GI Joe Film script review at Latino Review

clapboard.gifEl Mayimbe has given the latest draft of the GI Joe film’s script a glowing review here at LatinoReview.com. He has previously reviewed the previous two drafts and this latest version is far and away the best of the three, in his opinion.

Click the link above to read the review. Between this and the news of Larry Hama yesterday, I must admit my own personal opinions are getting more and more optimistic. Here’s hoping!

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LatinoReview.com: Larry Hama signs on as creative consultant.

larryhamaheadshot.jpgIn what might be the midst of a swarm of movie news and rumors, LatinoReview.com chimes in with what may be the best news of all.

Larry Hama will be serving as a “creative consultant” on the live-action motion picture.

This news has yet to be confirmed by either Paramount or by Hasbro but, if true, it could to much to assuage fan fears regarding the direction of the feature film.

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Devil’s Due loses GIJoe comic license.

logo_devilsdue1.gifIESB.net is reporting that after seven years, Devil’s Due Publishing has lost the license to publish a GIJoe comic series. It would appear that the final issue of the “World War 3” storyline will be the final issue of the series.

There is no official confirmation of this news from either Hasbro or Devil’s Due at this time.

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IESB.net: Destro will be played by…

destro.jpgDavid Murray!

In the latest in a series of casting rumors, IESB.net claims to have the inside track on the actor that will don the metal mask and take the reigns of MARS in the forthcoming motion picture. While unconfirmed by either Hasbro or Paramount, this is the latest is a flurry of casting rumors as the start date for production draws ever nearer.

You can read the original IESB.net article and decide for yourself.

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2008 Wave 4 up for pre-order at BigBadToyStore.com!

bigbadtoystore2.jpgJBL sponsor BigBadToyStore.com is now listing 2008 Wave 4 of the single-carded 25th Anniversary single-carded figures for pre-order. A complete set includes one each of Major Bludd, Cobra Viper, Snake Eyes V7 with Parka, Roadblock V2 – City Assault, Cobra Commander with M.A.S.S. Device Crystal, Cobra Officer – Python Patrol, Baroness and Flint – Tiger Force.

Pre-order your set HERE!

Zartan cast? IESB.net says “Yes!”

According to IESB.net, the role of Zartan has been cast!

Actor Arnold Vosloo, Imhotep from the Mummy, will be putting on the cowl of the most notorious “Master of Disguise” in the world. While no official confirmation has been made, this means that the primary casting in the motion picture is nearing completion.

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GI Joe Toys “R” Us Exclusive pictures at GIJoeClub.com

Senior Ranking Officers Set 1GIJoeClub.com has posted images for upcoming Toys “R” Us Exclusive multi-packs including the Snake Eyes Vs. Red Ninjas, COBRA Night Watch, and the 3 “Senior Ranking Officers” packs.

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New 25th Anniversary items listed at ToysRUs.com

While no images are available yet, a number of new listings have appeared on ToysRUs.com. Items of note include:

GI Joe Senior Ranking Crimson Guard Command
GI Joe Senior Ranking COBRA Infantry Command
GI Joe Senior Ranking Command
GI Joe Troop Builder Firefly Vs. Greenshirts
GI Joe Troop Builder COBRA Special Operations
GI Joe Troop Builder COBRA Crimson Guard

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