Green Lantern

[Smiert Spionam]

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4796/glrevengeofthegreenlant.jpg

As some of you are aware, WB has a Green Latern film that they're fast tracking into production with the possibility of George Miller (Mad Max) at the helm. Latino Review were the first ones to give a very positive script review (http://www.latinoreview.com/news/green-lantern-story-details-and-casting-update-5395) (Rating: B+), but now they've broke the news that apparently, WB execs are interested in Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling (http://latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-green-lantern-may-have-a-notebook-5506) for the role of Hal Jordan/The Green Lantern.

I can seriously dig it. Gosling is a very gifted and underrated young actor. I'm sure he can bulk up appropriately, but its not completely necessary. Anyways, if this is true, I'm all for it....

[project 86]

i think he needs to bulk up a bit should of just got ben foster they look like twins and he is bigger lol

[corran horn]

I think Ryan could definitely work. All he has to do is build up some muscle.

[LordSimen]

I personally can't wait for a GL movie. Green Lantern is one of DC's greatest characters and no one ever gives him the proper love he deserves. :D

[DaveyJoeG]

I thought Seth Rogen was already pegged to play this character, but then I realized that was the Green Hornet. Come on this is confusing for the 20 somethings! :p

[adamjohnson]

Fantastic casting, if true.;

[Raimo69]

If true then a great choice for Green Lantern.

[venom718]

Very good choice if it is true.I dont know much about green lantern tho.WHO IS HIS ARCH ENEMY?

[poopontheshoes7]

Bring it ON!

[edonline]

Very good choice if it is true.I dont know much about green lantern tho.WHO IS HIS ARCH ENEMY?

GL's arch enemy is Sinestro, who was originally in the Green Lantern Corps until he turned bad.

[eljefe15]

I support Gosling in anything he does. One of the few young actors that are actually talented. But I'm wondering what the story behind this is. Honestly, Seth Rogen didn't look very excited to play the title role.

[project 86]

all they need to do is cast Hugo Weaving for Sinestro !!!

[Danger^Cart]

I support Gosling in anything he does. One of the few young actors that are actually talented. But I'm wondering what the story behind this is. Honestly, Seth Rogen didn't look very excited to play the title role.

Uhhh...eh? Green Lantern, man. Not Green Hornet.

Doug Hutchison for Sinestro.

[eljefe15]

Uhhh...eh? Green Lantern, man. Not Green Hornet.

Doug Hutchison for Sinestro.

LOL! My bad. I read it wrong.

[soda]

I think I posted a thread about this awhile ago... anyway...

the green lantern coming out right now in the comics is by far the best incarnation of the character ever. I've talked to GL fans at cons who have followed the character for 40 years, all the way back to the Alan Scott Golden Age lantern who say that they've never seen GL generate this much excitement. Now, in my opinion, is the time to do a movie, while the iron is hot.

GL has some cool villians, like Mogul (also a Superman villian), star saphire, Hector Hammond, the manhunters, and sinestro. I thought the recent GL story where Hal went up against the Manhunters who were being led by Cyborg Superman was an unbelieveably cool story. I think the first movie would probably be an origin story, so sinestro would definitely be in it, as would Carol Fenris. Oh, and Kilowag, find any excuse you can to feature him, every fan I know digs him.

As for the casting, I'm not as bent up on that as I am on the writing and directing. I think that if you do a solid origin story, and base it on the recent comics and on the new frontier origin, you've got the recipe for a very good movie.

[venom718]

The coolest thing about the films is there are so many gl's in the universe.so that can make things interesting.

[Dr.Frankenstein]

I like all the apparent movement on this project,Green Lantern has long been a favorite Super Hero of mine in the D.C. Universe...don't know alot about this GL talk as of yet but if they do a version of either Hal Jordan(the coolest GL ) or long time replacement Green Lantern Kyle Rayner? I think a great pick for either character would be actor Paul Rudd....hes got the look and just tall enough too.7503 ++++ it'll get him away from the sissy roles hes been getting past few years.

[FireCaptain4]

While I like Gosling for it, my pick for Green Lantern would be Mark Ruffalo.

http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/mark-ruffalo-the-1st-annual-oscar-contenders-party-hosted-by-vlife-and-hermes-with-aston-martin-and-absolut-02xMsL.jpghttp://z.about.com/d/comicbooks/1/7/_/B/greenlanternross.jpg

Ruffalo is very talented and rather under-the-radar as an actor, but he'd be great here.

[evanalltogether]

I think Gosling would be amazing as GL since he is a very talented and still an underrated actor. But the mark ruffalo comparison looks great too and i'm a big fan of him too.

[Danger^Cart]

Man I hate Mark Ruffalo. There's something so bland about this voice + delivery.

How about Eion Bailey?

[Cosimo]

i only know of green lantern through the justice league so i aint sure if his story could make for an interesting and unique comic book adaptation

just hope it's not a daredevil and ghost rider

[eljefe15]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Josh_Brolin_LF.jpg/488px-Josh_Brolin_LF.jpg

What am I talking about? He should be the next Batman! :D

[corran horn]

While I like Gosling for it, my pick for Green Lantern would be Mark Ruffalo.

http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/mark-ruffalo-the-1st-annual-oscar-contenders-party-hosted-by-vlife-and-hermes-with-aston-martin-and-absolut-02xMsL.jpghttp://z.about.com/d/comicbooks/1/7/_/B/greenlanternross.jpg

Ruffalo is very talented and rather under-the-radar as an actor, but he'd be great here.

Definitely a possibility, but isn't he a little old (he'll be 41 next month)?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Josh_Brolin_LF.jpg/488px-Josh_Brolin_LF.jpg

What am I talking about? He should be the next Batman! :D

Great choice, but then again there's the age thing.

Then again, it's highly possible that WB and the director might dispense with GL being a certain age altogether.

[eljefe15]

Great choice, but then again there's the age thing.

Then again, it's highly possible that WB and the director might dispense with GL being a certain age altogether.

I think he is too old for GL. He should be Batman, though. :)

[FireCaptain4]

Source: http://aintitcool.com/node/40004

Green Lantern is iconic and his powers lend itself to making a really fun, huge budget event picture. With both Justice League and Supes nowhere near happening it seems Warner Bros is wanting to get Green Lantern off the ground with GOLDENEYE, ZORRO and CASINO ROYALE's Martin Campbell in charge.

According to Variety, negotiations are underway with Campbell, so thing's signed, but I like their thinking in making this their new franchise.

I'd imagine they'd want to go for a Green Lantern Corps and not the magic ring of the first Green Lantern... Either way, blue oompa loompas or magic rings lead more to a giant scale fantasy epic action movie.


Martin fuckin' Campbell!!!

http://ultimatejamesbond.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/campbell.jpg

[Smiert Spionam]

Wow.

I definitely think I can fuck with that. :cool: Either way, I'm just waiting for this production to pick up more steam, 'cuz surprisingly, I'm actually running out of superhero films to anticipate anymore. :eek:

(P.S. Thanks for digging up my old thread instead of starting a new one, FireCap. You, sir, are a gentleman.)

[FireCaptain4]

Yes, this is really rad news. Campbell is great with action flicks-- Goldeneye and Casino Royale are two of my favorite Bond movies and the first Zorro flick of his was pretty good. I think Campbell's time would be much better spent on this rather than The Birds remake he has been attached to.

(P.S. Thanks for digging up my old thread instead of starting a new one, FireCap. You're a gentleman, sir.)

No problem, sir. I remembered there being a Green Lantern thread before and I just thought we should boost this puppy up!

[adamjohnson]

I cand fine the issue, but I once had an issue of GL where he was frozen and about to be hit by a car because it had YELLOW HEADLIGHTS.

How can a superhero ever be taken seriously whn the deadliest weapon you need is someone behind the wheel of a car?

[Smiert Spionam]

Is the whole "Green Lantern's weakness is the color yellow" thing even still in continuity? :confused:

Anyway, if soda says GL is one of the best books DC has been putting out recently, then it must be true. I've never been a big fan of the character, but I always thought he was pretty cool. He also has a pretty extensive storyline too as he is not just an Earth-bound hero, but a protector of good in the entire Universe.

[corran horn]

Martin Campbell is a great choice for this. Not only is he a strong action director, he also gives his movies brains as well. CASINO ROYALE is the best example of that.

It's about time DC added something to its film repertoire. Chris Nolan can't be their sole resource.

[soda]

Is the whole "Green Lantern's weakness is the color yellow" thing even still in continuity? :confused:

Anyway, if soda says GL is one of the best books DC has been putting out recently, then it must be true. I've never been a big fan of the character, but I always thought he was pretty cool. He also has a pretty extensive storyline too as he is not just an Earth-bound hero, but a protector of good in the entire Universe.

You asked a tough question, so you get an answer:

Is the color yellow thing still in continuity?

A: Depends on who you ask. In the funniest comic book I've read in years, Frank Miller, who seems to hate every single DCU superhero who isn't batman, did a hysterical issue of All Star Batman and Robin the boy wonder, where Batman hosted Hal at his place in a room that was painted yellow, and offered Hal, you guessed it, Lemonade (Only Frank Miller). The line "more lemonade Hal?" Has to be right up there with "I'm the goddamned Batman" from that same series.

In more mainstream continuity, the official DC answer to the whole weakness is yellow thing is that fear has the color yellow, and that fear breaks down willpower. The "yellow impurity" as its called was created by a giant yellow fear monster, named Parallax, whom the guardians of the universe imprisoned in the giant central green lantern power battery. Parallax got out (they always get out), possessed Hal Jordan, and wacky hyjinks insued. Currently, because Parallax is out there somewhere, there is no yellow impurity in the corps battery, so GL's aren't vulnerable to the color yellow.

