Thor Movie News!!! (sony)

[Advanced Dark]

http://www.movievine.com/movies/article00308.shtml

Movie Version of Marvel Comic’s THOR Moves Forward Towards Sony Production
Mar 25, 2006, 15:10
Posted By Craig Bernstein

MOVIE VINE (March 25, 2006) - ComicBoards.com has confirmed that Rikki Lee Travolta of the famous entertainment family is the top candidate for the planned film adaptation of the Marvel comic book character based on the Nordic deity.

Although many comic-to-film casting decisions are met with distain by diehard graphic novel fans, the Marvel fan community in general and the Thor-specific fans have embraced the concept of John Travolta’s nephew in the role.

“6-foot 1, muscular, long blond hair. Good choice!” summarized one fan in a recent ComicBoards.com posting.

In addition to his muscular frame and model looks, Travolta is both a Shakespearean trained actor and high decorated in martial arts and hand-to-hand combat.

According to the media reports, Travolta turned down an offer to take over the role of James Bond from Pierce Brosnan because if he was to be typecast, he preferred the idea of being typecast in a superhero. Few actors are ever accepted in more than one icon role such as James Bond or Thor.

Following the dismissal of Pierce Brosnan, the role of James Bond was first offered to Clive Owen, then Hugh Jackman, and then Travolta. All three actors turned the role down leading to the acceptance of the opportunity by Daniel Craig.

David Goyer (Blade, Batman Begins) is reporting writing the script for the initial Thor feature film for production through Sony Pictures. Goyer also has expressed an interest in directing the feature.

http://www.tonylovestina.com/images/actors/rikkileetravoltatonyntina.jpg

Can't find any decent body shots of this dude.

[Darthphere]

You got to be kidding me.

[Advanced Dark]

I don't mind Travolta I just don't want Goyer directing this even though it's his favorite Marvel character. He should stick to writing. I knew he was gonna right this and I knew it WAS at Sony but I'm shocked their rights haven't expired.

Also Rikki isn't signed yet...he's just a top canidate.

[Darthphere]

Sorry but no.

[Advanced Dark]

LOL hey I don't want Goyer doing anything but writing this.

[hippie_hunter]

I beleive that is what is going to happen since Goyer will be busy with the Flash.

[Kurosawa]

Karl Urban damnit!!!!

[GNR]

OMG no,WE WANT VIGGO!

That dude is NOT Thor.

[PWN3R]

Plz no, the dude is all wrong for Thor....:down

[YJ1]

WOW! This is great news that came out of left field for me! Travolta Jr. looks the part that's for sure. Turning down Bond to do Thor? DAMN!

I know I'll be mocked but John Travolta playing Odin wouldn't bother me at all. (As long as you don't force Odin to dance at any point during the film)

[Darthphere]

WOW! This is great news that came out of left field for me! Travolta Jr. looks the part that's for sure. Turning down Bond to do Thor? DAMN!

I know I'll be mocked but John Travolta playing Odin wouldn't bother me at all. (As long as you don't force Odin to dance at any point during the film)


I hope youre being sarcastic.

[Darthphere]

Please look at that guy, nobody would ever, EVER cast him as Bond.

[Warhammer]

Thor news is good news.

:cool:

[YJ1]

Please look at that guy, nobody would ever, EVER cast him as Bond.

Why not? Look what they went with for Heaven sake...

http://www.mslogan.net/adm/photo/1454_portrait.daniel-craig.jpg

[3dman27]

http://www.movievine.com/movies/article00308.shtml



http://www.tonylovestina.com/images/actors/rikkileetravoltatonyntina.jpg

Can't find any decent body shots of this dude.
facially he DOES resemblt the thunder god forsooth

[Sabretooth]

Karl Urban is goddamn perfect for this role.

[Quentin Beck]

Everyone should stop moaning! The person who is writing the script did Blade and Batman Begins! :eek:

[Kurosawa]

I just hope that if they DO end up making it that they shoot it in New Zealand and they hire WETA to do the effects and the costumes/props,etc. Thor should be Marvel's LOTR.

[Sabretooth]

Everyone should stop moaning! The person who is writing the script did Blade and Batman Begins! :eek:
Begins was also supervised by Nolan. And Blade 1 is pretty overrated. :o

[Darthphere]

Why not? Look what they went with for Heaven sake...

http://www.mslogan.net/adm/photo/1454_portrait.daniel-craig.jpg


:rolleyes:

[tamron]

Everyone should stop moaning! The person who is writing the script did Blade and Batman Begins! :eek:

Yea, but he also wrote and directed Blade:Trinity. Goyer is only as good as his collaboraters.

