They really should have done an Isis / Wonder Woman crossover.
You mean like a catfight?
Here's more info on the upcoming Hulk picture:
The Incredible Hulk Updates
Source: Advanced Dark, Sarge92 May 25, 2007
A few interesting bits have turned up about The Incredible Hulk, starring Edward Norton, Liv Tyler and Tim Roth.
In a new interview with director Louis Leterrier, he says The Hulk will be about 9 feet tall and won't grow taller. You can read more of the roughly-translated interview here.
Also, a possible synopsis for the film can be found here.
The Incredible Hulk is eyeing a June 13, 2008 release date.
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Wolverine and Magneto Release Dates?
Source: XMenFilms.net May 29, 2007
XMenFilms.net got in touch with 20th Century Fox chairman Tom Rothman to see if he knew when we can expect the Wolverine and Magneto spinoffs in theaters:
"It's really soon to tell." said Rothman. The most important thing is to get the movies right! If I had to guess, I'd say Wolvie in '08 and Mag in '09, but it could change."
Stay tuned for more news on these anticipated projects as it comes in.
I think Wolverine has a chance of being a viable franchise all on its own but I don't think the same for Magneto.
It would have to be a great plot and script for Magnus to be successful where Wolvie can pretty much skate on name and rep alone...
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This might be nice if done right:
Teen Titans to the Big Screen
Source: The Hollywood Reporter May 31, 2007
DC Comics' superteam Teen Titans is getting the big-screen treatment courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, says The Hollywood Reporter.
The live-action adaptation is being produced by Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster through their Weed Road production company, while Mark Verheiden has been brought on board to write the script.
The Teen Titans, which first appeared in 1964, are comprised of Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Wonder Girl and Speedy, the respective sidekicks of A-list heroes Batman, Flash, Aquaman, Wonder Woman and Green Arrow.
The comic series reached X-Men-style success in the 1980s, when the team was relaunched in a new comic with the characters no longer kids but college-age adults and the stories explored more mature themes. The series also saw the addition of Cyborg, Starfire and Raven, original characters who weren't sidekicks, while the character of Robin matured into one called Nightwing.
Most recently, the comic was adapted to the television screen with a Cartoon Network series that ran from 2003-06 that used many of the '80s comics' heroes and story lines.
It is not known which heroes will be used, but Nightwing is said to be in the mix.
Goldsman said the tone will be consistent with such recent Warners' comic book fare as Batman Begins, Superman Returns and the upcoming Watchmen.
Verheiden was a writer-producer on "Smallville" and is a writer-producer on "Battlestar Galactica."
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I really wasn't sure where to post this but this thread seemed like a good fit. The Wachowski brothers are making a live action version of Speed Racer and courtesy of IGN here is the first look at the Mach 5. Pretty sweet IMHO. I loved the show as a kid but sadly it just didn't hold up when I watched it again as an adult. Still, I'll be curious to see where they go with this movie.
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My little brother read SPEED RACER in comics form years ago and was a big fan of the show in syndication, Tony so it's the right place to post it IMO.
That is beautiful! B-)
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My little brother read SPEED RACER in comics form years ago and was a big fan of the show in syndication, Tony so it's the right place to post it IMO.
That is beautiful! B-)
Here's a link to the full article over at IGN. The car does look great, although I am a little concerned that most of the stunts involving the Mach 5 will be done with CGI rather than actual stuntwork. Oh well, at least Chim Chim will still be around.
I asked this quesition on the Batman thread, however it's more appropiate here. I'm a fan of 1996's The Phantom and I think he's a terrific character. What are the chances, do you think, of there being another Phantom film?
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
I asked this quesition on the Batman thread, however it's more appropiate here. I'm a fan of 1996's The Phantom and I think he's a terrific character. What are the chances, do you think, of there being another Phantom film?
I'd say the chances are slim and none, and slim just left town. The 1996 Phantom was a very good movie but it was a boxoffice dud here in America. Even though it did reasonably well overseas, it never created any buzz and talk of any sequels quickly died away. I wouldn't expect another Phantom movie anytime soon.
I'd like to see another Phantom movie, too.The 1996 production is,aside from Treat Williams' overripe performance,refreshingly free of the kind of self mocking camp that seems to have routinely plagued many other comics adaptations.It's even a relatively faithful adaptation of "The Sky Pirates" storyline Lee Falk wrote for The Ghost Who Walks during the comic strip's early days.And it's also well cast, with several actors--especially Zane and Zeta-Jones-- who actually resemble their pen and ink counterparts.
It's unfortunate that The Phantom did not meet the expectations of the moneymen in the USA, because he's been an extremely popular character throughout the world--and from what I've read,is particularly well regarded in Scandinavia and Australia.
Perhaps at some point in the future he'll be discovered again by another filmmaker.After all,Superman eventually came back and so did Batman,so anything's possible.All The Phantom needs is the same kind of name recognition and studio/publisher support they enjoy.Maybe if King Features was allied with a major studio--like DC Comics is with Warner Brothers,for example--we'd have a chance to see a Phantom movie sooner...
