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==Plot==
==Plot==
The film will feature the [[G.I. Joe Team]] coming into a conflict with [[Zartan]], [[Storm Shadow (G.I. Joe)|Storm Shadow]] and [[Firefly (G.I. Joe)|Firefly]], all serving under the newly released [[Cobra Commander]]. Zartan (who is last seen in disguise as the [[President of the United States]]) manipulates the U.S. Government and frames all G.I. Joe operatives as traitors, wiping most of them out in a sneak attack. Zartan and the Commander now have all the world leaders under [[Cobra Command|Cobra]]'s control, with warheads headed towards innocent populaces. Badly beaten, outnumbered and outgunned, the Joes make a desperate plan to expose the truth and take back the world from Cobra, with their secret black operation called the "Second American Revolution", which involves the original G.I. Joe [[General Joseph Colton]].<ref name="04:24 PM">{{cite web|author=04:24 PM |url=http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/gi-joe-movie-2/arnold-vosloo-returns-as-zartan-in-gi-joe-ii-retaliation-10561/ |title=Arnold Vosloo Returns As Zartan In GI Joe II Retaliation - GI Joe News |publisher=Hisstank.com |date=2011-07-20 |accessdate=2011-09-30}}</ref>
The film will feature the [[G.I. Joe Team]] coming into a conflict with [[Zartan]], [[Storm Shadow (G.I. Joe)|Storm Shadow]] and [[Firefly (G.I. Joe)|Firefly]], all serving under the newly released [[Cobra Commander]]. Zartan (who is last seen in disguise as the [[President of the United States]]) manipulates the U.S. Government and frames all G.I. Joe operatives as traitors, wiping most of them out in a sneak attack. Zartan and the Commander now have all the world leaders under [[Cobra Command|Cobra]]'s control, with warheads headed towards innocent populaces. Badly beaten, outnumbered and outgunned, the Joes make a desperate plan to expose the truth and take back the world from Cobra, with their secret [[black operation]] called the "Second American Revolution", which involves the original G.I. Joe [[General Joseph Colton]].<ref name="04:24 PM">{{cite web|author=04:24 PM |url=http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/gi-joe-movie-2/arnold-vosloo-returns-as-zartan-in-gi-joe-ii-retaliation-10561/ |title=Arnold Vosloo Returns As Zartan In GI Joe II Retaliation - GI Joe News |publisher=Hisstank.com |date=2011-07-20 |accessdate=2011-09-30}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==

Revision as of 01:44, 24 April 2012

G.I. Joe: Retaliation
File:GIJoeRetaliationLogo.jpg
Official logo for the movie G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Directed byJon M. Chu
Written byRhett Reese
Paul Wernick
Produced byLorenzo di Bonaventura
StarringDwayne Johnson
Bruce Willis
Channing Tatum
Lee Byung-hun
Ray Park
CinematographyStephen F. Windon
Edited byRoger Barton
Jim May
Music byHenry Jackman
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures [3]
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • June 29, 2012 (2012-06-29) (United States)
CountryTemplate:Film US
LanguageEnglish

G.I. Joe: Retaliation (also known as G.I. Joe 2 or G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation) is an upcoming 2012 action film directed by Jon M. Chu, based on Hasbro's G.I. Joe toy, comic and media franchises. It is a sequel to 2009's G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.[4] It is set for a June 29, 2012 release in North America. The film was written by Zombieland writers, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. G.I. Joe: Retaliation features an ensemble cast, starring WWE Superstar Dwayne Johnson and Bruce Willis, with Channing Tatum, Arnold Vosloo, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce and Lee Byung-hun reprising their roles from the first film.

Plot

The film will feature the G.I. Joe Team coming into a conflict with Zartan, Storm Shadow and Firefly, all serving under the newly released Cobra Commander. Zartan (who is last seen in disguise as the President of the United States) manipulates the U.S. Government and frames all G.I. Joe operatives as traitors, wiping most of them out in a sneak attack. Zartan and the Commander now have all the world leaders under Cobra's control, with warheads headed towards innocent populaces. Badly beaten, outnumbered and outgunned, the Joes make a desperate plan to expose the truth and take back the world from Cobra, with their secret black operation called the "Second American Revolution", which involves the original G.I. Joe General Joseph Colton.[5]

