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Were the Marvel Sisters present for this one sided debacle? I'm sure they would have been moved to tears by your knowledge of Marvel Lore.
Yeah, they're a little shocked that I'd have any Marvel aptitude at all. Unlike them, at least I've read more than one brand before I made a judgement on what to like and not like.
Maybe they'll learn from your example...nah, probably not. Oh well, their loss. Unlike the Sisters, it's cultured folks like us that have no trouble enjoying the best of both brands (you can tell them I said that).
Since they've waged war on you too, they were flirting around the theory that Iron Man would hand Green Lantern his butt...I asked them was that before or after GL opened him up like a can of tuna in mere seconds? Even Stark's suit sensors wouldn't be able to mount a fast enough response to GL's ring. Unlike Mandarin's jewelry, the Corps' trinkets are a bit more...inter-stellar?
Through ignorance, I really don't think they appreciate the power of that ring (I didn't tell them its weakness to the color yellow :v ). Of course they were dumfounded. )
And for the record, since Hal came back even the weakness to yellow has been toned down greatly. Now that they know the source of the impurity it all comes down to willpower; if you have enough of it even the yellow impurity can be overcome. And of course, we all know nobody has more willpower than Hal. :v
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PUNISHER: WAR ZONE teaser trailer now online!!!!!!
Stevenson is Frank Castle from this little snippet.
I've gotta get home and watch the Lundgren version behind this! You too, J.D.!
{[] Rogue. Love the look of the film. It's less 'real world' than the last one, and more noirish. Love Frank indiscriminately firing two machine pistols while hanging upside down. Love the bad guy being needlessly smashed into a wall. I'm seriously looking forward to this.
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{[] Rogue. Love the look of the film. It's less 'real world' than the last one, and more noirish. Love Frank indiscriminately firing two machine pistols while hanging upside down. Love the bad guy being needlessly smashed into a wall. I'm seriously looking forward to this.
Right, J.D. This look of this one seems to have been lifted straight out of the MAX Series Punisher comic. It appears from what little we've seen, director Lexi Alexander looks to have done her homework.
On certain sites, people are already nitpicking the trailer and saying that it sucks. Some of the very same people dogged out The Incredible Hulk's trailer in the beginning only to warm up to the film through CGI touch-ups & the marketing campaign the studio's been pushing furiously. The same will happen for this one (I hope) as well although I think its release date is questionable being that it'll be wedged between Quantam Of Solace and The Spirit this fall.
That might be a little too much killing for the holiday season. )
I know it won't make Iron Man type money but it has a chance to outgross the 2004 version handily through word of mouth.
I think I played this over about 20 times last night; the teaser looks really good IMO. Ray Stevenson looks bada**! B-)
Here's a larger version that can be seen on Youtube.
That might be a little too much killing for the holiday season. )
Nah! It just the right amount.
Nothing says Merry Christmas like a bullet thru the eye socket.
Saw the trailer last night (there's a larger version available at movies.ign.com also). Thought it was mildly interesting but many of the scenes seemed awkwardly set up (like the one where Castle is hanging upside down). Stevenson looks pretty good, although I still think that big collar looks silly. Some of the dialog looks like it could have been written for the Dolphster; I can just picture him mangling that "Sometimes, I'd like to get my hands on God" line.
I also have to wonder about the wisdom of releasing such a dark and violent movie that will almost certainly be rated "R" during the holidays. Given its modest budget it won't have to earn as much as something like Iron Man or Hulk to recoup its costs. But still, I actually think they might be better off waiting until February or March (like Sony did with Ghost Rider).
Overall, not terrible but not particularly memorable either; part and parcel for the subject matter I guess as The Punisher just inhabits a very different world from most of Marvel's other, more colorful characters.
The fanboys over at AICN ripped it to shreds. As for me, the verdict is still very much out on this one, and I still wouldn't be at all surprised if it ends up going straight to video.
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Just got back from The Incredible Hulk; I posted a review (with spoiler brackets) in "Last Film Seen."
Go see it.
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My brother and I also saw The Incredible Hulk today. Two more thumbs up from us and I also posted my thoughts in the Last Film Seen thread.
We almost didn't see the climax of the movie; right at the start of the big battle at the end... the film cut off, the fire alarms began to sound and we were all evacuated from the building. A lot of people left but we stuck around and about half an hour later, we were allowed back in and got to see the end of the movie. We also got a couple of free passes to boot. Not a bad deal in the end.
BTW, this is for RogueAgent: were the Marvel Sisters up in the Boston area this weekend? There were two guys sitting in front of us who were clearly a couple of Marvel geeks. When the movie ended, they literally jumped out of their seats and started pumping their fists in the air and high-fiving each other. I made the mistake of showing a little Marvel aptitude and they proceeded to "adopt" me and for the next 10 minutes we had a rousing discussion of Marvel's movies to date and where the series would be going in the future. Talk about hardcore. )
Saw The Incredible Hulk the other night and really enjoyed it. I loved them getting the theme tune to the 70's show in there, as well as an appearance from Lou Ferringo, "You're the man," indeed. The scene where Banner tries to tell his assailants that they wouldn't like him when he's angry, but it comes out all wrong cracked me up, though it may have been lost on younger viewers. As for the actual film, well it's a vast improvement on Ang Lee's Freudian Hulk, Hulk have parental issues, Hulk need to float in giant womb-replacement, Hulk think Ang Lee idiot. This much better. Leaner, meaner and much more fun. I'd like to see another sequel, although I hope they can keep Norton onboard. From what I can gather he was not a happy bunny during post-production.
