From ComingSoon.net:
"Disney [hired] Sam Raimi as director of Oz, the Great and Powerful.
The project, a prequel to the classic Wizard of Oz story, would focus on the character of the Wizard himself and his humble beginnings in Omaha, leading to the balloon accident that leaves him stranded in Oz.
Many directors [were] rumored in conjunction with the film, including Sam Mendes, Adam Shankman and Guillermo del Toro."
I'm not a huge fan of Wizard of Oz. Not that I'm scared of the monkeys. I do appreciate the technical achievements that changed the film industry, though.
I think Sam Raimi can make Oz cool.
UPDATE:
From ComingSoon.net:
"The film will be developed as a vehicle for Robert Downey Jr. to star in. The script will be rewritten."
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Chris Evans talks CAPTAIN AMERICA
From ComingSoon.net:
"At a WonderCon press roundtable for Sylvain White's The Losers, the elephant in the room was addressed and Chris Evans was asked why he wanted to play the role of Steve Rogers in Marvel's The First Avenger: Captain America. After all, Evans already has played another iconic Marvel comic character when he took on the role of Johnny Storm a.k.a The Human Torch in two Fantastic Four movies and besides his role in the comic-based Losers, he's also playing action star Lucas Lee in Edgar Wright's upcoming Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
At first, Evans was slightly hesitant at answering, knowing full well the question was coming, as would be expected when you're at a comic convention with lots of press interested in genre fare. After a bit of stammering, he finally said what interested him in playing another comic book role:
'I think Marvel is doing a lot of good things right now, and it's a fun character. Even if it wasn't a comic book. I think the story of Steve Rogers is great. He's a great guy. Even if it was just a script about anybody, I would probably want to do it. So it wasn't necessarily about the comic itself. He's a great character. He's a great character to play. He just happens to be a comic book character.'
He was then ribbed by Zoe Saldana, his co-star in The Losers, to add that it was all about being able to get back into blue tights, which he wore a lot as Johnny Storm."
Oh, you've done blue characters too, Zoe. Avatar ring a bell?
UPDATE:
More info from MTV Movies Blog:
"As the new face of Marvel's star-spangled superhero Captain America, Chris Evans is likely to play a major role in not only The First Avenger: Captain America, but also in the 2012 superhero team-up film The Avengers. Comic book fans know soldier-turned-superhero Steve Rogers as the character who unites many of Marvel's most prominent heroes against a threat too great for them to tackle individually — but does Evans know that?
MTV News caught up with the actor, who also plays Jensen in director Sylvain White's upcoming adaptation of the action [graphic novel] series The Losers, during this weekend's WonderCon to find out if he's intimidated by the prospect of giving orders to Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. when it comes time for The Avengers.
'I don't know if they're going to make him the boss,' Evans said of Cap's role in The Avengers. 'His character... He's a good guy,' he added.
Presented with the notion of his character leading Marvel's team of superheroes that includes Iron Man and Thor (among others), Evans seemed a bit uncertain that Cap will be the boss when Earth's Mightiest Heroes take the screen.
'Does he [run the show]?' asked Evans. 'I don't think anybody tells Downey what to do, and that's what makes [him] Downey.'
Finally, Evans added that he hasn't tried on the costume or shield yet, but he's looking forward to donning Cap's red, white and blue uniform."
As great a guy as I know Chris will be as Cap, only Samuel L. Jackson can be the leader of the Avengers.
"At a WonderCon press roundtable for Sylvain White's The Losers, the elephant in the room was addressed and Chris Evans was asked why he wanted to play the role of Steve Rogers in Marvel's The First Avenger: Captain America. After all, Evans already has played another iconic Marvel comic character when he took on the role of Johnny Storm a.k.a The Human Torch in two Fantastic Four movies and besides his role in the comic-based Losers, he's also playing action star Lucas Lee in Edgar Wright's upcoming Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
At first, Evans was slightly hesitant at answering, knowing full well the question was coming, as would be expected when you're at a comic convention with lots of press interested in genre fare. After a bit of stammering, he finally said what interested him in playing another comic book role:
'I think Marvel is doing a lot of good things right now, and it's a fun character. Even if it wasn't a comic book. I think the story of Steve Rogers is great. He's a great guy. Even if it was just a script about anybody, I would probably want to do it. So it wasn't necessarily about the comic itself. He's a great character. He's a great character to play. He just happens to be a comic book character.'
