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Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

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Plot Summary: Jackson will bring his sweeping cinematic vision to the iconic story of the gigantic ape-monster captured in the wilds and brought to civilization where he meets his tragic fate. The screenplay by Jackson, Walsh and Boyens is based on the original story by Merian C. Cooper and Edgar Wallace, which became the classic 1933 RKO Radio Pictures film, directed by adventurers Cooper and Ernest B. Schoesdack. Jackson will employ the latest motion picture technology to cinematically portray the timeless tale of the beast and his beauty. He will expand on the chapters of the tale that take place in the mysterious and dangerous jungles of Skull Island, and his Kong promises to be a unique and breathtaking creation.

Farmgirl

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

And who's the man who brings the girl to the jungle? That's right - Jack Black!

[ March 30, 2004, 11:16 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]

Posted by Book (Member # 5500) on :

...But he's not the hero, though... right?

Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :

I really hope Kong gets to stomp more people this time around.

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

Before I posted this message, this thread had two replies, but for some reason it was billed on the main page as having three. I wonder if the count will now be correct, at three, or if it'll go to four?

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

And now Storm's post is in there as #3. How strange!

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Noemon, I saw that too. I assumed I was having a stroke.

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

[Smile]

Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :

I wish he'd do the Hobbit instead...
*has no interest in a movie about a big ape*
Unless it takes place in the 20s or 30s and not the 00s

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Well, my understanding from the reading of links is that he DOES intend to place it in the 1930's - true to the original. Not modernize it.

Farmgirl

Posted by JohnKeats (Member # 1261) on :

It should be interesting to see if Jackson can write a screenplay without hokey moments already built in to the story, and thereby avoid their overpopulation in his film.