You know JD, I was thinking the same thing. Taking it a step further, Marvel is clearly working towards a big Avengers team-up movie a few years down the road. That kind of an ensemble movie would mean a diminished share of the spotlight for each character and I have my doubts that Norton would buy into that.
BTW, according to Box Office Mojo, The Incredible Hulk was the number one movie over the weekend with an estimated take of around $54 1/2 million in America (there were no numbers for the foreign markets). That's a healthy but hardly spectacular opening (by comparison, Ang Lee's version took in around $62 million its opening weekend). Of course, the new movie's diminished box office could be due to a lingering dissatisfaction with the Ang Lee version (much like how people think Batman Begins was adversely affected by the bad taste still left from Batman & Robin). It will be interesting to see if the movie has legs as the summer wears on.
BTW#2, it appears that a scene deleted from the finished film actually shows Banner/Hulk coming across Captain America's frozen body in the arctic circle. It will supposedly be posted to the internet sometime this week as well as appear on the eventual DVD.
BTW#3, Louis Letterier wanted Spiderman (or more accurately Peter Parker) to make a quick cameo near the end of Incredible Hulk when Bruce and Betty go to see Dr. Sterns. Unfortunately, Sony (who owns the movie rights to Spiderman) nixed the idea.
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Well after two earlier failed attempts this past weekend, my son, a friend of his & I finally got to see THE INCREDIBLE HULK tonight.
THIS IS A REALLY GOOD MOVIE! B-)
Note to Bryan Singer: This is how comic book movies are supposed to be made! Less on the emo, more on the DEMOlition.
I enjoyed this one so much that I can't even acknowledge Ang Lee's cinematic contribution in the same light anymore. Don't get me wrong, I still love it but it is now considered to me as "Arthouse Hulk".
It's also a shame that through Lee's (if you will) hubrice, this new incarnation won't get the box office justice that it so rightly deserves for the simple fact that viewers felt a little burned in 2003. It will take positive Batman Begins-type word of mouth to draw the crowds in. Speaking of which, the crowd during our viewing was abundant but hardly near full.
If I had any critiques about the latest one, I'd say that the editing was a little questionable in spots and jerked the flow of the story. It wasn't back-breaking for me but it was noticable. Another problem I had was the showdown between Abomination and Hulk; Letterier or Norton didn't quite stay true to the protocol of how that fight sequence was supposed to go down from the comics. It came off as sort of emasculating and that bothered me more than anything because it just wouldn't go down in that manner. Even my kid noticed that. ?:)
Norton and Tyler had the chemistry needed to play Bruce and Betty although I wished that Jennifer Connelly had been asked to reprise her role. Jennifer's hot & Tyler's looks leave me cold.
The same for Sam Elliot because although Hurt looked like comic book Gen. Ross, I wasn't convinced very much by his performance. Thunderbolt Ross is a character that bleeds the flag's colors and Hurt played it like a bitter old man without any energy. He wasn't terrible but he underperformed in the part. Elliot seemed to capture the character's essence alot better...
And did anyone besides me think that the female Brazilian co-worker in the beginning was hot? :x
Overall, this is certainly worth seeing and I can't wait for the DVD release although I'd fare better waiting on the Director's Cut to get the full effect of what I felt could have made this much better. B-)
My hat's off to Marvel for putting together this potent one-two punch but it's time to feel the wrath of The Dark Knight coming next month. :v
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Last night I tried to watch Ang Lee's HULK on the Sci-Fi Channel and for the first time ever, I found myself itching to change the channel. I guess I never really noticed just how existential this film was.
Still a great piece of work IMO but it didn't satisfy my high after going to see The Incredible Hulk for a second time yesterday afternoon. I love it even more and that climax had to be one of the BEST fight scenes for a comic book character since...SUPERMAN II! That's right, people! ZOD!
It's still a shame that Marvel fans, that I know and on the websites, are having in-house arguements whether or not it was better than Iron Man. I mean it's insane. )
Why did TIH open up in 700 theatres less than Iron Man? It's doing better than Speed Racer which btw, opened up in a couple hundred more theatres. Talk about a crap shoot. ?:)
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I love it even more and that climax had to be one of the BEST fight scenes for a comic book character since...SUPERMAN II! That's right, people! ZOD!
