SILVER SURFER/ Lawrence Fishburne, Doug Jones Discussion Thread

[Matt312]

Vin would of help draw a bigger crowd to the box office. But who know what Fox would have to pay him. And If Ioan got help for his accent so could Vin.

[ProductionMusic]

Who know what Fox would have to pay him.

I highly doubt that would be to much of a problem. Since Vin for a long time now has said many times he would love to be the Silver Surfer I would not be surprised if he just jumps at the chance

[Matt312]

Now you really have to wonder about who they picked to play Surfer

[Carp Man]

Well this choice sucks, I mean.... Vin Diesel doesn't have white eyes....how the hell is he supposed to play Silver Surfer? I'm boycotting the movie....

Ever heard of contacts ? Or post production ? Jessica is not white and blonde like Sue in the comic, but she did fine, and Alecia is not african american in the comics, but Kerry did fine, and I look forward to her having a bigger role, and wern't you the one talking about everyone getting all worked up over rumors, and speculation ?

[Willie Lumpkin]

Silver Surfer is holding back 95 percent of the time. Most of the time he doesn't want to hurt anyone. Why would you hire an actor based on the rare times when Surfer gets super-pissed? That's like hiring a comedian to play Bruce Wayne because he makes one joke

I've never seen the Surfer "super-pissed" and I've never seen Vin Diesel "super-pissed". Both project a quiet confidence.

The Surfer can vaporize a person with a thought, and, until he recognizes the nobility of humanity, he shouldn't think killing a human is any different than you or I stepping on a bug.

If he isn't intimidating as hell up until the end of the film, I don't think the film-makers are doing him right.

[Hunter Rider]

Ever heard of contacts ?

ever heard of sarcasm ?:o

[The Geek Vault]

It depends on how they use the silver surfer. If he's violent and physical (which I never thought of him as) then Vin could maybe do the role, if he's more mental like telepathic and telekinetic attacks then I don't know if Vin could do it.

[kaijunexus]

Vin is a damn good choice, especially considering he's obviously a fan.

Would you rather an actor who slightly resembles SS more but has no care for the material get the role?

[Spider - Man]

Jessica is not white and blonde like Sue in the comic, but she did fine, and Alecia is not african american in the comics, but Kerry did fine,

And the Thing is not dressed in a soft, shiny foam suit that doesn't scratch paint on the hood of a car in the comic but Chic did fine!:O

Come to think of it, if Vin IS playing SS, They BETTER make Chik bigger in the sequel or we may, for the first time see a Silver Surfer who's as big as - if not bigger than - the Thing!:eek:

[Tony Stark]

Wow, I brought this up about a year ago right after the first film, and was tarred and feathered for suggesting Vin.

Glad to see people have warmed up to the idea, because I think he'd be the perfect Surfer, plus he would automatically increase the viewing audience over the first film.

As far as the Brooklyn accent, I don't think anyone had a problem with it in either of the Riddick films, so it should be fine here.

I immagine they're going to announce the casting right before comicon.

[Kelly]

Wow, I brought this up about a year ago right after the first film, and was tarred and feathered for suggesting Vin.

Glad to see people have warmed up to the idea, because I think he'd be the perfect Surfer, plus he would automatically increase the viewing audience over the first film.

As far as the Brooklyn accent, I don't think anyone had a problem with it in either of the Riddick films, so it should be fine here.

I immagine they're going to announce the casting right before comicon.

We're just tired.....

[antariksh]

Well this choice sucks, I mean.... Vin Diesel doesn't have white eyes....how the hell is he supposed to play Silver Surfer? I'm boycotting the movie....

NO actor has white eyes.

I always knew JMAfan that you will boycott the movie. I could tell it from your posts.

oh well there is a difference between a true fan and a regular person who knows nothing and becomes fan just after hearing about a movie.

[highguard]

NO actor has white eyes.

I always knew JMAfan that you will boycott the movie. I could tell it from your posts.

oh well there is a difference between a true fan and a regular person who knows nothing and becomes fan just after hearing about a movie.

I guess you and carp/thing 2005 did not catch hunter rider's comment. The statement about Vin not having white eyes was meant to be sarcasm.

And Vin would be ok but I am a big fan of Keanu Reeves and I think that he would make a perfect Surfer. He can do his Neo "I'm so above it all" thing again.

[Malus]

NO actor has white eyes.
I always knew JMAfan that you will boycott the movie. I could tell it from your posts.
oh well there is a difference between a true fan and a regular person who knows nothing and becomes fan just after hearing about a movie.

Sarcasm really is lost on some people. That's at least two of you who thought JMAfan was serious.

Right after Michael Keaton was announced for Batman, while I was browsing at an Atlanta comics shop, I watched three fanboys practically drooling venom over this "great injustice", this horrible tragedy that had befallen their beloved Batman.
Heh. Then the movie comes out a year later and the same fanboys are there gushing endlessly over Keaton's "transcendant" and "definitive" performance.

When you read Silver Surfer's dialogue in the comics do you imagine Vin Diesels voice? If you do you don't understand the character. That's like hearing Pee Wee Herman's voice when reading Batman's dialogue.

I can't help it.

I am officially rooting for Vin Diesel to get the part of Silver Surfer.

[blind_fury]

Joel Schumacher? Is that you?

lol!

[MJB]

You have got to be freaking kidding me? Vin Diesal as SS? HELL NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Please god not him as SS. The Surfer is reagal and a thinker. Vin comes across as a thug and is not suited for the SS. Even his voice is wrong. Bring on Wentworth Miller.

[Advanced Dark]

Guys I think I'm right about this one whether you like it or not that's another thing. I for one hope he does another villain/hero role. Twohy F'd up Riddick. Too bad they didn't make the movie sequel based on the awesome video game.

[Dynasty]

I'm not sticking up for the guy....BUT everyone's opinion on this movie is going to be biased in one way or another....thats just how it is....and everyone has a right to their opinion...its not just a place for the people who enjoyed the movie, if thats the case then there are about maybe 2 people that should be here....I enjoyed it as well, but found many problems with it...and don't want a repeat of those problems in the sequel....trolling can go both ways...negative and positive....we have our share of positive trolls around here as well....its motive that makes them a troll, not their opinion....

Agree everyone is entitled to their opinion, internet has given anyone and everyone a voice, but someone’s stating their opinion is different that just repeating the movies going to suck, yes that's a statement that reflects his opinion but it's very unnecessary and it’s stretching the imagination on the definition of “opinion” allot of people call it different things mainly around here I hear "trolling" and if these forums were people only posting "FF2 is going to RULE!" or "FF2 is going to SUCK!" then these wouldn’t work, discussing the topic at hand is the new picture, stating that FF2 is going to suck is not only extremely off topic but then we just look like the retards at IMDB.

[blind_fury]

Whatever man. If I was shouting "FF2 is going to rock!" you wouldn't have made an issue of it.

If I said Joel Schumacher shouldn't make another Batman movie would I be wrong? Should I be censored for stating the obvious?

[RedIsNotBlue]

Worse choice ever.

[Kelly]

NO actor has white eyes.

I always knew JMAfan that you will boycott the movie. I could tell it from your posts.

oh well there is a difference between a true fan and a regular person who knows nothing and becomes fan just after hearing about a movie.

I guess you and carp/thing 2005 did not catch hunter rider's comment. The statement about Vin not having white eyes was meant to be sarcasm.

And Vin would be ok but I am a big fan of Keanu Reeves and I think that he would make a perfect Surfer. He can do his Neo "I'm so above it all" thing again.

Carp didn't get it either????......LMAO.....


Oh lord....

