Series Co-Creator Ed Boon Mentions New MK Flick in Podcast
OXM Magazine runs a weekly podcast where a couple of guys yammer on every week about.. well, official X-Box things. Included in last week’s show was an exclusive 20 minute interview with MK series co-creator Ed Boon.
The gentlemen knew a thing or two about the series, movies, and gaming in general so I’m glad the subject of the movie (and various bad video game movies) came up, giving Ed a chance to answer some queries in a loose and partially non-politically correct medium.
Paraphrasing what was said, Ed basically mentioned that many scripts have come through Midway’s doors courtesy of Threshold’s free time, dialogues have broken out and he *mentioned* that a certain script HAD been picked, and that there *could* be discussion going on about shooting locations and preliminary scouting. No other news. I loved how one of the men described the project to be in ‘development hell’, citing that the project most likely doesn’t make it past the tables that guys in suits sit at over lunch. Ed did not dismiss this hypothesis.
To listen to the podcast yourself, click here to head straight to the post. Thanks for the heads up Movie Page listener Robert
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July 13th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Well, at least Ed Boon is letting us know that there are things happening, which is a lot more official stuff on this project than we’ve seen in a while.
July 14th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
This is good news.
July 25th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
GUYZ-PLEAZE DO THE MOVIE! MK ROCKS AND DC UNIVERSE LOOKS SET TO BE AWESOME- JOKER VS SUB ZERO- GENIUS!
I AGREE WITH ‘hferg81′ THUMBS UP TO ED BOON FOR KEEPING US UPDATED WITH THE NEW MK FLICK-BRING IT ON!
July 29th, 2008 at 6:17 am
hmm…when mk3 release????
August 1st, 2008 at 11:49 am
actually what ed boons means is nothing is happening and he just mentions what has happen in the past.So in all honesty there is nothing happening right now.Its news,sure,but nothing we really didn’t know always or didn’t figure out by now.
August 1st, 2008 at 11:49 am
I mean nothing we didn’t know anyways not always.
August 3rd, 2008 at 7:47 am
if theres any other news on the MK3 movie plz let me know iv read that some guy name (mink) is directing the MK3 movie if u no if its true or not let me no plz
August 3rd, 2008 at 9:27 pm
that was posted here earlier, he is, or at least was at one time, attached to direct, but since there isn’t a script yet, that could be putting the cart before the horse….
August 9th, 2008 at 3:34 am
Think of the millions of fans from across the globe who want this movie to happen! Make their dreams come true guys! After all, think of less popular franchises such as Tremors which ended up doing three spin offs….why not give MK fans something to cheer about and complete the trology with a third movie.
August 16th, 2008 at 2:02 am
‘mink’ the suposed director of the movie said that when the script was finished filming would begin – so months later and ed boon announces the script has been picked and still nothing, MK and Theshold entertainment seem to have little respect for their fans who they expect to cough up money for their games, well- I ain’t buying anymore mk games untill this movie is done, paul.
August 20th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
is mink still on board though? I thought EVERYTHING had been scrapped.
September 17th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
who likes mk games..i do and im very good at it if u do who is ur fav. char.
September 18th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
either Raiden or Scorpion, cuz i LOVE the deadman!
September 28th, 2008 at 5:25 am
I think its good for Ed Boon and Larry Kasanoff
talking on new Mortal Kombat so I think the cast should be new all other actors like Robin Shou,Linden Ashby and Christopher Lambert should move on so there can have new actors to play Rayden,Liu Kang Johnny Cage,Kung Lao and Sonya.
So the new for this new Mortal Kombat remake.
Thank you.
BRUCE ACOSTA
AUSTRALIA
October 7th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Any news? whats the latest?
October 17th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Well, I emailed the webmaster (think his name is Cody), Shinnokxz this link awhile ago and I can’t reach him on AIM, if he still has it, but I came across this awhile ago, great news!
http://www.moviehole.net/200815271-filmmaker-still-game-for-mortal-kombat
“Moviehole caught up with Christopher ‘mink’ Morrison, director of the forthcoming “Mortal Kombat 3” (or whatever they end up calling it; I believe it’s more of a remake than anything so it’s just as likely they’ll call it simply “Mortal Kombat”), about where the project is currently at.
Unfortunately, it’s still a little while off fans – but mink assures us it’s still on the drawing board.”
More in the link!
October 31st, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Cory, sorry!
January 15th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
i now offical gave up hope :{
January 20th, 2009 at 11:12 am
any mortal kombat devestation is coming in 210 i going love it
February 15th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Finally, we see the third of our greatest warriors battling it out to keep the realms from shattering, one thing, is this film going to be an unnecessary pile of gore and blood and have been placed in the “Adults Only” section? If so then it’ll be boring, I really want a film with the main relevancy of what it is supposed to show, not another all special effects and no flair, people in the film industry do this half the time with programmers and designers to make there film good and it ends up people coming out with very idiotic remarks like the supporting companies “5/5 you should definitely watch this *film’s name*” which is rather pathetic. So lets be optimistic about this one, who will join me in a battle cry? 3… 2 … 1! MORTAL KOMBAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!…
February 25th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
please bring out MK 3 the movie to comlete the trilogy the first two were great and theres plenty of crap that made big money so even if u do mess up it will sell.
March 10th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I think ed boon should check out
http://www.videogamesblogger.com,it has some decent comments on what viewers would like to I see.I YOU LOOK at
comments 61,62,65,definitely 67,68,69,and 70. U will be pleased.
March 10th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
yeah johnny-boy ,I checked them out they were alright, but now I know why u skip 63,64,66
March 10th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I think ed boon should check out
http://www.videogamesblogger.com,it has
some decent comments.You should check out comment 61,62,65,definitely 67,68,69,and 70. U’ll be pleased.
May 13th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Christopher ‘Mink’ Morrison tells us that although things have gone a bit quiet on the oft-mentioned “Mortal Kombat” remake things “are still stewing”. Meantime, Mink is working on a project called “Ninja Gaiden” – based on the video-game of the same name.
http://www.moviehole.net/200919041-clints-bits-may-13-2009
May 16th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
woah, wait, they’re making a Ninja Gaiden game?!? now THAT should be interesting!
May 21st, 2009 at 11:39 pm
- Warner Bros looks set to takeover Midway Games, which owns the “Mortal Kombat” franchise. If it does, that could be good news for director ‘Mink’ whose been trying to get a “Mortal Kombat” reboot off the ground for a couple of years now. Fingers will be crossed for you buddy. GAME ON!
From http://www.moviehole.com
Hope that’s true, for the movie!
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Apparantly it IS true that Warner Bros. is trying to buy Midway, however, whether or not it’ll help the MK movie….. well, it definately can’t HURT it….
July 7th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
really, after one year there has been no update!..im pissed
July 28th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
well, no updates to give, cept for the new article that was just posted, if you can really call that an update.