The Phantom Returns? - Blu-ray Forum

Drewza89 · 11-12-2008, 08:54 AM

I had no idea they were making another Phantom movie (I'm usually on top of upcoming movie projects). Don't know if it's a reboot or a sequel. I enjoyed the version from 1996, so I hope they bring back Billy Zane.

Here's the link:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366899/

Peaky · 11-12-2008, 11:12 AM

Have you ever read the comics? I've been reading and following the adventures of "The Ghost Who Walks" for well over 20 years, more comics than I know what to do with. I hope if they are making another, if comes out better than that movie, which being a fan, I thought was less than impressive. Sure some people like it.

P@t_Mtl · 11-12-2008, 11:35 AM

I did enjoy the 1996 one, I am glad they are making a new one.

Red Hood · 11-12-2008, 01:07 PM

I watched the first one but I can't remember it. May have to do a rewatch soon.

Wish they would make another Shadow.

Drewza89 · 11-12-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyre

Wish they would make another Shadow.

Apparently, Sony acquired the rights to the movie and wanted Sam Raimi to make it. It's been a life-long dream project of his. But I guess it will have to wait until Spiderman 4 and 5 are finished.

BStecke · 11-13-2008, 01:39 AM

Sweet. I was just thinking about the first Phantom when driving around today. Strange, I haven't thought about it in awhile and then this comes up. Hopefully it has a better tagline than "Slam Evil!"

lobo81865 · 11-13-2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewza89

Apparently, Sony acquired the rights to the movie and wanted Sam Raimi to make it. It's been a life-long dream project of his. But I guess it will have to wait until Spiderman 4 and 5 are finished.

Yeah, I remember reading about his desire to make the first Shadow, but he wasn't able to do so. Thus he made his own version in Darkman. I would love for him to do a Shadow movie though.

lobo81865 · 11-12-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Peaky

Have you ever read the comics? I've been reading and following the adventures of "The Ghost Who Walks" for well over 20 years, more comics than I know what to do with. I hope if they are making another, if comes out better than that movie, which being a fan, I thought was less than impressive. Sure some people like it.

Oh, heck yeah!! I'll be there opening night!! I love the Phantom. I've been collecting paperback and comic books of the character since the 70's. I also have the Defenders of the Earth DVD sets. I agree that the movie was a little cheesy. I wish they had put a darker edge to it.

I wish more pulp characters would be made into movies like Doc Savage (an updated one), and the Spider. How about a sequel to the Shadow? Hopefully the upcoming Spirit movie doesn't stray far from the story. They seem to be doing the opposite thing from the Phantom. They apparently are making the Spirit, which was a light-hearted character, into a darker type movie.

If The Phantom or The Shadow ever get relaeased on Blue, however, they will be a first day buy for me.

Ernest Rister · 11-12-2008, 01:21 PM

"No smoking in the Skull Cave!"
- Best Movie Line Ever

coachD · 11-13-2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewza89

I had no idea they were making another Phantom movie (I'm usually on top of upcoming movie projects). Don't know if it's a reboot or a sequel. I enjoyed the version from 1996, so I hope they bring back Billy Zane.

Here's the link:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366899/

Me too. The Phantom is a great movie along the lines of The Shadow, Hellboy, or The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. A fun action flick. I like the era these movies take place in. Can't wait.

Drewza89 · 12-15-2008, 09:30 PM

Wow, looks like I got a scoop on this movie over a month before all of the movie websites did.

Sussudio · 12-15-2008, 10:04 PM

this news has already been posted earlier today:
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=76023

edit: wow nvm i saw the date of your first post. seems you posted this before me. thats impressive you did get to it before the other sites!

Drewza89 · 12-15-2008, 10:05 PM

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Sussudio · 12-15-2008, 10:16 PM

so i did some quick research and discovered this thread and the other one are for 2 totally different movies. "The Ghost Who Walks," which is the movie you link to in the original post, was supposed to be a sequel for the Phantom and has been in development hell for a long time.

On the other hand, the other thread which I started earlier deals with a completely different Phantom movie called "The Phantom Legacy" that has yet to be announced as a reboot or sequel, but it seems like it will be more of the former.

CinemaBlend explains:

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Interestingly at one point, back in 2002, Hyde Park Entertainment was also supposed to be working on a Phantom sequel called The Ghost Who Walks. This doesn’t seem to be the same movie, though it’s certain to impact any plans Hyde Park might have, should such plans still exist.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/The-P...uel-11254.html

Drewza89 · 12-15-2008, 10:23 PM

I think I would rather just see a direct sequel with Billy Zane even though I know that it will never happen. This Australian guy's script sounds a bit too much like Indiana Jones 4 with the whole father-son angle, and we all know how badly that turned out.

But any Phantom is better that no Phantom. I'm a fan of the character and I just want to see him in the spotlight again.

11-12-2008, 08:54 AM	#1
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	The Phantom Returns? I had no idea they were making another Phantom movie (I'm usually on top of upcoming movie projects). Don't know if it's a reboot or a sequel. I enjoyed the version from 1996, so I hope they bring back Billy Zane. Here's the link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366899/

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11-12-2008, 11:12 AM	#2
Peaky Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:2	Have you ever read the comics? I've been reading and following the adventures of "The Ghost Who Walks" for well over 20 years, more comics than I know what to do with. I hope if they are making another, if comes out better than that movie, which being a fan, I thought was less than impressive. Sure some people like it.

11-12-2008, 11:35 AM	#3
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I did enjoy the 1996 one, I am glad they are making a new one.

11-12-2008, 01:07 PM	#4
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	I watched the first one but I can't remember it. May have to do a rewatch soon. Wish they would make another Shadow.

11-13-2008, 01:39 AM	#6
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Sweet. I was just thinking about the first Phantom when driving around today. Strange, I haven't thought about it in awhile and then this comes up. Hopefully it has a better tagline than "Slam Evil!"

11-12-2008, 01:21 PM	#9
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	"No smoking in the Skull Cave!" - Best Movie Line Ever

12-15-2008, 09:30 PM	#11
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	Wow, looks like I got a scoop on this movie over a month before all of the movie websites did.

12-15-2008, 10:04 PM	#12
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	this news has already been posted earlier today: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=76023 edit: wow nvm i saw the date of your first post. seems you posted this before me. thats impressive you did get to it before the other sites!

12-15-2008, 10:05 PM	#13
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	.

12-15-2008, 10:23 PM	#15
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	I think I would rather just see a direct sequel with Billy Zane even though I know that it will never happen. This Australian guy's script sounds a bit too much like Indiana Jones 4 with the whole father-son angle, and we all know how badly that turned out. But any Phantom is better that no Phantom. I'm a fan of the character and I just want to see him in the spotlight again.

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