The actor has apparently created a short film titled punisher. Jon bernthal says thomas janes dirty laundry punisher. Dirty laundry is a short film based on the comic character. The punisher 2004 film wikipedia republished wiki 2. The dark knight rises, the punisher short film, the. The punisher is a 2004 american action film based on the marvel comics character of the same name, starring thomas jane as the antihero frank castle and john travolta as howard saint, a money launderer who orders the death of castles entire family the films story and plot were mainly based on two punisher comic book stories. The show, which is a continuation of the snl sketch and then movie, is set to air on nbcs new streaming service, peacock. The short is almost oppressive violent, as castle ignores numerous assaults before finally stepping in with a robust bottle of jack daniels to punish the gang. Marvel is apparently looking to change things up and stray away from their familyfriendly superhero flicks and move into much darker territory with a new punisher film. The punisher really doesnt fit in with most of marvels other superheroes, since he has no superpowers and tends to just murder any bad guys he encounters. Dec 21, 2015 licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of warner records label. The kindest thing you can say about thomas janes 2004 movie the punisher is that its the best punisher movie by default, since the character also inspired a terrible 1989 film starring dolph. Marvel hired jonathan hensleigh to write and direct the 2004 film starring thomas jane.
The film was criticized for its pathetic action sequences, its poor acting. The punisher is a 2004 american action crime thriller film based on the marvel comics character of the same name, starring thomas jane as the antihero frank castlethe punisher and john travolta as howard saint, a money launderer who orders the death of castles entire family the films story and plot were mainly based on two punisher comic book stories. The film was mainly based on two punisher comic books stories. Will thomas jane return as the punisher on netflix. The punisher is a long, dark slog through grim revenge. This was a new take on franks origin, where he was an fbi agent. New punisher fan film adapts favorite ennisdillion comic. It was to be set five years after the 2004 film and would see frank castle arrive in new york and taking on jigsaw, who is plotting to take control of the criminal underworld. An undercover fbi agent becomes a vigilante assassin and sets out to unleash his wrath upon the corrupt businessman who slaughtered his entire family at a reunion. Director phil joanou hasnt made a film since 2006 but he just put a giant open for business sign on his career with a cool project he put together with thomas jane. Insane indian action film has one man fighting enemies in syria. The punisher, whose next attempt at motion picture glory will be guestappearing in the upcoming iron manhulk cartoon, is currently starring in do not fall in new york city, a sevenandahalf.
The punisher short film released at sdcc comic vine. Jan 05, 2019 as best i can tell, new years eve and independence day are connected, theres a hip new mall, and presumably a lot of things are going wrong. It has been almost eight years since jane donned the skull for the punisher, a mediocre film that now seems dwarfed by punisher. If you want to revisit any of the punisher movies before netflixs new series arrives, dont make it. Jon bernthal says thomas janes dirty laundry punisher short. Jul 16, 2012 at comiccon 2012, jane surprised the audience at his raw studios panel with dirty laundry, a punisher short film that feels much more true to the character and isnt afraid to use violence in a. Jul 21, 2012 in an impossible segue, this weeks top 5 is headlined by the dark knight rises while also shining our weekly spotlight on the punishers new short film dirty laundry, the first poster and new.
Posted by phil on jul 16, 2012 in action, all, comics, film, news, short film, thriller 0 comments. The punisher short film dirty laundry mediastinger. This looks like the same reporter from the 2011 film contagion who talks with laurence fishburnes character about a china born virus. The film is the first medium to reveal a new punisher logo designed by tim. Jane played the role in lionsgates 2004 film adaptation of the comic along with the 2012 unofficial short film the punisher. The punisher was introduced in the comics as a spiderman villain before eventually receiving his own comic. The punisher was a critical and commercial disaster. Dec 06, 2012 earlier this year at the san diego comic con thomas jane surprised everyone with a new punisher short film, dirty laundry.
