Hulk cast members Liv Tyler (another Tyler interview, another Tyler interview), Ty Burrell and Christina Cabot have given interviews on the film. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige talked to Variety about the film.

May 29, 2008 - IESB has on-set interviews with the cast and crew of The Incredible Hulk.

May 22, 2008- MTV News reports that EN and Hulk co-start Liv Tyler will be presenters at the MTV Movie Awards, broadcast live this year on Sunday, June 1, from Universal City, California [Thanks to Tenika for the info!!!]

May 13, 2008- The LA Times has published a few interesting articles: one on the Hulk: 'Hulk's' biggest obstacle: Ang Lee's version [Thanks to Robin for the info!!!]

May 1, 2008- Apple has posted a new Incredible Hulk trailer [Thanks to Jane, Robin, and Mary Beth for the info!!!]

Apr 30, 2008- New Incredible Hulk photos have been released. Superheroflix.com

Apr 24, 2008- Tim Roth talked about his character The Abomination in The Incredible Hulk to MTV news. Also, producer Gale Anne Hurd talked to Sci Fi Wire about how important EN was to the film.

Apr 23, 2008- The Incredible Hulk is in Entertainment Weekly's Summer Movie Preview (Indiana Jones cover). This is the same article that I mentioned my April 16 update that contains EN's first response to the coverage of his reported disagreements with Marvel over the Hulk: 'The Incredible Hulk': Behind-the-Scenes Drama.

SciFi Wire has an interview with Hulk director Louis Leterrier. Leterrier blames the press (specifically the blogger who first reported the story) for making too much out of the disagreements. I noticed something a little strange in the Sci-Fi Wire article: "Asked if he found it difficult to work with Norton, Leterrier said 'No.' 'For example, I never, ever heard about the [rumored] Edward Norton problems [with director Tony Kaye] on American History X,'" However, in the earlier EW article, Leterrier talked about being nervous when EN was hired: ''The stories I heard about Edward — they scared the bejesus out of me,'' he says. ''I was scared the guy would come in and say, 'All right, you're a little French director who's just done action movies, so you stick to the action and I'll do the drama.''' So if Leterrier hadn't heard the AHX story, what were the EN stories that "scared the bejesus" out of him?

More Incredible Hulk pics are up at Empire Magazine Online [Thanks to Mary Beth and Tenika for the info!!!]. New Hulk footage was screened at the NY Comic Con which featured Louis Leterrier, Tim Roth, producers Kevin Feige and Gale Anne Hurd, and Lou Ferrigno. IGN: NYCC 08: New Hulk Footage Screened and Cinematical: NYCC: 'The Incredible Hulk'

Apr 18, 2008 io9.com points out that the "[Incredible Hulk] poster is - presumably intentionally - a recreation of one of the most famous Marvel covers ever: Amazing Spider-Man #50".

A sharp-eyed visitor noticed that Hulk poster reads "Screenplay by Zak Penn and Edward Harrison". According to Courtney Love (People Vs. Larry Flynt special edition DVD cast commentary), Harrison is EN's middle name. I find it very strange that EN would be using a pseudonym (although, this being a superhero film, maybe he wanted his own secret identity). Why use a pseudonym when EN himself has stated that he wrote the script? I don't know. [Thanks to Donna for the info!!!]

Apr 16, 2008- EW.com has posted an article 'The Incredible Hulk': Behind-the-Scenes Drama which includes a statement by EN on his reported disagreements with Marvel over the film. Director Louis Leterrier also was interviewed for the article. According to Leterrier, "[Marvel] wanted to release the most commercial film possible: lots of action and a running time under two hours. Norton and Leterrier, however, lobbied for a more meditative cut of the film that ran about two hours and 15 minutes." I think this article reveals an important point that has not been brought up in any of the previous articles about this subject: both EN and director Leterrier were together on their vision for the film, rather than EN versus everyone else. EW.com- 'The Incredible Hulk': Behind-the-Scenes Drama

THE FULL TEXT OF EDWARD NORTON'S E-MAILED STATEMENT

"Like so many people I've loved the story of The Hulk since I was a kid, so it was thrilling when Marvel asked me to write and help produce an altogether new screen incarnation, as well as play Bruce Banner. I grew up reading Marvel Comics and always loved the mythic dimension and contemporary themes in the stories, and I’m proud of the script I wrote. In every phase of production, including the editing, working with Louis Leterrier has been wonderful...I've never had a better partner, and the collaboration with all the rest of the creative team has been terrific. Every good movie gets forged through collaboration, and different ideas among people who are all committed and respect the validity of each other's opinions is the heart of filmmaking. Regrettably, our healthy process, which is and should be a private matter, was misrepresented publicly as a 'dispute,' seized on by people looking for a good story, and has been distorted to such a degree that it risks distracting from the film itself, which Marvel, Universal and I refuse to let happen. It has always been my firm conviction that films should speak for themselves and that knowing too much about how they are made diminishes the magic of watching them. All of us believe The Incredible Hulk will excite old fans and create new ones and be a huge hit...our focus has always been to deliver the Hulk that people have been waiting for and keep the worldwide love affair with the big green guy going strong.''