He was then ribbed by Zoe Saldana, his co-star in The Losers, to add that it was all about being able to get back into blue tights, which he wore a lot as Johnny Storm."
Oh, you've done blue characters too, Zoe. Avatar ring a bell?
UPDATE:
More info from MTV Movies Blog:
"As the new face of Marvel's star-spangled superhero Captain America, Chris Evans is likely to play a major role in not only The First Avenger: Captain America, but also in the 2012 superhero team-up film The Avengers. Comic book fans know soldier-turned-superhero Steve Rogers as the character who unites many of Marvel's most prominent heroes against a threat too great for them to tackle individually — but does Evans know that?
MTV News caught up with the actor, who also plays Jensen in director Sylvain White's upcoming adaptation of the action [graphic novel] series The Losers, during this weekend's WonderCon to find out if he's intimidated by the prospect of giving orders to Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. when it comes time for The Avengers.
'I don't know if they're going to make him the boss,' Evans said of Cap's role in The Avengers. 'His character... He's a good guy,' he added.
Presented with the notion of his character leading Marvel's team of superheroes that includes Iron Man and Thor (among others), Evans seemed a bit uncertain that Cap will be the boss when Earth's Mightiest Heroes take the screen.
'Does he [run the show]?' asked Evans. 'I don't think anybody tells Downey what to do, and that's what makes [him] Downey.'
Finally, Evans added that he hasn't tried on the costume or shield yet, but he's looking forward to donning Cap's red, white and blue uniform."
As great a guy as I know Chris will be as Cap, only Samuel L. Jackson can be the leader of the Avengers.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
"Case reopened!"
From ComingSoon.net:
"Producer Joel Silver told the Los Angeles Times that Guy Ritchie is no longer attached to direct Warner Bros. Pictures' adaptation of the DC Comics title Lobo because the studio is moving forward with Sherlock Holmes 2.
'I don't think he's going to do it now,' Silver, who is producing both properties, said. 'The studio wants us and Guy to focus on making another Sherlock Holmes... So we're trying to see if we can do something quickly with another Sherlock Holmes movie. We have some ideas and some good story points.' Silver added that they'll likely go with another director for Lobo.
He expects everyone to come back for Sherlock Holmes 2. 'Downey loves the experience of playing Sherlock and would love to play him again, and I'd love to see him play it again. Jude and all of them will be back and it will be great.'
Silver was also asked about the [rum]or that Brad Pitt would appear in the Holmes sequel as Professor Moriarty. 'Well, I mean, we talked about that at one point, but you know as of right now we're not sure what we're going to do. We'll see what happens,' he said."
I know a lot of people are going to be very, very happy!
"Producer Joel Silver told the Los Angeles Times that Guy Ritchie is no longer attached to direct Warner Bros. Pictures' adaptation of the DC Comics title Lobo because the studio is moving forward with Sherlock Holmes 2.
'I don't think he's going to do it now,' Silver, who is producing both properties, said. 'The studio wants us and Guy to focus on making another Sherlock Holmes... So we're trying to see if we can do something quickly with another Sherlock Holmes movie. We have some ideas and some good story points.' Silver added that they'll likely go with another director for Lobo.
He expects everyone to come back for Sherlock Holmes 2. 'Downey loves the experience of playing Sherlock and would love to play him again, and I'd love to see him play it again. Jude and all of them will be back and it will be great.'
Silver was also asked about the [rum]or that Brad Pitt would appear in the Holmes sequel as Professor Moriarty. 'Well, I mean, we talked about that at one point, but you know as of right now we're not sure what we're going to do. We'll see what happens,' he said."
