Get Smart

[frankie_fan]

Who remembers this classic comic series from the 60s? Don Adams as Maxwell Smart, who always triumphed over the forces of rottenness, and loving it.

But to be honest, the reason I posted this is because director Peter Segal (50 First Dates, The Longest Yard) is currently filming a movie version of this classic series for Warner Bros and Village Roadshow Pictures. The cast are as follows:

Steve 'She is such a liar' Carell as Maxwell Smart (which I think is perfect for him :frankiesmile:)
Anne 'I'm actually taller than Steve Carell' Hathaway as Agent 99
Alan 'I won an Academy Award' Arkin as Chief of CONTROL
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as Agent 23
Terence 'Kneel before Zod' Stamp as Siegfried
David Koechner (Anchorman) as Agent Larabee
Terry Crews (Norbit) as Agent 91
Masi Oka (TV's Heroes) as Bruce
Ken 'Please, get your balls out of my face' Davitian (Borat) as Shtarker

Feel free to post anything about both this movie and the original TV series.

To give you an idea of what's it like so far, here's a link:
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=19822

[emperor26]

Who remembers this classic comic series from the 60s? Don Adams as Maxwell Smart, who always triumphed over the forces of rottenness, and loving it.

But to be honest, the reason I posted this is because director Peter Segal (50 First Dates, The Longest Yard) is currently filming a movie version of this classic series for Warner Bros and Village Roadshow Pictures. The cast are as follows:

Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart (which I think is perfect for him :frankiesmile:)
Anne Hathaway as Agent 99 (who will be more-competent this time around)
Alan Arkin as Chief of CONTROL
The Rock (8D) as Agent 23
Terence Stamp as Siegfried
David Koechner as Agent Larabee
Terry Crews as Agent 91
Masi Oka as Bruce
Ken Davitian as Shtarker

Feel free to post anything about both this movie and the original TV series.

To give you an idea of what's it like so far, here's a link:
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=19822

I didn't know the tv show was based on a comic.

Anyway, I'm surprise that Warner Bros. is doing a movie version of this film.

Sounds interesting. I might check it out once it comes out in theaters.

[frankie_fan]

I didn't know the tv show was based on a comic.

Anyway, I'm surprise that Warner Bros. is doing a movie version of this film.

Sounds interesting. I might check it out once it comes out in theaters.

Uh, I meant 'comic' as in 'comedy'. Sorry if I confused you. :(

[emperor26]

Uh, I meant 'comic' as in 'comedy'. Sorry if I confused you. :(

Apology accepted. :)

[Partymember]

I used to love that show! What was it called, the "Cone of Silence" or something like that. Hillarious.

[pitbulllady]

Man, I LOVED that show! That was like, the first tv series I ever watched on a regular basis! The new cast sounds pretty good, though I'm not a big Steve Carell fan. I think the rest are dead-on, though, to the originals.

pitbulllady

[montitech]

I remember when they had that TV movie back in the 80's "The Nude Bomb" it was same cast revise there roles. but now 30 years later would not work so well, but it is great that they are making a new movie. I hope it will revise the series and mabe bring back some of those 60 spy flix.

Monty :-/

PS your right it was the cone of silence, I like the way they would get in and then occationally yell WHAT and for some strange reson, I remember Index cards being used in the cone.???

[frankie_fan]

PS your right it was the cone of silence, I like the way they would get in and then occationally yell WHAT and for some strange reson, I remember Index cards being used in the cone.???

There was an episode where Max and the Chief used index cards in the Cone of Silence. I don't know what episode it was though.

[montitech]

There was an episode where Max and the Chief used index cards in the Cone of Silence. I don't know what episode it was though.


Oh good, that means I am not mis-remembering things.

I would watch the reruns if they aired again.


Monty :-/

[Sparky]

If anyone wants to express their undying gratitude to me for running this site I would gladly accept a libation of the Get Smart DVD set. Lol because that's probably the only way I'll ever be able to get my hands on it. It's freaking expensive. Worth it, but expensive.

[frankie_fan]

Trevor Rabin (Flyboys, Gridiron Gang, National Treasure) has just been chosen to do the music for Get Smart.

I don't listen to his music, but I'm really looking forward to how he's going to do the Get Smart theme. One of my favourite things about TV shows becoming movies is how the theme song becomes orchestrated, or what I like to call, becomes a movie verison of the theme.

[frankie_fan]

Get Smart finishes filming on June 25th!