Apr 14, 2008- IGN.com has posted the first look at the Incredible Hulk poster.

Apr 10, 2008- Today's NY Times has a not-altogether-positive look at the Hulk's prospects What’s Big and Green, and Desperate to Be a Hit All Over?

However, some good news for gamers: EN , Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, Tim Blake Nelson and William Hurt have agreed to contribute their voices and likenesses to the Hulk Video game. Superheroflix.com

Mar 14, 2008- Today's NY Daily News has an article on the editing disagreements between EN and Marvel Studios over The Incredible Hulk. The story doesn't have much more to it than what was reported earlier by Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily (see March 11 update), but it does have a statement from EN's spokeswoman;

Edward was brought on board by Marvel as a producer, screenwriter and actor, so it shouldn't surprise anyone that he has a lot of creative input into the postproduction process. His deal was for all three and he takes those roles seriously. He and [director] Louis Leterrier are enjoying a terrific working relationship. Any discussions happening now are part of the normal creative process of making a movie, the give and take among everyone trying to make the best movie possible.

New stills from the Hulk are up at Monsters and Critics

If you want to catch the Hulk trailer in the theaters, it will be attached to the film "Doomsday".

Mar 13- PM update- The Incredible Hulk official website has expanded to include the new trailer, a gallery, and downloads.

Mar 13, 2008- If you missed the premiere of the Incredible Hulk trailer, you can view it online at MTV.com

There is a great article on EN up at Mindfood.com [Thanks to Tom for the info!!!]

Mar 11, 2008- Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily has a report of editing conflicts between EN and Marvel Studios. Read the article below.

The Incredible Hulk trailer is on its way. It debuts Wednesday night at 9:56 pm on all the MTV channels and Spike TV and VH1. It gets shown Thursday at ShoWest. And it plays this weekend in front of Universal pics in the theaters. (But it's also being teased on YouTube now.) I'm told the pic's producer-screenwriter-star Edward Norton helped get the trailer ready last week and loves it.

But does he also love the movie? Not yet.

I'm told that's because Norton and Marvel are clashing over how to cut the pic. Insiders say Norton was "promised tremendous involvement and access" after Marvel invited him into the core team to rewrite Zak Penn's script. Says one insider, "There's a lot of posturing going on between Edward's camp and Marvel over how you edit the final version." Sources also tell me that, starting last night and continuing at least throughout today, the actor will be holed up with Marvel Studios chairman David Maisel, Marvel Studios president of production Kevin Feige, and director Louis Leterrier to try to "reach an amicable resolution" to this $150+ million film feud.

Some insiders blame Marvel for not accepting Norton's POV about the movie. "There's a problem. Marvel won't listen to Norton about the cut," one source claims. Some blame Norton, known to be prickly. (Remember his problems with Paramount over The Italian Job and with director Tony Kaye over American History X?) "Never let an actor write a script," one insider commented. "Marvel made a mistake letting the wolf into the hen house."

But I say that, after Ang Lee's troubled The Hulk left audiences cold, The Incredible Hulk needs Edward Norton's warm support if the pic's gonna have any street cred. Some fear things blowing up to the point where Norton might not publicize the movie. And Marvel is petrified that the new Hulk may be judged "prematurely and unfairly." (Or that bloggers will start claiming the Hulk franchise is cursed.)

Right now, Marvel is said to be about 4 to 5 weeks away from locking the movie for its June 13th release by Universal whose top execs haven't yet seen it ("though some marketing guys have been working off a rough cut that's in pretty good shape," I'm told). "At this stage you always have discussions about what's in the film and what's not going to be in the film. Everyone's very passionate, and Edward is very opinionated." Said another source, "There is a very healthy exchange of ideas going on. Discussions now are even more heated. But some of Ed's best movies have had this exact dynamic to them. Everyone's in the process of figuring it out and working it out. But I expect it'll all get resolved pretty quickly."

Can't wait for the Hulk trailer to premiere on Wed night? There's a promo up on YouTube. [Thanks to Rita and Robin for the info!!!]

Mar 7, 2008- The Hulk trailer will premiere next week! Comingsoon.net [Thanks to Mary Beth for the info!!!]

The first teaser trailer for hotly anticipated summer superhero epic "The Incredible Hulk" will have its exclusive broadcast debut in a simultaneous "roadblock" on seven networks on Wednesday, March 12. This first opportunity to see material from the motion picture will be aired at approximately 9:56 p.m. EDT/6:56 p.m. PDT on MTV, MTVU, MTV2, VH1, Spike TV, Nick at Nite and CMT.

Following the on-air premiere, the trailer will be immediately posted on MTV.com for an exclusive period. The trailer will begin showing in theaters across the country on Friday, March 14, with prints of Rogue Pictures' "Doomsday."