Ummmmm ant exactly what other of my posts make you think I'm going to boycott the sequel???......

this is hysterical....


:p :p :p

[Kelly]

Agree everyone is entitled to their opinion, internet has given anyone and everyone a voice, but someone’s stating their opinion is different that just repeating the movies going to suck, yes that's a statement that reflects his opinion but it's very unnecessary and it’s stretching the imagination on the definition of “opinion” allot of people call it different things mainly around here I hear "trolling" and if these forums were people only posting "FF2 is going to RULE!" or "FF2 is going to SUCK!" then these wouldn’t work, discussing the topic at hand is the new picture, stating that FF2 is going to suck is not only extremely off topic but then we just look like the retards at IMDB.

If its that big of a problem for you....put them on ignore....and get back on topic....






Topic: Keep the focus on the four......THATS what I want...

[Fantastic-Boy]

I feel bad for your parents.

:confused: ...Tell me sincerely,which is your suggestion?!

[Retroman]

I'm not sure about Vin as SS.Hmm....

[Advanced Dark]

Carp didn't get it either????......LMAO.....


Oh lord....

Ummmmm ant exactly what other of my posts make you think I'm going to boycott the sequel???......

this is hysterical....


:p :p :p

You're boycotting the sequel!!! Why? :o :o :o

;)

[Retroman]

Actually alot of his accent is "put on"....he talked about it one time on David Letterman.....he talked fairly normal and blew everyone away on that interview....I was surprised at how different his voice was from what we hear in movies...
Me too.And he's very intelligent as well.

[deathshead2]

I can deal with Vin being SS.

[Advanced Dark]

^ I'm cool with it. Surely nothing to boycott a film over. LOL

[deathshead2]

I really think he can get that cold look SS gives that have no feeling or emotion like his riddkic(spelling) charactor does every now and then.Of corse if thats the way Tim wants him to be.

[Fantastic-Boy]

I like the idea!Vin!Why not?!

[Advanced Dark]

http://hunks.punt.nl/upload/vin_diesel.gif

[Retroman]

He's got the body but does he have the soul?

[deathshead2]

That works someone manip it and put him in space over looking the earth and we have are SS.Plese Tim don't make him a joke.

[Advanced Dark]

^ He's a smart guy. He made his way into this business not on looks. It was because of his directing and acting skills. His build gave him the big bucks in action films and that's where he took his career. He's doing Hitman soon, and then Hannibal, and I hear Riddick 3 is coming and will be the film we've wanted. He had to sign up for FATF4 which is a direct sequel to the first film to get the financing he wnated for Hannibal and Riddick 3.

[Casius--J]

I spose he could work, just as long as he has a calm well spoken voice. His build is good enough for the role.

[Fantastic-Boy]

He need play the role in a docile way.

[Retroman]

I'm surpised he's appearing in FATF3. If it's to finance then its understandable i guess.

[Advanced Dark]

Retro how can you say Vin has no "soul":

http://www.lookatentertainment.com/v/v-119.htm

[deathshead2]

^ He's a smart guy. He made his way into this business not on looks. It was because of his directing and acting skills. His build gave him the big bucks in action films and that's where he took his career. He's doing Hitman soon, and then Hannibal, and I hear Riddick 3 is coming and will be the film we've wanted. He had to sign up for FATF4 which is a direct sequel to the first film to get the financing he wnated for Hannibal and Riddick 3.I hope that happens soon If 3 is as good as the first 2 it will be my fave sci fi series ever.

[Kelly]

:confused: ...Tell me sincerely,which is your suggestion?!

FB, I know that English is not your first language, and you do an awesome job with it on this site.....others well.....they tend to go for the sarcastic remark before thinking about that.....


So don't worry about that comment.....you are doing a great job....keep it up....:) :up::up:

[deathshead2]

I'm surpised he's appearing in FATF3. If it's to finance then its understandable i guess.Well he really wants to do that 3rd movie universal won't fund it all so he said he will. Which is really great.

[Advanced Dark]

Fatf4

[Fantastic-Boy]

Is FATF,Fast and Furious?

[deathshead2]

Is FATF,Fast and Furious?Yes

[Retroman]

Retro how can you say Vin has no "soul":

http://www.lookatentertainment.com/v/v-119.htm
lol I remember seeing this on one of those before-they-were-famous programmes.

[Retroman]

Well he really wants to do that 3rd movie universal won't fund it all so he said he will. Which is really great.
I like the Riddick movies so i'm all for it.

[Retroman]

Fatf4
I don't know about 4 but i do know that Vin has a cameo in Fatf3.

[Fantastic-Boy]

He,he!Thanks JMA!I just wanna know the name he thinks good for the movie.

[ProductionMusic]

He had to sign up for FATF4 which is a direct sequel to the first film to get the financing he wanted for Hannibal and Riddick 3.

Kick ass that means in between he has more then enough time to help get Riddick 3 Set Up if the deals have been made :up: I also want another Riddick Game & Retro his Cameo was probably the best part about FATF3 sadly lol & I would not be surprised if Universal offered him that deal not surprised at all

[Kelly]

He,he!Thanks JMA!I just wanna know the name he thinks good for the movie.

I don't think anyone has come up with one yet....:o

[Advanced Dark]

I don't know about 4 but i do know that Vin has a cameo in Fatf3.

He does? As Dominc? I thought I saw him in the trailer but thought that couldn't be him.

[ProductionMusic]

He does? As Dominc? I thought I saw him in the trailer but thought that couldn't be him.

It is him all right. I can upload the Scene if you want

[Grog]

I think Vin could pull off the aloof Surfer before he regains his humanity. And yes, the Surfer does get pissed and violent. Remember the final issue of the 60's series where he decides to turn against humanity? That series ended with him in a complete rage... Kinda like what I think he's gonna show Doom in FF2 after the Surfer's powers are restored (just my prediction).

[Advanced Dark]

It is him all right. I can upload the Scene if you want

Do it.

[ProductionMusic]

http://www.sendspace.com/file/sfx28s

This is from a pretty damn good Bootlegg copy & hey if the X-Men The last Stand Forums can upload GIFs from Bootlegg copies from that Movie then I see no problem with a 2 Minute Scene from this Movie. Let me know what you think

[Milkman95]

I like Vin, I guess I wouldn't mind him in the role - it would definitely boost anticipation, that's for sure.

[Malkavian]

Vin as the SS? I'll give him a chance. Keanu, maybe. I don't have anything against either of them.I am sure there are other actors who could fill the part nicely also.
The only problem I see is the budget getting bigger if a big name is hired. With a smaller name, you would save money, but you may not get the draw a bigger name could/might.

[CaptainStacy]

I would love to see Vin as Silver Surfer.

Here are my reasons;

1) He has the look. Bald, and a good physique...

2) He has a very cool voice which always gets my wife all hot and bothered, which is a BIG favor for ME, after the movie! Lol.

3) Gives some credibility to the cast.

4) He's a decent box office draw. His fans will go see the movie, and thus add to the FF's overall box office.

5) He's a fan. It's always cool to have someone playing these characters who appreciates the source material, and doesnt act like they're somehow "above it" <cough cough Halle Berry cough>...

'nuff said.

[Spider - Man]

Hey, let's just get the Rock to shave his head and be SS!

[Advanced Dark]

^ Cause the rock is as plastic and phony as you can get and looks awkward in fight scenes and wooden. I pray he's nowhere near a Marvel film as long as I own the stock unless it's a voice over.

[Matt312]

Vin as SS and the Rock as Sub Mariner.