I know a lot of people are going to be very, very happy!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Jamie Foxx hops onto DUE DATE
From ComingSoon.net:
"Jamie Foxx is joining Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis and Michelle Monaghan in Due Date, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' upcoming Todd Phillips comedy.
In the film, Downey will play an expectant father who finds himself on a road trip with a mismatched partner (Galifianakis), as he races to get there before his wife (Monaghan) gives birth to his first child.
Foxx will play Downey's longtime pal, who once dated his wife and secretly keeps in touch with her.
Date begins shooting this fall in Atlanta, New Mexico and Los Angeles for a November 5, 2010 release date.
Phillips is producing with GreenHat Films partner Daniel Goldberg. Scott Budnick and Susan Downey are exec producing."
Interesting note: Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr. are reunited after The Soloist.
"Jamie Foxx is joining Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis and Michelle Monaghan in Due Date, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' upcoming Todd Phillips comedy.
In the film, Downey will play an expectant father who finds himself on a road trip with a mismatched partner (Galifianakis), as he races to get there before his wife (Monaghan) gives birth to his first child.
Foxx will play Downey's longtime pal, who once dated his wife and secretly keeps in touch with her.
Date begins shooting this fall in Atlanta, New Mexico and Los Angeles for a November 5, 2010 release date.
Phillips is producing with GreenHat Films partner Daniel Goldberg. Scott Budnick and Susan Downey are exec producing."
Interesting note: Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr. are reunited after The Soloist.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Robert Downey Jr. sees HARVEY?
From ComingSoon.net:
"In an article at Variety talking about how Steven Spielberg still wants to make his Abraham Lincoln biopic now that Robert Redford is starting The Conspirator, the trade mentions who may be Spielberg's choice to topline his Harvey remake:
Spielberg is presently focusing on his 'reimagining' of Harvey with Robert Downey Jr. possibly playing the man who sees an invisible rabbit.
Regarding the two Lincoln films, Redford's movie focuses on a young woman charged with conspiring to kill Lincoln, while Spielberg's project will focus on the president's anguish over the length and toll of the Civil War."
Wow! I really don't see Robert Downey Jr. as the next Jimmy Stewart but that doesn't mean I won't go see the movie!
As for Lincoln, is Liam Neeson still attached to play the 16th President?
"In an article at Variety talking about how Steven Spielberg still wants to make his Abraham Lincoln biopic now that Robert Redford is starting The Conspirator, the trade mentions who may be Spielberg's choice to topline his Harvey remake:
Spielberg is presently focusing on his 'reimagining' of Harvey with Robert Downey Jr. possibly playing the man who sees an invisible rabbit.
Regarding the two Lincoln films, Redford's movie focuses on a young woman charged with conspiring to kill Lincoln, while Spielberg's project will focus on the president's anguish over the length and toll of the Civil War."
Wow! I really don't see Robert Downey Jr. as the next Jimmy Stewart but that doesn't mean I won't go see the movie!
As for Lincoln, is Liam Neeson still attached to play the 16th President?
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Hi-yo! COWBOYS & ALIENS?
From ComingSoon.net:
"Jon Faverau has signed to direct Robert Downey Jr. in the DreamWorks/Universal sci-fi Western Cowboys & Aliens, based on the Platinum Studios comic book series. This will be the third pairing of the duo who had enormous success with last year's Iron Man and are currently finishing up that movie's anticipated 2010 sequel Iron Man 2. It's being reported that this will be Favreau's next project on completion of the sequel.
The comic explores what would happen if the traditional Old West enemies -- cowboys and Native Americans -- found the prairie attacked by aliens in mid-1800s Arizona.
The project has been in development for many years under a variety of producers and writers, the most recent version being written by executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, along with 'Lost' executive producer Damon Lindelof. The project has long been in development by Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, who remain on as producers, along with Platinum president Scott Rosenberg."
Hmm. I like hearing about Robert Downey Jr.'s new roles - a cowboy? I'll buy that.
"Jon Faverau has signed to direct Robert Downey Jr. in the DreamWorks/Universal sci-fi Western Cowboys & Aliens, based on the Platinum Studios comic book series. This will be the third pairing of the duo who had enormous success with last year's Iron Man and are currently finishing up that movie's anticipated 2010 sequel Iron Man 2. It's being reported that this will be Favreau's next project on completion of the sequel.
