'Jonah Hex' production underway? Plus: 'Full Metal Panic' the live-action movie. 'Wolverine' ouster confirmed. Tatum is not 'Thor'. Snyder talks '300' sequel. Cruising like a cat on a Roomba, it's your Comics2Film 9.4.7!
We were relieved to learn yesterday that our good friend Antonello Blueberry is doing well after a catastrophic earthquake struck central Italy this weekend. Although Antonello does not live near the quake site, the effects of the quake are far-reaching. Over 150 currently believed dead and tens of thousands of people have instantly been rendered homeless.
Our thoughts are with the people of central Italy as relief and rescue efforts continue.
Variety confirms that Fox News has given Roger Friedman the boot. Friedman is the columnist who posted his review of 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' while playfully advocating online piracy of intellectual property. Although Sunday's report indicated a firing, a statement from Fox indicated a resignation.
"Fox News representatives and Roger Friedman met today and mutually agreed to part ways immediately. Fox News appreciates Mr. Friedman's 10 years of contributions to building FoxNews.com and wishes him success in his future endeavors. Mr. Friedman is grateful to his colleagues for their friendship and support over the past decade."
Fox News and 20th Century Fox, the film studio behind 'Wolverine' are separate entities, both owned by News Corp.
'Full Metal Panic' may be the next manga to hit the big screen, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Mandalay Pictures has picked up the rights and plans a live-action version which could star Zac Efron ('High School Musical').
Thanks to Antonello Blueberry for the submission.
So, apparently screenwriter Robert Gordon ('Galaxy Quest') went ahead and whipped of a script for a 'Bizzaro Superman' movie on spec.
For those who don't know what "on spec" means: spec is short for "speculation". In other words, Gordon is acting on his own and speculating he can sell the screenplay after he's done. Writing spec scripts based on corporate owned characters is usually seen as dicey, as you really only have one potential customer to sell to (in this case Warner Bros). If they don't like it, you're S.O.L.
But, Gordon is a guy with a sense of humor and he's written this thing and it has landed in the capable hands of Latino Review. So, if you want the scoop on how the script reads and whether it merits a thumbs up or a thumbs down, click through and check out Latino Review's video analysis of the work.
Thanks to Antonello Blueberry for the submission.
Speaking at ShoWest last week, Michael Bay promised a bigger bang for the buck with the new 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'.
"I'm very confident in the movie; the movie is way different [from the first film]. It's epic, it goes around the world, and it's the first film to shoot on the pyramids in like 40 years," Bay is quoted as saying in a recap by IGN. "The robot technology is far more advanced than the way it was in the first movie in the terms of the acting level we were able to get out of the robots. It feels different... I'm confident in it!"
Megan Fox on the set of JONAH HEX
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While our sources have told us that principal photography on the 'Jonah Hex' movie isn't starting until April 13th, it appears work may already be underway.
Celebrity photo site IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com has posted a handful of photos of the lovely Megan Fox on the set. Now, she's wearing a heavy white bathrobe in the pics, but you can clearly see western style boots and skirting at the bottom of the robe. Click through for the full set of photos.
Thanks to Antonello Blueberry for the submission.
A couple of advertisements have appeared on Craig's List which should be of interest to actors and extras in Louisiana.
TALAZAC CASTING is NOW CASTING the FEATURE FILM "JONAH HEX" Starring - Josh Brolin, Megan Fox and John Malkovich
This is an Action, Drama, Thriller, Western in Need of Extras.
CASTING CALL THURSDAY- APRIL 9, 2009 in ST. FRANCISVILLE, LOUISIANA
CASTING - Men, Women and Children to work as background extras for the Feature Film "Jonah Hex"
Filming in St. Francisville & Surrounding areas.
This is a paid job.
Casting Call -
When: Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Where: Quality Inn
7059 US Hwy 61 N
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Time: 3:00PM - 7:00PM
• ALL TYPES NEEDED TO REGISTER
• CASTING REPRESENTATIVES WILL TAKE YOUR PICTURE
• YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK DURING THE WORK WEEK
• ALL AGES ACCEPTED
• BRING A PEN TO FILL OUT CASTING FORM
Contact Info:
Jonahhex.extras@gmail.com
5044512514
TALAZAC CASTING is NOW CASTING the FEATURE FILM "JONAH HEX" Starring - Josh Brolin, Megan Fox and John Malkovich
This is a Period (1800'S) Action, Drama, Thriller, Western in Need of Extras.
Seeking to CAST...
UNIQUE FEATURES,
AMPUTEES,
ROUGH, TOUGH LOOKING MEN and WOMEN.
CARNEY TYPES also being Cast.
All Shapes and Sizes, All looks considered.
PLEASE SUBMIT A CANDID, GOOD QUALITY, FACE FRONT PHOTO to JONAHHEX.EXTRAS@GMAIL.COM
Also Needing to CAST...
