UPDATED: Minutes after I posted this story, I e-mailed Warner Bros. to see if “Jonah Hex” was still on course for it’s summer release and I just got this response;
At this point, nothing has changed and the June 18 date is holding.
So why the hush-hush?
Original story follows…
I understand and have already reported that “Jonah Hex” underwent some late in the day re-shooting at the turn of the year under the consultation of Francis Lawrence (“I Am Legend, Constantine”).
I understand that Jimmy Hayward’s (“Horton Hears A Who“) final cut probably isn’t all there yet, but we are less than three months away from it’s June 18th release date and still no trailer. Not even a 30 second teaser.
No new posters since last year, no official photo’s, in fact nothing since the news of those re-shoots were announced in December when we were assured the release date would stay. So what gives?
Surely at this point, we can consider the June release date to be highly contentious and improbable?
Colour me surprised that a Western starring Josh Brolin along with the acting heavyweights of John Malkovich, Michael Fassbender and Michael Shannon is on nobody’s radar right now. Is it the “based on a B-grade comic that sometimes deals with the supernatural” that has everyone sour on the movie?
Is the re-shoots? Or is it the lack of interest from Warner Bros. means a lack of interest in us? Probably a combination of all three, right?
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they gave this project in the hands of the wrong people I think….. it’s a shame. the premise is awesome
While there is still no trailer, I think maybe because DC is slow sometimes I hope by the end of this month or early April we will get to see trailer.
As for the so called reshoots no reshots were done according to Jimmy Palmiotti who writes the current series of Jonah Hex, has been close with the production team and has stated for a fact that it was additional story being added not reshoots WB loves the Film that’s why the release date was moved to June 18. they poured more money into the film as well……
Thank God there are no Zombies ,Vampires or whatever the rumor mill was pumping out… were in for a kick ass western . email WB again and ask when will we get a trailer!!!!!!!!
Seb,
I agree. They gave Josh Brolin way too much power in the decision making. He chose the director, and the cast (however, his name being on the marquee got John Malkovich and Michael Fassbender interested I’m sure).
Dunn,
I’ve emailed WB again asking for ETA on trailer, so I’ll let you know.
And yeah, you are correct about the reshoots. But “additional filming” is still reshoots to what they originally intended in the script… and from what I understand they completely change the tone of the original cut.
At this point, I have to doubt about the quality of it because Warner Bros. are doing their best not to tell me about it.
Do you know if Michael Fleisher is getting any credit for the character creation for Quentin Turnbull? I know they will probably acknowledge John Albano & Tony DeZuniga but Turnbull and the entire origin of Hex’s scar belonged to Fleisher.
Matt Holmes,
The additional shoots I believe are more background on Jonah Hex’s past and the film is basicly an origin story so wev’e been told they did a cast for Jeb Turnball so could we might see the Ft. Charlotte break? the death of Jeb Turnball the reason why Quentin Turnball wants Jonah Dead
I wouldn’t panic. Lately WB has been taking their sweet time getting trailers out there for certain movies.
COP OUT
Trailer Released: December 23rd
Movie Released: February 26
THE LOSERS
Trailer released: January 29th
Movie released: April 23rd
Thanks for the update Matt! I was an extra on “Hex” for three days in New Orleans late last spring, so it would be nice to see if I get my three seconds of fame. I had pretty much resigned myself to the probability that this flick was going straight from the editing floor to the Dollar General two-for-one DVD bin. WB is treating the production like an embarrassing aunt you keep locked up in the cellar for reasons you don’t discuss in polite company. “Toy Story” is set for same-day release, but I don’t see a ton of eight-year-olds buying tickets for “Hex.” I could be wrong. Thanks again.
So Matt has WB emailed you back yet on info about a trailer?
Dunn… I tried but they never responded. Pretty funny actually because the woman said to me she was available to answer any questions but obviously not that particular one.
I will follow it up with her right now.
Hmmmm, being sneaky they are, if any thing we still can go by the re-action at the san diego comic con teaser that fans were really excited about. supprises the hell out of me that that hasn’t been leaked out onto the net, WB must have a tight security on this one….
but at JonahHexMovie.com you can see the story boards of the movie, the opening sequence and the Red Clay sequence they are impressive.
If you can’t find it go to comicbookmovie.com and look in all movies find Jonah Hex and you’ll be able to view it there too.
Thank you very much Matt for the updates, but really keep insisting for the date of the release of the trailer. I really wanna see this movie, has a very interesting cast and because is low budget, it seems made the old fashion way, hope to see at least some character development, unlike many of the new action flicks with tons of CGI and zero story.