The comic explores what would happen if the traditional Old West enemies -- cowboys and Native Americans -- found the prairie attacked by aliens in mid-1800s Arizona.
The project has been in development for many years under a variety of producers and writers, the most recent version being written by executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, along with 'Lost' executive producer Damon Lindelof. The project has long been in development by Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, who remain on as producers, along with Platinum president Scott Rosenberg."
Hmm. I like hearing about Robert Downey Jr.'s new roles - a cowboy? I'll buy that.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Robert Downey Jr. as EDGAR ALLEN POE?
From ScreenRant.com:
"Robert Downey Jr. is riding a career that is only comparable to the one that is currently sweeping Mickey Rourke through Hollywood. Quite ironic considering that the two are starring in Iron Man II together. While The Soloist may not have set the box office alight last weekend, the upcoming Sherlock Holmes should assure some bums on seats. Downey may have the pick of scripts but the comeback kid appears to want to work with only one man - Sylvester Stallone. The Oscar nominated star has stated that he’s interested in Stallone’s biopic of Gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe. Stallone has been trying to get his Poe film off the ground for almost a decade and he even wanted Downey Jr to portray the infamous writer when the film almost finally took off in 2005. Years ago, Stallone and Downey’s careers were at their nadir and studio backing was not forthcoming. Now when questioned by the Metro over what types of films he would like to make, the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang star said, “Stallone wrote a great script that he wants to direct about Edgar Allan Poe.” With Stallone also flying high due to the back-to-back hits of Rocky Balboa and Rambo (or John Rambo) as well as the impending The Expendables, it looks like the Poe biopic might just make it to screens. Poe was behind some incredibly important literary classics including The Murders at Rue Morgue, The Raven, The Pit and the Pendulum and many more. In the 1960’s, schlock director Roger Corman made a series of masterful horror films based on Poe’s works starring horror legend Vincent Price (you really should check them out) and Lou Reed recorded an album inspired by his works. We’ll have more news on the project as (if) it develops."
I could see Downey Jr. as Edgar Allan Poe. Still can't get over Stallone wanting to do a Poe movie without injecting a scene with Poe holding up two sawed-off shotguns saying, "Who left the fridge open?" (Tropic Thunder)
"Robert Downey Jr. is riding a career that is only comparable to the one that is currently sweeping Mickey Rourke through Hollywood. Quite ironic considering that the two are starring in Iron Man II together. While The Soloist may not have set the box office alight last weekend, the upcoming Sherlock Holmes should assure some bums on seats. Downey may have the pick of scripts but the comeback kid appears to want to work with only one man - Sylvester Stallone. The Oscar nominated star has stated that he’s interested in Stallone’s biopic of Gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe. Stallone has been trying to get his Poe film off the ground for almost a decade and he even wanted Downey Jr to portray the infamous writer when the film almost finally took off in 2005. Years ago, Stallone and Downey’s careers were at their nadir and studio backing was not forthcoming. Now when questioned by the Metro over what types of films he would like to make, the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang star said, “Stallone wrote a great script that he wants to direct about Edgar Allan Poe.” With Stallone also flying high due to the back-to-back hits of Rocky Balboa and Rambo (or John Rambo) as well as the impending The Expendables, it looks like the Poe biopic might just make it to screens. Poe was behind some incredibly important literary classics including The Murders at Rue Morgue, The Raven, The Pit and the Pendulum and many more. In the 1960’s, schlock director Roger Corman made a series of masterful horror films based on Poe’s works starring horror legend Vincent Price (you really should check them out) and Lou Reed recorded an album inspired by his works. We’ll have more news on the project as (if) it develops."
I could see Downey Jr. as Edgar Allan Poe. Still can't get over Stallone wanting to do a Poe movie without injecting a scene with Poe holding up two sawed-off shotguns saying, "Who left the fridge open?" (Tropic Thunder)
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