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Mulder & Scully Pics & Details for X-FILES 2 - Jan 17, 2008 - 12:38am
hell yeah, its good to see those two together again.
hell yeah, its good to see those two together again.
Ellis Helms FINAL DESTINATION 4 - Nov 20, 2007 - 11:51am
why is this even bothering to get made? its a stand alone story so it has no connection to the originals. its gonna suck even in 3D. Just like the SAW franchise, the kill scenes will probably be pretty cool and inventive, but the sequels are pointless and should stop at this point. The original was the only decent (if you can really say that about this franchise) film in the series, so leave it alone, let it die.
why is this even bothering to get made? its a stand alone story so it has no connection to the originals. its gonna suck even in 3D. Just like the SAW franchise, the kill scenes will probably be pretty cool and inventive, but the sequels are pointless and should stop at this point. The original was the only decent (if you can really say that about this franchise) film in the series, so leave it alone, let it die.
Nispel Remaking FRIDAY THE 13TH - Nov 14, 2007 - 03:26pm
Blasphemy! I've been hearing rumors of this project for years, and didn't like it from the beginning. Call it "Re-Imagining" or a "Remake" I call it lack of originality and creativity. Hollywood is rehashing the classics just to make a buck because no one can come with a good original story lately. The last truly original horror flick I saw was the original "Saw" (its horrid sequels were unnecessary) Let me say that the TCM remake in 2003 was abysmal to say the least. Its prequel follow up "TCM: The Beginning" was enjoyable because it was a new concept. Being such a huge Friday the 13th fan, I'll probably end up going to see this film when it gets released. I guess you have to look at it for what it is, a film based on a classic updated for the "ultra-gore generation" using the current FX technology. I enjoyed Zombie's new take on "Halloween" but it couldn't hold a candle to the original. I decent take on an old story, but I don't expect this Friday remake to hold a candle to its original anyways [at least not without kevin bacon getting stabbed through the neck]
Blasphemy! I've been hearing rumors of this project for years, and didn't like it from the beginning. Call it "Re-Imagining" or a "Remake" I call it lack of originality and creativity. Hollywood is rehashing the classics just to make a buck because no one can come with a good original story lately. The last truly original horror flick I saw was the original "Saw" (its horrid sequels were unnecessary) Let me say that the TCM remake in 2003 was abysmal to say the least. Its prequel follow up "TCM: The Beginning" was enjoyable because it was a new concept. Being such a huge Friday the 13th fan, I'll probably end up going to see this film when it gets released. I guess you have to look at it for what it is, a film based on a classic updated for the "ultra-gore generation" using the current FX technology. I enjoyed Zombie's new take on "Halloween" but it couldn't hold a candle to the original. I decent take on an old story, but I don't expect this Friday remake to hold a candle to its original anyways [at least not without kevin bacon getting stabbed through the neck]
X-FILES 2 Begins Production Dec 10. - Oct 30, 2007 - 01:06am
Finally! Back in 1994, Carter was asked about a feature film. His original response gave the impression that the best time for a feature would be after the show had run its course. But given the suprising popularity that the show had gained, Fox obviously began talking "film material" a little too soon. Carter originally stood against it, but Fox caved, offering the concession that the film could be fit into series canon by giving it a summer release and the plot could continue a cliffhanger set up in the finale of the previous season. Carter reluctantly agrees, the film is shot, but he has trouble bringing the show back to glory following the film. Why? Because after you give the audience everything, how can you possibly give them more? The new fans that the show gained from the film, expected big huge storylines off the bat, and that wasn't what the show was about. Chris Carter knew that, but its what drew attention and kept it there. If you always kept the audience wanting more, they'd stay tuned in. It was the lack of such, that left the series wanting more in its later seasons, and after its main star jumped ship (albeit temporarily) the show tanked. (at least when compared to its early glory days in the first 3 or 4 seasons). Now that the show HAS run its course, Carter and company can truly create the film that they originally intended. No more alien conspiracies (we already know the invasion date is 12/12/2012). For years all who could potentially have been involved in a sequel have said that they would prefer a standalone plot. This film gets away from the crutch of "ALIEN CONSPIRACY" that they leaned on oh so much in the later seasons. Lets hope that the "monster of the week" premise that created the X-Files and made it so great in its early years will translate into a successful franchise of horror/suspense thrillers, that just happen to include the dry wit and humor of Agent Fox Mulder, and the steadfast faith and unflinching logic of Agent Dana Scully. Now that's an X-FILES sequel.
