What can we do to keep Dredd high in the public eye before the film comes out!
Earlier today there was a thread that asked you to follow a link to The Film Informant - the motion picture advertising resource and vote on the poster (just go HERE (http://thefilminformant.com/2012/06/dredd-poster-1/) and click on the 10th star to do that). This is the sort of thing we need to do, especially as it doesn't take your time up! Iv'e posted that link on a few facebook sites and am about to post it up on Twitter!
If anyone finds any sites that are promoting the film (however small) we need links on here so we can put some posts up (everyone else does this sort of thing, so why not us for a change). Then we can stop any bollocks about Stallone in it's tracks and also counteract any posts by a certain person.
Other things we can do is wear our Dredd/2000 AD tops more often, subliminal messaging!
Anyone else got any ideas or new sites to visit then post them up :thumbsup:
Go on a killing spree in a town centre with a rifle while dressed as Dredd. Pretty sure that would make the papers.
If only there were someone with military training that also owned a Dredd costume...
iFanboy just put up a post about the film (http://ifanboy.com/articles/he-is-the-law-dont-forget-about-dredd/). (Twitter link here (http://twitter.com/iFanboy/status/213332544672899072), if you're of a mind to retweet such things.)
Some nude shots of Olivia Thirlby would help, or a sex tape.
On a serious note, yeah I voted, but it's the only thing of its kind that I've heard of. And I'm looking, believe me, I'm looking!
I'll join that site after work and post up something. Thanks chosen rider!
Voted and posted on The Film Informant. Good call CF.
Stew.
Have voted my 5*'s, and retweeted ifanboy link.
This type of campaign does work, it won Depeche Mode a Brit for best single (Enjoy the Silence) in 1991.
The DM fan club urged their fans to vote via Radio1, and being very loyal they did.
I want to know when the 1st poster is actually seen in the real world too. I've been thinking of Banksy styled stencil campaign, but the speed I work at, the film will probably be on terrestial tv before I get round to it. :)
Quote from: Stu101 on 14 June, 2012, 11:53:52 PM
Have voted my 5*'s, and retweeted ifanboy link.
I voted 10*'s on the site, not 5*. Fortunately that mistake only happened here, and to quote so many on various threads "damn no edit button!"
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 14 June, 2012, 07:36:12 PM
Anyone else got any ideas or new sites to visit then post them up :thumbsup:
I've been posting on this site which has the same old ignorant comments pretty much since the film greenlit. And yet they are all still just as ignorant. http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/first-poster-for-dredd (http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/first-poster-for-dredd)
Excellent thread CF. Can I suggest to all Social Site Users Facebook, Myspace, Twitter et al that when a Dredd related news item pops up they share it ?
May spread the Dredd a little further still :)
Quote from: radiator on 14 June, 2012, 08:23:00 PM
Go on a killing spree in a town centre with a rifle while dressed as Dredd. Pretty sure that would make the papers.
If only there were someone with military training that also owned a Dredd costume...
or just walk into the Levison(sp) enquiry dressed as DRedd
Yes Mr Burdis, you must do your duty and do something highly controversial and newsworthy in your garbs of office to get the movie dominating mainstream news media.
I mean yes, you'll probably be in prison when the movie comes out but think of the good you'll have done. :lol:
I would quite happily walk round London on a Saturday and visit all the tourist attractions if someone would take loads of pictures :D
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 June, 2012, 08:05:57 PM
I would quite happily walk round London on a Saturday and visit all the tourist attractions if someone would take loads of pictures :D
Don't do it,
Burdis. When confronted by someone dressed oddly and speaking in a way they don't understand, the Met shoot first and ask questions later.
Excellent idea for a thread. No mithering arseholes here, but any help in answering their queries and increasing the post count can only help the film's profile:
http://www.bleedingcool.com/forums/front-page-comic-news/59662-set-dredd-see-man-himself-judge-anderson-some-mega-city-shopfronts-2.html#post369435 (http://www.bleedingcool.com/forums/front-page-comic-news/59662-set-dredd-see-man-himself-judge-anderson-some-mega-city-shopfronts-2.html#post369435)
New article on Dredd that's coming from a better angle:
Why 2012′s Big Superhero Movies Shouldn't Overshadow Dredd!
http://whatculture.com/film/why-2012s-big-superhero-movies-shouldnt-overshadow-dredd.php
Dredd pics on http://www.scificool.com/behind-the-scenes-pics-from-dredd/
Only one comment so far, by some twit who can't spell September. :D
Stew.
Rotten Tomatoes has one of those 'Want-To-See' clickers that makes you feel like you're doing something to help the film (currently only 96%), and some breathtakingly obtuse 'reviews'.
Why not put them right? http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dredd/#want_to_see (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dredd/#want_to_see)
Im doing my bit for keeping dredd in the public eye by loudly saying "AH NOOOO YOUD SAY DAT!" everytime anyone speaks to me in shops or the street. Every single time. Anyone. Anyone at all.
SBT
Nineties Megazine artist Cyril Julien (http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lid5d7dVwl1qb9xd1o1_500.png) is explaining why the Stallone film's uniform is much more faithful to the comic design than the new film's version here:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=61756 (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=61756)
You'll recognise at least one other contributor's signature posting style too.
Rather funny that the pics he posts of his work, after moaning about the grubbiness of the DNA version compared to the Stallone blingfest, is Dredd scruffy looking, knackered pads, etc.
Dredd items for your avatars on xbox live and the ps3 equivelant there are millions who use that ! we could replenish the judges numbers from chaos day just by sitting on our arses playing games! imagine full uniforms or just a helmet option!
Strontium71 likes this :thumbsup:
Quote from: mogzilla on 16 June, 2012, 11:17:47 AM
Dredd items for your avatars on xbox live and the ps3 equivelant there are millions who use that ! we could replenish the judges numbers from chaos day just by sitting on our arses playing games! imagine full uniforms or just a helmet option!
They already did something similar with littlebigplanet.
Don't know if it was instigated by a fan at media molecule, or if it came from Rebellion though.
As a sidenote, Microsoft banned firearms as Avatar purchases at the beginning of the year...
Quote from: Steve Green on 16 June, 2012, 11:07:20 AM
Rather funny that the pics he posts of his work, after moaning about the grubbiness of the DNA version compared to the Stallone blingfest, is Dredd scruffy looking, knackered pads, etc.
Yep. I think the other point that several forum members tried (unsuccessfully) to get across to him was that having drawn Dredd doesn't necessarily make your opinion on film adapatations any more relevant than having read Dredd.
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 15 June, 2012, 10:43:58 PM
Im doing my bit for keeping dredd in the public eye by loudly saying "AH NOOOO YOUD SAY DAT!" everytime anyone speaks to me in shops or the street. Every single time. Anyone. Anyone at all.
SBT
That's probably doing more harm than good.
Ah noo yood say dat.
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 17 June, 2012, 02:49:29 PM
Ah noo yood say dat.
Yes, and I knew you'd say that. Now stop this. It's silly.
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 17 June, 2012, 03:32:23 PM
Yes, and I knew you'd say that. Now stop this. It's silly.
Says the man being accosted by a J.Imp.
When I got in from work on Friday evening and saw those set photographs from Dredd, I imagined they'd be the subject of the same kind of coverage the official pictures and poster received recently. When they hadn't been picked up in the first few hours, I started contacting the various contributors on sites like Ain't it Cool who had posted previous Dredd news; and again, when news of this Wednesday's advance screening broke.
Not a jot or titter.
It might sound obvious to some of the hardened newshounds among you, but I'd never realised how contingent the definition of news was. If those pictures and word of advance screenings had come from Lionsgate's/Entertainment's Press office, they would have been obediently posted alongside the 'scoops' on Abraham Lincoln and the Thundercats cartoon series those same sites have been spoon fed by PR wonks.
I'd really bought the bullshit line that the dawn of the information age meant we were all citizen journalists. I hope Dredd's distributors have employed some super-connected marketing mavens to act on their behalf; because it seems to me that unless nerd-news aggregators are scared of pissing off someone they might be counting on for exclusive access to Robert Pattinson in the near future, news isn't really newsworthy.
Makes you wonder who's doing the Syrian opposition's PR.
Your mom.
Quote from: bikini kill on 15 June, 2012, 08:37:24 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 June, 2012, 08:05:57 PM
I would quite happily walk round London on a Saturday and visit all the tourist attractions if someone would take loads of pictures :D
Don't do it, Burdis. When confronted by someone dressed oddly and speaking in a way they don't understand, the Met shoot first and ask questions later.
I dunno... If Judge Burdis goes down in a hail of Met incompetent bullets it'll make headlines. No news is bad news as they say.
Quote from: Bat King on 17 June, 2012, 07:24:11 PM
Quote from: bikini kill on 15 June, 2012, 08:37:24 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 June, 2012, 08:05:57 PM
I would quite happily walk round London on a Saturday and visit all the tourist attractions if someone would take loads of pictures :D
Don't do it, Burdis. When confronted by someone dressed oddly and speaking in a way they don't understand, the Met shoot first and ask questions later.
I dunno... If Judge Burdis goes down in a hail of Met incompetent bullets it'll make headlines. No news is bad news as they say.
A blood sacrifice to ensure the success of the film? It's more in Death's territory than Dredd's, but it's what
Burdis would have wanted.
Quote from: SKD on 15 June, 2012, 10:08:07 PM
Dredd pics on http://www.scificool.com/behind-the-scenes-pics-from-dredd/
Their knee-pads are too small. :D
I'M DOING MY PART CITIZEN. ARE YOU DOING YOURS?
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4323/dreddbadge.jpg)
Me, today, out to lunch.
Quote from: Bat King on 17 June, 2012, 07:24:11 PM
Quote from: bikini kill on 15 June, 2012, 08:37:24 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 15 June, 2012, 08:05:57 PM
I would quite happily walk round London on a Saturday and visit all the tourist attractions if someone would take loads of pictures :D
Don't do it, Burdis. When confronted by someone dressed oddly and speaking in a way they don't understand, the Met shoot first and ask questions later.
I dunno... If Judge Burdis goes down in a hail of Met incompetent bullets it'll make headlines. No news is bad news as they say.
You think the Met would win? you don't know CF :lol:
Well to be fair I wasn't making an assessment of tactical skills or tenacity, merely following up on Bikin Bill's rather weak surrender-monkey position.
I'd assumed Judge Burdis was going unarmed, bearing local law in mind.
Tactically the Met are at a disadvantage even if we send Judge Burdis's uniform in on a remote control Dusty Bin.
Inspired by Se7en i've been committing horrific crimes for a year now which wen caught i shall blame on judges especially Dredd & CF.
Publiciity will ensue don't let them give me time off for good behaviour.
What's the time ? It's futsie time!
Quote from: HunterZolomon on 18 June, 2012, 12:30:40 PM
I'M DOING MY PART CITIZEN. ARE YOU DOING YOURS?
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4323/dreddbadge.jpg)
Me, today, out to lunch.
I wore that very t-shirt on Saturday afternoon. For Saturday night on the town it was the DROKK one.
Last Friday it was Dress Down Day at work and I wore my DROKK t-shirt in the office. Every time someone asked what it meant I had great fun saying the current popular version :lol:
Bah. Dredd T-shirt I bought too drokking small. Going to try and change if before Sat.
I wore my Dredd t-shirt ("I Am The Law - Believe It, Perp!") on a night out a few weeks back. Three people commented on how much they liked it, all of them Dredd fans back in the day - yet none of them were aware of the forthcoming Dredd film!
Well, I updated them on that score!
All of these guys were intrigued as to how the next one will turn out.....
Anyone care to correct those who think Dredd is plagarising The Raid? Head thisaway http://youtu.be/FDxDT4-sx7I
Quote from: Syne on 21 June, 2012, 10:50:24 AM
Anyone care to correct those who think Dredd is plagarising The Raid? Head thisaway http://youtu.be/FDxDT4-sx7I
And also to thumb up the positive/instructive comments and thumb down the white noise into oblivion.
Newsflash: hipsters are all, like, whatever, over new Dredd trailer: http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/dredd-trailer-invents-a-reason-to-shoot-in-slow-motion-forever.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FilmSchoolRejects+%28Film+School+Rejects%29
Can't bring myself to engage with them, I get too wound up too easily. If anyone else wants to though, more strength to ya.
