The Fantastic Four Speak!
Source: Superhero Hype!
October 19, 2004
Superhero Hype! got a chance to visit the Fantastic Four set on Monday and we sat down with the film's stars and crew to talk about the highly-anticipated comic book adaptation. Participants in the press conference included Michael Chiklis (The Thing), Jessica Alba (Invisible Woman), Ioan Gruffudd (Mr. Fantastic), Chris Evans (Human Torch), Julian McMahon (Dr. Victor Von Doom), director Tim Story, producer Avi Arad and producer Ralph Winter. While we'll have much more from fantastic sets, artwork, and more we saw today, above is a sneak peek at the Von Doom Industries logo. Here is the Fantastic Four press conference!
Julian, how much have you enjoyed playing the bad guy? Are you hamming it up or playing it straight?
Julian McMahon: I'm the bad guy? (laughter) I need to talk to Avi for a second. You know, it's been a lot of fun. It really has. First we have this guy here (Ralph Winter), Avi at the other end. And this wonderful cast. You're surrounded by wonderful people and who obviously know what they are doing. For me it's just immersing myself into the role and hopefully giving the fans what they want. Initially it's a comic book, so you have to understand that's the kind of environment we're trying to fulfill. So, there's so much outside of what we do that's the common aspect of it, it's the graphics, it's the computerization, the prosthetics that he's been for the last couple of weeks and all that stuff that creates that world. So for me, it's really not about trying to push things too much, it's about trying to face reality, so that you as an audience want to take that journey with me. There's a little bit of both if you ask, you try to camp up a little bit when you get those opportunities, but you don't want to look like a schmuk.
What's it like working on sets like the Brooklyn Bridge set?
Michael Chiklis: This goes under the category of 'you know you're in a huge movie when...' The first day I went to the Brooklyn Bridge set, to see a 75 yard section of the Brooklyn Bridge having been recreated with a half a mile track in a circle so that traffic can flow through it with three stories of blue screen. You know, you walk on the set that day and you go 'WOW' (hold up hand to ear) "Hey mom! Mom! You gotta see this!" To see it unfold, and we're going to spend eight days on that and we're not done with that set yet. And then second-unit starts an equal amount of time on that set, and it's going to translate into maybe 2 or 3 minutes of the movie. It's an extraordinary thing to watch and for me, spending 11 to 12 hours in latex is fun! (laughing).
McMahon: That's definitely some of Chickies' happiest moments.
Chiklis: Absolutely, it's a little something like being in the 7th circle of hell! (laughing) But at the end of the day, honestly, sure it's hot, it's uncomfortable, it's cumbersome, but when you see it, it really is extraordinary................................
Due to the very large size of the article please click the link below to read the full interview.
Fantastic Four Set Report and Pictures!
Source: Hollywood North Report
October 21, 2004
Hollywood North Report has scored a great report from the Fantastic Four set in Vancouver. Here's a clip:
HNR photographers C Feldman & 'De Man' caught up with Fantastic Four filming a large scene at the Plaza of Nations in Downtown Vancouver. The location was dressed up to be the entrance to the X-Games with a large amount of signage and over 100 extras.
For much more of what the scene is about, plus new pictures, hit the link above! Thanks to 'Mark' for the heads up.
Also, if you missed the Entertainment Tonight behind-the-scenes segment, which included the first footage from the film, you can download that in QuickTime format.
Amazing footage, SCENES, and interviews from the film here! http://home.utm.utoronto.ca/~dryan/FF4onET.mov
Incredible pics here! http://www.hollywoodnorthreport.com/cgi-bin/ImageFolio31/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Fantastic_Four/Behind_the_Scene_Photos
New Set Picture of The Thing!
Source: Toronto Star
October 26, 2004
The Toronto Star has published this NEW PHOTO of Michael Chiklis as The Thing on the Vancouver Fantastic Four set. It's probably one of the best looks yet at the full costume for the character. You can also see subtle changes to the suit from the first Old Official Picture that was released.
Exclusive: The Fantastic Four Finale Filming!
Source: SuperHeroHype!
October 26, 2004
Scooper 'B Love' provided Superhero Hype! with exclusive word on where 20th Century Fox will be filming the finale for Fantastic Four in Vancouver, including what the scenes will be like. The production is scheduled to shoot in the area of Burrard and Hastings from this Thursday, October 28th until November 19th.
Specifically, Fox will be filming between the hours of 6pm and 6am from Thursday, October 28 and Friday, October 29th, from Monday night November 1st thru to Friday night, November 5th, on Monday November 8th, and Wednesday to Friday, November 17 - 19th.
(Spoilers ahead!) The production is set to filming some extensive stunts in the intersection of Hastings and Burrar, including a car smashing into a bus, a police car exploding and another stunt involving water. These scenes are scheduled to be filmed between October 28 to November 8th. The quieter/close-up scenes will be filming from November 17 - 19. The production will also be "dressing" the area to look like a New York street with news stands, subway stations, hot dog vendors, taxi cabs and the like.
