Merrick here...

MTV has posted an interview with HASBRO COO & Brian Goldner about Stephen Sommers' fothcoming big screen adaptation of G.I. JOE. Goldner is also an Executive Producer on the film.

Some interesting details emerge about what kind of movie we can expect. Not many spoilers here, per se, as this is more about the broad strokes of how the franchise will be adapted into a film (which G.I. JOE era certain characters will represent, and so forth.)

But someone wishing to remain ultra virginal about the project may want to sidestep this piece.

A sampling:

"We all really loved what G.I. Joe was about in the '80s; we loved that story arc and the concept of Joe vs. Cobra," said Goldner, explaining that the people who created those characters will return, even if some of their creations won't. Comics writer Larry Hama, Goldner confirmed, "is onboard, and he's working with us on the script.

...says THIS ARTICLE at MTV.

Goldner also addresses rumors/criticisms of G.I. JOE being de-patriot-i-fied...although somewhat obliquely.