Clash of the Titans Remake

[블라스]

Bubo is in the film...
That is awesome.

 

[Sarg92]

it will be interesting to see comments about the movie when its out.

the movie will be in 3D. and there will be some shots where things fly in the camera. of course when they filmed this movie they didtn think about the 3D. so all the shots were done without 3D in mind. but of course since a lot of people dont know this they will think that they are like that specific becususe of the 3D.

it will be funny

Yep. Leterrier said in an interview that this film was never made with 3D in mind so he just shot it like a normal film with a lot of dynamic sequences with things flying around everywhere but because this is being converted into 3D a lot of these things will be flying out the screen.

But for future 3D films that have things flying out of the screen should not be considered a gimmick. There is no reason why in 2D films it is fine to have explosions which cause debris to fly towards the camera but in 3D films this would be considered a gimmick. I believe that it is only a gimmick when these type of shots are done throughout the entire film. Even Avatar had scenes where there was stuff flying out the screen but it wasn't happening every two minutes!

If the 3D in this film works then I cannot wait to see the Kraken scene in 3D because from what we see in the trailer with Pegasus flying through and past the Kraken's tentacles it is gonna be awesome!

 

[Sarg92]

In this movie it looks like they based Madeusa of the versions from God Of War. Unless there were already designs of Madeusa being half woman half snake.

The original Clash of the Titans film had Medusa with a half snake half woman design.

 

[protocida]

Here's everything I know:

Spoiler

. Gods and humans are at war.

. Andromeda leads a revolution against the Gods.

. Zeus seduces Danae, Acrisius's wife, and gives birth to Perseus. Acrisius throws her at set to punish her, and, in retribuition, Zeus turns Acrisius into a monster.

. Perseus grows up and forms a family.

. Hades plans to overthrow Zeus because him and Poseidon played Hades and left him with the Underworld in the division of the world.

. Andromeda is requested as a sacrifice for the Kraken.

. A group is formed to save Andromeda by slaying Medusa and using her head to kill the Kraken. This group includes a vident demigod called Io, an proud warrior called Draco and his soldiers, the Praetorian Guard, and Acrisius.

. They ask Perseus for help, but he refuses. Hours later, his entire family is murdered by the Gods and he accepts to get revenge.

. Io and Perseus fall in love and Draco becomes his mentor. Acrisius is a double agent taking order from Hades.

. They face the Stygian Witches, the Harpies, the giant scorpions and other monster in their journey and, after slaying Medusa, must rush back to Joppa to save Andromeda.

. The Kraken is Hades's secret weapon and is made of part of his flesh.

 

[Iceman]

Bubo is in the film...
That is awesome.

In this movie it looks like they based Madeusa of the versions from God Of War. Unless there were already designs of Madeusa being half woman half snake.

MEDUSA!!

I don't usually bother correcting people's spelling but in this case it's important

 

[Iceman]

Bubo is in the film...
That is awesome.

... Madeusa ....Madeusa

MEDUSA!!

I don't usually bother correcting people's spelling but in this case it's important

 

[Nathan]

So the Medusa of Legend had only snake hair?

 

[sabetoonth]

no, she and her sisters had brass wings and claws, and were quadropeds(four legged) and they had tails and more resembled feline-ish animals/monsters

 

[블라스]

Here's everything I know:

Spoiler

...the Praetorian Guard

Aren't those guys supposed to be Roman?

 

[COAL TIGER]

The original Clash of the Titans film had Medusa with a half snake half woman design.

I just looked up Lamia on google. She was half woman half snake. I think there is also a Indian mythology of half women half snakes. Or maybe it's Asian.

 

[COAL TIGER]

MEDUSA!!

I don't usually bother correcting people's spelling but in this case it's important

MEDUSA!!

I don't usually bother correcting people's spelling but in this case it's important

You just made a double post. I don't usually bother correcting people's posting but in this case it's important.

