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Transformers 3 Will Not Be Written By Orci & Kurtzman [Updated]
12 October 2009 4:08 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
[Update: It's Confirmed: Orci and Kurtzman are Not writing Transformers 3]
On Tuesday, word spread online that the writers for Transformers and its sequel Revenge of the Fallen, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, would not be writing the third installment in the franchise.
The information originated from the Don Murphy forums were Orci participates regularly and it was here where the writer revealed that he and his partner are done with Transformers.
“Time for fresh blood!” writes Orci. “The main reason we would move on is because we risk getting stale and comfortable. If you only sing one song for too long, you miss the opportunity to sing news songs. We’ll see.”
While I enjoyed Transformers upon second viewing (the first time all I came out with was thoughts of the negative parts), my personal belief is that the main weakness of Transformers was its screenplay and that so many of its problems would have been rectified by different writing decisions. »
- Rob Keyes
Orci and Kurtzman Not Returning To Write Transformers 3
7 October 2009 2:00 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (The Island, The Legend of Zorro, Mission: Impossible III), after writing the first two, will not be returning to the script duties for “Transformers 3.”
Orci made a post on the Don Murphy forum saying he and Kurtzman won’t be involved with the third film. That means that Ehren Kruger (Scream 3, The Ring, The Ring Two, The Brothers Grimm), who also worked on the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen script, will be going it alone on part three, laboring under the iron fist of director Michael Bay.
Orci wrote,
“He (Ehren Kruger) really did his homework. He’s awesome.”
Director Michael Bay recently confirmed that plans were in motion for a Transformers 3 and that he and actress Megan Fox would be returning.
»
- Allan Ford
Ehren Kruger is Sole Writer For "Transformers 3"
7 October 2009 8:13 AM, PDT | Reel Empire | See recent Reel Empire news »
Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, the dynamic duo who wrote the original "Transfomers", had a little help penning the sequel from a writer who loves the twist endings. This is of course referring to Ehren Kruger who's resume consists of films like "Scream 3", "Arlington Road" and "The Skeleton Key". If you remember, Michael Bay confirmed on his official website that Kruger would be returning to write the third film, but he failed to mention Orci and Kurtzman in his announcement. Turns out, Orici is a frequent contributor on the message board of producer Don Murphy and he announced today that neither he nor Kurtzman would be involved in the script for "Transformers 3". I'm not sure if this is good news or bad news. It's not like the script for the second installment was gold. Anyway, we'll keep you posted. »
Orci and Kurtzman Are Done with Transformers
7 October 2009 1:32 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
There will be no Transformers in the future for Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, the the writing team behind both Transformers films. The news was dropped on producer Don Murphy's website yesterday when a forum poster asked Orci if it was true that the writing duo would not return for another round of Transformers. Orci responded simply, "It's true."
Orci said that writer Ehren Kruger, who assisted with the script for Revenge of the Fallen, would be handling writing duties on the sequel. When asked if Kruger knew enough about Transformers to handle the writing duties alone, Orci commented:
He does. He really did his homework. He's awesome.
Orci also addressed the humor in Revenge of the Fallen. A forum poster commented that some parents didn't even want to take their kids to see the film because of the humor and Orci responded:
I can’t blame them.
Director »
- BrentJS Sprecher
'Transformers 3' Loses Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman
6 October 2009 7:31 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Although they have been involved right from the beginning with the writing of 2007's "Transformers", Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman will not be returning to the script duties for "Transformers 3". Orci himself has confirmed his and Kurtzman's exit through a post on producer Don Murphy's forum.
"It's true," Orci wrote simply in response to a question about the truth behind speculation that the two writers are out. In further post, the co-writer of 2009's "Star Trek" assured that scribe Ehren Kruger, who worked together with him and Kurtzman in penning "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", knows what to do for the third movie. He wrote, "He really did his homework. He's awesome."
