James Gunn Re-hired for GOTG Vol 3 - Page 9

*MikeandRaph87* · 08-08-2018, 12:35 PM

https://screenrant.com/guardians-gal...pt-disney/amp/

Not official, but looks like the script for Vol. 3 has been scrapped soley because it was James Gunn's work and the 2020 Spring release date no longer the goal. I really thought with him being the one person to recieve support Disney would have at least used his script. So much for the only film series of Marvel's without Spider-Man that interest me personally.

*Andrew NDB* · 08-08-2018, 12:55 PM

I dunno... there's a whole lot of "may"s and "unconfirmed" stuff in there.

*MikeandRaph87* · 08-08-2018, 01:30 PM

It seems to be a test for not just Disney, but Hollywood and their swift cutting ties the very moment a controversy comes to light. Whatever they decide may set a precedence for other targets enabling by not looking into anything more than possible immediate $ loss or being careful and true controversies being dealt with while carefully managing situations like this. The question is what presence will Disney set?

*Andrew NDB* · 08-08-2018, 01:48 PM

This is just my gut feeling, but I feel like Disney will wait an appropriate amount of time so as to seem like they're "punishing" Gunn/assessing the situation/weighing heavily on it... and then bring him back in and throw out some statement.

It could very easily go the other route, though.

*plastroncafe* · 08-08-2018, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

It seems to be a test for not just Disney, but Hollywood and their swift cutting ties the very moment a controversy comes to light. Whatever they decide may set a precedence for other targets enabling by not looking into anything more than possible immediate $ loss or being careful and true controversies being dealt with while carefully managing situations like this. The question is what presence will Disney set?

I'm curious to see who steps in to direct after all this.
Because...I sure as heck wouldn't want to sign on to that work environment.

*Autbot_Benz* · 08-08-2018, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

I'm curious to see who steps in to direct after all this.
Because...I sure as heck wouldn't want to sign on to that work environment.

I have to agree. Vol 3 is basically damaged goods now. The Cast want Gunn back Bautista is losing his **** over this. I don't think any director wants to touch this with a 10 foot pole

*Andrew NDB* · 08-08-2018, 02:20 PM

Very true. Kind of Disney's only way out at this point is bringing him back aboard with some kind of stern disclaimer about his "unthinkable" Twitter past.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-08-2018, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Very true. Kind of Disney's only way out at this point is bringing him back aboard with some kind of stern disclaimer about his "unthinkable" Twitter past.

That does seem to be the safe choice, from both the business and PR perspectives.

*plastroncafe* · 08-08-2018, 02:30 PM

I'm legit surprised they didn't just use his script.
Unless there's something in the contract that doesn't allow them to use it.

*Andrew NDB* · 08-08-2018, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

I'm legit surprised they didn't just use his script.
Unless there's something in the contract that doesn't allow them to use it.

There's nothing saying they're not. This is becoming the new "Affleck is OFF 'The Batman'!" now.

But obviously them not using Gunn's script -- IF that's what they end up doing -- would be all about, "See, SJWs? We're COMPLETELY distancing ourselves from Gunn! Even from his script... ewww... see how revolted we are? Look, we're physically putting it in the trash! What a wretched person Gunn is!" and not any sort of legal thing or legal barrier.

*ZariusTwo* · 08-08-2018, 02:46 PM

Disney may be using his script after all

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...source=twitter

*plastroncafe* · 08-08-2018, 02:54 PM

So he's NOT in breach of contract.
Goodness, that's going to be a nice payday for Gunn.

*Andrew NDB* · 08-08-2018, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

So he's NOT in breach of contract.
Goodness, that's going to be a nice payday for Gunn.

What? How could he be in breach of contract? He didn't write the Guardians 3 script on spec... he was paid for it, regardless of if they use it or not.

*MikeandRaph87* · 08-08-2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Disney may be using his script after all

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...source=twitter

I definitely see the Affleck/Batman will he/won't he thing Andrew mentioned.

Maybe aside from the support of fans and the cast is if other studios will see it the way we do and try to snatch him while he is available. Those other studios trying to steal away Gunn in response to him not losing popularity will make Disney realize it (pardon the pun) jumped the gun in trying to avoid controversey.

*raph27* · 08-08-2018, 09:16 PM

Maybe they'll just grab Ron Howard again.

*Autbot_Benz* · 08-09-2018, 12:39 PM

Kevin Feige Is Reportedly Fighting In GOTG VOL. 3 Director James Gunn's Corner At Marvel Studios

While it appears as if James Gunn won't end up directing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, we have since heard that his script will more than likely still be used for the threequel and that there is a chance he could return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe somewhere down the line. Now, a new report claims that it's Kevin Feige who is fighting in the filmmaker's corner and that could make all the difference!

