Another topic we lost was the discussion and links to information on the new Gatch film. Should we at least repost the links?

This is a link I saved in my bookmarks. Unfortunately I don't remember if there are others. http://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/060609c.php

Oh yes there were two threads about this wasnt there.

They were about the same film as well.

Good news deserves extra broadcasting?

Still keeping my fingers crossed that they make it!!!!!! Kinda makes it hard to type but I'll get by!

I just hope they dub the original Gatchaman Movie

Right? I'd really like to see it. Of course, this is adding another "We announced it early, but there's this really cool movie based on one of your favorite childhood entertainment movies coming out in a few years," film. Brian Froud is working on Dark Crystal 2, there's a CG/live-action version of The Last Unicorn coming out, and, of course, the Gatch film. I think they're all slated for 2008. >_< Phooey.

Dark Crsytal 2. Interesting. DI hope they use the Henson Workshop again. Also, The Last Unicorn? Remind of me of that one again. I think I may have seen it but can't remember. Long, long time ago.

I still think that they are better off doing more than 1 Gatchaman/BOTP film as they can carry on the story into 2 movies and not just ruin it by cutting it into just 1 film which lasts about 1 hour 30 mins to 2 hours.

Here is the latest information from Wendy on the BOTP site... > About a week ago, I received a surprise contact from the folks at > Imagi (the studio behind the possible release of a 2008 Gatchaman > feature film), along with an invitation to tour their US office and > talk with director Kevin Munroe before Comic Con. I arrived in San > Diego Monday, and Disturbed was able to drive me from there to LA on > Tuesday for our meeting appointment. This was a terrific opportunity > to see what is going on with the property. > > Imagi is a small production company based in Hong Kong with the > management office in Los Angeles. They are also working with the > Japanese production company Mad House (you've seen the work of Mad > House on various animated productions, including the latest Vampire > Hunter D and an upcoming release called Highlander). When we > arrived, slightly early, we were shown an introductory video that > included a scene from the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature > film and an upcoming (currently shelved) project called Cat Tale. > > After the demo videos, we were taken into the basement. I was > expecting just to see people working at computer stations, but > the "bullpen" was much like the animation studios I'd toured in > Japansmall, intimate, casual, and full of wonderful creative > clutter and busy artists drawing. I found myself looking at a full > wall of Gatchaman concept sketches and another full wall with > storyboard for a Gatchaman demo film. Too many images, too little > time! > > I was warned that the concept sketches were in their pre-early > stages and would go through countless revisions before production > begins, so I won't say much about the character designs right now. > At this point, the characters looked pretty generic, and I hope > they'll look closer to the originals later in the game. The artists > in the bullpen were busy working on props, backgrounds, mechas and > weapons, and the sketches I saw lean toward a dark, gritty portrayal > of the Gatchaman universe. The artists want to dig deeper into the > science behind our Science Ninja Team and offer a deeper look at > their weapons and techniques, including a closer look at how the > heroes "transmute" into Birdstyle. The Birdstyles themselves will > look closer to actual fighting gear than the old capes and tights. > > On a neighboring wall were storyboard drawings for a Gatchaman demo > film. From what I could see, the action resembles what's on the NTT > commercials, and takes the action to the next level. Savage fighting > scene with Joe, neat scene of Ken diving from on-high. This art had > been done by a former Tatsunoko animator who'd worked on the > Gatchaman OAV. In fact, much of the staff had been professionally > inspired by the Gatchaman series in one way or another. > > From there, we moved to Kevin Munroe's office, where lunch was set > up, for a Q&A session. At this point, Gatchaman is in pre-pre- > production stage. The story has not been written yet, but we were > assured that it wouldn't be yet another rehash of the Gatchaman > series (in other words, no more retelling of Gatchaman vs. Turtle > King). The basic idea was a kind of origin story a la the movie > Batman Begins that shows how the team went from trainees to Science > Ninja. Character development will definitely be Gatchaman--not > BotP "with teeth." The story will take place on Earth, not "beyond > space." Imagi is going for a "hard PG/PG-13" rating with this > feature, and we discussed the issue of the target age group. Kevin > and the rest of the staff stuck me as knowledgeable of the original > Gatchaman universe and tremendously psyched about the project. Most > important: they are interested in what the fans have to say. Imagi > would like to set up a forum for the Gatchaman film project, and > they are keeping an eye on the BotP mailing list. If you have > opinions, now is the time to make them known. > > I wish I could cover everything we talked about, but it would take > several more pages (I wish I'd brought a tape recorder). Our meeting > left me feeling pretty psyched about the project as well. This > Thursday, at Comic Con, Imagi will be screening parts of the Teenage > Mutant Ninja Turtles feature, and I want to get a look to see what > we might be seeing in Gatchaman. More news soon! > > --Wendy

It sounds so very pop...

