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Learn Who They're Chasing For The Non-Sinestro Villain In GREEN LANTERN!!
I am – Hercules!!
Peter Sarsgaard ("Flightplan," "Jarhead," "Year of the Dog," "An Education") is negotiating to play bad guy Dr. Hector Hammond opposite Ryan Reynolds' Hal Jordan in "Green Lantern."
In the movie Hammond will be a U.S. senator's son and pathologist who develops psychic powers following exposure to a meteor, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The character was merely a petty criminal when he first appeared in 1961, in the fifth issue of the silver-age Green Lantern funnybook.
Sarsgaard was never on "Star Trek," so I don't know how well he acts in a giant cranial appliances, but this guy always turns in solid performances. Loved him in especially as the stealth hero of "Shattered Glass."
Director Martin Campbell ("Casino Royale," "Edge of Darkness") begins principal photography on "Green Lantern" this March, working from a rewrite by Michael Goldenberg ("Contact," "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix").
Ryan Reynolds ("Wolverine," "The Proposal") plays the title character, a rookie intergalactic cop with a "power ring" that can do nearly anything he wills it to. Blake Lively ("Gossip Girl," the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" movies) plays the hero's love interest, aerospace heiress Carol Ferris.
Warner Bros. is looking to release the live-action feature June 17, 2011.
Find The Hollywood Reporter's story on the matter here.
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Jan. 13, 2010, 5:04 a.m. CST
by afrayedknot
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:04 a.m. CST
Not first...
by Sonny_Williams
Just feeling good about this project for the moment
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:05 a.m. CST
by afrayedknot
That's my first "first!" Anyway, I hope they don't ruin this with multiple villains!
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:26 a.m. CST
Couldn't Ryan Reynolds play this guy?
by Ghostball
..he's got quite the receding hairline these days...
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:30 a.m. CST
I'm that single mom who discovered
by Ghostball
how to turn yellow teeth white. Yo, Hal - maybe we can cut a deal!
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:40 a.m. CST
by Bill Clay
A guy with a big head? That is the best they could come up with for GL's debut movie? Oh, this isn't a good sign...
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:41 a.m. CST
Good actor choice for a change
by Miyamoto_Musashi
But lets see how this goes with both Sinesto and him
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:42 a.m. CST
For Sinestro still want Mark Strong
by Miyamoto_Musashi
Though Hugo Weaving is not a bad second choice
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:47 a.m. CST
I think this is a good idea
by oaser
Because it will leave the Sinestro story for a better movie. I think it would be hard to fully develop Sinestro, as well as show his turn to the Yellow Ring, in one movie. We all know they're signing people on for three movie deals now. I'm sure this is meant to be a three part story where the Corps is introduced in the first movie, Sinestro Falls in the second, and then we get some big action/explosion adventure in the third. So the real question is, who is the villain in the third movie? Do they save that for Sinestro? Or do they use one of the other villains in the Green Lantern Rogues gallery?
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:53 a.m. CST
a "power ring" that can do nearly anything
by MorganLeafy
I've said it before and I'll say it again: movies about omnipotent superheroes are boring as hell.
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:56 a.m. CST
good move
by Argentino
Leave the main villain (Siniestro) out of the origin movie. That will give him more time to breath so he can be fully developed in the sequel. Specially if Siniestro's origin involves a betrayal.
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:58 a.m. CST
Spiderman 4!
by nightmute
Off topic, but I don't get the need to reboot Spidey. Raimi already rebooted the character by having him being bitten by a genetically engineered spider, and then having Spidey actually being able to physically shoot webs instead of creating them through technology. A reboot could not improve on that, and presumably would need to use the same idea, which means...what? They show that origin AGAIN?!! We've also seen Peter in school in the first film anyway. So they can't do anything new with that. The only thing they can do is have Peter in school for the whole movie, in which case it becomes Smallville. We've seen adolescent angst shit with superheroes before. Why don't they just recast and continue from Spidey 3. Simple. Before they rebooted Bond with Craig, audiences were fine seeing new actors taking over the role. Or, off topic again, will they reboot Bond again when Craig departs? They can't, which means Bond will just continue as he used to, which makes the Craig reboot redundant. As for Spidey, if they reboot so soon, mass audiences--who generally aren't geeky like us--will be confused. They'll be like, why is Spidey a kid again? Why are we seeing him being bitten again? They would be more likely to accept a new actor if we just had a straight-up new Spidey adventure rather than back to the beginning. It's fucking obvious to me.
Jan. 13, 2010, 6:07 a.m. CST
by Ghostball
...you're right... that was off-topic as hell.
Jan. 13, 2010, 6:09 a.m. CST
Nathan Fillion as "Guy in background #5".
by F-18
His auditon wasn't good enough for 1-4.
Jan. 13, 2010, 6:10 a.m. CST
anyone who thinks green lantern is
by antimcgyver
omnipotent, or that hector hammond is a joke character, go to the nearest bookstore and flip through green lantern secret origin. Dont even buy it, it'll take like 10 minutes to read. this could end up being a great movie. and sarsgaard is perfect.
Jan. 13, 2010, 6:23 a.m. CST
Oh I see. Ugly actors are the villians, hot actors are Heroes!
by Annie The Pod Racer
I thought it was who has better talent...
Jan. 13, 2010, 6:29 a.m. CST
how is peter ugly?
by donduck
He's not the leading man type but he's not ugly.
Jan. 13, 2010, 6:36 a.m. CST
Well Peter wouldn't be on a box of Wheaties
by Annie The Pod Racer
He's not chiseled per say as Reynolds was in Wolverine Origins. Or how he will look in this movie, but I haven't seen stills yet. It's all too cliche, I'm glad Seth Rogen will be a hero in Green Hornet. If it works, he'd be breaking one big fat stereotype (pun intended).
Jan. 13, 2010, 6:39 a.m. CST
Boddicker does not exist in this dojo
by Cobra--Kai
"Take a look at my FACE, Dick."
 Couldn't they get the Clarence Boddicker actor from ROBOCOP to play big head, the pic looks just like him.
 This guy they're 'chasing' looks like "bland man #6", specializing in forgettable, everyman type roles.
Jan. 13, 2010, 6:41 a.m. CST
Main Villain is Legion
by Alex Childress
Hector Hammond/Sargaard is not the main villain. He's investigating the crash landing of Abin Sur (who passes on the Green Lantern ring to Hal/Reynolds). The main bad guy is LEGION, an alien with a grudge against the Guardians of the Universe (the Police Chiefs of the Green Lantern Corps) for accidentally killing his entire race. Hal/Reynolds and Sinestro, still a good guy, investigate the murder of Abin Sur, and try to track down Legion. So, calm down, Fanboys
Jan. 13, 2010, 6:55 a.m. CST
He's not the only villan, sinestro is in the film as well
by JettL93
I've read the script several times and i can confirm that Sinestro also appears along with hector hammond. Think of it as a situation like The incredible Hulk had, Sinestro is the main villan, but hector hammond appear through out and is being set up for the second film. I can also give you a scoop that several actors are being considered for the sinestro role, Sam Neil, Hugo Weaving, John Malkovich (although with his spiderman 4 involvement, he's practically out of any potential GL casting), Mark Strong, Jude Law, Nic Cage. WB is wanting a high profile actor for the villan role
Jan. 13, 2010, 6:55 a.m. CST
Science behind the Ring
by zinc_chameleon
If the Ring is some quantum device, that can manipulate matter and energy by a focus of the will, it follows that most of the results will be visual. For humans, anyway. Why? Because we have 1 million optic nerves from each eye, and only 40,000 from each ear. It's a question of neurological real estate.
