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Sam Worthington -vs- Ming??
This hit right before Christmas and kinda glided under most folks' radars. Thought it was worthy of mentioning all the same...
Merrick here...
Sam Worthington may play the title character in a previously announced FLASH GORDON movie.
Sources say Sam is up against the sexy Ryan Reynolds for the leading role in the sci-fi flick. “If he gets the role it would be quite a big deal as Flash is an all-American hero,” dished one Hollywood insider. “Right now it’s between Sam, Ryan Reynolds and one or two others for the lead role should the project actually get off the ground.”
...says HollyScoop HERE.
As far as we know, Breck Eisner (SAHARA, THE CRAZIES remake) is still directing this one.
The last time we saw Flash on the big screen was in Dino De Laurentiis' 1980 film in which the character was portrayed with beach-bumish "golly gee" ness by Sam J. Jones.
Three years after Dino's adaptation, a FLASH GORDON sequence was deleted from A CHRISTMAS STROY - HERE's a piece of script from what was to be a fantasy cutaway featuring Ralphie saving Flash and standing against Ming & his Turbo-Xenon Space Balloon. More recently, Gordon appeared on TV in SyFy's woefully misguided, conceptually retarded, energetically unappealing FLASH GORDON series.
I've always had a special love for this iteration...
the whole shebang is available HERE
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Is everything gonna star Worthington or Reynolds?
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And why does Hollywood want to make Ryan Reynolds every superhero?
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Flash!
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Flash!
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Sadly, Sam Worthington wins. I'd rather watch paint dry than watch him in anything, especially an outdated concept like Flash Gordon.
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You, sir, are most certainly not first!
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Saucy!
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Or, is it Channing Tatum?
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Why does Hollywood have to take one or two actors and cast them in every damn thing? I mean, I'd suggest Chris Pine or Bradley Cooper, but they are just as overused as Reynolds and Worthington. How about some original casting?
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Buster Crabbe is spinning in his grave. I like Sam, but two problems - he hasn't yet learned to entirely conceal that Aussie accent, and he just doesn't look the part. And I don't think it's a necessary to cast Ryan Reynolds in every single solitary sci-fi action hero role. I'll be the first to say Nathan Fillion to get the ball rolling.
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he's a solid actor but hollywood is counting on him way too much for all these franchise reboots/remakes
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And Richard O'Brien too.
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This was only my 5th post on this site ever and I kept someone from being "first"...makes me happy
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How about James Franco?
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Didn't mean to parrot another man's thoughts.
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He's a miracle!
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Crabbe died about 25 years ago, but not before doing a guest shot on the Buck Rogers TV show. Gil Gerard, now there was an actor.
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ALAAIIVE?!
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Dec 30, 2009 2:11:48 PM CST
SAM WORTHINGTON = WORST ACTOR OF 2009
by isleptwithkathybatesandallthatigotwasthi
What a terrible fucking actor this guy is. He can't maintain an accent, has about three facial expressions and has the charisma of a plank of wood.Fuck you Sam Worthington!
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...the roles he's NOT being considered for? I like Worthington fine, but I HATE the trend of casting the latest "it" guy in every single action/sci-fi movie in production. Call it the Keanu syndrome. -
Hope not, Sam seems like a nice guy n' all but he's a little overexposed at the mo. Terminator, Titans and Avatar. Don't think he's right for Flash. Would be nice if they out Star Wars' the Star Wars Prequels. It could look great with vfx being so wonderful these days. 'Lion Men instead of Wookiees, Vultans castle inbstead of Bespin, Frigia instead of Hoth, Arboria instead of Kashyyyk. Could be massive with the right director.
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I liked the Filmation version as well. I think my favorite thing about the '80s movie was the soundtrack, although I also liked Max von Sydow's performance as Ming.
I did not like the art direction much. I enjoyed the floating robot because it reminded me of Evil Otto from the 'Berzerk' video game.
I also liked the pinball machine based on the movie. You'd hear Ming laughing at you when you dropped in a quarter, like this: Mua ha ha ha ha ha. http://ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=874 -
DIIIIVE!!!! Seriously, why mess with the classics?
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No one!
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if Fellini directed it, which was the original idea. For some reason Flash is HUGE in Italy.
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Terminator, Avatar, Clash, Flash... Hey, how about Clash of the Avatar Terminators? Actually, Worthy Worthington reminds me of when Hollywood tried to turn Matthew McConnaughty into a star...and failed. Then they tried with Colin Farrell...and failed. I prefer Worthy to those guys though. He seems to be less of a dick.
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He must give amazing blowjobs to be getting so much work. I thought I was narcoleptic until I realized it was Sam Worthington's face that put me to sleep every time I see him.
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They might as cast Michael Cera
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Come on, nightmute.
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T4, makes T3 look smart.
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With Samuel L. Jackson as the penis-shaped rocket ship! Make it so.
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He has as much screen charisma as a block of teak. Seriously, can someone point me to a role where was even approching average? It just escapes me.
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So that would also make it a big deal!
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But SAHARA isn't totally without merit.
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Hot Hot Hot
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Starring Sam Worthington as the Salvaterminavatan 3000BC, and introducing Sam Worthington as himself. This summer, Salvaterminavatans... Will... FLASH! AH-ahhh!
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It was a 5 fingers masterpiece.
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Gina Carano will be Cat Woman!
Christopher Nolan will make it happen
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I'm sick of Sam. At least Ryan has a personality.
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now about that deal we made.
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Dec 30, 2009 2:40:00 PM CST
The Filmation "Flash Gordon" was the best thing they ever did...
by phantm_cruisr
the first season, anyway...
That said, is there really a need to see a "Flash Gordon" movie? Can't they just say, 'it's been done' and move on? Other than from an effects standpoint and making it "darker" like every movie remake now (re: Clash of the Titans), they're not exactly re-inventing the wheel here.
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the Flaming Lips for this to work. Or Lady GaGa. Or the Chocolate Rain guy. He needs a comeback, no?
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I haven't seen such a meteoric upward trajectory from nowhere since the early days of Colin Farrell (the difference being that Farrell actually can act). Worthington is talent- and charisma-free, and yet he's everywhere and in starring roles. Amazing how the Hollywood machine works - it has very little to do with talent and ability and almost everything to do with your tricks.
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Sam Worthington has the charisma of a cowpat and you can call me Susan if it isn't so.
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Sam Worthington is the Shia Lebeef of 2009. There has to be a good-looking, charismatic actor out there...why do they keep pulling these duds??
P.S. Muse should update Queen's Flash Gordon theme, since their whole act is blatant theivery of Freddie and Co. anyways...
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IS AWESOME!!!
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characters Aussies and cut the guy a break. His "American" accent was (at BEST) distracting in Avatar. If it is beyond his capabilities to lose the Aussie twang, then just work around it fer chrissakes. This is not (war) rocket (ajax) science.
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Nicolas Cage gives some pretty horrendous performances, but he's still entertaining to watch. Sam Worthington is just so blah.
