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Report on Ang Lee's HULK!

Hulk swats puny SMASH team... errr... by RenoNevada2000	Jul 12th, 2002 09:20:11 AM
Let's hold off on the angry demonstrations, effigy burnings and rock throwings about what we've heard about the script until we actually see the movie. Or Mori writes another of his really kick ass script reviews...
Yaaaaawn!!!! by Julius Caeser	Jul 12th, 2002 09:20:40 AM
I wish these guys would read this crap before they post it. Can this guy be any more incomprehensible?
That's right by Quickfixx	Jul 12th, 2002 09:22:37 AM
First, suckaZ!!.. BOOOYA!!!!
I haven't heard or seen one thing about this movie that make by DevilCat	Jul 12th, 2002 09:24:44 AM
David Banner as Bruce's father? Hulk dogs? Banner "likes" changing? Bleah. The Hulk as originally conceived was a metaphor for both "the ID" and the folly of nuclear war (much like the original "Godzilla"). I am starting to think this movie will be to the Stan Lee Hulk what the Dean-Emmerich Godzilla was to the 1950s Godzilla. A pointless remake.
first by sickboy_ukuk	Jul 12th, 2002 09:24:50 AM
i cant wait for this film
Actually quikfixxx... by RenoNevada2000	Jul 12th, 2002 09:25:01 AM
You're third. And what's up with that name? It sounds like the codename for the heroin junike member of GIJoe.
FIRST!!! by 2vic	Jul 12th, 2002 09:25:12 AM
well...'hope he knows what he's doing... but like we say in france:too much freaks kills the freaks... which means that Ang Lee's Hulk will probably be overfilled with green monsters,and could be ridiculous or boring...now let's see...
I'm praying that come christmas, universal will release an a by scorpio2nd	Jul 12th, 2002 09:26:08 AM

fuck!! by 2vic	Jul 12th, 2002 09:26:40 AM
we all wrote those posts at the same time or what?
2vic- by RenoNevada2000	Jul 12th, 2002 09:27:29 AM
I'm just screwing around at work. Very bored today...
Reno by 2vic	Jul 12th, 2002 09:30:19 AM
cool to see someone on the net today... what time is it for you? it's soooo boring in here too!
Fanboy whining by Snuggleskunk	Jul 12th, 2002 09:33:12 AM
Really I know its been said one hundred billion times BUT (Why am I bothering?) PLease watch these films as stand alones and don't bitch about whats different. I love Harry Potter and don't bitch about what they did to the book. For starters RUNNING TIME is the most important factor.
2vic... by RenoNevada2000	Jul 12th, 2002 09:33:47 AM
Its about 9:30 am. And to keep this post On Topic- Can I reiterate my plea to everyone to calm down about what we have heard so far about the script for this. Avi Arad is not about to kill the gold egg laying poultry anytime soon. If Marvel is happy with the script, then I'm willing to take a relaxed, wait and see attitude on this.
Don't be so hard on yourself ScoobyDooku, he's just envi by scorpio2nd	Jul 12th, 2002 09:33:58 AM

woof woof by PriestYoungblood	Jul 12th, 2002 09:35:19 AM
Hulk smash hulk dogs. Don't know about this, but I'm still repeating my "have faith in Ang" mantra. I don't mind a little bending of the hitsory, but this seems like a lot of bending. Watch and see folks, watch and see. And quikfixxx - you're a loser. Not only for posting first, but for doing it when you weren't actually first.
Scooby's right by 2vic	Jul 12th, 2002 09:35:29 AM
but beware..they could use your idea of calling the fantastic four,"four" i wonder if they already thought of it...maybe. well,in france incredible is not easy to pronouciate...so...
pray for the best by Zen Man	Jul 12th, 2002 09:38:24 AM
Is anyone else out there as worried that this movie will screw up as badly as say...Godzilla? It would be so much better to do the story (of both Godzilla and Hulk) just as the original stories were presented. But some 'genius' comes along with a film making 'vision' and now we have Hulk-Dogs and Nolte-Man. I admire Ang lee, but Stan Lee had THE VISION dude. If this movie sucks (like Godzilla sucked) I will be the first genuine case of 'Hulking-out'.
That's why I'm snuggleskunk by Snuggleskunk	Jul 12th, 2002 09:39:56 AM
Got so pissed off with all that caroline234 etc. crap and every good screenname on the entire internet is taken so I came up with an entirelly new word. Are't I cool and original (might as well say it before someone else does)
The dogs I can live with by VodooDaddy	Jul 12th, 2002 09:40:36 AM
They don't really do anything to the story, but offer up a potentially cool action scene, but I have to agree with the scooper that having his father play any part in his creation sort of goes against one of the original concepts of the comic. In a way, Banner was responsible for his own transformation. Yes I know he went out there to save that kid that had stumbled onto the testing ground, but as one of the major developers of the gamma bomb, it was sort of Fate's way of coming back to bite him in the ass. Having someone else force him to undergo the transformation gives him someone to blame for his predicament, while in the comics he really had no one to blame but himself. I must admit that I haven't picked up a Hulk comic since that Hero's Reborn crap a couple of years ago, but I doubt that they've tampered with storyline that much. I'm still looking forward to this movie, if only for the action potential. I'm curious to see how they'll portray his super strength. I always hated that in the tv show they could never have him do anything that incredible because of the budget, and he was forced to demonstrate his strength by picking up the ends (just the ends mind you!) of cars as the villians tried to drive away... Oh, and he occasionally bent the barrels of guns. Even the Superman movies never really gave you a good idea of how awesomely powerful he was. I know in the past having someone do feats of strength was hard to pull off convincingly with the technology available, but I expect more now. I want to see the Hulk throwing cars with ease, leaping 2 miles, and reducing tanks to rubble with one blow. The Hulk is a force of nature, as powerful as a hurricane, or an earthquake, not a victim, and I hope they portray him as such. If they manage to do that I'll be happy, I just hope I'm not distracted too much by this particular plot twist........
I liked Godzilla! by Snuggleskunk	Jul 12th, 2002 09:40:46 AM

