Venom: The Movie?!

*Raph's Girl* · 02-09-2008, 05:25 PM

WTF?!

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IESB.net is reporting that Marvel is moving forward with a new stand alone film featuring the character of Venom. The site says they’ve confirmed that "the studio" (obviously no confirmation it’ll be Sony, who distributes the "Spider-Man" films) has met recently with several "A list writers" about the film.

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option...4249&Itemid=99

PAAATE · 02-09-2008, 05:29 PM

Why...?

How...?

WHAAAT..!?

MoreCowbell5263 · 02-09-2008, 06:12 PM

Venom has a very large fan base, and I guess a lot of fanboys felt ripped off from his lack of screentime in Spider-Man 3, so they're going to make a solo movie for him where he's an "anti-hero" like he is in the comics. It'll probably be a lot darker, R-rated, and he'll probably fight Carnage.

*ZariusTwo* · 02-09-2008, 06:43 PM

Theyve been wanting to do this since Spidey 3, but given how badly "Electra" bombed, they should know better than this.

The "Lethal Protector" comics from the 1990s are gore magnets, and only one of them is any good (The Madness), Carnage would be better suited for a much darker film, but that's half the fun of seeing him in a Spidey film

*gobo* · 02-09-2008, 11:09 PM

I don't expect this to work. Venom only works well as a foil.

Ra · 02-10-2008, 12:01 AM

I seriously doubt that they will actually do a good job with this, considering they messed up their chance in Spiderman 3. We'll see, I guess...

*Brodie* · 02-10-2008, 12:35 AM

I dont know why people are surprised...Arad wanted to make this when he was helping with Spidey 3.

And Venom only working as a foil? Wrong. Much more interesting character as an anti-hero, than when hes just a villian.

*gobo* · 02-10-2008, 03:30 AM

Eh... The way I see it is the the original fans of Venom were hooked by his brutality and warped logic. Focusing a story on him as the protagonist just seems like straying too much from what made him popular to begin with. But, I guess I just have too much fear that it'll be as disconnected as Catwoman was to its source material. But, since Venom isn't DC, I guess I'm worrying over nothing...

*Voltron* · 02-10-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gobo

Eh... The way I see it is the the original fans of Venom were hooked by his brutality and warped logic. Focusing a story on him as the protagonist just seems like straying too much from what made him popular to begin with. But, I guess I just have too much fear that it'll be as disconnected as Catwoman was to its source material. But, since Venom isn't DC, I guess I'm worrying over nothing...

While you forward a good point about the nature of Venom's character, I must differ. When he breaks away from the Spidey titles, he still acts as a foil to Parker. His warped logic and brutality are still present, and it's still interesting and fun to watch him justify his crimes by thwarting others.

Of course, the stories are rarely (if ever) the calibur of Spider-Man's, but they serve their purpose. What's more, his comics help develop a considerably complicated character who, short of the once-a-year appearance in a Spidey title, doesn't receive that much development.

That being said, I agree with the comment that this movie is going to blow. They've had a script written for years (where he fights Carnage) and I'm almost positive that it will be too detached to actually leave anyone but the most rabid Venom fanboys satisfied.

I like Venom, but I don't like crappy stories.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 02-10-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Theyve been wanting to do this since Spidey 3, but given how badly "Electra" bombed, they should know better than this.

The "Lethal Protector" comics from the 1990s are gore magnets, and only one of them is any good (The Madness), Carnage would be better suited for a much darker film, but that's half the fun of seeing him in a Spidey film

The difference is that while Venom doesn't have the name value of Spider-Man, he probably has a hell of a lot more popularity than Elektra. I doubt many people who aren't big time Marvel fans know who Elektra is.

*Revan* · 02-10-2008, 08:43 PM

So if Venom is the protagonist, who will oppose him? Someone just? How will they get the audience to "root" for evil?

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 02-10-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

So if Venom is the protagonist, who will oppose him? Someone just? How will they get the audience to "root" for evil?

Put him up against Iron Man circa Marvel's Civil War.

**Jo Dawn** · 02-11-2008, 12:47 AM

No thanks. Never liked the character (yes, I read the comics and yes I saw Spidey 3...) and his part in Spidey 3 was uninteresting. I thought the whole Sandman storyline was extremely more compelling and emotionally well done (thanks to Thomas Haden Church).

*Spitfire* · 02-11-2008, 01:00 AM

Who would fight Venom? Well

One of these would work nicely. Honestly I don't care how they pull it off but if they do it I'd like it done right and that means I want Venom to be huge and hulking. I want him to talk in the third person as well like he does in the comics and I want him to be savage.

I'm not expecting anything good to come out of this but one could hope it turns out well, I'd very much so enjoy a good Venom movie. If their smart though they'd make it rated R but if they did that then all the 12 year olds couldn't go see it and that's who this stuff is marketed at. Though in 300's case it worked so maybe.