My brother and I hope to see it again this weekend as well, but I seem to recall your being a little disappointed with the climax. What changed your view? ?:)
Why did TIH open up in 700 theatres less than Iron Man? It's doing better than Speed Racer which btw, opened up in a couple hundred more theatres. Talk about a crap shoot. ?:)
Response to the Hulk previews in the weeks leading up to the movie had been decidedly mixed, early reviews were good but hardly great and I wouldn't be surprised if Universal and Marvel were hedging their bets a little. The movie didn't do nearly the business IM did opening weekend and as you yourself said, audiences were healthy buy hardly packed. As such, I think they were pretty accurate in terms of how many screens to go with.
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I love it even more and that climax had to be one of the BEST fight scenes for a comic book character since...SUPERMAN II! That's right, people! ZOD!
My brother and I hope to see it again this weekend as well, but I seem to recall your being a little disappointed with the climax. What changed your view? ?:)
Well being a comic geek, I was a little disappointed in the manner that fight was orchestrated. But I had time to disect it more closely.
The first time, I was actually into "it"; it was like going to my first wrestling match and I was actually cheering on for Hulk to get to business on Blonsky. I was more kid than my kid. But as I was watching the second time, what I lamented over did really happen. The CGI team just didn't convey it very well and then there was the thing that ensued that interrupted all of the fun.
On the surface that had to be one of the coolest final boss battles ever in a comic film.
I love the Hulk,maybe not to the magnitude of Batman but I'm rooting for this film to do well enough to warrant a sequel. It really is GOOD. B-)
The Marvel sisters are split between which Marvel blockbuster was better. IMO, they both have their share of pros and cons.
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The first time, I was actually into "it"; it was like going to my first wrestling match and I was actually cheering on for Hulk to get to business on Blonsky. I was more kid than my kid.
I get it; I had a similar experience the first time I saw Bruno Sammartino at the Garden. )
But as I was watching the second time, what I lamented over did really happen. The CGI team just didn't convey it very well and then there was the thing that ensued that interrupted all of the fun.
Sometimes I think we take CGI a little too much for granted; the technology is still in its infancy relatively speaking and it is amazing that the FX wizards can create such lifelike creations a scant 17 years after T2 (the first real use of CG characters).
Now, what was this "thing" that interrupted the fun?
I love the Hulk,maybe not to the magnitude of Batman but I'm rooting for this film to do well enough to warrant a sequel. It really is GOOD. B-)
The movie has already made $75 million domestically in just seven days and it should cross the $100 million threshold by the end of the weekend. It seems to be holding up well and I'm sure it will do fine.
The Marvel sisters are split between which Marvel blockbuster was better. IMO, they both have their share of pros and cons.
They're both good movies and it probably just comes down to which character you like more. I happen to prefer Iron Man, but I freely admit to more than a grain of bias. Anyhow, as far as I'm concerned, both movies were bucketloads more fun than The Angst Ridden Spiderman and its sequels. :v
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Now, what was this "thing" that interrupted the fun?
Betty calling the dogs off for Hulk. I wanted more collateral damage done on Abomination. X-(
They're both good movies and it probably just comes down to which character you like more. I happen to prefer Iron Man, but I freely admit to more than a grain of bias.
Hmmm....I NEVER got that vibe from you, Tony. :v
I'll admit more than a grain of bias to The Punisher & The Hulk...but you already knew that didn't you?
Anyhow, as far as I'm concerned, both movies were bucketloads more fun than The Angst Ridden Spiderman and its sequels. :v
Well strap your seat belt and grab your bottle of Mylanta for more angst. )
Spider-Man 4 Targeted for May 2011
Source: RedX June 21, 2008
The Los Angeles Times reports that "Spider-Man" franchise producer Laura Ziskin said the fourth installment is tentatively scheduled to hit theaters in May 2011.
Already scheduled for the month of May that year are Marvel's own The First Avenger: Captain America on the 6th and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II.
Ziskin added that the screenplay is not finished yet, but that she and Sony Pictures were hopeful Spider-Man 4 could be ready in three years' time.
Neither star Tobey Maguire nor director Sam Raimi is yet committed to work on the next installment, but Sony has paid Marvel to renew its rights.
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I have no trouble with another Spiderman movie. Personally, I hope we get a new creative team behind the camera and a new cast in front of it. I hope they scale back on the angst and crying. And I hope the get rid of The Old Bag (c).
I am a little disappointed that Sony is retaining the rights to Spiderman. If past movies are anything to go by, they'll probably ignore the larger Marvel universe that movies like Iron Man and Hulk are pioneering and instead try to sell us a world in which the webslinger is the only superhero (they wouldn't even allow Letterier to mention Peter Parker in his Hulk movie). That's a narrow view and not as appealing too me as what Marvel is trying to do, frankly.
Speaking of the Hulk, the movie's box office dropped a whopping 61% its second weekend. Right now, it isn't even keeping pace with the Ang Lee version in terms of earnings and even its rating on RottenTomatoes is very close to the original. Must be very disappointing for Marvel to see audiences once again turn away from the movie so quickly. A lot of people are quick to blame the Ang Lee film, but I wonder if the general moviegoing public just doesn't care for the character as much as "sexier" heroes like Iron Man, Spiderman or Batman.
