G.I. Joe Live Action Movie

[Geekyfanboy]

G.I. Joe Starts Casting for a February Start
Source: Diva
October 25, 2007

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6444

Paramount Pictures has begun casting for G.I. Joe to start filming in mid-February 2008 in Prague and Los Angeles. Stephen Sommers (Van Helsing, The Mummy Returns, The Mummy) will direct from a script by Stuart Beattie.

The studio is currently calling the film Untitled Stephen Sommers Project.

Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, the live-action feature is based on Hasbro's line of action figures. The mythology of G.I Joe was fleshed out during the 1980s through 155 issues of Marvel Comics, as well as an animated TV series. There are about 30 core characters, good and evil, that can be exploited in films.

[Ktrek]

I love the G.I Joe cartoons and I hope they do a good job with it. I probably won't go to see it at the theaters but you never know!

Kevin

[Blackride]

This is awesome. My favorite cartoon as a kid. I hope they have Zartan!

[Darth Gaos]

This is definitely one of the ones I hope they don't tinker with too much.  I would love to see a chrome-domed Destro and a Cobra Commander that utilitzes bot the helmet and the hood.  A little Snake Eyes and Stormshadow action would be cool too.

[Geekyfanboy]

Hasbro Comments on G.I. Joe Movie
Source: Necomortis
November 5, 2007

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=39040

Hasbro has released to following message to fans regarding Paramount Pictures' live-action G.I. Joe adaptation, to be directed by Stephen Sommers and written by Stuart Beattie:

Hasbro's G.I. Joe Team wanted to take this opportunity to clarify some of the facts regarding the G.I. Joe live-action movie that we are developing with Paramount Pictures.

First and foremost, we are not changing what the G.I. Joe brand is about. The name "G.I. Joe" will always be synonymous with bravery and heroism.

The G.I. Joe brand has enjoyed a successful 43-year history, spanning two key generations. The first was the line of 12-inch "realistic military" figures that were popular with kids in the 1960s and 1970s.

The second generation, was created in 1982, and is based on a cast of fictional heroes and villains that make up the "G.I. Joe vs. Cobra" fantasy. The premise of this fantasy is the story of the G.I. Joe team, led by Duke, and their "fight for freedom wherever there is trouble" against the evil Cobra Commander and his Cobra force. This storyline was an instant hit with kids in the early 1980s, spawning a highly popular 3-3/4-inch action figure line, comic book collection and animated series.

This movie will be a modern telling of the "G.I. Joe vs. Cobra" storyline and its compelling characters that Hasbro created 25 years ago. The G.I. Joe team will not be based in Brussels. Instead, they will be based out of the "Pit" as they were throughout the 1980s comic book series. And, in keeping with the G.I. Joe vs. Cobra fantasy, the movie will feature characters and locations from around the world. Duke, the lead character and head of the G.I. Joe team, will embody the values of bravery and heroism that the first generation of G.I. Joe figures established.

G.I. Joe is a very important property to Hasbro and we thank all of our fans for their enthusiasm. Without all of you, the brand would not be where it is today.

G.I. Joe is expected to hit theaters in 2009.

[moyer777]

This sounds sort of cool Kenny.  Thanks for the info.

:shootgun:

[jedijeff]

Cool news regarding Ray Park (Darth Maul/Toad)

Ray Park is Snake Eyes in G.I. Joe
Source: /FILM December 5, 2007


/FILM has learned that Ray Park (Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, X-Men) has been cast as Snake Eyes in director Stephen Sommers' G.I. Joe, coming to theaters on August 7, 2009. Master ninja Snake Eyes is one of the original members and a key character in "G.I. Joe."

Park joins Sienna Miller in the live-action film based on the Hasbro toys, comic book and TV series.

Paramount is targeting a mid-February start date. Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers) is producing alongside Hasbro's Brian Goldner.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=39976

[Blackride]

...and knowing is half the battle!

[space_invader64]

I love movies where soldiers are the heroes and not the villains.

[Geekyfanboy]

Channing Tatum is Duke in G.I. Joe
Source: Ain't It Cool News, Latino Review
January 28, 2008

First mentioned by Latino Review as being up for the role, Ain't It Cool News is now saying it has confirmed that Channing Tatum has landed the lead role of Duke in director Stephen Sommers' big screen G.I. Joe adaptation, which Paramount will release in theaters on August 7, 2009.

Tatum has starred in such films as She's the Man, Step Up and A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. His upcoming films include Stop-Loss and Fighting.

He'll be joining Sienna Miller, Ray Park, Rachel Nichols, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Said Taghmaoui, Marlon Wayans and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the cast for the action-adventure.

The film, based on the Hasbro property, is set to start shooting next month in Los Angeles.

[Darth Gaos]

Hopefully he looks a tad older by then.  RIght now it looks like he could play any boy in a biography of any boy band.  Duke was a Senior NCO was he not?  It doesn't necessarily make him old per say but he should look like he has "been around the block" a few times.

[billybob476]

Yeah I always found it funny how Duke would order around General Hawk.

[Geekyfanboy]

More casting news

Quaid, Vosloo Board G.I. Joe
Source: Variety, IESB.net
January 29, 2008

Dennis Quaid and Arnold Vosloo have joined director Stephen Sommers' G.I. Joe cast, according to Variety and IESB.net.

Quaid will play General Hawk, the grizzled team leader, and Arnold Vosloo will play Zartan, a mercenary who works with Destro and Cobra. The action-adventure, coming to theaters on August 7, 2009, is scheduled to shoot next month in Los Angeles.

The two join the previously-announced Channing Tatum (Duke), Ray Park (Snake Eyes), Marlon Wayans (Ripcord), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Rex), Rachel Nichols (Scarlett), Sienna Miller (The Baroness), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Heavy Duty), Said Taghmaoui (Breaker) and Byung-hun Lee (Storm Shadow) in the live-action feature.

Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who is coming off Transformers, is producing with Brian Goldner. Latter is the point person for Hasbro's venerable action figure line. Sommers and partner Bob Ducsay are also involved in producing capacities. Stuart Beattie wrote the most recent script draft.

[billybob476]

Zartan! kick ass! Does anyone know if Sgt. Slaughter is still alive?

[The IC]

Arnold Vosloo was the Mummy