DC Comics Properties Lining Up (Minus the 'Big Three')

A lot of DC superhero movies are getting under way, but the "Big Three" may be getting left behind. (This photo manip was done by JMC.) A new article in The Hollywood Reporter shows that Warner Bros. and DC Comics may be doing a better job at lining up some movie franchises than many have feared.

The article confirms some rumblings we have heard behind the scenes, and also introduces some brand-new developments.

The good news:

* Warner Bros. hired Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison and Marv Wolfman (three top comic book writers) to serve as "consultants and writers for its superhero line of movies."

* The studio took back the reins on "The Flash" and "Teen Titans" from a pair of producers.

* Johns created a treatment for "The Flash," with the script to be written by Dan Mazeau. Johns will be a producer on the project.

* The studio is taking pitches on Adam Strange and Aquaman, with the latter set to be produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.

* Also in the pipeline: "Bizarro Superman"; a "Constantine" sequel; two Green Arrow projects, an origin story and "Super Max"; and "Shazam," with Pete Segal attached to direct.

The bad news:

* Warner Bros. and DC have no idea how to translate "Wonder Woman" to the big screen.

* Superman remains in limbo.

* A sequel to "Dark Knight" is a long way off.

* The Justice League movie franchise is inactive.

The full article can be found here. It's well worth reading.

It's also worth noting that for as much progress as the studio is making on its DC projects, the "Big Three" of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman may be off the silver screen for longer than we all would like.