... and then Dinesh tweeted...

[BugsySig]

Believe me, I understand that they must get exhausted and annoyed by the question constantly coming up, but doesn't that also show them the connection people still make between VALIANT and those characters?

That doesn't make the idea a financially sound one for VEI, or one immediately worthy of pursuing, however.

Agreed. But it's gotta put the proverbial "bug in their ear." I mentioned in another thread on this that I trust the business people to make the business decisions. And I don't suspect VEI ever reaching into the GK IPs unless they can own them outright, and do so at a good price.

[slym2none]

Good, and I hope this topic gets put to rest. I was starting to lose faith in this company if they wanted to suddenly do a u-turn towards nostalgia. Especially in the face of this new direction with IMPERIUM, DIVINITY, and TIMEWALKER.

Well, pardon the *SQUEE* out of us that wanted to see something connected to the past VALIANT universe!



-slym

[ilzuccone]

Good, and I hope this topic gets put to rest. I was starting to lose faith in this company if they wanted to suddenly do a u-turn towards nostalgia. Especially in the face of this new direction with IMPERIUM, DIVINITY, and TIMEWALKER.

Well, pardon the *SQUEE* out of us that wanted to see something connected to the past VALIANT universe!



-slym

you are pardoned.

[Aomalle27]

Well if its got nothing to do with the GK characters; why tweet the cover photo and the message? Merely to draw attention to VEI? That's the kinda of slimy self promotion I loath. And I don't really see
VEI and Dinesh engaging in that kinda of behavior based on their past actions. So I think it has to do with either getting the rights to the GK characters or the rights to publish VH1 omnibuses that feature the GK characters (both in their self titles and offshoots ie. Unity saga, etc) Really hoping it isn't shameless self promotion using characters that don't belong to vEI, otherwise they're just dipping into Dynamite territory

[cray_ws]

That doesn't make the idea a financially sound one for VEI, or one immediately worthy of pursuing, however.

Agreed. But it's gotta put the proverbial "bug in their ear." I mentioned in another thread on this that I trust the business people to make the business decisions. And I don't suspect VEI ever reaching into the GK IPs unless they can own them outright, and do so at a good price.

I think if VEI is still publishing in the next 3 years, It's not going matter about the Gold Key IPs price, because by then they should establish their own replacements. DIVINITY absolutely replaces SOLAR, and I would expect THE SAVAGE to replace TUROK. I really don't think VEI needs to come up with any replacement for MAGNUS as I think RAI does a fine job of it. But if they did decide to come up with an intellectual property to replace him then the talk about Gold Key characters would hopefully desist.

[dave the second]

Personally, I'd give Dino the benefit of the doubt. I'm sure he had a good reason to tweet what he tweeted. If he just wanted to fan flames he could have been doing that non-stop here on the boards and he never did.

[Keith]

Well if its got nothing to do with the GK characters; why tweet the cover photo and the message? Merely to draw attention to VEI? That's the kinda of slimy self promotion I loath. And I don't really see VEI and Dinesh engaging in that kinda of behavior based on their past actions. So I think it has to do with either getting the rights to the GK characters or the rights to publish VH1 omnibuses that feature the GK characters (both in their self titles and offshoots ie. Unity saga, etc) Really hoping it isn't shameless self promotion using characters that don't belong to vEI, otherwise they're just dipping into Dynamite (sucks!) territory

It was a joke. He was having some fun with all the speculation that the writers retreat was stirring up.

[StarBrand]

Interesting he says he's not interested in Turok. That sounds kind of final, unless he changes his mind. Thanks for posting the info, btw.

[drmirage]

#dineshed

"We've got something better cooking up!”

Something that I have experienced. #atom!ed as well.

[Elveen]

Interesting he says he's not interested in Turok. That sounds kind of final, unless he changes his mind. Thanks for posting the info, btw.

From listening to him talk he's been over the GK3 for a long bit.

I think after what happened with Shooter, they moved on. No reason to go back.

[dave the second]

I doubt it was a joke. Seriously.

[drmirage]

The only reason to go back is ..... so long as VEI can profit and make $$$. Who wouldn't?
Same reasons on why Disney has Star wars. Its all about $$$.

