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latimesblogs.latimes.com - 12/13/2008

'The Spirit' movie that could have been | Hero Complex | Los Angeles Times

— latimesblogs.latimes.com — For every movie that makes it to the screen, there are a thousand projects that fall to... the wayside. Later this month, "The Spirit ," finally, hits theaters after plenty of failed attempts. Steven Paul Leiva was a key figure in one of those failed ... (more) 'The Spirit' movie that could have been | Hero Complex | ...

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blog.fph.co.uk - 12/21/2008

Frank Miller plans to make Buck Rogers

— blog.fph.co.uk — Bidi-bidi-bidi! The Hollywood Reporter says Frank Miller (currently pushing The Spirit ) is set to bring Buck... Rogers to the big screen. We all know Buck and his 25th century adventures mostly from the 1979-1981 TV show starring Gil Gerard, but of ... (more) Frank Miller plans to make Buck Rogers

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io9.com - 12/15/2008

We Are All Robocop, Says Remake Director [Robocop]

— io9.com — Darren Aronofsky may be denying that his Robocop remake exists, but he's also admitting that it's inspired... in part by getting an MRI and realizing that everyone is Robocop. Signs of genius? We think so. Talking to reporters recently, Aronofsky said that the planned remake of Paul Verhoven's ... (more) We Are All Robocop, Says Remake Director [Robocop]

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Drive-by movie news: Avatar movie casting sparks ‘net rage, Scalzi’s best-of, Bat-rumors!
Club Jade — ... several episodes, while Mark Hamill voiced Fire Lord Ozai, the show’s primary antagonist.) It’s beginning to look a lot like ‘best of’ time. John Scalzi’s sci-fi hits and misses for 2008. Another day, another Bat-rumor. Rachel Weisz as Catwoman? Meow. (But wait! There’s more!) Meanwhile, check out these fanmade posters lobbying for a Ledger Oscar. When fanboys attack. AICN source compares The Spirit to Battlefield Earth. Ouch. This is the worst ...

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TrekMovie.com — ... is in talks with Nu Image/Millennium for the rights to the property and that they want Miller to direct. The report goes on to say that Miller’s take on the property will be "darker" and include his "signature visual elements and themes, such as corruption and redemption". If you ask me, Odd Lot may want to wait a bit to see how "The Spirit" (December 25th) fares at the box office, and if early reviews are any indication, it’s going to turn out very, very badly. Get a load of this: AICN : “I’ve seen something that has taken the top prize from “Battlefield Earth.” … “Okay, ...