No fucking supervillans for FUCK SAKE!!! The Hulk doesn't ne by Bunger	Jul 12th, 2002 09:43:14 AM

What I want to see in a HULK movie is already in Ultimates #5. by Vegas	Jul 12th, 2002 09:43:19 AM
I want to see Hulk climbing up walls Kong-style. Damn that issue was just straight cover-to-cover cool. It'd have been nice to have seen him actually CATCH Freddie Prinze Jr. instead of them getting airlifted out, though.
Even if Hulk himself looks crap, as the 1998 Godzilla did, it wo by scorpio2nd	Jul 12th, 2002 09:46:53 AM
That film (which is among the crappest i've ever seen, simply because of the abundance of extremely annoying characters) made in the region of $400 million simply because of spectacle, and a killer marketing campaign that started a year before the film came out. Hulk has already done that and appears to have plenty of spectacle, it won't flop, i guarantee it.
Don't make me Ang Lee... by Some Dude	Jul 12th, 2002 09:47:43 AM
you wouldn't like me when I'm Ang Lee.
HULK will get "smashed" by T3 by Batman_9	Jul 12th, 2002 09:48:39 AM
man i really want to excited about this film...and the teaser was a step in the right direction but, come on ang lee. enough is enough. i was hoping that those damn "hulk dogs" were only rumors. i guess the fiant between hulk and the giant poodle is right too? and nick nolte will be david banner who is also abosorbing man who is also responsible for making bruce banner into the hulk who then fights everything from the army to san francisco 49ers. geez. i think DAREDEVIL will be a kick ass movie and this will be the first comic book dissappointment since BATMAN AND ROBIN. but surely it won't be that bad. it opens on june 20th giving it two full weeks to "smash" competion until the the july 3rd release of TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES. and even though T3 will prolly suck, it will crush HULK b/c everyone will expect to see arnold as a T-800 shooting and blowing stuff up and thats what they'll get. unless ang lee gets involved then arnie will fight an evil CX-4000 which will be a cat made of lava.
Actually i think Hulk is going head to head in June with Charlie by scorpio2nd	Jul 12th, 2002 09:53:37 AM

