The Green Hornet

[Chamorro]

http://www.thegreenhornet.com/images/372_hornet1940.jpg

"Another challenge for the Green Hornet, his aid Kato, and their rolling arsenal the Black Beauty. On Police records a wanted criminal, Green Hornet is really Britt Reid, owner-publisher of the Daily Sentinel, his dual identity known only to his secretary and the district attorney. And now, to protect the rights and lives of decent citizens, rides THE GREEN HORNET."

So, what does this campy 1960's TV show have to do with the Golden Era you ask? Plenty!

From 1936-52, the "Flight of the Bumblebee" signaled another episode of the Green Hornet. The popular juvenile (that means kids of all ages) did an amazing amount of buzzing! (A theramin made the otherworldly sound of the Hornet.) Created by The Lone Ranger team of producer George Trendle and director James Jewell, the Green Hornet has some of the same pace as the western Masked Man. (Actually, trivia buffs, The Lone Ranger was the Green Hornet's great uncle. Masks run in the family!)
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Movie serials in '40 made the Green Hornet all the more popular on radio. Al Hodge played Britt from '36-'43, with Raymond Hayashi (changed to Ray Toyo after WW II began) creating Kato. The Sentinal staff reporters worked on the facts along with Reid. Lenore 'Casey' Case was played by Lenore Allman. Bob Lowry does the reportorially-challanged stooge, Michael Axford. A young Mike Wallace (of early interview TV and 60 Minutes fame) was one of the young announcers!
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The Green Hornet is a super-hero something like Superman, Blue Beetle, and Batman. Both Clark Kent and Britt Reid are journalists (Britt actually owns the Daily Sentinel). That gets them knee-deep in the latest crime waves that constantly sweep their respective cities. Britt's like Batman in that they are ordinary mortals (faking playboy-types), allowing Kato, his man-servant or assistant, to be Robin-like. Both The Green Hornet and Batman drive cool cars. Britt Reed's sleek, superpowered "Black Beauty" is certainly a match for the Batmobile.
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The TV show was always one of my favorites and that is how I will always picture the Green Hornet in my mind's eye.
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Britt Reid/The Green Hornet: Van Williams
Kato: Bruce Lee
Lenore "Casey" Case: Wende Wagner
Mike Axford: Lloyd Gough
District Attorney F.P. Scanlon: Walter Brooke
Theme: Rimsky-Korsakov's The Flight of the Bumble Bee
Theme Played by: Al Hirt
http://www.greene-shipman.org/MsCaseWendeWagner.jpghttp://www.greene-shipman.org/WendeWagner.jpg
Don't you just love that green fedora and suit?
Anyway, Hollywood once again is revamping the character and coming out with a new movie version. It seems that there are no original ideas left in Tinseltown.

Mirimax is the film company and Kevin Smith will direct, so there may yet be hope.


Friday 2nd April 2004:

The Green Hornet Update:

Kevin Smith is reported to be considering either Jet Li or Zhang Yi for the role of Kato in The Green Hornet, and yes Zi is female, he is considering changing the sex of the character.

Thursday 18th March 2004:

Director Kevin Smith is thought to be in talks with Jake Gyllenhaal to take the lead role in The Green Hornet.

Tuesday 24th February 2004:

Kevin Smith has answered a pile of questions on ViewAskew about his next project Green Hornet:
WHAT'S THIS MEAN FOR "FLETCH WON" and "RANGER DANGER"?
Everything just gets pushed back a year. If it's any consolation, Harvey's insisting we go right into "Fletch" after "Hornet" wraps.
HAVE WE STARTED CASTING "HORNET" YET?
Yes. Some offers went out to actors this week. I'm meeting with the guy we all want for Britt Reid Monday night. If actors start accepting offers, I'll let you know.
WHAT CAR'S GONNA BE THE NEW BLACK BEAUTY?
There are a few manufacturers we're talking to already (for me, though, the dream car is the Cadillac 16).
ARE ANY V.A. REGULARS GONNA BE IN IT?
I'm writing a part for [Jason] Mewes, I know that. Beyond that, expect to see some other familiar faces pop up as well.
HOW TRUE ARE YOU STAYING TO THE CHARACTERS AND BACKSTORY?
Very, very true. The story spans a few decades, though.
SO WILL YOU MENTION THE LONE RANGER CONNECTION THEN?
Can't. The Lone Ranger is owned by someone else. Legally, we can't refer to him without optioning that character as well.
HAVE YOU STARTED WRITING THE SCRIPT?
Yes. I'm fifty pages in.
WHAT'S THE BUDGET?
Too early to tell. But early guesses put it around seventy million.
IS THERE A RELEASE DATE SET?
Not a specific date, but we're due in theaters August '05.
WILL IT BE SERIOUS OR SPOOFY?
It's serious. Granted, there will be some humor in it, but we're still playing it straight on this one.