According to MTV News, Steve Carell has mentioned that Mel Brooks and Buck Henry (the creators of the show) have approved of the movie. In fact, they contributed to some jokes that have made their way into the movie!!! :frankiesmile:

Even better, the film will mix the old with the new. In other words, it will include things that pays homage to the original while updating it for modern times! This means the shoe phone and the famous opening (Max walking through the hallway of doors) will be in the movie!! :frankiesmile:

I guess the cone of silence will be in it as well. It didn't say.

[Sparky]

I guess the cone of silence will be in it as well. It didn't say.

I can't even imagine it NOT being in it...which of course means its entirely possible. :P

[frankie_fan]

According to IMDB.com, post-production has begun.

I've also noticed here (http://talk.hsx.com/films/post.htm?0702155544.notfabio) that a teaser for this film will be screening with Harry Potter 5 and will be part of a combo trailer with 10,000 BC (like Harry Potter 5 and Fred Claus was a combo trailer for Happy Feet). I don't know if it's true or not. If anyone is seeing Harry Potter 5, let me know!

[Sparky]

Apparently there will be a preview of Get Smart at the Comic-Con, as well.

[frankie_fan]

Apparently there will be a preview of Get Smart at the Comic-Con, as well.

Awesome! If you get to see it, let me know what's it like! :frankiesmile:

[taranchula]

Awesome! If you get to see it, let me know what's it like! :frankiesmile:

I'm sure someone will sneak in a camera and post it on youtube later that day.

[frankie_fan]

No need to worry. ET (Entertainment Tonight) will be airing a sneak peak of Get Smart tomorrow (as in 11th July in Australia. Not too sure when in the US)!

[frankie_fan]

Don't want to wait? WAIT NO MORE!!

Here is your first look at Get Smart: The Movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNg7k4wqpeM

[emperor26]

Don't want to wait? WAIT NO MORE!!

Here is your first look at Get Smart: The Movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNg7k4wqpeM

Thanks for posting up the link for that trailer.

I'm beginning to think I might look forward to this film next summer.

Judging from the trailer, it seems to stay true to the show and it's format (and I'm saying that in a good way). :bloogrin:

[frankie_fan]

Like Mr. Marshmallow said about Transformers...

But like I ALWAYS say, after the trailers and photos start to pour out, people's minds changed and I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie.

That's how I feel about this and Speed Racer. They're probably saving the best parts ('Sorry about that, Chief.' 'I demand the Cone of Silence!' '...and loving it!') for the next trailer.

[frankie_fan]

Link to official Quicktime trailer now available:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/getsmart/

[GrimTheLost]

I saw the trailer during Harry Potter. I was excited.

[frankie_fan]

Nothing news-worthy, but here's how the story will go, courtesy of ComingSoon.net:

When the headquarters of U.S. spy agency Control is attacked and the identities of its agents compromised, the Chief (Alan Arkin) has no choice but to promote his ever-eager analyst Maxwell Smart, who has always dreamt of working in the field alongside stalwart superstar Agent 23 (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson). Smart is partnered instead with the only other agent whose identity has not been compromised: the lovely-but-lethal veteran Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway). As Smart and 99 get closer to unraveling KAOS' master plan - and each other - they discover that key KAOS operative Siegfried (Terence Stamp) and his sidekick Shtarker (Kenneth Davitian) are scheming to cash in with their network of terror. Given little field experience and even less time, Smart - armed with nothing but a few spy-tech gadgets and his unbridled enthusiasm - must defeat KAOS if he is to save the day.

Also from ComingSoon.net, they made a trip to the set. Here's the story:
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=22136

I did some searching and it has been confirmed that, according to USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-04-10-get-smart_N.htm), as well as the shoe phone and the opening, the Cone of Silence will be in the movie!

[emperor26]

Nothing news-worthy, but here's how the story will go, courtesy of ComingSoon.net:

When the headquarters of U.S. spy agency Control is attacked and the identities of its agents compromised, the Chief (Alan Arkin) has no choice but to promote his ever-eager analyst Maxwell Smart, who has always dreamt of working in the field alongside stalwart superstar Agent 23 (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson). Smart is partnered instead with the only other agent whose identity has not been compromised: the lovely-but-lethal veteran Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway). As Smart and 99 get closer to unraveling KAOS' master plan - and each other - they discover that key KAOS operative Siegfried (Terence Stamp) and his sidekick Shtarker (Kenneth Davitian) are scheming to cash in with their network of terror. Given little field experience and even less time, Smart - armed with nothing but a few spy-tech gadgets and his unbridled enthusiasm - must defeat KAOS if he is to save the day.