[Advanced Dark]

^ I could almost deal with the rock as namor but would prefer Jason Scott Lee if he's still in good shape and looks young enough. Somehow I doubt it.

[Angel Of Dark]

All the pieces seem to fit, I willing to bet he will play the SS........ it just seems to wierd that after him expressing that he wants to play the SS, he pulls out of a project that films the same ff2 starts too.........

[Advanced Dark]

Well there's definately a gap in his filming. We all know Rock can't do it because of his schedule anyways and his recent achilles tendon tear which is delaying his current film. LOL

I don't think Vin has filmed Hitman yet. If he hasn't it was gonna be after Transit. He has the time.

[Matt312]

All the pieces seem to fit, I willing to bet he will play the SS........ it just seems to wierd that after him expressing that he wants to play the SS, he pulls out of a project that films the same ff2 starts too.........
That would be sweet.

[Angel Of Dark]

Think about this, they need an established actor to play SS........ needs to draw people in, needs to look the part....

SS will most likely be a spin-off if FF2 is successful...... Vin is looking for a series to be a part of since Riddick didn't work out

there's a big gap in his sched. the same time ff2 will be shooting

it all adds up to perfectly......

[Advanced Dark]

thinking back at all the SS stories I've read think of how surreal it's gonna look.

[Advanced Dark]

Think about this, they need an established actor to play SS........ needs to draw people in, needs to look the part....

SS will most likely be a spin-off if FF2 is successful...... Vin is looking for a series to be a part of since Riddick didn't work out

there's a big gap in his sched. the same time ff2 will be shooting

it all adds up to perfectly......

SS will carry over to FF3. I'm shocked they don't film them back to back except that 2008 is getting stacked with some big films already. FF3 should come out 2009. Maybe Punisher 2 will be out by then too. LOL

[Angel Of Dark]

thinking back at all the SS stories I've read think of how surreal it's gonna look.

it will be cool if done right..........

SS will be a big part of the story, even alba says there's some type of love trianle between ss, sue, and richard

[Angel Of Dark]

SS will carry over to FF3. I'm shocked they don't film them back to back except that 2008 is getting stacked with some big films already. FF3 should come out 2009. Maybe Punisher 2 will be out by then too. LOL

I heard a SS spin-off a few months ago..... who knows, if it bombs, we wopn't see any

[Advanced Dark]

Well yeah they were supposed to make the SS film first and then Tim Story said please save it till FF3. Look like we'll get SS in FF2 & 3. It's better this way. Intro a character in a proven franchise as far as box office, and then spin him off.

I wonder how they're going to make him look. He's gonna have to be all cgi or cgi mapped. He can't be reflective like a mirror but should be close to that. It would be cool if he was reflective like a mirror in space he'd almost be invisible in the stars. Hell he would be.

[Advanced Dark]

Hey guys I had Drakon add a poll here to spice things up. :)

[Willie Lumpkin]

I just hope they don't overuse him. I want him to maintain a certain mystery. I hope they limit his screen time.

[Kelly]

I just hope they don't overuse him. I want him to maintain a certain mystery. I hope they limit his screen time.

I want to maintain the 4 as the focus....let him be introduced here and move on...:o

[Advanced Dark]

I agree however I think the SS story should develop in the background and the Surfer threat should take priority over the FF vs Doom or Puppetmaster issues as it becomes a common threat maybe in the final 45 minutes of the film. Part 3 should be the cosmic battle fun-ness. :) Hopefull this one will be 2hrs+

[Hunter Rider]

Good idea to add the poll Blades,i voted Not sure

["Iron Man"]

Vin..as Surfer?

YAY!

[Advanced Dark]

I love Adi Granov's Iron Man work and stumbled upon some Silver Surfer work he did and was stunned! Love it!

http://www.sofos.com/adi/illustration/ssco01.jpg

http://www.sofos.com/adi/illustration/ssco02.jpg

http://www.sofos.com/adi

[blind_fury]

The only thing I don't like is the dull silver look. I prefer a shiny chrome.

[Advanced Dark]

Oh me too but what will look better on film? How chromy? LOL

[Kelly]

Hey AD why don't you make an official Silver Surfer thread so that all of this stuff can be put into that thread...

[Advanced Dark]

There's already a "get it right" thread but this is more specific. I didn't want to stop on that thread starter's toes.

[Kelly]

There's already a "get it right" thread but this is more specific. I didn't want to stop on that thread starter's toes.

Is that really an official character thread???? its a poll??? isn't it?

[Advanced Dark]

You know what to do. Post pics of how you want him to look, what features you hope we'll see in the film, what actors you'd like to see in the role, etc...

Yeah it's a boring first post but JMAFan made me do it. :)

http://marvelite.prohosting.com/surfer/gallery/nexus/images/spacesurfer.jpg

[Drakon]

AD, I appreciate you making an official thread, but mergings unfortunately go in chronological order.

[Advanced Dark]

I told you JMA damnit! LOL

[Kelly]

lol.....oooooops.....lmao

[Advanced Dark]

Is there any cool Silver Surfer animated gif's out there???

[iceberg325]

Vin is a horrible choice. He's a bad actor. Its enough the FF movies had Alba. I mean shes gorgeous dont get me wrong, but she can't act. I say a big NOPE to Vin.

[Kelly]

Alittle about The Silver Surfer:
http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/6162/surfer27kj.gif (http://imageshack.us)
The Silver Surfer, who symbolizes the highest aspiratons of the spirit, also represents Marvel's most sincere effort to elevate the super hero genre. This noble, contemplative, unselfish character is an anomaly in the slam-bang world of comic books, and as such he has proven to be something of an acquired taste, a character who appeals primarily to older and comparatively sophisticated readers.

Ironically enough, when this benevolent alien first appeared he was working for one of the most terrifying villains in comics, the godlike being known as GALACTUS. It was the Surfer's courageous decision to defy his master that made him a hero, but for his pains he was condemned to spend his life on the planet Earth, denied all access to the endless universe he loved to explore. There are parallels here to the Biblical fall of Adam, who lost paradise in the exercise of his free will and thus was doomed to mortal misery. The Silver Surfer, however, was not tained by original sin, and remained a detached, bemused observer of human folly.As a symbol of limitless freedom dragged down by mundane reality.



The Surfer was indeed a tragic figure, yet he never lost his essential innocence.The character first appeared in 1966, drawn by Jack Kirby as an afterthought for a story that was already plotted; writer Stan Lee immediately fell in love with The Silver Surfer, and for years would allow nobody else to create his inimitably highminded dialogue. Eventually Lee and artist John Buscema invented a background for "The Sentinel of the Spaceways," and revealed that he was originally Norrin Radd, a restless inhabitant of a utopian planet. When his race was threatened by the all-consuming Galactus, Norrin Radd saved the day by offering to aid the menace in his endless quest for worlds to devour. In sacrificing himself twice, once for his own people and again for humanity, The Silver Surfer took on Christlike qualities. The selflessness that made him so admired has finally been rewarded, and today he is free to soar among the stars.


The Silver Surfer first appeared in the classic Fantastic Four #48, #49 and #50. As the original Herald of Galactus, the Silver Surfer searches across the galaxy to find planets with enough energy to fulfill Galactus's appetite. Soaring through the Milky way the Surfer happens across the planet Earth. Unknown to Galactus and the Surfer, the Watcher had traveled to Earth to warn the Fantastic Four of the Coming of Galactus. After signaling Galactus, the Surfer battles with the Fantastic Four. In battle, the Surfer is knocked off of the Baxter Building and lands in the apartment of Alicia Masters. Alicia convinces the Surfer that the planet Earth is worth saving. Fully recovered from his earlier battle, the Surfer challenges Galactus pleading for him to look for a different planet to devour.


