Hulk 2

[X]

The Hulk looks more handsome than hulk 1. Or is that just me?

[Meds]

i think you need help ;)

[Geekyfanboy]

http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2008/06/14/captain-america-cut-from-hulk-premiere/

Captain America Cut from Hulk Premiere
Posted by Sam on Saturday, 14 Jun 2008

We told you earlier in the week in one of our news briefs that "The Incredible Hulk" director Louis Letterier promised a cameo appearance by none other than Captain America in the film. Well, consider it one of those obscure Hollywood promises because if you go and see the movie this weekend, you'll have to look real hard to find the good Captain because he is no where to be found.

Marvel Studios opted to remove about 70 minutes out of the film's theatrical release which included dark segments revealing Bruce Banner's decision to off himself because he can't deal with his Hulk outbreaks. He meets up with Captain America way up north in the Arctic Circle where Banner is convinced by the Captain to find a way to deal with his dual persona.

Since the studio is shooting to reach as wide a range of age groups as possible they felt these scenes were far to dark and moody and didn't really add anything to the overall production value of the film, so they were cut from the theatrical version. Letterier and Marvel do promise that they will be included in the DVD release. Of course, all we can hope is this isn't just another Hollywood promise.

Now, let's think about this for just a minute. It's alright for a parent to show a frightening green monster of a man rip things (and people) from limb to limb, but it's not proper to see a man deal with some real internal emotional turmoil and get positive feedback from a trusted friend that puts him back on the path of living. Boy, talk about screwed-up priorities. Why doesn't Hollywood execs just tell the truth for a change. Watching those quiet private moments doesn't sell tickets to the kiddies, but watching him turn into a monster and tear the hell out of a city, well — that's definitely a no brainer for ticket sales....isn't it? They've had it right all along......."That's Entertainment!"

[Jobydrone]

Did anyone see this yet?  I just went last night and boy I loved it!  Amazing fight sequences with the Hulk and the Abomination, some of the most realistic CGI I've seen in any movie since the new Star Wars flicks.  Ed Norton was awesome.  I can't believe they cut more than an hour out of this movie...this is the first DVD I can remember being so excited for, I really hope they include the excised footage in some kind of special edition.  Anyone that used to watch the TV series with Bill Bixby back in the day, like me, is going to absolutely love all the homages to that show in this movie.  When they played the theme song from the TV show in the movie I felt like standing up and cheering, and they placed it in so well to the tone of the film it felt ike a perfect fit.  I used to watch that series religiously when I was a kid, with my twelve inch Hulk action figure and all his poor victims surrounding me, and I'll admit that during most of the show I paid more attention to my action figures adventures than I did the plot of the series, at least until :15 and :45 into each show (you could have set your watch by it) when Banner Hulked out.  Great fun, check this movie out.  Can't wait for the follow ups in the next few years with Thor, Cap, Iron Man 2, and the Avengers.

[Rico]

Yep - I talked about it on the podcast last week too.  I thought there was another thread going with some of our reviews and thoughts already.  I enjoyed it as well.  The action was good, story was fine and it was a fun time at the movies.  "Hulk smash!"

[Geekyfanboy]

Oh yeah.. really enjoyed this version of the Hulk.. like you Joby when I heard the music from the TV series I got chills as I too was an avid watcher of that series. The CG, the action, the entire movie was well done. I heard that 70 minutes of footage was cut and will be put back into the special edition DVD...

[Jobydrone]

Yep - I talked about it on the podcast last week too.  I thought there was another thread going with some of our reviews and thoughts already.  I enjoyed it as well.  The action was good, story was fine and it was a fun time at the movies.  "Hulk smash!"

Uh oh, I've been outed...I am still about a month behind in listening to your casts Ric...Didn't help that my old laptop crashed and I had no access to podcasts for a couple weeks.  I need to cut out some of the fat in my podcast schedule.

[metron07]

Everyone,

As with most great SciFi the quality for us adults is in the "human story". As for kids it's colors and fast movement. Though the scene mentioned below was not included, in my option, best decision was made for the largest audience which is, yes, a business decision.

