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Comics2Film: GREEN HORNET, DARK KNIGHT, SUPERMAN and more...
Your news roundup for December 24
December 24, 2008
Source: Various
Stephen Chow is Kato in GREEN HORNET...or is he? (slideshow)
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Twas the morn before Christmas and all through Maniac central, the stocking were hung and overflowing with comic book movie news....
Chow may not even play Kato in GREEN HORNET
An Associated Press wire story indicates that Stephen Chow may not only have passed on directing 'The Green Hornet', but may also bow out of playing Kato in the movie.
The actor/director said he's looking to free up time in order to do a suphero comedy with Jack Black.
"If I direct 'The Green Hornet,' the superhero comedy will have to be delayed for two years," Chow said. "The timing might not be right for a superhero comedy in two years. And I want to make a movie based on an original idea."
He also said he's play Kato if his schedule permits.
Seth Rogen is set to star in the film, based on a script he's written with partner Evan Goldberg. Back in September Columbia Pictures announced with much fanfare that Chow would direct and co-star in the movie. The movie is targeted for a June 25, 2010 release.
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DARK KNIGHT won't travel to China
Although parts of the movie were filmed in Hong Kong, Warner Bros will not release 'The Dark Knight' in China.
"Based on a number of pre-release conditions that are being attached to 'The Dark Knight' as well as cultural sensitivities to some elements of the film, we have opted to forego a theatrical release of the film in China," a representative for Warner told Variety, without elaborating further.
Those same Hong Kong scenes may have prompted mandates from Chinese censors that Warner could not or would not manage.
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REVIEW: SUPERMAN RETURNS on Blu-Ray
Our friends at Worlds Finest DVD report have taken a look at the 'Superman Returns' reissue on Blu-Ray:
Now this is how you do a bonus features-laden Blu-ray release, Warner! The content here is overwhelming, and it’s all on one disc with any loss to the audio or video quality of both the main feature and the bonus content. Everything looks absolutely perfect. A three-hour documentary pairs with the nearly two-and-a-half hour movie, on top of other small extras, rounding up to six hours of entertainment all on one disc. Now compare this disc, which originally came out in 2006 before being reissued in September of this year, and compare it to the recent The Dark Knight Blu-ray release and behold how Warner Home Video could get something so right with the Superman Returns Blu-ray release and then mostly wrong for the The Dark Knight release. It is absolutely staggering comparing how differently both releases were handled. Superman Returns is easily one of the best super-hero Blu-rays releases and I sincerely hope Warner Home Video looks at this release when they approach The Dark Knight for the inevitable double-dip. Superman Returns is an absolutely beautiful Blu-ray release, no question.
Overall, a staggering collection of extras that really do justice to a great film, a film that is one of the best in the comic super-hero genre (easily in the top five). And now, finally, Warner Home Video has done justice toSuperman Returns, especially when it comes to the technical aspect of the release. The new audio track sounds so full and boisterous, aided by an excellent video transfer. If you want to experience Superman Returns, this is the version to have. Just be sure to double-check before you purchase the Blu-ray, especially reviewing the technical aspects listed on the back cover. Overall, considering the entire package, it’s a worthy addition to any fan’s DVD collection and a worthy successor to the Donner/Reeves Superman films. Highly Recommend.
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The Life & Loves of Will Eisner's THE SPIRIT
With Frank Miller's screen adaptation of "The Spirit" opening this week, CBR looks at the life and loves of the classic Will Eisner creation, from his origins as a newspaper strip to his reinvigoration by Darwyn Cooke.
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Its a shame that the people of China won't be able to see The Dark Knight, But I also applaued WB for not deciding to censor the film.