Editorials > G.I. Joe Producers Respond To Online Criticism

Apparently there was a lot of misinformation circulating around the internet about the upcoming "G.I. Joe" film (imagine that). For example, there was a quote circulating that was credited to Variety that said '"G.I. Joe is now a Brussels-based outfit that stands for Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity, an international co-ed force of operatives who use hi-tech equipment to battle Cobra, an evil organization headed by a double-crossing Scottish arms dealer."'

The producers say not so. According to a press release they sent to us this morning: "The G.I. Joe team will not be based in Brussels. Instead, they will be based out of the "Pit" as they were throughout the 1980s comic book series." Okay, so far so good, right? But then they do some backpedaling for some reason: "And, in keeping with the G.I. Joe vs. Cobra fantasy, the movie will feature characters and locations from around the world." Does that mean Brussels still plays a part in the film? Why Brussels? WTF?!

Other details the producers confirmed: "Duke, the lead character and head of the G.I. Joe team, will embody the values of bravery and heroism that the first generation of G.I. Joe figures established."

So we know that the film is a live action retelling of the '80s run of G.I. Joes (as opposed to the '60s toy line). We know Duke is leading the team. And we know it takes place in Brussels. Just kidding! It's based out of the "Pit."