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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Spider-Man 4, no more?!?!
I am sure Laura has seen something on this lately...kind of big hollywood news...
Spider-Man 4 seemed to be going through a lot of problems of sorts ever since they gave it the green light. Everyone was back on board for it, a scrip was approved, and a date even announced. Then a few days ago, we hear that it was pushed back, delayed, and finally postponed indefinitely....I think everyone was speculating that Sam Raimi (director) and Sony were fighting for creative control or whatever...which is what everyone also speculated happened in Spider-Man 3. Raimi didn't want Venom, but Sony forced it on him, making all of us suffer...most of all Spider-Man....
Peter Parker is going back to high school when the next Spider-Man hits theaters in the summer of 2012.
Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today they are moving forward with a film based on a script by James Vanderbilt that focuses on a teenager grappling with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises.
The new chapter in the "Spider-Man" franchise produced by Columbia, Marvel Studios and Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin, will have a new cast and filmmaking team. Spider-Man 4 was to have been released in 2011, but had not yet gone into production.
"A decade ago we set out on this journey with Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire and together we made three 'Spider-Man' films that set a new bar for the genre. When we began, no one ever imagined that we would make history at the box-office and now we have a rare opportunity to make history once again with this franchise. Peter Parker as an ordinary young adult grappling with extraordinary powers has always been the foundation that has made this character so timeless and compelling for generations of fans. We're very excited about the creative possibilities that come from returning to Peter's roots and we look forward to working once again with Marvel Studios, Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin on this new beginning," said Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
"Working on the 'Spider-Man' movies was the experience of a lifetime for me. While we were looking forward to doing a fourth one together, the studio and Marvel have a unique opportunity to take the franchise in a new direction, and I know they will do a terrific job," said Sam Raimi.
"We have had a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration and friendship with Sam and Tobey and they have given us their best for the better part of the last decade. This is a bittersweet moment for us because while it is hard to imagine Spider-Man in anyone else's hands, I know that this was a day that was inevitable," said Matt Tolmach, president of Columbia Pictures, who has served as the studio's chief production executive since the beginning of the franchise. "Now everything begins anew, and that's got us all tremendously excited about what comes next. Under the continuing supervision of Avi and Laura, we have a clear vision for the future of Spider-Man and can't wait to share this exciting new direction with audiences in 2012."
"'Spider-Man' will always be an important franchise for Sony Pictures and a fresh start like this is a responsibility that we all take very seriously," said Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures. "We have always believed that story comes first and story guides the direction of these films and as we move onto the next chapter, we will stay true to that principle and will do so with the highest respect for the source material and the fans and moviegoers who deserve nothing but the best when it comes to bringing these stories and characters to life on the big screen."
The studio will have more news about Spider-Man in 2012 in the coming weeks as it prepares for production of the film.
Well...this might be the best thing to do actually, but we will see just how it gets rebooted....most people seem to get sick to their stomach's thinking about going through another origin story again. Should they just start back up where they left off, just with new actors, directors!!? I don't know. There are certainly several different angles that they could go about it. I hope that they don't go like MTV and get really crazy with the high school angle, but anything could be good if they are done in a correct way.
I was ok with the Raimi franchise of Spider-Man for the most part. (or was I?!) They had two really good movies, and the third one is always going to be questioned and/or ridiculed. I think that was Raimi's way to get back at Sony! I personally think that the second one was the strongest in the series, and I also think that they really missed out on something potentially bigger with the whole Harry and Peter angle. I was looking forward to that, but it never really happened they way I thought.
I think the success of The Dark Knight has caused some studios to rethink some of these comic movies. I think the trend now is to make them gritty, a little bit more realistic than they ever had been, and most of all, much more darker. I guess they could be pro's and con's for this, but hollywood is a copy cat business...well, I guess most things that are out to make a lot money are, right!?!
In any event, this stuff is never ever in our hands, so all you can do is hope for the best and see what the outcome brings. Spider-Man is going to get made no matter what. The character is much to popular and has made too much money for them to just drop it.
