Fascinating, thanks! I loved "Planet Hulk", enjoyed the "World War Hulk"
series, but kind of lost interest after that.
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From: "Martin Baxter" <martinbaxt...@gmail.com>
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 6:37:15 AM
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Marvel Dumps Norton as Banner for "Avengers" Flick
Keith, banner, since being relieved of his Hulk side, has felt the need to vent
his still-present rage through the mind games he plays on people. I saw in
another post that you aren't up on the Son of Hulk storyline, but Banner took
the kid under his wing, to make him tougher. The trips he put that kid through
were unbelievable.
On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 12:22 PM, Keith Johnson < keithbjohn...@comcast.net >
wrote:
I wonder if Cera might not be a bit too young? I don't follow Hulk. What's up
with Banner's behaviour?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Baxter" < martinbaxt...@gmail.com >
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 7:18:00 AM
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Marvel Dumps Norton as Banner for "Avengers" Flick
Keith, if they want "flavor-of-the-week", Michael Cera would be a great fit for
Banner as well. And the character would have to be written, IMO, the way he's
been done post-World War Hulk, after Banner and the Hulk were separated, and
Banner became a truly scary bastich who played mind games with everyone around
him.
On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 6:05 PM, Keith Johnson < keithbjohn...@comcast.net >
wrote:
They need to quit worrying about "name" actors and just get an actor who looks
and can play the part. Eric Bana was way too buff and handsome for Banner.
Norton was probably closer, but his almost Shakespearean intensity was a bit
too much for the skinny, unsure, milksop that is Bruce Banner. I think Phoenix
would come off too much like a crazed mad scientist than the "puny Banner" we
need. Cast the net far and wide to find the right man, and notoriety be hanged!
That's the damn problem with H'Wood all the time.
Someone who looks the part, for example, would be Jon Cryer, the whiny brother
on "Two and A Half Men". Not saying he *should* do it, but that's the *look*
you need for Banner-someone who looks soft and weak, as if he's never seen the
sun or the inside of a gym.
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From: "Daryle Lockhart" < dar...@darylelockhart.com >
So now I'm hearing they're talking seriously to Joaquin Phoenix. Which is both
awesome and frightening at the same time to me.
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On Jul 12, 2010, at 3:48 PM, Cinque B wrote:
Marvel: Norton Won't Return As Hulk For 'Avengers'; Norton's Rep Responds
Source: Access Hollywood Sun Jul 11, 2010, 8:15 pm EDT
Edward Norton won't be reprising his role as the Incredible Hulk in 2012's "The
Avengers," a Marvel rep confirmed to Access Hollywood on Sunday.
Marvel Studios president of production Kevin Feige explained the decision in a
statement to HitFix .
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"We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title
role of Bruce Banner in 'The Avengers,'" Feige told the site. "Our decision is
definitely not one based on monetary factors, but instead rooted in the need
for an actor who embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other
talented cast members. 'The Avengers' demands players who thrive working as
part of an ensemble, as evidenced by Robert, Chris H, Chris E, Sam, Scarlett,
and all of our talented casts. We are looking to announce a name actor who
fulfills these requirements, and is passionate about the iconic role in the
coming weeks."
The actors referred to in the statement include current Marvel stars Robert
Downey Jr. (" Iron Man "), Chris Hemsworth ("Thor), Chris Evans ("Captain
America: The First Avenger"), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Scarlett Johansson
(" Iron Man 2's" Black Widow), who are expected to reprise their superhero
roles in team-up film "The Avengers."
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A rep for Norton responded to the statement to Hitfix on Sunday, calling it
"purposefully misleading" and claiming that his client had been in discussions
to return to the role.
"This offensive statement from Kevin Feige at Marvel is a purposefully
misleading, inappropriate attempt to paint our client in a negative light," the
rep told the site. "Here are the facts: two months ago, Kevin called me and
said he wanted Edward to reprise the role of Bruce Banner in 'The Avengers.' He
told me it would be his fantasy to bring Edward on stage with the rest of the
cast at [Comic-Con] and make it the event of the convention. When I said that
Edward was definitely open to this idea, Kevin was very excited and we agreed
that Edward should meet with [director] Joss Whedon to discuss the project.
Edward and Joss had a very good meeting (confirmed by Feige to me) at which
Edward said he was enthusiastic at the prospect of being a part of the ensemble
cast."
However, the rep further claimed, the talks fell apart last week.
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"Marvel subsequently made him a financial offer to be in the film and both
sides started negotiating in good faith," he told Hitfix. "This past Wednesday,
after several weeks of civil, uncontentious discussions, but before we had come
to terms on a deal, a representative from Marvel called to say they had decided
to go in another direction with the part. This seemed to us to be a financial
decision but, whatever the case, it is completely their prerogative, and we
accepted their decision with no hard feelings... We know a lot of fans have
voiced their public disappointment with this result, but this is no excuse for
Feige's mean spirited, accusatory comments. Counter to what Kevin implies here,
Edward was looking forward to the opportunity to work with Joss and the other
actors in the Avengers cast, many of whom are personal friends of his. Feige's
statement is unprofessional, disingenuous and clearly defamatory. Mr. Norton
talent, tireless work ethic and professional integrity deserve more respect,
and so do Marvel's fans."
Norton played the role of Bruce Banner and his alter-ego, the Incredible Hulk ,
in 2008's " The Incredible Hulk ," a reboot/follow-up to 2003's "The Hulk ,"
which starred Eric Bana in the title role. Reports of a feud between the actor
and the studio emerged along with the film, however, with Norton finally
issuing a statement to Entertainment Weekly to address the rumors.
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"Every good movie gets forged through collaboration, and different ideas among
people who are all committed and respect the validity of each other's opinions
is the heart of filmmaking," he told the mag in April 2008. "Regrettably, our
healthy process, which is and should be a private matter, was misrepresented
publicly as a 'dispute,' seized on by people looking for a good story, and has
been distorted to such a degree that it risks distracting from the film
itself."
With Marvel hosting panels at the San Diego Comic-Con International later this
month, news on who will replace Norton - and perhaps further casting
information - seems likely to emerge in the weeks to come.
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"If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the bloody hell
wrote the script?" -- Charles E Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
