The Lone Ranger (2013 version) [R]

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  1. Goodsport

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    I can't believe that I missed this news until just recently, but it's nonetheless exciting for us old-timers who remember the "The Lone Ranger" TV show (albeit in reruns for me, but still). :cool:

    Writers Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio did a great job in reviving the Zorro franchise with 1998's The Mask of Zorro and launching Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in 2003, so hopefully they'll get a chance at The Lone Ranger.


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  2. Goodsport

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    After doing some research, it seems that you young folk may have had some exposure to The Lone Ranger after all the past two years in the form of an Eisner Award nominated comic book series by Dynamite Entertainment.


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    Also, some research revealed that the Green Hornet character (who himself has an upcoming movie coming in 2010 starring Seth Rogen) is the in-story grand-nephew of The Lone Ranger, which is probably less surprising considering that The Green Hornet was created by Fran Striker, who also helped develop The Lone Ranger some years earlier. :eek:


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  3. metroflip73

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    I still remember the movie version from the late 70s early 80s.

    Feh.
     
  4. Goodsport

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    While I do remember that movie (The Legend of the Lone Ranger) when it hit theaters in 1981, I never got around to seeing it then and only partially saw it on TV a few years later. Judging by the movie's various reviews, I suppose that was for the best.

    I heard that the film eventually bombed so badly that it pretty much killed first-timer Klinton Spilsbury's acting career, not to mention that his dialogue throughout the film had to later be looped over with James Keach's voice. :eek:

    From what I've read, much of the criticism of that film wasn't the concept itself, but that (among some other things) it changed too much of the canonical background that was established before.

    Still, I honestly doubt that the idea of bringing back the Lone Ranger was "damaged beyond repair" or whatever, though the upcoming movie would need to do it right.

    After all, look at Zorro, whose character had a TV show at about the same time as The Lone Ranger and whose last theatrical release prior to 1998 (albeit a comedy) also coincided around the same time as that Lone Ranger film. Yet the 1998 film did great both critically and box-office wise. :)


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  5. metroflip73

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    The G*y Blade?

    I thought it was a funny flick.
     
  6. bungadiri

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    It was a riot. Also one of the more quotable films of the 80's.

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    Please no Toby Maguire! ;)
     
  8. Goodsport

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    But, who will be the love interest? It must get lonely for the Lone Ranger and Tonto on the trial...Wait, is this another Brokeback Mountain type movie?
     
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    Well... maybe Silver and Scout are actually female horses... :eek:




    I'll get me coat. :D


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    AICN said that Clooney was being whispered as the role of the Lone Ranger. I remember the last time he donned a mask to fight crime, and that didn't turn out too pretty.
     
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    Masked Gunman a Lone Film Star - N.Y. Post

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  14. Goodsport

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    interesting.
     
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    That's the word.
     
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    Disney Shuts Down Production of 'Lone Ranger' - L.A. Times

    Can someone please tell me why it would cost $200 million to make a Lone Ranger movie? Is it taking place in outer space or something? It's a western, for God's sake!!
     
  18. HerthaBerwyn

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    Hey, theyre called Diamond Back Rattle Snakes for a reason.
     
  19. Ringo

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    wow. that might be the first time I've decided NOT to see a movie based on its budget (yeah, i know it's cancelled ... but you get the point).

    maybe they're genetically engineering some of those Mr. Ed talking horses or something?
     
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    So How Come ‘The Lone Ranger’ Was Going To Cost $250 Million? 5 Reasons Disney Got Cold Feet - IndieWire

    The article mentions that the massive flop of Cowboys vs. Aliens may have given Disney second thoughts.
     
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    wow. after reading that I'm glad the movie got canned. yuck.
     
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    First Look at 'The Lone Ranger' Stars Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer in Costume - Hollywood Reporter

     
  23. Goodsport

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    It's good to see that the movie is back on track. :cool:


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    Yet another out-of-control director...

    'Lone Ranger' Budget Back Up to $250 Million - Hollywood Reporter

     

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