Feb 27, 2008 Empire Magazine has posted new Hulk pics: one shot of EN as Banner tied down in pain and another of William Hurt as General Ross for their upcoming issue featuring an interview with Hulk director Louis Letterier.

Feb 13, 2008- Former Hulk star Eric Bana has some nice words to say about the upcoming Incredible Hulk and EN. Eric Bana Excited to See The Incredible Hulk

"I can't wait to see it," Bana said of the new film. "I think it will be amazing."

[Further down in the article]

"I'm a big fan of Ed's. I was really thrilled that someone of Ed's caliber stepped up to play [Hulk] in the sequel," he said. "It's great. I'm sure his version will be incredible."

Feb 11, 2008- Hulk footage was shown at the Toy Fair in Germany. AICN has a report

It was great to see the first footage of the INCREDIBLE HULK. I think the Ang Lee movie was terrible, but I have a lot of faith in this one. What we saw looked like the first official trailer. The scene opens with Edward Norton meditating. We see images of a lab, experiments, Banner escaping from the (Russian?) military (led by William Hurt and Tim Roth), running in the streets, kissing Liv Tyler, guns, shooting, more running… The ‘trailer’ ends with Abomination walking towards Hulk. Remember the end of Rocky III? Apollo Creed wants to hit Rocky in their friendly duel? That’s exactly the way the trailer ends. Abomination wants to hit Hulk. Hulk wants to hit Abomination, but before it actually happens the trailer is over. Abomination looks like a Hulk with the Voldemort face from the first Harry Potter movie. A really mean motha. He sure is a great opponent. I thought the shown footage was awesome. It promises much more action than the Ang Lee movie, a great love story and an even greater fight. Edward Norton makes a great Bruce Banner. He isn’t that muscular which makes his transformation into Hulk much more interesting and exciting. Imagine John Cena as Bruce Banner! That would be completely wrong, wouldn’t it?

Jan 31, 2008- As mentioned below, EN gives an interview in this month's Total Film magazine, but that's not all. He was also ranked Number 1 on Total Film's Hot 100 List, the hottest 100 people in Hollywood right now [Thanks to Monica for the info!!!].

EDWARD NORTON - ACTOR/WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

Who knew? Behind the New York cool and intimidating IQ is the beating green heart of... a geek. Edward Norton: Marvel kid. Cast as the Incredible Hulk, to general surprise and fan excitement, Norton is set to pulverise 2008. Recently at his Fight Club-equalling best in 2005’s brilliant but underseen Down In The Valley, before starring in sleeper hit The Illusionist, he’s now setting his sights on the blockbuster, zeroing in on Marvel’s most iconic franchise. Producer, writer, star, he’s rebooting Bruce Banner and rescuing a moribund series he’s loved since knee high. So, he’s bringing brains to the brawn, but smarts without snobbery – he adores the material and is embroiled in every aspect, from script to effects work, which he’s currently beavering away on in Los Angeles. Now bringing box office clout to his enduring credibility – and producing his own work through Class Five Films – Norton is our guy and 2008 is his year.

What’s next? Gavin O’Connor’s cop corruption drama Pride And Glory, playing twins in Tim Blake Nelson’s comedy Leaves Of Grass and a certain big, green mean machine...

Jan 23, 2008- Today's The Sun has comments from EN on the Hulk from the upcoming Total Film magazine. Apparently, EN is looking forward to Hulk sequels. Ed dismisses Hulk connection

Ed dismisses Hulk connection

By ALISON MALONEY

Published: Today

EDWARD NORTON has dismissed any connection between The Incredible Hulk and the last Hulk movie.

The 2003 movie starring ERIC BANA was panned by critics and Norton was quick to distance his new film from it.

“First off it’s utterly unrelated to that film,” he said, in this month’s Total Film magazine.

“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.'

And the Fight Club star revealed that he turned down the part of Bruce Banner and his alter ego before being wooed by the chance to write the screenplay himself.

“When the phone rings and someone says, ‘Hey, would you be interested in the big green guy?” there’s that part of all of us that doesn’t want to look like an idiot,” he admitted.

“There’s the wince factor or the defensive part of you that recoils at what the bad version of what that would be. And I did that, basically. I said ‘no’ to it a couple of times.”

Now firmly on board Norton revealed that The Incredible Hulk is just the beginning.

“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.”

Total Film is in shops on Thursday January 24

The Incredible Hulk is released on June 13

Jan 21, 2008- William Hurt has talked about the Hulk/Iron Man crossover scene in an MTV interview. BUT, Hurt also spills the beans on a big PLOT SPOILER during the interview so view at your own risk!!! [Thanks to Robin and Monica for the info!!!]

Jan 7, 2008 -Superheroflix.com posted details of crossover scene between The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man that might eventually lead to a future Avengers movie. Tony Stark will be in The Incredible Hulk. "So the scene that was shot was for the Hulk with General Thunderbolt who is very important to the Hulk. Anyway, Tony Stark meets with him - which of course is a straight prelude to the Avengers Movie." [Thanks to Robin for the info!!!]