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:11 a.m. CST
JettL93, you read the script?
by antimcgyver
Latino review has had a script review for a while now, and Sinestro aint the main villain. he's the one they're setting up for a sequel
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:12 a.m. CST
I....don't care?
by kells
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:14 a.m. CST
Latino Review has false info
by JettL93
Production leaked a phoney script (a version of a first draft). Campbell is known to do this, he did the same for Casino royale (we all rmember the rumours of James Bonds fasther making an appearance in the script). Sinestro is the main villan, and you can take that as a bonified Jett scoop you can
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:15 a.m. CST
The ring
by Powerring
The ring started out as mystic in origin. No explanation, and no limit except for a certain weakness (wood, the color yellow, and most recently concentration) It does anything the user can imagine. That is classified by the Dc encyclopedia as "casually omnipotent". -However- it does not need to be boring. Marvel will pit any of it's characters against villains equal or more powerful than they are so advantages tend to be marginalized. This won't be like superman vs Lex Luthor. (Man-God v.s. a genius who can only stop him with Kryptonite). This will be a fight the hero can actually lose.
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:25 a.m. CST
At least he ain't a big poof
by NippleEffect
like Malkovich
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:29 a.m. CST
Who the heck is LEGION?
by AsimovDiedOfAIDS
Besides that lame old DC series about the for-hire space cop outfit headed up by Vril Dox. Guess my geek cred needs to be updated. Also: no way are they going to do big head Hector Hammond. I'm sure he'll have a regular size head in this flick.
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:31 a.m. CST
Herc gets on my nerves. It's Sinestro.
by Grammaton Cleric Binks
Maybe it's an innocent typo. Maybe I just can't stand Herc because he hates Sons of Anarchy.
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:32 a.m. CST
Next article will be Reynolds to play every
by Grammaton Cleric Binks
comic book hero in every forthcoming movie.
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:33 a.m. CST
Good move
by Kenny_Fucking_Powers
Set up the characters and have Sinestro come in for part 2. Also hope we get Guy Gardner and John Stewart in the sequel.
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:35 a.m. CST
Terry O'Quinn would have been a better Hammond
by NippleEffect
He's got the moobs for the job
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:41 a.m. CST
Can't wait for all the CGI!
by kevred
Somehow the ideas of all these comic book movies get less inspiring with time, when you start to realize that they almost all end up being done in pretty much the same way.
How is this film going to not be just another Fantastic Four movie?
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:56 a.m. CST
no tim story. no jessica alba. no orange
by antimcgyver
poop colored thing. that's how.
Jan. 13, 2010, 7:56 a.m. CST
Even under Geoff Johns
by cookylamoo
Hammond hasn't been very impressive. Aside from looking gross, he hasn't been much of a threat.
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:01 a.m. CST
What a stupid, stupid, stupid concept!!!
by Just_Some_Guy
A second-class psychic villain? WB is going to kill the Green Lantern franchise before it ever gets started!! Why not Sinestro? Man, this is nuts! I'll still see it, but if it sucks I will only go once and not bring my family like I usually do for cool movies. And I won't buy the DVD either.
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:01 a.m. CST
by antimcgyver
He's supposed to factor into John's post-blackest night plans for Green Lantern. The new big bad guy
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:05 a.m. CST
Jackie Earl Haley?
by unit1421
I thought Haley was already locked in as Sinestro?
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:09 a.m. CST
Haley's the new Freddie...
by unit1421
Wow, he's the new Freddy Krueger!?
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:20 a.m. CST
People i'm telling you, sinestro is in this
by JettL93
Theres no need to panic, Sinestro is proudly in this movie. And even if he wasn't might i remind that several superhero movies have have used a second tier villan for the first film, Iron Man did it, and do you think any average movie fan knew who Ra's al gouhl was before they saw Batman Begins?. Sinestro is in this, but even if he wasn't, using a second teir villan doesn't always cripple a film
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:24 a.m. CST
no, what cripples a film is...
by dengreg31
a character who can make giant green vacuum cleaners or hands or jellybeans or whatever stupid shit comes out of that ring.. worst. superhero. ever.
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:24 a.m. CST
Please stop talking to JettL93
by jarjarmessiah
You are only encouraging Him!
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:26 a.m. CST
He is John Malkovich, Jr. Same speech mannerisms & all...
by Snake Foreskin
Why can't movie villains be worth a damn? Come on, guys...you are making a SUPERHERO movie! Why do all the villains have to be so damn pedestrian? Such a disappointment.
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:27 a.m. CST
Again, is this JettL93 legit?
by SkidMarkedUndies
It's the internet. Forgive me for being a skeptic. Perhaps a link to some sort of biography or resume might put me at ease. But even then, falsehood might be afoot. Ugh, such a tangled thing this world wide web is.
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:33 a.m. CST
Oy this movie is crap!
by YackBacker
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:38 a.m. CST
by kevinwillis.net
. . . article I've posted a Talkback comment on today.

And of course JettL93 is legit . . . legitimate entertainment! I'm guessing he's a trust fund kid (or somebody with a very undemanding job) with a great deal of time to trawl all the movie rumor sites. Add that to a very creative and full fantasy life, and you have 5-star talkback entertainment.
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:43 a.m. CST
JettL is actually the GL villain
by I_Snake_Plissken
His primary power is pulling things out of his ass.
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:44 a.m. CST
Yeah I've also heard Sinestro is in this
by CHRISTIAN_BALE_TRASHED_MY_LIGHTS
The rumor is that he'll be 'good' during the first movie and essentially become a villain at the end leading into a sequel.
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:51 a.m. CST
Always wondered why it never occurred to
by Dingbatty
them that "Sinestro" would turn out evil, with a name like that. Unless they thought he was just a proud southpaw?
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:54 a.m. CST
Giant Space-Hand Wrestling
by buggerbugger
That's the kind of silly shit they'll need to keep out of the trailers if they want people to part with their money.
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:55 a.m. CST
I hope youre right Jett
by david19
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:58 a.m. CST
My excitement
by david19
for this movie is slowly ebbing away. I love the Hal Jordan character but so far none of the choices theyve made for this movie have done anything to heighten my interest. I did like Blake Lively as Carol, but aside from that only the final product will convince me completely. I really want them to nail this movie.
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:59 a.m. CST
"JettL's primary power is pulling things out of his ass."
by buggerbugger
He should start with his head.
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:07 a.m. CST
Somebody that can spell Sinestro?
by Sebilrazen
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:08 a.m. CST
CHRISTIAN_BALE_TRASHED_MY_LIGHTS is correct
by JettL93
Sinestro will start out as a friend to Hal but byu the end of the movie he's revealed to have been working with Hammond and the other badguys and he becomes the main villan, he will return in the second film for his revenge, also another scoop for y'all - The Walrus was Paul
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:10 a.m. CST
Not that excited
by Cobb05
Peter is ok in movies, but he's been in a lot of forgettable movies. He's an ok actor, but his voice is annoying and he's creepy looking. I'm not too familiar with Green Lantern, but are all his enemies big headed bald guys with mustaches?