They're probably being 'ironic' while wearing a stupid hat and an ugly blouse they found at the local thrift store.
Sadly, io9.com needs some help as well. Read those comments and weep...
Balls. Forgot the link: http://io9.com/5920165/first-dredd-trailer-shows-off-judge-dredds-futuristic-urban-hellhole
Problems is there is many teenagers in internet, many are looking forward to trailer of Twiligiht Breaking Dawn something part 2??
That's those three links replied to. God it's exhausting reading some of that bollocks :'(
That's why I don't read them. I just cannot get angry with everyone on the internet. Fuck 'em and their attitudes. Hopefully the vast majority of the cinema-going public will go see Dredd.
I went and read some comments. I really shouldn't have. I'm now angry.
Right, own up, which one of you buggers broke Twitter (http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/06/21/twitter-confirms-service-outage-cause-still-unclear/) right when the HD trailer made its debut? ::) It's been down for over an hour.
Quote from: a chosen rider on 21 June, 2012, 06:09:44 PM
Right, own up, which one of you buggers broke Twitter (http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/06/21/twitter-confirms-service-outage-cause-still-unclear/) right when the HD trailer made its debut? ::) It's been down for over an hour.
It was me! AHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!
(just thought I'd get in there first with that one ;) )
You overestimate your power.
I've just posted it up on two football forums
I tell you what!
I've now posted all over the place being positive and correcting the people who think Stallone is Dredd. It's very tiring and downheartning to see the hurdle we have to jump but by Grud I'm gonna stick at it! At least there have been more positive posts that I have seen and many people are fighting the cause against the Sly lovers, as that is mainly what it seems to be coming down to (and The Raid) ::)
I'm also mentioning 2000 AD in my new posts. I added this to website for the newspaper of the year, yes the Daily Mail
Let's hope this brings a hell of a lot more fans into the fold and get them reading 2000 AD, which is the home of Dredd, especially as Dredd has a major story running at the moment which changes everything in his world!
Must try and get more readers on board ;)
You're in the public eye yourself now CF :D
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343727/board/thread/200739006?d=200739045&p=1#200739045
Also, in the spirit of the thread, it's Friday tomorrow, so it's Dredd t-shirt time!
The Raid made $4 million at the box office so feck all people have seen it to know what it even is.
They must have downloaded it so because the amount of depressing references to the Raid is sickening all over the place. I love and hate this bloody internet. :-\
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 21 June, 2012, 09:08:57 PM
The Raid made $4 million at the box office so feck all people have seen it to know what it even is.
Yeah, but all it needs is for someone to have
heard of it. Then they can post about it, thus presenting themselves as some uber-hip ahead-of-the-curve dude who's all "yeah, I was watching this Indonesian action flick the other night, while drinking Argentinian yerba mate from a gourd and downloading some Mongolian Throat Warbling Hip Hop, and then I saw this Dredd trailer and its like
total plagiarism, Hollywood suck."
Quote from: Syne on 21 June, 2012, 11:36:55 PM
Yeah, but all it needs is for someone to have heard of it. Then they can post about it, thus presenting themselves as some uber-hip ahead-of-the-curve dude who's all "yeah, I was watching this Indonesian action flick the other night, while drinking Argentinian yerba mate from a gourd and downloading some Mongolian Throat Warbling Hip Hop, and then I saw this Dredd trailer and its like total plagiarism, Hollywood suck."
Who cares, dicks are everywhere.
I'm still the lone voice on Spill.com. The sites for the young-uns really, but that's the demographic this film should be trying to capture.
http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/dredd-trailer-arrives (http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/dredd-trailer-arrives)
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 21 June, 2012, 11:37:59 PM
Quote from: Syne on 21 June, 2012, 11:36:55 PM
Yeah, but all it needs is for someone to have heard of it. Then they can post about it, thus presenting themselves as some uber-hip ahead-of-the-curve dude who's all "yeah, I was watching this Indonesian action flick the other night, while drinking Argentinian yerba mate from a gourd and downloading some Mongolian Throat Warbling Hip Hop, and then I saw this Dredd trailer and its like total plagiarism, Hollywood suck."
Who cares, dicks are everywhere.
Yeah, I know, and it usually doesn't effect me - I even enjoy reading the 1 star Amazon reviews of my favourite books for a laugh. Dickery around Dredd has really got under my skin though.
Quote from: Anderson's Shame on 21 June, 2012, 11:41:35 PM
I'm still the lone voice on Spill.com. The sites for the young-uns really, but that's the demographic this film should be trying to capture.
http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/dredd-trailer-arrives (http://my.spill.com/profiles/blogs/dredd-trailer-arrives)
The most recent comments look pretty positive, kudos. I'll make up an id and add my 10 cents.
Quote from: SneakeeX on 21 June, 2012, 09:15:40 PM
They must have downloaded it so because the amount of depressing references to the Raid is sickening all over the place. I love and hate this bloody internet. :-\
It may sting to hear of ( what
you know to be) an original, unique and totally non-plagiarised concept+character decried as an 'unoriginal rip-off,' (by cheeky mouthy snotnose interweb saddoes who can hardly spell)... but y'know what? — it may prove to be all for the good: To lotsa people( who know nothing about either Judge Dredd the character (beyond Stallone) or this particular film*) the notion of an English-Language version of 'The Raid' starring Judge Dredd will probably prove to be really quite an intriguing one. Cinema tickets may be bought, expectations of mediocrity overturned, commercial success and a franchise may result: it's not impossible.
They were gonna do an english language version of The Raid anyway—so there's probably an audience for one: now, serendipitously Dredd gains that audience!
*the target audience in other words.
F*****g trolls, unbelievable you just have to laugh at some of the comments you c**ts come out with. I do appreciate your "gila munja" line though CF. Was quality. :)
It appears that outside of the sheltered little bubble of these forums, is a completely different world. I get the impression many are tearing shreds off this trailer. I'm enjoying a more balanced view reading the Youtube comments. I have to hand it to you. You're a loyal bunch! You'd make good soldiers.
Quote from: Syne on 21 June, 2012, 11:36:55 PM
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 21 June, 2012, 09:08:57 PM
The Raid made $4 million at the box office so feck all people have seen it to know what it even is.
Yeah, but all it needs is for someone to have heard of it. Then they can post about it, thus presenting themselves as some uber-hip ahead-of-the-curve dude who's all "yeah, I was watching this Indonesian action flick the other night, while drinking Argentinian yerba mate from a gourd and downloading some Mongolian Throat Warbling Hip Hop, and then I saw this Dredd trailer and its like total plagiarism, Hollywood suck."
Hey, don't you go dissing no Mongolian Throat Wobbling! My partner loves that shit!
I struggled not to read the comments. My eyes are drawn to them, like gazing into the face of Fear. It's a pity there's no proverbial Fist of Dredd to put paid to them.
Quote from: minus on 22 June, 2012, 10:45:06 AM
It appears that outside of the sheltered little bubble of these forums, is a completely different world. I get the impression many are tearing shreds off this trailer. I'm enjoying a more balanced view reading the Youtube comments. I have to hand it to you. You're a loyal bunch! You'd make good soldiers.
Or maybe we just like it and you don't -can't be too much of a difficult concept- and I've seen plenty of positive comments that are counterpoint to the brief one-liners on youtube.
Quote from: minus on 22 June, 2012, 10:45:06 AM
I get the impression many are tearing shreds off this trailer.
And
every trailer. And every
thing. I think it's you who's 'sheltered' if you think YouTube comments are a source of 'balance'. You don't like it, that's grand, I'm sure there's plenty who'll agree with you, but don't make your argument with reference to that den of shitemongers.
It's a fine trailer, ticks plenty of boxes for me, all contemptible loyalty aside. Who's to say it's going to be a fine film? There's little evidence for that correlation.
Quote from: minus on 22 June, 2012, 10:45:06 AM
You'd make good soldiers.
Not a bad sniper yourself.
Quote from: minus on 22 June, 2012, 10:45:06 AM
It appears that outside of the sheltered little bubble of these forums, is a completely different world. I get the impression many are tearing shreds off this trailer. I'm enjoying a more balanced view reading the Youtube comments. I have to hand it to you. You're a loyal bunch! You'd make good soldiers.
Wow.
I never thought I'd hear the words 'balanced' and 'youtube comments' in the same sentence.
If Adam Buxton can make a long running show out of taking the piss out of them, that should give you an idea of how they're perceived by many, the impotent rage exhibited by them is pretty funny.
I've got my reservations about certain bits, but at least I can articulate them without playing youtube bingo
'Where's Stallone'
'It's the Raid'
'LaRoux?'
'Stoopid helmet'
etc.
Quote from: Steve Green on 22 June, 2012, 12:12:41 PM
Quote from: minus on 22 June, 2012, 10:45:06 AM
It appears that outside of the sheltered little bubble of these forums, is a completely different world. I get the impression many are tearing shreds off this trailer. I'm enjoying a more balanced view reading the Youtube comments. I have to hand it to you. You're a loyal bunch! You'd make good soldiers.
Wow.
I never thought I'd hear the words 'balanced' and 'youtube comments' in the same sentence.
If Adam Buxton can make a long running show out of taking the piss out of them, that should give you an idea of how they're perceived by many, the impotent rage exhibited by them is pretty funny.
I've got my reservations about certain bits, but at least I can articulate them without playing youtube bingo
'Where's Stallone'
'It's the Raid'
'LaRoux?'
'Stoopid helmet'
etc.
Your quite right Steve it is indeed YouTube Bingo, for every positive comment I have made on that thread countering the A$$hole mentality another 3 negatives appear.
Oh well Im going to continue spreading the word and mentioning 2000ad where I can in a positive manner.
Keep rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic people.... :lol:
Quote from: minus on 22 June, 2012, 01:40:36 PM
Keep rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic people.... :lol:
Trollin' Trollin' Trollin'
Keep postin', postin', postin',
Though they're disapprovin',
Keep them doggies movin' Lawhide!
Don't try to understand 'em,
Just mope and blow and jab 'em,
Quote from: minus on 22 June, 2012, 01:40:36 PM
Keep rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic people.... :lol:
Let's see what you had to say about Iron Sky, shall we?
"Love those Space Nazi's! Looks like loads of fun. I'm actually MUCH more excited about this than the Dredd movie. I've pretty much given up all hope on Dredd. Plenty of promotion out there too. They even have merchandise! Cost a shitload less than Dredd to make too, and I bet it will be more of a success.
Finally, something which would get me back into a cinema. Can't wait!"
Erm, yeah - that one day of theatrical release over here was storming business.
Don't want to bash Iron Sky - getting it to screen is an achievement in itself- but you'd think that in its 6 years of production they could've written a better screenplay with sharper satire since they were going that route.
Not seen it to comment on it's content.
It was more pointing out blind optimism or blind negativity on any side...
Mind you, I thought Prometheus was going to be a lot better than it turned out, and didn't warm to the Avengers trailer so who I am I to speak.
I were right about that van though.
Quote from: Steve Green on 22 June, 2012, 02:32:06 PM
Not seen it to comment on it's content.
The most striking thing I thought while watching it was: they've put so much work and effort over such a long time that to fall down on a half-baked script was almost negligent and amateurish which I though was the point in them proving they could do it themselves rather than a studio fucking it up.
Quote from: Steve Green on 22 June, 2012, 02:32:06 PM
I were right about that van though.
I like in that shot of the boot stepping off the bike that you can see the blue van in the distance on its roof, in bits. Shame, it had potential.
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 22 June, 2012, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: minus on 22 June, 2012, 01:40:36 PM
Keep rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic people.... :lol:
Trollin' Trollin' Trollin'
Keep postin', postin', postin',
Though they're disapprovin',
Keep them doggies movin' Lawhide!
Don't try to understand 'em,
Just mope and blow and jab 'em,
Wishin ol Dreddies by mah side!
Well, as regular readers of http://www.strontiumdog.com (http://www.strontiumdog.com) will attest, I've been pimping Dredd like mad over there.
So me and my mum are up to speed, at any rate...
Maybe an official PIMP SQUAD badge be made and merited on the pimping talents of the few ;)
Within a minute of putting the trailer on my Facefuck page it has been shared twice and one of those shares has likes and comments. My job here is done.