This makes it all seem a lot more real...

Not the new gatch film. But great fun anyway. Nurse Witch something or other does Gatch

The latest news about the movie are truly exciting! I hope they'll release soon some sketchs, I can't wait to see how the updated Gatch will look like. And if this will focus on the training days, perhaps there will be the chance to have a sequel! Very funny that video on YourTube. And did you spot the girl on the mecha? She was dressed as Tekkaman!

The Last Unicorn was an animated movie done in Japan for America. A unicorn hears that she is the last and goes searching for the remaining (who have been captured by an evil king who uses the red bull to hunt them). Voices included Mia Farrow and Christopher Lee. Christopher Lee is coming back as King Hagrid for the live action. As far as Dark Crystal goes, I'm pretty sure they're going to use the Henson studio (though I hope that Wendy Froud directs the design of the puppets again). Since they're still working on the script and designs, all's I know is that they're working on the script and designs (worldoffroud.com). I'm so excited for those and for Gatch. ^_^ My inner child is being thrown into overdrive.

I have the Last unicorn and Dark Crystal on DVD... "for my kids".... LOL...they love these movies too... it's neat to see them again after all these years!

That video was ... incredible. Is this a fan or (well, obviously it's done by a fan, but you know what I mean) or another studio?

It's a clip from a series, Nurse Witch whatever. I don't know the studio but it's a professional, commercial production. I love the way they copied the Phoenix loadup sequence so very almost exactly.

That video was very cute! Love the bunny ears!

I like how they blended the nurse witch facial features with the Gatachaman ones. Definitely done by someone who respects both.

I wonder if they ever showed it on the nurse cartoon (if there is one)? I could imagine the eyes of young kids wondering just what they were watching along with maybe some of the parents having flashbacks to the 80's.... That would have been funny to see.... thanks for sharing it.

Springie, Thank oyu so much for sharing

That nurse witch cartoon rocks including the lil white thing that goes crazy, trust the japanese to come up with something like this

Originally posted by Elvin Ruler The Last Unicorn was an animated movie done in Japan for America. A unicorn hears that she is the last and goes searching for the remaining (who have been captured by an evil king who uses the red bull to hunt them). Voices included Mia Farrow and Christopher Lee. Christopher Lee is coming back as King Hagrid for the live action. As far as Dark Crystal goes, I'm pretty sure they're going to use the Henson studio (though I hope that Wendy Froud directs the design of the puppets again). Since they're still working on the script and designs, all's I know is that they're working on the script and designs (worldoffroud.com). I'm so excited for those and for Gatch. ^_^ My inner child is being thrown into overdrive.

I have just visit the BBC Classic TV series section and read all about the programmes that I watched in the 70s and 80s. I have always been a big kid since being a little kid. Also the link about BOTP is http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/classic/battle/

Good site, Metalliant! Hey... did you notice a big mistake under one of those pictures?

OH OH OH OH OH PICK ME !!!!!!!!!!! I never knew the Condor wore white!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heehee...I thought that was pretty funny! Looks like somebody didn't know the difference between Ken and Joe! This is the Eagle.... This is the Condor.... We'll have to give them a lesson...

I would say that I could teach the corse but I know for a fact there are other people out there better qualified for it.... but I would attened it!!!

Maybe Condor just put his bird suit with the whites in the washing by accident.

Looks like the author had seen a few eps.

Maybe they just need to join our group so we could educate them?

hee hee hee

Should I email them and invite them?

Go for it.... they could have fun in here!!!

Especially in the Rubber Room and bein corrupted.

We would never do such a bad thing like that Metaliant.......... Gatchgirl.... Bats eyes and looks so ever innocently at everyone............

Is your crew trying to hide from the crazy people like me????

Does that mean someone forgot to mention the crazies will find you there is no hiding?

