Iambaytor Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 He gets a little unfairly beat on for those movies. They aren't bad movies the just weren't what really anyone at all was expecting, they make sense in the context of his career following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Petition to fire James Gunn as director Even as the casting search gears up for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, a push has begun online to convince the studio to fire director James Gunn over objections to a nearly two-year-old blog post that many view as misogynistic and homophobic. (Note: This post contains graphic language.) The Feb. 17, 2011 post containing the results of a “Superheroes You Most Want to Have Sex With” poll, complete with Gunn’s commentary, was deleted at some point from the filmmaker’s website but the cached version resurfaced earlier this week on Tumblr before receiving further exposure Wednesday on The Mary Sue. Why Gunn’s post was only recently unearthed is a bit of a mystery (he was confirmed to direct Guardians of the Galaxy more than two months ago). Gunn’s superhero sex poll includes male and female characters — 50 in all — ranging from Wonder Woman and Superman to Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel. While The Mary Sue notes “there’s nothing wrong about running a poll for the most sex-able superhero on your site,” the complaints arise over some of the filmmaker’s accompanying commentary. Some of Gunn’s remarks are merely juvenile — for instance, Catwoman “has been making my penis feel funny since I was four years old and saw Julie Newmar playing her on TV” — others are a bit more offensive. On the entry for the X-Man Gambit, he writes, “My girlfriend voted for this Cajun fruit. I think she’s looking to have a devil’s three way with the two of us. The idea of my balls slapping against Gambit’s makes me sick to my stomach, but I can’t deny the fellow’s pure HEAT …” For Batgirl/Cassandra Cain, Gunn suggests, “Being a teen mom and all, you know she’s easy. Go for it.” For Kitty Pryde: “@KittyPryde actually wrote me on Twitter after posting the nominees for heroes you most want to have sex with. I wrote her back, but neglected to mention that I wanted to anally do her.” And for his Batwoman entry: “This lesbian character was voted for almost exclusively by men. I don’t know exactly what that means. But I’m hoping for a Marvel-DC crossover so that Tony Stark can “turn” her. She could also have sex with Nightwing and probably still be technically considered a lesbian.” On her own blog, Dark Horse editor Rachel Edidin calls the comments “fucked up and misogynist and homophobic,” explaining, “If Gunn’s list is satire, it’s bad satire, because it skews incredibly close to material that’s not only already out there, but that comes from official media and in some cases industry professionals. There’s a significant slice of the comics community that is that misogynist and homophobic, and says so loudly and frequently. It’s telling, I think, that so many people took what Gunn wrote at face value: this is material we’ve seen before, again and again, presented seriously.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrizzle Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Someone offends you therefore they should lose their job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Presenting my Hateful James Gunn meme. Feel free to contribute your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Whhaaaaat? The guy responsible for said offensive things? How DARE he?! Last I checked Mark Millar is still allowed to work and exist in this world. I say thee nay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Haha, and they got Millar running the joint. I don't see Gunn leaving over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 This was my favorite part: "There’s a significant slice of the comics community that is that misogynist and homophobic, and says so loudly and frequently. It’s telling, I think, that so many people took what Gunn wrote at face value: this is material we’ve seen before, again and again, presented seriously.” "I obviously think he was joking, but he emulated the thing I hate so well that I think we should make an example of him just because!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Chris pratt to play star lord- http://www.critiques4geeks.com/2013/02/05/movies-chris-pratt-is-star-lord-for-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ Christopher Walken should play Groot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hmm...I only know of Pratt from Parks and Rec. I know he's been is some roles that are not pure comedy, but I have a hard time seeing him play someone other than Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrizzle Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Me too! I thought for sure that I was thinking of another dude that looked similar, since they cited these Oscar nominated movies instead of Parks & Rec...but I guess that makes sense. I didn't even know he had a film career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) I've never seen any of the guys work, but apparently he has been good in dramatic roles, also he did this Edited February 6, 2013 by alive she cried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrizzle Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 <div style="background-color:#000000;width:520px;"><div style="padding:4px;"><p style="text-align:left;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding:4px;margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Get More: <a href="http://www.mtv.com/shows/marvel_now/series.jhtml" style="color:#439CD8;" target="_blank">Marvel NOW!</a>, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/home.jhtml" style="color:#439CD8;" target="_blank">Full Episodes</a></p></div></div> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Concept art. Read more at http://www.comicbook...804jqYGRIMDe.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Reverend Jax Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Zoe Saldana in talks to play Gamora. Between Cameron's Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean and the Star Trek reboot, she might be angling to be a part of more dorky franchises than Hugo Weaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Michael Rooker cast He will play Yondu, who in Marvel lore was a game hunter of a primitive tribe native to Centauri IV, the first planet system to be colonized outside of the Sun’s solar system. He eventually bands together with fellow fugitives to form the superhero team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrizzle Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I didn't know they were gonna have anything to do with that Guardians of the Galaxy… So who's gonna play Charlie-27? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Marvel is calling in the big guns for "Guardians of the Galaxy," casting six-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close in director James Gunn's space adventure. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she is in final negotiations to play the head of the Nova Corps (presumably Nova Prime), the intergalactic police force that first appeared in 1979's "Fantastic Four" #204. The inclusion of the group was signaled earlier this week by a report that John C. Reilly has been offered the role of Rhomann Dey, described as an Agent Coulson-type character who will serve as a liaison between S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Guardians. In Marvel comics, Rhomann Dey was the last surviving member of the intergalactic space police force Nova Corps who lands on Earth and transfers his helmet and powers to Richard Rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Benicio Del Toro Joins The Cast Of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY; Is He Playing Thanos? Benicio Del Toro has joined the cast of James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy in a lead role which will reportedly also see him star in future Marvel Studios movies. Could he be playing Thanos? Follow Josh: By Josh Wilding - 6/3/2013 As Guardians of the Galaxy gets closer to beginning filming this summer in London, the cast continues to fill out with extremely impressive actors. Following the announcement that Glenn Close and Karen Gillan will star in the movie, Deadline now reveals that Savages and The Wolfman actor Benicio Del Toro has joined the cast of the James Gunn helmed movie in what they describe as, "a character that is built to be part of future Marvel films, which means he has signed a deal with options that put him into multiple movies." Del Toro lost out on the lead villainous role as "John Harrison" in Star Trek Into Darkness, so what do you guys think are the odds that he will be playing Thanos in both this movie and subsequently Joss Whedon's sequel to The Avengers? Read more at http://www.comicbook...thQyiHTidAHr.99 Edited June 3, 2013 by alive she cried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrizzle Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 What happened to ol' Chinny Chinnerson who played him for 3 seconds in The Avengers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_U_SPACECOWBOY Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I like Benicio Del Toro. I like Thanos. I don't think I like Benicio Del Toro as Thanos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Actually, he has got my vote for the Raccoon. His voice as Rocket Raccoon would sound pretty badass... edit: Oh multiple movies. Yeah he ain't playing the 'Coon. Edited June 3, 2013 by axel_napalm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a Guardians sequel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I've never see a movie that did not or could not benefit from Benecio Del Toro being in it. This is indisputably good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I like Benicio Del Toro. I like Thanos. I don't think I like Benicio Del Toro as Thanos... this...kinda wary at first glance, but del toro has cops & ive faith in marvel's casting director so far. if anyone wants to get in on the book before the movie introduces mad people you don't know, Bendis' current series is only 2 issues in. i'm reading them tonight (now that i'm all caught up on the pregame) so ill fully endorse or not over in the comics forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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