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"Iron Man"
05-01-2006, 07:09 PM
I have always thought SG was funny and I loved his CartoonNetwork show, but after reading the 2004 DC Comics reboot of his origin, I have come to realize that he would make a great, live-action serious (as in, NOT FUNNY) Hollywood feature, and I wanted to know if you guys thought the same thing...so if you've read the 2004 comics and you like SG as much as I do, tell me if you think it's a good idea or not, because I would love to see it on the big screen.
P.S. For anybody on here who also has a name on forums.starwars.com, yes, this is Sith I Am, the crazy man who wants to turn SG into a live action feature, and YES (finally), I finished my SG script! And, I think it is supreme! But, sadly, I cannot post it on the internet, but if I achieve my dream of one day being a major Hollywood director, this, (hopefully) will be one of my first and greatest movies!
The Flash!
05-01-2006, 07:54 PM
Meh, it could work....if done right...
SpiderTime
05-01-2006, 11:33 PM
i read that comic and it was pretty hardcore. i can totally see a sg movie. and while we're on the topic, if you ever get yer script approved, keep me in mind, i would love to direct it.
chris
www.blinky-productions.com
"Iron Man"
05-05-2006, 10:00 PM
I also thought that the comic was hardcore....which is why I would love to make a film about SG. Now, I took the comic's story, put my own little twist on it, and WALAH!......"SPACE GHOST"
I'm planning on rewriting my SG script in the coming weeks, not only because it's just 40 pages long (I know, not very long), but because I've read over it, and come to a conclusion that I put WAY too much cussing in it....so we'll see how the rewrite goes....and I'll let you know what's going on!
SpiderTime
05-05-2006, 11:12 PM
groovy
Iambaytor
05-06-2006, 12:22 AM
I don't think that his character will ever get out from under the Space Ghost: Coast to Coast image, I mean it would tank simply because people would be going in expecting humor and getting nothing.
SpiderTime
05-06-2006, 02:48 AM
its all about how you promote the film. if the trailer look silly, but the movie is serious, then yeah, its gonna tank. but if the trailer is serious and so it the movie, then it might do well. its all about the marketing campaign.
Iambaytor
05-06-2006, 10:29 AM
I don't know, I just have this picture in my mind of a really cool looking serious trailer and then the title comes up "SPACE GHOST" and people just start busting out laughing.
The Villain
05-06-2006, 01:08 PM
Love to see Space Ghost movie but as someone said people may laugh.
Still given a good script and director anythings possible.
Moltar or Brak for villain would be FAB.
Could it be possible to revamp Space Ghost cartoon and bring it back in style?
:marv:
SpiderTime
05-06-2006, 01:20 PM
moltar would be good for a villain, but not brak. id rather see zorak or possibly a new original villian.
Iambaytor
05-06-2006, 02:57 PM
If they made a movie I'd want to see the big three: Brak, Zorak, and Moltar. Though Moltar would be more easily taken seriously than either Brak or Zorak.
"Iron Man"
05-06-2006, 05:50 PM
Ok, let me explain what I have in mind for the movie(s):
The "SPACE GHOST" Trilogy
Part 1: Explains how Thaddeus Bach becomes the superhero Space Ghost, villain is Zorak
Part 2: Continuing story of Thaddeus Bach/Space Ghost, villain is Brak
Part 3: Final chapter in franchise, MAJOR battles, villains are Moltar and Space Spectre
That is my plan for my SG trilogy......sound good?
P.S. I will pay a tribute to the SG C2C concept by having plenty of humor, but it will be a serious, action-adventure story
Iambaytor
05-06-2006, 05:51 PM
Just as long as you don't have the two teenagers and the monkey.
"Iron Man"
05-06-2006, 06:04 PM
Well........sorry to disappoint you Iambaytor, but I did write that SG finds Jan, Jace, and Blip about halfway through the movie, and he protects them, but I have no plans for them becoming "little superheroes" as it was in the original cartoon...
But remember, I will be doing a rewrite of the SG script in a few weeks, so I may totally take those 3 characters out.
"Iron Man"
05-27-2006, 01:29 PM
Ok guys, I have officially started my rewrite of "SPACE GHOST"
I'll let you know when I'm done...
Dr. Fate
05-27-2006, 01:40 PM
Bring on the Space Ghost.
Isildurīs Heir
05-28-2006, 01:22 PM
I shouldnīt answer this one, because my answer to every "Should this character have a movie" thread is always the same
Yes..if the vision and the understanding for the character is there.
SpiderTime
05-28-2006, 02:19 PM
i still want to express my interest in directing this movie. good luck and let me know when the script is done.
"Iron Man"
05-28-2006, 04:44 PM
I've decided to go for a more "real" Space Ghost approach, if you know what I mean.....kind of like, he won't be in space a lot....which could be disappointing for some...but we'll see how it goes....I have also decided to switch my villains around....to me Zorak is not a realistic villain....maybe he could be a side-villain...Brak is just a whimp....Moltar is good.....Metallus is good...Space Spectre is good......we'll see. Gimmee some ideas guys....
"Iron Man"
05-28-2006, 04:46 PM
I'm trying to come up with a story that pleases me....and that I think all of you will like...but it's hard....
Okay..I know what I'll do...in the style of Jone Favreau...you can submit ideas to me in THIS thread about what YOU would LIKE to see in the movie....and I'll develop a story out of all of it. Bring on the ideas....
MaskedManJRK
05-28-2006, 05:19 PM
Live-Action, eh...I think it would be even better if it was animated/CGI, myself.
Steelsheen
05-28-2006, 05:44 PM
I have always thought SG was funny and I loved his CartoonNetwork show, but after reading the 2004 DC Comics reboot of his origin, I have come to realize that he would make a great, live-action serious (as in, NOT FUNNY) Hollywood feature, and I wanted to know if you guys thought the same thing...so if you've read the 2004 comics and you like SG as much as I do, tell me if you think it's a good idea or not, because I would love to see it on the big screen.
P.S. For anybody on here who also has a name on forums.starwars.com, yes, this is Sith I Am, the crazy man who wants to turn SG into a live action feature, and YES (finally), I finished my SG script! And, I think it is supreme! But, sadly, I cannot post it on the internet, but if I achieve my dream of one day being a major Hollywood director, this, (hopefully) will be one of my first and greatest movies!
a serious Space Ghost movie could work if executed well.
may the Force be with you dude :up:
"Iron Man"
06-01-2006, 06:20 PM
Okay, my story is ready I think......2 villains...(not saying who)...but I will now begin the script.
"Iron Man"
06-04-2006, 07:33 PM
Okay guys, now I'm having doubts about this. My brother, and his friend (who knows what a GOOD movie is) both think that a serious Space Ghost movie is a very bad idea. Just last night, my brother said "Space Ghost was designed as a comedian, not as a serious superhero" (which sort of isn't true)and a couple months ago his friend said that "it would probably never leave the C2C image" as Iambaytor said above a couple posts. So, I'm asking you the fans, should I go through with this and make the SG serious movie, should I make it a comedy, or should it not be done at all? I am just too confused.....I am just like Brett Ratner, I want so badly to make a superhero movie that I'll screw it up!
Plus it doesn't help that half the people who read the SG comic books of 2004 hated it, and the other half loved it! That's not a very good fan base. Some people would absolutely despise me for making it, and some would cherish me like George Lucas.
Kent Allard
06-05-2006, 05:01 PM
I shouldnīt answer this one, because my answer to every "Should this character have a movie" thread is always the same
Yes..if the vision and the understanding for the character is there.
Well said :up: A Space Ghost movie could be really cool, IF the vision and understanding of the characters is there.
"Iron Man"
06-05-2006, 07:37 PM
So,.....I should do it? (Write, produce, direct it)
"Iron Man"
06-13-2006, 03:11 PM
Ok guys. I'm gonna do it! (i'm sure you're all screaming in joy...)
UPDATE: I am holding off on writing Space Ghost: The Movie until I see Superman Returns, because to be honest BryanSinger is an idol of mine, and I cant wait to see what he has done with the Superman character, but I also want to see the elements he uses to make an "emotional and papable themed film" as someone said earlier. I ant my Space Ghost movie to rock all your guys's socks off if I actually end up making it, and I would KILL to have David Goyer help me write it (Goyer is a teriffic screenwriter....for anything!) and haveBruan Singer be myGuest Director. But anyways, I plan to go see SR on the 27th or 28th, so after that, I shall begin writing the second draft of Space Ghost: The Movie.
Speedball
06-13-2006, 06:00 PM
dude, do it. Who's gonna stop you?
I've started writing a script for Green Lantern, and i might make a Johnny Quest script too.
"Iron Man"
06-13-2006, 07:26 PM
dude, do it. Who's gonna stop you?
I've started writing a script for Green Lantern, and i might make a Johnny Quest script too.
Thanks for the support man. It's just hard when a lot of people support you and then the others dont. Like my brother and his friend dont think it would work (as a serious movie), but I think most fans of SG will like it, so I am going to do it! But not untilI see SR on the 27th...
By the way SpeedballLives, good luck on your scripts.:up:
Speedball
06-14-2006, 12:18 AM
don't worry about what your Brother and his friend says, it's your idea, not theirs. For all you know, your script could become the movie.
"Iron Man"
06-14-2006, 12:57 AM
Thanks for all your support man, I really appreciate it.
It's funny though, (that you say my script could become the movie) because there's one thing I have to fix in my second draft. In my first draft, Thaddeus Bach (aka Space Ghost) does not take the white SG costume off once during the entire movie once he recieves it, until the very end. I want him to have it on and off during the course of the movie, and most of all, he has to do the Superman thing, where he's running downthe street, and rips open his shirt to reveal the costume (it was also featured in both Spider-Man movies), only Thaddeus on't have a giant S under his shirt. Another thing is I want Space Ghost to be a big, spectacular, epic movie that will have fans dyingfor more whenthey leave the theaters, but that's a problem when your current script is only 40 pages long. I want Space Ghost: The Movie to be in between 2 hours long and 2 and 1/2 hours long, so my script will have tobe atleast 100 pages. (So, I better get writing!) Anyways, just thought I'd lay out those problems, and as always, if you have any comments, questions, or requests (like what you want to see in it) for the movie, please put them in this thread, and I can surely help you. Thanks to all who support me for this, because I think you'll like what I have to offer when Space Ghost reaches theaters. (if it does....lol)
Speedball
06-14-2006, 02:29 PM
Open with something big. Like a battle or something like that. If you start with action, you'll have the Audiences attention, and i can see a space battle happening in a Space Ghost movie.