[dpm07]

Karl Urban is goddamn perfect for this role.

I completely agree with you.

[Advanced Dark]

Goyer is a great writer no doubt about it. He's an amateur director and has no clue how to direct what he's written. Or at least he hasn't shown that yet. He is however a HUGE Thor fan and this and Flash are his favorite characters ever per his own words.

The one thing that bugs me is I don't ever remember EVER hearing Travolta being up for the role of Bond and then (cough cough) turning it down. LOL That is the part of the story that bugs me the most. As if Rikki Travolta has big roles like that being thrown at him every day. Whoever wrote that story knew of Goyer's interest somehow so I challenge anyone to find something anywhere on the net that says Travolta was up for the role of Bond. I'd love to read about that if it exists.

[Darthphere]

Goyer is a great writer no doubt about it. He's an amateur director and has no clue how to direct what he's written. Or at least he hasn't shown that yet. He is however a HUGE Thor fan and this and Flash are his favorite characters ever per his own words.

The one thing that bugs me is I don't ever remember EVER hearing Travolta being up for the role of Bond and then (cough cough) turning it down. LOL That is the part of the story that bugs me the most. As if Rikki Travolta has big roles like that being thrown at him every day. Whoever wrote that story knew of Goyer's interest somehow so I challenge anyone to find something anywhere on the net that says Travolta was up for the role of Bond. I'd love to read about that if it exists.


He wasnt, and by looking at him you can tell he wasnt. At least Daniel Craig is looking good in the pics coming out showing him as Bond, I dont care what YJ1 says.

[Advanced Dark]

Begins was also supervised by Nolan. And Blade 1 is pretty overrated. :o

Blade 1 isn't over-rated. It's the fans who love it. It's not as critics hailed it as a masterpiece and it flopped at the box office. It was a surprise film from a 4th tier character that sparked the comic book movie boom that we're in right now. It was Snipes defining role, and offered some of the best fight sequences captured in a big budget film release for it's time. Blade 2 was even better IMO bringing more horror into the story. Over rated no way...though you may not have liked it.

[Advanced Dark]

He wasnt, and by looking at him you can tell he wasnt. At least Daniel Craig is looking good in the pics coming out showing him as Bond, I dont care what YJ1 says.

To me Daniel Craig looks nothing like what I'd expect as far as James Bond. Maybe he'll pull it off but I have a feeling he'll have a short run in the role perhaps a film or two and they'll be crying for Brosnan back.

[HighVoltage]

Begins was also supervised by Nolan. And Blade 1 is pretty overrated. :o

Yeah and Thanks to Blade 1 is why an overrated movie like Batman Begins was released.

[Darthphere]

Yeah and Thanks to Blade 1 is why a movie like Begins was released.


Doesnt make it a good movie, just a succesful one at the box office.:up:

[marcvader]

This news has got to be the biggest crock of ****e i've heard in a while. There's no way in hell this guy was offered the role of Bond let alone turn it down. Has anyone even seen this guy in anything. At least Craig has starred in movies. Please...

[dpm07]

This news has got to be the biggest crock of ****e i've heard in a while. There's no way in hell this guy was offered the role of Bond let alone turn it down. Has anyone even seen this guy in anything. At least Craig has starred in movies. Please...

You're right, but look at Brandon Routh. He's going to be in what will probably be the biggest or one of the biggest films of the year, and he's never been in movies either. The studio trusted him to carry the film instead of Jim Caviezel.

[Advanced Dark]

Doesnt make it a good movie, just a succesful one at the box office.:up:

It doesn't make it a bad movie either. It's not always in fashion to be the contrarian. If you don't like vampire/horror movies than you won't like Blade. If you don't like Martial arts action films...you won't like Blade. Just because YOU don't like it doesn't make it over-rated. If it was so over-rated it wouldn't have spawned 2 sequels and a TV series that cost 2 million an episode. However Trinity was trash.

Why may I ask everyone here haven't they made a Blade video game in the vein of Ninja Gaiden but with Vampires. I can see it in my head now. WTF is wrong with these game studios for not picking it up. That could be a bad ass game. Imagine the cool ashings, and doing flips, and throwing that knife, etc...Shooting holes in celings and watching the sun come down and burn the baddies. C'mon someone make it already!

[Advanced Dark]

This news has got to be the biggest crock of ****e i've heard in a while. There's no way in hell this guy was offered the role of Bond let alone turn it down. Has anyone even seen this guy in anything. At least Craig has starred in movies. Please...