As for what's rockin' in Green Lantern right now, the last few story arcs have been amazing:

-GL versus Cyborg Superman and the manhunters in a region of space outside the guardians control.
-The sinestro corps war. Basically, Sinestro finally got the bright idea to build his anti-GL corps and try to destroy the GL corps. Great read.
-The rage of the red lanterns. This is a terrific story, in that, now, there are many different color lanterns, and, whereas GLs are driven by willpower, and sinestro corps members are driven by fear, red lanterns are driven by anger, pink lanterns are driven by love, and black lanterns....well, you get the idea. Very, very cool, and, of course, everyone is looking forward to blackest night.

[Smiert Spionam]

A tentative release date has been set for December 17th, 2010.

[Sad man]

I'm not a big Green Lantern fan. He's definitely one of my least favorite superheroes out of the most famous ones. I still think the movie could be fun though. And if they are looking for a young actor I think Bryan Greenberg would be a good choice. He's got the looks and he is talented.

[gayzilla]

Smiert, you get the unofficial award for best thread titles in the "Upcoming Movies" forum. Even in the down months when these topics wane to the 2nd or 3rd page, searching will be that much easier. If I want to talk Green Hornet, Green Lantern or Jolly Green Giant, searching for the thread will be that much easier. And your title doesnt say "Director for Green Lantern", or" Green Lantern Green Lighted" even though the conversation will move far beyond that. And those threads together, that you created, look very nice lined up in the forum. Darkly bold if I hadn't read them yet.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. :p:p:p

Now to be on topic. Maybe it's the similarities in name, but Green Lantern is a character that my mind lumps in with Green Hornet, the Shadow, the Punisher, the Spirit etc... Boring inconsequential superheros that seem only to be put into production because some producer has the rights to them.

But after recently seeing the Justice League movie on Cartoon the Green Lantern actually seems like a fascinating character and really cool movie fodder. (His power comes from aliens, how cool is that) so this is something I am really looking forward too.

[Smiert Spionam]

Smiert, you get the unofficial award for best thread titles in the "Upcoming Movies" forum. Even in the down months when these topics wane to the 2nd or 3rd page, searching will be that much easier. If I want to talk Green Hornet, Green Lantern or Jolly Green Giant, searching for the thread will be that much easier. And your title doesnt say "Director for Green Lantern", or" Green Lantern Green Lighted" even though the conversation will move far beyond that. And those threads together, that you created, look very nice lined up in the forum. Darkly bold if I hadn't read them yet.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. :p:p:p

Hahahahaha :D

You're very welcome, gayzilla. You're not alone in your pet peeve regarding thread titles....

[Smiert Spionam]

News from LatinoReview:

Ryan Gosling, Sam Worthington, and Emile Hirsch (WTF????!!!!!) passed on the role. Martin Campell and producers are now eying Anton Yelchin for the role. Yelchin is only 19 years-old. What the fuck would he be doing playing a Hal Jordan, an Air Force fighter pilot? And how fucking drunk were they when they offered it to that little douchebag Emile Hirsch?

Also, the producers apparently still REALLY want Gosling and are gonna approach him with another offer soon. As I stated in the first post, I'm still all for Gosling, but I doubt he'll take it (dunno why... fucking guy isn't up to much else these days)....

[edonline]

I's never heard of him so I had to google Anton Yelchin. If the photo on his wikipedia page, which was take in 2008, is any judgment, he looks nothing like any of the GLs that I would imagine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Yelchin

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/AntonYelchin08TIFF.jpg

[Cop No. 633]

I still think it's hilarious he was casted as Michale Beihn's role for the new Terminator. Now he's in talks for Green Lantern? I'm sorry, but the guy is about as far away from an action star as Michael Cera. It's just not believable, not even for a second. What the hell are producers thinking?

[JJFlamingo]

I'm sorry, but the guy is about as far away from an action star as Michael Cera. It's just not believable, not even for a second. What the hell are producers thinking?

"Suck it, suck it. Oh yeah, that's good head..." :D

[Conz]

i really dont like this kid. although the scene in Alpha Dog was gut wrenching

[KCJ506]

Umm isn't he a little young? Isn't Hal Jordan supposed to be in his late 20/early 30s?

[edonline]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=53818

Green Lantern to Start Filming in September
Source: Production Weekly March 18, 2009

Warner Bros. Pictures is scheduled to begin filming The Green Lantern in mid-September in Australia, reports Production Weekly.

To be directed by Martin Campbell, the comic book adaptation is targeted for a December 17, 2010 release.

The "Green Lantern" was created in 1940 by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell. Hal Jordan introduced in 1959, a second-generation test pilot, is an ordinary man who was given the power ring and battery (lantern) by a dying alien named Abin Sur. When Abin Sur's spaceship crashed on Earth, the alien used his ring to seek out an individual to take his place as Green Lantern: someone who was "utterly honest and born without fear."

[BlownCamaro]

Green Lantern was one of my least favorite super heroes when I was growing up. I think I prefer the Wonder Twins over this guy. I doubt I will be seeing this in theaters or on DVD. Maybe once the FX channel picks it up and runs it 18 times a week like they do their other movies, I might catch it then.

Unless the trailer is just mind blowing or something that is.

[Belmont]

The Wonder Twins!? Have you read a Green Lantern comic or do you base all that on the Super Friends? That whole show was a cheese fest! I admit I was'nt the biggest fan but I did'nt start buying comics untill 1992. I cought up on alot of Green Lantern and I started with the destruction of Coast City. From then on I was a fan. The frackin Wonder Twins? Jeez!

[BlownCamaro]

Sorry but GL just does NOTHING for me at all. I have not read anything recent (like the last 10 years) so maybe it got better? Who knows.

[corran horn]

Looks like Chris Pine has been offered the role of Hal Jordan.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40501

I'm neutral on this, as I have not seen any of his films. One thing irks me, though. Not the casting, but some of complaining about it. What really gets me is the constant kvetch "he looks 12!" First off, Pine is 29. Secondly, what the hell is wrong with looking younger than you are?! Maybe it's because I come from such a family (my dad is 78 but could pass for 60, and my sisters are in their 30s but could easily look a decade younger), but youthfulness is something to be proud of. It beats looking like you're forty when you're only twenty-five (and I have seen such people). I would also wager that every single one of those who are complaining would kill to look like a 20-something when they hit middle age.

[BlownCamaro]

I have seen nothing this guy is in. I do plan on seeing Star Trek when it is released but that is just because I am a Star Trek kinda guy. He does not make me interested in the Green Lantern at all. Strike 2 on the GL! One more and it is put on the do not watch list@!!@#@#$@$

[bonoferox]

For someone who doesn't care about Green Lantern you seem to post a lot in this thread.

[corran horn]

For someone who doesn't care about Green Lantern you seem to post a lot in this thread.

He's probably just being a troll, so just ignore him.

[bonoferox]

Yeah most likely.


As far as Pine goes, I'm totally fine with it. Even if i have any kind of doubt about he handles a big budget action film, I think Campbell has enough talent to make it work.
Still, it'll make me wonder how Nathan Fillion would have done it had he been given the part.

[BlownCamaro]

I am being a troll by posting my opinion about a movie on a movie message board? Good call guys! You totally got me on that one!

[corran horn]

Yeah most likely.


As far as Pine goes, I'm totally fine with it. Even if i have any kind of doubt about he handles a big budget action film, I think Campbell has enough talent to make it work.
Still, it'll make me wonder how Nathan Fillion would have done it had he been given the part.

Same here. Campbell has proved he knows how to make an action film with brains and heart. If he sees something worthwhile in Pine, I'm willing to trust that judgment. Plus, I seem to recall some other surprising choices for superhero films that, while eliciting some initial grumbling, turned out perfectly. An added bonus is that the screenplay is, by all accounts, excellent.

As for Fillon, while I liked him a lot in SERENITY, I can't help but think he's more suited to being a TV actor than a film one. That said, maybe there's a GL supporting role he could fill. I don't think his age is that big of a deal. Heck, Downey Jr is in his 40s and, by the time the Iron Man trilogy is completed, he may be pushing 50.

[soda]

Sorry but GL just does NOTHING for me at all. I have not read anything recent (like the last 10 years) so maybe it got better? Who knows.

If you haven't read anything recent, do yourself a favor and buy the Geoff Johns run (everything from rebirth onwards) its some of the best comics in comics.

[BlownCamaro]

I might do that once the trailer hits and if it looks interesting. So I can get a better feel for it.

[Belmont]

I totally agree with soda. Rebirth was Awesome!

[venom718]

I hink greeen lantern was cool in the comics...but on film the whole ring with green energy making anyshape or becoming anything is kinda child-ish.

[drc5145]

Apparently Campbell is compiling a shortlist of candidates to cast for the role of Green Lanturn.

One name on the short list is...Bradley Cooper?

Link: http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/2008-12-6-motion-captured/posts/2009-5-5-hitfix-exclusive-does-the-green-lantern-have-a-hangover

Harry Knowles posted the article on AICN and noted that while Cooper isn't bad...he feels he'd be better as Sinestro...

to which I have no idea what that means because I'm not fully versed in the whole GL mythos.

[APzombie]

fuck if i know anything about the guy. All i know is that he ain't batman. he ain't supes and he sure as hell doesn't have tits and run around the amazon.

could be a possible homosexual. must investigate further.

[Silverload]

I really liked Cooper in The Midnight Meat Train, and I would say that this is pretty solid casting if true.

Campbell gave us two great James Bonds, so I'm pretty confident he'll deliver.

[venom718]

saw this fan trailer....thought i should share it ith the green lantern fan's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hTiRnqnvDs

[echo_bravo]

I have never even heard of the Green Lantern before so could anyone fill me in on what he is like and what his powers are??? Again, I am completely unfamiliar with him and am intrigued by this film.

