THIS is what the Nova Corps will look like?!!!

[Earth 2 Chris]

^Well, that's a good point there with the Kree. If they wanted cosmic, why not go to Captain Marvel? It would be a real slap in DC/Warner's face to boot, since they won't be able to call a movie Captain Marvel anyway.

Too many Captains, with Steve Rogers already on board for the Marvel Movie Universe?

Chris

[The Toyroom]

They want their own Space Opera, to sell toys and more junk.....

Bah!!!!!!!

[jwyblejr]

The fact it's a $200 million production might be what's missing. This looks like a fan-boy costume. Simply being able to surmise who this might be (with little or no personal attachment to the character) is not a reason to give it a passing grade for me. But then again, it's one of my favorite characters, so I'm going to want a little more bang for my buck. This monstrosity looks like Stark's SWAT team in space. The concept is way off the mark. Here's some visual prompts to illustrate:

Nova from the 70's...



Nova more present day...



Movie Nova...




Looks like Judge Dredd and Iron Man had a kid...

I was thinking more like Brainiac. That's what the three little circles remind me of.

[Random Axe]

I think this movie will do HUGE numbers and will likely be the most successful Marvel venture outside of Avengers. This is very much a sci-fi, off earth story that is completely on it's own. There are rumors of Iron Man making a cameo, but I don't know how that happens. They have the advantage of creating new worlds and not telling a story within the confines of an Avengers, FF or X-men fueled film universe. This is Marvel's opportunity to turn completely unknown characters into household names. Given our current generation of kids, Rocket Raccoon is a can't miss character that will sell TONS of merch. Gunn is kind of a quirky film maker and will bring a wry sense of humor to this along with a dash of cool. This is going to sneak up on a lot of people I think.

[johnmiic]

That costume looks pretty bad-like rented from a fanboy. I'm not a NOVA fan but that just devalues the characters. It's not a question of conceptualization or interpetation. They should look sleek not overburdened and clunky. It's like when Shaque` was cast as Steel running around rooftops in heavy armor. I assume this guy is a foot soldier and doesn't fly like Nova Corps should? Throwing all this together in one film some characters get second class treatment.

[ctc]

>They have the advantage of creating new worlds and not telling a story within the confines of an Avengers, FF or X-men fueled film universe

To me, that would be a plus. But to filmmakers it's a liability. They want the big names so that there's less risk. Someone SOMEWHERE thinks the Guardians are all that.... I don't know who, but that's how these things happen.

I think the movie will do insanely well, or not insanely well. I don't think it'll flop. That's pretty hard to do. But it'll either strike a chord right off, or folkks will go see it ('cos everybody sees EVERYTHING any more) and think "Meh. It was okay."

>Given our current generation of kids, Rocket Raccoon is a can't miss character that will sell TONS of merch

...? I'm missing a step here....

Don C.

[jwyblejr]

Maybe the kids will mistake Rocket for Sly Cooper?

[Random Axe]

Everyone who grew up with Sonic the Hedgehog or Crash Bandicoot will b on board. Talking cgi animals will always sell tickets, even non talking ones. Mr Poppers Penguins made a profit, I think Guardians will be fine.

[ctc]

>Everyone who grew up with Sonic the Hedgehog or Crash Bandicoot will b on board.

Maybe; but those folks are in their 20's or 30's now.

>Mr Poppers Penguins made a profit

*shudder*

Don C.