"Iron Man"
06-14-2006, 05:29 PM
Yeah, it will be action full...trust me! The opening I have right now is character development for Thaddeus and his pregnant wife, but I think I can work a little space battle into the mix. Also, villains are a big thing for me. I LOVE villains, and I love Space Ghost's villains like Zorak, Moltar, Brak, Metallus, Space Spectre, etc. I have a pretty good story lined up for two villains, but if you remember in the comic, Space Ghost fought against a guy named Temple. I dont think i want to use Temple, even though he was a big (probably the main villain) villain in the 2004/2005 comics.
Speedball
06-14-2006, 08:10 PM
Temple was cool, but i would rather see the classic villians more too.
Especially Brak.
"Iron Man"
06-14-2006, 08:21 PM
I have an idea where Brak is a henchmen to another classic villain, but I can't tell you who. I also have an interesting story involving Moltar and Space Spectre. And of course, Zorak has his own story.
Speedball
06-14-2006, 08:30 PM
I like what they did with Zorak though.
I can see how an invasion by Zorak could be the sequel.
"Iron Man"
06-14-2006, 08:55 PM
Yeah, I like Zorak's re-doing.
Thing is, I dont know which villain to use first! It's mind-boggling...
Speedball
06-14-2006, 09:00 PM
you could use Space Spectre, as a doppelganger who wants to eliminate Bach and take his place.
"Iron Man"
06-14-2006, 09:05 PM
you could use Space Spectre, as a doppelganger who wants to eliminate Bach and take his place.
Thats a neat idea, but really what I had in mind for Space Spectre is this: Bobby Bach (current name..:) I'll change it if he's featured in a SG comic sequel), brother of Thaddeus Bach aka Space Ghost, has never achieved anything great in his entire life. He discovers his brother's true identity, and is offered the chance by Moltar (main villain) to rid the world of Space Ghost, and take his place as Space Spectre. While Bobby finds it hard to kill his own brother, he is very jealous of Thaddeus and with the help of Moltar, it might not be so hard....
That's my idea for the third and final SG movie. Sorry for spoilin it for ya!
Speedball
06-14-2006, 09:08 PM
Yeah, i like it.
you know what would be really cool.
If Spider-woman, Moltar and Metallus teamed up and combined their forces to invade the planets that Space Ghost protects.
"Iron Man"
06-14-2006, 09:10 PM
Spider-Woman's not in the DC Comics world. I think I'll have Metallus be in one of the first 2 movies, but I'm pretty sure Brak is going to be in the first movie, in some form. (either main villain, sidekick, etc.)
Speedball
06-14-2006, 09:26 PM
no, not the Marvel Spider-woman, there is a villian who uses an army of spiders in the TV show.
"Iron Man"
06-14-2006, 09:30 PM
Oh man, I apologize. I had no idea, honestly. But I think I'll stick with just the villains that I know for now. Besides, if the fans/critics like my Space Ghost trilogy, maybe there'll be more than just 3. But I've come up with an ending to which really there can't be anymore after SG3.....a tremendous ending!
"Iron Man"
06-16-2006, 03:01 AM
Well my fellow fans, i am VERY sorry to inform you of this, but something tells me that my Space Ghost idea won't impress many, and I want to impress. So, I have abandoned the project. I have not thrown away my current script yet (for if someday I have the fans to get my back on this one) but I have overviewed the story and it does just not seem practical to me. I am very sorry to do this, but I have to do what I think is right...but you can be sure it'll happen someday if I have the support of thousands of fans (which I don't have now).
Once again, thank you for all the support for the project, but i just don't have the will to do it anymore...
Sincerely
Xybalba69
06-21-2006, 04:45 AM
you had me since the beginning, but stopped me blank, as soon as i read that he wouldn't be in space that much time...thats a bummer...if you're going to keep him in an earth-like planet, it should be a sentient kinda one...a planet that has life and "thinks" itself...and 'attacks' him while he's trying to capture the villain...
"Iron Man"
06-21-2006, 03:51 PM
Well, the original way i had it was he was not in space very long at all, only when he flew to another planet. (on a ship)
I still could stick with Space Ghost, but I just don't think the time is right now for his own movie.
"Iron Man"
07-05-2006, 01:57 PM
MEGA SG MOVIE UPDATE!!!!!
I've seen Superman Returns, and I can only describe it in one word: wondrous! SR is beautifully crafted, both by Bryan Singer, and his cast and crew. Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, and Kate Bosworth were teriffic in their parts as Clark, Lex, and Lois, respectively. Anyways, onto SG....
Such people as Sam Raimi, Bryan Singer, Chris Nolan and MANY others have inspired me to believe that great movies can be made, and great comic book adaptions can be made. I wasn't going to finish writing Space Ghost, but now, my idols (Sam, Bryan, Chris, etc.) and you (the fans) have let me know that I can do this if I try. So, I'm very happy to be telling you that I will begin my official 2nd draft of SPACE GHOST: THE MOVIE on Saturday, after watching POTC2. I'm very happy to be writing about him again, and I KNOW that it will be a great movie, with two great follow ups (SG2 and SG3) that I will write in the coming months/years. I've developed a pretty dang good story for Space Ghost 1, an even better story for Space Ghost 2, and the GRAND FINALE for Space Ghost 3. I know it will be a great franchise, and here's the truht: THEY ARE GETTING MADE! No matter how you feel about it, no matter what! I don't care wether you like it or not....they're getting made!
Thanks once again, for your continuing support.
"Iron Man"
07-09-2006, 07:32 PM
Oh and once again, I'd like to remind you that this is a movie franchise not just for me but for the fans (all of you SHH! posters and beyond!) so FEEL FREE to post any ideas or suggestions you have for the SG movie I am currently developing.
PLEASE.......I WANT THE FANS TO BE HAPPY!
"Iron Man"
09-06-2006, 09:44 PM
Alright ladies and gents, we have a winner!
Space Ghost: The Movie is back into pre-pre-pre-pre production, and I have just completed the treatment for the movie. The final story is complete. I will not post the treatment, but I can tell you it is going to be awesome.
Feel free to ask questions here about anything concerning this project. I'll be happy to answer them.
AND YES....SG is going to be made!
eXperiment
09-06-2006, 09:57 PM
This movie will be fantastic! I am going to help and support you all the way through it.:up: :up: :up:
Good luck and I will show you, and only you the synopsis for the film I'm making.
"Iron Man"
09-06-2006, 10:00 PM
Thanks x.
A True Friend you are.
eXperiment
09-06-2006, 10:08 PM
And so are you.
"Iron Man"
09-07-2006, 06:16 PM
Thanks bud.
Now that I've got the first SG movie planned out, I'll be working on some other stuff (like SG2 and SG3) but I'll still mainly focus on the first one.
Remember...it's only in Pre-Pre-Production right now. The only things known right now are the villain, characters, and story.
KingOfDreams
09-07-2006, 06:32 PM
That mini was cool. I wouldn't mind seeing a serious Space Ghost live action flick.
Peyton Westlake
09-07-2006, 10:49 PM
Was just reading thru your idea of making SG a live action film. It sounds like a good idea in theory. But from what I know about SG, and I admit it isn't much & only what I know from watching the cartoons made '66-'68 , he came across very goofy , kinda like an animated version of Batman from the 60's starring Adam West. So if everyone who is familiar with him ,in the way I am, sees this becoming a movie it might not be taken seriously. Opinion on this depiction is somewhat divided however, with most fans believing that it is an excellent reinterpetation of the character and others expressing the opinion that the series was redundant as they see Space Ghost as an inherently ridiculous concept best played for its comedic potential.
"Iron Man"
09-07-2006, 11:58 PM
Was just reading thru your idea of making SG a live action film. It sounds like a good idea in theory. But from what I know about SG, and I admit it isn't much & only what I know from watching the cartoons made '66-'68 , he came across very goofy , kinda like an animated version of Batman from the 60's starring Adam West. So if everyone who is familiar with him ,in the way I am, sees this becoming a movie it might not be taken seriously. Opinion on this depiction is somewhat divided however, with most fans believing that it is an excellent reinterpetation of the character and others expressing the opinion that the series was redundant as they see Space Ghost as an inherently ridiculous concept best played for its comedic potential. I completely understand what you're saying PW....and I know that most people only see Space Ghost as a joke. But I think/hope most SG fans are going to appreciate what I'm making here. The film is a big action film (I can tell you that much) and it has a great story, yet it will still be able to connect with people of all ages. Mostly kids will love the "hero" part of it, but to be truthful, a LOT of people die in this film. The adults (or atleast older audience) will like that part, because it will be graphic, to a certain extent. You're not going to see heads rolling off and gallons of blood, but what you will see is enough. The story I wrote is basically everything that happens in the first two issues of the mini from 04/05. It involves Temple and the Eidolon Elite betraying Thaddeus Bach, who really hasn't done anything wrong, killing his pregnant wife, and then they abandon him on another freaking planet! It's a revenge story. (Now, I want you to know that the whole "abandoned on another planet" part needs a little more work, a little more background because the way I have it currently is a little dull and hard to believe.) When Thaddeus recovers and meets an alien friend named Salomon, he is given a powerful suit, and becomes the interplanetary peacekeeper known as Space Ghost. He imediately races back to Earth, and basically goes Terminator-like on the Eidolons. I mean he blasts these Eidolon folks away! This is the part that gets graphic, and it is sooooo good.^^That's all I can tell you, because the way it ends is a cliffhanger suprise. I have to go for now, but I'll tell you more later.