Galactus ignores the Silver Surfer's request and begins the process of destroying the planet Earth.Galactus is finally stopped by the Fantastic Four when the Human Torch breaks into Galactus's starship and steals the Ultimate Nullifier, a super powerful weapon. Mr. Fantastic threatens to destroy Galactus with the Ultimate Nullifer if he does not stop his attempt to consume the planet Earth. Defeated in battle, Galactus swears to never harm the Earth again. In fury over the Silver Surfer's betrayal, Galactus dooms the Silver Surfer to be confined to the planet Earth forever.




Real Name: Norrin Radd
Current Occupation: Interstellar Adventurer
Place of Birth: Zenn-La, Deneb System, Milky Way Galaxy
Marital Status: Single
Usual Base Of Operations: Known Space
Current Group Of Operations: Star Masters
Height:6' 4"
Eyes: Silver (pupil-less) Hair: None (go figure) First.Appearance:Fantastic Four #48 (1966)
Superhuman Powers: Superhuman strength, stamina,and resistance to injury ,ability to survive without food or oxygen, heightened senses, ability to project the power cosmic energy for a variety of effects.
Powers: Empowered by Galactus's Power Cosmic.

Source: http://www.fantastic-four.nl/silver_surfereng.html

[Advanced Dark]

^ Don't tell me...your choice is Jude Law. :)

[iceberg325]

^ Don't tell me...your choice is Jude Law. :)

Jude Law, hell NO!!!!! lol :doom:

[Matt312]

Vin or Wentworth either is good choice.

[iceberg325]

Why would anyone want Vin as the SS? Hes really bad!!!!

[Advanced Dark]

Because not everyone shares the same opinion. Just like why the hell would anyone eat Sushi? How did anyone like Daredevil? Why question what other people like?

I like Vin's work as do many other's. The general audience will eat it up while others in the silver surfer purist community might have a temper tantrum. Who cares?

[Matt312]

When I think bad I think Ben Affleck( Dare Devil)

[iceberg325]

Because not everyone shares the same opinion. Just like why the hell would anyone eat Sushi? How did anyone like Daredevil? Why question what other people like?

I like Vin's work as do many other's. The general audience will eat it up while others in the silver surfer purist community might have a temper tantrum. Who cares?

I care you know why? Because FF4 1 was not that good. Putting Vin in FF4 2 would be a bad choice. If the movie is going to be bad, atleast have good actors in it.

Yes affleck sucks, but I dont think he was as bad in DD as I anticipated. I think hes a much better actor than Vin though.

[Kelly]

Different people, different opinions, different likes, different dislikes...thats what makes the world go around.....

I'll wait to make my decision on his work, when and if he in fact plays the Silver Surfer.....

But if his mug is on the screen more than the 4.....it won't matter how good he is....they screwed the sequel, in my opinion.

[Spawn187]

I think Vin is a great choice and i tell ya why............................................... .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ......................Nevermind



Eat snacky smores

[Spawn187]

Besides if Vin is in it studios will make the movie chessy the will have crap like vin as the silver surfer fighting and just when he is about to kick the villians a$$ he turns to camera 1 takes the cigar out his mouth and says "Bling, Bling"



EAT SNACKY SMORES

[Abaddon]

good God no.

[iceberg325]

Besides if Vin is in it studios will make the movie chessy the will have crap like vin as the silver surfer fighting and just when he is about to kick the villians a$$ he turns to camera 1 takes the cigar out his mouth and says "Bling, Bling"





EAT SNACKY SMORES

You really have to write all that sh** down lol. Its too funny!!!! aha...AHA!!!!

[Spawn187]

For real tho. nothing against vin but its not gunna work. Even if they dub his voice like they did ray parks in episode 1 it just dont fit. i think Michael rosenbaum from small ville would be perfect.






EAT SNACKY SMORES.......

[Advanced Dark]

I care you know why? Because FF4 1 was not that good. Putting Vin in FF4 2 would be a bad choice. If the movie is going to be bad, atleast have good actors in it.

Yes affleck sucks, but I dont think he was as bad in DD as I anticipated. I think hes a much better actor than Vin though.

Affleck isn't an actor he's "Clown Shoes" as he says in JASB.http://channels.netscape.com/celebrity/becksmith.jsp?p=bsf_lacktalent Vin is a very strong talent however his build took him to where the money was. Hopefully he'll show the best of what he can do in Hannibal.

[Spawn187]

Affleck isn't an actor he's "Clown Shoes" as he says in JASB. Vin is a very strong talent however his build took him to where the money was. Hopefully he'll show the best of what he can do in Hannibal.




Vin had a chance to show his acting chops in a man apart and failed. That movie coul dhave been better. he needs to go back to his boiler room days.

[Advanced Dark]

A Man Apart? That's an old ass film. That was originally called Diablo and got tied up in litigation over the title of the film with a video game company. The film completed before Vin Diesel was even known. Just after Pitch Black...and it was released years later. Despite the fact it had zero budget and a copycat story to Brian Singers Usual Suspects...it was still a decent film. Why are you typing in bold large print in an irritating font? LOL

[Spawn187]

A Man Apart? That's an old ass film. That was originally called Diablo and got tied up in litigation over the title of the film with a video game company. The film completed before Vin Diesel was even known. Just after Pitch Black...and it was released years later. Despite the fact it had zero budget and a copycat story to Brian Singers Usual Suspects...it was still a decent film. Why are you typing in bold large print in an irritating font? LOL



Cause I can and Just cus it was an early film doesnt mean it didnt suck cus it did. Especially the part were Vin Opens the door to his back yard to cry cus his chick is dead and he starts to cry and turns to camera 6 takes the cigar out his mouth and says "Sorry this movie is old"




Eat Snacky Smores

[Kelly]

Cause I can and Just cus it was an early film doesnt mean it didnt suck cus it did. Especially the part were Vin Opens the door to his back yard to cry cus his chick is dead and he starts to cry and turns to camera 6 takes the cigar out his mouth and says "Sorry this movie is old"




Eat Snacky Smores

Uhhhh yeah.....

[RedIsNotBlue]

The thing is Vin wouldn't even be considered if he wasn't bald...end of sentence. I would like to see a full on CGI with someone like David Hyde Pierce doing the voiceover. If they get an actor I hope they get someone like Wentworth Miller.

[Fantastic-Boy]

Great!

[Ben Urich]

Just because he's bald doesn't mean he can play the part well.
He's entirely too big and his voice is too gravelly. Doesn't fit in with how Surfer is typically depticted in the comics; he's usually very sleek, something Diesel is not.

[Spoarz™]

Why cast Vin Diesel other than the fact than he's bald? :eek:

Yeah exactly there's no other reason! :down

and Vin Diesel persona doesn't fit the Silver Surfer's personality. He's closer to the Thing (mean tough guy with a deep gravely voice) than he is to a innocent and child-like, compassionate, surfer.

Just what I was thinking. I don't like the idea of Vin Diesel as SS one bit personally :down

[Advanced Dark]

Vin does look sleek and he's got a good build. He's not too big and yeah he shaves his head but most people do NOT look good with a shaved head.

[Angel Of Dark]

I willing to bet that Vin does play SS

too much is adding up IMO

FF2 starts shooting in just over a month.......... no annouchment yet on who will be playing him..... so it makes you think that they are waiting to tell us, raise the hype, so it's going to be a big star....... and they need a big star for this movie.... Alba is basically the only huge name attached right now, the rest are not A list IMO

Vin isn't shooting anything untill late this year, leaves a big opening in his sched...... plus he wants to play the role, and he needs the role IMO to bring him back to the "action star" status that he kind of lost after doing not so great movies (riddick, man a part, find me guilty).......