Friday 20th February 2004:

Director Kevin Smith has been fielding questions on his ViewAskew site about the recently announced Green Hornet movie.

Wednesday 18th February 2004:

Writer/director Kevin Smith has finally commited to a superhero project, The Green Hornet, for Miramax Films. The characters created by Fran Striker and George Trendle first appeared in a radio serial that launched in 1936 and was then a TV series in the 70s in which Bruce Lee appeared as the Hornet's sidekick Kato. "I always said I'd never do one, based on my limited experience writing on 'Superman' and having to answer to the studio, the producer, the comics company and eventually a director," Smith said. "Then there's a fandom that gets up in arms if you even try to stray from their character. Here, there is simplicity in the character and the situation."

Thursday 29th May 2003:

Miramax is looking for a car manufacturer to sponsor the hero vehicle in
The Green Hornet and it's not going cheap apparently as they are looking
for a cool $35million!
http://www.greene-shipman.org/BlackBeautylogosm.jpg
http://www.greene-shipman.org/BBLR.jpg
I hope they don't screw it up ...

[MK]

I used to watch that show all the time.

[Kwebs]

I still watch this show it's great. They play it on saturday mornings on action channel.

Dave

[Chamorro]

I always liked the fact that he was considered a criminal by the authorities yet was a good guy. It made him more cool and gave him more street cred than Batman.

And that car! There never was a more bad ass ride.

Even today, that car on the street just looks like trouble. I'd take it on Whittier Boulevard crusin' any day ... that's IF I had the cash to afford it.:( ;)

[Dalexs]

Thanks for posting those pictures. I LOVE that car. I used to wathc that show all the time.

I have been following the Kevin Smith angle for a bit and I hope he does a good job.

Dalexs

[STHill]

Kato would beat the hell out of Robin.

[Bogie1943]

If there is one superhero I could never get into it was The Green Hornet. I can never explain why, it just did not interest me enough I guess. I was a Batman guy myself, which I am sure many of you are as well. It almost seems as if superheros have gone down in recent times, or we have lost interest in them, at least I have. I mean I never go see superhero films anymore, they just dont interest me at all.

[Fortune & Glory]

what i love most about the green hornet mythology is that the character is a direct descendant of the lone ranger, and that's the reason that there are many similarities between the two -- the job is in their blood, a family legacy. this point is seldom mentioned, but i believe has always existed, and is occasionally referenced creatively when big business and liscensing is an issue.

[Dalexs]

And although they ruined a perfectly good model of car, maybe THIS will make a new HornetMobile
(with some minor adjustments!)

http://www.chrysler.com/300/features/exterior_photos/img/enlarge_8.jpg

[deanglen]

I liked this show better than Batman:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/deanglen/green_hornet.gif

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/deanglen/greenhornet.jpg

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[Senator Jack]

Picture #3 is framed and hanging in my living room.

I think the writing could have been better for The Green Hornet, and that's why it was cancelled so quickly. I am proud to own a 60s green sharkskin, and when I mate it with a white shirt, narrow tie, and fedora... Well, good thing few people remember The Green Hornet.

Regards,

Senator Jack

[Flash Gordon]

I remember it very well. It was one of my favorites as a kid.

If you like the TV show, you'll like the old radio show on which it's based. You can pick up MP3 discs of "The Green Hornet" at either of the following:

www.otrcat.com

www.theradiolady.com

There were also black-and-white serials from the 1940s which are also available on the internet.

[MrBern]

I vaguely remember it. It did have a resurgence in the `70s, when Bruce Lee's popularity soared.A couple episodes were released as a Bmovie.

I recall a Sting video from the early 90s in which his limo driver is an attractive asian woman dressed like Kato.

[jamespowers]

I think the writing could have been better for The Green Hornet, and that's why it was cancelled so quickly. I am proud to own a 60s green sharkskin, and when I mate it with a white shirt, narrow tie, and fedora... Well, good thing few people remember The Green Hornet.

Regards,

Senator Jack

The most important thing is the hat. Do you have a hat like that to go with the suit and tie? :D ;)

Regards,

J

[Senator Jack]

Don't think I'm not always looking for a green hat, JP :D I've come across a few over the years, but they never seem to be the right size.

Regards,

Senator Jack

[jamespowers]

Don't think I'm not always looking for a green hat, JP :D I've come across a few over the years, but they never seem to be the right size.

