bsu legato Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 from AICN..... Jack Black has closed his deal. He will be playing Green Lantern in a film that has been described as a “zany comedy version a la THE MASK.” All rights to the DC comic have been worked out as well, so you can expect to start hearing more about this project in the months ahead.As I understand it, DC Comics tried desperately to dodge this bullet, but ultimately, they don’t have the right to veto something if Warner Bros. really wants to make it happen. This is the problem with the way DC’s deal with their corporate overlords is structured. Their hands are tied. As much as they are aware of the problem with this approach to the material, they just have to sit back and watch it happen along with fans of the character and the rich mythology that has been established over the long run of the various GREEN LANTERN titles. So let the fanboy hyperbole begin: Jack Black raped my childhood!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 You'd think that the WB would get a hint from Marvel's success. But they continue to flush their comic book properties down the toilet. Somebody in the higher ups hates comic books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbo Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 The sick part is... I can kind of picture him as Guy Gardner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Am I the only one that doesn't think that dude is even remotely funny? His disheveled slacker look was cool for about 20 seconds, but now, he just rehashes the same disheveled slacker in every movie he's in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californium Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I got no problem with JB. But JB as GL? F WB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy's Blues Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 This is going to suck so bad, a black hole will develop. Maybe they will do a crossover with Catwoman, The Punisher and Daredevil, so the suckiness will increase exponentially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dies Irae Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 (edited) A "zany" Green Lantern movie?....WB is really missing the boat here. I like Jack Black but this will probably be a turd. Edited July 16, 2004 by dejr8bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 (edited) Eh... I kinda hate the Green Lantern anyway. I mean, the GL Corps? Silly. The weakness to the color yellow? Really silly. I dig Jack Black, but only when he's working with funny people, a la Mr. Show, High Fidelity, or School of Rock. So, I don't really care if they make a dumb funny movie about Green Lantern... as long as it's got the right script, director, etc. What would actually be much funnier would be a full on Tenacious D musical. Edited July 16, 2004 by Blaine23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy438 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Honestly, Jack Black might end up being the only reason I even consider seeing it. Not a big GL fan either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stamen0083 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 As long as they get a beautiful woman to play my favorite green skinned super heroine, Jade, then I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Wow, I didn't think WB could possibly come up with anything more idiotic than Catwoman. Way to beat my expectations WB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Am I the only one that doesn't think that dude is even remotely funny? I find Jack Black to be yet another "fat, stupid, boorish and arrogant american actor". He is very, very not funny. I can understand a bunch of drunk college kids loving his ham-fisted muscial vomit but turning him into a comedic actor is one step beyond. If you ask me this movie will just be another Jack Black vehicle like School of Schlock rather than be a superhero piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I first saw him in High Fidelity, and was instantly annoyed. It really killed me because he was this big fat annoyance in this otherwise good movie. If I had to make a list of top five annoying fat guys in movie he'd be No.1. Number 2 would be that gay dude in Boogie Nights.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix01 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Who is Sinestro? Jim Carrey? I guess that's why they say "Make mine Marvel." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I like big fat screamin beer drinkin dudes... Jack Black always entertains me. And he showed his ability to really act in Shallow Hal. I think this Green Lantern movie will kick ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu legato Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 I think this Green Lantern movie will kick ass. No Schwarzenegger = not good movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Blackest night indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom64ss Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 The sick part is... I can kind of picture him as Guy Gardner He's more of a G'Nort, but yeah, it's probably Guy Gardner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Jenius Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I think this Green Lantern movie will kick ass. No Schwarzenegger = not good movie how do we know Arnie isn't in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 (edited) I wonder what DC universe movie will be next...Aquaman starring Jack Nicholson. Or maybe a Wonder Twins movie.. Edited July 16, 2004 by dejr8bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu legato Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 how do we know Arnie isn't in it? Good point. Do you think he'd be interested in doing another villian role? How could he ever top his performance as Mr Freeze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix01 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Or maybe Hawkgirl or Martian Manhunter Now there are some houshold names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Wait a second - this Jack dude is that fat guy from School of Rock? As the GL? In Spandex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 ummm....no offense...i like jack black and all but...him playing the green lantern is so wrong on soooooooooooooooo many levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I think this Green Lantern movie will kick ass. No Schwarzenegger = not good movie Well, in a way every superhero movie is about Arnold. I mean Arnold is the closes thing we have to God, Jesus, or Superman, so the movie doesn't really need to have Arnold in it to have the Schwarzenegger influence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_vandermeer Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 This news is scary. I'd hate to be an editor at DC with the mandate to tie into the movie somehow. With the other comic movies, even though they had varying degrees of success, there was still enough of the essence of the hero to have some kind of tie-in, even if it was just a cover. This one seems just soooo way off. And let's not forget the action figure tie-in. YIKES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I still don't see how HE'S going to fit into spandex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 This movie will likely suck, Jack Black is only good in supporting roles IMHO, he really can't carry a movie, he's just not funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I think this Green Lantern movie will kick ass. No Schwarzenegger = not good movie Well, in a way every superhero movie is about Arnold. I mean Arnold is the closes thing we have to God, Jesus, or Superman, so the movie doesn't really need to have Arnold in it to have the Schwarzenegger influence. AGent one you are a sick sick man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 oh damn it. whats next, drew carey as superman? WB could have cast George Clooney as Hal or Ron Livingston as Kyle, and this would have been great. damn you DC. damn you to hell!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I think this Green Lantern movie will kick ass. No Schwarzenegger = not good movie Well, in a way every superhero movie is about Arnold. I mean Arnold is the closes thing we have to God, Jesus, or Superman, so the movie doesn't really need to have Arnold in it to have the Schwarzenegger influence. You have Arnold Schwarzenegger bed sheets and pillows don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I think this Green Lantern movie will kick ass. No Schwarzenegger = not good movie Well, in a way every superhero movie is about Arnold. I mean Arnold is the closes thing we have to God, Jesus, or Superman, so the movie doesn't really need to have Arnold in it to have the Schwarzenegger influence. You have Arnold Schwarzenegger bed sheets and pillows don't you? I wonder how often he watches "Pumping Iron" especially this week since Jim GOld died, the founder of Gold's Gym, where Pumping Iron was filmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 (edited) How could anybody not find him hilarious? Karate by Tenacious D - With karate I'll kick your assFrom here to Tianenmen Square Oh yeah, motherfarter, I'm gonna kick your fartin' derriere, yeah, yeah You broke the rules, now I'll pull out all your pubic hair... You motherfarter... Simply awesome. Edited July 16, 2004 by Blaine23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel's Fury Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Am I the only one that doesn't think that dude is even remotely funny?His disheveled slacker look was cool for about 20 seconds, but now, he just rehashes the same disheveled slacker in every movie he's in. You're not the only one. IMO, the late Chris Farley is even funnier than him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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