[surfergirl]

interesting but i just don't see it ... we will have to wait for a confirmation this is just the speculation phase until production really gets underway

[Kelly]

I have a feeling he has the part....this is exactly the way Jessica's announcement as Sue came.....and about this same exact time if I recall.....then she was introduced at Comic Con. I will not be at all surprised if Vin is their choice.

[Matt312]

This is going to be the best 07 movie.

[Hunter Rider]

Vin has a bulky build rather than the athletic swimmer type build of the Surfer,he also at times tends to act with a "Who cut the cheese" expression on his face

[Advanced Dark]

He can look bulky in certain scenes cause he pumps up weights right before they shoot it. However if you look at him in XXX when he was relaxed he looked perfect for the Surfer.

[Hunter Rider]

Ive seen XXX and all his other movies and he is bulky chest-wise rather than athletic,im not saying he can't do the role but he isn't perfect build -wise

[Kelly]

Well even though I would rather have Wentworth Miller as SS.....I have a very STRONG FEELING that Vin is the man....

[Hunter Rider]

Well even though I would rather have Wentworth Miller as SS.....I have a very STRONG FEELING that Vin is the man....
Yeah Miller is the choice i would like to see but it seems things are aligning for Vin

[Matt312]

Ive seen XXX and all his other movies and he is bulky chest-wise rather than athletic,im not saying he can't do the role but he isn't perfect build -wise
Alot of actors silm down for roles Y can't Vin.

[Hunter Rider]

Alot of actors silm down for roles Y can't Vin.

It's not a case of slimming,his natural build is thick chested,for instance no matter how long Hugh Jackman trained his body wouldn't go like Vin's becuase he has a lithe build and vice versa for Vin,he is never gonna have that streamline look

[Kelly]

Alot of actors silm down for roles Y can't Vin.

True...and take voice classes....:)

[Matt312]

It's not a case of slimming,his natural build is thick chested,for instance no matter how long Hugh Jackman trained his body wouldn't go like Vin's becuase he has a lithe build and vice versa for Vin,he is never gonna have that streamline look
It's not hard. When I was at the gym I weight in at 155-158lbs an had 15.5 arms. sometime later I had drop to 135lbs with 13.5 arms. My friends who haven't seen me in awhile said I used look big now I look sick. My friend at the gym is a bodybuilder(trying to get his procard) He is 5"9" 270lbs( 12% bodyfat) off season weight. Then he drops down to 225lbs
(3.5% bodyfat) contest weight. Bodybuilders do this all the time, so why can't Vin. Also you start seeing your six pack at 12% bodyfat.

[Hunter Rider]

It's not hard. When I was at the gym I weight in at 155-158lbs an had 15.5 arms. sometime later I had drop to 135lbs with 13.5 arms. My friends who haven't seen me in awhile said I used look big now I look sick. My friend at the gym is a bodybuilder(trying to get his procard) He is 5"9" 270lbs( 12% bodyfat) off season weight. Then he drops down to 225lbs
(3.5% bodyfat) contest weight. Bodybuilders do this all the time, so why can't Vin. Also you start seeing your six pack at 12% bodyfat.
You're talking about someone body building seriously,also take a look at what your friends thought when you dropped from your natural physique,Vin is naturally thick chested,it would take an extensive program to shift any of it and also would not look natural on him

[Matt312]

Yes bodybuilders are used to dropping weight it so it would be easier for them. IfVin was signed earlier this year, I don't see it as a problem. If he was signed a month ago, then he has his work cut out for him.

[Advanced Dark]

Now it's just a waiting game. I e-mailed Tim and asked him straight out if Vin's involved or not. If he's not there's no reason he can't say "NO". If he is he'll say no comment.

[Angel Of Dark]

You're talking about someone body building seriously,also take a look at what your friends thought when you dropped from your natural physique,Vin is naturally thick chested,it would take an extensive program to shift any of it and also would not look natural on him

what's wrong with a bigger silver surfer, I think it would look for intimidatting then a thin model looking one............... me personaly, I wiegh 210, I hit the wieghts 5 days a week, I would never want to drop down in wieght I enjoy being bigger, no ammount of money would change my mind, but that personaly, and I doubt Vin would drop down his wieght for a role, his body is his trade mark

[Hunter Rider]

what's wrong with a bigger silver surfer, I think it would look for intimidatting then a thin model looking one
Nothing is wrong with it except it's not how the character has been drawn for 4 decades and SS isn't meant to be intimidating

[Advanced Dark]

^ That's not true as far as how they draw him. In 95% of the pics he looks bigger than Vin except how granov drew him.

http://superherouniverse.com/superheroes/images/greenlantern/wallpaper/silver-surfer.jpg
http://www.superherostuff.com/OtherItems/RefrigeratorMagnets/Images/silver_surfer_magnet_straighton2.jpg
http://www.poster.net/silver-surfer/silver-surfer-comic-marvel-3700369.jpg
http://scholar.uwinnipeg.ca/courses/38/4500.6-001/Cosmology/Silver_Surfer.jpg
http://cifx.com/ClientPortfolio/Movies/Misc/MOVIE_SI.JPG

Same build as Diesel except his neck is a bit longer so it makes him look a bit sleeker than he really is. Though most of the older drawings doesn't portray him as muscular the same can be said for almost every Marvel character. They all went on roids in the late 80's.

[Kelly]

Not a bad argument there DA...

[Hunter Rider]

Most of those pics have a muscualr slimelien look as opposed to the hefty upper body Diesel has though,like i said he may work he's just not physicaly what i think of when i think SS

BTW was granovs SS art used in any runs ?

[Willie Lumpkin]

Physically, I think Vin's body is about right (it'd be nice if he could trim down his body fat % a bit to get really cut), but I don't know about his face.

His face has more . . . character than the Surfer who is generally drawn with more clasically handsome features.

[Advanced Dark]

Most of those pics have a muscualr slimelien look as opposed to the hefty upper body Diesel has though,like i said he may work he's just not physicaly what i think of when i think SS

BTW was granovs SS art used in any runs ?

Dunno if his stuff was used or not. You can Message (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=29540157&MyToken=ff3d84ee-212d-4455-a9cd-90185ff4cf20)him on myspace and he usually responds within a few days. Cool guy.

[Image]

I don't like to think of Vin as SS, but then again if he woere to be, hopefully I'll be surprised for the good.

[Advanced Dark]

Once the actor is chosen whoever it is I know we're going to see a whole bunch of whiners creating idiotic threads about boycotting films, how worried they are, and posting hate about Rothman and Tim Story. How fun.

[Advanced Dark]

I've heard about this film for years and just had a hunch and searched on Youtube and there it was. Amazing little short film. Considering it was made in1984 it's freaking amazing. This is a must see. Imagine this trailer done with a big budget. The scene with the military tracking it should totally be in FF2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9g3bsln_Xs&search=silver%20surfer

[Fantastic-Boy]

Hey,great find and a cool f/x to the Surfer!!!Thanks!!!

[kaijunexus]

OMG THAT WAS HORRIBLE!!!

****ing awful. Just wow... I mean, they even got the very persona of SS wrong. Sure, let's head to earth and herald the the coming of the planet's destruction at the hands of an ever-hungry almighty entity...but first we should cheer up a bullied child.

And those effects...nothing more than straight ripping off Terminator 2...in a really really bad way.

[kaijunexus]

Let's get some badass SS pics posted in here!!

