GREEN LANTERN Movie Promo Image May Offer First Look at the Living Planet Mogo
The fan-favorite alien Green Lantern Corps member's appearance in the live-action film was alluded to by DC's Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns at last year's San Diego Comic Con.
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.
Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax…he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.
Mogo is a sentient planetoid, the largest of any Green Lantern officer, that is often referred to as male but is actually genderless. When Mogo desires to do so, its affiliation with the Green Lantern Corps is marked by moving the foilage around its equator into a green band with a Green Lantern symbol in the middle.
In addition to the standard powers of a Green Lantern Power Ring, Mogo can alter his weather and surface conditions such as plant growth, land mass manipulation and travel through space at faster-than-light speeds. Mogo has a form of sensory or extrasensory awareness of what is happening around and on it. His powers and even consciousness are partially dependent on a constant supply of the energy from a Green Lantern Power Battery. Mogo is responsible for telepathically guiding the Green Lantern Power Rings to their bearer; thus, without Mogo the Green Lantern Corps would not survive. Mogo's first appearance was in Green Lantern vol. 2 #188 (May 1985), in a story entitled "Mogo Doesn't Socialize" written by Alan Moore. (via ComicVine).
Green Lantern, directed by Martin Campbell, stars Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Mark Strong, Peter Sarsgaard, Tim Robbins and Angela Bassett. The film is scheduled to hit 2D and 3D theaters June 17th, 2011.
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Robert K
I'm gonna be so happy if they include Mogo, he was so important during Sinestro Corps War. Loved it.
Pietro Filipponi
Managing Editor
Yeah, he's in it Clint. When Johns was asked about Mogo being in the film (pefore the panel, after he accidentally revealed Stel and Hannu) he glanced at Martin Campbell with a scared look on his face then winked and nodded.
TorturedXGenius
Mogo is such a great character...it's a EFFIN planet that's a member of the Corp lol
Robert K
It's gonna be impressive.
DeMoNaSsDiZ
Sweetness
Gaston
You sure it's not just Oa?
I don't wanna get my hopes up only for them to be mercilessly shot down...
GLFanboy
Correspondent
You sure it's not just Oa?
I don't wanna get my hopes up only for them to be mercilessly shot down...
I was wondering the same thing but I guess Pietro would know better than me. Either way, they should have dialed back the contrast a bit for the image.
Pietro Filipponi
Managing Editor
I don't wanna get my hopes up only for them to be mercilessly shot down...
It could be Oa, but it doesn't really seem to be. The most prominent features of Oa in the film are the six citadels that shoot out green energy. This planet has a huge crater at it's center and is swirling with green energy.
Here's Oa:
Interesting John
Web Developer
Mogo doesn't socialize.
Gaston
You sure it's not just Oa?
I don't wanna get my hopes up only for them to be mercilessly shot down...
It could be Oa, but it doesn't really seem to be. The most prominent features of Oa in the film are the six citadels that shoot out green energy. This planet has a huge crater at it's center and is swirling with green energy.
Here's Oa:
Good point.
Man, I swear if Mogo's in it I will just pass out in the theater due to sheer excitement.
dnno1
@Pietro Filipponi, when Johns was asked about Mogo, he answered "there's a lot of Green Lantern to film" (see this link). He never winked or led on that he was (or was not). It might be a surprise, but I don't think anyone can confirm that he is in or not.
Interesting John
Web Developer
@Pietro Filipponi, when Johns was asked about Mogo, he answered "there's a lot of Green Lantern to film" (see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ecTd6QY2hE#t=55s). He never winked or led on that he was (or was not). It might be a surprise, but I don't think anyone can confirm that he is in or not.
Pietro was there, in-person, I'll take his word over a video
dnno1
@Interesting John, yeah, right...
Interesting John
Web Developer
@Interesting John, yeah, right... :|
Are you doubting me or Pietro?
Pietro Filipponi
Managing Editor
@Pietro Filipponi, when Johns was asked about Mogo, he answered "there's a lot of Green Lantern to film" (see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ecTd6QY2hE#t=51s). He never winked or led on that he was (or was not). It might be a surprise, but I don't think anyone can confirm that he is in or not.
There's no video at that link, so I don't know what you're on about. Feel free to ask around to others who actually were by the stage with the DC crew before the panel, I've seen the same info referenced by other people
GLFanboy
Correspondent
Besides, that panel wasn't the only time over the convention when he was asked about it. Something people who don't know Geoff Johns should know is that he says way more with what he doesn't say (and how he says it) than what he actually says.
