That is the oath that will be heard around the world on June 17th, 2011, as comic book fans everywhere rejoice in the fact that one of the greatest and most beloved characters of all-time is finally coming to the big screen. Green Lantern is based on the popular DC Comics character that first appeared in "All-American Comics" issue #16, way back in 1940. And he has kept up his popularity for almost sixty years. While the character has gone through many changes over the decades and several different people have wielded the powerful ring, the film will tell the tale of Hal Jordan, the most prominent and popular of all the Lanterns. Jordan was a test pilot before the death of Abin Sur, the Lantern assigned to protect Earth's sector of the universe, when Sur's ring chose Jordan as Earth's new protector. Upon taking the Lantern's oath, Jordan was propelled into a world of extra-terrestrial creatures, emerald power rings and outer-space adventures.
In August, we had the opportunity to travel to New Orleans and visit the set of the exciting new movie. While we were unable to witness any actual filming, we were given a sneak peak at some of the pre-visual effects created for the film, two fully cut scenes, the Green Lantern uniform, the ring, the lantern itself and a few of the outer-space creatures that will be seen in the movie. In addition to that, we also had the opportunity to speak with actors Ryan Reynolds (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), who will play Hal Jordan, and Mark Strong (Kick-Ass), who portrays Jordan's mentor and future archenemy, Sinestro, as well as director Martin Campbell (Casino Royale), producer Donald De Line (The Italian Job) and DC Comics writer Geoff Johns ("Green Lantern: Rebirth," "Infinite Crisis").
We wanted to let you know that coverage of our visit to the set of Green Lantern will begin running soon. So be sure to charge up your power rings and check back with us in the next few weeks to learn everything you need to know about the Green Lantern!
Green Lantern was released June 17th, 2011 and stars Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Temuera Morrison, Jenna Craig, Jon Tenney, Mike Doyle. The film is directed by Martin Campbell.
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
I don;t know if it is for certain, I'm just hoping I get to see him, cause he's a must.
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Dan
Kilowog will be in it? Is that for certain? Cuz he rocks in DC animated movie GL: First Flight. I really see him as Hal's sidekick and buddy in a "ring" fight lol.
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
I'm so pumped to see Kilowog....everytime I see that guy on JTL or animated flicks , he reminds me so much of Granbull, :P lol , just sayin. GL is gonna rock the sci-fi roster
3 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Movie_jedi
totally agree! this could be a sci-fi phenomenon. i collected green lantern comics when Kyle Rayner took the mantle, but Hal Jordan has come back into the DC universe with a bang and his character is great. Even though i would have liked to see Reynolds as the Barry Allen/The Flash he's a good choice to play him. i think Chris Pine could have been a decent Hal Jordan but Ryan's the man! it has a superb Director in Martin Campbell aswell, he loves his big Action sequences and can deliver a good story. This film will be big and exciting but most of all it will be original, Green lantern is alot more sci-fi than other DC titles so i believe it being so different will attract more viewers. Green lantern is gonna rock!!
3 years agoby @movie-jediFlag
Dan
@Skywise Oh, I'm excited too. This has potential to be a sci fi masterpiece. Something completely different then what we've seen before.
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skywise
@theREALsupes noooooooooo i dont like those words. Marvel is better. I know DC has Batman but i am taking a wait and see on the green lantern. GL is my fav DC character and i really want this movie to be awesome but i am taking the ait and see approach. Many of the DC movies are weak (Jonah Hex). But i have faith in GL beacuse he is a cosmic hero. We have seen plenty of the street level super heroes like batman and spiderman and even iron man. GL is HUGE. Like galactic huge so i am really crossing my fingers for this one.
3 years agoby @skywiseFlag
Dan
@joekerr2e Gangrene? Ewww.... Oh, Gang Green. Now I got you.
3 years agoby @dan1Flag
Dan
I'm happy for DC. Marvel's future may be questionable, but DC seems to be doing everything right these days.
3 years agoby @dan1Flag
joekerr2e
Oh yeah, @TheREALsupes ... Bravo. Well played, my good man. :)
3 years agoby @joekerr2eFlag
joekerr2e
Better yet... screw Team Edward & Jacob! GANG GREEN is on the rise! ..... Okay, now I'm done.
3 years agoby @joekerr2eFlag
Movie_jedi
ok this looks awesome. its official... I CANT WAIT FOR THIS NOW!!!!
3 years agoby @movie-jediFlag
skywise
I cant wait for this.
3 years agoby @skywiseFlag
Dan
"takes a bow"
3 years agoby @dan1Flag
Diaigma
Props, @TheREALsupes - :P
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Cripple
Looking awesome. Can't wait.
3 years agoby @crippleFlag
DoubleR0522
This looks cool !!!!
3 years agoby @doubler0522Flag
ejk1
This looks very good.
3 years agoby @ejk1Flag
the Narrator
@jokerr2e, thats good stuff. Ever consider greeting cards. :P
@REAL, thats gooodd.
3 years agoby @narratorFlag
Dan
In brightest day... in blackest night, no sh*tty movie shall escape my sight, let those who worship bad movies' might, beware my reviews, @TheREALsupes' light!
3 years agoby @dan1Flag
joekerr2e
@The_Narrator ... My corny tagline intro to the trailer for you... "This $hit rocks so hard... YOU'LL BE GREEN WITH ENVY!" Wha-wha-wha
3 years agoby @joekerr2eFlag
the Narrator
Teaser is gonna be off the spectrum! No, thats to soon. Way to go @Diaigma.
How about, "The teasers gonna knock your ring off." Nope, thats terrible... I suck at this. *sigh* I never enrolled in comedy school. :(
Oh, I got it! The trailers gonna knock your "lights" out. Hahaha.... yea, no.
3 years agoby @narratorFlag
joekerr2e
I hope the resolution comes out better on film, cause it looks like it was drawn on paper. :p
3 years agoby @joekerr2eFlag
Buriblazing
that looks freaking amazing now i'm excited for this movie until a trailer
3 years agoby @buriblazingFlag
Diaigma
It's reasons like that that makes the Internet so enjoyable, @TheREALsupes :P
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Dan
@Diaigma I'd slap you if I could.
3 years agoby @dan1Flag
the Narrator
Ahaha @Diaigma. Corny as always. :)
3 years agoby @narratorFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Holy Shizzzz this looks awesome.... LOL @Diaigma
3 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Diaigma
This will make Avatar look like a speck on the film "spectrum" map :P
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
the Narrator
Fanboy boner.
3 years agoby @narratorFlag
Dan
Holy sh*t! Sweet!!!
3 years agoby @dan1Flag