Ladic Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Mostow Helms "Sub-Mariner" Film Posted: Thursday September 14th 2006 12:56am Source: Assorted Sources Author: Garth Franklin Jonathan Mostow ("Terminator 3", "U-571", "Breakdown") is set to rewrite and direct "Sub-Mariner", an adaptation of one of Marvel Comics' oldest superheroes for Universal Pictures reports the trades. The comics, created in 1939, centers on a young man who discovers he's actually a descendant from the royal ruling family of the long-lost kingdom of Atlantis. He turns out to be the key man in a brewing war between the underwater world and our own - frequently finding himself helping the human race as much as he fights it when humans pollute the waters. Mostow has cleared his schedule to make "Sub-Mariner" his next film which means we'll likely see a 2008 release date. http://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/060914h.php Quote
capt.actionjackson Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 I just don't see how the Sub Mariner is a character an entire movie can revolve around. To me he was always the Marvel answer to Aquaman. Both are equally as lame IMO. Spending millions of dollars to launch a movie around either one just seems like a waste of money. Quote
KingNor Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Aquaman: "My ability to talk to fish is of no use, Wonder Woman." Wonder Woman: "..sigh.." Quote
Roy Focker Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 What a bore this will be. This is of course speaking from my limited knowledge of Sub-mariner from his brief appearances I think in the old (pre-fox) Spiderman cartoons. Hmmm... Spock wearing only a speedo swimming in the sea fighting crimes. Where's my ticket? Quote
cool8or Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 To me he was always the Marvel answer to Aquaman. No no no... Namor was prior Aquaman.... Aquaman IS the copy! Submariner is the Original Sub-Mariner was created on 1939. First appearance: Motion Picture Funnies Weekly (April 1939). Aquaman was created on 1941. First appearance: More Fun Comics #73 (November 1941). By the way, Sub-Mariner was the first anti-hero, and also the first mutant in the Marvel Universe. Quote
Mr March Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 An uninteresting super hero film made by a studio director. This has Daredevil/Electra/Catwoman/Fantastic Four written all over it. Quote
terry the lone wolf Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 No no no... Namor was prior Aquaman.... Aquaman IS the copy! Submariner is the Original Sub-Mariner was created on 1939. First appearance: Motion Picture Funnies Weekly (April 1939). Aquaman was created on 1941. First appearance: More Fun Comics #73 (November 1941). By the way, Sub-Mariner was the first anti-hero, and also the first mutant in the Marvel Universe. I love Subby; he can be a villain & hero all at the same time. One issue he's saving humanity from some threat and in the next he's leading a army to conquer mankind. IMPERIOUS REX forever! Quote
UN Spacy Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Are they getting Vincent Chase to play Aquaman? Quote
cool8or Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 I love Subby; he can be a villain & hero all at the same time. One issue he's saving humanity from some threat and in the next he's leading a army to conquer mankind. IMPERIOUS REX forever! You are right! Also, Vegeta is suspiciously very, very seemed to Namor... mmmhmmm Quote
DeathHammer Posted September 16, 2006 Posted September 16, 2006 (edited) Please Delete Thanks Edited February 9, 2010 by DeathHammer Quote
yellowlightman Posted September 16, 2006 Posted September 16, 2006 I predict this movie will be Sub-Par. Quote
bsu legato Posted September 16, 2006 Posted September 16, 2006 I predict this movie will be Sub-Par. Oh, don't Sub-ject us to your cynical puns. Quote
Mr March Posted September 16, 2006 Posted September 16, 2006 I Sub-Mit that these puns should be allowable Quote
JB0 Posted September 16, 2006 Posted September 16, 2006 If I made movies, I would Sub-stitute Namor for naval captains in random Sub-marine shots. Quote
Mr March Posted September 16, 2006 Posted September 16, 2006 Sounds like all action and no Sub-Stance Quote
Hiriyu Posted September 16, 2006 Posted September 16, 2006 Mr. March, it sounds as if you Sub-scribe to the theory that Hollywood is attempting Sub-limation of our childhood comic book heroes. Quote
Mr March Posted September 16, 2006 Posted September 16, 2006 Indeed they are! Hollywood will beat their audience into Sub-Mission with their Sub-Standard summer blockbuster fare! Quote
Hiriyu Posted September 16, 2006 Posted September 16, 2006 Agreed. I will likely not go to see this movie, as I do not wish to allow the studios which mine this cultural Sub-Strate to Sub-Sist upon my earnings. Quote
Skullsixx Posted September 16, 2006 Posted September 16, 2006 Jonathan Mostow ("Terminator 3", "U-571", "Breakdown") is set to rewrite and direct "Sub-Mariner" Oh no! Quote
Noyhauser Posted September 17, 2006 Posted September 17, 2006 I'd like to say someone's childhood got raped, but I mean who read the sub-mariner? Anyone who did probably deserved it getting raped in the first place. Quote
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