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Old Guy

10-17-2008, 01:23 AM

Warner Bros. Sets Sherlock Holmes Date

Source:ComingSoon.net
October 17, 2008

Warner Bros. Pictures has set a November 20, 2009 release date for the Guy Ritchie-directed Sherlock Holmes (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=45650), starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong and Kelly Reilly.

In the thriller, Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes' trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly will play Watson's love interest, Mary.

The only other movie scheduled for that week before Thanksgiving next year is Sony's animated sci-fi tale Planet 51 (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=39626), voiced by Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Seann William Scott, Gary Oldman and John Cleese.

RedKing52

10-17-2008, 01:29 AM

Still not sure about this.

Michael24

10-17-2008, 02:07 AM

Light Lucario

10-17-2008, 02:29 AM

I'm not sure how I feel the Sherlock Holmes film. It does kind of give me the image of another action movie with the main lead just happening to be Sherlock Holmes. Of course, it could be different once I hear more of the basic story. It could be an interesting film that my dad may like to see since he really loves Sherlock Holmes.

Michael24

10-17-2008, 02:32 AM

Of course, it could be different once I hear more of the basic story.

I've read that it's based on a comic book, but I've been unable to find any information on it. And I'm surprised they're not using Moriarty as the villain, unless it's being kept secret for now that he's also in the film or maybe just running things from "behind the scenes."

EroSennin

10-17-2008, 04:58 AM

Is it just me or would Robert Downey Jr. make a better Moriarty then a Holmes.

EinBebop

10-17-2008, 07:28 AM

But the Arthur Conan Doyle love doesn't end there!

First of all, this isn't the only Sherlock Holmes film that's been in development. From a recent zap2it article:

Warner Bros. will begin production on "Sherlock Holmes" next month in London. The studio appears to be comfortably ahead in the race against a Judd Apatow-produced Sherlock Holmes comedy set up at Columbia with Sacha Baron Cohen as Holmes and Will Ferrell as Watson.

And secondly...

Steve Carell to play 'Brigadier Gerard' (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117994114.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&query=brigadier+gerard)

Steve Carell is attached to play the title character in The Adventures of Brigadier Gerard, a comedy set during the Napoleonic Wars that Media Rights Capital is mobilizing for a spring 2009 production start.

Script was written by John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky (Blades of Glory).
Pic is among several films that Carell is considering; he plans to star in one or two films during his hiatus after shooting the fifth season of NBC sitcom The Office.

Carell will play the title character, the bravest soldier in Napoleon's army and also the dumbest. Gerard follows Napoleon from his rise to power to his permanent exile. The comedy is based on stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Old Guy

10-17-2008, 08:43 AM

Warner Bros. will begin production on "Sherlock Holmes" next month in London. The studio appears to be comfortably ahead in the race against a Judd Apatow-produced Sherlock Holmes comedy set up at Columbia with Sacha Baron Cohen as Holmes and Will Ferrell as Watson.

I don't see that project happening anymore.

GWOtaku

10-17-2008, 10:25 AM

Robert Downy Jr. as Sherlock Holmes?

I'm there.

CheshireKitten

10-17-2008, 12:25 PM

I like Sherlock Holmes, and I'm pretty open to interpretation, so I'm looking very foward to seeing it.

RonDrakenfan17

10-17-2008, 12:28 PM

From the spoilers I've heard of this film it sounds so awesome. I'm glad it has a date already, I'm def going to see it.

The Weed Of Cri

10-17-2008, 08:39 PM

Why would Warner Brothers make two Sherlock Holmes films so close together. Despite the different casts, there will be confusion among the moviegoers.

I really hope the Downey/Law/Ritchie Holmes film is the real deal. Downey's a quirky actor, perfect choice to play an eccentric like Sherlock Holmes. I would love to see this movie.

On the other hand, I hope the Apatow/Cohen/Ferrell movie is not a real project. Can't imagine why Warners would think the three most annoying people in show business could possibly do for the world's most recognizable fictional characters. If this project gets greenlit, I may have to buy a gun and a ticket to Hollywood.

kid rabbit

10-17-2008, 11:38 PM

I'm looking forward to this movie hopefully Robert Downey jr will play holmes like he played Tony Stark smart guy dry sense of humor just right for sherlock holmes

Old Guy

10-18-2008, 01:14 AM

Why would Warner Brothers make two Sherlock Holmes films so close together.