Incidentally,the 1940s Columbia Studios Phantom serial is now available on DVD.I can't vouch for its quality, but it might be worth a glance.:)
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The Punisher 2 to Film in Montreal?
Source: Superhero Hype!, Advanced Dark June 2, 2007
Canada.com reports that The Punisher 2 may film in Montreal:
Several other movies are scheduled to shoot in Montreal before the end of the year, including the Tom Cruise-produced Death Race 3000 starring Jason Statham; Mr. Nobody with Jared Leto and Sarah Polley; and The Punisher 2.
Superhero Hype! is also hearing that Hooligans helmer Lexi Alexander is the frontrunner to direct the sequel. Thomas Jane recently said he wouldn't be reprising the role.
Bring- Jane - Back...
I'm excited to see Castle return but you need the missing piece. Right now if this isn't possible, I have no idea for a suitable replacement for Thomas...
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It's unfortunate that The Phantom did not meet the expectations of the moneymen in the USA, because he's been an extremely popular character throughout the world--and from what I've read,is particularly well regarded in Scandinavia and Australia.
He is indeed very popular in Australia. Or at least he was when my father was a kid. He was a huge Phantom fan, and even joined one of the fan clubs where he was sent a skull ring.
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
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Just to echo a few of the things that Tony and W.G. said, I liked THE PHANTOM movie myself but not as much as I love The Shadow which is another period comic piece...
I just felt that Treat Williams' performance of being so over-the top dumbed down the movie for me; I mean he wasn't even the type of campy to label him eccentric. He was more like bad-goofy. James Remar was more convincing a bad guy and he was just a hired goon.
The settings, costume and pretty much everything else was fine although they played the "tough woman" thing abit overly...
I wouldn't hold my breath for another film for "The Ghost Who Walks" anytime soon but that won't stop me from reading the Moonstone comics.
Now I'm all behind a Shadow sequel with a much darker tone. This is a film that IMO, Nolan would enjoy doing being that it isn't as fantastical as Batman.
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Just to echo a few of the things that Tony and W.G. said, I liked THE PHANTOM movie myself but not as much as I love The Shadow which is another period comic piece...
I just felt that Treat Williams' performance of being so over-the top dumbed down the movie for me; I mean he wasn't even the type of campy to label him eccentric. He was more like bad-goofy. James Remar was more convincing a bad guy and he was just a hired goon.
The settings, costume and pretty much everything else was fine although they played the "tough woman" thing abit overly...
I wouldn't hold my breath for another film for "The Ghost Who Walks" anytime soon but that won't stop me from reading the Moonstone comics.
Now I'm all behind a Shadow sequel with a much darker tone. This is a film that IMO, Nolan would enjoy doing being that it isn't as fantastical as Batman.
Yes,I think that Nolan might be more comfortable with The Shadow than Batman, since The Shadow only blends into the darkness with the aid of his dark clothing and packs twin .45s--all of which is absolutely realistic.There'd be no need to make any changes in an effort to somehow validate the character's believability.
I remember screenwriter David Koepp saying that he got confused when he wrote the Baldwin movie because he thought that the pulp magazine Shadow(which the movie was supposed to be about)could also turn invisible--just like the radio version.Wrong.All he had to do was a little research...
Williams didn't ruin The Phantom for me,although are moments when he seems to be in another movie altogether.However,in retrospect,Remar should've played the villain of the piece.As for the tough woman bit?The movie was made for current audiences-- but in all fairness,Diana Palmer was always presented as an exceptional female:a champion athlete,crack shot and licensed pilot.Somebody who could take care of herself in many situations.And of course,no ordinary woman could attract The Phantom.;)
Sala-the pirate that CZJ plays(I think she really should've played Diana rather than Swanson),is also supposed to be a pretty formidable lady.Looking back,Lee Falk wrote some pretty independent(for the time)females.
Speaking of females,I wonder how Frank Miller will be writing The Spirit's femme fatales.According to an interview with producer Michael Uslan, he's been looking at P'Gell, Silk Satin and Sand Sarif.
The ironic thing about the Phantom is that if it had been released today, the increased importance of the foreign box office would have probably made a sequel much more likely. But back in 1996, the American box alone often determined a film's fate. But as Dan says, the Phantom is much more popular overseas. He's really really big in Italy too.
As for Frank Miller and The Spirit, maybe it's just me but that sounds a bit like mixing oil and water. I just don't see Miller's sensibilities working well with that character and fear results similar to when he scripted Robocop 2 and 3 - taking the character in a very different direction and burying the franchise in the process.
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Speaking of females,I wonder how Frank Miller will be writing The Spirit's femme fatales.According to an interview with producer Michael Uslan, he's been looking at P'Gell, Silk Satin and Sand Sarif.