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:17 a.m. CST
John Waters for Sinestro
by rev_skarekroe
You know it makes sense.
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:22 a.m. CST
Its Legion
by Alex Childress
Legion is the bad guy. The script takes from the 1990 mini-series Emerald Dawn, and also from Geoff Johns' Secret Origins line in Green Lantern. For those that don't know Legion, Wikipedia says - In ancient times, the Green Lantern Corps came across the planet Tchk-Tchk in Space Sector 407, which was home to an aggressive, insectile race. After conquering their own planet, they began to spread to the rest of the galaxy, at which point the Guardians of the Universe decided to take action, sending the Green Lanterns to beat back the Tchk-Tchk and seal off their planet [1]. Unable to leave, the Tchk-Tchk quickly expended their food supply and began to die out. Realizing what was happening, they put their minds into their new invention, the Soul Jar, wherein they became a sort of hive mind. Once all the remaining minds had entered, they built themselves a new body and called themselves Legion [2]. Quickly discovering that he was powerful enough to break through the Lantern's barrier, it set out to exact revenge on the Guardians. It managed to kill the Lanterns of Space Sectors 2817, 2816, and 2815 before encountering Abin Sur. The Lantern was unable to harm Legion due to his yellow color, but did manage to escape the encounter. Following Abin Sur's energy trail, Legion found himself on Earth where, upon learning of Abin Sur's death, he set out to kill his replacement, Hal Jordan.
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:23 a.m. CST
It's SinEstro, ya poozer!
by SpyGuy
Fingers crossed for a CGI Kilowog voiced by John Di Maggio.
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:23 a.m. CST
Black Hand would've been a better first villain.
by Dreadlock Holmes
After what Geoff Johns did with him? Woo boy, he's an A-List villain now!
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:24 a.m. CST
Your Story Makes No Sense
by Alex Childress
JettL, why the hell is Sinestro, an alien, secretly working with Hammond, a human who is investigating humans on Earth and is supposed to not know that there are aliens? At least try to make your lies make sense.
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:31 a.m. CST
by strck9
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:35 a.m. CST
Jason Isaacs will be Sinestro!!!!
by redmercury
Show me another well known actor that would look better in this makeup, I dare you! It would be a travesty if they didn't approach Jason about this role. http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/12037/sinestro.jpg
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:40 a.m. CST
Jason Isaacs will be Sinestro!!!!
by redmercury
Wrong link ... sorry ... http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/12037/sinestro.jpg
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:44 a.m. CST
Green "bro-handshake" in space. Cool!
by DoctorWho?
What an epic battle.
 I may be wrong but the oversized cranium look may come off as just plain silly.
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:44 a.m. CST
I always thought the best way to play it...
by Gozu
would be "Training Day" with Sinestro and Hal. Sinestro is initially a member of the Green Lantern Corps before his fall from grace.
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:45 a.m. CST
Hector Hammond - SPOILER
by Alex Childress
From the comics, and Wikipedia - He appears in the secret origin, where he claims to be Carol Ferris' boyfriend.[9] However in the next issue it is revealed that he is just a private consultant for Ferris Aircraft and that they had gone out to dinner, according to Carol, "on business".[10] While inspecting Abin Sur's crashed aircraft, Hammond is affected by the meteorite fragment in its reactor. This leads to his brain growing bigger, and able to read minds, including Carol Ferris and Hal Jordan who Hammond deduces is the Green Lantern.[11] His mental powers keep Hal from using his ring, and is only stopped when Sinestro encases his head in an energy bubble, cutting off his air supply.[12] In Green Lantern, Vol. 4, #35 (October, 2008) it is revealed that Hammond wants the power of a god in order to gain revenge on Hal Jordan/Green Lantern.[13] [edit] Powers and abilities Hammond in his mutated state exhibits genius level intellect, potent telepathic and telekinetic abilities,[1] and on occasion displays the ability to absorb and mentally redirect Green Lantern's emerald plasma.
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:47 a.m. CST
Green who? what?
by theDannerDaliel
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:50 a.m. CST
by BringingSexyBack
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:52 a.m. CST
Alex Childress - How is Sinestro working with Hammond?
by JettL93
Villans team up all the time, and having read the script i can say that Hammond becomes so obsessed with GL that sinestro prays upon this and uses him in hi ultimate plan. The script is a wildride alot of twists and turns for a superhero movie, a galactic Whodoneit.
I just wanted to second the love for peter Sarsgarrd, i first met him on the set of Garden state and the guy is charming and one hell of an actor, i later met him during filming of the Dark Knight when he would often come to visit maggie on set
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:56 a.m. CST
concerning Thaal Sinestro
by CreamCheeseAlchemist
Dingbatty> While I know the meta behind his name and all, I think the in-story reason is all about alien cultures and linguistics. I assume Sinestro's parents didn't name him something that sounded sinister in their culture. Maybe it's more a case of spelling or syllables being emphasized or pronunciation or the closeness between the names Evelynn and Evil-Lynn. I'm inclined to think the name was not popular on Korugar as of late, but Blackest Night may have changed that.
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:57 a.m. CST
by thot
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:57 a.m. CST
by BringingSexyBack
Throw me a bone!!!!
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:58 a.m. CST
by Parallaxmjm
Sinestro is a good guy in this movie, at least on the surface. The main villain is Legion and Hammond is a secondary villain.
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:59 a.m. CST
by thot
Sarsgaard is as bland as they come. Zero charisma. BAD choice. As much as I liked Flight Plan, he was catatonic throughout. Jodie Foster acted circles around this guy. What the hell?
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:05 a.m. CST
Answer this, JettL
by Alex Childress
Two Questions: 1) Does Hal have grey hair at his temples in the story, or not? 2) Exactly what is Sinestro's plan? To team up with a human who's incapable of affecting more than one rookie GL, much less The Guardians to do what? How does Sinestro team with Legion, who has sworn death to any and all Green Lantern's they see? Why does Sinestro go against the Guardians, and how interesting of an origin story is it if Sinestro goes from 0-60 in such a short amount of... Oh, Screw it. You're just a kid enjoying attention
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:07 a.m. CST
The poor man's Kiefer Sutherland!
by fanboy71
Why do they need more than one villain? This news scares me.
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:10 a.m. CST
So, your name is Sinestro?
by cookylamoo
You wouldn't happen to be a villain, would you?
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:15 a.m. CST
by Alex Childress
Hammond is a douche nozzle who tries to push up on Carol Ferris (Hal's on-again, off-again since they were kids), but he's not actually dating her. He uses his Senator father and money and his degrees to make Hal look like a p.o.s., and Carol still wants nothing to do with him. Once he gets his telekinetic powers, his head grows large, but he's physically deformed. Its the satisfaction of seeing him get what's coming to him. He's a minor villain, who annoys and hinders the hunt for Legion, who has made his way back to Oa to destroy The Guardians.
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:17 a.m. CST
Jett - Garden State ?
by Miyamoto_Musashi
love the movie, but besides checking out Portman what were you doing there
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:17 a.m. CST
by Alex Childress
Sinestro, in the first movie, is arrogant, self-righteous prig. He's considered the Greatest Green Lantern of them all for keeping a perfectly ordered sector (too perfectly, his sector lives under his tyrannical boot-heel and regards the Lantern ring like a swastika). He spends the first movie annoyed that he even has to deal with this pissant rookie, but the two develop a veteran cop-rookie cop, Lethal Weapon style bond, that gets destroyed in the sequel
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:28 a.m. CST
Well, that just killed this movie...
by VADER77
... GL COULD have been kool, but it looks like the team behind "Batman and Robin" are back at it..... I wonder if GL's suit is gonna have nipples, too.