Finally! Back in 1994, Carter was asked about a feature film. His original response gave the impression that the best time for a feature would be after the show had run its course. But given the suprising popularity that the show had gained, Fox obviously began talking "film material" a little too soon. Carter originally stood against it, but Fox caved, offering the concession that the film could be fit into series canon by giving it a summer release and the plot could continue a cliffhanger set up in the finale of the previous season. Carter reluctantly agrees, the film is shot, but he has trouble bringing the show back to glory following the film. Why? Because after you give the audience everything, how can you possibly give them more? The new fans that the show gained from the film, expected big huge storylines off the bat, and that wasn't what the show was about. Chris Carter knew that, but its what drew attention and kept it there. If you always kept the audience wanting more, they'd stay tuned in. It was the lack of such, that left the series wanting more in its later seasons, and after its main star jumped ship (albeit temporarily) the show tanked. (at least when compared to its early glory days in the first 3 or 4 seasons). Now that the show HAS run its course, Carter and company can truly create the film that they originally intended. No more alien conspiracies (we already know the invasion date is 12/12/2012). For years all who could potentially have been involved in a sequel have said that they would prefer a standalone plot. This film gets away from the crutch of "ALIEN CONSPIRACY" that they leaned on oh so much in the later seasons. Lets hope that the "monster of the week" premise that created the X-Files and made it so great in its early years will translate into a successful franchise of horror/suspense thrillers, that just happen to include the dry wit and humor of Agent Fox Mulder, and the steadfast faith and unflinching logic of Agent Dana Scully. Now that's an X-FILES sequel.
Millar Denied SUPERMAN Pitch by WB - Oct 25, 2007 - 06:54pm
Everything is politics. I hate politics, especially in the entertainment industry. Its obvious that, as someone mentioned before that Marvel does not keep this "non-competitive agreement" as DC has. The switching of directors Singer and Ratner from Marvel to DC properties proves this. If Millar's "Epic three movie arc" is any indication, it would seem that they would seek to distance themselves from the debacle of Superman Returns, treating it as the "Season of the Witch" of the superhero world, and thus, non-canon. If DC is so adamant on hiring its own writers for its own properties, the potential behind Jeph Loeb and Christopher Nolan is endless. Wouldn't mind hearing Millar's treatment for the film(s) though. Heres a thought, since the show has recently become DC property (despite being loosely based on a Marvel property) why not get Tim Kring, and the writers of NBC's HEROES to draft a treatment for the new Superman flick? I'm sure they'd bring some interesting elements to the story.
Everything is politics. I hate politics, especially in the entertainment industry. Its obvious that, as someone mentioned before that Marvel does not keep this "non-competitive agreement" as DC has. The switching of directors Singer and Ratner from Marvel to DC properties proves this. If Millar's "Epic three movie arc" is any indication, it would seem that they would seek to distance themselves from the debacle of Superman Returns, treating it as the "Season of the Witch" of the superhero world, and thus, non-canon. If DC is so adamant on hiring its own writers for its own properties, the potential behind Jeph Loeb and Christopher Nolan is endless. Wouldn't mind hearing Millar's treatment for the film(s) though. Heres a thought, since the show has recently become DC property (despite being loosely based on a Marvel property) why not get Tim Kring, and the writers of NBC's HEROES to draft a treatment for the new Superman flick? I'm sure they'd bring some interesting elements to the story.
Wanted!: Writers for Live Action STAR WARS - Oct 14, 2007 - 11:11am
id like to see a storyline [im not a big fan of the EU, so i havent read the books, feel free to correct me] based around the premise that during the years between RotS and ANH, Boba Fett sees an unmasked trooper (remnants of the clone troopers before conscription began in the empire ranks) and believes that his father was not killed in battle in AotC, begins a search across the galaxy for the man he believes to be his father, taking up the mantle of Bounty Hunter as his father did, in an effort to make ends meet as he searches for Jango Fett.
id like to see a storyline [im not a big fan of the EU, so i havent read the books, feel free to correct me] based around the premise that during the years between RotS and ANH, Boba Fett sees an unmasked trooper (remnants of the clone troopers before conscription began in the empire ranks) and believes that his father was not killed in battle in AotC, begins a search across the galaxy for the man he believes to be his father, taking up the mantle of Bounty Hunter as his father did, in an effort to make ends meet as he searches for Jango Fett.