Regards,

Senator Jack

You can always have one made. ;) I think there is an ARTist hatter around here somewhere. :D

Regards,

J

[Tony in Tarzana]

I want that black Imperial! I had a '69, which was later than the Green Hornet car, but I loved that ol' tank. People would get the heck out of your way! :)

[Feraud]

I like The Green Hornet much better than the Batman series!

One Halloween in the Greenwich Village parade I saw a guy dressed as the Hornet. He looked great!

[deanglen]

I want that black Imperial! I had a '69, which was later than the Green Hornet car, but I loved that ol' tank. People would get the heck out of your way! :)

And now for the million dollars...What was the name of the Green Hornet's car?
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[deanglen]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/deanglen/73amc01.jpg
lol lol lol :p

[Tony in Tarzana]

And now for the million dollars...What was the name of the Green Hornet's car?
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n197/deanglen/greenhornetposter.jpg

The Black Beauty! Small bills, please. lol

[deanglen]

The answer to the question is back in this thread that has been combined with one already existing which I was pretty sure was probably the case, please excuse the redundancy. Great minds think alike. Right? Jeez, do I feel stupid now I'll never live this down if I live to be............

[Senator Jack]

Yes, I named my car after the Hornet's. Well, sort of. It's a black 66 Mustang that's always giving me trouble, and so I call it The ____ _____ (I guess we have to play Mad Libs here ;) )

Oh, bartender, edit me if you must. ;)

Regards,

Senator Jack

[deanglen]

The Black Beauty! Small bills, please. lol
The money you might receive will be usable in a famous boardgame created with paint samples and the streets in Atlantic City on some guy's kitchen table back during the Depression. Bank error in your favor! Uh-oh!! Luxury Tax!!!! 75%!!!

[Hemingway Jones]

The answer to the question is back in this thread that has been combined with one already existing which I was pretty sure was probably the case, please excuse the redundancy. Great minds think alike. Right? Jeez, do I feel stupid now I'll never live this down if I live to be............
You shouldn't feel bad; we've all done it in our excitement to do a post. It does help to use the Search feature, but that is what we are here for. It's great to see the older thread revived. There is a lot of information here. ;)

[Tony in Tarzana]

It's interesting that someone suggested a Chrysler 300C for an updated Black Beauty. I was thinking the same thing.

[jdjs]

Mirimax is the film company and Kevin Smith will direct, so there may yet be hope.



Smith is no longer associated with the project. Specifically
[EDIT: Link Removed Due to Vulgar Content]

and more recently

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/comments/?entryid=347310 (again, about half way down. This is from SDCC)

[Hondo]

Kato!!! Yeah I used to watch this just like Batman when I was a kid, mostly for Bruce Lee, who can't remember Longstreet TV show, about a guy who loses his sight, in one great episode Bruce Lee teaches him how to fight without seeing, really awesome, sorry to go off topic, but Bruce Lee as Kato was one bad dude, everyone knows the story of Lee not wanting to be cast as Chinese house boy to a rich white man the rest of his life, but that’s another topic, The Green Hornet was cool, so was Al Hurts opening trumpet in the title song, bumble bee, A Green way Production!!

Some interesting links below:

http://www.katoman.com/bruceleesitelink.html

[Lee Lynch]

I didn't have the occasion to see the Green Hornet as much as Batman, but based on this thread, I will have a better look.

Always been a Batman fan myself, though I much preferred him without Robin (As in Batman Begins)...

[Doh!]

If they ever actually make a movie version, let's hope they cast an adult as the Hornet and NOT Jake Gyllenhaal.

[jamespowers]

If they ever actually make a movie version, let's hope they cast an adult as the Hornet and NOT Jake Gyllenhaal.

I can see Hollywood's version now. Ben Aflake as The Green Hornet and Matt Damon as Kato. :rolleyes: :eusa_doh:

Regards,

J

[Doh!]

Affleck was my immediate, first "scary" thought when this thread started! George Clooney is too "old" now by Hollywood standards but probably could've been believable.

Is Jet Li too old to play Kato?

[jamespowers]

Affleck was my immediate, first "scary" thought when this thread started! George Clooney is too "old" now by Hollywood standards but probably could've been believable.

Is Jet Li too old to play Kato?

Yep, AFlake would be scary but Clooney is just as scary to me. :eek: :eusa_doh: Jet Li could be Kato for sure. He can even speak English better so that is actually an improvement. :D

Regards,

J

[Feraud]

If anyone is on the fence about how cool a Green Hornet movie could be, check out this short film (http://www.lefrelonvert-court.com/index.php?page=home).