Also from ComingSoon.net, they made a trip to the set. Here's the story:
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=22136

I did some searching and it has been confirmed that, according to USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-04-10-get-smart_N.htm), as well as the shoe phone and the opening, the Cone of Silence will be in the movie!

Thanks for putting this great info, frankie_fan. :)

[frankie_fan]

I may not go to Comic-Con (mainly because I'm from Australia), but I got this great scoop from the Warner Bros. Panel at Comic-Con, courtesy of YouTube.com:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzYKgMmdBB0

So there you go, straight from Comic-Con!

Now, if only they showed a sneak peek of Speed Racer...

[frankie_fan]

Speaking of sneak peeks, Ain't It Cool news was at the Get Smart panel, and they give us a walkthrough of the footage that was shown:

'The footage they showed today was pretty damn funny. Anne Hathaway (playing 99) kicks all sorts of ass. She has her s*** together and beats the living hell out of the baddies in her path. Steve Carell is, of course, a bumbler, but a lovable one.

Oddly enough, the action is pretty big. It's not like NAKED GUN or something, but it's like these characters are in a real dangerous situation, which I can't wait to see... especially since their main bad guy is Terence Stamp.

I saw the shoe phone. I saw Carell try painfully to use a mini harpoon gun, tether attached... by the end of the sequence he had pierced his own lip a couple times and somehow made a small web of zigzagging tether. I saw Hathaway enter a henchmen filled elevator and walk out of it a floor up, all the men crumpled on the floor. I saw Alan Arkin tackle someone. I saw James Caan playing the president. I saw Hiro (Masi Oka) and Nate Torrence (from TV's STUDIO 60) making some gadgets. I saw Carell riding in a jet fighter holding a bag of his own disgustingly thick puke... the jet makes a turn and the puke doesn't stay in its little baggie.'

I personaly wished that I could see this footage myself, but there you go! :frankiesmile:

[frankie_fan]

According to AICN, Agent 13 (who'll make a cameo in this movie) is going to be played by Bill Murray (Groundhog Day).

Those who don't remember Agent 13 from the TV show, he was always stationed inside weird places like mailboxes, lockers and washing machines.

Also, from the Comic-Con Panel, Hymie the Robot will appear in the movie as well, although it's not known who'll be playing him.

[Partymember]

According to AICN, Agent 13 (who'll make a cameo in this movie) is going to be played by Bill Murray (Groundhog Day).

Those who don't remember Agent 13 from the TV show, he was always stationed inside weird places like mailboxes, lockers and washing machines.

Also, from the Comic-Con Panel, Hymie the Robot will appear in the movie as well, although it's not known who'll be playing (or voicing) him.

sweet!

The Life Aquatic was a great movie :bloogrin:

[taranchula]

Glad to see the people behind the film are really going all out trying to stay true to the source material.

Because Get Smart just wouldn't be Get Smart without Hymie or Agent 13

And, All right Bill, this totally makes up for those two Garfield flicks you did.

[frankie_fan]

Nothing news-worthy (again!), but here's Steve and Anne as Max and 99, if you haven't seen it yet:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/SteveasMaxandAnneas99.jpg

[Partymember]

this is going to be a VERY good movie :bloogrin:

[frankie_fan]

We FINALLY have an official poster, and it looks funny. Check it out:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/GetSmartMoviePoster.jpg

In other news, Dwayne Johnson chatted to Sci Fi Wire about the movie and says that his character was created for the movie. "It's a brand, new character that we created for the story. Agent 23 is Control's greatest agent and I am Steve Carell's best friend in the movie. Physically, aesthetically, we're funny. And then, of course, as the movie goes on and our relationship continues to grow and many twists happen in the movie, it's great. We're excited about that."

He also gave us an idea of how Steve will tackle Maxwell Smart. "Pete Segal, as well as Steve Carell, approached the project with great respect, especially Carell. [He] approached it with great respect, especially to the Adams family. That was important. They came to the set. It was great. And he wanted to do right by them. He really, really nailed it. You'll see." :frankiesmile:

The film will also feature cameos by some famous actors. "There's a whole bunch of cameos. Bill Murray has a cameo."