 

[That-Guy]

Just found this news regarding the other Greek Mythology film currently in production. Not sure if you guys have seen it yet. Looks like War of the Gods (now titled Dawn of War) will likely also be in 3-D.

http://thefilmstage.com/2010/02/02/tarsems-dawn-of-war-delays-pre-production-to-go-3d/

Tarsem’s ‘Dawn of War’ Delays Pre-Production To Go 3D?
Posted on 02 February 2010 by Jordan Raup in News

Tarsem directed one of the most criminally overlooked films of 2008 with The Fall. It is a poetically beautiful saga that unfortunately only mustered up $2.2M here at the box office. Over a year ago we reported his next film, then titled War of the Gods, was a “Caravaggio meets Fight Club, a hardcore actioner done in Renaissance painting style.” Now titled Dawn of War, the project has reportedly been halted says Montreal Gazette (via The Playlist). They report below.

Producers for the film are contemplating whether or not to shoot the film in 3D. Already budgeted at $115 million, if they do decide to make cinema-goers wear those glasses, it will add another $15 million to the bottom line. Tarsem is already deep into pre-production stages, having set up offices at La Cité du Cinéma in Montreal back in the late fall, and filming was set to begin this month. If its decided the film will go the 3D route, there’s no word yet on what kind of delays this might cause, but we would imagine several scenes and sequences will have to go back to the drawing board.
The effects of Avatar are starting to make me sick. I love James Cameron’s film, but now every other day we are hearing reports of films either getting delayed or extending their budget to get the 3D treatment. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Clash of the Titans, The Cabin the Woods…the list goes on. Does a Tarsem film really need to be in 3D? At least the producers are thinking beforehand, unlike the last minute Clash of the Titans addition. Whether it goes 3D or not, Dawn of War is one of my most anticipated films.

Is the Avatar effect starting to make you sick? What do you think about Dawn of War?

 

[That-Guy]

double post... just like every damn time I post on this site...

 

[xwolverine2]

i dont think people care that a movie is in 3d anymore... one day they'll finally figure this out and stop spending ridiculous amounts of money (15mil) on this fad..

that 15mil could've went to marketing.. even a superbowl spot.

 

[That-Guy]

Agreed... this 3-D obsession is getting a bit ridiculous. I don't care if PIRANHA 3-D is supposed to have mind-blowing effects... I'm not paying money to see that crap in a theater.

 

[matrix_ghost]

i dont think people care that a movie is in 3d anymore... one day they'll finally figure this out and stop spending ridiculous amounts of money (15mil) on this fad..

that 15mil could've went to marketing.. even a superbowl spot.

That 15 million isn't going to generate million in BO earnings. Marketing can only get people in theaters but with so many theaters now being turned into 3d theaters , that does give a guarentee to the studios that they can make more money.
And i also don't realise why anyone is saying that WB is going to the 3d route because of the money.
OR COURSE IT I ABOUT THE MONEY. What WB is doing is no different to what other companies all over the world doing. And with prices having dropped siginificantly to convert 2d to 3d , it does make sense. By spending a couple of millions , they are going to get far more in return.
If any of you guys were seated at WB you'd also think the same. If not you'd get fired. Movies are business.

As for Tarsem Singh's movie , i do hope that it'll go 3d. Hell i'm just happy that it's finally getting made.Finally a starring vehicle for Henry Cavill . And Tarsem SIngh definately a unique appealing visual style. I saw The Fall a month back and i enjoyed it alot more then the Cell.

 

[Octoberist]

yeah, if the decision of 3D can halt the production of a movie like Dawn of War right before the shoot, then it's not worth it.

 

[That-Guy]

That 15 million isn't going to generate million in BO earnings. Marketing can only get people in theaters but with so many theaters now being turned into 3d theaters , that does give a guarentee to the studios that they can make more money.
And i also don't realise why anyone is saying that WB is going to the 3d route because of the money.
OR COURSE IT I ABOUT THE MONEY. What WB is doing is no different to what other companies all over the world doing. And with prices having dropped siginificantly to convert 2d to 3d , it does make sense. By spending a couple of millions , they are going to get far more in return.
If any of you guys were seated at WB you'd also think the same. If not you'd get fired. Movies are business.

As for Tarsem Singh's movie , i do hope that it'll go 3d. Hell i'm just happy that it's finally getting made.Finally a starring vehicle for Henry Cavill . And Tarsem SIngh definately a unique appealing visual style. I saw The Fall a month back and i enjoyed it alot more then the Cell.