Peyton Westlake
09-13-2006, 05:17 PM
I completely understand what you're saying PW....and I know that most people only see Space Ghost as a joke. But I think/hope most SG fans are going to appreciate what I'm making here. The film is a big action film (I can tell you that much) and it has a great story, yet it will still be able to connect with people of all ages. Mostly kids will love the "hero" part of it, but to be truthful, a LOT of people die in this film. The adults (or atleast older audience) will like that part, because it will be graphic, to a certain extent. You're not going to see heads rolling off and gallons of blood, but what you will see is enough. The story I wrote is basically everything that happens in the first two issues of the mini from 04/05. It involves Temple and the Eidolon Elite betraying Thaddeus Bach, who really hasn't done anything wrong, killing his pregnant wife, and then they abandon him on another freaking planet! It's a revenge story. (Now, I want you to know that the whole "abandoned on another planet" part needs a little more work, a little more background because the way I have it currently is a little dull and hard to believe.) When Thaddeus recovers and meets an alien friend named Salomon, he is given a powerful suit, and becomes the interplanetary peacekeeper known as Space Ghost. He imediately races back to Earth, and basically goes Terminator-like on the Eidolons. I mean he blasts these Eidolon folks away! This is the part that gets graphic, and it is sooooo good.^^That's all I can tell you, because the way it ends is a cliffhanger suprise. I have to go for now, but I'll tell you more later.
I do understand the slant you are taking on SG. A more hardcore approach, and I think with the right story , it would do really well. If made into a nationally released movie, I would think though some major money would have to be spent on advertising that shows your 'serious' direction so people like myself won't prejudge.
"Iron Man"
09-14-2006, 03:45 PM
I do understand the slant you are taking on SG. A more hardcore approach, and I think with the right story , it would do really well. If made into a nationally released movie, I would think though some major money would have to be spent on advertising that shows your 'serious' direction so people like myself won't prejudge.
Yes. It is definetly a more serious and hardcore approach than anything SG fans have seen before.
To answer your marketing comment, Yes and No.
SG: The Movie will be marketed just fine (I'll have the first teaser trailer out probably 9 or so months before release like SM3) but you're right, I'll really have to market A LOT to get people to see that this is NOT a comedy! It is an action drama. Once they see this film, they'll hopefully be begging for SG2 and SG3, because SG1 ends on a cliffhanger. A REALLY good cliffhanger...
pifpaf
09-15-2006, 01:55 AM
bof
"Iron Man"
09-15-2006, 05:13 PM
I'm going to have to ask what "bof" means......?
"Iron Man"
09-16-2006, 04:27 PM
Guys, I think I have found my Thaddeus Bach/Space Ghost.
Here he is...http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/44/JakeGyllenhaal.jpg/220px-JakeGyllenhaal.jpg
Jake Gyllenhaal is a terrific actor, one of my favorites. His performance in Donnie Darko sold me. I absolutely loved that performance and that film! Now I have not seen Brokeback Mountain but anyone who makes fun of him or Heath Ledger for the roles they played is no friend of mine. I'm sure his performance was fantastic. Jake would be PERFECT for the part of Space Ghost. He's got the looks, the right age (since he'll be about 34 or 35 when we actually start filming SG) and he's a GREAT actor.
Now I am not saying he will get the part, but he's my favorite choice right now.
Peyton Westlake
09-16-2006, 04:29 PM
Is the theme gonna be a dark 'Tim Burton' mood ?
"Iron Man"
09-16-2006, 04:45 PM
Is the theme gonna be a dark 'Tim Burton' mood ?
I wouldn't say it's going to be 'Tim Burton' but it's definetly going to be dark.
SG1=Dark
SG2=Bout the same
SG3= EXTREMELY Dark (With all that happens in this one, I'm sure it will surpass 150 minutes.)
SG3 is definetly going to be the best film of the trilogy and the darkest, but I have to make the first two enjoyable for people to want to see the third.
SG1 ends on a cliffhanger, SG2 is a 2 hour movie about a space war (imagine a much longer version of ROTS's Battle Over Coruscant) and SG3 involves 2 villains, and A LOT of action.
So no, it's not 'Tim Burton' dark, but it is dark. (it progesses into extreme darkness through the trilogy)
Imagine "Spider-Man 3" dark mixed in with "Spider-Man" light, in a "Space Ghost" film.
It's mostly a dark film, but it has some lighter tones as well. (not many, but some)
"Iron Man"
09-20-2006, 05:01 PM
Hell fans and fellow SHH! hypers.
I just wanted to let you know that I'll be getting a new username tonight. I won' be using "Iron Man" anymore. My new name will probably be "CAH" so be on the lookout for me.
I will still continue to give "Space Ghost" updates as soon as possible (I'm still working on the complete story so I can write the script....I have the MAIN story, but I'm adding more each day) so be on the lookout for those too.
TTYL and Once Again Thanks for all of the SG support!
Peyton Westlake
09-20-2006, 09:04 PM
I wouldn't say it's going to be 'Tim Burton' but it's definetly going to be dark.
SG1=Dark
SG2=Bout the same
SG3= EXTREMELY Dark (With all that happens in this one, I'm sure it will surpass 150 minutes.)
SG3 is definetly going to be the best film of the trilogy and the darkest, but I have to make the first two enjoyable for people to want to see the third.
SG1 ends on a cliffhanger, SG2 is a 2 hour movie about a space war (imagine a much longer version of ROTS's Battle Over Coruscant) and SG3 involves 2 villains, and A LOT of action.
So no, it's not 'Tim Burton' dark, but it is dark. (it progesses into extreme darkness through the trilogy)
Imagine "Spider-Man 3" dark mixed in with "Spider-Man" light, in a "Space Ghost" film.
It's mostly a dark film, but it has some lighter tones as well. (not many, but some)
Well , i think that dark noir style is a start.
"Iron Man"
09-20-2006, 09:31 PM
Well , i think that dark noir style is a start.
Thanks.
The thing is it has to be dark, no matter how I make/direct it, because it's a revenge story. That already puts it on the dark path. Which I like.
Space Ghost is basically a mix between Batman Begins and The Punisher with a man in a white suit and power bands.
The first film like I've said ends on a cliffhanger, and it sets up the story for SG2, which is an all out war. Aliens vs. SG. (I think I just gave away the villain(s) for number 2)
SG2 will end on a light note, with Thaddeus Bach/Space Ghost healing after everything that has happened. A happy time, where he's leaving hope.
SG3 will bring back a character from the first film, who is MEGA pissed off and he has a new friend, who I like to refer to as Space Ghost's Darth Vader. 2 villains, a helluva lot of action, and a great finale to the trilogy.
The trilogy becomes MUCH more dark in the third film, as this new "villain" in the third one has a close connection to Thaddeus. I can tell you right now you'll see about 3 or 4 battles in SG3, then the GIANT final battle, which leads into a very saddening/depressing scene, that ends the trilogy. So it all ends on a sad yet light note. (you'll eventually see what I mean)
3dman27
09-21-2006, 07:46 AM
to review sg 'sfemale foe, the villaness who had an army of spiders WAS originally named spider woman this was before marvel created its spider woman character] a later episode renamed her black widow why not call the sg baddie queen spider to avoid confusion iron mam/cah?
also i never got to read the space ghost miniseries what was the origin of our power banded friend?
Hello fellow Hypers!
This is "Iron Man" (well, WAS "Iron Man") It's still me, but I got a new username so that I would be recognized if I ever make it big in Hollywood, just like Mark Steven Johnson (who posts as MSJ on these boards).
I just thought you all should know that it's me.
To answer your questions 3dman27, the origin of our power banded friend in the miniseries was simply this...Thaddeus Bach works for the Commandment (the locla police force) and is recruited by the Eidolon Elite (the better force you might say). When Thaddeus discoivers they are not what they seem (I forget what makes him think this...sorry) he is betrayed and abandoned yb them, and his pregnant wife is killed. He was abandoned on the planet of the Dead (but it will be The Ghost Planet in my film) and rescued by Salomon, a local alien who tells Thaddeus of his past. Salomon has a suit that Thaddeus takes to avenge his wife and unborn child's death.
^^^There you go...
BTW, I don't plan on using Spider-Woman/Black Widow/Queen Spider in the trilogy, but you just never know. (I've already planned out all 3 films, their villains, and storylines.)
3dman27
09-22-2006, 06:19 AM
thanks C.A.H.btw may i ask what do the initals stand for ?:ninja:
C.A.H. stands for my full name, which I'm putting as my custom user title ASAP.
I'm doing the same thing Mark Steven Johnson did. He posts as MSJ on these boards.
3dman27
09-25-2006, 06:16 PM
bump
"Iron Man"
09-26-2006, 04:13 PM
ANYONE who has ANY questions about the SG feature film trilogy PLEASE PM me at my new name which is C.A.H. ok? Because I won't be on this name any longer after this week.
Just know that I am VERY busy now and I am not on the Hype! half as much as I used to be. So it may take up to 2 or 3 days for me to respond.
Thanks Everybody!
Dwarf lord
09-26-2006, 09:02 PM
Meh, it could work....if done right...
I hate this... EVERYTHING can will work if done right. That's why it's done right. And even the best idea/pitch in the universe could be screwed up if not done right. I just really hate that term.
I hate this... EVERYTHING can will work if done right. That's why it's done right. And even the best idea/pitch in the universe could be screwed up if not done right. I just really hate that term.
I am going to have to agree.
I do not hate the fans/fangirls/fanboys of the Hype! or any other comic fan, but they REALLY need to stop worrying so much. Not only do these filmmakers know what they're doing, but the actors do as well. We all complain (myself included) but in the end we will turn out to love it.
For Example...Everyone thought Topher Grace was a horrible choice for Eddie Brock. And if you still do, go watch the Comic-Con '06 trailer for Spidey 3 and THEN tell me he's a bad choice.
So, give me and all the other directors a chance to make what you guys want to see. The SPACE GHOST films aren't going to be my first films when I get to Hollywood. I'm starting out like George Lucas or Christopher Nolan, going small to big. And believe me, I have PLENTY of ideas to get you guys to the movie theater.
Peyton Westlake
09-27-2006, 05:58 PM
There are 2 things you have to be careful with when attempting a 'revenge flick' 1) is that you dont just re-hash the same old tired cliches. If its been done before it become boring in my opinion. Just changing the setting to SG's universe may not be enough. 2) The audience has to care & believe in SG exacting his revenge. If they dont 'take his side' it doesn't work either.
There are 2 things you have to be careful with when attempting a 'revenge flick' 1) is that you dont just re-hash the same old tired cliches. If its been done before it become boring in my opinion. Just changing the setting to SG's universe may not be enough. 2) The audience has to care & believe in SG exacting his revenge. If they dont 'take his side' it doesn't work either.