Please, W.G. I'm already cringing that he's directing this project. Is it me or is Miller just Sin City-ing up everything he touches lately?
I'm sorry, guys but he's just the wrong person for this job; it's no secret to you all that I'm a huge Batman fan but I cannot bear to read another pronoun in ALL-STAR: Batman. Miller is going through the motions lately, riding on fumes of past successes and The Spirit really needs tested, new blood IMO.
I'm sure there is someone else with the aptitude to orchestrate the art of crime noir essential to make the character leap off of Will Eisner's pages...
Of course, I'm man enough to admit when I'm wrong and he actually makes a decent go of it in the end.
I want to recommend to you all to pick up the updated version of The Spirit comic put out by DC with yesteryear artwork from Darwyn Cooke. I've been hooked since issue one!
Old school is back, baby! {[]
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Speaking of females,I wonder how Frank Miller will be writing The Spirit's femme fatales.According to an interview with producer Michael Uslan, he's been looking at P'Gell, Silk Satin and Sand Sarif.
Please, W.G. I'm already cringing that he's directing this project. Is it me or is Miller just Sin City-ing up everything he touches lately?
I'm sorry, guys but he's just the wrong person for this job; it's no secret to you all that I'm a huge Batman fan but I cannot bear to read another pronoun in ALL-STAR: Batman. Miller is going through the motions lately, riding on fumes of past successes and The Spirit really needs tested, new blood IMO.
I'm sure there is someone else with the aptitude to orchestrate the art of crime noir essential to make the character leap off of Will Eisner's pages...
Of course, I'm man enough to admit when I'm wrong and he actually makes a decent go of it in the end.
I want to recommend to you all to pick up the updated version of The Spirit comic put out by DC with yesteryear artwork from Darwyn Cooke. I've been hooked since issue one!
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Full agreement,Rogue.Like you,I think Miller's the WRONG man to be entrusted with The Spirit.I've never bought the line that he's somehow the logical successor to Eisner.And I don't like what he did with Batman,either-from The Dark Knight up to and including All-Star Batman.Miller tends to write what I consider artificial tough guys--they don't accomplish a lot,but they talk too much.
I really hope Miller's Spirit movie is something more than Sin City with a masked man running around beating up bad guys.
The animated version of The Spirit that Brad Bird wanted to do some years ago might've been fun.
I just felt that Treat Williams' performance of being so over-the top dumbed down the movie for me; I mean he wasn't even the type of campy to label him eccentric. He was more like bad-goofy. James Remar was more convincing a bad guy and he was just a hired goon.
I didn't love Williams either, however I didn't have nearly as much of a problem with him as you clearly did. My feeling is that, whilst clearly not great, he didn't overbalance the film and he did provide a bit of excitement at times.
BTW, I also really liked The Shadow and I think that should certainly be remade. Speaking of which...
Now I'm all behind a Shadow sequel with a much darker tone. This is a film that IMO, Nolan would enjoy doing being that it isn't as fantastical as Batman.
Wait a minute. Shadow has amazing mental powers while Batman, as impressive as he is, essentially has no powers. How can you say that Shadow is less fantastical?
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
I just felt that Treat Williams' performance of being so over-the top dumbed down the movie for me; I mean he wasn't even the type of campy to label him eccentric. He was more like bad-goofy. James Remar was more convincing a bad guy and he was just a hired goon.
I didn't love Williams either, however I didn't have nearly as much of a problem with him as you clearly did. My feeling is that, whilst clearly not great, he didn't overbalance the film and he did provide a bit of excitement at times.
BTW, I also really liked The Shadow and I think that should certainly be remade. Speaking of which...
Now I'm all behind a Shadow sequel with a much darker tone. This is a film that IMO, Nolan would enjoy doing being that it isn't as fantastical as Batman.
Wait a minute. Shadow has amazing mental powers while Batman, as impressive as he is, essentially has no powers. How can you say that Shadow is less fantastical?
Dan,you're probably thinking of the radio version of The Shadow--the one who "clouds men's minds" and turns invisible.the real Shadow--The Shadow of the pulp magazines,blends into the darkness with the aid of his dark clothes.He doesn't have any special powers other than an incredible hatred for evildoers.
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Dan,you're probably thinking of the radio version of The Shadow--the one who "clouds men's minds" and turns invisible.the real Shadow--The Shadow of the pulp magazines,blends into the darkness with the aid of his dark clothes.He doesn't have any special powers other than an incredible hatred for evildoers.
Thank you, W.G. because you said what I was about to explain. It's true that alot of people can't discern the true SHADOW from the old pulps and the one from the old radio show.
And the more I think of it, Dan, the more I'd love to see Nolan do a long-awaited sequel and take the pulp route but keep the look from the '94 film which was perfect to me. IMO, The Shadow is a hero with an even darker subtext than The Batman hence Bob Kane's inspiration to create the latter... B-)
Now that I think about it a little more, taking the pulp version might not be as exciting a ticket draw for audiences as the one with powers... ?:)
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And speaking of heroes from the radio era...
