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Go Ahead... Give Frank Miller 'Buck Rogers'
RopeofSilicon.com —
... My personal experience with Buck involved the NBC TV series in the '80s which I watched a lot of, but can't remember much of it now to save my life and don't particularly care, especially with Miller's name attached. The priority to make good movies is no longer important. The line in the Hollywood Reporter article carrying the announcement saying "it's expected to be a darker take, with many of Miller's signature visual elements and themes, such as corruption and redemption" is all I need to hear to be bored to tears already. ...
THE SPIRIT's Frank Miller To Write And Direct New Big-Screen Version Of BUCK ROGERS!!
Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. —
... “Buck Rogers” for the same team of producers behind “The Spirit.” From The Hollywood Reporter: … while the creator has only begun to sketch ideas, it's expected to be a darker take, with many of Miller's signature visual elements and themes, such as corruption and redemption. The character, a 20th century Rip Van Winkle who wakes up after a five-century nap, began life in the 1928 Philip Francis Nowlan novella "Armageddon 2419 A.D." Find all of the Reporter’s story on the matter here .
Frank Miller plans 'Buck Rogers' adaptation
The Screening Log —
... According to the Hollywood Reporter, Odd Lot Entertainment, which partnered with Miller on his latest flick "The Spirit," is currently in talks to acquire the rights to "Rogers." ...
Frank Miller To Direct Buck Rogers
/Film —
... days later? Well turns out it was true after all. Odd Lot Entertainment, the production company behind The Spirit, wants to reteam with Frank Miller to helm the sci-fi adventure flick. Odd Lot is in talks with Nu Image/Millennium for the rights to the property. THR reports that Miller’s take is expected to be “darker” and will likely include “Miller’s signature visual elements and themes, such as corruption and redemption.” No, duh. ...
Frank Miller Close To Buck Rogers
Cinema Blend News —
Frank Miller Close To Buck Rogers Frank Miller is not a good director. Ill expand on this statement next week when I publish my review of The Spirit but for now, trust me, once you see it youll agree. So its bad news for anyone whos a fan of Buck Rogers (hey thats me!), because the rumors are true. Frank is helming a Buck Rogers movie. The confirmation comes from HR where they say hes close to teaming with Odd-Lot Entertainment to get going on a movie version of the classic pulp property. Most people probably think of Buck Rogers as it was on television in ...
Miller to direct Buck Rogers
Filmstalker —
... The Spirit so far, and even one comment that was simply “Frank Miller can't direct”, so I'm seriously concerned for this franchise and I'm wondering why they didn't try and go for someone with less comic book experience. What I should have followed that with is “...and more directing experience”. Well hold up there, I have to interrupt myself and say that Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was originally a comic book serial, so perhaps this is a good choice. Well the news from The Hollywood Reporter is that Frank Miller is to write and direct the Buck Rogers ...
Frank Miller's Next Is Buck Rogers
FlicksNews.net —
Frank Miller and Odd Lot Entertainment, are looking to re-team again on bringing Buck Rogers to the 21st century, says THR. Odd Lot is in negotiations to option the rights to "Rogers" from Nu Image/Millennium, which obtained those rights this year from the Dille Trust. Millennium is expected to get a credit on the movie but won't be involved in day-to-day production. Miller will write and direct the film but there is no word if this will take proierty over Sin City 2?
Frank Miller is Doing Buck Rogers?!
Cinematical —
... is getting another reboot, and this time, Frank Miller is the man in charge. The Hollywood Reporter posts that Odd Lot is trying to buy Buck's rights off of Nu Image/Millennium, so that Miller can write and direct his own take on the burly space explorer. But it won't be the Buck we all know and love -- "while the creator has only begun to sketch ideas, it's expected to be a darker take, with many of Miller's signature visual elements and themes, such as corruption and redemption." ...
Frank Miller to Write and Direct ‘Buck Rogers’
Movies RSS Feed: UGO —
... now has the rights to the Buck Rogers franchise and, according to The Hollywood Reporter , is preparing to write and direct a feature adaptation. It will be, according to the report, (insert drumroll) a “darker take.” Sorry, I just passed out from surprise. While we are definitely fans of Miller’s visual alacrity - and we’re certain the shellacking ...
Frank Miller To Hopefully Not Ruin ‘Buck Rogers’
Screen Rant —
Frank Miller Quickly Signs On For 'Buck Rogers' Film Before 'The Spirit' Reviews Ruin His Directing Career
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... but we can assure you that those of us who haven't seen it yet will be nowhere near any lines that might be forming to see "The Spirit" next week, despite Miller's decision not to go note-for-note with this film. Most of Miller's comics are fine and he's earned his place in that world's pantheon of creators, but directing's a much finer art than turning green screens to purple - no matter what Robert Rodriguez might suggest. - Christopher Adams [via The Hollywood Reporter] ...
Frank Miller to Direct Buck Rogers
Movies - Spoilers —
... the underlying rights has the ability to make any movie of television series off the property. At the moment, Odd Lot is planning only on a feature film. Miller is the acclaimed writer and illustrator behind the graphic novel franchise "Sin City," which became a hit for the Weinstein Co. in 2004. He also is behind Warners breakout "300." "The Spirit," which Lionsgate releases next week, examines the pulpy hero created by Miller mentor Will Eisner. Source: THR ...
Frank Miller Eyes ‘Buck Rogers’
At The Movies - Film News and Reviews —
... Frank Miller is a comic book genius, having created Daredevil, Elektra, Sin City and 300. he also directed recently released The Spirit. And now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, he is preparing to turn his attention to Buck Rogers, a classic sci-fi character desperately in need of a modern makeover. ...
Frank Miller looks to the future with ‘Buck Rogers’
We Are Movie Geeks —
... that Miller will write and direct this “darker” version of the futuristic adventure with more of Miller’s visual and thematic styles integrated into the original appeal.
One of the first pop-culture vehicles to tackle the issue of space exploration, the story of Buck Rogers began life as a comic serial in the late 1920’s and early ’30’s and has seen numerous film and television versions over the years.
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New movie version planned for sci-fi hero Buck Rogers
Film | guardian.co.uk —
... According to The Hollywood Reporter, Miller has just begin to sketch out ideas for the project after the rights were bought by production company Odd Lot, with which he worked on The Spirit, his forthcoming adaptation of Will Eisner's 1940s newspaper comic strip. ...
Newsbites: The sequels and reboots edition!
FilmChat —
... , having imposed his style on The Spirit, is now thinking of meddling with Buck Rogers. -- Hollywood Reporter ...