Also, count me in on wanting Ryan Gosling as the Green Lantern. I am not sure if he fits the role, but I want Gosling to break into the mainstream like Christian Bale did.

[Smiert Spionam]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal_Jordan

[echo_bravo]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal_Jordan

Damn, you got cliff notes for that shit???:eek:

Just kidding

Sounds like something I would like to see.

Gosling for Green Lantern!!!

[Smiert Spionam]

Damn, you got cliff notes for that shit???:eek

Haha I got that shit on deck, son!

[casey_play]

Glad they made a movie for this...I tell you guys the trailer is really good...or maybe you already seen its trailer here.. =)

[Smiert Spionam]

As we told you before, casey, that trailer was fake... :rolleyes:

[Jig Saw 123]

I would like to see either Chris Pine or Sam Worthington get the role.

[Danger^Cart]

I'm I the only one who'd rather see John Stewart than Hal?

[Smiert Spionam]

Am I the only one who'd rather see John Stewart than Hal?

As a black man in a world with very few cool black superheroes (and even fewer black superhero films), I can confidently say that no, you're not the only one.

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp228/messiahsjedi/DC%20Comics%20Universe/DC%20Universe%20Green%20Lantern/172005-179039-john-stewart_super.jpg

[venom718]

As a black man in a world with very few cool black superheroes (and even fewer black superhero films), I can confidently say that no, you're not the only one.

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp228/messiahsjedi/DC%20Comics%20Universe/DC%20Universe%20Green%20Lantern/172005-179039-john-stewart_super.jpg

He can be in it.A bunch of GL's can be in it.Their is such thing as a green lantern corps.

[edonline]

http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE56913N20090710?feedType=RSS&feedName=entertainmentNews

Cooper, Reynolds, Timberlake vie for "Lantern"
Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:39am EDT
By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Warner Bros. is about to decide who will wear the super-powered ring in "Green Lantern," the studio's latest DC Comics movie, and the race has narrowed to Bradley Cooper, Ryan Reynolds and Justin Timberlake.

Along with director Martin Campbell and producers Donald De Line and Greg Berlanti, the studio has spent the past five months searching for the actor to play Hal Jordan, the hot-shot Air Force pilot who is chosen by a dying alien to be his successor in an intergalactic police force known as the Green Lanterns.

The clock is ticking on the decision. The holding deal the studio had on the actors expired Monday, meaning that the three are now free to accept other offers.

The studio ordered up two rounds of screen tests with Cooper, Reynolds and Timberlake. Other actors in the early mix included Michael Fassbender, Henry Cavill and Jared Leto.

Apparently De Line, Campbell and the studio each had a different favorite among the three finalists, making it difficult to come to a consensus.

Another issue affecting the casting process is the rising budget. "Lantern" is a full-blown space epic that is expected to cost between $150 million and $200 million, if not more. Warners would like to have the production costs at a reasonable level before proceeding.

The studio has scheduled the movie for a December 2010 opening.

Cooper is feeling a lot of love from Warners; he's one of the stars of the studio's surprise comedy hit, "The Hangover," which has grossed $210 million domestically.

Reynolds recently starred in a comic-book movie, Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," in which he played "Merc with a Mouth" Deadpool. The character is now being developed for a spinoff in which Reynolds will star. The actor also stars in the romantic comedy "The Proposal."

Timberlake has been steadily building an acting resume, appearing in such dramas as "Alpha Dog" and "Black Snake Moan" while showcasing his comedy chops with appearances on "Saturday Night Live."

[FireCaptain4]

If Cooper is Hal Jordan, I'll be see this opening day.

If Reynolds is Hal Jordan, I'll probably wait until DVD.

It Timberlake is Hal Jordan, I'll never give it a chance.

[Danger^Cart]

If Cooper is Hal Jordan, I'll be see this opening day.

If Reynolds is Hal Jordan, I'll probably wait until DVD.

It Timberlake is Hal Jordan, I'll never give it a chance.

Don't kid yourself, you'll see this in the theater regardless of who is cast.

Once the trailer is released with all the pretty lights, everyone will.

[KCJ506]

Out of those three I'd prefer if Cooper got the role. Reynolds is already Deadpool and Timberlake...I just can't see it.

[Cop No. 633]

Reynolds needs to actually make a good superhero movie as Deadpool before he can have any other character. I don't trust him. For a self-proclaimed fan, he literally did squat as Wade Wilson. Not impressed. The cartoon Hulk Vs. Wolverine had a much better Deadpool.

I'm pretty skeptical about this movie. It's just too easy for the studios to mess up. Wolverine had a well packaged story in the comics that they completely ignored for a stupid episodic script that had no decent characters or tension.

[Abbie Normal]

Timberlake is box office poison.

[APzombie]

what the fuck is with Reynolds and comic book characters? I know the dudes ripped but come on man, two different franchises are enough.

[Ayestrain]

If it's true that of the 3 actors being considered, WB, the director and the producer all have their favorites, I'm just gonna take a shot in the dark and assume WB wants Timberlake? For what, name recognition? There's definitely a reason DC / WB trails so far behind Marvel in the movie department. Didn't WB want fucking Ashton Kutcher for Nolan's Batman Begins? Nolan fought tooth and nail for Bale, as should Campbell (I'm just assuming Campbell probably wants Cooper).

This could be a great franchise, and potentially another tentpole for WB (vast universe, lots of stories, lots of characters). Yet if they cast Timberlake nobody will take this movie fucking seriously. Cooper should get it.

[bigred760]

I agree with Ayestrain, if Timberlake is cast as Green Lantern, I will not be looking forward to this thing. Cooper or Reynolds would be better, though I don't see how Reynolds would be picked if he's chasing after the Deadpool movie. Timberlake would make this a one-movie franchise . . . like Daredevil.

[project 86]

looks like deadpool is not happening Ryan Reynolds is Hal Jordan :

http://weblogs.variety.com/bfdealmemo/2009/07/ryan-reynolds-is-the-green-lantern.html

[Ayestrain]

Well then.

It could've always been worse, let's just remember that.

Reynolds better not cheese it up too much. I would've preferred someone a little more anonymous. WB is clearly concerned about their bottom line though.

[FireCaptain4]

I hope Reynolds isn't cursed. The comic films he has stared in thus far have stunk beyond belief. I think Cooper would have been a more inspired choice.

At least Martin Campbell is directing.

[SpiralEye]

Just read that article, and wow...ok. No Deadpool for him then? I'm game. Better a GL movie than a Deadpool movie anyday.

[snoopmish]

I just read that on another site as well. Came here to post about it but you guys beat me to it!!

Well, now we know. Out of the 3, he was my second choice. I always thought he'd be sweet as shit for Flash, but....I can see it.

I always take a step back when hearing about casting for these roles since everyone went ape shit over Heath Ledger getting the Joker....we know how that turned out.

This might be good. As far as the other roles he has done.....Wolverine was bad overall, though I enjoyed it, but that can't be blamed on him. Blade Trinity? I thought he was one of the better parts in it.

Maybe this can be his BIG moment. He obviously loves comics to be in so many of these. I am willing to give it a chance.

[Cop No. 633]

Most likely will suck. A CGI fest with lame one-liners and a villain who looks like a purple John Waters. Reynolds is the nail in the coffin. This guy might be a bad luck charm to comic book adaptations.

[snoopmish]

Well, it's hit AICN now too....

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/41662

[Ayestrain]

At least Marc Guggenheim had a hand in the script, so that gives me hope.

Don't fuck this up WB!!!!!!!

[APzombie]

Reynolds doing both DC and Marvel leading heroes in upcoming blockbusters??!?

This is going to turn out like one of those sitcoms where someone juggles two dates at the same time.

[snoopmish]

Reynolds doing both DC and Marvel leading heroes in upcoming blockbusters??!?

This is going to turn out like one of those sitcoms where someone juggles two dates at the same time.


Ian McKellan did both Gandalf & Magneto during the same time. That worked out fine.

Bale is doing Bruce Wayne & John Connor right now too.

[KCJ506]

Would have preferred Cooper, but I've got nothing against Ryan Reynolds. My main problem was that he's already been in other superhero movies, but as an actor he fits Hal Jordan respectably enough.

[jackson13]

I love Ryan Reynolds, dont get me wrong, but man, stop doing superhero movies. Deadpool (in 2 movies), Hannibal King, now Green Lantern...thats way too many superheros/comic book roles for one dude to play.

[APzombie]

Ian McKellan did both Gandalf & Magneto during the same time. That worked out fine.

Bale is doing Bruce Wayne & John Connor right now too.

batman and terminator were both WB projects. Based on a book and a comic book are also different from comic book A from comic book B. A and B being competitive companies.

I remember rumors that Fox was pissed that James Mardsen did Superman Returns, i can't imagine how they feel if Reynolds becomes the LEAD for both. It's a touchy thing with Marvel and DC.

[fooknasty]

Really wanted Cooper too. I don't like the choice of Reynolds at all, especially for a comic book hero that doesn't have Batman or Superman notoriety.

However, Campbell has proven solid recently.

[edonline]

I'm okay with Ryan Reynolds as GL. I know many people have pros and cons for who they want in certain roles, but the movie also depends a lot upon the director and the script (and in movies as such as this, also how good the special effects and CGI are). Reynolds has shown that he's not a bad actor and it should be interesting to see how he's allowed to play Green Lantern.

[petey]

F%^K, this is gonna suck ass, Bradley Cooper got screwed big time. Don't get me wrong, Reynolds was perfect for Hannibal King and Deadpool, but I really don't/wont/can't see him as Hal Jordan. I'm sorry. Now they're gonna have to push deadpool back, that's just great.