Cast

Production

Development

In January 2011, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writers of Zombieland, were hired to write the script for the sequel.[6][7] The movie was originally thought to be titled G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes,[8] which was later denied by Reese.[9] Stephen Sommers was originally going to return as director of the sequel, but Paramount Pictures announced in February 2011 that Jon Chu will direct the sequel,[10][11] which is slated for release on June 29, 2012.[12][13] In July 2011, the sequel's name was revealed to be G.I. Joe: Retaliation.[14][15]

Casting

In January 2011, it was confirmed that Lee Byung-hun will reprise his role as Storm Shadow in the sequel.[16][17] Channing Tatum and Ray Park are also returning to the film as Duke and Snake Eyes, respectively. Rachel Nichols, the actress who played Scarlett in the first film, said that most cast members will not be returning, except for the three aforementioned actors.[18] In March 2011, Sienna Miller stated that she would not be returning for a sequel.[19] Joseph Gordon-Levitt also confirmed that he will not be returning as Cobra Commander in the sequel.[20]

In June 2011, Dwayne Johnson was cast as Roadblock,[21] D.J. Cotrona and rapper RZA were cast as Flint and Blind Master respectively,[22] while Elodie Yung was in talks for the role of Jinx.[23] In July 2011, Adrianne Palicki was confirmed for the lead female role of Lady Jaye,[24][25] and Ray Stevenson was confirmed to portray the villain Firefly.[26][27] Arnold Vosloo also confirmed that he would reprise his role of Zartan,[5] and Joseph Mazzello was confirmed to play Mouse.[28] In August 2011, Walton Goggins was added as Warden Nigel James,[29] and it was confirmed that Bruce Willis was cast to star in the film as the original G.I. Joe.[30][31]

Filming

Filming began in August 2011 in Louisiana.[14][32] In September, a casting call sheet leaked to the Internet revealed that Cobra Commander would appear in the sequel, though it was unknown who will play the character.[33] Director Jon Chu stated in an interview, that this Cobra Commander is not the same character that Levitt played.[34] Ray Park also revealed that Snake Eyes' pet wolf, Timber, would be appearing in the sequel.[35]

On November 22, 2011, a crew member died in an accident at a New Orleans warehouse that was serving as a sound stage for the production. The incident happened while crew members were changing out a set.[36]

Promotion

On December 12, 2011, the premiere trailer for the film was released on YouTube exclusively from Machinima.com. The trailer itself features a remix of the White Stripes' song "Seven Nation Army" by The Glitch Mob.[1] Following the release of the trailer, Interview magazine featured G.I. Joe: Retaliation in "Thursday video Face-Off" against the indie film Alter Egos on January 12, 2012.[37] A second trailer for the film aired during Super Bowl XLVI, containing music by Jay-Z.[38][39] A Japanese trailer focusing on actor Lee Byung-hun was released in April 2012.[40]

Toy Line

A toy line for the film has been confirmed by Hasbro. It is set to be released in May 2012.[41]