Anyhow, that is my two cents on the subject, any thoughts or concerns that you guys might have?!?!
Spider-Man 4 seemed to be going through a lot of problems of sorts ever since they gave it the green light. Everyone was back on board for it, a scrip was approved, and a date even announced. Then a few days ago, we hear that it was pushed back, delayed, and finally postponed indefinitely....I think everyone was speculating that Sam Raimi (director) and Sony were fighting for creative control or whatever...which is what everyone also speculated happened in Spider-Man 3. Raimi didn't want Venom, but Sony forced it on him, making all of us suffer...most of all Spider-Man....
Peter Parker is going back to high school when the next Spider-Man hits theaters in the summer of 2012.
Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today they are moving forward with a film based on a script by James Vanderbilt that focuses on a teenager grappling with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises.
The new chapter in the "Spider-Man" franchise produced by Columbia, Marvel Studios and Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin, will have a new cast and filmmaking team. Spider-Man 4 was to have been released in 2011, but had not yet gone into production.
"A decade ago we set out on this journey with Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire and together we made three 'Spider-Man' films that set a new bar for the genre. When we began, no one ever imagined that we would make history at the box-office and now we have a rare opportunity to make history once again with this franchise. Peter Parker as an ordinary young adult grappling with extraordinary powers has always been the foundation that has made this character so timeless and compelling for generations of fans. We're very excited about the creative possibilities that come from returning to Peter's roots and we look forward to working once again with Marvel Studios, Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin on this new beginning," said Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
"Working on the 'Spider-Man' movies was the experience of a lifetime for me. While we were looking forward to doing a fourth one together, the studio and Marvel have a unique opportunity to take the franchise in a new direction, and I know they will do a terrific job," said Sam Raimi.
"We have had a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration and friendship with Sam and Tobey and they have given us their best for the better part of the last decade. This is a bittersweet moment for us because while it is hard to imagine Spider-Man in anyone else's hands, I know that this was a day that was inevitable," said Matt Tolmach, president of Columbia Pictures, who has served as the studio's chief production executive since the beginning of the franchise. "Now everything begins anew, and that's got us all tremendously excited about what comes next. Under the continuing supervision of Avi and Laura, we have a clear vision for the future of Spider-Man and can't wait to share this exciting new direction with audiences in 2012."
"'Spider-Man' will always be an important franchise for Sony Pictures and a fresh start like this is a responsibility that we all take very seriously," said Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures. "We have always believed that story comes first and story guides the direction of these films and as we move onto the next chapter, we will stay true to that principle and will do so with the highest respect for the source material and the fans and moviegoers who deserve nothing but the best when it comes to bringing these stories and characters to life on the big screen."
The studio will have more news about Spider-Man in 2012 in the coming weeks as it prepares for production of the film.
Well...this might be the best thing to do actually, but we will see just how it gets rebooted....most people seem to get sick to their stomach's thinking about going through another origin story again. Should they just start back up where they left off, just with new actors, directors!!? I don't know. There are certainly several different angles that they could go about it. I hope that they don't go like MTV and get really crazy with the high school angle, but anything could be good if they are done in a correct way.
I was ok with the Raimi franchise of Spider-Man for the most part. (or was I?!) They had two really good movies, and the third one is always going to be questioned and/or ridiculed. I think that was Raimi's way to get back at Sony! I personally think that the second one was the strongest in the series, and I also think that they really missed out on something potentially bigger with the whole Harry and Peter angle. I was looking forward to that, but it never really happened they way I thought.
I think the success of The Dark Knight has caused some studios to rethink some of these comic movies. I think the trend now is to make them gritty, a little bit more realistic than they ever had been, and most of all, much more darker. I guess they could be pro's and con's for this, but hollywood is a copy cat business...well, I guess most things that are out to make a lot money are, right!?!
In any event, this stuff is never ever in our hands, so all you can do is hope for the best and see what the outcome brings. Spider-Man is going to get made no matter what. The character is much to popular and has made too much money for them to just drop it.
