Guy Ritchie to direct Lobo

[Webhead2006]

we have been talking about that for awhile, its on page 11.

 

[Wolfman]

I wonder what the rating will be? This being Lobo...

...one would think it needs an R rating. But then again, maybe this movie is about the story, not so much about the ultra-violence...

 

[Webhead2006]

ummm its been stated before it will be PG13. The studios are not really into the game of doing R rated comic films right now. Though i would want R guys to stay R rated to keep things right. But PG 13 rating you can get away with alot these days.

 

[Octoberist]

there were parts in Pirates of the Carribean 3 that were pretty brutal, like that girl getting shot in the head. i'm sure lobo will be fine.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea we dont need exxessive gore for the film to show how lobo is.

 

[Brian Braddock]

I agree sumwhat, but you can get away with a lot more simply by having, say, alien's with blue or green blood.

 

[Webhead2006]

that too.

 

[Brian Braddock]

I'm racking my brains trying to think what film it was were they said the MPAA was more lenient on the rating because the aliens blood wasnt red like ours.

Dammit, for the life of me - I cant recall.

 

[louiebling$]

I'm racking my brains trying to think what film it was were they said the MPAA was more lenient on the rating because the aliens blood wasnt red like ours.

Dammit, for the life of me - I cant recall.

Star wars prequels?

 

[Brian Braddock]

Close, Louie - you've just reminded me; it was Peter Jackson a while ago talking about the Halo project and the PG-13 rating, saying that he'd be able to get away with a lot of stuff because he has done in King Kong and the LOTR films.

It can be done, I guess.

 

[cerealkiller182]

I'm racking my brains trying to think what film it was were they said the MPAA was more lenient on the rating because the aliens blood wasnt red like ours.

Dammit, for the life of me - I cant recall.

Alien vs Predator.

Its considered "slime" not blood

 

[MrQuinn]

i was thinking MIB.... lmao

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

I agree sumwhat, but you can get away with a lot more simply by having, say, alien's with blue or green blood.

Exactly, for some reason they are more lenient on blood as long as it isnt of the red variety.

Wierd isnt it BB?

 

[Webhead2006]

oh totally aveitwithjamon.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Hmmmmm

 

[Brian Braddock]

edit, double post.

 

[Octoberist]

hmmmm. blue and underlined.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Yeah, but the guys made a couple of posts [that I know of - there could be more] were he's said almost the same thing in each post while casually mentioning allheart deals - I suspect he's trying to advertise.

 

[Art_of_Crime]

a live action Lobo movie huh? This should be interesting. Lobo was one of the books that first attracted me to comics. While I feel like a tool saying that, its the truth. I think I'll sit on the fence about this one until I see some stills, or promo shots.
I was hoping that Ritchie would get into comic films, but I had hoped that he would do Union Jack with Jason Statham.

 

[Bill]

Alien vs Predator.

Its considered "slime" not blood

Actually, it was Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. They made Klingon blood purple in the film to escape an R rating due to copious amounts of it floating around in zero g during a phaser battle.

 

[Webhead2006]

So any more news on this project?

 

[Retroman]

Not a fan of Lobo but i came across this article.

From Eye Crave Network:

A Brief Chat with Legacy Effects - Updated
Written by Shane MacDonald
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 22:54

Anyone who's read my stuff since 2001 is aware that I love the special effects portion of movie making as much, if not more, than the final product. Recently I was fortunate enough to meet a gentlemen from Legacy Effects who I was able to shoot the proverbial poop with regarding their work.

I could have easily spent the whole night talking about his craft, especially after he peeekd my interest regarding the work they just finished up work on Avatar and Iron Man 2. Unfortunately, time was working against me as he was about to start packing up the T-600 I'm pictured with below.

During our talk he mentioned a few projects they're working on. A few of them got me rather excited and even teased me about a few others that he couldn't even mention further than saying we just got them.

Each film he mentioned was a comic book movie and each made me even more excited. As you may or may not know, Legacy Effects was formerly Stan Winston Studios, which was changed to due to legal reasons after his death.

Hopefully, this write up doesn't spoil my invite to their studio in LA, but I have to tell you a few of the movies they're working on. Let's start with Thor, which they've already started working on. Of course, I mentioned Mjolnir and he just smiled.

He also mentioned that Legacy Effects is about to start working on Captain America. I can't wait to see the shield concept they use and his suit.The other title he mentioned was Lobo for which my ears perked up a little bit more with all the news about it lately.

He went on to say they've been doing some concepts for Lobo on some of the body casts they have laying around. I asked who he thought would fit better for Lobo a star or someone who has the size and can act.

As they have done muscle suits in the past he believed someone with the right size would better suit the character. So, I brought up the name of James Preston Rogers and while he hasn't done much yet the gent from Legacy Effects knew him from his role in Outlander.

I then showed him the mock up I'd done of James as Lobo and he thought it was pretty awesome and agreed someone with James' size would be perfect.

Today MTV posted a poll over who should play Lobo and James' name is on the list along with a lot of 'name' actors. If you agree that its time for someone like James to get a shot rather than a name who doesn't quite fit the character then head on over to MTV and vote.

*update - James is the overwhelming favourite to play Lobo in the MTV poll. Taking 55% of the vote. The next closest was Kevin Durand at 17%. Hey DC - the fans have spoken!

Anyway, back on to the topic. Seems as though Legacy Effects have got their hands full with some big titles, but chances are they're going to be working on the Avengers as they're handling Iron Man, Captain America and Thor.

Hopefully, when I'm down in LA for the first time I'll be able to visit their studio and see the incredible work they do.

Photo by Pose Photos - www.posephotos.ca

Source:http://www.eyecrave.net/features/editorials/2718-a-brief-chat-with-legacy-effects

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

Interview with producer Joel Silver
http://www.latinoreview.com/news/jo...den-planet-and-what-happened-with-he-man-8611

And what about Lobo?

Silver: We're working really close on that. It's close, ya.

Because the online buzz for that is really good.

Silver: There is a good shot we can make that happen.

Has there been any decision on if you want to go CGI with him, or have a guy in a suit?

Silver: There's been some interesting tests. It's pretty spectacular. So that's gonna come about soon I think.

What about someone like Jeffrey Dean Morgan possibly playing him?

Silver: Well, he's in The Losers. I love him, he did a great job for us. He's very talented.

I know you like to work with a lot of the same people. I think he'd be a good choice. I think a lot of people would like him.

Silver: [inaudible. I think he said he's a good actor. -Ed.]

 

[Brian Braddock]

Thanks for posting that - Interesting article (the Cap info too).

About that manip of Rogers as Lobo though - I sincerely hope that the guys eventually entrusted in bringing Lobo to life on screen dont make him blue (!!!)

 

[cerealkiller182]

I sincerely hope that the guys eventually entrusted in bringing Lobo to life on screen dont make him blue (!!!)

Or cast Rogers.