V
Quote from: vzzbux on 22 June, 2012, 10:56:57 PM
Within a minute of putting the trailer on my Facefuck page it has been shared twice and one of those shares has likes and comments. My job here is done.
V
[ICON OF DREDD STYLE GAUNTLET GIVING THUMBS UP]
The Southern Contingent will be spreading the word of Tharg today, as we hit London in our 2000 AD tops. I wonder how many of us will be wearing the new Dark Judges ones!
Just checked twitter, the comments on the trailer seem a lot more positive today. Only noticed one Raid reference, and it was basically saying that if you think Dredd copied The Raid you're a freakin' idiot.
Is "sauchieboy" from the imdb site a member on here? 'Cause I really liked his response to one of the "plagiarism" declaimers:
QuoteAre you all very young? Because, I swear, every film, book or song I watch/read/see reminds me of something else.
What would anyone's plan be, in ripping off the plot of another film that was in production? Neither Dredd or the Raid's premise or characters are especially original; why not rip off something older or more obscure, instead of something that's bound to emerge around the same time as your own efforts?
If you don't think actual intellectual theft's being committed, all you're doing is complaining about the pattern recognition abilities of your own brain.
[insert hand clapping emoticon here]
Just been filmed for Japanese TV next to Eros in London. I had to chat about ghosts and wizards but the best bit was that I was wearing a 2000 AD t-shirt :D
I am now global :lol:
Tried to take on You Tube (I like a challenge) and met with some success ,had the top comment for around 6/7 hours spreading the good word. However such is the tsunami of posters (with an astonishingly high moron count I must add -so this is where they gather) it was too much to keep responding . It seems judging by the likes compared to dislikes ,the negative mob are 10 tens more likely to post.As this is where maybe most will watch the trailer for now I'll keep posting positive stuff when I have time.
Judging by the likes votes, the huge queue at the pre-screening ,the verdicts of those that have seen it, and the healthy level of interest ,I think Dredd will do well at the box office.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 14 June, 2012, 07:36:12 PM
What can we do to keep Dredd high in the public eye before the film comes out!
Last Sunday I pulled the Drokk album out of the rack in a record shop and waved it around fairly ostentatiously before not buying it again.
In respect of the Trailer and other Dredd related posts its a question of educating our friends overseas and not ranting at them.
I have posted many times (once or twice I lost it but we are only human) and tried to point them toward source material. I think many on here have done the same and its working, slowly but surely I believe there getting it.
After pointing out to the user who commented with a brash sweeping statement about Dredd and that all roads lead to Stallone, I pointed him in the direction of 2000ad, Simon&Schuster, Amazon, etc to go grab a novel or two, his reply was...
Quote
Many of you have pointed out that my comment was ill-informed. You're all correct. I was unaware that there was source material besides the old, horrifyingly bad Stallone film. Thanks for the heads-up, and I'll look into the comic series
So it works or is working! Another convert hopefully :)
Nice one Kowalsky :thumbsup:
I'm starting to believe all these comparisons to The Raid are a BIG, BIG positive! The Raid is a small time subtitled movie that despite all the positive buzz, will not be viewed by the majority of the public.
REC was a brilliant film which received a lot of positive press, but it didn't get anywhere near the box office of its American remake which came out soon after.
DREDD is bigger and it's American (well set in America anyway lol) The Raid - 30 floors, DREDD - 200 floors. In the land where bigger is better (and subtitles are a turn off) DREDD probably sounds like a must watch movie.
For the average viewer it sounds like a bigger and better version of a film which has a cult following. That usually means more bums on seats.
Well that's why I'm not so worried about it anyway.
Quote from: Diminished Responsibility on 23 June, 2012, 03:32:21 PM
I'm starting to believe all these comparisons to The Raid are a BIG, BIG positive! The Raid is a small time subtitled movie that despite all the positive buzz, will not be viewed by the majority of the public.
REC was a brilliant film which received a lot of positive press, but it didn't get anywhere near the box office of its American remake which came out soon after.
DREDD is bigger and it's American (well set in America anyway lol) The Raid - 30 floors, DREDD - 200 floors. In the land where bigger is better (and subtitles are a turn off) DREDD probably sounds like a must watch movie.
For the average viewer it sounds like a bigger and better version of a film which has a cult following. That usually means more bums on seats.
Well that's why I'm not so worried about it anyway.
True. I was going to mention "bums on seats" in a reply earlier but then realized the negative connotations it may have. :)
You've been doing sterling work on You Tube Kowalsky :thumbsup:
Well, I've had a couple of days off to rest my voice (don't ask) and so have been having tremendous fun shooting trolls at every opportunity over at the IMDB. Sadly though, it's back to work time for the Dr, so I must bo out of this fun new pasttime.
Just as well, I fear, as I think I'm beginning to become one slowly and nauseatingly. Keep up the good work, though, fellow squaxx!
*bow, even
It does grate after awhile constantly "educating" them. :/
He who fights with numbnuts might take care lest he thereby become a numbnuts
There's a What Did You Think Of The DREDD Trailer? poll over on comicbookmovie.com hop over there, you know what way to vote.
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/polls/?poll=4535&view=results
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=62262
From: Anoop Shamim on Facebook, via Getglue
he's an aspiring actor who messaged he was going to see the private screening, followed by a summary of the experience. Seems legit.
"Hi guys I feel the same way about 3D but this one definitely needs to be seen in 3d . The big plot of the movie not too spoil it , but to feel the movie you need to see it in 3D ....it was a badass movie and karl urban was awesome !!! Source ....watched the whole movie last night at a private screening in3D !!!! Full theater and people were clapping and cheering. I am glad I saw it cause I wasn't sure either, lets see how lionsgate market it..."
Another independent positive review -cool :cool:
It looks like they're onto a winner with the movie. But we shouldn't be so surprised, a well written Dredd story is always head and shoulders above the competition.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 14 June, 2012, 07:36:12 PMOther things we can do is wear our Dredd/2000 AD tops more often, subliminal messaging!
If I wear my tooth t-shirts any more often there'll never be an opportunity to wash them!
Quote from: Cactus on 30 June, 2012, 03:02:15 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 14 June, 2012, 07:36:12 PMOther things we can do is wear our Dredd/2000 AD tops more often, subliminal messaging!
If I wear my tooth t-shirts any more often there'll never be an opportunity to wash them!
Hehe. Yeah, I'm have the same problem. My 'DROKK' t-shirt is only a couple of months old, and already coming apart due to near continual wear. With that in mind, I ordered one of these the other day. Rather a snazzy number, I thought:
http://forbiddenplanet.com/80863-2000ad-t-shirts-supersurf-champion-2117-burgundy/
Thanks for the tip-off, I might grab one myself.
Drawing inspiration from the noble Robocook's thread:
http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,34980.0/topicseen.html
I just wondered if it would be a good idea if the many wonderful artists that frequent this forum drew pics of Dredd kicking seven shades out of various superheroes. These pics could then be posted on art sites like deviantart or perhaps on the forums of the companies to which the costumed ones belong. By stirring up the fanboys and girls, giving them old two fingered salute, it would attract more attention to Dredd, 2000ad and the film.
Obviously, Batman and Capt America has been done but I'm sure there are plenty out there that you all would love to see Dredd deliver some Mega City justice to!
I'd like to see an image of Judge Dredd beating up a rhino.
Can't say I like that idea(sorry :)).Sure Dredds the best of the best IMO but I wouldn't take too kindly to seeing the tables turned.There is enough room on my shelves for ANY comic book providing I enjoy it.
Regardless.
Besides if(IF) the film is less than we all hope then we would look like a right set of cu*ts.
It's tempting fate,I dunno us perps can be a cowardly and superstitious lot.
Team up pic on the other hand......Anderson frisking Catwoman would be cool if done by the right artists that has (ahem) an eye for the female form.
That would be an example of everything that is wrong with comics today.
SBT
Quote from: DanboJohnJ on 01 July, 2012, 08:22:40 AM
Team up pic on the other hand......Anderson frisking Catwoman would be cool if done by the right artists that has (ahem) an eye for the female form.
You can find many of these types of scenario's in porn comics. That is where they should stay.
V
They make porn comics? seriously?
Although I don't know what is worse, glorifying violence or sex?
Anyway that's a different debate that,on a quiet Sunday I can't be arsed having,
Quote from: DanboJohnJ on 01 July, 2012, 11:10:05 AM
They make porn comics? seriously?
There is some decent art and they are done very professionally (apparently). Just google search it I am sure it will come up with may examples.
Even the great Massimo Belardinelli did erotica. Titles such as Messilina and Jacula
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v0641cDjL6I/SHsPr5XKmNI/AAAAAAAABEY/66ytgUD2MdE/s400/scan+1.jpg)
Not sure if the Image is Belardinelli though.
V
Quote from: vzzbux on 01 July, 2012, 12:36:41 PM
Quote from: DanboJohnJ on 01 July, 2012, 11:10:05 AM
They make porn comics? seriously?
There is some decent art and they are done very professionally (apparently). Just google search it I am sure it will come up with may examples.
Even the great Massimo Belardinelli did erotica. Titles such as Messilina and Jacula
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v0641cDjL6I/SHsPr5XKmNI/AAAAAAAABEY/66ytgUD2MdE/s400/scan+1.jpg)
Not sure if the Image is Belardinelli though.
V
Shouldn't that be Ejacula? :o
Quote from: vzzbux on 01 July, 2012, 08:39:02 AM
Quote from: DanboJohnJ on 01 July, 2012, 08:22:40 AM
Team up pic on the other hand......Anderson frisking Catwoman would be cool if done by the right artists that has (ahem) an eye for the female form.
You can find many of these types of scenario's in porn comics. That is where they should stay.
Porn comics and in every fourth book from DC and Marvel
Is this not a thread drift too far! If you want to talk about that in comics then start a thread, if you so require it!
Yeah, back on topic, I still reckon one way to keep Dredd in the public eye would be for any of us with a Planet Republic uniform gathering together somewhere conspicuous, like outside the Old Bailey or something.
Also, and I apologise for suggesting something so noughties and faddish, but how about a series of 2000AD flash mobs? Either in uniform, or just wearing something 2000AD/Dredd related?
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 01 July, 2012, 02:41:53 PM
Yeah, back on topic, I still reckon one way to keep Dredd in the public eye would be for any of us with a Planet Republic uniform gathering together somewhere conspicuous, like outside the Old Bailey or something.
Also, and I apologise for suggesting something so noughties and faddish, but how about a series of 2000AD flash mobs? Either in uniform, or just wearing something 2000AD/Dredd related?
[img[img] LIKE :D :)
Dredd is 25 on the IMDb movie meter thing!
It was just an idea brothers and sisters, just something to attract attention. How would it make us look like a bunch of c%&ts if the film doesn't meet expectation? (I hope to God it will) I thought it would be a laugh and not a comment on superheroes or the companies involved.
Quote from: ZippoCreed on 01 July, 2012, 07:25:31 PM
It was just an idea brothers and sisters, just something to attract attention. How would it make us look like a bunch of c%&ts if the film doesn't meet expectation? (I hope to God it will) I thought it would be a laugh and not a comment on superheroes or the companies involved.
To be honest mate, in the eyes of many I already look like an idiot because I extol the virtues of comics, console games and Metal, so if the film does turn out to be anywhere near as embarrassing as the Stallone one it'll be like water off a ducks back for me. Bring it on, I say!
I took it upon myself to show everyone at work the trailer last night before I handed them their jobs out and every single one of them said that they wanted to see it :thumbsup:
A few mentioned Stallone and I gently rebuked them and informed them as to why this is gonna be far superior. I didn't go into all the details as to why, as these are just action film fans and we need their bums on seats ;)
Quote from: ZippoCreed on 01 July, 2012, 07:25:31 PM
It was just an idea brothers and sisters, just something to attract attention. How would it make us look like a bunch of c%&ts if the film doesn't meet expectation? (I hope to God it will) .
Sacrilege!!!BURN HIM !BURN THE DISBELIEVER! ;) :D
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 06 July, 2012, 03:40:44 PM
I took it upon myself to show everyone at work the trailer last night before I handed them their jobs out and every single one of them said that they wanted to see it :thumbsup:
A few mentioned Stallone and I gently rebuked them and informed them as to why this is gonna be far superior. I didn't go into all the details as to why, as these are just action film fans and we need their bums on seats ;)
You weren't holding their P45's in your other hand were you at the time (not a criticism, just considering doing the same :D) :thumbsup:
I have yet to see ONE negative comment from the pre screening in LA, no guarantees that this one is any more legit than the others, but it's my favorite so far!