I see your points and I agree with you, it will put asses in the seats... I'm just not sure that every single special effects-laden movie has to be 3-D these days. However, a master of the visual like Tarsem might be able to do something really amazing with it. I remember watching Gilliam's Dr. Parnassus and thinking that it would have been even better in 3-D. On the other hand though, Dawn of War has already be delayed (likely because of COTT) and it's a bit annoying that yet something else is likely pushing it back further.

When that happens, I get concerned that a power struggle over the film (like what happened with The Wolf Man) could eventually ensue. Suddenly, it needs to be 3-D. Next, it will need bigger name actors, which could lead to Cavill getting canned for some big name. Then, it could get hacked up, post-production, because the producers are afraid it moves too slow, etc.

Not that I want any of that to happen. It's just a concern because I'm sure Tarsem wasn't thinking "This has to be in 3-D!" when he initially signed on.

 

[Sarg92]

James Cameron has said in an interview that now it is studios forcing 3D onto a filmmaker whereas it should be the filmmaker convincing the studio that the film needs to be in 3D.

 

[Iceman]

You just made a double post. I don't usually bother correcting people's posting but in this case it's important.

lol

 

[That-Guy]

James Cameron has said in an interview that now it is studios forcing 3D onto a filmmaker whereas it should be the filmmaker convincing the studio that the film needs to be in 3D.

Yep.

 

[dark_b]

if directors dont have balls its their problem. if a director doesnt want the movie in 3D then he should stand by that decision.

 

[That-Guy]

But the directors only have so much power. And big balls get you nowhere in Hollywood if you piss off the wrong person.

See Troy Duffy for details.

 

[matrix_ghost]

yeah, if the decision of 3D can halt the production of a movie like Dawn of War right before the shoot, then it's not worth it.

Not necessarely .
The producers are the ones coughing up the $$$ so i do think that they can have a say in how the movie is made. Not only that but we don't know if this was a mutual decision or "forced". And it's not like this movie was the big tentpole movie of a studio in the sense that they NEED to have the movie released on a specific date.Most blockbusters these days are made with specific dates set. Hell most blockbusters haven't even begun shooting yet studios are already securing dates. Spider-man 3 and 4 ( before Raimi departed) all had their dates set years in advance.
If i remember correctly both War of Gods & Clash OF THe Titans were announced around the same time yet development of COTT continued while War Of Gods just went into limbo for some reason.

James Cameron has said in an interview that now it is studios forcing 3D onto a filmmaker whereas it should be the filmmaker convincing the studio that the film needs to be in 3D.

Studios tend to force all kinds of profit-making-"solutions" on filmmakers.
Making a movie PG or PG-13 , soften R Ratings in order to get lower ratings in foreign markets ,reducing running times etc.
The focus right now is now 3d because it the the hot topic right now.
Not only that but studios will always need to be convinced when someone isn't tested commercially. Look at comic book movies . First you had Blade , then some years later it was X-men and after Spider-man and X2 a flood of comic book movies began getting greenlight because studios say that those properties could generate $$$

if directors dont have balls its their problem. if a director doesnt want the movie in 3D then he should stand by that decision.

I agree and i think that with some studios such as WB , directors are given the freedom to make movies as they wish. However not every director has that kind of freedom at every studio and especially the unproven ones do have a hard time to say that they don't want to do 3d. Nolan for example has that freedom.

But the directors only have so much power. And big balls get you nowhere in Hollywood if you piss off the wrong person.

See Troy Duffy for details.

Yeah bit in his case it's about having giant ego's which normally never help. Well except if your James Cameron
But anyway i think that if something doesn't work out , a director can easily walk away no harm done. Will producers be pissed ? Maybe. But they can hire someone who can meet their standards. Look at Mark Romanek. He was set to direct Wolfman but dropped out. He's still directing movies.

 

[That-Guy]

True. Yeah, as long as you don't go around pissing off everyone around you with reckless abandon, you can usually walk away from a project when you have creative differences and not have to worry about too many repercussions.

Trouble is though, that oftentimes when a director jumps ship, the quality of the film goes down the tubes. Look what happened when Bryan Singer decided not to do X-Men 3. The studio hired a hack to direct the film, and it was sh**. I'd hate to see that happened to Dawn of War/War of the Gods.