Great photos. I'm a sucker for a well-fitted suit. Looks like Alex is wearing some light man-makeup for the event/cameras. At least it's minimal.
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Man makeup for the RC can be tricky, don't use it and look really really washed out. Use it incorrectly and it's really visible even in thumbnails (Jeremy Renner).
I'm glad to see he's back to scruff (for now).
Will the Legend of Tarzan Get it Right?
ERB (Burroughs) created Tarzan in a literary serial for All Stories Magazine in 1912, which was so popular it was rereleased as a novel in 1914, spawning a whole series of books, stretching through till 1947. Tarzan has spawned a multi media empire consisting of radio shows, stage plays, newspaper strips, comic books, video games, toys, TV shows and movies. Theres a museum devoted strictly to Tarzan in California and theres even a town named after the character; Tarzana, CA. This week we saw the first trailer for the next Tarzan cinematic project called the Legend of Tarzan, which is due out next year. This particular version is not based off any of the ERB novels or previous films, but instead is being adapted from a comic book series produced Dark Horse Comics.
Why are there so many lower-than-average entries in the history of Tarzan? A big part of the problem is that most versions stray far from the ERB source material. Theres been very little fidelity to the literary series. Even the most popular version of Tarzanplayed by Johnny Weissmuller in the MGM film serieswas criticized by ERB himself for being an inaccurate adaptation of the character.
As much good as the Weissmuller/MGM films did in making Tarzan a worldwide moneymaking machine, it also began several misconceptions about the Lord of the Jungle that remain until this day. (For instance, Tarzan didnt swing on vines in the books.) These misconceptions have led to a skewed view of Tarzan that has caused inaccurate incarnations to keep popping up decade after decade.
The filmmakers should also look at other similar super characters to see what works for them, and try to transfer it to Tarzan. Think of who the two most popular movie super heroes are now .Batman and Wolverine. Coincidentally, Tarzan has qualities very much like both of those heroes. Tarzan has a backstory similar to Batman and personal characteristics similar to Wolverine.
Most people today dont know much about the literary Tarzan. I was surprised while listening to a podcast about the new trailer yesterday because the two young hosts knew nothing about the character beyond the Disney movie. In fact, they thought the Legend of Tarzan would be a live action adaptation of the 1999 Disney film (blissfully unaware that this one isnt produced or distributed by Disney.) Its this sort of vagueness and lack of knowledge about one of the most iconic of fictional characters which keeps most of the screen versions in the realm of mediocrity.
http://www.cinelinx.com/movie-stuff/item/8703-will-the-legend-of-tarzan-get-it-right.html
I will weigh in post all the debate so far - first, I'll note that everyone, as has been said, is entitled to a point of view. I don't agree with everyone here - nor would most of us. And I probably am most skeptic of those who rabidly support Alex and appear 12+ times in the space of 8 hours to defend that point of view. Take from that what you like - it is indeed one person's opinion. I believe in realistic balance. So - I like in some forms what I see in the trailers , but agree it has been cut in a way that looks way gorilla-friendly and too cheesy on how they use SLJ and potentially others. Hopefully all come out with some form of dignity and fortitude, the clips are way too short to show that. I do like the humor. And btw, if some of us hate it and condemn it from the start, BFD. Who cares? We need a judge and jury of our peers. We need to see the final product. I don't feel adversarial towards Bag or anyone else who feels it will be mediocre. I will let it tell its own story - right or wrong.
and btw, love Skars not only in the tux but a jacket/scarf for promo activities. He's in the gaaaaaame..
and btw, love Skars not only in the tux but a jacket/scarf for promo activities. He's in the gaaaaaame..
More fan photos of Alex at the European Film Awards (December 12, 2015, Berlin).
ALEXANDER #1!!
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#2!! THIS SMILE HE GAVE ME AFTER I TOOK THIS PICTURE! I DIED!"
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Alexander Skasgard and Carlos Areces. The night confused them.
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ALEXANDER #1!!
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#2!! THIS SMILE HE GAVE ME AFTER I TOOK THIS PICTURE! I DIED!"
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Alexander Skasgard and Carlos Areces. The night confused them.
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I'm guessing you meant me. So I will respond (in defense).
I wasn't defending a point of view, until Bag's jump on my comment. And as BC pointed out, it wasn't so much Bag's opinion, but the manner in which she delivered it. And even then I just pointed out why Bag was mistaken about the plot.
My prior posts were also explaining the movie (not a point of view) since there is considerable confusion about its plot, not just within this thread, but also throughout the internet. So I wrote with that larger audience in mind. And it looked like there was an interesting dialog going on within the thread about the movie.
I don't give a crap if Bag or anyone else likes the idea of the movie or not. I've passed by her comments in the past. I don't disagree with the idea that there are too many remakes and HW lacks originality. Maybe they should have made something more original. Maybe there are not enough in depth examinations of serious topics.
But getting beyond that, the movie exists and will succeed or fail based on its entertainment value, which is why it was made. And personally, I see no point in disliking it based on wishing it were something it is not.
But I do hope that some people will be more receptive to the idea of the movie if they are better informed about the plot. There is a possible knee-jerk reaction to Tarzan and potential cheesiness. Maybe we can help people past that.
ETA I hurt my knee the other day, so I've have more time on my hands for posting. I'll try to occupy my time some other way.
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^ Yes Sussan, an excellent way to start the morning 
(I haven't gone to sleep yet, lol), and tku Santress for even more hqs 
I'm still not sure about the colour, but hey, Askars looks so good he could be wearing salmon pink for all I care 
adrichi
Eta: @audiogirl, I've just read your eta, pls don't stop posting, as they are just your views and as valid as anyone else's
I also hope your knee soon gets better ♥x
(I haven't gone to sleep yet, lol), and tku Santress for even more hqs I'm still not sure about the colour, but hey, Askars looks so good he could be wearing salmon pink for all I care
adrichi
Eta: @audiogirl, I've just read your eta, pls don't stop posting, as they are just your views and as valid as anyone else's
I also hope your knee soon gets better ♥x
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Here are a link to last night red carpet. Alex and some Fares 04.53 to 05.35. Enjoy!
http://www.europeanfilmawards.eu/
http://www.europeanfilmawards.eu/
Thanks for the photos and gifs and the link!
Nice to see Alex in a tux.
I smiled when he presented the award to Christoph Waltz.
I really liked the filmtrailer for Tarzan and I think it did a good job creating buzz for
the upcoming release of the film, people seems suprised that it didn´t look cheesy
as expected (I watched some of the reactionvideos).
It has already over 8 million views on YouTube.
Keeping my fingers crossed that it continues to look this good for Tarzan.
Nice to see Alex in a tux.
I smiled when he presented the award to Christoph Waltz.
I really liked the filmtrailer for Tarzan and I think it did a good job creating buzz for
the upcoming release of the film, people seems suprised that it didn´t look cheesy
as expected (I watched some of the reactionvideos).
It has already over 8 million views on YouTube.
Keeping my fingers crossed that it continues to look this good for Tarzan.
Hi ladies,
I was at the after party of the EFA at the Sofitel lounge ast night and I met him, he was very nice and smiley.
I was at the after party of the EFA at the Sofitel lounge ast night and I met him, he was very nice and smiley.