Oh Peyton I understand that completely. I was just thinking to myself the other day..."This is going to be hard. So many people have done revenge flicks, and they all happen to turn out the same way."
The difference with SPACE GHOST is that he is out for revenge, but like Batman, he is not an executioner. He simply scares the ***** out of the bad guys, then sends them running. It's not a remake of Batman Begins involving SG's world, but it has a VERY similar storyline. Thaddeus Bach's family is murdered, he is pissed (for doing absolutely nothing wrong) and goes after the ones who killed his pregnant wife. Pretty simple storyline, yet there is a lot that happens during all of that. For instance, I have a storyline that I created specifically for this film, involving Thaddeus having a brother named Greggory Bach. They both work at The Commandment Police Force, but when Greg discovers Thaddeus's "identity" he feels betrayed and saddened. He leaves the city with a stranger he meets, who has an "adventure" so to say...(but that's not to say Greggory and this stranger won't be back...:woot:)
The hard thing about adapting SG into a feature film is that he is a joke to most people. That's my big fear. I will have shot the film, edited it and have it ready to release, show the trailer, and people will bust out laughing. They think SG is just a comedic superhero, when actually he is not.
If I can make them see that this a serious film, I might have a pretty big audience. I'm just hoping that everyone here at SHH! gives me a chance.
BTW, don't worry about the audience believing in SG's revenge and 'taking his side'. They will after they witness everything in this film.
Peyton Westlake
09-29-2006, 09:11 PM
I'm always willing to help or give an opinion, but won't overstep my bounds either.
OK then.
Do you like what you've heard about the film so far then?
I'd watch it :) that would be awesome :)
Peyton Westlake
09-30-2006, 02:05 PM
One thing that may help is if SG's familys death is portrayed as brutal, vicious, cold and having shown how the killers get enjoyment out of it. It is a bit much for film but having such a graphic scene will leave the image in everyone''s mind & kind of put the audience member in SG's place.
One thing that may help is if SG's familys death is portrayed as brutal, vicious, cold and having shown how the killers get enjoyment out of it. It is a bit much for film but having such a graphic scene will leave the image in everyone''s mind & kind of put the audience member in SG's place.
This is the hardest scene for me, because I really have no idea yet how I am going to go with this scene. I know i want an R-rated movie, so "brutal, vicious, cold, and killing enjoyment" are almost already there. The actual scene where SG's pregnant wife is murdered, it is going to be portrayed as VERY depressing and sad of course, but I am unsure of EXACTLY how I want to make it.
The entire scene I want to have Thaddeus watching Temple and his crew killing his wife, and having them laugh the traditional villain way. But yet, Temple is only doing what is nessacary for his own safety.(so he won't end up in jail) So, it's hard for me to think about how I want the 'villainy' in the film to play out.
The only thing for certain I know is that Temple "gets his" (or what is coming to him) at the end of the film, but SG doesn't do it. That's all I am going to say.
Peyton Westlake
10-01-2006, 12:04 AM
If he is there watching.....why wouldn't he stop them? Im unfamiliar w/story.
3dman27
10-01-2006, 07:05 AM
If he is there watching.....why wouldn't he stop them? Im unfamiliar w/story.
i didn't either maybe thaddeus was too injured or tied up
If he is there watching.....why wouldn't he stop them? Im unfamiliar w/story.
Thaddeus can't do anything. He's been shot by Temple's men, and tied to the ground. Temple's men hold him down while Temple does the dirty work...
I don't think that happened in the original comic (it's been awhile so I don't remember EVERYTHING that happened) but it adds to the sympathy the audience will now have for Thaddeus. Now, they will clearly understand his revenge and they will be on his side, whether he is killing or not. He doesn't like to kill and doesn't want to, but like I said, he ISN'T the one who finishes Temple off in the end. It's a suprise....a BIG suprise. But you'll have to wait for that one...:woot:
Also, you need to understand that some of the stuff in this film is WAAAY different than what happened in the comics. I altered some of the main stuff with the help of my friend, added the entire "Greggory Bach" storyline, and changed the ending so it is a cliffhanger. It all works out, just wait and see.
Peyton Westlake
10-06-2006, 02:54 PM
Thought u might want to check this thread out.
http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251006
http://tn3-1.deviantart.com/fs12/300W/i/2006/262/7/b/Space_Hero_by_BroHawk.jpg
^^^That's basically what you will see in the film, only that belt will be smaller.
I just don't want to make it TOO white. I might blind some folks...
BTW thanks PW for that link!:woot:
eXperiment
10-06-2006, 06:03 PM
thats really cool
3dman27
10-07-2006, 07:01 AM
http://tn3-1.deviantart.com/fs12/300W/i/2006/262/7/b/Space_Hero_by_BroHawk.jpg
^^^That's basically what you will see in the film, only that belt will be smaller.
I just don't want to make it TOO white. I might blind some folks...
BTW thanks PW for that link!:woot:
i can jus hear him shouting "SPACE GHOST":ninja:
Why would he shout "SPACE GHOST"?
Or are you talking about me?
Is this a real deal movie, or is it a fan-film? cause I'm getting confused as hell.
3dman27
10-07-2006, 05:27 PM
Why would he shout "SPACE GHOST"?
Or are you talking about me?
remember the classic shows opening?:ninja:
Is this a real deal movie, or is it a fan-film? cause I'm getting confused as hell. Real deal. BUT it's a work-in-progress. I've only written the treatment for the film so far, and it's CONSTANTLY changing. I've always got new ideas, but some turn out to be bad. So PLEASE be patient. The second draft (the first one was absolutely horrible now that I look back upon it...I wrote it back in January) of the script will be ready in February, or March. (I'm starting on it in late December/Early January) But sadly folks, I can't post it or I would. I'll be giving more updates in early '07 as well, so loook for those. They'll be the OFFICIAL sypnosis, character descriptions/storylines, etc. BTW, I've started a new group for this project. Please join "The Space Ghost Film Supporters" if you even care about this movie trilogy. I will need all of you, the fans, support through this VERY long journey.
remember the classic shows opening?:ninja:
Not much. But I know what you're talking about...
...I wish I could here that line delivered again...I'll try to find it so all of you can hear it.
Is it set up at WB or are you gonna shop around to studios?
Is it set up at WB or are you gonna shop around to studios?
I WANT it to be a WB movie, but it may end up not being that. Many times I have pictured the teaser trailer coming up with the WB logo, and then SG shots)
It's not set up anywhere yet, and probably won't be until we begin production in late 2019, early 2020.
I'm only a teenager here folks. BUT don't let that discourage you, because I AM going to make this film, and I'm hoping you will all love it!
Well, I suppose any progress is good progress. But 2019/2020 I've heard of being confident, but don't get ahead of yourself. Sg is pretty high brow stuff. You'd have to prove yourself with a couple of smaller films first. It is nice to meet another future film-maker on the boards. I'm going to be making my first film next year. Not an adaptation though, something of my own. But even in saying that I'm getting ahead of myself. From one film-maker to another, take it one day at a time, and think of things from every possible direction. That way you imagine things you wouldn't have before. Good luck.
It's also great to meet you BatB!
There are a lot of film makers on these boards, you just don't know them because they're not REAL big.
I know I'll have to prove myself with smaller films first in order to make SG. but that's not a problem at all. I have a couple of ideas I'm working on right now.
And I know that SG is a VERY big project, so I am telling you right now, I need all of your support. Because I've been working on my SG trilogy (crafting the stories for each film, writing treatments, etc.) since October 2005, but it's all going good. I have all 3 films worked out, great stories developed, great villains, and I also have an idea for a 4th SG film, if I ever wanted to make it.
But please once again, everyone please join my group "The Space Ghost Film Supporters" so I know you have my back and so I know that I'm not just making this film for my own enjoyment. I want the fans to love it, and I know you all will.
i know that 2019/2020 is a LONG time away, but I still have to go through 204 years of film school, make some other pictures, etc. It will be a long journey, but one well worth the wait.
December 30, 2022 will be a great day indeed...
Iron Fist
10-08-2006, 01:47 PM
If done right, then i say yes. I think it would be pretty cool to see Space Ghost on the silver screen.
Thanks Iron Fist, I love the support everyone is giving me here.
I truly do love it! Because bringing SG to the silver screen is NOT the easiest task, it's very hard.
Peyton Westlake
10-09-2006, 11:28 AM
By saying this, in no means am I telling you what to do...it was just athought. Since the general movie going audience isn't familiar with SG's origin maybe you could tweak it just a little. Because some who are familiar with comics may think his origin is TOO similiar to Green Lantern's. I think u mentioned he got his gift ftom an alien somehow. Just was thinking of this.
By saying this, in no means am I telling you what to do...it was just athought. Since the general movie going audience isn't familiar with SG's origin maybe you could tweak it just a little. Because some who are familiar with comics may think his origin is TOO similiar to Green Lantern's. I think u mentioned he got his gift ftom an alien somehow. Just was thinking of this.
I agree.
I NEVER wanted SG's origin to be what it is, but he is the 'Space' Ghost, so it's almost a given that he has an interaction with aliens.
The thing to worry about when adapting it into film is that it ABSOLUTELY HAS to be believable. (that VERY hard task for me) If the audience doesn't believe his origin, then there is no point in finishing the film. This is a major conflict for me because in the script, I'm not sure how to do it.
Thaddeus Bach, in the film, is left for dead on The Planet of The Dead (I changed it to the Ghost Planet for the film) after his pregnant wife is murdered, where he finds Salomon, an alien friend. Salomon takes in Thaddeus, and tells him of his history. He tells Thaddeus all about his alien race, the weapons he designed for them, and the bomb that he created that eventually destroyed his race. Thaddeus is so depressed (think Cyclops from X3 with a mix of Anakin/Vader from ROTS) that he begins to commit suicde. Salomon stops him, telling him that he has a way to help him...The Space Ghost Project. Salomon had designed a suit armed with power bands, that can protect a human perfectly. Thaddeus agrees to become The Space Ghost and avenge his wife's death, telling Salomon that he "will only kill the ones who killed Elua and my boy!" He then departs from The Ghost Planet in Salomon's ship The Skyhawk, racing to Earth. Temple and his men (the murderers) have no idea what is coming...