[thefedorastore]

It's unusual for me to see it, but it seems the Green Hornet is one of those gents who can get away with wearing his hat a good two inches above the ears, and it still looks good. Personally, I need my fedora to sit just a few hairs above the ears.

[Doh!]

If anyone is on the fence about how cool a Green Hornet movie could be, check out this short film (http://www.lefrelonvert-court.com/index.php?page=home).

That was pretty good -- thanks for the link.

[jdjs]

Smith is no longer associated with the project. Specifically
[EDIT: Link Removed Due to Vulgar Content]

and more recently

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/comments/?entryid=347310 (again, about half way down. This is from SDCC)

A heartfelt apology to the entire forum for my error in not checking the first link. In my zeal to get the information, I neglected to remember that Mr. Smith's language can be beyond risque. Mea culpa.

JD

[The Wolf]

I found that french film of the Hornet a while ago. Sorry, I didn't post it. They made a Green Hornet film that I would like to see.

Sincerely,The Wolf

[Flash Gordon]

Just to show you how much my household shimmies in and out between the 1930s and the 2000s:

When my son was in kindergarten five years ago, his teacher played snippets of music and asked the kids what images they brought to mind. At one point, she played "The Flight of the Bumblebee". When she asked my son what it reminded him of he said:

"The Green Hornet!"

:D

[Gray Ghost]

I have the one of the old serials of the Green Hornet. I believe it was from 1941. His costume was real simple. If I remember correctly, it was just a trench coat to cover his suit and it held a pair of gloves and his mask that covered the entire face with a hornet logo on the mask. I cant remember the type of car, but the engine sounded like a hornet buzzing. I need to see if I can find it again and rewatch it. It is in any number of moving boxes, since I got married. I am trying to do a version of the Gray Ghost based on a similar costume to the serial's Green Hornet. My car would be similar to Phillip Marlowes car in The Big Sleep with hidden weapons compartment.

Gray Ghost

[Hondo]

I don't know, dye is hair, George Clooney would be okay, just a thought[huh]

I seriously doubt Jet Li would accept second fiddle or even play Asian stereo type role (house boy, servant) in this late stage of his film career,(he also commands big bucks) think of all the old TV shows that portray Asians as servants, cooks and what ever, :o which is why Bruce Lee hated the role, I also think Li's a bit older, they might go for an unknown Asian actor.

[Feraud]

I seriously doubt Jet Li would accept second fiddle or even play Asian stereo type role (house boy, servant) in this late stage of his film career,(he also commands big bucks) think of all the old TV shows that portray Asians as servants, cooks and what ever, :o which is why Bruce Lee hated the role, I also think Li's a bit older, they might go for an unknown Asian actor.

Jet Li should jump at the chance to be involved in something like this. While he has claimed to be finished with Martial Arts films, I do not see the guy walking away from his "bread & butter". He has another action film (Rogue) in the works.

What better disguise for an action hero to be in than that of a chauffeur?

[jake_fink]

Jet Li has made his last actiion film, apparently.

And now for some gratuitous Green Hornet imagery:

http://www.capitalcomics.com/otr/green-hornet_lg.jpg

http://www.philcoradioplayers.com/graphics/Green%20Hornet%20emblem.gif

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Bungalow/4694/greenhor.jpg


Edited to say: Apparently Jet Li has changed his mind. He seems to mean he's made his last Asian action movie. Links are out there somewhere.

[Hondo]

Jet Li already did play a Kato like character in "Black Mask" Hong Kong/Chinese film, I enjoyed it :)

I also enjoyed Jet Li in: Romeo Must Die with the late Aaliyah
and Kiss of the Dragon :)

[MrBern]

Yep, AFlake would be scary but Clooney is just as scary to me. :eek: :eusa_doh: Jet Li could be Kato for sure. He can even speak English better so that is actually an improvement. :D

Regards,

J

How about LucyLiu as Kato.....

[Hondo]

How about LucyLiu as Kato.....

Too tall but ... nice legs ;)

[jamespowers]

How about LucyLiu as Kato.....

Uh, no thanks. We can do without a cross-eyed Kato. :p
It would also be nice to preserve the original gender of the character since they keep messing with that nowadays. :eusa_doh:

Regards,

J

[Feraud]

Uh, no thanks. We can do without a cross-eyed Kato. :p
It would also be nice to preserve the original gender of the character since they keep messing with that nowadays. :eusa_doh:

Regards,

J Lucy is too short, cross-eyed, and cannot act. Strike three!

If Jet Li is no longer in the market to do action films Tony Jaa (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1388074/) would more than fill the role. The directors would have to be careful he does not outshine the lead character!

