The star of King Kong has been chosen

Kolzig · 03-30-2004, 11:46 AM

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainm...ection=general

Peter Jackson has chosen Jack Black to star in King Kong as Carl Denham, an adventurer film-maker who is trying to make a name for himself in 1930s New York.

This could lead to anything I suppose, first I thought this was an April fools joke, but then I realised it isn't April yet.

Oh well, Peter always surprises positively in the end, maybe he can do miracles with Jack Black...

Though I don't like Jack Black's movies, many other seem to like.

jaf · 03-30-2004, 12:10 PM

I think you got it wrong, Black's gonna play the gorilla's role...

Kolzig · 03-30-2004, 12:13 PM

Heh, maybe...

But anyhow I think PJ will work his magic again and do the same to Black as he did to Wood and Astin in LotR.

He turned them from B movie actors to possible A list material.

remixor · 03-30-2004, 12:14 PM

I'm not sure Sean Astin and Elijah Wood were really b-actors before they were in LOTR. Like Jack Black, they were already pretty big names.

Kolzig · 03-30-2004, 12:36 PM

Well, I can agree that Elijah wasn't a B movie actor, but even though Sean Astin has done acting for 20 years already, the only movie I know and have seen him in before LotR was Encino Man and that's not far from a B movie...

*Jake* · 03-30-2004, 12:53 PM

Astin was also the lead in Rudy, and as a kid in The Goonies

Garyos · 03-30-2004, 01:03 PM

This kicks quite a bit of ass, IMHO. JAck Black rocks my socks off, and I've always wanted to see him in in a more serious role.

amishler · 03-30-2004, 02:14 PM

Pretty cool news. Jack Black brings a spark to anything he's involved with. His bit with Will Ferrell where they added lyrics to the acceptance speech cutoff music was my favorite part of an otherwise pretty dull Oscar ceremony. I just picked up the Tenacious D Masterworks DVD set and am really looking forward to delving into it in the near future.

As far as King Kong goes, I wonder if Weta can convert any of their troll models from LotR into gorillas? That could speed up production.

doppelganger rex · 03-30-2004, 02:39 PM

When I first heard abuot the lOTR movie and woh was making it my first reaction was, the dierctor of Braindead is doing Tolkien?!? Benefit of a doubt, yall, use it.

D.C. · 03-30-2004, 03:37 PM

I didn't like LOTR (although the production values kicked ass) but I'm looking forward to this movie. Naiomi Watts is playing the female lead right?

*Jake* · 03-30-2004, 03:58 PM

I think Jack Black is actually going to play all roles in the film. He is now also slated to direct.

Kolzig · 03-31-2004, 01:57 AM

http://www.comingsoon.net/news.php?id=4116

Adrian Brody is also getting a role in the movie.

The Oscar winner has been offered the role of Jack Driscoll, a former World War I fighter pilot who is the love interest for archaeologist Ann Darrow, to be played by Naomi Watts.

Ninja Dodo · 03-31-2004, 03:30 AM

I'll bet Jack Black will kill King Kong from two hundred yards away.... with MIND BULLETS.

... and then Kyle can do a cameo.

Henke · 03-31-2004, 04:22 AM

I'm sceptical. Although it could have been worse, it could have been Will Smith....

doppelganger rex · 03-31-2004, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henke

I'm sceptical. Although it could have been worse, it could have been Will Smith....

In the role of the monkey?

03-30-2004, 11:46 AM	#1
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	The star of King Kong has been chosen http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainm...ection=general Peter Jackson has chosen Jack Black to star in King Kong as Carl Denham, an adventurer film-maker who is trying to make a name for himself in 1930s New York. This could lead to anything I suppose, first I thought this was an April fools joke, but then I realised it isn't April yet. Oh well, Peter always surprises positively in the end, maybe he can do miracles with Jack Black... Though I don't like Jack Black's movies, many other seem to like. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

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Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Heh, maybe... But anyhow I think PJ will work his magic again and do the same to Black as he did to Wood and Astin in LotR. He turned them from B movie actors to possible A list material. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

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remixor A search for a crazy man! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,987	I'm not sure Sean Astin and Elijah Wood were really b-actors before they were in LOTR. Like Jack Black, they were already pretty big names. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Chris "News Editor" Remo Some sort of Writer or Editor or Something, Idle Thumbs "Some comparisons are a little less obvious. I always think of Grim Fandango as Casablanca on acid." - Will Wright

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Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Well, I can agree that Elijah wasn't a B movie actor, but even though Sean Astin has done acting for 20 years already, the only movie I know and have seen him in before LotR was Encino Man and that's not far from a B movie... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

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amishler This Space for Rent Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle...ish Posts: 179	Pretty cool news. Jack Black brings a spark to anything he's involved with. His bit with Will Ferrell where they added lyrics to the acceptance speech cutoff music was my favorite part of an otherwise pretty dull Oscar ceremony. I just picked up the Tenacious D Masterworks DVD set and am really looking forward to delving into it in the near future. As far as King Kong goes, I wonder if Weta can convert any of their troll models from LotR into gorillas? That could speed up production. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ It's no secret that a conscience can sometimes be a pest. It's no secret: ambition bites the nails of success. Every artist is a cannibal, every poet is a thief. All kill their inspiration and sing about their grief.

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03-30-2004, 03:58 PM	#11
Jake The Dartmaster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 3,084	I think Jack Black is actually going to play all roles in the film. He is now also slated to direct. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ When on the Internet, visit Idle Thumbs \| Mixnmojo \| Sam & Max.net \| Telltale Games "I was one of the original lovers." - Evan Dickens

03-31-2004, 01:57 AM	#12
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	http://www.comingsoon.net/news.php?id=4116 Adrian Brody is also getting a role in the movie. The Oscar winner has been offered the role of Jack Driscoll, a former World War I fighter pilot who is the love interest for archaeologist Ann Darrow, to be played by Naomi Watts. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

03-31-2004, 03:30 AM	#13
Ninja Dodo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,459	I'll bet Jack Black will kill King Kong from two hundred yards away.... with MIND BULLETS. ... and then Kyle can do a cameo. Share Share this post on Twitter

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