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:31 a.m. CST
by Alex Childress
If you read GL comics, you'd know it all depends upon the actors involved. I, personally, am still not 100% on Reynolds, which means that getting a quality actor like Sarsgaard to balance him and the CW teen star is a good choice. Now, they need a heavy who can make a lot with a little screen-time to play Sinestro, and a Mo-Cap person with a great voice to do Legion. I just hope that not all of the Guardians look like Peter Dinklage.
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:33 a.m. CST
by Alex Childress
Martin Campbell is NOTHING like Joel Schumacher. The worst movie I can think of by him was the Zorro re-make in 1998, which was still a fun adventure.
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:33 a.m. CST
Legion and GL Corps (spoilers?)
by Rommel Catuncan
One rumour I heard was that a re-write has gotten rid of Legion and it will focus more on Hal's battle with Hector on Earth. Scenes on Oa have been cut down as has the involvement of the GL Corps. Basically Oa and Sinestro will just be introduced here. This is just what I read so I don't know for sure...
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:34 a.m. CST
by slone13
Hat's off to you, my good man. Your dedication is truly magnificent and continues to provide brilliant fodder to the legion of naive that frequent this place. Your ability to turn a completely boring and otherwise forgettable talkback into something memorable using nothing but a few genuine nuggets of insight is truly astounding. Kudos. And kudos again.
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:40 a.m. CST
Re: The Brains
by Alex Childress
That sounds like it makes sense. I'm going off a long-ago draft, I think it was by Greg Berlanti. It makes sense, if they're going to spend money to get Sarsgaard that he'd have a bigger role. My guess is that although Oa and the Corps are minimized, that the major threat is still Legion, at the end, and that we'll see Sinestro pop up at the end, as Hal's new chaperone, and usher him off to Oa at the very tail end, leaving the beginning of part 2 to focus on Hal's boot-camp training with Kilowog.
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:46 a.m. CST
So basically, it's Revenge of the Sith....
by cookylamoo
Except it's the Mentor who turns bad and the apprentice that cries Noooooooooooooooo.
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:49 a.m. CST
RE: Alex Childress (spoilers?)
by Rommel Catuncan
I'm not sure, but I thought Hal goes to Oa some part in the middle of the movie, meets the Guardians and the Corps, is introduced to life as a GL, but has to return to Earth to confront the threat of Hammond on his own? I'm not sure anymore...
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:51 a.m. CST
If you want the Training Day version
by Rommel Catuncan
of Sinestro and Hal then just watch the animated movie.
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:54 a.m. CST
Re: The Brains
by Alex Childress
I know that Hal going to Oa in the middle was in the Berlanti version, but now I'm not sure. I could see it playing it out, as it does - Hal goes to Oa, comes back with Sinestro to whoop ass on Legion, Legion escapes thanks to Hammond, and ventures to Oa
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:55 a.m. CST
No, Alex, you misunderstand..
by VADER77
..my problem isn't with the actors, HELL, I like the casting of Reynolds, I think he's an excellent choice. My problem is the studio, and whomever is making the decisions on story and plot lines...... you guys have GOT to remember, it is NOT us fanboys who decide whether a movie MAKES it or not, it the movie going GENERAL PUBLIC taht unfortunately does. And i can guarantee you, they haven't a fucking clue about GL, let alone his story or rogues gallery, hence my apprehension for this now.
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:57 a.m. CST
I doubt they'd make such a huge deal
by antimcgyver
about casting sinestro if he wasn't going to have a somewhat substantial role in the film.
Jan. 13, 2010, 10:59 a.m. CST
by Alex Childress
No one knew any of the rules for Iron Man, or his rogues gallery, or the nuances of the character. Writers, Directors, and Actors just made it accessible and knocked it out of the park. Besides, Martin Campbell has a reputation for building Franchises. I think we're in safe hands, but we can't know for sure until we see a trailer, which probably won't be until Comic Con 2010
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:04 a.m. CST
antimcgyver, alex
by Rommel Catuncan
You guys are probably right- Sinestro could still be a mentor and assist Hal. The whole corps doesn't have to be involved, but someone could still be appointed to help out Hal.
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:07 a.m. CST
Abin sur
by antimcgyver
was sinestro's friend, almost his brother in law. I think he comes to earth (in both comics and the script review) looking for clues that would lead him to the muderer
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:08 a.m. CST
Haha I love these random Marvel outbursts
by Rommel Catuncan
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:09 a.m. CST
Too Lispy
by malpaso
And effeminate. He was a joke in "Flight Plan" because he never made the audience "fear" him. A backhanded slap would have taken him down.
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:10 a.m. CST
by Alex Childress
I would love it if, in part 2, Sinestro breaks ranks with the Corps over Abin Sur's death, and how they forced him to remain silent about The Blackest Night Prophecy, leading Sinestro to splinter and form the Sinestro Corps. I know that won't happen, but I can dream...
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:12 a.m. CST
by Rommel Catuncan
oh okay. I avoided parts of the script review as to not be spoiled (that's not going very well.) But I guess a few aspects will have changed from that review anyway.
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:15 a.m. CST
by antimcgyver
sorry about that!
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:17 a.m. CST
by antimcgyver
I think if its a big enough hit, you might see multiple trilogies, with different actors, pulling stories from SCW and BN
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:18 a.m. CST
by Rommel Catuncan
Don't worry, it's not you, it's me reading everything!
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:19 a.m. CST
by Rommel Catuncan
doesn't have to be a big, macho intimidating guy. He's more creepy, weird and weak, isn't he? With mind powers.
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:21 a.m. CST
by TheDudeinLA
Can the superhero news get any lamer these days? Yep I am sure they can. Sinestro! Yo suits pay attention to your superhero animators! They get it!
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:26 a.m. CST
Hector and Trilogies
by Alex Childress
Hector is weak, and creepy, but also a good villain to display how a GL who can't focus, cannot use his ring. Have to show that to the Audience. As far as trilogies go, Fans will scream bloody murder if there is no John Stewart or Guy Gardner in either Part 2, or Part 3. They just have to make Stewart absolutely NOT like Rhodes in Iron Man. In fact, it'd be great if they mirrored the comics when introducing him - He and Hal don't get along at all cause Stewart has a chip on his shoulder, and Hal is like 'The Guardians chose that guy? Seriously?'
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:33 a.m. CST
by Rommel Catuncan
Good points.
