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Trevante Rhodes joins the cast of The Predator! News on The Predator has been slow lately. The last we heard of the film was that Larry Fong was aboard as cinematographer.

Now The Hollywood Reporter brings us news that Moonlight’s Trevante Rhodes has joined the cast of The Predator!

“Trevante Rhodes, one of the stars of Moonlight, has joined the cast of Shane Black's The Predator, Twentieth Century Fox's reboot of the alien action movie series.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the story sees the popular stalker alien, first seen in the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger pic titled simply Predator, in an environment that audiences have not seen: the suburbs. Rhodes will play the best friend of Holbrook’s character; both are said to be ex-Marines. “

Trevante Rhodes has a relatively small list of roles with Moonlight and Horse Soldiers being his most notable roles. He also briefly appeared in HBO’s Westworld. Rhodes joins Boyd Holbrook and Olivia Munn in Shane Black’s ensemble cast.

Once again, The Hollywood Report refers to The Predator as being set in the suburbs. Shane Black spoke out about this the last time THR claimed the film would be set in the suburbs: “Black himself reached out to tell us that is not the case—The Predator is not a movie about the suburbs.”

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So any guesses that one of them is child of previous character??

"While Holbrook does not have the star power Del Toro has, Fox is planning on beefing up the supporting cast."

Ahh yes, remember that statement when Holbrook was cast? If Trevante Who and Olivia What is their idea of a beefed up supporting cast, we're in trouble. I don't doubt that any of these people are talented, Trevante was terrific in Moonlight, but this is a bad portent.

Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Tom Hardy, Mark Ruffalo...to Boyd and Trevante. Wonderful! I mean at least we're getting cast news, I guess? Couldn't even get Michael B. Jordan?

You're so obsessed with the name power alone, Bishop. I'd much rather a talented cast. I'm not familiar with Rhodes but Collider are excited to have him on. http://collider.com/the-predator-trevante-rhodes/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=collidersocial&utm_medium=social

Cool, great to hear an update after a drought of news info on The Predator, looking forward to his characters, looking forward to whats in store for Predator's 30th anniversary this year. 

They also mentioned that it is a reboot..something black said it was not.

Did they cut the casting budget on this? Who is this guy? Again I'm sure he's talented, but is he going to put the asses in the seat?

Well, to be fair the main attraction is the Predator so they've already got my ticket.

This guy belongs to Predators not The Predator. :(

Quote from: echobbase79 on Jan 05, 2017, 08:39:39 PM

Did they cut the casting budget on this? Who is this guy? Again I'm sure he's talented, but is he going to put the asses in the seat?

Well, to be fair the main attraction is the Predator so they've already got my ticket.

Well part of the fun of watching a genre movie like this is watching a big star going engaging with that material. Someone who doesn't NEED the movie, but does the movie because they like the filmmaker or material. Arnold didn't NEED Predator, he already had Conan, Terminator and Commando, thus it was fun.

Ben Affleck didn't NEED Batman v. Superman, and despite that movie's quality, that's why it was so fun to watch him.

http://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2016/8/24/trevante-rhodes-shines-moonlight-falls-essential-queer-black-film
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywoods-next-big-thing-moonlights-924763

Couple of nice articles on Rhodes.

Haven't seen Moonlight yet, but he is getting high praise for his acting in the film so I'm perfectly fine with this casting!

Also: I hope this means that 50 Cent won't be in this film. Could have been eyed for the same role.

I can look past the actor choices. It might not be the event movie that was originally planned but I just hope that the movie still looks like a big expensive production. Unknown actors (to the general audience) and the continued use of the word suburbs still gives me AvPR vibes.

Quote from: greygoose on Jan 05, 2017, 09:25:15 PM
I can look past the actor choices. It might not be the event movie that was originally planned but I just hope that the movie still looks like a big expensive production. Unknown actors (to the general audience) and the continued use of the word suburbs still gives me AvPR vibes.

You haven't read at all that the suburbs thing is false? Shane Black already refuted that. Lol, my dude, it's even mentioned at the bottom of this article.

Quote from: BishopShouldGo on Jan 05, 2017, 09:31:57 PM

Quote from: greygoose on Jan 05, 2017, 09:25:15 PM
I can look past the actor choices. It might not be the event movie that was originally planned but I just hope that the movie still looks like a big expensive production. Unknown actors (to the general audience) and the continued use of the word suburbs still gives me AvPR vibes.

