The Green Hornet

superkong 500 · 07-19-2007, 05:58 PM

From the main SHH page:Rogen to Write and Star in Green Hornet?
Source: Los Angeles Times
July 19, 2007

The Los Angeles Times is reporting the unconfirmed news that Knocked Up star Seth Rogen has signed a deal to write and likely star in The Green Hornet for Columbia Pictures:

Neal H. Moritz is developing the project with Rogen via the producer's Original Film company. Moritz has been chasing the rights for years having been a big fan of the '60s television series. He declined to comment on Rogen's involvement.

Rogen's deal was confirmed to the Los Angeles Times by a number of sources both inside and outside the studio, who are involved with the film. Sony is said to be eyeing a 2009 release. Sony president of production Matt Tolmach is expected to oversee for Columbia Pictures.

For more on this, visit the link above. To learn more about the Green Hornet, click here

tamron · 07-19-2007, 06:01 PM

I had hopes for the project when it seemed like they'd approach it seriously. However, as much as I like Rogen as a comedian, this news basically dashes any hopes I had for the film.

Rezzo · 07-19-2007, 06:03 PM

Seth Rogen

that sounds pretty awful...

scifiwolf · 07-19-2007, 06:06 PM

For the record, I love Seth Rogen. He's great. But, if this is true, Neal Moritz and Columbia can go fornicate each other with steal pipes...

...rusty steal pipes.

shapeshifter · 07-19-2007, 06:32 PM

waaaaaaaait a sec. this s***steak

is the green hornet?

What the F***ing hell?
i ****ing hate hollywood so ****ing much. i want to see those ****s drown in a lakes of blood and bile

tdeverea · 07-19-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shapeshifter

waaaaaaaait a sec. this s***steak

is the green hornet?

What the F***ing hell?

They may NOT approach it as pure comedy. Let's wait and see what they do with it. Rogen COULD lose like 60 lbs. play it seriously with clever lines and witty comedy. He's not necessarily limited to college-boy comedy.

I try to be optimistic. Hopefully they don't turn this into a pure comedy. So much could be done with this...

shapeshifter · 07-19-2007, 06:46 PM

if you place all of the movies that could have been good, and were, on one side of the scale. and all of the movies that could have been good, and were total bile on the other side. which side do you think wouldhit the ground?

**C. Lee** · 07-19-2007, 07:28 PM

I try not to jump to rash decisions when I hear of the first casting choice for movies......but I have to say.....ARE THEY FREAKING KIDDING?

xwolverine2 · 07-19-2007, 07:32 PM

i think ill skip this one

Catman · 07-19-2007, 07:33 PM

Let's not jump to conclusions people! It didn't say that Rogan would play Green Hornet. It said he would star in it which could mean ANYTHING! Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman starred in Superman. Jack Nicholson starred in Batman! So, let's not jump to conclusion.

As for him writing. . .he may be a fan and do a good job.

SoulManX · 07-19-2007, 07:47 PM

The Beta Male Green Hornet

terry78 · 07-19-2007, 07:55 PM

If that's the case, put Margaret Cho in as Kato.

shapeshifter · 07-19-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by terry78

If that's the case, put Margaret Cho in as Kato.

i was hoping for chris tucker as kato

Tempest19 · 07-19-2007, 08:10 PM

Wait... they never said he was Green Hornet!!! WTF, why are people confused there? Lmaol!!!! He could be anybody, they never said he was the Green Hornet. This isn't Jack Black is Green Lantern people, relax.

shapeshifter · 07-19-2007, 08:18 PM

he is rumored to write it though, and if his writing is anything like his acting its reason enough to get pissed

Dark Donnie · 07-19-2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shapeshifter

he is rumored to write it though, and if his writing is anything like his acting its reason enough to get pissed

haha...is this serious?? His writing is good...Ali G anyone, and he was hilarious in both 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up(which he WILL receive Golden Globe nom for)

scifiwolf · 07-19-2007, 08:28 PM

I've been thinking about this, and I'll ask this question:

Is this really any different than "Kevin Smith to write and direct Green Hornet?" If Rogen is a fan, and he strikes me as the kind of guy who would be, do you think he'd piss all over the brand?

Tempest19 · 07-19-2007, 08:35 PM

Superbad also looks to be good, which is his first feature film writing job.

I still would have wished for Kevin Smith though. He SERIOUSLY needs to write a comic book movie someday!!! I personally love the graphic novels that he has written, especially his take on Daredevil and Green Arrow.

shapeshifter · 07-19-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by darkdonnie

haha...is this serious?? His writing is good...Ali G anyone, and he was hilarious in both 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up(which he WILL receive Golden Globe nom for)

you thought 40 year old virgin was funny????

okay i am simply going to ignore you from now on

Tempest19 · 07-19-2007, 08:46 PM

Srry to tell use this Shapeshifter, but you're in the vast minority and not majority. Lol.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/40_year_old_virgin/

And it was around where Knocked Up is now when it first came out:

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/knocked_up/

Quote:

Originally Posted by shapeshifter

okay i am simply going to ignore you from now on

Joker's Lackey · 07-19-2007, 08:51 PM

I like both 40 year and Knocked up

shapeshifter · 07-19-2007, 08:58 PM

i'm always in the minority it seems, but especially when it comes to comedys.
still don't see how anyone thought 40 year old virgin, old school, wedding crashers, dodgeball, anchorman, or talledega nights were funny.