In late March, Orci has suggested the possibility of him and Kurtzman not returning to do the third film. "Time for fresh blood!" he wrote also on Murphy's forum. "The main reason we would move on »
- AceShowbiz.com
Transformers 2 Writers Out For Transformers 3
6 October 2009 3:16 PM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Though the dynamic writing duo Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman wrote the first Transformers, for the second one they had a little extra help from Ehren Kruger. Before getting a job on Revenge of the Fallen, Kruger was mostly known for horrible movies like The Skeleton Key and Scream 3. Alright he did have a hand in Blood and Chocolate, but that.s the lone, shame-free spot on his resume. Unfortunately for the third Transformers film it looks like it.ll be all Kruger, whom Bay confirmed on his official site he.ll soon be collaborating with to talk about new characters. There.s a reason Kurtzman and Orci weren.t mentioned. Roberto is a frequent contributor on the message board of Transformers producer Don Murphy and today he dropped the news that neither he, nor Kurtzman will have any involvement in Transformers 3. That doesn.t mean, however, that »
Kurtzman and Orci Definitely Not Returning for Transformers 3; Script Duties Are All Ehren Kruger’s
6 October 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Producer Don Murphy maintains a pretty lively website and forum that was crashed for a bit this morning when Roberto Orci confirmed in a forum post that he and Alex Kurtzman would not return at all for Transformers 3, leaving script duties entirely in the hands of Ehren Kruger. (Well, not entirely, as Michael Bay will have his input.) This is no surprise to anyone who's been following along over the past couple months. One poster asked today if 'Bob and Alex' really weren't returning for the next film, to which Orci responded "It's true." Back in March, Orci had intimated, also on Murphy's forum, that the pair would not return to write the third Transformers film. "Time for fresh blood!" Orci said . "The main reason we would move on is because we risk getting stale and comfortable. If you only sing one song for too long, you miss the »
- Russ Fischer
Hugh Jackman May Join Robot Boxing Movie Real Steel
1 October 2009 4:59 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Actor Hugh Jackman is currently in negotiations to appear in the latest movie by director Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum).
Real Steel takes place in a near-future world where human boxers have been replaced by robot fighters. Jackman would play an ex-fighter who becomes a Robot Boxing promoter and discovers a junked robot that simply can't lose in the ring. Jackman's character climbs his way to the top of the Robot Boxing circuit while getting acquainted with a 13-year-old son that he never knew he had.
The original Dan Gilroy Real Steel script has been rewritten twice, first by Les Bohem and then by John Gatins. Levy will produce with Angry Films’ Don Murphy and Susan Montford. Steven Spielberg will executive produce, with ImageMovers' Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, and Steve Starkey.
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- BrentJS Sprecher
Hugh Jackman Said In Talks to Be Robotic Boxing Promoter in 'Real Steel'
1 October 2009 1:10 AM, PDT | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
After wearing adamantium claws in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", Hugh Jackman is said having a chance to play in another movie that deals with metal. Variety reported the depicter of Logan in "X-Men" film franchise is in talks to star in an upcoming flick about robotic boxing entitled "Real Steel".
The site also mentioned that Hugh may play an ex-fighter who becomes a promoter when human boxing is outlawed for being very violent. His character then finds a discarded robot that always seems to win. During his struggle to become a successful promoter, he discovers that he has a 13-year-old son, and they bond as the robot brawls its way toward the top.