You haven't read at all that the suburbs thing is false? Shane Black already refuted that. Lol, my dude, it's even mentioned at the bottom of this article.

Yes, I've read that. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Still hoping for a city setting personally.

ARRGHGH....I thought the suburbs rumour was a no go. Now its a green light?!?!!?!? F*** this will be terrible.

Quote from: BishopShouldGo on Jan 05, 2017, 07:56:42 PM
"While Holbrook does not have the star power Del Toro has, Fox is planning on beefing up the supporting cast."

Ahh yes, remember that statement when Holbrook was cast? If Trevante Who and Olivia What is their idea of a beefed up supporting cast, we're in trouble. I don't doubt that any of these people are talented, Trevante was terrific in Moonlight, but this is a bad portent.

Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Tom Hardy, Mark Ruffalo...to Boyd and Trevante. Wonderful! I mean at least we're getting cast news, I guess? Couldn't even get Michael B. Jordan?

Boyd Holbrook could be household by the time The Predator comes out. Early buzz around Logan suggests it could be Deadpool kinds of big, and maybe even worth a shout in the awards circuit (according to Ryan Reynolds).

Yeah I was Trevante who? But then I saw he was in Moonlight and that's on every top 10 end of year list I see.

Plus you've got Shane Black. 'Nuff said about that fella. I personally don't think Predator is big box office material. I'd like to see it, but even with Bradley Cooper I just think it's so unlikely to crack $100million domestic.

However, it's assembling such a talented under the radar cast & crew it's got potential classic written all over it at this point. I feel Alien Covenant is gonna be a behemoth, but The Predator stands maybe a better chance of being a better film.

Oh Predator would absolutely do gangbusters with Bradley Cooper. American Sniper numbers minimum.

Quote from: BishopShouldGo on Jan 05, 2017, 11:36:15 PM
Oh Predator would absolutely do gangbusters with Bradley Cooper. American Sniper numbers minimum.

I enjoy your posts, I find you quite refreshing. But no f**king way is a Predator film ever going to do American Sniper numbers. You surely don't believe that? I mean Jennifer Lawrence is a bigger pull than the Predator will ever be and their last film Joy didn't break $60mill. I know box office figures and I've followed them for 11 years. I think only Matt Damon or Tom Cruise could elevate The Predator commercially.

Lol. Joy wasn't a franchise. Granted, Predator is no Iron Man but paired with a hot leading actor it can do amazingly. Look at Deadpool's numbers. I don't think Predator can get quite that high but it can be a similar R rated Fox success.

I always cite Deadpool and World War Z when bringing up this movie's box office and I hope people don't misinterpret what I'm saying. This isn't a zombie movie or a PG13, etc but works in that same parameter. A correct Predator movie can do in between those movies' numbers.

He's the best friend? Yeah he's f**king dead lol

I can't wait for people to start speculating that this is Dillon's son, because everything has to be connected of course.

Quote from: BishopShouldGo on Jan 06, 2017, 01:27:30 AM
I can't wait for people to start speculating that this is Dillon's son, because everything has to be connected of course.

This must mean Holbrook is Dutch's son...

Quote from: BishopShouldGo on Jan 05, 2017, 08:45:36 PM

Quote from: echobbase79 on Jan 05, 2017, 08:39:39 PM

Did they cut the casting budget on this? Who is this guy? Again I'm sure he's talented, but is he going to put the asses in the seat?

Well, to be fair the main attraction is the Predator so they've already got my ticket.

Well part of the fun of watching a genre movie like this is watching a big star going engaging with that material. Someone who doesn't NEED the movie, but does the movie because they like the filmmaker or material. Arnold didn't NEED Predator, he already had Conan, Terminator and Commando, thus it was fun.

Ben Affleck didn't NEED Batman v. Superman, and despite that movie's quality, that's why it was so fun to watch him.

It was fun watching all the actors from Predator as a special forces team. Each one had their own particular characteristic that made them standout. Even Predator 2 and Predators did this. Though Predators pretty much felt like a remake at times.

Hopefully Shane Black will take note of this and apply it to the movie. I mean he did some writing on the first film didn't he?

Quote from: echobbase79 on Jan 06, 2017, 06:03:07 AM
Hopefully Shane Black will take note of this and apply it to the movie. I mean he did some writing on the first film didn't he?

