I warned you- FANGIRL AT PLAY.

[lillbet]

I've been seeing icons of this all over, so I Googled and YES! The filming has begun in Toronto, and it is being helmed by *gasp* EDGAR (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) WRIGHT!

If none of the preceding made any sense read this. And this SHORT synopsis:

Meet charming and jobless Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). A bass guitarist for totally average garage band Sex Bob-omb, the 22-year-old has just met the girl of his dreams...literally. The only catch to winning Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)? Her seven evil exes are coming to kill him. Genre-smashing filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) tells the amazing story of one romantic slacker's quest to power up with love in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Scott Pilgrim has never had a problem getting a girlfriend. It's getting rid of them that proves difficult. From the girl who kicked his heart's ass--and now is back in town--to the teenage distraction he's trying to shake when Ramona rollerblades into his world, love hasn't been easy. He soon discovers, however, his new crush has the most unusual baggage of all: a nefarious league of exes controls her love life and will do whatever it takes to eliminate him as a suitor.

As Scott gets closer to Ramona, he must face an increasingly vicious rogues' gallery from her past--from infamous skateboarders to vegan rock stars and fearsomely identical twins. And if he hopes to win his true love, he must vanquish them all before it really is game over.

CAST! WIN!

Bryan Lee O'Malley's website with bits of the books HERE.

Comments

[gahdzuks]

Two of the evil ex-boyfriends played superheroes.
I have to admit... that's pretty damn genius casting those two.

[lillbet]

Ooh, good eye. When I saw Chris Evans and Brandon Routh all I could think was "THEY ARE TOO HAUTE FOR THIS INDIE HIPSTER THING!" but that will just make it that much more fun when lil' Michael Cera cold cocks 'em.

I am so excited. Edgar Wright needs to make more movies and show that he has awesomeness with or without Peggles.

[gahdzuks]

That was my second thought.
My first was that they'd make for formidable foes for the kid to overcome.
My third was that they look waaaaaaay too old for that girl they were supposed to have dated.

Many thoughts happened, clearly.

I've only seen his work with Pegg (whom I adore), so it'll be interesting to see what he can do with people that are less amusing. :P

[susanbones]

I've never heard of this one!

Too many fandoms, not enough time. I need an icon for this. I miss my lj icons.

Oh, and I had a drink that reminded me of this icon. It was sparkling white wine (Champagne) with the very famous Door County cherry extract in it. Very delicious.

[lillbet]

I'm not a huge fan of Scott Pilgrim, I'm a fan of Edgar Wright. Who needs to make more movies. Because he's effing brilliant. (Boy, imagine how much I'd rock if I fangirled myself!)

And yes, we need more icons. MANY OF THEM. I keep forgetting to message DW staff about a la carte pics- I don't want 200, but I want more than 6, darnit.

This cherry extract- do I have to come out to Ill. to get it? Because I will, you know. ;)

cherries

[susanbones]

Cherries are a Door County, Wisconsin specialty.:

http://www.doorcounty.com/outdoor/cherries.aspx

Re: cherries

[lillbet]

Ah, that can of Bings just won't look as good to me now. DAMN YOU! *wants*

Re: cherries

[susanbones]

You would love them because they have just the right combination of tart and sweet. Bing cherries are too sweet.

[zomgjess]

I have no idea what she's on about either but your drink sounds yummy.

[lillbet]

Pfft. You know what I'm talking about, but you choose to feign ignorance.

Shame on you. Xp

And yeah, as soon as she gives up the goods on the cherry extract I'm off to buy a bottle, then fly to Cali to share it with you. ;)

cherries

[susanbones]

It was very nice. It was served in a glass just like in the icon, and it was at an elegant restaurant with real linen and fancy prices. *lol*