Criss Angel Boards Mandrake
Source: Cinema Blend June 4, 2007
Cinema Blend talked to "Mindfreak" illusionist/magician Criss Angel who says he will take part in the live-action adaptation of the "Mandrake the Magician." Based on the Hearts comic, the action-adventure will be directed by Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King, Eraser, The Mask).
"I've just signed on to do a movie which I'll be shooting at the end of this year called 'Mandrake,'" Angel said. "Which is based on the comic book strip. It's gonna kind of be like a kind of cool realm of 'The Crow' but different of Mandrake the magician coming to life. I'm designing and creating the visual effects for that, as well as going to be acting in it. So that's a very exciting prospect that I'm looking forward to do."
Comparing how magic and illusions have been portrayed in past movies, he added, "I know that the 'Mandrake' project really gets it. Being involved from the beginning in the creation of the script, and of the characters and effects, really gives me an opportunity to work with the director to make sure that it's really seamless with how they coexist and work hand in hand, and how one supports the other and it's not contrived and it's not cheesy. So, I'm really excited about 'Mandrake' and I'm hoping that they'll get it right better than anyone's gotten it yet."
"Mandrake the Magician" was created by Lee Falk in 1934. The dapper, mustached magician remains one of the most famous characters in the comic strip medium, his adventures appearing in newspapers worldwide. Mandrake uses his legendary powers of hypnotism and illusion to combat crime.
Today (Monday), Angel performs his latest stunt in New York City, titled "Cement Block." He'll be suspended 40 feed above Times Square in a glass box four-feet high that will slowly fill with concrete. After 24 hours, the cube will plummet to the ground whether he gets out or not. You can watch a live feed here!.
Please correct me if I'm mistaken, guys but wasn't MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN considered the first legit superhero? I remember reading that bit of info somewhere awhile ago but I can't recall...
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Dan,you're probably thinking of the radio version of The Shadow--the one who "clouds men's minds" and turns invisible.the real Shadow--The Shadow of the pulp magazines,blends into the darkness with the aid of his dark clothes.He doesn't have any special powers other than an incredible hatred for evildoers.
Thank you, W.G. because you said what I was about to explain. It's true that alot of people can't discern the true SHADOW from the old pulps and the one from the old radio show.
And the more I think of it, Dan, the more I'd love to see Nolan do a long-awaited sequel and take the pulp route but keep the look from the '94 film which was perfect to me. IMO, The Shadow is a hero with an even darker subtext than The Batman hence Bob Kane's inspiration to create the latter... B-)
Now that I think about it a little more, taking the pulp version might not be as exciting a ticket draw for audiences as the one with powers... ?:)
I disagree but if The Shadow seems less likely because of confusion with the entirely different radio version,then there's always R.T.M.Scott's The Spider-Master of Men.Millionaire playboy Richard Wentworth was another influence on Batman--and as The Spider,he REALLY had a hatred for evildoers.No powers--just a dark cloak and slouch hat ala' The Shadow,plus a wealth of weapons and disguises.As I recall,The Spider wasn't above cutting the heads off of his enemies.He had the support of Nita Van Sloan,a beautiful socialite,with whom he conducted an intense relationship(when Wentworth was wounded she sometimes took his place as The Spider),plus there was Ram Singh, his good right hand,and Police Commissioner Kirkpatrick-who approved of The Spider's war on gangland.
Nolan might also like The Black Bat--along with Zorro and The Shadow/The Spider,a HUGE influence on Batman.The costume is practically indentical-aside from Batman having ears on his hood and an emblem on his chest.The Black Bat was Anthony Quinn(really),the NYC DA who was badly injured when a gangster tossed a vial of acid into Quinn's face while being questioned on the stand(Two-Face,anyone?).Quinn was blinded, but a secret operation restored his sight and after that he could even see in the dark.But he continued to pretend to be blind while making a living as a lawyer(predating Marvel's Matt Murdock/Daredevil)The Black Bat was the cover feature for Black Book Detective.
Batman co-creator Bill Finger, was a big pulp fan and he never hid the fact that he drew some of his inspiration for Batman from them.Conversely,Bob Kane was a Dick Tracy fan- which probably helps explain the utility belt and the memorably bizarre Rogue's Gallery.
Come to think of it,Zorro might be the pulp character Nolan would enjoy working with the most.He's real--he uses no fanciful elements at all.
That news about Mandrake the Magician is very promising!It's about time he got a big movie of his own--and today's CGI could really bring his magic to the screen with style.And yes,Mandrake may very well have been the first true comics superhero, because his magic was REAL--there were no illusions.
Philip Wylie set the style for the physical superhero as we recognize him with his novel Gladiator-which was a big influence on Siegel and Shuster when they created Superman.But Superman appeared some years after Mandrake debuted.
