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Hey, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab.
I ran into Smilin’ Jack Ruby, CHUD’s man in LA, and a longtime friend of AICN, yesterday morning at a screening of ROAD TO PERDITION, and he asked me if I was going to the DAREDEVIL press conference at the Biltmore immediately after. I had to explain that despite having already been to the sets, that didn’t change the fact that Fox never NEVER invites AICN to anything. It’s a long-standing policy from the Bill Mechanic days, and any friends we have over there are either in Home Video or at Searchlight. As a result, I wasn’t told about any press conference. For that reason (and also because he did a hell of a good job), I’m going to send you to read SJR’s coverage of the event.
CLICK HERE FOR PART ONE OF THE COVERAGE!!
CLICK HERE FOR PART TWO OF THE COVERAGE!!
Hopefully the trailer will be online immediately, and as soon as it is, we’ll be back here with the link for you. I can’t wait to see it, but I’m personally going to hold out so I can see it on the bigscreen in front of MINORITY REPORT this weekend. Also, if you couldn't get to Latino Review.com yesterday, it was because we pretty much slashdotted them by sending you there. Sorry, guys. You can find the same artwork at Comics2Film.com right now, so head over there for a look! Personally, I've heard a lot of fanboy bitching in the last few days about Michael Clarke Duncan or about the first photo of Bullseye (and, no, it's not a unibrow... it's a shadow), and all I can say is that I have real faith in this film and its ability to deliver a wild super-human action/adventure film next Spring.
"Moriarty" out.
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not only first, but one of those optimistic about this movie. my only problem thus far is Kingpin's suit. why couldn't it have been white????
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I don't care what you bashers say, this movie is going to be the bomb in large part to Affleck. The guy is just awesome and this will solidify his star status!
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Jun 21, 2002 12:05:01 AM CDT
Come on Fox let Moriarty attend your lousy stinking press confer
by regis travolta
You idiots. This site is your target demographic for movies like Daredevil and X-2 and all your other fanboy favorites. Grow some balls and let Moriarty and even Harry attend your media events you cowards. Sure they might eat a lot of food and cause a general commotion and some chaos but think of all the internet exposure you'll get in return.
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Jun 21, 2002 12:23:03 AM CDT
ALL OF YOU MOTHERFUCKERS ARE GOING TO PAY! YOU ARE THE ONES WHO
by tall_boy
Affleck was da bomb in Phantoms, yo. this flick will rule.
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Jun 21, 2002 1:22:25 AM CDT
He Might Not Be Olivier (Thank God), But Ben Affleck Is A Very U
by buzz maverik
He is a good choice for this role. Duncan is perfect. Don't know a damned thing about the Bullseye guy. Jennifer Garner is a beautiful and talented actress who would be fine in the part of Karen Page. Knowing Hollywood, they'd probably say, "Okay, Talented Ethnic Martial Artist Babe, you're Karen Page. Jennifer, get into your Elektra leathers."
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Jun 21, 2002 1:38:18 AM CDT
i'll watch over my shoulder after admitting this to you rabi
by phineasgage
all the hype around daredevil has gotten me excited, excited enough to come clean that i don't know anything about the series. i'm a big spider man fan, and have heard the name daredevil and know he's blind, but thats it. i don't collect comics regularly but if someone could point me in the direction of a synopsis of the daredevil storyline i'd be very happy. a stand-alone novel? anything, throw me a bone here!
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Jun 21, 2002 1:43:26 AM CDT
Forget Thor & the FF - after Daredevil, Hulk, & X-Men 2, they s
by brashhulk
If they went for an older version of Strange, they could go with Timothy Dalton - or if they went younger, they could go with Christian Bale. Throw in Cate Blanchett as Clea, John Malkovich as Baron Mordo, and Chow Yun-Fat as Wong and we got ourselves a PARTY! Oh, and don't forget James Earl Jones as the voice of the Dread Dormammu! WOO-HOO!
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Jun 21, 2002 1:46:28 AM CDT
What? Some one already beat me to the "Affleck in Phantoms" lin
by voice o. reason
Shit! It was actually funnier on the MALLRATS directors commentary where Smith originally introduced Ben Affleck as "Phantom's Ben Affleck", and kept referring to him that way throughout the commentary. That was probably the funniest director's commentary of all time, I tells yous!
