wolfx Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 I agree. It CAN be cool if they do it right. But there's just too many pitfalls that this movie can fall into. Well if it flops , hopefully Japan would come up with something cooler in the near future. Quote
kensei Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 That Tommy Yune art is disgusting. Ugh. And the idea of this movie? Good luck to HG I say. Quote
Dangaioh Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 pls, let it succeed.. i mean bomb. i thought there was one in the works in the early 90's in conjuction w/the N64 version w/Mark Hammil? Quote
JELEINEN Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 The Kickstart site no longer lists either the LA TV series or the LA movie. Quote
Skullsixx Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 (edited) For this garbage, they need the great Uwe Boll. 374397[/snapback] That Tommy Yune art is disgusting. Ugh. I couldn't of said it better myself. It just pains me to even think of an actual mass released live action film where every other word is "Veritech" much less seeing HG or Carl Macek on the credits. PUKE!!!! Edited February 28, 2006 by Skullsixx Quote
maxjenius81 Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 I like yune's art, not the best but still enjoyable. I look forward to this with caution but I wont pass judgement until i see more from it, more to the point, i wont pass judgement until it makes it to production. Most anime live action movies never get past preproduction (DBZ, Starblazers/Yamato, Sailor Moon, and Eva). This move makes sense because there are like 500 topics at RObotech.com saying "Cast the Live Action Movie!". Quote
Apollo Leader Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 (edited) I think that artwork above was one of the other guys doing the Robotech comic books. When Tommy is doing the Macross characters, he tries to keep the stuff looking similar to how Mikimoto did the characters. Here's an example of Tommy's work (also look on the boxes of the MPC toys): Edited February 28, 2006 by Apollo Leader Quote
wolfx Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 I like yune's art, not the best but still enjoyable. I look forward to this with caution but I wont pass judgement until i see more from it, more to the point, i wont pass judgement until it makes it to production. Most anime live action movies never get past preproduction (DBZ, Starblazers/Yamato, Sailor Moon, and Eva). This move makes sense because there are like 500 topics at RObotech.com saying "Cast the Live Action Movie!". 374585[/snapback] I believe EVA is pretty much confirmed. There was an interview with Anno and the ADV dude. I think Weta confirmed it was working on EVA right after king kong. Quote
Apollo Leader Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 All I can say is.... I'm glad that it will probably be based on the Macross Saga and New Gen/Mospeada will likely be unmutilated 374382[/snapback] From everything that's been going on with the Shadow Chronicles, I think they (Harmony Gold) are interested more in creating new materials using Mospeada/New Generation as the spring board. But right now we just have a very small bit of information to go by, so right now all we can do is speculate how any live action Robotech production may turn out. Quote
Mr March Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 This has "Wing Commander" quality of filmmaking all over it. Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 (edited) See I still think a mech show can be done if taken seriously. When we saw ripley in the power loader beating up the alien queen in aliens, we were all convinced. It wasn't cheesy, the ships all looked and felt real, and we cared abut the characters. I think James cameron need to make a macross movie. Just combine what he did with titanic, (the love story) and the darker aliens movie (violent gruesome deaths, sense of doom, the slimey-ness of aliens in general) and proper FX (loved the abyss and terminator 2) and voila! Live action version of DYRL. What do you think? Independance day showed you could do the large scale dogfights. Just chuck it in space, using all the latest cg (ie star wars Prequel trilogy but with BSG realism) and you got macross. Edited February 28, 2006 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 (edited) Lets have some, shall we guess about the actors ! Edited February 28, 2006 by Black Valkyrie Quote
JB0 Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 ... the darker aliens movie (violent gruesome deaths, sense of doom, the slimey-ness of aliens in general) ... I don't seem to recall the scene where Kamjin burst out of Kakizaki's chest. Must've missed it somehow. Quote
Radd Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 I don't think there is any way they can use Macross mecha, they don't own the designs right? I know they own animation rights, but live action is totally different. 374427[/snapback] Actually, they don't own the rights to use Macross designs in ANY derivative works whatsoever. They can't them in new live-action OR animated productions. Hence why all the characters in The Sentinels were redesigned. 374430[/snapback] However, they HAVE used Macross designs in derivative works, repeatedly. Comics and videogames. Quote
Oihan Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 If it uses the Macros TV/Robotech:TMS script I'll be a happy camper. I'm looking forward to this though if it is so! If the Evangelion L-A movie looks as good as it might, I could only imagine what the Robotech L-A movie would look like! I can only hope both Eva and Robotech movies turn out great!!! (Prays) Quote
Gaijin Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Excellent I've always wanted to be in a direct to DVD B movie featuring giant robots! I was too young to be in Robo-Jock.  Now I have a chance for Robotech! I want to play the bossy Veritech Pilot Instructor who always insults the hero by saying things like, "You think you're good enough to pilot a Robotech? Robotech is about Robotech. Robotech isn't about you. It's about Robotech." Then later once I see the hero grow into a real pilot, "By the Robotech! I was knew he was the Robotech." lol 374370[/snapback] That's friggin' hilarious! Quote