If I recall correctly the only rated R Marvel movie series's are Blade and Punisher, so slim chance.

*gobo* · 02-11-2008, 07:47 AM

None of those pics are visible to me.

*Revan* · 02-11-2008, 06:04 PM

yeah apparently 3 red X's will fight venom

Leogeddon · 02-11-2008, 06:14 PM

If Kletus Cassidy was the villain of the story, then it would be even bigger than Batman Begins!

Fledermaus · 02-11-2008, 07:28 PM

So long as Topher Grace or whoever they cast doesn't talk in that inappropriately high-pitched voice as VENOM, as long as he keeps the damn HEAD on and doesn't keep unmasking himself or crying like it's some damn chick flick...

Then bring it on!

Maybe this movie will redeem Venom from his brutal ass-raping in Spider-Man 3... piece of $hit.

*Brodie* · 02-11-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

No thanks. Never liked the character.

Oh, well, if you won't see it, why bother making it.

I mean, all things considered, you ARE the target audience for a movie based on a superhero(villian) from a comic book.

I'm serious.

Honest.

*Spitfire* · 02-12-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

yeah apparently 3 red X's will fight venom

Odd worked on my PC now their gone

I had pictures of Sinner, Carnage, and the children he spawned that tried to kill him.

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02-09-2008, 06:12 PM	#3
MoreCowbell5263 Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 300	Venom has a very large fan base, and I guess a lot of fanboys felt ripped off from his lack of screentime in Spider-Man 3, so they're going to make a solo movie for him where he's an "anti-hero" like he is in the comics. It'll probably be a lot darker, R-rated, and he'll probably fight Carnage. __________________ Hope these guys aren't lumberjacks! No joke...the only thing safe in the woods...would be the trees!

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ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,499	Theyve been wanting to do this since Spidey 3, but given how badly "Electra" bombed, they should know better than this. The "Lethal Protector" comics from the 1990s are gore magnets, and only one of them is any good (The Madness), Carnage would be better suited for a much darker film, but that's half the fun of seeing him in a Spidey film __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

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gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I don't expect this to work. Venom only works well as a foil. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

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Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	I seriously doubt that they will actually do a good job with this, considering they messed up their chance in Spiderman 3. We'll see, I guess... __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

02-10-2008, 12:35 AM	#7
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I dont know why people are surprised...Arad wanted to make this when he was helping with Spidey 3. And Venom only working as a foil? Wrong. Much more interesting character as an anti-hero, than when hes just a villian. __________________ Stupendous Monster

02-10-2008, 03:30 AM	#8
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Eh... The way I see it is the the original fans of Venom were hooked by his brutality and warped logic. Focusing a story on him as the protagonist just seems like straying too much from what made him popular to begin with. But, I guess I just have too much fear that it'll be as disconnected as Catwoman was to its source material. But, since Venom isn't DC, I guess I'm worrying over nothing... __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

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Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	So if Venom is the protagonist, who will oppose him? Someone just? How will they get the audience to "root" for evil? __________________

02-11-2008, 12:47 AM	#13
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	No thanks. Never liked the character (yes, I read the comics and yes I saw Spidey 3...) and his part in Spidey 3 was uninteresting. I thought the whole Sandman storyline was extremely more compelling and emotionally well done (thanks to Thomas Haden Church). __________________

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Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Who would fight Venom? Well One of these would work nicely. Honestly I don't care how they pull it off but if they do it I'd like it done right and that means I want Venom to be huge and hulking. I want him to talk in the third person as well like he does in the comics and I want him to be savage. I'm not expecting anything good to come out of this but one could hope it turns out well, I'd very much so enjoy a good Venom movie. If their smart though they'd make it rated R but if they did that then all the 12 year olds couldn't go see it and that's who this stuff is marketed at. Though in 300's case it worked so maybe. If I recall correctly the only rated R Marvel movie series's are Blade and Punisher, so slim chance. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

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gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	None of those pics are visible to me. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

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Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	yeah apparently 3 red X's will fight venom __________________

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02-11-2008, 07:28 PM	#18
Fledermaus Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,115	MAJOR Venom fan says -- So long as Topher Grace or whoever they cast doesn't talk in that inappropriately high-pitched voice as VENOM, as long as he keeps the damn HEAD on and doesn't keep unmasking himself or crying like it's some damn chick flick... Then bring it on! Maybe this movie will redeem Venom from his brutal ass-raping in Spider-Man 3... piece of $hit. __________________ We're calling it a freeway. Eight lanes of shimmering cement running from here to Pasadena. Smooth, safe, fast. Traffic jams will be a thing of the past. I see a place where people get on and off the freeway. On and off, off and on all day, all night! Soon there will be a string of gas stations, inexpensive motels, restaurants that serve rapidly prepared food! Tire salons, automobile dealerships and wonderful, wonderful billboards reaching as far as the eye can see! My God... It'll be beautiful.