Diesel, Walker Both FAST & FURIOUS Again? - Oct 04, 2007 - 01:53pm
I usually hate it when films split their characters between sequels in a franchise. Its like Fast & The Furious was a decent film, and the prequel which tied it to 2F2F was a good bridge. The second film was terrible, the storyline was weak, and Tyrese was a terrible replacement for what was essentially Diesel's characer. The third film tried to serve as a standalone which is why it was miles better than the 2nd film, lucas black is a decent actor, and the world of drifting is far more interesting than a quarter mile at a time. The nod to the original with Diesel's cameo in the end was a nice touch, but i think that that should be it, the cameo should close the book on the franchise. You found out what happened to Walker's character, you find out what happened to Diesel's character (sort of) theres no reason to rehash the same movie over and over again. and whats with the black guy/white guy buddy action formula they got going on? first diesel/walker, then walker/tyrese and then black/bow wow. I never understood that about these films, im pretty sure ill wait till DVD to see this one.
I usually hate it when films split their characters between sequels in a franchise. Its like Fast & The Furious was a decent film, and the prequel which tied it to 2F2F was a good bridge. The second film was terrible, the storyline was weak, and Tyrese was a terrible replacement for what was essentially Diesel's characer. The third film tried to serve as a standalone which is why it was miles better than the 2nd film, lucas black is a decent actor, and the world of drifting is far more interesting than a quarter mile at a time. The nod to the original with Diesel's cameo in the end was a nice touch, but i think that that should be it, the cameo should close the book on the franchise. You found out what happened to Walker's character, you find out what happened to Diesel's character (sort of) theres no reason to rehash the same movie over and over again. and whats with the black guy/white guy buddy action formula they got going on? first diesel/walker, then walker/tyrese and then black/bow wow. I never understood that about these films, im pretty sure ill wait till DVD to see this one.
Writers Reunite For FRIDAY THE 13TH - Sep 18, 2007 - 08:21pm
okay, aside from the obvious problems with hollywood running out of originality these days, this post seems to have gotten people a bit off topic. I will however comment on the apparent hatred for Jason X. Jason X was never meant to be scary, never meant to be taken seriously. Like Freddy Vs. Jason that succeeded it, both iconic characters of Krueger and Voorhees become somewhat of a parody of themselves as of late. Even when both franchises began in the 80s, they were little more than cheesy slashers. The slasher genre began with Halloween in 1978, and both the Elm Street and Friday the 13th franchises made a valiant attempt at playing off that concept when they were in their infancies. But whereas Carpenters work was grounded in reality with the story of an escaped serial murderer, its successors introduced a supernatural element to the genre. That in and of itself was not expected to be taken seriously. In each franchise, only the first two films had any worth to them. By the third film(s) the kills had become stale, cheesy, and the characters had lost their original edge. To expect the 10th film in a franchise to be as good as the original is like the idiots who expected Rob Zombie's Halloween to be a carbon copy of the original classic. Jason X was a joke, but it was meant to be that way, the jokes and cheesy kills were intended for laughs. Sure, it was a blemish on the franchise, but if you take it for what it was, it stands alone as a decent parody, I repeat, STANDS ALONE. Much like Freddy Vs. Jason and Wes Craven's New Nightmare, Jason X should not be considered canon in the franchise, its a film outside the realm of the films that preceded them, and should not be held to the same standards as the originals. Which is why JASON GOES TO HELL was billed as "the final friday" and following that film (as well as "Freddys Dead") there were no serious attempts to continue the characters. On to topic #2: I really hate how people keep comparing "Transformers" to horror flicks. Its a different genre, a different audience, a different budget, and a different caliber of film. Transformers had its high and low points, but was overall an enjoyable film, and hell whether u enjoyed it or not, you paid to go see it, and if you didnt enjoy it, you just got suckered in by the power of advertising and hype, thats your own fault. Now, on to the topic at hand (something that seems to have been lost on many of the posters here) They're re-making (or re-imagining depending on your turn of phrase) a classic, while i personally disagree with this, some may not. What I do disagree with is the inclusion of Jason [and his hockey mask]. If this is meant to be a standalone origin film for a new generation, fine. As long as it includes the original Pamela Voorhees element to it. Zombie's "Halloween" update flipped the structure of the original extending the prolouge to give us insight into michaels backstory. Now, if this version of Friday the 13th wants to take the same sort of concept and shorten the events of the first film into a brief prolouge (much like carpenters original Halloween), with the remaining bulk of the movie being a new take on the events of part 2, it would probably be more well recieved by the Voorhees faithful. It would really have to depend on the script and the director chosen for the remake. Im willing to give it a shot, as I did with Jason X and Friday Vs. Jason, which i both enjoyed in their own right for what they were.