HawkManX
If we got promo art of Bzzd, then surely his partner Mogo is in the movie!
Sector 2261 represent
GLFanboy
Correspondent
If we got promo art of Bzzd, then surely his partner Mogo is in the movie!
Sector 2261 represent 8)
That's if they have sector partners which I doubt they will. That's a newer concept in GL. Until the corps was rebuilt, it was always 1 GL per sector.
That being said, Mogo will be in it.
Pietro Filipponi
Managing Editor
Besides, that panel wasn't the only time over the convention when he was asked about it. Something people who don't know Geoff Johns should know is that he says way more with what he doesn't say (and how he says it) than what he actually says.
What's been making me laugh are all the people on Twitter telling me that it doesn't look anything like Mogo from the comics. Well, no [crap]! Do you really think we're gonna get a planet sized billiard ball with a GL logo?
dnno1
@Pietro Filipponi - Just click here. It's there at 50 seconds into the clip. The way he sounded was as if they still needed to include him in there ("There's still a lot of Green Lantern to film"). And to those who doubt what was on video (which speaks volume), that's far more than the account of somebody who claims that they were there, but can not prove it.
Interesting John
Web Developer
@Pietro Filipponi - Just click here. It's there at 50 seconds into the clip. The way he sounded was as if they still needed to include him in there ("There's still a lot of Green Lantern to film"). And to those who doubt what was on video (which speaks volume), that's far more than the account of somebody who claims that they were there, but can not prove it.
Your logic is incredible! Trust a grainy video over a guy who was there
GLFanboy
Correspondent
Um...my facebook page is full of SDCC photo's and I have several photos of me sitting in Hall H during the panel. I can prove it. I'm sure Pietro could too. The question is do we feel compelled to prove it to you? Answer = nope.
@ Pietro LOL @"planet sized billiard ball"!
Pietro Filipponi
Managing Editor
@Pietro Filipponi - Just click here. It's there at 50 seconds into the clip. The way he sounded was as if they still needed to include him in there ("There's still a lot of Green Lantern to film"). And to those who doubt what was on video (which speaks volume), that's far more than the account of somebody who claims that they were there, but can not prove it.
You do realize we're talking about two separate occurrences, right? Johns was asked about Mogo before he took the stage and also at the poster signing. At the signing he directly said "no comment, sorry" and at the press meet and greet he said exactly what I posted above.
dnno1
@Pietro Filipponi What I realize is that unless you can produce a video or tape recording of him actually saying or doing that you've got no proof. I just produced a video where he was noncommittal on that. What have you got?
GLFanboy
Correspondent
Apathy?
Pietro Filipponi
Managing Editor
@Pietro Filipponi What I realize is that unless you can produce a video or tape recording of him actually saying or doing that you've got no proof. I just produced a video where he was noncommittal on that. What have you got?
Sure random internet guy, let me bend over backwards to prove something to you that's apparently obvious to most people... Oh, wait, I'm too busy today. Maybe tomorrow
I understand your hesitation, it's not like I've ever produced credible Green Lantern movie info before. I'm not the one that first reported Ryan was wearing a mo-cap suit on set instead of a costume, or revealed the film's official synopsis, or provided the first images of Kilowog, Tomar Re, Salaak, Boodikka and 12 other aliens from the film, or showed the first pics of the ring, power battery and Parallax
I guess the question is, besides a video referencing something that's not related to what I'm discussing (that you didn't even take yourself): what have YOU got?
dnno1
@Pietro Filipponi - Sure, you can do what you want, but I'll tell you what: I'm still not convinced (BTW my anonymity is irrelevant here).
Interesting John
Web Developer
@Pietro Filipponi - Sure, you can do what you want, but I'll tell you what: I'm still not convinced (BTW my anonymity is irrelevant here).
Bam. Not Winning.
HarryKolmer
@Pietro Filipponi What I realize is that unless you can produce a video or tape recording of him actually saying or doing that you've got no proof. I just produced a video where he was noncommittal on that. What have you got?
Why are you so adamant about disputing his word?
He's not saying that the video is wrong. He is referring to a DIFFERENT OCCASION.
Pietro Filipponi
Managing Editor
@Pietro Filipponi - Sure, you can do what you want, but I'll tell you what: I'm still not convinced (BTW my anonymity is irrelevant here).
