Joseph Gordon-Levitt is working with Neil Gaiman on 'The Sandman' movie - Polidicks

[url]http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/17/5218830/sandman-movie-producer-joseph-gordon-levitt[/url] [quote]Joseph Gordon-Levitt has tweeted to confirm that he will produce a movie adaptation of Neil Gaiman's seminal The Sandman comic books. Gordon-Levitt, who had major roles in The Dark Knight Rises, Brick, and Looper, said he would be working with The Dark Knight's story writer, David Goyer and Gaiman himself on the project with Warner Bros. Gaiman will be acting as executive producer, while Goyer will be supervising the screenplay.[/quote] Now right now it's just in the idea stage, meaning it doesn't even have a working script yet. But if this ends up being made I'm going to be so happy. The Sandman books are perfection.

in risk of sounding like a dipshit, anyone have examples? I've never even heard of him but I'm more of a marvels guy I google it but I either see funny outfit, badass gasmask guy, or badderassed crazy hair guy, I can't tell which the image in the article is amazingly cool

don't fuck this one up i swear to god

[QUOTE=J!NX;43221960]I google it but I either see funny outfit, badass gasmask guy, or badderassed crazy hair guy, I can't tell which the image in the article is amazingly cool[/QUOTE] It's the badderassed crazy hair guy.

[QUOTE=kimchimafia;43222060]It's the badderassed crazy hair guy.[/QUOTE] fuck me silly they better not mess this up

The Sandman graphic novels/comic books are some of the best stuff since the birth of the Modern Age of Comics. Plus, Neil Gaiman is great and he's one of the few modern writers I would trust with DC's famed superheroes due to his respect, his knowledge and ability. Like that time when he sent Superman and Green Lantern to hell :v:.

[QUOTE=kimchimafia;43222071]The Sandman graphic novels/comic books are some of the best stuff since the birth of the Modern Age of Comics. Plus, Neil Gaiman is great and he's one of the few modern writers I would trust with DC's famed superheroes due to his respect, his knowledge and ability. Like that time when he sent Superman and Green Lantern to hell :v:.[/QUOTE] If you haven't, be sure to check out Marvel 1602, it's fucking fantastic. [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_1602[/url]

[QUOTE=Lebowski;43222083]If you haven't, be sure to check out Marvel 1602, it's fucking fantastic. [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_1602[/url][/QUOTE] Yeah I remember it being damn good but it had a weird reception. Didn't Time Magazine list it as the worst comic of 2003? lol Anyway, The Sandman is great, Neil Gaiman surprisingly works really well writing comics and hopefully, the movie adaptation won't suck.

Unfortunately, he's not working [I]with[/I] Neil. As Neil said in a recent Tumblr post, he doesn't hold any of the rights to Sandman and isn't entitled to any involvement. Hopefully they do ask him to come aboard though

[QUOTE=Maloof?;43222132]Unfortunately, he's not working [I]with[/I] Neil. As Neil said in a recent Tumblr post, he doesn't hold any of the rights to Sandman and isn't entitled to any involvement. Hopefully they do ask him to come aboard though[/QUOTE] If they don't have him on board, they're flat out fuckin' up. [I]you know it[/I]

[QUOTE=Maloof?;43222132]Unfortunately, he's not working [I]with[/I] Neil. As Neil said in a recent Tumblr post, he doesn't hold any of the rights to Sandman and isn't entitled to any involvement. Hopefully they do ask him to come aboard though[/QUOTE] I am getting a strong feeling that they are going to make changes just to appeal to the general moviegoers.

they should make a Neverwhere movie

I'm still waiting on American Gods to become a TV show or movie. Bah humbug

[QUOTE=J!NX;43221960]in risk of sounding like a dipshit, anyone have examples? I've never even heard of him but I'm more of a marvels guy I google it but I either see funny outfit, badass gasmask guy, or badderassed crazy hair guy, I can't tell which the image in the article is amazingly cool[/QUOTE] There is a good chance that it is all three, he doesn't really have a solid appearance. He's usually 80's Robert Smith but the art style changes a lot so his face and clothes vary and occasionally he'll wear the gas mask helmet. I'm pretty sure he was a black guy for a couple of scenes and a cat for a little bit.

[QUOTE=squids_eye;43223938]There is a good chance that it is all three, he doesn't really have a solid appearance. He's usually 80's Robert Smith but the art style changes a lot so his face and clothes vary and occasionally he'll wear the gas mask helmet. I'm pretty sure he was a black guy for a couple of scenes and a cat for a little bit.[/QUOTE] He's the fuckin sandman he's god of dreams motherfucker he does what he wants

[QUOTE=squids_eye;43223938]There is a good chance that it is all three, he doesn't really have a solid appearance. He's usually 80's Robert Smith but the art style changes a lot so his face and clothes vary and occasionally he'll wear the gas mask helmet. I'm pretty sure he was a black guy for a couple of scenes and a cat for a little bit.[/QUOTE] True but it's very likely that J!NX was referring to the [I]other[/I] (and older) character, Sandman as the gas mask guy. [t]http://www.majorspoilers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sandman_low.jpg[/t] The guy who received prophetic dreams as visions of crimes and specialised (apart from his fighting skills) in using his gas gun that knocked people out with sleeping gas. The other funny outfit guy could possibly be Garret Sandford.

[QUOTE=Swamplord;43223013]I am getting a strong feeling that they are going to make changes just to appeal to the general moviegoers.[/QUOTE] That's how movies work, and there's nothing wrong with that. It's absolutely necessary, especially if they're using high-tier actors, decent crew, decent directors, and decent cinematography. Nobody's going to give them millions and millions of dollars to make a movie if if only appeals to a minority

Oh shit nigga this better be good.

I tried reading sandman but it was a bore snore.

YEs YEs YESSS! MOTHER OF GOD YES!!! My favorite author and my favorite actor teaming up!?

I always thought that Sandman would be one of those things where a movie execution would be impossible. Let's face it, those books easily have more than standard movie time of material in them and we know they won't do full justice to it, so this, while awesome on the outset, is also quite worrying. Also, if this is going to happen, can we also have Lucifer as a sort of side series to go along with it? For some reason, I've always pictured this guy [IMG]http://screencrave.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/simon-baker-picture.jpg[/IMG] as somewhat perfect for the role of Lucifer, even somewhat matching the comic representation of him. In any case, a Lucifer series would be amazing too.

[QUOTE=Maloof?;43222132]Unfortunately, he's not working [I]with[/I] Neil. As Neil said in a recent Tumblr post, he doesn't hold any of the rights to Sandman and isn't entitled to any involvement. Hopefully they do ask him to come aboard though[/QUOTE] Actually JGL just posted on his Twitter that he was working with Neil. So I'm not sure what your sources are.

[QUOTE=Maloof?;43222132]Unfortunately, he's not working [I]with[/I] Neil. As Neil said in a recent Tumblr post, he doesn't hold any of the rights to Sandman and isn't entitled to any involvement. Hopefully they do ask him to come aboard though[/QUOTE] JUMP SHIP. JUMP SHIP. [editline]22nd December 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=kimchimafia;43224048]True but it's very likely that J!NX was referring to the [I]other[/I] (and older) character, Sandman as the gas mask guy. [t]http://www.majorspoilers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sandman_low.jpg[/t] The guy who received prophetic dreams as visions of crimes and specialised (apart from his fighting skills) in using his gas gun that knocked people out with sleeping gas. The other funny outfit guy could possibly be Garret Sandford.[/QUOTE] Oh, so THAT'S what that The Specialists model was based on! Damnit.