okay, aside from the obvious problems with hollywood running out of originality these days, this post seems to have gotten people a bit off topic. I will however comment on the apparent hatred for Jason X. Jason X was never meant to be scary, never meant to be taken seriously. Like Freddy Vs. Jason that succeeded it, both iconic characters of Krueger and Voorhees become somewhat of a parody of themselves as of late. Even when both franchises began in the 80s, they were little more than cheesy slashers. The slasher genre began with Halloween in 1978, and both the Elm Street and Friday the 13th franchises made a valiant attempt at playing off that concept when they were in their infancies. But whereas Carpenters work was grounded in reality with the story of an escaped serial murderer, its successors introduced a supernatural element to the genre. That in and of itself was not expected to be taken seriously. In each franchise, only the first two films had any worth to them. By the third film(s) the kills had become stale, cheesy, and the characters had lost their original edge. To expect the 10th film in a franchise to be as good as the original is like the idiots who expected Rob Zombie's Halloween to be a carbon copy of the original classic. Jason X was a joke, but it was meant to be that way, the jokes and cheesy kills were intended for laughs. Sure, it was a blemish on the franchise, but if you take it for what it was, it stands alone as a decent parody, I repeat, STANDS ALONE. Much like Freddy Vs. Jason and Wes Craven's New Nightmare, Jason X should not be considered canon in the franchise, its a film outside the realm of the films that preceded them, and should not be held to the same standards as the originals. Which is why JASON GOES TO HELL was billed as "the final friday" and following that film (as well as "Freddys Dead") there were no serious attempts to continue the characters. On to topic #2: I really hate how people keep comparing "Transformers" to horror flicks. Its a different genre, a different audience, a different budget, and a different caliber of film. Transformers had its high and low points, but was overall an enjoyable film, and hell whether u enjoyed it or not, you paid to go see it, and if you didnt enjoy it, you just got suckered in by the power of advertising and hype, thats your own fault. Now, on to the topic at hand (something that seems to have been lost on many of the posters here) They're re-making (or re-imagining depending on your turn of phrase) a classic, while i personally disagree with this, some may not. What I do disagree with is the inclusion of Jason [and his hockey mask]. If this is meant to be a standalone origin film for a new generation, fine. As long as it includes the original Pamela Voorhees element to it. Zombie's "Halloween" update flipped the structure of the original extending the prolouge to give us insight into michaels backstory. Now, if this version of Friday the 13th wants to take the same sort of concept and shorten the events of the first film into a brief prolouge (much like carpenters original Halloween), with the remaining bulk of the movie being a new take on the events of part 2, it would probably be more well recieved by the Voorhees faithful. It would really have to depend on the script and the director chosen for the remake. Im willing to give it a shot, as I did with Jason X and Friday Vs. Jason, which i both enjoyed in their own right for what they were.
Every X-FILES Show & Movie Together - Aug 20, 2007 - 03:45pm
Many people do seem agree that the series went south following the release of the feature film. It is interesting to note that in a 1995 interview, creator Chris Carter was asked the question of whether there will ever be an x-files movie, his response was something to the effect of: "it would seem the logical closure point if the series continues to do well enough to warrant a feature film, but I don't believe a film is necessary until the series has run its course." Maybe the series had run its course, and Carter saw the movie as answering many of the questions provided by the series, should it end at that point. But Fox pushed for 3 more seasons, and while some of the episodes across those 3 years were great (ie: "the unnatural" directed by duchovny) there were basically dragging on to the end at which we find the date of colonization. Anyone who saw the movie would notice that colonization was inevitable and the date (which we would never see) was unimportant in terms of the series itself. and yes, cjclifford, i think it was intended that the date of colonization be the same as the end of mayan calendar. Its another theory/conspiracy added to the plot point, cuz if mentioned in a later form, it could be referenced.
