New Flash Gordon film views

[Lord]

I'm not saying it will, i was just reinforcing why Avatar was such a success, and when it comes down to it, i don't think Flash Gordon has much of the help Avatar did, even the science fiction is completelly different. I think that they should go with a pulpy feel, make a good movie, and try not to waste too much money.

 

[green]

Avatar was different plus it had Cameron's name attached to it. This has, what? Breck Eisner.

Eisner was attached to direct when it was at Sony/Comumbia, I doubt since Fox has the rights now that he has any involvement.

 

[Airwings]

I think the property is too old fashioned at this point.

Look, Flash Gordon is alright by me. But who is jonesing to see a Flash Gordon movie?

I also love Defenders of the Earth. But Defenders of the Earth was a product for the 80's.

I just don't think you can update Flash Gordon to make it play for audiences today.

1. Like Adam West's Batman or the original Star Trek series? Like the first few James Bond films? Like the first Star Wars trilogy?

2. Anyone who want to see an epic space opera adventure!

3. Then what speaks against a new Flash Gordon to be a product of this decade?

4. Is it impossible to update something with connections to the past?
Take a look at Nolan's Batman, Abram's Star Trek, Craig's first Bond etc.

 

[Octoberist]

They'll never do the Flash Gordon that I have in my mind: where they're not trying to predict future tech which is what I dislike about modern movies. Or things can overly designed. They're just going with simple streamlined designs that are fantastical.

Give me capes Give me bright colors. Give me weird skull caps.

 

[rogue trooper]

1. Like Adam West's Batman or the original Star Trek series? Like the first few James Bond films? Like the first Star Wars trilogy?

2. Anyone who want to see an epic space opera adventure!

3. Then what speaks against a new Flash Gordon to be a product of this decade?

4. Is it impossible to update something with connections to the past?
Take a look at Nolan's Batman, Abram's Star Trek, Craig's first Bond etc.

Agreed.

Also, if you look at it closely, The Fifth Element kinda' had similar layers to Flash Gordon. And now soon comes Guardians of The Galaxy, whose concept is quite not unlike Flash Gordon to a degree; an Earth-man adventurer who embarks in an outer space adventure and joins forces with diverse alien beings to stop a tyrant. We'll see how it does.

I think it all comes down to doing a solid "space opera". If those two films can work, I don't see why a Flash Gordon reboot can't.

 

[Lord]

1. Like Adam West's Batman or the original Star Trek series? Like the first few James Bond films? Like the first Star Wars trilogy?

2. Anyone who want to see an epic space opera adventure!

3. Then what speaks against a new Flash Gordon to be a product of this decade?

4. Is it impossible to update something with connections to the past?
Take a look at Nolan's Batman, Abram's Star Trek, Craig's first Bond etc.

I think that trying to update Flash Gordon is a mistake, they should try to keep it pulpy.

 

[Octoberist]

I too think a Flash Gordon without the pulp would lose a lot of its charm.

 

[Human Torch]

What they really need is someone with a passion for it.Not just throwing it together as a campy romp.Get deep in the characters for a change.Flash Gordon has some of the greatest characters to work with.But they can't be ashamed to keep it old fashioned and pulpy.

 

[Silvermoth]

Whenever I read golden age comics I don't see them as campy at all. A lot of them have an incredible level of vision and style and imagination and Flash Gordon is definitely one of those.

I think if someone tackles it with the same relish as the makers of mad men rather than power rangers it could easily be a billion dollar hit

 

[:eek:]

"Flash Gordon" Reboot To Be A Sequel?

By Garth Franklin Friday March 13th 2015 03:20PM
A year ago came word that 20th Century Fox had picked up the screen rights to pulp comic-strip "Flash Gordon" and was developing a cinematic reboot of the property with former "Star Trek 3" scribes J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay attached as writers from a story treatment by George Nolfi ("The Bourne Ultimatum").
"Flash Gordon" dates back to 1934, when it was created by famed comic strip artist Alex Raymond, and for decades after the character appeared in movie serials, animated fare, TV shows and a 1980 feature helmed by Mike Hodges.
In a new interview with the actor who played the character in said 1980 feature, Sam J. Jones, Den of Geek scored a surprising reveal. Turns out this may not be a reboot so much as a sequel to that ultra camp classic.
Asked if there were originally plans for a sequel to the 1980 film back when it was made, Jones says:

"That was then, but up to date now Matthew Reilly, VP of production at Fox Studios, acquired the screenplay rights to Flash Gordon last year, and he hired [producer] John Davis and his staff to write the script.
They're looking to bring out a sequel actually. I met with Matt, we're in talks about that. I'm very excited. A lot of people over the years, including Stephen Sommers and Neil H Moritz, have acquired the screenplay rights, but for whatever reason they did not do a follow up on the option. So I'm very excited about it."
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Asked if he would want to play an older Flash, or a mentor to younger star, Jones replied:

"However they want to use me, I'm very excited. I told Matt, however he wants to use me, keep one thing in mind: whatever a younger, leading man can do, I cannot only match him, I can do more! If he does 20 pull-ups, I can do 30 pull-ups. If he can do 100 push-ups, I can do 150 push-ups. Just keep that in mind."
​

Jones last played the character in comedic scenes as part of Seth MacFarlane's comedy "Ted" in 2012.
Source: io9

 

[Octoberist]

I think Jones is disillusional. I also think a Flash Gordon sequel would be a mistaken. the original was a perfect storm of camp and old school. I can image a Len Wisman wanting to include interactive HUBs and robo-suits into the new one. Nasty.