SS4LIFE! lol

[Dr.Doom]

damn dude, calm down. its ot that bad for being made independently in '84

[zer00]

And those effects...nothing more than straight ripping off Terminator 2...in a really really bad way.

...explain how that's possible...no seriously...

[kaijunexus]

Dude, I was just talking nonsense. so stfu.

but that WAS pretty lame, in all seriousness.

[DOG LIPS]

Very interesting.







*Barf*

[Kelly]

Yeah....

[Kelly]

We have official character threads for stuff like his...

[Willie Lumpkin]

Cool! I think the thing this illustrates is that the Surfer's look lends itself to CGI (I think the reason the Terminator character resembled the Surfer was partially because that look was easy to pull off with early CGI).

Even with current CGI, I've never seen completely realistic movement, so I hope the use an actor with a green suit and then overlay it rather than trying to make the character completely CGI.

[antariksh]

OMG THAT WAS HORRIBLE!!!

****ing awful. Just wow... I mean, they even got the very persona of SS wrong. Sure, let's head to earth and herald the the coming of the planet's destruction at the hands of an ever-hungry almighty entity...but first we should cheer up a bullied child.

And those effects...nothing more than straight ripping off Terminator 2...in a really really bad way.

That looked great for 1984 standard. And btw F4-2 will have much better effects than that but don't say it is a rip off of terminator 2.

This means u didn't even knew what silver surfer looked like until u saw the trailer.

[Kelly]

I guess putting the Silver Surfer as an official thread at the top did nothing for a front page filling with Silver Surfer threads....

Silver Surfer Forum anyone?

[Morg]

Dude, I was just talking nonsense. so stfu.

but that WAS pretty lame, in all seriousness.


cool it kaijunexus

[Advanced Dark]

For 1984 this is awesome. The general idea of the film is also cool. Imagine with today's technology what they can do in that scene tracking the silver surfer by Satellite zooming towards Earth. Then a sonic boom. The film is clearly awful by today's standards but for 1984 damn that's years before T2.

[Advanced Dark]

I guess putting the Silver Surfer as an official thread at the top did nothing for a front page filling with Silver Surfer threads....

Silver Surfer Forum anyone?

This one deserves it's own thread IMO. This film has been so difficiult to find for me. I've heard about it for years but could never find it.

[Kelly]

Well differences of opinion make the world go around...

[Malus]

Very interesting! And surprisingly good Surfer effects for 1984! (7 full years ahead of Terminator 2, as most of us here seem to realize.)
Does anybody know where this came from, why it was made, who made it, etc.? I can't make out anything in those teeny little credits.

And did everybody catch the extra bit at the end of those credits, where the protective-suited guys are trying to take the doll away from the kid again?

But yeah, that whole chasing the bullies thing off was pretty lame.

Overall, though...wow.
Just thinking how great the new Surfer could be has finally got me anticipating FF2.

[Advanced Dark]

It was a student film that was on some site called Ion Films or something like that and then removed years ago.

[kaijunexus]

We have official character threads for stuff like his...

But they get cluttered with discussion. This is for pictures only.

[kaijunexus]

Very interesting! And surprisingly good Surfer effects for 1984! (7 full years ahead of Terminator 2, as most of us here seem to realize.)

If you'd read all of the posts in this thread (as most us here seem to do), you would know that my initial post wasn't in any realm of seriousness, though it did reflect my general distaste for the short.

[Kelly]

But they get cluttered with discussion. This is for pictures only.

And the front page gets cluttered as well with stuff like this...thats why we have the character threads....for pics, information etc....

What normally happens is, when a set of new pics comes up, they get their own thread for awhile, we discuss and then they get archived in the character threads....which in my opinion is where they belong....if we have a pic thread for each character we get a very cluttered front page, whereas the discussion can come and go and the pics can get archived as they come....

Just a suggestion.....doesn't really matter to me....

[Advanced Dark]

It's a student film made with no money in 1984. How can you have distaste for it? I'll bet you coudn't duplicate it today with greater resources.

[Carp Man]

That looked great for 1984 standard. And btw F4-2 will have much better effects than that but don't say it is a rip off of terminator 2.

This means u didn't even knew what silver surfer looked like until u saw the trailer.

That is not how the SS was in the early issues of FF. It reminded me too much of the T 1000 in Terminator 2. I don't like that liquid silver look for the SS. The trailer was so so, but for 1984 standards, not too bad. Like Corman's FF movie. Awfull, joke, but for 1994 and 1.5 million, not too bad conisidering.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsfWVkE2cjE&mode=related&search=silver%20surfer

I like this one better, shows how the Surfer should look. Can't beat the original.

[Advanced Dark]

**** it was better than most trailers in 1984 LOL. That's a cartoon trailer above which isn't as difficult as the student film was to pull off.

Blade TV reviews coming in and looking pretty good. See sig.

[Carp Man]

**** it was better than most trailers in 1984 LOL. That's a cartoon trailer above which isn't as difficult as the student film was to pull off.

Blade TV reviews coming in and looking pretty good. See sig.

Was just saying I don't like the T 1000 look for the Surfer. The trailer was good for the times, and the students who did it. They shoud get an A+ for doing it. However, that is not the SS, however that is prob the look we'll get. ( Excause me, reaching for another airplane barf bag ).

[Malus]

If you'd read all of the posts in this thread (as most us here seem to do), you would know that my initial post wasn't in any realm of seriousness, though it did reflect my general distaste for the short.

Sure, I read your back-pedaling follow-up post, as I read all posts in any thread before posting. And I was courteous enough not to name or quote you, since there was some question whether you were serious with those first remarks.
But since you bring it up, exactly which part of your initial post was "talking nonsense" other than the part about ripping off T2? Your criticism of the Surfer helping the bullied child (an element I also criticized) seemed pretty sincere to me.
Nothing about that initial post seems intentionally over-the-top.
Or maybe should I just "stfu?"
(That is exactly the kind of attitude this forum has seen enough of.)

[Advanced Dark]

From what I remember the Surfer came to the Earth with plans for it to be consumed by Galactus and after meeting the peaceful population of the planet decided to defend it. He was very curious and explored humanity. He wasn't some raging maniac however I doubt the first thing he do when zooming the Earth is stop a bully. LOL Still it's just a student film.

[Carp Man]

From what I remember the Surfer came to the Earth with plans for it to be consumed by Galactus and after meeting the peaceful population of the planet decided to defend it.

Yup.

[Advanced Dark]

Sure, I read your back-pedaling follow-up post...

That's what I thought it was. It seemed like he realized after he posted it that the student film came out before T2. That was the first impression I had as well but let's give him the benefit of the doubt. LOL

[Carp Man]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvbtMOMbo8Q&mode=related&search=silver%20surfer

Great origin of SS cartoon.

[Malus]

Thanks for finding that, Carp Man!
I never was able to find the short-lived SS cartoon back when it ran on tv. I'm curious to see how they handled his "conversion" when he reached Earth without the involvement of the FF. There's no question the Surfer's origin can be "re-imagined" that way, but I'm so relieved he's making his debut in FF2, with at least a semblance of the intro his character received back in FF#48.
It will really be something if they manage to do this up right.

It's too bad the FF cartoon of the early 90's totally botched their own chance at adapting the story. I cringe just thinking about that toon's goofy version of Galactus, particularly the supreme moment of badness when he literally licked his lips as he declared, "Now, it is time for Galactus to feed!" Ugh. The FF cartoon got so much better in its second year.
Too bad they'd already run most of the viewers off.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvbtMOMbo8Q&mode=related&search=silver%20surfer

Great origin of SS cartoon.

