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Post by jeffwaynefan on Mar 16, 2005 9:57:50 GMT
I think we have said all we can on that, so back to the topic in hand - DVD release.
If this is the road that PP are now to take with the film (with those selected screens in cinamas choosen?), then there is nothing else the fan community or anyone else can do other than wait for the DVD. Personally I think it would turn out better this way. With a world full of great expectations (not the book or film) if the films low budget has developed below par FX then a small screen would hold them up better than a big screen.
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Post by Lensman on Mar 18, 2005 0:47:55 GMT
You said that: "it was distributors' fear of Paramount's wrath that has made it difficult or impossible for Pendragon to get distribution for its film. " Perhaps this is quibbling, but in taking my comment out of context you have made it sound like I was stating a fact, whereas if you read it in context it's clear I was just discussing a possibility, not necessarily what I believe, and very far from stating it as an established fact. a bad film that is a finiancial fiasco has the chilling effect of making it very,very, difficult for any good filmaker who wants to do a period WOTW with live action to get any funding after the Hines mess. You and perhaps others keep saying this. Do you have an example of where this has happened? A very bad film is likely to disappear without having any impact on anything. As I said in another post, bad previous versions didn't stop "Batman", "The Lord of the Rings", or "The Fantastic Four" (upcoming) from being made. Neither did the multiple versions of "20,000 Leagues under the Sea" before the classic Disney version. Can we inject an element of reality here? It is the Spielberg production which will prevent any other version of WotW-- period setting or otherwise-- from being filmed for another 20 years or so. If the Pendragon film is given an extremely limited art house release, or is straght to video-- as is appearing more and more likely as time passes-- then any impact it would have will be a drop in the bucket as compated to the Paramount version. I can't understand why some here seem to be saying that the worse the Pendragon film is, the more apt it will be to delay a good period production. In fact, precisely the opposite is true. Many people, not just on this forum, want to see a good period production of WotW. If Hines doesn't deliver, then there will still be a market for such a film.
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Post by Cylinder on Mar 18, 2005 1:09:07 GMT
I give it just 10 to 13 years before another WOTW remake (should Spielbergs not get another sequel) Hollywood is rapaciously interested in digesting established literature because of the paucity of good original screenplays.
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Post by HTT on Mar 18, 2005 10:47:41 GMT
[glow=purple,2,300]The problem with getting another WOTW remake is NOT anything to do with the current movies, but down to Legal Rights.
JW has most of the rights, and he'll only ever make one version. Paramount hold the rest, and they won't allow another remake (especially as they're making the most expensive film ever). TH got permission from Paramount due to the difference in period setting, and because TH was marketing it as HG Wells WOTW. I doubt Paramount will keep letting others do the same...
I assume that only once the rights held by Paramount & Jeff expire (assuming that they aren't quick to re-aquire them) will an authentic remake be made.[/glow]
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Post by Ashe Raven on Mar 18, 2005 14:23:16 GMT
I'm a bit saddned that Wayne is suggested as to be so selfish as to only allow his vision of a period version be the one to survive I hope this isn't true
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Post by maniacs on Mar 18, 2005 14:53:35 GMT
Ashy,
Previously I have posted the link to one mans description of how hard it is to get a rights to produce a film version of WOTW cause of JW. Hes a hard ass as far as I can see. Apparently only a musical will do.
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Post by HTT on Mar 18, 2005 16:11:12 GMT
[glow=purple,2,300]I wasn't suggesting that Jeff would be selfish, as he isn't doing a movie of WOTW - he's doing a movie based on his musical. As far as I can tell, Jeff's a fair person, and as long as no-one's trying to remake his musical (or nick the album art & designs), I don't see him having a problem with other authentic period adaptations.
It's Paramount holding the rights to movies based on the book where the stumbling blocks come in for a remake of the movie.[/glow]
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Post by dudalb on Mar 18, 2005 20:10:16 GMT
"I'm a bit saddned that Wayne is suggested as to be so selfish as to only allow his vision of a period version be the one to survive
I hope this isn't true ' If Wayne does have the licence from the HG Wells estate...which apparentlyhe does since the novel is still copyrighted in the UK, though not in the US...I can't blame him for not wanting to allow a version which will compete with his. He is just protecting his investment.
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Post by themotile on Mar 18, 2005 20:19:16 GMT
"I'm a bit saddned that Wayne is suggested as to be so selfish as to only allow his vision of a period version be the one to survive I hope this isn't true ' If Wayne does have the licence from the HG Wells estate...which apparentlyhe does since the novel is still copyrighted in the UK, though not in the US...I can't blame him for not wanting to allow a version which will compete with his. He is just protecting his investment. Can anyone blame him with the likes of Hines sniffing around...?
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Post by Ashe Raven on Mar 18, 2005 21:27:09 GMT
I for one ould like to see Jeff Waynes take on this to be honest. Officially, would he allow for a real version of the book, even if it didn't tie in with his own vision. but in some small way paid tribute to his contribution to the War of the Worlds.
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Post by lilfeat on Mar 18, 2005 23:28:44 GMT
I have always thought that a Victorian version should be done in Anime style. Are you listening in Japan? I think that you can count on this Hines DVD to disappoint even someone like me that will check out anything that has to do with WOtW.
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Post by Ashe Raven on Mar 18, 2005 23:55:17 GMT
I have always thought that a Victorian version should be done in Anime style. Are you listening in Japan? I think that you can count on this Hines DVD to disappoint even someone like me that will check out anything that has to do with WOtW. *grins* Thats one of my major current projects
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Post by Gerkinman on Mar 19, 2005 7:41:06 GMT
*grins*
Thats one of my major current projects you an animator too?
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Post by Ashe Raven on Mar 19, 2005 8:46:33 GMT
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Post by jeffwaynefan on Mar 19, 2005 9:07:36 GMT
I for one ould like to see Jeff Waynes take on this to be honest. Officially, would he allow for a real version of the book, even if it didn't tie in with his own vision. but in some small way paid tribute to his contribution to the War of the Worlds. Jeff's film is a animated (CGI) version of the book and his album.
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Post by Gerkinman on Mar 19, 2005 9:48:27 GMT
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Post by Ashe Raven on Mar 19, 2005 22:15:49 GMT
I'll do what I can
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Post by Ashe Raven on Mar 19, 2005 22:22:26 GMT
Jeff's film is a animated (CGI) version of the book and his album. My problem is more with a generation of people growing up with Spielbergs vision and Waynes vision and complelting missing out on the subtle ironic differences between their visions and Well's vision, thats all. The tripods in Wayne's version are a little too.... robotic for comfort. I'm not damning Wayne's vision by any means, I'd just hate to loose the novel to movie mania.
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Post by beecus on Mar 20, 2005 19:07:49 GMT
All I want to know is when and where can I get one of these Pendragon DVDs ;D
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Post by jeffwaynefan on Mar 21, 2005 20:38:53 GMT
As my company deals with imports, as soon as I get conformation of the Pens DVD I will be able to obtain copies to bring over from the States.
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