Stephen Sommers fired from G.I.JOE Film

BlackLagoon · June 11, 2009, 03:21:59 PM

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00024921.html

This is pretty interesting news but I cant say I'm suprised as I have been following the film since it was announced. On a personal note the G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero franchise is up there for me with Monsters and Marvel comics. Its practically a 3 way tie. When I was a kid I raced home to catch the cartoon at 3:30 everyday. When I got a little older I found the Marvel comic which was AWESOME every single issue..due to Mr. Larry Hama writing every single issue. As it progressed it got even better until the grand finale. The 3 3/4 ARAH toys were my favirote and when they released the 25th Aniversary..I freaked out, I own every figure and vehicle..except for the final wave of vehicles that didnt ship yet...Now having said that...

I have NO IDEA how this happened. Stephen Sommers...I dont know, I still dont know if I liked or hated Van Helsing..It was a cool movie, I just felt cheated with some of the monsters...it was more Inspector Gadget then Van Helsing to me...As far as him being fired from this film....does this mean its gonna stink more or less??

In closing, I dont know how many Joe/Cobra fans are out there but I know for a fact I'm not alone with already being bummed about the film. Its amazing how Hollywood can take something, take charecters who are near and dear to a fans heart...fans that have 20+ years in their collection, and basically just cheapen it up and twist it then put the name on it and have it lose all credibility.....I might be jumping the gun, but if this movie is as horrible as it looks? I'm just glad they made so much Joe stuff the last few years because I can bet the franchise will be done afterwards.

Scatter · June 11, 2009, 03:25:39 PM

I never got into the Toons, but I love the original GI Joe figures from the 60s and 70s. Can you post some pics of your collection??

As for the movie, I'm pretty sure it's going to wind up like Land Of The Lost. An utter piece of steaming excrement.

BlackLagoon · June 11, 2009, 03:53:52 PM

Scatter I'm going to set up some stuff over the weekend of the Joes, Cobras and vehicles I have accumulated in the last year of the 25th celebration. Gimme a few days and I'll post and share my stuff!!

Paul L · June 11, 2009, 04:15:24 PM

Quote from: Scatter on June 11, 2009, 03:25:39 PM

As for the movie, I'm pretty sure it's going to wind up like Land Of The Lost. An utter piece of steaming excrement.

I 2nd that. I read a Pufnstuf remake's in the works too. I don't want to be a wet blanket, but can't the film industry come up w/something new?

MDG · June 11, 2009, 04:23:00 PM

All I know is I could barely make it through the trailer.

Dr.Teufel Geist · June 11, 2009, 04:48:50 PM

I wish I had all my G.I. Joe guys and vehicles, but they all died from Firecrackers, being Melted and death by BB gun.

Scatter · June 11, 2009, 05:42:24 PM

Quote from: BlackLagoon on June 11, 2009, 03:53:52 PM
Scatter I'm going to set up some stuff over the weekend of the Joes, Cobras and vehicles I have accumulated in the last year of the 25th celebration. Gimme a few days and I'll post and share my stuff!!

You got my mouth waterin' just thinking about it buddy!! THANKS!!

Scatter · June 11, 2009, 05:43:00 PM

Quote from: MDG on June 11, 2009, 04:23:00 PM
All I know is I could barely make it through the trailer.

Maybe you need a doublewide??

Dr.Teufel Geist · June 11, 2009, 06:39:02 PM

Quote from: Scatter on June 11, 2009, 05:43:00 PM
Maybe you need a doublewide??

LOL! BURN!!!!

BaronLatos35 · June 11, 2009, 07:29:33 PM

The studios did the same junk with the so called Punisher movies. The MAX series has the blueprint, pay to use it!

Anyway, looking forward to the collection BlackLagoon.

Scatter · June 11, 2009, 08:49:42 PM

Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on June 11, 2009, 06:39:02 PM
LOL! BURN!!!!

Scatter bad..........

BlackLagoon · June 11, 2009, 09:17:43 PM

Quote from: BaronLatos35 on June 11, 2009, 07:29:33 PM
The studios did the same junk with the so called Punisher movies. The MAX series has the blueprint, pay to use it!

Or how about what they did with Fantastic Four??...Are you kidding me with that kiddie junk? I was EMBARESSED when I saw Dr. Doom...Dr. Doom?!!?!? next to like..Thanos, actually its a tie. When I think of the words "super" and "villian"...to me those are the two most menancing.

Dr. Doom has a ridiculously rich and colorfull past and is a staple now for DECADES in Marvel Comics. We got jipped on that one!...and Daredevil, and Ghost Rider...and now G.I. Joe....Storm Shadow is a ninja with borderline super human skills, inside of 25 years there was 2 issues where he handled a gun. The trailer shows him with all kinds of guns...plus he looks like an Abercrombie and Fitch toolbox and not the silent killer he is......

BaronLatos35 · June 11, 2009, 10:18:43 PM

Quote from: BlackLagoon on June 11, 2009, 09:17:43 PM
Storm Shadow is a ninja with borderline super human skills, inside of 25 years there was 2 issues where he handled a gun. The trailer shows him with all kinds of guns...plus he looks like an Abercrombie and Fitch toolbox and not the silent killer he is......

LOL my friend!

Plus I feel you on FF4, the best thing about that movie was Micheal Chiklis as The Thing (because I was a big fan of The Shield) and Jessica Alba, but even those two couldn't save that disappointment.

Dr.Teufel Geist · June 11, 2009, 10:43:21 PM

Might as well throw Electra in there too.
Batman and Robin, Superman Returns, and the first Punisher with Dolph Lundgren.

Dr.Teufel Geist · June 11, 2009, 11:06:42 PM

Hey, isnt this a stormtrooper suit painted black.

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