William Hurt on his role... Hurt accepted the role in part because of his own love for the comic of The Hulk as a child. "I did, I did. I loved it. So I didn't blink -- I jumped at this. And then I find out after I signed up that it's one of my children's favorites." - SuperHeroFlix, 3/6/08 [link]

Hasbro PR on toy line rollout - For nearly 50 years, Marvel's The Incredible Hulk has been one of the most popular and recognizable Super Hero characters in the world. As Hulk fans await Bruce Banner's alter ego smashing back into theaters on June 13, 2008 in Marvel Studios' The Incredible Hulk, Hasbro unveils a monstrous new series of toys, games, and collectibles inspired by the movie. Highlights from the strong toy line-up include the ultimate Hulk role-playing toy HULK SMASH HANDS, (Approximate retail price: $19.99; Ages 3 & up; Available: May 3, 2008) movie action figures that appeal to kids and collectors alike, and even a singing and dancing HULKEY POKEY HULK plush figure that shows a more cuddly side of the Super Hero for the pre-school crowd. (Approximate retail price: $29.99; Ages: 18 months & up; Available: May 3, 2008) - SuperHeroFlix, 2/13/08 [link]

William Hurt on his role... In Hulk. General Ross, father of the paramour of Bruce, so-called nemesis of The Hulk. Wants Hulk's power but is humiliated by Hulk's conscience. He actually sees and occasionally recognizes that it's more developed than his own, even though he's a patriot and a warrior for his country, has sacrificed immensely for that purpose, but at the expense of — at times all of his humanity, which he occasionally recovers glimpses of. Interesting, you know. Collider, 2/9/08 [link]

Ed Norton on the film... “This is in no way a response to it or picking up from it. I think like Chris Nolan and those guys did with Batman, we just said: ‘We’re going to start completely with our own version of this myth or saga.’” Norton reportedly turned down the role of The Incredible Hulk a few times until he was able to rewrite the script. Talking of the upcoming film and future releases he said the story will likely span more than one film. “To me the whole thing was to envision it in multiple parts,” he said. “We left a lot out on purpose. It’s definitely intended as chapter one.” - The Dish, 1/24/08 [link]

While this movie does hit the proverbial reset button, it skips the traditional origin story and opens with Banner on the run from the authorities for five years, hiding from the law while searching for a cure for his gamma irradiated affliction.  Fans of Bruce Jones’ run on The Incredible Hulk comic will find a lot to love, as the film has a very similar tone with Bruce seeking solace through meditation and yoga, and, under the guise of “Mr. Green”, communicating covertly with a “Mr. Blue”, who seemingly has clues, which may lead to the elimination of Bruce’s alter ego. - Comics2Film, 12/18/07 [link]

Tim Roth on the Abomination - "I just literally wrapped last week, and it was such fun," he said, "I'm bloody tired by the way. From being in the action stuff, I don't know how the hell they do it, people like Bruce Willis. They must have great stunt doubles. I had three of them! My god, and I was so happy when they were working!" He was a bit more cagey when asked how involved he has been with the CG in terms of creating Blonsky's "Abominable" counterpart and whether he's been doing motion capture type stuff for it. "You'll find out. (We're doing) all kinds." - SuperHeroHype, 12/3/07 [link]

Louis Letterrier on villains - "It's a fresh start because I saw there is a real fan base for Ang Lee's movie," said Leterrier. "I didn't want to offend [those fans] in any way, and also I like the movie. It was very interesting. [But] it was weaker ground to build a big franchise upon so we decided to scrap it and establish it from bases that are more comic book-based and TV show-based." - SuperHeroFlix, 11/28/07 [link]

At some point this week a grimacing, muscle-bound colossus wearing skin-tight purple jeans will charge into a hilltop shantytown in Rio de Janeiro and send locals scattering for cover.

In a city where heavily armed drug gangs engage in frequent turf wars this might not seem so strange. In this case, however, intruder in question will have fluorescent green skin and will go by the name of the Incredible Hulk. -Guardian Unlmited, 11/8/07 [link]

"The film that has leaked online is 6 months old and a lot has changed...for the better." - Director on Hulk film, 10/22/07 [link]

“This timely decision reinforces Toronto’s status as the national center of excellent and will serve as a strong kick-off to our 2007 production year,” says Toronto Mayor David Miller, who expects the film production to create 400 jobs in the city." - Toronto Sun, 02/27/07

Plot synopsis: "We find scientist Bruce Banner living in shadows, scouring the planet for an antidote. But the warmongers who dream of abusing his powers won't leave him alone, nor will his need to be with the only woman he has ever loved, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler). Upon returning to civilization, our brilliant doctor is ruthlessly pursued by The Abomination (Tim Roth) -- a nightmarish beast of pure adrenaline and aggression whose powers match The Hulk's own. A fight of comic-book proportions ensues as Banner must call upon the hero within to rescue New York City from total destruction. And on June 13, 2008, one scientist must make an agonizing final choice -- accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or the creature he could permanently become: The Incredible Hulk." - The Hollywood News, 5/30/07 [link]