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Has Kato Killed Seth Rogen's Green Hornet?
Cinema Blend News —
... of development hell. The latest attempt to make it happen came courtesy of Seth Rogen, whos written a script and was set to star in the film. All seemed on track at first, they quickly found a director in Stephen Chow and a sidekick
also Stephen Chow. Then Chow quit the directors chair and started waffling publicly about whether he was still interested in playing Kato. Suddenly Chow was more keen on doing original material leading us here, to a project that could be in trouble. HitFix claims that theyve been hearing bad mojo surrounding the project. According to their ...
Is The Green Hornet Dead Again?
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... According to hitfix.com there is some worrying news that Seth Rogen's take on "The Green Hornet" is dead. The loss of Stephen Chow from the project as director seems to have damaged the films future, a number of unnamed sources have stated that Sony has lost interest in the project, Drew says: ...
THE GREEN HORNET Hits A Red Light At Sony...
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... here... We were thrilled when Stephen Chow was announced as the director/co-star of THE GREEN HORNET. We were dismayed when he opted out of directing. And so we are indifferent upon learning that THE GREEN HORNET has been placed on "life support" at Sony. This latest, not-entirely-unexpected news comes from HitFix's Scooter McWeeny , who's been told by a source "close to the production" that the film will most likely not shoot in 2009. Why? No clue. When the studio cited "creative differences" as the reason for Chow leaving the director's chair last December, I was a little ...
Sony Halting ‘The Green Hornet’ Again?
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Well, after two previous attempts to bring ‘The Green Hornet’ to the screen failed, rumor has it that Sony’s 3rd try may be pulled altogether.
According to Drew McWeeny over at Hitfix:
Ever since Stephen Chow started to waffle about his participation in the film, I’ve been hearing rumors that there were major hesitations at Sony. Then at Sundance, I heard several people say that the film was off completely. I spoke this afternoon with a source close to the film, and while ...
Seth Rogen's 'Green Hornet' Might Get Canned By Sony
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... ," the studio has started to get cold feet. We never thought this project would be good for Rogen and we do hope it dies, especially without Chow who seemed perfect for it.[Hitflix] ...
Red Light for Green Hornet?
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... reports via Hitfix that Seth Rogen’s plans to put the crime-fighting radio/TV/comic book hero the Green Hornet may be stalling. Supposedly director Stephen Chow has bowed out of the project, and word at Sundance was that the film was dead, even though it remains on Sony’s schedule. Here’s the quote from HitFix: ...
Green Hornet in trouble?
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... Studio worries Drew McWeeny over at Hitflix hears word from sources that Sony executives were worried about the movie s prospects and that it s unlikely to shoot this year. It would appear that the curse of the Hornet on modern film is still in full effect, with Michel Gondry and Kevin Smith both having had a crack at it. All this doesn t necessarily mean it s dead, but it s hardly a good sign. We re hopeful it ll come together but we may have to wait a little longer. [Source: Hitflix ] Question: Are you relieved or sorry to hear about possible trouble in Hornet-ville? ...
Is The Green Hornet in Jeopardy?
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... Did Seth Rogen lose all that weight for nothing? That’s the question that has been floating around the interwebs over the weekend as HitFix.com is reporting that the actor’s upcoming superhero flick, The Green Hornet, may be having some trouble making its way to the screen. ...
'Green Hornet' Troubles!
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Ut oh for The Green Hornet! HitFix is reporting that Seth Rogen's bewildering, chubbier take on the action hero is in trouble: ...
Is 'The Green Hornet' Dead Again?
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... Now the usually reliable Drew McWeeny of HitFix is reporting what we have long suspected -- that you may be hearing the death knell of the Green Hornet. With Chow dropping out, Sony began to hesitate. Rumors flew at Sundance that the film was dead and McWeeny reports that if it isn't yet, it probably will be soon. ...
Have 'Green Hornet' and 'Astro Boy' Suffered from the Economic Kill Switch?
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A pair of feature film casualties may be on the horizon; one that never even began shooting and another that was set to hit theaters on October 23.
First off is news from HitFix citing a source that says Seth Rogen's Green Hornet is on shaky ground and that "it is 'highly unlikely' that the film will shoot in 2009 at all." HitFix's Drew McWeeny reports he spoke with several people at Sundance saying the film was completely off. The complete story is hardly revealed, but once Stephen Chow dropped off as director and was rumored to be potentially ...
Green Hornet in trouble?
Total Film News —
... Studio worries Drew McWeeny over at Hitflix hears word from sources that Sony executives were worried about the movie s prospects and that it s unlikely to shoot this year. It would appear that the curse of the Hornet on modern film is still in full effect, with Michel Gondry and Kevin Smith both having had a crack at it. All this doesn t necessarily mean it s dead, but it s hardly a good sign. We re hopeful it ll come together but we may have to wait a little longer. [Source: Hitflix ] Question: Are you relieved or sorry to hear about possible trouble in Hornet-ville? ...
Green Hornet Off?
Movie Moron —
... this year, meaning that the project is officially on life support and will probably get canned any day now, thus ending the last chance The Green Hornet had to be on the big screen (in this form anyway).
It’s a real shame to hear this. The thought of a Rogen-Chow superhero comedy was one of the reasons I get out of bed in the morning.
What are your thoughts about this? Dismayed? Overjoyed? Too busy trying on green tights to notice?
Source: Hit Fix
Studio Giving Up On Seth Rogen’s ‘Green Hornet’ Movie?
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Contributed by Silas Lesnick
FROM SPLASH PAGE: It sounds like it may be the beginning of a death-knell for “The Green Hornet.” Over at Hitfix, Drew McWeeny has word that Sony may be backing out the project completely.
Rumors of a “Green Hornet” movie have been around for years and years, ever since Kevin Smith was attached to the project as a writer and director. When Smith left the film, it seemed dead in the water, but then the rather unexpected casting news broke that ...
Stephen Chow Is Still Part Of 'Green Hornet' - Project's Death Knell Is Premature?
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... Internecine geek beef! Drew McWeeney, formerly of AICN, now of Hitflix, reported earlier this week that the "Green Hornet" project starring Seth Rogen was looking like it was " ...
Seth Rogen Says 'Green Hornet' Still Has Wings
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Defamer was just lamenting yesterday that Seth Rogen had become totally svelte all for naught when word came down that "The Green Hornet" project had its stinger pulled and the project was essentially knocking on heaven's door. Then AICN (Harry Knowles) challenged the original "project dead" report (penned by one of their former writers Drew McWeeny) and claimed they had a better source who said the project was still on. Then late yesterday ...