According to MCU Cosmic's Jeremy Conrad, the Marvel Studios President is "fighting on the inside" for "Gunn's vision" to remain part of the threequel and that's he's actually "livid" about the firing.

As a result, Feige is doing his best to keep Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's script in place so that at least some of his vision is kept alive. We have, of course, heard that it's possible Gunn could still direct that movie and if Feige is doing his best to make that happen, there's a very good chance that it ultimately will. We'll just have to wait and see for now, though, as this is clearly all very complicated.

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guard...tudios-a162812

*Andrew NDB* · 08-09-2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

According to MCU Cosmic's Jeremy Conrad, the Marvel Studios President is "fighting on the inside" for "Gunn's vision" to remain part of the threequel and that's he's actually "livid" about the firing.

Of course he's livid. Again, Disney made a big thing about "Marvel Studios has earned its autonomy -- we're not gonna screw with them." And within hours of some Twitter nonsense, Disney steps over Kevin Feige and fires one of his top directors? What?

**Jester** · 08-09-2018, 02:31 PM

Part of me wonders if we'll see the directorial debut of one of the cast, with Gunn being on that person's speed dial.

*plastroncafe* · 08-09-2018, 02:37 PM

Yondu, you're needed on set!

*TigerClaw* · 08-09-2018, 03:39 PM

Possible Reprieve On James Gunn & ‘Guardians’ As Marvel Powwows With Disney?
https://deadline.com/2018/08/james-g...pt-1202443199/

08-08-2018, 12:35 PM	#161
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	https://screenrant.com/guardians-gal...pt-disney/amp/ Not official, but looks like the script for Vol. 3 has been scrapped soley because it was James Gunn's work and the 2020 Spring release date no longer the goal. I really thought with him being the one person to recieve support Disney would have at least used his script. So much for the only film series of Marvel's without Spider-Man that interest me personally. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

08-08-2018, 12:55 PM	#162
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,565	I dunno... there's a whole lot of "may"s and "unconfirmed" stuff in there. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

08-08-2018, 01:30 PM	#163
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	It seems to be a test for not just Disney, but Hollywood and their swift cutting ties the very moment a controversy comes to light. Whatever they decide may set a precedence for other targets enabling by not looking into anything more than possible immediate $ loss or being careful and true controversies being dealt with while carefully managing situations like this. The question is what presence will Disney set? __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

08-08-2018, 01:48 PM	#164
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,565	This is just my gut feeling, but I feel like Disney will wait an appropriate amount of time so as to seem like they're "punishing" Gunn/assessing the situation/weighing heavily on it... and then bring him back in and throw out some statement. It could very easily go the other route, though. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

08-08-2018, 02:20 PM	#167
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,565	Very true. Kind of Disney's only way out at this point is bringing him back aboard with some kind of stern disclaimer about his "unthinkable" Twitter past. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

08-08-2018, 02:46 PM	#171
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,501	Disney may be using his script after all https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...source=twitter __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

08-08-2018, 09:16 PM	#175
raph27 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,611	Maybe they'll just grab Ron Howard again.

08-09-2018, 12:39 PM	#176
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,192	Kevin Feige Is Reportedly Fighting In GOTG VOL. 3 Director James Gunn's Corner At Marvel Studios While it appears as if James Gunn won't end up directing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, we have since heard that his script will more than likely still be used for the threequel and that there is a chance he could return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe somewhere down the line. Now, a new report claims that it's Kevin Feige who is fighting in the filmmaker's corner and that could make all the difference! According to MCU Cosmic's Jeremy Conrad, the Marvel Studios President is "fighting on the inside" for "Gunn's vision" to remain part of the threequel and that's he's actually "livid" about the firing. As a result, Feige is doing his best to keep Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's script in place so that at least some of his vision is kept alive. We have, of course, heard that it's possible Gunn could still direct that movie and if Feige is doing his best to make that happen, there's a very good chance that it ultimately will. We'll just have to wait and see for now, though, as this is clearly all very complicated. https://www.comicbookmovie.com/guard...tudios-a162812 __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

08-09-2018, 02:31 PM	#178
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Part of me wonders if we'll see the directorial debut of one of the cast, with Gunn being on that person's speed dial. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

08-09-2018, 03:39 PM	#180
TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 14,165	Possible Reprieve On James Gunn & ‘Guardians’ As Marvel Powwows With Disney? https://deadline.com/2018/08/james-g...pt-1202443199/ __________________ Follow me on my Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@tygerclaw305