Fanboys

[jwelborn]

Is anyone else really excited for this movie? Earlier this year I heard it was moved back to this summer and I just saw on Rotten Tomatoes that it comes out January 18th.

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[mp3o]

Kristen Bell is in it, so its got that going for it.

[Bob Payne]

I want to see it, but I'll admit I was more interested in John Daly's Star Wars Movie.

[Until The Bombs]

#1 reason to see this movie:

http://i19.tinypic.com/823bq00.jpg

[jwelborn]

#1 reason to see this movie:

Correct.

[AP_Punk]

I still wanna see this!

But I don't really like Dan Fogler.

[jwelborn]

I still wanna see this!

But I don't really like Dan Fogler.

I didn't like Balls of Fury, never seen anything else he has been in. But im a fan of Jay Baruchel.

[FondestMemory]

i've been excited for this for so long. glad to see it's finally on it's way to coming out.

[WakingTheMisery]

Looks fairly funny.

[cahrishurr]

Looks alright..the appearance of Shatner and Rogen make it intriguing.

[Chris Fallon]

Found this on a movie news site and thought it was worth sharing, in case anyone was wondering what happened to this movie coming out.

The Weinstein Company announced its plans for Fanboys (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=14935) on Monday:

The Weinstein Company announced today that it plans to jointly release two versions of its highly anticipated film, "Fanboys," on home video, with the Company exploring options for its theatrical release. In recent weeks, Star War fans nationwide have built a multi-tiered grassroots effort to voice their strong support for one of the earlier versions of the film, including a campaign which generated over 300,000 emails in support for the film. Based on the tremendous feedback and interest from the fans, today's announcement will ensure both versions will be equally available within the marketplace.

Set in 1998, the film, starring Jay Baruchel ("Million Dollar Baby"), Tony Award Winner Dan Fogler (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”), Sam Huntington ("Superman Returns"), Chris Marquette ("Sugar Mountain," "Joan of Arcadia"), and Kristen Bell ("Veronica Mars," "Pulse") is a heart warming comedy of a group of young, passionate Star Wars fans, drive cross-country to raid George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch, and watch "Star Wars: Episode 1- The Phantom Menace."

"Over the last few weeks we have received a tremendous amount of input from Star Wars fans nationwide," stated Matthew Frankel, Chief Communications Officer, The Weinstein Company. "While the later version tested very well with audiences, the grassroots support we have received for the first version simply cannot be ignored. We are very excited to launch these two films and look forward to giving the fans the opportunity to see both versions.”

"Fanboys" is a production of Trigger Street and Picture Machine. Jay Baruchel plays the role of Windows, a junk food addict who's dedicated his 150 IQ to a worthy cause: comic books. His nickname was inspired by his titanic window-like glasses. Dan Fogler plays Hutch, a guy who is a force to be reckoned with, a hot-head overflowing with piss and vinegar. Sam Huntington plays Eric, a guy who's all business. He's usually in a pressed suit and glued to his huge cell phone. Chris Marquette plays Linus, a boyishly handsome, extremely charming young man. But looks can be deceiving as this dude's a geek and proud of it! Kristen Bell plays Zoe, a sexy firecracker with a great sense of humor.

The film is directed by Kyle Newman and produced by Kevin Spacey, Dana Brunetti, Evan Astrowsky and Matthew Perniciaro. The script was written by Kyle Newman, Adam Goldberg and Ernest Cline and Kevin Mann serves as executive producer.

[jwelborn]

In that statement does it actually say anything about a release date, or did I skim over it too fast?

[popdisaster00]

In that statement does it actually say anything about a release date, or did I skim over it too fast?
Haha that's what I was thinking. And it's going direct to video? What?

[jwelborn]

Haha that's what I was thinking. And it's going direct to video? What?

From what I got from that statement is that they are going to be releasing two versions of the movie, one in theaters and the other on video around the same time, but that doesn't really make much sense.

I think they are just trying to make some type of news because this movie was suppose to come out so long ago that they are just stalling now.

[googirl8907]

Some of this movie was shot around the corner from my house. Nice to see something finally happening with it.

[Chris Fallon]

If you guys go to IMDb and look at the forum postings surrounding this film, you'll understand there's a lot of controversy and history around this one.

No release date yet because they're still working things out on getting it released in any format possible. The original version of the film is what people are trying to get released while the redone version (different director, storyline) will be released only because it was produced, and the studio doesn't want it to be wasted.

