I’m not happy that GI Joe Retaliation has been pushed back by a massive nine months. Paramount, the parent company behind the sequel, has all kinds of excuses for doing so, with “LETZ ADD DA FREE DEES HURP DE DURP” being the primary reason.
But nine months to add in some post conversion? It’s as if they’ve using interns to glossy up the film in the extra dimensions. Only, it seems the real reason for it, might be because of a certain friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man releasing five days after the sequel, and some other spoilery information as well.
THR uncovered some inside information, that the shift from 2012 to 2013 was over fears that the Web-head would absolutely demolish Retaliation at the box office, thanks to the positive spin that The Avengers had generated for super-hero films.
With only five days to make a decent impression, the current thought is that by adding in some 3D, Paramount can earn some extra cash with the delay, from people who have yet to tire from that forced gimmick, grabbing a few more fistfuls of dollars from the lucrative international markets as well.
But that’s the obvious reason. Here’s the real reason as to why the film is being so delayed, so exit now if you want to avoid the spoilers.
GI JOE: RISE OF THE SPOILER!
GI JOE: A REAL AMERICAN SPOILER!
YOU SHALL CALL ME COMMANDER SPOILER!
YO SPOILERS!
Remember Channing “Magic Mike” Tatum, that actor that Kervyn adores? Blame him and the fact that Hollywood loves him right now. When the original GI Joe film was released in 2009, Tatum wasn’t yet a shining star in the industry.
Fast forward a few years, add some decent films to his resume, and the idea of pulling an Executive Decision to have him bumped off in the opening scenes makes very little sense to Paramount, who realise that having Tatum appear for longer than a few imminent death minutes might actually be a good idea.
Which is what some of the extra scenes being shot will do, as Tatum finds his role greatly expanded.
While it is a slap in the face for those of us who were looking forward to the film, from a business point of view, it makes complete sense. Make no mistake, GI Joe Retaliation won’t be Oscar award material, but it still looked like some damn good fun.
Add in some more Tatum, 3D, avoid the Spider-Man, let simmer for nine extra months and you’ve got yourself a recipe for success.
Last Updated: May 30, 2012
theLastBorn
May 30, 2012 at 14:43
I must admit (without giving anything away in spoiler content), i thought that was interesting… should be a good film, looking forward to it
Wtf101
May 30, 2012 at 15:27
Jeesh, I so hope this is worth the wait… Glad to hear they did not Seagal (like that) Duke.
Just a bit of pointless trivia for you:
In the eighties, they did a Transformers animated movie, in which they killed off Prime. Needless to say that movie tanked. (Did Michael Bay not know that?)
They had the same plans for Duke in the animated GI Joe movie, but fearing the same fate as Transformers, Duke only slipped into a coma. Needless to say, that movie also tanked as it went straight to video, and seriously, Serpentor yelling Cobra-lalalalalalalala in the heat of battle did not help that movies chances either…
James Francis
May 30, 2012 at 15:40
I don’t buy it. Nine months? There is at least half a year left to release the film, especially considering that the so-called summer period has long started to begin sooner and end later.
My money still says that the movie sucked, performed badly on test screenings and the studio had a fit. Re-shoots, re-edits, perhaps a new director thrown into the mix – these and more exciting details may surface before the world sees GI Joe 2.
Kervyn Cloete
May 30, 2012 at 16:15
Well, crap….