"I did nothing to the script."

It's hard to deduce what he did exactly. Arnold said Shane came up with some lines, but Shane says he refused to work on the script because he wanted to act and didn't think the script needed any help.

Maybe Shane thinks writing some lines still constitutes as nothing.

The joke maybe his. That's not in the script. Hawkin's doesn't say a whole load in the script.

Quote from: BishopShouldGo on Jan 06, 2017, 01:27:30 AM
I can't wait for people to start speculating that this is Dillon's son, because everything has to be connected of course.

That means that  Rhodes must be Dillon's son....

QuoteBoyd Holbrook could be household by the time The Predator comes out. Early buzz around Logan suggests it could be Deadpool kinds of big, and maybe even worth a shout in the awards circuit (according to Ryan Reynolds).

Yeah I was Trevante who? But then I saw he was in Moonlight and that's on every top 10 end of year list I see.

I agree, by the time 2018 rolls around a lot can change in the name recognition. I didn't even know who Oscar Isaac was until the end of 2015 and then he blew up. Same thing with Adam Driver.

Not only is Moonlight getting recognized as one of the best films of the year but Rhodes is also being praised for his performance. Although I haven't seen the movie  yet there's a chance he'd get nominated for an Oscar.

Thought shane deebunked the burbs plot. Yet it is in your headline

Suburbs never seen? AVP:R, Predator 2.......

He is built for a predator movie.

https://twitter.com/A24/status/830153937105870849

He's a beast


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Looks like he played another soldier character in Horse Soldiers:

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A team of CIA agents and special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.

Director: Nicolai Fuglsig
Writers: Peter Craig (screenplay), Doug Stanton (book) | 1 more credit »
Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Elsa Pataky | See full cast & crew »


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I'm gonna have to check that out


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another one for the propaganda dvd box

Quote from: Xan21 on Feb 15, 2017, 08:11:28 AM
another one for the propaganda dvd box

Not really. No.

'Moonlight' Star Trevante Rhodes on His Crazy Oscars Night and Tackling 'The Predator'

Rhodes says he's been mercifully removed from all the intensive post-telecast analysis. That's in large part due to the fact that he left L.A. in the early morning hours after the ceremony, boarding a Vancouver-bound plane at 4:30 a.m. to continue shooting his next movie, The Predator, director Shane Black's sequel to the 1980s action classic.

Back on The Predator set, Black and the rest of the cast and crew gave him a brief but touching hero's welcome. "It was hugs and everybody going, 'We're so happy for you,' and then we were back to business. You gotta get back to work!" Naturally, they couldn't resist hitting him up for firsthand intel too. "I feel like you can't say congratulations without also saying, 'What happened up there?'" Rhodes said, laughing. "That's going to be the conversation for the rest of the year."

One thing that Rhodes has kept hidden until now is that he was a bit of a scaredy-cat as a young kid. That's why he held off on watching the entire Predator series until he was cast in The Predator. "I was really squeamish growing up — not too fond of blood and guts," he admitted. "I saw the first one when I was young, and liked it, but I was like, 'I can't watch any more of these!'" Now he's facing those childhood fears by playing Nebraska Williams, a former Marine who enlists in a special Predator-hunting operation headed up by his good friend Quinn McKenna (played by Logan's Boyd Holbrook). "We form a bit of a motley crew," Rhodes says, adding that Black is putting his own distinct imprint on the franchise. "It's what you expect a Shane Black move to be, set in the world of the Predator."

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/moonlight-star-trevante-rhodes-on-his-crazy-oscar-night-and-tackling-the-predator-201155379.html

Quote from: ace3g on Mar 07, 2017, 02:58:21 AM
'Moonlight' Star Trevante Rhodes on His Crazy Oscars Night and Tackling 'The Predator'

Rhodes says he's been mercifully removed from all the intensive post-telecast analysis. That's in large part due to the fact that he left L.A. in the early morning hours after the ceremony, boarding a Vancouver-bound plane at 4:30 a.m. to continue shooting his next movie, The Predator, director Shane Black's sequel to the 1980s action classic.

Back on The Predator set, Black and the rest of the cast and crew gave him a brief but touching hero's welcome. "It was hugs and everybody going, 'We're so happy for you,' and then we were back to business. You gotta get back to work!" Naturally, they couldn't resist hitting him up for firsthand intel too. "I feel like you can't say congratulations without also saying, 'What happened up there?'" Rhodes said, laughing. "That's going to be the conversation for the rest of the year."