[jwelborn]

This is a continuance of what FallonRules posted earlier.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fanboys/news/1716151/

[nhoium]

i want to see the original version with the cancer boy idea,
screw the rewrite, you know they'll fuck it up

[AP_Punk]

VHS, ftw

[buysoap]

It shouldn't be released on two DVDs, they should have a two disc edition with both cuts of the movie.

Successful comedy DVDs that have done this in the past: Clerks X, Orgazmo, I Am Legend

[jwelborn]

It shouldn't be released on two DVDs, they should have a two disc edition with both cuts of the movie.

Successful comedy DVDs that have done this in the past: Clerks X, Orgazmo, I Am Legend

dvda

[Chris Fallon]

I just want to see the original. The trailer made it look promising.

[AP_Punk]

Yep. Original plz.

[ThexQuietxCull]

bell FTW

[WordzandDreamz]

bell FTW

quote for truth. but she's mine....lay off.

[jwelborn]

http://www.kristen-b.net/gallery/albums/movies/fanboys/stills/010.jpg

[AP_Punk]

Haha that Rush shirt

[live4music]

I just discovered this movie a few months ago and this drama is gettin freakin old. I just want to see the damn movie already. And after all this trouble I bet the movie flops because they don't market it correctly. Also, Judd Apatow has no affiliation with this movie yet several of his "crew" are in it... what's up with that? Look forward to seeing that Kristen gal, she fine

[altemose09]

why is this taking so long to come out. i remember seeing a preview for it on the clerks 2 dvd.

[jwelborn]

why is this taking so long to come out. i remember seeing a preview for it on the clerks 2 dvd.

Straight to DVD soon, I forget the date.

[MIKEY_HORROR]

November 26th.

[MADSTA]

This looks pretty funny. I love Chris Marquette.

[From: Skulls]

They kept the cancer plot. I guess a bunch of angry fanboys (no pun attended) can have an effect on a movies development after all.

[AP_Punk]

straight to dvd? really? damn. oh well. at least it's coming out soon. finally.

[nhoium]

straight to dvd? really? damn. oh well. at least it's coming out soon. finally.
It's going to be in theatres. I don't know where jwelborn is getting his information.

http://www.fanboys-themovie.com/

[AP_Punk]

woo hoo

[googirl8907]

I can't wait to see this. I want to see if they put my neighborhood in it.

[jwelborn]

So glad I was wrong, I guess I just read some false information, apologies.

[AP_Punk]

I can't wait to see this. I want to see if they put my neighborhood in it.

i wish my neighborhood was in it!

[googirl8907]

i wish my neighborhood was in it!
lol If you lived here your neighborhood would be in it. :-p Everywhere I go it, there seems to be a film crew.

[AP_Punk]

lol If you lived here your neighborhood would be in it. :-p Everywhere I go it, there seems to be a film crew.

Lucky duck. Wish I was there!

[googirl8907]

Lucky duck. Wish I was there!
lol I really want to be an extra in something now. I need to find an open casting call.

[AP_Punk]

lol I really want to be an extra in something now. I need to find an open casting call.

Find one for me too plz

[googirl8907]

Find one for me too plz
If I find some awesome casting call, I'm totally messaging you and you better come.

[AP_Punk]

Would!

[googirl8907]

Would!
Good I got to find a casting call now...

[terrycw89]

I am not a Star Wars fan, but I will watch this because Kristen Bell is in it.

[WordzandDreamz]

Trailer for this was amazing before Zack and Miri. I wish it was online.

[Prestonxsmith]

Is this movie ever going to come out?

[AP_Punk]

hahahaha

[WakingTheMisery]

Still waiting.

[AP_Punk]

sooo it got pushed back again to febraury 6th 2009?

rats.

[WakingTheMisery]

Delayed a year? Wtf?

[Cheshire_Buddha]

I remember watching the trailers for this and that Kill Shot (I think that's what it's called) on the Clerks II DVD.

That was, what, two years ago or something?

[Protested Hero]

Saw the trailer before Zack and Miri. I was waiting to see a good trailer and I finally got it.

[altemose09]

:woot:
saw the preview before zack and miri. glad to hear it's finally coming out.

[Matt008]

Trailer

http://www.movietrailertalk.com/2008/11/fanboys-trailer-hits-online/

This looks hilarious

[WFUJerseyJon]

Now I want to see Z&M even more if this is attached.