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Dec 30, 2009 2:50:08 PM CST
is that Christmas Story deleted scene on the dvd?
by swivile bobble fizz fizz
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The other day I went to Blockbuster to rent Terminator: Slavation so I could see Sam Worthington act. They were out so I went home to watch paint drying instead. Same exact thing.
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...Sam for Action F. Gordon.
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FUCKING BIAS!!!!!!
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One nil to to you Marmut. How about Titans of Cash? I think what happened with Worthingtonton was Cameron wanted an unknown, due to the cost of Avatar. Then Hollywood thought hey Cameron must have picked this guy for a reason, so let's put him in this movie or this other movie. Then...shit...he's not that great, and we're stuck with him. Damn you Cameron! I can't wait for Aviatar, starring Leo DiCaprio as a ten foot tall blue-skinned Howard Hughes.
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Then I thought--Hey! Sam Rockwell as Flash isn't such a bad idea!
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Dec 30, 2009 2:57:39 PM CST
Sam Worthington has some executive's child locked away in a hidd
by americanmoviefan
It's the only explanation for his unworthy meteoric rise. When Colin Farrell popped onto people's radars and got a billion roles at once, it was because he had talent. He does have talent. He's shitty in American movies, but in his native accent he's a good actor. Sam Worthington is blander than Wonder Bread. He makes watching grass grow feel exhilarating. If he gets the charisma-centric role of Flash Gordon I'm going to throw in the towel for Hollywood. This guy needs to disappear into an acting school for about 5 years. Ryan Reynolds would be a fantastic Flash Gordon, who cares if he isn't 'American'. The dude is Canadian. Close enough.
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Sam Worthington. Ryan Reynolds. Bradley Cooper. Michael Cera. Shia LeBouf. Snores in stereo. Every last one of em. Charisma use to be a vital commodity in hollywood and yet look at all these dull cunts they're constantly trying to shove down our throats.
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There's plenty of 80's sci-fi/fantasy left to mine!
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Breck: BUT DADDY, I want to do a Flash Gordon re-make! Michael: No, now shut up and eat your money. Breck: Daddy PLEASE! If you let me make it I'll promise to stop putting pieces of Walt around the house. Micheal: FINE FINE, but you still have to rotate him every 2 weeks. Breck: AWWW WAAAAA Daddy NO! Micheal: AH AH AH! If you cry I'm gonna make you deal with that mean old Clive Cussler man again. Remember that? Breck: Yeah. Micheal: Remember how much money that cost daddy because of your fuck up? Breck: Yeah. Micheal: Well if better not happen again. Or you'll be lucky to even get to direct an episode of Hannah Montana. Breck: Ok daddy, I won't fuck up again. Micheal: Hahahahaha luckily no one gives a shit about the original Crazies. Dodge a bullet with that one.
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than Ryan. yum yum!
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Seriously, the guy comes across so wooden, he makes Keanu Reeves look charming. Mind you, he has played a robot and a Marine so far. Maybe that is what the roles called for. But Ryan Reynolds would be much better for this role.SyFy never did a Smallville-type Flash Gordon abomination series. It never existed. Anyone who claims to have watched it must be mistaken.
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Came off as a coke fiend when he was on Leno/Conan/Letterman whatever promoting Avatar. Acting all sketchy and shifty, kept scratching his nose. Dude acting like there was nothing going on in his life.
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I think he's hilarious. He's one of the few male actors that both chicks and guys dig. I say give him more roles.
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Until they sewed his mouth shut. Fucking brilliant.
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leave Sam alone! He's super sexy!
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Sucks in Dramatic things. Nine, Horror and Chaos Theory blew, he can't be unsnarky.
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....suggesting this, but Brendan Fraser would make a better Flash Gordon than this Sam "dead zone" Worthington.
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Snake Plissken!
Mad Max!
Remo Williams!
Buckaroo Banzai!
The Higlander!
Lawrence of Arabia!
John Carter!
Tarzan!
Conan!
Zatoichi!
Judge Dredd!
Cerebus!
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How sexy Sam is? WELL HE IS!
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...if any of these happen I blame you.I don't forget.
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Is about 50 pounds or more overweight these days to play Flash.
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Thought you were talking about Corey Haim in Lost Boys. As you were, ladies.
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He could probably dang well play Ming again! Sam Worthington, OTOH, not so much. (Brendan Fraser == better. Ryan Reynolds == busy enough already.)
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...thanks for making that easy. Guy does NOTHING for me.
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and bring him back for a Deadpool spin-off to add to him as Green Lantern. Cast him in as many roles as he can, so that the bubble can burst on this whole crop of hollymade sci-fi/superhero crap with bad casting. Seriously, you'd think the guy married to Scarlett Johanssen would take more time off to fuck.
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More Tom Cruise kinda guy eh? yum yum x
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Yes, I pity you Sam W, with your many millions and your starring roles. If you disappear into obscurity because of this talkback, remember that you have lots of money and can screw a great many starlets as a result of your fame. Poor Sam, he who bears the burden of blandness, and yet he who must go forth and battle monsters and robots. Did De Niro suffer so? Please remake Taxi Driver with Sam W, so that his destiny may be complete. And our misery reaches new lows.
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I loathe Ryan Reynolds and I truly don't understand why so many people give that bleached asshole a pass. I think many mistake his shit-eating grin for charm. Well, he's not charming or particularly engaging for that matter. He's a less slimy but far more grating version of Dane Cook, who himself is a festering cancer. Ryan Reynolds delivers lines like a smartass kid in homeroom, which is funny if you think shooting spitballs to the ceiling is funny. If the same schtick were coming out of a guy who looked like William H. Macy, I doubt you geeks would find him as funny. He is a shit sandwich and people make due with him because hollywood can't find anyone better right now. That doesn't make him good. It's just making due
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Dec 30, 2009 3:19:38 PM CST
The funny thing about Sam Worthington is gonna be that nobody is
by linguo_is_dead
It's like Colin Farrel syndrome...he did movies with Al Pacino, Tom Cruise, and Steven Spielberg...but where is he now?
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.. for pure entertainment value, this thing will never be made right. Flash is supposed to a semi-sophisticated polo playing Ivy leaguer. Just once, I wish they'd go by the Raymond strips and nothing else... THEN they can camp it up all they want. Just one serious version... please?
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...before bailing on the project. Ronald Moore brought Michael Rymer onboard to direct the miniseries in 2003 after this happened. (Fun bit of trivia.)
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I mean, if you're looking for a big, action guy, at least he's got personality. And I could easily see him doing a campy Flash Gordon movie.
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. . . in that new Giliam flick.
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The use of "The Hero" in Observe and Report was my favorite movie moment of the "last decade".
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I just googled Colin. It seems he's working in a Burger King in Belfast. Apparently, he finds the job "satisfying and rewarding."