QuoteSaw this at a screening in LA and LOVE IT. It's so violent, so manic and so much fun. Karl Urban is the kind of actor this project needed – he's no diva, but he commands the screen (even from behind the helmet).
SO VIOLENT, SO MANIC, SO FUN!!!
http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/dredd-to-screen-in-comic-con-preview/
Told a guy in work who I haven't seen for a while (who reads a lot of Marvel and DC) to watch it and he came back much impressed, says he might have to go see it.
Keep the pressure up.
I had a big discussion about it in work with a Marvel fan/film fanatic. He wasn't impressed by the trailer. I told him the general consensus on this forum was favourable, and also that the advance screens were very successful. He seemed more interested then.
Genuinely interested question: he didnt like the trailer, but when told other people liked it he changed his mind?
Is it any wonder i wish i could go and live on the moon, away from the rest of the human race?
SBT
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 07 July, 2012, 11:57:55 PM
Genuinely interested question: he didnt like the trailer, but when told other people liked it he changed his mind?
Is it any wonder i wish i could go and live on the moon, away from the rest of the human race?
SBT
He may just be smart enough to know that trailers can be deceptive. I've known movies where the trailer/poster makes me think that it's not something I'd like, but a bit of actual chat with someone who knew more about it has changed my mind, and I've ended up seeing a great film that I'd otherwise have missed.
And I've lost count of the number of times I've been warned that a cool trailer is actually a shit movie, but I inevitably go along anyway and come out thinking "why didn't I listen?"
And I'm secretly hoping that you really hate Dredd, 'cos that would give it a good chance of being a classic. :D
DDD, i wont be seeing it til it's cheap on dvd, so you'll have made up your mind by then, as i know you'll be there first weekend. Which is the right thing to do for you. It's just not my thing, as ive said, and in my eyes looks absolutely terrible.
But, what i meant was- the implication given seemed to be that he decided to change his mind when told it was popular. Which is what i objected to. But i freely admit my mind was and is clouded by diazepam and tramadol at very high doses, so feel free to ignore me on this and i may be doing him a disservice.
SBT
In relation to the focus of the thread- keeping dredd in the public eye- i am heartily behind this. We should all do this anyway.
Mind you, then knob jockeys like brendan1 come along and try to insult us for wearing badges and the like- but he's a moronic bag od shit, so we shouldnt care.
SBT
Quote from: Dandontdare on 08 July, 2012, 03:03:44 AM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing on 07 July, 2012, 11:57:55 PM
Genuinely interested question: he didnt like the trailer, but when told other people liked it he changed his mind?
Is it any wonder i wish i could go and live on the moon, away from the rest of the human race?
SBT
He may just be smart enough to know that trailers can be deceptive. I've known movies where the trailer/poster makes me think that it's not something I'd like, but a bit of actual chat with someone who knew more about it has changed my mind, and I've ended up seeing a great film that I'd otherwise have missed.
And I've lost count of the number of times I've been warned that a cool trailer is actually a shit movie, but I inevitably go along anyway and come out thinking "why didn't I listen?"
And I'm secretly hoping that you really hate Dredd, 'cos that would give it a good chance of being a classic. :D
From a psychological perspective, studies have shown that people will become more interested in a subject if it is expressed that other unknown parties have found a subject favourable, as opposed to one individual expressing to another that their own personal opinion of the subject was favourable. Go figure.
However, in this case, I think it probably was a combination of him being provided additional information on the subject, plus my enthusiasm for it. When it comes to the Dredd film, I'll talk to anyone prepared to listen, volubly, and with great passion.
There's some great analysis of the 95 film here. This man actually has a good grip on what would make Judge Dredd work on screen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p5Zx40vQF4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p5Zx40vQF4)
Printed off a great film pic of Dredd, the recent full frontal head and shoulders one, and stuck it on top of my monitor at work. It has caused a great deal of comment already, mostly 'who the f*** is that?'
Rest assured, I've informed them on each occasion, while cementing my position as the office geek.
Quote from: CYCLOPZ on 09 July, 2012, 02:39:26 PM
There's some great analysis of the 95 film here. This man actually has a good grip on what would make Judge Dredd work on screen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p5Zx40vQF4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p5Zx40vQF4)
Pretty good analysis.
I chatted to a stranger, who was German (but spoke excellent English) all about the upcoming film on the train last night (thanks to Mr Wells) and showed him stuff from the Con. After that the conductor noticed my T-shirt and away I went again but he was a fan already and he noted the date down on his phone.
The Lawgiver and helmet came out but I killed them both with the poster :D
Article over on IGN, come and help me fight the nay sayers! :D
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/07/09/dredd-sequel-could-be-origin-story
Quote from: Fisticuffs on 09 July, 2012, 05:09:40 PM
Article over on IGN, come and help me fight the nay sayers! :D
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/07/09/dredd-sequel-could-be-origin-story
This comment's pretty honest though:
"I'd be surprised if this movie made $50 million in the US, simply because of the competition during the weeks surrounding it. The week before it comes out we have Resident Evil: Retribution, and while the series isn't liked by all, there's no denying that it has a fan base that allows it to get solid numbers with each outing.
Then the week after Dredd comes out we have Looper, an original idea taking place in the same action/sci-fi genre. If that wasn't enough, the week after Looper we've got Taken 2 coming out, and if history has taught us anything as of late, it's that Liam Neeson can't be beat. With all that's being released around it, I'd be shocked if this broke $20 million on its opening weekend (I would have to think that $15 million would be a solid estimate), and from there, a steady decline would likely leave it in the $30-$40 million range, tops."Didn't realize it had such stiff (and similar in terms of genre) competition. Still think it can do better than the $20 mil but once again, all about the word-of-mouth. Dredd doesn't have an inevitably naked Milla Jovovich in its arsenal though. (Met her in a record store once. She was standing in line behind me and seemed incredibly nice. Even to the fat playa dude who was hitting on her. She's very skinny though. I'd want to fatten her up a bit first. Blackmocco like his curves.)
Quote from: blackmocco on 09 July, 2012, 05:19:59 PM
Quote from: Fisticuffs on 09 July, 2012, 05:09:40 PM
Article over on IGN, come and help me fight the nay sayers! :D
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/07/09/dredd-sequel-could-be-origin-story
Liam Neeson can't be beat.
Darth Maul begs to differ :).
AICN negativity needs stomping on ASAP
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56856
Quote from: DanboJohnJ on 09 July, 2012, 05:37:19 PM
AICN negativity needs stomping on ASAP
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56856
Fuck the AICN, it always got negatives posts on each page... sad people...
Quote from: blackmocco on 09 July, 2012, 05:19:59 PM
Quote from: Fisticuffs on 09 July, 2012, 05:09:40 PM
Article over on IGN, come and help me fight the nay sayers! :D
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/07/09/dredd-sequel-could-be-origin-story
This comment's pretty honest though: "I'd be surprised if this movie made $50 million in the US, simply because of the competition during the weeks surrounding it. The week before it comes out we have Resident Evil: Retribution, and while the series isn't liked by all, there's no denying that it has a fan base that allows it to get solid numbers with each outing.
Then the week after Dredd comes out we have Looper, an original idea taking place in the same action/sci-fi genre. If that wasn't enough, the week after Looper we've got Taken 2 coming out, and if history has taught us anything as of late, it's that Liam Neeson can't be beat. With all that's being released around it, I'd be shocked if this broke $20 million on its opening weekend (I would have to think that $15 million would be a solid estimate), and from there, a steady decline would likely leave it in the $30-$40 million range, tops."
Didn't realize it had such stiff (and similar in terms of genre) competition. Still think it can do better than the $20 mil but once again, all about the word-of-mouth. Dredd doesn't have an inevitably naked Milla Jovovich in its arsenal though. (Met her in a record store once. She was standing in line behind me and seemed incredibly nice. Even to the fat playa dude who was hitting on her. She's very skinny though. I'd want to fatten her up a bit first. Blackmocco like his curves.)
I refuse to lower DREDD into competing with Resident Evil FFS...and Looper? Never heard of it...so chances are there are a lot of people out there who have not heard of it either. I reckon you will get the Stallone movie goers trying this out just to see the difference.
I think we are setting our sights way too low
Just read up on that Looper...hardly and 'original storyline'
It's more like 'Timecop' for baddies :lol:
Quote from: Beeks on 09 July, 2012, 05:48:50 PM
Just read up on that Looper...hardly and 'original storyline'
It's more like 'Timecop' for baddies :lol:
I don't think that makes it a bad film, likely the opposite.. That's the type of criticism we ourselves hate when it's levelled at Dredd.
Quote from: Beeks on 09 July, 2012, 05:48:50 PM
Just read up on that Looper...hardly and 'original storyline'
It's more like 'Timecop' for baddies :lol:
Looper is getting some very seriously "intelligent sci-fi" positive press over here. It's most likely going to make some decent money and while you may not want to hear it Beeks (and I hate admitting it), Resident Evil's a tried and trusted franchise that is far more well-known over here than Dredd is. They're both serious competition to Dredd's box office takings...
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 09 July, 2012, 05:50:29 PM
Quote from: Beeks on 09 July, 2012, 05:48:50 PM
Just read up on that Looper...hardly and 'original storyline'
It's more like 'Timecop' for baddies :lol:
I don't think that makes it a bad film, likely the opposite.. That's the type of criticism we ourselves hate when it's levelled at Dredd.
I'm merely pointing out the comment in the article above that states it is an 'original idea'
I beg to differ
Quote from: blackmocco on 09 July, 2012, 06:13:06 PM
Quote from: Beeks on 09 July, 2012, 05:48:50 PM
Just read up on that Looper...hardly and 'original storyline'
It's more like 'Timecop' for baddies :lol:
Looper is getting some very seriously "intelligent sci-fi" positive press over here. It's most likely going to make some decent money and while you may not want to hear it Beeks (and I hate admitting it), Resident Evil's a tried and trusted franchise that is far more well-known over here than Dredd is. They're both serious competition to Dredd's box office takings...
I loved Resident Evil the game...but to be quite frank the film franchise has been absolute garbage.
If DREDD is going to be taken seriously at all I really hope it is not thrown in with those sort of films otherwise it's no more than bargain bin fodder at the local all night garage
Quote from: Beeks on 09 July, 2012, 06:15:47 PM
Quote from: blackmocco on 09 July, 2012, 06:13:06 PM
Quote from: Beeks on 09 July, 2012, 05:48:50 PM
Just read up on that Looper...hardly and 'original storyline'
It's more like 'Timecop' for baddies :lol:
Looper is getting some very seriously "intelligent sci-fi" positive press over here. It's most likely going to make some decent money and while you may not want to hear it Beeks (and I hate admitting it), Resident Evil's a tried and trusted franchise that is far more well-known over here than Dredd is. They're both serious competition to Dredd's box office takings...
I loved Resident Evil the game...but to be quite frank the film franchise has been absolute garbage.
If DREDD is going to be taken seriously at all I really hope it is not thrown in with those sort of films otherwise it's no more than bargain bin fodder at the local all night garage
Yep. No argument. Unfortunately, it's also a film franchise that keeps making money. I care not a sausage whether Dredd's taken seriously or not. Just that enough people go see it. They're aiming at the exact same audience.
I had to reply to that AICN. It's so frustrating that people have no idea what they are talking about >:(
Here's what I wrote
For a start we are 2000 AD fans!
This is quite simple really, the Stallone debacle may have had the money but it threw that all away and they produced a film that had very little to do with Dredd. There is no need to go into why that is because if you need that explained, then you have NO knowledge of Dredd apart from that movie!
I can understand people talking about the uniform in this film but again, if you look at the early Ezquerra drawings (the artist who invented the style of Dredd) of Old Stoney Face, then you would see it's a lot closer than you think.
This film is just one brutal day in the life of Dredd and we get to see the begining of Judge Anderson, which is a bonus. Mega-City One is massive, crime is everywhere, the Judges are few and therefore it ain't gonna be pretty when a Judge confronts a perp if the perp doesn't surrender!