That's what I just said. Another thing is there's some baggage with the name Travolta if you're not John. He's like the Roger Clinton or Stephen Baldwin...but worse. Imagine having that face but none of the talent or money of your Brother. To me that's a curse. LOL

[CConn]

Ricci Lee should star in Punisher 2.

[deemar325]

Everyone should stop moaning! The person who is writing the script did Blade and Batman Begins! :eek:


Wow! What an Idea! Goyer directing Thor!





Get the F--k out of here!:down

[deemar325]

The Mighty Thorvalta!



http://www.tonylovestina.com/images/actors/rikkileetravoltatonyntina.jpg

I can see it now, Thor in a white leisure suit at a disco dancing on the rainbow bridge lounge.

God I hope this is a joke.:(

[The Geek Vault]

Sean Bean the guy who did Baromere from LOTR he would be awsome I think the look should be more toward ultimate thor.

[deemar325]

^ He'd be cool, I like Viggo Mortenson as Thor.

[celldog]

http://www.movievine.com/movies/article00308.shtml



http://www.tonylovestina.com/images/actors/rikkileetravoltatonyntina.jpg

Can't find any decent body shots of this dude.


THIS GUY???? LOL :eek:

[deemar325]

^ I'm thinking it's a joke the guy who made this thread is playing around.

[TheVileOne]

More and more do I think this is a joke by Advanced Dark or someone else.

[deemar325]

I feel dooped.

[Advanced Dark]

More and more do I think this is a joke by Advanced Dark or someone else.

It's not a damn joke by me Vile. I googed Marvel and it popped up right on the top page. Google Thor movie yourself and you'll see.

Look now it's HERE TOO! (http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/thor%20for%20travoltas%20nephew_27_03_2006)

Edit: I have to add that Contact music was the source of the Hulk 2 DTV Duchovny crap too but...this story didn't originate at Contact Music.

[marcvader]

Sean Bean the guy who did Baromere from LOTR he would be awsome I think the look should be more toward ultimate thor.
I think Sean Bean would make an awesome Loki. I just hope they don't put some goon as Thor ala Hulk tv special Thor.

[3dman27]

That's what I just said. Another thing is there's some baggage with the name Travolta if you're not John. He's like the Roger Clinton or Stephen Baldwin...but worse. Imagine having that face but none of the talent or money of your Brother. To me that's a curse. LOL
perhaps using an assumed surname for professional purposes would be better like nicholas coppella calling himself nicolas cage

[Advanced Dark]

Exactly. Or Michael Keaton.

[Darthphere]

The fact that the guy looks like a complete douche bag doesnt help either. "Eh, watch the hair."

[Advanced Dark]

Can anyone find a pic where this guy actually looks good?

I mean this guy has never done ANYTHING and he turned down Bond. LMFAO
God forbid he get pigeon holed into a stereo type. Give me a break he played Danny Zucko in a play.

http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/0741412675.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[lordofthenerds]

At least there is some Thor news. But this guy looks terrible for the part.
Can anyone find a pic where this guy actually looks good?

No, because he never does.

[Advanced Dark]

The news continues to spread. I submitted to the Hype when I posted it here but they probably think it's BS. I think they should post it because it'll force Avi out of the shadows to comment about it saying it's true or not true.

http://wcco.com/entertainmentbriefs#story1

[Darthphere]

The news continues to spread. I submitted to the Hype when I posted it here but they probably think it's BS. I think they should post it because it'll force Avi out of the shadows to comment about it saying it's true or not true.

http://wcco.com/entertainmentbriefs#story1


This story is saying he landed the role. Avi, get on this.:mad:

[Advanced Dark]

Holy ***** guys this news could be very true. It turns out Rikki really did turn down James Bond and check this out!!!

http://www.elitestv.com/pub/2005/Oct/EEN434ea3efad8c7.html

Producers Rush to Appoint Daniel Craig as Conciliation James Bond


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After three rejections by popular actors, James Bond has found a taker.

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try, and try again. That’s the lesson learned by James Bond film producers in their latest casting ventures.

Stinging from the slap of rejection by having three actors turn down the role of James Bond, this week producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson hastily abandoned plans to search for a youthful success to Pierce Brosnan and named 37-year old Daniel Craig to the 007 throne.

Broccoli had long championed Craig as her choice to play Bond, but was outvoted by disparate opinions of Wilson, Sony Pictures executive Amy Pascal, and director Martin Campbell.

A-List actor and recent Academy Award nominee Clive Owen was offered the role and flatly turned it down, favoring more creative control over his outside roles than the Bond obligation would allow.

Box office star Hugh Jackman was next offered the role. He too turned down the offer.