/film has a related story that Jon Favreau wants to direct an Avengers movie and wants the big name actors from the individual Marvel films.

If you've been following this site for a while, you'll remember that I wasn't happy that EN chose to do The Incredible Hulk. This is not because I wouldn't want to see EN in a Hulk movie, it's that I don't want to see EN in five Hulk movies. If a franchise film makes any money at the box office during the opening weekend, there seems to already be talk about a sequel by Sunday afternoon. Not only are we faced with possibly more Hulk fims, but Avengers films as well, which would take time away from EN making other films.

Dec 27, 2007- Two new photos have been released for The Incredible Hulk. Take a look! Cinematical

Nov 26, 2007- New Hulk pics: href="http://www.superheroflix.com/news/11/24611.php">Superheroflix: Hulk Pics

Nov 17, 2007-Superhero Hype has posted a new promo poster in which you can see the features of the new Hulk.

Nov 13, 2007- Monica sent a link to more photos of The Incredible Hulk filming in Brazil. She was also kind enough to translate two of the articles into English [Thanks so much Monica!!!] Ego Fotos

Edward Norton estende seus domínios para a Lapa (Ego article- translation below)

November 13, 2007

Edward Norton enlarge his lands in Lapa

The Incredible Hulk actor films in the mosaic stairs of Selaron in Rio.

Edward Norton's time in "Carioca's" lands (carioca is the name given to the natives of Rio de Janeiro) goes on at full speed. After filming in Leblon, Catete and Santo Cristo, the actor expent more than 3 hours of the 13th (November) in Lapa. Reason? The filming of THe Incredible Hulk, with the Brazilian Débora Nascimento being part of the cast.

The scenes were shooted in the mosaic stairs created by the plastic artist Sélaron, one of the tourist attractions of the region. The filmings will continue at 14:00 until 15:00. Many takes were repeated.

Um dia ao lado do 'Incrível Hulk' (Ego article- translation below)

A day next to The Incredible Hulk

An obstinate and careful actor. That is how Edward Norton is on the set of The Incredible Hulk that has some scenes filmed in the favela Tavares Bastos (my note: favelas are very poor and normally dangerous neighbourhoods in San Paulo), to which Ego has access on the 7th November.

Since 10:00 am the actor that plays the green hero in the new version for the cinema is on set. In one of the houses, temporarily transformed into the general head quarters of the production, Norton, known in Brazil for American History X and Fight Club, watches in a monitor with director Louis Leterrier the rehearsals of the first recordings.

At 11:00 am is the moment for Norton to get into the character of Dr. Bruce Banner, a scientist that transforms into the Hulk. In the plot, Banner goes to Brazil to search for local plants to try to obtain a cure to stop him transforming into the green creature.

CHASE IN TAVARES BASTOS

Norton films scenes in which Bruce is chased by the men of Emil Blonsky, the villain Abomination, played by Tim Roth, who was also in action. In Tavares Bastos the men chasing the Hulk are called “Men of Bope” (my note: BOPE (Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais, or Special Police Operations Battalion), is the elite group of the Military Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro) due to the black clothes they wear and the weapons they carry.

This part of the film takes place in a narrow alley of the community, known as Rua Cinco, and lasted until 13:10 when the team stopped for lunch. Beyond Norton and Roth, William Hurt is also in Brazil to film. Only Liv Tyler, who plays Betty Ross, was excluded of this Brazilian excursion.

EDWARD NORTON: A PERFECTIONIST ACTOR

At 14:00 Edward Norton walks again looking for the next location that would be in front of the pub Bar do Mineiro, in one of the entrances to the favela. Talking to two of the members of the production team, the actor wanted to know his position, where the cameras would be, and still suggested a take to see a tent (my note: in the sense of poor house) covered by a canvas under which a simpatico group of gentlemen were playing domino. “We can film from that side to catch the canvas”, he suggested. Norton is also the co-writer of the film script.

In the middle of the doubts of the actor, a child of the technical team interrupted him to ask for a picture with him, and he was quickly attended. After this, the actor went to the house where the production is held and took a bath to refresh from the heat close to 36ºC, and returned to film new chasing scenes.

MEN OF BOPE

Now is the turn of the Men of Bope (the real ones) who move into action. They send off the paparazzi that were in a flagstone trying to take pictures of the scenes.

The policemen are part of a special police quarter that makes Tavares bastos the only favela in Rio de Janeiro without dealers or militias

In spite of being polite, the policemen, who also have supported the filming team, were also very emphatic insisting the photographers to descend. After the incident, the filming continued until 19:00.

FILMING IN OTHER LOCATIONS IN RIO

Moreover than Tavares Bastos, the team will film in Lapa, Ipanema, Floresta and Tijuca. The images filmed in Brazil will be part of the first part of the film, that will be premièred in June 2008.