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..the year 2020."For the green wedge, Name the actor who played Persius and the guy who changes into the Thundersmurf.""Oh, Oh, Oh! I know this one! I know this one! God damn it what the fuck was that guys name!?!..........."
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Him and Shia must give great blowjobs to get this much work.
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Dec 30, 2009 3:28:37 PM CST
Does Hollywood see Avatar's success as being Worthington-related
by linguo_is_dead
Because we all know that Aliens was a Bien-vehicle...ahem.
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If he's already the GL AND Deadpool! You guys are fucking morons for believing this shit. And Sam Worthington is brand fucking new to you guys. He's decent enough. Fuck, you all would complain about a fucking jenna jameson porn!
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There's your complaint
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Heath died...period!
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yeah she doesn't do anal.
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plus she's an angry, bitter, rubberfaced cum-cauldron
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and she probably cries herself to sleep every night. another complaint for ya
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are tyou saying that Ryan Reynolds has TOO MUCH dignity to take another sci-fi hero role? (and Jenna is looking fugly...I'm an Eva Angelina man)
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He's appearing at a comic con at a Holiday Inn in my very small hometown next month or so, alongside Tony Todd... that, and the fact that Christina Hendricks married the snozzberries kid, is a small example of how I know there is no justice in the universe. And Flicka, as long as Worthington keeps Channing Tatum from getting any more work, I'd consider his inclusion in any of those remakes the lesser of two evils. -
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I guess it's a slow news day though. You fucks gotta bitch about SOMETHING.
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— Cronenberg's "The Brood".
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It disturbs me that you know the details of Ryan Reynold's ass, and just went off on a rant like a spurned lover...
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"Bore worms are not torture" - Dick Cheney
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Seriously…
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He's gonna ruin Deadpool
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Who'd YOU rather have as Flash Sam or Shia? And you can ONLY have Sam or Shia.
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Flash Gordon does not have a blackcent.
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that's what i meant, but y'all proved my point anyway.
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Oh wait, is that happening?
Team Sam, Team Ryan? No? Screw you guys.
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...until he had Klytus put the bore worms on me."
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And the thing is, I can't decide...
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You know, one of the many adaptation concepts I came up with over the last few years was based on Flash Gordon.
It was going to be 2 movies. The first would focus on Dale Arden and Flash Gordon who join Dr. Zharkov on a mission to investigate a strange temporal rift that has opened up on the other side of the sun, directly in the path of the Earth's orbit.
They would of course end up on Mongo and discover that is ruled by a tyrant known as Ming The Merciless. The Moons of Mongo are actually worlds that have been conquered by Ming and pulled through temporal rifts, into orbit around Mongo. These worlds are dead, their inhabitants forced to live on Mongo itself under Mings rule and he has set his sights on Earth and is preparing his invasion fleet.
So of course our heroes have to find a way back to Earth to warn everyone that Ming is on his way.
The second movie would take place 3 months later. Zharkov elected to stay on Mongo while Flash and Dale have gone back to Earth..and been thrown into padded cells. The world doesn't believe them about Ming and instead they are charged with the murder of Zharkov though it is unclear whether they are sane enough to stand trial.
Of course Flash and Dale are proven right when Ming comes through the rift with a massive armada and invades the Earth, catching the planet off guard. Ming's victory comes quickly and his forces begin to make preparations for Earth to be pulled through the rift to become another moon of Mongo.
Flash and Dale then have to get back to Mongo and convince Mings subjects to rise up against them and defeat him before the Earth is pulled through the rift and made uninhabitable forever.
Oh and in movie 2 the Earth will be pulled through the rift in 14 hours haha
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I DO sympathize with Dane Cook hatred. I think I'd honestly punch him in the face if I met him.
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Thanks Dharma4...
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Dec 30, 2009 3:48:27 PM CST
Good Casting: Bale as Batman, Maguire as Spidey, RDJ as Ironman
by linguo_is_dead
Bad Casting: Reynolds as GL, Worthington as a Terminator/Avatar/Titan/anyone. You could glue googlie-eyes to my cock and get more "range" in a role than those two wankers. (Though my cock has a strong English accent..."ello guvna")
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Dec 30, 2009 3:48:36 PM CST
Worthington has the most puzzling meteoric film career since...
by rob0729
Shia LeBeuof. Didn't get Shia's appeal other than the fact that Steven Speilberg's man crush on the guy and I don't get Worthington's. Although Ryan Reynolds is in danger of getting over exposed, I think he is a better fit for Flash Gordon. Gordon is supposed to be a cocky sports star (was a polo player originally, but a QB in the 1980s movie). He doesn't have to play it as tongue and cheek like Sam Jones did, but I think he needs to have a swagger. I think Reynolds has more than shown that he can pull it off, I don't think Worthington can.
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Yes. Have sex. With a girl.
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BIG Lob??
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Why not? Flash has already had the other Smallville guy... And I still can't decide between Sam or Shia...
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Why stop at one?
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"No, not the BORE WORMS!"
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Why? Why do you insist with your unbelievably unfunny "Big Lob" posts? Even if the first one had been funny it would not be funny anymore. But none of them have been funny. Ever. I'm actually more impressed by the .000 batting average on trying to be funny. The law of averages dictates that at least ONE would have been funny from the sheer volume of them. On topic I think that Sam Worthington being called "uncharismatic" is unfair. At least so far. Marcus in TERMINATOR: SALVATION is supposed to be a little less than human. And in AVATAR he really isn't on-screen much is he? At least in human form. CLASH OF THE TITANS will be the real test of his leading man charisma.
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... 'Houdini'.
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Sorry, Flash Gordon's never had any appeal to me. And he looks like Aquaman's flashier, less-aquatic, Super Friend reject brother, for whatever that's worth.
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They are superb.
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Say your idea gets made. Sam or Shia?
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"This was only my 5th post on this site ever and I kept someone from being "first"...makes me happy"
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Also fuck this film, does anybody really care about this?
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Go cast the big lummox, already.
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Where's the feature-length version of Flash that Filmation made? It was done right before they made the Saturday morning series and is more of a period flick, with Ming in cahoots with Hitler for world domination and all that. I saw it once on NBC in the middle 80s, I think it was Thanksgiving afternoon after the Macy's Parade, never to be seen again. Was hoping it would be included in the Flash DVD set, but no such luck. Any clues??? http://tinyurl.com/flash82
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She's HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWT.
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I mean, if they're going to keep casting this assclown who can't even keep his Australian accent out of his films, they might as well fuck up some more iconic characters, right?
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...also, I'd like to see him in a James Bond type role.
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Hey, from the link you gave, I went to imdb where I find it is on youtube in several parts:
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Worthingtons American accent is transparent - it's so obvious he's faking it, why not get an unknown for the part?
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Dec 30, 2009 4:28:32 PM CST
Gabba-UK: Where Did Sam Worthington Come From? Answer!!!
by media messiah
Rent the film "Somersault". He's brilliant in it, and very edgy and dark.