[rilocay]

Reynolds should have stayed as Deadpool. This film will bomb for the general public, there's a reason that (as popular as Lantern is) he's not that well known amongst the mainstream. They aren't interested by him/several version and the story. While Deadpool is probably alot less popular (hard to say when it's the same crowd), and up until Wolverine was unheard of by the general public, as a film it can bring somethign different to the superhero genre, different enough to entice more than the typical crowd along. Green Lantern i still feel can't do this. I hope i'm wrong though.

[DaveyJoeG]

I remember rumors that Fox was pissed that James Mardsen did Superman Returns, i can't imagine how they feel if Reynolds becomes the LEAD for both.

Not as pissed as I was about what FOX did to X-Men 3 and Wolverine.

[poopontheshoes7]

What the hell is with all the negativity and assumptions? Reynolds is a great choice imo.

He has proven he can do more then just the sarcastic type with films like The Nines and Smokin' Aces. Hell, he is one of the few genuine highlights of Smokin' Aces.

And how is it Reynolds fault Deadpool turned out poorly? Wouldn't that be the fault of the SCREENWRITER and DIRECTOR?

[Smiert Spionam]

Wow. Had you asked me last week, I'd have never seen that coming. Well, first of all, like most of you, I'm relieved Timberlake wasn't cast. He's overrated and his involvment would go from being the "new Green Lantern movie" to the "new Justin Timberlake movie." I had really began warming up to Bradley Cooper after The Hangover as he geniunely does favor Hal Jordan A LOT. I assumed the studio would go that route since on top of that he'd also be cheap and maybe not a recognizable name, but definitely a face, which is all you really need.

Ryan Reynold, OUT OF NOWHERE, going from hyping up a very early developmental stage Deadpool flick to not only jumping on to a new franchise but even one from Marvel's competition. If that's not a big "Eat a bag of dicks" to FOX, I don't know what is. Anyway, I'm certain that Reynolds will be solid in the role, but he would have never been my choice for GL. His wisecracking would make him a far better choice for The Flash, or... y'know... Deadpool. :rolleyes:

[Ayestrain]

F%^K, this is gonna suck ass, Bradley Cooper got screwed big time. Don't get me wrong, Reynolds was perfect for Hannibal King and Deadpool, but I really don't/wont/can't see him as Hal Jordan. I'm sorry. Now they're gonna have to push deadpool back, that's just great.

C'mon man Deadpool wasn't gonna be any good anyway, at least not if Fox was making it. Look what they did to him in Wolverine. Fox is like 2 for 8 or something in the quality of their comic movie adaptations right now.

At least GL has a chance to be good. It has a capable director and talent on the script side of things. You know Fox would've hired some asshole like Ratner to direct Deadpool, you just know it. Only if the rights revert back to Marvel will that be any good.

The only uphill climb this movie now has is introducing GL to the general public. Nobody outside of comic fans seem to know who the fuck GL even is.

[SpiralEye]

I have faith. Deadpool is a losing horse, he's smart to get on something like GL, which is much more iconic in our culture. Though not as well-known as Batman or Superman, GL has going for it what Iron Man did: it has just enough name recognition to pique curiosities. My prediction is a good movie that banks big.

As for Deadpool...who cares, really? So we're going to be deprived of a Fox-produced garbage-fest. With terrible casting, a plot full of holes, bad wirework, and a pg-13 rating.

All is well.

[bigred760]

Well, he's better than Justin Timberlake anyway.

[venom718]

I dont like the casting of RR as GL.He is the perfect deadpool because of his smart ass sacastic behavior.But GL isnt like that.....and thats what RR does best.The only movie i liked him in where he didnt act like that was Smokin Aces

I think X-men (all of them) sucked BAD!!But Renolds was a perfect deadpool
And he was the best character in Blate Trinity

[corran horn]

I'm neutral on this until I see a trailer. However, I can't imagine Fox is happy about this AT ALL. Then again, aside from Cameron and Fox Searchlight, they have nothing going for them anyway.

[corran horn]

At least Marc Guggenheim had a hand in the script, so that gives me hope.


Sorry if this has been asked before, but what else has Guggenheim done? His name doesn't ring any bells with me.

[Ayestrain]

^ Here ya go..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Guggenheim

Would've been better had they got DC's Geoff Johns to write the script, but we have to take what we can get I guess..

[corran horn]

I remember rumors that Fox was pissed that James Mardsen did Superman Returns, i can't imagine how they feel if Reynolds becomes the LEAD for both. It's a touchy thing with Marvel and DC.

I don't think Marvel has much say in this either way. Aside from IM, Thor, Cap, and Hulk, they have no control over the bulk of their characters. If anything, I'm betting folks at Marvel are getting a small kick out of this because it throws a monkey wrench into another likely Fox abomination. I imagine it would still sting a little because Deadpool has been so closely linked with Reynolds, but not as much as, say, Robert Downey Jr leaving Iron Man to do something with DC.

[venom718]

Man i am not much of a fan of GL.There are Comic heroes i would like to see hit the silver screen before this.

Fox needs to stop doing marvel movies.Marvel MUST get the rights to x-men and such back.I want to see a x-men movie on the same level of IM,Incredible Hulk( it was good), and Dark knight .

Fantastic four should be done justice,and punisher...and ghost rider.

DC only has TDK,Marvel has IM,IH,Spiderman 1 (it was ok),and SM2(it was great,SM 3 sucks)

I dont care much for this film....well depending wich story from the comics they use and how.

[KCJ506]

What the hell is with all the negativity and assumptions? Reynolds is a great choice imo.

He has proven he can do more then just the sarcastic type with films like The Nines and Smokin' Aces. Hell, he is one of the few genuine highlights of Smokin' Aces.

And how is it Reynolds fault Deadpool turned out poorly? Wouldn't that be the fault of the SCREENWRITER and DIRECTOR?

Agreed. I mean come on people. The guy that cast him is Martin freaking Campbell. You know, the Martin Campbell who saved the James Bond franchise TWICE by casting NEW actors that the world wasn't that familiar with? And what happened during those movies? Both Brosnan and Craig were universally praised by critics and fans alike, and their movies were box office hits.

[Abbie Normal]

What the hell is with all the negativity and assumptions? Reynolds is a great choice imo.

He has proven he can do more then just the sarcastic type with films like The Nines and Smokin' Aces. Hell, he is one of the few genuine highlights of Smokin' Aces.

And how is it Reynolds fault Deadpool turned out poorly? Wouldn't that be the fault of the SCREENWRITER and DIRECTOR?

I don't get it either. Too much negativity! Just wait until the movie comes out, see it and then judge it. Most of you thought RDJ was not right for Iron Man. I think Michael Bay should direct it, so you can continue to bash it for no reason.

[DaveyJoeG]

It's the Heath Ledger syndrome all over again.

[corran horn]

What the hell is with all the negativity and assumptions? Reynolds is a great choice imo.

He has proven he can do more then just the sarcastic type with films like The Nines and Smokin' Aces. Hell, he is one of the few genuine highlights of Smokin' Aces.

And how is it Reynolds fault Deadpool turned out poorly? Wouldn't that be the fault of the SCREENWRITER and DIRECTOR?

A-MEN! The blame for the Wolverine debacle lies with Fox, Gavin Hood, and the screenwriters. The actors simply did what they could in an incredibly bad situation

Agreed. I mean come on people. The guy that cast him is Martin freaking Campbell. You know, the Martin Campbell who saved the James Bond franchise TWICE by casting NEW actors that the world wasn't that familiar with? And what happened during those movies? Both Brosnan and Craig were universally praised by critics and fans alike, and their movies were box office hits.

Exactly. Campbell's done enough good movies to warrant my trust. Most of the movies Reynolds has done thus far have had unimpressive or downright terrible directors. Campbell should be able to get something good out of him.

As for the comparisons to the RDJ and Ledger announcements, all I will say is that I was a supporter of both choices from the very beginning. Heck, their casting put those movies on the map for me, and the end results were spectacular. True, I would not put Reynolds in the same class as either RDJ or Ledger. Both of them had proven themselves prior to joining their franchises, while Reynolds has not yet. Still, I'll give him a shot.

[Silverload]

I honestly can't see Ryan Reynolds as the Green Lantern. But like when Nolan casting Ledger as the Joker, I just have to say "in Martin Campbell I trust". Campbell kicked ass with Bond & did a solid job with Zorro, so I have no doubt that he will at least deliver an entertaining movie with GL.

[petey]

I'm not gonna lie, when Ledger was cast as Joker, I was one of the skeptics. I thought he was too young for the role. Now as for RDJ, he was my choice since the rumors were swirling. i totally saw Starks in RDJ.

Ok, now, as for waiting for the movie to come out before we judge. That's dumb, I'm not gonna do that. Reynolds is a sarcastic wise cracker in most off his movies, including his most recent The Proposal. So, going off of his history, I'm gonna say that he doesn't fit the role of Hal Jordan. It's my opinion and I'm not gonna be swayed. Bradley Cooper still got screwed. Would of loved to see how he would of played GL.

[Smiert Spionam]

Green Lantern Casting Call Details
Source:Spoiler TV
September 17, 2009

Spoiler TV has posted this casting call for Warner Bros. Pictures Green Lantern that is making the rounds. Ryan Reynolds will star in the Martin Campbell-directed action-adventure, scheduled for a June 17, 2011 release:

[CAROL FERRIS]
26-32, a smart and attractive woman with an MBA. She started as a pilot and now runs Ferris Aircraft. She is a work-a-holic...FEMALE LEAD

[DR. HECTOR HAMMOND]
27-35, Character actor who is austere and impersonal, he is real "scummy." He is a pathologist and also the son of a Senator.

[SINESTRO]
Mid-30s to Mid-40s, he is smart, tough, intimidating and in great physical shape.