Maybe I'm old fashioned... by rev_skarekroe	Jul 12th, 2002 09:56:39 AM
...but while I found Ultimates #5 a rollicking good read, I have a problem with their treatment of the Hulk. Classic Hulk was a misunderstood and accidental hero - he really wanted to be left alone, but he ended up continually saving the world from super-villains. Ultimate Hulk is an unambiguous villain, whose goals are rape, cannibalism, and crapping in people's skulls. He actually almost reminds me more of the Toyfare Hulk. BTW, if Hulk is supposed to be naked in this movie, how are they going to make action figures? sk
naked hulk toy... by 2vic	Jul 12th, 2002 10:02:18 AM
with a plastic...oh...man..that's gross. maybe they'll do it 1:1, for the ladies
Hey, someone else who reads Twisted Mego Theatre. Very glad to by scorpio2nd	Jul 12th, 2002 10:04:41 AM
My favourite issue (apart from anythiong with the drunk iron man in it) was the celebrity squares one where Todd McFarlane got turned into a ham sandwhich screaming "still got soooo many balls to buy". I'm just giggling about it right now. What's your favourite?
Re: Rev, and the Ultimate's edition of the Hulk by Vegas	Jul 12th, 2002 10:14:15 AM
I agree that right now he's basically a villain, but I have hopes that this is to set up a deeper character later on. Banner will try to help society and become a hero after getting ousted from the Ultimates, but will be unable to do so with ease because of his past. I think that if they follow this route, THE ULTIMATES is going to have one of the greatest superhero arcs in a long time. Plus, it's nice to see Captain America as a badass for once.
Dog parts. by Christopher3	Jul 12th, 2002 10:22:22 AM
Mmmmm. Good.
This news is ancient AND recycled by LeeScoresby	Jul 12th, 2002 10:27:20 AM
We've seen pics of the SWAT team. We know they're in the flick. We've also heard that the rumors about "Hulk Dogs" transforming Banner are FALSE. Jesus....did this guy just pick old rumors off the web and pile them together?
HULK EATS NERDS AND SHITS OUT GEEKS!! by The Equalizer	Jul 12th, 2002 10:30:00 AM
What a load of shite this film is going to be.
scorpio2nd... by rev_skarekroe	Jul 12th, 2002 10:32:15 AM
My favorite Twisted Mego Theater was probably the one where Spider-Man had to join the Justice League. Or maybe the one where the villains took over Legoland. It hasn't been the same since they had to stop using the DC characters (though the gag with the orange and grey pumpkin Batman was pretty funny). sk
Yeah but I liked Jurassic Park III as well by Snuggleskunk	Jul 12th, 2002 10:32:54 AM
so don't trust my taste in films but as you say fun, silly great action that's always going to work for me. I'm more pissed off with films like Armageddon that take themselves way to seriously. If your going to make a silly action film have fun with it. And it sounds like Ang Lee is having fun with Hulk. Possibly a bit too much but nevermind. The sillier the better in my mind. SMoke em if ya gotem
re: Naked Hulk. by PoshKittyKat	Jul 12th, 2002 10:39:11 AM
After Hulking out a few times, Banner has the good sense to start wearing elastic pants.
to Some Dude by Hostile_17	Jul 12th, 2002 10:48:51 AM
That was one of the funniest things I've read on this site!
Hulk Dogs by Acappellaman	Jul 12th, 2002 10:56:56 AM
Some of you people need to read more carefully. That report about the Hulk Dogs being the cause of Banner beconing the Hulk did NOT say there were no Hulk Dogs in the movie - only that they weren't the reason Banner because the Hulk. It seems pretty obvious to me that there are going to be Hulk Dogs in the movie, and frankly I think it'll be pretty cool. Some of you may have forgotten, but there was a Hulk issue where he had to battle a bunch of gamma-mutated animals in the desert that were created with the same bomb that got Bruce. So, with that in mind, do the Hulk Dogs really seem that unbelievable? If gamma rays can turn a human into a huge steel-skinned behemoth, what's to stop them from doing the same to animals? As far as how Ang Lee's going to alter the Hulk's creation, though, I am worried a bit. And Banner's father. That's bugging me too. All it boils down to, really, is that the Hulk is created somehow, and we'll get to see lots-o destruction, so It's really not THAT big of a deal to me. Just gotta wait now!
Typo HELL by Acappellaman	Jul 12th, 2002 10:58:49 AM
Sorry about the typos - didn't proof-read my own post. Please forgive my butchering of the English language.
Banner's dad is crucial to the creation of the Hulk by GiggityGoo	Jul 12th, 2002 11:07:30 AM
I don't know how familiar the casual reader is with the Hulk mythology, but during Peter David's run it was established that Banner's dad was a complete asshole, an abusive father and husband. The quiet, reserved Banner had this ocean of anger rolling around inside him, and it was this psychological dichotomy was what led to the Hulk persona manifesting itself. Now, making his dad a gamma radiation scientist is another thing altogether, but within the realm of the Hulk mythos, Banner's dad is an important plot point.
Ultimate Hulk by LadyGwenevere	Jul 12th, 2002 11:18:16 AM
Vegas, I totally agree with you on Ultimates #5 - I can't believe how good that series is! I'd act like Farley on SNL if I tried to talk about all it's great points... "remember when Hulk pounded in Giant Man's face?... that was cool." Their Hulk is AMAZING. And I totally love their progressive-minded Thor - it's awesome to have him be critical of the U.S. government like he is; it's a realistic liberal viewpoint from someone outside America. And man, don't get me started on how incredible the artwork is - it's friggin' cinematic. Hulk (to Giant Man): "I'm gonna rip off your skull and use it like a toilet bowl!"
hiya harry long time reader first time writer blah blah blah get by sav	Jul 12th, 2002 11:18:18 AM
no cgi in any of the trailers. The film better have a good plot to it and right now hulk dogs and the absorbing man as erics father somehow doesnt reach out to me ah well theres always daredevil and spider-man 2
This sounds cool as ICE by Chronwood	Jul 12th, 2002 11:25:04 AM
I'm down with these updates and changes; I think I kind of see what Ang is aiming for. Nolte and Elliot will be fantastic, no doubt - Nolte turning into a angry beast onscreen is LONG overdue; they probably won't even need FX. The IH was a great book when I used to take it, but I was never overly impressed with the dramatic dynamics and whatever canon they had established -- it was a kid's book. This sounds like its growing up and getting some depth.
puny compared to by dustable carnage	Jul 12th, 2002 11:29:00 AM
must see hulk must see with eyes must see if hulk cool will smash puny movie if hulk not cool don't care about puny story tidbits puny spies must show us hulk must see hulk must see hulk must see hulk or a real cool nude glossy of jennifer would be really swell
Hulk and Mego Theatre by Jango Matt	Jul 12th, 2002 11:33:59 AM
To throw in my two cents on my favorite Toyfare mego Theatre, I think the one I found the most funny featured, appropriately, the Hulk and Spider-Man. It's the one where Spider-man goes to Hogwarts school and the Hulk uses the Magic Sorting Hat to wipe his ass, and it pitifully proclaims...k-kill me.....absolutely hilarious. And then the classes, one teacher was explaining to the kids how to "pimp those hoes"....Anyway, I have faith in this film, think that it will be very good, Ang Lee is definitely a very visually interesting director, and a comic book fan to boot, as shown by his extremely depressing film The Ice Storm. And I read that the Hulk dogs were just rumors..maybe they just keep the dogs as pets. Anyway, having David Banner being the absorbing man is actually a pretty good idea, considering how large the Bruce Banner is when he Hulks out, the ability to absorb all that mass would be well explained if it's in his genes. But that's just my opinion, never was a huge Hulk comic fan.
Well, regardless of Ang Lee's talent, I'm getting reeeea by Frenchnick	Jul 12th, 2002 11:41:21 AM
Recently most of the superhero movies have turned out to be relatively faithfull to the original comics (spidey, x-men, batman, supes, you name it...). Filming rumours then were consistent with the original material, with a few dissagrements here and there concerning looks and minor story details, but faithfull nonetheless. Of all the stuff I've heard about the HULK, none of these rumours seem to reassure me in any way. Sure there'll be action and stuff but really, Hulk dogs ? Although original, are they usefull ? Never seen or heard of them in the comic personnally. Banner becoming the Hulk from a dog bite ??? This rumour has seemingly been dismissed but where the HELL did THAT come from ? Banner's father beeing formally the original Hulk or, now it seems, the Absorbing man !!!???? Where the hell is all this going ? I got a REALLY BAD feeling about this movie. I hope people won't praise it because of Ang Lee. He may be a great director but he had BETTER not fuck up the original caracter on the basis of ARTISTIC points of views. Goddamn high strung ego self-centered ARTISTS who are above you because you cannot ubnderstand their ideal. I hate artists... Guys, don't fuck up the Hulk... Please... I'm already lowering this film standards because of many things. First of them beeing these ridiculous rumours, totally inconsistent with the original comic caracter. That, and the fact that these rumours are not yet confirmed or denied... Sends shivers down my spine... Oh yeah, and if this flick is a bomb regardless of the Grrrrreat people involved, that might, just might freeze up Hollywood execs concerning the superhero caracters on film. Let's all pray for a better world. Yeah Right...