One thing that Rhodes has kept hidden until now is that he was a bit of a scaredy-cat as a young kid. That's why he held off on watching the entire Predator series until he was cast in The Predator. "I was really squeamish growing up — not too fond of blood and guts," he admitted. "I saw the first one when I was young, and liked it, but I was like, 'I can't watch any more of these!'" Now he's facing those childhood fears by playing Nebraska Williams, a former Marine who enlists in a special Predator-hunting operation headed up by his good friend Quinn McKenna (played by Logan's Boyd Holbrook). "We form a bit of a motley crew," Rhodes says, adding that Black is putting his own distinct imprint on the franchise. "It's what you expect a Shane Black move to be, set in the world of the Predator."

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/moonlight-star-trevante-rhodes-on-his-crazy-oscar-night-and-tackling-the-predator-201155379.html

I was gonna share this hours ago, and didn't know if I should put a spoiler tag on it then I got distracted.

Nebraska Williams, what an interesting name

Quote from: ace3g on Mar 07, 2017, 02:58:21 AM


One thing that Rhodes has kept hidden until now is that he was a bit of a scaredy-cat as a young kid. That's why he held off on watching the entire Predator series until he was cast in The Predator. "I was really squeamish growing up — not too fond of blood and guts," he admitted. "I saw the first one when I was young, and liked it, but I was like, 'I can't watch any more of these!'" Now he's facing those childhood fears by playing Nebraska Williams, a former Marine who enlists in a special Predator-hunting operation headed up by his good friend Quinn McKenna (played by Logan's Boyd Holbrook). "We form a bit of a motley crew," Rhodes says, adding that Black is putting his own distinct imprint on the franchise. "It's what you expect a Shane Black move to be, set in the world of the Predator."

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/moonlight-star-trevante-rhodes-on-his-crazy-oscar-night-and-tackling-the-predator-201155379.html

And Olivia Munn's character name is Casey Bracket. So the leaked script is true.... we're in for deep $hit people.

Can you remind me where Munn mentioned her characters name?

Thanks for sharing, ace. I've posted this on the front page.

Quote from: predator88 on Mar 07, 2017, 01:43:11 PM

Quote from: ace3g on Mar 07, 2017, 02:58:21 AM


One thing that Rhodes has kept hidden until now is that he was a bit of a scaredy-cat as a young kid. That's why he held off on watching the entire Predator series until he was cast in The Predator. "I was really squeamish growing up — not too fond of blood and guts," he admitted. "I saw the first one when I was young, and liked it, but I was like, 'I can't watch any more of these!'" Now he's facing those childhood fears by playing Nebraska Williams, a former Marine who enlists in a special Predator-hunting operation headed up by his good friend Quinn McKenna (played by Logan's Boyd Holbrook). "We form a bit of a motley crew," Rhodes says, adding that Black is putting his own distinct imprint on the franchise. "It's what you expect a Shane Black move to be, set in the world of the Predator."

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/moonlight-star-trevante-rhodes-on-his-crazy-oscar-night-and-tackling-the-predator-201155379.html

And Olivia Munn's character name is Casey Bracket. So the leaked script is true.... we're in for deep $hit people.

Don't the fans get used to the taste of sh*t since 2004 ?

Looks like they'll have a team formed specifically to hunt the Predator. Interesting.

More like 1990 but no predator film has ever been THIS stupid. Spider- predators, really? The simple idea of a team hunting predators is good enough for me, just stick with that. Hunters finally become the hunted seems like a logical next step.

Quote from: BishopShouldGo on Jan 05, 2017, 07:56:42 PM
"While Holbrook does not have the star power Del Toro has, Fox is planning on beefing up the supporting cast."

Ahh yes, remember that statement when Holbrook was cast? If Trevante Who and Olivia What is their idea of a beefed up supporting cast, we're in trouble. I don't doubt that any of these people are talented, Trevante was terrific in Moonlight, but this is a bad portent.

Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Tom Hardy, Mark Ruffalo...to Boyd and Trevante. Wonderful! I mean at least we're getting cast news, I guess? Couldn't even get Michael B. Jordan?Bro...it wouldnt feel very much like a "Predator" movimovie with those A-listers runnin around...Trevante not only looks the part of a bad ass but he's a fresh new face and a good actor...im certain he will be a fierce prey and worthy trophy for the predator

Quote from: Jigsaw85 on Mar 07, 2017, 05:04:52 PM
More like 1990 but no predator film has ever been THIS stupid. Spider- predators, realy? The simple idea of a team hunting predators is good enough for me, just stick with that. Hunters finally become the hunted seems like a logical next step.

What's this about Spider-Predators?

meh not feeling it.

Quote from: The Joker on Jan 05, 2017, 09:15:59 PM
Haven't seen Moonlight yet, but he is getting high praise for his acting in the film so I'm perfectly fine with this casting!

Also: I hope this means that 50 Cent won't be in this film. Could have been eyed for the same role.

had to be...look how much theyy favor each other...they could be related...this guy can act tho...and he's a fresh face

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Great choice...handsome, strong, totally has the look of a bad ass...good young actor too...im certain he will be a fierce warrior and prove a worthy trophy for the predator

Quote from: RakaiThwei on Mar 07, 2017, 05:15:30 PM

Quote from: Jigsaw85 on Mar 07, 2017, 05:04:52 PM
More like 1990 but no predator film has ever been THIS stupid. Spider- predators, realy? The simple idea of a team hunting predators is good enough for me, just stick with that. Hunters finally become the hunted seems like a logical next step.

What's this about Spider-Predators?

I'm sorry, spider what now..?

Some ideas from leaked script (allegedly fake) are  spider predators, three legged predators and human friendly predator dog.

Quote from: Jigsaw85 on Mar 07, 2017, 05:04:52 PM
More like 1990 but no predator film has ever been THIS stupid. Spider- predators, realy? The simple idea of a team hunting predators is good enough for me, just stick with that. Hunters finally become the hunted seems like a logical next step.

lol that's literally the last step in every Predator entry.

Yeah but at least this time we don't have to hear the obligatory "What the hell was that thing!?" Or get another group of clueless humans trying to piece together the simple idea that they're being hunted. At least we'll get characters that are armed and ready from the beginning.

Trevante Rhodes:

QuoteSo you're working on The Predator right now. What can you say about this one?
I don't know how familiar you are with Shane Black's work, but he's really stylish and has a very unique method of telling stories—kind of a nod to the old action, comedy, buddy-buddy films. If you imagine that tone within the world of Predator, it's a special fit. It's everything I thought it could be, and then some, because Shane is a mastermind. Each day, we have a new experience putting our heads together and finding ways to stretch the script and push the boundaries. It'll be a really cool experience for fans of the Predator series and fans of Shane Black. He had a part in writing the original film and he was in the original film, so he's part of this franchise. It means a lot to him and I'm lucky to be involved.

http://uk.complex.com/pop-culture/2017/03/trevante-rhodes-moonlight-interview

Merged with existing thread.

Spider predators,three and four legged predators,some are like crabs .... honestly how many stupid ideas can you insert in one movie ?

"We called the dog Nebraska."

As for three legged Predator...
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 :D

Tie me kangaroo down, sport.  Tie me kangaroo down.

I accepted Rhodes and Holdbrook as the lead In this Lethal Predator Weapon movie.But i miss some veteran actors from the 80-90's which could bring back the feeling of the era.
Shane Black likes to have actors like Val Kilmer, Kim Basinger, Russel Crowe in his movies.

I hope we will see a few familiar face or Arnold, Danny Glover, Adam Baldwin for a cameo at least. 8)

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Can anyone give a brief description of the supposed leaked script? Is the movie actually set mainly in the suburbs? Does the script lean towards horror, action, or a thriller? Or a blend of all 3? Whats this about spider predators? I thought It was confirmed the movie would have just 2 predators one normal version then the super 12 foot predator ? Thanks

In regards to the vet casting, isn't Thomas Jane confirmed to be in this? Or is still just rumoured at this point? I think he would be a great get for this movie especially with the way Black uses vets in his movies. They are almost always scene stealers.

Quote from: Dan on Mar 08, 2017, 01:46:19 AM
I accepted Rhodes and Holdbrook as the lead In this Lethal Predator Weapon movie.But i miss some veteran actors from the 80-90's which could bring back the feeling of the era.
Shane Black likes to have actors like Val Kilmer, Kim Basinger, Russel Crowe in his movies.