As for this adult the scene in this theatrical version that stays with me is the amazing one in the cave in the rain with the Hulk and Liv Tyler as she tries to calm and reassure this poor guy in this monster's body. Very powerful and, I think, shows Stan Lee's vision.

Finally it's great that we live in a time when lost or removed scenes in a movie will be seen in the DVD version, which if I'm not sounding too much the cynic this whole "disagreement"  thing was another well played business decision as we all will buy that DVD now won't we?

[moyer777]

Andrew and I went finally to see the Incredible Hulk.  It was a fantastic film.  The whole thing was great from start to finish.  The time flew by us as we were on the edge of our seat.  It was great to see Lou F and Stan Lee, the cameo from Stark was cool too. Great Movie!  Amazing effects and good acting. 

[Geekyfanboy]

The Incredible Hulk DVD Specs
Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
August 27, 2008

Here are the full details on the three versions of The Incredible Hulk to be available on October 21:

From the Marvel Universe of the world's most popular Super Heroes comes the $234.6 million worldwide summer hit that fans have been waiting for as THE INCREDIBLE HULK blasts onto DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Marvel Studios on October 21, 2008. Filled with unstoppable action, spectacular visual effects, and non-stop thrills, THE INCREDIBLE HULK is directed by Louis Leterrier and features an all-star cast including Academy Award® nominees Edward Norton and Tim Roth, Liv Tyler and Academy Award® winner William Hurt. The visually spectacular, super-charged release will be available in three versions: a three-disc Special Edition DVD available for a limited time only; a two-disc Blu-ray release, offered in collectible 3D lenticular packaging for a limited time only; and a single-disc DVD edition.

Both the Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray releases include over two hours of bonus extras, including an exclusive, never-before-seen alternate opening and a digital copy of the film that is iPod, PC or MAC compatible. The two-disc Blu-ray set, offering the perfect picture and purest digital sound, will also include all-new, interactive features including My Chat, an innovative application that allows viewers to communicate with friends and family while watching the film for a fully immersive, exclusive experience.

The suspense-filled, action-packed story is the epic tale of Dr. Bruce Banner, whose life has been changed forever by a dose of gamma radiation that transforms him when provoked into the terrifying and powerful Hulk. Though pursued by military leaders intent on harnessing his unbelievable strength as a secret weapon, Banner must call upon the hero within himself to battle an equally powerful adversary, The Abomination.

The single-disc edition includes the film and deleted scenes. In addition to these components, both the Special Edition DVD and the Blu-ray Hi-Def release will include the following:

BONUS FEATURES – SPECIAL EDITION DVD AND BLU-RAYTM HI-DEF:

- Alternate Opening
- The Making of THE INCREDIBLE HULK: An in-depth look at the making of the blockbuster film, featuring interviews with Edward Norton, director Louis Leterrier, and producers Avi Arad, Kevin Feige and Gale Anne Hurd and the entire cast and crew. The documentary covers the film's innovative take on the character, look and storyline, as well as the casting process, production and profile of director Louis Leterrier.
- Becoming The Hulk: This featurette focuses on Edward Norton's approach to the iconic role and the incredible visual effects employed by award®-winning studio Rhythm & Hues to create the character on screen.
- Becoming The Abomination: From the first motion-capture session to the visual effects at Rhythm & Hues, viewers go behind the scenes with actor Tim Roth and watch as he transforms both his mind and body into the super villain known as The Abomination.
- Anatomy of a Hulk Out: Behind-the-scenes looks at three of the movie's most exciting action sequences:
- Hulking Out in the Bottling Plant – Go inside the first action sequence of the film where both viewers and the army are given a glimpse of the Hulk to come.
- Hulking Out on Campus – A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a Hulk action sequence, featuring airplanes, guns, and even a sound machine.
- Hulking Out in Harlem – From pre-visualization animatics to visual effects, this featurette shows how filmmakers created one of the largest action sequences in Marvel film history.
- From Comic Book to Screen: See the incredible comic books come to life courtesy of narration, sound effects and "living" panels of action.
- Feature Commentary With Director Louis Leterrier And Cast
- Digital Copy of THE INCREDIBLE HULK: Compatible with PC, Mac or iPod.
- Deleted Scenes