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:41 a.m. CST
by Alex Childress
Funny how all of the trolls and jackasses run away when people stop trying to become Talkback Legends with their latest quip they thought up as they were 'waving a hot pocket, and start actually discussing the subject
Jan. 13, 2010, 11:51 a.m. CST
Shouldn't the focus be on the ring(s)?
by Knuckleduster
That's why Sinestro still seems like the obvious and best choice for villain.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:01 p.m. CST
by Rommel Catuncan
Martin Campbell has expressed how difficult and expensive the movie's visual effects will be. I think that could've affected how much WB want to invest in this untested property first go. A battle between Sinestro and Hal would be pretty big, guess they want to save that for later, if this movie proves to be a success.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:07 p.m. CST
Green Lantern is still a shit character.
by Dr. Samuel Loomis
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:10 p.m. CST
Point that ring some place else
by Rommel Catuncan
I think the model here is something like Iron Man- lesser known superhero, in the first movie hero learns to use and control powers, villain evil genius, showier villain for sequel.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:11 p.m. CST
Dr. Loomis
by Alex Childress
Blade was a b-grade character in Marvel 70s horror comics. He had 2 hits, a bad 3rd part, and a failed TV show. My point is, you can still have a hit and an entertaining movie with a character (SOME, not all) consider to be shit. Me, personally, I think Venom is one of the lamest, shittiest, poorly developed characters - a bizarro Spider-Man who can't manage to actually serve as a real threat to the hero. But, if Martin Campbell were directing it, and Marvel were going to throw their full creative power behind it (and they had Geoff Johns consulting, if Johns had spent the better part of a decade exploring the character), I'd still be interested :D
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:15 p.m. CST
Alex, too true, too true...
by VADER77
...you make a very good point. Because "Ironman" to the general public was barely known, but they gave a shit about making it and making it right. I frequently bring that up elsewhere, but, being GL is even lesser known to the general public, I fear that anything LESS than "Ironman" style intensity, will result in GL busting..... and I really believe that Favreau is the guy to do "Spiderman" right, and help us forget the bullshit stories we've gotten to this point..... and I personally don't want Cameron touching Spidey.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:17 p.m. CST
I hear ya man...
by Dr. Samuel Loomis
I guess I read more Marvel than DC to have a say, but I get what you're saying. Venom is a bad character too, but could be adapted in the right way. I don't know about you, but I love Carnage, and have been dying to see something on him. I was almost convinced he would be in the 4th Spidey film, given (and a lot don't remember it) that Doc Connors still have a sliver sample of the Symbiote from Parker in the 3rd film, I figured it was either Carnage, or some lame way to explain how he becomes The Lizard in the 4th. But anything with Reynolds, and the guy they're chasing for his enemy in this film has me sold. Thank you for clearing that up man.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:18 p.m. CST
by Rommel Catuncan
Yeah, curious to know how the public will take to Green Lantern. Not sure.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:22 p.m. CST
as a GL fan, anything less than
by VADER77
what we got with "Ironman" will be a huge disappointment.... and you can make good, real good, superhero movies without spending craploads of cash on FX. "Ironman" also showed us that also.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:23 p.m. CST
damn, 2 also's in the same
by VADER77
sentence. I'm slippin', also.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:26 p.m. CST
I'm just worried about DC movies.
by Dr. Samuel Loomis
For the sole fact that they are not owned by DC anymore, and will be tampered with like Spiderman, The Fantastic Four and X-Men. I mean I accepted the fact long ago that I won't see a good fan film from those three because of that. But I can't imagine what it's going to be like for die hard DC fans when after The Avengers that they try to attempt a Justice League movie that isn't done by DC.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:34 p.m. CST
Difference bw DC
by Alex Childress
And the companies you just mentioned Loomis is that DC Entertainment takes creative ideas from both WB executives and DC Comics representatives and consultants. It's all, roughly, in-house, because the exact same companies would be involved, as opposed to Sony owning Spidey and Fox owning FF and Daredevil. In terms of Spidey-reboot, I would love it if they brought Brad Bird to live-action just once to do it.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:37 p.m. CST
Next for DC
by Alex Childress
I think that DC's next strongest move should be A) The Flash, or Wonder Woman. Both have name recognition and can be done over the course of the next 4-6 years, long enough to deal with the legal and creative troubles for a new Superman, and to give Nolan enough time to want to make another Batman movie. If Green Lantern hits, then I think they should test out the superhero team-up with Flash and GL instead of Superman v Batman. And get Kathryn Bigelow to direct Wonder Woman. She could do for that what Nolan did for Batman Begins
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:37 p.m. CST
Miyamoto_Musashi - I was dating Portman at the time
by JettL93
So i was on the Garden state set for most of the filming (i had met Portman on the star wars films and we dated for a few years.. just friends now unfortunetly, but still keep in touch). Sarsgauard is a great actor and he fits this role perfectly, at least the role i had in my head as i weas readinf it (often times people in the biz place an actor into a role as they read a script, it helps with the reads)
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:39 p.m. CST
by Spartacus Hughs
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:42 p.m. CST
Good Casting, Spartacus
by Alex Childress
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:45 p.m. CST
Oh yeah Natalie mentioned that
by Rommel Catuncan
at temple.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:49 p.m. CST
Can see a Flash movie happening
by Rommel Catuncan
Losing hope in a Wonder Woman movie in the near future. Would be great, though.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:49 p.m. CST
by Alex Childress
JettL, you must be out of your goddamned mind if you think anyone is going to actually believe you dated Natalie Portman on the set of Garden State anywhere at all except for in your own head. Can I buy some weed from you? That shit must be off the chain
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:55 p.m. CST
JettL is everyone in Hollywood
by Rommel Catuncan
fused together to create a single, powerful entity. Like a Doomsday.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:55 p.m. CST
Re: The Brains
by Alex Childress
Wonder Woman has potential, its just got to be a perfect storm of good stuff. I think if Bigelow got signed, it would definitely boost the film. The problem with WW is that you can't objectify her, you can't turn her into a sex-pot, you can't have a scene where she's in her undies dancing around a table, or even longing for a man. You'd have to make the guy the damsel in distress. Its not that audiences aren't ready for it. Its because studio executives are sexist pigs (including the women) who think that all of America acts and thinks the same way they do in Southern California.
Jan. 13, 2010, 12:56 p.m. CST
Alex Childress - Prove to me that i didn't
by JettL93
honestly, did you just call me out on the internet because Yopu and you only think i'm lying?
yes i've had a great career in hollywood and i've known alot of people and dated some lovely ladies, but what makes you think i'm lying?
Jan. 13, 2010, 1 p.m. CST
Alex, you're right
by Rommel Catuncan
One thing wrong with Wonder Woman and it all falls apart. And maybe Hollywood isn't far enough to make it right. Maybe we should get HARVEY FUCKING WEINSTEIN on it. Harvey "Fuckin" Weinstein, man. Got damn...Oh wait, do I mean Joel Silver? Joel Silver...got damn...
Jan. 13, 2010, 1:03 p.m. CST
Why should I take you at your word?
by Alex Childress
For all I know, you're some 13 year old kid, fapping to Portman's midriff in Attack of the Clones. Or a 38 year old living in his parent's attic, peforming the same action. There is absolutely, positively nothing you have said to back up any claim you've made, either having read the latest copy of the GL script, or dating Natalie Portman. Lets try this one again - YOU CLAIM YOU DATED AND/OR SLEPT WITH A MAJOR HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY. Even if you are telling the truth, logically, I have to assume you're full of shit, by the sheer number of millions who would claim to have bedded Natalie Portman. That, plus, your scoop front runners for Sinestro are the exact same names every fanboy would list, and for having met the man, you've mispelled Sarsgaard every time. Not even a reasonable mispelling - like you weren't even trying.
Jan. 13, 2010, 1:06 p.m. CST
Re: Brains
by Alex Childress
Joel Silver has been the problem with WW since minute one. I don't know if Weinstein could do better, but its worth a shot. Personally, I think they should pay someone who knows how to write female heroines, like JJ Abrams, a shit-load of money to do a ghost re-write of a pre-existing script, secure Kathryn Bigelow (dir of The Hurt Locker) as director, and begin working to get funding and a green light
Jan. 13, 2010, 1:07 p.m. CST
They should plan this franchise like Harry Potter
by Adelai Niska
This should be the bedrock of the DCU, like how Iron Man is for Marvel.
