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Post by Michelangelo on May 19, 2006 5:36:42 GMT
Sony rejects Hellboy 2 Posted by Clint Morris on May 19, 2006 Bad news for “Hellboy 2”.
Seems it is studio-less, with Sony deciding to adopt out the horny hero’s second big-screen haunt.
According to Variety, Sony were going to oversee the sequel, but have now decided against it. (I’m guessing, based on what I know, that it is one of the many properties that Sony has decided to disattach themselves too. Quite a few have gone that way of late, mostly, because they’ve got their big fish – “Spider-Man”, 007 and so on – and they’d rather spend their moolah on those, less riskier, franchises).
It’ll probably still happen – just somewhere else. Maybe New Line should take a look at it?
Meantime, Guillermo del Toro is working on a film version – and remake, since it’s already been done, in the 80s – of Roald Dahl’s “The Witches”, for Warner Bros. I figured it wouldn't be done, hopefuly a new studio will pick it up and give Toro more freedom.
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Post by Michelangelo on May 24, 2006 5:32:28 GMT
The Trailer Park: First Full Look at 'Ghost Rider' Get more on Sony | Posted 05.23.06 @ 08:38 pm ] If you head on over to Apple.com you can check out the brand new trailer from Sony's upcoming Ghost Rider comic book adaptation, which stars Eva Mendes, Nicolas Cage and Matt Long. Sure the movie looks f'n cool, but I really hope those effects aren't finished, they looked as bad as King Kong did when Universal teased that pic. This is the story based on the comic book about a motorcycle stunt performer, Johnny Blaze, who agrees to become the host of a "spirit of vengeance" in exchange for the safety of his true love, but the price he pays is to be cursed with the avenging spirit that takes its form at night as a demon with a flaming skull on a motorcycle of hellfire. The film blazes into theaters February 16th, 2007 www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/ghostrider/I wish i had quiktime.
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Post by Michelangelo on Jun 1, 2006 5:06:01 GMT
Avi Arad leaves Marvel Posted by Clint Morris on June 1, 2006 Blessing? Curse? Hard to tell, and it’ll depend on whether you enjoyed the films he’s worked on to date, but one thing’s for sure, it’s a shock to everyone to hear that Avi Arad is leaving Marvel – well, mostly leaving.
Arad has stepped down as head of Marvel Entertainment's film studio to run his own production company, says The Hollywood Reporter.
Arad resigned as chairman and CEO of Marvel Studios and chief creative officer of parent company Marvel Entertainment and created Avi Arad Prods., he said Wednesday.
His new company has been charged with producing "The Incredible Hulk" and "Iron Man," the first two films under Marvel's $525 million debt facility arranged eight months ago through Merrill Lynch and Pierce, Fenner & Smith.
Marvel set up the loan so that it could produce its own movies rather than license the rights to its lucrative superhero characters to others, though now Marvel has instead farmed production duties out to Arad's new shingle for at least two of the 10 or so films planned under the debt arrangement.
Paramount Pictures is marketing and distributing films Marvel and Avi Arad Prods. are making via the financing slate -- with the exception of "Hulk," which is handled by Universal Studios -- and Arad, as producer of "Iron Man" and "Hulk," will get a percentage of the boxoffice on those films.
"It's performance based," he said. "If the movies do great, I do great. I'm like a commission salesman."
The first movie unrelated to Marvel that Avi Arad Prods. will make is "Bratz," set for release next year. Beyond that, Arad said his focus is on Marvel properties and he has not considered other projects yet.
A noncompete clause will restrict Arad from producing movies about superheros not controlled by Marvel, and even fantasy and science fiction films in the vein of "Star Wars" and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy are off limits.
"I felt like it was the right time for me to move away from the day-to-day corporate responsibilities in order to focus on what I love best -- creating and producing," Arad said.
Taking over for Arad at Marvel Studios is Michael Helfant, who was tapped as chief operations officer in November after he held the same title at Beacon Pictures, and Kevin Feige, president of production at Marvel Studios.
Arad said he will remain a creative adviser to Marvel Studios for the rest of the year, and he'll keep his office at Marvel's Beverly Hills location for the foreseeable future.
Arad and Feige couldn't say which Marvel character -- Hulk, for the second time since 2003, or Iron Man -- would hit theaters first under the new arrangement, only that at least one of them would be out in 2008. Jon Favreau was hired this month to direct "Iron Man" and Arad said a director for "Hulk" would be named in the next 40 days.
