"Avengers" Is Not Going Too Well!

"Avengers" Is Not Going Too Well!

Edward "The Hulk" Norton is less then pleased and has many doubts concerning Marvel's upcoming cinematic masterpiece "Avengers"

By jman1977 - Nov 04, 2009 10:11 AM EST
Filed Under: Avengers
Source: aintitcool.com

Ed Norton once again is questioned about the future of Marvel's the "Hulk" and "Avenger" movies, and once again he is less then enthusiastic about either property.

Aint it cool got the scoop. Edward had this to say:

"I'm not even sure deep inside the minds of Marvel how they are planning to string that stuff out, but I don't think any of if is imminent, I don't know."

Norton also stated that unless Marvel came up with some good script ideas he wouldn't even get involved: "Things like that to me are always completely dependent on what they make of it. It's like anything can be the crappy version of itself or the great version of itself and if it's the great version of itself, then that's one thing. If they don't get it right, then I don't know, then I think… A lot of it depends on what they come up with."

The Avengers is currently scheduled for a May 2012 release. A Hulk sequel has not been given the OK to move forward. Marvel need's to get this right. If they want to cement Marvel movies in the theater for the next decade or so then they have to lay the foundation correctly. Done right "The Avengers" will open the door for countless CBM movies to come. Done wrong and all the up tight Hollywood suits will sit up, stick their tongue out, and say "I told ya so".

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ClintEastwood
ClintEastwood - 11/4/2009, 10:12 AM
This sucks, he should just stick with it and stop whining about everything.
ironknight27
ironknight27 - 11/4/2009, 10:15 AM
I can respect why he has reservations about doing the Avengers unless there is a good script because I do not want to see a crapy Avengers movie.
Shaman
Shaman - 11/4/2009, 10:20 AM
Man, this news about no news is getting old, what's goin' on in CBM land!!!

Announce Jensen Ackles for Captain America ALREADY!!!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/4/2009, 10:25 AM
BULL SH1T!!!!!

If that ever happened MARVEL has doomed them selfs!!!

Heh heh, gotta luv NATIONAL ENQUIRER! : D
ClintEastwood
ClintEastwood - 11/4/2009, 10:25 AM
Hell, he can always make Pride And Glory 2, we all know how good THAT was. Sheesh. He needs to get over himself.
Shaman
Shaman - 11/4/2009, 10:25 AM
YYYYYYYYEEEAAAYYYYYAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! Now you're talkin' my language, Multi LOL :P

Oh and i just got confirmation that "The Sun" seconds! :P
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/4/2009, 10:26 AM


; D
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/4/2009, 10:27 AM
Pride & Glory 2???? : /
Shaman
Shaman - 11/4/2009, 10:27 AM
ClintEastwood- I couldn't agree with you more. A third Hulk film would fail and for the little lines that Banner would get in Avengers, we don't need Norton. He should move on to more forgetable projects. Like "oscar-worthy" stuff... ya know. LOL
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/4/2009, 10:30 AM




Either HULK actor will be cool with me as long as we get friggin' HULK in AVENGERS!! ; D
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/4/2009, 10:31 AM
RAY PARKS = IRON FIST! ; D
ironknight27
ironknight27 - 11/4/2009, 10:31 AM
I dont think it is wrong for him to be a little picky after all when it is your name attached to a film you dont want it to bomb. But there are other talented actors out there so if they need to go with someone else so be it. Its not like it would be the first time they replaced someone for the Hulk.
thunderforce
thunderforce - 11/4/2009, 10:32 AM
They are probably looking to do like planet hulk movie so they wouldnt even need norton.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 11/4/2009, 10:32 AM
If he keeps running his mouth I doubt Marvel will want him involved, no matter how good the script is. He's like Hollywoods version of Terrel Owens.
thwhtGuardian
thwhtGuardian - 11/4/2009, 10:40 AM
I don't fault him, he's a great actor.
BillyBlack
BillyBlack - 11/4/2009, 10:43 AM
Ray Park couldn't carry a lead in a burlap sack.

All you need to know about Park is George Lucas had his lines dubbed over in the horrendous crapfest that was Phantom Menace. Yes, George Lucas had problems with his delivery.

