Gears of War art director to helm Thundercats movie

Posted Oct 11th 2007 10:30AM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News

Once you reach a certain age, it's time for Hollywood to start dredging up your childhood memories in hopes that you'll pay to regain two hours of your lost innocence. The latest franchise to be placed atop this dreadful altar is Thundercats. Cynicism aside, we should probably note that Warner Brothers has chosen Jerry O'Flaherty, art director for Gears of War and the upcoming Unreal Tournament III, to direct the upcoming film adaptation of Thundercats. O'Flaherty promises to stay true to the series, though the limited experience of screenwriter Paul Sopocy has us a bit worried. Thankfully, the movie will be done in CG, something O'Flaherty has significant experience with. And, as an added bonus, it saves us from the prospect of live action Thundercats. We're keeping our fingers crossed. At the very least, this brings our dreams of owning a replica Sword of Omens a little closer to reality.

Tags: thundercats, gow, gears-of-war, thundercats-movie

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1. And keep your foot off that blasted samophlange!!!

Posted at 12:06PM on Oct 11th 2007 by filpaul

2. Cheetara and Cortana should play.

Posted at 12:40PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Arm

3. Thundercats!! HOOOOO!!!

Posted at 1:19PM on Oct 11th 2007 by Grant

4. what the hell is a samophlange

Posted at 6:35PM on Oct 11th 2007 by angryguy77

5. I love the thundercats. By far the greatest show ever. Can't wait for the movie. Great job with casting too.

Posted at 9:57PM on Oct 11th 2007 by DjDATZ

6. snarf

Posted at 12:00AM on Oct 12th 2007 by Andrew

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