"This time, we'll make it the Marvel way," he said of "Hulk." Three years ago Universal Pictures released "Hulk" and it was largely considered a critical and boxoffice disappointment, though it grossed $132 million at the U.S. boxoffice.
Under the deal, Arad also remains Marvel's designated producer for future movies based on Spider-Man, and executives confirmed Wednesday that a Spider-Man musical stage play is in the works.
"Spider-Man is the crown jewel. I would never let go of that," Arad said.
He also predicts smoother sailing for movies based on Marvel characters now that major studios will -- with a few exceptions, like Spider-Man features -- take a much smaller role in their making.
"Once you license something to a studio, you have to watch them like a hawk," he said. "These are our children, not theirs."
While Wall Street analysts appeared neutral on the development, as far as Marvel stock is concerned, shares closed down 3.6% on Wednesday to $19.10.
"We see no material changes to Marvel's business resulting from the resignation" of Arad, Lehman Bros. analyst Eric Handler said, because he "is being retained as an independent producer for at least three of the company's upcoming films."
Well Marvel has sucked in the past, will they suck even more without he?
aicn SUPERMAN RETURNS two days earlier!!! Hey folks, Harry here with the latest bit of my obsessive compulsive disorder regarding the Man of Steel. You see, today it was announced that SUPERMAN RETURNS on June 28th instead of June 30th, which means all those countdown clocks like the ones you find on BlueTights.com, will have to be readjusted to make up for the 48 hour readjustment. And ya know... you could see this at the inevitable midnight screenings that Tuesday night of the 27th at participating theaters! 2 days sooner! Woo Hoo!
Eh, still don't know about Superpuss.
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Post by Michelangelo on Jun 2, 2006 5:13:23 GMT
Emma Frost making her big screen debut? Posted by Clint Morris on June 2, 2006 Twentieth Century Fox still haven’t found a cure for their enthrallment with “X-Men”.
On top of the “Wolverine” and “Magento” movies, a studio rep tells USA Today that they’re looking at doing a further two spin-off’s, one featuring popular comic book character Emma Frost.
The character is featured prominently in the comics, but didn’t appear in any of the three “X-Men” movies.
David O’Russell (“Three Kings”) is developing the ‘Emma Frost’ film, which, I’m assuming, will be an origin tale, explaining how the lass became to be a sexy mutant telepath who can transform her skin into diamonds.
According to Wikipedia, Frost has been both friend and foe of the X-Men. She was originally one of the wealthy, mutant elites who comprised the Inner Circle of the Hellfire Club. She has had a lifelong interest in teaching the next generation and led the club’s junior team the Hellions.
After her students’ deaths, she joined Charles Xavier’s cause, mentoring the X-Men junior team Generation X. She later joined the X-Men and became headmistress of the Xavier Institute, although her ethics and loyalty remain in question.
The other spin-off film they’re discussing, is one that would fix “on the kids in (Professor X's) school, focusing on their lives, and less of a global adventure for the team," says Hutch Parker, production president of 20th Century Fox.
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Post by Mutant_Couch on Jun 2, 2006 6:27:52 GMT
Wow, they really want to suck X-Men's tits dry. Neither of those two sound that great, Emma Frost might be okay but still I don't know. I can't wait for Wolverine and since Magneto's is based on his past that should be okay too. I'm still hoping for a Gambit movie.
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Post by Michelangelo on Jun 6, 2006 5:48:42 GMT
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Post by Michelangelo on Jun 8, 2006 4:59:52 GMT
Barry Manilow and Hellboy? Posted by Clint Morris on June 7, 2006 “Hellboy” has found a new place to lay his horns.
A couple of weeks ago, you’ll remember, news surfaced that the “Hellboy” sequel had been booted from Sony. Well, seems Paramount has picked it up.
"We're moving studios right now," director Guillermo Del Toro tells IF Magazine. "They don't have a deal with Sony any more and we are looking for financing for Hellboy 2. It's at Paramount right now. It's bigger in scale, but not necessarily in budget. Abe Sapien has a much bigger part, and we're keeping closer to the mythology of the comics."
Finally, "There is a song by Barry Manilow, and you'll have to find out about how that fits in. I know you are all saying 'what the f**k is that?!'"
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Post by Mutant_Couch on Jun 9, 2006 4:54:29 GMT
Abe Sapien is my favorite character from the series so him having a bigger part is great. Also, the focus on myth is definitely the right direction, but hopefully they'll throw in some background on Hellboy and his "right hand of doom." I wouldn't mind them introducing Roger either as him coming to be and coming alive is pretty interesting.