Apparently you can't sift through the sarcasm to get to the point of my comment, so here it is: I don't have to prove anything to you. At all. Ever. I think I've done enough to sate the thirst of every GL fanboy on the internet including you. Don't come into my house talking [crap] when you have nothing to back it up with. I know more about this film than you can possibly imagine, and you're lucky I've stuck my neck out all those time to give people the goods they want to see. You don't have to thank me, just stop acting like an ignorant ass and provide one bit -- just one -- of evidence refuting the occurrence I refer to
InstigatorGIRL
Bam. Not Winning.
LMAO Someone should've snorted some Charlie Sheen before starting a GL debate with Pietro and John. Or maybe he did and that's why he thinks he's winning this. Just Saying.
Interesting John
Web Developer
@Pietro Filipponi - Sure, you can do what you want, but I'll tell you what: I'm still not convinced (BTW my anonymity is irrelevant here).
Apparently you can't sift through the sarcasm to get to the point of my comment, so here it is: I don't have to prove anything to you. At all. Ever. I think I've done enough to sate the thirst of every GL fanboy on the internet including you. Don't come into my house talking [crap] when you have nothing to back it up with. I know more about this film than you can possibly imagine, and you're lucky I've stuck my neck out all those time to give people the goods they want to see. You don't have to thank me, just stop acting like an ignorant ass and provide one bit -- just one -- of evidence refuting the occurrence I refer to
Bam. Winning.
HarryKolmer
@Pietro Filipponi - Sure, you can do what you want, but I'll tell you what: I'm still not convinced (BTW my anonymity is irrelevant here).
You realize that you are arguing with the man who runs this website that you've made an account on. The man who writes the majority of articles for this website. So to question him, is to question the very reality of the website you are on. Which, to myself at least, seems to be the actions of a broken mind.
Directed by Christopher Nolan.
HawkManX
Shit just got real
Interesting John
Web Developer
Shit just got real >)
dnno1
@HarryKolmer - I am not the only one disputing it. There are several others who are. Truth be it known, of the Corps members that were discussed by the concept designers, Mogo was one that was never mentioned. I don't believe that there is any credible evidence (yet) that he is in the film. The image displayed on this thread I want to think is that of Oa, and the region where the crater is on the planet surface is where the central power battery is located. I get the feeling that the source of the power battery must have impacted the planet some significant time ago and left the planet scarred. If you compare images of the CPB from the film concept art, you will notice some of the remnants of a crater. That's my take. I'm sure you have your own.
dnno1
@Pietro Filipponi - Sure, you can do what you want, but I'll tell you what: I'm still not convinced (BTW my anonymity is irrelevant here).
Apparently you can't sift through the sarcasm to get to the point of my comment, so here it is: I don't have to prove anything to you. At all. Ever. I think I've done enough to sate the thirst of every GL fanboy on the internet including you. Don't come into my house talking [crap] when you have nothing to back it up with. I know more about this film than you can possibly imagine, and you're lucky I've stuck my neck out all those time to give people the goods they want to see. You don't have to thank me, just stop acting like an ignorant ass and provide one bit -- just one -- of evidence refuting the occurrence I refer to
That's fine, but I am still not convinced.
Interesting John
Web Developer
@HarryKolmer - I am not the only one disputing it. There are several others who are. Truth be it known, of the Corps members that were discussed by the concept designers, Mogo was one that was never mentioned. I don't believe that there is any credible evidence (yet) that he is in the film. The image displayed on this thread I want to think is that of Oa, and the region where the crater is on the planet surface is where the central power battery is located. I get the feeling that the source of the power battery must have impacted the planet some significant time ago and left the planet scarred. If you compare images of the CPB from the film concept art, you will notice some of the remnants of a crater. That's my take. I'm sure you have your own.
You're wrong. And that's not just a matter of opinion, it's a fact. You're making a lot of conjecture and it's going full retard, The concept art you just linked to is a close up of one of the citadels that you can see in the trailer, there's no giant crater on Oa.
dnno1
@HarryKolmer - I am not the only one disputing it. There are several others who are. Truth be it known, of the Corps members that were discussed by the concept designers, Mogo was one that was never mentioned. I don't believe that there is any credible evidence (yet) that he is in the film. The image displayed on this thread I want to think is that of Oa, and the region where the crater is on the planet surface is where the central power battery is located. I get the feeling that the source of the power battery must have impacted the planet some significant time ago and left the planet scarred. If you compare images of the CPB from the film concept art, you will notice some of the remnants of a crater. That's my take. I'm sure you have your own.
