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GIJOE Retaliation Movie Spoiler Images and Information
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12-07-2012, 10:17 PM
DESTRO
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Here are the major spoiler lines located in full production notes.
"A major storyline in
G.I. JOE: RETALIATION
focuses on the relationship between
SNAKE EYES
and his arch-enemy
STORM SHADOW
, who was presumed dead at the end of
G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA
. When we first meet SNAKE EYES again, he is on a search for peace within himself after retreating to the
Arashikage
to train with the
BLIND MASTER
. It is there that
SNAKE EYES
learns that
STORM SHADOW
is still alive. “
SNAKE EYES
is set to the task of finding
STORM SHADOW
and bringing him to the
Blind Master
to face judgment and accountability for his actions,” explains Park."
Director
Jon M. Chu
wanted to delve deep into the emotional storyline of the ninjas and the depth of the animosity between the two men who trained side-by-side as brothers. “We really wanted to explore where the human and ninja collide, where the anger and jealousy start to take over and that’s where we find both these characters.”
The centerpiece action sequence that is sure to be a much talked about crowd pleaser is a sequence that involves a high-altitude zipline chase and Ninja fight on the mountaintops of the Himalayas. After discovering that
STORM SHADOW
was healing and seeking refuge with the red Ninjas in a Nepalese monastery,
SNAKE EYES
and
JINX
set out to retrieve him and bring him back to the
BLIND MASTER
for judgment. After an epic fight between the two adversaries that leads to having
STORM SHADOW’s
unconscious body in tow, the duo are forced to take the only route of escape. The most dangerous sequence follows them down the majestic snow-covered mountainside on a zip line while being chased by hordes of red ninjas.
In the first act, audiences are introduced to the
G.I. JOE
team and their level of physical intensity illustrated by two grandiose action sequences that set the bar for the level of action the audience can anticipate. On a mission to neutralize Pakistan’s’ nuclear arsenal, the teams perform a dangerous and high-risk extraction with great precision and skill. The sequence is an action smorgasbord that involves high-height rappelling, hand-to-hand combat, parkour, gunplay and a great deal of weaponry and ammunition. The sequence showcases each of the
G.I. JOE
team members’ special skill set and their undeniable proficiency and domination as a team.
Shot in NASA’s VAB, short for the Vertical Assembly Building, the production team utilized the 220 foot tall ceilings and never-before-seen rocket boosters to push the limits of the action coverage. “The production value is amazing and we had
ROADBLOCK
and two other
JOE’S
repel down the face of this 200-foot rocket into battle,”
While celebrating the successful completion of the complicated and dangerous mission with no
G.I. JOE
lives lost, the team is ambushed and blindsided by a powerful force that
essentially wipes out the majority of the unit.
The stunts and special effects team orchestrated a powerful and explosive portrayal of a military force under siege. The sequence involved Humvee’s blown 30 feet into the air, numerous rocket-charges staged all over the set and vehicles on fire all within a carefully choreographed sequence that implicated the extensive unit of core
G.I. JOE’s
, additional Navy Seals, over 30 stuntmen and roughly 40 extras.
Below is the full GIJOE Retaliation Production Notes for the movie.
In this sequel, the G.I. JOE team is not only fighting their mortal enemy COBRA; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. The film stars D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum with Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson. G.I. JOE: RETALIATION is directed by Jon M. Chu; produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Brian Goldner and written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick, based on Hasbro’s G.I. JOE® characters.
The executive producers are Stephen Sommers, Herbert W. Gains and
Erik Howsam. The director of photography is Stephen Windon. The production designer is Andrew Menzies and the editors are Roger Barton and Jim May. The costume designer is Louise Mingenbach.
ABOUT THE FILM
Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who has had a hand in some of the most successful film franchises to date, including the billion dollar franchise TRANSFORMERS, felt that the first film’s conclusion left the door open to explore more within the G.I. JOE world.
“I thought that ending the first film with the suggestion that there was an imposter in the oval office was something that was completely unique and would be an interesting thing to examine… It was important to find a director who would really own it completely and be able to take all the multi-layered characters and treat them with gravity,” says di Bonaventura.
When considering directors to helm the sequel, Adam Goodman, President of Paramount’s Film Group, surprised di Bonaventura by suggesting director on-the-rise Jon M. Chu, who had just come off of the hugely-successful Justin Bieber movie NEVER SAY NEVER. “Jon and I had a funny first meeting because his experiences are pretty far away from mine and vice versa, but I discovered that he grew up with the G.I. JOE vs. COBRA mythology and understood the internal aesthetics of what G.I. JOE is and that is something that’s invaluable,” recalls di Bonaventura. “After talking, we found out that we were both trying to make the same movie and it’s been a great partnership.”