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Anyone remember the comic to this one? What about the 80s film starring Mrs. Stallone?
Red Sonja Returns To The Big Screen
By Kellvin Chavez on June 27, 2008
Nu Image/Millennium Films is pleased to announce the return of RED SONJA to the big screen. The film will star Rose McGowan as the mythical flame-haired comic-book vixen with a sword, Red Sonja. The film is presented by Robert Rodriguez and will be directed by Douglas Aarniokoski.
The producers are Rodriguez, Avi Lerner, Boaz Davidson, Joe Gatta and George Furla. The film’s executive producers are Danny Dimbort, Trevor Short, Luke Lieberman and Nick Barrucci. The screenplay is written by David White. Red Sonja is based on a heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted for Marvel Comics by Roy Thomas.
In her return we find Red Sonja, a young girl risen from the ashes of tragedy to become the most feared woman warrior of all time. The mythical red-head blindly seeks vengeance on those who destroyed her family. In her path of destruction she discovers a larger purpose for her unearthly powers: to save all Hyrkania from the villainous Kulan Gath.
“This is an amazing property and film for our company,” says Nu Image/Millennium’s Avi Lerner. ”Working with the talented Robert Rodriguez, having Rose McGowan as Red Sonja and Douglas Aarniokoski directing is a fantastic combination. We could not be happier.”
The Nu Image/Millennium deals were structured and orchestrated by Lonnie Ramati, executive vice president of business affairs.
“It is our intent to take this opportunity to build on the worlds of branded entertainment with Red Sonja as well as Conan, Hercules and The Three Musketeerstitles. There is history with these mythical heroes, and success,” says Millennium’s Boaz Davidson. “We were pleased when Joe Gatta brought us this project.”
Production is set to begin in October of this year. Locations are being scouted in Michigan and throughout the United States. Additional casting is also being considered.
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I don't expect many to remember this film; I sometimes wish that I were Men In Black'ed from ever casting sight upon it.
And I can't believe that I rushed to finish my homework & chores in time to see this movie as a kid.
DR. STRANGE...the tv movie. Good ol' Marvel back in the day... )
Anyone remember the comic to this one? What about the 80s film starring Mrs. Stallone?
Red Sonja Returns To The Big Screen
By Kellvin Chavez on June 27, 2008
Nu Image/Millennium Films is pleased to announce the return of RED SONJA to the big screen. The film will star Rose McGowan as the mythical flame-haired comic-book vixen with a sword, Red Sonja.
Brigit never looked better than with red hair. Pity she went back to her formidable German lesbian look straight after. As for MaGowan, perfect casting. She has just the right sized attributes for Sonja.
I came across this article that grades superhero costumes in the movies. I think RogueAgent will find the comments about Daredevil interesting . And of course, they have diss on poor Halle's Catwoman costume ... *******s! )
Anyone remember the comic to this one? What about the 80s film starring Mrs. Stallone?
Red Sonja Returns To The Big Screen
By Kellvin Chavez on June 27, 2008
Nu Image/Millennium Films is pleased to announce the return of RED SONJA to the big screen. The film will star Rose McGowan as the mythical flame-haired comic-book vixen with a sword, Red Sonja. The film is presented by Robert Rodriguez and will be directed by Douglas Aarniokoski.
The producers are Rodriguez, Avi Lerner, Boaz Davidson, Joe Gatta and George Furla. The film’s executive producers are Danny Dimbort, Trevor Short, Luke Lieberman and Nick Barrucci. The screenplay is written by David White. Red Sonja is based on a heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted for Marvel Comics by Roy Thomas.
In her return we find Red Sonja, a young girl risen from the ashes of tragedy to become the most feared woman warrior of all time. The mythical red-head blindly seeks vengeance on those who destroyed her family. In her path of destruction she discovers a larger purpose for her unearthly powers: to save all Hyrkania from the villainous Kulan Gath.
“This is an amazing property and film for our company,” says Nu Image/Millennium’s Avi Lerner. ”Working with the talented Robert Rodriguez, having Rose McGowan as Red Sonja and Douglas Aarniokoski directing is a fantastic combination. We could not be happier.”
The Nu Image/Millennium deals were structured and orchestrated by Lonnie Ramati, executive vice president of business affairs.
“It is our intent to take this opportunity to build on the worlds of branded entertainment with Red Sonja as well as Conan, Hercules and The Three Musketeerstitles. There is history with these mythical heroes, and success,” says Millennium’s Boaz Davidson. “We were pleased when Joe Gatta brought us this project.”
Production is set to begin in October of this year. Locations are being scouted in Michigan and throughout the United States. Additional casting is also being considered.
Let us never mention that 80s abomination
As a long time Robert E. Howard fan, I'm very pleased to hear this news and hope a more faithful telling of Conan is in the works. It seems the producers here wish to go with the more accepted Marvel comics version of Sonja by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor Smith, and that's all well and good, but this fan would have prefered a historic fictional tale based on Howard's Sonja. Not Roy Thomas'. I'm an admirer of good old Roy but the original character was named Red Sonya of Rogatino and was Polish Ukrainian. She first appeared in the 1934 story The Shadow Of The Vulture and Howard based his pulp yarn on the siege of Vienna from the 14th century.