Dan,you're probably thinking of the radio version of The Shadow--the one who "clouds men's minds" and turns invisible.the real Shadow--The Shadow of the pulp magazines,blends into the darkness with the aid of his dark clothes.He doesn't have any special powers other than an incredible hatred for evildoers.
Sorry, my mistake. The only reason I truly know about it (other than hearing about it second-hand from my father who presumably listened to the radio show) is the film. I liked it alot, and one of the things I liked best was the idea that Shadow could 'cloud men's minds.' So, this clouding of men's minds was entirely a creation of the radio show? Interesting. I didn't know that.
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
And the more I think of it, Dan, the more I'd love to see Nolan do a long-awaited sequel and take the pulp route but keep the look from the '94 film which was perfect to me. IMO, The Shadow is a hero with an even darker subtext than The Batman hence Bob Kane's inspiration to create the latter... B-)
I love dark comic book films. One of my problems with Batman and Robin (other than it was probably the first ever film not to have a screenplay) was that it was so light, both in terms of tone and subject matter, that it seemed like a kids film. I don't mind light comic book films at all, but I think a dark comic book film would be perfect for Nolan, whom IMO directed the best of all the Batmans.
Now that I think about it a little more, taking the pulp version might not be as exciting a ticket draw for audiences as the one with powers... ?:)
Perhaps not. Personally, I have to be honest, I was a little deflated to know that the Shadow whom I thought existed was just a shadow of the real character. (sorry, couldn't exist. ))
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
Mario Bava's Danger Diabolik would probably rank as my all time favorite film adaption of a comic book. Along with the Tyrone Power version of Zorro. (if you want to consider it in the category)
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Del Toro Reveals Full Hellboy 2 Cast!
Source: Del Toro Films June 5, 2007
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army writer/director Guillermo del Toro revealed the full cast for the sequel, which Universal Pictures will release in theaters on August 1, 2008, at Del Toro Films:
John Hurt is back for a cameo.
Myers is not back (see Rupie in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN in the London stage!!).
Universal has NOT authorized a brief Kroenen cameo/ epilogue- yet.
Johann will be played by John Alexander (body) and Thomas Kretschmann (voice).
Dougie [Doug Jones] will play 4 characters.
Brian Steele will play 4 characters.
Anna Walton is the actress playing Princess Nuala.
Luke Goss plays Prince Nuada. Silverlance.
Roy Dotrice plays King Balor
They join Ron Perlman and Selma Blair in the sequel which starts filming this Friday, June 8 in Budapest.
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I thought the 1st Hellboy was excellent and I'm hoping the sequel will be,as well.
Back to Mandrake.I'd really rather see that as a period piece, but I suspect that as with every previous movie version it'll be contemporary, and that unlike his appearances in Defenders of the Earth,Mandrake himself probably won't bear much physical resemblance to the character as he originally was depicted-- but it's an interesting character nevertheless.
There was a live-action pilot for a Mandrake TV series that aired in the late 1970s/early 1980s, that was pretty good-IMO.It wasn't great or anything, and it'd been updated to suit the times, but the actor who played Mandrake was impressive.
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Thundercats Headed for the Big Screen
Source: Variety June 6, 2007
Warner Bros. has optioned a Thundercats script by new screenwriter Paul Sopocy to turn the popular 1980s animated series and toy line into a live action feature.
Variety says Warner-based Paula Weinstein will produce through her Spring Creek Productions, along with Dick Robertson and Lew Korman.
Thundercats revolves around a group of humanoid cats (with feline names like Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro and Cheetara) who must flee their planet of Thundera after it's destroyed. Once crash-landing on another planet, Third Earth, they must thwart Mumm-Ra, an evil sorcerer, bent on killing them off.
Sopocy has written the script as an origin story expanding on the major heroes and villains from the animated series, with the plot focusing on Lion-O coming of age as the leader of the Thundercats.
Warner Bros. recently teamed with Joel Silver to produce a live-action He-Man movie, based on the toy and cartoon franchise, as well as a feature based on the DC comic book Teen Titans.
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Thanks for sharing that Rogue, my brother and I almost busted our sides laughing so hard. Whoever wrote that has more talent that 95% of the hacks in Hollywood.
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You mean like a catfight?
Here's more info on the upcoming Hulk picture:
The Incredible Hulk Updates
Source: Advanced Dark, Sarge92 May 25, 2007
A few interesting bits have turned up about The Incredible Hulk, starring Edward Norton, Liv Tyler and Tim Roth.
In a new interview with director Louis Leterrier, he says The Hulk will be about 9 feet tall and won't grow taller. You can read more of the roughly-translated interview here.
Also, a possible synopsis for the film can be found here.
The Incredible Hulk is eyeing a June 13, 2008 release date.
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1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
Source: XMenFilms.net May 29, 2007
XMenFilms.net got in touch with 20th Century Fox chairman Tom Rothman to see if he knew when we can expect the Wolverine and Magneto spinoffs in theaters:
"It's really soon to tell." said Rothman. The most important thing is to get the movies right! If I had to guess, I'd say Wolvie in '08 and Mag in '09, but it could change."