[Malus]

I checked the same site just now, searching for "Silver Surfer" and something truly weird popped up: A European rock opera based on the Surfer's tale.
No kidding. I'm assuming in this mercifully brief clip that SS is talking to Galactus, who is represented by a bank of eerie lights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzKPwwEi4BA&search=silver%20surfer

[Rac]

I've heard about this film for years and just had a hunch and searched on Youtube and there it was. Amazing little short film. Considering it was made in1984 it's freaking amazing. This is a must see. Imagine this trailer done with a big budget. The scene with the military tracking it should totally be in FF2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9g3bsln_Xs&search=silver%20surfer
The end credits say 1993. :confused:

Was it shot in 1984 and released in 1993?
In the other hand IMDb says 1994: http://akas.imdb.com/title/tt0240898/
But you can clearly see 1993 at the beginning of the credits and at the end.

[gvcool2]

I had a dream something like that film...thank god i woke up

[Malus]

The end credits say 1993. :confused:

Was it shot in 1984 and released in 1993?
In the other hand IMDb says 1994: http://akas.imdb.com/title/tt0240898/
But you can clearly see 1993 at the beginning of the credits and at the end.

Ahh- so it was influenced by T2 after all. Makes sense.
It still looks pretty cool to have been made for nothing.

[DOG LIPS]

Also, they steal a T2 Arnie doll from the boy.

[Kelly]

I wouldn't mind them using that technique, but I hope that the movement is more fluid and not so mechanical as we see here or in T2. But if they can take care of that.....GO FOR IT.....that would look cool.

[Rac]

Also, they steal a T2 Arnie doll from the boy.
Yep. Noticed that too.

http://www.terminatorfiles.com/collectables.htm?id=918

[Carp Man]

I wouldn't mind them using that technique, but I hope that the movement is more fluid and not so mechanical as we see here or in T2. But if they can take care of that.....GO FOR IT.....that would look cool.

Yea. Cool's in, sticking to the original is out. :down I don't like it, but that is prob what we'll get. Looks exactaly like the T 1000. Ok for T2, but not Surfer. You have an icon, and you want to mess around with it.

[Kelly]

I also like how he looked flying, and with the technology of today, that will look even smoother as well....I think doing it that way we will be able to see more definition like this pic....

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4927/442pxsilversurfer4bo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Very nice!!!!!

[Malus]

I wouldn't mind them using that technique, but I hope that the movement is more fluid and not so mechanical as we see here or in T2. But if they can take care of that.....GO FOR IT.....that would look cool.

I was thinking "Silver Surfer" the moment I saw the "metallic liquid" effect in T2. Seeing it applied, albeit roughly, to his character in this low buget film gives me real hope for the new movie.
I hope they don't lose the focus on the FF, but I think it's almost a certainty the Surfer is gonna steal the show.

[Kelly]

I was thinking "Silver Surfer" the moment I saw the "metallic liquid" effect in T2. Seeing it applied, albeit roughly, to his character in this low buget film gives me real hope for the new movie.
I hope they don't lose the focus on the FF, but I think it's almost a certainty the Surfer is gonna steal the show.


*sighs*.....I don't want to talk about the focus anymore.....makes me sad....:(

[Spider - Man]

Thanks for finding that, Carp Man!
I never was able to find the short-lived SS cartoon back when it ran on tv. I'm curious to see how they handled his "conversion" when he reached Earth without the involvement of the FF. There's no question the Surfer's origin can be "re-imagined" that way, but I'm so relieved he's making his debut in FF2, with at least a semblance of the intro his character received back in FF#48.
It will really be something if they manage to do this up right.

It's too bad the FF cartoon of the early 90's totally botched their own chance at adapting the story. I cringe just thinking about that toon's goofy version of Galactus, particularly the supreme moment of badness when he literally licked his lips as he declared, "Now, it is time for Galactus to feed!" Ugh. The FF cartoon got so much better in its second year.
Too bad they'd already run most of the viewers off.

You can find just about ANYTHING on Ebay:

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&from=R10&satitle=silver+surfer&sacat=11232%26catref%3DC6&bs=Search&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=27704&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=

[lordofthenerds]

So he travels all the way across the galaxy to Earth for the first time just to give a kid a toy? Lame. :down

[Dragon]

Just to clarify, that wasn't made in 1984. It was made in the 90's. It was put online a few years back.

Those types of effects weren't even available until after T2 in 1991, and the logo was from the SS comic book which was launched in 1987.

And you'll note that the toy is from T2 as well.

[webhead731]

I'm glad it wasn't made.

But I was going to crack up if that kid who took the doll handed it to Silver Surfer and said "Here's T-1000!" and then ran lol.

[Kelly]

Just to clarify, that wasn't made in 1984. It was made in the 90's. It was put online a few years back.

Those types of effects weren't even available until after T2 in 1991, and the logo was from the SS comic book which was launched in 1987.

And you'll note that the toy is from T2 as well.

Yeah, we got that....

[webhead731]

I made a mistake in my post.

He hands it to SS and says "Here he is T-1000!"

[The Apatow Crew]

i just watched it and OMG. the one kid goes holy ****. lol

[Matt312]

Who is Dave Russell?

[anweledig benyw]

i have no clue dude. even if you google him nothing comes up. oh well thats the end of months of speculation, and who do they pick and unknown. hope the guy takes a good part.

[Drakon]

http://www.daverussell.com/

[Matt312]

He's a country singer? He must of really impressed Fox.

[The Apatow Crew]

where'd you find this at that. that this guy is gonna play SS.

[Advanced Dark]

No David Russel is a director into Zen philosophy and was rumored to be up for DIRECTING the Silver Surfer spin-off film, because Avi said in an interview he had a specific director in mind who was into Zen.

DR directed that movie with Ice Cube and Mark Wahlberg, Geroge Clooney in Iraq trying to find the gold. I liked that film.

[The Apatow Crew]

No David Russel is a director into Zen philosophy and was rumored to be up for DIRECTING the Silver Surfer spin-off film, because Avi said in an interview he had a specific director in mind who was into Zen.

DR directed that movie with Ice Cube and Mark Wahlberg, Geroge Clooney in Iraq trying to find the gold. I liked that film.Three Kings. That's the movie your talking about.

and so SS IS NOT CAST YET?

[Matt312]

Three Kings. That's the movie your talking about.

and so SS IS NOT CAST YET?
I'm confused

[Dr.Doom]

They have not cast the role of the Silver Surfer yet.

[blind_fury]

All they need is an actor with the right voice since Silver Surfer will most likely be a CGI.

[Kelly]

They probably have cast the role of SS, we just don't know who it is yet...

[The Apatow Crew]

Two Words

Vin Diesel.

:)

[blind_fury]

Two more words,

Hell no!

:)

[The Apatow Crew]

Two more words,

Hell no!

:)Another two

where see.

[DOG LIPS]

I think that guy who played Mummy in Mummy would make a good Surfer. He has the voice for it, IMHO.

Damn, I can never remember his name. :(

[Ricky_Tan]

just say no to vin, Wentworth for the win!

[The Apatow Crew]

just say no to vin, Wentworth for the win!That would be cool but he probably can't since he's filming prison break.

[Shadow_Knight]

Does anyone no who's going to play Silver Surfer?

[The Apatow Crew]

Does anyone no who's going to play Silver Surfer?Nope not yet. well fox make have decided but the fans don't know yet.

its either gonnabe a well known name or a unknown.

[Shadow_Knight]

Oh I hope they get someone good to play him.

[The Apatow Crew]

Oh I hope they get someone good to play him.Well that depends on your definition on who's good?

