Le Saboteur
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Hi Stoo.
2012 marks the 100th Anniversary of Edgar Rice Burrough's famous lord of the jungle. Appearing originally in a special edition of All-Story Magazine (October 1912), Tarzan would appear in some twenty-five novels from 1914 to 1960.
Given the larger than life adventures of the character, is it any wonder that Hollywood came calling? The Romanian born Johnny Weissmuller is most commonly associated with the character, having appeared in twelve movies between 1932 & 1948. Nine other actors have been associated with the role over the years, and according to imdb, 89 movies have appeared over the years with "Tarzan" in the title.
David Yates hopes to add number 90 to the list in 2013. Who? You may not know the name, but he helmed the last four entries in the Harry Potter series putting a cool 3 or 4 billion dollars in Warner Bros' war chest. Word out of Tinseltown has True Blood star Alexandar Skarsgard (Vampire Eric) virtually locked in as Lord Clayton III. No official confirmation as of yet from the studio, but Yates definitely has the clout to get his choice of actor and WB isn't going to waste his time with a movie they have no intention of greenlighting.
Skarsgard is 6'4" and has the general physique. But more importantly, he can act. Providing everything goes well, we may get a Tarzan closer to ERB's presentation, and less Weissmuller. Fingers crossed.
A synopsis has found its way on-line. Really more of a log line.
The annoyingly ubiquitous Samuel L. Jackson is rumored to be playing the ex-mercenary. While the warlord and his diamond mine aspect seems out of place, the rumor mill has the story taking in the early part of the 20th Century as appropriate. Could Opar make an appearance? It's not based on any of the books, so who knows where it could go.
Thoughts? Hopefully Stephen Sommers has been replaced as scribe.
In other news, Titan Books' Tarzan: The Centennial Celebration by ERB scholar Scott Tracy Griffin hit shelves last week!
Check out a small gallery of rare art from the books here.
Brief interview from the Times of Los Angeles can be read here.
2012 marks the 100th Anniversary of Edgar Rice Burrough's famous lord of the jungle. Appearing originally in a special edition of All-Story Magazine (October 1912), Tarzan would appear in some twenty-five novels from 1914 to 1960.
Given the larger than life adventures of the character, is it any wonder that Hollywood came calling? The Romanian born Johnny Weissmuller is most commonly associated with the character, having appeared in twelve movies between 1932 & 1948. Nine other actors have been associated with the role over the years, and according to imdb, 89 movies have appeared over the years with "Tarzan" in the title.
David Yates hopes to add number 90 to the list in 2013. Who? You may not know the name, but he helmed the last four entries in the Harry Potter series putting a cool 3 or 4 billion dollars in Warner Bros' war chest. Word out of Tinseltown has True Blood star Alexandar Skarsgard (Vampire Eric) virtually locked in as Lord Clayton III. No official confirmation as of yet from the studio, but Yates definitely has the clout to get his choice of actor and WB isn't going to waste his time with a movie they have no intention of greenlighting.
Skarsgard is 6'4" and has the general physique. But more importantly, he can act. Providing everything goes well, we may get a Tarzan closer to ERB's presentation, and less Weissmuller. Fingers crossed.
A synopsis has found its way on-line. Really more of a log line.
Variety said:Years after he?s reassimilated into society, he?s asked by Queen Victoria to investigate the goings-on in the Congo. Tarzan teams with an ex-mercenary named George Washington Williams to save the Congo from a warlord who controls a massive diamond mine.
The annoyingly ubiquitous Samuel L. Jackson is rumored to be playing the ex-mercenary. While the warlord and his diamond mine aspect seems out of place, the rumor mill has the story taking in the early part of the 20th Century as appropriate. Could Opar make an appearance? It's not based on any of the books, so who knows where it could go.
Thoughts? Hopefully Stephen Sommers has been replaced as scribe.
In other news, Titan Books' Tarzan: The Centennial Celebration by ERB scholar Scott Tracy Griffin hit shelves last week!
Titan Books said:Celebrating one hundred years of Tarzan, Titan Books presents the only official commemorative illustrated history of this worldwide phenomenon. To celebrate the Lord of the Jungle?s 100th birthday, internationally-acclaimed Edgar Rice Burroughs expert Scott Tracy Griffin presents the ultimate review of a century of Tarzan. Lavishly illustrated and with fascinating insight into every element of Burroughs? extraordinary legacy ? from his first writings to the latest stage musical ? this is a visual treasure trove of classic comic strip, cover art, movie stills, and rare ephemera. From the first publication of the smash hit Tarzan of the Apes, Burroughs? ape man captured the hearts and the imaginations of adults and children across the globe, whether by written word, moving image, comic strip or radio. Each of the 24 original novels and the many varied appearances on stage, screen and in print receive a detailed commentary, illustrated with some of the most evocative and beautiful artworks, illustrations and photographs, many rarely seen in print before. With features on Korak, Jane, Tantor and Cheetah, plus their innumerable friends, foes and exotic adventures, this is an amazing collection of all things Tarzan and a vital addition to any Tarzan-lover?s library.
Check out a small gallery of rare art from the books here.
Brief interview from the Times of Los Angeles can be read here.
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