Ahhh but that is the true fun of it all!!!!!

Originally posted by gatchgirl Is your crew trying to hide from the crazy people like me????

Oh no, it's us crazies hiding in our home, so we can grab people and make them crazy and corrupted just like us.

I like to be around crazy people... makes it to where I don't feel so bad about my train of thoughts.

I usually catch my train of thoughts. It's a steam train of thoughts and not these electric trains of thoughts.

I don't know what other links you guys have found on the new CG Gatch, but I found this pretty picture!

Springie does the happy Snoopy dance... Oh, Buffy, that is very cool! Makes it seem even more real...my little heart is pitterpattering now!!!

Springie if your doing the snoopy dance then i'm woodstock right beside you!!!!!! YEAH a pic of whats to come!!!!!!! WHOOPEEEE

Ohhhhhhhhhh! Cool! By the way, have you seen Final Fantasy VII: The Advent Children? The quality of the CG was terrific, if the Gatch movie will be like that, I won't miss the real actors.

I haven't seen that one yet Lux but I have considered watching it!!!

It's worth seeing! The story is a bit confusing but I suppose it's because I don't know the videogame. But the animation is really stunning, especially the scenery, the lights effects and the details of the tissues and of the weapons.

I played the game a long time ago... it would be cool to see the movie...is it available for rent in video stores now? and is it suitable for kids?

Will have to go find it!!!!!!!

I have actually purchased all the FF games from 1 - 8 on ebay its a "coversion" of the PS2 titles but its good enough for me. Cant wait to start playing them but I have more pressing matters to attend to at the moment

I'm that way with my Breath Of Fire games!!! Haven't played them in awhile... too much Gatch/BOTP stuff going on!

Oh... I LOVED Breath of Fire...and all the RPG type games... love to figure those puzzles out...Zelda stumps me alot, though....

Breath is my fav. but Zelda was the first one that I owned. Played that till the cows came home, or ex's that is. Now I have been playing Wild Arms 3 and I used to play Secret Of Evermore!!! Anyone remember those????

Hmmmm... I remember the Secret of Evermore...I was just thinking of all the video games I used to play...one was called the Secret of Mana.The most recent one I really liked...and beat the whole game... was Tales of Symphonia...my son is hooked on video games now... and always wants me to help him on the Game Cube...

Originally posted by Lux It's worth seeing! The story is a bit confusing but I suppose it's because I don't know the videogame. But the animation is really stunning, especially the scenery, the lights effects and the details of the tissues and of the weapons.

My supervisor like that sort of thing and copied for me. I didn't understand the story, which confused me a bit but the CGI is damm good.

Originally posted by Buffy I don't know what other links you guys have found on the new CG Gatch, but I found this pretty picture!

Looks......damm I can't thing of any words to go with the picture, which is prove that's it better than brillant. Although, Ken looks does remind me of the look of the short cartoon extra feature on the BOTP boxset.

Originally posted by Elvin Ruler The Last Unicorn was an animated movie done in Japan for America. A unicorn hears that she is the last and goes searching for the remaining (who have been captured by an evil king who uses the red bull to hunt them). Voices included Mia Farrow and Christopher Lee. Christopher Lee is coming back as King Hagrid for the live action.

Hi Elvin...I was just going through all of my DVDs...and saw the Last Unicorn...made me think of you...here are a few screen shots...I forgot how cute the unicorn is...heehee!

I loved the song! Still do to this day. When the last eagle flies over the last lonely mountain And the last lion roars at the last dusty fountain.... Found this: Scroll down and you will find the track! http://www.cubbi.org/tlu/index.html

Originally posted by Buffy I loved the song! Still do to this day. When the last eagle flies over the last lonely mountain And the last lion roars at the last dusty fountain.... Found this: Scroll down and you will find the track! http://www.cubbi.org/tlu/index.html

Though my favorite version is Kenny Loggin's.

Great site, Buffy!

Originally posted by Buffy I loved the song! Still do to this day. When the last eagle flies over the last lonely mountain And the last lion roars at the last dusty fountain.... Found this: Scroll down and you will find the track! http://www.cubbi.org/tlu/index.html

It's beautiful. Please...... ......make it....... stop.......