Anyhow, that is my two cents on the subject, any thoughts or concerns that you guys might have?!?!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
So long, 2009...
Ok, the updates didn't come as "furiously" as I had anticipated. Sorry about that, I have some quiet time now, so let me try to make this update worthy of your time.
2009 is coming to a close. That is truly amazing. I think that I am ready to get the 2009 stink off of me. Oh, this year wasn't as bad as I made that statement sound, but I am certainly ready to "start anew". 2009 was a year in which I let laziness and procrastination really set in. I hope to change that in this new year. I think that is the biggest thing that I look forward to changing, personally.
2009 had some great moments, of course. Another year of Raymond growing, the Twins' arrival, another year of the beach house, and countless get togethers with friends. Moments to always cherish to be sure, but you always hope that the new year has many more and that things turn in your way more. Will it?!? You never really know, but it is always nice to think ahead and hope that things are improved for you. Man, winning the lotto next will would make things better, right?!?!
I hope to have a little bit more free time next year as the girls continue to grow, but I don't count on it so much. In any event things will continue to be interesting with all of the kiddos. I can't wait to see what happens, you know!??!
Well, as 2009 comes to a close, I hope that everyone can reflect back and either smile, or kiss the year goodbye, and hope for a better 2010 for everyone. So kick back, drink your favorite drink with close family and/or friends and enjoy the moment, because that is what it is really all about, right?!?
2009 is coming to a close. That is truly amazing. I think that I am ready to get the 2009 stink off of me. Oh, this year wasn't as bad as I made that statement sound, but I am certainly ready to "start anew". 2009 was a year in which I let laziness and procrastination really set in. I hope to change that in this new year. I think that is the biggest thing that I look forward to changing, personally.
2009 had some great moments, of course. Another year of Raymond growing, the Twins' arrival, another year of the beach house, and countless get togethers with friends. Moments to always cherish to be sure, but you always hope that the new year has many more and that things turn in your way more. Will it?!? You never really know, but it is always nice to think ahead and hope that things are improved for you. Man, winning the lotto next will would make things better, right?!?!
I hope to have a little bit more free time next year as the girls continue to grow, but I don't count on it so much. In any event things will continue to be interesting with all of the kiddos. I can't wait to see what happens, you know!??!
Well, as 2009 comes to a close, I hope that everyone can reflect back and either smile, or kiss the year goodbye, and hope for a better 2010 for everyone. So kick back, drink your favorite drink with close family and/or friends and enjoy the moment, because that is what it is really all about, right?!?
Thursday, December 24, 2009
I will never forget...
The first time I ever made Lylah laugh. A quiet moment in a noisey place. Sweet.
Update!
Holy crap, time flies, and you never have enough of it...I will explain later...
You guys must watch this trailer! Fuckin' cool and funny!
Here is a little background on the movie...
Based on the comic by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr., Kick-Ass tells the story of average teenager Dave Lizewski (Johnson), a comic-book fanboy who decides to take his obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero. As any good superhero would, he chooses a new name -- Kick-Ass -- assembles a suit and mask to wear, and gets to work fighting crime. There's only one problem standing in his way: Kick-Ass has absolutely no superpowers.
His life is forever changed as he inspires a subculture of copy cats, is hunted by assorted violent and unpleasant characters, and meets up with a pair of crazed vigilantes, including an 11-year-old sword-wielding dynamo, Hit Girl (Moretz) and her father, Big Daddy (Cage).
Should be fun to watch, if it is any good...
Well that is all for now! I plan on updating furiously over the next couple of days off for christmas!
Off to last minute shop!
You guys must watch this trailer! Fuckin' cool and funny!
Here is a little background on the movie...
Based on the comic by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr., Kick-Ass tells the story of average teenager Dave Lizewski (Johnson), a comic-book fanboy who decides to take his obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero. As any good superhero would, he chooses a new name -- Kick-Ass -- assembles a suit and mask to wear, and gets to work fighting crime. There's only one problem standing in his way: Kick-Ass has absolutely no superpowers.