The works were planned to be done from 5 to 16th November. But due to the bad weather, works were started on the 6th, so the expectation is that they will spread to the 17th of this month. This is better for the extras, all of them locals that earn R $50 for day.

The technical team, stage design and security are also local. Some local traders are not happy, because the production brings the drinks and food that is consumed on set. A proof that not even The Incredible Hulk is able to please everyone.

Nov 13, 2007- There are more pics of EN filming The Incredible Hulk: Ego Estrlando More from Ego. I've included a pic below. [Thanks to Camille and Kamila for the info!].

Nov 8, 2007- The Incredible Hulk has been filming in Rio. There are several pictures from a few different sources featuring photos of EN (all the photos were shot by Robson Moreira/Ag.News) Virgulando, Te Contei, Ego, Made in Brazil, UOL, and a story in The Guardian. I've included a few below [Thanks to Kamila, Monica, Mary Beth, and Kathryn for the info!!!]

Nov 3, 2007 MTV Movies Blog has comments from actors from the 2003 Hulk picture on the upcoming Incredible Hulk

“The Incredible Hulk,” a reboot of Ang Lee’s 2003 take on “The Hulk,” isn’t upsetting the actors from the last go-round, at least not enough to cause any real tears. “Boo hoo,” said Sam Elliott, pretending to cry over being replaced by William Hurt as General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross. “That’s a little weird [to see someone take your part]. But I happen to be a huge Edward Norton fan, and I think he’s a great choice for the Hulk. I’m sure he’ll be incredible.”

Ditto for Jennifer Connelly, who played his daughter. “I love Liv [Tyler],” Connelly said of the next Betty Ross. “She’s a friend of mine and I’m so excited that she’s doing it and I can’t wait to see it. I love Ed [Norton] as well, and I can’t wait to see what Ed does with it.”

Still, Elliott wishes they’d have considered using some of the 2003 cast, “because I’d love to have done another one. But I’ll be looking forward to seeing this one.”

Oct 24, 2007- Former Hulk Lou Ferrigno filmed a cameo in The Incredible Hulk and had some complementary things to say about the film Lou Ferrigno Says Hulk Cameo A ‘Smash’

“I was in the movie. I just finished filming,” Ferrigno said, smiling. “It’s a spectacular movie. Very impressive.”

Ever since 1977 when he began playing the character in a famous television series, Ferrigno has had a lot of time to ruminate on the Hulk. Norton, he says, shares a similar obsession.

“We talked about it. I believe he rewrote the script because he’s very involved with the character,” Ferrigno related. “He’s not just doing another movie, he wanted to be involved with the character. I think that’s going to bring it to the next level.”

Lou went on to give Norton and the production his highest seal of approval, in fact, saying the work they were doing on the film will “be like the TV series.”

“[Ed actually] reminds me a lot of Bill Bixby,” Ferrigno confessed, referencing the actor who played Banner in the series. “He has a similar physique, similar personality. Ed is a very fine actor and it adds tremendous credibility for him to be involved with the movie.”

Another bit of casting news on the Hulk front: 411mania.com reports that Ty Burrell has been cast as Doc Samson. Burrell costarred with EN in the Signature Theatre Company's production of Burn This and also appeared in Down in the Valley with EN.

Oct 2, 2007 -IESB.net managed to get a copy of one of EN's drafts of the Incredible Hulk script dated 5/13/07 and they've posted a review. Story Details: The Incredible Hulk

Sep 8, 2007- There is some unofficial Hulk footage up at Superhero Hype [Thanks to Robin for the info!!!]

Aug 14, 2007- Tomorrow's LA Times has more on EN's screenwriting role on The Incredible Hulk

Norton shows muscle on 'Hulk'

A few weeks ago, a minor controversy sprung out of Marvel's "Incredible Hulk" panel at Comic-Con that had a lot of fans both scratching their heads and pointing their fingers. And no, it wasn't griping about Liv Tyler being cast as Betty Ross or fears that the Hulk was going to CGI-fly again. As with most mini-scandals, it turns out to have been both more and less than it first appeared to be.

When it was revealed that Edward Norton, who had been cast as the scientist-gone-green Bruce Banner, had also written the script, it surprised and confused a lot of folks who thought that Zak Penn had written the screenplay. Penn, who has worked on half a dozen Marvel movies, including the last two "X-Men" installments, "Elektra" and, as one of his first Marvel assignments a dozen years ago, what eventually became the first, Ang Lee-directed "Hulk," had actually spent a year writing the screenplay before Norton became involved.

At first blush, it looked like just another case of a screenwriter getting disrespected while a movie star with a reputation for aggressive involvement in scripts had bullied his way into writing this one.

"Both panels were excellent for Marvel Studios," says Marvel Studios president of production Kevin Feige, who was also there presenting "Iron Man." "I think the only bit of bungling on my part was not clarifying Zak's role up there in front of 7,000 people, which I then tried to clarify in some round tables I did 20 minutes later after the 'Iron Man' panel."