Anyway, I'll still catch this one. Chain mail bikinis are hard to resist.
As a long time Robert E. Howard fan, I'm very pleased to hear this news and hope a more faithful telling of Conan is in the works.
How was Conan the Barbarian (one of Arnie's best films IMO) not faithful to the original source?
"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
As a long time Robert E. Howard fan, I'm very pleased to hear this news and hope a more faithful telling of Conan is in the works.
How was Conan the Barbarian (one of Arnie's best films IMO) not faithful to the original source?
You opened a can of worms with that one, my friend. I could vent all day, but really, after all these years I've learned to accept John Milius' film for what it is, and for what it isn't.
Milius does take certain parts of REH tales, and then mixes 'em all up in a blender, but let's just say the characterization of Conan is BOGUS. For one, would you change Batman's origins? or Supes? Or Spideys?
Howard's Conan was never CHAINED TO A BIG WHEEL for 20 or 30 years. (That was Samson from the bible)
He also wasn't a slack jawed oaf who finally realizes his worth as a fighting slave either.
The movie basically took an elemental free spirit, a proud barbarian warrior whose thews were honed from a life time of war and harsh environment, (not from the Wheel of Pain thigh master) and turns him into a beast of burden who practices katana karate moves on the beach.
Interesting article over at Variety.com about a "summit" being held between DC Comics and Warner Brothers to map out a master strategy for their stable of superheros.
The article has some interesting tidbits, including the revelation that a Green Lantern movie seems to be gaining critical mass (YEA!!!!) while also exploring some of WB's many failed attempts at tapping into its stable of heroes (BOO!!!).
It will be interesting to see what (if anything) comes out of this and if WB can finally put together a workable, cohesive plan to move forward. Past history would suggest that WB is not up to the task, and reading the suits' comments in the article, one gets the distinct impression that they don't have a real passion for these characters like Marvel Films appears to but rather view them solely as a potential "revenue stream".
And what's this? Aaron Eckhart responds to rumors that he may be in the running to play ... Captain America? Can I pick them or what? ) He also says he's a fan of Green Lantern.
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There are a couple of downloadable wallpapers available on the PUNISHER: War Zone site for those interested. Here they are:
Say what you will about this entire reboot but you have to admit that Ray Stevenson has the gritty look of Frank Castle down. I'm sold whether this film comes out in theatres or straight to DVD. Punisher's just an awesome character. B-)
As for the WB/DC summit news that TonyDP had posted earlier, please forgive me if I elect not to get too excited about this info for now.
The WB suits are sitting on a gravy train of superheroes that could bring in ridiculous loot for them and they seem not to care. They're not fanboys. X-(
If we get a big budget Green Lantern or The Flash film out of this little pow-wow, I'll consider myself very fortunate.
I really love Marvel characters and always have but my heart is with DC Comics...and we're getting our butts kicked on the silver screen by the competition.
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Maybe they'll learn from your example...nah, probably not. Oh well, their loss. Unlike the Sisters, it's cultured folks like us that have no trouble enjoying the best of both brands (you can tell them I said that).
And for the record, since Hal came back even the weakness to yellow has been toned down greatly. Now that they know the source of the impurity it all comes down to willpower; if you have enough of it even the yellow impurity can be overcome. And of course, we all know nobody has more willpower than Hal. :v
It looks good! {[] {[] {[] {[]
http://www.superherohype.com/news/punishernews.php?id=7337
Stevenson is Frank Castle from this little snippet.
I've gotta get home and watch the Lundgren version behind this! You too, J.D.!
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{[] Rogue. Love the look of the film. It's less 'real world' than the last one, and more noirish. Love Frank indiscriminately firing two machine pistols while hanging upside down. Love the bad guy being needlessly smashed into a wall. I'm seriously looking forward to this.
Right, J.D. This look of this one seems to have been lifted straight out of the MAX Series Punisher comic. It appears from what little we've seen, director Lexi Alexander looks to have done her homework.
On certain sites, people are already nitpicking the trailer and saying that it sucks. Some of the very same people dogged out The Incredible Hulk's trailer in the beginning only to warm up to the film through CGI touch-ups & the marketing campaign the studio's been pushing furiously. The same will happen for this one (I hope) as well although I think its release date is questionable being that it'll be wedged between Quantam Of Solace and The Spirit this fall.
That might be a little too much killing for the holiday season.
I know it won't make Iron Man type money but it has a chance to outgross the 2004 version handily through word of mouth.
I think I played this over about 20 times last night; the teaser looks really good IMO. Ray Stevenson looks bada**! B-)
Here's a larger version that can be seen on Youtube.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4qttbpPvOwI
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Nah! It just the right amount.
Nothing says Merry Christmas like a bullet thru the eye socket.
