Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer - Page 4

Captain Marvel · 08-03-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KangConquers

There's no way GoTG is getting anywhere near Avengers money.

It doesn't have to in order to be a success.

KangConquers · 08-07-2012, 01:07 PM

So...Dominic Purcell rumor?

Joeyjojo72 · 08-07-2012, 01:10 PM

Thankfully just a rumor. Purcell has settled into the straight to video phase of his career. Bit parts and crappy action b movies are in his future, not big budget tentpoles.

JB-the-Hunter · 08-07-2012, 01:16 PM

He was one of the first actors that came to mind for the role for me

AVEITWITHJAMON · 08-07-2012, 05:49 PM

If Purcell got the role I wouldnt be dissapointed, think he could actually do well with it. He wasnt bad as Drake in Blade 3, even though his character was written poorly.

DocHoliday · 08-11-2012, 12:20 PM

When I saw the pics of the character I thought of Matt M. in Reign of Fire. He was pretty good in that actually. Not saying I'd want him for the role as he's largely hit and miss.

Silvermoth · 08-11-2012, 08:02 PM

Imagine how much the internet would break if Matthew Mocconughey got the role of Drax...

DocHoliday · 08-11-2012, 08:12 PM

It would but really just an example of them not needing a bodybuilder for that type of role. Matt M. can only play lawyers and stoners effectively lol.

pr0xyt0xin · 09-06-2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KangConquers

There's no way GoTG is getting anywhere near Avengers money.

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Originally Posted by Captain Marvel

It doesn't have to in order to be a success.

I estimate between 200 and 350 million worldwide. Even with phenomenal marketing and ratings. I mean no disrespect. I actually don't think the movie will flop. That is, I have hopes that it will at least surpass its production budget.

However, that doesnt mean we can't call it a cult classic! I love cult classics. Makes me feel like I'm a part of something.

I imagine merchandising will be successful too. Plenty of characters likenesses to exploit.

KangConquers · 09-06-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pr0xyt0xin

I estimate between 200 and 350 million worldwide. Even with phenomenal marketing and ratings. I mean no disrespect. I actually don't think the movie will flop. That is, I have hopes that it will at least surpass its production budget.

However, that doesnt mean we can't call it a cult classic! I love cult classics. Makes me feel like I'm a part of something.

I imagine merchandising will be successful too. Plenty of characters likenesses to exploit.

You do realize a film has to double it's production budget to break even right? 200 M would be a disastrous flop for GOTG. Then you factor in marketing costs on top of that, and $350 M becomes the absolute worst a $150 M budgeted film can perform and still be considered "a success".

Chewy · 09-06-2012, 11:15 AM

I expect Captain America TFA #s for GotG. The Avengers 2 tie-in factor should get it there.

KangConquers · 09-06-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

I expect Captain America TFA #s for GotG. The Avengers 2 tie-in factor should get it there.

Very true. I think the success of Avengers will move every Marvel Studios film up a tier from where it would've been: Iron Man up to roughly 800 M, Thor to 600 M, Cap to 500 M, and GoTG, which would've probably been a Green Lantern or John Carteresque Bomb, into 350-400 M territory.

Jury's still out on the man on the Ant-Hill...

metaphysician · 09-06-2012, 05:44 PM

Ant-Man at least benefits from likely having a much smaller budget.

ThePowerCosmic · 09-06-2012, 08:10 PM

Hehehe...a smaller budget... I get it.

You probably weren't trying to make a joke but I found it funny anyway.

MahvelBaby! · 09-18-2012, 08:31 PM

Interested in seeing how much of Drax's Origin will make it into the film! Can't wait!

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

KangConquers · 09-28-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MahvelBaby!

Interested in seeing how much of Drax's Origin will make it into the film! Can't wait!

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

I think they might make Drax and Moon Dragon Eternals of Titan, just to simplify their origins a bit. The idea of a dead saxophone playing real estate agent being resurrected by a discorporated Space God to kill said Space God's grand son is a bit hard to swallow.

AVEITWITHJAMON · 09-29-2012, 11:01 AM

I personally hope a lot of Drax's comic-book history stays in, especially the bit about Thanos killing him and his family and being resurrected by Kronos.

I think it would be a very interesting arc for him and develop sympathy for the character.

Chewy · 09-29-2012, 01:46 PM

Yeah i assume he'll just be an alien. His original origin is so random.

KangConquers · 09-29-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AVEITWITHJAMON

I personally hope a lot of Drax's comic-book history stays in, especially the bit about Thanos killing him and his family and being resurrected by Kronos.

I think it would be a very interesting arc for him and develop sympathy for the character.

You can do that with him being an alien. Also, if they don't want to use Moon Dragon, they could simplify him by having him be an Eternal of titan who's family Thanos wiped out. No Death and Resurrection.

KangConquers · 09-29-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

Yeah i assume he'll just be an alien. His original origin is so random.

Gamora's is really random too. Hopefully both are simplified a bit.

Chewy · 09-29-2012, 04:01 PM

Drax, eating pancakes

(Make it so, Marvel

)

JB-the-Hunter · 09-29-2012, 10:26 PM

He doesn't exactly have the voice I'd imagine for Drax.

SuperSAINT · 09-30-2012, 09:15 AM

What's the Rock's schedule like for when GotG would be shooting?

He seems to get attached to all kinds of stuff.

MarvelKnight · 09-30-2012, 10:25 AM

If Rock's biggest issue with Drax is the voice.. I'm confident even The Brahma Bull can work on it to the point where it will be fine.

I don't expect him to bust out "FINALLY, DRAX HAS COME BACK........TO KILL THANOS" in full Rock Glory.. Though.. that would be classic.