I hope we will see a few familiar face or Arnold, Danny Glover, Adam Baldwin for a cameo at least. 8)

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Can anyone give a brief description of the supposed leaked script? Is the movie actually set mainly in the suburbs? Does the script lean towards horror, action, or a thriller? Or a blend of all 3? Whats this about spider predators? I thought It was confirmed the movie would have just 2 predators one normal version then the super 12 foot predator ? Thanks

Now you're saying 12ft, the rumor of the leaked script is in other threads on here, 10ft Predator was the rumor


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Quote from: clarkmartin on Mar 08, 2017, 05:17:29 PM
In regards to the vet casting, isn't Thomas Jane confirmed to be in this? Or is still just rumoured at this point? I think he would be a great get for this movie especially with the way Black uses vets in his movies. They are almost always scene stealers.

There's a podcast which is shared on this site where he said he was in Vancouver filming The Predator


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Right on! thanks for the info! That gets me pumped up all over again

I didn't heard that Thomas Jane is confirmed. We got a vet on board.Thats cool.  :)

https://twitter.com/Collider/status/954036275786461184

When does he start talking The Predator?

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Nevermind, 2:38.

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Nothing much really.  :-\

Damn, I would've liked a question about the character he plays to be asked but oh well. He seems pretty excited for people to see what Shane Black has cooking at least!

Split and merged with existing Rhodes thread.

I think we're a little spoiled since we had so much content leaked with that script. He might not give much away in terms of story detail but it's great to see his enthusiasm for the film and working with Black.

Is it in any way possible that the leaked script could be misdirection? Disinformation to throw everyone off the scent? Has that ever been done before?

No, it was legit. We've heard from people who've seen tests of the film and the core backbone of that script is there but some of the finer details have changed. That leaked script was nearly a year old by the time they started filming The Predator.

Ah well. I had hope... The plot just doesn't sound much like a Predator story... Doesn't seem like there's any hunting in it, and all this stuff about gene splicing feels like its making the humans way too important... Human exceptionalism once again... That wouldn't be a big deal except I sort of thought the whole point Is that the Predator is scary because he looks at us as we look at animals... Like we'd ever start splicing our genes with deer or water buffalo or whatever... What advantage could there possibly be for them?

Quote from: Tubecity on Jan 19, 2018, 11:26:07 AM
Ah well. I had hope... The plot just doesn't sound much like a Predator story... Doesn't seem like there's any hunting in it, and all this stuff about gene splicing feels like its making the humans way too important... Human exceptionalism once again... That wouldn't be a big deal except I sort of thought the whole point Is that the Predator is scary because he looks at us as we look at animals... Like we'd ever start splicing our genes with deer or water buffalo or whatever... What advantage could there possibly be for them?

Spoiler

Will be able to adapt to our habitat and take our place.

[close]

Hard R can be cool, i just hope that it doesn't turn out to be a cheesy soulless gorefest like in AVPR.

Quote from: black on Jan 19, 2018, 12:32:33 PM

Quote from: Tubecity on Jan 19, 2018, 11:26:07 AM
Ah well. I had hope... The plot just doesn't sound much like a Predator story... Doesn't seem like there's any hunting in it, and all this stuff about gene splicing feels like its making the humans way too important... Human exceptionalism once again... That wouldn't be a big deal except I sort of thought the whole point Is that the Predator is scary because he looks at us as we look at animals... Like we'd ever start splicing our genes with deer or water buffalo or whatever... What advantage could there possibly be for them?

Spoiler

Will be able to adapt to our habitat and take our place.

[close]

Spoiler

Even with their preddy codes involved?

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Trailer Anytime soon?

Maybe at the end of January with Maze Runner, in February or beginning of March with Red Sparrow, but this last option would be a bit late though IMO, leaving only 5 months of active marketing.

Before the first trailer debut I hope  some magazine stills ( or magazine cover) will arrive soon.

Quote from: BigDaddyJohn on Jan 19, 2018, 04:44:23 PM
Maybe at the end of January with Maze Runner, in February or beginning of March with Red Sparrow, but this last option would be a bit late though IMO, leaving only 5 months of active marketing.

Maze Runner is PG-13, so I don't see that happening. Sparrow is the most likely choice, but maybe Annihilation, since it seems to be targeting the same audience as Predator.

What'd be really funny is if they attach it Fifty Shades Freed. That'd be so out of nowhere, and it is coming out on what was Predator's previous release date.

