Venneh Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Goddamn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Looking good. It'll be stretch to match the original, but this is one remake of a classic that I'm happy to see attempted. Beats Disney paying Michael Bay to produce a $200,000 dollar big screen version of Punch and Judy. Featuring John Malkovich as the Crocodile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Americans wouldn't know a good movie if it kicked them in the balls. Beat by Despicable Me 2 and Adam Sandler's ensemble comedy Grown Ups 2, Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim failed to do monster business in its North American debut, posing a potential financial loss for Thomas Tull's Legendary Pictures. Pacifc Rim opened to $38.3 million, a troubling number considering the movie's production budget of at least $190 million. Legendary footed most of the bill, with distribution and marketing partner Warner Bros. putting up a minority stake. Rolling out in its first 38 foreign markets, the 3D tentpole took in $53 million for a worldwide total of $91.3 million. While strong in Asia, Russia and Mexico, Pacific Rim was soft elsewhere. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-report-despicable-me-585190 The good news is that Pacific Rim has already made $91 million worldwide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I don't think it'll disappear or drop off as fast as some other things though. Word of mouth on this is very strong. Hopefully that'll make up some of the shortfall as well. Pisses me off no end that an Adam Sandler film is beating it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Beats Disney paying Michael Bay to produce a $200,000 dollar big screen version of Punch and Judy. Featuring John Malkovich as the Crocodile. I'd watch that movie. Twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Beats Disney paying Michael Bay to produce a $200,000 dollar big screen version of Punch and Judy. Featuring John Malkovich as the Crocodile. I'd watch that movie. Twice. I must admit that if it were to be made, that's the way to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Beats Disney paying Michael Bay to produce a $200,000 dollar big screen version of Punch and Judy. Featuring John Malkovich as the Crocodile. I'd watch that movie. Twice. I must admit that if it were to be made, that's the way to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I must admit I'm rather proud of that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Criterion cover for The Devil's Backbone- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Disney XD will transform to Disney Fandom, a three-night programming event that celebrates fans and showcases programming from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and more TUESDAY, JULY 30 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT – 1:00 a.m., ET/PT) on the Disney XD platform. The special event geared towards fans 13 and older, will feature Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies and a Star Wars documentary, as well as special episodes created just for Disney Fandom including "On The Red Carpet" Disney Fandom edition, "Once Upon a Time: For the Fans," Live Well Network's "My Family Recipe Rocks – Star Wars" special edition, as well as "Meet the Disney Legends." Fans will also get a sneak peek at Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World," Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy," along with Disney's "Frozen," "Planes," and ABC's "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland." "We are creating a destination for Disney fans thirteen and older to come together and celebrate the characters and content they love from every corner of the Walt Disney Company, including specials created specifically for Disney Fandom. This is the ultimate destination for Disney fans everywhere." said David Levine, Vice President and General Manager, Disney XD Worldwide. On Tuesday, July 23, Disney.com/Fandom will launch with special looks from the three-day programming event, a printable schedule, the latest news and "Disney Fandom" polls, as well as, a selection of popular games from Marvel and the first three "Pirates of the Caribbean" films. The schedule highlights are as follows (all times ET/PT): TUESDAY, JULY 30 8:00 P.M. – "On The Red Carpet Disney Fandom Edition" (Disney Fandom premiere) "On The Red Carpet" host Rachel Smith and Disney XD Insider and Radio Disney on-air personality Morgan Tompkins give fans at home an all access pass to San Diego Comic-Con. 8:30 P.M. – "Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl" Rogue pirate Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) joins forces with a young blacksmith (Orlando Bloom) to rescue the Governor's daughter (Keira Knightley) and reclaim his ship. 11:00 P.M. – "Star Wars Tech" A documentary about the technical aspects of Star Wars - from Darth Vader's robotic limbs to the light saber, to how X-wings compare to modern jets. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 8:30 P.M. – "Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest" Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is back with a blood debt to pay – he must recover the mysterious Dead Man's Chest which holds the heart of legendary Davy Jones (Bill Nighy) – or risk eternal damnation. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 8:00 P.M. – Live Well Network's "My Family Recipe Rocks – Star Wars" Special Edition (Disney Fandom premiere) Host Joey Fatone visits the world's largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia showcased in a museum on the 'Ranch Obi Wan' near Skywalker Ranch and cooks a Star Wars themed breakfast from the Star Wars Cookbook. 8:30 P.M. – "Meet the Disney Legends" (Disney Fandom premiere) Disney Legends honor the many individuals whose imagination, talents and dreams have created the Disney magic. "Meet the Disney Legends" is a TV special hosted by Brandon Johnson ("My Yard Goes Disney") that lets you meet the newest Disney Legends first. The special features interviews with "Monsters University" star Billy Crystal, famed Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter, animator Glen Keane, and more legendary talents, who will be inducted on Saturday, August 10 at the D23 Expo. 8:45 P.M. – "Once Upon a Time: For the Fans" (Disney Fandom premiere) "Once Upon a Time: For the Fans" is a television premiere hosted by Lee Arenberg ("Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, "Once Upon a Time") featuring never-before seen interviews with ABC's "Once Upon a Time" cast, a profile of Captain Hook ("Sincerely Hook") and a special look at the families of Storybrooke and how they're intertwined ("A Fractured Family Tree"), along with a preview of ABC's new fall series "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland." 9:00 P.M. – "Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End" While the Flying Dutchman ghost ship wreaks havoc on the Seven Seas, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) unite to save Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from Davy Jones's (Bill Nighy) locker. We might get our first real info on Guardians of the Galaxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Saturday is the Thor/Captain America panels at ComicCon. I wouldn't be surprised if they dropped some hints there also, The last few years, Marvel has always dropped bombshells at ComicCon. Mind you, they might do that at the Agents of Shield panel as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I bet they announce the voice of Rocket Raccoon at Comic-Con. That seems like something that would get a huge reaction there, assuming it's someone cool. Those David Tennant rumors are picking up steam again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Instead, they'll announce that Ian McClellan is voicing Groot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I say Vin Diesel is Groot. Come on his voice is perfect for a huge badass talking tree. Plus the bonus of not having to watch him on screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Christopher Lee is voicing Groot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I would actually love Vin Diesel as Groot. One problem I've had with all of these "Vin Diesel has a meeting at Marvel" rumors is that Diesel's on screen presence might over shadow anyone he played at. However, with his voice, he would be great for an all CGI character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I would actually love Vin Diesel as Groot. One problem I've had with all of these "Vin Diesel has a meeting at Marvel" rumors is that Diesel's on screen presence might over shadow anyone he played at. However, with his voice, he would be great for an all CGI character. He's the Iron Giant. He can voice whoever he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 The teaser poster for next year's remake of Godzilla: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Please be good. The director is a wildcard, but everything I'm reading is that they're trying to be the complete opposite of the 98 movie. And Godzilla is actually going to fight other monsters this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I liked the 98 movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 The 98 movie would have been fine if it was titled literally anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Sorry, but even if titled something else I'd have problems with it. It's another Emmerich deal based around an abandoned romance and a ton of comedic supporting characters rather than actually concentrating on the horror of what's occurring. His style of filmmaking is highly distinct but really unsatisfying to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Yeah, sorry. Didn't mean to imply it would have been a good movie, just that I wouldn't have had any investment in it and would have just ignored it like I typically do with anything Roland Emmerich puts his name on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Good policy. Roland Emmerich's movies reek of trying to make what should be really horrible stuff as family friendly as possible. If Roland Emmerich sold Insulin he'd still sugar coat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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