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MADMAN finally moves forward at Dimension, but Rodriguez isn't directing anymore...

FIST... by Zompar Usilon	Dec 19th, 2006 03:29:15 AM
..up your ass!
another obscure comic on the way by mattyholmes	Dec 19th, 2006 03:34:06 AM
but with Rodriguez on board, it could be interesting. www.obsessedwithfilm.com
i can't WAIT by Bob C. Cock	Dec 19th, 2006 03:38:15 AM
this movie will rock if mike allred is on board.
WoW! not a remake... by Mace Tofu	Dec 19th, 2006 03:43:22 AM
THANK YOU!
George Huang by Franklin T Marmoset	Dec 19th, 2006 03:43:53 AM
He's had a strange career, this George Huang. He started out pretty well with Swimming With Sharks, which has one of Kevin Spacey's best performances in it; but then he goes on to do How To Make A Monster, which is utter dreck. What the hell happened, George Huang? P.S. I hope these makers of many comic book films will get around to Flaming Carrot at some point. That one was funny.
EXXXCELLENT by BanAllFIRSTPosters	Dec 19th, 2006 05:51:07 AM
I remember reading a rumor years ago that Rodriguez wanted Depp to play Madman. I wonder who will fill those shoes? Also, Swimming with the Sharks is one of the most underrated comedies of all time.
Vern liked HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER... by Frijole	Dec 19th, 2006 07:09:56 AM
I thought it was ridiculous. And we've all seen enough naked Julie Strain, that even THAT wasn't a sell.
Green Screen Torture Porn!!! by DerLanghaarige	Dec 19th, 2006 07:22:05 AM
Or not. What is the comic about?
You're right, Frijole by Franklin T Marmoset	Dec 19th, 2006 07:58:20 AM
I cruised over to Vern's site to read his review and it turns out he was pretty generous. Mind you, he does say it took him three sittings to watch it. I watched that peice of garbage straight through in one go, which may be why I was so bloody bored.
Was George Huang ever blacklisted? by Neo Zeed	Dec 19th, 2006 09:16:06 AM
I imagine he could have made some enemies with Swimming With Sharks, which I believe was influenced by his real life. I love that movie BTW
My stomach hurts thinking about it.... by Comicshead	Dec 19th, 2006 09:55:06 AM
I have been waiting for this for years, and after seeing SIN CITY my anticipation got a shot in the arm. Hearing that it might actually move forward has me giddy like a school girl. Of course, that could just be the Adderall kicking in.....
Franklin T Marmoset: Flaming Carrot by Comicshead	Dec 19th, 2006 10:02:46 AM
I talked with Bob Burdon a couple of years ago and he said that he was working on a follow up to Mystery Men that would center on villans instead of heros, kinda like he did in the comics. Unfortunatly I have not seen anything of the sort since, so I doubt we will ever get to see the Baloghna firing, Non sequitur emitting incendiary taproot on the big screen. Would be fun though.
eh, looking forward to new Madman comics by cromulent	Dec 19th, 2006 10:56:42 AM
than the movie. More Madman comic books, I say!
Give me my fucking XO Manowar!!! by Fawst	Dec 19th, 2006 12:29:44 PM
Or Magnus: Robot Hunter. Or Eternal Warrior. Or Rai. Or Harbinger. Or ANY fucking Valiant comic. They were the shit. Those Image/Valiant crossovers were nice, too...
Rodriguez + Depp by casinoskunk	Dec 19th, 2006 01:43:23 PM
i was hoping for a Robert Rodriguez Johnny Depp reunion! shit. oh well. I still think that Depp would make a good Frank Einstein!
Freakazoid: the Movie by Billy Goat	Dec 19th, 2006 02:55:04 PM
...just thought I'd throw that out there.
Garbage Pail Kids: The Movie! by Fawst	Dec 19th, 2006 03:02:01 PM
Oh wait. Yah, no. Bad idea. I want the stolen moments from my childhood back. WHO THE FUCK GREENLIT THAT SHIT!? So, um, yah, never read Madman. Too bad they already raped the Faust movie. Hmm... E/O? Nah, that would HAVE to be a porno. Ok, bring on the Battle Chasers or Fathom films! :D
I actually watched all the movies in the Monster-Movie by Frijole	Dec 19th, 2006 03:25:42 PM
series... Or whatever it was called. I loved the idea, but man... most fo them were just horrid. Especially Larry Clark's TEENAGE CAVEMAN. The only one that was even decent was the mermaid one with Carla Gugino and Rufus Sewell.
