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BAT OUT OF HELL in the pipeline... written by McSwany!
Ahoy, squirts! Quint here. I'd like to start by congratulating Moriarty for bravely coming forward and telling us all about the controversial operation he recently underwent to physically attach himself to his co-writer, Scott Swan. There is no more Drew McWeeny and there is no more Scott Swan. There is only McSwanny now. The benefit is a symbiotic twin-like shared consciousness and four hands that can turn out horror scripts in about 3.5 hours. The drawback is the visual appearance, but I guess that only can inspire their work.
But however they've made it work, congratulations are in order for the newly created monster. They/he have/has a new project in the works, a film called BAT OUT OF HELL, which is being exec. produced by Craig Titley and funded by Parallel Media, a new production company headed by Warren Zide (producer of FINAL DESTINATION and AMERICAN PIE). Congrats, boys... boy... it... whatever you call yourselves now. Look at what the Wachowskis have wrought... nothing can be normal in Hollywood anymore...
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I mean Meatloaf!
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but I won't watch this. lol, jk, maybe
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Sure he's your friend and collaborator for the site, but it's not like anyone else who gets a development deal gets mentioned on the site.
also, if Mori manages to get a movie made or sell a script that's a success, will he be retiring from AICN? Again it would be a conflict of interests to stay on, wouldn't it? -
...it's only a conflict of interest if/when it turns out to really suck, and yet the site hypes it up and acts like it's pure bottled greatness regardless. You know, kinda like what happened with the Masters of Horror episodes, and the Amusements script way back when. Still, wait and see, maybe the Swann/McWeeny duo will finally find their creative feet and knock one out of the park this time. Stranger things have happened.
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dont get cocky.
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I personally don't notice but so many people call Harry terrible names, saying he's sold out, etc, as well as the other writers on this site - so why act like it's been totally unbiased all this time and this would suddenly change everything?Congrats to Drew. We've seen him turn into a father, have some sort of fued with Harry (hope that's been p[atched up) and work hard at acheiving success in Whorewood - I certain;y wouldn't want to have him sudden;y disappear.
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move right hand over one column of keys...or at least proofread posts.sorry 'bout the typos
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Well - it's a legitimate movie project that Variety broke. Just because that Hack MORIARTY was involved doesn't mean we won't offer it up for ridicule and adulation.
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Stuart Beattie was writing one, at least that's what was reported a year or so ago, not sure what's up with it. I hope this is completely unrelated...
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Apr 17, 2008 12:21:58 AM CDT
I think its only fair to post heavy spoilers about BAT
by bluraymondchandler
I'm sure filmmakers everywhere would appreciate giving this script the same in-depth, front page analysis "Moriarty" gave other "important" screenplays... like JJ's Superman. Fair is fair, says Billie Jean.
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So if it completely sucks, you'll say as much? And if it rocks, obviously you'll let the world know?
Just checking, because when finish writing my super secret sci-fi script and get it picked up, I need to be aware of who to bribe with Russian hookers to get a good review.
By the way, secret script = real. Russian hooker bribe, not so much :P
By the way, Harry, completely off topic, but if I was to score an interview with the guy who's directing Akira, would it be AICN-worthy? -
Oh, no, but I won'tttt do that! Sounds like an awesome movie.
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You got me all amped and all. I mean I am standing here naked holding off going to shower, because I thought there was a Loaf movie coming out? Yet did I miss something, does this have anything to with Meat Loaf? And if not will his music be heard? Also does anyone know if Mr. Loaf needs money, I saw him in a cell phone commercial last night and a tear came to my eye, just like Kirk on Tuesdays Legal.
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it would only be AICN-worthy if the guys at joblo, CHUD, or darkhorizons have already posted something about it three days prior.
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So if I should conduct the interview, I should send it to one of them, and wait for it to be reprinted here a week later? :P
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If the interview pans out I'll let you know, though Ruairi is tied down with the usual NDA's and such, plus I'm not sure if I should even ask him. But that's for another day. I'll see what I can do.