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Post by Michelangelo on Jun 12, 2006 4:40:29 GMT
The hunt for the new Hulk Posted by Clint Morris on June 11, 2006 Wanted: Man with the tendency to turn green when cheesed off (not just unleash his anger on an unsuspecting web audience), owner of a pair of short purple shorts, and with the smarts of Doogie Howser on his best day.
Yep, sounds like Marvel is looking for a new big-screen “Hulk”.
Avi Arad tells IF Magazine hat the new “Hulk” movie, “The Incredible Hulk”, will not be so much a sequel to the first film (which starred Eric Bana in the dual roles of Bruce Banner/Hulk) as it’ll be a remake.
“It’s a “do-over”. I loved the HULK movie, it was just a different approach, and it wasn’t exactly the comic. We want to be much closer to the comic. It’s what we would rather do".
I think that essentially rules out Eric Bana returning in the main role. If it’s a total ‘redo’ then they’ll be essentially ditching everyone and anyone connected to the first film. (David Duchovny was mentioned, at one time, as a possible replacement for Eric Bana). Fits in with what Bana’s been telling me, too. Eric hasn’t heard a thing from anyone at the studio, regarding the movie, and since they’ve got a writer, and, are apparently about to announce a director, you’d think they would have told Bana he was required back, too, by now – if they planned on using him. I think it’s safe to say, Bana’s “Hulk Smash” days are over.
The new movie, which is said to be truer to the character’s comic book roots, will pit the Hulk against the equally large, Abominable.
Eh, not again.
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Post by Dark-Messenger on Jun 12, 2006 5:25:58 GMT
I'm still hoping for a Gambit movie. You and me both. I'm all for a new Hulk movie. While the first one was okay, it did no justice to the Hulk.
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Post by FrighTy on Jul 27, 2006 3:24:41 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]New Spiderman 3 still photo:[/glow] [glow=red,2,300]http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Ss/0413300/SM3_venom.jpg[/glow]
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Post by jack05 on Jul 30, 2006 12:16:46 GMT
I'm still hoping for a Gambit movie. You and me both. I'm all for a new Hulk movie. While the first one was okay, it did no justice to the Hulk. Yeah the first Hulk was no good anyway who would love to see a movie on The Thick.
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Post by OfLegend on Jul 30, 2006 12:34:50 GMT
There is no doing justice to the Hulk. He's been a shitty character in shitty comics with shitty artwork almost since the series' inception. Bruce Banner is shit, all the supporting characters are shit, the origin story is shit, the villains are shit... even the very concept is shit, not to mention ripped off.
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Post by Roy on Jul 31, 2006 18:11:33 GMT
There is no doing justice to the Hulk. He's been a shitty character in shitty comics with shitty artwork almost since the series' inception. Bruce Banner is shit, all the supporting characters are shit, the origin story is shit, the villains are shit... even the very concept is shit, not to mention ripped off. I didn't think Hulk even had any decent villains. A terrible, terrible movie which made no sense.
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Post by Joker on Jul 31, 2006 18:17:51 GMT
Ohh the Hulk, that was crap, I fell asleep about halfway through. I should have know that the superhero that Hogan named himself after would have a shitty movie
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Post by Moeru Toukon on Jul 31, 2006 18:49:48 GMT
I appreciate your opinion so much.
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Post by Michelangelo on Sept 14, 2006 18:56:11 GMT
Mostow breakdowns to make SUB-MARINER Next!!!
Hey folks, Harry here… Some potentially wonderful news hit the trades today regarding a long troubled Marvel project that had more than once, lost its way. The worst was when they were turning Namor into a land-locked orphan that joined the navy only to discover he had wondrous water powers whenever he came into contact with salt water. No, Seriously.
Well – today – the trades are announcing that Jonathan Mostow (BREAKDOWN, U571 and TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES) is going to write and director SUB-MARINER as his next project.
Now – as you may know – SUB-MARINER pre-dates Marvel – going back to the Golden Age era of Timely Comics – which later transformed into Marvel, named after their #1 Golden Age book, MARVEL COMICS. During WWII, Sub-Mariner added the American G.I.s in their battle against the Empire of the Rising Sun. Part of the U.S.A’s organized Comic Propaganda campaign – to help dehumanize the enemy – as you can see in the below comic.
These stories were lots of fun, but frankly – Namor never hit his stroke till the classic Marvel Silver Age when he became a good guy / bad guy. Foil for the Avengers and Fantastic Four. Woo-er of Sue Storm, some time ally and foe of Dr Doom. One of the founding members of my fave Marvel team, DEFENDERS. However – his best stories had to do with his wife Dorma and his Atlantean Kingdom being wrenched away from him – or attacked by the forces of Attuma – and undersea warlord. For me – those are the best Sub-Mariner stories. And certainly the most cinematic.
