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[dodge]

Put on weight since when? Since he went full time DTV six years ago his weight has fluctuated like nobody's business, going up and down all the time but never getting anywhere near what anybody would describe as slim, bless him.

Well, apparently whatever he's drinking isn't that health juice of his.

[dinovelvet]

If it airs in the UK, that will be the first reality TV series I never miss. Looks awesome if disturbing.

LOL yeah it certainly is more interesting looking than yer average reality show. I hope he makes quips when he arrests people, as we all know from movies that that's what cops do. And then his Captain will tell him that he's a maverick and he'd better play by the book or he's off the case.

Is it my imagination or has SS put on still more weight? And what's with the beaver he wears on his head?

His hairline has been defying the laws of time and space for many years now. If you look at his first films like Above the law you can see he's thinning.

[Safari Suit]

The laws of time and space maybe, but not the laws of plugs and wigs

Allegedly

[dinovelvet]

Looks like The Expendables has a new release date - Aug 20th 2010. I guess they fancied some of that Inglourious basterds style opening weekend business.

[The Shark]

They should have written it so that most of the ageing action stars are in an old people's home, who discover that they've been placed there by a Bilderberg-like shadow organisation. Mayhem ensues...

[dodge]

Looks like The Expendables has a new release date - Aug 20th 2010. I guess they fancied some of that Inglourious basterds style opening weekend business.

Oh, for heaven's sake. If that's the case, then they'd better get in gear and pick up on some of IG's savvy and aggressive marketing strategies. The time has definitely come to stop playing coy and release some bloomin' real footage.

Little bit clarifying Arnold's role...and somethin' else:

Arnold Schwarzenegger has a cameo role as a retired Lieutenant General of the Expendables.

Bruce Willis has a cameo role as Church. The plans are to film Arnold, Sly, and Bruce together in Los Angeles for their scene, the first ever to have all 3 in one film.

There's also a cool poster with shots of the cast.

source:http://www.theexpendablesmovie.net/

[Loomis]

Looks like The Expendables has a new release date - Aug 20th 2010.

Moving it to summer would seem to be a massive vote of confidence in the film. We're almost certainly looking at Stallone's biggest hit since CLIFFHANGER (his last genuine blockbuster in the States).

[dinovelvet]

Looks like The Expendables has a new release date - Aug 20th 2010.

Moving it to summer would seem to be a massive vote of confidence in the film. We're almost certainly looking at Stallone's biggest hit since CLIFFHANGER (his last genuine blockbuster in the States).

Well, I think it had less to do with confidence and more of Lionsgate taking one look at what that other "badasses on a mission" flick Inglourious basterds did in a late August release date and decided to follow suit. Realistically, a take of about $70 million (which is what Rocky Balboa did) seems the kind of figure they are aiming for. Interestingly Cliffhanger didn't seem to be all that huge in the states ($84 mil, in 1993 money), but it doubled that outside America.

And alleged "action star" Jason Statham usually pulls in about $30-$40 mil for his action epics so its success is going to depend on the team ensemble rather than as a Sly & Stat buddy pic.

Anyway, Sly's Venice shindig will take place on Sep. 12, so hopefully the footage will be on the net soon after.

[Loomis]

Realistically, a take of about $70 million (which is what Rocky Balboa did) seems the kind of figure they are aiming for.

All along I've thought it unlikely that THE EXPENDABLES would or could take much more than that.

However, the hype is really snowballing for this one, and not just on sites like AICN (SNAKES ON A PLANE, anyone?) but also in the mainstream media. With a few more months to build the thing up and some smart marketing (a la THE DARK KNIGHT, although I guess they don't quite have the marketing budget that Warners did) and a summer release (albeit late summer), I now reckon a take of $100 million is possible. It won't do $200 million plus. It won't be a supersmash for the record books. But I suspect it'll do rather better than I'd previously thought.

Of course, much will depend on the quality of the film (if it's as good as people seem to be telling themselves it's going to be, it'll lead to great word of mouth and repeat viewings) and the rating (a hard R will limit box office, but I suspect that the cut that ends up in cinemas will be PG-13).

Mind you, nothing is set in stone. The summer release may make no difference. It may even make a RAMBOesque haul of only $40 million or so. But I do think it has a decent shot at $100 million, albeit not much more. It's had an extraordinary amount of pre-release publicity and goodwill, far more than ROCKY BALBOA or RAMBO did. Time will tell, though.

[dodge]

Realistically, a take of about $70 million (which is what Rocky Balboa did) seems the kind of figure they are aiming for.

All along I've thought it unlikely that THE EXPENDABLES would or could take much more than that.

However, the hype is really snowballing for this one, and not just on sites like AICN (SNAKES ON A PLANE, anyone?) but also in the mainstream media. With a few more months to build the thing up and some smart marketing (a la THE DARK KNIGHT, although I guess they don't quite have the marketing budget that Warners did) and a summer release (albeit late summer), I now reckon a take of $100 million is possible. It won't do $200 million plus. It won't be a supersmash for the record books. But I suspect it'll do rather better than I'd previously thought.

Of course, much will depend on the quality of the film (if it's as good as people seem to be telling themselves it's going to be, it'll lead to great word of mouth and repeat viewings) and the rating (a hard R will limit box office, but I suspect that the cut that ends up in cinemas will be PG-13).

Mind you, nothing is set in stone. The summer release may make no difference. It may even make a RAMBOesque haul of only $40 million or so. But I do think it has a decent shot at $100 million, albeit not much more. It's had an extraordinary amount of pre-release publicity and goodwill, far more than ROCKY BALBOA or RAMBO did. Time will tell, though.

