G-Force coming to the big screen

[SLYspyder]

Does anyone remember G-Force - Battle of the Planets - Gatchaman?

They're coming to the big screen and I'm so excited about that. I wish they went for live-action but whatever, they're doing CGI. Sigh, why does Princess's skirt have to be so short, it drives me crazy. Hope Voltron is next though.


http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=4396

 

[DarKush]

I'll withhold judgment until I see it. But I am glad they're going CGI. I think it might be too silly or Power Rangerish if they went live action.

I loved the G-Force cartoon, and I think an Incredibles type treatment would be a good way to bring it back.

BTW, cool pic. It really takes me back.

 

[Mrh7448]

I loved G-Force, I hope they do it justice. I think going CGI is probably a good idea.

 

[C-$]

I loved G-Force as a kid but I don't remember any of the storyline.

 

[3dman27]

i've recenly been watching gatchaman on anime network INDEMAND quite good i must say
can someone tell me how amany gatchaman eposide there were i saw the first 13 on anime indemand then they stopped do i have the complete series?

 

[houndsgate]

Excellent news

I'm not surprised they're doing it CGI - can you imagine trying to do the Pheonix where it goes into that fire mode?

 

[Gogo Bananas]

I remember heated school yard debates over whether or not Zoltar was female when the elusive episode of his unmasking ran.

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

There's some pre-production art at the website of Imagi, that's producing the Gatchaman animated movie, right after the TMNT one that is being released.
http://www.imagi.com.hk/web/main.php
Go to OUR FILMS, then GATCHAMAN and see the stuff.

 

[crazy monkey]

CGI is okay, but I'd rather see a quality studio like Gonzo or the like do a nice blend of traditional and computer animation. I'm just worried that Hollywood is gonna skew this to the younger set like TMNT. Gatchaman deserves a full-blown anime revival, a new series, not just a movie or two.

But, I'll still see it!

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[WarBlade]

Wow... I was reminiscing about G-Force only a few days ago... weird. My childhood comes back to haunt me yet again!

Wikipedia entry

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31981

 

[3dman27]

nice artwork

 

[superkong 500]

Ha finaly g-force gets some respect, but still I would have prefered a live action film, and yes I think, no wait Iam sure it could work beautifully in life action. \The suits don't have to look power ranger like at all, they could go a much darker route visually which is what the original concept was about, the suits could be beautifull look realistic and cool as well without looking cheesy. But the only way i would accept a life action film would be if the director takes it completely serious and doesn't try to bright it up for younger audiences. It could be a hard edge pg-13 film, But since its a cgi feature i just hope that KM does justice to the characters and makes a decent film, but I know for sure it will be darker than TMNT was KM said in an interview that gatchaman would be a PG-13 and that he will push it as far as the rating allows it.

 

[xoku]

I hope the animation will at least be as impressive as those from the SMAP (Japanese boy band) animated promos from NTT back in 2000:

Segment 1
http://youtube.com/watch?v=po939EPW9t8

Segment 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMAH26aPwiM

 

[Gatchamanjp]

Gatchaman had 205 episodes. 105 for season #1. Gatchaman II, and Gatchaman Fighter had 100 episodes between them. In the USA Battle of the Planets and Turner Broadcasting's G-Force aired 85 episodes with major edits for violence. In the 1990's there was yet another name, Eagle Riders. I do not know for sure but, I think Eagle Riders was based on Gatchaman II. in 1994 there was a new original animated video or OAV with a revised Gatchaman. This is also available on DVD. So Far as of 2006 ADV released all 105 episodes of the original Gatchaman with a new english dub and more importantly no cuts. Hopefully Kevin Munroe's new cgi Gatchaman for Imagi Films will allow Gatchaman the franchise to experience a rebirth for a new generation.

 

[TheVileOne]

Well they are doing Gatchaman which is the original Japanese version, because I think that was the only one with the rights not locked up.

Thing is, can a Gatchaman movie work when it's a show that's existed in various forms? In other words the fanbase is pretty segmented. It's not like ninja turtles with TMNT struggling to get $50 million today.

Following an Incredibles template would be nice. The thing is, Munroe supposedly wants a PG-13 movie. Honestly, is there a market in the US for a PG-13 CG animated picture? I really don't think so.

Either way I look forward to see how it shapes up.

ADV putting out the original, true form of Gatchaman is totally awesome.

 

[Gotham22]

cool. Next a CGI Dragon Ball Z movie. hopefully one day.

 

[TheVileOne]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33008

News on the Gatchaman movie front. Do they really think they can get this movie released in a year if they are just now getting a writer?

New pictures from AICN as well:

 

[TheVileOne]

http://www.chronicsite.com/gatchaman/index.html

This website is a great resource for all things Gatchaman. All three series as well as all info. regarding their American dubs and adaptation.

 

[3dman27]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33008

News on the Gatchaman movie front. Do they really think they can get this movie released in a year if they are just now getting a writer?

New pictures from AICN as well:

impressive

 

[TheVileOne]

It looks like they've changed or added writers again. And this time it's Paul Dini:

Hong Kong (September 21, 2007)– Paul Dini has been signed to collaborate on the screenplay for Imagi Animation Studios’ upcoming CG-animated motion picture, Gatchaman. Announcement was made by Francis Kao, Co-CEO & Chief Creative Officer.

“We are excited to have Paul on our talented Gatchaman team,” said Kao. “His extensive background in animation and superhero comics will contribute greatly to this ambitious action movie.”

“The original series was one of the classics of early anime, and the film will be very true to the Japanese source material,” said Dini. “As a studio, Imagi is constantly breaking the boundaries of animated adventure. Not only are their action sequences amazing, but their characters are driven, complex and play for life-or-death stakes. It’s a great environment for a writer with a rather dark take on animation.”

Writer-producer Paul Dini’s career spans animation (Batman: The Animated Series), television (Lost) and comics (Detective, The World’s Greatest Superheroes). The winner of multiple Emmy, Eisner and Writers Guild of America Awards, Dini is also currently masterminding the DC Comics 2007 weekly series Countdown. His creations Jingle Belle and Mutant, Texas continue to appear frequently from Dark Horse, Oni Press and other publishers. Dini and his wife, magician Misty Lee, have also launched a popular series of Internet shorts featuring their puppet creation, Little Rashy.

Gatchaman is based on the successful Japanese franchise created in the early 1970s by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida. Aired in the U.S. as Battle of the Planets and G-Force, the TV series soon became one of the top syndicated shows.

Scheduled for release in early 2009, Gatchaman is a big, effects-rich movie set in a future world grappling with environmental and technological issues. The story focuses on five reluctant heroes whose remarkable genetic code makes them Earth’s only hope of defeating extra-terrestrial invaders.

Kevin Munroe (TMNT) is the director of Gatchaman, being produced by Lynne Southerland.

I like Dini doing this, but I'm confused how they can get this movie out next year. I don't see it happening.

 

[William_C]

I'm excited and supportive I cant wait to see more

 

[tyler-durden]

wait this is Gatchaman, I 've always known it as G-force

 

[Reptile]

It's had a few names

 

[TheVileOne]

Here's the quick tutorial:

-Originally released in Japan as Gatchaman, Gatchaman II, and Gatchaman F.

-First shown to American audiences in the late '70's as Battle of The Planets.

-Re-introduced to American viewers in the '80's as G-Force.

-Re-packaged again as The Eagle Riders in the '90's in the US.

-A few years ago, ADV released the original Gatchaman series in it's uncut form, with a new English dub more faithful to the original Japanese.