[Sparky]

Thank you very much, FF. I don't go out poking around for info, I rely on people to bring it to me, lol. ;)

I still want the complete TV series. Oh well, when I win the Lottery... :P

[frankie_fan]

http://getsmartmovie.warnerbros.com

In conjunction with the new poster, the official website has been updated with the trailer, synopsis and a download of the poster

[Partymember]

Anne Hathaway is gorgeous

just thought y'all should know that 8D

[Cassini90125]

Anne Hathaway is gorgeous

just thought y'all should know that 8D

Can't argue with that. 8D

[frankie_fan]

I checked the cast list for Get Smart on IMDB.com, and the cast has been updated to include Bill Murray as Agent 13, Dalip "The Great Khali" Singh, and even Bernie Kopell, who played Siegfried in the original series! :frankiesmile:

[Partymember]

Bill Murray

(thank you baby Jesus!)

The Life Aquatic rocked my world...

[frankie_fan]

I know some people don't trust Wikipedia, but it's cast list for Get Smart has been updated to include the actor who'll play Hymie the Robot. Drum roll please...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/PatrickWarburton.jpg
Patrick Warburton

I always thought he would be perfect for Hymie. They must've listened to me!

[taranchula]

Patrick Warburton, hells yeah!

[frankie_fan]

We have two brand new images for Get Smart. Check them out:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/SteveCarellsShoePhone.jpg
Yes, the old shoe phone is here!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/SteveasMaxandAnneas99-1.jpg
I don't know what they're running from, or running to.

[frankie_fan]

Two more new pictures!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/SteveinPhoneBooth.jpg
Steve Carell in the Phone Booth

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/SteveasMaxandAnneas993.jpg
I'm not sure why Max's tuxedo is torn, but we'll soon find out! :bloogrin:

[Partymember]

this will ROCK :bloogrin:

[taranchula]

I'm not sure why Max's tuxedo is torn, but we'll soon find out! :bloogrin:

Maybe he had a run in with "The Craw"..."The Claw" 8D

[frankie_fan]

We have a NEW (INTERNATIONAL) TRAILER!!!

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=RGPnRl6VVvE

I'm now so looking forward to this movie!!! :frankiesmile:

[frankie_fan]

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to do this (and I apologise if it's not)...

BUMP!

[Diamond Duchess]

I just saw the trailer for this yesterday, and I'm really looking forward to this movie too.

It looks good, seems entertaining and Steve Carrell's in it! Yay! I'm gonna have to keep an eye out for it.

[frankie_fan]

IGN was at the edit bay for Get Smart, where they chatted to the director, Peter Segal, about the movie:
http://au.movies.ign.com/articles/849/849817p1.html

[frankie_fan]

Got a Valentine? Send them a Get Smart Valentine E-Card:
http://getsmartmovie.warnerbros.com/ecard/

It also features a really cool version of the Get Smart theme! :frankiesmile:

[frankie_fan]

We now have a new international poster for Get Smart. Check it out:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/GetSmartInternationalPoster.jpg

Gotta love the tagline! :frankiesmile:

[Partymember]

...and with that the Walther PPK autoloading pistol became the sexiest gun ever :P

[frankie_fan]

Sorry if this wastes the thread, but I just watched the Best Animated Feature segment of the Oscars, and I had to restrain myself from yelling when I heard the Get Smart theme play when Steve and Anne came on stage. So cool! :frankiesmile:

Also, Steve Carell confirmed (during the red carpet special in Australia) that the Cone of Silence is in the movie (even though I may have already said it previously. Sorry. :().

[frankie_fan]

If you didn't get to go to WonderCon this year, here is FirstShowing.net's exclusive coverage of the Q&A that took place:

http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/02/23/wondercon-warner-brothers-get-smart-panel/

[frankie_fan]

We finally have an official trailer, and... well... all I'm going to say is..

I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THIS MOVIE!!! :frankiesmile:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/getsmart/trailer2/

[bloonuggets]

BTW, Dwayne Johnson no longer refers to his "fake fighting" (i. e. pro wrestling/sports entertainment) name "The Rock."

In other words, we shall no longer know our roles and shut out traps.

