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Norton wrote Hulk script!
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by: Mike Sampson Jul. 30, 2007

While this year's Con had a lot of cool stuff, it wasn't exactly overflowing with scoops as it had been in previous years. One exception was the word on the HULK panel that there was a new writer on the film. The Zak Penn script was seemingly rewritten and as it turns out the writer was on hand to talk about the news. And I can tell you it wasn't Avi Arad, Louis Leterrier or Liv Tyler working on their copy of Final Draft either. Yup, Edward Norton will not only be starring in the script but wrote the script himself. It's unclear if he rewrote Penn's draft or started completely from scratch. I'm guessing he took Penn's, kept the basic structure and reworked it from there. It's not the first time Norton has worked extensively behind the scenes on a project he's been involved in (um, AMERICAN HISTORY X, anyone?) but it's nice to see he's got a vested interest in this film other than just a big paycheck. To see video of Norton making the announcement at the Con as well as other news from HULK (including your first look at the Hulk himself), stay tuned to JoBlo.com for our full coverage from the INCREDIBLE HULK panel!

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Extra Tidbit: Norton recently co-wrote DOWN IN THE VALLEY, which he also starred in.

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brentage5000
10:45PM on 07/30/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
the name game
That's cool with the script and all, but I hope he put in a part where someone calls Emil Blonsky an abomination of nature, and then someone says, "Geez, that's a mouthful."
That's cool with the script and all, but I hope he put in a part where someone calls Emil Blonsky an abomination of nature, and then someone says, "Geez, that's a mouthful."
 
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powerbomb1411
10:24PM on 07/30/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Mindless action?
Seriously. If you are going to complain about Hulk being mindless action then you shouldn't be talking about Hulk period. Sure he can have a hell of a story driven comic (Planet Hulk) but mindless action is a HUGE part of what makes Hulk the Hulk. He SMASHES. HE SMASHES a lot. That is The Incredible Hulk. The director knows action.
Seriously. If you are going to complain about Hulk being mindless action then you shouldn't be talking about Hulk period. Sure he can have a hell of a story driven comic (Planet Hulk) but mindless action is a HUGE part of what makes Hulk the Hulk. He SMASHES. HE SMASHES a lot. That is The Incredible Hulk. The director knows action.
 
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MadMax
6:35PM on 07/30/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
awesome
Finally they came to their senses and kicked penn's dumbass out. I hope, Norton keeps Abomination instead of just Emil.
Finally they came to their senses and kicked penn's dumbass out. I hope, Norton keeps Abomination instead of just Emil.
 
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The Phantom
4:04PM on 07/30/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow. As an action movie fanatic, I love the director and his films' only problems as I see them are the stories--oh, wait. No longer a problem. This is going to be badass.
Wow. As an action movie fanatic, I love the director and his films' only problems as I see them are the stories--oh, wait. No longer a problem. This is going to be badass.
 
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brechtsky
3:38PM on 07/30/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
sign me up
Edward norton's a very smart guy, and maybe they can overcome their awful director and make a solid movie, not a just a two hour disposable action scene (like leterriers other films).
Edward norton's a very smart guy, and maybe they can overcome their awful director and make a solid movie, not a just a two hour disposable action scene (like leterriers other films).
 
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azzezino
3:28PM on 07/30/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sweet!!!
Glad to see Zak Penn out of this, he's really killing Marvel Films with his mediocre takes on our beloved heroes.
Glad to see Zak Penn out of this, he's really killing Marvel Films with his mediocre takes on our beloved heroes.
 
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dillisasexyman
3:01PM on 07/30/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
sweet. i want to see it even more now. i don't think this movie could have better potential. well, maybe if they had a better director. but oh well. they'll get my ten bucks. if i like maybe 20.
sweet. i want to see it even more now. i don't think this movie could have better potential. well, maybe if they had a better director. but oh well. they'll get my ten bucks. if i like maybe 20.
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