Does this contrast strike anyone else as amusing? From the LA Times:
‘Green Hornet’ to get the Kevin Smith Treatment
“Longtime comics geek gets to make comic-book movie? This is a dream come true.” — Kevin Smith
“The character of the Green Hornet offers a myriad of possible film ideas and numerous merchandise and branded integration opportunities with our corporate partners, giving us a platform for a very viable and long-standing franchise.” — Harvey Weinstein, Miramax Co-Chairman
No, I’m not making this up.