ext_26945 ([identity profile] erinm-4600.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomania2008-06-13 11:01 am

I was looking to see if there was anything new on the Street Fighter page...

...and followed the link to the interview with the writer.

The usual "blah blah," but I did see this: *PG for language*

In the first STREET FIGHTER and in the games, Bison can fly and has funky electrical powers and shit. In this movie is he more grounded in reality?

Definitely more grounded in reality. Although we do have a few moments that are going to be a little more "out there," the rule we established was that anything in this movie has to come from character. So, for example, Bison flying or shooting electrical beams is pretty hard to believe. But there are other things he does that come from a true place of evil. A small portion of the film devotes itself to Bison's origin, so we begin to understand how he became what he is.

Did you develop that origin story specifically for the movie?

It's based on a number of accounts. All of it is canon. Of course, Bison's past is veiled in secrecy, so there was room to finally invent and shed some light on it. We know he originated in Thailand (hence why the movie's set in Bangkok), and we know at some point he gained his power by committing an awful act. What it was, and what he got from it, is kind of a fun mystery that the film explores.

Still no FREAKIN' pictures, though. GAH!!

[identity profile] gatechic.livejournal.com 2008-06-13 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
The gamers are truly not going to be happy about this film. But heck, I am!

It really seems like they're trying for more character development than anything else.

:D

[identity profile] gatechic.livejournal.com 2008-06-13 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
They hated it, which is why there isn't a lot of hope for this film.

[identity profile] gatechic.livejournal.com 2008-06-13 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
heehee...

[identity profile] badgirl2bad4u.livejournal.com 2008-06-13 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
O M G

I am so dying of laughter over here LOLOL That was the most amusing train of thought I've seen in a long time - since I was sitting here tapping a finger to my chin going, Hmm... *considers it as well*... uh huh...*wonders right along with you and looks forward to the action figures and idea of fedora stealing*...LMFAO You sucked me in!

[identity profile] trystan830.livejournal.com 2008-06-13 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
as long as he doesn't DIE.

again.
Edited 2008-06-13 15:44 (UTC)

[identity profile] trystan830.livejournal.com 2008-06-13 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
well, Bison. he really ought to have a character that makes it to the end of a movie once or twice....

[identity profile] trystan830.livejournal.com 2008-06-13 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
yeah, i totally hear you there....

maybe he needs a new agent?

[identity profile] trystan830.livejournal.com 2008-06-13 05:06 pm (UTC)(link)
hehehe....

LOL! :D

[identity profile] trystan830.livejournal.com 2008-06-13 04:07 pm (UTC)(link)
:D

[identity profile] badgirl2bad4u.livejournal.com 2008-06-13 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"A small portion of the film devotes itself to Bison's origin, so we begin to understand how he became what he is."

BadGirl's Response:

o.0

*immediately drops to knees and starts praying*

Oh PLEASE let there be naked, sweaty, tormented Neal/Bison scenes...Please let there be naked, sweaty, tormented Neal/Bison scenes...Please let there be naked, sweaty, tormented Neal/Bison scenes...

I'm seeing Mr. blue-eyed apple-assed fox in shackles and a dark, dirty cell...with teary eyes...screaming angrily at the hand he's been dealt...enough to make us feel for his plight...

Followed by MASSIVE amounts of ass kickery...and scary!crazy!Neal...

Maybe make us do the fangirl sigh and, "he's so evil...but he is sooooo unbelievably freaking HOT while doing it...and hey - he went through some stuff - boy's bound to have some aggression issues to work out. I'd still hit it ;) "

*looks around guiltily*

Or maybe that'll just be me LMFAO

[identity profile] badgirl2bad4u.livejournal.com 2008-06-13 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
LMFAO And why am I hearing the banter between Jack Sparrow and Wil Turner in my head?

"How far are you willing to go to save her?"
"I'd die for her."

LOL It may be because my immediate response to a sentence that included "getting Jayne to burn people in a church and killing kids" was a chipper:

"Oh good! No worries then."
Edited 2008-06-13 22:37 (UTC)

[identity profile] saniz.livejournal.com 2008-06-14 04:44 am (UTC)(link)
lol oh BG you just make my day, you always make me feel better by making me laugh.

" Oh PLEASE let there be naked, sweaty, tormented Neal/Bison scenes...Please let there be naked, sweaty, tormented Neal/Bison scenes...Please let there be naked, sweaty, tormented Neal/Bison scenes..." *nods and prays right along with ya*

[identity profile] badgirl2bad4u.livejournal.com 2008-06-14 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
*beams with pride* Aawww shucks babe! ;) I'm so happy to hear that! MWAH!

[identity profile] neefalco.livejournal.com 2008-06-14 08:44 am (UTC)(link)
i'm really looking forward to a Neal/Bison action figure. cuz damn it if i can't have a Cain action figure i'm going for the next best thing.

[identity profile] gatechic.livejournal.com 2008-06-14 04:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh hell yeah!

I'll add it to my collection. I have the Doctor (Ten), Jack Harkness and Trip Tucker (Enterprise). I still need Daniel Jackson and Jack O'Neill. ;)

[identity profile] gatechic.livejournal.com 2008-06-14 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
I may have to order a couple of early birthday presents for me. :)

[identity profile] neefalco.livejournal.com 2008-06-15 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I've just got two Jaynes, Cyclops and Wolvie so far... I had a King Endomyian(sp?) but somehow in the many moves from school and home he disappeared :( I'm seriously thinking about making my own Cain doll out of an old Ken doll.