Saw the trailer last night (there's a larger version available at movies.ign.com also). Thought it was mildly interesting but many of the scenes seemed awkwardly set up (like the one where Castle is hanging upside down). Stevenson looks pretty good, although I still think that big collar looks silly. Some of the dialog looks like it could have been written for the Dolphster; I can just picture him mangling that "Sometimes, I'd like to get my hands on God" line.
I also have to wonder about the wisdom of releasing such a dark and violent movie that will almost certainly be rated "R" during the holidays. Given its modest budget it won't have to earn as much as something like Iron Man or Hulk to recoup its costs. But still, I actually think they might be better off waiting until February or March (like Sony did with Ghost Rider).
Overall, not terrible but not particularly memorable either; part and parcel for the subject matter I guess as The Punisher just inhabits a very different world from most of Marvel's other, more colorful characters.
The fanboys over at AICN ripped it to shreds. As for me, the verdict is still very much out on this one, and I still wouldn't be at all surprised if it ends up going straight to video.
Go see it.
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"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
We almost didn't see the climax of the movie; right at the start of the big battle at the end... the film cut off, the fire alarms began to sound and we were all evacuated from the building. A lot of people left but we stuck around and about half an hour later, we were allowed back in and got to see the end of the movie. We also got a couple of free passes to boot. Not a bad deal in the end.
BTW, this is for RogueAgent: were the Marvel Sisters up in the Boston area this weekend? There were two guys sitting in front of us who were clearly a couple of Marvel geeks. When the movie ended, they literally jumped out of their seats and started pumping their fists in the air and high-fiving each other. I made the mistake of showing a little Marvel aptitude and they proceeded to "adopt" me and for the next 10 minutes we had a rousing discussion of Marvel's movies to date and where the series would be going in the future. Talk about hardcore.
BTW, according to Box Office Mojo, The Incredible Hulk was the number one movie over the weekend with an estimated take of around $54 1/2 million in America (there were no numbers for the foreign markets). That's a healthy but hardly spectacular opening (by comparison, Ang Lee's version took in around $62 million its opening weekend). Of course, the new movie's diminished box office could be due to a lingering dissatisfaction with the Ang Lee version (much like how people think Batman Begins was adversely affected by the bad taste still left from Batman & Robin). It will be interesting to see if the movie has legs as the summer wears on.
BTW#2, it appears that a scene deleted from the finished film actually shows Banner/Hulk coming across Captain America's frozen body in the arctic circle. It will supposedly be posted to the internet sometime this week as well as appear on the eventual DVD.
BTW#3, Louis Letterier wanted Spiderman (or more accurately Peter Parker) to make a quick cameo near the end of Incredible Hulk when Bruce and Betty go to see Dr. Sterns. Unfortunately, Sony (who owns the movie rights to Spiderman) nixed the idea.
Here's a link with the stories:
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/06/12/spider-man-meets-the-hulk-the-cross-over-that-almost-was-but-wasnt/
THIS IS A REALLY GOOD MOVIE! B-)
Note to Bryan Singer: This is how comic book movies are supposed to be made! Less on the emo, more on the DEMOlition.
I enjoyed this one so much that I can't even acknowledge Ang Lee's cinematic contribution in the same light anymore. Don't get me wrong, I still love it but it is now considered to me as "Arthouse Hulk".
It's also a shame that through Lee's (if you will) hubrice, this new incarnation won't get the box office justice that it so rightly deserves for the simple fact that viewers felt a little burned in 2003. It will take positive Batman Begins-type word of mouth to draw the crowds in. Speaking of which, the crowd during our viewing was abundant but hardly near full.
If I had any critiques about the latest one, I'd say that the editing was a little questionable in spots and jerked the flow of the story. It wasn't back-breaking for me but it was noticable. Another problem I had was the showdown between Abomination and Hulk; Letterier or Norton didn't quite stay true to the protocol of how that fight sequence was supposed to go down from the comics. It came off as sort of emasculating and that bothered me more than anything because it just wouldn't go down in that manner. Even my kid noticed that. ?:)
Norton and Tyler had the chemistry needed to play Bruce and Betty although I wished that Jennifer Connelly had been asked to reprise her role. Jennifer's hot & Tyler's looks leave me cold.
The same for Sam Elliot because although Hurt looked like comic book Gen. Ross, I wasn't convinced very much by his performance. Thunderbolt Ross is a character that bleeds the flag's colors and Hurt played it like a bitter old man without any energy. He wasn't terrible but he underperformed in the part. Elliot seemed to capture the character's essence alot better...
And did anyone besides me think that the female Brazilian co-worker in the beginning was hot? :x
Overall, this is certainly worth seeing and I can't wait for the DVD release although I'd fare better waiting on the Director's Cut to get the full effect of what I felt could have made this much better. B-)
My hat's off to Marvel for putting together this potent one-two punch but it's time to feel the wrath of The Dark Knight coming next month. :v
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fTFqBM7ZtNI
Funny as always.
Last night I tried to watch Ang Lee's HULK on the Sci-Fi Channel and for the first time ever, I found myself itching to change the channel. I guess I never really noticed just how existential this film was.