Karl has the voice of Dredd (very Clint Eastwood), he holds the Lawgiver correctly, his movement on screen is sharp and he isn't some muscle bound brute.
Having watched the trailer I was impressed with the style and all the little nods to the fans. The action looks great and all this Drokkin' stomm about The Raid (which everyone seems to have watched all of a sudden is hilarious). Get your facts right folks, Dredd went into production before The Raid, so who supposedly copied who. They are films that have a similar theme and that's it! If all those of you who mention they are exactly the same had actually seen The Raid I'm shocked that it isn't the highest grossing movie EVER!
Back to DREDD, it looks like the team who made this really know their subject. At the LFCC this weekend Karl mentioned many a tale from Dredds history and quite a few weren't very well known. The love of the character was on show for everyone to see quite easily.
We also got to watch one sequence from the film and it was spot on. No jokes, just plain action and Dredd getting to the conclusion with minimal fuss.
I for one can't wait to see this film and watch Dredd do what he was always supposed to do on screen and that's sort out the perps of Meg-City One.
Roll on 7th September
I tell you what, it is unbelievable the amount of ignorance out there ::)
CF, bringing law to the lawless! Mate, if you don't get a KTT next time around there truly ain't no Justice.
We should have a copy and paste reply up on here for ignorants, so then when we see a comment from someone slating the film even though they know nothing about it, we can just click one button instead of having to type lengthy replies every time some creep needs educating.
Quote from: MR. ELIMINATOR on 09 July, 2012, 08:38:23 PM
We should have a copy and paste reply up on here for ignorants, so then when we see a comment from someone slating the film even though they know nothing about it, we can just click one button instead of having to type lengthy replies every time some creep needs educating.
You know what..that's not a bad idea
Good idea. Keep it level headed with some links to us and the site and it could be effective.
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 09 July, 2012, 08:01:10 PM
I tell you what, it is unbelievable the amount of ignorance out there ::)[/color]
Don't worry, it's not just Dredd, there's alot of ignorant plebs out there on the Intrawebz, but you only ever notice it when it swings onto something you care about.
Anyone feel like drafting one with some choice links that we can adapt to our personal style?
Will give it a shot, feel free to add important points so we can work on something that will nail all points.
"Rip off of the raid!"
If you do some research you will find out that Dredd went into production before the Raid, it is mere coincidence that they have similar themes. And it's not as if the Raid is an original idea itself.
"Where's Stallone?" Or somethig like that.
The 1995 film with Stallone was a poor interpretation of the subject material and as such, the fans of Judge Dredd and 2000ad were very disappointed in the film. This version already looks to be a much better representation of Judge Dredd just with the knowledge that Karl Urban will keep his helmet on.
"Why hollywood reboot everything?"
First off this is not a "hollywood" film. This is a low budget independent film. Secondly, this is not a reboot, but more a different version.
"This looks rubbish"
Shut it, punk!!!
Have just kind of put short replies to certain comments I have seen regularly, but it would be good to try work it into one condense post that address all of those points, as there will be a lot of people saying them. Would be good to try educate as many people as possible in one post.
Quote from: TordelBack on 09 July, 2012, 08:12:25 PM
CF, bringing law to the lawless! Mate, if you don't get a KTT next time around there truly ain't no Justice.
Seconded.
An interesting thread, this. I hadn't heard of The Raid, now I want to check it out on youtube. As for the Dredd movie, I'll be going to see it for sure. If it's any good, I'll recommend it to those of my mates who like that kind of movie. If it's really good, I might see it more than once.
Looper looked cool and has the advantage of having Bruce Willis, who is almost always a Good Thing in movies.
I have no intention of inflicting publicity for the Dredd film on innocent strangers (as I type this, I remember that I was wearing my Megazine tshirt in the gym this morning. That was a coincidence).
There is often no justice in movies. John Carter was better than both Independence Day and Avatar, but was a howling failure. The American Godzilla movie wasn't bad.
Quote from: Electromud on 10 July, 2012, 03:20:38 AM
Quote from: TordelBack on 09 July, 2012, 08:12:25 PM
CF, bringing law to the lawless! Mate, if you don't get a KTT next time around there truly ain't no Justice.
Seconded.
Thoided!
Quote from: MR. ELIMINATOR on 10 July, 2012, 01:25:57 AM
Will give it a shot, feel free to add important points so we can work on something that will nail all points.
"Rip off of the raid!"
If you do some research you will find out that Dredd went into production before the Raid, it is mere coincidence that they have similar themes. And it's not as if the Raid is an original idea itself.
"Where's Stallone?" Or somethig like that.
The 1995 film with Stallone was a poor interpretation of the subject material and as such, the fans of Judge Dredd and 2000ad were very disappointed in the film. This version already looks to be a much better representation of Judge Dredd just with the knowledge that Karl Urban will keep his helmet on.
"Why hollywood reboot everything?"
First off this is not a "hollywood" film. This is a low budget independent film. Secondly, this is not a reboot, but more a different version.
"This looks rubbish"
Shut it, punk!!!
Have just kind of put short replies to certain comments I have seen regularly, but it would be good to try work it into one condense post that address all of those points, as there will be a lot of people saying them. Would be good to try educate as many people as possible in one post.
Nice one! Has anyone got any useful links we can chuck in there? We can link back to the forum I guess, and there's some nice threads on Karlurbaninternational. What else have we got?
I've a lot of work ahead of me over here in LA. I've been using this where necessary -
Q: Ugh. Judge Dredd. Isn't this a remake of a crummy Sylvester Stallone movie?
A: That would be negative. DREDD is based on the UK's long-running, most popular homegrown and perpetually helmeted comic icon Judge Dredd. Stallone brought a version to the screen in 1995 and spectacularly missed the boat in almost every respect. This is the version you would rather see than that mess.
Q: Lots of people are saying this just looks like that movie The Raid: Redemption. Isn't it the same plot? Cops locked in a slum high-rise while a drug lord politely asks all the tenants to kill them?
A: Why yes, the plot does indeed look similar. However, DREDD started production first from a screenplay written in 2008. Also The Raid: Redemption does not feature spectacular shots of bad guy heads exploding in slow motion.
Q: Should I go see this? Why?
A: Yes. Yes you should. And then tell all your family and friends over the age of 17 to go too so I can get a sequel featuring this guy: http://img.photobuck...g/2kadcover.jpg
Also, if you're a fan of anything Mad Max/Road Warrior, Robocop, Blade Runner, Fifth Element you should know that none of those movies would look the same without the influence of Dredd and the weekly British comic anthology he has appeared in, 2000AD, since 1977.
Don't believe me...? Early Robocop pre-design from the DVD extras: http://farm4.static...._68364a565f.jpg/
Q: Why did they change the costume so much?
A: They didn't: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ruf9JBv9V4U/SsDs-MzxuYI/AAAAAAAACxI/sV0dDSTOn6s/s1600-h/statueofjudgement.jpg
The costume was originally designed to be more functional. As the years and artists have gone by, the suit has become something bordering on the ridiculous with unwieldy padding. If you think it's feasible to run down the street in a costume like this:
http://sho3box.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/joe-dredd.jpg
then I suggest you go home and enjoy your Stallone version. You're probably one of those people who got pissed off the X-Men movies didn't dress Wolverine in day-glo yellow spandex.
Q: Karl Urban is so ohmigod hot. Why would he agree to cover up his face behind a stupid helmet? How is he supposed to emote? After all, Sylvester Stallone took his helmet off. What's the problem?
A: Unlike you, Mr. Urban grew up reading the original material. Dredd wears the helmet all the time in public. He's the living embodiment of the law he upholds. If you want him to emote, you've signed on for the wrong movie. Mr. Stallone removing the helmet ten minutes in is akin to Batman wearing a baseball cap instead of a mask.
That is perfect! Thanks very much. I particularly loved the link to the statue of judgement.
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 10 July, 2012, 03:11:40 PM
That is perfect! Thanks very much. I particularly loved the link to the statue of judgement.
Of couse people will say that it's not the Dredd
they knok even though that still wouldn't make the new uniform invalid as an adaptation of this:
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff248/burlearth/dredd77.jpg)
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff248/burlearth/p31Dredd.jpg)
Arrgh, no edit function. Line should read" Of couse people will say that it's not the Dredd they know"
Or just tell 'em to go and watch the kiddie Stallone version and leave the grown ups to see the new one – as I did a few times in Youtube comments.
I showed the trailer to some people last night. They commented that it looks really good. But one other person asked if I made it? Huh?!!
Regarding the uniform we have to bear in mind when the comic version was originally designed. Back then, cops and not even soldiers as far as I know didn't (regularly at least) wear body armour. Look at photos of soldiers in Vietnam wearing just fatigues compared to soldiers now. If Dredd was designed now he might look more like the characters in Grey Area.
Body armour was around in Vietnam but as this piece shows, it was not always worn!
It was heavy at 10 pounds, and the heat of Vietnam discouraged it's use. The Marines had to wear theirs as a matter of policy, but in the Army it was usually up to the unit commanders. The helicopter guys got a version with the first ceramic plates, but rarely wore them
Ah, ok, interesting. Risking thread drift so I won't ask questions and make more comments. Though if I was going to, I would've asked if those were bullet proof. I seem to recall it was the later Kevlar helmets that were actually bullet proof.
Quote from: blackmocco on 10 July, 2012, 02:27:06 PM
I've a lot of work ahead of me over here in LA. I've been using this where necessary -
Another response you can add to that list...
Q: Why is Karl Urban doing a Christian Bale Batman voice?
A: It's not a Christian Bale voice, it's a Clint Eastwood voice and it's how many people familiar with the character from the comics would imagine him to sound. Certain aspects of Dredd were based on roles Eastwood has played, (most notably, Dirty Harry). Here's a husky Dredd voice from a 1997 Playstation game to prove the point http://youtu.be/gm3NluOOg_Y (http://youtu.be/gm3NluOOg_Y)
Quote from: M.I.K. on 10 July, 2012, 04:19:38 PM
Quote from: blackmocco on 10 July, 2012, 02:27:06 PM
I've a lot of work ahead of me over here in LA. I've been using this where necessary -
Another response you can add to that list...
Q: Why is Karl Urban doing a Christian Bale Batman voice?
A: It's not a Christian Bale voice, it's a Clint Eastwood voice and it's how many people familiar with the character from the comics would imagine him to sound. Certain aspects of Dredd were based on roles Eastwood has played, (most notably, Dirty Harry). Here's a husky Dredd voice from a 1997 Playstation game to prove the point http://youtu.be/gm3NluOOg_Y (http://youtu.be/gm3NluOOg_Y)
He sounds quite soft in that video. Kind of like how I imagine Michael Beihn's Dredd would have sounded. (If that rumour was true?)
Don't forget folks, if anyone jabbers on about the uniform then take them to the article I wrote on the ecbt2000AD site.
The Dredd Movie Uniform - Why It Works (http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2011/08/01/the-dredd-movie-uniform-why-it-works/)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 10 July, 2012, 04:39:23 PM
Don't forget folks, if anyone jabbers on about the uniform then take them to the article I wrote on the ecbt2000AD site.
The Dredd Movie Uniform - Why It Works (http://2000ad.wordpress.com/2011/08/01/the-dredd-movie-uniform-why-it-works/)
Brilliant! Right, that's us fully suited and booted - its time to take the Law unto the Lawless!
I'm dealing with pure ignorance of Dredd over here, sadly. People just don't know enough about him or 2000AD. The biggest gripe from people seems to be why the helmet is designed so Dredd can't see anything with the cross on the visor. It's hard to explain that's what it looks like in the comics and justify that as an answer simply because I've always thought that about the comics myself! Haha!
Also, people assume because 2000AD is British that so is Dredd. They seem surprised when I tell them he's American and that it's set in the US. (Perversely, whenever I imagine Johnny Alpha speaking it's in an American accent even though that's obviously not the case...)
<sigh>The battle rages on...
Quote from: blackmocco on 10 July, 2012, 05:36:13 PM...The biggest gripe from people seems to be why the helmet is designed so Dredd can't see anything with the cross on the visor.
The cross doesn't effect vision that badly. It's much MUCH better than a Stormtrooper, but no one seems to mention that ;)
Just mention that it's a HUD Visor. That's how they got round the Stormtrooper peripheral nightmare.