^^That's your origin. That's what will happen in the film. (among many other things, including a VERY cool cliffhanger ending)
I like it, but as I said before it HAS to be believable.
When writing this script, I am going to be EXTRA careful about all of this.
Hey guys.
Here's an update for you...
I will not be able to talk much more about SG for awhile, I'm working on a new project...another comic hero movie....called Moon Knight, and I'm writing the treatment for it this weekend.
An official SG sypnosis will be up in January (possibly December) when I begin the script.
Moon Knight's sypnosis will be up Saturday night in the Marvel films section.
Anyways guys, I'm trying to put together a teaser trailer for each project, but it's going to take a while. SG's COULD be up in January along with the sypnosis, and I don't know about Moon Knight.
Anyways, I'll TTYL
CAH
Peyton Westlake
10-12-2006, 10:39 PM
I think there is more an intrigue with MK. Even if u don't know him, his look might compel u to go watch.
EXACTLY Peyton!
MK's look was what attracted me to do him. I want to say I would drop SG and make a trilogy of MK films instead, but SG has been in my head and brewing for a solid year now. MK is very, VERY cool and I'm currently working out the story for a film adaption of MK, but SG was in my head first.
And I would disappoint SOOOOO many people if I left the SG project.....I think. I honestly don't know who cares about my SG film, but if no one really does (this goes for people who think its ok...but MK would be better) care then I might just forget about SG...
BTW Peyton, my MK film sypnosis will be up in the film thread I made for it (over in the Marvel films section) on Saturday night, as soon as I finish the treatment.
Peyton Westlake
10-13-2006, 08:57 AM
Great. looking forward to reading it.
I don't think you'd disappoint anyone terribly. Plenty of writer/directors have an idea & start developing it only to put it on the shelf & come back to it at a later time. Sometimes the interest isn't there for the project or something else, but you can always come back later on. I think MK would be a better 1st vehicle. Can market him as Marvel's Batman, but be careful if u do because of comparisons.
Great. looking forward to reading it.
I don't think you'd disappoint anyone terribly. Plenty of writer/directors have an idea & start developing it only to put it on the shelf & come back to it at a later time. Sometimes the interest isn't there for the project or something else, but you can always come back later on. I think MK would be a better 1st vehicle. Can market him as Marvel's Batman, but be careful if u do because of comparisons.
I also think Moon Knight would be better to start off with.
Not only is MK a (sorry SG...I still love you) interesting character, but he is darker (which I LOOOOOVE) and he has a *****ing awesome costume!
I'll have the MK sypnosis up ASAP in the Marvel films section, so be on the lookout tomorrow night ladies and gentlemen. I hope you all like it...:yay:
3dman27
10-14-2006, 08:02 AM
I'll Check Out The Knight
MK will be great. I'm going to see The Grudge 2 later today I think, and I'll have the synopsis for Mk up in the film thread (in the Marvel film sectioon) by the end of the day.
Be on the lookout...
Peyton Westlake
10-14-2006, 01:16 PM
I'd like to see MK on the big screen. I think he has more of a mystique to him and if you piece together a 'dark' story for him, it could be a sleeper hit. Also, if you ever go back to work on Space Ghost I have an idea for his origin, that differs dramatically from the comic series but retelling his origin with my broad idea may translate better.
Oh don't worry Peyton...MK will be 'dark'.
Think "Batman Begins" kind of dark.
Peyton Westlake
10-15-2006, 11:10 AM
Temporarily shelve SG. Moon Knight has more legs.
Temporarily shelve SG. Moon Knight has more legs.
I did.
The funny thing is that Moon Knight has made more progress in a week than SG made in a year.
I guess that's telling me something...
...but I have a lot more on my plate than just SG and MK. I have many more projects I'm working on, but currently I'm excited the most for Moon Knight. I believe it has more potential, and it's more believable so to speak. Plus, once I get it into production (say around...2015?) I might...JUST MIGHT....be able to release it in 2017, or at the latest 2018.
How does July 7th, 2017 sound to all of you MK fans?
That was the original SG release date. But of course, the studio ultimately decides when the film is released.
The Immortal!
10-15-2006, 06:50 PM
I can only see Will Ferrel playing Space Ghost. Of course, that is if you are going with the more popular Space Ghost from Space Ghost: Coast to Coast. If not........oooh...what a bomb at the boxoffice. Space Ghost cartoon in the 60's is so dated and lame now.
I can only see Will Ferrel playing Space Ghost. Of course, that is if you are going with the more popular Space Ghost from Space Ghost: Coast to Coast. If not........oooh...what a bomb at the boxoffice. Space Ghost cartoon in the 60's is so dated and lame now.
That's the one I'm going with (the 04/05 reimagining version) and you are wrong.
Space Ghost has the potential to be a great film. But it's people like you who make it the woirst it can be. Ever consider that it could be better than Coast to Coast? Or the 60's series?
Some remakes are better than the original you know. Besides, Space Ghost is a very popular character among TV fans AND comic fans alike. It will be BOX OFFICE GOLD if the fans and I want it to be, and if not...it will indeed bomb.
But as you can see from the first 4 pages...I'm getting plenty of support from fans already. The project may be shelved, but it's future looks bright.
The Immortal!
10-15-2006, 08:18 PM
That's the one I'm going with (the 04/05 reimagining version) and you are wrong.
Space Ghost has the potential to be a great film. But it's people like you who make it the woirst it can be. Ever consider that it could be better than Coast to Coast? Or the 60's series?
Some remakes are better than the original you know. Besides, Space Ghost is a very popular character among TV fans AND comic fans alike. It will be BOX OFFICE GOLD if the fans and I want it to be, and if not...it will indeed bomb.
But as you can see from the first 4 pages...I'm getting plenty of support from fans already. The project may be shelved, but it's future looks bright.
Well, you may have a point for all I know. I just love Space Ghost Coast to Coast, one of my childhood fav shows. Like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, except it isn't as dated or cheesy...at least imho.
Fill me in on the subject. Would a tur Space Ghost movie be like...
Batman Begins. (Good film)
Batman (Don't remember it, but suppose to be good)
Batman and Robin (train wreck)
Oh well...this movie is like a decade or so from being made. By then the general public would have forgotten about Space Ghost Coast to Coast.
Well, you may have a point for all I know. I just love Space Ghost Coast to Coast, one of my childhood fav shows. Like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, except it isn't as dated or cheesy...at least imho.
Fill me in on the subject. Would a tur Space Ghost movie be like...
Batman Begins. (Good film)
Batman (Don't remember it, but suppose to be good)
Batman and Robin (train wreck)
Oh well...this movie is like a decade or so from being made. By then the general public would have forgotten about Space Ghost Coast to Coast.
HA! It's true. But that's not the reason I'm making the film...
I'm making the film to show that Space Ghost is a hero truly on the inside, even though he's been played off as a joke most of the time. BUT...convincing people that my SG film is a serious natured one, and not a comedy, will be the hardest part.
And to answer your question, out of the 3 Batman films you listed...SG will be most like Batman Begins.
The Immortal!
10-15-2006, 08:26 PM
HA! It's true. But that's not the reason I'm making the film...
I'm making the film to show that Space Ghost is a hero truly on the inside, even though he's been played off as a joke most of the time. BUT...convincing people that my SG film is a serious natured one, and not a comedy, will be the hardest part.
And to answer your question, out of the 3 Batman films you listed...SG will be most like Batman Begins.
Wait..wait...is this a low budget fan film made with heart or a big studio film made with some or no heart? :huh:
Wait..wait...is this a low budget fan film made with heart or a big studio film made with some or no heart? :huh:
Big studio film with a LOT of heart.
I plan on pitching this idea to Warner Bros. and hopefully they let me make it. (in about 10-15 years)
I have always loved the SG character, whether he was doing comedy or he was serious. So, this film will be made with A LOT of heart.
Kardoman
10-16-2006, 03:18 AM
I would love Space Ghost to be a live action movie. I agree it "HAS" to be serious.:yay:
If Jan and Jace are in it that would be fine as well, as long as there parts were serious too. But no Blip, not in a serious movie.
I would love Space Ghost to be a live action movie. I agree it "HAS" to be serious.:yay:
If Jan and Jace are in it that would be fine as well, as long as there parts were serious too. But no Blip, not in a serious movie.
Jan and Jace won't be involved at all in this film. I'm not sure yet if I want them to be included in the sequels. But I don't really like them that much...
...and they would lighten the story too much...when it is a very dark story.
Hey guys.
Haven't talked SG for awhile, so I thought I would let you know that I completely fropped my "Moon Knight" film, and I will soon begin work on "Space Ghost" again.
I have a couple of other projects I'm working on too, so SG probably won't make too much script progress until January. And BTW..Peyton Westlake...I'm working on a new origin for SG...I'll let you know about that when I finish it. I like his original 2004/2005 comics origin, and maybe it won't change at all. We'll see.
TTYL guys,
CAH
Peyton Westlake
10-23-2006, 10:38 AM
Ok, so you're back on board with SG. If you like to hear a broad idea about his origin & tweak it, let me know & I'll send it along.
Yes, SG is once again in pre-pre-pre-pre production. As soon as I get the script finished in mid-2007, we'll be making SUPER progress.
Until then, expect very little to happen. (but as always, you can ask me questions about the film, whatever they may be...I'll try to answer them)
Go ahead Peyton! Let me hear what you got! I ALWAYS want to hear what the fans have to say...
CAH
Iron Fist
10-23-2006, 05:04 PM
1. Are you for real?
2. See question one.
:confused:
1. Are you for real?
2. See question one.
:confused:
I umm...am not getting the message.
Yes I'm for real. Why? You think it's a bad idea?
That's fine if you do...I'm just wondering.
CAH
1. Are you for real?
2. See question one.
:confused:
Dang! Double Post
Peyton Westlake
10-25-2006, 08:00 PM
Go ahead Peyton! Let me hear what you got! I ALWAYS want to hear what the fans have to say...
CAH
Ok, I'll send it soon.
I'm looking forward to reading it...
...whenever you get it on here.
I've been thinking about his origin, and I don't know if I want to change it at all. Like I said before, the main thing about this film is making it BELKIEVABLE. So, if they don't believe his old origin, and they don't believe his new origin (if he gets one), then we have a serious problem.
