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Lost 'Fantastic Four' film documentary seeks crowdfunding
2 hours ago | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
A documentary about a lost Fantastic Four film has launched a crowdfunding campaign.
Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four will chart the history of the 1994 movie that was made but never released.
The film will investigate the mystery of the movie that has only been seen by fans because of a leaked VHS.
Doomed! will mark the 20th anniversary of Corman's small-budget film with interviews with the cast and crew, seeking to shed light on the reasons why the project was shelved.
Chronicle director Josh Trank is currently working on a reboot of Marvel Comics' oldest property for 20th Century Fox, following the release of two previous films in 2005 and 2007.
The filmmakers have set a $52,000 goal on Indiegogo for the Doomed! campaign, which will close on June 20.
Watch the film's Indiegogo video below: »
Chronicle's Michael B. Jordan responds to those Fantastic Four reboot casting rumors
12 hours ago | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
At the beginning of the month there was a rumor circulating that Michael B. Jordan (Chronicle, HBO's The Sopranos and The Wire) was in talks to play the Human Torch in Josh Trank's reboot of The Fantastic Four. There hasn't been any news confirming or denying the controversial rumor since but Empire Online caught up with Michael B. Jordan at the Cannes Film Festival (he stars in the film Fruitvale Station as shooting victim Oscar Grant) and asked the actor if he was »
- Jesse Giroux
Michael B. Jordan Talks More About Playing The Human Torch In The Fantastic Four
13 hours ago | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
We've already heard briefly from Michael B. Jordan about the possibility that he will play Johnny Storm/The Human Torch in Josh Trank's The Fantastic Four, but the following video interview with Empire Online is the first time we see the actor respond to questions about the reboot on camera. Despite reiterating the fact that nothing is official and that he's yet to sign on the dotted line, his reaction seems to make it clear that he will indeed play the character in the movie which is set for a March 2015 release. Check it out below and let us know what you think in the usual place! »
Cannes 2013: Michael B. Jordan On Human Torch Casting Rumours
22 hours ago | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Fruitvale Station - Ryan Coogler's moving tale of the tragic shooting of Oscar Grant in the Bay Area in 2009 - has been one of the hits of the Cannes Film Festival thus far, with Michael B. Jordan's lead turn a particular standout.We spoke to Jordan - so good in both The Wire and Chronicle, of course - and his Fruitvale Station co-star Melonie Diaz for an upcoming videblogisode, and they were on great form. You'll see the full interview on Friday. But we couldn't resist asking Mr. Jordan about the strong rumours that he's about to reteam with his Chronicle director, Josh Trank, on Fox's reboot of The Fantastic Four, where he would play Johnny Storm aka The Human Torch.While Jordan's answer isn't a 100%, nailed-on, signed-on-the-line-that-is-dotted yes, his reaction to the question - the first time anyone had asked him about Fantastic Four on camera - is priceless. »
Michael B. Jordan discusses possible Human Torch casting in Fantastic Four reboot
20 May 2013 12:01 AM, PDT | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Chronicle star Michael B. Jordan has been discussing a potential reunion with director Josh Trank on the latter’s forthcoming Fantastic Four reboot, and from the way he's talking, it sounds as though there could be a part with his name on it. “Nothing is real. Everyone knows we’re good friends,” said Jordan to USA Today of his relationship with the director. “If it happened I would be ecstatic. I'd love to be a part of it.” USA Today went on to say that Jordan gave a knowing wink before joking, "That wink was off the record." Sounds like...
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- George Wales
The Week in Spandex - Man of Steel, The Avengers 2, Iron Man 3, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Justice League, Booster Gold, Wonder Woman, The Incredibles 2 and more
19 May 2013 11:22 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Our weekly round up of the latest stories from the world of screen superheroes, including Man of Steel, Justice League, Iron Man 3, The Avengers 2, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Fantastic Four, The Amazing Spider-Man, Arrow, Booster Gold, Wonder Woman, Teen Titans Go!, Lego Batman: The Movie - DC Superheroes Unite, Avengers Assemble, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., Ultimate Spider-Man, The Incredibles 2 and more...