Hulk have beer, cheat on wife! by Hammer2Fall	Jul 12th, 2002 11:58:30 AM
Heh heh...Sorry, someone had to say it.
Hulk repressed! Hulk in Ang Lee Movie! by FrankCobretti	Jul 12th, 2002 12:18:42 PM
Ahh, the pathos.
raw power baby! by Zen Man	Jul 12th, 2002 12:29:13 PM
Okay, Hulk Dogs COULD be cool if they looked totally BAD ASS. And if the fight scene with them and the Hulk are handled in a way that makes your jaw drop. Remember Sauron battling the armies in Lord of the Rings? It's gotta feel like that. A true sense of truly awesome power. If it's played for laughs... Anyway, I think the first flick could be void of super villains. just be the hell out of the military. but the next one should feature an all out slug fest against The Abomination! Hey, anybody remember the issue of Hulk way back when Joyn Byrne was running it when Namor, Iron Man, Hercules, and doc samson fought the Hulk through several small towns? The destruction that insued after so many powerful being fought it out. THATS what I want from this movie.
Nolte as Absorbing Man?! BAH! Bring meVin Diesel!! by BillBrasky	Jul 12th, 2002 12:34:03 PM
ANNNND Absorbing Man is a great villain who happens to be a great whipping boy for Thor and The Hulk (and just about everyone else in the Marvel Universe) and will look great as a CGI concrete or steel bad ass!!
Ruh-Roh! by Kid Z	Jul 12th, 2002 12:46:48 PM
Roo've rade Rhulky-Roo rangry. Roo ron't rike ree rhen Rai'm rangry...RRRRRRRRAAARGH!
The Abnolte Man by Andel Crodo	Jul 12th, 2002 12:55:00 PM
This would have worked better if David Banner was the LEADER instead of a psuedo-Creel. Would have made much more sense, the whole experimenting on his kid bit, etc. Instead, we have a "climatic" battle where Bruce is cured by merely shaking his dad's hand. Ugh. I can deal with alterations to the subject material, but mostly all of these changes are no minor alterations.
Nice spoiler there, Andel. by rev_skarekroe	Jul 12th, 2002 01:21:40 PM
Jackass. sk
So you've decided to turn your son into a gamma radiated mon by ARGH!	Jul 12th, 2002 01:30:02 PM
Everything I hear about this movie sounds like crap, honestly. I'm not complaining, just stating my opinion, because, as crappy as it sounds, Ang Lee friggin' rules, so I'm sure it will be good. On a side note, someone needs to get Christian Bale in as Batman for Batman vs. Supes. And maybe a beefed up Paul Rudd for Supes? Just betting on DC ripping off Marvel's whole "good actors" thing (not that that's bed).
Hey MalwynOY2k by Hostile_17	Jul 12th, 2002 01:41:30 PM
Sorry, I dont check out talkbacks very often so I didnt know. So then, to whoever made that up; that was the funniest thing I've ever read on this site!
Re: Argh, and the casting of NIPPLES! (or, as the suits are call by Vegas	Jul 12th, 2002 02:10:30 PM
I'd agree that Christian Bale is perfect, but as SUPERMAN. He's got the physique (as AMERICAN PSYCHO showed), he can do an American accent, and he's just got the kind of face that I could see as The Man Of Steel. As for Batman, I'd like to see Clooney back in the role. True, BATMAN AND ROBIN was an unmitigated piece of arse, but he was good in it.
by White_Noise	Jul 12th, 2002 02:15:43 PM
I just can't take anymore of the excrable grammar and spelling in the talk-backs. Please people, learn how to spell. Case in point: Hammer2fall, it's not 'Hulk have beer, cheat on wife', it is ' Hulk have beer, CHEET on wife'. Sheesh, let's get it straight!
Tobey maguire: by Tarl_Cabot	Jul 12th, 2002 02:39:17 PM
Is not gay as hell. He's a great Spiderman/Peter Parker. He will be the richest actor ever off of ONE franchise. He was great in Spiderman; there's no better choice out there unless you prefer Freddie Prince of bad acting jr.Get a job mate! consiga una vida tambien!
Clearly, I do not know enough Hulk-lore to comment on any of thi by WeedyMcSmokey	Jul 12th, 2002 02:53:52 PM
....but I'm going to anyway! Ang Lee - exquiste director, passionate and patient - his film never hurry and arrive at their plot destinations at the right time. This flick is pretty safe in his hands. Of course, I couldn't give a shit if they stick to the source material - I don't know any of it. Also, I am constantly reminded of the Simpsons where Bart and Milhouse see the copy of Radioactive Man where he marries the Worm woman in one of those "What If?" type issues. BTW What in the name of holy hell is a "Hulk Dog" and can I get one at the ball game?
What is this Toyfare Mego Theater? by BloodDonorMan	Jul 12th, 2002 03:01:14 PM
Is sounds funny as hell! Any help would be appreciated!
Twisted Toyfare Theater by rev_skarekroe	Jul 12th, 2002 03:34:40 PM
Twisted Toyfare Theater (formerly Twisted Mego Theater) is a feature in Toyfare magazine in which Mego and other action figures are made to act in obscene, childish, and hilarious ways, fumetti style. There are two "Best of" trade paperbacks available. Check your local funnybook retailer. sk
What's with this first crap? by tylernol	Jul 12th, 2002 04:00:30 PM
Guys, I am fairly new here, but I am wondering why everytime I check out a new topic, there is always some idiot screaming about how he was the first Talkbacker to reply. Do these guys just stay on the site all day and then rush to be the "first" one to respond to a new topic? I would imagine if I were that no life, I don't really think I would want to advertise it, no? Are these guys so removed from general society that they mistake being "first" to respond to a topic for some kind of achievement? The internet can be a scary place sometimes, but it has its uses. I always wondered what it must be like for the nerds in our society, you know, the ones that could never make friends, get girls, or keep jobs. The internet provides a fascinating look into the lives of these "basement dwellers" as I have heard them be referred to in the past. Do you guys realize that while you flock here everyday instead of getting out into the real world, the guy who started this site is being flown all over the world and hangs out with movie stars because the number of hits his site receives everyday make it look significant? The next time you are screaming "first" while other people are out in the real world living real lives, you may want to consider that.
Oh, well by Halloween68	Jul 12th, 2002 04:08:09 PM
At least I can still go drool over Jennifer Connelly. What a fox. And I heard she just exited her two year relationship with her boyfriend. Hey, now. Jennifer , you "Phenomena", you remind me of the babe, what babe, the babe with the power, what power, the power of voodoo, whodo, youdo remind me of the babe. Heh, heh, heh. And yes, I actually used to own a copy of The Rocketeer and Career Opporunities, and I still own a copy of Dark City. PS- I forgive you for being in that oscar whoring Opie film. *** On a side note: You know, it just hit me... In the Incredible Hulk tv show, it was Dr. "David" Banner who was the hulk. Not Bruce. That's a freaky coincedence, from Hulk to Absorbing Man. Seems the Hulk's dad is more popular than he is.
Twisted Toyfare Theater fun by KONG33	Jul 12th, 2002 04:09:27 PM
I got the second collection for 20 bucks and I must recommend it. I like it when Spidey maxes out his credit cards and tries to win big in Vegas with Thor following him. And when the FF is on a building and The Thing and Johnny Storm enjoy throwing pennies off the side. Or when IRON MAN has to stay up with his buddy Hulk watching his 'Party Of Five' tapes to stay away from alcohol. That Spidey Mego figure is just intrinsically comedic, I swear, just looking at him he seems to have something hilarious to say.
rev_skarekroe by Andel Crodo	Jul 12th, 2002 04:12:24 PM
Spoiler? I mean, I already know I'm a jackass, but the movie hasn't even been made yet. How could I have hoped to spoil you? Besides, what I mentioned has already been done and is one of the umpteen ways they cured Banner in the comics. - - - - - - - - The loss of the true-to-the-source gamma bomb is a disappointment, yet not earth-shattering. After all, Banner experimented directly on himself in the TV series and the public was happy with that. - - - - - - - - You know, this is one of the superhero flicks where two villians really could have worked very well. Either a Leader/Gremlin combo or a Leader/Abomination combo would have been great (I'd prefer the latter). At least we have Ross and Talbot with their military might instead of a reporter named McGee.
rev skarekroe, some good choices there. Have you read this issu by scorpio2nd	Jul 12th, 2002 04:24:40 PM
That recent issue where spidey sifted through a parody DVD collection containing 'DUKE WHERE'S MY CAR' and 'COUCHING TIGER NOW WITH MORE TIGER' were bloody funny. Anyway, have you read Clash of the titans part 1 where the famous covers toys arrived and challenged the mego's to a wrestling match. I saw part 2 but part 1 was the only issue i've ever missed. I'm curious if you've read it because in the next issue there seemd to be a lot of backlash against spidey's actions and that's why Thor hit him with a chair. What did he do? I'd love one of those custom Dr Doom's that they use, i wonder how they made them.
I made soooooo many spelling mistakes in that last comment. Apo by scorpio2nd	Jul 12th, 2002 04:28:18 PM

