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Comic-Con 08: Robert Rodriguez Presents Red Sonja with Rose McGowan!
July 25, 2008
by Roman Chavez
Earlier today we attended the panel for the upcoming Red Sonja movie, scheduled for a fourth quarter release in 2009, with producer Robert Rodriguez, director Doug Aarniokoski and star Rose McGowan. This was my first ever movie panel at Comic-Con and it truly was exciting. Rodriguez was very entertaining and full of fun comments, some of which you can hear below. McGowan looked amazing and had a very humble feel to her. And director Aarniokoski just seemed real happy to be there. You're probably already familiar with this adaptation of Robert E. Howard's classic work, as it was just announced about a month ago and we published some news about it earlier today. Included below are a few of the details and updates that Rodriguez and company brought about our favorite "she-devil with a sword."
Unfortunately there were no clips shown this time because they have yet to start filming. As of now, they're still finding locations to shoot and finishing casting with an expected start date in the fall. They did, however, have some promo photos of McGowan dressed in character and she looked definitely looked the part. She had the chain mail bikini, flowing red hair, and a badass sword! What is she doing to get in shape? "I'm working out three hours a day and loving it!" She is also doing some sword training with martial arts stunt coordinator Chad Stahelski (Matrix, Constantine, 300). McGowan is very adamant about doing all of her own stunts, at last as much as they'll allow her, and can't wait to start shooting.
Rodriguez also spoke briefly about a few other commitments (including Shorts) that had kept him from directing the entire thing, those of which forced him to give control to his long-time friend and co-worker Doug Aarniokoski. However, just because he isn't directing doesn't mean he isn't intricately involved. He will be act as producer and even said he will be shooting select scenes. This is after all, Rodriguez' "lifelong dream" (he referenced "Savage Sword of Conan" #60 as the moment in his childhood where he fell in love with the world of Cimmeria). He said that bringing this film to life was something he has been working on for quite some time and the right things happened at the right times to get it where it is today. And as for an expected rating, Rodriguez put it nicely saying, "my name does have a double R!"
You can find two of the beautiful promo posters that they debuted at the panel below. What do you guys think of Rose McGowan as Red Sonja? Have someone better in mind or does this Rodriguez production sound like it might turn out pretty badass? Post a comment and let us know!
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Reader Feedback - 28 Comments »
1
awesome news, definitely looking forward to it, wish i was there to see all of them.
andrew on Jul 25, 2008
2
I have to wonder if people are all Red-Sonja'd out after eventually getting over their Xena fetish.
Chris on Jul 25, 2008
3
that poster on the right looks fucked - the shadows make her face look completely messed.
dom on Jul 25, 2008
4
1st poster is ace, the other not so good.
can't think of any other good women for the lead role… maybe Rhona Mitra who was bad ass in Doomsday!
chrisUK on Jul 25, 2008
5
The 1st poster looks sweet, especially cropped for the banner. The one on the right, though, looks like yet another variation of the TrueJenny'sBloodyBodyMouth theme, now with more Swordy goodness. Ok, this one has eyes and cleavage, but it still reminds me…
wetworks on Jul 25, 2008
6
This will certainly blow the Brigitte Nielsen's version into oblivion.
While we're at it, Rose McG can blow ME too!
Django on Jul 25, 2008
7
From these posters, looks like they're sticking with the Sin City, 300, Spirit type visuals but I could be wrong. McGowan looks hot, but isn't she too small/fragile to play the part? I think someone more built like Jessica Biel or as #4 mentioned Rhona Mitra who looks more bass ass. Still this looks good so far.
Omega728 on Jul 25, 2008
9
Both posters are artistically sexy! Rose McGowan will pull it off–she's long overdue for a star making role. Rose McGowan is freakin' hot and a perfect fit for Sonja. Rhona Mitra is smokin' hot too, but doesn't fit the Sonja role!!
Spider on Jul 25, 2008
10
Jessica Biel would have been great in this role, as would Mitra. Since RR is involved, we will get bloody fight scenes and cool action, so lets wait and see.
