Hey folks, Harry here... So we're going to get our PUNISHER teaser on the HULK, Travolta joins the cast, film to be shot in Tampa... and a nifty logo poster... Groovy. I've heard that the pic released was just something put together for this Super Advance Teaser that was especially shot to be pasted on THE HULK trailer, and is neither set designed by the folks doing the movie or shot by folks doing it. So we can chill a bit. Still doesn't strike the fact that that was one stupid looking goofy look on Thomas Jane's face. But maybe he was just told he gets to kick Vinnie Barbarino's ass - and beings he was 5 at the time that name was going around, he just sort of got dumbstruck... That could be it!
Hope you find this useful
According to Variety, Artisan Pictures and Marvel Studios have set John Travolta to play the lead villain opposite Thomas Jane in the adaptation, which Jonathan Hensleigh is directing from his own script. Filming begins in July, for a summer 2004 release. The trade gives the following description:
"The Punisher" is the tale of an FBI undercover agent who, just as he's completed his last mission that will lead to a cushy desk job, sees his family slaughtered. He becomes single-mindedly determined to exact revenge. Travolta plays Howard Saint, a former underworld figure who goes straight but returns to old habits after his son is slain. The two men square off against one another.
"Howard Saint is not a one-dimensional villain, but a real person with a believable character arc," said Artisan Pictures production president Richard Saperstein. "John brings intelligence and humanity to that character."
"We spent a lot of time discussing the role, and the things he would bring to make the villain unique," said Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad, who's producing with Gale Anne Hurd. "That proved to be the attraction. John is a great endorsement for the comic, which has been a big property for Marvel."
Jaime
Wow, seems like some local Tampa political folks are stepping into the action...
The Punisher in Tampa & Info
Hey Harry,
Just wanted to drop off the info to you that according to my local news program The Punisher is going to be filmed here in my hometown. Apparently the entire thing will be filmed in Tampa and he’ll apparently be roaming our streets in the movie and scenes from Tampa will be in it. John Starke from Artisan announced it today at a tourism luncheon. They’re talking to vacant building owners for implosions and such. Our ex mayor will be in a Jazz bar scene and our current mayor has been casted too. They also said that “a major actor” will be cast to play the role as the Punisher.
See ya, Jack.
and the groovy stylin' poster...
Hi Harry, here's a link to the Punisher A Style Poster.
Enjoy!
Miles
