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Paramount Moving Forward with G.I. Joe Sequel

Paramount Moving Forward with G.I. Joe Sequel

Buried in the box office report from the LA Times comes the almost obvious news that Paramount Pictures is already moving forward with plans for a sequel to last weekend’s bread winner G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

By Neil Miller on August 10, 2009 | Comments

Discuss: What Did You Think of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?

Discuss: What Did You Think of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?

The time has come — and in the case of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, seeing it for yourself is half the battle.

By Neil Miller on August 10, 2009 | Comments

Review: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Review: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Neil pretty much hit the nail on the head with his review, but we figure ‘G.I. Joe’s’ big enough to warrant an affirmation: Ignore the renewed bad buzz: The movie’s a lot of fun.

By Robert Levin on August 7, 2009 | Comments

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 08.07.09

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 08.07.09

Kevin Carr breaks down the week’s releases, looking at G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Julie & Julia, and A Perfect Getaway.

By Kevin Carr on August 7, 2009 | Comments

The Movie Watcher’s Guide to G.I. Joe

The Movie Watcher’s Guide to G.I. Joe

If you don’t know GI Joe before going into this weekend’s release, then you’ve already lost. Because knowing is half the battle and what not. But you already knew that, right?

By Robert Fure on August 7, 2009 | Comments

Discuss: Do You Care That ‘Joe’ Isn’t Being Screened For Critics?

Discuss: Do You Care That ‘Joe’ Isn’t Being Screened For Critics?

If you planned on seeing it before, are you less likely to now? If you didn’t plan on seeing it before, could positive critical reaction have changed your mind?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 5, 2009 | Comments

The Ultimate G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Photo Gallery

The Ultimate G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Photo Gallery

Paramount Pictures has released the full press kit for next week’s release of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Included in said press kit was 28 high resolution photos from the film and the production.

By Neil Miller on August 1, 2009 | Comments

GI Joe: Stephen Sommers Explains the Accelerator Suit Chase

GI Joe: Stephen Sommers Explains the Accelerator Suit Chase

Paramount Pictures has released yet another featurette from behind the scenes of their upcoming film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra that shows director Stephen Sommers in Paris, talking about one of the pivotal action sequences of his film.

By Neil Miller on July 28, 2009 | Comments

New G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Photos

New G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Photos

Paramount Pictures has provided us with another series of images from their upcoming actioner G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, which include a badass look at a couple of ninjas in the heat of battle.

By Neil Miller on July 10, 2009 | Comments

G.I. Joe: Another Trailer Emerges, Refuses to Fail

G.I. Joe: Another Trailer Emerges, Refuses to Fail

Another new trailer for the Paramount Pictures release G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra has hit the ole interwebs today, courtesy of someone who wanted us to see it before it is available in HD from one of the usual sources.

By Neil Miller on June 20, 2009 | Comments

G.I. Joe: New Extended Trailer, Several New Posters

G.I. Joe: New Extended Trailer, Several New Posters

A new extended TV trailer and several new character posters have begun to emerge today for Paramount’s G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. And I stand by my assessment that this film could very well turn out to be fun.

By Neil Miller on June 17, 2009 | Comments

‘G.I Joe’ Director Re-Hired In An Attempt To Destroy the Franchise?

‘G.I Joe’ Director Re-Hired In An Attempt To Destroy the Franchise?

In an astonishing turn of events, the ice cream truck just drove by and they had Tutti Frutti! They NEVER have Tutti Frutti! Oh, and apparently that G. I. Joe story isn’t true. Or is. It’s really tough to tell anymore.

By Rob Hunter on June 11, 2009 | Comments

‘G.I. Joe’ Director Fired In An Attempt To Save The Franchise?

‘G.I. Joe’ Director Fired In An Attempt To Save The Franchise?

So apparently not only the marketing materials have been getting blasted, but G.I. Joe itself isn’t testing well. Feel free to make a joke about knowing being half the battle.

By Rob Hunter on June 11, 2009 | Comments

Full G.I. Joe Superbowl Spot Obviously Not Made by 8-Year Olds

Full G.I. Joe Superbowl Spot Obviously Not Made by 8-Year Olds

Just days after we questioned whether or not Stephen Sommers had been replaced by a class of 3rd graders in the director’s chair for G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and mere hours after we saw the first 10-second glimpse of the movie, our friends at Coming Soon come knocking with the full 30-second Superbowl teaser. And all signs are currently pointing toward: “Hey wait, this looks kinda fun.”

By Neil Miller on January 31, 2009 | Comments

Don’t Blink: A 10-Second G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra Teaser

Don’t Blink: A 10-Second G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra Teaser

Last night Entertainment Tonight aired a 10-second clip from the G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra commercial that will run this weekend during the Superbowl, and of course it has made its way online.

By Neil Miller on January 31, 2009 | Comments

New G.I. Joe Character Photos: The Epic Failure Continues

New G.I. Joe Character Photos: The Epic Failure Continues

Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse for the production of Stephen Sommers’ G.I. Joe movie… this happens. For all of you who still think that hope is not lost, prepare to let it slip away…

By Neil Miller on January 30, 2009 | Comments

New ‘G.I. Joe’ Posters Continue To Push Mediocrity

New ‘G.I. Joe’ Posters Continue To Push Mediocrity

The more I see and hear about the upcoming live-action G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra movie the more I think it’s actually an unofficial sequel to the 1982 classic Megaforce.

By Rob Hunter on January 27, 2009 | Comments

Update: Brendan Fraser Not Gung-Ho for GI Joe?

Update: Brendan Fraser Not Gung-Ho for GI Joe?

We recently got some fresh word from Brendan Fraser on just what exactly he’ll be doing in Stephen Sommers’ upcoming GI Joe flick.

By Robert Fure on January 9, 2009 | Comments

First Look at G.I. Joe’s M.A.R.S. Troopers

First Look at G.I. Joe’s M.A.R.S. Troopers

The folks over at HissTank.com have posted a first look at the M.A.R.S. Troopers in director Stephen Sommers’ G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. These masked troops are said to operate with ’supreme skill and extreme force.’

By Neil Miller on January 2, 2009 | Comments

G.I. Joe Trailer Firing Blanks?

G.I. Joe Trailer Firing Blanks?

Someone got a look at an early GI Joe teaser. Is it “Yo, Joe!” or “Hell no!” You probably already know the answer, but read the article anyway!

By Robert Fure on December 23, 2008 | Comments