Seeing as Marvel has pretty much dominated the headlines these past few weeks (well, months actually), we'll start things off this week with the year's next superhero offering Man of Steel. With less than a month to go until its eagerly-anticipated release a full-on marketing blitz is imminent, and this past week saw Warner Bros. debuting three new posters, two TV spots, two new »
- Flickering Myth
Michael B Jordan on the Fantastic Four reboot
19 May 2013 1:04 AM, PDT | Den of Geek | See recent Den of Geek news »
News Glen Chapman 20 May 2013 - 06:13
Recently linked to the role of The Human Torch, Michael B. Jordan has been chatting about the Fantastic Four reboot...
Michael B Jordan's recent link to the role of Johnny Storm/The Human Torch in Josh Trank's Fantastic Four reboot has proved to be somewhat divisive. There are of course those who recognise that Jordan is a fantastic young actor who would bring a lot to the role, but there are also those who seem to be against changing the race of the character.
Whilst promoting his latest film, Fruitville Station, Jordan has been chatting to The Huffington Post and the subject of the Fantastic Four came up. He said that the possibility is there that he'll be joining the film. but added “that's not real yet”. He also acknowledged there will be those that prefer continuity of the Human Torch remaining white, »
- glenchapman
Jordan Talks "Fantastic Four" Casting Rumors
18 May 2013 10:40 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
"Chronicle" star Michael B. Jordan has shot down early online reports that he will re-team with that film's director Josh Trank on the upcoming "Fantastic Four" reboot.
"Nothing is real. Everyone knows we're good friends. It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic. I'd love to be a part of it" he tells USA Today.
Asked about the fan backlash to his potential casting, he says: "Things change and time goes on, it's 2013 right now. The characteristics of the Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he's charismatic, and he's a playboy. That's it. You know what I'm saying? That's all there is."
Trank helms from a script by Seth Grahame-Smith, Michael Green and Jeremy Slater. »
- Garth Franklin
'Fantastic Four': Michael B Jordan on Johnny Storm rumours
18 May 2013 3:38 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Michael B Jordan has addressed the rumours of his Fantastic Four casting.
The Chronicle actor discussed the possibility of reuniting with director Josh Trank on 20th Century Fox's reboot film.
"Nothing is real. Everyone knows we're good friends. It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic," Jordan told USA Today, winking. "I'd love to be a part of it.
"That wink was off the record."
Jordan has been rumoured for the role of Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, who is portrayed as white in comics continuity.
"Things change and time goes on, it's 2013 right now," Jordan said. "The characteristics of the Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he's charismatic and he's a playboy.
"That's it. You know what I'm saying? That's all there is."
Jordan most recently starred in Fruitvale Station.
Fantastic Four is scheduled for release on March 6, 2015. »
5 Ways To Make A Stand-Alone Venom Movie Work
18 May 2013 3:05 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
There have been rumblings for a few years that a Venom movie could be in the works. While I seriously have my doubts about it ever happening, I think that there is some serious potential in the project. At one point Josh Trank was supposedly looking into taking up the picture after his break out hit Chronicle but later switched to take on the Fantastic Four.
Venom is one of Spider-Man’s most iconic villains and is beloved by comic book fans and outsiders alike. Perhaps it is down to his wonderful character design, or perhaps it is some of his more complex anti-hero tendencies. While writers struggled for years, not knowing exactly what do with the character after his explosive introduction from Todd Macfarlane, he has recently had a resurgence and is one of my favorite Marvel titles running at the moment. Currently repurposed as a hero (did you »
- Patrick Dane
Michael B. Jordan Hints at Playing Human Torch in Fantastic Four Reboot
17 May 2013 5:05 PM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
According to a recent rumor, director Josh Trank is in talks with his "Chronicle" star Michael B Jordan to play the role of Johnny Storm/The Human Torch in the "Fantastic Four" reboot, a role previously played by Chris Evans in the last two films. During a new interview, Jordan spoke about the rumor. "That's not real yet," he hinted. "Everyone knows [Trank and I are] good friends. If it happened I would be ecstatic. I'd love to be a part of it." It seems that there's some truth to the rumor, but Jordan has yet to be officially signed. The actor went on to say that there are no issues with him being a black actor playing a white superhero. "Things change. It's 2013 right now," he said. "The characteristics of The Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he's charismatic, and he's a playboy. That's it." "Fantastic Four" is set to begin »
Michael B. Jordan Addresses Fantastic Four Human Torch Rumor
17 May 2013 4:15 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
A couple weeks ago, a rumor started going around the Friday Night Lights and Chronicle star Michael B. Jordan would be playing the Human Torch in director Josh Trank's reboot of Fantastic Four. The two worked together on Chronicle, so it doesn't seem like it would be out of the question that something like this would happen.