[Shadow_Knight]

I mean someone that can acted and is popular.

[The Apatow Crew]

I mean someone that can acted and is popular.still doesn't make things clear. people have there own opinions

[Shadow_Knight]

I don't know who would be good to play him.

[The Apatow Crew]

I don't know who would be good to play him.Honestly i don't know. cause like oi said who i might like others may think sucks.

[blind_fury]

Neither Vin Diesel or Keanu Reeves have the right voice for the Surfer. And that's what's important because the Surfer is most likely going to be CGI.

That's why I nominate Peter Weller(Robocop) for Silver Surfer.

[The Apatow Crew]

But this is fox where dealing with.

[Shadow_Knight]

I heard awhile back The Rock might play The Silver Surfer.

[Malus]

Neither Vin Diesel or Keanu Reeves have the right voice for the Surfer. And that's what's important because the Surfer is most likely going to be CGI.

That's why I nominate Peter Weller(Robocop) for Silver Surfer.

Peter Weller is 60 years old.
And I seriously doubt the Surfer's going to be 100% CGI.

I wonder if Vin Deisel's gonna sign autographs at Comicon? ;)

[The Apatow Crew]

I heard awhile back The Rock might play The Silver Surfer.He's hurt and had to put his latest movie on hold to get surgery

[DOG LIPS]

He's hurt and had to put his latest movie on hold to get surgery
Plus he has like 2 movies under contract to do after this one, so I'd say he's booked for quite a while.

[Shadow_Knight]

So does that still mean he is going to play in this movie as The Silver Surfer.

[huskerwebhead]

From the front page....Am I just getting worried over nothing? Washington mentions SS as Gray-Skinned. I never saw SS as gray...always silver...shiney. If they dull him up I'm going to snap. :( :mad:

Washington on the Fantastic Four Sequel
Source: MTV
June 29, 2006


MTV chatted with Kerry Washington about returning as Alicia Masters in the Fox sequel Fantastic Four and The Silver Surfer:

"It probably will be darker," revealed actress Kerry Washington, who will return as blinded Thing paramour Alicia Masters in the 2005 film's sequel. "They have handed in two different scripts, and they are trying now to take the best of both. So we're not exactly sure yet what it's going to look like." Two factors that are certain to be in the movie, however, are planetary devourer Galactus and his gray-skinned herald. "You would think that the Silver Surfer would be its own movie franchise, because people really love that character," Washington said of the Surfer/Galactus story line that will intersect with the characters of returning stars Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Ioan Gruffudd and Michael Chiklis. "I think it's really exciting that they're bringing that to 'Fantastic Four.' I think it'll be huge."

Fantastic Four and The Silver Surfer is scheduled for a June 15, 2007 release.

[Willie Lumpkin]

From the front page....Am I just getting worried over nothing? Washington mentions SS as Gray-Skinned. I never saw SS as gray...always silver...shiney. If they dull him up I'm going to snap. :( :mad:

Give the author a break. He/she probably read through the paragraph and, realizing that it said Silver multiple times and tried to use some different wording so it didn't seem so redundant.

And if you read the quotes, you can clearly see that is the author's wording, not Kerrie's.

[Malus]

And if you read the quotes, you can clearly see that is the author's wording, not Kerrie's.

Heh. I can understand the alarm, though.

I hope the powers-that-be have at least some notion just how sacred a cow they're dealing with here, adapting Galactus & SS to film.
The Galactus Trilogy is probably the most widely revered story in the history of Marvel Comics, not just the FF.

It's going to be a very interesting 11 months.

[Rac]

I still say that it isn't really important (well of course it has to someone talented but you get the point) who plays SS 'cause it's probably gonna be like Gollum from LotR. You don't know who the fkc plays him unless you watch the credits. There could be different voice actor too. Kinda like Abe Sapien.

[gerbstat]

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[zer00]

overreact much?

[Kelly]

yes...

[webhead731]

Darker? I like it.

[Katsuro]

Yeah, like they're really gonna get the color of the "Silver Surfer" wrong. Jeez, even FOX couldn't mess up that bad.

[Spider - Man]

Darker? I like it.

Yeah, just what we need...a "darker" FF movie:down

[Jakomus]

Darker? I like it.FF doesn't need to be darker. It needs to be grander.

[Retroman]

Surely they won't make him grey? They might as well call him Colossus on a board then.This must be a mistake from the writer of the article.

[Kelly]

some speculation is perfectly fine, but this reading SO MUCH into what the actors say is just getting silly....

[Kmack]

And considering the part "grey-skinned" is out of quotations, means they weren't Kerry's words at all, but the author of the article....has to be a mistake.

[Mauser9910]

Bah silver is shiney grey lol !
Don't worry, I'm sure that Tim Story can't miss the Silver part in the Silver Surfer's name. ;)

[kirbyfan]

I don't know if darker is the correct wording, but the next FF needs to be serious and not so kid friendly. This type of superhero movie needs to be done as close to real life as possible. There's nothing comical about Galactus!!

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[The Geek Vault]

Hopefully the effects will be better than this. http://youtube.com/watch?v=bY9KbSarRcM&search=Fantastic%20Four

[Obi-Ron]

I don't know if darker is the correct wording, but the next FF needs to be serious and not so kid friendly.

There's nothing wrong with "kid friendly" as long as it's "adult friendly" too.

[Ulic Queldroma]

FF doesn't need to be darker. It needs to be grander.

Agreed. :up:

[iceberg325]

The movie just has to be better. I thought FF4 1 was OK. Nothing to call home about.

[ISHMAEL]

i wish silver surfer isnt in this movie ff didnt have good cgi for the human torch or mr. fantastic

[Kelly]

i wish silver surfer isnt in this movie ff didnt have good cgi for the human torch or mr. fantastic

Mr. Fantastic I can agree with, but they got it right at the end....

The Torch, totally disagree, one of the best things about movie #1...


IMO

[The Apatow Crew]

I mean who really knows what a guy or fire or who streches really looks like.

[ISHMAEL]

Mr. Fantastic I can agree with, but they got it right at the end....

The Torch, totally disagree, one of the best things about movie #1...


IMO

it was ok is the human torch's face suppose to be that visble?

[The Geek Vault]

I thought the torch looked good. Although it annoyed me how he only was flamed on when he was in the air. he couldn't walk around with it on. And when he threw the fireball they couldn't show that either.

[Willie Lumpkin]

I thought the torch flying through the city - in full flame mode - was flat out the most impressive moment of the film and a SPFX triumph.

[Advanced Dark]

Update on the Front Page: Surfer will be all CGI!

Looks like my Vin Diesel speculation is off. I'm actually happy that they're going state of the art CGI all the way. Keeps things consistent and means the whole "silver on" rumor was BS. :)

It can't just be T2 CGI it's got have a faint starfield within the skin kind of relfective.

Moviehole came up with this news thanks to me...I think. I told clint my speculation the same time I brought it up here and he said he'd contact some sources he knew to find out. I also linked him to Tim Story's Myspace site which he seemed unaware of. I hope he reached him that way because that way.

Edit: Just realized the story isn't on the boards here yet but it now has popped up on the Hypes front page. :)

[terry78]

That actually works, as painting some dude silver just wouldn't fly. Now if they would only use some of that CG on Ben....:o

[Advanced Dark]

I think Marvel started second guessing itself because of the Hulk but the CGI was not the Hulk's problem. In fact I thought it was awesome. The Thing while voiced greatly by Chik should have been all CGI as well. Then he could really look fast, mobile, strong, whatever instead of someone trapped inside a cumbersome suit who can't take more than 4 steps during an action scene.