The OTHER main thing is making the film well-marketed and making people and audiences see that the film is ABSOLUTELY NOT (!) a comedy...it's an action-drama about revenge and the consequences that will follow into the sequel. (Yes...it ends on a cliffhanger...so I hope people like it...because I want to make an SG trilogy...not just one film...I already have the stories for all 3 films)
SO...if I can make it very believable and very serious, then we got a good film.
CAH
Peyton Westlake
10-27-2006, 11:44 PM
I'm looking forward to reading it...
...whenever you get it on here.
I've been thinking about his origin, and I don't know if I want to change it So, if they don't believe his old origin, and they don't believe his new origin (if he gets one), then we have a serious problem.
CAH
The thing is, I dont think anyone, or at least 90% of the population know his origin at all. So perhaps making up one that tells it well is a way to go. You kind of have a clean slate with him so you should consider it. But if you think his comic origin is best, stick with that.
3dman27
10-28-2006, 06:54 AM
i think the only known origin for space ghost is in the dc minseries
Peyton Westlake
10-28-2006, 05:49 PM
i think the only known origin for space ghost is in the dc minseries
That is what I would think. But I assume the percentage of people who read the mini series is small, so maybe tweaking it or re-writing may be the best way to go. There shouldn't be an enormous outcry of fans who get angry over a new origin since SG's fan base is relatively small at best. Its not like you are re-writing Batman's origin.
Developing SG's movie is already hard, but I am not sure about the new origin yet.
I would LOVE to make all the fans happy, but like Peyton said, I don't have the biggest fanbase with this character, and what fanbase I do have, it's not the right fanbase (C2C fans).
I'll have to think about it...and get back to you. But Peyton you can go ahead and send me your origin idea via PM, if you want.
CAH
Peyton Westlake
10-31-2006, 05:40 PM
C.A.H. I will PM it to you fairly soon.
Ok bud...thanks a bunch! Can't wait to read it. I have to clear out my Inbox though...so if you're unable to send it right away then that's why.
CAH
Well guys, I thought I'd give you a little 'update' on the SG project as it stands now.
I've currently put all of my other projects on hiatus/hold to fully get into developing this film's main and total story...in other words, when I get done writing this time...it WILL NOT chnage again most likely. It will be the FINAL story, and I'll start writing the actual screenplay in January.
I also have some casting news/casting hopes I should say, but I'll tell you about that next week...when I have a little bit more story info for you.
Best,
CAH
ShadowBoxing
11-04-2006, 06:28 PM
1. Are you for real?
2. See question one.
:confused:Yeah, who is this C.A.H guy, because he talks as if he is some big Hollywood writer/producer:huh: . If this is just for fun, please treat it that way...if it's not please don't leave me in the dark as to who this is
Yeah, who is this C.A.H guy, because he talks as if he is some big Hollywood writer/producer:huh: . If this is just for fun, please treat it that way...if it's not please don't leave me in the dark as to who this is
OK, let me clear up some stuff. NO...I am NOT a big Hollywood writer/producer/director........YET.
In about 7-10 years, I will be hopefully.
BUT I am just giving you examples of what you'd see and I'm tellnig you what I WANT TO MAKE....as in this Space Ghost movie. It's FAR from seeing the lgiht of day, but it could very well happen. Can't a guy have dreams?!
I am very sorry if I confused you all, but all the stuff I'm tellnig you could very well become a film someday. I have written the official treatment for MY version of SG and that's all. I have the ideas for SG2 and SG3, but they aren't written yet.
I'm going to start my screenplay for it in January, and HOPEFULLY if all comes to plan and I actually someday get to make this picture, we can begin pre-production around 2014...I'm hoping to release it in 2017.
BUT no I am not a big famous guy...so don't worry about this project for a long time. I just thought I'd give some insight. Sorry for the confusion...I didn't mean to talk "as if I were a big Hollywood writer/producer" ShadowBoxing.
CAH
Alright guys, this has been a long month for me.
I've had all kinds of Space Ghost ideas flowing, and most of them I've tried to incorporate into my story. For any of you who want to see the film if it ever gets made, please keep reading. For those who could careless, please stop reading here.
OK...for those still here, let me lay out the story for you.
-Thaddeus Bach is a Commandment officer, and his brother Greggory also works there. (My friend and I created Greggory, specifically for this film)
-Thaddeus is recruited to the much stronger police force, The Eidolon Elite, where his new boss is Temple. Thaddeus discovers something terribly wrong (I am undecided on just what yet) with The Eidolon, and is kidnapped along with his wife by Temple, to ensure their secret is safe.
-Elua, his pregnant wife, is killed and Thaddeus is left for dead on the Planet of the Dead. (which may or may not be known as The Ghost Planet in the film)
-A friendly alien named Salomon finds Thaddeus, who is contemplating suicide, and gives him a reason to live...in the form of a secret project, titled The Space Ghost Project. Salomon explains that weapons he used to develop were the ultimate doom for his race of aliens, but there is still hope for Thaddeus. He suits up, with his white suit, power bands, mask, and yellow cape to return to Earth and save everyone from people like Temple. He leaves in his new ship, The Skyhawk, which is also Salomon's.
-When he returns, he prepares special weapons and makes his plan of attack on The Eidolons, who all helped in Elua's death and Thaddeus' abandoning. When he is ready, to say the LEAST, he goes Terminator-like on them.
-In his final showdown with Temple, something MAJOR happens that will end the film on a cliffhanger.
There you go. That's all I can tell you for now guys. And as before, if this film EVER gets made, it will be pretty much like that, not a lot of changes. I have plans for 3 sequels, which will make it a 4-film franchise, and I'll be beginning the actual screenplay for this one next month...so I'll be updating this thread from time to time to tell you about new scenes, characters, etc.
I really do hope you liked what you just read, and if you have ANY questions at all...please ask in this thread or PM me about it.
Thank You,
CAH
Peyton Westlake
12-09-2006, 08:07 PM
Space Ghost Origin & Background on his Universe
Universe Background
Year 2107
Due to global population increases various countries sought solutions to aid Earth with alarming spikes in population. This caused tremendous strains on many nations. Economically there were not enough jobs, housing , or food. Still those countries affected by this problem were forced to install programs to assist unfortunate people in economies that were substandard already, placing more financial strain on themselves. A U.N. council meeting was held and the solution was to colonize space.
Year 2112
A joint effort by many nations began to colonize space thru private companies under loose regulations. The leader in space colonization was ‘Earth2Stars' or E2S headed by president & founder Turk Pearce. Those countries who could support this economically sent their people ,after a screening process, by space shuttles supplied by E2S. Those countries who could not support the cost were chosen by a lottery system, with a predetermined amount of colonists they can send which was set by the U.N. This soon alleviated many economic pressures back on Earth and space colonies were able to show quick profit margins.
Year 2117
Soon alien races were discovered ,foreign diplomacy instituted towards them and alliances formed. The colonies began to trade with each other ,Earth, as well as alien races, increasing their profits. It was so prosperous shipping and trade lanes were mapped out in space. It was another industrial revolution and it benefitted all. Each colony had exceptionally low crime rates due to high morale & production. So the colonies appointed constables to keep order, without much funding or regulation from governing bodies.
Year 2122
It wasn’t long until the colonies faced the problem of crime they though they escaped from their parent country on Earth. Space pirates frequently raided shipping lanes & looted cargo ships. Criminals in colonies began to rob colonial business’ and banks. This problem was addressed by the U.N. on Earth and their solution was to establish a law enforcement group for the colonies given full support, funding, equipment and authority to police the space ways. The U.N. security council thru research, interviews and planning selected a director. Their 1st choice was British military colonel Marcus Grant to head the Colonial Space Rangers or CSR’s.
Year 2124
It wasn’t long after the CSR’s implemented Grant’s ideas & plans that they began to get the results they wanted. He was hands on in all decisions with the CSR’s from where bases were to be built to the design of their uniform. [ white tight fitting uniform with a photo I.D. at the neckline for troopers]
Grant’s methods yielded incredible results reducing crime by 75%. He apprehended many criminals on the colony grounds as well as in space, crippling space pirates raiding cargo ships. He did this thru intelligence gathering & sound planning, as he used surprise attacks against the pirates, coming out of nowhere. He was soon dubbed Space Ghost by the criminals.
Year 2126
Grant became well respected thru out the colonies & earth as well. His legend grew. It wasn’t long until Grant turned his attention on Turk Pearce, a very powerful player in space colonization & everyone accepted him at face value as a savior. But Grant wondered about Pearce’s empire and decided to launch a covert mission to spy on him and watch E2S’s machinations. Grant watched Turk’s moves, studied his financial records, and thru surveillance and intelligence reports gathered thru the CSR’s began to document all his findings on Turk Pearce and E2S. Grant discovered what he believed all along, that Pearce was dirty. Grant uncovered that Pearce was transporting equipment to manufacture nuclear weapons, mining for uranium, and held business deals to sell nuclear warheads on the black market. Turk Pearce was a nuclear arms trafficker and Grant’s number 1 most wanted. Grant was afraid Turk would sell his arms to the highest bidder, perhaps an alien race that will use it for terrorism.
Year 2127
As Marcus Grant gathered more evidence to indict Turk Pearce , Pearce was also aware he was being scrutinized by the CSR’s and hired assassins ,Zorak & Brak ,to dispose of Grant. One night Grant planned on watching a particular mine Pearce used to mine for uranium and watch its operations. Marcus was ambushed by the assassins, they left his unconscious body in the mine and sealed it up, detonated a remote bomb which collapsed the mine & killed Grant. Pearce thru media which was paid off, wrote off his death as an accident while Grant was there on inspection for other purposes. Grant’s death had set back the CSR’s program & they never fully recovered under his leadership. A power struggle ensued about who would run the CSR’s as director and their effectiveness suffered. Soon the CSR’s were disbanded until a new director was selected. Turk Pearce had won , or so he thought.