[The Duke]

Yuen Biao would be good for the role.

http://de.geocities.com/maschmanns/yuen_biao.jpg

[Hondo]

Lucy is too short, cross-eyed, and cannot act. Strike three!



She's too short? :eek: I didn't know or realize that [huh] Cross-eyed? I'm sure she could find my lipslol I nominate Dennis Dunn, From "Big Trouble in Little China" but might he may be a bit older to play Kato, still it could be the later years [huh]

[carebear]

She's too short? :eek: I didn't know or realize that [huh] Cross-eyed? I'm sure she could find my lipslol I nominate Dennis Dunn, From "Big Trouble in Little China" but might he may be a bit older to play Kato, still it could be the later years [huh]

And Kurt Russell as the Hornet!

You know what ol' Green Hornet says at a time like this....

Who?

The Green Hornet. Me!

[Feraud]

And Kurt Russell as the Hornet!

You know what ol' Green Hornet says at a time like this....

Who?

The Green Hornet. Me! Yes!!

[Hondo]

And Kurt Russell as the Hornet!

You know what ol' Green Hornet says at a time like this....

Who?

The Green Hornet. Me!

Jack Burton: Ok, you people! Sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president.

Jack Burton: I feel good, and I'm not scared at all. I just feel kind of... kind of invincible... Is it getting hot in here, or is it just me?

Jack Burton (Kurt Russell): Just remember what ol' Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big old storm right in the eye and says, "Give me your best shot. I can take it."

Wang Chi (Dennis Dun): Here's to the Army and Navy and the battles they have won; here's to America's colors, the colors that never run.

[Hondo]

Yes!!

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-7/297988/promo2.jpg

[carebear]

Jack Burton is my hero and role model.

Gracie: [Jack and Gracie are in an elevator, on their way to confront Lo Pan] You have a gun, I hope?

Jack Burton: A knife.

Gracie: A knife? This guy's twelve feet tall!

Jack Burton: Seven. Besides, I can take him.

[Lincsong]

Lucy Liu and Julie Chen in no speaking parts, they just have to wear red Chinese silk dresses, with mini-skirts with a high slit and stilletto heals.:D

[Tommy Fedora]

I used to watch The Green Hornet because of Kato, not The Green Hornet himself. He was a little lame as hero's go; he can't fly, bullets don't bounce off him and he doesn't even wear a cape ! Man, even I wear a cape (not in public). He was like the administrator of super hero's. Bruce Lee was the attraction with that new kind of fighting. Exciting to watch.

[carebear]

I used to watch The Green Hornet because of Kato, not The Green Hornet himself. He was a little lame as hero's go; he can't fly, bullets don't bounce off him and he doesn't even wear a cape ! Man, even I wear a cape (not in public). He was like the administrator of super hero's. Bruce Lee was the attraction with that new kind of fighting. Exciting to watch.

Was there an implication that GH could take Kato if he had to?

[jamespowers]

Was there an implication that GH could take Kato if he had to?

Of course. He had the gun. :p

Regards,

J

[Gray Ghost]

I found my copy of the Green Hornet Serial. It was 1940. The premise behind it was a secret anti-aircraft bomb. The Green Hornet had a dark overcoat and not a trench coat. Not sure of the color, possibly black in color. His mask covered his entire face and had a emblem of a green hornet on the mask. When someone would ask who he was, he would show a coin of a green hornet with the words The Green Hornet around the outside. He also had his gas gun that would fire knockout gas pellets. The car was a blk coup and the engine sounded like the buzz of a hornet and Kato could turn the engine to silent mode if he needed too. One problem with the serial, is that it looked like the Green Hornet would take a lot of beatings before he was able to use his gun to knock out the person that he was fighting.

Gray Ghost

["Green Fedora"]

[huh] The reason why "The Green Hornet"was canceled was not due to poor writing,it had great writing.The Executive Producer,William Dozier,wanted the show to be an hour long,and proved it could work by making three 2-part episodes,in an effort to recuperate production costs[the show was costing more to make per weekly episode than the 1966-68 live-action "Batman"],plus an hour fleshed out the charactors more,and gave better opportunities for more story time.The ABC broadcast network said they wanted it to stay at half-an-hour long,and the show was doing well in the prime time ratings each week[Friday nights 7:30p.m.-8:00p.m.],but Dozier pulled the plug on the network,after only 26 half-hour color T.V.Episodes had been filmed,[the commitment to ABC called for a full 30 Episodes].The show originally aired from September 9,1966,to July 14,1967,for one season,one year,if only Dozier had said yes to the half-hour format ABC wanted the series to stay at,it would have lasted at least a few more seasons,years,very unfortunate,very sad,it was a very high-quality product all-around.:)

[Orlan]

Check the Green Hornet casting for the new movie, it's a JOKE!!!

