Geek Daily: The 'Ghostbusters' Are Back, Warner Bros Takes a 'Headshot", & More
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There's a lot of little stuff scattered online today, so I'm combining it all into one post for your easy reading. And the art above? A Halloween treat that's tastier than a mini-Snickers, longer lasting, and a lot less damaging to your waistline. (Substitute the mini-Snickers for your trick-or-treat of choice -- oh, those were the days!)
The news of a third Ghostbusters film has many (including myself) a little nervous. You want to see them return, but you don't want to see the Ghostbusters nuke the fridge alongside Indiana Jones, the Skywalker clan, and John McClane. But there's one way to get a fix without seeing your childhood heroes abused onscreen -- and that's in a comic book. And the Ghostbusters have one, a mini series courtesy of IDW. It hits shelves today, and MTV's Splash Page has a six page preview. It looks like a hell of a lot of fun -- and I really hope my shop has a copy left for me. My childhood obsession (and crush on Venkman) is flooding back already.
Now on to the rest of the news:
Variety reports that Warner Bros has optioned Alexis Nolent's French series Headshot (Du plomb dans la tête) This is the third book of Nolent's (who publishes under the name Matz) to be optioned -- James Mangold has Cyclops in development with Warners, and David Fincher has The Killer over at Paramount. Headshot tells the story of an unlikely alliance between a hitman and a cop, after both men see their partner die. Seeking revenge, they discover they share an enemy, and have more in common than they realized. I hope they both have similar dorky hobbies and problematic children rather than some dark and twisted background, but it's probably the latter. It hasn't been published stateside, but if you're fluent in French, there's a preview here.
The news of a third Ghostbusters film has many (including myself) a little nervous. You want to see them return, but you don't want to see the Ghostbusters nuke the fridge alongside Indiana Jones, the Skywalker clan, and John McClane. But there's one way to get a fix without seeing your childhood heroes abused onscreen -- and that's in a comic book. And the Ghostbusters have one, a mini series courtesy of IDW. It hits shelves today, and MTV's Splash Page has a six page preview. It looks like a hell of a lot of fun -- and I really hope my shop has a copy left for me. My childhood obsession (and crush on Venkman) is flooding back already.
Now on to the rest of the news:
Variety reports that Warner Bros has optioned Alexis Nolent's French series Headshot (Du plomb dans la tête) This is the third book of Nolent's (who publishes under the name Matz) to be optioned -- James Mangold has Cyclops in development with Warners, and David Fincher has The Killer over at Paramount. Headshot tells the story of an unlikely alliance between a hitman and a cop, after both men see their partner die. Seeking revenge, they discover they share an enemy, and have more in common than they realized. I hope they both have similar dorky hobbies and problematic children rather than some dark and twisted background, but it's probably the latter. It hasn't been published stateside, but if you're fluent in French, there's a preview here.
- Buzz continues to grow on the Green Lantern, and I suspect it will be the fanboy obsession of 2009. MTV's Splash Page has a big interview with Marc Guggenheim, where he namedrops what comics are influencing the script. Sounds like Emerald Dawn is playing a part, as is Neal Adams/Denny O'Neill's long run, and possibly even the days of Dave Gibbons in the '80s. Lest you think they are going too retro, Guggenheim also admits to picking up Geoff Johns' current run. Much of this is Greek to me (you know I'm a Marvel girl) so, Green Lantern fans, are they looking in the right places for Hal Jordan?
- WhatsOnStage reports that Kenneth Branagh has stepped away from directing Jude Law in the West End's production of Hamlet to direct Thor -- it's really happening, guys!
- Mark your calenders and set your TIVO/DVR for October 21st -- SpikeTV has announced that Watchmen footage will premiere during Scream 2008. Might it be the footage Erik saw? Or maybe the extended trailer I saw at ComicCon? Some combination thereof? I don't know, but I can't wait for our readers to see what else Zack Snyder has in store. Additionally, Collider claims a secret test screening of Watchmen is taking place in Portland this Thursday (tomorrow) at 7pm. It's a "blind screening," which means they won't tell you the name of the film. Keep an eye out for it Portland-ites.
- The Star Trek footage J.J. Abrams showed Simon Pegg was so good, it caused him to weep. "I showed Simon Pegg [footage] when we were at Comic-Con. I showed him this little trailer thing and it was my favorite thing ever," Abrams told MTV. "He literally started weeping. It was ridiculous. He was sitting there, I mean he must have been plastered. Because he was looking at my iPhone [crying]." That's probably the best endorsement I've heard, this side of Kevin Smith.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
10-15-2008 @ 10:33AM
Kaeli said...
Regarding the Green Lantern stuff, O'Neill, Gibbons, and Johns are all good places to look for inspiration.
Johns' current run is a retelling of Hal Jordan's origin, and Emerald Dawn is one of the quintessential Green Lantern tales.
He also mentions looking back to the Green Lantern/Green Arrow comics of the 70's, which were ripe with political commentary... I hope we don't get a preachy Jordan.
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10-15-2008 @ 11:10PM
Aaron said...
Yes, Hal Jordan is gonna be Green Lantern.
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10-15-2008 @ 12:29PM
Julie said...
Ghostbusters! From the photo above it looks like Dan Ackroid got the most accurate rendering in the comic book.
Watchman, Watchman, give me more Watchman!
Simon Pegg wept? Is that a good weeping or a bad weeping?
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10-15-2008 @ 11:09AM
Shaun said...
"You want to see them return, but you don't want to see the Ghostbusters nuke the fridge alongside Indiana Jones, the Skywalker clan, and John McClane."
You really think that the newest Die Hard was anywhere near as disappointing as Indy and Star Wars?
Personally I thought it was in line with the cheesy, belief-suspending rides that the previous 3 films were. Sure, it wasn't as good as the first 3, but I definately do not think it was anywhere as bad as the latest Star Wars and even more gut-wrenching Indy movie.
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10-15-2008 @ 12:00PM
Mr. R said...
I agree, at least the Die Hard character didn't come off as a goofy looser
10-17-2008 @ 3:31PM
Petro1734 said...
AH HA !!
And the seed of snarky doubt has been planted ! Way to get that idle snowball of cynicism rolling ; )
Come on.....let's be real for a second......Ghostbusters 3 has no real or fair shot at acceptance in the angry geek world, does it ? Not in this climate of fandom. It's almost secondary whether or not the film is ACTUALLY good. Decisions are now made at the conception of realization. That is to say, as soon as we hear it's gonna be made.
Hey, that's a good idea for an article ! Exploring the phenomenon of this new method of criticism where "fans" use sedentary scorn and pre-jaded, negative perspective as tools to "critique" films !
It's like a preemptive strike, but for movie hype ! I guess everything IS relative : )
"Death to the childhood-raping terrorists !", chants the spoiled children of the 80's, who, internally, can't understand why they aren't awed in the same way as they used to be back in their youth. Justifing their vapid position with the obligatory "it just sucked".
While sadly failing to realize that their childhood is over, they neglect to appreciate the gentle, yet naturally superficial caress of nostalgia.
To Arms !!
The geek community needs a hug, and I'm here to give it to'em !
Now.....who'll join me ?!?
Liz ?!?
Anyone....?
Hello?........
........where'd everybody go ?
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