The Official SPACE GHOST Film Thread

[CAH]

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...t

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]

I'm always willing to help or give an opinion, but won't overstep my bounds either.

 

[CAH]

OK then.



Do you like what you've heard about the film so far then?

 

[BatB]

I'd watch it that would be awesome

 

[Peyton Westlake]

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.

 

[CAH]

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]

If he is there watching.....why wouldn't he stop them? Im unfamiliar w/story.

 

[3dman27]

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

 

[CAH]

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...t:


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]

Thought u might want to check this thread out.
http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251006

 

[CAH]

^^^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!t:

 

[eXperiment]

thats really cool

 

[3dman27]

^^^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!t:

i can jus hear him shouting "SPACE GHOST"

 

[CAH]

Why would he shout "SPACE GHOST"?


Or are you talking about me?

 

[BatB]

Is this a real deal movie, or is it a fan-film? cause I'm getting confused as hell.

 

[3dman27]

Why would he shout "SPACE GHOST"?


Or are you talking about me?

remember the classic shows opening?

 

[CAH]

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.

 

[CAH]

remember the classic shows opening?

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.

 

[BatB]

Is it set up at WB or are you gonna shop around to studios?

 

[CAH]

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!

 

[BatB]

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.

 

[CAH]

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...

 

[Sebastos]

If done right, then i say yes. I think it would be pretty cool to see Space Ghost on the silver screen.

 

[CAH]

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]

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.