Of course, nothing prevented Norton from speaking up about Penn, and it didn't help that the actor, by many accounts a very smart guy (and a closet comic book geek), had long since acquired a reputation for stepping on writers' toes when it came to script revisions.

Widely credited with doing substantial uncredited work on "Frida" for then-girlfriend Salma Hayek (who was the film's producer and star), Norton had also shown up on the set of "Red Dragon," for example, with new script pages not only for his character but for Dr. Hannibal Lecter as well. Other people on the film describe director Brett Ratner fighting with Norton over the issue, and Anthony Hopkins reportedly expressed his comfort with speaking the original lines written by Ted Tally, an Oscar winner for his adaptation of "Silence of the Lambs." (Norton's publicist maintains that Ratner asked him to write new pages.)

In the case of "Hulk," after another writer's treatment was declined in early 2006, Marvel hired Penn, who wrote three drafts over a year. By spring 2007, Penn was about to go off to promote his movie "The Grand," but the studio and the director, Louis Leterrier ("The Transporter"), still felt that the screenplay needed work.

When Norton came in to meet about starring as Banner in April, the film had already been greenlighted and there were just three months before shooting was scheduled to begin, just after Independence Day. But Norton had well-established (if underground) writing experience and strong ideas about how to separate the film from any confusion over its connection to the 2003 Ang Lee version by casting it in a more distinct, starting-over vein like "Batman Begins" or "Casino Royale."

So Norton's initial deal included payment not just for his acting services but for his writing talents too, with his draft contractually stipulated to be turned around in less than a month. As it turned out, Norton delayed work on another screenplay job to do "Hulk," and he continues to tweak the script as principal photography hits its halfway point outside Toronto.

Meanwhile, Penn is writing a big-budget version of "The Avengers" and yet another potential "X-Men" spinoff.

As for Norton's writing services, now that he's finally gone "legit" as a paid double threat, other filmmakers may come calling. "Yes, he is that good a writer that I would definitely work with him on another movie that he wasn't starring in," says Feige.

Robin noticed that one of the newest members of the Writers Guild of America East is an Edward Harrison Norton. WGA new members. [Thanks to Robin for the info!!!]

Aug 9, 2007- A curious development to yesterday's post on the Cinematical story with Zak Penn's comment. It's been removed and instead there is a non-explanation posted at From the Editor's Desk: "Yesterday morning, I wrote a post regarding Edward Norton's involvement (screenwriting-wise) on next summer's The Incredible Hulk. For certain reasons (which I can't really go into), I've had to pull back the post. Sorry for the inconvenience, and I promise to update you as soon as I can." [Thanks to Robin for the info!!!]

Just Jared has posted photos of EN and Liv Tyler on the set of The Incredible Hulk.

AICN has posted a little bit on the set of The Incredible Hulk. but I'm going to give you just the interesting paragraph

Here's the mysterious part. Ed Norton was dressed in a red cap, a red jacket, and was carrying a red pizza delivery case (the kind that keep pizza's warm), so it looked like he was playing a pizza delivery guy. In this scene he was coming out of the house and putting the pizza case into a bicycle with a giant basket for pizzas on the front. What the hell is going on? Is the Hulk delivering pizzas? Is this something he is doing while he's on the run? Seems more Peter Parker than Bruce Banner, but I'll withhold judgment, because I have no idea what was really going on. Strangely there were a few other guys with red hats and caps scattered around the set. I'm not sure if they were stand-ins or stunt guys, or what.

Aug 8, 2007- Cinematical has comments from Zak Penn (the former screenwriter of the Incredible Hulk). "Anyway, though Zak's contract does not allow him to say one thing about the film (with the exception of what has already been said), he did confirm that Edward Norton is now writing The Incredible Hulk. Exact words: 'I was writing it, now Edward is.'" I had not been too ecstatic about Penn ever since I read the comment of Penn referring to EN as "El Norte", but there was one thing in the Cinematical article that did bother me: "Even more bizarre is that Penn's name has been completely erased from IMDb as having anything to do with the film ... ever." I don't think that anyone deserves that fate.

Aug 6, 2007- ComicBookMovie.com found a casting call for the Incredible Hulk

The following is a bonafide posting and has been authorized by the background casting for both films.

Splash Promotional Staff is an established background agency and we work with the top background casting directors in the city. We provide opportunities for Talent to work on the biggest major motion pictures as well as tv shows filmed here in Toronto.

We are registering people at our office(Yonge/Queen)in the upcoming weeks

IMPORTANT: We abide with craigslist guidelines for posting in the TV category we do NOT have fees to register with our agency. We do not sell courses or photos and we do not have monthly costs or renewal costs.

We are currently offering free registration to people who meet the criteria below for the following Feature Films. Those selected to register with our agency will be promoted to background casting for a chance to work as “EXTRAS” in the following Feature Films.