They're not. SONY is making the Apatow one.

The Weed Of Cri

10-18-2008, 02:10 PM

They're not. SONY is making the Apatow one.

Sorry. I saw "Sacha Baron Cohen as Holmes" and all my bodily orifices clenched up so painfully, I couldn't see straight.

Old Guy

10-30-2008, 11:53 PM

action scene photos:
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=50141

Old Guy

02-18-2009, 11:50 PM

They finished shooting in London:

LONDON (Hollywood Reporter) – Warner Bros. on Wednesday denied reports that claimed the studio had asked Guy Ritchie to reshoot parts of "Sherlock Holmes."

"It is not true that Warner Bros. has asked for any reshoots on 'Sherlock Holmes,'" the studio said in a statement. "The inserts and pickup shots being completed next week, which have long been part of the schedule, do not involve any cast, and are a standard part of filmmaking."

The statement was issued against the backdrop of media coverage in the U.K. on Wednesday stemming from a report in the Sun tabloid claiming that Ritchie had to recall cast members for reshoots.

"It is still early in the production process, and the studio has not yet seen the movie. Both Warner Bros. and Guy Ritchie are very pleased with the footage they have seen thus far," the studio statement read.

The movie, which completed shooting here recently, stars Robert Downey Jr. as the British sleuth, with Jude Law as his trusted sidekick Dr. Watson.

I wonder if we'll get a teaser trailer soon. Perhaps something by Terminator.

Cortez2301

02-19-2009, 12:54 AM

Is it just me or does anyone else think that Mark Strong would have been more suited to playing Sherlock Holmes than Lord Blackwood?

I mean the guy kind of resembles him (from drawn pictures and portrayals we have seen) and even has the class and sophistication that Holmes has.

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Hanshotfirst113

02-19-2009, 08:14 AM

I really hope they can surprise me with this. From what I've read, I get the impression this is going to be little more than a typical action movie in which the lead character just happens to be named Sherlock Holmes. A picture of Downey on location was recently released, and I hope his costume is one of Sherlock's disguises, otherwise it looks pretty funky. And I'm still not really sold on Downey as Sherlock. But, like I said, I really hope the film can prove me wrong. The Granada series with Jeremy Brett is a tough act to follow.

You're a Sherlock Holmes fan :eek:;)?

Why would Warner Brothers make two Sherlock Holmes films so close together. Despite the different casts, there will be confusion among the moviegoers.

I really hope the Downey/Law/Ritchie Holmes film is the real deal. Downey's a quirky actor, perfect choice to play an eccentric like Sherlock Holmes. I would love to see this movie.

That might have a chance at working.

On the other hand, I hope the Apatow/Cohen/Ferrell movie is not a real project. Can't imagine why Warners would think the three most annoying people in show business could possibly do for the world's most recognizable fictional characters. If this project gets greenlit, I may have to buy a gun and a ticket to Hollywood.
Sorry. I saw "Sacha Baron Cohen as Holmes" and all my bodily orifices clenched up so painfully, I couldn't see straight.

Arthur Conan Doyle is rolling in his grave. I wonder what possessed anyone to even think that such a combination would be a good idea.

hobbyfan

02-19-2009, 08:23 AM

Man, the weekend before Thanksgiving is going to be sweet. I have intentions for Sherlock Holmes w/Robert Downey, Jr.. I too am a Holmes fan from way, way, way back. I've read some of the books, and have a couple of the Basil Rathbone movies on DVD. Planet 51 sounds like fun, too.

As for Judd Apatow's interpretation of Holmes? Not with S. B. Cohen as Holmes, you don't! They tried Holmes for laughs once (w/Gene Wilder in Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, more than 30 years ago), and I am not sure if it took very well.

BonyT

02-19-2009, 10:18 AM

Well, I'm certainly no authority on Holmes in film, but for me the character -- and somehow his look -- are defined by Basil Rathbone and even more so by Jeremy Brett. (I'm guessing it's probably sacrilege to Holmes fans to put Brett ahead of Rathbone, but ... well, there it is.) Downey was BORN to play Tony Stark; but I'm having a bit of a tough time picturing his as Holmes.