I can't imagine this will turn out well. by superninja	Dec 19th, 2006 03:35:23 PM
This is an excellent comic book, but its pop sensibilities will not translate well to film.
The 90s were good to sell-outs... by Flim Springfield	Dec 19th, 2006 04:38:26 PM
I liked "Madman", it was a good comic. But the moment Allred sold the movie rights he lost interest and only a few more issues (eventually) came out. The 90s were littered with characters discarded once the rights were sold. Rob Liefeld even managed to sell some rights without ever producing the comics! Even Mignola has barely drawn Hellboy since the movie went into production...
didn't like swimming with sharks by troutpencil	Dec 19th, 2006 06:43:00 PM
I should resee it, because at the time it felt like they were taking torture with papercuts as a very serious subject and it was silly as all hell
Rodriguez is a Cool director by Rupee88	Dec 19th, 2006 08:22:44 PM
From Dusk Till Dawn and Sin City says it all...two very unusual and entertaining and somewhat eccentric films. I dig the guy for sure.
"sell-outs" by Rupee88	Dec 19th, 2006 08:24:55 PM
I don't think those creators really sold out, but maybe they got old and rich and tired or perhaps just lost their passion...sort of like James Cameron. But art should ideally be inspired, so if the artists don't feel naturally motivated to produce new work, perhaps they shouldn't force it.
On George Huang... by Sledge Hammer	Dec 20th, 2006 01:28:13 AM
...Gotta agree with the general consensus, Swimming With Sharks was great, How To Make A Monster was an utter piece of shit (old saggy Straining tits can't save a horrid film) and Torjan War was a paint by number teen movie piece of crap. So yeah, not exactly excited by this guy as the choice for Mad man. Especially given that it needs to be a visual film, and even the one quality film that Huang has done, Swimming With Sharks, succeeded more because of the snappy script and quality acting than because of anything done directorially. In fact the direction in the film was decidedly point and shoot in nature. Guess it really is "who you know", huh?
Sledge, Re: point and shoot in nature by Mace Tofu	Dec 20th, 2006 01:45:04 AM
isn't that the point! Here take this comic and film the pages like a storyboard, don't rewrite or add anything. Have you read Damnation Alley? Now think of the movie... Film the book.
Thanks, Comicshead by Franklin T Marmoset	Dec 20th, 2006 02:12:01 AM
As much as I enjoyed the lunacy of Flaming Carrot, I can't see that one ever being turned into a film. Still, in my dreams there is a Hollywood with the balls and the glorious stupidity to invest $200 million in a story about a man who fights crime in a carrot mask that is on fire. How cool would that be?
Where is Sin City 2? by Spandau Belly	Dec 20th, 2006 09:14:02 AM
Didn't the first one take like a weekend to make, so what's holding this one up? Is Brittany Murphy to busy sticking her finger down her throat?
Rupee88 by streakerfreak1983	Dec 20th, 2006 11:53:46 PM
Very true, great way of saying all that. I have come to realize I fit that description. For ten years I was ontop of the world with my photography. I was recognized by National Geographic and won many awards. But all of a sudden it was all gone. When I was forced to shoot, all my images looked like a tourist on a family vaction shot them. One can never ever force creativity and passion. The artists work will just look like forced shit. So I have no problem when someone "sells" out. There is usually a good reason for it. Anyways, this might be cool. I'm not a comic book fan, but I loved what was done with Sin City and I hate CGI. The film just felt right. Hopefully this director can make something out of this.
Jo by casinoskunk	Dec 21st, 2006 10:19:07 AM
Bryce Dallas or Evangaline Lilly
Flem by casinoskunk	Dec 21st, 2006 09:17:03 PM
Liam Neeson or Bernard Hill
Score by casinoskunk	Dec 31st, 2006 02:44:09 AM
John Powell should do the score. i think that he is the only composer that can do both Comedy and Action really well.
More Jo by casinoskunk	Dec 31st, 2006 02:44:28 AM
how about Eva Green?
Boiffard by casinoskunk	Dec 31st, 2006 02:44:54 AM
JOHN C. REILLY
Mott by casinoskunk	Jan 6th, 2007 11:47:27 AM
Paul Giamatti should be the voice of Mott!
Dr. Flem by casinoskunk	Jan 11th, 2007 06:32:14 PM
Hugh Laurie
Joe Lombard by casinoskunk	Jan 19th, 2007 01:27:31 PM
Katee Sackhoff

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