Just do the right thing, Loomis, and abide by that figure when the box office mojo comes far closer to what I've predicted.

[dodge]

This just in for addition to our Imaginary News:

It has been confirmed that Sly will open a franchise of mixed martial arts studios teaching...ExpendaFu.

The first official trailer will be screened in November with MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS.

[Loomis]

So here it is at long last: the EXPENDABLES trailer! Now, the quality ain't great, but, well, here ya go. Enjoy.

http://www.destroyth...les-teaser.html

[Judo chop]

WOO-HOO! LOOKS LIKE FUN!!!

[x] I am being serious.

Now, I’ve been staying out of the loop on this one, but I thought the idea was the film was to be chock full of big name stars, particularly those of the past. I only needed a hand’s worth of fingers to count them here. Are there more confirmed to come?

[ ] No

[ ] Yes, a few.

[ ] Yes, and it’s going to blow you away, Judo.

[Loomis]

[x] Yes, a few.

You're aware, I presume, that Schwarzenegger and Willis have small roles? (Just one scene, sharing the screen with Sly, but it's better than nothing.)

[Judo chop]

Well, as you know the quality of that trailer trailer wasn't the best, but I thought I heard both voices in the mix. Wasn't sure, since their names didn't appear in the credits.

With those two added, is that the exhaustive list? No more names? (Not that the current list isn't impressive or doesn't make the idea somewhat novel.)

Anyway. Looks like THE EXPENDABLES is out to take itself none too seriously, complete with self-mocking title, Stallone diving away from (or blown away from) a small space station-sized explosion, and one-liners out the yang.

Should be a return to 80's action fun.

[Safari Suit]

Looks amazing!

[Loomis]

Well, as you know the quality of that trailer trailer wasn't the best, but I thought I heard both voices in the mix. Wasn't sure, since their names didn't appear in the credits.

It ain't them. Schwarzenegger and Willis have yet to shoot their scene.

With those two added, is that the exhaustive list? No more names?

Well, no one I can think of. Barring a few wrestlers and "mixed martial artists" and the like, whom I'd never heard of prior to THE EXPENDABLES.

Interesting that Rourke gets a prominent credit, suggesting his role is pretty large (I'd assumed it was just a cameo) - dodge'll be pleased.

Should be a return to 80's action fun.

Indeed. They certainly weren't joking about having an '80s feel. It's funnier than I thought it'd be, too, and at least some of the action promises to be amazing. A very good trailer, all things considered.

[Judo chop]

It ain't them. Schwarzenegger and Willis have yet to shoot their scene.

No? Isn't that a bald-headed Willis at the receiving end of the "hairdresser" joke? Too blurry for me to tell.

And I thought I heard Arnold say something right after the shot of Stallone and other dude standing opposite ends of some hatch-like door. On a second listen, I confess, it wasn't him.

[dinovelvet]

Interesting that Rourke gets a prominent credit, suggesting his role is pretty large (I'd assumed it was just a cameo) - dodge'll be pleased.

He only filmed for two days apparently, so unless they did hundreds of one take scenes, I think its pretty much Cameo City for Mick.

Anyway this is easily the poorest quality bootleg trailer since the Tron 2 preview from Comic con of last year. I couldn't understand at least half of what was being said! Think I'll just wait for the official trailer rather than squint and try and make sense of this one again.

No? Isn't that a bald-headed Willis at the receiving end of the "hairdresser" joke? Too blurry for me to tell.

I think that's 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin. Somebody get this thing up in decent quality!

[dodge]

It looks simply fabbbbbbbbbulous! May Sly quickly on with the real business of his life now--filming Part Two!

[Matt_13]

COOL!

[JimmyBond]

D'oh! The trailer's been pulled Oh well, if what's true based on what you guys said, it's probably best if I wait for a better quality version.

[Conlazmoodalbrocra]

I'm getting very excited about this one!

[dodge]

I can't believe they yanked the trailer, which gave very little away. These guys are playing hardball with keeping us all in the dark. I'm curious. A bit of advice from my older colleagues. Oh, I know better than to expect a reply from Judo, who's too macho...00Twelve, who's dignified...or Zorin, who's soooooo serious...but somebody, please, advise: What's the proper protocol when one's so excited about a new film that he borders on, er, incontinence: Do you go fearlessly to the adult section of your store and buy Depends...or do you go to the infant section and buy, say, Comfort Stretch Training Pants, pretending they're not for you?

[dodge]

This just in, the Final Blog from Ethelmae, whose duties have now ended and who says she is out of the loop:

As my parting bit of info…I had lunch with Arnold today…he is totally committed to shooting his scene and it will be done before the end of September. He is just waiting for Sly to confirm a date. I will be there for sure and will hopefully blast a few tweets and maybe even a few photos…we shall see.

[dodge]

From Wikipedia:

Sequel
Due to the high level of anticipation of the online community and overwhelming positive reaction to early test footage, producer Avi Lerner has reported that there is already talk of making two more sequels, and a longer franchise, depending on just who makes it to the end of the first film intact.[13]

This would seem to fit in with my prediction of up to five or six films in the franchise.

any updates on when we can see some official footage?

[dodge]

Cool new image I just found:

http://www.filmshaft...he-expendables/

[Matt_13]

Cool new image I just found:

http://www.filmshaft...he-expendables/

LOL Sweet.

[Tarl_Cabot]

http://aintitcool.com/node/42545

[Loomis]

Cool new image I just found:

http://www.filmshaft...he-expendables/

Coolest. Pic. Ever.