 Movie 1: Hal becomes GL, trains with Sinestro, then fights Sinestro. End it with imprisoned Sinestro finding the yellow flaw.
 Movie 2: Hal joins fellow humans Gardner and Stewart in the Corps, and recruit Raynor. Fun space opera hinting at darkness to come.
 Movie 3: Coast City destroyed. Hal goes nuts, becomes Parallax, kicks the corps' asses, and dies. End it with Raynor trying to rebuild.
 Movie 4: Green Lantnern Rebirth, Turns out Parallax is a parasite thingy. End it with the band back together, but Sinestro's free.
 Movie 5: Sinestro Corps War. By now there should have been a JLA movie, so you can have Superman et al in the crossover.
Jan. 13, 2010, 1:14 p.m. CST
I could SPOIL
by Alex Childress
And I think I will... The first reference to Parallax will be in the upcoming movie. JettL, you've read the script and are a Hollywood insider, apparently. Care to tell us how, or do you need time to think of it?
Jan. 13, 2010, 1:14 p.m. CST
you know, i've been bustin JettL...
by VADER77
...as a stupid cunt this whole time. Right up until his last statement about dating Portman.... i just realized that he's been fuckin with us the whole time, and that his shit has been one big, long gag. Hats off to ya, JettL, that's been some of the best leg pullin shit I have ever been witness to.
Jan. 13, 2010, 1:16 p.m. CST
Should've said
by Alex Childress
Care to tell us how Parallax is referenced?
Jan. 13, 2010, 1:18 p.m. CST
Guess that makes me
by Alex Childress
... the all day sucker. Good one, Jett.
Jan. 13, 2010, 1:27 p.m. CST
Hey I dated Parallax
by Rommel Catuncan
Jan. 13, 2010, 1:31 p.m. CST
I f**ked the shit outta Ganthet
by Alex Childress
Jan. 13, 2010, 1:48 p.m. CST
Natalie Portman?! fap fap fap fap fap
by Dr. Samuel Loomis
Jan. 13, 2010, 2:12 p.m. CST
Awesome Alex
by TedKordLives
That cracked my shit up.
Jan. 13, 2010, 2:12 p.m. CST
No Senestro?!
by Phategod2
Oh wait all comic book movies must find one way to Piss off everyone.
Jan. 13, 2010, 2:13 p.m. CST
I had cybersex with Barbara Gordon
by TedKordLives
Jan. 13, 2010, 2:17 p.m. CST
by immortal_pirate
Sarsgaard is a good actor...great in fact. He has that "I could totally pull off a bad guy" vibe...but a COMIC bad guy?? Most of the time they're too..well...comical. Not funny, haha kinda funny. More like...pathetic and irritating kinda comical. He could get better gigs than this I'm sure. And Ryan Renolds? Ehh....maybe. Never saw Wolverine...mostly cuz I knew it would suck the big whatata anyway. He's...okaaaay. All in all, I don't think I'm gonna see this movie. Green Lantern never caught my interest.
Jan. 13, 2010, 2:33 p.m. CST
I love...
by Alex Childress
how people who never cared for Green Lantern or read a single story where Hector Hammond was the bad guy, or know who the hell Hector Hammond is and can do are certain that Sarsgaard is not right for the part, or that GL will suck.
Jan. 13, 2010, 2:34 p.m. CST
I rim-jobbed Salakk
by Alex Childress
Jan. 13, 2010, 2:35 p.m. CST
Either way Alex...
by Dr. Samuel Loomis
You sold me on this movie
Jan. 13, 2010, 2:40 p.m. CST
Sinestro has to be set up for the sequel...
by zinc_chameleon
because he is Hal's teacher at first, who goes bad like Anakin Skywalker does. A betrayal of trust between the two--or at least a hint of it--makes for a much more interesting hero/villain dynamic.
Jan. 13, 2010, 2:52 p.m. CST
by Alex Childress
In the comic series Emerald Dawn, they show how it's Hal who, while on a mission, notices that the people of Korugar are oppressed under Sinestro, although Sinestro thinks that this is perfection and order. Hal is forced to turn Sinestro in, and his mentor swears revenge on the entire Corps, whom he feels betrayed him. In the comic, its a gut wrenching scene, where Hal feels like a piece of shit. Its like if Mel Gibson turned in Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon, but because Danny Glover beat and abused his family.
Jan. 13, 2010, 3:02 p.m. CST
I butt**cked Kilowog
by Alex Childress
On the set of Mr. Magoriums Wonder Emporium
Jan. 13, 2010, 3:09 p.m. CST
I AM Natalie Portman
by Fa_Tass_DinoMolester
And I can safely say that I've never dated anyone named JettL93 or anyone else, EVER, (save for a brief fling with John Hannah's camel from The Mummy 1).
Jan. 13, 2010, 3:10 p.m. CST
On an unrelated note:
by Fa_Tass_DinoMolester
George TOLD me to mumble all of my dialogue in the prequels with a dull monotone and a totally blank facial expression!
Jan. 13, 2010, 3:39 p.m. CST
Hahahaha ^^^^
by Dr. Samuel Loomis
Jan. 13, 2010, 3:48 p.m. CST
You know what would make a great movie
by I_Snake_Plissken
There was an elseworlds story (maybe 15-20 years ago?) where an alien race conquers earth and puts a policy in place that any display of superhuman powers will result in the automatic death of some large number of humans. Superman and the rest of the biggies take themselves out of the fight, GL decides to fight any way and they kill everybody in Coast City (so he wigs out and spends years burying bodies since he's consumed with guilt). Batman naturally goes crazy and becomes a terrorist eventually strapping a nuke to his chest. All of the above would make for some light-hearted family adventure comic book film fun – I've missed my calling as a studio executive.
Jan. 13, 2010, 4 p.m. CST
I read that Elseworld's, Snake
by Alex Childress
IT WOULD RULE But, there's no way in hell any studio executive has the balls for a post-apocalyptic superhero movie
Jan. 13, 2010, 4:05 p.m. CST
Kathryn Bigelow
by BixbySnyder
SHOULD direct THE AVENGERS. However she would also do one hell of a Wonder Woman. Maybe after the Avengers. Do a Martian Manhunter movie first. Starring Vin Diesel.
Jan. 13, 2010, 4:12 p.m. CST
by BixbySnyder

"Youuuu sunuvaBITCH!"

*SLAP*

"What's the matter, DC got you pushing to many pencils?"

Jan. 13, 2010, 4:55 p.m. CST
Peter Sarsgaard should play the fucking Pink Lantern
by AzulTool
Jan. 13, 2010, 5:08 p.m. CST
Why mention the "Wolverine" credit?
by thedarklinglord
Nevermind the fact that the movie sucked sweaty mansack. Reynolds was in that shitfest for all of 7 minutes. Christ, why not mention the X-Files episode he was in. Yeah, "Wolverine" is more current, but if you didn't know who the fuck Reynolds was, that credit wouldn't likely help you any. You'd still have to IMDB or Google to see which generic, disposable, really-just-a-cameo character he played.
Does anyone know where I can find/read justice league: mortal?
