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Post by Shenzi on Sept 30, 2010 22:33:15 GMT -5
This is Disney we're talking about. They released Bolt the same day as Twilight. Knowing when to release movies is not their strong point. Ha, even Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince knew better, having pushed their release date back as to not clash with Twilight. Aww I LOVE Pooh's Grand Adventure, it has such wonderful songs and the story is sweet. The animation returning to it's prime is excellent news, I wonder what it will be about. |
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Post by Silver on Dec 7, 2010 22:06:31 GMT -5
I just saw the trailer for this film on another website. I think it looks adorable! Granted there wasn't much reveled about the actual plot. But it's still early. They probably just wanted the audience to remember all of those wonderful memories of the 1977 film. Based on how the film was showcased in the trailer. I think it will be a great complement to the classic film. It's wonderful to see all of the characters back into a film that was made for families and not just children. I'm actually looking forward to this as opposed to Cars 2.
I have a feeling there will be discussions and debates of this film's animation. While I am really starting to love and appriciate all that CGI animatiohas to offer. As well as able to acheive in film. (Props go to Toy Story 3 & How to Train Your Dragon this year for really making me relish in it) I still miss traditional animation on the big screen. I personally don't care that this style of animation used in this film is less sophisticated or technically advanced. It brought back all of those wonderful memories of when I was a child and I adored watching the 1977 film and the TV series back in the early 90's. I'm glad Disney is paying homage to how the original was created. Hopefully this film will be well-made and become successful.
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Post by SpellWovenNight on Dec 11, 2010 14:16:41 GMT -5
The trailer made me so happy! It's just so adorable and Pooh like. I think they're trying to appeal more to the parents to bring their kids to see it, rather than the kids themselves in the trailer, which is fine by me. I can't wait to see more from it! The only "bad" thing that stood out was that the voices were definitely different, but you can't expect them to stay the same after all these years.
Here's the Trailer
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Post by Silver on Jan 18, 2011 14:13:44 GMT -5
According to Wikipedia.com there is a new set of songs that will be involved in the film. That should be interesting. I just hope they give the film a tasteful poiancy like the orgianl did. Not just songs to fill up the time. Also according to this website. This film will premire in April for both England and France. Now I'm green with envy. Hehe. But I have to wait for July.  |
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Jan 18, 2011 20:53:46 GMT -5
I wish I could remember where I read this, but I remember seeing that Jim Cummings (the voice of Tigger and Pooh) had seen one of the songs and he really enjoyed it.
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Post by joplin4 on Apr 1, 2011 12:02:58 GMT -5
I am excited that Andreas Deja worked on this film. I love his animation!
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Post by Silver on Apr 1, 2011 22:08:11 GMT -5
Many wonderful animators who became recognized and accomplished during the Second Disney Renaissance (1989-1999) will be returning to work on this film. According to Wikipedia.com, this is who's lined up to animate the characters.
Mark Henn (Winnie the Pooh & Christopher Robin), Andreas Deja (Tigger), Bruce W. Smith (Piglet, Kanga& Roo) Randy Haycock (Eyore) Eric Goldberg (Rabbit) and Dale Baer (Owl).
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Post by Skybird14 on Apr 20, 2011 6:30:11 GMT -5
My sister really wants to go and see this film but when she mentioned it to me she was worried about what people would think if she went to see it (she's 23).
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Post by Silver on Apr 21, 2011 13:56:10 GMT -5
Anytime I go to an animated film (unless it's Pixar) I've always been gawked at. Most people automatically assume an animated film=a children's film. They're family films! Any age is welcome. Including adults who like to go by themsleves. It's unlikely I'll go see this film on opening night. Unless I can make the 11:00 show. Too many children for my taste. But I do plan to see this film in the theatre. I love Winnie the Pooh. And John Lasseter has insisted it's a great film for all ages.