KangConquers · 09-30-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MarvelKnight

If Rock's biggest issue with Drax is the voice.. I'm confident even The Brahma Bull can work on it to the point where it will be fine.

I don't expect him to bust out "FINALLY, DRAX HAS COME BACK........TO KILL THANOS" in full Rock Glory.. Though.. that would be classic.

Chris Evans didn't doesn't and won't ever have the right voice for Captain America. Most people are still happy with him.

08-07-2012, 01:07 PM	#77
KangConquers Purple Kang, Purple Kang Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,227	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer So...Dominic Purcell rumor? __________________ Marvel Slate: 2013: Iron Man 3, The Wolverine, Thor: The Dark World 2014: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Guardians of the Galaxy, Big Hero 6 2015: Fantastic 4 Reborn, Avengers 2, Ant-Man Your move, DC...

08-07-2012, 01:10 PM	#78
Joeyjojo72 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,867	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer Thankfully just a rumor. Purcell has settled into the straight to video phase of his career. Bit parts and crappy action b movies are in his future, not big budget tentpoles. Last edited by Joeyjojo72; 08-07-2012 at 01:17 PM.

08-07-2012, 01:16 PM	#79
JB-the-Hunter Hunter of weaklings Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,856	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer He was one of the first actors that came to mind for the role for me __________________ Natasha Romanoff - "Are you boys really that naive? S.H.I.E.L.D. monitors potential threats." Bruce Banner - "Captain America is on threat watch?" Natasha Romanoff - "We all are."

08-07-2012, 05:49 PM	#80
AVEITWITHJAMON Terminator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liverpool, U.K Posts: 21,481	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer If Purcell got the role I wouldnt be dissapointed, think he could actually do well with it. He wasnt bad as Drake in Blade 3, even though his character was written poorly. __________________ 2013: 1)Django Unchained-9(2)Star Trek Into Darkness-9(3)Iron Man 3-9(4)Evil Dead-8(5)Oblivion-8(6)The Last Stand-7.5(7)Oz: The Great And Powerful-7.5(8)Jack The Giant Slayer-7.5

08-11-2012, 12:20 PM	#81
DocHoliday The King of Cool Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 2,845	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer When I saw the pics of the character I thought of Matt M. in Reign of Fire. He was pretty good in that actually. Not saying I'd want him for the role as he's largely hit and miss. __________________ A cornered Fox is more dangerous than a Jackal!

08-11-2012, 08:02 PM	#82
Silvermoth Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 4,745	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer Imagine how much the internet would break if Matthew Mocconughey got the role of Drax...

08-11-2012, 08:12 PM	#83
DocHoliday The King of Cool Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 2,845	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer It would but really just an example of them not needing a bodybuilder for that type of role. Matt M. can only play lawyers and stoners effectively lol. __________________ A cornered Fox is more dangerous than a Jackal!

09-06-2012, 11:15 AM	#86
Chewy REDACTED Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 12,432	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer I expect Captain America TFA #s for GotG. The Avengers 2 tie-in factor should get it there.

09-06-2012, 05:44 PM	#88
metaphysician Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2,250	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer Ant-Man at least benefits from likely having a much smaller budget.

09-06-2012, 08:10 PM	#89
ThePowerCosmic Dapper, yet deadly. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pacific Rim Posts: 10,495	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer Hehehe...a smaller budget... I get it. You probably weren't trying to make a joke but I found it funny anyway. __________________ Man of Steel 2?, The Avengers 2, Star Wars Episode 7, Fantastic Four, Warcraft and Ant-Man... The world isn't prepared for 2015.

09-18-2012, 08:31 PM	#90
MahvelBaby! Side-Kick Join Date: May 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,368	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer Interested in seeing how much of Drax's Origin will make it into the film! Can't wait! Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

09-29-2012, 11:01 AM	#92
AVEITWITHJAMON Terminator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liverpool, U.K Posts: 21,481	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer I personally hope a lot of Drax's comic-book history stays in, especially the bit about Thanos killing him and his family and being resurrected by Kronos. I think it would be a very interesting arc for him and develop sympathy for the character. __________________ 2013: 1)Django Unchained-9(2)Star Trek Into Darkness-9(3)Iron Man 3-9(4)Evil Dead-8(5)Oblivion-8(6)The Last Stand-7.5(7)Oz: The Great And Powerful-7.5(8)Jack The Giant Slayer-7.5

09-29-2012, 01:46 PM	#93
Chewy REDACTED Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 12,432	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer Yeah i assume he'll just be an alien. His original origin is so random.

09-29-2012, 04:01 PM	#96
Chewy REDACTED Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 12,432	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer Drax, eating pancakes (Make it so, Marvel )

09-29-2012, 10:26 PM	#97
JB-the-Hunter Hunter of weaklings Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,856	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer He doesn't exactly have the voice I'd imagine for Drax. __________________ Natasha Romanoff - "Are you boys really that naive? S.H.I.E.L.D. monitors potential threats." Bruce Banner - "Captain America is on threat watch?" Natasha Romanoff - "We all are."

09-30-2012, 09:15 AM	#98
SuperSAINT Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 778	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer What's the Rock's schedule like for when GotG would be shooting? He seems to get attached to all kinds of stuff.

09-30-2012, 10:25 AM	#99
MarvelKnight Side-Kick Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2,533	Re: Drax The Man on the Sax: a Thread for the Destroyer If Rock's biggest issue with Drax is the voice.. I'm confident even The Brahma Bull can work on it to the point where it will be fine. I don't expect him to bust out "FINALLY, DRAX HAS COME BACK........TO KILL THANOS" in full Rock Glory.. Though.. that would be classic. __________________ "Well, I guess the laws of physics cease to exist on top of your stove!"

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