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...Worthington will be the choice because he's the "new guy."
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... seen him in Somersault, Terminator: Salvation & Avatar & very good in all three. In fact he was the only good thing about T;S (aside from the fight at the end which wasn't bad). I noticed someone on here complained that he doesn't pull enough facial expressions for them but you don't act by pulling faces - you convince the audience that you are the character by convincing yourself you are the character. Its' about emersion in a role - not face pulling & he seems to do the former rather well.
Only seen Reynolds in the Amityville remake & he seemed pretty good in it although I didn't like the film.
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I know it doesn't make sense, but someone has to throw Hamm's name out when mentioning superhero casting. Its tradition.
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Expecting Zoe Saldana for . . . Barbarella.
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I like the guy and all, but really....fuck off.
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"We need someone to play the Sam Jones role." Movie Producer
"What about Sam Worthington. Other directors have used him. And, he is called Sam." Movie Director
"Yes... but, what about Sam Neill or Sam Rockwell?" Movie Producer
"Those Sam's simply aren't Sammish enough. Not like Sam Worthington." Movie Director
"Fuck it. Bring me Sam Worthington then!" Movie Producer
"But, he's already here. You're desk. It's not Norwegian Pine. It's Worthington." Movie Director
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all i ask in return is your soul.
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One more time
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Black Belt Jones!
Dolemite!
Axel Foley!
Fred G. Sanford!
Lando Calrissian!
Drederick Tatum!
Sho Nuff"!
The Candy Man!
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I'd like to see him in something else. Although I do like the idea of Sam and Ryan coming together. It's terribly romantic.
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What are you Gina Carino's tampon? FUCK OFF!!
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I love that line. I mean, why the hell would Hawkmen need rocket cycles?My vote is for James Marsden. All-American with all-American good looks. Anyone remember him? Gosh, I hope so. Poor bastard needs to be rescued from those awful romcoms.
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It won't happen again.....I just get excited sometimes. Have trouble containing excitement
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Merrick, you forgot to mention the current, critically-acclaimed FLASH GORDON comic book series... which I happen to write! The first arc, THE MERCY WARS, recently concluded and the next arc, INVASION OF THE RED SWORD, debuts in a couple of months!
http://www.amazon.com/Flash-Gordon-Mercy-Brendan-Deneen/dp/0956125905/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262214422&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Flash-Gordon-Secret-History-Mongo/dp/0956125948/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262214422&sr=8-2 -
For the love of God this guy cannot hold an American accent to the point where it infuriates me. There was no reason why his character in Avatar couldn't have just ben Australian... so if he's Flash, make Flash an Aussie. There's no reason why you can't, make him a Rugby or Aussie Rules football player.
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He was fucking brilliant in In Bruges, which also happened to be an awesome little flick.
Worthington's success is mainly down to the fact that America seems incapable of producing masculine actors - they're mostly prettyboy metrosexual pussies - so they must go to Australia to find guys with actual testicles. Sad thing is, Worthington can't hold an accent for shit, but he still beats the shit out of most of the Hollywood pussies currently lining up at the salon for a pedicure.
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It happens at some point in every guys life. They see a girl who does something so unbelievably cute that it drives them nuts for awhile. You're trying to pass around something meant for you alone. Please relax, breathe, count to ten and then SHUT THE FUCK UP!
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Worthington is a worthy Flash Gordon. He's rugged, attractive and a strong actor. I'd pay to see that flick w/ him in it.
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It's in nine parts, and not the best picture quality (beggars can't be choosers!), but downloading them and will cobble together into a workable DVD. I appreciate the heads-up...
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I like Sam Worthington, but this concept is too closely related to Avatar. Besides, how could they make Flash Gordon into a cool movie? It looks like the whole thing was written by some guy on shrooms.
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Swear to me Ming!!!
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...and in 3D. That way, the audience gets that thrilling "you are there" feeling, AND we wouldn't actually have to see Sam Worthington...unless he happens to walk by a mirror or something.
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I can't think of another movie where the acting, dialogue and special effects are so bad, the movie has a sense of humor but is essentially earnest and not a Hey-Look-How-Bad-We-Are-Isn't-It-Hilarious? mess, and yet the movie is unstoppably entertaining, and in the Quotable Pantheon along with Aliens and Caddyshack.
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But as probably the biggest Flash Gordon fan on all these talkbacks - yes I claim that dubious honor - this isn't the worst news about Flash Gordon casting. Neither is Ryan Reynolds the worst idea. So at the minute whilst not what one could call stoked about the news, I'm certainly not depressed either. I like Worthington. He's got a good future and seeing him as Flash, I wouldn't worry about him cocking it up. Now just get Joe Johnston to direct the thing, hire Tim Dalton as Ming (yeah see what I did there) Jimmy Nail as Vultan, Rhod Gilbert as Fico, Jennifer Connolly as Dale, Samaire Armstrong as Aura, Michael Sheen as Klytus I'll be happy. Oh and Hollywood - you better have the Queen music referenced as an updated orchestral score at the very least, or I'm coming out there and fucking shit up. Because this film above all others, this character, is fuming sacred. Fuck this up and pay.
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That scene was great, and there's a scene where they're yelling at each other and it's basically "now John Connor is British and Marcus is Australian." Originally I just was wondering why the hell McG just didn't do another take and go "OK guys, this time please try to hold your accents" but when I saw Avatar it just became apparent that Worthington just can't do it. Really, there was no reason why Jake had to be from America, since "Earth" seemed to be one united country.
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I think I'm over it
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Reynolds ftw.
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Dec 30, 2009 5:57:15 PM CST
I love where Merrick is getting his sources from..
by glory_fades_immaxfischer
A site that literally says "the sexy Ryan Reynolds"
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...Terminator X does the soundtrack. Okay, maybe not essential, but I'd buy that for a dollar.
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... I still have a Hans Zarkoff action figure from that cartoon series.
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In a new biopic. He's also scheduled to play Hulk Hogan, Muhammad Ali and Elizabeth Taylor in stories of their respective lives and careers too.
Is there nothing that man cannot do ?
Still waiting to see if he's picked for the lead in the Gary Coleman biopic and the remakes of the Elephant Man, Tarzan, Highlander, Deuce Bigalow and last but not least as Clarke Griswald in a rehash of the Vacation movies. -
Ryan Reynolds was born for Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers!!!
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Fuck me , I think I'd rather watch Nigel Worthington.
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Go Queen. If you haven't heard it please check out the song.
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When is Hollywood gonna realize having this guy star in a movie is the same thing as going to the theatre to see Robert Goulet (R.I.P.) in CAMELOT and getting the understudy? They should advertise it as "FLASH GORDON STARRING THE STUNT DOUBLE." He must work cheap.
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VERY slow to start, but ended VERY strong - the last five or six episodes were fucking outstanding and the story was moving along at a great pace. Actually ended on an OK note too, "the continuation was yours for the making", so to speak. I don't give a fuck who thinks otherwise. Sci Fi's Flash Gordon was really getting its bugs ironed out by the time they scrapped it - there wasn't much left wrong with it that a better budget wouldn't have been able to fix.