Catman · 07-19-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempest19

Wait... they never said he was Green Hornet!!!

THANK YOU! They said he would star in the movie but that can mean ANYTHING!

flash13 · 07-19-2007, 09:04 PM

i hope he isn't playing Green Hornet!

Tempest19 · 07-19-2007, 09:17 PM

Doubt it. Possible a tech guy? I could easily see him in a role along those lines in a film like this... similar to Smith's character in 'Die Hard'.

07-19-2007, 05:58 PM	#1
superkong 500 Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,702	The Green Hornet From the main SHH page:*Rogen to Write and Star in Green Hornet?* Source: Los Angeles Times July 19, 2007 The Los Angeles Times is reporting the unconfirmed news that Knocked Up star Seth Rogen has signed a deal to write and likely star in The Green Hornet for Columbia Pictures: Neal H. Moritz is developing the project with Rogen via the producer's Original Film company. Moritz has been chasing the rights for years having been a big fan of the '60s television series. He declined to comment on Rogen's involvement. Rogen's deal was confirmed to the Los Angeles Times by a number of sources both inside and outside the studio, who are involved with the film. Sony is said to be eyeing a 2009 release. Sony president of production Matt Tolmach is expected to oversee for Columbia Pictures. For more on this, visit the link above. To learn more about the Green Hornet, click here __________________ Giant ape of steel

07-19-2007, 06:01 PM	#2
tamron Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 2,875	Re: Seth rogen to be the green hornet? I had hopes for the project when it seemed like they'd approach it seriously. However, as much as I like Rogen as a comedian, this news basically dashes any hopes I had for the film. __________________ Tongayi Chirisa for T'Challa/Black Panther

07-19-2007, 06:03 PM	#3
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scifiwolf Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 4,017	Re: Seth rogen to be the green hornet? For the record, I love Seth Rogen. He's great. But, if this is true, Neal Moritz and Columbia can go fornicate each other with steal pipes... ...rusty steal pipes. __________________ Proud to be a WOLF instead of a SHEEP

07-19-2007, 06:32 PM	#5
shapeshifter Banned User Join Date: May 2007 Location: burning down the Baxter Building Posts: 2,659	Re: Seth rogen to be the green hornet? waaaaaaaait a sec. this s*steak is the green hornet? What the Fing hell? i *ing hate hollywood so ing much. i want to see those *s drown in a lakes of blood and bile Last edited by shapeshifter; 07-19-2007 at 06:44 PM.*

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shapeshifter Banned User Join Date: May 2007 Location: burning down the Baxter Building Posts: 2,659	Re: Seth rogen to be the green hornet? if you place all of the movies that could have been good, and were, on one side of the scale. and all of the movies that could have been good, and were total bile on the other side. which side do you think wouldhit the ground?

07-19-2007, 07:28 PM	#8
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Catman Banned User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 29,055	Re: Seth rogen to be the green hornet? Let's not jump to conclusions people! It didn't say that Rogan would play Green Hornet. It said he would star in it which could mean ANYTHING! Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman starred in Superman. Jack Nicholson starred in Batman! So, let's not jump to conclusion. As for him writing. . .he may be a fan and do a good job.

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Tempest19 Banned User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,350	Re: Seth rogen to be the green hornet? Wait... they never said he was Green Hornet!!! WTF, why are people confused there? Lmaol!!!! He could be anybody, they never said he was the Green Hornet. This isn't Jack Black is Green Lantern people, relax.

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shapeshifter Banned User Join Date: May 2007 Location: burning down the Baxter Building Posts: 2,659	Re: Seth rogen to be the green hornet? he is rumored to write it though, and if his writing is anything like his acting its reason enough to get pissed

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scifiwolf Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 4,017	Re: Seth rogen to be the green hornet? I've been thinking about this, and I'll ask this question: Is this really any different than "Kevin Smith to write and direct Green Hornet?" If Rogen is a fan, and he strikes me as the kind of guy who would be, do you think he'd piss all over the brand? __________________ Proud to be a WOLF instead of a SHEEP

07-19-2007, 08:35 PM	#18
Tempest19 Banned User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,350	Re: Seth rogen to be the green hornet? Superbad also looks to be good, which is his first feature film writing job. I still would have wished for Kevin Smith though. He SERIOUSLY needs to write a comic book movie someday!!! I personally love the graphic novels that he has written, especially his take on Daredevil and Green Arrow.

07-19-2007, 08:51 PM	#21
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shapeshifter Banned User Join Date: May 2007 Location: burning down the Baxter Building Posts: 2,659	Re: Seth rogen to be the green hornet? i'm always in the minority it seems, but especially when it comes to comedys. still don't see how anyone thought 40 year old virgin, old school, wedding crashers, dodgeball, anchorman, or talledega nights were funny.

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Tempest19 Banned User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,350	Re: Seth rogen to be the green hornet? Doubt it. Possible a tech guy? I could easily see him in a role along those lines in a film like this... similar to Smith's character in 'Die Hard'.

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