As far as Norton is concerned, he should just shut up. He hasn't made a great movie in a decade. If the script is so critical for him to be involved, how the hell did he get into TIH? Seriously, he did the re-writes on that? I'm not impressed.
ClintEastwood
ClintEastwood - 11/4/2009, 10:43 AM
I want him in the movies but I don't want to read all the extra crap he says about a series that gets him money
dragonquest67
dragonquest67 - 11/4/2009, 10:45 AM
they better make this movie lol


GreenLantern416
GreenLantern416 - 11/4/2009, 10:45 AM
I think Norton is only saying what we've all been saying about CBMs. Favreau also said Avengers has the potential to fail or win huge depending on execution. At least Norton's not signing on blindly; he's as hesitant about this project as many fans are (or should be) but still hoping for the best.
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 11/4/2009, 11:10 AM
meh. The title of this article is HIGHLY misleading. He didn't say "Avengers in not going too well" at all or anything like that. The author made it sound as though he was going to tell us something that he doesn't like about the project (thus giving us info we didn't already have about it)

What he did say is that if he liked the script he would consider being in it.

jman1977, this would have gotten read and probably even made front page with out embellishment
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/4/2009, 11:11 AM
Jesus Christ! Would someone please explain to me how saying "They haven't told me anything yet, I would be involved if the script is good" qualifies as "running his mouth"?
Shaman
Shaman - 11/4/2009, 11:12 AM
dellamorte1872- But you're the one typing in caps...

Multi- I was just made aware of the best possible pick for Danny Rand by AnilRicky which is Scott Speedman!!! So i'm putting him on my "to sketch" list ;)
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 11/4/2009, 11:14 AM
i think its funny how everyone says nothing but good things about norton, but then he comes out and says the SAME EXACT thing we've all been saying for months now, and all of a sudden everyone is bashing him.

he only said if done right, it will be great. if done wrong, it will suck. how many times have people posted the same thing? and really, that kind of goes without saying. any movie will be good if done right, and any movie will suck if done wrong.
Shaman
Shaman - 11/4/2009, 11:16 AM
Ror- There's a saying that goes "you attract more irishmen with beer than vinagre". The guy isn't running his mouth off per say but he's loads away from sounding even remotely positive about his interest in this film. Do you hear Hugh Jackman or Robert Downey Jr. saying "meh... it better be good"??? So the guy isn't really running his mouth off, he's just being a negative nancy and that's the last thing we fans want to hear especially concidering what's involved in such a huge CBM concept.
Hammbone
Hammbone - 11/4/2009, 11:21 AM
Whatever Marvel does do not let Zak Penn write Avengers. They need to get an A-list writer and movie will be great.
Macksimus
Macksimus - 11/4/2009, 11:23 AM
He hasn't seen a script. So, how does he know "it's not going too well?"

The fact is: this movie is way to early in development to start speculating whether or not it is going to be good or not, but I understand his concerns. Tying together the likes of Hulk, Cap, Iron Man, and Thor on the big screen is not going to be an easy feat for Marvel.

Shaman
Shaman - 11/4/2009, 11:28 AM
Macksimus- I understand his concern too actually. Anybody would but when you're in the public eye, people go off on the little things you say. Had he said that he's excited to read the script hoping it was good, no one would comment negatively. But what he said was "I don't know shit, i don't even know if they know how to do this, it will depend on what they come up with". That's a tad negative for my taste. We don't need to know that he's thinking of not doing it IF it sucks, cause that's a given. If he doesn't know anything, at the very least he could comment on his interest of doing it.
BillyBlack
BillyBlack - 11/4/2009, 11:32 AM
I'm just sick of Norton to tell you the truth. He's a good actor, no denying that. But he's full of his own bullshit. When was the last time he made a really good movie? And don't say Incredible Hulk! That one is debate-able. Aside from TIH, what other movie he's made in the past say 8 years has been really good?
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 11/4/2009, 11:32 AM
hell yeah Hammbone! That's the real problem with Avengers at this point! Bloody Zak PEEN!

I don't give a crap if Hulk is in it or not, or if Banner is in it or not or even about Edward Norton.

But the fact that they have such a horrible writer on board.. THAT concerns me very much.
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