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Commissioner IN THE FLESH Gordon!
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Fights the dirt you can see....and the germs you can't.
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I seem to remember that in the 1980s version Sam Jones' voice was dubbed over - I think he has a bit of a deeper voice which might have helped. the 80s Flash Gordon is great if you think of it as a 2 hour Queen video and don't take it too seriously. Plus it may have the best ratio of scantily clad hot babes of any science fiction movie ever(although maybe someone knows of a better one)
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Enough with this guy. What the hell is the big deal? He's adequate at best. He simply exists as movies develop around him. I have to think the only reason he's working so much is he's cheap, because he has no charisma.
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Why don't the remaining two members of Queen realise how pointless "Queen" are without Mercury???
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...FUCK!!! with my childhood?!
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"Will you SHUT UP!?"
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Come on, who wouldn't want to see Brian Blessed's huge gut stick out at them?
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Now *that* would be entertaining!
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Need scantily clad babes in sci-fi? Both of these movies will serve your purpose!
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Dec 30, 2009 7:05:32 PM CST
hope they keep the song, even if it's just the in the credits
by meadowe
I like Michael Giacchino (spl?) and his score for up, and I liked how he came up with his own shtuff for Star Treq yet included his versions of the original theme during the credits; I hope they do the same thing with this series. Also, I like how Flash was a joq/big man on campus yet he *seemed* to have a heart of gold; I hope they keep that for the new version, whoever it may be.
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It's definetly a reimagining of the character, Sam worthington would make a fine lead, although i know producers were trying to get Joshua Jackson for the lead, perhaps he turned them down?
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http://www.aintitcool.com/t alk back_display/33254#comment_161 1225 Hey, Guys... by TheRealMoriarty Jul 9th, 2007 12:24:48 PM JettL93 is a liar. Period. He's never e-mailed me any of his fabled information, and he doesn't respond when I e-mailed the address he used to register for talkback. When asked to prove anything, he's unable, and I've dealt with enough internet liars over the years to know certain tricks they pull as they troll. JettL93 reads rumors in other places. He adds his own made up information to the rumors, to give them just enough of a hint of the truth to be credible. But he's wrong about the big stuff. Anything you've only read from him, discount it. I have verified and reverified the INDY 4 stuff I know so far, and JettL93 doesn't check out. At all. I've been fairly gentle about this with him so far, but I'm not remotely confused about this, and considering how many of you are e-mailing me about the situation, I can tell that it's important to you. He's a liar. He has been trolling you.
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Dec 30, 2009 7:18:24 PM CST
Sam Worthington is this year's Little Miss Shia LaBeouf!
by theghostwholurks
Seriously... stop hiring the guy just because he's the "it" guy of the moment, Hollywood. His acting's not that great and he obviously can't hide his Aussie accent even when you PAY HIM to do it!Unless you're remaking Mad Max or the role calls for another athletic Australian, just hire someone else for these roles.
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maybe they should get Lucas to do it - he's always wanted to-
actually, no
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Just looked him up on wiqipedia, I didn't know he was in an adaptation of eisner's The Spirit back in the 80s. Heq I didn't even know there was one before franq miller's. I also went to his "official" site, a lot of flash stuff not-too-surprisingly.
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I honestly look forward to seeing his name pop up, just to read is "in-the-know" Hollywood revelations! Keep it coming, Jett... and ask Peter Jackson if Tobey's signed on to play Bilbo when you guys hang out at his place on New Year's for barbaque! :D
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Jackson and del toro were interested in him for the role of Beorn. Last i heard Toby turned it down because of the long location shooting that would be aquired, especially since it will conflict with spiderman 4 and 5 and his cameo in the venom movie
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Do I really have to write it on the subject line in caps? He's hungry, good looking, American, and capable. Worthnothing is redundant by comparison.
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...JettL93 is a spoon.
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Give it up dude, everyone knows you're a phony.
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no matter what anyone says.
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That dude is not talented enough to warrant all of the exposure he's getting. Any actor that can't even control his accent isn't worth jack.
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Godamn, I love that flick.Still not sure about Sam, custodian of the meh.
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Despite the fact he's a shit actor who can't even nail a convincing accent, the Hollywood suits continue to force this talentless charisma-free plonker down our throats. Enough already!
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firstly he hasn't been in enough main streem films to be labelled a certain acting style and secondly he was the best part of terminator salvation, on my first draft of the script i envisoned him playing john connor...of course the script was rewritten so many times that the film you saw wasn't near my version of the story
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Tobey Maguire as burly, bulky, bearded Beorn. "Little bunny is getting nice and fat again on bread and honey..." I think I'll chuckle again. Heh.
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I kind of see the point of him being charismaless, but I sure DISLIKE him a lot LESS than many of the other it-boys of current hollywood.
I think he need to have a movie where he doesn't have a shaved head. He was twice as likable in Avatar when he had a mop-top. Unfortunately, they've decided that Greek warriors have buzz-cuts in Clash of the Titans. -
Shut the fuck up you cock!
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and also second the Buckaroo Banzai remake!
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adios hugo weaving or christoph waltz. hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!1
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You mean you've read all my references to Big Lob, considering you say "none" of them have been funny?
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Keep up the good work. Some of these self-serious motherfuckers obviously don't know a running gag when they see one.
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need to be remade! Period! A SEQUEL would be nice though!
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You right for a living, don't you?
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Dec 30, 2009 8:05:29 PM CST
Dwayne Johnson is who the studio is going after for the ming rol
by jettl93
i would't say its a bad choice, but it definetly shows you the type of movie they are going for, much more a tone of the mummy films then a serious tone of lord of the rings
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...only those who believe in JettL93 can even see his posts...Is he here now? Do his believers see him?There is no JettL93.
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FG was always camp and cheeky...you need an actor who can make it humorous...not....not Worthington.
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Patrick Stewart and Peter Jackson getting knighted?
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Genius! Flickapoo has earned 2 poo points!
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Dec 30, 2009 8:16:29 PM CST
...what's funny is I have almost no memory of the original...
by flickapoo
...Flash Gordon guy. I loved that movie...had the soundtrack...touched myself to Ornella Muti...But Flash Gordon was by far the least memorable part of the entire thing..
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JettL93 will continue to live on in their hearts! :)
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...Gordon?...couldn't pick him out of a lineup to save my life. Blond floppy hair...that's all I got.Music? Check. Bird Men? Check. Sticking your arm in the giant Swiss cheese of death? Check. Flying jet ski rockets? Check. Flash? Sorry man.
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Sam Worthington — my pick for Captain America.
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I vote no on both. Ryan is the same in every role. Just watched him in "The Proposal". Based off that performance and his semi action/drama from "Smoking Aces", I say he sucks as an actor.
