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David Fincher's 'The Goon' Is Up and Running
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Back in July, Eric Powell announced that David Fincher would be producing a CG animated movie of The Goon. I think we were all a bit skeptical that the movie would come to pass, given Fincher's notoriously busy plate. But it is actually up and running, and Ain't It Cool News has the first look, which we've reposted here. (Clicking on each photo will give you a hi-res version from AICN.) They're also running a Q&A with Powell, so you really should run over there to ask your deepest, darkest question of the author.
I've only read a few issues of The Goon, but it's one of the most unique series you'll find at a comic shop -- gory, raunchy (the last adventure I read was a memorable hunt for "The Pecker") and really funny. I can't do more than echo AICN's Quint about how cool Frankie and the Goon look as fully rounded people. I can't wait to see some footage, particularly since the director, the voice talent, and the storyline are shrouded in mystery. It hits theaters in 2010, so I imagine this is only the beginning, and that we'll have some surprises in store at ComicCon this year.
Check out a close-up of The Goon after the jump, and I hope some hardcore fans of the series chime on on what they think.
I've only read a few issues of The Goon, but it's one of the most unique series you'll find at a comic shop -- gory, raunchy (the last adventure I read was a memorable hunt for "The Pecker") and really funny. I can't do more than echo AICN's Quint about how cool Frankie and the Goon look as fully rounded people. I can't wait to see some footage, particularly since the director, the voice talent, and the storyline are shrouded in mystery. It hits theaters in 2010, so I imagine this is only the beginning, and that we'll have some surprises in store at ComicCon this year.
Check out a close-up of The Goon after the jump, and I hope some hardcore fans of the series chime on on what they think.
David Fincher Teams Up with 'The Goon'
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According to TheGoon.com, Eric Powell's endlessly inventive series has just been optioned by David Fincher, who plans to turn it into a CGI movie. (Is this the first movie to be announced via its character's official domain instead of the trades? I'm sure it isn't, but I find it awesome and worth mentioning nonetheless.)The Goon is a everything-but-the-kitchen-sink (and probably that too) comic that draws comparisons to (and appearances by) Hellboy. I'm ashamed to say I haven't read it, though I don't seem to be alone in that. The series follows the deformed brawler of the title, who claims to be the enforcer for a mobster named Labrazio. The Goon and his sidekick, Franky, are frequently trading punches with all manner of otherworldly creatures, from zombie armies to aliens -- and from what I'm looking at on Dark Horse, it never gets boring. And it's hilarious. Check out the preview of issue #8, and tell me I'm wrong. (There's lots of Goon previews up on Dark Horse's page, spend the holiday weekend checking them out! I'm going to. Fireworks are overrated.)
While CGI would be the best way to capture the top-notch art, I can't help but wish this was in live action. I would love nothing more than to see a real live Goon beat down some lame vampires, or get omens interpreted by a psychic seal. But already, this is gearing up to be one of the best comic adaptations this side of The Dark Knight -- a top notch director in Fincher, and hilarious source material.
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