relief - Jack Black is NOT Green Lantern

strange_one · 08-07-2004, 12:33 AM

from EW:

According to this week’s Entertainment Weekly, the rumors of actor Jack Black stepping in as an (admittedly paunchy) Green Lantern, were just that – rumors. “I took a meeting with someone who has the rights, but there’s no [Green Lantern] script,” Black told EW. “I’d be interested if there was a really good writer attached, but it’s far from a [done deal].”

Black’s comments seemingly justify DC Comics VP of Marketing and Sales Bob Wayne’s comments at San Diego when asked if the casting of Black was a reality: “I live in no fear of ever seeing that movie [referring to a Green Lantern film starring Black].” You see, he said he lived in no fear of it, because, as he saw it (apparently knowing that the Black casting was only a rumor) knew it wasn’t going to happen.

Wayne’s comments confused many (who thought that Wayne wanted to see the film with Black as Green Lantern, and wasn't afraid of his experience in the theater watching the hypothetical film), proving that sometimes marketing guys can be too clever for their own good.

The Gaddrow · 08-07-2004, 05:41 AM

boo-urns to that

Ugly · 08-07-2004, 05:46 AM

I think it could have worked as a wacky outer-space sci-fi epic comic book superhero comedy.

notice how Black doesn't flat out deny that its 100% bullshit but that he could possibly look into it.

I think it could work. Think of it as a big Elseworlds' comic. No, really. Could be funny.

08-07-2004, 12:33 AM	#1
strange_one No Chance Location: Here Posts: 13,788	relief - Jack Black is NOT Green Lantern from EW: According to this week’s Entertainment Weekly, the rumors of actor Jack Black stepping in as an (admittedly paunchy) Green Lantern, were just that – rumors. “I took a meeting with someone who has the rights, but there’s no [Green Lantern] script,” Black told EW. “I’d be interested if there was a really good writer attached, but it’s far from a [done deal].” Black’s comments seemingly justify DC Comics VP of Marketing and Sales Bob Wayne’s comments at San Diego when asked if the casting of Black was a reality: “I live in no fear of ever seeing that movie [referring to a Green Lantern film starring Black].” You see, he said he lived in no fear of it, because, as he saw it (apparently knowing that the Black casting was only a rumor) knew it wasn’t going to happen. Wayne’s comments confused many (who thought that Wayne wanted to see the film with Black as Green Lantern, and wasn't afraid of his experience in the theater watching the hypothetical film), proving that sometimes marketing guys can be too clever for their own good. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. type="hidden" name="search_box" value=1>

08-07-2004, 05:41 AM	#2
The Gaddrow Minion of Satan Location: Nowhere Posts: 7,047	boo-urns to that

08-07-2004, 05:46 AM	#3
Ugly Immortal Location: Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed Posts: 21,249	I think it could have worked as a wacky outer-space sci-fi epic comic book superhero comedy. notice how Black doesn't flat out deny that its 100% bullshit but that he could possibly look into it. I think it could work. Think of it as a big Elseworlds' comic. No, really. Could be funny.