RUMOR CONTROL...THESE ARE THE FACTS

[Ben Thomas]

Absolutely spot on. Had Olly Reed managed to convince Harlin to make the film he wanted to be in, it would have been Verhoeven-level goodness. As it is, ship explosion aside, there isn't even enough good stuff to fill a trailer.

[Matt]

Actually Frank Langella was pretty good in it. Everyone else was embarrassingly awful, especially Geena Davis. I like her a lot as an actress, but she tries so damned hard to suddenly become an action heroine that it just rings false. She was much better in THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT which was try number 2 to make her an action heroine. I credit the fact that the script for that one was actually GOOD that it didn't embarrass her further. Still, both films proved that you can't force a square peg through a round hole...she just wasn't meant to be an action star.

[Anderson]

TV-ORIENTED

Colbert is about to do something big.

[B_Metal]

OH GOOODIE GOOODIE, I <3 me some Colbert.

[PHEDG]

TV-ORIENTED

Colbert is about to do something big.

Related to this?

Stephen Colbert has suspended production of his satirical comedy show temporarily because of an emergency in Mr. Colbert’s family, according to people familiar with the show.
The show is expected to resume production soon, perhaps as early as next week, the people added.
Comedy Central, the Viacom Inc. network that airs the show, had stoked speculation about the fate of “The Colbert Report” when it issued a cryptic statement cancelling the tapings of the show scheduled for the remainder of this week.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, the show will air repeat episodes on Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16,” network spokesman Steve Albani said in an emailed statement.

[Anderson]

Related to this?

That came through when I was at lunch. Way to deflate dreams, Phedg.

[PHEDG]

I'm sure you all think this is a great idea.

[Abraham Smashington]

RAGEEEEEEE

[gravedigger]

I AM LEGEND is two-thirds of a pretty good movie. Maybe the sequel will bring the missing third?

[B_Metal]

Why can't someone just adapt the story as is? FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[Captain Russ]

I'm sure you all think this is a great idea.

Only if it means another recitation of a fucking Shrek movie's dialogue.

[Matt]

Buzz seems to be building that JOHN CARTER is actually pretty good. Amongst other things, there's a spoiler filled review over on latinoreview that makes it sound pretty great and more or less faithful to the original story.

God I hope this doesn't bomb.

[Martin]

It will, Matt... sorry...

[Abraham Smashington]

ANECDOTAL STORY TIME: I have asked people here at work and friends about this flick. Non one knows what the fuck it's about nor do they want to see it. Most responses have been "You mean that movie with that guy from Friday Night Lights? haha"

[Anderson]

ANECDOTAL STORY TIME: I have asked people here at work and friends about this flick. Non one knows what the fuck it's about nor do they want to see it. Most responses have been "You mean that movie with that guy from Friday Night Lights? haha"

Here's the thing about it. Is it a strong adaptation? Yes. Does it glance over some of the more historically questionable aspects? To a point.

Is Disney throwing their nut down to make sure that nobody leaks anything early? Fuck yeah. Does Latino Review continue to get preferential treatment that used to only be reserved for Knowles? Of course.

Will it get cinema-raped by Hunger Games? Like Jodie Foster on a pinball table.