TheJediUnit Wrote:Hey folks. Thought I'd drop in to share some news. I've always unapologetically enjoyed this film. Dated? Campy? FX challanged? Mediocre acting? Yea, but so what? It's great! My young daughter loves it too. I found myself wishing for a new, well-made version. I should have taken heart it was just a question of time since Hollywierd doesn't make films anymore... they only remake them. As such, here it comes in 2008. Above all, I hope it's cast well. It would be okay to get Ian McKellen for either Zues or Amon, however, new talent/faces would be optimum, I think. Great effects would be critical as well, however, it seems like effects are the one thing these days that seems at least risk, and considering the original did well enough with effects which were sub-par in even it's own day, perhaps it's a little more forgiving than I might think. Ray Harryhausen is reportedly not on board with the idea, from what I've been reading. So, what do you lot think? Thumbs up? Pinching your nose? What's Clash of the Titans?

I will be curious to see what they do, but I really like the original movie. Why remake everything? This is getting ridiculous.

I think it's been hit or miss there.

Some things have been decent. What I am getting at is, do they literally have to remake everything? It just seems like they are actively trying to redo every film ever made for some reason.

I remember when Clash of the Titans first came out. It seemed to get a LOT of attention on TV (commercials, etc.). Hell, if TRON were promoted half as well, it might have done a lot better with audiences (I mean, audiences might have actually known about it!)

I was excited about the film initially, but then noticed how shoddy the visual FX were. It looked as if they were using visual FX methods taken right out of the late 50's. After films like Star Wars had really raised the bar on visual FX, how could I really enjoy a film that looked so poorly made?

Or at least that's how I felt about this kind of film back then. Poor visuals were a distraction for me, not to mention I just loved excellent, well-done visual FX. Back then good visual FX meant more than just eye-candy (for the most part), it meant that the film (as a whole) was treated with great care and masterfully crafted from all angles. My opinion.

Of course, I do appreciate the film now. I've seen it a few times over the years. The visuals are shoddy, the acting is a far cry from stellar, and the film's pacing lacks a good flow, but I enjoy it.

This is one of those rare opportunities where I say go ahead - lets see the remake. Let's see if they can take everything that didn't work so well the first time around and make it all better. Of course, these days, a film needs a WHOLE lot more than great visual FX to be any good.

My guess is they'll try and make the film too hip in some way. That would pretty much kill it in my book. But I'm curious about it. I hope they do it well.
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When I was a kid I loved all the Harryhausen movies. Especially the Sinbad ones. I agree with TheReelTodd, by the time Clash of the Titans came along the FX did look a bit shoddy. I still remember enjoying it though - the clockwork owl (am I thinking of the right movie? - haven't seen it for a while!) was cool.

I don't think it's worth remaking if all they're going to do is update the effects. There has to be narrative flow in there and compelling performances.

Talking of Harryhausen - although CGI is more 'realistic' I do miss that eerie movement that stop motion produced. Maybe it's a nostalgia thing rather than an aesthetic thing though...

Thanks for the tip re the Harryhausen interview, TheJediUnit, I'll check it out.on line abortion pill misoprostol dose abortion medical abortion pill onlineorder abortion pill morning after pill price where to buy abortion pill

Sketch Wrote:Ray Harryhausen is a god in my book. I really want to get "The Art of Ray Harryhausen" book.

I met Ray at the last Hollywood Collector's show in Burbank, and he signed a copy for me.

Now that I know you want it, I will keep an eye open for future signings. Christmas is coming Sketch!

DaveTRON Wrote: Sketch Wrote:Ray Harryhausen is a god in my book. I really want to get "The Art of Ray Harryhausen" book. I met Ray at the last Hollywood Collector's show in Burbank, and he signed a copy for me. Now that I know you want it, I will keep an eye open for future signings. Christmas is coming Sketch!

Gah... gah.. gah...

*Keels over*

Maybe I should say that I didn't necessarily disagree with Todd. The film makers definately stand on the edge of winding up with two good films or two ruined films, the first being drug down with the second.

I also read that they're releasing a new "anniversary" DVD of the classic, with apparently some sort of documentary. Not sure of the details, but it's expected pretty soon. Maybe it's a market test.

You can watch the Clash trailer over at imdb I just noticed: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082186/. It doesn't do it much justice, but thought some might want to see anyways...

Aceshowbiz.com shows the following for Clash of the Titans ( 2008 ):

Producer: Basil Iwanyk Screenwriter:Travis Beacham

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