Sam has at least something but still, no range or emotion at all. I too would like to know how he got famous with so little range.
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...gave us this. He loves us, and this great movie is proof of his love!".I see G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA and say "no benevolent and loving JettL93 could let this happen. There is no JettL93!".
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They will cast Seth Rogen as Zarkov. There will a cascading chain reaction of overexposed mediocrity and the world will end. Looks like the Mayans were right.
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that was not the Original Flash Gordon? Started as a comic strip, old movies starring Buster Crabbe...way too much to list.
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is the Velvet Mafia's favorite new boy toy. That's why he gets cast in everything. As a Hollywood insider I am sure JettL93 could confirm this.
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I can has cheezburger!
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really simple
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...I can't claim much knowledge past the old Queen movie...I figured people would know who I meant by "original".Forgive me Doc...I meant no harm.
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That's my main issue with him. We hire all these fuckers from across the pond, the least they can do is make with a passable American voice.
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the way your post was worded, just making sure.
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...and all knowing talkback deity.When you stray unknowingly, The Good Doctor brings you back to the straight and narrow with a gentle hand.If you stray maliciously, The Good Doctor brings you back in line with a blunt greasy pole.There is no JettL93.I believe in The Good Doctor.
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I clicked under the misinterpretation that Sam Waterston would be playing flash Gordon. I want my time back! Sam Waterston+ray guns=$$$
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I have still not entered Sam Worthington into my Sam Database. The only Sam I recognize right off the bat is Rockwell. Second in line is Sam Elliott. Imagine that shit- Sam Elliott vs. Ming. That's what I want!
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SAMMMY!
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Heard in every Filmation cartoon. From Groovie Ghoulies to He-man.
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"Do or do not, there is no try..."Check out this link,(NSFW) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ycB2_NcQxk
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How goes it friend? Anything Gnu?
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Yes, let's be clear we do NOT want to see Gary Oldman in the flesh!! At least I don't.
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Check it out if you get the chance. There is a sequel, but nothing like the 'original' IMO.
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I don't get it. But then again, I like Keanu Reeves too...so I probably shouldn't get it.
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FLASH....AHHHHHHHhhhhhhhh...
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Chris Pine IS Flash. DNDNDNDNDNDNDN FLASH!
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I used to watch the cartoon series, but never saw an entire live-action Alf episode.
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Alf is currently being shown on WGN America, check your local listings.
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Dec 30, 2009 10:17:54 PM CST
Nightman ahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa master of karate
by beyondthunderdome2girls1cupbillcosby
and friendship for everyone
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but I never understood the lack of love for Melody Anderson. She was a dead ringer for how Alex Raymond or the other pulp illustrators/cartoonists drew women, and she still looks good for her age.
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Green-screening requires acting chops, hell some of the industry's best actors fall flat when they have their sets and visual aids taken away and have to rely on just their imagination to get into a scene. He and Zoe pulled off their characters very well, they were both very believable.
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...like Ornella Muti, so really...what was the point?Might as well watch ALF.
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Dec 30, 2009 10:27:15 PM CST
...I hate myself for saying it, but I don't hate Chris Pine...
by flickapoo
...for Flash (all opinions based only on the old Queen movie version). Anyone see BOTTLE SHOCK? He played a charming motherfucking boxing goofball.
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...he's earned himself a time out.
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the worst actor is the guy from Gi Joe. With the lisp. Chris Pine should play him but it's basically the same character as Kirk.
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Thanks, DrMorbius.
I remember in one Alf cartoon, there was a list of cats in some organized race and one of the cat names was Grey (Gray?) Mouser, and I thought it was cool they had a Fritz Leiber reference. -
...although I feel bad slamming an actor with such obvious special needs.
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of getting the 2nd Buckaroo Banzai movie made. We need "Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League".
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One can anyway.
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...lots of little in jokes...big fun on Saturday mornings.
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Dec 30, 2009 10:43:00 PM CST
Bero's hit ! i'm going in after him!! Impetouuuuus BooooooY!
by picardsucks
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Alf called the noisy dog next door Bob....Bob Barker...HAH..I kill me! Alf never met a Cat he didn't like, especially with tartar sauce!
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"Ming I'm gonna tell you straight up I don't like you. And if you don't get the hell outta my face we are gonna have some serious issues son."
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Dec 30, 2009 10:47:22 PM CST
Later. I like to play with things awhile before anhilation!!
by picardsucks
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Now you're talkin mate!
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That is all.
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This is MONGO!!
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Nice.
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There is a psychiatry term when people truly logically believe in something that they want to be true but has no basis in logical reality and sometimes is even magical.
Worthington's sudden explosion onto the scene is a "as if" kind of thing.
Basically Worthington has been thrust on us now and at least to me it is clear that he is not an A level actor. He is not the next great thing. The accent slips, he sounds wooden, and phones it in-- or maybe that is all he can do. Sorry, but this person believes he is just NOT the next big thing in hollywood, despite him landing a bunch of roles that were high profile. -
Honestly, what the fuck? Another "Flash Gordon" movie? Really?
This idea is beneath my contempt. Fuck everyone who brought this about.
How about making an original movie with a decent budget that exceeds all expectations and makes the suits look like fucking idiots?
Oh, that's right: it makes them look like fucking idiots. Forgot about that. They want to seem hip and smart and cool, right? Even though they're not?
Oh well. I think Ryan Reynolds should take the role so Sam Worthington doesn't get soiled by the experience.
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Any news? This is truly one of the best adventure movies ever.
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was very disappointing in Avatar. They should have used an American. The wooden marine dialog sounded even more clunkey. Distracting.
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I love the DeLaurentis "Flash Gordon". Love it! The same way I love the Gil Gerard "Buck Rogers", and that is not a slight. This was a time when producers, directors, and studios still had a modicum of creativity in their bones. However, I'll take Sam W. over Ryan R. Sam has a quality that Ryan doesn't. I don't know what it is. It's probably that Sam W. is still very fresh. Or that no matter how ripped he gets, Ryan R. will never qualify as a bad-ass. Call it the Ford Factor (as in Harrison). Sam has it, Ryan doesn't. Also, they're gonna keep throwing this shit at us. We don't need another "Flash Gordon" movie, but we're gonna get it. I just hope it's fun, instead of this gritty crap I've been choking on. Think "Sherlock Holmes" instead of "The Dark Knight". "Sherlock Holmes" was awesome!
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just to watch you guys typing Brian Blessed quotes for hours. :) And for all the hate expressed above earlier for Matthew McConaughey and Colin Farrell: Wouldn't you rather watch McConaughey in DAZED IN CONFUSED and Farrell in IN BRUGES again than watch Ryan Reynolds or Sam Worthington in... anything?
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That's what happens when you type a sentence with the word IN in it that many times...
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While at least Ryan can act, neither is right for the role if they want to make a decent franchise out of it. They need a new Errol Flynn and stick to the original Raymond source material. Worthesston has attached or trying to attach himslef to any comic book he can. I hear he is Maraduke too.