[terrycw89]

The lack of Kristen Bell in the trailer (besides the last few seconds) is very disappointing.

[fluke182]

I'm probably their ideal target market, and I thought this preview was amazingly bad. Love the cast, but man, this movie looks dumb.

[SingleDoubt]

looks great... the movie has George Lucas' official seal of approval, and features a few actual Star Wars cast members. it's been caught in development hell for the past 2 years, but is finally set to release in February. anyone else excited?

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[colorlesscliche]

Very excited.

[ZeitGeist]

I have been excited for this since I first found out it was going to happen. I'm so glad it's finally coming out.

[Mirrorsandfevers]

I hope it finally comes out.

[Brandon Allin]

Should be good.

[zubinmoosa]

Soooo pumped

[Smash Adams]

I hope it finally comes out.
that's what she said

and I don't know the clips I've seen looked good not great but I like the premise a lot

[Protested Hero]

Sadly, this is only going to be a limited release it's first day opening (February 6), but if it does well, it'll move on to more cities by Feb 20th.

[ikikwe]

I saw this a couple of months ago at a test screening, and it was really great. Hilarious homages, and just overall, really well done. I'm stoked they are keeping in the cancer sub plot, or else the movie wouldn't make sense.

[SingleDoubt]

I saw this a couple of months ago at a test screening, and it was really great. Hilarious homages, and just overall, really well done. I'm stoked they are keeping in the cancer sub plot, or else the movie wouldn't make sense.

so good to hear

[AshesAshes]

This movie looks great is that booger from ROTN?

[popdisaster00]

I hope hope hope this does good just to make up for the fact that it has been floating around for 2 years now.

[ImARealBoy]

This looks great, but I doubt it will come to my tiny hillbilly town =/

[xeno6919]

This comes out today in select cities. If it does well it will release in more theaters, I hope it does well.

[TheHoldSteady]

I really wanna see this movie.

[Kif]

Kirsten Bell is in it. This forum is going to be flooded with threads about this movie.

[B-Bones]

I'm seeing it tomorrow. Just got my tickets. Stoked.

[xeno6919]

I'm seeing it tomorrow. Just got my tickets. Stoked.
Lucky, totally jealous.

[zubinmoosa]

Only has a 27% on the RT meter...

but I'm still really stoked to see this

[themadsilentist]

So I saw the ten-minute clip of this at Comic-Con in friggin' 2006. Still have my "I Brake For Wookiees" bumper sticker (with the 2007 release date)...definitely glad it's finally seeing the light of day.

[altemose09]

it wasn't at my theatre yesturday :angry:

might be traveling a distance to see in with my cousins tomorrow though. i want to see it so bad.

[B-Bones]

The movie was really funny.

[B-Bones]

Oh and Kristin Bell was ridiculously hot, especially in the slave Leia outfit. Maybe one of the best things my eyes have ever seen.

[xeno6919]

Oh and Kristin Bell was ridiculously hot, especially in the slave Leia outfit. Maybe one of the best things my eyes have ever seen.
Oh man, Kristin Bell in a Leia outfit=instant BONER!!!!

[turncoat93]

god i wish this was in pittsburgh.

[zubinmoosa]

Oh and Kristin Bell was ridiculously hot, especially in the slave Leia outfit. Maybe one of the best things my eyes have ever seen.
One of the biggest reasons I NEED to see this now!

[Mirrorsandfevers]

When is this going to open up in other cities?

[xeno6919]

When is this going to open up in other cities?
I read somewhere that if it did well in its first release that it would open in more cities. Didn't say when that would be though.

[domotime2]

i need some reviews here...RT meter is scaring the crap out of me, but IMDB seems to be all for it..... im curious to AP's view (why?)

[Protested Hero]

Just got back from seeing this today. Definitely a great movie, especially (and mostly) if you're a Star Wars fan. It deserves a wider release no doubt.

[WakingTheMisery]

This is it so far.

Fanboys was released February 6, 2009, in the following cities in the US:

* Austin, TX (1 screen)
* Chicago, IL (3 screens)
* Houston, TX (3 screens)
* Los Angeles, CA (10 screens)
* New York, NY (10 screens)
* Philadelphia, PA (5 screens)
* San Francisco, CA (6 screens)
* Seattle, WA (5 screens)[18]

There has been a grassroots campaign to contact Weinstein Co. to request more showings. The Fanboys MySpace page has said "If it has a good opening weekend, with a high per-screen average, then the studio will widen the release, adding more screens in more cities in the weeks that follow."