Although publicizing a strong desire to play James Bond, Jackman was reportedly seeking a bigger payday than the producers were willing to extend.

Licking their wounds from snubs by A-List, Hollywood elite, setting their sites lower the producers extended an olive branch to lesser known but highly heralded up and comer Rikki Lee Travolta.

Hailing from the famous entertainment clan that spawned Academy Award nominee John Travolta, famed director Joey Travolta, and Broadway star Ellen Travolta, the six-foot Shakespearean-trained actor was the focus of a worldwide fan campaign.

Unfortunately, while fans were eager to have Travolta sport the Bond tuxedo, the actor was not so interested. With Travolta entrenched in discussions for what is believed to be a notable comic book-to-film action role, the James Bond franchise received its third rejection.
Rushing to control the media fallout of yet another round of stories citing the tarnished image of Bond, producers needed to announce a successor to the Bond thrown immediately or risk permanent damage to the franchise.

With factions divided over the box office promise of Julian McMahon, the youthful promise of Henry Cavill, and the swarthy good looks of Goran Visnjic, Broccoli was able to take advantage of the immediate need for a decision and push through her longtime favorite Craig.

Although widely unknown to American audiences, the 37 year old Craig comes with a notable resume in British film and television.

Craig, to the delight of the producers, reportedly agreed to the offer, proving that the fourth time is the charm when it comes to Bond, James Bond.

An official announcement is scheduled for Friday.



Sunny Edwards

[Darthphere]

I refuse to believe that.

[Advanced Dark]

^ I totally believe the story now that he is a front-runner or in talks. There's no certainty he'll get the role but he clearly REALLY did turn down the Bond role. None of us have likely seen him perform before so maybe he really is good and maybe we just don't know enough about him. Let's see how it pans out. The only thing I don't want is Goyer to direct it. I'm seriously ok with this news except for that part.

Edit:

I just read on a few message boards around that Travolta was up for one of two roles: Captain America & Thor. The article below further confirms he turned down the Bond role but mentions Captain America & not Thor. This is from 2005 though.

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/travolta%20i%20turned%20down%20bond

I know it's a Contact Music link but Contact Music was NOT the source of the news. They just had it laid out the best.

[marcvader]

All of this just doesn't seem right. This guy is a highly heralded up and comer? By who? Come on, this guy isn't even b, c, or d-list actor. This tool better come no where close to Cap.

[Philly Phanboy]

http://www.movievine.com/movies/article00308.shtml

Movie Version of Marvel Comic’s THOR Moves Forward Towards Sony Production
Mar 25, 2006, 15:10
Posted By Craig Bernstein

MOVIE VINE (March 25, 2006) - ComicBoards.com has confirmed that Rikki Lee Travolta of the famous entertainment family is the top candidate for the planned film adaptation of the Marvel comic book character based on the Nordic deity.

Although many comic-to-film casting decisions are met with distain by diehard graphic novel fans, the Marvel fan community in general and the Thor-specific fans have embraced the concept of John Travolta’s nephew in the role.

“6-foot 1, muscular, long blond hair. Good choice!” summarized one fan in a recent ComicBoards.com posting.

In addition to his muscular frame and model looks, Travolta is both a Shakespearean trained actor and high decorated in martial arts and hand-to-hand combat.

According to the media reports, Travolta turned down an offer to take over the role of James Bond from Pierce Brosnan because if he was to be typecast, he preferred the idea of being typecast in a superhero. Few actors are ever accepted in more than one icon role such as James Bond or Thor.

Following the dismissal of Pierce Brosnan, the role of James Bond was first offered to Clive Owen, then Hugh Jackman, and then Travolta. All three actors turned the role down leading to the acceptance of the opportunity by Daniel Craig.

David Goyer (Blade, Batman Begins) is reporting writing the script for the initial Thor feature film for production through Sony Pictures. Goyer also has expressed an interest in directing the feature.

http://www.tonylovestina.com/images/actors/rikkileetravoltatonyntina.jpg

Can't find any decent body shots of this dude.

Suddenly Fabio or Triple-H don't seem so bad...

[Advanced Dark]

All of this just doesn't seem right. This guy is a highly heralded up and comer? By who? Come on, this guy isn't even b, c, or d-list actor. This tool better come no where close to Cap.

