I had to smile when I saw the cover to this issue, featuring a jungle camouflaged version of the Cobra Deviant Mech barreling through the jungle, facing off against Snake Eyes. I can’t really explain it, but for some reason when I see my toys in movies, cartoons, or comic books, I absolutely love it, and I really dig seeing the Cobra mech’s being used in the IDW universe.
Part of me does wish they stuck with the original paint scheme, but that red and black would have stood out quite a bit in the jungle foilage.
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Many of us really saw it coming throughout the Cobra Civil War that Krake was destined to be the new Cobra Commander, but I still thought it was a very fun ride getting to the end result. But I think most folks were complaining a bit that we didn’t really know Krake’s history and what makes him tick.
No longer. The entirety of the 2012 G.I. Joe: Cobra annual is devoted to the backstory of Cobra agent Krake and how he becomes who he is. I was approaching the issue with some hesitation, just because I wasn’t entirely sure how much I cared. Turns out I did care.
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With Haywire hitting theaters shortly, Channing Tatum has been hitting the press junket, and he spoke with Frosty at Collider about not just Haywire, but they also touched a bit on G.I. Joe: Retaliation. According to Tatum, there will be less “laser guns” and much more “boots on the ground”. Good news.
Check out the video below for the interview, or hit up Collider directly.
Folks following the What’s on Joe Mind podcast no doubt know that we are the official podcast of Roll Out Roll Call, which is a UK-based G.I. Joe and Transformers convention threatening to take the world by storm.
Whether you’re a Joe fan, a Transformers fan, or an Action Force fan, there will be a LOT to love about this upcoming convention. Great guests include Larry Hama, Robert Atkins, Simon Furman, Andrew Wildman, and many, many others! Robert Atkins will be doing an exclusive Action Force print, and there will even be some very nice convention exclusive toys available.
This is a show you do not want to miss. What’s on Joe Mind will be representing at the show, thanks to Gary, but even those of us who are stuck in the US for Visa or parole related reasons (I’m looking at you, Chuck) have a lot to look forward to. For all of the nitty gritty details, keep hitting up All The Cool Stuff which will provide any and all updates leading to the March Convention. You can also click the Read the Rest of the Story link below for more convention details.
As someone who has spoken one on one with director Mark Cheng, I can speak honestly about his enthusiasm and excitement for the G.I. Joe property and for this project specifically. Funding this fan film purely with his own blood, sweat, and tears, he crafted a 25 minute film that bordered on professional in the effects department and the presentation was excellent.
Well, apparently Mr. Cheng wasn’t satisfied to just release the film online, he also has now released a special director’s commentary as well as some deleted scenes which didn’t make the final cut.
Check out G.I. Joe: Operation Red Retrieval again for the first time! And please, keep up to date with this project and potential future projects at GIJoeFanFilm.com, and the Operation Red Retrieval Facebook page. Yo Joe!
The well of G.I. Joe: Retaliation news has been a bit dry over the past few weeks since the trailer, so undoubtedly I want to jump on every little tidbit I see. The folks over at MTV had a chance to talk with Adrianne Palicki, who is playing Lady Jaye in the upcoming G.I. Joe motion picture sequel, and she seems pretty jazzed about being the middle of the G.I. Joe fracas.
Speaking about the G.I. Joe: Retaliation trailer, Ms. Palicki says
“It was a pleasant surprise, because this is a reboot. It’s scary going into the shoes that have already been worn. We wanted to do something really unique and special. With such an amazing group of talented actors, you don’t want it to fall flat. How many people reached out, it’s unbelievable to hear the comments that they’re so excited, that the trailer is better than the first movie was. Just really cool reactions that you’re going, “OK, hopefully we don’t let you down.” I really don’t think we will. I think it’s going to be a really fun ride for everybody.”
Well, technically it’s not a reboot, but we’ll give her a pass on that one. If anyone had any doubts about the enthusiasm and energy that Jon Chu brought to the table, Palicki puts those to rest as well:
“Jon Chu, he’s this genius. The thing that’s so special about him is that he might be the biggest G.I. Joe fan on the planet, so that really came in our favor. He’s young and interesting and full of ambition. We really did things that were super exciting and super scary, and I really feel everything’s going to come out really, really well.”
I’m very impressed with how the cast members appear to be handling this film. For The Rise of Cobra, there seemed to be many allusions to a more “goofy” era of G.I. Joe, but I sense a bit more hard-edged and gritty realism here. Much more of a traditional action film. I think that’s a good place to be as we come in on the good side of six months from the film’s debut.
Check out these comments and many more over at MTV.com. G.I. Joe: Retaliation hits US theaters June 29th, 2012.
