Hello all! Imagi has put out a press release announcing that "Paul Dini has been signed to collaborate on the screenplay..." for their Gatchaman CG film. Here is the body of the press release: ************** PAUL DINI ON BOARD IMAGI ANIMATION STUDIOS' "GATCHAMAN" Hong Kong (September 21, 2007) Paul Dini has been signed to collaborate on the screenplay for Imagi Animation Studios' upcoming CG-animated motion picture, Gatchaman. Announcement was made by Francis Kao, Co-CEO & Chief Creative Officer. "We are excited to have Paul on our talented Gatchaman team," said Kao. "His extensive background in animation and superhero comics will contribute greatly to this ambitious action movie." "The original series was one of the classics of early anime, and the film will be very true to the Japanese source material," said Dini. "As a studio, Imagi is constantly breaking the boundaries of animated adventure. Not only are their action sequences amazing, but their characters are driven, complex and play for life-or-death stakes. It's a great environment for a writer with a rather dark take on animation." Writer-producer Paul Dinis career spans animation (Batman: The Animated Series), television (Lost) and comics (Detective, The World's Greatest Superheroes). The winner of multiple Emmy, Eisner and Writers Guild of America Awards, Dini is also currently masterminding the DC Comics 2007 weekly series Countdown. His creations Jingle Belle and Mutant, Texas continue to appear frequently from Dark Horse, Oni Press and other publishers. Dini and his wife, magician Misty Lee, have also launched a popular series of Internet shorts featuring their puppet creation, Little Rashy. Gatchaman is based on the successful Japanese franchise created in the early 1970s by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida. Aired in the U.S. as Battle of the Planets and G-Force, the TV series soon became one of the top syndicated shows. Scheduled for release in early 2009, Gatchaman is a big, effects rich movie set in a future world grappling with environmental and technological issues. The story focuses on five reluctant heroes whose remarkable genetic code makes them Earths only hope of defeating extraterrestrial invaders. Kevin Munroe (TMNT) is the director of Gatchaman, being produced by Lynne Southerland. *************** So, apparently he'll working with previously announced scriptwriter Robert Mark Kamen. Or perhaps he's replacing Mr. Kamen. That they don't have a script in place yet is probably a good part of the reason why the film has been pushed back from 2008 to to "early 2009." Of course, I'd rather wait longer and have them do it right instead of their rushing things and messing it up. James

I'm still wondering what they're doing.... what went so wrong with the other guy? Ah well, you're right, James. In the long run, if they movie is good, then it will be more popular, and there are more likely to be sequels.

I hope he brings something good to the table to make it an enjoyable film that we fans will love.

Originally posted by Firebird I hope he brings something good to the table to make it an enjoyable film that we fans will love.

Smut! Smut! Smut! Smut! Oh... sorry... got carried away....

I want more Katze! Will we get to see hir face? Will s/he have a sexy female form? Ah so much curiosity about it

I'm just glad to hear something new about the movie...I am DYING to see more pictures...I want to know what Jun looks like...and the God Phoenix (please, not another flying chicken...red and blue,stick with red and blue... ) and...I want to see Crescent Coral base...and closer shots of the team...and...and...well, just more pics...

You can keep asking Springie, but I think they will only show us enough to keep us guessing and wanting. *They tease us*

Yes, they do, don't they? That's so mean...Springie pokes out her bottom lip...

Originally posted by Springie I'm just glad to hear something new about the movie...I am DYING to see more pictures...I want to know what Jun looks like...and the God Phoenix (please, not another flying chicken...red and blue,stick with red and blue... ) :

Maybe they'll make it pink this time. The Gallactors will sure have some cool looking mechas from what I've seen!

Ahhh, Jason, I see you now..... Your like Queen Sophonisbas, with martlets flying round her head, and roosting in her hair. When she wants to learn what is going on in the world she sends them hother and yon.

Originally posted by tatsunokofan Hello all! Writer-producer Paul Dinis career spans animation (Batman: The Animated Series), television (Lost) So, apparently he'll working with previously announced scriptwriter Robert Mark Kamen. Or perhaps he's replacing Mr. Kamen. That they don't have a script in place yet is probably a good part of the reason why the film has been pushed back from 2008 to to "early 2009." Of course, I'd rather wait longer and have them do it right instead of their rushing things and messing it up. James

If he's done Batman TAS and Lost, then I am sure the film would be more successful

I think any pictures we see right now are subject to change. Chances are the stuff we've seen won't be anything like the real film. And Amy, I surprised to see you changing your allegiances to Katse...

Originally posted by tatsunokofan So, apparently he'll working with previously announced scriptwriter Robert Mark Kamen. Or perhaps he's replacing Mr. Kamen. That they don't have a script in place yet is probably a good part of the reason why the film has been pushed back from 2008 to to "early 2009." Of course, I'd rather wait longer and have them do it right instead of their rushing things and messing it up. James

I'm with you on that Tats! Sometimes they do that just to start making money out of it and then they leave too many holes in movies....

I just want to see some sneak peaks of the movie to see what the team look like.

Me too.... but you saw those few pics they released in June, right FB?

uh huh but I want more!

Originally posted by Firebird uh huh but I want more!

Well, yes, don't we all!!!!!

Be patient, theres only so much the martlets can do.