When the rumor first hit, it seemed like a lot of people thought he would be a good choice for the role and that a lot of fans would embrace it. In a recent interview, Jordan was asked about the rumor, and this is what he had to say:
Nothing is real. Everyone knows we (he and Trank) are good friends. It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic.
Jordan went on to address the racial difference of the character, which not many people seemed to have issues with in the first place. »
- Joey Paur
Michael B. Jordan Talks Potential “Fantastic Four” Role
17 May 2013 12:26 PM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
While doing the press rounds for Fruitvale, Michael B. Jordan got to talking about the possibility that he would be playing Johnny Storm Aka the Human Torch in Josh Trank’s Fantastic Four revival.
Firstly, ”That’s not real yet,”
He’s surely interested: ”Everyone knows we’re good friends. It’s something that if it happened I would be ecstatic…I’d love to be a part of it. Things change and time goes on, it’s 2013 right now…The characteristics of the Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he’s charismatic, and he’s a playboy. That’s it. You know what I’m saying? That’s all there is.”
The other casting rumor involves Girls star Allison Williams as Sue Storm. I hope both happen, particularly Jordan as Storm. He’d be perfect. Seth Grahame-Smith, Michael Green and Jeremy Slater are working on the script. »
- Andy Greene
Michael B. Jordan Addresses the Human Torch Fantastic Four Casting Controversy
17 May 2013 12:07 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Chronicle's Michael B. Jordan, who is winning raves in the critically acclaimed drama Fruitvale Station, recently confronted the controversy surrounding his possibly casting in Fantastic Four. Chronicle director Josh Trank wants to reunite with his former leading man on this reboot, but some fans are against the actor taking on the role of Johnny Storm because the character is white in the comic books.
Michael B. Jordan doesn't think the color of the character's skin should matter in this day and age.
"Things change and time goes on, it's 2013 right now. The characteristics of the Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he's charismatic, and he's a playboy. That's it. You know what I'm saying? That's all there is."
Michael B. Jordan was quick to downplay the rumors that he's already been cast, though.
"That's not real yet. Everyone knows we're (director Josh Trank ) good friends. It's something »
- MovieWeb
'Fantastic Four': Michael B. Jordan Addresses Human Torch Casting Rumors
17 May 2013 10:37 AM, PDT | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
by Brett White
"Chronicle" and "Friday Night Lights" alum Michael B. Jordan has been very vocal recently about rumors that he'll be flaming on as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch) in director Josh Trank's upcoming "Fantastic Four" reboot. The actor addressed the casting rumor in new interviews with both USA Today and the Huffington Post, saying that he is not officially involved yet, but he is very open to the idea.
"Nothing is real. Everyone knows we're good friends," says Jordan, mentioning his friendship with director Josh Trank. "It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic. I'd love to be a part of it." USA Today notes that Jordan winked "off the record" while making the last statement, which basically means that he has a blue spandex suit in his closet ready to go! Man, jumping to conclusions is fun.