[ABIN SUR]
Mid-30s to mid-40s, he is a great warrior.


Hmm.... the description for the casting calls seem a tad short/weak. Also surprised that they're actually doing an open casting call for Sinestro and not seeking an equally big name like Reynolds.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r304/joker3174/sinestro.jpg

My suggestions for this role would be Titus Welliver, Jason Isaacs, or Hugo Weaving, but I'm sure all of those names are just wishful thinking at this point. *shrug*

[Danger^Cart]

There's two genre characters I've always seen Jason Isaacs playing, at least for the past like...4 years or so anyway: Sinestro and Thrawn.

[ToddRH]

I like that Nolan is "grounding" his Dark Knight series in a more-reality setting so I hate even the idea of a Green Lantern movie because 1) it will be a CGI-fest and 2) there's no way a 120 or 150 minute movie can do the story justice.

[soda]

Hey guys, few thoughts on this:

GL is the best book in comics right now (I alternate between GL, Cap and Daredevil, and this last week, when all three came out the same week, GL was clearly a cut above, sorry Marvel) and "Blackest Night" is one of the best stories I've read, the last issue was simply mind-blowing. That's what happens when you have a guy like Geoff Johns writing your stuff, that guy is incapable of sucking. I like the writer of the GL movie just fine, and I agree that the director is a good choice (so, I'll stave of critism of the lead actor, I think the creative team is "good", though not who I would have picked)

I think I wrote down how I would have approached making a GL movie before, so I won't rehash, my bottom line has always been get a decent actor, and a good director, and hire Johns to write the script. Barring that, I think that this film is clearly setting up as an origin story, I'm just a little concerned with the number of villians in the script (well, they all started out on the right side, except Hector Hammond, who was always a jerk.) I think Carol Ferris (aka, the future Star Saphire), and Sinestro (mightest of the green lanterns, until he was banished to the qward by the guardians of the universe) and Hector Hammond all in the same film is probably a good way to set up sequels. The presence of abin sur would seem to indicate that this is an origin story.

[Tagia_Romero]

Most likely will suck. A CGI fest with lame one-liners and a villain who looks like a purple John Waters. Reynolds is the nail in the coffin. This guy might be a bad luck charm to comic book adaptations.

Like Scarlett? :D

[venom718]

Jackie Earl Haley as sinestro is a heck of a good casting.I really dont like Renolds as Green Lantern for two reasons..

1.He's Deadpool
2.When i think Renolds i think Sarcastic bigmouth (like deadpool).I cant see him being Hal Jordan gieven his style of acting.

I really think they could have cast a better Hal Jordan.But if the Sinestro casting is true that is awesome.

[LordSimen]

Rorschach and Deadpool! Copy and I'll suuuuueee! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1R5PhReY5k)

[Gilpesh]

Jackie Earl Haley as sinestro is a heck of a good casting.
No it isn't. They're just getting him to sell tickets because the nerds of the world are still creaming their pants over him as Rorschach. It's exactly the same reason that Reynolds got Hal Jordan.

[venom718]

I didnt really care for watchmen at all.but i think that the sinestro cating is good.Maybe im the only one...but hey.

[edonline]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=62163

Green Lantern Gets the Official Green Light
Source:SuperHeroHype January 7, 2010

SuperHeroHype reports that that Green Lantern visual effects supervisor Karen Goulekas (The Day After Tomorrow, Spider-Man) has announced on her Blog that the film got the official green light yesterday (Wednesday) and that filming will start in 10 weeks (sometime in March). To be directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, GoldenEye), Green Lantern will star Ryan Reynolds and is scheduled for a June 17, 2011 release.

[Smiert Spionam]

Really? A director and star already attached and it hadn't even been officially green lit yet?

Weird.

[Jig Saw 123]

I thought this thing had already been green lit. Oh well, hopefully we'll get more casting news soon.

[Conz]

as i said when they reported the girls up for the main female role, they will probably go with Blake Lively b/c they think the kids like her. Just read on a rival site that she got the part. Very predictable. Bleh, should went with the completely underrated Keri Russell

[KCJ506]

Meh. I'm baffled on how she got the role considering all the other rumored actresses are far more talented than her. And the fact that Campbell has worked with one of them before.

I'd really like to know the reasoning behind choosing her over one of the older actresses. My biggest issue is the age difference. Carol is supposed to be childhood friends with Hal and Reynolds is 11 years older than Lively. I'm having flashbacks to Bosworth as Lois Lane and that's not a good thing.

I really hope this isn't just to get teenage girls and horny fanboys who watch Gossip Girl into theaters.

I feel sorry for Keri Russell because this is the second DC movie she was up for and lost.

[TheMazVolta]

I don't really mind her as Carol Ferris, but

I can't see her as Star Sapphire, who will probably be the main villian in a sequel

[Smiert Spionam]

Peter Sarsgaard Cast As Hector Hammond!

http://www.thecinemasource.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/peter_sarsgaard-an_education-2.jpg http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/4409/546237hectorhamsuper.jpg

Source: THR (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i3602f61793f3cd88ea585356a16150e5)

Nice.

[FilmKing2000]

I'm a huge fan of Peter Sarsgaard and truly think he's one of the better talents of his generation, and with that being said, it's really interesting to see him make such a transition from the indie/arthouse scene to a big-budget comic-book spectacle. And while I'm not at all familiar with the whole Green Lantern mythology, I'm sure Sarsgaard will make a totally badass villian. As long as this doesn't go the "G.I Joe/Joseph Gordon-Levitt" route in which a completely admirable young actor is stripped away of all the dignity he has, then this should be all kinds of awesome.

[Smiert Spionam]

Mark Strong in Talks to Play Sinestro!

http://screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/mark-strong-sherlock-holmes.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f68/mukuzz/sinestro.jpg

Talking to MTV Splash Page earlier today, Green Lantern director Martin Campbell has debunked early rumors that Jackie Earle Haley was first in line to play Hal Jordan's greatest enemy Sinestro. Instead, Mark Strong, recently seen as Lord Blackwood in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes and soon to be seen in Matthew Vaughn's upcoming Kick-Ass, is in talks for the part.

"He's not only a wonderful actor, but he looks like Sinestro. If you look up old pictures of Sinestro, he's very like him," he told them. "The Jackie Earle Haley thing, somebody told me about it this morning; I had never heard it before in my life."

Oh please, dear Lord make this happen! :eek:

[Jig Saw 123]

I definitely prefer the idea of Strong over Haley. Campbell knows how to respect the source material while making it feel fresh. DC is finally getting their act together.

[James Bond]

Campbell knows how to respect the source material while making it feel fresh. DC is finally getting their act together.

Jig Saw:

Agreed. I am definitely impressed that Warner Brothers chose Martin Campbell for the Green Lantern.
It is the one thing that makes me have faith within the project, thats for sure.

[Johnni G]

I wan't to see this movie man

[Brendan M.]

This movie might just end up being pretty bad ass.

I can't wait to see Buried at Sundance to see if Ryan Renolds can prove himself as a serious actor.

[Brendan M.]

Hey guys, just wanna let you all know I just got back from seeing "Buried" at Sundance Film Festival. Ryan Renolds pulls off a pretty intense role while being the only actor on screen through the whole film.

I think he'll make a great Green Lantern judging from Buried.

[Smiert Spionam]

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/lantern-art1.jpg

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/lantern-art2.jpg

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/lantern-art3.jpg

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/lantern-art4.jpg

Looks like they're very much moving in the right direction. Aside from Sinestro looking like Shang Tsung, this shit is gorgeous. :cool:

[edonline]

I wonder if the first one is supposed to be Kilowog. It's kind of looks like him.

[Silverload]

Wow! That concept art looks amazing. This movie is shaping up to be something special.

[venom718]

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/lantern-art1.jpg

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/lantern-art2.jpg

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/lantern-art3.jpg

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/lantern-art4.jpg

Looks like they're very much moving in the right direction. Aside from Sinestro looking like Shang Tsung, this shit is gorgeous. :cool:

lol.I saw the sinestro from the concept art and immediatly though John Travolta in battlefield earth.lol

[Smiert Spionam]

Yes, the first pic is supposed to be Kilowag and I didn't think John Travolta at all in the Sinestro pic until ppl started saying it, but I still don't see it completely....

[echo_bravo]

Hey guys, just wanna let you all know I just got back from seeing "Buried" at Sundance Film Festival. Ryan Renolds pulls off a pretty intense role while being the only actor on screen through the whole film.

I think he'll make a great Green Lantern judging from Buried.

Good to hear Brendan.

I am in agreement that this film (or franchise) has a ton of potential. I am still pretty clueless about the whole Green Lantern backstory/world but it sounds exciting to say the least.

[drc5145]

Oh please, dear Lord make this happen! :eek:

Word. This dude is one of my favorite underrated actors right now, ever since I saw him in Body of Lies, where he stole shoe from DiCaprio and Crowe. Fun to watch in Sherlock Holmes. He's been stellar in everything he's been in and his career looks ready to boom. He's got Kick-Ass, Robin Hood, The Way Back, John Carter of Mars and this movie.

Yeah, he's pretty fucking good.

[Smiert Spionam]

I first noticed him as Mr. Shooter in Guy Ritchie's Revolver. The film was a bit too art house for me, but Strong's character was so fucking awesome he climbed to the top of the list of my favorite film/tv assassins :cool:

[edonline]

I'm liking this movie even more now... :D

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a202186/tim-robbins-joins-green-lantern-cast.html

Tim Robbins joins 'Green Lantern' cast
Tuesday, February 9 2010, 4:19am EST

By Simon Reynolds, Movies Editor

Tim Robbins has signed up to star in Warner Bros superhero project Green Lantern, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The Shawshank Redemption actor will portray Senator Hammond, the father of the film's villain Dr Hector Hammond (Peter Sarsgaard), a pathologist who obtains psychic powers after discovering a meteor.