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LASSY MOGS!
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Sorry I didn't see your post- I was pedalbacking with the regulars in the posterback. Phew, what a day, I'm good- just tired and ready for bed. Happy Gnu Year, sir!
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Dec 31, 2009 12:20:39 AM CST
Sam Worthington is boring, wooden, and uncharismatic...
by wes_reviews_
...please stop casting him in movies. Seriously.
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Once Sam Worthington pulls off a great role in a film as funny and brilliant as In Bruges, let's make comparisons.
Until then, seriously. Let's not act like a bunch of fucking retards.
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Hannibal King, DeadPool, Green Lantern, and Flash Gordon?? What a fucking hero!
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good old pig iron bob
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Big Lob. Lob Big. Lob lob lob. Big. Lob Big. Big Lob. BIG LOB! BIG LOB! BIG LOB! Hahaha HAHAHAHA. Soooo hilarious. Big Lob. Lob Big. BIG LOB!
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So Buck Rogers is a blonde now, and Flash Gordon isn't. Okayyyyyyyyyy
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Get Worthington to play that guy as well...may as well, he seems to be up for every other major role!! TERMINATOR was balls, and in AVATAR he showed his true boring, bland nature. Perhaps he is good in indie/local films -- but he sure hasn't shown it in his big-budget 'Western' product so far. Actually, I'd rather give Worthington FLASH as long as he doesn't get CAPTAIN AMERICA! (Considering he's been wearing MARVEL shirts for the past six weeks or so, yes, I really do believe he's lobbying for something...) That's strictly for Chris Pine. Wait a minute -- aren't there more than two big 'hot' male actors at any one time in Hollywood? Guess not...
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By the way: we all know IMDB is not always 100% reliable, but check this out: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392190/companycredits Mel Gibson's ICON PROD. is being credited now on FURY ROAD. AICN -- can you dig up anything on this...and the possibility of Mel participating on-screen?? Perhaps he's just co-producing the picture as a favor to his 'old friend' George -- but I'd prefer if he'd actually STAR in the damn thing...
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starring Sam Worthington.
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starring Sam Worthington.
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& that is all I have to say.
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who still has enough power and Ego in Hollywood to make others lives miserable if they don't throw his kid a bone. thats right...if your Mike Eisners kid you get to make shitty tv episodes and monumental $100,000,000 failures and still get tapped to make more. Fucks sake Breck...wasn't the shit fest Sahara enough for ya? Can't ya just wait for the old mans ticker to wind down and cash in the trust fund?
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Obviously it wasn't.
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...And Alanna Ubach as Dale.
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The suggestions I've read here... Dalton or Nic Cage... are hillariously awesome. I would pay good money to see either. Also: a younger Brendan Fraiser would be the greatest Flash Gordon ever. Maybe it's 80's nostalgia, but I want Flash to have a goofy ass comic book face, square chin and all.
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Blond-haired Brendan Fraser, with de-aged CG face to make him appear 20 is the ONLY way to go!!
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Actually Rachel Weisz would make a great Dale... and howsabout Arnold Vosloo as Emperor Ming. Fuck it de-age the entire cast of THE MUMMY and make FLASH!!!!!
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Neck and neck. Getting exciting now...
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I forgot JettL93... Seems I'm the only one who can. Anyway, vote, vote, vote!
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ever made. Can't see how you can top Dalton, Sydow, Ornella Mutti's body, the music of queen and Brian Blessed screaming with fake wings. And the dialogue. My god the dialogue is awesome. "What is that father?" "Those are called tears daughter. They're a sign of their weakness."
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...will out-bore the bore worms.
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Sam Worthington is like the next big thing
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And if you don't fall into line, your a racist!
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if you don't agree, your a racist
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you know the drill, racist!
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Eurasia! Sia! Sia! Sia!
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... made a deal with the Devil. Only possible explanation.
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that's all I have to say.
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So is my mom !
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Damn, no one used that quoate yest, or did I miss it? Look we all know Flash Gordon was pure 80s cheese. Guess what, that's why we love it.
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for their ice skating routine in Blades of Glory.
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I like Sam, I think he's got good potential. But the corny humor that's been the hallmark of the Flash series (at least the more recent versions, not fmailiar w/ the 50's B&W stuff), Ryan would do better with. Sam needs to work on his humor that's beyond just lines.
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Lost me with Rougue. He was just so TERRIBLE in that movie I could never take him seriously again.
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as long as they keep the awesome theme song! Master of the impossible!
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...yes, but the fact that I liked it so much probably had something to do with it (I'm eleven years older). He probably liked THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS and the TMNT better. Now I'm curious...I'll have to ask him.
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I just can't picture how it's even possible to make this without it being somewhat eclipsed by the 1980's Flash Gordon movie. Just by soundtrack alone.
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Read my convo toward the top on how this movie got greenlite.
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...EVERYWHERE !!!!!!!!!!! :)
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Attack Of The Smegmamen
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you'll be cold in a year after everyone gets sick of seeing you and realizes you're not a good actor..at all!
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He's gonna be another Bradley Cooper. All over the damn place. I don't want another Flash Gordon, but if they HAVE TO do it, whoever said Fillion was right. He'd be perfect. But seriously, I don't even dislike Worthington, but give him a rest already. I'm gonna get sick of him in about 10 seconds.
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that Sam W. is about as good as Paul Walker?? I just don't see where people think this guy can act worth a ashit, or is good looking...... ah well, guess there just aren't ANY STANDARDS, PERIOD.
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actually, that could work out pretty well, depending on the tone of the film.
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Sam Neil or Ian McKellan...... I actually might like Will Smith as Flash, could be Ryan Reynolds is a great fit though....a blonde Scarlett Johannsen for Dale Arden and maybe Orlando Bloom as Prince Baron...... Dr. Zarkov, hmmmm. say Sharlto Copley (spelling??) from D9........ oh yeah......
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he could pull it off.
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lmao that was funny.
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was put in a bunch of blockbuster's where their success had nothing to do with him, but I guess the studios feel like everyone wants to see this guy. Orlando bloom lucked out being in the LOTR and Pirates Trilogies, then the studios were somehow surprised when he couldn't open a movie by himself. Those movies successes had nothing to do with him and he could've been replaced by dozens of other young, effeminate actors...As far as Worthington, these 3 movies mentioned have nothing to do with him and thousands of nameless actors could've filled the Avatar roll...
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Can't believe some of you guys are suggesting Worthatonofnothing play Cap.
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..Queen's soundtrack. "FLASH, AHH-AHH, Savior of the universe".other than that it was campy albiet forgettable fun.
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...just like the other "Sam". Next he'll be up for the part of the biopic based on the king of pop. In all seriousness, sam's cool, as he is one of us..y'know, the Geek Army. Any celeb that could rock a Captain America tee while being interview, deserves a shout-out. His tastes in music is somewhat akin to mines so he can't be that bad.(the cheddarhead)
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Dec 31, 2009 11:51:49 AM CST
Sam can't play cap, but he would be better suited as Batman
by stalkeye
sans gravely-Igottatakeashitrealfuckinbad-voice.Ya feel me, Bale?
