OK, we get it, Arnie. You don't have to keep going on with the April Fool's joke. We all thought the idea that you would do a cartoon with comic legend Stan Lee called "The Governator" was a good laugh when we heard about it last Friday. But actually releasing a nonsensical trailer for the show is a little much, don't you think?
Come on, telling The Hollywood Reporter that you're also developing comics, video games and eventually a movie based on the property is really just beating the joke into the ground. Yes, the real key to comedy is believability, and the fact that you've got property house A Squared Entertainment spearheading this whole thing does add grounding to the gag. Sure, it's done cartoons about a 10-year-old Martha Stewart and Warren Buffett giving business advice to a group of kids, so it's the perfect peg of truth to hang the whole joke on.
But come on, Arnold. April 1 was days ago. It's time to admit you're just kidding around on this one. Please?
Reader Comments (36)
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 5:06AM Diddy Sinatra said
What the DEUCE?
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 5:07AM Apsac D said
Hmmmm... I feel as though this could be an instant classic... You know... or not.
This is bad. Horribly bad.
This is bad. Horribly bad.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 5:10AM Sordid State of Eclairs said
I wonder how violent his video game will be...
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 9:55PM Sordid State of Eclairs said
@Decanus
I'm with you, dude :/
Guess they threw a lotta dollar signs his way.
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I'm with you, dude :/
Guess they threw a lotta dollar signs his way.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 5:27AM onan said
Japan already made a game for this in anticipation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Wolf_Chaos
They just need to add some Arnold voicework to it, and voila!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Wolf_Chaos
They just need to add some Arnold voicework to it, and voila!
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 7:45AM onan said
@isotrex Oh yeah, fantastically ridiculous game from the makers of Armored Core and Chromehounds featuring the US President rescuing the country from terrorism in a Mech suit. There's a ton of videos on Youtube you could check out, but here's an 8 minute montage of cutscenes and combat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Genl242_ZU8
I like the first comment on that video: "The game's too American to be released in America."
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Genl242_ZU8
I like the first comment on that video: "The game's too American to be released in America."
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:46AM LaughingTarget said
@onan
Your Wikipedia link marks the first time I've manages to find myself reading up on Russian nesting dolls in the Joystiq mobile app.
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Your Wikipedia link marks the first time I've manages to find myself reading up on Russian nesting dolls in the Joystiq mobile app.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 5:33AM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
Okay, you know... this could be... g-g-go....
.... Oh, screw it. Good bye.
[shoots self]
.... Oh, screw it. Good bye.
[shoots self]
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 5:47AM Jimjamyaha said
What's with the Turbo-man (Jingle All The Way) suit on the right there?
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:11AM monkeyontherun4 said
@Jimjamyaha
I thought it looked like iron man. but your probably right
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I thought it looked like iron man. but your probably right
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 12:07PM Jimjamyaha said
@monkeyontherun4
At first I thought Iron Man too, but then I thought Turbo man would be a more obvious link.
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At first I thought Iron Man too, but then I thought Turbo man would be a more obvious link.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 6:40AM Xupmatoih said
I knew He'd be Back!
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 6:43AM Epsilon said
They missed out by not making the motorcycle a chopper.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 6:51AM isotrex said
Shit just got real.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 7:01AM hiruuamon said
ROFLOL...clownish to the max!
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 7:16AM Hords said
Someone needs to terminate this show.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 7:36AM TheShaper said
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
It's like an 80's cartoon. Only, 80's cartoons look good next to this.
It's like an 80's cartoon. Only, 80's cartoons look good next to this.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 8:26AM ObiBen8 said
I'm trying to think of something clever to post, but I am at a loss for words.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 9:06AM CaptainProtonX said
Chill out. Let off some steam. He said hasta la vista to entertainment. But now he's back.
And this time...it's personal. DAMMIT! LET THE PEOPLE HAVE CARTOONS.
And this time...it's personal. DAMMIT! LET THE PEOPLE HAVE CARTOONS.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 9:13AM Aerothorn said
You know what? This is the worst secret identity ever. He's not even wearing a mask. I'm pretty sure everyone would just say, "Hey, that's our former governor, WTF," and then the police would arrest him for vigilantism.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 9:30AM RedFishFire said
this seems very ironic
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 9:42AM (Unverified) said
"THE GOVERNATOR" EPISODE 1 LEAKED TRANSCRIPT
ARNIE: I have to go now my planet needs me
(Note: Arnie died on the way back to his home planet)
ARNIE: I have to go now my planet needs me
(Note: Arnie died on the way back to his home planet)
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:05AM CaptainProtonX said
@(Unverified)
NARRATOR: ARNIE IS DEAD!
*Kids start cheering and clapping*
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NARRATOR: ARNIE IS DEAD!
*Kids start cheering and clapping*
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:28AM koehler83 said
Oh the unbridled irony.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:11AM Jim Carey Grant said
This will be amazing and all y'all hatas is jealous
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:49AM LaughingTarget said
I wonder if they're going to use realistic Arnie as a 40 lb overweight man as the character model.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 12:35PM gatotsu911 said
Part of me is just disappointed that there are US animation studios willing to put out work this elaborate for a one-note joke like this, but not for any kind of serious program. The other part saw the Warren Buffet cartoon, and now my day is made.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 1:00PM Hoops said
If you think this is bad, you should read Arnold's interview in this week's Entertainment weekly, where this debuted from. It's horrible to get through.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 1:38PM darkinchworm said
The trailer went from passable to atrocious once the Black Eyed Peas kicked in.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 2:11PM LordZombie said
This actually looks amusing...even if it is a bit corny..at least it might give us a couple of laughs here and there..
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