V
I did go into more detail on here somewhere about the helmet and put all that debate to bed quite easily.
Quote from: blackmocco on 10 July, 2012, 05:36:13 PM
I'm dealing with pure ignorance of Dredd over here, sadly. People just don't know enough about him or 2000AD. The biggest gripe from people seems to be why the helmet is designed so Dredd can't see anything with the cross on the visor. It's hard to explain that's what it looks like in the comics and justify that as an answer simply because I've always thought that about the comics myself! Haha!
Also, people assume because 2000AD is British that so is Dredd. They seem surprised when I tell them he's American and that it's set in the US. (Perversely, whenever I imagine Johnny Alpha speaking it's in an American accent even though that's obviously not the case...)
<sigh>The battle rages on...
Just tell them to stick their fingers touching in an inverted v in front of their nose.
I've been saying that the red cross on the visor projects a HUD. bit of imaginary tech to throw of naysayers, never seen it in the comics though.
Here's an extra piece I wrote about the helmet, mainly for the people who just don't get it!
You need to read my post further along, I had a niggle all night about that. There was something in the back of my mind telling me there was a reason this was okay and it was the wearing of a respirator while I used to assault oil rigs and ships in British territorial waters, etc...
I had to be able to fast rope down from a chinook, or whatever was being used wearing it. Move through corridors/rooms/stairwells, etc... I had to be able use my primary and secondary weapons while wearing it. I had to, well you get the point.
Now how was I able to do that, training is how but unlike the Judges I didn't train for 15 years wearing it!
You must remember, training with constant drilling makes a lethal assault team work and produce the desired results. None of this shooting weapons out of peoples hands or going for a leg shot bollocks! If you turn a corner on an assault and confront an enemy, it's quite simple, he dies and with the least amount of effort on your part. I'm going off on a tangent now.
I hope the helmet/respirator comparison has quelled your fears now! If anything being able to see out of a respirator is a lot harder than a Judges helmet and I've worn both!
Obviously that can be altered to fit the post but here is a link to the whole thread from last year as well
MOVIE UNIFORM (http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,33897.0.html)
I would say the best reason it's like that is because it looks cool.
Quote from: MR. ELIMINATOR on 10 July, 2012, 07:46:53 PM
I would say the best reason it's like that is because it looks cool.
The problem is, of course, that how cool/silly something looks is a matter of opinion.
I hate to be the one to say it, but – If someone, ( in some comment box somewhere on comicbookmovie sc-ifi.com) , doesn't like the look of the uniform, on aesthetic grounds, well then I don't see how they can argued into thinking differently; certainly not by an argument based on pure practicality, – because pure practicality explains the riot-gear aspect of the new design, but it patently doesn't explain the cross-piece: the cross-peice is there for style and for style only, and if people, (who are seeing that element for the first time ), dont find it 'cool' and instead find it distracting or impractical... well then, I imagine that they're quite likely to keep on thinking that no matter what any of us might say.
I suspect it's one of those things that wont matter three minutes into the film anyway, ( nobody worried about the practicality of V-for-Vendetta's vision because audiences quickly accepted the mask as his face
, and I suspect it'll be similar with Dredd ).
Well presumably Karl Urban could see while wearing it. So it should be fine. Also I am pretty sure it had a judge cam in the trailer, plenty of logical theories.
I cant remember if it's ever been mentioned that the visor acts as an HUD in the comics. I do remember it being used to zoom in, though which would intrinsically require that capability. (Or maybe Dredd actually used his bionic eyes to do that? Confusingly I have seen him use binoculars- or sci-fi equivalent- too.)
Quote from: Mardroid on 11 July, 2012, 04:27:03 PM
I cant remember if it's ever been mentioned that the visor acts as an HUD in the comics. I do remember it being used to zoom in, though which would intrinsically require that capability. (Or maybe Dredd actually used his bionic eyes to do that? Confusingly I have seen him use binoculars- or sci-fi equivalent- too.)
It has been established in a few episodes over the years that the visor does have some kind of HUD, with infrared capability. The first appearance of this was in a very early episode.
(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp42/dr_cyclopz/032_edit0.jpg)
Thanks.
Dredd was a lot more chatty in those days wasn't he? ;)
These days you'd be lucky to get a hmphh or two.
Haha, I was reading the cursed earth saga the other day and thought that too! He was a completely different person back then.
Quote from: Mardroid on 11 July, 2012, 05:07:21 PM
Dredd was a lot more chatty in those days wasn't he? ;)
His whole life was ahead of him.
Jared, the 'Dredd' at SDCC had the idea of handing out cards so he could easily get hold of pictures taken - in the form of a citation for taking pictures illegally.
It has a Layar code which when scanned plays a video of him in character bawling them out.
Someone there tweeted about it - (http://twitpic.com/a6ly86)
That was the plan anyway... Layar was a bit clunky and the video only seems to play in the native player rather than mapped to the card - but it was something we decided to try out...
(http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/615763590.jpg)
Gaaahhhh - having trouble with images from twitpic
http://twitpic.com/a6ly86 (http://twitpic.com/a6ly86)
Quote from: darnmarr on 10 July, 2012, 10:14:18 PM
Quote from: MR. ELIMINATOR on 10 July, 2012, 07:46:53 PM
I would say the best reason it's like that is because it looks cool.
The problem is, of course, that how cool/silly something looks is a matter of opinion.
I hate to be the one to say it, but – If someone, ( in some comment box somewhere on comicbookmovie sc-ifi.com) , doesn't like the look of the uniform, on aesthetic grounds, well then I don't see how they can argued into thinking differently; certainly not by an argument based on pure practicality, – because pure practicality explains the riot-gear aspect of the new design, but it patently doesn't explain the cross-piece: the cross-peice is there for style and for style only, and if people, (who are seeing that element for the first time ), dont find it 'cool' and instead find it distracting or impractical... well then, I imagine that they're quite likely to keep on thinking that no matter what any of us might say.
have you ever looked at any armoured helmet designs over the years ? Have you ever worn any. Having worn Greek, Viking and a number of European medieval helms over the years for extended periods and fought (admittedly not with real weapons) in them, as your eyes are pretty close to the tiny slits you have to look through, visibility is usually very good. A small cross piece over the nose like that would be neither here nor there. You might get a small blindspot near your feet, I've never worn a Judge's helmet I'd say its far from impractical. Now the comics shoulder eagle and bage chain on the other hand :)
I've sent three tweets out about the good reviews, which have been retweeted to approx 12,000 people!!! :o
Quote from: James Stacey on 12 July, 2012, 09:48:05 AM
Quote from: darnmarr on 10 July, 2012, 10:14:18 PM
Quote from: MR. ELIMINATOR on 10 July, 2012, 07:46:53 PM
I would say the best reason it's like that is because it looks cool.
The problem is, of course, that how cool/silly something looks is a matter of opinion.
I hate to be the one to say it, but – If someone, ( in some comment box somewhere on comicbookmovie sc-ifi.com) , doesn't like the look of the uniform, on aesthetic grounds, well then I don't see how they can argued into thinking differently; certainly not by an argument based on pure practicality, – because pure practicality explains the riot-gear aspect of the new design, but it patently doesn't explain the cross-piece: the cross-peice is there for style and for style only, and if people, (who are seeing that element for the first time ), dont find it 'cool' and instead find it distracting or impractical... well then, I imagine that they're quite likely to keep on thinking that no matter what any of us might say.
have you ever looked at any armoured helmet designs over the years ? Have you ever worn any. Having worn Greek, Viking and a number of European medieval helms over the years for extended periods and fought (admittedly not with real weapons) in them, as your eyes are pretty close to the tiny slits you have to look through, visibility is usually very good. A small cross piece over the nose like that would be neither here nor there. You might get a small blindspot near your feet, I've never worn a Judge's helmet I'd say its far from impractical. Now the comics shoulder eagle and bage chain on the other hand :)
The cross piece is not really a problem - point in case, DNA have managed to have someone running about in it for a whole film doing stunts with one, where Stallone didn't even have it, and jettisoned the costume as soon as humanly possible. It's more the peripheral vision that's affected, not the area blocked by the crossbar.
Meh, peripheral vision is useless for a predator like Dredd anyway, binocular vision all the way. :D
It's good (in one way anyway) that they made the helmet like the comic one but here's my problem with it. The cross seems to be right in front of Urbans vision and I think they should have made the actual cross smaller and thinner. They've altered the rest of the uniform (some parts good...some parts not so good) to be more practical but they could have made the helmet faithful to the comic and practical if they'd made the cross smaller.
Quote from: ABCwarBOT on 12 July, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
It's good (in one way anyway) that they made the helmet like the comic one but here's my problem with it. The cross seems to be right in front of Urbans vision and I think they should have made the actual cross smaller and thinner. They've altered the rest of the uniform (some parts good...some parts not so good) to be more practical but they could have made the helmet faithful to the comic and practical if they'd made the cross smaller.
WHATEVER!!!! IT DONE! It coming in Sept!
I think it'd be a cool idea if Rebellion/2000AD would give out some free comic samplers like the one they had for FCBD 2012 at selected screenings (presumably they wouldn't be able to do them all!) Or maybe team up with some tabloid rag when the film comes out. Having a selection of classic and modern Dredd stories (feat. a block war story, Judge Death etc.) and an ad for a load of the Case Files that they appear in.
I saw recently at Glasgow Comic Con, John Wagner was saying one thing that could improve 2000AD was if they started trying to advertise to younger folk again. I know DREDD is likely to be rated R/18s but hell, I saw Robocop when I was like 9 :P
Whenever I've seen posts or articles saying Dredd was filmed after The Raid, I try to correct them as well and point out that Dredd had actually finished shooting by the time The Raid went into production. It kind of annoys me that some people are hinting of plagiarism when a) that's not realistic for Dredd considering how close the two films release schedules are and b) the leaked script coming out months before The Raid started shooting would, if anything, suggest the opposite!
Quote from: ABCwarBOT on 12 July, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
It's good (in one way anyway) that they made the helmet like the comic one but here's my problem with it. The cross seems to be right in front of Urbans vision and I think they should have made the actual cross smaller and thinner. They've altered the rest of the uniform (some parts good...some parts not so good) to be more practical but they could have made the helmet faithful to the comic and practical if they'd made the cross smaller.
Doesn't the fact that he managed to perform through the entire film prove that he could see reasonably OK?
Right folks - lets plan ahead. The buzz about the trailer and film reviews is good, but the Internet is fickle. We still have well over a month until release date, and we need to make sure the cinema going public aren't distracted, or forget Dredd is coming.
So the question is. How? Discuss.
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 13 July, 2012, 11:44:37 AM
Right folks - lets plan ahead. The buzz about the trailer and film reviews is good, but the Internet is fickle. We still have well over a month until release date, and we need to make sure the cinema going public aren't distracted, or forget Dredd is coming.
So the question is. How? Discuss.
Send CF as Judge to Trolls' houses to give them Daystick lessons?
Quote from: ABCwarBOT on 12 July, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
It's good (in one way anyway) that they made the helmet like the comic one but here's my problem with it. The cross seems to be right in front of Urbans vision and I think they should have made the actual cross smaller and thinner. They've altered the rest of the uniform (some parts good...some parts not so good) to be more practical but they could have made the helmet faithful to the comic and practical if they'd made the cross smaller.
Jesus wept.
Quote from: blackmocco on 13 July, 2012, 03:41:13 PM
Quote from: ABCwarBOT on 12 July, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
It's good (in one way anyway) that they made the helmet like the comic one but here's my problem with it. The cross seems to be right in front of Urbans vision and I think they should have made the actual cross smaller and thinner. They've altered the rest of the uniform (some parts good...some parts not so good) to be more practical but they could have made the helmet faithful to the comic and practical if they'd made the cross smaller.
Jesus wept.
Heh, yep. The forum at the moment is like a lovely newly cleaned carpet. There's always that one speck of dirt that you find lingering ;)
It would be good to have a site like CBR or someone of similar stature do a "Dredd Comic Recommendation List" I know a lot of people will want to recommend stuff like Case Files 5 but I think it might be a good idea to concentrate on the "post-America" period or more modern Dredd. I know it's stupid and everyone can gnash their teeth at the thought of it but a lot of comic book readers who like the look of the trailer might be turned off by the older Dredd with it's (wonderful) black and white artwork and more cramped (i.e. substantial, dense) style!
