Lecter 66 Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 I've already discussed if Monkey Island could become a movie, but GF would be a lot harder to create. As I'm sure you're aware its made from skeletons and demons: which both would look bad in costumes. So they're are difficulties, but modern-day effects can create vast worlds and characters (look at Lord of the Rings). But GF has the possibility of not just one film but a quadrilogy, seeing all the Manny goes through in the Four Years. Then again one movie could be enough to see Manny's trials through the Land of the Dead, seeing Manny defeat Hector and Domino in the one film which could be enough. What do u think??? please post your comments below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallim Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Hi there =) I think to make a non-animated movie out of it , would be bad. I cant imagine how Manny would look like?! To do it like Shrek or any other 3d animated movie, would be cool! The idea with the 4 movies is a great one. Some really nice details would be come out, especially of Rubacava. But I doubt an audience would like it though. Ok, movies like " Finding Nemo " got well sold out ( sorry if its wrong english ) in many conutries. But this is special, dont know if kids would like dead skelletons Sal btw: Welcome to our GF Forums =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampireNaomi Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 I also think that a computer animated movie(s) would be cool, but I don't think they would sell too well. I would buy everything of course, and so would some people I know online, but the big audience? Hm, anyone know if "Nightmare Before Christmas" was a hit or not? Everyone I've talked to loves it, but I don't know how much money they made with it. I think the problem with GF movies would be that they'd be too scary/not interesting for children, and -- at least in my country -- adults don't watch much animated movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush122 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 not all animated movies are for children and are marketed that way. it definately should be animated, but can be marketed towards an older audience. look at the final fantasy movie; little kids didnt go for that. adults and teens sure did, though. id also reprise the roles of all the original voice talents, and heres the kicker: put em all in the same room when doing their lines (as much as possible, anyway). that would really bring out the life in them, even more so than what was present in the game (and there was a lot present). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampireNaomi Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 That might work in the USA and most parts of the world, but in my country adults don't watch animated movies. Many like them, but don't go to see them without children etc. I could be a pessimist though, maybe a GF movie would really make profit. Yes, all of the original cast would have to be in it. Especially Tony Plana, Maria Canals, Alan Blumenfeld, Patrick Dollaghan, Sal Lopez and Paula Killen. Of course no one could replace the rest either, but it could be possible to rip several lines of the minor characters straight from the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JofaGuht Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 A claymation or stop-animation with paper mache would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Isaac Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I think a Shrek-style film would be the best for Grim Fandango. All adventure games fit perfectly as films, because of the way the story and puzzles work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallim Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Originally posted by James Isaac I think a Shrek-style film would be the best for Grim Fandango. All adventure games fit perfectly as films, because of the way the story and puzzles work. Yep it think that too. hehe a green Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Jones Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 I think CGI would be cool. But the stop motion animation for Nightmare Before Christmas may also be an idea worth trying. And to answer your question VampireNaomi, Nightmare Before Christmas made about 50 million at the U.S. box office. Not bad, but kind of poor when compared to Shrek or Finding Nemo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawaJoey Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 IT'd be cool as a movie. Defineitely best in CGI though. Next best would be high quality stop motion, like nightmare before christmas, but I see no reason why you'd even think of doing that when the friggin game itself is already computer animation. Heck, you could just display the game onscreen and have a movie. I think the premise would attract more than just the "people who've played the game" audience. Most people wouldn't even know there was a game, but that doesn't matter. I think it's be a great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Limones Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 It would make a ***fabulous*** movie. The epic quality to it is perfect for a film, the technology in CGI makes it possible to do well. One of the minor cast members is dead, but having the others back would be magnificent... they were all so good. ~Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampireNaomi Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Who is dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JofaGuht Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 The guy who voiced Dockmaster Velasco and Croupier died. He was very old though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampireNaomi Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Oh, I didn't know. How sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Hound Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 oh man,i didnt know. i'm going to try and search up his grave to lay down some flowers.anyone know a good grave search machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampireNaomi Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 He died in Burbank, California. If I ever visit USA I will do my best to find his gave, too. And no, I'm not kidding. I loved his voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZaXeriaw Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Lets take a one minute break, just to remember him... I don't think is would be a good idea to create a GF movie in four parts. People will only see part 2, if the first part is good. And as we all know, there isn't very much action in year 1. Come on. Write a little letter to Pixar, just to let them know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampireNaomi Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Originally posted by ZaXeriaw Come on. Write a little letter to Pixar, just to let them know.. Hey, that's exactly what I have been thinking from the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Limones Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Sounds good to me. Yes, a movie like Grim should definitely not be done in 4 parts. After all, there really isn't that much material per year... and it could be a longer movie. ^_^ They do seem to be getting longer... or maybe I just watch epics? ~Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udvarnoky Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I don't think a Grim movie would work and I really wouldn't want one, but I think the way I'd do it is film everything life action except for the characters themselves, make them the only CGI. Sort of like the game itself, they were the only 3d models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_jenkins23 Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 a film would be a great idea! computer animation would be the way to go but if you forget about the computer game and just think of the idea of grim fandango then live action could work...it would have to be amazing and have a big budget probably but it really could work! we'd have to forget about manny etc which would be hard though! a tv series could be really good aswell - computer animated...30min or 60min episodes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallim Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Originally posted by Udvarnoky I don't think a Grim movie would work and I really wouldn't want one, but I think the way I'd do it is film everything life action except for the characters themselves, make them the only CGI. Sort of like the game itself, they were the only 3d models. Wait for Tierra 3d Is coming in some future.. Tierra de los Muetos as an 3d movie with some "ideas" from Grim Fandango. Check out the http://www.nightlightradio.com site soon, after relauch ( its close XD ) The problem to make an 3d movie of grimE would be to get the voice actors Ahh yeah yeah...that would be fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Virus Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Are you just speculating, or is it really happenning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necroman Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 You were saying about the voice of Velasco("Hey sailor.") earlyer, y'know about him being dead n' all, well think of the bright side, he's in THE LAND OF THE DEADtm now and...well...okay I know I'm not funny, but I was just trying to say somethin' that nobody else thought of.Anyway it would be a lot smarter to make a second GF and THEN release a movie."Huh?" you say, well wouldn't be GF more popular if it would be new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Salsa King Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Yeh i think a tierra would make an excellent computer animated movie. A movie of this type is not often done (too my knowledge)and i think tierra as a film could definatley get somewhere. Definatley wouldnt want it to be non animated though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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