Jan. 13, 2010, 8:22 p.m. CST
by Rommel Catuncan
Justice League: Mortal doesn't look to be out there.
Jan. 13, 2010, 9:07 p.m. CST
green lanterns have limits.
by chainsaw_shawn
The only thing im mad about is they should have gotten ryan reynolds to play kyle reiner! now that would have worked. Also the green lanterns are not gods, they are not omnipotent. The green lantern rings after alot of use needs to be recharged. constantly. Also they have weaknesses against the color yellow or fear. Fear is their kyrptonite. That's why sinestro crafted a yellow ring. Also in the movie the green lanterns cannot kill. That's where it stops they cannot kill. if they try the ring is shut off. So It'll be interesting to see how they will create the special effects on the big screen for the power ring. How do you create virtually green energy that could be constructed into any objects the ring wearer chooses?
Jan. 14, 2010, 3:01 a.m. CST
I've read the first draft..
by psycros
Gollum bites off Hal Jordan's finger and burns to death.
Jan. 14, 2010, 7:20 a.m. CST
expect another majopr casting announcment within a week
by JettL93
This one is a big one and somebody not yet associated with the film in the anals of the internet
Jan. 14, 2010, 9:33 a.m. CST
Let me Guess, Jett
by Alex Childress
Not only is Peter Dinklage playing Ganthet, but you played b-ball with him once week during the filming of Underdog?
Jan. 14, 2010, 3:09 p.m. CST
I think this quote applies
by Ryanbraun14
"(comic book movie) opinions are like assholes. Everybody's got one and everyone thinks everyone else's stinks"

I'd also like to add that, consistently, on comic book movie talkbacks, most of those talking trash have absolutely no fucking idea what they are talking about... i mean, its OBVIOUS that so many of these people either are WAY out of date with their comic book knowledge, or they just aren't comic fans at all, or at least not a fan of a given comic. An example of this was a huge chunk of a huge post by Media Messiah about Dark Knight--he says the movie was lacking because the character of bruce wayne wasn't more closely examined, and that his romantic relationship needed more screen time--if you've read batman comics, you would know that bruce wayne BARELY gets time, and batmans biggest character flaw is the polar opposite of superman: Bruce is Batman first and bruce wayne way second, if it were up to bruce, he wouldn't be wayne for a minute. Whereas, superman is clark kent first and superman second.

and DC's characters are ICONIC, not 'gods' as people say, which you really can't back up by referencing story lines, especially longer ones. I have zero interest in Marvel characters, and the marvel movies, except iron man, SUCK. X-men has ZERO replay value--try watching them again. they suckc.
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Linkin Park: Living Things review
I wrote this up a couple of days ago in a facebook comment when asked of my opinion of the album. You can read Crystals review right here
It always seems whenever a Linkin Park album is released that I'm at a specific event or time in my life that I'll always tie the album to. With Hybrid Theory it's always going to remind me of hanging out at my buddy Brians house watching Frat Party at the Pancake festival, Reanimation, the trip to Missouri hanging out playing Red Faction and Vice City in the van on the way home, all the way up to A Thousand Suns being in Seattle and starting things up with Crystal.
Then we come to Living Things, the album leaking just before heading to the Dells and upon my first initial listen I didn't absolutely hate it because I couldn't necessarily picture Chester singing each song on top of a cliff with his unbuttoned white shirt blowing in the wind. So it quickly became me and Crystals album for the trip, so naturally, I had a better chance to listen to it and judge it for what it really is. While this album was still being produced LP talked about how they were going back to times before TS, which, was scary for me because well…Minutes to Midnight sucked. While I'm happy to say it's definitely better than M2M it's hard to see what they were saying with that…It's almost as if they sort of lost their identity and a sense of what they want to be amidst what the label wants and how much Joe wants to scratch his turn tables (once per album).
It's newer in the sense it has a heavy focus on keyboards and synths and crazy ass sounds, but its a bit of the old because it reverts back to the old 3-3 and half minute song limit. While I believe most songs failed to reach their potential and the band just listened to what they had and thought "eh, good enough" (see Lies Greed and Misery), there was also a handful of masterful songs that I never really sort of expect from LP (Castle of Glass), and while I may be contradictory in liking "Roads Untraveled," that "WOOOOooo oooOOOOO" part is just two damn catchy. It's definitely a hit or miss album in my opinion, especially after being convinced by A Thousand Suns LP CAN go in a new direction, this sort of makes me wonder if they hit a creative wall and figured "well shit, let's run with what we got and hope for the best."
LP also just couldn't help themselves…and you know this complaint from me all too well, they tend to slow things down a bit too much for my liking. Now, we're not talking "Robot Boy" levels of suck, but Powerless and In My Remains are both pretty meh-worthy. They still don't focus on what makes LP a fun band to listen to, songs like Victimized and Castle of Glass are both great examples of what they're capable of but tend to just touch base with on every album.
Is Living Things a bad album? No. Is it a good album? Eh…sort of? At it's worst, it feels forced and uninspired, at it's best it gives me exactly what the old LP fan inside of me wants. It reaches levels of a great LP album, while also falling down to meh a bit too often for my liking.
Favorite Tracks:
Castle of Glass
Roads Untraveled
3 out of the 9 people who said they were coming to my little birthday hangout/dinner actually showed up. :/ Oh well. Time for some Lollipop Chainsaw.

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I am not real sure how a candy bar becomes influential but here goes.
Those of us who use Facebook regularly know how it all works, but there are those who have never used Facebook and don't understand how somethings work. This guy was one of those people.
Getting you over the hump of hump day, here are five random facts.
Monday night, Meryl Davis and Charlie White were the first U.S. ice dancing team to ever win gold. So now there are only six events that our country has never won a gold medal in the Winter Olympics.
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Affiliates/Chapters Committee
Charge: Shall serve as the liaison between non-voting affiliate members in accordance with Article III, the Chapters in accordance with Article X, and the Black Caucus Executive Board; solicit state or local organizations of Black library and information service personnel to affiliate with the Black Caucus as Chapters; maintain and transfer as appropriate records and files on non-voting affiliate members and Chapters.
link: Affiliated Chapters
Affirmative Action Committee
Charge: Shall prepare the organization's Affirmative Action Position Statement; keep abreast of affirmative action legislation, national, state and local, as it relates to Black Caucus activities; advise the Executive Board and membership of affirmative action activities as appropriate; establish procedures for Executive Board review and approval on:
- gathering and publishing affirmative action data,
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Awards Committee
Charge: In accordance with the awards manual and procedures reviewed and approved by the Executive Board, shall administer the Black Caucus awards; solicit nominations, select the recipient, and present the Annual Distinguished Service Award; present, in conjunction with the President, Certificates of Appreciation and Special Recognition Plaques.
Budget/Audit Committee
Charge: Shall monitor fiscal affairs of the Black Caucus; audit the financial records submitted by the Treasurer, solicit in conjunction with the Treasurer budget request from officers and committee chairs and present a budget allocation request report to the Executive Board for review and approval at the Midwinter meeting; make recommendations to the Executive Board in all areas of financial management; participate in any fund raising activities reviewed and approved by the Executive Board.
Constitution and Bylaws Committee
Charge: Shall maintain a constant review of, and issue to the membership the Constitution and Bylaws, recommend needed changes to the Executive Board and membership, and attend all Executive Board and membership meetings.