TRUE NATIVE AMERICAN MALES,
CREOLE MEN and WOMEN,
ASIAN MEN and WOMEN, and
MUSICIANS who play instruments indigenous to the 19th Century...
Fifes, Whistles, Rope Tension Drums, Bugles, Harmonicas, Jaw Harps, Bones
Period Keyboard Instruments: Clavichords, Harpsichords, Spinets, Virginal
Non-Reproduction Instruments: Banjos, Cello, Concertina, Guitars, Mandolin, Violin, Viola
All Shapes and Sizes, All looks considered.
PLEASE SUBMIT A CANDID, GOOD QUALITY, FACE FRONT PHOTO to JONAHHEX.EXTRAS@GMAIL.COM
Thanks to Antonello Blueberry for the submission.
MTV Splash Page says we can lay to rest those rumors of Channing Tatum being a contender for 'Thor'.
The actor told the site that he's met for the part, but doesn't see getting cast in the role.
“I think they’re looking for someone more Nordic-looking,” Tatum said.
Thanks to Antonello Blueberry for the submission.
It seems impossible to make a sequel to a movie where all of the principal characters are killed, but chatter of a follow-up to the smash hit '300' has been discussed off and on for years now. The latest comments come from Mr. Zack Snyder himself who spoke at the ShoWest event about the prospect. MTV Splash Page has the report.
Snyder said he'd love to do such a movie.
“Frank is definitely working on an idea,” Snyder explained. “If Frank comes up with a great idea and draws something cool, there’s no reason why we wouldn’t make another movie.”
When asked how a sequel would be possible, Snyder offered, "There’s something that happens in history between Leonidas dying at the Hot Gates and Platea," Snyder said. "That’s a year that’s left out of the [original] movie. A lot happened."
This comment surprises us, as we always felt the more interesting story was the historic sea battle, that happened concurrent to King Leonidas' stand at the Hot Gates. There, a small fleet of Spartan war vessels managed to defeat an overwhelming number of Persian boats. In fact, had they not succeeded in their stand on the ocean, Leonidas' land based strategy would have collapsed immediately.
Regardless, it all seems to hinge on Frank Miller coming up with the graphic novel first.
Here are Snyder's complete comments:
Is it possible to click on one article link on this site and not end up at a frackin' ad?! I swear, I understand advertising on the web and all, but this ridiculous! Anytime, I get sent to an ad page and it says "click to skip" or whatever it says, I ALWAYS click "SKIP AD." I don't even look at what's being advertised. I couldn't tell you one product I've seen on pages like those. It seems awfully pointless. If I can't remember what you're advertising, you're just pissing your ad-money away.
RedHairs...Quit your crying for christ sake...Take some initiative and look on line and see which internet explorers will give you the add ons that block ads at web sites, I'm not even gonna tell you which ones do but I will tell you this, I don't have any ads at any time popping up on my screen, ever...
Looking forward to Jonah and Transformers, nothing new there and nothing new to add to that...
I wasn't talking about pop-up ads. It the full page, redirecting ads. Also, I don't use Internet Explorer except to watch On Demand Netflix on the ol' big screen.
Meagan Fox is Delta Burke Jr. She will balloon up soon. Replacing Kirstie Alley for weight watchers is in her future. Its as predictable as the faiing career of Lindsay lohan.
And Zack Snyder is not that great of a director. If would have worried more about the depth of WATCHMEN and not cheesy sex scenes that movie would have been perfect. Instead it was okay.
I say WATCHMEN 2 (and it will happen) should get a better director and Dr. Manhattan will have Rorschach hidden on Mars until the story comes out and Dr Manhattan has no choice but to free Rorschach to bring Ozmandious aka Veidt to justice.
What's that? You say But Rorschach is dead? Not if Dr. Manhattan teleports one of the dead scientist bodies and explodes it in Rorschachs place while transporting Rorschah to Mars.
We didnt need a sequel until Snyder fucked up Watchmen now we need justice to improve a story. that was bastardized because Zack could deliver the goods and dropped the ball.
Less blue dicks and more story thought and WATCHMEN would still be making money.
OH AND GIVING DEADPOOL CYCLOPS EYE BEAMS IN WOLVERINE ORIGINS SUCKS WORSE THEN MAKING WOLVERINE AND SABERTOOTH HALF BROTHERS.
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Tatum wasn't my top choice for the Odinson anyway. I didn't realize this cat was Pretty Boy Floyd in Public Enemies. That alone gives his acting more credibility. Maybe he can try out for Captain America or Hank Pym. I'm assuming they'll work Pym into the Avengers movie one way or the other if they don't do his much talked about solo project. He is a founding and key member.
Byzarro isn't one of my favorite characters. He's just too dumb and too goofy IMO. I guess I'm a bit ambivalent about this. But I don't see WB green lighting this anyway.
I'm down for a 300 sequel. But is Frank Miller's involvement really neccessary?
I'd forgotten that Fox was in Jonah Hex. Looking forward to this and not just because Fox is in it.