Snyder's 'Justice League' will be released in the UK as a mini-series and a movie", "Justice League's Snyder Cut Character Posters Use Theatrical Release Images", "Justice League Official Snyder Cut Trailer Already In The Works", "Darkseid looms over Wonder Woman in the first clip from Zack Snyder's Justice League", "Zack Snyder Reveals Black Suit Superman Scene For 'Justice League' Cut", "Zack Snyder's Justice League Trailer Is An Emotional Masterpiece That Will Give Fans Chills", "Justice League: Release the Snyder Cut Community Claims Victory", "Justice League: Ben Affleck Trends As Fans Celebrate Snyder Cut Announcement", "People Are Destroying Their Justice League Theatrical Cut DVDs", "Kevin Smith's Ben Affleck "Thank" video on Instagram", "Justice League star Jesse Eisenberg reacts to Snyder Cut news", "Kevin Smith Applauds Justice League Release The Snyder Cut Fandom As The Unsung Heroes", "Why Releasing the 'Justice League' Snyder Cut Sets a Dangerous Precedent", "What to Know About the Justice League Snyder Cut—and Why Some People Are Upset About Its Release", "Is Releasing the Snyder Cut of Justice League a Victory for Toxic Fandoms? You may opt-out by. [105] Members of the movement tracked down Justice League stuntman Richard Cetrone to ask him questions about the Snyder Cut, only to digitally alter his response and spread on social media a fake text message that appeared to support their cause.