Torch snuffs FF3
I'm not sure how many people over the age of 12 were especially excited about the prospect of a third FANTASTIC FOUR movie, but that possibility seems to have dissipated like a giant cloud of Galactus.
At least that's according to two-time Human Torch himself Chris Evans (the most entertaining thing about either of the FF flicks), who doesn't sound keen on returning to the overly goofy franchise, and it's unlikely to happen anyway: "I’m pretty sure we won’t do [another] one. I’m assuming that one is a closed book. After the first one was released we got wind of potential titles and plots [almost immediately], and I’ve heard nothing from anyone at Fox [yet]. We had all planned on doing [another] one but if there were going to be a third I think a week after the second one was released we would have heard. It takes up a lot of time. It’s a big commitment. I’m happy with walking away."
While that may be sad news to Tim Story, I like Evans and would rather see him tackle some better (or at least more serious) material. Besides, there's a good chance IRON MAN has the potential to set the bar much higher for other Marvel movies. Maybe they'll just reboot the FF franchise (a la HULK) in a few years anyway...
Evans will be seen next in the LA cop thriller STREET KINGS.Source: MTV
Extra Tidbit: Since they're apparently going younger for the role, how about Evans for the new Jack Ryan?







































































































9:02PM on 03/26/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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But I think, in particular for Evans, this is a good thing. Now people can actually enjoy the good work he's turning out and not just think of him for his obnoxious role there.
But I think, in particular for Evans, this is a good thing. Now people can actually enjoy the good work he's turning out and not just think of him for his obnoxious role there.
6:14PM on 03/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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My biggest beefs with the movies were the pathetic villains: Hurricane Galactus & Dr. Metrosexual Yuppie. To be fair, I don't think Julian McMahon's a bad actor, just woefully miscast.
My biggest beefs with the movies were the pathetic villains: Hurricane Galactus & Dr. Metrosexual Yuppie. To be fair, I don't think Julian McMahon's a bad actor, just woefully miscast.
5:52PM on 03/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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2:51PM on 03/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Obviously they're not going to "reboot" this franchise until at least 5-10 years down the line. ...
Obviously they're not going to "reboot" this franchise until at least 5-10 years down the line. They just pumped out 2 pretty successful films at the box office, and they can't just overhaul and entire franchise that already has 2 films done, with a cast full of names.
No matter how much you bitch and moan it's just not going to happen.
Once Marvel's Hulk "reboot" tanks at the box office just like the first one, they're going to have to take a long and interesting look at some of their films. Maybe hire a writer or director that can really make these films work. (Nolan/Singer/Raimi)... and while you're at it, maybe hire actors that can actually.. i dunno, act?? Not just eye-candy for their pop mobiles. Actors like, I dunno.. Gary Oldman, Liam Neeson, Michael Caine, Christian Bale, Tom Wilkinson.. that list goes on and on. The only "pop" eye-candy actress was Katie Holmes who quickly got replaced after an unconvincing turn as Rachel Dawes.
But then again, it didn't look like Fantastic Four was taking itself too seriously, and clearly it tried a little too hard in the second one (with alba dieing, the world ending, their powers switching).
It all comes down to this: Comic books are meant to be comic books.
Some characters can work brilliantly in CINEMA. I.E. Batman, Superman, X-Men, Spider-Man, Sin City.. these are all comics and graphic novels turned great movies. Because they have the depth to their characters that can be explored and sought out. Some just won't last as movies.. The Hulk, Fantastic Four, Aquaman, The Flash. That's really all it comes down to.
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I don't want to see Galactus in a Silver Surfer spin off. Put him in a FF reboot instead, along with the surfer.
Oh, did I ment...
I don't want to see Galactus in a Silver Surfer spin off. Put him in a FF reboot instead, along with the surfer.
Oh, did I mention Daredevil? That one _really_ needs a reboot bad...
9:03AM on 03/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
After two successful movies, I'm sure Marvel will be looking for the trilogy. Chances are that we'll hear more when Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk come out.
After two successful movies, I'm sure Marvel will be looking for the trilogy. Chances are that we'll hear more when Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk come out.
1:50AM on 03/23/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Also, for the record, I loved X-Men Last Stand lol
Also, for the record, I loved X-Men Last Stand lol
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Oh, and f*ck Black Panther, I want some Skrulls!
10:46AM on 03/22/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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6:23AM on 03/22/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think that this is not really a prime example of good journalism, my friend, because what you are doing is distorting what the source quote really says; I agree with "TomThumb" that nowhere does Ev...
I think that this is not really a prime example of good journalism, my friend, because what you are doing is distorting what the source quote really says; I agree with "TomThumb" that nowhere does Evans really say that he is not keen on doing another one. What he is saying is that it is unlikely because they haven't heard anything from the studio as they did when the first one was finished. What you get right is that Evans is saying that a third film is unlikely to happen.
As for myself, I would have lived just as happy had they not made the first one to begin with as I have completely lost my faith in how Marvel is treating its property.
With best regards,
KK
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Other than NATM and Sunshine...the guy is just...awful.
I mean...awful.
Other than NATM and Sunshine...the guy is just...awful.
I mean...awful.
3:22AM on 03/22/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
And hearing that makes me happy. But if they can do it with the Hulk, I say revamp the shit that was the first two. New writer. New director. New cast. And yes, no Jessica Alba. Just 'cause she's got tits doesn't g...
And hearing that makes me happy. But if they can do it with the Hulk, I say revamp the shit that was the first two. New writer. New director. New cast. And yes, no Jessica Alba. Just 'cause she's got tits doesn't give her a free pass to be in movies. There are actually attractive women who can also act.
2:17AM on 03/22/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
But, seriously, what was with Gruffudd's dopey, drippy Reed...and Alba's [link] Sue...and Chiklis' consistently underwhelming Ben...and M...
But, seriously, what was with Gruffudd's dopey, drippy Reed...and Alba's [link] Sue...and Chiklis' consistently underwhelming Ben...and McMahon's used-car-salesman interpretation of 'Vic'? $#!+.