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Common Confirms He's Green Lantern In 'Justice League'

Posted 2/8/08 5:32 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News


CommonFrom the first time Clark Kent walked into a phone booth mild mannered and walked out able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, the concept of superheroes having dual identities has been almost as important to the genre as the superpowers themselves. Not so for John Stewart, Earth's fourth Green Lantern and sometimes member of the "Justice League of America" -- one of the more prominent heroes to choose not to wear a mask.

Now the actor who was cast to play him is pulling back his.

Long rumored to be in contention for the role, Common confirmed to MTV News for the first time publically that he was cast in the now dormant film, calling being picked for the role "an honor." Read More...

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The Dailies: December 11, 2007

Posted 12/11/07 2:20 pm EST by in Dailies


Guillermo Del ToroSit back, relax, and enjoy a hot, steaming cup of our links of the day, back again with news on Guillermo Del Toro, "The A-Team," "JLA," "Dark Knight," and more.

- Guillermo Del Toro is a "Hater." Acclaimed director to tackle film about a society in fear of sudden random violence from otherwise normal people. (JoBlo)

- I pity the fool! John Singleton to direct "The A-Team"? (Latino Review)

- Nic Cage is all "Knowing." Had proof last week that he would star in Alex Proyas film about a man who unearths a time capsule which contains startling predictions. (Variety)

- "We're going to do that real low-budget," Tim Burton says of plans to remake "Frankenweenie." (Sci-Fi Wire)

- "Justice League of America" now called "American Heroes"? (/film)

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Jack Black Green With Envy Over New Lantern

Posted 11/21/07 3:51 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News


Jack BlackAny day now, Warner Bros. seems likely to finally announce its "Justice League of America" cast, officially appointing some lucky actor as the first cinematic Green Lantern. But as die-hard film fans know, funnyman Jack Black came this close to breaking in the green and black tights just a few years ago.

"Oh yeah," he remembered recently, before making an all-in-fun reference to the WB keyholders currently auditioning actors like Common and T.I. for the superhero role. "The bastards!"

Now, Black is talking back about the "Green Lantern" movie, revealing details of the movie we'll never see. "I really liked the script that a friend of mine wrote," he remembered of the comedic take on the character. "But nobody wanted to make it; it was too weird." Read More...

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'JLA' Not Movie Krytonite for Superman Film, say Actors

Posted 11/13/07 11:52 am EST by in News


Brandon Routh in 'Superman Returns'We've devoted quite a lot of space in the last few months to news on the "Justice League of America": Who wants in, who wants out, who was in AND out - but after all the discussion over DC's tag-team effort, we wanted the final word on what the flick meant for that other project they were also supposed to be working on, you know the solo one with old Super what's his name.

Apparently the last people we should have asked were the actors involved.

"I know nothing. I saw one article about 'Justice League' being made, and I thought well, how's that going to affect the future of [Superman]?" James Marsden, who played Richard White in Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" confessed to MTV News. "So I have no idea. I really don't."

Ok, fine. If Marsden couldn't give up the goods we thought maybe his on-screen dad could - being a fellow journalist and all for "The Daily Planet." So Mr. Perry White - will there be another Bryan Singer "Superman"? Read More...

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Columbus Short Turns Down Lantern Ring For 'Justice League'

Posted 10/30/07 9:26 am EST by in Hot Stuff, News


Columbus ShortWith everyone from Common to Mary Elizabeth Winstead to Jessica Biel funneling through the "Justice League of America" rumor mill almost daily, we have a new name to throw into the mix: Columbus Short.

"I was up for that," revealed the choreographer-turned-"Stomp the Yard" star, confirming that he has been approached for the part of The Green Lantern. The actor joins a long list of auditioners including T.I., Common and Tyrese Gibson, all of whom have been considered to slip on the most powerful ring in all of comic-dom.

"'Justice League' is going to be dope, it's going to be huge," grinned the fast-rising star, before dropping a second bomb: "But it's not the movie for me." Read More...