The list on the previous page is a good one. America, Mandroid, Origins, The Pit, Sin City etc. Stories that concentrate on the character or city and are relatively standalone.
Couldn't a recommends list be incorporated into the 2000 AD page alongside the NEWS - SHOP - HISTORY area somewhere. This could then do drop down boxes that then take you to a brief synopsis and then to the 2000 AD shop ;)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 13 July, 2012, 08:03:03 PM
Couldn't a recommends list be incorporated into the 2000 AD page alongside the NEWS - SHOP - HISTORY area somewhere. This could then do drop down boxes that then take you to a brief synopsis and then to the 2000 AD shop ;)
Sure but how many normos are going to come to the 2000AD site, then to the shop etc. etc.?
Aw hell let's ALL just do a list!
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 13 July, 2012, 11:44:37 AM
Right folks - lets plan ahead. The buzz about the trailer and film reviews is good, but the Internet is fickle. We still have well over a month until release date, and we need to make sure the cinema going public aren't distracted, or forget Dredd is coming.
So the question is. How? Discuss.
So how do you propose we take on
the Dark Knight Rises?
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 13 July, 2012, 08:06:47 PM
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 13 July, 2012, 11:44:37 AM
Right folks - lets plan ahead. The buzz about the trailer and film reviews is good, but the Internet is fickle. We still have well over a month until release date, and we need to make sure the cinema going public aren't distracted, or forget Dredd is coming.
So the question is. How? Discuss.
So how do you propose we take on the Dark Knight Rises?
Draw a Judge helmet on every DKR poster?
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 13 July, 2012, 08:06:47 PM
So how do you propose we take on the Dark Knight Rises?
By post this?
(http://artvarsity.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/batman-judge-dredd.jpg)
Awesome, I really need to buy that book. :D
I know a few people have done Dredd lists on Amazon, pretty sure Ive been prompted with one of Dark Jimbos. Amazon is going to be a goto place to get Dredd so it might be worth some more of us making lists on there. A couple of well keyworded blog posts so that they appear in google for relevant searches might not hurt :)
I was going to suggest starting a newbie thread with all the relevant background info, suggested reading lists, illustrative pictures etc. Then we can just link to it.
Quote from: Steve Green on 13 July, 2012, 11:40:25 AM
Quote from: ABCwarBOT on 12 July, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
It's good (in one way anyway) that they made the helmet like the comic one but here's my problem with it. The cross seems to be right in front of Urbans vision and I think they should have made the actual cross smaller and thinner. They've altered the rest of the uniform (some parts good...some parts not so good) to be more practical but they could have made the helmet faithful to the comic and practical if they'd made the cross smaller.
Doesn't the fact that he managed to perform through the entire film prove that he could see reasonably OK?
I think it's a totally different thing performing in a film studio to taking on baddies in real life. Still it's too late to change it now but if there's a sequel I'd definitely make the cross less intrusive.
Quote from: ABCwarBOT on 14 July, 2012, 12:11:44 AM
Quote from: Steve Green on 13 July, 2012, 11:40:25 AM
Quote from: ABCwarBOT on 12 July, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
It's good (in one way anyway) that they made the helmet like the comic one but here's my problem with it. The cross seems to be right in front of Urbans vision and I think they should have made the actual cross smaller and thinner. They've altered the rest of the uniform (some parts good...some parts not so good) to be more practical but they could have made the helmet faithful to the comic and practical if they'd made the cross smaller.
Doesn't the fact that he managed to perform through the entire film prove that he could see reasonably OK?
I think it's a totally different thing performing in a film studio to taking on baddies in real life. Still it's too late to change it now but if there's a sequel I'd definitely make the cross less intrusive.
So from the footage you've seen so far and the positive reviews
What do YOU reckon Scojo?
Quote from: Beeks on 14 July, 2012, 12:29:44 AM
Quote from: ABCwarBOT on 14 July, 2012, 12:11:44 AM
Quote from: Steve Green on 13 July, 2012, 11:40:25 AM
Quote from: ABCwarBOT on 12 July, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
It's good (in one way anyway) that they made the helmet like the comic one but here's my problem with it. The cross seems to be right in front of Urbans vision and I think they should have made the actual cross smaller and thinner. They've altered the rest of the uniform (some parts good...some parts not so good) to be more practical but they could have made the helmet faithful to the comic and practical if they'd made the cross smaller.
Doesn't the fact that he managed to perform through the entire film prove that he could see reasonably OK?
I think it's a totally different thing performing in a film studio to taking on baddies in real life. Still it's too late to change it now but if there's a sequel I'd definitely make the cross less intrusive.
So from the footage you've seen so far and the positive reviews
What do YOU reckon Scojo?
Oh for bums sake :'(. Can someone else please inform Monsieur Beeks that I'm not Scojo? Thank you ta!
If you should accept the badge of SCOJO, you could redeem the name.
The cross piece didn't bother me much when we all had a go in the office..
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 14 July, 2012, 12:41:14 AM
If you should accept the badge of SCOJO, you could redeem the name.
What about SCOJOBOT? :)
Here's an idea ABCwarBOT, why don't you start a thread about why you think everything is shite and we can enjoy reading that.
How many times do we have to go over old ground. Have you worn one of the helmets, I doubt it!
Have you worn a respirator in a tactical situation, I think not!
So let me say it one final time for you and you alone.
The respirator has a more restrictive view by a large margin compared to one of the helmets and you know the rest.
So like I say, start your own thread about why the helmet is not quite what you would like. I don't want to seem like I'm having a go but this thread is for us lot to come up with ideas about, as the title says. KEEPING DREDD IN THE PUBLIC EYE!
Bye the way folks, I have emailed The Peach Tree with reference me going along in uniform and I await their reply ;)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 14 July, 2012, 01:48:02 AM
Here's an idea ABCwarBOT, why don't you start a thread about why you think everything is shite and we can enjoy reading that.
How many times do we have to go over old ground. Have you worn one of the helmets, I doubt it!
Have you worn a respirator in a tactical situation, I think not!
So let me say it one final time for you and you alone.
The respirator has a more restrictive view by a large margin compared to one of the helmets and you know the rest.
So like I say, start your own thread about why the helmet is not quite what you would like. I don't want to seem like I'm having a go but this thread is for us lot to come up with ideas about, as the title says. KEEPING DREDD IN THE PUBLIC EYE!
Bye the way folks, I have emailed The Peach Tree with reference me going along in uniform and I await their reply ;)
Well I
don't think everything about this film is shite and I've made that clear in the past. I also don't think the helmet's shite either.........just sayin if there's a sequel I'd make the cross smaller. Have you got a picture of that respirator by any chance? Be interesting to see it anyway.
Just Google British Forces Respirator. You must have seen pics of the SAS wearing their assault rig! Once you've seen that, you'll understand what a restrictive view is.
Good hunting!
Ok, can we make this the last post on the subject, and then get back on topic please? here are comparsion pic. I don't think Urban has any problems,especially compared to the respirator.
(http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib//20/media-20712/mid.jpg)
compared to
(http://www.shockya.com/news/wp-content/uploads/judge-dredd-karl-urban1.jpg)
NOW LET'S MOVE ON!
I was at a massive house party last night. I must have bored people to tears talking about the film. Tried to upload it on my iPhone to show off, but alas the 3G connection in the area was rubbish.
What's everyone else doing to keep spreading the word?
I showed the Red Band clip to work colleagues the night it was released. Everyone was blown away by it and I shall be drip feeding them all the info needed as we approach release day.
Today I'm off to the framers and I shall be letting on that DREDD is nearly here. It will help that the items being framed will be from the LFCC and feature me and Karl ;)
Ive been bullying friends while wearing my Termight Replicas helmet and also curtain twiching with the helmet on making sure people on passing buses see me dispensing justice at them from the comfort of my lounge. I rode my BMX round Roath at night a few months back, I may need to do that again. Also I work with teenagers and drip feed them the odd prog.
Quote from: judgefett on 14 July, 2012, 02:00:12 PM
I rode my BMX round Roath at night a few months back, I may need to do that again.
With the helmet on again I should add.
I'mgoing to drink some black coffee from my MeanMachine mug tomorrow morning - true, Roy will be the only other person who witnesses this act of Dredd Movie promotion, but he has mates, maybe he'll tell them to see the movie with him, it could steamroll.
Tell you what, I'm going to a professional development (aka wanky training day with free sandwiches and an annoying speech from the boss) on monday. I'll bring my block war mug in and proudly display it, hopefully causing a rush of middle aged female English as a Second Language teachers to the film. It's probably a demographic that's been overlooked in the marketing so far.
http://www.google.com.au/imgres?num=10&hl=en&biw=973&bih=331&tbm=isch&tbnid=2N5yQcX4LxZBcM:&imgrefurl=http://www.ames.net.au/teaching-at-ames.html&docid=mhdm_kHc3YJhtM&imgurl=http://www.ames.net.au/files/image/video_images/Cate.jpg&w=440&h=248&ei=428BUKjfFdCUiQf5-8zzBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=630&vpy=31&dur=759&hovh=168&hovw=299&tx=196&ty=90&sig=106413012427497409375&page=3&tbnh=107&tbnw=155&start=31&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:31,i:183 (http://www.google.com.au/imgres?num=10&hl=en&biw=973&bih=331&tbm=isch&tbnid=2N5yQcX4LxZBcM:&imgrefurl=http://www.ames.net.au/teaching-at-ames.html&docid=mhdm_kHc3YJhtM&imgurl=http://www.ames.net.au/files/image/video_images/Cate.jpg&w=440&h=248&ei=428BUKjfFdCUiQf5-8zzBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=630&vpy=31&dur=759&hovh=168&hovw=299&tx=196&ty=90&sig=106413012427497409375&page=3&tbnh=107&tbnw=155&start=31&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:31,i:183)
Quote from: judgefett on 14 July, 2012, 02:02:15 PM
Quote from: judgefett on 14 July, 2012, 02:00:12 PM
I rode my BMX round Roath at night a few months back, I may need to do that again.
With the helmet on again I should add.
Roath? Cardiff lad eh? I'll keep an eye out for a BMX Judge!
Cardiff too eh Shaolin? Theres loads of creeps need judging from Sector House Splott to the Cathays Rad Lands.
Yeah, stay away from the Ely Chem Pits though - loads of undercity trogs lurking there...
I have broken hearts in Los Angeles talking about this movie so much. I will not stop.
Quote from: ABCwarBOT on 14 July, 2012, 02:06:31 AM
Well I don't think everything about this film is shite and I've made that clear in the past. I also don't think the helmet's shite either.........just sayin if there's a sequel I'd make the cross smaller. Have you got a picture of that respirator by any chance? Be interesting to see it anyway.
Me in my s10 back in 89
(http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac273/vzzbuxvzzbux/Starblazer016.jpg)
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Quote from: judgefett on 14 July, 2012, 02:50:05 PM
Cardiff too eh Shaolin? Theres loads of creeps need judging from Sector House Splott to the Cathays Rad Lands.
I live round the corner from Splott sector house.
Quote from: James Stacey on 14 July, 2012, 06:49:40 PM
Quote from: judgefett on 14 July, 2012, 02:50:05 PM
Cardiff too eh Shaolin? Theres loads of creeps need judging from Sector House Splott to the Cathays Rad Lands.
I live round the corner from Splott sector house.
clifton street citi def?
Habershon Block
I was on the phone to The Peach Tree earlier today folks, let's hope something happens. They did say that they knew all about the connection, which helps :D
Quote from: judgefett on 14 July, 2012, 08:27:15 PM
Quote from: James Stacey on 14 July, 2012, 06:49:40 PM
Quote from: judgefett on 14 July, 2012, 02:50:05 PM
Cardiff too eh Shaolin? Theres loads of creeps need judging from Sector House Splott to the Cathays Rad Lands.
I live round the corner from Splott sector house.
clifton street citi def?
Pearl Conapts, not far from the old Tredegar Shuggie Hall.
Hmmm, so we've just established we have a Cardiff contingent here that could be useful for keeping Dredd in the public eye. When my uniform turns up from Planet Replicas I reckon we should hit the streets!