Space Ghost’s Origin
Year 2128
Thaddeus Bach, an American special forces soldier was named successor. He quickly poured thru Grant’s files to learn as much as he could & return the CSR’s to their former glory. It was soon under Bach’s leadership the CSR’s returned to its height it achieved with Grant. Bach also read the file about the covert mission on Turk Pearce which Grant was working on at the time of his death. In his honor, Bach promised too see thru to the end the completion of Grant’s mission. Bach worked endless hours on the data collected by Grant and was close to exposing Pearce. Before Bach left to examine the Grant’s place of death , Turk again was tipped off . Becoming nervous about Bach’s involvement Turk again contacted Zorak & Brak. Their plan was to have Bach arrive at the scene, then have the assassins detonate a low level nuclear device which would destroy Bach, the mine and the colony as well, eliminating all evidence for last. Turk was going to blame the explosion on a faulty power grid which was powered by nuclear energy.
Year 2129
Turk’s plan was executed to perfection and the news lines stated ‘ CSR director killed in blast, colony now a Ghost Planet ‘ But there was something supernatural that happened Turk did not plan. All the innocent souls who perished in the blast stopped Bach’s body from ascending to a higher place and delivered Bach’s body back to the Ghost Planet. It was here something supernatural occurred. Some say it was unfinished business, that a soul that has business still on the physical realm will remain until its complete. That Grant’s obsession with Pearce kept him here in some form. Noone is sure what happened but Grant’s soul , along with Bach’s merged on the Ghost Planet in Bach’s body & they became one. Bach was now alive, and was aware of Grant in him. Grant’s soul made Bach physically stronger, it also gave him the ability to vanish at will & become invisible. Bach used the CSR uniform ,donned a black tight fitting mask, blacked out the photo I.D. on his uniform to resemble a silhouette and became Space Ghost. Finding repair tools in his damaged starship Space Ghost used wrist bands (heat, cold,etc.) to weld & seal holes in the starship and renamed it the Phantom Cruiser.Grant’s soul also allows Bach the power of flight and ability to breathe in space. Space Ghost now uses the Ghost Planet as his lair and vows to hunt down Pearce and all involved in his and Grant’s death.
3dman27
12-10-2006, 05:30 AM
so the legendary power band were originally spaceship repair tools nice twist peyton
Peyton Westlake
12-10-2006, 10:42 AM
so the legendary power band were originally spaceship repair tools nice twist peyton
Thanx 3dman27 , I thought the bands being designed as a tool and having him use them as a weapon was the way to go.
Peyton...in short you're god to me right now!
That is freaking awesome! I like the origin a bit more than the background, especially the Grant and Bach souls merging into Bach's body and that giving him superpowers, but overall it's probably the best superhero origin that I know of!
I have to go for now, but I'll be back on later...we'll discuss it more then man.
Thanks,
CAH
Peyton Westlake
12-10-2006, 01:18 PM
Peyton...in short you're god to me right now!
That is freaking awesome! I like the origin a bit more than the background, especially the Grant and Bach souls merging into Bach's body and that giving him superpowers, but overall it's probably the best superhero origin that I know of!
I have to go for now, but I'll be back on later...we'll discuss it more then man.
Thanks,
CAH
Well Im glad u liked it. Was worried it might be a bit too over the top.
And yes, we can talk about making a few changes, talk to you soon.
I like it very very much, and I think we can definetly work out the kinks together and get the right dialogue going and we'll have a great script probably by the end of April or so. (Yeah...it'll take me that long)
BTW, is everyone liking what they're hearing so far? Are we just talking to ourselves here?! Because I don't really want to continue with this ifI have no fanbase...
CAH
Peyton Westlake
12-11-2006, 09:31 AM
C.A.H. ----
Let me know if you want to work on it here or thru private when u have the time to do so.
jrpstarwars
12-11-2006, 01:46 PM
Meh, it could work....if done right...
Any comic or cartoon could work if done right.
C.A.H. ----
Let me know if you want to work on it here or thru private when u have the time to do so.
Privately please...so we don't give out spoilers. :woot:
I sent you a PM so just reply back when you get it please.
OH, and I have an update for those people still reading this thread...a possible casting choice. My actual dream casting choice for the role of Thaddeus Bach/Space Ghost...
http://http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a2/Joaquin_Phoenix_%282005%29.jpg/200px-Joaquin_Phoenix_%282005%29.jpg
JOAQUIN PHOENIX is my dream casting choice for "Space Ghost". He has the acting skills, the looks, and he wouldn't be too old by time we started production in hopefully 2015 or 2016.
Would you accept him as Thaddeus Bach?
CAH
Peyton Westlake
12-12-2006, 05:17 PM
He is an interesting choice. Noone I would have thought of casting, but not terrible.
He is an interesting choice. Noone I would have thought of casting, but not terrible.
Yeah, I don't think anyone else sees him as SG...but I really think he could pull it off great.
If not Phoenix, I'd probably go for an unknown...well, slightly unknown.
CAH
jrpstarwars
12-13-2006, 12:50 PM
Privately please...so we don't give out spoilers. :woot:
I sent you a PM so just reply back when you get it please.
OH, and I have an update for those people still reading this thread...a possible casting choice. My actual dream casting choice for the role of Thaddeus Bach/Space Ghost...
http://http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a2/Joaquin_Phoenix_%282005%29.jpg/200px-Joaquin_Phoenix_%282005%29.jpg
JOAQUIN PHOENIX is my dream casting choice for "Space Ghost". He has the acting skills, the looks, and he wouldn't be too old by time we started production in hopefully 2015 or 2016.
Would you accept him as Thaddeus Bach?
CAH
Tough character to cast... Is he going to do the interviews like on ADULT SWIM???
Tough character to cast... Is he going to do the interviews like on ADULT SWIM???
No...that's not planned anyways.
This is COMPLETELY different than the Adult Swim show he was on man. It's a serious (as in NOT funny) action epic film.
It's about a man's journey to save space and the world, and defeat anything that tries to change that. (just a simple way of putting it)
But yes, I have to agree. He is a very tough character to cast. But Joaquin Phoenix, like I said before, would be my first pick...if he wanted to do it.
CAH
Peyton Westlake
12-14-2006, 05:39 PM
He is older now but, if it was 10 to 15 years ago, I think his look at least would have been perfect.
http://www.nndb.com/people/598/000025523/bruce-campbell.jpg
Bruce Campbell.
He is older now but, if it was 10 to 15 years ago, I think his look at least would have been perfect.
http://www.nndb.com/people/598/000025523/bruce-campbell.jpg
Bruce Campbell.
Oh you know it!
Dude...I seriously had a dream where Bruce WAS playing SG...and it was awesome! "Hail to the king baby!" But he's a bit too old, and would be WAAAAY too old (no offense Brucy buddy) by time this film started production...I actually have a new casting choice too, one who has the looks and would be the perfect age. I'll post him in a bit...:cwink:
CAH
http://http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/94/MiloVentimiglia_Heroes.jpg/250px-MiloVentimiglia_Heroes.jpg
MILO VENTIMIGLIA
One of my younger and possible casting choices for the role of Space Ghost/Thaddeus Bach, Milo Ventimiglia is a teriffic actor and he has the almost exact looks (especially that very dark hair! :woot: ) of Thaddeus from the comics. I've watched him every week in Heroes (great show BTW) and he's probably my favorite male character besides Hiro. He's shown he can play all kinds of attitudes and he can deliver dialogue incredibly!
What Do You Think?
CAH
Peyton Westlake
12-16-2006, 08:24 PM
He's not a terrible choice. He looks young though. If i were to guess on Space Ghost's age, I would say 30-35 range, and Vilo looks younger.
He's not a terrible choice. He looks young though. If i were to guess on Space Ghost's age, I would say 30-35 range, and Vilo looks younger.
Yes, he does look young. But I think he's actually 29 years old or something like that.
So, by time SG's production started he would be almost 40 years old. So that won't even work...
I agree...the 30-35 year old range is what we're looking for. And I'm VERY serious about casting a complete or relatively unknown for the role of Thaddeus Bach/Space Ghost. We'll just have to wait and see...
CAH
Peyton Westlake
12-17-2006, 09:21 PM
No rush at all, lets get the brainstorming session out of the way & then get the plot/script done.
No rush at all, lets get the brainstorming session out of the way & then get the plot/script done.
No rush AT ALL.
I'm just really excited. You can understand. My dream project is slowly seeing daylight...
BTW, the script start date is gonig to be pushed back a bit. I'm waiting a bit longer to get the comic. (until after Christmas) I then have to read through it again, evaluate everything all over, and add and subtract plot details again.
I'd say we can start on it in mid-February, POSSIBLY earlier.
CAH
Peyton Westlake
12-18-2006, 05:19 PM
Ok, fair enough.
It'll be worth the wait...and I've got a couple of new things that even you Peyton do not know about that I might throw in...
CAH
Peyton Westlake
12-19-2006, 09:12 AM
Sounds good. And hopefully in less then a week, I think I'll be done trying to work in those points you mentioned into his background.
Thanks PW.
I've actually got a couple more to work in myself after you're finished, and then hopefully, in about a month or so ,we'll have the final origin. At least for a while...
...if it ever goes into production, it'll probably change a bit.
But atleast I know basically what I want to happen in the film, and what HAS TO HAPPEN to ensure sequels. BTW, there will be 2 sequels.
CAH
Peyton Westlake
12-21-2006, 07:43 PM
Working on how to incorporate Bach's family and their death into it.
Well, it's really only Bach's wife that dies. If I remember correctly, that is his only family in the comic...
...but suprise, suprise! I have a new subplot involving his 'lost' brother, Greggory Bach. My friend and I created him, and he doesn't serve a giant purpose...yet. Peyton, if you want to know what I have in min for him, PM me. I think you'll like it.
CAH
Peyton Westlake
12-22-2006, 09:39 PM
Ok, i wasnt sure if Bach's wife was the only one or not. But I will PM you about your 'brother' angle.
OKAY, thanks.
I think you'll like what I have in store for Bach's brother.
CAH
Peyton Westlake
01-05-2007, 10:25 PM
Ok, so PM me with this brother angle.
Will do...will do buddy.
CAH
NinjaTurtleFan
01-10-2007, 04:37 PM
Bruce Cambell!
Bruce Cambell!
I know...:wow:
And as much as I would love Bruce to play Thaddeus/SG in this film, it's not happening. He's (sorry Brucy...:csad:) too old for the role, but cameos...are a COMPLETELY different story! Bruce can cameo ANYTIME in any of my films. :word::word:
CAH
OK guys, BIG update here.