[scottyrocks]

The Black Beauty! Small bills, please. lol

I think the car was referred to as 'Black Beauty,' and not 'The Black Beauty.' It may seem like a minor thing, but I believe it had to do with the personalization of an inanimate object.

[Leesensei]

I think the car was referred to as 'Black Beauty,' and not 'The Black Beauty.' It may seem like a minor thing, but I believe it had to do with the personalization of an inanimate object.

Nope, it was always referred to as The Black Beauty.

"Another challenge for the Green Hornet, his aid Kato and their rolling arsenal, The Black Beauty"

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv97/SHADOWAGENT1/gh_02-1.jpg

[scottyrocks]

Nope, it was always referred to as The Black Beauty.

"Another challenge for the Green Hornet, his aid Kato and their rolling arsenal, The Black Beauty"


I meant by the Green Hornet himself in the 60s tv show, usually when he was talking to Kato, but that was a long time ago so I wasnt really sure.

[High Pockets]

Check the Green Hornet casting for the new movie, it's a JOKE!!!
I do hope it is a joke.

Or at least dies a death sometime between filming and release,.....I mean come-on,......this guy's gonna be the Green Hornet?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b352/1jp11s/seth-rogen.jpg


I've been a Green Hornet fan since the 1960's and I for one think it's a disgusting idea.

[MrBern]

No Joke. If you hadnt noticed, for the last year, Seth Rogen has appeared thinner & thinner at award ceremonies.
And really, remember the first Batman movie inthe `80s? Michael Keaton? He did well, but before that he was a comic actor. Hey, he was BEETLEJUICE!

Heres a shot from the filming
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3985388532_870019d3c3.jpg
here he is at ComicCon , debuting the car used in th filming
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3801415498_15a20a9987.jpg

a better shot of the car
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/3751700340_02709d923e.jpg

[High Pockets]

Well, it’s nothing more than a gut feeling, but it is telling me that this is going to be a terrible motion picture.
However I suppose "The proof is in the pudding".

:) Trust me; as a big fan of the story I hope he screws it all up somehow and actually manages to produce a decent picture. If he can do that he'll get some of my money. If he can't,.....I'm afraid he will have screwed up a good thing for generations to come.

[MrBern]

There are reports that SONY execs are extremely unamused by this campy remake. Its slated for Dec release, but theyre concerned it will be a disaster.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/3896505741_2448fe5832.jpg

[Bruce Wayne]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/3896505741_2448fe5832.jpg

PULL UP YOUR PANTS!!!!

[Viola]

Man, and after what they did to the Spirit.

I just want a serious-ish pulpy play-it-straight fedora-hero movie. In the wake of Nolan's Dark Knight, why are we doing Schumacher's Batman and Robin?

[Bruce Wayne]

Schumacher

NEVER mention that name. :rage: :rage: :rage:

[Viola]

NEVER mention that name. :rage: :rage: :rage:

In the Batman Beyond cartoon, there's a scene of a bunch of little boys in Gotham playing, repeating things they've heard about the legendary Batman, and getting more and more excited until one goes "...Batman's car can fly!"

Disdainfully, another kid says, "Shut up, Joel." lol

[Bruce Wayne]

In the Batman Beyond cartoon, there's a scene of a bunch of little boys in Gotham playing, repeating things they've heard about the legendary Batman, and getting more and more excited until one goes "...Batman's car can fly!"

Disdainfully, another kid says, "Shut up, Joel." lol

Actually, he says it can drive up walls. The scene you are refering to is this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oewxJmD9TxM), although I cannot get it to play right now.

I personally like how it is an obvious insult to joel Schumacher. It even says shoemaker in the background. lol

[Viola]

Thanks, its been years since I've seen the clip.

I still want a serious Green Hornet. I'm not talking like grim, but straight? The Rocketeer? Maybe? Please?

[The Wolf]

I just want a serious-ish pulpy play-it-straight fedora-hero movie.
Viola, you took the words right out of my mouth.:eusa_clap

Sincerely,
The Wolf

[Zombie_61]

I hope Seth Rogen proves us wrong, but I doubt it will happen. I've only seen two of the films previously directed by Michel Gondry; not completely horrible, but not great either.