Directed by Shawn Levy, "Real Steel" is based on a short story by Richard Matheson which was made into an episode of "The Twilight Zone", which features Lee Marvin. It was originally scripted by Dan Gilroy, but then »
- celebrity-mania.com
Shawn Levy to direct DreamWorks Studios' Real Steel
16 September 2009 7:33 PM, PDT | BusinessofCinema | See recent BusinessofCinema news »
Shawn Levy will direct the adventure film Real Steel for Steven Spileberg and Anil Dhirubhai Ambani's DreamWorks Studios. While John Gatins is writing the latest draft of the script, Levy will also serve in a producing capacity.Angry Films' Don Murphy and Susan Montford are producing. Steven Spielberg will executive produce, along with ImageMovers' Jack Rapke, Robert Zemeckis, and Steve Starkey.In Real Steel, which is set in the near-future when human boxing has been outlawed and replaced by a popular, new division, Robot Boxing, a father and his ... »
Deadman: All Dolled Up And Nowhere To Go
14 September 2009 2:20 AM, PDT | HollywoodNorthReport.com | See recent HollywoodNorthReport.com news »
Click on the small image for more info about Mattel's new Deadman doll... As we previously reported, Warner Bros Pictures have attached Nikolaj "Journey To Saturn" Arcel to direct a feature film adaption of DC Comics Deadman, for producers Guillermo "Hellboy" del Toro, Don Murphy and Susan Montford. Debuting in DC Comics "Strange Adventures" #205 (October 1967), the character was created by writer Arnold Drake and illustrator Carmine Infantino, with artist Neal Adams contributing impressive work to the series. Formerly a circus trapeze artist named 'Boston Brand' who performed under the name 'Deadman', complete with red costume and white corpse makeup, the character is killed during a trapeze performance by the mysterious 'Hook'. Brand's spirit is then given the power to possess any living being by the Hindu goddess 'Rama Kushna', in order to search for his killer and obtain justice. Click on any of the comic book covers to enlarge. »
Nikolaj Arcel To Direct Deadman
2 September 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »
Variety is reporting that Nikolaj Arcel is set to direct a live-action adaptation of DC’s comic book “Deadman” for Warner Bros Pictures. Famed director and producer Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth), alongside Don Murphy and Susan Montford from Angry Films, is producing the DC Comics adaptation. Deadman created in 1967 by Arnold Drake and Carmine Infantino, and is a murdered circus acrobat who is trapped as a ghost and has the power to possess the living in order to help the innocent and eventually, to find out who was his killer. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and more from “Deadman”. By Costa Koutsoutis (Source: Variety.com) »
- Costa Koutsoutis
Nikolaj Arcel to Direct "Deadman"
1 September 2009 12:38 PM, PDT | www.ohmygore.com/ | See recent OhMyGore news »
Variety has confirmed a Bloody-Disgusting scoop that Nikolaj Arcel is set to direct "Deadman" for Warner Bros., with Guillermo del Toro, Angry Films' Don Murphy and Murphy's partner Susan Montford producing the DC Comics adaptation. Deadman is the ghost of a murdered circus acrobat who has the power to possess the living in order to seek out his killer as well as to help the innocent. The character first appeared in 1967 and was created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Carmine Infantino.... »
Warners Reviving DC's Deadman
1 September 2009 7:39 AM, PDT | HollywoodNorthReport.com | See recent HollywoodNorthReport.com news »
Warner Bros Pictures have attached Danish director Nikolaj "Journey To Saturn" Arcel to helm a feature film adaption of DC Comics Deadman, with producers Guillermo "Hellboy" del Toro, Don Murphy and Susan Montford. Debuting in DC Comics Strange Adventures #205 (October 1967), the character was created by writer Arnold Drake/illustrator Carmine Infantino, with artist Neal Adams noted for his impressive work on the series. Formerly a circus trapeze artist named 'Boston Brand' who performed under the name 'Deadman', complete with red costume and white corpse makeup, the character is murdered during a trapeze performance by the mysterious 'Hook'. Brand's spirit is then given the power to possess any living being by the Hindu goddess 'Rama Kushna', in order to search for his killer and obtain justice... »
Deadman finds a Danish director
1 September 2009 12:02 AM, PDT | Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news »
Nikolaj Arcel has attached himself to direct Deadman, a live action adaptation of the spectral DC Comics character. The Danish filmmaker, who has a list of credits on IMDb that I couldn't pronounce to save my life, is new blood injected into the project that might get it moved out of development hell.
Guillermo del Toro remains involved in the Deadman movie as a producer along with Don Murphy (League of Extraordinary Gentleman, Transformers) and Susan Montford. Del Toro hitched his trailer to the project three years ago as a possible directing vehicle for him, but now that he's working on two back-to-back Hobbit movies, he's only going to produce Deadman. Don't get too excited about it yet; there's still no screenwriter working on a Deadman script.
