Whedon's Terminator | Movie News
Not too long after news of Terminator being up for grabs, another big name is throwing their hat in the ring. That name is Joss Whedon.
While Whedon states it's not a joke, his open letter is quite hilarious. Here is his introduction and a few things he would do with the franchise:
"I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E., Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or the one where 'hood' was capitalized 'cause it was a pun), and myriad other legendary tales. I have heard through the 'grapevine' that the Terminator franchise is for sale, and I am prepared to make a pre-emptive bid RIGHT NOW to wrap this dealio up. This is not a joke, this is not a scam, this is not available on TV. I will write a check TODAY for $10,000, and viola! Terminator off your hands."
1) Terminator... of the Rings! Yeah, what if he time-travelled TOO far... back to when there was dragons and wizards? (I think it was the Dark Ages.) Hasta La Vista, Boramir! Cool, huh? "Now you gonna be Gandalf the Red!" RRRRIP! But then he totally helps, because he's a cyborg and he doesn't give a s#&% about the ring -- it has no power over him! And he can carry it AND Frodo AND Sam AND f@%& up some orcs while he's doing it. This stuff just comes to me. I mean it. (I will also offer $10,000 for the Lord of the Rings franchise).
2) More Glau. Hey. There's a reason they're called "Summer" movies.
3) Can you say... musical? Well don't. Even I know that's an awful idea.
4) Christian Bale's John Connor will get a throat lozenge. This will also help his Batwork (ten grand for that franchise too, btw.)
5) More porn. John Connor never told Kyle Reese this, but his main objective in going to the past was to get some. What if there's a lot of future-babies that have to be made? Cue wah-wah pedal guitar -- and dollar signs!
6) The movies will stop getting less cool.
Whedon concludes that the film needs someone with heart, as he feels that the franchise is "plumbing the depths". He also notes that he's seen TERMINATOR more than any other movie while he was in college. Is Whedon qualified? Hell, I'd let him have a stab at it. However, I could be bias as I am a huge fan of all things Joss.
Source: Deadline Hollywood
Extra Tidbit: Should the franchise die? Will Cameron buy the rights? So many questions. I'm actually quite anxious to see who wins this one.
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4:48AM on 11/04/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
He ruined Alien, and he'll ruin Terminator. Whedon cannot write for the core audience of Terminator which is 16 - 35 males. He's good at creating well rounded female characters, but he'll either stick an...
He ruined Alien, and he'll ruin Terminator. Whedon cannot write for the core audience of Terminator which is 16 - 35 males. He's good at creating well rounded female characters, but he'll either stick an unrealistic lesbian character in (he usually does, it encourages the viewing figures up in immature men) or he'll make the male characters so weak that it literally will be the Sarah Connor movie and the Terminator will be tertiary.
The best thing he could do is go back to the first two Terminator movies, watch them, and learn how to create a strong female character role without making all the male characters seem weak, feeble and out of step.
9:14PM on 11/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It would be sweet to see Cameron make one last film to end the series. Bet he could get a post-governator Arnold to come back for a role too.
It would be sweet to see Cameron make one last film to end the series. Bet he could get a post-governator Arnold to come back for a role too.
7:42PM on 11/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
And, sure, why not use Summer Glau?
And, sure, why not use Summer Glau?
1:34PM on 11/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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If he did a Terminator movie, it wouldn't take long to count the receipts.
If he did a Terminator movie, it wouldn't take long to count the receipts.
11:38AM on 11/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Resurrection was probably pretty badass on paper. Dick.
Resurrection was probably pretty badass on paper. Dick.
10:51AM on 11/03/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
same goes for the Buffy movie...he wrote it, they butchered it...Welcome to Hollywood..only with Buffy, he got the opportunity to prove that the concept was great by making the show.
same goes for the Buffy movie...he wrote it, they butchered it...Welcome to Hollywood..only with Buffy, he got the opportunity to prove that the concept was great by making the show.
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also, red...
really?
and furthermore, whedon is not coming off as a douche here...he is poking fun at HIMSELF...
"more glau?"
"even i know a musical is a bad idea?"
also, red...
really?
and furthermore, whedon is not coming off as a douche here...he is poking fun at HIMSELF...
"more glau?"
"even i know a musical is a bad idea?"
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This guy's such an irritating, smug little jerk. His faux-whimsy only stretches so far. There's a difference between being clever and being obvious. This letter falls in the latter category. And no, I'm not a "T:S" fan (thought it was average) -- I was really hoping this would make me laugh, but by the second one (really? a Lord of the Rings franchise joke? In 2009?) I...
This guy's such an irritating, smug little jerk. His faux-whimsy only stretches so far. There's a difference between being clever and being obvious. This letter falls in the latter category. And no, I'm not a "T:S" fan (thought it was average) -- I was really hoping this would make me laugh, but by the second one (really? a Lord of the Rings franchise joke? In 2009?) I was straining to retain interest. And the Summer Glau thing wasn't even remotely funny.
Dude, go back to making terrible TV shows.
8:48PM on 11/02/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yeah, other than that, Whedon pumps out garbage.
Yeah, other than that, Whedon pumps out garbage.
8:24PM on 11/02/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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My concept will be different and new.
My concept will be different and new.
7:40PM on 11/02/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Then I saw Firefly and Serenity. And I was converted.
Then I saw Firefly and Serenity. And I was converted.
7:26PM on 11/02/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
its kinda weird.
its kinda weird.
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6:49PM on 11/02/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
and cameron is smart enough to know that the terminator franchise is pointless without arnold.
6:38PM on 11/02/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'd love to see some young, ambitious director take on this project
I'd love to see some young, ambitious director take on this project