Script turned in for "Cowboys and Aliens"

"Star Trek" writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman along with "Lost" co-creator Damon Lindelof are awaiting the approval of their script.
After taking some time in creating a screenplay that could potentially turn into a theatrical release in the not too distant future, Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman; whom we all know were attached to "Star Trek," along with the co-creator of “Lost” are awaiting the approval from a rather prestige panel of judges…Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Brian Gazer and also the man many see as landing the lead role…Robert Downey Jr.

"We're just literally waiting to hear if they hate it or what," Orci said regarding feedback on the script. "We're waiting to hear from the principals. We try not to turn it in until we think it's ready. Obviously, there are always things you can improve." Although they feel the script is “ready,” only time will tell what the producers feel about their hard work.

I personally have no knowledge of this comic book and never heard of it until this afternoon, but with the names I’ve read who penned the script as well as the producers judging the script, I’m open to see how things will turn out. Now, let’s say the script does get the green light from the panel, it may not fit into the schedule of Downey Jr. If that happens, I wonder who else they have in mind.

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Whispers68
8/10/2009
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21 Comments

Great first article dude!
Rorschach01 - 8/10/2009, 4:45 PM
Thanks a lot bro...

I didn't think it would make the front page but apparently it did. What I would like to know is whether or not anyone has ever read this comic book before because I'm totally clueless on it.
Whispers68 - 8/10/2009, 4:50 PM
Good job whispers.
SirPrize - 8/10/2009, 4:54 PM
what else does RDJ have coming out that might prevent him from being in this movie?
NJdevil12 - 8/10/2009, 5:01 PM
@NJDevil...that's where I'm a bit lost. If you check his film scheduling, it doesn't show much going on really. Iron Man is already in post production, he will be voicing a character in "Oobermind." Funny thing is, he plays a cartoon superhero "Metro Man" who is the arch rival of Ben Stiller's villain called "oobermind."

After that, they only list The Avengers but that's in pre production.
Whispers68 - 8/10/2009, 5:07 PM
IRON MAN 2 AND THREE QUARTERS...
GUNSMITH - 8/10/2009, 5:09 PM
Why thank you, "Sirprize." Seems like I'm being welcome openly in the Comicbookmovie family.
Whispers68 - 8/10/2009, 5:09 PM
Very nice job on your first article, Whispers68. Welcome to the most awesome website on earth! I hope you will be very happy as part of our great family here! :)
dancingmonkey08 - 8/10/2009, 5:53 PM
Thanks "dancingmonkey08." I've loved viewing the articles and more importantly the responses on this site since I first learned about it back in '07 but I finally decided it was time to sign on and become a poster myself.

I hope I'll be able to bring valid articles from now on


Once again, thanks for the welcome guys. I finally have a site to express my opinion on movies
Whispers68 - 8/10/2009, 6:00 PM
Welcome Whispers....cool article....love your avatar..looks like a dark horse riding LEEEE....irony lol :P
teabag - 8/10/2009, 6:08 PM
LOL...that was pretty funny Teabag. hahaha. I've noticed your name a lot on this site also.

Thanks for the welcome.

Does anyone know anything about this comic book at all though?
Whispers68 - 8/10/2009, 6:11 PM
hahahahahahaha..dark horse riding Leee!

Never heard of the comic, but it sounds [frick]ing cool!
Rorschach01 - 8/10/2009, 6:11 PM
I havent a clue what its about whispers but the title needs a little work :)
teabag - 8/10/2009, 6:13 PM
According to wikipedia (yeah i know)...

"An extraterrestrial species lands in Arizona in the mid-1800s. The aliens plan to quash the Wild West and enslave humanity, but the cowboys and native Apache have other plans."

Could be cool if done right i guess
Whispers68 - 8/10/2009, 6:19 PM
Hell il watch it but it would be nice for these aliens to visit here instead of the US for a change......can you just amagine the alien carnage....



lol :P
teabag - 8/10/2009, 6:24 PM
hahaha...that image is classic. LOL
Whispers68 - 8/10/2009, 6:30 PM
I love wierd west!
TheDurkinKnight - 8/10/2009, 7:27 PM
You guys can find it online at: http://www.drunkduck.com/CowboysAndAliens/

That is where I found out about it a few years ago. Its about time that the script has progressed a little. I've been hearing rumors about this being turned into a movie since the graphic novel first came out. I hear that there is also a sequel to it, too.
necrosage2005 - 8/10/2009, 10:11 PM
How can you not know this comic??? I thought we was all comic book fans here lol!

I believe this was gonna be a animated series too at one stage!

Hey cool First article @ Whispers!!! ; )

Hope ya enjoying it!

I dunno about RDJ in this, it seems abit out of place, maybe he'll be too busy with AVENGERS or something, Josh what's his name from LOST would be perfect for this role.

Thumbs up!
LEEE777 - 8/11/2009, 6:19 AM
LEEE i love comics but i aint reading Bunty (girly comic)!!

I hope this is a cross between Ice Pirates and Paint your Wagon lol :P
teabag - 8/11/2009, 6:35 AM
Have to say, not the best comic but still an interesting mash up of genres! Wonder if the studio will mess with the interracial/interspecies relationships?
wards - 8/11/2009, 1:34 PM

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