Still a great piece of work IMO but it didn't satisfy my high after going to see The Incredible Hulk for a second time yesterday afternoon. I love it even more and that climax had to be one of the BEST fight scenes for a comic book character since...SUPERMAN II! That's right, people! ZOD!
It's still a shame that Marvel fans, that I know and on the websites, are having in-house arguements whether or not it was better than Iron Man. I mean it's insane.
Why did TIH open up in 700 theatres less than Iron Man? It's doing better than Speed Racer which btw, opened up in a couple hundred more theatres. Talk about a crap shoot. ?:)
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
My brother and I hope to see it again this weekend as well, but I seem to recall your being a little disappointed with the climax. What changed your view? ?:)
Response to the Hulk previews in the weeks leading up to the movie had been decidedly mixed, early reviews were good but hardly great and I wouldn't be surprised if Universal and Marvel were hedging their bets a little. The movie didn't do nearly the business IM did opening weekend and as you yourself said, audiences were healthy buy hardly packed. As such, I think they were pretty accurate in terms of how many screens to go with.
Well being a comic geek, I was a little disappointed in the manner that fight was orchestrated. But I had time to disect it more closely.
The first time, I was actually into "it"; it was like going to my first wrestling match and I was actually cheering on for Hulk to get to business on Blonsky. I was more kid than my kid. But as I was watching the second time, what I lamented over did really happen. The CGI team just didn't convey it very well and then there was the thing that ensued that interrupted all of the fun.
On the surface that had to be one of the coolest final boss battles ever in a comic film.
I love the Hulk,maybe not to the magnitude of Batman but I'm rooting for this film to do well enough to warrant a sequel. It really is GOOD. B-)
The Marvel sisters are split between which Marvel blockbuster was better. IMO, they both have their share of pros and cons.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
I get it; I had a similar experience the first time I saw Bruno Sammartino at the Garden.
Sometimes I think we take CGI a little too much for granted; the technology is still in its infancy relatively speaking and it is amazing that the FX wizards can create such lifelike creations a scant 17 years after T2 (the first real use of CG characters).
Now, what was this "thing" that interrupted the fun?
The movie has already made $75 million domestically in just seven days and it should cross the $100 million threshold by the end of the weekend. It seems to be holding up well and I'm sure it will do fine.
They're both good movies and it probably just comes down to which character you like more. I happen to prefer Iron Man, but I freely admit to more than a grain of bias. Anyhow, as far as I'm concerned, both movies were bucketloads more fun than The Angst Ridden Spiderman and its sequels. :v
Hmmm....I NEVER got that vibe from you, Tony. :v
I'll admit more than a grain of bias to The Punisher & The Hulk...but you already knew that didn't you?
Well strap your seat belt and grab your bottle of Mylanta for more angst.
Spider-Man 4 Targeted for May 2011
Source: RedX June 21, 2008
The Los Angeles Times reports that "Spider-Man" franchise producer Laura Ziskin said the fourth installment is tentatively scheduled to hit theaters in May 2011.
Already scheduled for the month of May that year are Marvel's own The First Avenger: Captain America on the 6th and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II.
Ziskin added that the screenplay is not finished yet, but that she and Sony Pictures were hopeful Spider-Man 4 could be ready in three years' time.
Neither star Tobey Maguire nor director Sam Raimi is yet committed to work on the next installment, but Sony has paid Marvel to renew its rights.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
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I am a little disappointed that Sony is retaining the rights to Spiderman. If past movies are anything to go by, they'll probably ignore the larger Marvel universe that movies like Iron Man and Hulk are pioneering and instead try to sell us a world in which the webslinger is the only superhero (they wouldn't even allow Letterier to mention Peter Parker in his Hulk movie). That's a narrow view and not as appealing too me as what Marvel is trying to do, frankly.
Speaking of the Hulk, the movie's box office dropped a whopping 61% its second weekend. Right now, it isn't even keeping pace with the Ang Lee version in terms of earnings and even its rating on RottenTomatoes is very close to the original. Must be very disappointing for Marvel to see audiences once again turn away from the movie so quickly. A lot of people are quick to blame the Ang Lee film, but I wonder if the general moviegoing public just doesn't care for the character as much as "sexier" heroes like Iron Man, Spiderman or Batman.
Red Sonja Returns To The Big Screen
By Kellvin Chavez on June 27, 2008
Nu Image/Millennium Films is pleased to announce the return of RED SONJA to the big screen. The film will star Rose McGowan as the mythical flame-haired comic-book vixen with a sword, Red Sonja. The film is presented by Robert Rodriguez and will be directed by Douglas Aarniokoski.
The producers are Rodriguez, Avi Lerner, Boaz Davidson, Joe Gatta and George Furla. The film’s executive producers are Danny Dimbort, Trevor Short, Luke Lieberman and Nick Barrucci. The screenplay is written by David White. Red Sonja is based on a heroine created by Robert E. Howard and adapted for Marvel Comics by Roy Thomas.
