Ghost Rider: Official Novelization

[webhead731]

I see that the original release date was December, 26 2006.

I wish lol.

I'm buying this the day it's released.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

Source: http://www.comics2film.com

Cool. I was just wondering if and when the novel would come out. (missed the discussion in the Merchandise thread )

Thanks AD.

 

[Tempest19]

Just bought my copy of it today. Can't wait to sit down and read it.

Just thought that I would let you guys know, and create a thread to talk about the various spoiler information, plot detail, etc. of the screenplay/book.

 

[webhead731]

I...I thought that was coming out next Tuesday......

 

[NDX]

Damn, if I go back to B&N I'm going to spend another $50.

 

[Tempest19]

I...I thought that was coming out next Tuesday......

I thought so too. But, since I was in B&N decided to check and sure enough they had it!!!t:

 

[BrollySupersj]

I want to read, be sure to tell us some good spoilers.

 

[Tempest19]

THE 'PROLOUGE' ACT.

Before the main action begins, Blaze's past set in 1980.

We see Caretaker become a Ghost Rider. He defies the devil, so expect- probably- a cool conflict between the two later on in the film.

The opening scene deals all with the contract of San Venganza- which has become a creepy ghost town due to Memphistoles collecting everyone's soul and using Caretaker to carry this out. In the end, however, Caretaker does not hand the contract to the devil because it will be too dangerous in his possession- so he escapes with it. Taking us to opening of the film.

Tragedy of San Venganza:Metting an inscrutable old man called Caretaker, John Blaze learns about the tragedy of San Venganza. Mepthistopheles arrived in this town 150 years agom and corrupted its inhabitants by offering them great wealth in exchange for their souls. Sending in his Ghost Rider, Mepthistopheles orderd him to use his powers to collect the souls onto a scroll- the Covenant of San Vnganza.

The scene has an eerie, western, adventure feel to it. So far, MSJ definitely has done a great job with the screenplay.

 

[BrollySupersj]

WOW!! Can't wait to see that.

 

[Tempest19]

THE DEAL:

Roxanne's father is the owner of the carnival. He does not approve of Johnny and Roxanne's relationship. J&R agree to run away together.

Johnny learns about his father's cancer and this holds him back from running away.

The cancer is caused from smoking too many cigarettes...

M: Of course the worst part with cancer is the time it takes. The toll on loved ones. Lives are altered. Plans are thrown off course... I'm moved by your devotion, Johnny. What if I can help your father?

Johnny takes the deal. His Dad will live, be okay. And he can run off with Roxane- or so he hopes...

 

[murdock_matt]

Crap! I just went into B&N 2 days ago to check and see if it was out yet! Guess I'll go back today at lunch!

 

[TheBlueMcCoy82]

They had it at our Walmart yesterday. I didnt buy it though cause I don't want to be spoiled.

 

[3dman27]

its out already? thanks for the tip

 

[BIGGUN]

someone who runs his own private book review blog did a short favorable review of the book. its only a fan review but its good to read it regardless...

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/01/19/194115.php

 

[Tempest19]

SOUNDTRACK:

Note: I do not know if this was added by the writer or was mentioned in the screenplay:

The following text appears in the huge stunt scene in the TV spots and trailers (I believe):

- "High decibel SOUTHERN ROCK cranked from the speedway's blaring public adress system."

So, the answer the long asked question (possibly)- The GR soundtrack might be Southern Rock.

 

[webhead731]

I really hope a store in my area has this!

 

[webhead731]

Okay, my friend found the novel before I did. I'm buying mine tonight.

He read it and everything, he said it was really good. But there may be some corny lines in the movie if they're said wrong. That was one thing. But the big thing we're worried about is Ghost Rider in the movie.

He said he doesn't show up until page 150 or so. And there's only 272 pages in the book.

So how long is the movie, and is Ghost Rider really going to show up really late in the movie?

He said that the Hidden (Wallow, Abigor, and Gressil) were all defeated by Ghost Rider throwing his chain into them and they blow up. And the deaths were:

Gressil (trainstation)
Abigor (building top)
Wallow (pond/river)

Then he said that Ghost Rider didn't seem to have a big problem defeating them.


This kind of scares me. But atleast he thinks the story is really good.

 

[CAH]

MSJ said (I believe) that Johnny's first transformation is about an hour into the film didn't he?

I wouldn't worry. It takes a while to explain things in writing..especially in screenplays and novels, believe me.

CAH

 

[Planesonaasnake]

yes, i have offically finished the story. If anyone has questions, ask me.
o and blackheart, I told u wrong. I just went back and saw that wallow dies by hellfire in the river. It gets so hot, and wallow gets stuck under when GR transforms. It burns him to death. and GR shows up on page 135.

 

[Tempest19]

Well, for almost every hero it takes a while for them to show up in their hero form in their origin movie. So, an hour in? No biggie. That's setting everything up and making the action itself have a lot more impact. That's why, in my opinion, an action movie is only as good as it's story. The story for GR, in my opinion, is great.

 

[The Ones]

As long as the movie is 2 hours or more, i have no problem with him showing up first 1 hour in

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

It will take time to set up the storyline, etc. Batman didnt show up in BB until an hour in, Spidey didnt show up in SM1 until about 30-40 mins in, Hulk didnt show up until 45 mins in in Hulk. So i wouldnt worry about it.

 

[Fried Gold]

This actually makes me feel a little better about the movie. I aqppreciate it when filmmakers hold back and actually try to explore the characters a little more.

 

[InVictus]

yes, i have offically finished the story. If anyone has questions, ask me.

Now i'm in serious internal struggle, i would like to ask you some questions, but also all i saw until now gave me serious faith on the movie so it could ruin my surprise...
Ok, no questions, i want to get blown away.

 

[ObakeTora]

Damn "origin first movies!" Blade 1 set the example to post origin periodically throughout the movie. Now another flick where I have to sit still for an hour waiting for the cool parts....