Film-Book dot Com on Jul 25, 2008
11
damn these posters are uber hot i love the left hand side bloody brilliant.
Curtis on Jul 25, 2008
12
meh. I think Rose McGowan is great and so is RR, but I'm skeptical about this movie. The whole 'hot chick kicking ass in almost nothing' screams Catwoman or Elektra. But RR does often end up making a good movie, so if anyone can make me like this movie, I suppose RR might be the one.
dave13 on Jul 25, 2008
13
Fire in the hole!
Alex on Jul 25, 2008
14
Hope it's better than the first one.
Dave V. on Jul 25, 2008
15
i was thinkin the same thing no.10 mitra would have been great for this role. hey is it just me or does this look like that game 'heavenly sword'
Drake on Jul 25, 2008
16
I hope its not quite a 300 ripoff, I like real scenery sometimes, that's what gave the old Conan Cinematic Universe its visceral appeal IMHO, these Robert Howard adaptions should all be done with as little CGI as possible if you ask me, I think he would like it that way better.
BTW I cant Wait!
Richard on Jul 25, 2008
17
heavenly sword + 300
Alex on Jul 25, 2008
18
Sure, I could use a laugh
Conrad on Jul 25, 2008
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The left poster is absolutely amazing
L on Jul 25, 2008
21
HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REAL6 on Jul 25, 2008
22
ROSE *Can't make a movie with a lead character*MGOWAN (PASS)
This will BOMB………………………….. I will stream it just to watch how hot she is
insanartist on Jul 26, 2008
23
Rose is a horrible actor. And her voice is not strong enough… perfect maybe for a campy show like Charmed, but awful otherwise. And she's too petite. And too cute. Red Sonjoa should be dangerously, exotically beauitiful, not "cute." Horrible choice. Robert's judgment has definitely been clouded on this one. Pillow talk should not spill over into casting.
Dan on Jul 26, 2008
24
Left is amazing. Right is sexy but very photoshopped. ALSO, WHAT IS WITH ALL OF THESE POSTERS WITH TONGUES AND BLOOD??????????
Ryan on Jul 26, 2008
25
I feel like all comic heroes, no matter how many villains they kill, adhere to a sense of honor, a moral code if you will. Like those they play, one hopes that the actor playing the character reflects this sense of honor in their own lives, unfortunately, neither Rose McGowan nor Robert Rodriguez project the possession of these qualities. Personal choices are personal choices, but they should recognize that audiences will never accept their partnering on films, especially comic based films.
Concerning the poster… the second one is totally off balance, as the face looks distorted. It blows my mind when studios pay so much money for flawed creative.
As a side note, I'm not saying that Rose McGowan is brainless, but like the previous comments, I agree that a female lead in this type of film needs a certain strength, both physically and intellectually… my initial impression is that Rose McGowan lacks both. I thought Rhona Mitra would be the perfect choice, other suggestions: Evangeline Lilly, Kristen Bell, Rachel McAdams, Pink?
I sincerely hope they recast this film, otherwise, I'll be sure to catch it when it's on HBO.
Melissa Fay on Jul 29, 2008
26
I was at Comic Con for this and it looks like fun. Isn't that what movies and comics are supposed to be for? Rose seemed very overwhelmed and sweet at the autograph signing. I think she can pull it off. Why does everyone get negative? Let's just wait and see.
Also, she is no longer dating the director, so that's not why she's in the role.
Tina on Jul 30, 2008
27
Rose McGowan…blah. No excited about her at all. Hated her in Charmed and pretty much anything else she has ever been in. But I will be willing to wait and see. I didnt want to see Tom Cruise as Lestat either but I liked it after I saw it so I am willing to give McGowan a chance though I am not hopeful.
Redelf on Aug 2, 2008
28
Redelf, I agree that I haven't loved everything she's been in. I did enjoy Planet Terror. I'm actually really pleasantly surprised to hear that some people are so open minded about giving movies a chance. I guess anything will be better than the first Red Sonja 
I enjoyed Tom Cruise as Lestat. I've hated him in just about everything else though.
Tina on Aug 3, 2008