If Disney offered to buy VEI for $$$$$.. Would the investors cash out? Its a no brainer

[Keith]

I doubt it was a joke. Seriously.

I suggest heading to his feed on Twitter and take a look at what he posted immediately after.

[Aomalle27]

I doubt it was a joke. Seriously.

I suggest heading to his feed on Twitter and take a look at what he posted immediately after.

Well he posted a pic of Jeff bridges with " this is gonna be awesome",
and a pic of 2 alpacas with " there will be blood"...not sure what you mean...
Later someone asked if Turok was coming and the reply was not interested something
better, q'er then said thats a shame, was hoping he was going back where he belonged
and D replied "perhaps someday". I just find it stupid if he fans the flames of hope
and doesn't immediately follow up with a " " just kidding" or some explaination that the GK characters aren't coming back. He also mentions valiant vision is returnng ( personal yuck from me, i hate VV)

[Daniel Jackson]

He also mentions valiant vision is returnng ( personal yuck from me, i hate VV)

Ugh....VV made my head hurt...

[lorddunlow]

Good, and I hope this topic gets put to rest. I was starting to lose faith in this company if they wanted to suddenly do a u-turn towards nostalgia. Especially in the face of this new direction with IMPERIUM, DIVINITY, and TIMEWALKER.

Well, pardon the *SQUEE* out of us that wanted to see something connected to the past VALIANT universe!



-slym

+1

[jmatt]

Interesting he says he's not interested in Turok. That sounds kind of final, unless he changes his mind. Thanks for posting the info, btw.

From listening to him talk he's been over the GK3 for a long bit.

I think after what happened with Shooter, they moved on. No reason to go back.

+1

[Dr Noel]

That is all.

[dornwolf]

Not really surprised when I think about it. Considering the fact he's the main guy at Valiant tweeted it out to Jeff Lemerie one of their big hires plus it's a character associated very closely to Valiant nobody reported it. I think the entire time there was all of one article posted.

[leonmallett]

The only reason to go back is ..... so long as VEI can profit and make $$$. Who wouldn't?
Same reasons on why Disney has Star wars. Its all about $$$.

If Disney offered to buy VEI for $$$$$.. Would the investors cash out? Its a no brainer

There is no comparison between Star Wars as an IP and the GK3.

One is a proven commercial success (even when the prequel films were negatively received in some parts), the other has a very spotty track record.

Having an investment in IP does not mean that IP will succeed.

[ShadowTuga]

We've been all suffering from "speculatus idiotus" (no offense, guys and gals ).
We've been truly "dineshed", lolol.

Happy to hear about this. My opinion, of course.

[comicsyte95]

( personal yuck from me, i hate VV)

+1

[cray_ws]

The only reason to go back is ..... so long as VEI can profit and make $$$. Who wouldn't?
Same reasons on why Disney has Star wars. Its all about $$$.

If Disney offered to buy VEI for $$$$$.. Would the investors cash out? Its a no brainer

There is no comparison between Star Wars as an IP and the GK3.

One is a proven commercial success (even when the prequel films were negatively received in some parts), the other has a very spotty track record.

Having an investment in IP does not mean that IP will succeed.

You hit the nail on the head and that's what many sentimentalist are not grasping, the Gold Key characters have proven their lack of viability and value in today's market.

[comicsyte95]

I know its not viable. I accept it but I can still dream even though its not possible.

[Keith]

Ok, Dinesh responded to another tweet from a guy saying how he wished Turok was back at Valiant with the following:

Oh man, you have no idea. @JeffLemire is going to blow your mind!!

So that says to me that something is coming, it's not Turok, but it's something along those lines by Jeff Lemire. Presumably "The Savage."

So my previous stance was that Dinesh was just messing with us based on the Big Lebowski tweet and the alpaca/llamas. I thought they had to be jokes because we clearly aren't getting comics on The Dude by FVL a, or combat llamas by V-Ditti. But what if he is implying something thematically with those images?

The alpaca tweet included the hashtag #therecanbeonlyone. With the recent revelation about multiple X-O armors out there, could it be a hint about a massive armor throw-down coming?

Thinking I need to recant my joke statement!