Jay 37,339 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Strange Magic will be released by Touchstone Pictures on January 23, 2015.I wonder how long this has been in the works in total secret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,651 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 maybe this is what Williams is recording next week (and, no, I am not serious--although that would be cool). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Generic animation film looks generic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Looks about right for Lucasfilm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 At least it won't be in 3D.Looks like Disney is dumping it in January (like Fox did with Red Tails back in January 2012). Guess they don't have much faith in the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilal 569 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Looks like this is Rydstrom's first feature film. Lucas must have seen at least some talent in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,801 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Oh yeah, I remember when this was announced a long time ago. By the premise it sounded terrible, but that caption looks quite good, actually.Would be exciting if Williams scored it, although at this point seems unlikely. Maybe Horner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,339 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 The film's opening in January. The score was probably recorded over the summer. I wonder why the composer hasn't been announced?EDIT: Variety says the composer is Marius de Vries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Would be exciting if Williams scored it, although at this point seems unlikely. Maybe Horner?If he were attached, he would probably have gotten the bulk of the score done already. *edit* Never mind, I read the premise which says it's a musical that will "showcase popular songs from the past six decades". Sounds awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,801 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Aha! Ok that puts speculation to rest quite quick, thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I'd never have gotten "musical" looking at this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,490 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 The film's opening in January. The score was probably recorded over the summer. I wonder why the composer hasn't been announced?EDIT: Variety says the composer is Marius de VriesI'm only familiar with De Vries from his score portions on KICK-ASS. I loved that. Count me intrigued! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,339 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 The guy in the background reminds me of Jar Jar Binks I'm only familiar with De Vries from his score portions on KICK-ASS. I loved that. Count me intrigued! You never saw Moulin Rouge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,339 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RedBard 71 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Oh yeah, I remember when this was announced a long time ago. By the premise it sounded terrible, but that caption looks quite good, actually.Would be exciting if Williams scored it, although at this point seems unlikely. Maybe Horner?Why, does this upcoming film remind you of The Pagemaster? (Shudder) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendal_Ozzel 36 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I wonder how long this has been in the works in total secret?At least nearly five years, but not totally secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,118 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Generic animation film looks generic.It looks no better or worse than every other animated movie nowadays, and therein lies the problem. CG animation all suffers from an aesthetic same-ness. I don't blame this on Lucasfilm per se. But I would be so much more impressed if someone would show some craft and produce a painstakingly rendered hand drawn animated feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,339 Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 I wonder how long this has been in the works in total secret?At least nearly five years, but not totally secret.I wonder when the director changed from Kevin Munroe to Gary Rydstrom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I care as much for this as Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,801 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Why, does this upcoming film remind you of The Pagemaster? (Shudder)Hey, if it gave us such gems as this one, what's the problem?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRdkSpXq2tA Marian Schedenig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBard 71 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Why, does this upcoming film remind you of The Pagemaster? (Shudder)Hey, if it gave us such gems as this one, what's the problem?That gem also happens to be in the midst of a big, steamy cinematic pile.Hopefully, Strange Magic will have more going for it than just the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 ILM always puts out stunning work. Even when they subcontract certain shots to Singapore, Base FX, or London -- the quality is really, really good. The film will look great, no doubt about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBard 71 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 ILM always puts out stunning work. Even when they subcontract certain shots to Singapore, Base FX, or London -- the quality is really, really good. The film will look great, no doubt about that.It's take more than stunning visuals to make a great film. How creative and engaging is the story, the characters, and the world(s) within which the narrative takes place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Nah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBard 71 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Nah! But... but... but the picture makes it look like an unimagined reboot of Labyrinth.Et tu, Stefancos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 People think that pic looks stunning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Looks bog standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 It looks like a PC game of the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 2008 was quite a good year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBard 71 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 2008 was quite a good year!For what, PC games or unimagined reboots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,118 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 As far as CG animation goes, it's tough to tell from a still frame what it'll look like.But I can say that Lucasfilm's previous CG animated effort was the Clone Wars series, and visually, in its final seasons, it was stunning stuff, especially for television. Doesn't mean this'll be a great film, or even a good-looking one. But on George's dime, they really did turn out some nice work.That said, I'm sick to death of CG animation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,490 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 The guy in the background reminds me of Jar Jar BinksI'm only familiar with De Vries from his score portions on KICK-ASS. I loved that. Count me intrigued!You never saw Moulin Rouge?Yeah, but I never cared much for that film. Not a big fan of Baz Luhrman in the first place. However, I wasn't aware that De Vries had arranged the songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,191 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Why, does this upcoming film remind you of The Pagemaster? (Shudder) Hey, if it gave us such gems as this one, what's the problem? One of my favourite Horner tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 The whole album is pretty damn good. The Jekyll And Hyde track is another highlight.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMwk5Gm8O0c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,794 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 As far as CG animation goes, it's tough to tell from a still frame what it'll look like.But I can say that Lucasfilm's previous CG animated effort was the Clone Wars series, and visually, in its final seasons, it was stunning stuff, especially for television. Doesn't mean this'll be a great film, or even a good-looking one. But on George's dime, they really did turn out some nice work.That said, I'm sick to death of CG animation. RANGO was ILM's 1st and only full feature film, and visually it was, and still is, stunning.If this film has the same standards, then at least in that respect it will be amazing. Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Trailerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iMK5cch4SY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome in Plaid 219 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Why, does this upcoming film remind you of The Pagemaster? (Shudder)Hey, if it gave us such gems as this one, what's the problem?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRdkSpXq2tAI already heard that track... in the immensely superior Land Before Time and Broughton's Homeward Bound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,801 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 And Natty Gann!Couldn't finish that horrible trailer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 And Natty Gann!Oh, Natty Gann! Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Why is there a Marlon Wayans elf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,794 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 trailer, though maybe it has been already posted on another thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 trailer, though maybe it has been already posted on another thread...Yeah, it's not like it was posted in this very thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,339 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 trailer, though maybe it has been already posted on another thread... It was posted in this thread, just 5 posts before yours. Does nobody use the little orange icons next to a thread title when opening the thread? It's the only way to be! Anyways, thanks for the bump, cause I hadn't watched it before, and now I have. It looks pretty bad. The graphics look like a mid-2000s Playstation game. Not a fan of the new version of the Michael Franti song. This film is a total pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,794 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 uh. i could swear i had read all posts here...ooops.The CGI is not that bad. Nothing outstanding either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 "The graphics look like a mid-2000s Playstation game."is a pretty big exageration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,339 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Well they don't look as good as a late 2000s Pixar movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I imagine they had a much higher budget too. This was probably paid for by George himself out of his own pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Just watched it. Yeah, animation isn't up to par for today's animation standards. And what a strange project for Lucas to invest into, it's so...unremarkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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