In Chu, producers saw a fresh set of eyes with genuine enthusiasm and love for the brand. “He has a shorthand with these characters and he brings a great sense of experimentation to his films,” says executive producer Erik Howsam.
Recalls Chu, “I grew up with G.I. JOE and was familiar back before the cartoon and comic books, and felt that that we could tie in the brand to various generations. My version would be what any fan boy would want to see.”
The G.I. JOE mythology runs deep and has a pantheon of characters to draw from, each with their own back-story, nuances and characteristics. When approaching the sequel, the filmmakers wanted to build on the best elements and storylines from the first film and carry those through to the second installment while simultaneously creating a new identity and feel. This offered the opportunity to introduce new characters from the mythology to the franchise.
ABOUT THE CHARACTERS & CAST
Returning from the first installment is DUKE, the young all-American soldier who leads his team with confidence, precision and a great deal of pride. DUKE, dedicated and loyal, will do anything to protect the soldiers under his care and strives to bring out the best in each one of them.
Reprising the role is actor Channing Tatum, who brings ease to a character who appeals to a varied audience. “Channing is an everyman and we can relate to DUKE much more because he is straight-up and has an amazing ability to feel familiar with the audience,” says Chu.
“It’s been so fun to be back playing the biggest make-believe game of all time,” says Channing.”
With DUKE as the head of the elite unit, the spine and backbone of the group is ROADBLOCK, his second in command. ROADBLOCK is a mountain of a man who helps lead the team with experience, honor and an unbreakable dedication to his unit and country. “He is one of the most loved characters in the G.I. JOE world and we knew we wanted ROADBLOCK to be a part of the movie,” explained Chu.
When casting a character known for his extreme physical dominance and legendary size, filmmakers were put to the task of finding an actor who could match the character’s physicality while embodying his internal strength and fortitude.
“There is only one person I can think of in the entire world who could ever embody this character and Dwayne Johnson was that guy,” says Chu. “Beyond the obvious fact of his physicality, Dwayne understands what it means to be a soldier and a leader. He brought an honor and grounded humanity to the role.”
Chu continues. “Dwayne is essentially a G.I. JOE and that’s something you can’t act or script out. It’s just in his DNA. When you think of anyone who is almost a living action figure, Dwayne comes to mind.”
“Dwayne is an actual action figure,” says Tatum. “Every time I look at him on set I think ‘That’s The Rock!’ His arm is literally as big as my waist.”
Like many, Dwayne Johnson had his own cherished memories of playing with G.I. JOE toys as a child. “As a kid, I loved playing with the G.I. JOE action figures. When I got involved with the project I began to understand the mythology and was impressed by how layered it is and how deep it goes,” says Johnson.
“ROADBLOCK is considered the glue that holds the G.I. JOE team together and I really appreciated his reluctance to being in the front or in the limelight,” says Johnson. “He does it for the love of country and service and I find it very admirable when a man is in that space.”
The relationship between ROADBLOCK and DUKE is that of a partnership steeped in mutual respect and experience. “DUKE is the head of the G.I. JOE team and ROADBLOCK is the spine and they work really well together,” explains Chu. “While DUKE gives the commands and serves as the quarterback, he relies on ROADBLOCK’s experience and strengths to back him up. Their relationship is very close.”
Another beloved character of the G.I. JOE mythology introduced to the film franchise is FLINT, a solid and strong-willed soldier who has a bit of a rebellious streak. “FLINT is the guy who is really good at what he does, but is a bit of a renegade,” explains di Bonaventura. “He doesn’t want to follow party lines, which doesn’t always go down particularly well in an organization like the G.I. JOE team.”
Casting the role meant finding an actor who could hold his own, fighting side by side with co-stars Dwayne Johnson and Channing Tatum, and exude enough confidence to not want to always follow the path laid out. Filmmakers found their FLINT in newcomer D.J. Cotrona, who had the right combination of strength, charm and slight cockiness.
“D.J. has a quiet intensity and is a good contrast to Dwayne and Channing. Channing has a real affability and Dwayne has a lot of strength and D.J. goes along, but he has a very firm backbone of his own,” says di Bonaventura.