You're wrong. And that's not just a matter of opinion, it's a fact. You're making a lot of conjecture and it's going full retard, The concept art you just linked to is a close up of one of the citadels that you can see in the trailer, there's no giant crater on Oa.
And I said that it was what I thought. I never said that it was a fact and it is not retarded as you want to think. The thing is that it is just as good as the claim that the image is that of Mogo too, until somebody who is somebody says that it really is or isn't.
Interesting John
Web Developer
@HarryKolmer - I am not the only one disputing it. There are several others who are. Truth be it known, of the Corps members that were discussed by the concept designers, Mogo was one that was never mentioned. I don't believe that there is any credible evidence (yet) that he is in the film. The image displayed on this thread I want to think is that of Oa, and the region where the crater is on the planet surface is where the central power battery is located. I get the feeling that the source of the power battery must have impacted the planet some significant time ago and left the planet scarred. If you compare images of the CPB from the film concept art, you will notice some of the remnants of a crater. That's my take. I'm sure you have your own.
You're wrong. And that's not just a matter of opinion, it's a fact. You're making a lot of conjecture and it's going full retard, The concept art you just linked to is a close up of one of the citadels that you can see in the trailer, there's no giant crater on Oa.
And I said that it was what I thought. I never said that it was a fact and it is not retarded as you want to think. The thing is that it is just as good as the claim that the image is that of Mogo too, until somebody who is somebody says that it really is or isn't.
You're just intent on arguing until you're blue in the face, aren't you? If only you realized what a terrible reputation you've got. People here won't believe you over the man who's brought in more GL scoops than anyone. Especially when you don't have any evidence.
UberGeek
Personally I think it looks like a repression of the Green Lanterns power or as it says on this poster "light" but if people who know about the film and who are in contact with the creators of the film say it's some weird planet character thing, then that's what it is I guess - who are we to argue.
@dnno1 if (and I really hope it's WHEN) your proven wrong are you gonna come out and start kissing ass??? cause you will have to do something, we don't want this site becoming another troll hang out.
Interesting John
Web Developer
Interesting John
Web Developer
@dnno1 if (and I really hope it's WHEN) your proven wrong are you gonna come out and start kissing ass??? cause you will have to do something, we don't want this site becoming another troll hang out.
Don't worry, we have cages for the trolls
HarryKolmer
I'm not even arguing that the picture is on Mogo. It could be many things. It certainly isn't Oa, but it may not be Mogo.
I'm arguing for Pietro Filipponi's credibility. He has gotten more Green Lantern reveals than any other movie news website. Seriously, google it.
Interesting John
Web Developer
I'm not even arguing that the picture is on Mogo. It could be many things. It certainly isn't Oa, but it may not be Mogo.
I'm arguing for Pietro Filipponi's credibility. He has gotten more Green Lantern reveals than any other movie news website. Seriously, google it.
You sir, are in your right mind
dnno1
1. There is no proof that those separate occurrences took place and in any case, Geoff Johns was not willing to say the same thing publicly. What should that say to you?
2. But yet we have someone who did. Does Geoff Johns ring a bell as a source? Journalists are not obligated to reveal their sources as a privilege so as to protect the anonymity of their sources, who may have incriminated themselves by revealing their stories. That is not the case here since the source is supposedly outed. It is kind of ridiculous now to say that they would never reveal or try to prove the veracity of their claim since they were willing to reveal the source. Now, why did you bring this point up again?
3. Maybe I am stirring up trouble (or maybe I am not), but this does not change the fact that here are a number of folks who are questioning the claim that Mogo is in the film and I am having a difficult time trying to use this article as a source since I can not verify its credibility. Once again, I ask can this be proven?
InstigatorGIRL
I would just like to state that this has gone full retard.
That is all.
P.S. Hooray MOGO!!!!
Protocida
Dnno, I have been sent by the SuperheroHype Forum to recover you before [crap] gets even more real.
Also, is there any confirmation that we get a new Trailer tomorrow?
Interesting John
Web Developer
Dnno, I have been sent by the SuperheroHype Forum to recover you before shits gets even more real.
Also, is there any confirmation that we get a new Trailer tomorrow?
I think all we know so far is that it'll be hitting any time between now and next Wednesday.
Protocida
OK. Thanks.
Also, I'm digging Mogo's force field-ish aura. I hope that, if it is really him, he gets to fight. Maybe give a good old gravity punch to Parallax.