Old Guy

03-30-2009, 01:09 AM

I've been doing a bad job of updating this thread. Anyway, WB moved this movie to Christmas Day. Also...here's the poster:

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/RoadWarrior8104/Sub%20Album/Holmes_Poster.jpg

And a random photo

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/RoadWarrior8104/Sub%20Album/Holmes.jpg

Old Guy

03-31-2009, 04:54 PM

During the Warner brothers presentation, after watching some really hot footage of Terminator Salvation, The Hangover and Harry Potter 6, Robert Downey Jr. introduced footage of his new movie Sherlock Holmes. It was the first time any footage had been shown anywhere.

The only sort of plot was the bad guy saying in a voiceover to Holmes that, "Tomorrow, at midday, the world as you know it, will end." The next scene showed Downey as Holmes saying, "Well, there isn't anytime to waste then, is there?"

A lot of action footage was shown, from Holmes jumping out a third story or so window into the river below (Thames) and shots of Holmes in a bare knuckle fist fight reminiscent of Tom Cruise's fights in Far and Away. Some of the punches were in slow motion kind of like 300. We didn't see Jude Law as Watson until halfway in the footage, when Sherlock wanted to find someone that would compliment his skills. "Holmes, does your depravity know no bounds?" "No." is also exchanged in the footage shown, along with Holmes saying, "Watson, what have you done?"

We see shots of Rachel McAdams, Robert Downey Jr.'s love interest in the film, who knocks him down in one scene , and he wakes up later handcuffed naked to a bed. The last scene shows a maid walking into the room and screaming at the site of a naked Holmes handcuffed to the bed with only a pillow to cover him up. Holmes then says, "Madam, I need you to remain calm and act like a professional. Take this pillow as the key to my release." It was a pretty funny scene.

There were also shots of Holmes picking a lock until Watson just kicks the door in, a scene where he has a hammer but is up against an enormous man wielding a giant sledgehammer. Holmes throws the hammer at the guy's chest and it bounces off with no effect.

The movie, judging from the two minutes shown, looks to be a cool mix of action and humor. Sometimes the dialogue was hard to understand because every actor seemed to have a different English accent. Once WB releases the footage online, you'll have to judge for yourself!

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/first-footage-of-sherlock-holmes-shown-at-showest-6481

Old Guy

05-06-2009, 05:37 PM

new photos:
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=55181

Comics_the_QB

05-18-2009, 09:25 PM

Trailer (http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/05/sherlock-holm-1.html)

Old Guy

05-18-2009, 10:43 PM

Trailer (http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/05/sherlock-holm-1.html)

lol. Sherlock Holmes: 19th Century Action Star.

And here's a better link: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810045845/video/13526202

Gentleman Ghost

05-18-2009, 11:02 PM

I haven't really been following this movie but that trailer was simply awful. Looks to be similar in tone to Van Helsing or Wild Wild West. Ugh.

Bloody Marquis

05-18-2009, 11:08 PM

Yeah... that definitely wasn't good.

brooks

05-18-2009, 11:42 PM

Robert Downey is not the right Sherlock Holmes, and Jude Law will make the most handsome Dr. Watson.

jph139

05-19-2009, 12:01 AM

Yeah... that definitely wasn't good.

Really? Because, I'm tellin' ya, they've sold me already. It's snappy and action-y and if they have good Sherlocking I'm all for it.

...

And Wild Wild West was an AWESOME movie, by the way.

Old Guy

05-19-2009, 12:17 AM

Looks to be similar in tone to Van Helsing or Wild Wild West. Ugh.

Not really. It's actually very Pirates of the Caribbean-esque. They basically took Jack Sparrow and disguised him as Sherlock Holmes.

Hanshotfirst113

05-19-2009, 09:20 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4K3aM5H5KM

New trailer.

EinBebop

05-19-2009, 09:29 PM

Eh, looks fun. Downey and Law seem to have a good chemistry, too.

Gold Guy

05-19-2009, 09:53 PM

I think the movie sounds okay.

Tanooki

05-19-2009, 10:01 PM

Not what I was expecting. Looks like they're portraying it as a comedy/action flick. My expectations will be set pretty low for this one.