In her return we find Red Sonja, a young girl risen from the ashes of tragedy to become the most feared woman warrior of all time. The mythical red-head blindly seeks vengeance on those who destroyed her family. In her path of destruction she discovers a larger purpose for her unearthly powers: to save all Hyrkania from the villainous Kulan Gath.
“This is an amazing property and film for our company,” says Nu Image/Millennium’s Avi Lerner. ”Working with the talented Robert Rodriguez, having Rose McGowan as Red Sonja and Douglas Aarniokoski directing is a fantastic combination. We could not be happier.”
The Nu Image/Millennium deals were structured and orchestrated by Lonnie Ramati, executive vice president of business affairs.
“It is our intent to take this opportunity to build on the worlds of branded entertainment with Red Sonja as well as Conan, Hercules and The Three Musketeerstitles. There is history with these mythical heroes, and success,” says Millennium’s Boaz Davidson. “We were pleased when Joe Gatta brought us this project.”
Production is set to begin in October of this year. Locations are being scouted in Michigan and throughout the United States. Additional casting is also being considered.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
And I can't believe that I rushed to finish my homework & chores in time to see this movie as a kid.
DR. STRANGE...the tv movie. Good ol' Marvel back in the day...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_ecgAqDzMJY
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Brigit never looked better than with red hair. Pity she went back to her formidable German lesbian look straight after. As for MaGowan, perfect casting. She has just the right sized attributes for Sonja.
http://movies.msn.com/movies/incredible-hulk/galleryfeature/superhero-costumes/
As a long time Robert E. Howard fan, I'm very pleased to hear this news and hope a more faithful telling of Conan is in the works. It seems the producers here wish to go with the more accepted Marvel comics version of Sonja by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor Smith, and that's all well and good, but this fan would have prefered a historic fictional tale based on Howard's Sonja. Not Roy Thomas'. I'm an admirer of good old Roy but the original character was named Red Sonya of Rogatino and was Polish Ukrainian. She first appeared in the 1934 story The Shadow Of The Vulture and Howard based his pulp yarn on the siege of Vienna from the 14th century.
Anyway, I'll still catch this one. Chain mail bikinis are hard to resist.
Milius does take certain parts of REH tales, and then mixes 'em all up in a blender, but let's just say the characterization of Conan is BOGUS. For one, would you change Batman's origins? or Supes? Or Spideys?
Howard's Conan was never CHAINED TO A BIG WHEEL for 20 or 30 years. (That was Samson from the bible)
He also wasn't a slack jawed oaf who finally realizes his worth as a fighting slave either.
The movie basically took an elemental free spirit, a proud barbarian warrior whose thews were honed from a life time of war and harsh environment, (not from the Wheel of Pain thigh master) and turns him into a beast of burden who practices katana karate moves on the beach.
Blech.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity-interviews/2008/06/26/exclusive-scots-comic-writer-mark-millar-is-toast-of-hollywood-after-wanted-86908-20621161/
But Mark's big dream is making a Superman movie.
He said: "Since I was a kid I've always wanted to reinvent Superman for the 21st century.
"I've been planning this my entire life. I've got my director and producer set up, and it'll be 2011. This is how far ahead you have to think.
"The Superman brand is toxic after that last movie lost Û200million, but in 2011 we're hoping to restart it.
"Sadly I can't say who the director is, but we may make it official by Christmas.
"But fingers crossed it could work out, that would be my lifetime's dream."
Personally, I thought the movie Wanted sucked, but there you go.
The article has some interesting tidbits, including the revelation that a Green Lantern movie seems to be gaining critical mass (YEA!!!!) while also exploring some of WB's many failed attempts at tapping into its stable of heroes (BOO!!!).
It will be interesting to see what (if anything) comes out of this and if WB can finally put together a workable, cohesive plan to move forward. Past history would suggest that WB is not up to the task, and reading the suits' comments in the article, one gets the distinct impression that they don't have a real passion for these characters like Marvel Films appears to but rather view them solely as a potential "revenue stream".
Here's a link to the complete Variety article:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117988775.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
As well as one at IGN on the same topic:
http://movies.ign.com/articles/888/888263p1.html
And what's this? Aaron Eckhart responds to rumors that he may be in the running to play ... Captain America?
http://movies.ign.com/articles/886/886335p1.html
http://boxofficemojo.com/genres/chart/?id=comicbookadaptation.htm
Say what you will about this entire reboot but you have to admit that Ray Stevenson has the gritty look of Frank Castle down. I'm sold whether this film comes out in theatres or straight to DVD. Punisher's just an awesome character. B-)
As for the WB/DC summit news that TonyDP had posted earlier, please forgive me if I elect not to get too excited about this info for now.
The WB suits are sitting on a gravy train of superheroes that could bring in ridiculous loot for them and they seem not to care. They're not fanboys. X-(
If we get a big budget Green Lantern or The Flash film out of this little pow-wow, I'll consider myself very fortunate.
I really love Marvel characters and always have but my heart is with DC Comics...and we're getting our butts kicked on the silver screen by the competition.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
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