Here are the latest in posters for the new Wolfman movie starring Benicio del Toro. Sure they’re cool and all, and the trailers were fun, but SERIOUSLY, what the hell are we waiting on here. Give up the damn movie!
When news of this new flick first came out I was so excited, I just couldn’t hide it. But by now, I really could give a shit if it ever comes out. I hate to say it, but I hope this movie flops big time. Maybe somebody at some studio will learn that teasing and promotions only go so far in the eyes of the theater goer.
*UPDATE*
There were rumblings deep in the Elfman fan community… And it looks like those rumblings are now mumblings — Danny Elfman has left The Wolf Man, apparently due to scheduling conflicts. But if you believe rumors, it’s due to problems with the film, which has been pushed back three times from it’s original release date to February 12th, 2010 (originally scheduled for a November 12, 2008, it was first pushed back to February 13, 2009. Then it was moved to April 3, 2009, and again to November 6, 2009).
Elfman has already written and recorded what, by all accounts was a traditional, grandly gothic effort a la Kilar’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Ultimately, it appears at this point that none of it will be used in the film.
Rather than have Elfman come back and make changes due to major picture rehauls (and likely with his hands full scoring Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, he is unavailable), Cinemusic has confirmed with agent Robert Messinger of First Artists Management that Paul Haslinger (Death Race 2000) will step in and record an entirely brand new score this January, 2010.
This composer casting choice seems to make sense when you consider the second trailer for The Wolf Man, which eschews atmospheric chills for rhythmic music propelling quick cuts of creature effects and CGI transformations. Haslinger is known for his driving electronic scores for Underworld,Crank, and as a part of ’80s synth rockers Tangerine Dream.
[Source] Cinemusic
What are your thoughts on this movie? Do you care anymore?