Ryan Reynolds will play the titular comic book hero, while Gossip Girl's Blake Lively is love interest Carol Ferris.

Edge Of Darkness director Martin Cambell is directing Green Lantern, which is due to debut in cinemas in June 2011.

[Smiert Spionam]

Nice. This'll make up for Robbin's not playing Howard Stark (Tony Stark's father) in Iron Man 2. :cool:

[Jig Saw 123]

Martin Campbell knows how to cast a fucking movie!

[soda]

For those who don't know anything about Green Lantern, or what's going on with it right now (ie, if you live in a maynonaise jar in a cave), check this out:

http://img188.yfrog.com/img188/7013/bewaretheirpowert.jpg

This book is selling like hotcakes, and is the biggest thing in comics right now. My Comic Book Store guy recently had this to say about it:

"Concerning the death of print media, we live in a day and age where you can't give away a copy of playboy magazine, but you slap the words 'blackest night' onto the cover of anything, and I can't keep it in stock."

I strongly encourage you guys to check it out, if you aren't already. You can jump in just now where Hal becomes Parallax to stop black lantern specter! How cool is that?

[hYPE]

For those who don't know anything about Green Lantern, or what's going on with it right now (ie, if you live in a maynonaise jar in a cave), check this out:

http://img188.yfrog.com/img188/7013/bewaretheirpowert.jpg

This book is selling like hotcakes, and is the biggest thing in comics right now. My Comic Book Store guy recently had this to say about it:

"Concerning the death of print media, we live in a day and age where you can't give away a copy of playboy magazine, but you slap the words 'blackest night' onto the cover of anything, and I can't keep it in stock."

I strongly encourage you guys to check it out, if you aren't already. You can jump in just now where Hal becomes Parallax to stop black lantern specter! How cool is that?

I picked up BN issues #1-3, honestly I wasn't that impressed. I love Geoff Johns but this was hyped up out of control and I haven't really seen anything to make me gasp and get crazy. I'll wait till paperback. My friend that runs my local comic store said the only thing that is keeping DC a float is Blackest Night. After this series, I wouldn't except much from DC quality wise.

[soda]

I'd have to agree that Marvel has a lot more going for it these days, as seige is pretty cool, and I'm really digging Thor and Captain America. I can't get into the avengers books, other than the one that Dan Slot writes (and that one is ending soon, *sigh*) because I've never been big on Bendis. I also don't particularly care for any of the ultimate universe stuff.

With regards to DC, I would agree that Blackest night is their biggest thing, they have a few other really good books (I think Batgirl is excellent) but, by and large, yeah. We're in a time of transition right now in comics, where one generation of writers is moving on, and a new generation is getting their feet wet. Marvel has the advantage because they have more established talent. I may not see the big deal with Bendis, but there's no doubt his stuff sells, and Brabaker is the man, and J Michael and Slots are very good.

[cerealkiller182]

I am very excited about this flick. Great director. Great cast. Love Reynolds, Strong, Sarsgard, and Robbins. And I am very interested to see what everyone is going crazy over Black Lively. Both Ben Affleck and Martin Campbell are incredibly impressed by her.

[drc5145]

Oh please, dear Lord make this happen! :eek:

It's officially happened now. :D

From Slashfilm.com

Geoff Johns Tweets Confirmation that Mark Strong Will Be Sinestro

Regular Green Lantern comics scribe Geoff Johns has today tweeted about his trip to “Green Lantern town a.k.a. New Orleans!!”. According to his first tweet “Ryan IS Hal. And Mark Strong is going to be a brilliant Sinestro” and according to his second, “Kilowog, the Guardians, Oa…all breathtaking. The age of Green Lantern is upon us!!”
So, we’ve learned that he’s fond of double exclamation marks, even when operating under a 140 character limit, and that Mark Strong has indeed taken the role of Sinestro. Back on January 15th he was “in talks”.
Sinestro, if you’re not aware, is a Green Lantern corps. instructor turned nemesis of Hal Jordan. the story’s hero. It’s the sort of thing Strong could do in his sleep.



Link: http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/02/21/geoff-johns-tweets-confirmation-that-mark-strong-will-be-sinestro/


I'm really digging this cast. I don't know too much about Green Latern but this is a pretty impressive cast assembled. Strong is the icing on the cake.

[Smiert Spionam]

YES!!

[Jig Saw 123]

And I thought The Dark Knight had an amazing cast. Can't wait!

[soda]

Great news about the casting of Sinestro. That's the one that anyone whose doing GL has to nail on the head. Can I ask you guys a question, though? What do we know about Lively? I don't watch Gossip Girls, or whatever show she's on, but if its on the CW, that probably means she's eye candy who can't act her way out of a paper bag. That may be harsh, but Carol is no oridinary girl, as, if the movie does well, and there are sequels, there's no doubt whoever snags the role would eventually become Star Saphfire, which is a pretty important role.

Glad to hear that Johns is also in on this one. I'm warming to the casting of Reynolds as Jordan, as, before he got the ring, he fits most of Reynold's roles to a tee. Wonder if he has the acting chops to extend beyond that, though?

While I wouldn't put this film's cast on par with the dark knight, I do like the writer, the director, and the choice for Sinestro, so they've hit more marks then they've missed.

[Otis_Driftwood]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/75/Alan_scott-ross.jpg/250px-Alan_scott-ross.jpg

Green Lantern done right could be an epic and just beg for more sequels!

I'd just like to see them do an homage to the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott somewhere in this one.

[Smiert Spionam]

Abin Sur will be played by Jango Fett. :cool:

[Dr.Frankenstein]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Josh_Brolin_LF.jpg/488px-Josh_Brolin_LF.jpg

What am I talking about? He should be the next Batman! :D
Agreed! very smart pick for the Batman.

[edonline]

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a210522/angela-bassett-joins-green-lantern.html

Angela Bassett joins 'Green Lantern'
Wednesday, March 24 2010, 9:24pm EDT

By Mike Moody, Entertainment Reporter

Angela Bassett has reportedly boarded upcoming superhero movie Green Lantern.

The Oscar nominee will play DC Comics character Dr. Amanda Waller in the film, reports Variety.

Waller is a scientist who has been portrayed as a villain in various DC comic series. Pam Grier currently plays Waller on The CW's Smallville.

Bassett joins Ryan Reynolds, Mark Strong and Blake Lively in the picture, which is currently shooting in New Orleans.

Green Lantern also stars Peter Sarsgaard and Tim Robbins and is directed by Martin Campbell.

The Warner Bros film arrives in US cinemas on June 17, 2011.

[drc5145]

Nicee. She's pretty damn good. I saw Strange Days a few weeks ago and she was fantastic in it. This might be her biggest big budget movie since Contact.

[Smiert Spionam]

WTF?! :confused: Dr. Amanda Waller is a fat, bull dyke lookin' bitch, not a gorgeous (G?)MILF.

Strange that Basset would jump at the opportunity to play a C-List DC character when she could've played fuckin' Storm a decade ago. 'Tis a shame....

[edonline]

I was going to write, I assume they;re going to make over the character of Amanda Waller BIG time.

http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/File:Amanda_Waller_006.jpg

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090927163025/marvel_dc/images/thumb/9/9a/Amanda_Waller_006.jpg/422px-Amanda_Waller_006.jpg

[JCR]

Mark Strong was on the radio in the UK today and said GL is going to be 3D.

[drc5145]

Mark Strong was on the radio in the UK today and said GL is going to be 3D.

Filmed or Converted?

[APzombie]

just listened to it too. he said he wasn't sure if it's going to be filmed or converted.

on one hand, they know going into production they want it to be 3D, so it could be shot in 3D.

on the other hand, it's WB... so it could be a half assed conversion like Clash.

on the other, other hand, WB might finance it to be shot in 3D since everyone and their mothers have bitched out Clash's piss poor 3D this week.

Marc also mentioned they flirted with 3D in the early production days of Ridley Scott's Robin Hood as well.

[edonline]

Just announced the other day...

'Green Lantern' sneak peek in 'Clash of the Titans' home video on July 27th

[venom718]

Just announced the other day...

'Green Lantern' sneak peek in 'Clash of the Titans' home video on July 27th

I dont even want to wait that long.Im not sure of the Renolds casting so i really wanna see a pic to help get me on board.lol.But wait i must.lol

[Smiert Spionam]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7264/greenlanternanyonecanbe.jpg

[Jig Saw 123]

I like the overall design, colors, and set up, but the tagline is off to me.

[corran horn]

I like the overall design, colors, and set up, but the tagline is off to me.

Same here. The design and color scheme are exactly what I had hoped they'd be, but the tagline doesn't sound right. I get what they're trying to say, but something got lost in translation along the way.

[Smiert Spionam]

One can only hope that the actual teaser poster will have a different tag line. The image above is from a promo packet that was sent around to market for the future toy and merchandising endeavors...

[edonline]

I'm sure the future promo posters will feature the GL oath ("In brightest day, in blackest night, No evil shall escape my sight; Let those who worship evil's might, Beware my power... Green Lantern's light") in some way

[soda]

I'm sure the future promo posters will feature the GL oath ("In brightest day, in blackest night, No evil shall escape my sight; Let those who worship evil's might, Beware my power... Green Lantern's light") in some way

Considering what a HUGE seller both "Blackest Night" and "Brightest Day" have been, I'd say that's a good bet.

[God of War]

SPOILERIZED FOR SIZE.

http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/headlines/temp/temp2170.jpg
BleedingCool posted two photos of a banner hanging at the Warner Bros lot, featuring some concept art of Ryan Reynolds from "Green Lantern." Check it out below.