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If they wanted the movie to look like Se7en and Fight club why not get David Fincher to direct it. Personally I think John Woo would had rock the shit out of Daredevil if he did it, would have been awesome, but I saw pieces of the trailer of Daredevil and I guess Mark Steven Johnson is doing a good job other than the fact that he stole Echo's story line. Come on man, if you wanted to take a character's storyline and make it Elektra's I suggest Andrea Beaumont from the video cartoon Batman Mask of the Phantasm, now her's was deeper than comic book Elektra and comic book Echo put together.
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Read the Frank Miller/John Romita, Jr./Al Williamson mini-series "Man Without Fear," the Frank Miller Visionarries TPBs (3 Volumes, but the last two are the best), which collect his work as artist of the regular series, including the Elektra Saga, and above all, the Frank Miller/David Mazzuchelli storyline "Born Again." Don't know of any synopses online, though I know there must be good fansites that will help you with that.
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This is for BrashHulk. Good idea, I just have a couple of suggestions. For the role of Doc get Daniel Day-Lewis. And of course get Mako for the Anicent One. Here's a question, who'd be good as Tony Stark in an Iron Man movie?
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Probably wouldn't be convincing today, but younger Timothy Dalton (circa Flash Gordon) would've made a good Tony Stark.
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But Kiefer Sutherland would make a kick-ass Green Arrow.
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Well, Alex Ross painted Timothy Dalton as Tony Stark in the MARVELS mini-series a few years back, so that one always could fly - but yes, Dalton's a bit old for all that now. For a more youthful Stark, I'd go with someone dashing and exotic like Jonathon Schaech or Antonio Sabato, Jr. My friends and I play the "casting game" all the time, so I have a good idea of who I'd pick for almost every comic icon. Yeah, I have a lot of time on my hands.... : )
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from what I saw of the trailer footage, this may be the first 'adult' superhero flick.. (does Crow count?)..about time
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Power Rangers version of Green Goblin...fine. Hulk Being attacked by irradiated dogs...whatever. Bad (and i mean BAAAAAAAAD) wig on Storm...o.k. Marvel obviously isn't batting 100, but man, Bullseye just looks totally fucking ignorant!!! He looks like a watered down Steven Seagal version of that dumbass that played the villain in the mummy. What's up with the alligator jacket?!? There's a saying, something like "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"! The comic version of Bullseye's costume rocks, it's simple and to the point. Not to mention why not get someone like Clancy Brown to play Bullseye, he's not doing much these days and he's a hell of a lot more menacing than some bitch-ass "American Outlaw". That dude looks like anyone with a handicap and a stick can whip his ass!Oh well, another "Mighty Marvel Masterpiece" to go up there with that shameful Captain America direct to video flick and the atrocious Fantastic Four. Here's hoping Pearlman as Hellboy will deliver us from under the mighty pimple on the ass of comic book movie horror.
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Jun 21, 2002 10:28:44 AM CDT
For you Iron Man fans, Tom Cruise owns the film rights to the Ma
by johnnytremaine
Cruise will either play Tony Stark himself or will produce the film for someone else to star in. But I highly doubt he'll give up the starring role in a potential franchise. The only way Cruise would step aside is if the filmmakers decide to cover the lead actor's face with the metal mask for more than half the flick. It wouldn't make sense then to allocate $20 Million for a big star like Cruise if you can't see him. Remember, Mr. Cruise is a shrewd businessman and he'll do the financially responsible thing.
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What about Vanilla Sky, wherein Tom covered his face with a hideous prosthetic mask for over half the film and still broke $100 million, despite the film's "screw the intelligent people, lets lay the entire concept of the film out in excruciating exposition" final moments?
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..on the following AICN "catch phrases": Real dragons are intelligent and can talk (or any variation thereof) and "Affleck was the bomb in Phantoms". Also suggested for consideration: Gordon has a beer and cheets on his wife, all your base, etc. etc. etc. etc. They are funny, but learn some new jokes. It's like that Uncle that tells the same dirty joke at the family gathering each year. Only now, imagine that the Uncle told that joke anywhere between 4-10 times a day. Go back to using them if you want, but give them a rest or you'll kill them.