Quote from: AD on Jan 19, 2018, 08:32:03 PM

Quote from: BigDaddyJohn on Jan 19, 2018, 04:44:23 PM
Maybe at the end of January with Maze Runner, in February or beginning of March with Red Sparrow, but this last option would be a bit late though IMO, leaving only 5 months of active marketing.

Maze Runner is PG-13, so I don't see that happening. Sparrow is the most likely choice, but maybe Annihilation, since it seems to be targeting the same audience as Predator.

What'd be really funny is if they attach it Fifty Shades Freed. That'd be so out of nowhere, and it is coming out on what was Predator's previous release date.

It's possible, but i really hope it won't be with red sparrow, like i said it's only five month before the release date of the movie, and a lot of "event" movies have more marketing time than that.

It doesn't really matter what film it is attached to as it will appear online beforehand.

Too much talk, too little actual information, they need to get the hype train going or it will be a box office failure, why there is no marketing yet, i thought it was gonna be released this year? Anyway no hope in this movie

Because marketing campaigns these days don't start until about 6 months prior to release, otherwise audiences lose interest before the film is even out.

SiL is right. We are getting down to the wire for the trailer and seems like some (including me) are getting pretty impatient. Food for thought, though, no other August film has a trailer out as of today (The Meg, Equilizer 2, Scarface, and haven't heard of the rest).

Also:

Notable films coming out BEFORE The Predator w/out a trailer released as of today:
Mission Impossible 6
Skyscraper
Ant-Man 2
The Purge 4
Solo: A Star Wars Story
The Nun

EDIT: I'm no expert in marketing but it seems like nothing out of the ordinary is going on with The Predator.

Quote from: Hollywood on Jan 20, 2018, 03:26:37 AM
SiL is right. We are getting down to the wire for the trailer and seems like some (including me) are getting pretty impatient. Food for thought, though, no other August film has a trailer out as of today (The Meg, Equilizer 2, Scarface, and haven't heard of the rest).

Also:

Notable films coming out BEFORE The Predator w/out a trailer released as of today:
Mission Impossible 6
Skyscraper
Ant-Man 2
The Purge 4
Solo: A Star Wars Story
The Nun

EDIT: I'm no expert in marketing but it seems like nothing out of the ordinary is going on with The Predator.

Thank you both of you for pointing this out. I guess most of us are too anxious for the movie 😂

On a side note, Star Wars fans have more reasons to be worried about their Solo movie:

http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/star-wars-solo/54643/star-wars-solo-where-s-all-the-marketing (http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/movies/star-wars-solo/54643/star-wars-solo-where-s-all-the-marketing)

I honestly don't know what to say , being a lifelong die hard predator fan since being a little kid , I'm devided , on paper the plot sounds so cheesy , but if the special effects are awesome then it might make up for it . One thing that really bothers me more than the gene splicing, which is bonkers , is the captive predators who are on our side . It seems those pictures of the predators using machine guns weren't the actors playing about after all . Why is fox hellbent on making the Stan winstons predator into some sort of bitch , like in predators when the original predator is killed of by the super predator , it should of been the other way round . It's just madness . Also with cgi really becoming a new form of art , isn't it time we start seeing a cgi predator , so we can get better viewing on how he moves and jumps about etc , I feel the guy in the suit looks dated now and limits what is possible on screen . I know some people will disagree .  Why they can't they get creative , imagine the predator in Syria , Iraq or Afghanistan, as he's basically a humanoid reptile , it seems to me that kind of setting would be perfect , I want  a predator film that feels authentic gritty and realistic . This film however seems like another slap in the face to our favourite alien and to our fan base and the great Stan winston , just like predators was . I'm surprised too as you would of thought Shane black would of realised the cult behind something he was originally involved in ... I'll still watch it .. but until a trailer comes out that wins me over , I'm geared up to be disappointed at this stage.

Shane Black will do what he always does : treat a subject in a subversive way, and i think that's what he will do with this movie. He loves to dynamite his subject matter from the inside, and that's part of why i love his work.

