Darren Aronofsky - Blu-ray Forum

SquidPuppet · 03-06-2012, 06:54 PM

Alright, whats the deal?

Aronofsky is one of my favorite directors and he has nothing in the pipeline.

Nothing in post production, nothing filming, nothing in pre production, not even anything development or rumored on IMDB. Nada, zip, zilch, ZERO.

This is frustrating.

The vacation has been long enough.

Anyone hear any rumors?

Wally Q · 03-06-2012, 06:56 PM

He's got his Noah's Ark epic filming this summer with Russell Crowe as the lead.

surfdude12 · 03-06-2012, 07:14 PM

From Wikipedia:

Future projects

Aronofsky will direct an HBO series pilot called Hobgoblin. Announced on June 16, 2011, the series will depict a group of magicians and con artists who use their powers of deception to defeat Hitler during WWII.[71] Aronofsky will work on this project with Pulitzer Prize winning author Michael Chabon and his wife Ayelet Waldman.[71] Aronofsky will also produce an upcoming horror film, XOXO, written by Mark Heyman.[72] His next directorial film project will be his long-rumored project Noah, a re-telling of the Bible story of Noah's Ark. Thus far, the $115 million film has secured funding and distribution from New Regency and Paramount Pictures.[73] Aronofsky was rumored to have been in conversations with Christian Bale for the lead,[74] but the actor was unable to do the film for scheduling reasons.

surfdude12 · 03-06-2012, 07:15 PM

I love your fantantical fan impatience syndrome

Good thing you don't like Malick - try a 20 year vacation (1978-1998)

Foggy · 03-06-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

From Wikipedia:

Future projects

Aronofsky will direct an HBO series pilot called Hobgoblin. Announced on June 16, 2011, the series will depict a group of magicians and con artists who use their powers of deception to defeat Hitler during WWII.[71] Aronofsky will work on this project with Pulitzer Prize winning author Michael Chabon and his wife Ayelet Waldman.[71] Aronofsky will also produce an upcoming horror film, XOXO, written by Mark Heyman.[72] His next directorial film project will be his long-rumored project Noah, a re-telling of the Bible story of Noah's Ark. Thus far, the $115 million film has secured funding and distribution from New Regency and Paramount Pictures.[73] Aronofsky was rumored to have been in conversations with Christian Bale for the lead,[74] but the actor was unable to do the film for scheduling reasons.

Wow, that sounds really crazy

SevenwithaT · 03-07-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

From Wikipedia:

Future projects

Aronofsky will direct an HBO series pilot called Hobgoblin. Announced on June 16, 2011, the series will depict a group of magicians and con artists who use their powers of deception to defeat Hitler during WWII.[71] Aronofsky will work on this project with Pulitzer Prize winning author Michael Chabon and his wife Ayelet Waldman.[71] Aronofsky will also produce an upcoming horror film, XOXO, written by Mark Heyman.[72] His next directorial film project will be his long-rumored project Noah, a re-telling of the Bible story of Noah's Ark. Thus far, the $115 million film has secured funding and distribution from New Regency and Paramount Pictures.[73] Aronofsky was rumored to have been in conversations with Christian Bale for the lead,[74] but the actor was unable to do the film for scheduling reasons.

What in the ****...

Petra_Kalbrain · 03-06-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Alright, whats the deal?

Aronofsky is one of my favorite directors and he has nothing in the pipeline.

Nothing in post production, nothing filming, nothing in pre production, not even anything development or rumored on IMDB. Nada, zip, zilch, ZERO.

This is frustrating.

The vacation has been long enough.

Anyone hear any rumors?

He's the type of artist that likes to make absolutely certain his project is fully ready for production before beginning. Whatever he is working on (and trust me, he's got to be working on something), he is working hard on it.

X12Celtics3 · 03-07-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

He's the type of artist that likes to make absolutely certain his project is fully ready for production before beginning. Whatever he is working on (and trust me, he's got to be working on something), he is working hard on it.

Didn't work out so well with The Fountain...

surfdude12 · 03-07-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by X12Celtics3

Didn't work out so well with The Fountain...

ouch! another one Squid!!!!

SquidPuppet · 03-07-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

ouch! another one Squid!!!!

I'm not sure I understand his point. Something about production pacing? If he is saying that The Fountain was anything less than the best film ever made in the history of forever and even longer and then some, well, he is simply wrong.

Petra_Kalbrain · 03-08-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by X12Celtics3

Didn't work out so well with The Fountain...

He knew exactly what he wanted out of his film and he got it. It was perfect for those of us who appreciate art.

Remember, with Aronovsky it isn't about making money. It's about making a film worthy of watching. In many eyes (not those of reviewers) it is still quite an amazing piece of cinema.

I love The Fountain.

thedarkangel1975 · 03-06-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Alright, whats the deal?

Aronofsky is one of my favorite directors and he has nothing in the pipeline.

Nothing in post production, nothing filming, nothing in pre production, not even anything development or rumored on IMDB. Nada, zip, zilch, ZERO.

This is frustrating.

The vacation has been long enough.

Anyone hear any rumors?

Well he dropped out of the Robocop remake, maybe he is taking time off

SquidPuppet · 03-06-2012, 08:15 PM

Whats up with IMDB not having any scoop on the Noah film?