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David Dobkin Takes 'Flash' Reins, Spills Details

Posted 10/27/07 11:34 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News


FlashFaster than the man himself, "The Flash" movie has once again changed directors – and you'll never guess whose quick hands have grabbed the franchise.

"Wedding Crashers" and "Fred Claus" director David Dobkin revealed to MTV News that he's signed with Warner Bros. to bring the fleet-footed super to the big screen in a solo project, taking over for Shawn Levy who left for undisclosed reasons.

Dobkin's film won't be the character's first appearance in cinemas, of course, with the Flash a major part of the upcoming "Justice League of America" film. But while fans wait for "JLA" story and casting announcements with bated breath, Dobkin can't help but hold his – confirming that his movie will exist in the same universe as the upcoming flick. Read More...

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Common Has RZA's Vote For Green Lantern In 'Justice League'

Posted 10/24/07 10:48 am EST by in News, Video


Casting rumblings about the "Justice League" movie just never seem to end. While actresses like Christina Milian hope to get a crack at Wonder Woman, we're especially anxious to see who will be the first actor to bring Green Lantern to the big screen. Of course by now you know that many are said to have read for the role, including none other than "American Gangster" co-star Common.

We did our best to get the dirt from the man himself recently, but he was pretty tight-lipped. But check out the video below to see his fellow "Gangster" star RZA get psyched about the prospect of Common donning that all-powerful ring.

Does Common have the chops to recite the Green Lantern oath? Who should play the DC comics icon when "Justice League" makes it to your multiplex? Sound off.

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Casting Call: 'Justice League' By Shawn Adler

Posted 10/1/07 11:45 am EST by in Casting Call


Ever hear of Dan Harrington? Guy's one of the best poker players in the world, a former winner of the World Series of Poker main event. So Dan writes a book on poker for beginners, a curious book in some respects. Without getting into poker minutia, some players wonder if it's a put-on, if Harrington's advice is meant to set-up players for failure. Counsel them right into dumping all their money in your stack, so to speak.

Reader, that's how I felt when I read Larry Carroll's "Justice League" casting wish-list -- like he WANTED a "Justice League of America" movie to fail, and was giving purposively bad advice to that effect. Why else would he have chosen who he did?

Here, then, is who REALLY should don the tights: Read More...

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Jessica Biel Says No To 'Justice League'

Posted 9/28/07 5:06 pm EST by in News


Jessica BielWhat do Hercules and Alexander the Great have in common with Jessica Biel? They're all strong-willed individuals who throughout history have found it in themselves to turn down an Amazonian Princess.

Three days after reporting that Biel was in talks to star as Wonder in George Miller's upcoming "Justice League" movie, Entertainment Weekly reports today that the 25-year-old "Illusionist" star has passed on the project. She would have been the first thesp to officially sign onto the ensemble film; in addition to Wonder Woman, "JLA" is still lacking actors for the roles of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, and Aquaman (and his fish). Read More...

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Unsolicited Advice: 'Justice League of America'

Posted 6/15/07 10:31 am EST by in Unsolicited Advice


TO: Kiernan and Michele Mulroney
CC: Warner Bros.
FROM: Shawn Adler, MTV News
RE: JLA Flick

Congratulations. Word yesterday in "The Hollywood Reporter" is that you two just handed in the first draft for "Justice League of America," which, according to the trade mag, has been met with an enthusiastic thumbs up.

So was the original "Fantastic Four," if you catch our meaning.

See, comic books fans are a lot like Captain Marvel. Half the time we're excitable children, the Billy Batsons of the world. We demand geeky entertainment, lots of whiz-bangs, ooohs and ahhhs. Say the magic word, though, and we turn into our alter-egos -- big, fearsomely powerful adults. We crave gritty drama, realistic situations.

You? You'll have to entertain both sides. It's never to late to learn how. Read More...

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