Brett Ratner to Direct Youngblood

News

Brett Ratner to Direct Youngblood

Source:Variety

February 8, 2009

Reliance Big Entertainment has acquired Rob Liefeld's iconic graphic novel "Youngblood" for Brett Ratner to direct, reports Variety.

The company paid mid six figures for the rights to "Youngblood," about a superhero team sanctioned and overseen by the U.S. government.

"Most of the great graphic novels are gone, and 'Youngblood' is one of the few comic books left with tentpole potential," Ratner told the trade. "It was a real personal passion project for me, and a lot of people wanted ('Youngblood'), but the amazing thing about the guys at Reliance is the speed with which they're able to move."

Reliance has also acquired the rights to French graphic novel "Fly Wires" for Ratner's Rat Entertainment.

The project, which will be renamed Infinity, will be produced by Ratner, who has already tapped Sylvain White (Stomp the Yard) to direct and John Collee ("Master and Commander") to write the script.

Both projects are being fast-tracked, although no decision has been made on whether they will eventually land at Paramount.

200 comments

Add a comment

Related Articles From Other Sites

Comments

Posted by: Yeah on February 8, 2009 at 23:07:23

God help us all.

Posted by: chris314 on February 8, 2009 at 23:08:19

Since when is Youngblood a "great graphic novel"?

Posted by: cambino on February 8, 2009 at 23:09:13

i hope its better than superman returns

Posted by: nate charles on February 8, 2009 at 23:09:25

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!on the previous post. I agree 100%!

Posted by: A1ant on February 8, 2009 at 23:11:23

I remember YOUNGBLOOD but don't remember the details: story, characters, etc. Maybe it can be good, idk...

Posted by: Butthole on February 8, 2009 at 23:11:30

"a superhero team sanctioned and overseen by the U.S. government."

This concept has been used too many times!!!!!

Posted by: kaptainkrypton on February 8, 2009 at 23:12:22

Ratner's idea of a "passion project" makes my colon clench.

Posted by: Mike Hill on February 8, 2009 at 23:13:12

Crappy director directing a crappy movie based on a crappy comic by a crappy artist who also happens to be a crappy writer. Should be great!

Posted by: Joe on February 8, 2009 at 23:19:20

In response to Mike Hills comment. It's almost like they were made for each other eh?

Posted by: that wasn't jim lee? on February 8, 2009 at 23:20:28

I'm confused - was that not Jim Lee's comic book? That looks exactly like WILDCATS by Jim Lee - also an IMAGE comic book...i'm confused b/c i think i have youngblood #1 or #0 but can't remember it at all (prolly cuz it sucked) but i feel like its almost exactly the same as WILDCATS but crappier - and the artwork looks like jim lee!

Posted by: Santo on February 8, 2009 at 23:23:20

Well, I'll be sure to add that to my list of movies I will never see.

Posted by: Dave on February 8, 2009 at 23:26:08

I wish they'd stop giving things to Ratner.

Posted by: Umbrax on February 8, 2009 at 23:28:29

LOL
What an amazing match up. Comic's most hated creator and "superhero movie's" most hated director. Maybe the combined suckness will cancel eachother out and this movie will turn out to be good.

Posted by: The Kid on February 8, 2009 at 23:29:55

Brett Ratner's a crappy director and I don't really remember YOUNGBLOOD being a "great graphic novel", so no excitement here for this project. I am interested in ow he does Badrock.

Posted by: iDocta on February 8, 2009 at 23:31:11

uhmm.. Why? This is a bad idea.. I read and liked the comics yea but anyone remember when they tried to launch the animated series.. That never saw the light of day.. I even remembered seeing the previews for it. How is this going to be any different lol

Posted by: isleepnow on February 8, 2009 at 23:34:32

At least it keeps him too busy to destroy a real franchise

Posted by: Shaun Lane on February 8, 2009 at 23:37:49

Loved the inital run of this comic in '91. Looking forward to seeing Shaft, Diehard and Chapel on the big screen.

This movie will live and die by the decision that Ratter takes with Badrock. Go rubber like the big suit Liefeld lugged to every comic convention in the 90's and it flops - go CGI and its got a better chance at success.

Posted by: Shawn on February 8, 2009 at 23:41:02

Who let Ratner get his hands on another beloved comic book property? For all we know this film will star Chris Tucker and Youngblood with have Grifter in it from WildC.A.T.S.

Posted by: realist on February 8, 2009 at 23:44:08

here comes another bomb by ratner...seriously, people should keep him away form hollywood...