I’m guessing the non-response to my question boils down to the fact they really don’t know when the trailer will be ready.
Miles, I was really encouraged by your comment regarding release and opening dates, until I checked the Warner Brothers schedule for May, June, and July. Essentially, you have “Sex in the City 2,” Splice (New Line Cinema),” “Jonah Hex,” “Inception,” and “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” respectively. Trailers are currently circulating for each of these flicks, except one. Go ahead, guess which one. I may be naive, but I do know that if you have an ugly, rabid dog it’s best to keep it the basement or shoot it. Of course, there is an outside chance that “Hex” is coming along just fine and someone accidentally misplaced the miles and miles of footage that’s been shot for the past year or so. On the other hand, “Hex” has all the signs of a problem production, namely: a second director consulting (Francis Lawrence); substantial re-shoots, unexpected budget issues, and no trailer.
So Matt there mum about the trailer , I’m still not worried. substantial re-shoots? backgroundtalent were have you been ? not listining I reckon the so called re-shoots that people have been claiming it’s a bad sign is nonsence .. it was additional background story for Jonah Hex go to comicbookmovie.com look in all comicbook movies clik on Jonah Hex and click on Clearing the Air on Jonah Hex movie….read Jimmy Palmiotti comments on the matter
Hope they release this movie, in an article about “the green hornet” they said that WB wasn´t very excited with the final product of Jonah Hex. All WB talks about on twitter and its webpage is how amazing “Clash of the titans” is, but according to the critics and many user reviews on IMDB, it sucks big time and is a dissapointment in 3D. Maybe, they wanted Jonah Hex to be more commercial, and maybe the movie is too dark or crude for their taste. Just speculating. I hope it’s more character flesh out and like an old western movie than a full CGI nonsense like “Clash of the titans”
well who everwrote that article didn’t do thier homework .
WB excecs were excited about Jonah Hex and decided to add more money into the film additional story was added hence the so called re shoots I myself never heard of a casting call for re shoots.
They did cast for Jeb Turnball so we might get to see his death at Ft Charlotte. and the reason Quentin Turnball wants Jonah dead.
Dunn, thank you soo much for the info. This is the link of the article i read ( http://www.movieweb.com/news/NEbchcgf1kQ2df ) If you know that much of the movie, what do you think of it (its cast, production, cinematography or anything you know), and the fact that there’s no promotions and at least a teaser trailer, not even info (on the upcoming movies) on the offical web of WB? I have high hopes for this movie, Thank again for the reply.
I personally think the cast is topnotch all I can say is WB and DC are slow sometimes in releasing products I’m hoping to see a trailer by mid April or the last week of April I know a lot of fans are pissed off right now because of it.
“I know for a fact that the shoots on ‘Hex’ are additional story being added . . . not re-shoots,” said Jimmy Palmiotti, writer of the “Jonah Hex” comic and who has been intimately involved with the production. “This is a great sign because the studio saw the rough cut and loved it, so much so they pushed up the date and decided to put more money into the film.
This is great news and should put all those doubters to rest.
Thanks again, I WILL DEFINITIVELY SEE THIS MOVIE when it comes out!
Hex could be getting close to a trailer. This post is available through imdb.com (look for the April 15th news posting and you’ll go directly to the update). Here’s a brief extract:
“…According to Vulture a trailer [for Jonah Hex] will finally make its debut in front of A Nightmare on Elm Street, which opens April 30th. Director Jimmy Hayward (Horton Hears a Who!) also told them that the “trailer and film are looking great!…” Jimmy is about the only person who says anything nice about the film in the commentary.
Correct., but screen rant we will see the official trailer premier on the SyFy Channel on April 29th
Correct.according to screen rant we will see the official trailer premier on the SyFy Channel on April 29th
Have anybody seen a screen test of the movie “Jonah hex”?, someone on IMDB claimed to, and said it was a mess and was disappointed. Please, someone give me a second opinion.
IMDB can’t be trusted they rarely update thier info. just another attempt to bad mouth the movie . 6800 fans at comic con in San Diego (sp). were excited about the teaser they were showed. they loved it.
6800 pleased fans to me puts to rest all those claims about how bad this film is . the dude from IMDB is an idiot.
Also there’s been a lot of bogus info being spread about the film…
The pre-trailer is available. It doesn’t look too bad, although it’s only five or six seconds of actual film in an eleven second clip. It’s a pre-trailer, so it’s a teaser for a trailer.
The reviews so far say it’s at best mediocre and probably the worst film of the year (based on the test screening). I’m waiting for the trailer anyway. It seems like a movie soo bad it’s good. Also, there has been many times most of the critics or audience bash a movie that I like instead.