Stay tuned for more news on these anticipated projects as it comes in.
I think Wolverine has a chance of being a viable franchise all on its own but I don't think the same for Magneto.
It would have to be a great plot and script for Magnus to be successful where Wolvie can pretty much skate on name and rep alone...
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Teen Titans to the Big Screen
Source: The Hollywood Reporter May 31, 2007
DC Comics' superteam Teen Titans is getting the big-screen treatment courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, says The Hollywood Reporter.
The live-action adaptation is being produced by Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster through their Weed Road production company, while Mark Verheiden has been brought on board to write the script.
The Teen Titans, which first appeared in 1964, are comprised of Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Wonder Girl and Speedy, the respective sidekicks of A-list heroes Batman, Flash, Aquaman, Wonder Woman and Green Arrow.
The comic series reached X-Men-style success in the 1980s, when the team was relaunched in a new comic with the characters no longer kids but college-age adults and the stories explored more mature themes. The series also saw the addition of Cyborg, Starfire and Raven, original characters who weren't sidekicks, while the character of Robin matured into one called Nightwing.
Most recently, the comic was adapted to the television screen with a Cartoon Network series that ran from 2003-06 that used many of the '80s comics' heroes and story lines.
It is not known which heroes will be used, but Nightwing is said to be in the mix.
Goldsman said the tone will be consistent with such recent Warners' comic book fare as Batman Begins, Superman Returns and the upcoming Watchmen.
Verheiden was a writer-producer on "Smallville" and is a writer-producer on "Battlestar Galactica."
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That is beautiful! B-)
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Here's a link to the full article over at IGN. The car does look great, although I am a little concerned that most of the stunts involving the Mach 5 will be done with CGI rather than actual stuntwork. Oh well, at least Chim Chim will still be around.
http://movies.ign.com/articles/793/793199p1.html
I'd say the chances are slim and none, and slim just left town. The 1996 Phantom was a very good movie but it was a boxoffice dud here in America. Even though it did reasonably well overseas, it never created any buzz and talk of any sequels quickly died away. I wouldn't expect another Phantom movie anytime soon.
It's unfortunate that The Phantom did not meet the expectations of the moneymen in the USA, because he's been an extremely popular character throughout the world--and from what I've read,is particularly well regarded in Scandinavia and Australia.
Perhaps at some point in the future he'll be discovered again by another filmmaker.After all,Superman eventually came back and so did Batman,so anything's possible.All The Phantom needs is the same kind of name recognition and studio/publisher support they enjoy.Maybe if King Features was allied with a major studio--like DC Comics is with Warner Brothers,for example--we'd have a chance to see a Phantom movie sooner...
Incidentally,the 1940s Columbia Studios Phantom serial is now available on DVD.I can't vouch for its quality, but it might be worth a glance.:)
Source: Superhero Hype!, Advanced Dark June 2, 2007
Canada.com reports that The Punisher 2 may film in Montreal:
Several other movies are scheduled to shoot in Montreal before the end of the year, including the Tom Cruise-produced Death Race 3000 starring Jason Statham; Mr. Nobody with Jared Leto and Sarah Polley; and The Punisher 2.
Superhero Hype! is also hearing that Hooligans helmer Lexi Alexander is the frontrunner to direct the sequel. Thomas Jane recently said he wouldn't be reprising the role.
Bring- Jane - Back...
I'm excited to see Castle return but you need the missing piece. Right now if this isn't possible, I have no idea for a suitable replacement for Thomas...
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I just felt that Treat Williams' performance of being so over-the top dumbed down the movie for me; I mean he wasn't even the type of campy to label him eccentric. He was more like bad-goofy. James Remar was more convincing a bad guy and he was just a hired goon.
The settings, costume and pretty much everything else was fine although they played the "tough woman" thing abit overly...
I wouldn't hold my breath for another film for "The Ghost Who Walks" anytime soon but that won't stop me from reading the Moonstone comics.
Now I'm all behind a Shadow sequel with a much darker tone. This is a film that IMO, Nolan would enjoy doing being that it isn't as fantastical as Batman.
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Yes,I think that Nolan might be more comfortable with The Shadow than Batman, since The Shadow only blends into the darkness with the aid of his dark clothing and packs twin .45s--all of which is absolutely realistic.There'd be no need to make any changes in an effort to somehow validate the character's believability.
I remember screenwriter David Koepp saying that he got confused when he wrote the Baldwin movie because he thought that the pulp magazine Shadow(which the movie was supposed to be about)could also turn invisible--just like the radio version.Wrong.All he had to do was a little research...