Having a personal connection to the mythology, Cotrona was excited about the opportunity to live out his childhood fantasies. “I grew up playing with G.I. JOE action figures, so I’ve been preparing for this role since I was six years old,” he says. “G.I. JOE was my first toy obsession, so this holds a very special place in my heart.”
In the unit, each G.I. JOE team member has unique and special areas of expertise and FLINT is no exception. His special skill is Parkour, a very athletic and dangerous method of using movement and flexibility to maneuver the body to point A to point B. To train for the role, Cotrona worked with Parkour specialists at Tempest studio in Los Angeles for months. “I’m not going to even pretend that I have a knack for it,” laughs Cotrona. “I went in cold and worried, but the guys at Tempest were able to break each sequence down piece-by-piece that made it a lot less intimidating.” As one of the newer members of the elite team, FLINT struggles to find the balance between being a hero in his own right and a supportive member of the unit. “FLINT has a lot of natural ability, but has a very short trigger and thinks that his way is the best way,” Cotrona continues.
Another new character introduced in the film is LADY JAYE, the only female in the squad and never one to back down or be intimidated. An expert marksman who also handles intelligence, LADY JAYE is an integral part of the unit who fights alongside her male counterparts with equal passion and strength.
The search for an actress to embody a character with both beauty and muscle was not an easy one nor taken lightly. The filmmakers found their LADY JAYE in actress Adrianne Palicki whose previous credits include RED DAWN and the television series “Friday Night Lights.” She had also been cast as the lead for the “Wonder Woman” series.
“We needed a strong woman who could hold her own and Adrianne is whip smart, beautiful and extremely physically competent, which helps audiences really experience her as one of the G.I. JOE team members,” says di Bonaventura.
Palicki was enthusiastic about tackling a character as strong as LADY JAYE. “She has a bit of sass to her and a strength in having to constantly prove herself,” says Palicki. “She’s a gun specialist and the intelligence of the group and has multiple qualities that they need.”
“Adrianne is a tough chick, she’s no one’s pushover,” says Dwayne Johnson. “She comes from a long lineage of military families and can tell a dirty joke and that makes her A-Number one on my list.”
Although she went through training with military and fitness advisors for the extensive demands of the role, Palicki came with a familiarity from her previous work in the action realm. “Thankfully, I’d already done RED DAWN and had just come from doing “Wonder Woman.” Because of those experiences, I was able to focus on the fine-tuned details like how to holster a gun and pull it out correctly so that guys who have been doing this for years won’t watch it and think we’re full of it,” laughs Palicki.
“Adrianne was wide open and wanted to know the very basics of gun handling and tactical movement and the result was that I didn’t have to coach her at all on set,” says technical advisor Harry Humphries.
Also returning to the franchise is SNAKE EYES, a fan-favorite and one of the most iconic G.I. JOE characters in the mythology. “We knew we had to bring back SNAKE EYES, says Chu. “Throughout the film, he discovers a lot about himself and the truth of his past.”
Reprising his role for a second time around, actor and martial artist Ray Park suits up again as the deadly ninja. A dynamic physical performer who has found great fanfare from his work as Darth Maul in STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE and X-MEN, Park has a reputation for his ability to breathe life into characters with little or no dialogue.
“Ray is able to communicate a lot with a nod or look and really brings SNAKE EYES to life without a single line of dialogue,” comments di Bonaventura.
“Ray’s movement has its own language, whether it’s a shift of the shoulders, the tilting of his head or just his chin lifting up,” adds Chu. “It’s amazing how everyone has a very specific idea of the personality of SNAKE EYES and that all goes to Ray Park.”
After their initial meeting to discuss Chu’s vision and his thoughts on what would be explored with the character, Park knew he was in good hands. “We really hit it off and Jon knew a lot about the characters. He knew how important it was to stay true to the characters and he had a strong vision for this movie.”
One advantage of having an accomplished martial artist such as Park for the role meant the filmmakers were able to push the limits of the fight sequences without having to cheat with cut-aways and traditional movie magic. “Because Ray is so good at what he does, we’re able to have fights without pulling any punches,” says di Bonaventura.
A major storyline in G.I. JOE: RETALIATION focuses on the relationship between SNAKE EYES and his arch-enemy STORM SHADOW, who was presumed dead at the end of G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA. When we first meet SNAKE EYES again, he is on a search for peace within himself after retreating to the Arashikage to train with the BLIND MASTER. It is there that SNAKE EYES learns that STORM SHADOW is still alive. “SNAKE EYES is set to the task of finding STORM SHADOW and bringing him to the Blind Master to face judgment and accountability for his actions,” explains Park.
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