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POCOBOR

Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:42 am


Some reboot casting news?

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Not sure what to think of this...no, actually I'm tired of thinking about this so here's the rumor(?)
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=57834


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Josh

Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:53 am


Re: Some reboot casting news?

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Edward Norton is circling to, fittingly enough, play the role of Norton, the brilliant mastermind behind bringing Robocop to life...Also circling are Gael Garcia Bernal and Rebecca Hall in strong supporting roles. Bernal would look to be cast as Jack Lewis, Alex’s dashingly handsome police partner who eventually begins a relationship with Hall’s character, Clara, Alex’s former wife before his transformation into Robocop.

There is strong interest in Sean Penn to assume the role of Novack, a right-wing news reporter who sticks to his guns when it comes to his political views.

Interesting if true. The news reporter aspect could work and suggests some sattire within the movie and I wouldn't mind seeing how that would play out. Having Murphy's partner make a move on his wife is different and supports the more human aspect they seem to be throwing about that the moment. It could also really work as a source of torment for poor Murphy which was something that was shown in Robo 2 but not devoloped enough.  Also, what's with the name change to Murphy's wife? It seems like to much of a "Hollywood" name if you get my meaning but I do like the way they're keeping the name Lewis for murphy's partner, even if it is a man. The choices are a bit too pretty though. Get me Clint Eastwood in a role so that there is a real man in the film.

Fuck, I try not to get excited with new news but it happens. Damn you POCOBOR.


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POCOBOR

Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:04 am



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I know exactly what you mean, Josh. I get super pumped when I see new news like this but that's only because my childish robocop mind can't quite grasp the fact that someone is currently in the process of raping my childhood. I really want to believe that the powers that be are hearing our disdain for this universal soldier movie that they're calling RoboCop and are seriously considering at LEAST Being faithful to the basic original design but I seriously doubt it. 
I also have no doubt that this will probably be a pretty solid flick but in the end this just ain't fair.


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Junko

Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:00 am


Re: Some reboot casting news?

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Bernal would look to be cast as Jack Lewis, Alex’s dashingly handsome police partner who eventually begins a relationship with Hall’s character, Clara, Alex’s former wife before his transformation into Robocop.


Is this the meaning that Lewis would be male?
And that partner would have a relationship with Murphy's wife?
If so, that'd be really suck story for me... :ohdear: 

I think Murphy's partner should be female...


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Yarbles

Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:03 am



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Sounds a lot like The Walking Dead to me....


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beer

Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:29 am



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4 Top actors acting together with Joel Kinnaman? don't count on it SCUM!



Remember the news about the role for ROBOCOP:Chris Pine, Michael C. Hall, Michael Fassbender and Russel Crowe.

MGM went for Joel Kinnaman. :(


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vegasrobo

Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:07 pm



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I hope they do cast it like this they should cast Ashton Kutchner also and Miley Cyrus...Geez F' this movie...I kickin Jose's ass..Count on it..In my Robosuit..With Basil's music blareing out my boombox!..Then I'm throwing down the cardboard and going electric boogaloo on his franchise destroyin ass..:).Word


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RoboPimp

Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:35 pm



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Edward Norton is an excellent character, and I think he would be an interesting and excellent choice for the role. He's probably the best supporting actor one could ask for. I really hope they cast him.

Of course, I know there's not a fucking chance in hell of this happening so I'm gonna stop thinking about it and wank into a sock, which is a much more productive use of time.


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Archive

Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:37 pm



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Norton playing RoboCop's creator named Norton. Not Morton? An error or deliberate change? And Jack Lewis? Well, I guess they had to name SOMEONE Jack, it is required by law to have a Jack in American productions, I'm just surprised they did not rename Alex Murphy to Jack Murphy. Or Jack Stone. That is one hell of a manly name!

The love triangle with Murphy's wife and partner could be some good stuff potentially. Not NEW or original by any means but could be good juicy stuff if handled correctly. But not sure about having a male Lewis. Doesn't feel right somehow.

Either way, this all comes down to the suit for me. Without an acceptable suit this movie means nothing to me. If it isn't RoboCop I'm not jumping on this train.


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beer

Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:51 pm



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Norton playing RoboCop's creator named Norton. Not Morton? An error or deliberate change? And Jack Lewis? Well, I guess they had to name SOMEONE Jack, it is required by law to have a Jack in American productions, I'm just surprised they did not rename Alex Murphy to Jack Murphy. Or Jack Stone. That is one hell of a manly name!

The love triangle with Murphy's wife and partner could be some good stuff potentially. Not NEW or original by any means but could be good juicy stuff if handled correctly. But not sure about having a male Lewis. Doesn't feel right somehow.

Either way, this all comes down to the suit for me. Without an acceptable suit this movie means nothing to me. If it isn't RoboCop I'm not jumping on this train.

In ROBOCOP prime directives there wasn't a lewis too, we had Cable.
isn't it  correct that lewis talked about here brother in ROBOCOP 2? i thought she said he was also a cop. She said that in the car, at the moment ROBOCOP was fucked up by doktor Fax.


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Archive

Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:03 pm



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Cable was Murphy's partner before he got transferred so it all works chronologically. (And a male cop partner was the least of Robo:PD's problems. ;) )
Having a MALE Lewis though, that feels like they just erased OUR Lewis from history. Or something. If true it's gonna upset our crazed Lewis fans for sure. 

As for Anne Lewis's brother, he was mentioned in Robo3, but not in 2 as far as I can recall. And it is only revealed that he "never calls" not that he is a cop..?