Williams didn't ruin The Phantom for me,although are moments when he seems to be in another movie altogether.However,in retrospect,Remar should've played the villain of the piece.As for the tough woman bit?The movie was made for current audiences-- but in all fairness,Diana Palmer was always presented as an exceptional female:a champion athlete,crack shot and licensed pilot.Somebody who could take care of herself in many situations.And of course,no ordinary woman could attract The Phantom.;)
Sala-the pirate that CZJ plays(I think she really should've played Diana rather than Swanson),is also supposed to be a pretty formidable lady.Looking back,Lee Falk wrote some pretty independent(for the time)females.
Speaking of females,I wonder how Frank Miller will be writing The Spirit's femme fatales.According to an interview with producer Michael Uslan, he's been looking at P'Gell, Silk Satin and Sand Sarif.
As for Frank Miller and The Spirit, maybe it's just me but that sounds a bit like mixing oil and water. I just don't see Miller's sensibilities working well with that character and fear results similar to when he scripted Robocop 2 and 3 - taking the character in a very different direction and burying the franchise in the process.
Please, W.G. I'm already cringing that he's directing this project. Is it me or is Miller just Sin City-ing up everything he touches lately?
I'm sorry, guys but he's just the wrong person for this job; it's no secret to you all that I'm a huge Batman fan but I cannot bear to read another pronoun in ALL-STAR: Batman. Miller is going through the motions lately, riding on fumes of past successes and The Spirit really needs tested, new blood IMO.
I'm sure there is someone else with the aptitude to orchestrate the art of crime noir essential to make the character leap off of Will Eisner's pages...
Of course, I'm man enough to admit when I'm wrong and he actually makes a decent go of it in the end.
I want to recommend to you all to pick up the updated version of The Spirit comic put out by DC with yesteryear artwork from Darwyn Cooke. I've been hooked since issue one!
Old school is back, baby! {[]
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Full agreement,Rogue.Like you,I think Miller's the WRONG man to be entrusted with The Spirit.I've never bought the line that he's somehow the logical successor to Eisner.And I don't like what he did with Batman,either-from The Dark Knight up to and including All-Star Batman.Miller tends to write what I consider artificial tough guys--they don't accomplish a lot,but they talk too much.
I really hope Miller's Spirit movie is something more than Sin City with a masked man running around beating up bad guys.
The animated version of The Spirit that Brad Bird wanted to do some years ago might've been fun.
BTW, I also really liked The Shadow and I think that should certainly be remade. Speaking of which...
Wait a minute. Shadow has amazing mental powers while Batman, as impressive as he is, essentially has no powers. How can you say that Shadow is less fantastical?
Dan,you're probably thinking of the radio version of The Shadow--the one who "clouds men's minds" and turns invisible.the real Shadow--The Shadow of the pulp magazines,blends into the darkness with the aid of his dark clothes.He doesn't have any special powers other than an incredible hatred for evildoers.
Thank you, W.G. because you said what I was about to explain. It's true that alot of people can't discern the true SHADOW from the old pulps and the one from the old radio show.
And the more I think of it, Dan, the more I'd love to see Nolan do a long-awaited sequel and take the pulp route but keep the look from the '94 film which was perfect to me. IMO, The Shadow is a hero with an even darker subtext than The Batman hence Bob Kane's inspiration to create the latter... B-)
Now that I think about it a little more, taking the pulp version might not be as exciting a ticket draw for audiences as the one with powers... ?:)
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Criss Angel Boards Mandrake
Source: Cinema Blend June 4, 2007
Cinema Blend talked to "Mindfreak" illusionist/magician Criss Angel who says he will take part in the live-action adaptation of the "Mandrake the Magician." Based on the Hearts comic, the action-adventure will be directed by Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King, Eraser, The Mask).
"I've just signed on to do a movie which I'll be shooting at the end of this year called 'Mandrake,'" Angel said. "Which is based on the comic book strip. It's gonna kind of be like a kind of cool realm of 'The Crow' but different of Mandrake the magician coming to life. I'm designing and creating the visual effects for that, as well as going to be acting in it. So that's a very exciting prospect that I'm looking forward to do."
Comparing how magic and illusions have been portrayed in past movies, he added, "I know that the 'Mandrake' project really gets it. Being involved from the beginning in the creation of the script, and of the characters and effects, really gives me an opportunity to work with the director to make sure that it's really seamless with how they coexist and work hand in hand, and how one supports the other and it's not contrived and it's not cheesy. So, I'm really excited about 'Mandrake' and I'm hoping that they'll get it right better than anyone's gotten it yet."
"Mandrake the Magician" was created by Lee Falk in 1934. The dapper, mustached magician remains one of the most famous characters in the comic strip medium, his adventures appearing in newspapers worldwide. Mandrake uses his legendary powers of hypnotism and illusion to combat crime.
Today (Monday), Angel performs his latest stunt in New York City, titled "Cement Block." He'll be suspended 40 feed above Times Square in a glass box four-feet high that will slowly fill with concrete. After 24 hours, the cube will plummet to the ground whether he gets out or not. You can watch a live feed here!.
http://www.aetv.com/criss_angel/cementblock/
Please correct me if I'm mistaken, guys but wasn't MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN considered the first legit superhero? I remember reading that bit of info somewhere awhile ago but I can't recall...