Posted by: Dr. Diddle on February 8, 2009 at 23:45:59

Wow. This sounds like a real steaming pile of something.

Posted by: KLYTE11561 on February 8, 2009 at 23:52:05

You are all a bunch of PU$$ies!!!

First of Youngblood was drawn by
Rob liefeld. not Jim Lee...

2nd; Brett is a awsome director his version of x3 was better than that(comic book-movie hack) fudge packin Singer...... Especially with Superman... I mean all the x titles were great X2 & 3 being the best.
X3 had more action and didn't drag it's feet...

3rd- Most of you have to be failed fanboy hack directors... because you have a lot of hate for Ratner and Bay..

It's quite obvious that they are good at what the do cause the studios always back them financially and ya'll are broke on your ass living in moms' basement... next to her washer/dryer wit cho draws in em'..

I know the writing for young blood was a little crappie... but i think this could work big time with the right script.....

IMO i think they should do
"WET WORKS"

PS. and wildcats was Great and could make a better movie...FINGERS X

Posted by: Blood Red on February 8, 2009 at 23:52:58

For the record, Youngblood was the FIRST Image book and was not done by Jim Lee. Why would they report otherwise?!?

In regard to the movie, I thought it would have happened by now, so maybe since all of us have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of comic book movies, they will work harder to make an awesome flick, after seeing what has and what hasn't worked. More X2, less Daredevil.

Youngblood was never about great characters but, looked amazing style-wise. So, they should hire a kick ass writer to flesh these roles out and make us care about them on the screen. They gotta make it better than Spawn!

Congrats to Rob Liefeld. Hopefully, this will be a cool, fun movie that will start a great series of films.

Posted by: KLYTE11561 on February 8, 2009 at 23:59:08

BRAVO!
and the Oscar go's to Blood Red
for that wounderful comment....

Thank finally someone with some sense on this damn thread

Posted by: huntsman97 on February 8, 2009 at 23:59:39

A crap comic by a joke of an artist, why waste the f'n money.

Posted by: KLYTE11561 on February 9, 2009 at 00:00:21

opps thank God!!!

« Previous Page

Page 1 of 8

Total: 200 comments

Jump to page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Add a Comment

Latest Headlines:

Is Marvel Moving Forward with Ant-Man?
Christopher Nolan to Mentor New Superman Movie?
Mark Millar on His Secret Superhero Movie
TMNT and Gatchaman Studio Shuts Down
Tim Robbins Joins Green Lantern Cast
Reese and Wernick on Writing Deadpool
Goyer and Jonah Nolan Writing Next Batman Movie?
Johnston Talks Captain America Costume
Favreau's Cowboys & Aliens Coming July 29, 2011
Red Skull Confirmed as Captain America Villain
Taylor Lautner to Play Stretch Armstrong
Fox Developing Daredevil Reboot
Priest Coming at Audiences in 3D on Jan. 14
Kurtzman and Orci to Adapt Locke & Key
Update: Logan Lerman in Early Talks for Spider-Man?
New Iron Man 2 Video Game Trailer
The Last Airbender Super Bowl Spot
No Plans for a Watchmen Movie Sequel
No Iron Man 2 Super Bowl Spot
DC Entertainment Announcements Just Weeks Away

Latest Superhero Games

Marvel Super Hero Squad Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 Iron Man 2 Batman: Arkham Asylum Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Iron Man Spider-Man: Friend or Foe Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Marvel vs. Capcom Marvel vs. Capcom 2

Latest Headlines

Most Active

Christopher Nolan to Mentor New Superman Movie?
117 new posts | 222 total posts

Is Marvel Moving Forward with Ant-Man?
25 new posts | 25 total posts

Mark Millar on His Secret Superhero Movie
11 new posts | 16 total posts

Reese and Wernick on Writing Deadpool
10 new posts | 39 total posts

TMNT and Gatchaman Studio Shuts Down
9 new posts | 14 total posts

Goyer and Jonah Nolan Writing Next Batman Movie?
6 new posts | 168 total posts

Johnston Talks Captain America Costume
4 new posts | 373 total posts

The Last Airbender Super Bowl Spot
2 new posts | 121 total posts

New Justice League Cast Members?
2 new posts | 57 total posts

Red Skull Confirmed as Captain America Villain
2 new posts | 127 total posts

Tim Robbins Joins Green Lantern Cast
2 new posts | 46 total posts

Conan Has Been Cast!
2 new posts | 426 total posts

SuperHeroHype

Related Articles

Related Articles From Other Sites