 

[green]

I think Jones is disillusional. I also think a Flash Gordon sequel would be a mistaken. the original was a perfect storm of camp and old school. I can image a Len Wisman wanting to include interactive HUBs and robo-suits into the new one. Nasty.

You can say that again.

I get the feeling this reboot/remake/sequel will happen around the same time as Barbaraella's…NEVER.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

Enjoy. [YT]k61fyEBc_j8[/YT] t:

 

[TheVileOne]

1. Like Adam West's Batman or the original Star Trek series? Like the first few James Bond films? Like the first Star Wars trilogy?

No, not like any of those at all. All of those examples are invalid and illegitimate to Flash Gordon.

Flash Gordon hasn't been relevant in years. The 2007 reboot flopped. The animated reboot wasn't popular. It's heyday was a long time ago.

Star Trek, that at least had success throughout the years. The show was a classic sci-fi story show. The first film came out less than two decades after the show ended and actually gave it a budget, and it was a big success. There were six Trek films made with the original series cast, and most of them were financially successful and did well. There were multiple spin-off shows with varying degrees of success. But regardless, they built a whole multi-media franchise, something Flash Gordon hasn't been very successful at doing.

James Bond started as a popular book series that involved into a popular film series that has managed to stand the test of time for 50 years. Flash Gordon does not fit that mold at all. Not even a little bit.

2. Anyone who want to see an epic space opera adventure!

OK and? After Star Wars, a lot of people wanted to get on the space opera adventure bandwagon. Case in point, 1980 Flash Gordon starring Sam Jones.

Epic space opera adventure is all well and good in theory, but in execution? Just because Guardians of the Galaxy did it in Marvel fashion doesn't mean Flash Gordon will.

3. Then what speaks against a new Flash Gordon to be a product of this decadre?

It's sort of a dated property that has not really had much in the way of longevity or really been able to stand the test of time. There is no demand outside of a cult fanbase to see new Flash Gordon. It doesn't have the demand or fanbase of a Star Wars or even a Star Trek.

4. Is it impossible to update something with connections to the past?
Take a look at Nolan's Batman, Abram's Star Trek, Craig's first Bond etc.

No it's not. Flash Gordon? Yes. Look at Lone Ranger.

Case in point, this reboot has never been able to get off the ground.

 

[Airwings]

TheVileOne: Until a big budget attempt is tried (a crappy TV series doesn't count), we won't know if Flash Gordon will work in this day and age.

 

[biglite351]

The thing that makes Flash Gordon a great movie is the camp, and Queen, but mostly the camp. Try to make it seriously and it would just be a nothing special lost in the crowd sci-fi movie.

 

[Airwings]

Make it half GOTG, half Jupiter Ascending!

 

[TheVileOne]

Make it half GOTG, half Jupiter Ascending!

Yeah that would work great

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

I would set a new film in the 1930's, and make it a pulpy fun, but serious homage to the old serials, in the vein of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK or THE MUMMY, only with the gee whiz Sci Fi fantasy milieu that is the property. Take inspiration from the character and production design of the original serials but don't straight up recreate them as the 80's film did. Really explore the different world's of Ming's empire and play up the political intrigues.

 

[Airwings]

Just because the 80s film had a special tone doesn't mean it has to be done EXACTLY that way now.
It can be fun, it can be adventurous, it can be lighter and all that stuff.
But Gordon should to be heroic and also serious when needed too. Ming has to be a menancing villain, not a silly one you can laugh off.

What I meant when compared to Star Trek is that Abrams paid homage to the old series and films with the same crew, but at the same time managed to update the property with a fresh, modern feel.
THAT'S how it should be done.

 

[Jochimus]

I would set a new film in the 1930's, and make it a pulpy fun, but serious homage to the old serials, in the vein of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK or THE MUMMY, only with the gee whiz Sci Fi fantasy milieu that is the property. Take inspiration from the character and production design of the original serials but don't straight up recreate them as the 80's film did. Really explore the different world's of Ming's empire and play up the political intrigues.

This, pretty much.

 

[green]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/matthew-vaughn-talks-direct-flash-788921

Matthew Vaughn in talks.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Matthew Vaughn could totally make Flash Gordon work. The man is that talented. But then again I am bias, I am his #1 fan here.

 

[green]

Oh I agree, Vaughn could be a great choice.

 

[Airwings]

With Flash Gordon, he will do for sci fi what he did for fantasy with Stardust!
Just terrific!!