Several years ago I saw Van Williams speak at a convention about The Green Hornet television series. He said Bruce Lee was a real pleasure to work with, but the wardrobe (three-piece suit and overcoat, all wool) made filming in California during the summer months very uncomfortable and he wasn't too disappointed when the show was cancelled. At the time of the convention, Williams was working as a reserve deputy with the Malibu (California) division of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. He said people would occasionally recognize his voice and say something to the effect of, "I'm getting busted by the Green Hornet!" :D

[MrBern]

I hope Seth Rogen proves us wrong, but I doubt it will happen. I've only seen two of the films previously directed by Michel Gondry; not completely horrible, but not great either.


Gondry directed Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and won an Oscar for co-writing that film's screenplay.

I hate to complain about a film before its premiered, but it seems this movie will be campy, like its contemporary `60s batman tvshow. Too bad. As a kid, I recall we were all impressed with Kato.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/77/Kato_%28The_Green_Hornet%29.jpg

[flat-top]

Here we go. Sheesh.
http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/2010/04/hornet_bumped.php

[LocktownDog]

Oh dear lord ...

[EmergencyIan]

I hate the idea of a campy "Green Hornet", as well. Unfortunately, it's on it's way.


- Ian

[Feraud]

Here we go. Sheesh.
http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/2010/04/hornet_bumped.php
The film is going from bad (Seth Rogan) to worse (Seth Rogan in 3D!).

[Yeps]

I might have to look up the old show so I can join in the complaining. My only experience comes from the radio show from earlier, and I rather liked that, although it was in itself a bit campy. If I watch the show I can complain about that and the upcoming movie.

[Zombie_61]

I might have to look up the old show so I can join in the complaining. My only experience comes from the radio show from earlier, and I rather liked that, although it was in itself a bit campy. If I watch the show I can complain about that and the upcoming movie.Except for some short clips on You Tube and two "movies" on dvd (which are actually just episodes from the series edited together) you won't find much unless you look for bootleg copies. Like the 60s Batman television show, The Green Hornet is held up in litigation over who actually owns the rights, and the series has never been legitimately released.

[MrBern]

Seth Rogen was on Kimmel pushing this movie this week. Possibly because it has had such negative press?

I'm reminded that when Michael keaton starrred in BATMAN in 1989, he had mostly played comedic roles. But in Batman he didnt clown around.
Some directors like tapping that energy. Liek when Christopher Lloyd and John Larroquette played Klingons in TrekIII.

But Rogen seems to be going for the laughs as the Green Hornet.
I'll wait to judge, but I suspect he was better cast as a mall cop.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3944125765_2c17fd5bc4.jpg

heres the new trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_l6STY5Scs

[vintage68]

You know, I just watched the trailer, and I gotta say it didn't look too bad. I'm not a diehard fan though, so I realize it might not please the fans.

It's coming out now in Jan. 2011, the period where Hollywood dumps all the lousy movies not good enough for the summer and holiday movies, so that doesn't bode well, but still, it doesn't look too bad.

[MrBern]

Fast Food commercial tie-in.
Looks horrible
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZId-iOJ4ToY&

[Tango Yankee]

Green Hornet as a clueless klutz just doesn't do it for me. :rolleyes:

[Leesensei]

Tomorrow, Jan 11th, the Syfy channel is running a marathon of The Green Hornet TV series, starring Van Williams and Bruce Lee. I hope that new and old fans alike will take this opportunity to catch this classic series. It will certainly be time better spent than watching the new Seth Rogen movie.

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv97/SHADOWAGENT1/AliasTheScarfstill.jpg

[RBH]

This one is even better.
From 1940.

http://www.archive.org/details/quigs

[Leesensei]

Oh I love the Green Hornet serials too. and the radio shows. Everything but the new movie!

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv97/SHADOWAGENT1/Warren_Hull--GH_Strikes_Again.jpg

[Leesensei]

It is a shame that Seth Rogen and company have decided to desecrate the memory of a classic American hero!

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv97/SHADOWAGENT1/vlcsnap-3424012.png

[kpreed]

I do wish the folks in Tinsel-Town would get a clue and stop with putting out all this mindless trash. (on this movie , my thinking will be this same statement, till it, the film, proves it other wise)
Now, I think a movie based on the radio show and set in 1939 (or close), would be really cool!
Just my 2¢

[Salty O'Rourke]

Tomorrow, Jan 11th, the Syfy channel is running a marathon of The Green Hornet TV series, starring Van Williams and Bruce Lee. I hope that new and old fans alike will take this opportunity to catch this classic series. It will certainly be time better spent than watching the new Seth Rogen movie.