Iamspartacus · 03-07-2012, 01:35 PM

Coincidently, I just watched Pi yesterday. Pretty good. Loved Requiem and The Wrestler. Liked Black Swan. Never saw the Fountain.

s2mikey · 03-07-2012, 02:37 PM

He has to work harder to get funding for his films since they are riskier for studios to take on. Its economics. Mike Bay can get a blank check because like them or hate them his films are almost gauranteed to make billions back for you. Many small time directors, like Arinovsky, cannot produce these returns.

Its like any other investment. Apple Stock is easier to buy than some small, startup company without a history of proven results.

Abdrewes · 03-07-2012, 02:56 PM

I really like Aronofsky & I hope Noahs ark works out. But it does sound like another obsession/destruction piece for him. Or Maybe it's his chance to prove he's a real artist, considering his last very ambitious project wasn't a total success: The Fountain.

Barbossa · 03-07-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Iamspartacus

Coincidently, I just watched Pi yesterday. Pretty good. Loved Requiem and The Wrestler. Liked Black Swan. Never saw the Fountain.

For me, The Fountain is Aronofsky's masterpiece.

However, some love it, while others hate it. It's one that you must experience for yourself.

Talyn · 03-07-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbossa

For me, The Fountain is Aronofsky's masterpiece.

However, some love it, while others hate it. It's one that you must experience for yourself.

It is his masterpiece, but the special note with the Fountain is this...

He pulled acting, true acting, talent from Hugh "I'm Wolverine" Jackson... Granted Hugh has talent, but it's the first time I watched a HJ film and saw it clear as day. "Whoa" was all I could say after it.

I look forward to seeing his upcoming projects. I feel bad he left Wolverine and RoboCop but studios are a little afraid to open up the coffers and give him full reign of production. He doesn't like studio interference and won't put up with it. He's a great guy and immensely talented director. I wait for his first Big Budget film as I trust it'll be amazing.

los53 · 03-12-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbossa

For me, The Fountain is Aronofsky's masterpiece.

However, some love it, while others hate it. It's one that you must experience for yourself.

I Agree is a Masterpiece

Riff Magnum · 03-07-2012, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Alright, whats the deal?

Aronofsky is one of my favorite directors and he has nothing in the pipeline.

Nothing in post production, nothing filming, nothing in pre production, not even anything development or rumored on IMDB. Nada, zip, zilch, ZERO.

This is frustrating.

The vacation has been long enough.

Anyone hear any rumors?

So, this thread has basically taught me that you suck at searching the intraweb.

And i'm happy because that HBO thing sounds awesome.

03-06-2012, 06:54 PM	#1
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Darren Aronofsky Alright, whats the deal? Aronofsky is one of my favorite directors and he has nothing in the pipeline. Nothing in post production, nothing filming, nothing in pre production, not even anything development or rumored on IMDB. Nada, zip, zilch, ZERO. This is frustrating. The vacation has been long enough. Anyone hear any rumors?

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03-06-2012, 06:56 PM	#2
Wally Q Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:12771 4K collection:573 Blu-ray collection:1981 DVD collection:150 Digital collection:6 Trading Score:1	He's got his Noah's Ark epic filming this summer with Russell Crowe as the lead.

03-06-2012, 07:14 PM	#3
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	From Wikipedia: Future projects Aronofsky will direct an HBO series pilot called Hobgoblin. Announced on June 16, 2011, the series will depict a group of magicians and con artists who use their powers of deception to defeat Hitler during WWII.[71] Aronofsky will work on this project with Pulitzer Prize winning author Michael Chabon and his wife Ayelet Waldman.[71] Aronofsky will also produce an upcoming horror film, XOXO, written by Mark Heyman.[72] His next directorial film project will be his long-rumored project Noah, a re-telling of the Bible story of Noah's Ark. Thus far, the $115 million film has secured funding and distribution from New Regency and Paramount Pictures.[73] Aronofsky was rumored to have been in conversations with Christian Bale for the lead,[74] but the actor was unable to do the film for scheduling reasons.

03-06-2012, 07:15 PM	#4
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	I love your fantantical fan impatience syndrome Good thing you don't like Malick - try a 20 year vacation (1978-1998)

03-06-2012, 08:15 PM	#13
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Whats up with IMDB not having any scoop on the Noah film?

03-07-2012, 01:35 PM	#14
Iamspartacus Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:69	Coincidently, I just watched Pi yesterday. Pretty good. Loved Requiem and The Wrestler. Liked Black Swan. Never saw the Fountain.

03-07-2012, 02:37 PM	#15
s2mikey Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Upstate, NY 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:40	He has to work harder to get funding for his films since they are riskier for studios to take on. Its economics. Mike Bay can get a blank check because like them or hate them his films are almost gauranteed to make billions back for you. Many small time directors, like Arinovsky, cannot produce these returns. Its like any other investment. Apple Stock is easier to buy than some small, startup company without a history of proven results.

03-07-2012, 02:56 PM	#16
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	I really like Aronofsky & I hope Noahs ark works out. But it does sound like another obsession/destruction piece for him. Or Maybe it's his chance to prove he's a real artist, considering his last very ambitious project wasn't a total success: The Fountain.

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