Plot: In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Reynolds).

Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax... he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.

http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=18061&count=0

[Silverload]

Cool, looks like Alex Ross artwork.

[Smiert Spionam]

Looks nothing like Reynolds. As nice as it, I'm sure its just art...

[echo_bravo]

The more news I hear regarding this, the more confident I am it will be a kick ass film. Also, I really think Ryan Reynolds is gonna knock this role out of the park. He's likable, has plenty of charisma and is absolutely cut out for the comic/action type films. If all goes accordingly, this franchise is gonna make serious bank

[Jig Saw 123]

I smell another franchise coming. :)

[echo_bravo]

After seeing a number of Bradley Cooper films, I am so thankful that he didnt get chosen as The Green Lantern. Seriously, I would lose my mind seeing his big douchey face up on the big screen for 2 plus hours.

Ryan Reynolds was a great choice!

[grungehippy]

I don't know how I feel about Ryan Reynolds being GL.

[grungehippy]

The idea of his suit being CG bothers me too. GL can have such a bad ass suit if they made it real. I know it'll be done well but still, nothing like having a real suit.

[Saunion]

ryan reynolds to play green lantern wtf? i guess he would be as good of choice as any if he didn't already play dead pool in wolverine origins. playing two different comic characters is a bit weird.

i thought there was gonna be a spin off from wolverine origins to make a dead pool movie anyways? thought he would be to preoccupied with that project to take on another one.

[edonline]

http://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/news/a244017/reynolds-injured-on-green-lantern-set.html

Reynolds 'injured on Green Lantern set'
Wednesday, July 14 2010, 5:49pm EDT
By Jennifer Still

Ryan Reynolds has reportedly been injured while filming on the set of Green Lantern.

According to US Weekly, the 33-year-old separated his shoulder while shooting an action scene for the movie in New Orleans on Monday.

"[He] is in lots of pain. He's been keeping ice on it," a source said.

A rep for Reynolds did not respond to calls for comment.

The actor was cast in the DC Comics title role last year, winning out over Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto.

The Green Lantern opens in June 2011.

[echo_bravo]

http://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/news/a244017/reynolds-injured-on-green-lantern-set.html

Reynolds 'injured on Green Lantern set'
Wednesday, July 14 2010, 5:49pm EDT
By Jennifer Still

Ryan Reynolds has reportedly been injured while filming on the set of Green Lantern.

According to US Weekly, the 33-year-old separated his shoulder while shooting an action scene for the movie in New Orleans on Monday.

"[He] is in lots of pain. He's been keeping ice on it," a source said.

A rep for Reynolds did not respond to calls for comment.

The actor was cast in the DC Comics title role last year, winning out over Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto.

The Green Lantern opens in June 2011.

"Hahahah what a bluddy little pussy!"

http://i42.tinypic.com/qs77h1.jpg

[edonline]

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/0715ew.jpg

[Smiert Spionam]

Oh shit! :eek:

[Weapon X]

I like the concept of the suit, and I like its look, but hopefully it looks far better in action than it does in this one image.

[CuatroDiablos]

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/0715ew.jpg


Haha to all the doubters...amazing looking suit.

[soda]

couple of thoughts on this:

The new costume looks okay. I'll say this, Reynolds looks like a very young Hal Jordan, but I would have preferred someone older, and more grizzled, for the part. Still, he should do fine. I do wonder what the plot will be (ie, will it be just an origin story, which seems most likely, as most people out there don't know who Green Lantern is) Will it be something along the lines of "First Flight" which was a half-way decent retelling? One thing, though, is that GL is such an easy character to mess up, the power and the rather A-type personality of Hal Jordan make it an easy character to get wrong. DC hasn't been knocking the ball out of the park with their properties recently.

[Cop No. 633]

If this film doesn't have Hal making an over sized boxing glove or swinging a green bat at a baseball against an enemy, I'm walking. I'm fucking walking.

[APzombie]

looks like an organic body-works suit, like Vlad's armor in Bram Stoker's Dracula. dig it, hope it works in motion.

[Smiert Spionam]

Higher res version:

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5846/greenlanterncostumeryanb.jpg

Mask is a lil "meh," but the rest looks fantastic :cool:

[God of War]

Looks like a green hollowman. Cool.

[Smiert Spionam]

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/halcarolbg.jpg

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/hammondmenbg.jpg

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/halreynoldsringbg.jpg

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/hectorhammondbefore.jpg

[JoeChar4321]

Ryan Reynolds has reportedly been injured while filming on the set of Green Lantern.

He had better be ready for the Deadpool shoot!

couple of thoughts on this:

The new costume looks okay. I'll say this, Reynolds looks like a very young Hal Jordan, but I would have preferred someone older, and more grizzled, for the part. Still, he should do fine. I do wonder what the plot will be (ie, will it be just an origin story, which seems most likely, as most people out there don't know who Green Lantern is) Will it be something along the lines of "First Flight" which was a half-way decent retelling? One thing, though, is that GL is such an easy character to mess up, the power and the rather A-type personality of Hal Jordan make it an easy character to get wrong. DC hasn't been knocking the ball out of the park with their properties recently.

Green Lantern was always my favorite DC character growing up. That said, the costume "photo" looks awful to me. I really like the look in the other photos... Reynolds with the ring floating above his hand!

[anakinsrise]

Very futuristic look the mask is a little off though Costume reminds me of the Lawnmower Man Blake Lively looks hot

[Jig Saw 123]

I really like what I'm seeing.

[Silverload]

I like the organic look that the suit has. It makes sense. I'd have preferred the normal black & green suit, but this one will do just fine. Reynolds looks great as Hal.

[corran horn]

Initially, I thought it was a little creepy how Hal's suit looked like the human muscles you see in anatomy books. However, now that I've thought about it, I like it and applaud Campbell for taking a different route with the costume.

BTW, is there going to be any appearance by the GL cast/crew for Comic-Con or are they still busy filming?

[jeo4]

The suit looks ridiculous. It looks like a bundle of green muscle fibers that glow in the dark. The mask looks like a cheap paint job. And can superheroes not locate a razor with all those newfound powers? This looks less like a movie and more like a soda commercial.

[Jig Saw 123]

The suit looks ridiculous. It looks like a bundle of green muscle fibers that glow in the dark. The mask looks like a cheap paint job. And can superheroes not locate a razor with all those newfound powers? This looks less like a movie and more like a soda commercial.

Were you expecting more of this...

http://www.stuffwelike.com/stuffwelike/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Green-lantern.jpg
;)

[venom718]

the mask just looks so bad.I try to ignore it but i cant.lol.The rest is good tho

[corran horn]

the mask just looks so bad.I try to ignore it but i cant.lol.The rest is good tho

I get what you're saying. I would have preferred a headband design or something that looks like it could stay on a person's face. I will say that the green muscle design is growing on me, though.

[Johnni G]

green lantern - im all for it...

[Cosimo]

fuck this film! ryan reynolds is such a chief it aint even funny

i like most of you love the green lantern, and once again the comic book adaptation will be beyond rubbish

[God of War]

http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/headlines/temp/temp2225.jpg

[Jig Saw 123]

Can't wait for this! It's about time DC made another superhero film besides Batman or Superman.

[Weapon X]

They laid out Abin Sur's corpse "Alien Autopsy"-style at Comic-Con? That...is just plain messed up.

[adamjohnson]

Were you expecting more of this...

http://www.stuffwelike.com/stuffwelike/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Green-lantern.jpg
;)

To paraphrase a good friend of mine,

What did you expect, green spandex?

I imagine the GL suit is going to "course' with power in these "veins", and be constantly flowing with power. When GL uses the ring, the veins will glow brighter. When he does something REALLY strenuous, he will essentially burn with energy - a visual interpretation of GL's power shifts.

A brilliant idea, in my book.

[Jig Saw 123]

To paraphrase a good friend of mine,

What did you expect, green spandex?

I imagine the GL suit is going to "course' with power in these "veins", and be constantly flowing with power. When GL uses the ring, the veins will glow brighter. When he does something REALLY strenuous, he will essentially burn with energy - a visual interpretation of GL's power shifts.

A brilliant idea, in my book.

Completely agree.

[DaveyJoeG]

I imagine the GL suit is going to "course' with power in these "veins", and be constantly flowing with power. When GL uses the ring, the veins will glow brighter. When he does something REALLY strenuous, he will essentially burn with energy - a visual interpretation of GL's power shifts.

Sounds like a superhero film directed by David Cronenberg...


Which I'm ok with, btw.

[brigetterocks]

As an avid comic book collector and fan of everything Marvel, this looks sweet. Green Lantern is an totally underrated and everyone knows that he can whoop some ass. This movie looks like it is in good hands and I hope, yes HOPE that it is better then X-Men. There I said it. Green lantern rocks and my inner child will never die as long as he is honored and not forgotten.

[adamjohnson]

Sounds like a superhero film directed by David Cronenberg...


Which I'm ok with, btw.

Sorta.

I mean, look, remove the actual ring from your mind for a second, and all its creations - so no giant fists hitting bad guys.

Now envision Green Lantern fighting said bad guy. .........

Pretty much just him pointing his fist at Sinestro and looking constipated, right?

With this, what I've envisioned here, would create a much more dynamic visual interpretation of his power. We would be able to SEE and probably even HEAR his power, and how hard it is for him to do.

Similar to the Iron Man chest piece - it just creates more visuals. And the more visuals you can create, the better. We, as an audience know, if Tony Stark's chest piece stops glowing - no more Tony Stark. On the flipside, as in IM2, if it glows so bright it overpowers the camera and goes all white - that's probably a good thing.

I imagine we will see similar things with the GL suit.