His life is forever changed as he inspires a subculture of copy cats, is hunted by assorted violent and unpleasant characters, and meets up with a pair of crazed vigilantes, including an 11-year-old sword-wielding dynamo, Hit Girl (Moretz) and her father, Big Daddy (Cage).
Should be fun to watch, if it is any good...
Well that is all for now! I plan on updating furiously over the next couple of days off for christmas!
Off to last minute shop!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
It's been a week since we have been home!
With the twins already! Things are going well. Probably a little easier for me to say though, or let me just speak for myself. The nights are still a little bit hard in the sense that you don't get straight sleep, but I think that we have had more good nights than bad nights. Again, I can only speak for myself!
The Girls are doing well. They were born a month early, but they seem to be adapting well to the outside world. I can see some change in their faces already, and like I said, we are just over a week with them. It's going to go by quickly, I know. I am going to end up with pretty much three weeks off of work when every thing is said and done. I don't know if that is good or bad. For me, it's probably a good thing! Being off of work is always great! Right now, or probably every night, I dread thinking about going back to work. I need to hit that lotto soon!
Raymond has been super fantastic with these girls! I don't know what to say about it. He is affectionate towards them, and just great. It's a little tough to try to explain to a three year old that you can't really handle premature newborns, but still we try. We really missed him while we were at the hospital for those four days. He did some growing on us too! He either hit a growth spurt, or he just looks huge now compared to the Girls, maybe a little of both.
Most of my time right now is trying to keep Raymond occupied. I think I am doing a good enough job, but then I feel a little bad that I am not spending some time with the girls either. I know that right now we are still trying to figure things out and that it probably will work out in the end, at least I hope so. For now, I will just keep on doing what I can, and doing my best to help out as much as I can in the early morning hours.
It's been cool so far, and I am sure that it will continue to be a learning process and more fun as time goes on! Man, it's just about October already?!?! Wow! It's almost christmas time! Watch, I am not joking!
Tomorrow I will chime in with quick hits and random crap!
The Girls are doing well. They were born a month early, but they seem to be adapting well to the outside world. I can see some change in their faces already, and like I said, we are just over a week with them. It's going to go by quickly, I know. I am going to end up with pretty much three weeks off of work when every thing is said and done. I don't know if that is good or bad. For me, it's probably a good thing! Being off of work is always great! Right now, or probably every night, I dread thinking about going back to work. I need to hit that lotto soon!
Raymond has been super fantastic with these girls! I don't know what to say about it. He is affectionate towards them, and just great. It's a little tough to try to explain to a three year old that you can't really handle premature newborns, but still we try. We really missed him while we were at the hospital for those four days. He did some growing on us too! He either hit a growth spurt, or he just looks huge now compared to the Girls, maybe a little of both.
Most of my time right now is trying to keep Raymond occupied. I think I am doing a good enough job, but then I feel a little bad that I am not spending some time with the girls either. I know that right now we are still trying to figure things out and that it probably will work out in the end, at least I hope so. For now, I will just keep on doing what I can, and doing my best to help out as much as I can in the early morning hours.
It's been cool so far, and I am sure that it will continue to be a learning process and more fun as time goes on! Man, it's just about October already?!?! Wow! It's almost christmas time! Watch, I am not joking!
Tomorrow I will chime in with quick hits and random crap!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Tomorrow could be a big day...
...maybe...maybe not. Somehow I think that we will end up waiting yet another week or so which wouldn't be a bad thing for the babies, but part of me is a little eager for them to meet all of us.
I took the day off of work. We are going to be at doctor's appointments from like 1:00 until about 3:00...I am just guessing. I am going to have to get up and get ready bright and early. In case you didn't know, while Ruby went on the weekly doctor visit, her doctor told he to bring her bags, "just in case"! Yikes! Exciting to hear for sure, whether or not something actually happens still remains to be seen. Just the same, I am charging my iPod, my iPhone, and our digital camera....
