He wouldn't be my first choice but he's a damned good actor.
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Mr. Worf" <hellomahog...@...> wrote:
>
> I'm not seeing this guy as the Hulk but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
>
> On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 4:45 AM, Kelwyn <ravena...@...> wrote:
>
> > IMDB is reporting that Mark Ruffalo is the new Hulk.
> >
> > http://www.imdb.com/news/ni3308027/
> >
> > ~(no)rave!
> >
> > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Baxter <martinbaxter7@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > You, Mr Worf, are a GENIUS. I take back Cera in entirety.
> > >
> > > On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 4:41 PM, Mr. Worf <HelloMahogany@> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > How about Jackie Earle Haley?
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 1:17 PM, B Smith <daikaiju66@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Still thin but not frail. He's learned a few tricks and picked up some
> > > >> fighting skills.
> > > >>
> > > >> --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson <KeithBJohnson@>
> > > >> wrote:
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Thanks for the update. Though "snarky", isn't Banner still frail and
> > > >> weak looking?
> > > >> >
> > > >> > ----- Original Message -----
> > > >> > From: "B Smith" <daikaiju66@>
> > > >> > To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
> > > >> > Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 12:41:55 PM
> > > >> > Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: Marvel Dumps Norton as Banner for
> > "Avengers"
> > > >> Flick
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Bruce Banner hasn't been the puny Banner stereotype for a long time.
> > > >> Banner is a bit of a snarky so and so and that could lead to some nice
> > > >> exchanges with Downey and Jackson. Norton played him just right but
> > > >> unfortunately he was such a pain to work with he was dropped.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Michael Cera is way too young. Jason Bateman on the other hand could
> > be
> > > >> awesome.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com , Keith Johnson <KeithBJohnson@>
> > > >> 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" <martinbaxter7@>
> > > >> > > 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 < KeithBJohnson@ >
> > > >> 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.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > ************************************************
> > > >> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > >> > > From: "Daryle Lockhart" < daryle@ >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > So now I'm hearing they're talking seriously to Joaquin Phoenix.
> > Which
> > > >> is both awesome and frightening at the same time to me.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > *************************************************
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > 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 .
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > VIEW THE PHOTOS: Edward Norton
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > "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."
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > VIEW THE PHOTOS: Scenes From âââ¬ÃÅ" The Incredible Hulk
> > > >> > > âââ‰â¢
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > 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.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > VIEW THE PHOTOS: Fan Candy : Superheroes, Sci-Fi & Beyond !
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > "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.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > VIEW THE PHOTOS: Spectacular Superheroes
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > "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.
> > > >> > > Copyright 2010 by NBC Universal, Inc . All rights reserved.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > --
> > > >> > > "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
> > > >> > >
> > > >> >
> > > >>
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