Originally posted by Buffy

Originally posted by Buffy I loved the song! Still do to this day. When the last eagle flies over the last lonely mountain And the last lion roars at the last dusty fountain.... Found this: Scroll down and you will find the track! http://www.cubbi.org/tlu/index.html

Though my favorite version is Kenny Loggin's.

I quite like Kenny Loggin, despite only hearing couple of his songs.

Originally posted by Metaliant

Originally posted by Buffy I loved the song! Still do to this day. When the last eagle flies over the last lonely mountain And the last lion roars at the last dusty fountain.... Found this: Scroll down and you will find the track! http://www.cubbi.org/tlu/index.html

It's beautiful. Please...... ......make it....... stop.......

Your adoration. It's so genuine. Please............make it..... stop.......

Awwwwww... we need to find some more songs for Metalliant! He seems to want to get in touch with his feminine side! Maybe, can we reccommmend some "girly movie" tearjerkers for you??? Don't worry, remember, it's ok for guys to cry, Metalliant! And, maybe Cep will join you!!!

Girly films = I prefer action/adventure films personally. It's only some songs that nearly make me cry.

See, I'm training my younger brother to be the perfect boyfriend. "Sit down, now. You are watching a chick flick. Now." "But..." "NOW." He is also trained to open doors (including car doors), hold groceries, books, bags, etc. Poor kid. ^_^ But it's kind of weird, considering I also lean towards the action/adventure films. Guess I'm not letting him get his hopes up that most girls are like me. ^_^

I am glad that I had an elder brother that teasd me (brotherrly teaased)

I must agree older sibs can be a blessing when it comes to showing the ways of life.

Yep. It's our job to teach the younger.

This is why, I make fun of my nephew and 2 niecs, to get my own back on my brother. Not successfully though, but it did make me a bit better. Next year I can make fun of my borther as he will be 40.

I'm the only one below the age of 40 now in my family so I can have all the fun!!!!

I shall be 40 in 3 days. I've been looking for an appropriate gasp/shock smilie, but my isp is playing up tonight and it looks as if I'll just be lucky to manage to post anything.

I can't see one but what about and

Happy 40th early, Meridian!!! They say 40 is the new 30...*grin* I'm not too far behind you!

40 is the new 30 eh? I recall being told by somebody that brown is the new black. Is that like grey is the new brunette?

Happy early birthday from me too Meridianday. I'm not too far behind you in age and from I've been told our male counterparts better hold on to their pants because the story is women tend to go wild in their 40's.

Originally posted by Springie Happy 40th early, Meridian!!! They say 40 is the new 30...*grin* I'm not too far behind you!

Looks behind him.

Originally posted by gatchgirl Happy early birthday from me too Meridianday. I'm not too far behind you in age and from I've been told our male counterparts better hold on to their pants because the story is women tend to go wild in their 40's.

I'm thinking for me to get the full message of your comment Metaliant I would have to be able to see the wonderful animation to that.

I haven't made a comment yet because I am too busying hiding.

Are we afaid to come out and play???? don't be, I don't have that many disguises!

Nope, I think I stay comfy behind the comfy sofa.

Oh it's a case of

Oh Metaliant, given how long you've been here already you've no need to worry about getting corrupted even more by older women. I drove back from my few days away this morning and I was so tired after we got back that I had to go and have a nap for a couple of hours. And then I had nightmares that I was being hunted down by ghost-powered building supplies. Yeah. Floating bags of cement mix and stuff like that. It's very unusual for me to need extra sleep during the day though. I do hope that's not a sign of old age.

I'm becoming more like that too meriandianday, i hope that it's a lack of iron or something, at least then i can take vitamins

Originally posted by meridianday Oh Metaliant, given how long you've been here already you've no need to worry about getting corrupted even more by older women. I drove back from my few days away this morning and I was so tired after we got back that I had to go and have a nap for a couple of hours. And then I had nightmares that I was being hunted down by ghost-powered building supplies. Yeah. Floating bags of cement mix and stuff like that. It's very unusual for me to need extra sleep during the day though. I do hope that's not a sign of old age.

I wouldn't say old women but I wqould say young ladies, exept my mum as I ned to get my own back as she nags (i know, I know, that's her job). At Homebase we have our very own ghost and if you are working lates or even the nightshift and yu are the only one on the shop floor, then you can hear some strange noises. Also, after work on Wednesday, I usually get home and fall asleep on the sofa and wake up in time for tea.