And congrats to Mori. -
Apr 17, 2008 1:05:18 AM CDT
JIM STEINMAN WILL FUCKING OWN YOUR ASSES? Do you understand
by proman1984
Do you understand what you are getting yourself in? And, MeatLoaf is going to get right with him and for a good fucking reason. I am being friggin serious here, and I sincerely hope that you've considered this before you decided on the name. These guys are very protective over that name and they have copyrighted© it.
Thank's for giving me false hope that one of my all time favorite albums will be finally turned into a movie. -
The title "Bat Out Of Hell" is now in the hands of those who bought the script and, odds are, they're going to be forced to change it. Get crackin', Mori. Gotta ask though... didn't that cross you mind(s)? In the meantime, congrats!
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HEY HARRY & CO.! HOW'S THAT IDEA COMING ALONG; THE ONE ABOUT STARTING A PETITION TO SAVE SPIKE JONZE'S "WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE"
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Will know what a great movie it would make, although the bit where he appeared in 'Hair' is probably something I could do without seeing on a big screen.Anyway, for future ref, it's Meat Loaf, ok? Two words. The man himself is very clear on this point...
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I'll give you an answer in the mornin'.
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If Streets of Fire taught us anything, it's that Steinman + Hill = greatness.
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...And then they'll finally settle on one that works, but hey -- Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad.Better hurry up with the BAT OUT OF HELL gag posts. There's only 7 songs on the album that you can pick from!
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When Eddie said he didn’t like his teddy you knew he was a no-good kid.
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If this wasn't an AICN writers film, I suspect you would have told us the story... no?
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You took the words right out of my mouth.
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All revved up with no place to go.
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"Life is a lemon and I want my money back"
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You know, everything louder than everything else...
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that way you could say nothing at all. And Proman1984, I couldn't have said it better myself.
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If it ain't broke, break it. In the land of the pig, the butcher is king. The future ain't what it used to be.
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Blind as a bat.
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I'd be shocked if Christopher Nolan allows this to be released without substantial changes after the sad passing of Heath Ledger.
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Matthew Fox, Dominic Monaghan, Estelle Getty, and Rue McClanahan will have an orgy scene.
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It's all coming back to me now. Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are, you know.
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Harry should play Meat Loaf. "They're gonna have to open my pecs again to drain the fluid".
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...cause I'm picturing a giant Bat demon attacking LA. God I need more coffee...
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Apr 17, 2008 5:36:07 AM CDT
So its another flick Mori writes that will never see light of da
by mike_d
nice.
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Good HEAVENS. That is truly an awful title.
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Since they've been done to death already.
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er, meatloaf.
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http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=5661
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...I say hire him!
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WTH?!?!?!
Greys Anatomy will suck next season! -
[Boy:]
I remember every little thing/
As if it happened only yesterday/
Parking by the lake/
And there was not another car in sight/
And I never had a girl/
Looking any better than you did/
And all the kids at school/
They were wishing they were me that night/
And now our bodies are oh so close and tight/
It never felt so good, it never felt so right/
And we're glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife/
Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife/
C'mon, hold on tight/
C'mon, hold on tight/
Though it's cold and lonely in the deep dark night/
I can see paradise by the dashboard light/
[Girl:]
Ain't no doubt about it we were doubly blessed/
'Cause we were barely seventeen/
And we were barely dressed/
[Both:]
Ain't no doubt about it/
Baby got to go out and shout it/
Ain't no doubt about it/
We were doubly blessed/
[Boy:]
'Cause we were barely seventeen/
And we were barely dressed/
Baby don'cha hear my heart/
You got it drowing out the radio/
I've been waiting so long/
For you to come along and have some fun/
And I gotta let you know/
No you're never gonna regret it/
So open up your eyes, I got a big surprise/
It'll feel all right/
Well I wanna make you motor run/
Damn, I forgot how dirty that song was. Meatloaf was a perv. -
Very cool. 3.5 hours for a script? Not too bad. You know Moriarty, there’s still time to get into Script Frenzy ’08.