Some of these 'rumors' are old news by Charnelhouse	Jul 12th, 2002 05:00:47 PM
The Coming Attractions website has already confirmed and clarified a lot of these rumors. The Hulk origin is being altered. Banner's father is the first to be mutated by gamma radiation, and he passes on the irratiated genetic matter to his son Bruce. However, Bruce doesn't manifest the symptoms of gamma mutation until after being bitten by the irradiated dogs. Also, Bruce's father has the powers of Crusher Creel, but he's not being called Absorbing Man or anything.
Hmmm? by Darth Pixel	Jul 12th, 2002 05:07:04 PM
Jennifer ( I dont wanna sleep with Russel Crowe while hes taking pink pills) Connelly... what's wrong with pink pills? I take them all the time - lots of sleep and drink plenty of water, the Doctor say's. Anyway. Ciao.
2 things will make this flick cool: #1 "HULK SMASH *insert poor by Tall_Boy	Jul 12th, 2002 05:32:16 PM
-"Don't make me Ang Lee. You wouldn't like me when I'm Ang Lee." (and he should say it like that too). Sure, it sounds like they're buttfucking the origin story (which I always hate) but they fudged a bit with Spidey and as long as the essence of Hulk is still there. It could work. "HULK SMASH WORLD!!"
There are Hulk dogs in issue #98 of "Incredible Hulk" by Aquafresh	Jul 12th, 2002 05:43:38 PM
Its there. Plain as day. Yessiree bob.
Dogs? Nope. by Pepper Sinclaire	Jul 12th, 2002 05:59:09 PM
I thought the Hulk dogs had already been dismissed as false? So what's all this crud?!#@ Mebbe the dogs get angsty around Banner because they sense he's a (ho ho ho) Green Giant? Off topic - Saw Resident Evil today over here in the UK. It blows. P$
Funny Hulk Trailer!!! Does anyone know what this is about? It by Chester Neilson	Jul 12th, 2002 06:01:47 PM