They're talking about for his Stage Performances (http://centerstage.net/patronreviews/pr.cfm?ID=2774&start=11&which=whoswho) not his film career. If there's any Marvel character that would fit a stage performer wouldn't Thor fit in the most with Shakespearean type acting. I think we're all thinking he's a second rate nobody because he's the brother of a famous star...as I did. Let's see what happens. If he's good...I'm all for it. I just hope if he gets the role he really is good. Here's also a whole list of news from other sources regarding the Bond role and More (http://www.angelfire.com/biz3/rikkileetravolta/news.html)

[Advanced Dark]

And here's a bit more history:

Rikki Lee Travolta screen-tested for Bond?
Posted by: Paul Heath
Source: 'LL'
Date: 19th August 2005

According to a source in the Screen Actors Guild, ponytailed actor Rikki Lee Travolta of the well known entertainment family was ushered from the Chicago set of 'Crime Fiction' and flown to London for a closed door screentest for what is only being described as 'a franchise action role.' The news comes on the heels of a report that actor Hugh Jackman has declined a three picture offer to play the title character in the James Bond action film franchise. In 2004 Jackman and Travolta were identified in the press as two of the final contenders under consideration to take over the Bond role from Pierce Brosnan. The shortlist of contenders was nicknamed 'the Bond Five' and consisted of Jackman, Travolta, Eric Bana, Clive Owen, and Adrian Paul. Following the acquisition of MGM Studios by Sony Pictures, by July 2005 it was believed that the focus for Bond casting had moved to a stable of Goran Visnjic, Henry Cavill, Alex O'Lachlan, and Ewan Stewart, with Jackson and Travolta as backburner considerations, and Owen, Bana, and Paul eliminated from contention. Following screentests by Visnjic, Cavill, O?Lachlan, and Stewart at Pinewood Studios under the supervision of director Michael Campbell in late July, no decision was announced.

Instead, news leaked on August 12 that Jackman had been offered a three picture deal and turned it down. If Travolta was indeed beckoned to the U.K to test for Bond as the timeline of events suggests, it could be a hairy situation on the set. O'Lachlan reported that for his screen test the producers had his hair cut to their specifications. Travolta, however, is under contract to play Jesus Christ in an upcoming feature and cannot shed his should-length locks until filming completes. If the rush London screentest was for a rival franchise role, speculation has Travolta's long mane giving an uncannily ideal look for the title character in the film adaptation of the comic book 'Thor' which Marvel confirmed on July 28, 2005 as being in development. Marvel is also developing feature adaptations of 'Captain America', 'Nick Fury', 'Silver Surfer', and 'Killraven.' Travolta's representatives were not available for comment. Principal photography on the twenty-first James Bond feature 'Casino Royale' is scheduled to begin January 17, 2006 for a planned October 2006 release.

[tamron]

The story quote comicboards.com as the source. Where is it on there? I never saw it.

I've heard Rikki's a good stage actor, he's been around Chicago in Second City and Tony and Tina's Wedding among other things, but if this is true, it does seem to come straight out of left field. I wouldn't be surprised if it's fake news that been planted to get him some buzz for the role.

[Kmack]

Suddenly Fabio or Triple-H don't seem so bad...
Seriously. I'm so not sold on this Travolta guy.

[Advanced Dark]

"I am humbly flattered by the overwhelming outpouring of support. Although extremely honored, after very careful consideration I feel that James Bond might not be the best vehicle for me to commit to at this point."

"At this time there are superhero opportunities that are naturally akin to Rikki Lee Travolta’s charisma and physique that make too much sense not to consider. That would not be possible with the long term schedule obligations of a slate of secret agent films," stated manager Drake Miezel.

Marvel Studios, a division of Marvel Entertainment, is currently planning live-action feature film adaptations of comic book properties including Captain American, Nick Fury, and Thor. Avi Arad, president of Marvel Entertainment, stated at Wizard World LA that the film adaptation of Thor is in aggressive development and predicts it to be on the same epic level as Peter Jackson’s "Lord of the Rings."

D.C. Comics properties being developed for film include The Flash, which is slated to be written and helmed by "Batman Begins" scribe David Goyer. Universal Pictures has optioned the rights to the D.C. Comics graphic novel "The Psycho." Stephen Sommers and business partner Bob Ducsay are developing a film based on "Flash Gordon."

"There are so many talented actors who would be interested in playing James Bond and the franchise has strong leadership that knows what it is doing and has never failed. I have the utmost faith that James Bond fans will be well rewarded for their patience and that Casino Royale will be a crowning achievement in a franchise that will continue to succeed indefinitely," stated Travolta.

Just another quote I think you'd all find interesting.

Also if you go to http://www.travoltanet.com check out the pic on the right. He looks like Thor.

[CConn]

Just another quote I think you'd all find interesting.

Also if you go to http://www.travoltanet.com check out the pic on the right. He looks like Thor.He looks like John Travolta with a giganto mouth.