I disagree , you can't just go against everything that has gone before , certain things are fundalmental to the characters design ... gene splicing , captive predators gone rogue using human weaponry is a step too far , the classic predator is more than interesting enough and has a rich mythology. Why go against it when it's not broke? I'll admit my anger is more directed at 20th century fox than at black , as I reckon it's the studio that would of pushed for this plot .. but I can't help but think out of all the creative ideas they could of come up with , they choose the most dumbest story line they could possibly think of , as many have said why would predators splice their genes with its own prey ? It makes absolutely no sense . Why can't we have a true predator sequel that delves into the predator culture and why they come here in the first place ? Honestly I'm so glad fox don't hold the rights now , hopefully this will be the last bad predator movie , and Disney will give our hunter the justice he deserves .. fox simply just don't care about making a decent film .

I am a big fan of predator too(especialy the first two movies), but I do think that people take the movie franchises too serious. I am not a big fan of Black script, but I do believe in his interesting directing. Also Predator never was "Citizen Kane" or "Godfather" or Kubrick's film. the script for the first film was very B-movie like and didn't mean to be something, they really just got very lucky with people they worked with(talking about director, producers, actors and the whole crew members). So Hollywood can bomb it again or maybe we can get lucky and see a very entertaining movie. Again Predator was always about entertaining. 

Quote from: EVIL the PREDATOR on Jan 25, 2018, 11:29:21 PM
I disagree , you can't just go against everything that has gone before , certain things are fundalmental to the characters design ... gene splicing , captive predators gone rogue using human weaponry is a step too far , the classic predator is more than interesting enough and has a rich mythology. Why go against it when it's not broke? I'll admit my anger is more directed at 20th century fox than at black , as I reckon it's the studio that would of pushed for this plot .. but I can't help but think out of all the creative ideas they could of come up with , they choose the most dumbest story line they could possibly think of , as many have said why would predators splice their genes with its own prey ? It makes absolutely no sense . Why can't we have a true predator sequel that delves into the predator culture and why they come here in the first place ? Honestly I'm so glad fox don't hold the rights now , hopefully this will be the last bad predator movie , and Disney will give our hunter the justice he deserves .. fox simply just don't care about making a decent film .

Initially there is a reason for gene splicing, but i understand it can't please everyone

I suppose you are both right, and I understand that something has to change with the franchise , and black and fox recognised this , however I just feel there's so much to draw from when it comes to the dark horse comics etc , that they could of used . I love the character more than the films , I know that sounds abit backwards , but out of all of the movies predator 2 is for me . I think it's Stan winstons design , it's so original. I just think he's the most interesting Hollywood alien that has been created, but yeah on second thoughts I think your right , when your playing with iconic franchises, there will always be winners and losers .. I suppose I'm in the losers club this time!  😂

Quote from: EVIL the PREDATOR on Jan 26, 2018, 05:04:48 PM
I suppose you are both right, and I understand that something has to change with the franchise , and black and fox recognised this , however I just feel there's so much to draw from when it comes to the dark horse comics etc , that they could of used . I love the character more than the films , I know that sounds abit backwards , but out of all of the movies predator 2 is for me . I think it's Stan winstons design , it's so original. I just think he's the most interesting Hollywood alien that has been created, but yeah on second thoughts I think your right , when your playing with iconic franchises, there will always be winners and losers .. I suppose I'm in the losers club this time!  😂

I also think it's the most original/creative/badass creature ever brought to life on screen yes !

im psyched for it.   i just hope it isnt ironman/predator, with rediculous over the top flipping predators like paul anderson did.     like i hope the predator scenes are heavy and impactful like P1 and 2.   hope they keep it level with the action scenes.  i thought antal and rodriguez did a great job, but the problem with that movie is there wasnt "enough" of the predators.   but for me it belongs as part of the canon cause it was a good movie.  and character driven, with good performances by the whole cast.   when they are having fun on set, and it's well written, thats a huge thing, and good to hear these things about The Predator.   wish the title was something else though.   adding "the" at the front, is still the same as P1 lol    whatever lol.

eh, now that i started to think about it, i can imagine they had an issue with the name for quite some time.   what the heck else is there to call it?   due to the "franchise"  the moniker has to be used.    they could use yautja but the average person unfamiliar with the deep canon wouldnt have a clue what that means and it would lose money, it would end up making as much as a january horror flick rather than a blockbuster action film.

According to the logic of the creators, we will finally see the "real" Predator and not those cuties from the first parts. Therefore they add "The" for persuasiveness and epic.

As much as I don't like it, you are right. That's the dumbest way of thinking there is.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnXJ0fZHzwW/?tagged=thepredator