[frankie_fan]

If you're having trouble with the Apple link to the offical trailer, here's the YouTube one:
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=HqgSFcBcAto

[frankie_fan]

We now have a final poster for Get Smart, and it's the opposite to what the teaser poster was before:
http://www.worstpreviews.com/media.php?id=209&image=4&place=posters&place2=poster

[Sparky]

frankie_fan, I just deleted a post you made here almost a month ago that said nothing but "Bump!" This is SO not allowed here, don't do that anymore. If you want to bump a thread, make a legitimate post. I can't remember if there's a specific "rule" that says that but I'd think most people could make that assumption as we really don't allow "content-less" posts either. I don't know why none of the other mods took care of it, I have to assume they never saw it, as I didn't until I came here to post something. I just haven't been reading this thread.

What I came here to say was, I see that Time-Life is now selling DVDs of the original show one season at a time (for those of us who can't afford the full series at once). I thought that was cool.

[frankie_fan]

Yeah, I apologise for that. I wasn't sure if that was allowed. Sorry. :(

Maybe next time I'll put something worth in.

Speaking of which, there's a rumor going around that a new song by Madonna and Justin Timberlake called 4 Minutes (to Save the World) will be featured in the movie.
http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/forums/1691/madonna-justin-timberlake-working-on-4-minutes-to-save-the-world-attached-to-get-smart

[taranchula]

Yeah, I apologise for that. I wasn't sure if that was allowed. Sorry. :(

Maybe next time I'll put something worth in.

Speaking of which, there's a rumor going around that a new song by Madonna and Justin Timberlake called 4 Minutes (to Save the World) will be featured in the movie.
http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/forums/1691/madonna-justin-timberlake-working-on-4-minutes-to-save-the-world-attached-to-get-smart

Oh no, I remember what happened the last time Madonna did music for a spy movie. We got the soul crunchingly bad theme song for the movie "Die Another Day" which was IMHO one of the minor reasons why the Bond series was put on ice for four years. :P

[frankie_fan]

On the bright side, we have a new TV spot.

I've provided a link to a page on the latest trailers because my browser is having difficult loading the TV spot:
http://www.comingsoon.net/trailers/

[Sparky]

After all the activity this thread got while the movie was in production, why hasn't anyone come back to post a review after seeing it? :terrconf:

GM and I saw it today. It was awesome. The story was great, the acting was awesome, and bad guys (and just plain rude people) got pwned. I hope there wasn't anything amazing after the creds because GM hated the music and wanted to leave...

[frankie_fan]

I don't think there was. Does GM mean the Madonna song? Because I really LOVED the theme music, especially during the opening! 8D

My review was already posted on the Last Movie You Watched thread: http://www.fosters-home.com/forum/showpost.php?p=81649&postcount=1562

[Sparky]

I don't think there was. Does GM mean the Madonna song? Because I really LOVED the theme music, especially during the opening! 8D

My review was already posted on the Last Movie You Watched thread: http://www.fosters-home.com/forum/showpost.php?p=81649&postcount=1562

The "Four Seconds To Save the World" or whatever it's called song. He was annoyed enough by it to want to leave the theatre.

I don't read the "Last *whatever* you saw/listened to/etc" threads, so I didn't see your review. I just expected someone to post here. ;)

[frankie_fan]

Well, in that case... 8D

I absolutely agree with what you said about this movie, Sparky. I LOVED IT!! I loved the homages the film made to the original series, and Steve just proved how much he was born to play the role of Maxwell Smart.

And the opening... I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE OPENING!!! I just couldn't believe that they did great justice to it! When I saw it for the first time, I literally had tears of joy in my eyes! It was perfect!! :frankiesmile:

This deserves a 5/5 from me!! Brilliant stuff!

[frankie_fan]

Well, I got myself a very special box set of Get Smart. It's a Shoe Phone Edition! 8D I took some images so that you can see what it looks like!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/GetSmartDVDBoxSet.jpg
This is the front!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/GetSmartShoePhoneComparison.jpg
This is the phone out of the box, and it's a BIG one, compared to one of my own shoes! 8D And yes, the dial works as well!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/GetSmartShoePhoneBack.jpg
There's the back, and when you open the flap at the bottom...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/uploader77/GetSmartShoePhoneBackDVDs.jpg
...there's the DVDs!

[Cassini90125]

Oh, that is wild. Totally cool. Nice find, and congratulations! ;D

[Sparky]

Yeah they have those at Best Buy. I want it.

Also the Time-Life Get Smart complete series DVD set that came out a while ago is now available in stores (well, when you can find it). They also released a "Season One" set and I heard something about them not planning on doing the other seasons, so if you want it just go for the full set. I read in a review that it's been seen at Best Buy for like $110. I personally have not yet seen it in a store, and I've been looking.