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 15 July, 2012, 09:55:52 AM
Hmmm, so we've just established we have a Cardiff contingent here that could be useful for keeping Dredd in the public eye. When my uniform turns up from Planet Replicas I reckon we should hit the streets!
Albany Road Gila Munja. Its Judgement time...
Damn...Bluebirds everywhere...
I wore my long sleeved Judge Dredd megazine t-shirt at the Lilydale Swimming Club Encouragement Meet to roars of apathy. I know, I should have told everyone I met to see Dredd because it's going to be really good, but my heart wouldn't have been in it.
Who knows, perhaps this will subconsciously inspire people to check it out when the campaign really gets underway. Meanwhile, my son wants to see the new Batman fillum because it's advertised on tv a lot (and seems to feature big cars).
Quote from: Mudcrab on 13 July, 2012, 06:43:47 PM
Quote from: blackmocco on 13 July, 2012, 03:41:13 PM
Quote from: ABCwarBOT on 12 July, 2012, 11:40:16 PM
It's good (in one way anyway) that they made the helmet like the comic one but here's my problem with it. The cross seems to be right in front of Urbans vision and I think they should have made the actual cross smaller and thinner. They've altered the rest of the uniform (some parts good...some parts not so good) to be more practical but they could have made the helmet faithful to the comic and practical if they'd made the cross smaller.
Jesus wept.
Heh, yep. The forum at the moment is like a lovely newly cleaned carpet. There's always that one speck of dirt that you find lingering ;)
Sorry to go back to all this again, -( frankly, from the film reaction- it's clearly not an issue ) but...
I just wanted to defend ABCwarbot because, after all, it was meself who brought the whole 'cross-piece' thing up. It works in the film, and that's all that matters,-- but I honestly believe that, in 'Real-Life', a Helmet designed like that would be something of an unecessary liability, and probably be very unpopular with those expected to wear it in the field: this is a teeny-tiny trivial inconsequential niggle,- but surely these boards exist as a place for discussing trivia?
And why do we have to have positive consensus, one very single minor element, anyway?
Surely there's room for somebody to opine against the grain without being dismissed as either 'the-sad-and-troubled-troll-of-much-reknown' or a piece of carpet dirt?
one very
damn.
Because this is not the thread for that debate, it's that simple really ::)
In fairness, if the thread is used to extoll the virtues of the uniform: it's natural to assume that criticism of the uniform is not out of place on the same thread.
The uniform was mentioned because we needed a link to an article that was written a year ago on why it all works. This was so that if anyone needed to inform people on other forums why it looks great and works, due to them going on about why it looks nothing like the comic, Judge Minty could do it (I'm involved with that before we detour again), etc...
Now let's see what DREDD has lined up for this side of the pond to keep the public excited!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 16 July, 2012, 01:35:50 AM
Now let's see what DREDD has lined up for this side of the pond to keep the public excited!
An enormous projection of Dredd onto the exterior of the Houses of Parliament? Like Gail Porter?
(http://mammon.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/gailporterstuntmarketing.jpg)
I like Gail Porter's uniform. Notice how she's not wearing a helmet?
Well, yet another workout in the Dredd shirt, so if the inhabitants of the Northcote Aquatic Centre* don't all go to the movie, it's not my fault
*as mentioned in Christos Tsiolkas' disgusting but very Melbourne novel, 'The Slap'
Quote from: judgefloyd on 16 July, 2012, 09:47:35 AM
I like Gail Porter's uniform. Notice how she's not wearing a helmet?
She could make use of my helmet if she liked...
;)
This thread has become everything that is wrong with comics.
How about CF in his Zardoz pants and helmet?
Quote from: Steve Green on 16 July, 2012, 11:34:36 AM
How about CF in his Zardoz pants and helmet?
This is an instance where a vision-restricting visor might be an advantage: I'd gladly wear one!*
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQi-X_TiWd0/UAQjSZbq1FI/AAAAAAAACAE/jgPqUE2VOYs/s1600/Zardozman.jpg)
*Nothing personal CF, the Zardoz mankini is never a good look...
Quote from: Fisticuffs on 16 July, 2012, 11:23:05 AM
Quote from: judgefloyd on 16 July, 2012, 09:47:35 AM
I like Gail Porter's uniform. Notice how she's not wearing a helmet?
She could make use of my helmet if she liked...
;)
(http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/images/localpeople/ugc-images/275786/Article/images/15086679/3506904.png)
Perhaps you can polish hers while you're at it.
;)
Quote from: James on 15 July, 2012, 12:21:54 PM
Damn...Bluebirds everywhere...
Swan C city 1 eh? have decided to wear my dredd replica badge as a medallion on a fat rope chain to discos, tea and coffee mornings and the like.
Is this the thread for irresponsible marketing ideas? I have a few lol
(http://i46.tinypic.com/15ml3r5.jpg)
Quote from: CYCLOPZ on 16 July, 2012, 09:05:43 PM
Quote from: Fisticuffs on 16 July, 2012, 11:23:05 AM
Quote from: judgefloyd on 16 July, 2012, 09:47:35 AM
I like Gail Porter's uniform. Notice how she's not wearing a helmet?
She could make use of my helmet if she liked...
;)
(http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/images/localpeople/ugc-images/275786/Article/images/15086679/3506904.png)
Perhaps you can polish hers while you're at it.
;)
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have u heard dredd is the wordhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=2WNrx2jq184DREDD DREDD IS THE WORD :lol:
WHATS THE WORDhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PIK3GXdkxL0DREDDS THE WORD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PIK3GXdkxL0
I think this needs one of the Peach Tree photos to bump the thread ;)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ZH9w9SbVW8/UB8w1Hv16KI/AAAAAAAACcQ/s_LtdRulfU0/s1600/_MG_9591.jpg)
It seems that Dredd has hit the SHROPSHIRE STAR (http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2012/08/09/shropshire-restaurant-name-immortalised-in-dredd-3d/) :thumbsup:
Quote from: Diminished Responsibility on 05 August, 2012, 04:36:35 PM
Is this the thread for irresponsible marketing ideas? I have a few lol
(http://i46.tinypic.com/15ml3r5.jpg)
Hahah!
I did my bit on Holiday.
Although within the hour my kids were jumping all over it.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/574490_10150992868206024_1313417062_n.jpg)
V
We need sandcastle buckets in the shape of city blocks.
Or dredd heads
Tell Planet Replicas... Surely a sand castle bucket is a simple task for them!
A-HEM. Patent Pending.
V
Quote from: Bat King on 12 August, 2012, 07:45:28 PM
Tell Planet Replicas... Surely a sand castle bucket is a simple task for them!
I think I may have
banged on about mentioned it to them already.
Here are a couple of links that show Dredd getting a mention. I tell every bloody reporter that I'm not Dredd but they write it down anyway ::)
Again, this just keeps the character ticking over with the media, which is good :D
Sci-Fi London (http://www.sci-fi-london.com/news/festival/2013/04/geek-pride)
The Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/10024709/Sci-Fi-festival-Dr-Who-Trekkies-and-Star-Wars-enthusiasts-take-over-London.html?frame=2548918#?frame=2548934)
Canadian Paper, so maybe Trout has seen this already, Stratford Beacon Herald (http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/2013/04/28/sci-fi-london-festival)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 30 April, 2013, 06:18:28 PM
Here are a couple of links that show Dredd getting a mention. I tell every bloody reporter that I'm not Dredd but they write it down anyway ::)
Again, this just keeps the character ticking over with the media, which is good :D
Sci-Fi London (http://www.sci-fi-london.com/news/festival/2013/04/geek-pride)
The Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/10024709/Sci-Fi-festival-Dr-Who-Trekkies-and-Star-Wars-enthusiasts-take-over-London.html?frame=2548918#?frame=2548934)
Canadian Paper, so maybe Trout has seen this already, Stratford Beacon Herald (http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/2013/04/28/sci-fi-london-festival)
QuoteScience fiction enthusiast John Burdis, dressed as a character from the film "Judge Dredd",
AAARGH!!!
Oh well, better than nothing I suppose. At least some recognition of 2000AD might have been nice though...
I mention 2000 AD, Judge Minty and I always say, I'M NOT DREDD but it never works. Like I say though, the more we get the Judges in the public eye the better.
It's all good guys, and helps keep Judge Dredd in the public 'eye'...Great stuff :D
Although I think the description, " Science Fiction enthusiast John Burdis", seems to read like a bit of a 'derogatory term' term, don't you think ??? . Reporters as usual apparently trying to fit everything into 'easy to assimilate' boxes...
2000AD Comic afficianado or Judge Dredd afficianado has bit more of a ring to it...
Some great photos here as well..
Cheers..
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 30 April, 2013, 06:18:28 PM
Here are a couple of links that show Dredd getting a mention. I tell every bloody reporter that I'm not Dredd but they write it down anyway ::) Again, this just keeps the character ticking over with the media, which is good :D Sci-Fi London (http://www.sci-fi-london.com/news/festival/2013/04/geek-pride)
If you had tits, the picture editor of
The Telegraph would have chosen you as the first picture in that slideshow (see below). I'm not sure Planet Replicas do those, though.
(http://fs202.jpe.ru/ba3d/2320243_12e1dbfd.jpg)
I've got a number of people at college and over on other forums to read Toothy, to almost universal approval (One chap just couldn't get into The Red Sea's and dropped the fold after that).
Quote from: Hawkmonger on 01 May, 2013, 08:33:54 AM
I've got a number of people at college and over on other forums to read Toothy, to almost universal approval (One chap just couldn't get into The Red Sea's and dropped the fold after that).
His loss i guess...
Quote from: sauchie on 30 April, 2013, 09:24:51 PM
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 30 April, 2013, 06:18:28 PM
Here are a couple of links that show Dredd getting a mention. I tell every bloody reporter that I'm not Dredd but they write it down anyway ::) Again, this just keeps the character ticking over with the media, which is good :D Sci-Fi London (http://www.sci-fi-london.com/news/festival/2013/04/geek-pride)
If you had tits, the picture editor of The Telegraph would have chosen you as the first picture in that slideshow (see below). I'm not sure Planet Replicas do those, though.
(http://fs202.jpe.ru/ba3d/2320243_12e1dbfd.jpg)
How come none of the geek girls I know look like that?
Quote from: sauchie on 30 April, 2013, 09:24:51 PM
If you had tits, the picture editor of The Telegraph would have chosen you as the first picture in that slideshow (see below). I'm not sure Planet Replicas do those, though.
(http://fs202.jpe.ru/ba3d/2320243_12e1dbfd.jpg)
He HAS got tits.
Quote from: Pete Wells on 01 May, 2013, 10:28:40 AM
Quote from: sauchie on 30 April, 2013, 09:24:51 PM
If you had tits, the picture editor of The Telegraph would have chosen you as the first picture in that slideshow (see below). I'm not sure Planet Replicas do those, though.
(http://fs202.jpe.ru/ba3d/2320243_12e1dbfd.jpg)
He HAS got tits.
Hmm. They're not quite as impressive though...
(http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x32/scowling_monkey/103E48FA-324F-4E45-A42F-725B1686A57D-13420-000017C342330553_zps446f365e.jpg)
Once you see it you can not un-see it.
Nope, of the two I definitely prefer Supergirl !! :D
My Eyes...My eyes...!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 07 August, 2012, 07:07:41 PM
I think this needs one of the Peach Tree photos to bump the thread ;)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ZH9w9SbVW8/UB8w1Hv16KI/AAAAAAAACcQ/s_LtdRulfU0/s1600/_MG_9591.jpg)
What's the story behind this one?
Around the time of the release of the film CF suggested a trip up to meet John at the place that inspired the name of the film, and where he met Alex Garland.
Full story here...
http://cellarofdredd.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/the-judges-and-john-wagner-hit-peach.html (http://cellarofdredd.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/the-judges-and-john-wagner-hit-peach.html)
I will have nightmares over that pic John. Very disturbing, cant stop seeing it now forever etched on my brain :lol:
Just had a message from a photographer who took a pic of me up Stratford the other Sunday. Timeout have asked to use one of the pics he took of me doing something for their caption competition. I asked him to tell me what issue, so I can get one and post it up here!
No facial hair is visible, so I reckon Dredd being mentioned will be okay!
The word is spreading ;)
Should send them that Nevermind cover...