Comic Book Movie News...
It's no secret that I am a comic book fanboy and as such I follow the news surrounding comic book movies intently. I had write about a few things happening in Hollywood regarding comic flicks that have popped up over the last couple days...
JOSS WHEDON DIRECTING THE AVENGERS!
Why not? He's used to dealing in worlds that aren't quite reality but feel real on screen and he has a good knowledge of comics and what makes them good. He's a fanboy like the rest of us but knows how and when to blend what is in the pages of the books to what's being seen on the screen. I think he will be able to satisfy the majority of the fan community while making a movie that allows the non fans to have a good time.
I hear now that he's even going to give a polish to the Captain America script as well. I'm all for that one too as that means a little more unity between the Cap movie and the Avengers flick.
I've said it before and I'll say it again... Marvel knows what they are doing when it comes to their flicks at the moment. They understand that while their characters are strong... they are mighty when together.
If only DC could figure that out we would have some great summer movies to look forward to.
SONY NOT PLEASED WITH GREEN HORNET
It's being reported that Sony isn't happy with what they have seen of The Green Hornet starring Seth Rogan. One of the comments made is that they don't think he looks anything like the action hero.
Um... Duh.
Fanboys around the net have been saying this for the last year or more since we found out Rogan was the man in the suit. He's a comedic actor who at the time was a little over weight and not known at all for being active in his flicks. Sure, he's lost a lot of weight and even I will admit he looks a lot better in costume than I thought he would but in the end I'm not sure that will save his performance.
Another aspect of the film being called into question is the campy nature. Duh, again. Sony ordered a comedic version of the film and cast a well known comedian in the title role. You got what you asked for guys.
With such a luke warm response by the studio I'm curious to see how they go about the marketing and release of the film. Worse case senario is that it heads straight to DVD. Best case is that the studio hopes Rogan's name is enough to sell the movie and goes full steam with it. I see it maybe landing in the middle with a limited marketing campaign and a release in a random part of the year. One thing is sure though... Sony needs to shut it's trap about how terrible the movie is or else no amount of marketing will sell this film to the fans online.
JOSS WHEDON DIRECTING THE AVENGERS!
Why not? He's used to dealing in worlds that aren't quite reality but feel real on screen and he has a good knowledge of comics and what makes them good. He's a fanboy like the rest of us but knows how and when to blend what is in the pages of the books to what's being seen on the screen. I think he will be able to satisfy the majority of the fan community while making a movie that allows the non fans to have a good time.
I hear now that he's even going to give a polish to the Captain America script as well. I'm all for that one too as that means a little more unity between the Cap movie and the Avengers flick.
I've said it before and I'll say it again... Marvel knows what they are doing when it comes to their flicks at the moment. They understand that while their characters are strong... they are mighty when together.
If only DC could figure that out we would have some great summer movies to look forward to.
SONY NOT PLEASED WITH GREEN HORNET
It's being reported that Sony isn't happy with what they have seen of The Green Hornet starring Seth Rogan. One of the comments made is that they don't think he looks anything like the action hero.
Um... Duh.
Fanboys around the net have been saying this for the last year or more since we found out Rogan was the man in the suit. He's a comedic actor who at the time was a little over weight and not known at all for being active in his flicks. Sure, he's lost a lot of weight and even I will admit he looks a lot better in costume than I thought he would but in the end I'm not sure that will save his performance.
Another aspect of the film being called into question is the campy nature. Duh, again. Sony ordered a comedic version of the film and cast a well known comedian in the title role. You got what you asked for guys.
With such a luke warm response by the studio I'm curious to see how they go about the marketing and release of the film. Worse case senario is that it heads straight to DVD. Best case is that the studio hopes Rogan's name is enough to sell the movie and goes full steam with it. I see it maybe landing in the middle with a limited marketing campaign and a release in a random part of the year. One thing is sure though... Sony needs to shut it's trap about how terrible the movie is or else no amount of marketing will sell this film to the fans online.
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