I hope everyone can get a chance to sample at least a few eps - I was a regular view of the original and have managed to collect most of them (thanks to usenet). The great thing about the TV show is that they played it absolutely straight - no tongue-in-cheek, no campy villians, no garish sets. They even toned down Mike Axford's stage Irish accent from the radio series and made him a serious character instead of the comedy relief.

[DanielJones]

Caught a couple of the episodes yesterday and really enjoyed what I viewed.

Cheers!

Dan

[CharlieB]

Caught a couple of the episodes yesterday and really enjoyed what I viewed.

Cheers!

Dan

Me too. Caught the last five. I never saw much of it when it was on first-run. A little dated, but fun!

[Leesensei]

I thoroughly enjoyed the episodes that I gat to see yesterday. Brought back many great memories. I am so glad that SYFY channel hosted this marathon. Now if we could get them to run the Green Hornet serials one day! :)

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv97/SHADOWAGENT1/s640x480.jpg

[Tango Yankee]

Last night Mythbusters had a Green Hornet special with Seth Rogen during which the Mythbusters team blew away several of the movie's big scenes as being "busted" while Rogen made up excuses. I've seen enough of the movie via trailers to know it's not going to be worth my time and money to go see it in the theaters. Maybe I'll get it from NetFlix in a couple of months, but I dunno... I have a hard time watching Britt Reid reduced to bumbling jackass.

Regards,
Tom

[Salty O'Rourke]

Last night Mythbusters had a Green Hornet special with Seth Rogen during which the Mythbusters team blew away several of the movie's big scenes as being "busted" while Rogen made up excuses. I've seen enough of the movie via trailers to know it's not going to be worth my time and money to go see it in the theaters. Maybe I'll get it from NetFlix in a couple of months, but I dunno... I have a hard time watching Britt Reid reduced to bumbling jackass.

Regards,
Tom

The film is getting terrible reviews, so you might not have to wait that long for it to show up on Netflix or Redbox ;)

[59Lark]

Well we went out with another couple to the deluxe theater leather seats with table service, meals, alcohol, firside lounge, premier , my buddy bought the tickets on line, no waiting no rush but $20. a seat with 3d classes. Was a good experience , a beer and a bag of popcorn helped and I wore a tie and a overcoat and a fedora and got quite a few looks from all these twenty somethings. Having watched all of the colour sixties verson with bruce lee, the critics were right, they screwed up the job, 70 million dollars for poo. The stars of the movie, the 65 imperial, thats it. Dont go, save your money$ go rent the shadow it was much better done. 59LARK

[Leesensei]

I honestly don't know how this movie got the Green light to be made at all. The whole justification from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who wrote this mess, is that "The Green Hornet is like really old and not that many people really remember him, so we can pretty much do what we want with it!" They really should be ashamed for what they have done to a classic American hero that has been established for over seventy five years. Makes you wonder what other classic Icons they might mess up next. I suppose we could see a slacker Lone Ranger, or maybe he could remake The Maltese falcon. I mean that movie is SO old and todays audience is not that familiar with it, I am sure that Rogen and Goldberg would be glad to work their magic on it! ;(

[Brian Sheridan]

We will be seeing "The Lone Ranger" coming soon. Johnny Depp has signed on to play Tonto and says he wants to make it truer representation of Native Americans than we saw in the original Ranger shows. One hopes Depp can make a better film than Rogen.

[HatSoup]

The film was great. Easily in the top 20% of films that I've seen.

[Leesensei]

I at least hope that this movie will lead some new fans to seek out more classic versions of The Green Hornet. It would be nice for the younger audiences to know that The green Hornet was not always presented as a bumbling slacker idiot!

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv97/SHADOWAGENT1/Anne_Nagel--Green_Hornet_Strikes_Again.jpg

[Paisley]

I liked this movie.

Kato can drive me around town anytime.

[59Lark]

saw this movie in the deluxe theater with fancy sound and leather recliner and bar service and meal if you wished. The 3 d glasses through me back to the sixites, I loved the imperial, one hell of a car, kato was good was spoiled by the tv series and expected more of the young actor but heck the audience loved it, could have it been better hell yes. Was it likely to happen no. This generation is losing ground but like i have argued before, lesser of three evils not a winner or loser situation. So if i see the imperial in my neighbourhood anytime soon we will look and see if paisley is in the back seat. 59Lark.

[The Wolf]

Here's my take on the Hornet's costume from a convention I took my son to.
1715

Sincerely,
The Wolf

[Worf]

After seeing the Original Serial on TCM some months back... my hatred for Rogen and company has grown even more. I thought what they did to Doc Savage was a crime.... the modern Hornet is blasphemy. That film makes Baldwin's "Shadow" look like King Lear. How does that putz still draw a paycheck?

Worf