All the best for the new project. -
You guys are slipping.
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Absolutely, man. Streets of Fire is the shit. Walter Hill deserves a medal.
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That would have been the time Harry hyped Mori's script as one of the best 5 or whatever screenplays not in development without letting us know that it was actually Mori's script.
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still beating...
still beating...
breaking out of my body and flying a-way....
like a BAT OUT OF HELL!
LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL!
LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL!
LIKE A BAT OUT OF HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELL!
woo-woo-woo-wooooooooo
wu-wu-wu-wu-wu--wu-wo-wo!!!!!
But will there be Frank-N-Furter, or dare I say Eddie? -
Yeah, he did't like his teddy, you know he was a no good kid...
But when he threatened your life with a switchblade knife...
What a guy! Makes you cry! And I Did!
or....
What a fag! makes me gag! And I did!
Edddddddieeeeeeee! -
MeatLoaf's first movie (I think). It's worth your time...if it's on cable....at three in the morning...and the baby is crying.
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Apr 17, 2008 8:19:37 AM CDT
YOu know what would make the "Busted T" chicke even hotter?
by kentucky colonel
Scratch & Sniff.
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I just found this from 2005 http://www.mcnblogs.com/thehotblog/arch ives/2005/05/why_drew_mcween.html Anyone else think Mori was being unfairly picked on?
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actually broke fingers playing on the piano he was pounding so hard. Not sure if it's an urban legend or what, but it's cool if it's true.
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"JIM STEINMAN WILL FUCKING OWN YOUR ASSES?"
What? "like a bat out of hell" is a common expression. If they wanted an album title that no one could copy, then they should have made one up, instead of useing a common phrase. -
. . . give us a synopsis. I'm all for a giant killer demon bat movie as another poster suggested. Either that or a killer zombie Joan Crawford.
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Was yer comment a lighthearted joke or is there still a rift between you and Mori?
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how weeny will feel when someone takes his unfinished script and does a full on script review of it
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BOOHINO BOOHINO BOOHINO BOOHINO!
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It's about a monster getting loose on a plane or something. Look for a new title soon. It took effort for fucking MEAT LOAF to use the phrase for his last album (which wasn't a true Bat album, since Steinman had nothing to do with it, but that's a whole other story), I can't imagine Jim would suddenly go soft for this. How bout Monster On A Plane?
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That is all.
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Apr 17, 2008 12:47:15 PM CDT
Automaton Overlord but Jim Sued MeatLoaf over the use of the nam
by proman1984
I'm pretty sure he has it copyrighted. If this thing goes to court, you heard it here first!
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Apr 17, 2008 1:57:35 PM CDT
For Crying Out Loud is one of the greatest songs ever recorded
by bitterman23
Its all super sappy and what not, but then there's a nice old boner joke right before the chorus. A+
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Seriously though, congrats guys.
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good going McWiener and Swan
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It's probably in the cargo hold. Something goes wrong, and the creature breaks loose. Sam "The Man" Jackson says "Enough is enough! I have had it with these motherfucking snakes on this motherfucking plane!" Kenan saves the day with his Playstation skills. Directed by John Carpenter...
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Is still bar none one of the best fucking airplane disasters movie too date. It was made for tv in 1990. The fucking roof riped off the plane!!! All based on a the true story of Aloha Airlines Flight 243. The roof wouldn't have ripped off it wasn't for the controlled breakaway zones built into that planes design. Most planes will decompress without such incident today.
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the Wachowski's.... which of them is getting the sex change?
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I am especially surprised to see titles from Couldnt have said it better and Bat 3 being tossed about.... that's hardcore. Not to mention... Masculine.
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