Comments on: Hulk Smash! Feud Between Ed Norton And Marvel?

By: Panda

Panda — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:37:56 +0000

“I’d rather a creative ego ruining a film than pure money-making business principles”

very well said. with the exception of Costner or course, and maybe Mel… ok just Conster. but seriously that is a great point

By: Kane

Kane — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:22:44 +0000

Ah… but, Shane… Norton’s edit of ‘American History X’ also went on to become a highly praised piece of cinematic art.

Yes, he may have an ego… and we aren’t privy to the original version of the film… but the proof appears to be in the pudding on that one.

As for ‘The Italian Job’, I don’t know the story there except that he was contractually obligated to the film for some reason or other and – as such – “phoned in” his performance. Personally, I loved that film, so it’s a shame there was bad blood from Norton’s side.

I guess we wait and see… but I doubt Norton’s ego is any worse than most others in Hollywood and, besides, I’d rather a creative ego ruining a film than pure money-making business principles.

By: Heath McKnight

Heath McKnight — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:46:05 +0000

We’re all over it! I hope it gets worked out.

heath

By: Shane

Shane — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:57:44 +0000

Well Gary, Norton’s problems with ego are pretty well documented. I know he had issues with the directors of American History X and The Italian Job. So it is not really a case of me “crying” anything, it looks like a case of history repeating itself.

By: 790

790 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:38:19 +0000

Heath… I mean.

please stay on this story. This is (IMO) one of the hottest Screen Rant stories right now!

By: 790

790 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:34:09 +0000

Gotta say Vic please stay on this story. This is (IMO) one of the hottest Screen Rant stories right now!

By: FlameStrike

FlameStrike — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:27:29 +0000

Personally, I’d say let the studio release their cut, since I get the impression they are the ones who will make the final decision anyway, and then release both cuts on the DVD release, and let the fans ultimately see them both and decide for themselves which is better.

By: Panda

Panda — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:20:33 +0000

My question is what was Norton’s motivation for requiring all of these provisions? Because he thought the film could be better than the original write, or so he could have the writer/ editor credit?

He doesn’t seem the type to have the ego like Costner, but more likely that he wanted his name attached to a potential blockbuster with more than just an actor credit. He’s produced several movies and directed a little, but nothing too major that I know of. He’s using his actor clout to build a resume with more depth.

That said, he’ll want a good film, not just his face cut into every scene. The problem is there are too many little things in an edit that are just preference and won’t make the overall film any better or worse. I hope that all involved recognize when to compromise so the process doesn’t drag over some minute details that most viewers wouldn’t care either way.

“I think we should use the cut of this scere WITHOUT the Pepsi label showing”
“Do YOU wanna pay lost product placement income?!?”
“F*** this, I’M LEAVING”

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:14:33 +0000

well, all i have to say is if you dont want your actor to edit the film then dont send him a mixed message by letting him edit your trailer.
If they made a deal with him they should keep it.
he rewrote the script, and starred in the film.
its not like he hasent contributed to the project.
it seems like he has more then kept his part of the bargain.
I wouldnt cry “actors Ego” until i know more about nortons version of the final cut.

By: 790

790 — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:07:31 +0000

Yea I tend to agree with you Shane.
I remember how Kevin Costner fired Kevin Reynolds from Waterworld after Reynolds turned in his Directors cut. Costner then spent months re-editing the film with more scenes with HIM.
The final version of that film was a (Keven Costener cut). They could write a book on how that film was made. It was chaos from day 1.
Anyway…..
Allthough we don’t know the real story. Sometimes the studio wants more product placement and crap like that. Who knows at this point.
Will say that I’m more interested now to see the NEW trailer than I was 15 min ago.

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:48:48 +0000

See, I see Norton’s involvement as the issue. There probably is just not enough room in the editing room for Norton, the director, Marvel, and Norton’s ego.