[anakinsrise]

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/5231/img00154.jpg

And a hot lady at the Con:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/dnno1/Green%20Lantern/BT_IMG_0393.jpg

[Jig Saw 123]

^^^ For a split second I thought that was Olivia Munn.

I want a power ring!!! :(

[Smiert Spionam]

My homie has got a power ring exactly like the one the girl above is wearing. Its surpringly comfortable haha

Oh, and if I haven't said it before, those Abin Sur pics are crazy! :eek:

[God of War]

Spoiler tagged for size.

http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/headlines/temp/temp2237.jpg

http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/headlines/temp/temp2236.jpg

[God of War]

Bzzd to Appear in "Green Lantern" :rolleyes:

http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=18438&count=0

[Jig Saw 123]

The posters look great. This is definitely my most anticipated film of next year.

[soda]

Bzzd to Appear in "Green Lantern" :rolleyes:

http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=18438&count=0

Having Tomar-Re, Sinestro, and Kilowag was kinda obvious, but its good to know that they're going to show some of the corps. Any word on if Mogo is going to make an appearance? Is there even a special effects budget big enough for that?

[God of War]

Probably not, Soda. To both of your questions.

Warner Bros' Big Plan for "Green Lantern" Trilogy

link (http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=18558&count=0)

:cool:

[Jig Saw 123]

Probably not, Soda. To both of your questions.

Warner Bros' Big Plan for "Green Lantern" Trilogy

link (http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=18558&count=0)

:cool:

These days, we can expect every superhero to get a trilogy if the first film sells like hotcakes. Green Lantern is definitely a character I'd like to see more of--especially if Sinestro is setup to be the main villain for part 2. I only hope that Campbell stays on board for all three.

[Joe Strummer]

WB would be idiots to go ahead and start making GL2 and GL3 at this point.

What if Green Lantern flops? Which is totally possible... at least financially (i'm confident it will be a good movie)

This first movie is a big enough financial risk. 150-200 million dollar budget. Expect the sequels to be even more expensive. It just doesn't make any business sense. If this first film flops, then that is A LOT of money flushed down the drain.

And considering WB have had cold feet about big budget superhero movies unless they are Batman for years now (they were burned big time with Superman Returns) i just think this news has no credibility.

[God of War]

Kilowog.

http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/headlines/temp/temp2263.jpg

[DaveyJoeG]

^That looks pretty cool. I don't know much about GL but I have to admit that a lot of the supporting characters in the Green Lantern universe seem quite interesting. I am digging the sci-fi aspects of the characters, and am really looking forward to seeing this guy in action:

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070519002157/marvel_dc/images/thumb/a/a4/Bzzd.JPG/200px-Bzzd.JPG

[razgriz21]

And a hot lady at the Con:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/dnno1/Green%20Lantern/BT_IMG_0393.jpg

They should have hired her instead of Blake Lively.

[Joe Strummer]

^That looks pretty cool. I don't know much about GL but I have to admit that a lot of the supporting characters in the Green Lantern universe seem quite interesting. I am digging the sci-fi aspects of the characters, and am really looking forward to seeing this guy in action:

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070519002157/marvel_dc/images/thumb/a/a4/Bzzd.JPG/200px-Bzzd.JPG

B'zzd is awesome.

[God of War]

Major "Green Lantern" Spoilers Revealed

MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD:

* Krona becomes the first "host" to Parallax, a demonic parasitic entity that is the embodiment of fear. It travels from world to world, causing entire civilizations to destroy themselves out of paranoia. This will be a prologue of the movie.

* Parallax doesn't just feed off of fear, it rips the souls out of it's victims; leaving dried "husks" of the corpses.

* Parallax/Krona attacks Abin Sur's ship, which causes him to crash land on Earth and die, handing over the ring to Hal Jordan.

* While performing an autopsy on the corpse of Abin Sur, Hector Hammond becomes infected by a fragment of Parallax which causes him to gain exponential telepathic and telekinetic powers.

* Hammond attacks Hal Jordan and Carol Ferris (whom he harbors feelings towards) at the Ferris airfield hanger, a similar scene to the one in the Green Lantern Secret Origins comic; the difference being that Hammond wants Hal's Green Lantern ring.

* Hammond is ultimately killed by Parallax, who absorbs his soul in the manner mentioned above.

* Parallax fights Hal Jordan and Carol Ferris on Earth. The fight is unevenly matched until other members of the Green Lantern Corps arrive.


Source: CBM

[soda]

Major "Green Lantern" Spoilers Revealed

MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD:

* Krona becomes the first "host" to Parallax, a demonic parasitic entity that is the embodiment of fear. It travels from world to world, causing entire civilizations to destroy themselves out of paranoia. This will be a prologue of the movie.

* Parallax doesn't just feed off of fear, it rips the souls out of it's victims; leaving dried "husks" of the corpses.

* Parallax/Krona attacks Abin Sur's ship, which causes him to crash land on Earth and die, handing over the ring to Hal Jordan.

* While performing an autopsy on the corpse of Abin Sur, Hector Hammond becomes infected by a fragment of Parallax which causes him to gain exponential telepathic and telekinetic powers.

* Hammond attacks Hal Jordan and Carol Ferris (whom he harbors feelings towards) at the Ferris airfield hanger, a similar scene to the one in the Green Lantern Secret Origins comic; the difference being that Hammond wants Hal's Green Lantern ring.

* Hammond is ultimately killed by Parallax, who absorbs his soul in the manner mentioned above.

* Parallax fights Hal Jordan and Carol Ferris on Earth. The fight is unevenly matched until other members of the Green Lantern Corps arrive.


Source: CBM

Everyone loves Yellow Fear entities! For those not up to date on Parallax, check out:

http://images.comiccollectorlive.com/covers/3cb/3cb6d82f-6061-4fd7-8457-2fdb7eb26df4.jpg

[edonline]

WB has launched the official Green Lantern site. Nothing on it now except for some cool animation on the home page.

http://greenlanternmovie.warnerbros.com/

[Jig Saw 123]

I think we should be getting a teaser for this pretty soon.

[eiker_ir]

GL's Battery

http://www.411mania.com/siteimages/lanternpowerbattery_72772.jpg

[Smiert Spionam]

Wow. Actually looks alien as opposed to just like a green lantern.

Interesting....

[Weapon X]

Wow. Actually looks alien as opposed to just like a green lantern.

And that's exactly why I like it.

[anakinsrise]

Lantern looks like The Matrix from The Matrix

[susie_creamchee]

I think this movie will be pretty damn good, and I think it's good to see the altered a bit. The costume straight from the comic wouldn't have translated well on a present day film. It's what was done for the all Batman movies, and it worked in those, so why not this movie as well?

[edonline]

Green Lantern Pre-Preview from Entertainment Tonight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrBwKMxhtXQ

[adamjohnson]

Green Lantern Pre-Preview from Entertainment Tonight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrBwKMxhtXQ


Hmm. Not real sure about this anymore. Even his MASK is CGI? REALLY?

And the Lantern effects are te more old school variety of big fists and slapping han-ZZZZZZZZZZ. And they look like something out of like The Haunted Mansion.

[JoeChar4321]

Woo boy... did they go the Blade Trinity, Hannibal King finds a Power Ring route? I seriously hope not but why market the first images like that? In a summer filled with blockbusters, will general audiences want that or will they be rolling their eyes and looking to other things???

[Silverload]

Wow, that made the movie look ridiculously campy. I sure it was all out of context (I hope). And the CGI wasn't finished (I hope).

[soulcollector64]

Woo boy... did they go the Blade Trinity, Hannibal King finds a Power Ring route? I seriously hope not but why market the first images like that? In a summer filled with blockbusters, will general audiences want that or will they be rolling their eyes and looking to other things???


I don't mean to come across as a dick but it's ET, what did you expect? If they show a 4-6 minute preview expect it to be 40 seconds of action and aliens and the rest will be Ryan Reynolds half naked with an inteview with Blake Lively talking about the next season of Gossip Girl and who does she think is hotter, Reynolds or Ben Affleck. This preview is really for the soccer moms to know that a new superhero movie is coming out for Billy and Mandy and that if she brings them to see it she'll see Ryan Reynolds half naked. Again. After that I wouldn't be surprised if the next "news" item is that one of the oompa loompas from the Jersey Shore spent more than what 10 of us make in a year on tanning products, spermicide, booze, pickles and a shopping spree.







TL;DR version, Dont bother and don't worry because the trailer should be up the day Harry Potter comes out. Or if you go see it the trailer should be attached to it.

[Smiert Spionam]

Green Lantern Pre-Preview from Entertainment Tonight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrBwKMxhtXQ

Nice! :cool: Still lookin' good so far. Costume looks great, pretty much how I imagined it. And there's still a full 7 months before this thing is released, plenty of time to polish effects (and work on that mask).

Kilowag! :eek:

UPDATE HD version w/ screencaps: http://spidermedia.ru/node/3062

[anakinsrise]

ET and all of these entertainment shows suck ,they would rather talk about the latest Disney kid to enter rehab than show or provide info about a film or t.v show
I thought the footage looked bad on my phone but it looks cheesy on my PC too
Hopefully it will look better on the big screen.

[razgriz21]

Why is Cameron Diaz still hired in movies?

[Mr. Moe]

And there goes any excitement I had for this film. That just looked terrible.

[Smiert Spionam]

Why is Cameron Diaz still hired in movies?

Wrong movie, dude.

Quit bein' a hater.

[Shinigami]

I have no expectations for this other than liking reynolds and the idea of a biosuit, but that preview looked super dooper bad. Like what? I'm surprised.

[cloneofkelso]

I think it looks great and i can't wait to go see it!

[Jig Saw 123]

ET did the same thing for Thor which made the movie look terrible, so I'm not going to trust the teaser I just saw. I'll wait for the official trailer to be released next weekend.