Costarring ron perlman, the short was directed by phil joanou and produced by adi shankar. Thomas jane back as punisher in short film dirty laundry. But will that be the last time we see jane as frank castle. Originally, this film was going to be a direct sequel to the punisher 2004, with thomas jane returning in the role of frank castle. The punisher is a 2004 american action film based on the marvel comics character of the same name, starring thomas jane as the antihero frank castle and john travolta as howard saint, a money launderer who orders the death of castles entire family. Dirty laundry from director phil joanou state of grace is certainly in stark contrast to the tone of the 2004 film, with little in the way of humor. While marvel studios isnt officially developing any punisher feature films, the character has returned with a new unofficial liveaction short. In the story, the punisher is hired by the jackal to assassinate spiderman, and he accepts because he wrongfully believes that spiderman murdered his gunsupplier, the mechanic. Since this is a short film, the blood and gun effects are pretty lousy. To watch the rest of the bootleg universe oneshot short film series. Punisher has experience now and been doing what he does best for years. But, quality of the films aside, for a midlevel marvel character, the punisher sure does get a lot of theatrical attention. Oct 09, 2016 a common appreciation is the portrayal of the most notable one in the 2004 film, the punisher, and the jon bernthal says thomas janes dirty laundry punisher short film inspired his version.
Jul 16, 2012 posted by phil on jul 16, 2012 in action, all, comics, film, news, short film, thriller 0 comments comic con is over and there was a lot of news from it. Then in 20, the rights to the character reverted back to marvel studios, leading to speculation that the character would return in a future marvel project. Thomas jane brought a short film based on the punisher to comiccon, plus 10 images and the new punisher logo. These events led to frank castle creating the guise of the punisher. Until that time though, this 7 and a half minute fan film is the pinnacle of the punishers cinematic adventures. Before jon bernthal, ray stevenson or thomas jane took on the role, ivan drago from rocky iv played him in 1989. Sep 21, 2017 several years ago we had an odd exchange after a special screening of the punisher. At comiccon 2012, jane surprised the audience at his raw studios panel with dirty laundry, a punisher short film that feels much more true to. The first film, known simply as the punisher is a film that was released straight to video by new world pictures in 1989 that is most notable for lacking the characters signature skull. Now that weve moved onto a new cinematic universe with jon.
War zone which is quickly becoming a cultclassic although i did like jane. Marvel studios began development for a new punisher film as early as 1997. On the evening of saturday, july 14, 2012, actor thomas jane and comic book artist tim bradstreet hosted their own panel to talk about their comic book related projects, but the highlight of the presentation was something no one saw coming. In 2000 marvel made a longterm agreement with artisan entertainment to turn 15 of their characters into films and tv shows, among them the punisher with gale anne hurd to produce. Kind of hope this is a trailer for a new punisher movie. Oct 10, 2016 dirty laundry came out in 2012, eight years after the janeled 2004 official punisher film. Adi shankar presents a the punisher bootleg film by phil joanou. Will forte is returning in the titular role and jorme taccone, writer and director of the film, will also be back. War zone, he suddenly came out with an unofficial punisher short film in 2012. Nice photography as well with the new punisher logo. Jul 16, 2012 the kindest thing you can say about thomas janes 2004 movie the punisher is that its the best punisher movie by default, since the character also inspired a terrible 1989 film starring dolph.
I dont really blame them for cutting ties with all previous iterations and doing a new thing with the punisher on. For many fans, he will always be best known as frank castle in the 2004 comic. The short also features an appearance by ron perlman. Year one and welcome back, frank, along with scenes. Jul 16, 2012 the actor has apparently created a short film titled punisher. Actor thomas jane has been making the publicity rounds lately to promote his new film vice, which opened last weekend. Incredible punisher short film, dirty laundry, starring thomas jane. When it came to the treatment of the punisher property, like the vigilante frank castle himself, actor thomas jane decided to take matters into his own hands. When frank castles family is murdered by criminals, he wages war on crime as a vigilante assassin known only as the punisher. Earlier this year at the san diego comic con thomas jane surprised everyone with a new punisher short film, dirty laundry. A punisher short film that is much better than the original.
War zone, a reboot of the punisher film series with no connection to the 2004 film. The punisher is a 2004 american comic book vigilante action film based on the marvel comics character of the same name, starring thomas jane as the antihero frank castle the punisher and john travolta as the villain howard saint, a money launderer who orders the death of castles entire family. Thomas jane returns to the punisher in new short film daily. If you love music, action, adventure and laughing you have come to the right place. Do not fall in new york city is a 2012 animated short fan film about the marvel comics character the punisher. The punisher marked marvels first major independent release as an equity owner, whereby it contributes characters and creative support to. At new york comic con, bernthal told fans that he watched and read everything that was punisherrelated, including the 10minute fan film from 2012. This animated fan film is the best punisher movie to date. Phil joanous dirty laundry 2012, a the punisher short film, stars thomas jane, ron perlman, tim bradstreet, and chad st. In 1975, an inmates last hours on death row at a texas penitentiary prove that nothing is what it seems. Aug 12, 2012 a walk on role in the film travel and accommodations not included, take home the wardrobe you wore on set, lunch with the cast and crew, an invitation to the red carpet premiere, an autographed dvd of the film, an autographed limited edition fullsize poster, a special thank you at the end credits of the film, and a shout out on the punisher projects facebook and twitter page. Enter from stage right the new short fan film, dirty laundry, which premiered just a few days ago at san diego comic con. Former police officer breaks down ahmaud arberys case after new surveillance footage shows him in neighbors garage.