References

  1. ^ a b "G.I. Joe: Retaliation Trailer Arrives Online". December 12, 2011. Retrieved 2012-2-29. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ "G. I. Joe: Retaliation Teaser Poster And Official Description Revealed". December 25, 2011. Retrieved 2012-2-29. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ "Untitled (Paramount Pictures/G.I. Joe Sequel) (2012): Cast, Credits & Awards". New York Times. Retrieved 2012-2-19. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Vejvoda, Jim. "First Look: The Rock in G.I. Joe 2 - Movies News at IGN". Uk.movies.ign.com. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
  5. ^ a b 04:24 PM (2011-07-20). "Arnold Vosloo Returns As Zartan In GI Joe II Retaliation - GI Joe News". Hisstank.com. Retrieved 2011-09-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Weintraub, Steve (January 6, 2010). "Exclusive: G.I. Joe Sequel is Happening; Zombieland's Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick Writing G.I. JOE 2". Collider.com. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
  7. ^ Seigel, Tatiana (January 11, 2009). "Par OKs G.I. Joe sequel, dates Trek". Variety. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
  8. ^ "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" Sequel Has A Title, Comic Book Resources, April 28, 2011
  9. ^ Rhett Reese (2011-06-13). ""G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes" is NOT the Title of "G.I. Joe 2"!". Twitter. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
  10. ^ "Jon Chu Picked To Direct 'G.I. Joe 2′ | /Film". Slashfilm.com. 2011-02-25. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
  11. ^ "Paramount Drafts Jon M. Chu For 'G.I. Joe 2'". February 25, 2011.
  12. ^ Ray Subers. "'G.I. Joe 2' Strikes June 29, 2012". Box Office Mojo.
  13. ^ Jay A. Fernandez (2011-07-27). "'G.I. Joe 2' Moving Release Date Up to June 29, 2012". The Hollywood Reporter.
  14. ^ a b G.I. Joe 2's New Title & Trek Takeover, IGN
  15. ^ JJ Abrams Moving Toward Helming 'Star Trek 2,' But 'G.I. Joe' Sequel Will Get His June 29, 2012 Release Slot Deadline Hollywood, July 2, 2011
  16. ^ Soo-Mee, Park (January 17, 2011). "Lee Byung-hun to Reprise 'G.I. Joe' Role". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 1, 2011.
  17. ^ Silas Lesnick. "Storm Shadow to Return in G.I. Joe Sequel".
  18. ^ Nichols, Rachel (2011-03-03). "GI JOE 2 News Flash: The only characters to return in the JON CHU directed sequel will be SNAKE EYES, STORM SHADOW, and DUKE..." Twitter. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
  19. ^ Jason "Wildweasel". "Sienna Miller Will Not Be Returning for "G.I. Joe 2″".
  20. ^ Matt Keith (May 2, 2011). "No surprise, Joseph Gordon-Levitt not in G.I. Joe 2". Killer Film.com.
  21. ^ "Dwayne johnson in talks to star in 'G.I. Joe' sequel". Showblitz.com. 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  22. ^ Borys Kit (2011-06-27). "'G.I. Joe': RZA Joining Sequel (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  23. ^ Borys Kit (2011-06-10). "G.I. Joe': Elodie Yung in Talks to Join New Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  24. ^ Nededog, Jethro (July 1, 2011). "Paramount's 'G.I. Joe 2' Casts 'Friday Night Lights' Star Adrianne Palicki". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  25. ^ "'Wonder Woman' Actress Adrianne Palicki Joins 'G.I. Joe 2′". Screen Rant. 2011-07-02. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
  26. ^ "Ray Stevenson Enlists for G.I. Joe 2". ComingSoon.net. 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
  27. ^ Miller, Daniel (July 8, 2011). "'Thor' Actor Ray Stevenson to Play Villain in 'G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  28. ^ Vejvoda, Jim (July 26, 2011). "From The Pacific to G.I. Joe 2". IGN. Retrieved July 30, 2011.
  29. ^ "Walton Goggins Signs On For 'G.I. Joe 2′". Screenrant.com. 2011-08-16. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
  30. ^ "Bruce Willis confirmed for GI JOE 2: RETALIATION - News". GeekTyrant. 2011-08-20. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
  31. ^ 27 Like19 Dislike1 Aug 20, 2011 by B. Alan Orange (2011-08-20). "Bruce Willis Confirmed for G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation!". MovieWeb.com. Retrieved 2011-09-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  32. ^ 33 Like17 Dislike3 Aug 16, 2011 by B. Alan Orange (2011-08-16). "G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation Photo with Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock". MovieWeb.com. Retrieved 2011-09-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  33. ^ 04:25 PM (2011-09-21). "G. I. Joe: Retaliation Casting Call Reveals Cobra Commander - GI Joe News". Hisstank.com. Retrieved 2011-09-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  34. ^ The Huffington Post (2012-02-13). "Jon Chu On Why 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Will Be Nothing Like 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra'". Retrieved 2012-03-18.
  35. ^ 04:25 PM (2011-09-25). "Timber To Appear In G. I. Joe: Retaliation - GI Joe News". Hisstank.com. Retrieved 2011-09-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  36. ^ WDSU TV. "'G.I. Joe 2' Crew Member Dies At New Orleans Set".
  37. ^ Galkin, Alexandra (01-12-12). "TRAILER FACE­OFF! ALTER EGOS VS. GI JOE: RETALIATION". Interview Magazine. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); soft hyphen character in |title= at position 13 (help)
  38. ^ Sullivan, Kevin (02-01-12). "'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Super Bowl Spot Continues Trend Of Awesome". Retrieved 02-05-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  39. ^ Garibaldi, Christina (02-05-12). "'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Trailer Explodes Into Super Bowl". Retrieved 02-05-12. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  40. ^ Wildaniel LaBoy (2012-04-06). "New Japanese T.V. Spot For G.I.JOE: RETALIATION". Retrieved 2012-04-08.
  41. ^ Hasbro.com. "GI JOE Retaliation: 2012 Movie Line". Retrieved 2012-04-17.

External links

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