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Maybe Cruise's name above the titles in a movie poster is worth more than his face. Wouldn't that be a funny business idea? Imagine, Cruise could rent out his name to studios to splatter over everything, regardless wether he's in a film or not. Examples: Tom Cruise in "Scooby-Doo 2"; Tom Cruise in "Star Wars Episode III"; Tom Cruise in "Jason XI"
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Jun 21, 2002 11:55:55 AM CDT
"my only problem thus far is Kingpin's suit. why couldn'
by priestyoungblood
If this is your biggest problem with the movie, you're pretty damn lucky. And I'd like to thank the Affleck defenders out there - what is it with the hostility towards him? He's funny, personable. OK, he's not a phenomenal actor, and he's made some lousy decisions, but so has Marlon Brando and George Clooney. I like him, he'll be fine in this role. To be honest, I'm more curious about the portrayal of Kingpin and Bullseye than Murdock - I think those are the real interesting parts in this flick. Garner - I really don't know much about her beyond that she's hot to pass any sort of pre-judgement. I don't watch Alias (I try to restrict myself to only following 3 or 4 shows regularly - Simpsons, Buffy, Angel, West Wing). Anyway, let's count down until someone here starts up the kingpin/black or white issue. Maybe I'll just paste mine and Maveriks comments from yesterday. Anyway, the conference transcript was promising - everyone is enthusiastic and most of them are familiar with the comic, if not avid fans (Affleck, Duncan, director). These are VERRRRY good signs.
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I need to see the Fog-man.
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Jun 21, 2002 1:53:05 PM CDT
this is daredevil the movie, not daredevil the photographs. keep
by yankeessuck
really, doc samson, you should settle down a bit.
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I thought real superheros were supposed to be intelligent and talk.
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I like all those choices, although Chow Yun Fat is a leading man and probably wouldn't play Wong. Dr. Strange is my favorite Marvel character. Now, as for Iron Man, Cruise would be good, although I'd rather he'd do CAPTAIN AMERICA. Who the hell is CAPTAIN AMERICA in Hollywood if it isn't Tom Cruise? But he'd better do it soon because he's fucking 40 years old! And don't tell me that Captain America has to be a blonde! Now, as for Iron Man, the role would be perfect for George Clooney, but he probably wouldn't do another superhero movie to save his life!
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Dude,that costume smokes poo. There is a reason these comics are successful, the characters are good, so are the stories, and they have a loyal fanbase. Why is it there is always some Hollywood stooge thinks that, just because it worked for the Matrix, they can go in and make the characters look "cool" by giving them leather pants and ruining everything that made them such a favorite to begin with. I'm not above changing the costume's for movie purposes if it's for the better, but when you make one of the main characters look like he just got finished with a night of partying at a rave, it's just lame. It's an injustice to the book, an insult to the fans and it only serves to date the movie. What looks "cool" now probably won't in ten or fifteen years. If this movie were made in 1974, would Bullseye look better if he had his original costume (from the book) or if he were wearing some bell-bottom get up with a butterfly collar (because some costume designer thought it was hip and with the times)? The movie won't be able to stand up for future audiences or viewing by anyone if it's dated in that fashion. The only reason people will want to watch it is for a laugh. To that, I say "NAY"!!! If I don't have control over the actual film and can't do anything about making them change things back the way they should be, then at the very least I can make my voice known and express the loathing I have for them turning something I am so passionate about into a complete farce!
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Trust me, MANY have explained the differences to me in the past couple of days. I could give a seminar at this point :)
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Well, I was considering that they would beef up the part considerably to make Wong a mysteriously dangerous aide-de-camp rather than just a manservant - something like a combination bodyguard/confidante like Mani in "Brotherhood Of The Wolf." They could make him a
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Seen the trailer and it looks pretty bad ass and very dark. The bleach process for the film is cool but i thought they were making everything dark such as Elektras leather costume so that only Daredevils costume and the blood in the film stand out, in the trailer his costume was more purplish than red. anyways jennifer looks great twirlying those sais and oh yeah shes really hot. and am i the only one who will admit to liking phantoms, it was fun...okay shoot me now.
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Did I read this right: "It was an enthusiasm that I shared with Kevin Smith who I got to do when we were doing Mallrats and Chasing Amy." Did he say he got to DO Kevin Smith?! Ewwwww-ww!