Sumdumgai Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 I think this sums up how it's going to be: Quote
Mowe Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Right from the start, Harmony Gold had been B Grade: - B Grade tapes used for B Grade filming; - B Grade script written by B Grade self proclaimed creator; - B Grade dubbing with B Grade dialogues (I puke every time I hear Hikaru being called Rick Hunter); - B Grade music with B Grade lyrics; - B Grade Valk toys along with many more other B Grade merchandise... - B Grade...B Grade...B Grade...all B Grades. So, how will a Harmony Gold Robotech live action turn out: B Grade CG!!. GIVE UP!!! HG!!! ....so right now all we can do is speculate how any live action Robotech production may turn out. 374603[/snapback] Quote
Gui Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Let them screw it up once again: with a bit of luck, they'll go to bankrupt or something and their company will sink, allowing Big West to import all their original Macross goodness in the entire world Quote
Apollo Leader Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 I think James cameron need to make a macross movie. Just combine what he did with titanic, (the love story)...374638[/snapback] I've thought about that idea for years... at one point in the live action Macross TV series, Hikaru would be standing with either Minmay or Misa at the front of the Macross with their arms extended out just like Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet with Celine Deon's song playing in the background ("Near... far... where ever you are..."). Funny thing is every time I hear that song on the radio, I immediately think of Macross DYRL or my live action Macross movie! Quote
Zor Primus Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 (edited) This has "Wing Commander" quality of filmmaking all over it. 374610[/snapback] Freddie Prinze Sr is still spinning in his grave over that one... Edited February 28, 2006 by Zor Primus Quote
bsu legato Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Chuck Russell, the writer/director of this soon-to-be-amazing film was the executive producer of Collateral.... 374456[/snapback] He also wrote and directed the astounding 1988 remake of The Blob. Quote
j_wong00 Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 This has "Wing Commander" quality of filmmaking all over it. 374610[/snapback] Hey that movie wasn't that bad... until the opening credits ended. Quote
Roy Focker Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Just to due the special effects right I think the film minium budget would have to be 100 million. I don't think anyone is going to invest that much in it. Slash that budget about a dozen times. Expect the same budget and quality of those made for cable, video or sci-fi channel stuff. Casting will consist of people you don't know but swear you've seen. There might a few soap opera actors and maybe one former A lister. I doubt that stick to Macross. Will be borrowing designs and themes from invid part of Robotech but there will be a complete new story and new characters. They will been trying to introduce Robotech to a whole new audience. I think the title should even mention Robotech at all. This is because of my preference for Macross but "Robotech" while sounding good for a cartoon doesn't sound mature enough for a movie. Should end up looking like Star Ship Troopers (II) or Wing Commander. Quote
yellowlightman Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 You know, I bet the Macross live action movie was gonna be a whole lot better. Quote
fernarias Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 HG seems to have many shows that are in production but they don't actually know how to get them released. So it doesn't matter what they say nothing is ever going to happen. F. Quote
yellowlightman Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 HG seems to have many shows that are in production but they don't actually know how to get them released. So it doesn't matter what they say nothing is ever going to happen. 374808[/snapback] You seem to have a poor grasp of the entertainment industry. Quote
VF-18S Hornet Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Who's the director going to be Joel Schumacher? (note the tone of sarcasism in that one) Quote
VF-18S Hornet Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 If they make this I not going to see it. I'd rather see a live action Macross movie with a U.S. Japan co-op with better writers and Shoji Kawamori at the helm as Producer and Director and Mechanical Designer. Quote
Mowe Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 A devious but splendours plan. Let’s pray. Let them screw it up once again: with a bit of luck, they'll go to bankrupt or something and their company will sink, allowing Big West to import all their original Macross goodness in the entire world 374713[/snapback] Quote
Cyclone Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 You know, I bet the Macross live action movie was gonna be a whole lot better. 374807[/snapback] No... If Gundam can't get it right... there is no hope for Macross. Quote
EXO Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 You know, I bet the Macross live action movie was gonna be a whole lot better. 374807[/snapback] No... If Gundam can't get it right... there is no hope for Macross. 375103[/snapback] I think YLM was being sarcastic there... Quote
Sumdumgai Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 They can get Mari Iijima to be Minmay in the Macross Live Action. Wouldn't that be a kicker? I mean it's because it's not likely they'd do the TV series/DYRL story with a 16-18 year old Hikaru. Quote
Mowe Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 I adore Iijima's voice as Minmay but Iijima live as Minmay...Ah...I think I better stop right here before I am bombarded with hate mails . They can get Mari Iijima to be Minmay in the Macross Live Action. Â Wouldn't that be a kicker? 375158[/snapback] Quote
Skull Leader Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Harmony Gold: "In case we didn't butt-rape Macross fans enough before... bend over, 'cause here comes round 2!!" Quote
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