Many people do seem agree that the series went south following the release of the feature film. It is interesting to note that in a 1995 interview, creator Chris Carter was asked the question of whether there will ever be an x-files movie, his response was something to the effect of: "it would seem the logical closure point if the series continues to do well enough to warrant a feature film, but I don't believe a film is necessary until the series has run its course." Maybe the series had run its course, and Carter saw the movie as answering many of the questions provided by the series, should it end at that point. But Fox pushed for 3 more seasons, and while some of the episodes across those 3 years were great (ie: "the unnatural" directed by duchovny) there were basically dragging on to the end at which we find the date of colonization. Anyone who saw the movie would notice that colonization was inevitable and the date (which we would never see) was unimportant in terms of the series itself. and yes, cjclifford, i think it was intended that the date of colonization be the same as the end of mayan calendar. Its another theory/conspiracy added to the plot point, cuz if mentioned in a later form, it could be referenced.
Every X-FILES Show & Movie Together - Aug 20, 2007 - 11:54am
now my question is as to the setup of this boxed set. Obviously the seasons will be packaged in their logical order 1-9, and the mythology compilation discs at the end. Will the feature film "The X-Files: Fight the Future" be packaged out of order in the box, or will it be placed at its logically inclusion point between Season 5(1997-98) and Season 6(1998-99) where it picked up the cliffhanger left at the end of Season 5? seems like a rather off-topic and eventually non-important factor, but to fans of the show it would make sense, and for those who become new fans due to this set, wouldn't you want to watch all the volumes in chronological order[although not entirely necessary], including the film at its logical point so that one could get a full beginning to end of the series and its scope? **as an edit to my earlier post, it should also be noted that the "X-Files:Interactive" PC Video Game should be included in canon, because its events took place between seasons 3 and 4 and included several elements of mythology including black oil. The game featured Anderson, Duchovny, Steven Williams, Pileggi, and several well known x-files regulars. Why don't they update it for the next-gen consoles and release it?
now my question is as to the setup of this boxed set. Obviously the seasons will be packaged in their logical order 1-9, and the mythology compilation discs at the end. Will the feature film "The X-Files: Fight the Future" be packaged out of order in the box, or will it be placed at its logically inclusion point between Season 5(1997-98) and Season 6(1998-99) where it picked up the cliffhanger left at the end of Season 5? seems like a rather off-topic and eventually non-important factor, but to fans of the show it would make sense, and for those who become new fans due to this set, wouldn't you want to watch all the volumes in chronological order[although not entirely necessary], including the film at its logical point so that one could get a full beginning to end of the series and its scope? **as an edit to my earlier post, it should also be noted that the "X-Files:Interactive" PC Video Game should be included in canon, because its events took place between seasons 3 and 4 and included several elements of mythology including black oil. The game featured Anderson, Duchovny, Steven Williams, Pileggi, and several well known x-files regulars. Why don't they update it for the next-gen consoles and release it?
Every X-FILES Show & Movie Together - Aug 18, 2007 - 11:04am
For a series that ran for nine seasons, and ended on a rather anti-climatic note, The X-Files, for what it is, was an amazing series. However only its first two (maybe three) seasons were watchable in their entirety. It began as a sci-fi series with a "monster-of-the-week" motif, with a dark tone bordering on horror. The Mythology arcs were interesting, but to an extent. The introduction of these arcs muddled the series in a way, so that the series became based only on these ideas. The series showcases some great acting by many of the big names in film/tv in their early days (worthy of note: Jack Black and Giovanni Ribisi as virtual no names in the eerie "D.P.O" episode of season 3) and it was the stand-alone episodes that made the show so great. Hopefully, this original concept of the series will translate into a decent franchise of horror/thriller films that will re-vitalize the x-files craze that existed for the show's first few seasons. While some people talk about the slimpaks, these practically bare-bones edition aimed at those fans who want little more than the basic dvds of the seasons which i could get with my VHS recordings of many of the episodes. Each season was released as a special edition some of which carried a $60-80 price tag. This Ultimate Edition, including the movie and mythology discussion from Carter and crew seems overdue. Hopefully, the commentaries bring back some of those now big names in acting to get their opinions of the series cameos that in a way introduced us to these people. Neither Duchovny nor Anderson has done anything near the caliber of the series since, and its about time that the show really needs a re-examination.
