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FortuneCookie 08/19/23 10:18:32 PM #1:	It has three things working against it: This is your great-grandfather's idea of a sci-fi hero With superheroes being pulled out of obscurity, I don't think it would be difficult to modernize an old hero that people might have heard of before. Ming the Merciless is a dated, yet indespensible part of the story I would suggest a diverse group of heroes versus a Vladir Putin stand-in who looks like Anton LeVay. That's really where the character has been since the 1950s. And since Emperor Ming has a sycophant King Kala working for him, that guy could easily be turned into Donald Trump. If producers still think the name Ming the Merciless is too racist to ever work in the modern era, they could skip straight to the Queen of Mars storyline and make Queen Fria the villain instead. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/0/1/AAdlC_AAExFB.jpg George Lucas already strip-minded the story's content for Star Wars Flash Gordon is similar to Star Wars in its setting, but it's actually more like Indiana Jones in its tone. There's also a Roman Gladiator motif going on with the villains that is nowhere to be found in Star Wars. I'm picturing a movie with fist fights, cliffhangers, an erupting volcano, and a battle or two with a giant monster. I think they could even have a swordfight and make it play out more like something out of a Kung Fu movie than a lightsaber dual. It wouldn't be anything at all for a trailer to show us that, This is *NOT* Star Wars. <cite>FortuneCookie posted [p:975549705] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>It has three things working against it:This is your great-grandfather's idea of a sci-fi heroWith superheroes being pulled out of obscurity, I don't think it would be difficult to modernize an old hero that people might have heard of before.Ming the Merciless is a dated, yet indespensible part of the storyI would suggest a diverse group of heroes versus a Vladir Putin stand-in who looks like Anton LeVay. That's really where the character has been since the 1950s. And since Emperor Ming has a sycophant King Kala working for him, that guy could easily be turned into Donald Trump.If producers still think the name Ming the Merciless is too racist to ever work in the modern era, they could skip straight to the Queen of Mars storyline and make Queen Fria the villain instead.https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/0/1/AAdlC_AAExFB.jpg George Lucas already strip-minded the story's content for Star WarsFlash Gordon is similar to Star Wars in its setting, but it's actually more like Indiana Jones in its tone. There's also a Roman Gladiator motif going on with the villains that is nowhere to be found in Star Wars. I'm picturing a movie with fist fights, cliffhangers, an erupting volcano, and a battle or two with a giant monster. I think they could even have a swordfight and make it play out more like something out of a Kung Fu movie than a lightsaber dual.It wouldn't be anything at all for a trailer to show us that, This is NOT Star Wars.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cjsdowg 08/19/23 10:19:37 PM #2:	FLASH...Ah-ah....Saviour of the universe --- "Big Sweaty Otis" -Titus O'Neil <cite>cjsdowg posted [p:975549715] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>FLASH...Ah-ah....Saviour of the universe </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 08/19/23 10:26:05 PM #3:	What's Flash Gordon like? is he like james bond? --- --- <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:975549807] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>What's Flash Gordon like? is he like james bond? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ELI__2__SLAYTON 08/19/23 10:26:33 PM #4:	Ted gave him the reboot --- Eli to Slayton, long live the dream. 12/9/2019 - 12/9/2019. <cite>ELI__2__SLAYTON posted [p:975549813] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>Ted gave him the reboot </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
El_Marsh 08/19/23 10:33:28 PM #5:	Robot2600 posted... What's Flash Gordon like? is he like james bond? You ever read/see "John Carter of Mars?" There's a fair bit of similarity because the paper that wanted to serialize the existing works by Edgar Rice Burroughs couldn't reach a deal, so they had their own guy come up with a knock off. Buck Rogers was also an influence, being the impetus behind seeking out the John Carter serialization in the first place. Stylistically, it's less James Bond and more like Indiana Jones...in Space. --- http://i.imgur.com/0APl48O.gifv Chiefs win! Chiefs win! EAT IT, HATERS! <cite>El_Marsh posted [p:975549914] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>Robot2600 posted... </cite><quote>What's Flash Gordon like? is he like james bond?</quote>You ever read/see "John Carter of Mars?"There's a fair bit of similarity because the paper that wanted to serialize the existing works by Edgar Rice Burroughs couldn't reach a deal, so they had their own guy come up with a knock off. Buck Rogers was also an influence, being the impetus behind seeking out the John Carter serialization in the first place.Stylistically, it's less James Bond and more like Indiana Jones...in Space. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DnDer 08/19/23 10:35:30 PM #6:	Robot2600 posted... What's Flash Gordon like? is he like james bond? He's nothing like James Bond. In fact, James Bond tried to kill him because he was jealous of Flash's big Chad energy stealing his gf. --- What has books ever teached us? -- Captain Afrohead Subject-verb agreement. -- t3h 0n3 <cite>DnDer posted [p:975549943] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>Robot2600 posted... </cite><quote>What's Flash Gordon like? is he like james bond?</quote>He's nothing like James Bond.In fact, James Bond tried to kill him because he was jealous of Flash's big Chad energy stealing his gf. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Heartomaton 08/19/23 10:35:54 PM #7:	Rebrand the franchise as Flash Gordon Ramsey. --- https://www.youtube.com/user/Heartomaton Heartomaton for President 2028. <cite>Heartomaton posted [p:975549948] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>Rebrand the franchise as Flash Gordon Ramsey. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DragulaRULEZ 08/19/23 10:36:13 PM #8:	< Flesh Gordon --- "I'm going to have to disagree with everything you say from now on. Go ahead, say babies shouldn't be skinned alive, see which side I'm on." <cite>DragulaRULEZ posted [p:975549958] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>< Flesh Gordon </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FortuneCookie 08/19/23 10:46:10 PM #9:	Robot2600 posted... What's Flash Gordon like? is he like james bond? He's an American athlete who gets swept up to another world and becomes a hero against tyranny. He's much closer to Captain America than James Bond. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/2/0/AAdlC_AAExFU.jpg <cite>FortuneCookie posted [p:975550098] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>Robot2600 posted... </cite><quote>What's Flash Gordon like? is he like james bond?</quote>He's an American athlete who gets swept up to another world and becomes a hero against tyranny. He's much closer to Captain America than James Bond. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/2/0/AAdlC_AAExFU.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 08/20/23 3:53:13 PM #10:	sounds cool! edit: Im playing Commander Keen (DOS game made by ID Software before Wolfenstein/Doom/Quake) and it was supposed to have inspiration from Buck Rodgers in some way edit 2: or flash gordon, or both, idfk --- --- <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:975560996] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>sounds cool!edit: Im playing Commander Keen (DOS game made by ID Software before Wolfenstein/Doom/Quake) and it was supposed to have inspiration from Buck Rodgers in some wayedit 2: or flash gordon, or both, idfk </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tom_Joad 08/20/23 4:01:19 PM #11:	cjsdowg posted... FLASH...Ah-ah....Saviour of the universe This! And Brian Blessed saying, "Gordan's alive?!?!?!" --- "History shows again and again that nature points out the folly of man. Go go Godzilla!" Godzilla - Blue Oyster Cult <cite>Tom_Joad posted [p:975561124] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>cjsdowg posted... </cite><quote>FLASH...Ah-ah....Saviour of the universe</quote>This!And Brian Blessed saying, "Gordan's alive?!?!?!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 08/20/23 4:03:32 PM #12:	Robot2600 posted... What's Flash Gordon like? is he like james bond? That space Captain character on Futurama I think is meant to be a parody of Flash Gordon. He wasn't a spy, he was a sci fi hero. Also there has been a modern reboot on syfy channel like around 12 years ago or so. I actually liked it but it only lasted 1 season <cite>Zikten posted [p:975561160] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>Robot2600 posted... </cite><quote>What's Flash Gordon like? is he like james bond?</quote>That space Captain character on Futurama I think is meant to be a parody of Flash Gordon. He wasn't a spy, he was a sci fi hero. Also there has been a modern reboot on syfy channel like around 12 years ago or so. I actually liked it but it only lasted 1 season</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 08/20/23 4:05:19 PM #13:	This is the only clip I could find https://youtu.be/DTzpkq9kvSk The show apparently has not been well documented. <cite>Zikten posted [p:975561190] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>This is the only clip I could findhttps://youtu.be/DTzpkq9kvSkThe show apparently has not been well documented. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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specialkid8 08/20/23 4:05:25 PM #15:	Why would you make Putin and Trump stand in villains? That's just a good way to horrifically date a movie. --- https://i.imgur.com/AUXKMK4.jpg <cite>specialkid8 posted [p:975561195] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>Why would you make Putin and Trump stand in villains? That's just a good way to horrifically date a movie. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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FortuneCookie 08/20/23 7:08:00 PM #17:	specialkid8 posted... Why would you make Putin and Trump stand in villains? That's just a good way to horrifically date a movie. Because, when he first appeared, Ming the Merciless looked like this: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/0/1/AAdlC_AAExP9.jpg You can make him less of a stereotype and people will still write clickbait articles about how the racism of the 1934 comic strip is inseparable from any attempt to revive the IP. But if you have a diverse cast of heroes battling Trump and Putin, the film becomes far less likely to draw controversy from anyone on the left. Besides, tying villains into current politics has always been a thing. In Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, Ming dressed like Hirohito, ordered around a bunch of Germanic henchman, and had a heavyset Mussolini stand-in named Torch as his righthand man. There was also a character who referenced Ming's "dirty concentration camps." People in the future might not get that King Kala's awkward handwaving when he talks is reminiscent of Donald Trump's mannerisms, and they might not see Ming's invasion of Earth as a parallel of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but they'll still see an evil dictator and a buffoonish puppet ruler who answers at his master's beck and call. <cite>FortuneCookie posted [p:975563838] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>specialkid8 posted... </cite><quote>Why would you make Putin and Trump stand in villains? That's just a good way to horrifically date a movie.</quote>Because, when he first appeared, Ming the Merciless looked like this:https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/0/1/AAdlC_AAExP9.jpg You can make him less of a stereotype and people will still write clickbait articles about how the racism of the 1934 comic strip is inseparable from any attempt to revive the IP. But if you have a diverse cast of heroes battling Trump and Putin, the film becomes far less likely to draw controversy from anyone on the left.Besides, tying villains into current politics has always been a thing. In Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, Ming dressed like Hirohito, ordered around a bunch of Germanic henchman, and had a heavyset Mussolini stand-in named Torch as his righthand man. There was also a character who referenced Ming's "dirty concentration camps."People in the future might not get that King Kala's awkward handwaving when he talks is reminiscent of Donald Trump's mannerisms, and they might not see Ming's invasion of Earth as a parallel of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but they'll still see an evil dictator and a buffoonish puppet ruler who answers at his master's beck and call.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SomeLikeItHoth 08/20/23 7:17:23 PM #18:	Chris Pratt would make a great Flash Gordon. --- FAM FOREVER \| https://iili.io/HSJO4Uv.jpg <cite>SomeLikeItHoth posted [p:975563978] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>Chris Pratt would make a great Flash Gordon. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DnDer 08/20/23 7:55:34 PM #19:	SomeLikeItHoth posted... Chris Pratt would make a great Flash Gordon. I don't think he has the range for it. It's just going to be a different Star Lord, and that's a very... dated kind of character. Like in that specific 80s-90s nostalgia window. There's probably someone with the ability to not have that vibe, and give a long-lasting Flash for the coming generations. --- What has books ever teached us? -- Captain Afrohead Subject-verb agreement. -- t3h 0n3 <cite>DnDer posted [p:975564474] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>SomeLikeItHoth posted... </cite><quote>Chris Pratt would make a great Flash Gordon.</quote>I don't think he has the range for it. It's just going to be a different Star Lord, and that's a very... dated kind of character. Like in that specific 80s-90s nostalgia window.There's probably someone with the ability to not have that vibe, and give a long-lasting Flash for the coming generations. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim_Seong-a 08/20/23 8:08:15 PM #20:	Get Ben Kingsley to play Ming ;) --- Lusa Cfaad Taydr <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:975564709] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>Get Ben Kingsley to play Ming ;) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tom_Joad 08/22/23 6:15:58 PM #22:	Nothing will ever top this: https://youtu.be/qjFCVTpsIps https://youtu.be/Y6B9nkrSuMI https://youtu.be/uk7vxBPQlJA --- "History shows again and again that nature points out the folly of man. Go go Godzilla!" Godzilla - Blue Oyster Cult <cite>Tom_Joad posted [p:975599271] in Flash Gord... [t:80541395]...</cite> <quote>Nothing will ever top this:https://youtu.be/qjFCVTpsIpshttps://youtu.be/Y6B9nkrSuMIhttps://youtu.be/uk7vxBPQlJA </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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