Dr. John C. Tyson Award Committee
The Dr. John C. Tyson Award Committee focuses on the accomplishments of individuals during their first ten years as professional librarians. The award, which will consist of a citation and a check, is planned to be awarded in conjunction with the Dr. John C. Tyson Memorial Lecture at future National Conference of African American Librarians. The award will be funded by interest generated by the endowment fund the Caucus has set up to handle the donations. The Caucus has been receiving in John's memory, and in recognition of his contributions to the Caucus and to the profession.
The purpose of the award is to identify and recognize the accomplishments of individuals early in their careers. The award will also challenge each of us to be more aware of the activities of our colleagues and to focus attention on their successes.
Specific guidelines and deadlines for the award will become the work of the committee.
Executive Board
The Executive Board serves as the governing body of the Black Caucus. It is responsible for acting on behalf of the membership by setting policies. See the Constitution & Bylaws for additional information.
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Fund Raising Committee
Charge: In accordance with Article IX. Finance, shall coordinate and engage in fund raising activities to support the programs and activities of the Black Caucus; coordinate fund raising activities with the Treasurer, and in conjunction with the chair of the Budget/Audit Committee; solicit ideas and support for, and inform the membership of, fund raising activities, solicit donations from funding sources.
Membership Committee
Charge: Shall develop and coordinate membership promotion activities; keep current records of membership status; recommend to the Executive Board policies relating to membership and dues; prepare a Membership Directory in cooperation with the Publications Committee.
link: Membership Information
Nominations and Elections Committee
Charge: In accordance with Article V. Elections, and procedures for conducting elections reviewed and approved by the Executive Board, shall solicit nominations for office; prepare, receive and tally ballots for election; report results of elections to the Executive Board and the membership.
link: Nomination Form (PDF format)
Program Committee
Charge: Shall plan and initiate programs and activities for the membership; recommend and coordinate programs that will enhance the growth, interest and informational needs of the membership; schedule, in conjunction with the Secretary, Treasurer, and in coordination with the President, meeting rooms for the Executive Board and membership meetings.
link: Upcoming Conference & Meeting Events
Public Relations Committee
Charge: Shall engage in public relations activities to highlight the Black Caucus; publicize the services, events, and activities of the Black Caucus, in coordination and cooperation with appropriate committee chairs; promote and develop media to enhance the image of Black librarians.
Publications Committee
Charge: Shall coordinate and assist in the production of Black Caucus publications, including such publications as the Annual Report, Membership Directory and Newsletter; solicit and prepare information for inclusion in Black Caucus publications; assist the President in preparing information for publication on the Black Caucus.
link: Publications
Recruitment and Professional Development Committee
Charge: Shall promote and develop strategies for recruiting Blacks into the field of library and information science; conduct an orientation session to acquaint new or interested members with the purpose, services and programs of the Black Caucus in particular and of ALA in general; provide information and activities to facilitate Black librarians' professional career development.
link: Committee Activities
Technology Advisory Committee
Charge: The Technology Advisory Council (TAC) shall be an advocate for widening the use of technology within the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA). The primary objectives of TAC are:
- to provide forums for communication (i.e., website, electronic discussion forum, etc.) among BCALA members;
- to be a focal point for policy and input for information technology forums (networks, databases, etc.);
- to advise BCALA members on current and emerging technologies that encourage development and evaluation among BCALA members; and,
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Professional Scopes of Practice
The National Ayurvedic Medical Association is proud to provide the final version of the Scopes of Practice for three levels of Professionals. Over ten (10) years of work has gone into gathering a balanced and diverse representation from the community to contribute to our work. We are incredibly proud and pleased with the final documents and the work we have created. We believe this is the Ayurvedic community's best representation of collective achievement to date.
The following listing of professional categories for the practice of Ayurveda in the United States represents the current state of the profession and also the potential for the growth of the profession moving forward. These three categories are distinguished by their focus on health and disease as well as the educational and experiential background needed to be competent as a professional in each category.
Ayurvedic Health Counselor: This category includes Ayurvedic professionals trained to focus on preventive healthcare as well as health promotion, with a specific focus on diet and lifefestyle.
(The recommended hour range of training is 600-1000 hours for this category)
Ayurvedic Practitioner: This category includes Ayurvedic professionals with additional training in pathology and disease management beyond that of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor. These professionals also practice preventive healthcare and health promotion, using diet and lifestyle.
(The recommended hourly range of training for this category is 1500-2500 hours)
Ayurvedic Doctor: This category includes Ayurvedic professionals who have specific specialized training in Ayurveda with overview training in conventional medicine that enables them to interface with western medical practitioners and provide comprehensive Ayurvedic healthcare to their patients.
(The recommended hourly range of training for this category is 3000-4500 hours)
*The use of the term "doctor" may be limited by individual state licensure regulations.
This document is broken into four divisions clarifying the scope of practice in each category:
1. Description
2. Skills and Competencies
3. Recommendations
4. Treatment and Intervention Skills
Download the complete Scopes of Practice Document
Information on how current Professional Members will be Grandfathered into these categories will be forthcoming in the near future.
The next level of development will be the Grandfathering process for identifying the appropriate categories of current Professional Members. This project is slated to be completed by the end of summer, 2013. At that time, additional information will be provided to all those who have qualified to-date for Professional Membership.No action is required at this time by Professional Members. The current process for approving Professional Members will remain in place until the Grandfathering project is completed. All members who qualify prior to the implementation of the new Titling and Scope of Practice requirements, will be eligible to be Grandfathered.
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- 5 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 4.4ounces whole-grain naan (such as Stonefire) or one 12-inch whole wheat pizza crust
- 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups baby arugula or baby spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees if using naan or 450 degrees if using pizza crust. Lay bacon in a small skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Let cool slightly, then crumble.
2. Meanwhile, bring vinegar to a boil over medium-high heat in a small nonstick saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in honey. Return to heat and simmer 3 minutes more; set aside.
3. Top naan or pizza crust with goat cheese, strawberries and bacon. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top pizza with arugula or spinach and, if desired, basil; drizzle with 2 tablespoons balsamic sauce.
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STAG Industrial, Inc. Declares Fourth Quarter Monthly Dividends for Its Common Stock
BOSTON, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- STAG Industrial, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: STAG), a company focused on the acquisition, ownership, and management of single-tenant industrial properties throughout the United States, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend on its common stock for the fourth quarter of 2013.
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The Company's Board declared a monthly dividend of $0.10 per common share per month, which equates to $1.20 per share annually, for the months of October, November, and December. The record and payment dates for the fourth quarter 2013 are as follows:
Record Date
Payment Date
October 31, 2013
November 15, 2013
November 29, 2013
December 16, 2013
December 31, 2013
January 15, 2014
On an annualized basis, this common stock dividend equates to an annual distribution rate of 5.9%, based on the Company's closing pricing on October 1, 2013 of $20.24 per share.
About STAG Industrial, Inc.
STAG Industrial, Inc. is a full-service real estate company focused on the acquisition, ownership and management of single-tenant industrial properties throughout the United States. The Company's portfolio consists of 200 properties in 34 states with approximately 35.3 million rentable square feet.
For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.stagindustrial.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by STAG Industrial, Inc. (the "Company"), contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "project" or similar expressions. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and which could materially affect actual results, performances or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, the risk factors discussed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as updated by the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company's expectations will be realized. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, the Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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