Not too long ago I gave you all a look at what we thought was the first still for the David Fincher produced animated flick THE GOON. Well boy were we wrong. It seems THE GOON isn’t even in production yet! It’s actually in early development. What a buzzkill man…
The good word comes from the CGSociety forum and BLUR creative director Tim Miller himself. Miller recently posted a response letting people know what the dealio was. Here’s what he said:
“Tim Miller here (creative director at blur) chiming in as requested. The film is in early development- it has NOT been set up at a studio and isn’t in production. Eric Powell is working on the script and we’re doing visual development. It was our choice to get the film planned out before we try and get a studio involved. “Early Development” means concept art, some CG animation tests and the script. And Fincher is a producer–as is blur and Darkhorse– not directing.
To set the record straight for Capt Cook–Blur has never said ANYWHERE or at ANYTIME that we are “making a movie” We avoid hype and ALWAYS speak the truth. There’s a HUGE difference between an announcement that a film is being developed and the film ACTUALLY BEING MADE. And we are careful about the distinction. And to be extra-clear…we’re not even putting out these (or any other) press releases….it’s just media reporting. This went up because Eric was having a big 10th aniversary party and Darkhorse thought it’d be nice to give fans of the comic some eyecandy. I will say though that development is coming along GREAT and I think the Goon will make an awesome film should we be lucky enough to get a chance to make it.
When we actually start PRODUCTION on a film is when we’ll announce something. Until then it’s all hard work, hopes, dreams….cuz that’s the way it goes with this Hollywood stuff.”
Wow. Alright then. So at least things are moving on THE GOON. Let’s hope things really get moving soon because that still above is looking awesome and THE GOON sounds like a helluva time. Here’s the synopsis: THE GOON is a muscle-bound brawler who claims to be the primary enforcer for the feared mobster Labrazio. The Goon (and his sidekick Franky) often get tied up in other machinations, often in relation to the evil zombie gangs under the command of the Nameless Zombie Priest.
So there you have it. Don’t hold your breath for THE GOON just yet, as always we’ll keep you updated!
Gwyneth Paltrow starred in Fincher’s SEVEN
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