I am sure to be busy tomorrow. I have the alarm set early even though I am not going to work. I have to pack my bag, get the car seats set in the Xterra, and then a lot of little cleaning to do. I am sure to update my facebook throughout the day, so be on the lookout! We will definitely see what tomorrow brings.
It's been an exhausting two weeks with a lot of things going on. Heavy hearts, minds, and long work weeks came crashing in a bit. Very weird week, but a week that makes you think about how things can change your life in a blink of an eye. For the good, and for the bad. Make sure to hug a loved one, tell someone that you care about them and just be glad to wake up in the morning and go through a normal day. Having said that, I am still hesitant to say that knowing that someone we now is laying in a hospital while their loved one just isn't the same person. Because of this, I choose to listen to Pearl Jam all day tomorrow as a sort of "tribute" to someone on all or our minds. Maybe you can too?!?!
Random Hits....
Well, the Texans came out flat on their face to start off the 2009 Football season. I hope that they can bounce back and not start 0-4 and ultimately 8-8 yet again. This town will turn on them very fast, if they haven't already. About the only bright spot was first round pick Brian Cushing. He played intense and was in on a couple of tackles! Let's all hope that the rest of the defense and team took notice and do the same.
The U of H Cougars are ranked number 21 after upsetting number 5 Oklahoma St in their own house! It was a great victory. They have a HUGE game in two weeks as they take on Texas Tech at Robertson Stadium on National, Primetime Television! If that place isn't sold out and absolutely insane, something is wrong! I wish I could go, but I might be a little busy and/or tired around then.
Raymond told me the other day, "My house is broken." It is indeed son, it is indeed.
Well, I think I will call it a night as I prepare for a long and maybe eventful day tomorrow! Be on the lookout for updates via the ol' facebook tomorrow!
Later!
I took the day off of work. We are going to be at doctor's appointments from like 1:00 until about 3:00...I am just guessing. I am going to have to get up and get ready bright and early. In case you didn't know, while Ruby went on the weekly doctor visit, her doctor told he to bring her bags, "just in case"! Yikes! Exciting to hear for sure, whether or not something actually happens still remains to be seen. Just the same, I am charging my iPod, my iPhone, and our digital camera....
I am sure to be busy tomorrow. I have the alarm set early even though I am not going to work. I have to pack my bag, get the car seats set in the Xterra, and then a lot of little cleaning to do. I am sure to update my facebook throughout the day, so be on the lookout! We will definitely see what tomorrow brings.
It's been an exhausting two weeks with a lot of things going on. Heavy hearts, minds, and long work weeks came crashing in a bit. Very weird week, but a week that makes you think about how things can change your life in a blink of an eye. For the good, and for the bad. Make sure to hug a loved one, tell someone that you care about them and just be glad to wake up in the morning and go through a normal day. Having said that, I am still hesitant to say that knowing that someone we now is laying in a hospital while their loved one just isn't the same person. Because of this, I choose to listen to Pearl Jam all day tomorrow as a sort of "tribute" to someone on all or our minds. Maybe you can too?!?!
Random Hits....
Well, the Texans came out flat on their face to start off the 2009 Football season. I hope that they can bounce back and not start 0-4 and ultimately 8-8 yet again. This town will turn on them very fast, if they haven't already. About the only bright spot was first round pick Brian Cushing. He played intense and was in on a couple of tackles! Let's all hope that the rest of the defense and team took notice and do the same.
The U of H Cougars are ranked number 21 after upsetting number 5 Oklahoma St in their own house! It was a great victory. They have a HUGE game in two weeks as they take on Texas Tech at Robertson Stadium on National, Primetime Television! If that place isn't sold out and absolutely insane, something is wrong! I wish I could go, but I might be a little busy and/or tired around then.
Raymond told me the other day, "My house is broken." It is indeed son, it is indeed.
Well, I think I will call it a night as I prepare for a long and maybe eventful day tomorrow! Be on the lookout for updates via the ol' facebook tomorrow!
Later!
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