I'm taking about 2-4 months off the Hype (not COMPLETELY off, I'll still be on maybe once a week or so) to write the new treatment and official first draft of the screenplay for the film, so I'm going to need plenty of time and focus on those two things to make them the best they can be. I should return in full force with great news by mid-April or May.
CAH
3dman27
01-13-2007, 06:49 AM
good luck
Thanks buddy, I appreciate it.
But guess what? I'm not going to be taking as much time off the Hype as I thought now, and let me just define the whole SG project/treatment/script/etc. as a 'work-in-progress'...it's going to be done, but "when" is rather questionable, as I am worknig on some other things now too, but don't worry, it will be done by summer time.
CAH
Peyton Westlake
01-20-2007, 01:47 AM
Let me know if you're busy, and if not I have an idea to throw at you.
I'm not busy at all really...I'm working on SG and another new superhero I just created...one I think would make a great film. I'll tell you about it if you'd like.
Go ahead and PM me with that idea..
CAH
Peyton Westlake
01-20-2007, 10:59 PM
I'm not busy at all really...I'm working on SG and another new superhero I just created...one I think would make a great film. I'll tell you about it if you'd like.
Go ahead and PM me with that idea..
CAH
the PM is sent, and any original idea I luv to hear.
^Ok buddy..I got it and I returned it.
I actually do have a pretty cool new idea, not involving SG though, for my own original superhero. I'll tell you about it soon.
CAH
Peyton Westlake
01-23-2007, 09:37 PM
^Ok buddy..I got it and I returned it.
I actually do have a pretty cool new idea, not involving SG though, for my own original superhero. I'll tell you about it soon.
CAH
Sounds good, whenever youre ready, I know your plate is full.
Yeah, I won't be able to describe anything else except SG for a long time, but I'll eventually get that other idea to you...SG is #1 right now, I'm giving it all I got, and it's turning out great.
CAH
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Well folks, here's the moment you've all been waiting for...I have some BIG news on the Space Ghost project, and it's the first official synopsis for the film, which I am using for my new treatment (currently being worked on) and my eventual first draft of the screenplay. Now, for the ones who have followed this from the very beginning that I announced I was doing this...thank you for your patience, and yes, I know that a synopsis is not much at all, but at least you will have a good idea of where I am going with this project, and I hope you will let me know hat you think of it, whether your comments be positive or negative. Remember, anything can be changed, so PM me if you have certain suggestions and we'll see what we can do about it. I am trying to make everyone happy here, but we all know that that is impossible...but for what it is worth, here it is:
"In the future, major population growth on Earth has ultimately turned space into a colony full of citizens, and the president of the colony, a greedy man named Temple, has begun to trade all sorts of things with the newly discovered alien races, including slaves. The most dangerous of the trading items, nuclear arms, was kept secret, but as crime rates increased drastically, a team was formed to protect the colony...the Colonial Space Rangers, headed by Marcus Grant. Temple discovered that Grant was trying to stop the nuclear weapons trading, and sent a team to eliminate him, and they did. Grant was replaced by a well trained newcomer named Thaddeus Bach, who quickly began to take over Grant's duties, but then was also set up for death, secretly by Temple. But, when Bach did indeed die along with his family, something very strange happened...Grant and Bach's entities collided into Bach's body, granting him extreme superhuman abilities. Now knowing that Temple was the man who killed them both and armed with advanced space weapons, a special suit, and powerful technology...the 'Space Ghost' will stop at nothing for revenge."
Now that you have read that, please be aware that not everything (in fact a LOT of stuff) is not in there, because it's only secondary things you've heard me talk about...i.e. Bach's brother (still unnamed), he is a big part of the film because he helps Thaddeus...but his part is not big enough to include in the synopsis. Everything, or at least almost everything, you have read in the "Opinion on SG Origin" thread is in the story/in my treatment, and a lot of the stuff I've talked about in this thread made it into the story, along with some very new stuff that no one but me knows about. I REALLY hope you guys like what you've read above and heard so far, and I know that if you stick with me on this project...in a couple of years this baby will be on the big screen! And I know I talk as if I were a big Hollywood guy, but I'm not...yet. I plan on doing a couple of smaller films first to prove to the studios that I am worth something, then I want to do this...my dream project. It's a long process, and there is a long road ahead (at least 6 or 7 years)...but just trust in me...we can make this film happen!
Also, I actually have someone in mind for the role of Thaddeus Bach/Space Ghost, someone ON THE HYPE...I've talked to him about it, he just hasn't responded yet. I'll let you know more on that sometime, but for now...that's all I've got.
Much More To Come! :word:
CAH
Peyton Westlake
01-31-2007, 05:22 PM
Sounds good , :up:
And about Darkman, check this out : http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181357
Thanks buddy...
...I really appreciate the support.
CAH
ShadowBoxing
01-31-2007, 07:42 PM
OK, let me clear up some stuff. NO...I am NOT a big Hollywood writer/producer/director........YET.
In about 7-10 years, I will be hopefully.
BUT I am just giving you examples of what you'd see and I'm tellnig you what I WANT TO MAKE....as in this Space Ghost movie. It's FAR from seeing the lgiht of day, but it could very well happen. Can't a guy have dreams?!
I am very sorry if I confused you all, but all the stuff I'm tellnig you could very well become a film someday. I have written the official treatment for MY version of SG and that's all. I have the ideas for SG2 and SG3, but they aren't written yet.
I'm going to start my screenplay for it in January, and HOPEFULLY if all comes to plan and I actually someday get to make this picture, we can begin pre-production around 2014...I'm hoping to release it in 2017.
BUT no I am not a big famous guy...so don't worry about this project for a long time. I just thought I'd give some insight. Sorry for the confusion...I didn't mean to talk "as if I were a big Hollywood writer/producer" ShadowBoxing.
CAH
I guess I cannot blame a guy for having goals.:dry:
I guess I cannot blame a guy for having goals.:dry:
Thanks buddy.
I know most of you probably don't trust me, and I don't blame you. But this "project" I'm working on is making progress in a small form every day.
ShadowBoxing, what did you think of the synopsis?
CAH
Peyton Westlake
02-17-2007, 04:42 PM
I was up late one night, couldn't sleep, so I sat at the comp. and an idea hit me about a trailer for SG, so I typed away. Anyway ,when I streamline it I'll post it here.
Awesome...I have a GREAT trailer in mind, but honestly, trailers for the film are WAAAAAAAY far away...we don't even know if I'm even going to make it in Hollywood yet man, but I am working right now on a script that will hopefully be my first film...or maybe my second. It's my script to prove to studios that I have the talent and balls to make a serious film...(which is what SG will be)
BTW, Space Ghost: The Movie is sorta at a halt right now, I haven't stopped with it...I just haven't wrote anything in a while...but I am expecting to have my new draft of the script done by the end of December...
I might be able to post my "dream trailer" sometime, it's the one that would make people hopefully go "HOLY *****!!@! That looks F:CKING awesome!"...we'll see, I'm pretty busy.
CAH
Peyton Westlake
02-22-2007, 05:52 PM
Oh i know. I know a trailer is jumping the gun, just was a flash thought.
Mr. Socko
02-22-2007, 08:14 PM
Wow, is this movie confirmed?
Wow, is this movie confirmed?
No. It is not...YET.
What we (Peyton Westlake and I) are doing is basically (through PMs) plotting out everything that we want to see in this film, and I am currently working on a new treatment for the film...it's currently ONLY a dream project at this point, but someday (about a decade or so) we really hope to have this film set up at Warner Bros., SO PEOPLE...NO THIS MOVIE ISN'T HAPPENING...YET, NOTHING IS CONCRETE...YET, WE ARE SIMPLY WRITING OUT IDEAS AND TREATMENTS, Etc.
I don't know how much more simple I can pout it, but...you all have to be patient. This is an idea I've had ever since my eyes glanced the original 2004 Space Ghost comic book. About 3/4 of a year ago, I made this thread to see what people thought of it. See, people keep thinking that we're both big Hollywood producers and directors, but we are not. That is simply our dream...and "Space Ghost" is one of our dream projects. And if all works out well in about a decade or so when I get to Hollywood (not sure what Peyton is planning)...I plan on pitching THIS idea to Warner Bros. Pictures (after a couple of smaller films before this, that way I prove myself worthy)...and if they say YES...then folks, THEN we can talk ALL we want to about it...because if they do indeed say YES, then I will make it...one way or another. Peyton and I can hopefully get together someday to write the "final" script, and then I'll direct.
Well, I think I explained everything in there, but I had to clear everything up because too many people were thinking that THIS was actually happening in the next year or so, but in truth, if we ever get the GREENLIGHT on this...it won't be for AT LEAST a decade...I am actually hoping for a production start date around 2017-2018 for about a 2020 release. I know it sounds like a long time, but it'll come fast...but first, before we go any further on this, I have a question...WOULD ANY OF YOU ACTUALLY WATCH THIS MOVIE??? Because it is pointless for us to continue if you all answer NO.
CAH
Oh i know. I know a trailer is jumping the gun, just was a flash thought.
Oh its fine man. I'd love to hear it...
The thing with the trailer, if we ever actually get to make this film, if that it HAS to be serious and action packed...if not, then people will think it is a giant joke...and that is not what we want.
There was a little trailer I made up in my mind that was just :wow::wow:!! I was so excited after I "watched" the trailer...
CAH
Just thought I would bump this up.
CAH
So...its been awhile...
CAH
Peyton Westlake
04-23-2007, 10:45 AM
Glad to see youre back.
I am glad to see you again and definately glad to be back in this thread...feels good.
Well folks, SEMI-UPDATE:
The good news is that I have got my new copy of the SG comic book now, read through it a couple times again, and have come to the conclusion that the story needs to stay the same...so basically everything new that Peyton Westlake and I created for the story (the whole 'Space Colony' thing, etc.) is gone..GONE. I already discussed it with Peyton, he's cool with it...I decided that it was best for the film and I always wanted to stay true to the comic...the only real thing that is different is the ending of the film (which is actually the middle of the comic)...I alterted that myself...and it is so great...I can't express how much I love the ending. In about 25 minutes, you have an epic final battle (for the most part taking place in the rafters of a giant building) and a VERY suprising conclusion followed by "To Be Continued"...I can't wait to make this film someday...:wow: :word:
More Sometime Soon...:cwink:
CAH
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