[deemar325]

Avi Arad!!! you idiot.

[deemar325]

This can't be real?

[GothicPowerMix1]

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5291/a2317dp.jpg

This guy is getting his own Movie ? Oh SWEET

Just Kidding, Just Kidding, Just Kidding

[Advanced Dark]

Avi Arad!!! you idiot.

Avi's an idiot because he's possibly a front-runner? He was also an idiot for hiring Bryan Singer, Sam Raimi, Ang Lee, Hugh Jackman, Eric Bana, Tobey McGuire, Tom Jane, and all the other no-names. LOL

Why do you think Marvel is starting their own studio and opening up message boards at http://www.marvel.com Hmmmm. Let's see how this story pans out. We know the "james bond" part is true and that he was up for a comics 2 film role per his agent...that's it.

[deemar325]

^ I jumped the gun. Had to let the anger out.

[GothicPowerMix1]

Why do you think Marvel is starting their own message boards

So they can make a Super Secret part of the Message Boards & when they want to Cast an Un Known or they are looking for Extras in a Crowd Scene or something they go to the fans ? ? ?

[Advanced Dark]

No so they can get fans input on all aspects of their business. It's a company made up of fan based product. Why do you think employee's from Marvel read these boards, the finance boards at Yahoo, and other places. Why do you think toy companies test out their products with children years before releasing them. Marvel and companies like Marvel have the rare opportunity to talk to or listen in to a large portion of their fans. Before they could just look at the box office results and crap reviews of movies like Elektra and Blade Trinity...Marvel does listen. I also believe Zak Penn & Kinberg listen to the fans at the X-Verse and take their thoughts seriously and who knows down the road might really take some ideas or preferences to their pens. It's called feedback. I have an honest feeling that when Iron Man was in the works that the Timberlake rumor was a bit more than that. It was probably a little bait to throw out there because Cassevetes wanted him for the role and Marvel and New Line wanted to see the reaction...which was horrible. Next thing you know New Line can't get anything done and they lose the rights. Look what Harry Knowles has done to several films in production. Thank God Ratner has thick skin.

[Darthphere]

I refuse to believe any of this.

[Advanced Dark]

^ McG is now going to direct Thor and Ben Affleck is going to voice over a new character known as Thor Dog which will be a CGI dog with God-Like powers that will fight side by side with Thor. ;)

[Darthphere]

^ McG is now going to direct Thor and Ben Affleck is going to voice over a new character known as Thor Dog which will be a CGI dog with God-Like powers that will fight side by side with Thor. ;)


Sounds good.:up:

[khoapham]

hahah that travolta guy is a joke. I'd rather see Brad Pitt (troy status) playing thor.

[Shuley]

Goyer is a pretty decent writer,He's not Eric Roth (Forest Gump,Munich) or Paul Haggis (Million Dollar Baby,Crash) But he does alright, with Batman Begins script being his best..He can't direct a film to save his life..Blade Trinity was a mess,He ain't no Martin Scorese that's for sure.

[IKnowSomeJudo]

You guys should've settled with Fabio way back.

[Dangerous]

This bit made me laugh-

'Few actors are ever accepted in more than one icon role such as James Bond or Thor.'

[Advanced Dark]

Article and a few responses from Cinematical:

Travolta to be Thor?
Posted Apr 1st 2006 1:30PM by Mark Beall
Filed under: Action & Adventure, Casting, Fandom, Scripts & Screenwriting, Comic/Superhero/Geek

Okay, I admit the title of this post is just a bit misleading - but I couldn't pass up the chance to write that sentence. It's possibly the funniest thing I've written in my career at Cinematical. Let's all just lock onto that mental image for a moment and have a really good laugh. Wow, okay. Now let's move on to some clarification about the Thor movie currently in the script writing stage. The role of the Marvel god has reportedly been landed by Rikki Lee Travolta, nephew to the famous disco star. Travola the younger is a classically trained Shakespearean actor who has done very well for himself on Broadway. He is also, apparently, a "highly decorated" martial arts expert and trained in hand-to-hand combat. His name has been tossed about before in relation to the role, although the film hasn't even landed itself a director yet. Hollywood Dot Com reports that geek favorite David Goyer, who is currently writing the script for the film, may be interested in helming the project as well.

