Keyofx Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 According to sources speaking with film site IESB, talent agency CAA and "studio executives," Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg is in talks to oversee the production of a new Halo movie. IESB say Spielberg has been "blown away" by Stuart Beattie's screenplay, which as we know deals with a kid called John. Oh, and some aliens as well, along with a little shooting. IESB also point out that having lost Transformers, Dreamworks (having recently split from their distribution deal with Paramount) will be looking to gain a replacement "tentpole" action series, and Halo - which has been abandoned by Peter Jackson and Neil Blomkamp - fits the bill perfectly. Apparently CAA, who list Spielberg as a client, have the director in "active negotiations" to produce the movie. So please, make note of this. He's rumoured to be in talks to produce the movie, not direct it. Sounds crazy, but then, five years ago how many of you would have picked that Spielberg would produce a Transformers movie? We have contacted Microsoft and will update if the company comments. Microsoft are AAA morons for scuttling the Jackson/Blomkamp version. Now we'll get a big budget TF2-alike instead of something like District 9/Starship Troopers or Blomkamps Halo short. What a missed opportunity.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) ahem...ppl, i asked something.... Watchmen is an adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel of the same name. It's widely regarded as one the best works of fiction. The story is not your average super-hero team story like X-Men, Avengers or the Justice League. It's a socio-political commentary on how the world would have been if super heroes and masked vigilantes actually existed in the real world. Of course it's also a murder mystery and has some action thrown in. Watch the movie again, not as a superhero action movie but as a murder mystery/political thriller. Edited August 10, 2009 by Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freelancer Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 ohhh.....thnks tyler ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 went to a GI Joe screening last night.I'm suing for a full refund + psychiatric expenses + damages for the two hours of my life that I'll never get back. ROFLMAO. So the reviews are true. And you got into an advance as well? What a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john117 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Alright, Just watched District 9. Advance Screening. Short Review: I'll be happy to answer spoiler-free general questions if anyone has any. When is it releasing in India .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) When is it releasing in India .. I'm pretty sure they didn't tell Keyofx that at the screening Besides I have serious doubts about it releasing here anyway. Many recent cult sci-fi movies never saw a theatrical release here (Children Of Men, Sunshine... etc) Edited August 10, 2009 by Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john117 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 ^^ so its the procuring route then .. :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 ^^ so its the procuring route then .. :'( Wait for a good version for the love of God. The detail on the props/expressions is what sells the illusion so well. On the movie. I can count a half dozen instances of plot flaws/inconsistencies/amateur acting off the top of my head, but damnit you just won't care, it's just that good. I just wish they were a bit more prudent in how they used their monies, because there were a lot more fx shots they could have thrown in to convey a sense of scale. Jo'burg (the city) isn't used very much, for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Microsoft are AAA morons for scuttling the Jackson/Blomkamp version. Now we'll get a big budget TF2-alike instead of something like District 9/Starship Troopers or Blomkamps Halo short. What a missed opportunity.. Peter Jackson - low budget. Does not compute. I saw the trailer, but is it really that low budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gautam Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I just wish they were a bit more prudent in how they used their monies, because there were a lot more fx shots they could have thrown in to convey a sense of scale. Jo'burg (the city) isn't used very much, for one. I think this one was made on a very tight budget. After the Halo fiasco, Jackson put in his own money to get this movie done with the director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) Peter Jackson - low budget. Does not compute. I saw the trailer, but is it really that low budget? I think this one was made on a very tight budget. After the Halo fiasco, Jackson put in his own money to get this movie done with the director Low budget perhaps, or atleast when compared to major Hollywood films But seriously, they needed some in city shots. And don't forget PJ owns WETA Digital as well. A couple extra shots wouldn't have killed him. Nope, his diet should take care of the killing on it's own Edit: Expect violence. LOTS N LOTS OF GLORIOUS IN YOUR FACE VIOLENCE Edited August 10, 2009 by keyofx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) Wait for a good version for the love of God. The detail on the props/expressions is what sells the illusion so well. I'd rather wait for the blu-ray if it doesn't get a theatrical release here. If I'm not tempted to download a decent copy before that... Edited August 10, 2009 by Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 @MT - even if I go thinking it will be just action sequences end to end will GIJoe be bad? If you are happy with action simply for the sake of action, with little or no logic / reasoning / justification, then you will still not be satisfied thanks to the sub par quality of the sequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Sounds awful. I don't get it. The trailer looked fun.. :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 ...and many of the geekier reviews claim it's better than Transformers... especially the action scenes. Anyway, there's no way I'm not not watching it. I just hope the multiplexes here are open on the 21st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayush12ice Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 what's on 21st? @MT thnx for lowering my expectations to almost null. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I wanted to shout Go Joe in the theater - I guess that's not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 what's on 21st? Nothing apart from G.I. Joe releasing in India. I made that comment because there was news that multiplexes in Pune are being closed due to H1N1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 ...and many of the geekier reviews claim it's better than Transformers... especially the action scenes. Let me put it this way. The only action sequence thats well executed and fun to watch, was revealed in the trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Let me guess, the Paris chase. I kinda thought so. Although I heard the Pit invasion is supposed to be pretty good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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