Rogue acquires "Couriers"

first of all, I like to make clear than I do not speack and write english like I should, so please stop to mention this one, for those who support me, I salute you guys ! This premise look good to me, but I would like your feedback on something, recently I was in europe and most of the peoples who loved american movies start to do not appreciate anymore. The reason was always the same, no more writer, author, most of the big movies now are based on Sound, Special effect and pictures, not story....I must say Somehow they are not completely wrong, but I will appreciate some comments from you gus, anyone ?

I think that many believe this to be true. Film makers in general (not all) do not believe in character driven stories anymore. Films have lost the subtleties that made them interesting. Look at the difference between the first (for the most part) and the latest Star Wars trilogies.
In addition, many comments appear here that state (quite truly) that there is no originality left. Most movies are remakes of others, or premature rushed books/comic books that are brought to the screen because of the potential use of effects and a "cool" idea. But, either what was truly good about the original stories are lost, or they do not translate well to screen. Eragon is a good example of this. This was a very well thought out (though not perfect) story. It was butchered when brought to the screen seemingly so they could showcase dragon effects.

Anyone else have thoughts?

This is good news and I am looking forward to seeing Brian Wood's work on the big screen. His artistic style in comics has a cinematic quality to it and his writing is spot on as well. For other choice ideas, you have "Channel Zero", "Demo", and "DMZ" (one of the best fricking comics in ages) which IMO would make great movies, especially "Demo". And exfan, with regards to your question, it boils down to what one looks for in film; some like the sfx/visual effects more than substance or plot while others enjoy strong characters with a solid plot and believable premises (to a certain extent as we should be suspending our disbelief but for poor examples of ridiculous scenes, see "Transporter 2"). Maybe your friends are beginning to see that HWood is really running out of ideas and remaking or adapting whatever can be optioned. And your english is fine to me; I know people who have been born here and speak worse than that. ;-)

Movies being made today are like buying apples in the grocery store. You get them home and bite into one that looks red and shiny delcious, but there's nothing inside, no taste. You bite into another and it's a worm eaten mess inside. The good apples are few and far between.

Boombatty's take: KJ is a useless tool.

By the way. Mania could also be fun if done right. Minus KJ would be a start.

I'm so glad you like the premise, my day has been made.

Hollywood is now run by the type of guys that handled the marketing for Frito Lays and Pepsi. They're not trying to find new products. They are simply trying to sell more of the same $#!t. In an attempt to keep their jobs, they will not introduce anything new, nor think "outside the box" or recommend new concepts or people.

CARDINAL RULES:

a) NO INFLUX OF CREATIVITY.
b) REMAKES ARE SAFER THAN NEW IDEAS.
c) KEEP IT INCESTUAL a.k.a (don't give the new guy a chance.)

I know this has been discussed endlessly, but what is the point of KJ's take when it can usually be summed up by an animated GIF of someone shrugging their shoulders?

Although books/toys and television are a great alternative source for material, not all of it translates well or should be made into movies. An alternative source that has made money elsewhere doesn't GUARANTEE success.

The comic series was pretty damn cool...I'm just worried about Rogue/Intrepid assigning inept writers/directors/producers...like this Javier Grillo-Marxuach.

According to IMDB, he's only directed something called "Cops on the Edge: Episode 89".

Ahem.

look's like Mania got it wrong...the original article at The Hollywood Reporter lists Grillo-Marxuach as the writer, not director.