BONUS FEATURES – EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAYTM HI-DEF:

U Control: Universal's exclusive signature feature, U Control puts viewers one click away from going deeper into the making of the film without ever interrupting the movie, through animated comic book panels, storyboards, early renderings of the visual effects, interactive cast and crew interviews and exclusive information about the characters, back story, and THE INCREDIBLE HULK physics.
- Thunderbolt Files – Explore the top-secret files of the forces hunting The Hulk with this interactive feature that takes you deeper into the movie – without ever leaving the film.
- Scene Explorer – Discover the secrets behind the special effects! Explore all the individual layers that go into an effects-intensive scene with this unique Blu-ray feature.
- Comic Book Gallery – Enjoy a Hi-Def experience of the classic comic book images that inspired key shots in the movie.

BD-LIVE FEATURES – Blu-ray and Playstation3 players with an Internet connection can access exclusive interactive applications that allow viewers to communicate with friends and family while watching the film:
- My Chat – Just plug your player into your Internet connection and connect to BD-Live to chat with friends while watching the movie and conduct your very own private screening discussions.
- My Scenes Sharing – Share your favorite clips with your buddies through the BD Live Internet connection

Synopsis

"First, there was the rousing Iron Man. Now Marvel Entertainment brings the equally exhilarating The Incredible Hulk." (Vince Horiuchi, The Salt Lake Tribune)

Academy Award® nominee* Edward Norton stars as scientist Bruce Banner, a man who has been living in shadows, scouring the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with his most formidable foe: the Abomination – a nightmarish beast of pure aggression whose powers match the Hulk's own!

Also starring Liv Tyler, Oscar® nominee† Tim Roth, and Oscar® winner** William Hurt, The Incredible Hulk is "steeped in action and spectacular special effects" (Claudia Puig, USA TODAY) and delivers a mind-blowing final showdown that can only be summed up with one word...INCREDIBLE!

"Academy Award®" and "Oscar®" are registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

*1996 Best Supporting Actor, Primal Fear. 1998 Best Actor, American History X.

†1995 Best Supporting Actor, Rob Roy.

**1985 Best Actor, Kiss of the Spider Woman.

CAST AND FILMMAKERS

Directed By: Louis Leterrier
Screenplay and Screen Story: Zak Penn
Produced By: Avi Arid, Kevin Feige, Gale Anne Hurd
Director of Photography: Peter Menzies, Jr.
Edited By: John Wright, Rick Shaine, Vincent Tabaillon,
Production Designer: Kirk M. Petruccelli
Costume Designer: Renee Bravener, Denise Cronenberg
Original Music By: Craig Armstrong
Cast: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson, Ty Burrell, Lou Ferrigno as the voice of The Incredible Hulk

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Street Date: October 21, 2008
Pre-Order Close: September 9, 2008 (DVD), September 2, 2008 (Blu-ray)
Packaging Layout and Design: Copyright © 2008 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price:
Single Disc SRP $29.98
Special Edition SRP $34.98
Blu-rayTM Hi-Def SRP $39.98
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense action violence, some frightening sci-fi images and brief suggestive content
Running Time: 1 Hour 53 Minutes

DVD
Selection Number:
2005905 (Widescreen)
2006222 (Full Frame)
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (Anamorphic Widescreen), 1.33:1 (Full Frame)

Technical Info:
English Audio: DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 / Dolby Digital 2.0
Spanish and French Audio: DTS Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French

BLU-RAY Hi-Def
Selection Number: 20007317
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1

Technical Info:
English Audio: DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 / Dolby Digital 2.0
Spanish and French Audio: DTS Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French

[Jobydrone]

Boo.  After hearing about the 90 minutes of cut footage from the film all we get is an alternate opening and some documentaries?  I smell re-release of a better edition to tie in whenever Hulk 3 hits the theaters.  I'm waiting.

[Geekyfanboy]

With the upcoming "The Incredible Hulk" DVDs, there are 13 minutes of cut scenes on the standard DVD, 29 minutes on 3-disc special edition, and 44 minutes on the Blu-ray version. Director Louis Leterrier admits that he cut 70 minutes out of the film in total.