For a series that ran for nine seasons, and ended on a rather anti-climatic note, The X-Files, for what it is, was an amazing series. However only its first two (maybe three) seasons were watchable in their entirety. It began as a sci-fi series with a "monster-of-the-week" motif, with a dark tone bordering on horror. The Mythology arcs were interesting, but to an extent. The introduction of these arcs muddled the series in a way, so that the series became based only on these ideas. The series showcases some great acting by many of the big names in film/tv in their early days (worthy of note: Jack Black and Giovanni Ribisi as virtual no names in the eerie "D.P.O" episode of season 3) and it was the stand-alone episodes that made the show so great. Hopefully, this original concept of the series will translate into a decent franchise of horror/thriller films that will re-vitalize the x-files craze that existed for the show's first few seasons. While some people talk about the slimpaks, these practically bare-bones edition aimed at those fans who want little more than the basic dvds of the seasons which i could get with my VHS recordings of many of the episodes. Each season was released as a special edition some of which carried a $60-80 price tag. This Ultimate Edition, including the movie and mythology discussion from Carter and crew seems overdue. Hopefully, the commentaries bring back some of those now big names in acting to get their opinions of the series cameos that in a way introduced us to these people. Neither Duchovny nor Anderson has done anything near the caliber of the series since, and its about time that the show really needs a re-examination.
DARK KNIGHT Footage at Wizard Chicago Con - Aug 11, 2007 - 02:58pm
I've heard rumors that for the third film, nolan and crew are altering the original dick grayson/robin storyline [because as we all know, robin usually spells the end of a good batman franchise], to bring in Dick Grayson as Nightwing. Milo Ventimiglia (peter petrelli on HEROES) has expressed great interest in playing the role of Grayson/Nightwing, should this indeed happen. Now i have no problem with this, especially if Nolan does Nightwing right, but i forsee plot holes seeing as how they'd have to set up the "death" of the new robin at the hands of the Joker before anything happens to give the adult Grayson a reason to become Nightwing. id like to see this maybe hinted at at the end of the "begins" trilogy and maybe give us a Nightwing franchise of its own with a cameo from Batman
I've heard rumors that for the third film, nolan and crew are altering the original dick grayson/robin storyline [because as we all know, robin usually spells the end of a good batman franchise], to bring in Dick Grayson as Nightwing. Milo Ventimiglia (peter petrelli on HEROES) has expressed great interest in playing the role of Grayson/Nightwing, should this indeed happen. Now i have no problem with this, especially if Nolan does Nightwing right, but i forsee plot holes seeing as how they'd have to set up the "death" of the new robin at the hands of the Joker before anything happens to give the adult Grayson a reason to become Nightwing. id like to see this maybe hinted at at the end of the "begins" trilogy and maybe give us a Nightwing franchise of its own with a cameo from Batman
THUNDERCATS is Puurrfect for Warners - Jun 07, 2007 - 03:18pm
Okay, so most of the posters here, blasted this movie from the start. I will say that given the current rush of 80's era cartoon revivals it is disappointing that the TunderCats only get optioned as a movie because every studio is trying to grab at cash by going with the trend. The live-action trend of superhero movies and their sequels seems to work well (with the exception of Superman Returns, ugh) but the reimagining of Cartoons as films has not been too successful, but we all know someone will go see it. The problem here? Is that despite the fact that "Transformers" is a huge budget live action flick, "Thundercats" (if it gets greenlighted) will not be. While it may get a decent budget, according to the official announcement on Variety.com, the ThunderCats film will be a CGI produced cartoon (ala the new TMNT flick, which for all intents and purposes, flopped). Now I agree, technologies have changed, and the TMNT movies of the early 1990s were far more enjoyable for young people (and the darker aspect of the first film still appeals to me today.) And I think that those of us who have actually been anticipating a ThunderCats film for the better part of the last 20 or so years have no interest in seeing a Cartoon. We watched the cartoon as children, some of you may even own the series on DVD. I've always imagined the ThunderCats film to be successful action franchise, provided that the casting was right. Yes some characters and elements of the show should be done thru CGI (ie, Snarf) but if they can produce a massively live action movie meets CGI (Transformers), and even the upcoming new He-Man film is going to be live action. I'd hate to see the legacy of ThunderCats tarnished by making the fans wait 20 years just to see another cartoon, weak.