In ROBOCOP prime directives there wasn't a lewis too, we had Cable.

isn't it  correct that lewis talked about here brother in ROBOCOP 2? i thought she said he was also a cop. She said that in the car, at the moment ROBOCOP was fucked up by doktor Fax.


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beer

Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:07 pm



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I agree with Archive about the suit. But if they changed their mind because of the negative reactions last week on the net, We still have a problem. If they use the orginal suit again and update it, The Problem is Kinnaman! he's to tall for the suit.

Peter Weller and Robert burker were both 6' (1.83 m) Kinneman is 6' 2½" (1.89 m) 
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1172478/bio


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beer

Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:19 pm



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Cable was Murphy's partner before he got transferred so it all works chronologically. (And a male cop partner was the least of Robo:PD's problems. ;) )
Having a MALE Lewis though, that feels like they just erased OUR Lewis from history. Or something. If true it's gonna upset our crazed Lewis fans for sure. 

As for Anne Lewis's brother, he was mentioned in Robo3, but not in 2 as far as I can recall. And it is only revealed that he "never calls" not that he is a cop..?

In ROBOCOP prime directives there wasn't a lewis too, we had Cable.

isn't it  correct that lewis talked about here brother in ROBOCOP 2? i thought she said he was also a cop. She said that in the car, at the moment ROBOCOP was fucked up by doktor Fax.



It seems you are correct.

http://www.angelfire.com/hero/robocoplewis/anne_lewis.htm


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RoboPimp

Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:29 pm



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I agree with Archive about the suit. But if they changed their mind because of the negative reactions last week on the net, We still have a problem. If they use the orginal suit again and update it, The Problem is Kinnaman! he's to tall for the suit.

Even if they were gonna stick close to the original design, they're gonna build a new suit. I don't see any way in hell that they'd use the original suit. It's their way...


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Archive

Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:43 pm



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They would never use the original suit. It's not a practicable thing to wear at this time. If it will be an actual suit and not this "humanized" crap they will probably have it semi-real much like Ironman where a lot of the final product in action is CG.

The original design by Bottin will be gone whatever happens, but I at least hope they incorporate SOME of the iconic parts of the suit that makes RoboCop recognizable. Making a new suit that has nothing to do with Robo makes no sense and if they go ahead with it critics and fans alike will crucify them for it when the movie is released.


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Josh

Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:06 am



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critics and fans alike will crucify them for it when the movie is released.

But the Michael Bay generation are going to fucking love it.

 :roll:


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RoboDemise

Sat Apr 14, 2012 3:45 am



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First off if they had Ed Norton in this film and he wasn't Robo himself that would be the fuckin dumbest thing I have ever heard of. Guaranteed he is not in this movie. It all just depends. This is probably the last time I will comment about the new movie because it tears me apart. This speculation is killing me and I know no matter what if I obsess over it, it will ruin the experience of watching it. I'm gonna go see it with as blank of a slate as I can have and form everything I feel about it from my viewing experience and not a total teardown of the pre production. I recommend this to you all too if you want any chance of enjoying it. Just stop obsessing. I am. It's hard, but I'm doin it.


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Junko

Sat Apr 14, 2012 4:58 am



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http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w445/Junka0123/forRA.jpg
If the rumor would be true, the worst thing is that love triangle thing... :ohdear: 
It's too cruel for Murphy because it'd be betrayl by the both of
the partner, male Lewis, and his wife, which is he has trusted the best.

What a terrible story...Poor Murphy and Anne Lewis...  :cry: 

I really wanna see happier story of  them.


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beer

Mon May 07, 2012 8:16 am



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Jack Lewis is gone!!!! (Gael Garcia Bernal) 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1234721/

Only Kinnaman is listed


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vegasrobo

Wed May 23, 2012 11:34 pm



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According to Collider.com Gary Oldman has joined the cast,His role,Get this "Norton" you read that right.The scientist that creates Robocop and feel bad for him..This Shit I'm telling ya!..Pahdias a joke.


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beer

Thu May 24, 2012 9:04 am



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According to Collider.com Gary Oldman has joined the cast,His role,Get this "Norton" you read that right.The scientist that creates Robocop and feel bad for him..This Shit I'm telling ya!..Pahdias a joke.


Gary Oldman is not a good actor? i've seen him only in Leon and Batman.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000198/

I thought he was good in Leon! or am i wrong?

discuss please.


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Deus Ex Robo

Thu May 24, 2012 10:00 am



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Hahaha oh man! This topic is hilarious!

Pimp, Junko, good stuff. Really good stuff.

I'm with Demise though, everyone needs to rake it down a few notches. Hell, not even that. Just don't invest so much worry into it. I've been over it for a while. We'll always have our favorite Robo films, and I'm interested in seeing what they do with it. For better or worse. Though I am expecting my admission price to turn out to be a waste.

Sounds a lot like The Walking Dead to me....
YARBLES! How art thou? Thou globby bottle of cheap stinking chip oil!


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JohnBoyAdvance

Thu May 24, 2012 11:20 am



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I've always liked Gary Oldman. He was in 5th Element, Hannibal as well.

All I want to see really is the suit or lack of.


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Josh

Thu May 24, 2012 1:48 pm



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All I want to see really is the suit or lack of.

Agreed. 

I like Oldman too. I love him as Stansfield and I think he has a good range. If this proves to be true then it is good to have that calibre of name attached to the film. However, I don't know why they changed it from "Morton".

And Beer, Léon is the name used outside the USA wherein it was called The Professional. In some places it is also known as Léon: The Professional.

