Member AlbertV Posted April 27, 2011 Member Share Posted April 27, 2011 This is apparently the title of the upcoming G.I. JOE sequel that is due next year. Jon M. Chu is directing the new installment, which is scheduled to shoot in New Orleans this September through November. Officially signed to return so far are Channing Tatum as Duke, Ray Park as Snake Eyes, and Lee Byung-Hun as Storm Shadow. The film is due for release August 12, 2012. Source: Dark Horizons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShaOW!linDude Posted April 28, 2011 Member Share Posted April 28, 2011 GooooooooooOOOOOOOOO, JOE!!!! I'm down. Here's hoping Ray Park gets to showcase a lot more in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Michael L. Posted April 28, 2011 Member Share Posted April 28, 2011 Can't they just make the cartoon into a movie instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted April 28, 2011 Author Member Share Posted April 28, 2011 Can't they just make the cartoon into a movie instead? I heard that the new movie is going to have a lot more "down and dirty action" a la the 80's cartoon. One of the sequel's scribes, Paul Wernick (ZOMBIELAND), revealed the following in an interview with G4 I think it's safe to say that, while it was a mega-hit with a world-wide gross of over $300 million, The Rise of Cobra was not exactly met with high universal praise. Personally, as an old-school "A Real American Hero" fan, it was kind of a mixed bag. On one hand, I went into it with a set of realistic expectations about how it would be adapted in its overtly-modernized style, and of course, the "accelerator suits." For what it's worth, it was a solid action film with great stunts, worthy of the movie ticket that I purchased. On the other hand, it seems like they actually went out of their way to butcher the G.I. Joe mythos in favor of derivative storyline devices. ("Brainwashed Baroness?" Really?!) I wasn't expecting a purist's wet dream, but I still feel like there was NO effort to meet loyal fans even half-way. Larry Hama's original G.I. Joe comic series was a treasure-trove of deep, realistic story ideas that unfortunately went untapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShaOW!linDude Posted April 29, 2011 Member Share Posted April 29, 2011 Honestly, I can do without the bulk of the Joe characters so many of which are 2nd and 3rd tier IMO. I thought they had selected a pretty good cadre for the 1st film (which I personally liked). Could it stand to be pared down? Sure but don't get too crazy. Prediction: If this sequel does not have Scarlet in it, it will bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted June 28, 2011 Author Member Share Posted June 28, 2011 Dark Horizons reports that Dwayne Johnson has signed on to play Roadblock as well as in negotiations The RZA to play The Blind Master, a mentor to Snake Eyes and Jinx; and DJ Cotrona to play Flint. Confirmed to return are Channing Tatum as Duke and Ray Park as Snake Eyes. Elodie Yung joins the team as martial arts fighting Joe member Jinx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShaOW!linDude Posted July 1, 2011 Member Share Posted July 1, 2011 It's promised to be packed with ninjas. I don't guess that's ever a bad thing. http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/167723-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-on-gi-joe-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShaOW!linDude Posted July 9, 2011 Member Share Posted July 9, 2011 Ray Stevenson has signed on as a Cobra operative. http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/167793-ray-stevenson-enlists-for-gi-joe-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted July 27, 2011 Author Member Share Posted July 27, 2011 Former child star Joe Mazzello (Radio Flyer) will play GI Joe operative "Mouse" and a release date is set: August 10, 2012 http://collider.com/joseph-mazzello-g-i-joe-2/105786/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted August 11, 2011 Author Member Share Posted August 11, 2011 Bruce Willis is playing Joe's new leader and a new title: G.I. JOE 2 - RETALIATION http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/2011/08/11/2011-08-11_bruce_willis_cast_as_namesake_in_gi_joe_2_retaliation_with_dwayne_johnson_channi.html Official cast so far: Channing Tatum as Duke Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock Ray Park as Snake Eyes Joe Mazzello as Mouse Elodie Yung as Jinx DJ Cotrona as Flint Adrienne Palicki as Lady Jaye Ray Stevenson as Firefly The RZA as the Blind Master Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member punchingonpaper Posted August 11, 2011 Member Share Posted August 11, 2011 I like RZA, but am definitely not a fan of the man's acting. Strictly speaking, I'd rather see a kung fu veteran play the role of the Blind Master. What do you guys think? Who could do it better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Shaolivevil Posted August 11, 2011 Member Share Posted August 11, 2011 I like RZA, but am definitely not a fan of the man's acting. Strictly speaking, I'd rather see a kung fu veteran play the role of the Blind Master. What do you guys think? Who could do it better? As a once faithful reader of the old Marvel GI Joe comics, The Blind Master is portrayed as an older African-American man and Vietnam Veteran. My vote would've been for the Black Dragon himself, Mr. Ron Van Clief. For a man in his 60's, he's in damn good shape and he still does occasional stuntwork and definitely has the chops to fill the role. I like The RZA too, always have, but I agree that this role should've gone to an older African-American martial artist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member punchingonpaper Posted August 11, 2011 Member Share Posted August 11, 2011 As a once faithful reader of the old Marvel GI Joe comics, The Blind Master is portrayed as an older African-American man and Vietnam Veteran. My vote would've been for the Black Dragon himself, Mr. Ron Van Clief. For a man in his 60's, he's in damn good shape and he still does occasional stuntwork and definitely has the chops to fill the role. I like The RZA too, always have, but I agree that this role should've gone to an older African-American martial artist... Wow. Great call, Shaolievil! What about Jim "The Dragon" Kelly? Heck, I'd even go for Michael Jai White in aging make-up over RZA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted August 24, 2011 Author Member Share Posted August 24, 2011 Here's Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member zeus Posted September 2, 2011 Member Share Posted September 2, 2011 i wonder if they are going to improve cobra commanders helmet/mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted September 2, 2011 Author Member Share Posted September 2, 2011 I don't know if Cobra Commander is even going to be in this installment as Joseph Gordon Levitt confirmed he was not going to return. Unless they hire another actor to replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShaOW!linDude Posted December 13, 2011 Member Share Posted December 13, 2011 The trailer's on Twitch. http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/12/watch-the-gi-joe-retaliation-trailer-for-guns-swords-and-lee-byung-huns-abs.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Karlos Posted December 13, 2011 Moderator Share Posted December 13, 2011 I really wish my net connection was on at home so I could view this!!! Having dug the first one I'm hoping this one is as good or even better. Certainly, the cast is way more interesting this time round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted December 13, 2011 Author Member Share Posted December 13, 2011 Here's a viewable trailer for all...this looks much better than RISE OF COBRA bSX2oxLdcWA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted December 13, 2011 Administrator Share Posted December 13, 2011 That looks really fun! I'm seeing a whole lot of katanas, ninjas, and Snake Eyes stuff. Plus, Bruce's scene in the El Camino was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DarthKato Posted December 13, 2011 Member Share Posted December 13, 2011 Here's a viewable trailer for all...this looks much better than RISE OF COBRA bSX2oxLdcWA I have to humbly admit that this looks like it might be alright:yociexp100:. It looks like they might actually be trying this time. Having come to this revelation, I deleted my orginal post/rant on this thread. I still think the first was terriable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member MLee Posted April 5, 2013 Member Share Posted April 5, 2013 I watched this last weekend with a friend from my workplace. I enjoyed it and thought it was a fun action packed movie.Lee Byung-hun had a much bigger role here and I thought his character stood out the most. The highlight for me was Storm Shadow vs Snake Eyes and the fight on the mountains with the ninjas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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