Has anyone out there seen Rikki Lee on stage? I have no thoughts about the man, because I know almost nothing about him, except he was rumored for a while to play the new Bond and that his uncle may have been one of the worst things to happen to a Marvel flick in recent memory. However, I do have plenty of opinion on David Goyer, and I'd be glad to see him in charge of the flick. Chime in with your thoughts on Rikki Lee, or with suggestions for a better casting choice.
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1. Rikkilee Travolta is 6'1, muscular, and has long flowing blond hair. Marvel could have (and has done) a lot worse. He was great in the otherwise awful film Twilight Serenade. I figure he can act it fine. It's a good casting choice. I'll see the movie with him playing Thor. It would be cool if they introduced him in Spiderman 3 in a little cameo before the big Thor movie. Maybe that's why they announced the casting now.

Posted at 4:24PM on Apr 1st 2006 by Mike 0 stars

2. Eh, Travolta would actually have been a better pick for Bond than Daniel Craig. Thor, um no. Not even close! Also who are these casting directors that are gung-ho on the Travoltas all of a sudden?

Posted at 8:17PM on Apr 1st 2006 by sherrell 0 stars

3. He looks like a Baldin.

Posted at 11:09PM on Apr 1st 2006 by Targ8ter 17 stars

4. Er, Baldwin. Stephen Baldwin.

Posted at 11:26PM on Apr 1st 2006 by Targ8ter

[Cyclops]

That guy looks a whole lot like this guy:

http://us.ent4.yimg.com/et.tv.yahoo.com/lib/images/celebs/2005/09/23/163_cojo2_ostudio_oprah_050923_et.jpg

[deemar325]

^ Jeez no!

[Advanced Dark]

^ Yuck.

[tamron]

The things that scares me the most in that particular article is the news that Goyer may direct. He's not equipped to handle the scope that a Thor movie should be. He can write the script, but I want an experienced director at the helm.

[Advanced Dark]

I think the problem with Rikki Lee Travolta isn't as bad as it seems since nobody here knows how good or bad he is from personal experience.

#1 He needs to get rid of the Rikki name if he wants to play Thor. Keep it Lee Travolta for God's sake.

#2 His face looks somewhat like John's. Are we all gonna be thinking Zucko when we're watching the film?

[Darthphere]

I wont believe it until Avi Arad comes out and says it himself.

[Morgoth]

Hopefully the movie gets made and is done well.

[supraman]

well if he does do the movie he need to grow a beard

[Mr. Green]

I like the Travolta guy as a Thor option. Why?

He is an actor.
His face looks like Thor.
He is 6 ft. tall.
If they can bulk up Toby Maguire, they can get this guy pretty ripped.

I would like either this guy, or a dude like the Vikings in the 13th Warrior. :up:

[Mr. Green]

13th Warrior pics:
http://www.dugnet.com/liska/movies/13warrior/Throneroom.jpg
http://www.dugnet.com/liska/movies/13warrior/buliwyf.jpg

[tamron]

Vladimir Kulich is his name. I personally think he'd make a better Omega Red than Thor.

[Mr. Green]

I wasn't suggesting that this guy be cast as Thor, just an example of how a random Viking lookin' guy could work.

[GoldGoblin]

LOL hey I don't want Goyer doing anything but writing this.

^Yeah,he's a great writer,but we need a great director who can filter out the crap from his script.

[3dman27]

I think the problem with Rikki Lee Travolta isn't as bad as it seems since nobody here knows how good or bad he is from personal experience.

#1 He needs to get rid of the Rikki name if he wants to play Thor. Keep it Lee Travolta for God's sake.

#2 His face looks somewhat like John's. Are we all gonna be thinking Zucko when we're watching the film?
or rick travolta?

[tamron]

I wasn't suggesting that this guy be cast as Thor, just an example of how a random Viking lookin' guy could work.

Ok, gotcha. He's been mentioned by some in the past as a candidate b/c of his role in The 13th Warrior.

Thor's armor needs little to no modification for the big screen. The biggest decision in Thor's film look will probably be "beard or no beard?".

[blah]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/hkhairi/Themightythor.jpg
Don't forget this guy!

[Advanced Dark]

or rick travolta?

Or Licky Ravolta

[Mr. Green]

I would bet some serious cash that on the big screen Thor will NOT have a beard. They will probably go with the look most used in the comics.

Plus, Thor's costume probably will look way different than the classic look. Maybe something more like his "King Thor" outfit. Less yellow and blue, and maybe a different color cape.

EDIT: Basically a flashier version of the pics above.

[Greythor]

I agree with the whiskers comment. A large Viking mustache with a short clipped beard would do wonders. Anyone any good at adding that to a existing photo????

[Advanced Dark]

Goyer just screened his newest film "Invisible" and it got a so so review. It sounds a bit better than Trinity but nothing fancy.