It has been announced that Fanboys expands into 10 more cities on February 20, 2009.

* Boston, MA
* Washington DC
* Detroit, MI
* Atlanta, GA
* Denver, CO
* New Haven, CT
* Orlando, FL
* Phoenix, AZ
* Columbus, OH
* Raleigh , NC

[Protested Hero]

This is it so far.

Fanboys was released February 6, 2009, in the following cities in the US:

* Austin, TX (1 screen)
* Chicago, IL (3 screens)
* Houston, TX (3 screens)
* Los Angeles, CA (10 screens)
* New York, NY (10 screens)
* Philadelphia, PA (5 screens)
* San Francisco, CA (6 screens)
* Seattle, WA (5 screens)[18]

There has been a grassroots campaign to contact Weinstein Co. to request more showings. The Fanboys MySpace page has said "If it has a good opening weekend, with a high per-screen average, then the studio will widen the release, adding more screens in more cities in the weeks that follow."

It has been announced that Fanboys expands into 10 more cities on February 20, 2009.

* Boston, MA
* Washington DC
* Detroit, MI
* Atlanta, GA
* Denver, CO
* New Haven, CT
* Orlando, FL
* Phoenix, AZ
* Columbus, OH
* Raleigh , NC

Yeah, I just saw it in New Haven, CT today. My showing wasn't packed since it was a 5:10 showing, but the showing after mine seemed to be generating quite a line.

With a ton of people in this movie seeing recent popularity, you would think that they would be pushing this. Obviously they're tending to underestimate the Star Wars fanbase.

[Drew Beringer]

Haha, this movie is hilarious.

[SilenceBrokenTT]

This girl from Weeds threw me off... even if she was only in it for like, 5 seconds. Good movie though, some nice cameos.

[WakingTheMisery]

I still need to get this.

[Drew Beringer]

mmmm Kristen Bell mmmmm

[a speedo model]

Great film, surprised me. Loved the cast and the random cameos.

[AP_Punk]

finally watched it recently.

i approve of it!

[Drew Beringer]

Great film, surprised me. Loved the cast and the random cameos.
haha I love the Seth Rogan cameo.

[apoemtothedead]

haha I love the Seth Rogan cameo.
Shatner's was better.

[a speedo model]

haha I love the Seth Rogan cameo.
Haha, yeah. The first is excellent, then the second really caught me off guard, haha. Such a great flick.

[Drew Beringer]

Haha, yeah. The first is excellent, then the second really caught me off guard, haha. Such a great flick.
I love it.

[FOBcareemo]

So as soon as I get the pictures back I will gloat about the DVD release party. It was pretty awesome, met Kyle Newman (Director) Dan Fogler (Hutch) and Jaime King (One of the escorts), got a signed poster and a bunch of kick ass pictures with storm troopers.

[crit]

So as soon as I get the pictures back I will gloat about the DVD release party. It was pretty awesome, met Kyle Newman (Director) Dan Fogler (Hutch) and Jaime King (One of the escorts), got a signed poster and a bunch of kick ass pictures with storm troopers.
That's awesome.

[Chris Fallon]

Fogler was the highlight for me -- and I love love love Bell (and her character). I was surprised that I enjoyed this as much as I did. I figured the reason this movie was delayed and put through hell was going to be obvious... but it wasn't at all. The cast had great chemistry and it moved along at a very easy pace. It's nothing challenging or enlightening -- just pure and simple good fun.

[zubinmoosa]

Finally got around to watching this... and it was fantastic. More laughs than I thought there would be, considering the negative reviews

[J.C.]

Saw this about a week ago. Pretty funny film.

KBell's gorgeous. <3

[Wait_For_It]

I still need to see this.

[ThisIsNotDan]

just finished watching it and I absolutely loved it.

[MADSTA]

I want to see this again.

[Thomas Balkcom]

movie was hilarious

[Chemical Love]

Just caught this on Showtime. Pretty funny and overall enjoyable - I would definitely watch it again.

[Fourchordwonder]

This movie is so much fun. However, I don't recommend watching it with non-Star Wars-fans. My ex-girlfriend couldn't comprehend how much I was geeking out over it.

[thesafeword]

I've caught this twice on Showtime, it was alright.

[bradsonemanband]

i love seth rogen's cameos

[*crying stars*]

This movie was tons of fun. Great casting.

[APmusic4TW]

This movie was hilarious.