But there's a bit of unfortunate controversy surrounding the casting rumor, »
- Splash Page Team
Michael B. Jordan Addresses Possibly Playing ‘Human Torch’ In Fantastic Four Reboot
17 May 2013 9:14 AM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
A tiresome debate ignited earlier this month when rising star Michael B. Jordan was revealed to be in early talks to re-team with Chronicle director Josh Trank for Fox's Fantastic Four reboot. Possibly playing the role of Johnny Storm, aka Human Torch, Jordan recently discussed the potential casting with USA Today and The Huffington Post. Revealing first and foremost that, "Nothing is real. Everyone knows we (he and Trank) are good friends," Michael does admit, "It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic." Addressing his and the superhero's obvious racial difference, Jordan argues that, "Things change and time goes on, it's 2013 right now. I'm all about breaking barriers and changing stuff," says Jordan. "We've got a black president. Times have changed. The characteristics of the Human Torch are his name is Johnny Storm, he's charismatic, and he's a playboy. That's it. You know what I'm saying? That's all »
Michael Jordan Is Finally Famous
17 May 2013 8:58 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Cannes, France — Before "Fruitvale Station," Michael B. Jordan was glimpsed sporadically in supporting roles on TV shows like "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights," and in films like "Chronicle" and "Red Tails."
That changes emphatically with "Fruitvale Station," a Sundance hit that premiered Thursday night at the Cannes Film Festival. In the film, he plays Oscar Grant, the 22-year-old victim of the infamous 2009 police shooting on the Oakland, Calif., transit system.
To humanize Grant, first-time filmmaker Ryan Coogler fashioned the movie around his last day: Jordan hardly leaves the frame.
"When I first saw it, I was like, `Man, can we cut to something else? I'm tired of looking at myself right now,'" Jordan said in an interview by the beach off the Croisette. "That's when it really sunk in that this is sink or swim. Sink or swim. Hope I'm swimming."
Not only is the 26-year-old Jordan swimming, »
- AP
Former 'Wire' Actor Shines At Cannes
17 May 2013 8:29 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Cannes, France — Before "Fruitvale Station," Michael B. Jordan was glimpsed sporadically in supporting roles on TV shows like "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights," and in films like "Chronicle" and "Red Tails."
That changes emphatically with "Fruitvale Station," a Sundance hit that premiered Thursday night at the Cannes Film Festival. In the film, he plays Oscar Grant, the 22-year-old victim of the infamous 2009 police shooting on the Oakland, Calif., transit system.
To humanize Grant, first-time filmmaker Ryan Coogler fashioned the movie around his last day: Jordan hardly leaves the frame.
"When I first saw it, I was like, `Man, can we cut to something else? I'm tired of looking at myself right now,'" Jordan said in an interview by the beach off the Croisette. "That's when it really sunk in that this is sink or swim. Sink or swim. Hope I'm swimming."
Not only is the 26-year-old Jordan swimming, »
- AP
Michael B. Jordan Addresses Potential Fantastic Four Role
17 May 2013 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
A rumor began to circulate two weeks ago that Chronicle star Michael B. Jordan was being eyed for the role of Johnny Storm, Aka The Human Torch, in Josh Trank's upcoming Fantastic Four reboot. The internet almost caught on fire, and the man himself won't say whether there is truth to it this nugget of information or not. "That's not real yet," Jordan said in an interview with The Huffington Post . "Everyone knows we're good friends. It's something that if it happened I would be ecstatic," Jordan also told USA Today "giving a big wink." "I'd love to be a part of it." Jordan's enthusiasm to challenge conventional norms appears to be another indicator that he's up for the role. »
Micheal B Jordan, Race and Reactions, and The Fantastic Four
7 May 2013 1:37 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
There’s been something of an uproar on some forums about Chronicle co-star Michael B. Jordan possibly becoming Johnny Storm in Josh Trank’s reboot of the Fantastic Four. The overwhelmingly controversial debate is for the most part centred on Jordan’s race and the replacing of traditionally Caucasian characters with other races. Some of these comments, despite being anywhere from ignorant to downright racist, are not all that surprising considering some of the reactions to Miles Morales, the black and Latino Spider-Man of the Ultimates universe. Conversations on the subject typically degrade into political discussions, rants on race and ‘staying true to the character’. It varies how constructive any of these debates can be but the fact that a dialogue is being had at all seems to be a good thing. The biggest question lingering is; is there anything inherently racial about these characters? If the answer is yes »
- Taegan J. Brown
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