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**Posted by SpiralStaircase** March 16, 2014 7:57 pm

clareiow wrote:
Ok I've had a reply, "getting closer ;) but bigger!"

What? Bigger than Marvel and Shakespeare?
Or are we still talking about Bananaman?

Oooooh what about The Rocketeer?!!! That has a power pack/ignition thing. Not so epic though.
Um...probably not...but it just popped into my head!

**Posted by clareiow** March 16, 2014 8:07 pm

It's the fruit thing....there's no other fruit-based superhero (never thought I'd type that as a sentence!).

And it's not a reboot, so it won't repeat existing movies (Hulk, Superman, etc). I am BAFFLED! If any more clues come up I will post on here

**Posted by SolarSystem** March 16, 2014 8:18 pm

http://www.comicvine.com/fruit-boy/4005-50425/

**Posted by SpiralStaircase** March 16, 2014 8:22 pm

SolarSystem wrote:
http://www.comicvine.com/fruit-boy/4005-50425/

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Posted by gently69** March 16, 2014 8:25 pm

No, not really. (?)

**Posted by clareiow** March 16, 2014 8:25 pm

Please lord NO!! Me and some others are trying to get more out of this guy now...

**Posted by tobeornot221b** March 16, 2014 8:38 pm

Since spinach is no fruit it can't be Popeye...

**Posted by gently69** March 16, 2014 8:42 pm

Popeye, tobe, LOL

**Posted by SpiralStaircase** March 16, 2014 8:54 pm

Oh gawd...had to share after all the talk of banana man -

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m04fqeuRWl1r0ferdo1_500.jpg
http://i1.imageban.ru/out/2012/03/31/17f82d8ccf19a7d7bce0a0d26d0211de.jpg

**Posted by SolarSystem** March 16, 2014 8:56 pm

tobeornot221b wrote:
Since spinach is no fruit it can't be Popeye...

...and there already has been a Popeye-movie with Robin Williams in the 80s or 90s.

**Posted by Biggles86** March 16, 2014 9:24 pm

Oooo this is exciting, I loved Bananaman although not sure he is full superhero material compared to the likes of ironman, Thor and the hulk!! Apple man was darn scary though!!

Can't believe I don't have access to social media at work so have to wait until the evening to find out what the announcement is. Is this the big secret I wonder. Oh it's been a while since there was this much excitement, I love it!

**Posted by clareiow** March 16, 2014 9:30 pm

Don't worry I'll relay any news on here tomorrow. He's gone quiet now...let's see what happens!

**Posted by Biggles86** March 16, 2014 9:36 pm

You are fast becoming the main go-to for all Benedict news. How exactly do you have time to live the rest of your life?!?

Thank you Clare, you are my saviour!

**Posted by Tinks** March 16, 2014 10:02 pm

Could the man be on a wind up?
As much as I really really want Ben to start filming something - Bananaman?
Seriously??! I just don't see it?
Ah well, we'll soon find out!

**Posted by clareiow** March 16, 2014 10:07 pm

Erm.....I'm not sure lol! I'm just on my phone all the time, big naughty but it's a habit lol!

Tinks...I dont know if it's a wind up, but he's obviously got a career and rep, must know Ben from Little Favour, and I don't think Ben would appreciate him winding up the fandom. It's NOT Bananaman for sure though so panic not!!

X

**Posted by Tinks** March 16, 2014 10:11 pm

Well thank goodness for that! Honestly I was thinking if he'd signed up for Bananaman, he must have, literally, gone bananas!

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**Posted by Tinks** March 16, 2014 10:44 pm

Well I'm not sure where the fruits or Erics fit in, unless they're clues to other actors involved, but could it be Dr Strange? There's a character called The Ancient One in that (very old hero?), and, I think, sorcery involved (power?), just a thought, as I know that's a Movie that's rumoured to be in the pipeline.

**Posted by tonnaree** March 16, 2014 10:52 pm

Probably not but this just popped into my head. In an interview Benedict once mentioned it as a dream project

.The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Adventures-Kavalier-Clay-ebook/dp/B0070O5F4U/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395009941&sr=1-1&keywords=kavalier+and+clay

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**Posted by SolarSystem** March 16, 2014 10:53 pm

Hm, it seems that Viggo Mortensen was supposed to play the role of Dr. Strange, but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. I've never heard of Strange before... the information I just found states that Dr. Strange goes to Tibet at some point... interesting...

**Posted by SolarSystem** March 16, 2014 10:54 pm

tonnaree wrote:
Probably not but this just popped into my head. In an interview Benedict once mentioned it as a dream project

.The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Adventures-Kavalier-Clay-ebook/dp/B0070O5F4U/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395009941&sr=1-1&keywords=kavalier+and+clay

Now, that sounds really interesting...!