Thomas janes dirty laundry punisher short film inspired his version. I had mentioned that thomas jane reprised his role as the punisher in a fan film he made with ron perlman and tim bradstreet. Enter from stage right the new short fanfilm, dirty laundry, which premiered just a few days ago at san diego comic con. The punisher finds out there is a big meeting with all the crime lords and decides to crash the party. He looks like the punisher, short neat hair, instead of messy long hair, and i like the new faded skull on his armor. Licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of warner records label. To prep for punisher, john bernthal watched this fan film. Simple because the original material had a feeling so deep that it was almost impossible to take a bad story.
Dirty laundry short film might just be the best liveaction take on the character. The film was first screened at the 2012 san diego comiccon international. You might also know dolph lundgren from his role as gunner jensen in sylvester stallones action series the expendables. He did it not because he was hired to, but because he simply loves the character and. John travolta may be returning to television, as the actor is reportedly in negotiations to play the lead villain in the upcoming series, macgruber. Dirty laundry, a punisher short film created and starring jane, that was shown during the 2012 comiccon. Jul 16, 2012 on the evening of saturday, july 14, 2012, actor thomas jane and comic book artist tim bradstreet hosted their own panel to talk about their comic book related projects, but the highlight of the presentation was something no one saw coming.
The story and plot were mainly based on two punisher comic book stories. War zone tosses out the ridiculous family reunion massacre of the 2004 film the punisher and with a simple flashback the comic book punisher origin was restored, frank castles family stumbled onto a mob execution and were killed. Dirty laundry, a punisher shortfilm created and starring jane, that was shown during the 2012 comiccon. So, after watching janes short, i got curious about what else the buzz stirredup i. Watch thomas jane as the punisher in new short film live. When it came to the treatment of the punisher property, like the vigilante frank castle himself. Chris warner is raising funds for the punisher project a short film on kickstarter. When it is poured out like that, the surface area of the liquid is increased, allowing for the alcohol vapors to evaporate quickly. The punisher project a short film by chris warner kickstarter. Unlike most movies based on comic book heroes, it doesnt contain the glimmer of a smile, and its hero is a depressed alcoholic well he might be, since his entire family, including wife, child, father and even distant cousins has been massacred before his eyes. A common appreciation is the portrayal of the most notable one in the 2004 film, the punisher, and the jon bernthal says thomas janes dirty.
The film s story and plot were mainly based on two punisher comic book stories. As best i can tell, new years eve and independence day are connected, theres a hip new mall, and presumably a lot of things are going wrong. Several years ago we had an odd exchange after a special screening of the punisher. And from what we understand, the dark and gritty rrated effort will apparently tell the origin story of frank castle. Watch the punisher short film dirty laundry starring thomas jane and ron perlman. In an impossible segue, this weeks top 5 is headlined by the dark knight rises while also shining our weekly spotlight on the punishers new short film dirty laundry, the first poster and new. It has a simple but effective plot, and ron perlman stars in a minor role. Dirty laundry came out in 2012, eight years after the janeled 2004 official punisher film.
Comic con is over and there was a lot of news from it. Thomas jane takes out dirty laundry in a punisher short fan film. Watch thomas jane as the punisher in new short film. It is based on the 32 page one issue storyline do not fall in new york city from november 2001 written by garth ennis and drawn by steve dillon. As he seeks vengeance, he makes the charles bronson character in the. Thomas jane returns as frank castle in short film punisher.
Thomas jane stars in unofficial punisher short film video. The punisher 2004 film hey kids comics wiki fandom. Will thomas jane make any more punisher short films. Tom jane returned as frank castle in the 2012 short film the punisher. This is the second time the film series has been rebooted, after the 2004 production rebooted 1989s the punisher.
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