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I disagree but if The Shadow seems less likely because of confusion with the entirely different radio version,then there's always R.T.M.Scott's The Spider-Master of Men.Millionaire playboy Richard Wentworth was another influence on Batman--and as The Spider,he REALLY had a hatred for evildoers.No powers--just a dark cloak and slouch hat ala' The Shadow,plus a wealth of weapons and disguises.As I recall,The Spider wasn't above cutting the heads off of his enemies.He had the support of Nita Van Sloan,a beautiful socialite,with whom he conducted an intense relationship(when Wentworth was wounded she sometimes took his place as The Spider),plus there was Ram Singh, his good right hand,and Police Commissioner Kirkpatrick-who approved of The Spider's war on gangland.
Nolan might also like The Black Bat--along with Zorro and The Shadow/The Spider,a HUGE influence on Batman.The costume is practically indentical-aside from Batman having ears on his hood and an emblem on his chest.The Black Bat was Anthony Quinn(really),the NYC DA who was badly injured when a gangster tossed a vial of acid into Quinn's face while being questioned on the stand(Two-Face,anyone?).Quinn was blinded, but a secret operation restored his sight and after that he could even see in the dark.But he continued to pretend to be blind while making a living as a lawyer(predating Marvel's Matt Murdock/Daredevil)The Black Bat was the cover feature for Black Book Detective.
Batman co-creator Bill Finger, was a big pulp fan and he never hid the fact that he drew some of his inspiration for Batman from them.Conversely,Bob Kane was a Dick Tracy fan- which probably helps explain the utility belt and the memorably bizarre Rogue's Gallery.
Come to think of it,Zorro might be the pulp character Nolan would enjoy working with the most.He's real--he uses no fanciful elements at all.
That news about Mandrake the Magician is very promising!It's about time he got a big movie of his own--and today's CGI could really bring his magic to the screen with style.And yes,Mandrake may very well have been the first true comics superhero, because his magic was REAL--there were no illusions.
Philip Wylie set the style for the physical superhero as we recognize him with his novel Gladiator-which was a big influence on Siegel and Shuster when they created Superman.But Superman appeared some years after Mandrake debuted.
Perhaps not. Personally, I have to be honest, I was a little deflated to know that the Shadow whom I thought existed was just a shadow of the real character.
Source: Del Toro Films June 5, 2007
Hellboy 2: The Golden Army writer/director Guillermo del Toro revealed the full cast for the sequel, which Universal Pictures will release in theaters on August 1, 2008, at Del Toro Films:
John Hurt is back for a cameo.
Myers is not back (see Rupie in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN in the London stage!!).
Universal has NOT authorized a brief Kroenen cameo/ epilogue- yet.
Johann will be played by John Alexander (body) and Thomas Kretschmann (voice).
Dougie [Doug Jones] will play 4 characters.
Brian Steele will play 4 characters.
Anna Walton is the actress playing Princess Nuala.
Luke Goss plays Prince Nuada. Silverlance.
Roy Dotrice plays King Balor
They join Ron Perlman and Selma Blair in the sequel which starts filming this Friday, June 8 in Budapest.
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Back to Mandrake.I'd really rather see that as a period piece, but I suspect that as with every previous movie version it'll be contemporary, and that unlike his appearances in Defenders of the Earth,Mandrake himself probably won't bear much physical resemblance to the character as he originally was depicted-- but it's an interesting character nevertheless.
There was a live-action pilot for a Mandrake TV series that aired in the late 1970s/early 1980s, that was pretty good-IMO.It wasn't great or anything, and it'd been updated to suit the times, but the actor who played Mandrake was impressive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRh9MFW9FU
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Source: Variety June 6, 2007
Warner Bros. has optioned a Thundercats script by new screenwriter Paul Sopocy to turn the popular 1980s animated series and toy line into a live action feature.
Variety says Warner-based Paula Weinstein will produce through her Spring Creek Productions, along with Dick Robertson and Lew Korman.
Thundercats revolves around a group of humanoid cats (with feline names like Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro and Cheetara) who must flee their planet of Thundera after it's destroyed. Once crash-landing on another planet, Third Earth, they must thwart Mumm-Ra, an evil sorcerer, bent on killing them off.
Sopocy has written the script as an origin story expanding on the major heroes and villains from the animated series, with the plot focusing on Lion-O coming of age as the leader of the Thundercats.
Warner Bros. recently teamed with Joel Silver to produce a live-action He-Man movie, based on the toy and cartoon franchise, as well as a feature based on the DC comic book Teen Titans.
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Thanks for sharing that Rogue, my brother and I almost busted our sides laughing so hard. Whoever wrote that has more talent that 95% of the hacks in Hollywood.