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Post by KairiOfTheDark on Apr 22, 2011 8:50:19 GMT -5
I saw the trailer for this the other day - I didn't even know it was coming out, let alone already released! D8
The trailer didn't seem to give away the storyline, unless it is just a jumbled mess? But I'll still happily see it.
I am simply ecstatic that they've returned to 2D animation, I am SO sick of the 3D kids films out now - nothing can beat 2D cartoons.
The voice cast seems fine to me, no complaints there - even if they're not the original lot they seem to fit in pretty well.
The only thing I dislike about it is the run time - I forget the actual numbers, but it's about an hour and 10 minutes or so - that doesn't seem long enough for me. But I suppose for small children who fidget it's fine.
Now to steal a small child and go see it...
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Post by Silver on Apr 22, 2011 20:32:09 GMT -5
I doubt it will be a jumbled mess. John Lasseter said it will be written the way the 1977 film was. Have a few different stories involved as Pooh goes on different adventures. Like short stories. Plus a few short musical numbers. The running time is similar too. The original was 74 minutes long.
But I do disagree with you about computer animation. I think there's been several wonderful films that have come out in recent years. Mostly from Pixar. I think the men and women who work at that company are geniuses! I think Wall-E is one of the greatest films to have been released in the past 30 years. It had a sublime story with memerable characters. And the animation itself was some of the finest I've ever seen. It was truly stunning. Toy Story 3 and Up are another set of films that I think have incredible stories and beautiful animation. I have no doubt Walt Disney would be proud of what their company has done. They are at the top of their class in the film industry these days.
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Post by KairiOfTheDark on Apr 23, 2011 16:49:35 GMT -5
I know, I was kidding ;D
And Yeah, they've been nice and all but recently EVERY kids film I've seen has been 3D - I have no complaint about the 3D-ness, it's just that everything is 3D and theres no variation.
I was not insulting the crew behind the movies, or the animation itself. I said nothing about the company needing to not be proud or anything of the sort, I just have my own preferences - my bad? =|
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Post by Silver on Apr 23, 2011 18:01:54 GMT -5
I understand that everybody has their own preferences. I did say I disagreed with you. I wasn't trying to belittle your opinion or insult you.
I miss 2-D animation as well. And I do think the 3-D glasses and such are overrated. The thing about it is that form of animation doesn't have the visual spelendor or advanced technology to create the eye-candy most audience members want these days. Hence to the reason all the Top Box Office films are mostly visual spectecles. But with film, you don't need to have that all the time. Of course there's a time and a place for it. However it seems many people have forgotten that a film doesn't need to have all the glitz and glamour to be enjoyable.
Most people in this day and age will be turned off by the animation style of this film. (It's considered outdated) They've become so accustomed to just watching the lush detailed computer imagery animation has spoiled them with over the recent years. It's incredibly simplistic if not bland compared to what has been released. Yet it's the simplicity that is also drawing me in. Afterall, some of the greatest films ever made weren't about visual spectecle.
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Apr 23, 2011 19:31:53 GMT -5
I believe films like Pinocchio are as lushly detailed as today's beautiful CGI films. I still believe that audiences will flock to see a brilliant hand drawn animated film because they still buy up those classics. The key is tell a great story that really draws the audience in.
I believe that Pixar's success is built on the foundation of great storytelling. I'm hoping that Disney has told a great Winnie the Pooh story.
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Post by Silver on Apr 23, 2011 20:10:29 GMT -5
I agree with some of your post. But not all of it. Look at films like Twilight, Transformers or Avatar. Enormous Box Office success stories. But they are hardly great story driven pieces. It's the visual splendor that drove the masses to these films. There are also many small budget films that are spectacularly written and projected. They recieved critical acclaim yet were Box Office flops. Hate to say it because it's superficial. It's still the truth none the less. Mass audiences love spectecle and technical wizardry. The top 10 films on the Box Office list speak volumes as to what audiences are going for these days. I promise you it's not what Winne the Pooh style animation has to offer. It's too simplistic for the main public's taste. If it were computer animation, then the chances would be greater for a Box office hit.
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