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Seriously i want to see this trailer,its fiday and Minority Report is opening so why isn't Daredevil teaser up yet? Is it gonna be on the quicktime site or its own offical site? CAN SUMONE CLUE ME IN??
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Whats the fuckin deal with ppl sayin lines from J&SBSB, seriously can't u ppl think of oringal shit? i swear if i see "YOU ARE THE ONES WHO R BALL LICKERS" i am gonna fuckin tweak BE ORINGANAL FOR ONCE!
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Now THERE's a Freudian slip!
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I don't know why everyone is so down on Daredevil. I saw the trailer before the minority report and it got HUGE laughs. Hopefully it will be the great super hero parody people were hoping for from Mystery Men. I mean I hope they don't turn it into one big blind joke like that woody allen movie. But I think there will be more to it than the one-joke trailer (Daredevil is blind so he doesn't know he is wearing such an asinine costume). I bet there is a scene where he puts on that funny leather pajama suit and he says "Does this make me look fat?" and Michael Clarke Duncan, wearing a Notorious B.I.G. style suit, says "Yes, and it makes you look gay, but you're blind so why are you standing in front of a mirror?" And he goes, "I forgot." Anyway, Ben Affleck running around in that costume on the set from The Crow was classic. I didn't think the "grumpy old men" trilogy was all that great but now he is definitely tuning his comic voice. I guess you can teach a dog new tricks.
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Just got out of Minority Report. I hate to admit it, but I agree with Harry. Spielberg is losing me, first with AI and now this. But that DD trailer was the shit. The place was buzzing more for that than they were for the entire M.R. movie. Still, Samantha Morton was fantastic.
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In reference to Doc Samson, I agree with you that stylized costumes may eventually show their age, but I have to wholeheartedly oppose your opinion that this wardrobe will diminish the film somehow in years to come. First of all, the movie hasn't even been released yet, and depending on its quality, the question of whether or not future generations enjoy 'Daredevil' may not even be relevant. For the sake of argument, however, let's hypothesize that it turns out to be a great movie. Throughout time, people continue to hold 'Daredevil' in high esteem, much like people today regard 'Superman' (remember, this is all hypothetical). Do people chuckle at the dated attire Lex Luthor wears? Although I'm sure there's a resounding percentage that would say "yes," most people are mature enough to realize that updated clothes aren't integral to the story. You make it sound as if people will watch this film expecting to see a mirror image of their own society, and that they'll be in for a nasty shock when they discover that Bullseye is wearing leather. When I watch films, I don't focus on what people are wearing, even if my brain rejects the notion that certain characters don't look goofy. I accept the fact that times change and so do styles and ideas, and the only thing that I expect is a good movie; not necessarily good taste.
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Jun 22, 2002 12:23:16 AM CDT
yes, the MALLRATS commentary track is the best track in DVD hist
by tall_boy
that's why I'm backing Affleck in this flick. the dude seems like a legitimate DD fan. Oh, and I've only been putting that "ALL OF YOU MOTHERFUCKERS ARE GOING TO PAY!! YOU ARE THE ONES WHO ARE THE BALL LICKERS. Affleck was da bomb in Phantoms, yo." comment into every DD story I see. Just ignore it, its a private joke between me and me that I wanna keep up till this flick is released.
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But he does need to be more than five feet tall, so your idea is out of the window I'm afraid my friend.
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Jun 23, 2002 2:48:01 AM CDT
Actually, It's Not Cruise's Height As Much As His Age Th
by buzz maverik
He is a powerhouse, and not much shorter than a lot of actors (for some reason a lot of actors are really short and a lot of actresses are really tall), but he's 40 years old. Cap should be permenantly in his mid to late 20s.
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Cruise, Selleck and DALTON are all too old to play a superhero. IRON MAN, DOCTOR STRANGE, CAPTAIN AMERICA. Matt Damon could easily play CAP A. Jonathan Schaech could easily play either DOC S. or IRON MAN. In fact, if the studio goes with the masked version of DOC S., they could cast almost anyone in the role. Which brings up an issue. We don't want to see these characters played without their masks for too long. Save that for TV. We want them in costume and cowls. Some previous efforts have suffered for lack of mask time (not to mention shitty costumes), such as X-MEN and JUDGE DREDD.
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