Jenny.Con by Zen Man	Jul 12th, 2002 06:03:42 PM
The casting of the Hulk was pretty painless. As long as the MONSTER looks cool, it really won't matter much who plays Banner or Betty or T-Bolt Ross. (within reason of course) Jennifer Connelly is slowly easing out of Hot Babe status. Don't all of us drooling fanboys want to see her in something more 'tasty'. I always wanter her to play Rogue in an X-Men movie. Now if someone could get around to making an X-Men movie that would be cool...
Bitten by a radioactive DOG?!? Oh Dear God NO by DevilCat	Jul 12th, 2002 06:36:40 PM
Thank you, Ang Lee for making sure that this movie is now seen in the minds of the public as a Spiderman rip off.
DevilCat, yer a frickin idiot!!! That's not what the hulkdog by Bunger	Jul 12th, 2002 07:09:46 PM

83rd!!! by Captain_Obvious	Jul 12th, 2002 07:26:00 PM
YEAH BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!
HULK SMASH PUNY ASIAN DIRECTOR! by CHEWBLACCA	Jul 12th, 2002 09:08:27 PM
Hulk not like it when movie-men change Hulk's life story.Hulk thinks stupid dogs is bad idea. Puny Banner's daddy died when Banner was young and he did NOT have a big wrecking ball.Hulk was born in desert when puny Banner set off stupid Gamma Bomb. Hulk thinks he might just go see X-MEN 2 instead of stupid movie that lies about him.Bah!
The previous poster is right: the Hulk-Dogs are from the comic b by KingKrypton	Jul 12th, 2002 10:03:32 PM
And yes, they're still a stupid concept, even on the comics page. But don't blame Ang Lee for the idea (blame Paul Jenkins, who wrote that story). He apparently just read that story and decided it was a concept worth his while.
Actually, I don't mind Hulk Dogs. by The Killer-Goat	Jul 13th, 2002 01:02:51 AM
They're feisty but loyal and make for a strong, persistent breeding gene that goes a long way to propogate a lustrous green sheen in long-haired pups of the litter. Like chia-pets or something. As stated before, in the X-men movie they used story elements and action scenes inconsistent to the comics, and we accepted it...because there was nary a peep mentioned on the origins of the characters, except Logan and Rogue. Singer and Co. played it safe and kept origins (especially Wolvie's) a hinted mystery to pursue further in the sequels (worked for the SW trilogy, anyways). Yes, everyone's got powers because of mutations, but no explanations of WHY or HOW they were indoctrinated to become "X-Men". If they're going to change Hulk's gamma-bomb catalyst origin as rumored, here's a plot: "'Hulk' Hogan, A man nearing the end of his prime, experiments with an untested steroid serums to regain his glorious status in the ring, only to find...it's a curse in disguise. Wave after wave of supporting cast wrestlers meet their doom at the hands of a man-monster swollen larger and greener than humanly possible. Banned from the [Insert wrestling show Here.] and forced to wander from league to league, he hopes to find an outlet for his contorted facial expressions. Can the world survive such a force of nature???" Yeah it's a ridiculous idea, with as much relevance as this proposed 'human-testing' plot rumor.
There's a place where time stands still if you keep taking t by Billy Talent	Jul 13th, 2002 03:07:54 AM
The thing is, this is an Ang Lee film. It's probably going to be a little more leisurely and artsy than your typical blockbuster. "Crouching Tiger' isn't my favorite film of his. But he's also the director of 'Ride with the Devil', 'The Wedding Banquet', 'Eat, Drin, Man, Woman', 'The Ice Storm' and 'Sense and Sensibility'. In fact he might be just about the finest director to have emerged in the last ten years. He also seems like a really strange director for this material. 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' takes itself a lot more seriously than most Martial Arts films, and I don't think that it's as much fun as some of them are. 'The Hulk' could end up being the same sort of thing, a "good" comic book movie for people who don't like comic book movies. I kinda wish he was making 'The Alamo' instead.
Bunger you flaming idiot I was responding to a post by Charnelho by DevilCat	Jul 13th, 2002 07:53:45 AM
I didnt make up the "bitten by a radioactive dog" rumor. Its something Charnelhouse posted. And, assuming it is true, while I will concede that Lee will quite possibly portray the chain of events as much more nuanced than that, I suspect that many film critics (and, therefore, members of John Q public), shallow of mind and looking for an easy pithy description of the Hulk's origin, will go for the "bitten by a radioactive dog" angle. Now, if you will excuse me, I must return my head to my ass the better I may look you in the eye when and if you respond.
Go ahead and Backpedal your ass off you little shitbag DevilCat! by Bunger	Jul 13th, 2002 09:42:21 AM