Okay, so most of the posters here, blasted this movie from the start. I will say that given the current rush of 80's era cartoon revivals it is disappointing that the TunderCats only get optioned as a movie because every studio is trying to grab at cash by going with the trend. The live-action trend of superhero movies and their sequels seems to work well (with the exception of Superman Returns, ugh) but the reimagining of Cartoons as films has not been too successful, but we all know someone will go see it. The problem here? Is that despite the fact that "Transformers" is a huge budget live action flick, "Thundercats" (if it gets greenlighted) will not be. While it may get a decent budget, according to the official announcement on Variety.com, the ThunderCats film will be a CGI produced cartoon (ala the new TMNT flick, which for all intents and purposes, flopped). Now I agree, technologies have changed, and the TMNT movies of the early 1990s were far more enjoyable for young people (and the darker aspect of the first film still appeals to me today.) And I think that those of us who have actually been anticipating a ThunderCats film for the better part of the last 20 or so years have no interest in seeing a Cartoon. We watched the cartoon as children, some of you may even own the series on DVD. I've always imagined the ThunderCats film to be successful action franchise, provided that the casting was right. Yes some characters and elements of the show should be done thru CGI (ie, Snarf) but if they can produce a massively live action movie meets CGI (Transformers), and even the upcoming new He-Man film is going to be live action. I'd hate to see the legacy of ThunderCats tarnished by making the fans wait 20 years just to see another cartoon, weak.
Warner, Silver set Their Marks on HE-MAN - May 24, 2007 - 11:21am
okay, so the 80s are dead, we're all aware of this, it's been 20 years since the last MotU film. The problem with the original film is that they tried to make the movie appeal to a wide audience, and not just original fans of the show/he-man universe. The plot was weak, too many new characters, and the only shining moment was indeed Langella as Skeletor, now that was creepy. I am glad to hear that it will be live action, unlike the recent CGI TMNT movie, which while not bad, made me yearn for the TMNT movies of the early 90s. Lets just say that this movie may just be another "development hell" flick. Its gonna take awhile to get made, if they do it right. The biggest hurdle they're going to have to overcome is once again appealing to those who have no idea about He-Man. I do agree that darker is the way to go, it should at least have a PG-13 if not R rating, but it probably wont happen. Casting is crucial here, cuz it could end up campy and stupid like so many films based on old shows before it. im thinking the best way to go with this would be to start anew, do the original He-Man origin story with Grayskull, the elders, and Prince Adam's first days as He-Man, that way you set the stage one way or another for a series of new-generation MotU films. And at some point you can cross into other villans, (ie Hordak, the snake men, etc...) and for the love of Grayskull, give me BattleCat!
okay, so the 80s are dead, we're all aware of this, it's been 20 years since the last MotU film. The problem with the original film is that they tried to make the movie appeal to a wide audience, and not just original fans of the show/he-man universe. The plot was weak, too many new characters, and the only shining moment was indeed Langella as Skeletor, now that was creepy. I am glad to hear that it will be live action, unlike the recent CGI TMNT movie, which while not bad, made me yearn for the TMNT movies of the early 90s. Lets just say that this movie may just be another "development hell" flick. Its gonna take awhile to get made, if they do it right. The biggest hurdle they're going to have to overcome is once again appealing to those who have no idea about He-Man. I do agree that darker is the way to go, it should at least have a PG-13 if not R rating, but it probably wont happen. Casting is crucial here, cuz it could end up campy and stupid like so many films based on old shows before it. im thinking the best way to go with this would be to start anew, do the original He-Man origin story with Grayskull, the elders, and Prince Adam's first days as He-Man, that way you set the stage one way or another for a series of new-generation MotU films. And at some point you can cross into other villans, (ie Hordak, the snake men, etc...) and for the love of Grayskull, give me BattleCat!
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well it looks as if duchovny's really showing his age lately. Gillian Anderson has always been attractive, but she seems to be getting hotter with age, especially with the long hair and i agree, that she does slightly resemble Julliane Moore. As for the wrinkled poster, i dont think that is Mulders office, perhaps he relocated when he was fired, maybe its his apartment? (btw wasnt the poster burned in "The End" i think it was 5th season finale when the office caught fire? or does he just have a whole stock of these to put up and keep his belief going?) Lets just hope Carter and crew keep true to their words, with stand-alone stories (ala seasons 1 &2) and this could be a successful revitalization for the X-Files and has a possibility for a thriller/horror franchise of several films in the future. I hope the appearance of the "I WANT TO BELIEVE" poster doesnt mean that they're still gonna be chasing aliens. it was good then, but played out. They should have cameos by all the actors that have guested in X-Files episodes before their careers took off (ie Jack Black, Giovanni Ribisi, Luke Wilson, etc.)