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to FLASH GORDON. The only way. Treat it serious and with reverence. If you're going tongue in cheek, Fillon and Whedon should do it.
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No Lion man=lame. He's like Han Solo and Chewbacca all in one.
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Must suck to be a kid today for sci-fi. They get the rehashed leftovers. We had Star Wars,Star Trek, and the shitty Flash Gordon remake. They have rehashed Star War, rehashed Star Trek, and probably another shitty Flash Gordon remake.
And don't even think Moon, Avatar, or D9 are equivalent to what we had in 1977. Star Wars, Close Encounters, and Annie Hall!
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I think it's apples and oranges. Good, but different. This year has really got me looking at scifi again, and while Star Wars, Star Trek, Close Encounters, etc. were great, movies like Children of Men, D9, and the like continue the tradition of telling stories in new ways. So says a grumpy old man who eats red meat cuz it's BAD for ya!
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Yeah, he was good in Bottle Shock. The dude actually has a personality.
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Yeah, great. No offense against the dude, I'm sure Worthington is a nice guy and all, but on screen he's an Australian version of Keanu Reeves, without the benefit of an occasional 'Whoah' to give us a chuckle.
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Worthington seems to be reminiscent of that approach to FLASH.
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I can't believe I'm about to type this to describe one of Mongo's inhabitants, but Prince Thun was the "African-American" that refused to fall on his sword. No, he wasn't feline, but there he was.
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Yeah, i just don't count that.
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"...the inhabitants refer to it as the planet .Eaarrtthhhh""Hey! great thing I already have a button labeled "Earthquake".. I've been waiting for a chance to press this one.."
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Is it just me? Granted, I've only seen him in Terminator: Salvation, but Worthington seems likable in that way that Aussies are. This actually sounds like a good role for him. I read up on the 1980 Flash Gordon, and thought it amusing that the movie flew by the adolescent audience it was aimed at. Too "retro camp". It was supposed to cash in on the big budget fever generated by Star Wars and Superman: The Movie, but like the other "Sunday funnies" movies of the time (Popeye, Lone Ranger), it didn't set the world on fire. Sam Jones won a Razzie for worst performance, and the filmmakers would have us believe the casting of such a bland lead was intentional. Director Mike Hodges said, "[Flash is] a bit thick... a bit dumb. Kind of like American foreign policy, it seems to me..." Ofcourse all this irony and archness was lost on 12-year-olds.*** People who say this couldn't work, for whatever reason, are talking out out of their asses. The basis for many good scifi stories is a "normal" guy journeying to another planet, allying with various aliens, and fighting the cosmic madman. They could do this either of two ways: Totally update all the concepts, or study Galaxy Quest and spoof the original series. And keep that amazing theme song by Queen!
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Ok in TS and brilliant in Sommersault
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The picks I have heard is mostly non American, will there be rioting in the streets if one of them is chosen
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Nah. I can't speak for everyone, but as long they're good it shouldn't matter. The iconic Batman was played (and quite well imo) by a non-American, and most people seem cool with it.
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who plays Cap do a convincing Lower East Side dialect?
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play Cap. Who gives a fuck as long as they play it well. Jax from SOA. I'll say it til Hollywood fucks up and casts someone else. Stupid Hollywood.
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is chris pine
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Don't they actually rerecord and loop the dialogue later anyway? In theory they could have made Bale and Worthington repeat their dialogue for that scene until they both sounded like Americans, right?
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A new Flash Gordon movie is a pointless exercise, as is the notion of The Lone Ranger or Buck Rogers returning as movies. Colour (first in the comics and finally when film caught up) ,campness, straight forward dialogue (the type MR Lucas likes so much), earnestness, wearing its heart on its sleeve are ALL alien concepts to the sneery, cynical, self-aware, postmodern world which informs our popular culture now. Yet these things are integral to all of the above, because they all come from a time when those things were acceptable. The most terrifying word marching in the direction of any of these updates is "darker". You can hear it now, "we're taking Flash in a "darker" direction, our focus groups have shown that audiences are more cleverer than before, so Falsh is going to be a alcoholic, divorced father of 3, crack addict, who can do kung-fu and run up 90 degree surfaces". "The whole cast will be dressed in black, all props will be black, it'll be filmed on a black soundstage, with a black set, with black backgrounds, at night!" Watching that recent Flash Gordon tv show, was like watching a fight, it was gagging to go the 80's movie route at times, but shit scared of being tarred with the camp brush. When Ming the merciless looks like some bloke from Staples, its time to lower the curtain.
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He's actually brilliant onscreen. His best work is ahead of him and it's going to silence all of us.
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and he is great in Avatar,both in his two roles.
but i dont know if he is suitable as Flash Gordon,in fact who gives a fuck about a flash gordon movie? the last one was a major flop.
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...is lost on a lot of geeks, I think. Yeah, Downey played Holmes and Bale is Bats, but Captain America...the fucker's NAME alone should warrant the boys in the U.S. getting first crack at least. It will matter, believe me.
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but, is Eisner still doing the CREATURE FROM THE BLACK BAGOON?
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but, is Eisner still doing the CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON?
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...whenever it pops up on TV. Blessed and Dalton as the two princes, fucking awesome!
**Dive!!**
Queen? Get outa here, amazing!
**Master of the impossible!**
Some great recommendation in this TB with Nick Cage as Ming and a Muse soundtrack.
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"We're going in a new direction with Flash. Flash this time around is a guy who could have had it all. He's an ex-college football star who threw away his chance at fame by betting against his own team and throwing games. Discredited, he's grown into a young man who's bitter and angry about the world, never admitting it's his fault his life went this way. When he becomes part of this interstallar war, he gets the chance to become the hero he always wanted to be." I know nothing on this project, but I'll bet you pickles to doughnut brothers it's going to sound pretty much exactly like I just described. Ythink?
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But, those aren't your pecs...
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Its funny that even in the early 80's that audiences would still except (albeit slightly tongue in cheek) a starightlaced, altruistic hero type character created in the 30's. Everyone, from Bond on down has "problems" now, some reboots work, Bond (i felt), Batman, but i feel they're going to struggle, because the innocence of these things is too central to what made them work.
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They always go for the cheap, uncomplicated young guy(Samn Worthinton) or pussy/gay(Ryan Reynolds) because they want to attract the 14 years old girls. Never mind that the best casting that resulted in the most successful of those franchise, Robert Downey Jr and Christian Bale were the opposite of that. The actor choice for Thor has been a travesty.
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just give up on this dude.
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I just wanted to saw that Von Sydow was simply goddamned brilliant as Ming. And that I still have a crush on Ornella Muti and her outfits in FG. And Queen's ST was also kick ass.
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