Judge Dredd Movie is Green Lit!

[Mardroid]

Hate to say it, but lose the codpiece and the pointy bits on the helmet and that's a pretty decent-looking Dredd costume.

I actually agree. There is actually something to be said for the bits that stick out at the front of the helmet too. More protection for the face.

I would also change the main suit from that Lycra look to leather though.

[JOE SOAP]

If you're six maybe.

I'll bet you say that to all the girls.

Only your children.

[weehawk]

Regarding physique, should we expect Urban to bulk up significantly for the part like he did in "Pathfinder", or wiry like James Purefoy in "Solomon Kane"?

[SuperSurfer]

"Dredd Is Dredd"
"It was written in the script, but I guess nobody really cottoned on: the new Judge Dredd movie is being called, plainly and simply, Dredd. I'd have reported this weeks ago if I thought anybody would care. At least it's now sort of official."

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/09/07/dredd-is-dredd/

[SmallBlueThing]

I actually pointed this out a few weeks ago, over on the other thread. It's plainly there in the script. Hopefully, this means the sequel will just be called DEATH, and the third one, UMP.
That would be brilliant.
SBT

[radiator]

I bet the sequel (should there be one) is called simply Dredd Vs Death.

[CYCLOPZ]

I bet the sequel (should there be one) is called simply Dredd Vs Death.

I had exactly the same thought.

[JOE SOAP]

It's too early to call what the film will ultimately be sold as, they may end up calling it Judge Dredd depending on how confident they are with the finished film. These things are in constant flux.

[CYCLOPZ]

Sheesh don't take it so seriously Garageman. All we're all doing here is speculating anyway - isn't that the point?

[JOE SOAP]

Sheesh don't take it so seriously Garageman. All we're all doing here is speculating anyway - isn't that the point?

I am speculating. There is nothing in my last post suggesting I'm taking it seriously at all which is why I don't take the title "Dredd" seriously as others seem to all ready -it's being posted on many sites as absolute and set in stone- which is what I'm pointing out. It's just initial marketing, we don't know.

[Mardroid]

I have mixed feelings concerning the name, should it be used. On one hand 'Dredd' is a cool succinct name for a film, and putting emphasis on the name make one think of that slightly different spelt word which sounds exactly the same... an emotion he inspires on perps and many citizens as a whole.

On the other hand, one of the main themes of Dredd is that he is a judge, and not just a judge but the archetype judge that many aspire to be. You never see his face completely, and as such you could view him as a kind of avatar of Judgement itself.
As such, I think they should keep with the full title, 'Judge Dredd'.

Not that I'd lose any sleep either way. As I said 'DREDD' alone is pretty cool. I suppose if a lot of the film is from Anderson's point of view that would make sense as the judges usually refer to each other by their Surnames without the 'judge' prefix, even first names in some cases.

[CYCLOPZ]

Sheesh don't take it so seriously Garageman. All we're all doing here is speculating anyway - isn't that the point?

It's just initial marketing, we don't know.

OK I get your point

[COMMANDO FORCES]

Something like this 

[JOE SOAP]

DREDD is coming this Summer.


Anderson better watch out, there's about 20 years of backed up semen there.

[dweezil2]

DREDD is coming this Summer.


Anderson better watch out, there's about 20 years of backed up semen there.

Armour piercing!