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Wednesday, May 07, 2008
'Spirit' moves up release to Dec. 25! (Hollywood Reporter)
By Carolyn Giardina
May 6, 2008, 10:52 PM
Hollywood Reporter
Lionsgate has moved up the nationwide release of its comic adaptation "The Spirit" -- written and directed by Frank Miller -- to Dec. 25.
The film, based on the comic book series created by the late Will Eisner, was originally slated to open Jan. 16, 2009.
Also slated to open on Dec. 25 are Disney's "Bedtime Stories" and Fox 2000 Pictures' "Marley & Me."
Of the move, Lionsgate president of theatrical films Tom Ortenberg said: "Comic-Con fans (in New York in March) resoundingly confirmed what we felt in our bones about 'The Spirit': this is a great film and an irresistible piece of entertainment. ... For all of us, it was an easy decision."
"The Spirit" stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Stana Katic, Dan Lauria, Jaime King, Paz Vega and Louis Lombardi. Odd Lot Entertainment and Lionsgate are production partners.
International release dates have not yet been announced. Sony Pictures Releasing International is handling distribution in many European territories and Latin America. Odd Lot International is distributing to the rest of the world, except for the U.K. and Australia, where the film is being released by Lionsgate.
Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson star in the film
By Carolyn Giardina
May 6, 2008, 10:52 PM
Hollywood Reporter
Lionsgate has moved up the nationwide release of its comic adaptation "The Spirit" -- written and directed by Frank Miller -- to Dec. 25.
The film, based on the comic book series created by the late Will Eisner, was originally slated to open Jan. 16, 2009.
Also slated to open on Dec. 25 are Disney's "Bedtime Stories" and Fox 2000 Pictures' "Marley & Me."
Of the move, Lionsgate president of theatrical films Tom Ortenberg said: "Comic-Con fans (in New York in March) resoundingly confirmed what we felt in our bones about 'The Spirit': this is a great film and an irresistible piece of entertainment. ... For all of us, it was an easy decision."
"The Spirit" stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Stana Katic, Dan Lauria, Jaime King, Paz Vega and Louis Lombardi. Odd Lot Entertainment and Lionsgate are production partners.
International release dates have not yet been announced. Sony Pictures Releasing International is handling distribution in many European territories and Latin America. Odd Lot International is distributing to the rest of the world, except for the U.K. and Australia, where the film is being released by Lionsgate.
Labels: Eva Mendes, Frank Miller, Gabriel Macht, Iron Man, Lionsgate, Odd Lot Entertainment, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, The Spirit movie, Will Eisner
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Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Raging Debate Over Frank Miller's "Interpretation" of Will Eisner's The Spirit
We hear a lot of whispering about Frank Miller's upcoming cinematic take on Will Eisner's "The Spirit." And with the first trailer due to be released in just a few days at New York Comic-Con, the whispering is picking up steam, especially as the first green screen images were leaked to the fan press a few days ago.
Of course, if you're old enough to remember the brouhaha about Michael Keaton as "Batman," you know it's too early to accurately judge.
On the other hand Brandon Routh as "Superman"? Terribly miscast, poor guy.
Anyway, if you'd like to keep up with the debate - or participate in the conversation - check out this message board over at The Comics Journal. You can also see green screen shots there of Gabriel Macht as The Spirit, Samuel L. Jackson as The Octopus, and several more, including a hot shot of Eva Mendes.
We hear a lot of whispering about Frank Miller's upcoming cinematic take on Will Eisner's "The Spirit." And with the first trailer due to be released in just a few days at New York Comic-Con, the whispering is picking up steam, especially as the first green screen images were leaked to the fan press a few days ago.
Of course, if you're old enough to remember the brouhaha about Michael Keaton as "Batman," you know it's too early to accurately judge.
On the other hand Brandon Routh as "Superman"? Terribly miscast, poor guy.
Anyway, if you'd like to keep up with the debate - or participate in the conversation - check out this message board over at The Comics Journal. You can also see green screen shots there of Gabriel Macht as The Spirit, Samuel L. Jackson as The Octopus, and several more, including a hot shot of Eva Mendes.
Labels: Batman, Eva Mendes, Frank Miller, Gabriel Macht, Lionsgate, Odd Lot Entertainment, Samuel L. Jackson, The Comics Journal, The Spirit movie, Will Eisner
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Saturday, April 05, 2008
The Spirit Movie Countdown Clock! (Get Yours!)
Labels: Eva Mendes, Frank Miller, Gabriel Macht, Lionsgate, Odd Lot Entertainment, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Paulson, The Spirit movie, Will Eisner, Will Eisner's The Spirit movie
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