[jmubaraki]

If this guy is indeed Thor (latino review seems to have reported it as well)


TO ALL THE NAYSAYERS, READ THIS:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rikki_Lee_Travolta

AND THIS:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1306840/bio


Don't let the travolta moniker fool you, the guy is a top theatre actor, and unless they're doing the Ultimate thor (something tells me they aint, so classic thor it is) a pretty boy "cover boy of the month" actor ain't gonna cut it.

This guy has the acting chops to pull this role off. Thats all that matters. He might not have the build (as of yet) that thor requires, but then Niether did Tom Jane initially for The punisher. And Tom Jane in the end, WAS the punisher by, he was the best thing about that filick.

I think everyones main worry shouldn't be the casting - it should be David Goyer actually getting the directing gig for this flick. His scripts are only as good as the directors directing them.
And his track record as a director isn't that great (and thats being nice).

[Darthphere]

If this guy is indeed Thor (latino review seems to have reported it as well)


TO ALL THE NAYSAYERS, READ THIS:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rikki_Lee_Travolta

AND THIS:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1306840/bio


Don't let the travolta moniker fool you, the guy is a top theatre actor, and unless they're doing the Ultimate thor (something tells me they aint, so classic thor it is) a pretty boy "cover boy of the month" actor ain't gonna cut it.

This guy has the acting chops to pull this role off. Thats all that matters. He might not have the build (as of yet) that thor requires, but then Niether did Tom Jane initially for The punisher. And Tom Jane in the end, WAS the punisher by, he was the best thing about that filick.

I think everyones main worry shouldn't be the casting - it should be David Goyer actually getting the directing gig for this flick. His scripts are only as good as the directors directing them.
And his track record as a director isn't that great (and thats being nice).


Youre John Travolta arent you?

[Advanced Dark]

^ It's probably Rikki. FYI Tom Jane always had a good build as did Jackman.

[jmubaraki]

Youre John Travolta arent you?

quite possibly. Err..

Except, well..
Proof:
http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214952

mubaraki is my surname. My name starts with J.. hence the quite literal username jmubaraki

or maybe I should get a sense of humour. Maybe. :D

[blah]

^ Yeah they sell those cheap down at the docks. Ask for the gimp, you'll be funnier than a drunk Tony Stark.
I try not to assume because it makes an Ass of u and me, so I 'll have to see him act. Since he started as a Theatre actor, I think that'll be an asset.

[Erundur]

Karl Urban damnit!!!!

OMG! :eek: I didn't think about that but yes...:up::eek::supes:

[Bad Superman]

RLT as Thor? Hell no!!! :mad:

[imagine12]

OMG! :eek: I didn't think about that but yes...:up::eek::supes:

Actually that's not bad. If this Travolt thing is true, I just hope he's got a lower voice than John, I always wanted to hear a deep powerful voice from the guy who plays THOR. But He looks ok, not spectacular but all right for it.

[Mr. Green]

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/new_line_cinema/the_lord_of_the_rings__the_two_towers/_group_photos/brad_dourif5.jpg
:eek: Oh my god! It's Thor and Loki!

[Mr. Green]

http://jazz.walelia.com/screencaps/fhtbt_080a.jpg
The new Asgard look. :D

[Advanced Dark]

^ What is he the God of Bloomingdales?

[Advanced Dark]

Actually that's not bad. If this Travolt thing is true, I just hope he's got a lower voice than John, I always wanted to hear a deep powerful voice from the guy who plays THOR. But He looks ok, not spectacular but all right for it.

Perhaps it'll be animated and they can use Vin Diesels voice. ;)

[Hypestyle]

...blurgh.. Marvel is better off putting Thor on hold and working on other heroes.. casting any dude with a NELSON-esque mane ain't gonna work..

[Kurosawa]

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/new_line_cinema/the_lord_of_the_rings__the_two_towers/_group_photos/brad_dourif5.jpg
:eek: Oh my god! It's Thor and Loki!

Exactly.

[Crawlspace]

As far as the Travolta casting a couple things come to mind.

1. Most people here knew nothing about Jackman before X-Men and look how that turned out.
2. Graduated from Columbia at 15??? Are you kidding me!
3. See number 1. Unless someone here has actually seen the guy act I'll accept Travolta as a candidate.

[Crawlspace]

On another note I hope they don't go with the Ultimate Thor look. I really hate the look of his hammer in it. I prefer the classic Mjolnir look.

[Advanced Dark]

I forgot about this Travolta story I posted. The big problem is always gonna be is living under his Brother's shadow and it might be too big of a distraction. I think this was more of a case of little Travolta tooting his own horn.

[Chaos Bringer]

I don't mind Travolta I just don't want Goyer directing

right. what he said.