If you're wondering why DC Comics thought that making a superhero out of a guy who's dead made any kind of sense, the »
- Patrick Sauriol
Warner Bros Finds Its Deadman Director
1 September 2009 12:01 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
It’s been three years since Warner Bros. first started developing the little-known DC comic-book, Deadman, for the big screen, with a view to installing producer Guillermo del Toro (pictured) as director.A lot’s happened in those three years, though – namely, The Hobbit – and with del Toro unavailable to direct, the search began for a new director to bring to life the tale of a murdered circus acrobat who is reborn with the power to possess the living.Well, that search is now over, for it has yielded Danish director, Nikolaj Arcel.Last seen as script consultant on Lars von Trier’s Tookey-baiting Antichrist, Arcel’s track record shows why he was hired for the Deadman gig: his acclaimed 2007 film, Island Of Lost Souls, also revolves around possession of the living, and dark, supernatural forces. Still, we detect the hand of the cine-literate del Toro, who remains on board »
Nikolaj Arcel to direct 'Deadman'
31 August 2009 10:50 PM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Nikolaj Arcel, a Danish director with credits like "Journey to Saturn" and "King's Game," will direct "Deadman" for Warner Bros. Pictures. Guillermo del Toro is producing the film alongside Don Murphy of Angry Films as well as Susan Montford. The DC Comics comicbook tells of Deadman who is the ghost of a murdered circus acrobat gifted with the power to possess the living in order to seek out his killer as well as aid the innocent. The character created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Carmine Infantino first appeared back in 1967. »
Danish Director will do 'Deadman'
31 August 2009 9:35 PM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
It’s been three years since Guillermo del Toro was attached to adapt 'Deadman', DC Comics’ undead superhero. While it no longer looks like he’ll be helming it, the Hellboy and Pan’s Labyrinth director may still be in-line to produce, with a top Danish filmmaker stationed behind the camera.
According to Variety, Nikolaj Arcel is in discussions to direct Deadman for Warner Brothers, del Toro, and Angry Films’ Don Murphy and Susan Montford. His previous credits include the fantasy adventure Island of Lost Souls, about a suburban teenager caught up in the battle between good and evil forces, one of which is an 18th-century magician. Released in 2007, it was one of the highest-grossing movies in Denmark that year.
Arcel also directed King’s Game, a political thriller based on a book written by a former parliamentary press officer, and signed on last year to remake Island »
'G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know
7 August 2009 3:50 AM, PDT | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
Before you check out the latest incarnation of the Joes, check out our inside info.
Channing Tatum in "G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
After nearly two decades in various stages of development, "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" is finally here. But will the adaptation fly like "Transformers" or fizzle like "Thunderbirds"?
Before you head to the theater to make up your own mind, don't forget to read over our cheat sheet — tracking the past, present and future of the franchise while giving some titular shout-outs to a few of our all-time favorite Joes.
Chuckles
Does anybody even remember Ripcord enough to know that he wasn't African-American? What's with Breaker's new Robocop monocle? For these and other laughs, check out this piece comparing the '80s "Joe" characters to their counterparts in the new film.
Cover Girl
All the stars of "G. »
James Robert Smith's 'The Flock' Takes Flight
13 July 2009 4:45 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
I believe what you are about to read might be the first movie deal to spring out of an online flame war. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Don Murphy and John Wells are teaming up to produce James Robert Smith's debut novel, The Flock ... but how they found the novel might just be worth a movie on its own.
You see, Murphy -- who's always been a huge fan of Cinematical -- was alerted to a mean comment on Eddie Campbell's blog. Alan Moore fans know Campbell as the artist on Moore's Jack the Ripper epic, From Hell. Smith was posting comments that were critical of the film adaptation, and Murphy tracked him down and discovered he had written a book called The Flock. He ordered a copy, expecting to hate it and trash it, and decided to buy its rights instead. That's the Internet for you, people. »
- Elisabeth Rappe
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