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‘Hancock’ Out Now!
Hancock, starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron, and Jason Bateman, opened in theaters this week just in time for the holiday weekend. What did you guys think? Let us know in the comments section below.
By Scott
Millar Still Chasing ‘Superman’
Back in October, comic scribe Mark Millar (Wanted; Ultimates) expressed interest in pitching a Superman movie to Warner Bros. after it was announced that Superman Returns writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris had decided not to return for it’s sequel Man of Steel. Here’s what he said on his message board:
It’s 8.58am right now, my guys at CAA get into the office in about seven hours and my call will be waiting for them to talk about this. I want to revamp Superman like Hillary wants thin ankles. Revamping this franchise is what I as given fingers for and so, invited or not, I’m putting my plan together now. I’ve been asked to work on half a dozen screenplays lately, but this is the only one I have ever truly wanted.
As most here know, I have literally hundreds of pages of notes and sketches just waiting for this opportunity. This would be my dream gig and, as a fan, I know exactly what this project needs to work. This has to be Superman for the 21st Century, keeping everything we adore, but starting from scratch and making the kids love it as much as the 30-somethings. I would honestly write this thing for free.
Anyway, my treatment is being polished as we type. Wish me luck. I want to do that Superman movie we all want to see.
A few days later, Warner Bros. expressed that they had no interest in hiring a Marvel comic exclusive writer for a DC film, especially one based on such a well known DC character.
Now, Millar has told the Daily Record that he is taking his quest to be involved in a Superman relaunch a step farther:
But Mark’s big dream is making a Superman movie.
He said: "Since I was a kid I’ve always wanted to reinvent Superman for the 21st century.
"I’ve been planning this my entire life. I’ve got my director and producer set up, and it’ll be 2011. This is how far ahead you have to think.
"The Superman brand is toxic after that last movie lost $200 million, but in 2011 we’re hoping to restart it.
"Sadly I can’t say who the director is, but we may make it official by Christmas.
"But fingers crossed it could work out, that would be my lifetime’s dream."
Millar clarified on his messageboard later:
"That Superman news is interesting, isn’t it? In the interests of clarity (because I’m sure this will be picked up somewhere) a very well known American action director heard about my love of Superman, approached my and asked me to team up with he and his producer to make a pitch for this. We’ve been talking for several weeks now and, if this is going to happen, we’ll know by Christmas. He has huge pull at WB so fingers crossed. But this is nothing more than a huge US name pulling me into his fold and making me part of a package."
Well Mark, I’m rooting for you. Here’s hoping…
Posted in Movie NewsBy Scott
‘Wanted’ Out Now!
Wanted, the film loosely based on the graphic novel by Mark Millar and JG Jones, opened this weekend. What did you guys think? Let us know in the comments section below.
By Scott
‘WALL-E’ Out Now!
Pixar’s newest film WALL-E opened in theaters this weekend. What did you guys think? Let us know in the comments section below.
By Scott
The Golden Compass Review
The Golden Compass is a series of three novels that I had never heard of until I watched the Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World’s End, and saw the trailer for the movie. At that point, I was so intrigued in the beautiful world that was displayed, that I had to immediately by and read the novels. I am now partway through the third novel, and I was eagerly anticipating the movies.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I am not the biggest fan of the novels. While I believe the story is a classic and very gripping, the author’s writing style has annoyed me from the very beginning. So with the movies, I anticipated a wonderful movie centering around the engaging story with none of the problems I had from the novels.
I can now say that without a doubt, that I have forgotten about all the problems of the books. I found a beautiful world with interesting characters, and even more beautiful locations and scenes. Unfortunately, I also found a whole new slew of new problems. Which experience was more fulfilling? I’m not quite sure that is a simple answer.
Posted in Movie ReviewsBy Saberj
Book of the Month
Y The Last Man Vol. 5In this final Deluxe Edition hardcover collecting Y #49-60, Yorick and Agent 355 prepare for their ultimate quest to reunite the last man with his lost love, while the person, people or thing behind the disaster that wiped out half of humanity is revealed. Then, Yorick Brown's long journey through an Earth populated only by women comes to its dramatic, unexpected conclusion.
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