no more of this dickhole"assuming that it's true" crap that by Bunger	Jul 13th, 2002 09:43:42 AM

(pardon me, of course I meant "gullible" you little nitpicking s by Bunger	Jul 13th, 2002 09:45:02 AM

Will These Dogs Shit Silk Or A Fine Polyester Blend? by Son Of Batboy	Jul 13th, 2002 12:39:45 PM
Feeding scarves to dogs? What the hell kinda shit they be smokin'? Where can I get some? Maybe those scarves are an appetizer for the main course, namely BETTY!!! It did say Betty's Scarf on the prop list didn't it? Of course maybe old man Banner is trying to combine the silk spinning ability of a spider with man's best friend so he can finally fulfill his lifelong dream of starting his own line of home spun canine scarves. Then again, considering the eating habits of some dogs perhaps he's looking for a type of industrial strength rectal floss for Fido. Just feed the scarf in one end and pull it out the other. "Five pounds of ground beef and he's clean as a whistle. Here Betty, here's your scarf back." Lets face it. That's the real reason these dogs are pissed.
Howe Long/Superman VS. George Clooney/Batman by JDanielP	Jul 13th, 2002 01:41:27 PM
Howe Long ("Firestorm"/"Broken Arrow"/Radio Shack commercials with former Lois Lane) could be GREAT as Superman, ... with the right hair and movie director. George Clooney COULD be the BEST Batman, with the right material. "Batman and Robin" was terrible but I know that Clooney wasn't at fault. It, quite simply, was the material and the interpretation of it. Clooney is quite capable of the dark and brooding Batman we (Howe)"Long" to see whoopin' Superman's red "s".
Superman's dog Kryto vs. "Hulk Dogs"! by JDanielP	Jul 13th, 2002 01:46:01 PM
Krypto wins, ... finishes off Hulk.
err, ... "Krypto" vs. "Hulk Dogs". by JDanielP	Jul 13th, 2002 03:06:46 PM
By the way, ... how about Alan Cummings as the Joker and Reese Witherspoon as Harley Quinn? -- That is, ... if Batman and Superman are to be younger than, ... George Clooney and Howe Long.
Bats vs. Supes by ARGH!	Jul 13th, 2002 03:47:44 PM
Howie Long? Hell no. When people think Howie long, they think Radio Shack and the occasional skinemax. He's total cheeseball, and I don't think anyone goes into a movie with him in it thinking, 'man, that Howie long is one captivating mother fucker!' If they were to go along that route, they might as well get Eric Roberts as Lex Luthor and Shannon Tweed as Lois Lane; the tag line could be Batman vs. Superman:One man will win, everyone in the audience will lose. I stand by Christian Bale as Batman; anyone who thinks that idea sucks, well ok, that's your opinion, but check out American Psycho and Reign of Fire; he looks like a rich, aristocratic snot, who carries his scenes with a ton of intensity. ARGH!
Howe Long ("Broken Arrow") as Superman ... by JDanielP	Jul 13th, 2002 05:39:43 PM
ARGH! -- I understand the desire to have a "real" actor to "captivate" you, ... but I do think that Howe Long would really look the part when you blacken his eyebrows/hair. As for his acting, ... I believe he CAN in fact portray Superman, ... though I admit that I'd want to see him "screentested" for the role. And I also believe that he could be great opposite a dark and brooding George Clooney Batman.
Jesus getting buttfucked by Mohammed with a stick from the Bo tr by Bunger	Jul 13th, 2002 07:48:06 PM