The Incredible Hulk MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

ATHLETIC MALES (Military roles)
Between 18-30 years
Must be 5’10 and taller
Size 42 jacket or larger

Must have short hair or be willing to have a military cut by the production

FEMALES (Military Roles)
Between 18-30 years
Must be between 5’7 and 5’10
Must have hair without noticeable highlights or multiple layers

Flash of Genius MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

MALES
18 years and older
All sizes
Must have shaggy hair that covers ears and forehead (longer hair past neck must be willing to get it cut into a shaggy style cut)

FEMALES
18 years and older
All sizes
Must have chin to shoulder length hair that is NOT layered and does NOT have noticeable highlights or streaks.

NOTE: AS HAIR STYLE IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT FOR THESE MOVIES IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU SEND A PHOTO WITH YOUR CURRENT HAIR STYLE.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE APPLICATION PROCEDURES. You must answer all of the questions. APPLICATIONS WHICH DO NOT ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS WILL BE DELETED.(sorry)

Rates of compensation for Extras "background performers" are regulated by ACTRA are standardized for all Union television shows and major motion pictures filmed in Toronto.

Requirements to Apply for FREE REGISTRATION:

1) Must be unrepresented for background (no other agencies)unless you are ACTRA

2) Must have a minimum of 3 full days free DURING THE WEEK Monday through Friday (filming occurs around the clock)

3) Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a SIN#

4) Must have voicemail

5) Must own a vehicle or be located on an all night TTC route

6) Must be 18 years or older (proof of age will be required)

To Apply please email us:

1) A photo taken in the last few weeks showing your current hair style

2) Your height and men’s jacket size(we require this in order to consider whether we would like to promote you for The Incredible Hulk)

3) Your first and last name

4) Your telephone number

5) The days of the week you have available

APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE MISSING ANY OF THE ABOVE WILL BE DELETED.

Look forward to your application, selected individuals will be contacted by telephone and invited to register with us at our offices at Yonge/Queen in the next few weeks.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS. WE AUTOMATICALLY REJECT APPLICATIONS OF THOSE WHO TELEPHONE US.

If you don't get an invite to join right away, we may be calling you sometime throughout the year for a role in the future.

Thanks for your interest!!!

We look forward to hearing from you!!!

Cheers!

Splash Promotional Staff

Go get ‘em tigers!

Joshua S Hill

8/6/2007

Source: Craigslist

Jul 28, 2007 - The first articles of EN's appearance at Comic Con have been posted. EN has written the script. Here they are: Comic Book Resources, /Film, CHUD. Plus Mary Beth found one at FirstShowing.net

Just an aside, I remember reading an Tribeca Fest Interview with screenwriter Zak Penn (who wrote the earlier draft) where he actually said to a reporter "Edward Norton, or 'El Norte' as we call him..." and thinking, "You seriously call a respected actor you barely know this stupid nickname to his face? Pretty clueless!"

Jul 27, 2007- Two new cast members added to Hulk are Tim Blake Nelson and Christina Cabot.

Jul 24, 2007 - Today's Variety has an article on the Environmental Media Association working with "The Incredible Hulk" filmmakers.

Edward Norton told me he wants 'The Incredible Hulk' to be 'the greenest movie ever,' " says EMA president Debbie Levin. "So we've been working with (producer) Gale Anne Hurd and her team, just trying to see what we can do to push the envelope a little bit to make everything more eco-friendly."

The coaches will advise on myriad aspects of production - recommending purchases, suggesting ways to green the sets and, perhaps most tricky of all, helping producers navigate the fraught byways of carbon-offsetting.

July 9 - PM update- Just announced! EN will be present at the San Diego Comic Con on Saturday, July 28. From SuperHeroHype.com

4:15-5:00 Universal Pictures—Universal Pictures' presentation features a cast and filmmaker panel from one of its most exciting titles for 2008: Marvel's new take on cherished superhero icon The Incredible Hulk. In person: stars Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, and William Hurt; director Louis Leterrier; and producers Avi Arad, Gale Anne Hurd, and Kevin Feige. Hall H

Jul 9, 2007- The Belleville Intelligencer had an interesting article on an open casting call for The Incredible Hulk. The article also mentioned that filming in that area will take place on July 26 and 27. Hollywood hopefuls line up for The Hulk

Jun 21 2007- JoBlo.com has posted the first promotional poster for The Incredible Hulk.

Jun 18 2007- Monday's New York Times has an article on the new chairman of Marvel Studios David Maisel, and leads off with a little bit about EN Marvel Wants to Flex Its Own Heroic Muscles as a Moviemaker

This month David Maisel, the newly minted chairman of Marvel Studios, was discussing plot points in his Beverly Hills office with Edward Norton, the Academy Award-nominated actor whom he has cast as the star of a new version of “The Incredible Hulk.”

“It’s a nice environment,” Mr. Maisel said the next day, in an interview in that same office. “Some guys in their 30s sitting around and talking about a script, planning the movie. Edward is so into the Hulk.”

