Will Arnett talks about his role as Vernon Fenwick - Page 2

*CyberCubed* · 07-31-2013, 04:53 PM

Vernon will probably hate the Turtles. Therefore he won't be out or character.

Raphaeline · 07-31-2013, 07:34 PM

Yes, he can help April help them without liking the turtles...

*Coola Yagami* · 07-31-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Vernon will probably hate the Turtles. Therefore he won't be out or character.

For all we know, Vernon might be the first one to shake their hand. He sounds like Vernon in name only.

*TigerClaw* · 07-31-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

For all we know, Vernon might be the first one to shake their hand. He sounds like Vernon in name only.

Yeah, It sounds like Vernon in name only, Kind of like Sam Witwicky in the Transformers movies, a character from the old cartoons, But the movie version using the same name and nothing like the cartoon version.

*Galactus* · 07-31-2013, 09:29 PM

It's not like Vernon was an important or a big fan favourite character so I don't think changing him is that big of a deal.

I generaly judge based on the context but I often support the idea of using an established character if there's suitable role. Of course it seems this version sounds so drasticaly different they may as well have created another. I strikes me if they needed a male ally an actual main character and fan favourite like Casey Jones would have undeniably been a better pick. (Then again maybe we should count ourselves lucky they're not using him)

I suppose in the first season Vernon wasn't characterised like he would be in the rest of the series. He was pretty nondescript and basicaly just the voice of the news crew. He was no more cowardly than the rest of them and actualy did seemingly support April in covering the turtles story. Maybe that's the basis for this version...or perhaps I'm giving them way too much credit. Given what Arnett says I probably am.

*Powder* · 07-31-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Galactus

It's not like Vernon was an important or a big fan favourite character so I don't think changing him is that big of a deal.

Just the same, there's no point in using a character in name only. It's not like it's a cool easter egg or something. Either make a new character or be faithful to the one you're using.

FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza · 08-01-2013, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisdude

By using Vernon instead of Casey, they don't have to give him a backstory, they don't have to work in his vigilante thing... If it were Casey, he'd have to be Casey, and everyone would be judging him. Vernon's just the camera man. He don't need to be set up. The turtles do, April does, Shredder does, and Casey would be one more...

Man, I'm still impressed by the first movie, when I think back on it. They managed to do so much.

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Originally Posted by MastahShredder

I will forever love the first for it's darkness. Shredder was no joke.

"There will be no mistake this time, I go myself. And the rat, kill it"

Still gives me goosebumps.

I love the first movie.
My friend loves the sequel and can't imagine why I love the original so much. He pointed out it was darker. I had never considered it, but maybe it is why I love it so much. Always have.
It's real. As real as any TMNT has ever been, in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Crabfight

I dunno. Arnett keeps saying that Vernon is "reluctant at first" so maybe they've kept intact the more spineless aspects of his personality?

As long as he never finds his spine.
He better not ever be that guy who pulls through at the end.
But hey, at the same time, I imagine he would be that guy.

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Originally Posted by Powder

Just the same, there's no point in using a character in name only. It's not like it's a cool easter egg or something. Either make a new character or be faithful to the one you're using.

I'll agree here.
I get a kick out of easter eggs. Especially movies like Wreck-It Ralph which was a tribute, in many ways, to games we grew up on and love.
It's exciting to see that stuff. Even the "East warehouse on Lairdman Island" is a fun easter egg in the original movie.
Having the Channel 6 crew in the new movie...? Eeehhh... It was never a problem to me that they weren't in the previous movies so it's not like I'm all "FINALLY!!" over this.

Toby Barrett · 08-01-2013, 08:33 AM

Vernon gets the girl at the end. The entire movie focuses on his struggle and quest to get into April's pants.

pingclang · 08-01-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Crabfight

I dunno. Arnett keeps saying that Vernon is "reluctant at first" so maybe they've kept intact the more spineless aspects of his personality?

"Reluctant at first" just confirms it since that sort of tells me he'll get over himself and help which is very anti- Vernon. I'm not complaining, I never liked or cared about Vernon so he's just another name in the film, they could at least give him the prick qualities that kind of defined him. That said, he could be an interesting character since it isn't out yet.

*TigerClaw* · 08-03-2013, 06:49 PM

I forgot to post this other bit of stuff from Will Arnett about the new TMNT
http://www.craveonline.com/film/arti...urtles-changes

He talks about Vernon, much the same as the other interviews. But he mention some interesting stuff regarding the action in the movie.

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“The action is very real and feels [like] we’re used to seeing through the Bourne movies, action that feels really real and hard hitting, like ooh, that looks like it hurt type stuff, and we do that.”

If the action is like the Bourne movies, I really hope we don't have any shaky cam during the fights, The Bourne movies are notorious for having lots of shaking cam during the action scenes.

Konchadunga · 08-04-2013, 02:41 AM

I would love to see Vernon grow some balls and do something cool in the end. Key phrase; in the end. It would actually be quite a twist to take a character everyone looked down their shorter noses at, recreate his idiocy at first, and then develop him. If they just make him a competent, good guy to begin with, though, then that's just dull. Also, even if he has a lot of great character development, that won't be worth it if he takes too much time away from the Turtles.

sgtfbomb · 08-04-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

If the action is like the Bourne movies, I really hope we don't have any shaky cam during the fights, The Bourne movies are notorious for having lots of shaking cam during the action scenes.

Yeah, I hate that too. The idea is that it's supposed to make the action feel kinetic, but all it does is give me a headache. I don't mind the documentary style cinematography, when it's kept on a leash, but, man, you watch some of these movies, and it's like the cameraman is having a seizure.

*TigerClaw* · 08-04-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sgtfbomb

Yeah, I hate that too. The idea is that it's supposed to make the action feel kinetic, but all it does is give me a headache. I don't mind the documentary style cinematography, when it's kept on a leash, but, man, you watch some of these movies, and it's like the cameraman is having a seizure.

I recall how they wanted to shoot the action scenes like the movie The Raid Redeption, And if you watch some of those clips. There is no shaky cam shots. But it all looks real and brutal.

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Konchadunga Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 912	I would love to see Vernon grow some balls and do something cool in the end. Key phrase; in the end. It would actually be quite a twist to take a character everyone looked down their shorter noses at, recreate his idiocy at first, and then develop him. If they just make him a competent, good guy to begin with, though, then that's just dull. Also, even if he has a lot of great character development, that won't be worth it if he takes too much time away from the Turtles. __________________

07-31-2013, 04:53 PM	#21
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,838	Vernon will probably hate the Turtles. Therefore he won't be out or character.

07-31-2013, 09:29 PM	#25
Galactus Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,009	It's not like Vernon was an important or a big fan favourite character so I don't think changing him is that big of a deal. I generaly judge based on the context but I often support the idea of using an established character if there's suitable role. Of course it seems this version sounds so drasticaly different they may as well have created another. I strikes me if they needed a male ally an actual main character and fan favourite like Casey Jones would have undeniably been a better pick. (Then again maybe we should count ourselves lucky they're not using him) I suppose in the first season Vernon wasn't characterised like he would be in the rest of the series. He was pretty nondescript and basicaly just the voice of the news crew. He was no more cowardly than the rest of them and actualy did seemingly support April in covering the turtles story. Maybe that's the basis for this version...or perhaps I'm giving them way too much credit. Given what Arnett says I probably am.

08-01-2013, 08:33 AM	#28
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	Vernon gets the girl at the end. The entire movie focuses on his struggle and quest to get into April's pants.