Do any of us really want to see him attack a coastal city – or fight the Oil industry’s off-shore platforms, then getting attacked by the Military? I want to see the blue hued people of Atlantis, giant undersea domesticated war-beasties. And I would be happy as could be if we never saw an air-breather for the whole film. I don’t want scientists in submarines discovering their world. Just sell us the fantasy of the Sub-Mariner. Make us dream of something we’ve never seen. Boo that man.
Hoskins wants Dark Knight Posted by Clint Morris on September 11, 2006 Bob Hoskins tells IESB that although he hasn’t been offered the role, he definitely wants Christopher Nolan to know that he’s keen on playing cinema’s next ‘Penguin’ in Bat-sequel “The Dark Knight”.
The actor, currently starring in “Hollywoodland”, admitted his fanaticism to play the villainous Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin when asked about rumours linking him to the role. Although the Brit downplayed the rumours, he did express an interest in such a role, if it ever did come his way.
Hoskins has starred in quite a few high-concept fantasy pics, including “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” and “Super Mario Bros”.
Meanwhile, the new ‘Joker’, Heath Ledger, talked to The Toronto Star about his plans for the character.
“It's definitely going to stump people. I think it'll be more along the lines of how the Joker was meant to be in the comics, darker and more sinister”, says Ledger.
“I wouldn't have thought of me, either. But it's obviously not going to be what Jack Nicholson did. It's going to be more nuanced and dark and more along the lines of A Clockwork Orange kind of feel. Which is, I think, what the comic book was after: less about his laugh and more about his eyes.”
I can really see that working.
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Post by Roy on Sept 16, 2006 18:30:40 GMT
I always thought Heath Ledger would make a great Joker when i heard it was him, obviously nothing like Jacks version which is a good thing. Stick with the sinister joker. Bob Hoskins would make a superb Penguin especially the crime lord arms trader that he is in the comics. This movie is beginning to take shape in the right direction.
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Post by Michelangelo on Nov 30, 2006 5:46:15 GMT
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 Get more Bloody-Disgusting news
My favorite comic book of all time - one that you should go and pick up the TPB off Amazon right now - is Garth Ellis' Preacher. The story involves a Preacher named Jesse who gets the voice of God, so when he talks people have to listen! God freaks out and quits, and Jesse and his pose go on the hunt to find God and see why he quit on man. Read on for details on the new HBO series! WOOOO!!!!!
HBO has seen the light and is bringing "Preacher" to the small screen, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The pay cable network is developing a one-hour series based on the popular 1990s Vertigo comics series. Mark Steven Johnson, the writer-director behind comic adaptations "Daredevil" and the upcoming "Ghost Rider," is writing the pilot, while Howard Deutch is attached to direct. Johnson and Deutch will executive produce along with Michael De Luca, George Agusto, Chris Bender and JC Spink.
"Preacher," which ran from 1995-2000, told the story of a down-and-out Texas preacher possessed by Genesis, a supernatural entity conceived by the unnatural coupling of an angel and a demon. Given immense powers, the preacher teamed with an old girlfriend and a hard-drinking Irish vampire and set out on a journey across America to find God -- who apparently had abandoned his duties in heaven -- and hold him accountable for his negligence.
The series was created by Irish-born writer Garth Ennis and British artist Steve Dillon, who will serve as co-executive producers. Ken F. Levin, who reps the duo, also will serve as co-exec producer.
The series -- which developed a rabid fan base -- was known for tackling religious and political issues, its dark and violent sense of humor and its observations of American culture. It also was one of the series that helped define Vertigo, the adult-oriented line of comics from DC Comics.
There have been several attempts to bring the comic to the screen, whether big or small, but nothing stuck. A movie version, to have been produced by Kevin Smith's View Askew, among others, got to the casting stage, with James Marsden attached for the title role and a reported budget of $25 million.
The project reunites Johnson with Deutch; Johnson wrote "Grumpier Old Men," which Deutch directed. Deutch's directing credits include TV's "Gleason," the pilot for "Melrose Place" and the 1986 film "Pretty in Pink." He is repped by ICM.
Johnson is repped by CAA.Sweet
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Post by Mutant_Couch on Nov 30, 2006 6:30:50 GMT
I'm happy it will be series rather than a movie and seeing Arse-face on screen will be pretty awesome. However, this worries me...
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