hey cyrus by cynadon	Jul 13th, 2002 10:10:17 PM
What do you mean "Heres hoping Ang Lee knows what hes doing". It's Ang Lee. Here's the filmography. I suggest you study it. Director - filmography (2000s) (1990s) Hulk, The (2003) Chosen (2001) Wo hu cang long (2000) ... aka Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) (USA) Ride with the Devil (1999/I) Ice Storm, The (1997) Sense and Sensibility (1995) Yin shi nan nu (1994) ... aka Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) (USA) Hsi yen (1993) ... aka Wedding Banquet, The (1993) Tui shou (1992) ... aka Pushing Hands (1992) The man is an artist and a professional. I think its safe to bet that you couldnt get near the logistical and professional demands that a project like that would command from a director. Kudos to getting a call sheet, but relax man. It'll be fine.
And for Fucksake NO THE FUCKING EAGLES COULDN'T FUCKING DROP by Bunger	Jul 13th, 2002 11:03:32 PM

DAMMIT PEOPLE... by Spelunker Gregg	Jul 14th, 2002 12:03:46 AM
...I'm telling you! Scrap this and make a She-Hulk movie! Oh the naked, gamma-irradiated goodness that can burst from a bra & shirt in that flick! Get Andy Sidaris to direct it! He's good with no-plot films that scrammble quickly to get the leading ladies nekkid! Give him and amped up budget! Um...yeah...I smoke crack occassionally.
Aw is little triumph doggy is all gittin ignored because he such by Bunger	Jul 14th, 2002 12:23:44 AM

Damn, this looks good... by Dr_Zoidberg	Jul 14th, 2002 10:35:27 AM
I'm sure it will beat TPM hands down and kick AOTC ass into the next millenium.
You said it Custer. by Forest_the_Gimp	Jul 14th, 2002 10:37:12 AM
This film will beat those piece of shit SW films to the ground. I wonder when we will see another trailer for this. I personally would like to see the CGI model right now.
ang lee clearly does not read comics or respect them and we shou by JRKerr	Jul 15th, 2002 03:18:27 AM
I'm serious. Messing with the mythology of an established character is not just a bad idea, its a gross insult to all of us who carried the character this far. This isn't an interesting upgrade via Alan Moore's Swamp Thing or Frank Miller's daredevil... this is an affront to comic fandom by non-believers. There are infidels in the temple. If they do this, boycott the movie and pretend it is not the Hulk.
The more I hear.... by The Gr8 one	Jul 15th, 2002 08:53:36 AM
about this film the less I want to see it.
Hulk Transformation by hulkfan	Jul 15th, 2002 03:10:49 PM
I've been a fan of this guy for years and I hope the new movie will show an astounding transformation like in a good werewolf move. The type of transformation where the detail of it is pronounced, like crunching bones and sweaty skin turning green, eyebrows bumping.
film titles by Hud	Jul 15th, 2002 04:56:07 PM
wait, it's not The Asthmatic Four? And all this time I . . . damn.
Is the dog also BAOH? by Xiad	Jul 15th, 2002 04:57:11 PM
Does this hulk-dog stuff remind anyone else of a second-rate anime?
This info Screams that Bullshit Godzilla movie that was put out by ULTRA WARRIOR	Jul 15th, 2002 05:38:11 PM
Everyone got so excited & then saw the finished project. The HORROR. What I'm reading about the HULK is equally as HORRIBLE. Movies are NEVER as cool as the comics. Sure Spiderman was pretty good, but could have been way better. ( Like taking that Green Jet Jaguar costume off of the Green Goblin ) Marvel has been letting this stupid shit go on for years. Just check out the cartoon episodes of the X-Men. WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT GARBAGE? These things get screwed up because MARVEL ALLOWS IT. Bunch of jackasses running things over there. HEY GOOD IDEA ON SHIPPING OUT YOUR OWN TITLES A FEW YEARS BACK. Stupid Assholes. I want the HULK. Not the bullshit Gray Hulk, not the Ho Hum Intelligent Hulk... I'm talking about the " I'm gonna break yur fucking next you worthless piece of shit human' HULK. A Mindless Hulk. The kind of Hulk that you HAVE to FEAR. The kind of HULK that will step up against any Alien, super villian, robot, etc. The HULK fears NO ONE. Thats the HULK I want. None of this stupid Hulk Dog shit either. ( Sounds like those 'Raptor'type baby Godzillas in that Tri Star BOMB. ) Also get Betty in some sexy outfits. That chick is way to hot to have her in some dyke ass looking military uniform or whatever. HULK SMASH THE BASTARDS WHO FUCK UP HIS MOVIE!!!
To those who assume that Ang Lee means it can't suck by DevilCat	Jul 16th, 2002 12:03:36 AM
Four words: "the late John Frankenheimer." The man who made "the Manchurian Candidate" eventually made "Prophecy" and a number of other croppers. Whose to say that Hulk won't be Lee's "Reindeer Games"?
poodle hulk by gravitysmile	Jul 16th, 2002 02:19:14 AM
there is a poodle hulk in the movie. and the hulk's father is not the absorbing man. his father was a hulk too.

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