Eric Powell Gives an Update on the Goon Animated Movie

Cult favorite comic writer, Eric Powell, gives a much anticipated update on the adaptation of the Goon animated movie.

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By J. "Falcon" Ayers - 3/2/2010
Greeting fellow CBMers! It has been to long since I have graced this fair site with news, but when fellow Tennessean and comic writer, Eric Powell, makes a headline, you can be sure I will not be far behind. (Seriously, his house is like 45 minutes from me).

Powell sat down with MTV recently and gave a much anticipated update to the adaptation of his cult comic hit, Goon.

The movie is being produced by David Fincher (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and it is Powell's prediction that as soon as Fincher is done with his current project, Goon is a go!

Powell states the first draft of the script has been completed and is going through the standard renovations. However, if you have any fears of the changes that come from comic adaptations, Powell had this to say, "We had to adapt it for the film, but I wrote the script — so The Goon doesn't fall from the sky in a meteor or have superpowers or anything like that. . ."

He continues, "It is The Goon and it has the feel of the The Goon. The story had to change a little to get it to work in a film format, but the characters, the world, and the interaction between the characters are all the same."

Ever since the little taste of the Goon movie was granted at Comic-Con, all of us "Goonies" have been waiting on edge for any updates that come our way, and this is certainly great news to hear!

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Your friendly neighborhood Falcon,
John "Falcon" Ayers
The Falcon's Nest

Source: MTV
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antonio - 3/2/2010, 7:01 PM
IT DOES SOUND AWESOME!!!!!!i cant wait for this!!
RorMachine - 3/2/2010, 7:04 PM
Sorry Antonio, no fisting on CBM!

Yep, can't wait either, that comic is just about the strangest thing I ever read.
BryEL - 3/2/2010, 7:07 PM
Anyone else read the Goon/Dethklok cross over? Kinda weak imo.
answer - 3/2/2010, 7:08 PM
Never read this! Is it something I should check out?
longbowhunter - 3/2/2010, 7:13 PM
The Goon will translate really well to animation. I've only read the first trade paperback, but I liked it. I'll be anxious to see how this turns out.
rockingrich1webb - 3/2/2010, 7:59 PM
im not so sure. it looks weird. not ur typical cartoon. actually cartoons like this fail so nope not watching.
JoshWilding - 3/2/2010, 8:19 PM
I've heard of this but never read it! Fincher's involvement might make me check it out though!

Guys, check out Part One of my CABLE Fan Cast!!! Just click the link!
Dmon - 3/2/2010, 8:30 PM
OMG Did rockingrich1webb and grif's comments get mixed up? lol
thwhtGuardian - 3/2/2010, 9:37 PM
the Goon is great! I can't wait for this.
LEEE777 - 3/3/2010, 4:40 AM
Veryyyyyyyyyyy cool @ FALCON!

Luv this!!!


Dmon @ lol! : D
rawshark - 3/3/2010, 8:16 AM
i'm simply rehashing what others have said.....But,
The Goon is certainly something you should check out, for any of you who have not already.
Seriously. It's that good.
marvel72 - 3/3/2010, 9:02 AM
NEED A TRAILER SOON.
thwhtGuardian - 3/3/2010, 12:36 PM
I'm pretty pumped to get my goon t-shirt at the Boston comiccon.
thwhtGuardian - 3/3/2010, 7:05 PM
I'll try and bring my camera to the boston con, I heard they're showing a teaser for it there

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