Raidon Makoto

05-19-2009, 10:24 PM

Looks fun to me. However, I'm probably not the best judge, as I haven't read much in the way of Sherlock Holmes.

Cortez2301

05-20-2009, 12:18 AM

Not bad. It looks like it could go either way though. Hopefully its better than I expect.

BonyT

05-20-2009, 12:25 AM

Trailer (http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/05/sherlock-holm-1.html)Oy. Check please!

dmxx116

06-19-2009, 11:35 AM

http://www.filmshaft.com/wp-content/gallery/sherlock-holmes-1/holmes.jpghttp://www.filmshaft.com/wp-content/gallery/sherlock-holmes-1/watson.jpg

Michael24

06-19-2009, 01:30 PM

I saw the trailer for this attached to Terminator Salvation, and I'm kind of torn. On the one hand, it just looks a little too actiony for Sherlock Holmes. On the other hand, it looks like it might be a fun little action/adventure period piece. Although Jeremy Brett is in no danger of ever being out-done as Holmes, Downey Jr. comes off a little better than I was expecting him to. (I also wonder if the film will touch about Holmes' cocaine addiction.) Depending on what's going on at the time, I may try to check it out when it opens.

Oh yeah, they say this is apparently based on a graphic novel, yet I can't find anything about it online. Anybody know what's up with that?

Hanshotfirst113

06-19-2009, 11:31 PM

Michael24

06-19-2009, 11:36 PM

Old Guy

06-20-2009, 01:54 AM

When it comes to Sherlock Holmes, he's probably like James Bond: usually your favorite one is whoever you saw first. :)

People say this, but I don't think it's actually true. If it were true each actor would have an equal amount of fans, but that isn't the case.

Hanshotfirst113

06-20-2009, 06:30 PM

Hmmm... I don't think I even knew that Hammer had made any Sherlock Holmes movies. I'll look into that one, though. I'm planning to load up on Hammer films as soon as my current NetFlix line-up dwindles down to the final titles. I've only seen a select few and really want to see more of them.

When it comes to Sherlock Holmes, he's probably like James Bond: usually your favorite one is whoever you saw first. :)

Hound was intended to be the first in a series, but audiences didn't take to a Hammer film without a monster, so it was scrapped, which was a shame, as Hound is a fantastic piece of work. Cushing was born for that role, though Christopher Lee isn't quite as satisfying as Sir Henry. I've just gotten into the Doyle stories very recently, so I don't know much about any adaptations yet, but David Timson, who narrates Naxos Audiobooks' productions of the stories, is stuck in my mind :D. I've mostly seen early Hammer, but love what I've seen.

People say this, but I don't think it's actually true. If it were true each actor would have an equal amount of fans, but that isn't the case.

Well, to an extent, that's true of James Bond as well.

Old Guy

06-20-2009, 06:41 PM

Well, to an extent, that's true of James Bond as well.

It isn't and that's my point. If it were true each actor would have an equal amount of fans, seeing as how each actor, except Lazenby and Dalton, spent a decade in the role.

BonyT

06-21-2009, 05:08 AM

Oh yeah, they say this is apparently based on a graphic novel, yet I can't find anything about it online. Anybody know what's up with that?Nope...but, any chance it's this?
http://www.amazon.com/Holmes-Omaha-Perez/dp/1932051511/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245573093&sr=1-10

That GN's cover...
http://www.o-p-p.ws/images/Holmes_gn_cover.jpg

...does remind me a bit of this movie poster, in that the poster presents a somewhat...seamier Holmes image than we're traditionally used to:
http://www.traileraddict.com/content/warner-bros-pictures/sherlockholmes.jpg

Baltofan

06-21-2009, 09:20 AM

Can't wait until Christmas!

WrenchNinja

06-21-2009, 12:48 PM

Ugh, why does he have a love interest? There's only one woman he's ever even had a passing interest in.

Michael24

06-21-2009, 02:15 PM

Ugh, why does he have a love interest? There's only one woman he's ever even had a passing interest in.

The love interest in this film is that woman, Irene Adler. I'm not crazy about Rachel McAdams, but since I thought Downey looked better in the trailer than I expected, I suppose I can give her a chance to prove me wrong, too.