Jun 13 2007- Today's Hollywood Reporter announced that William Hurt has joined the cast of The Incredible Hulk as General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross. Hurt hurtling to 'Hulk' cast

Jun 2 2007- Canada.com has an article on films coming to shoot in Canada. In it, they speak briefly about the Hulk and mention that it will be filming until Oct 24.

May 29 2007-Comics Continuum has posted a Hulk synopsis that was released by Universal Pictures

"The explosive, action-packed adventure in one of the all-time most popular superhero sagas unfolds with a cure in reach for the world's most primal force of fury: The Incredible Hulk. We find scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) 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."

May 9 2007-Variety.com reports that Tim Roth will play The Abomination in The Incredible Hulk. This is not the first time that EN and Roth have worked together. In Everyone Says I Love You, they both competed for the attention of Drew Barrymore.

May 4, 2007- Liv Tyler has signed on to play Betty Ross, Banner's love interest Comingsoon.net [Thanks to Hugh for the news!!!].

Apr 25, 2007- The first controversy after the casting of EN as the Hulk has been the green versus grey Hulk (I can't believe that I am reporting this). An interview with Marvel ex-CEO Avi Arad lead to speculation that the Hulk would be gray firstshowing.net: The New Incredible Hulk Is Not Green - He's Grey?!. But days later on EmpireOnline, Arad clarified his remarks stating that the Hulk would be "a different shade of green" (maybe it's seafoam green). Another interesting fact from this article is that EN turned down the earlier version directed by Ang Lee. Also in the article "the casting of 'an amazing' Betty – Banner’s love interest – should be confirmed within the next couple of days." Who is this "amazing Betty"? Hollywoodgrind.com claims that it's Jessica Biel, EN's co-star from The Illusionist. Let's talk Abomination. I'm sure speculation on who will get the part of The Abomination is probably running wild, so we'll probably hear some names soon [Thanks so much to Hugh for the info!!!]

Apr 17, 2007- Comingsoon.net has posted an interview with Hulk screenwriter Zak Penn, who has effusive praise for EN

"I couldn't be happier about Ed Norton," he told us. "I worked on the first 'Hulk' movie and I remember talking about how awesome it would be if we got Ed Norton to play this part. He really was up for it the first time. I think Ed Norton's one of the best actors working, and even I was pretty shocked that he wanted to do it. It's one of those rare things where it turned out better than I [expected]. Look, there's a lot of really good actors who wanted to do it even before I wrote my script. I'm not just saying this, but I cannot think of a better person to play Bruce Banner. In this case, Ed Norton would have been at the top of my list.

"To me, the thing about Bruce is that he's a physicist, he's a super-smart guy who has a lot of repressed anger. To me, that is the essential thing you need to know about him. He could be tall or short, but you have to believe that he's a physicist, you have to believe that life is frustrating for him physically. Ed went to Yale. He's a really smart guy. He has an intelligence that you can see on-screen, which a lot of people who are great actors don't project that. He projects the guy that is smarter than you, and he also projects anger in a lot of his movies, 'Fight Club' being the most obvious example. If you think about 'Fight Club,' he has a lot of similarities to the Hulk as a character. Tyler Durden is his Hulk."

We also asked Penn to describe his take on the movie in terms of whether it's a sequel, a revamp or something different. "It's not going to be a sequel, but it's hard to describe," he admitted. "The best description I would say is something like 'Batman Begins' where it's not necessarily out of continuity with the other movies, though that was more of an origin story. It's much more of a reboot, the way that 'Aliens' is a sequel to 'Alien,' but the kinds of movie are different. It keeps the mythology of the worlds, but it's a totally different structure. It's more of an action movie than the first one was. This one is much more of a thriller, I would say. I don't think it's unfair to say like a 'Bourne Identity' type feeling to it. Certainly I've mentioned that the Bruce Jones comic book run were very influential or the TV series. It definitely harkens back much more to that, emphasizing a guy on the run with a secret, who cannot feel emotion and cannot risk having any close relationships with people for fear what it's going to do to them."

"The first movie is not about Bruce Banner dealing with the repercussions of being the Hulk, it's much more about him becoming the Hulk," he continued. "He gets taken to a base and put under observation pretty quickly. This movie is about Bruce Banner on the run and what life is like. There's stuff that I didn't want to deal with that was in the first movie. You're not going to see anything about his father or his experiments or anything, because to me, as a fan, that was the part that I found most frustrating and nooooooo dogs. I liked the fight, but I didn't like the poodle."

I couldn't help thinking while I was reading the interview with Penn, "He hasn't yet had EN approach him with script changes."

Apr 16, 2007- Variety has just announced that EN will be playing Bruce Banner in "The Incredible Hulk". It will start shooting in Toronto in the summer and it has an opening set for June 13, 2008." Plus, "[Marvel] seeks to make a sequel that is less self-serious and more in line with the comic series and TV show." [Thanks to Melanie for the news!!!].

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