The Tingler Posted July 13, 2006 Posted July 13, 2006 OK, this is a rumour that may have no basis in fact, but if wishes were fishes and dreams were creams... this would be one big-ass aquarium stroke drugstore. (No fancy links or italicised text I'm afraid, as my browser hates Mojo and crashes every time I attempt it). http://uk.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=24795084&sid=6153943 The rumour is thus: Tim Burton is considering, after his next film (Sweeney Todd) to be doing a film based on Grim Fandango. If the quote in the link above is in any way accurate, he seems totally unaware that Grim was a computer game - he just got sent a script he liked. Praise be to whoever sent him that script (if it's real).
Joshi Posted July 13, 2006 Posted July 13, 2006 I think I'm going to wait until there's something a little more concrete before I grab my calavera and start partying it up mexican style... that or I'll just wait till the next "Dia de Los Muertos"
Tahnee Posted July 13, 2006 Posted July 13, 2006 If that turns out to be true, and if it all works out and actually happens...I think I might just explode with glee. Given the state of LucasArts these days, I don't know how successful Burton might be in getting the licensing rights and all that, though. So I think we'll have to wait and see, and explode with glee later.
Joshi Posted July 13, 2006 Posted July 13, 2006 Way to go with the optimism there Thrik... oh who am I kidding, there's a better chance of me successfully french kissing a Viper and living to tell the tale.
The Tingler Posted July 13, 2006 Author Posted July 13, 2006 Yeah, we all know the real chances of this being true - but then again, since the Sam & Max debacle we've all become pessimists.
Remi Posted July 13, 2006 Posted July 13, 2006 Hey, it was posted on a blog, of course it is authentic!
Gabez Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 Dude, no, they've also got a Wikipedia entry as evidence. It's as good as made!
elTee Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 Yeah based on Schafer's response I'd say "no chance in hell." And I'd like to say (for the third time now!) that I'm fed up with people saying "Tim Burton, Tim Burton, he's perfect for Grim Fandango!" Why is he perfect? Because he made a couple of stop motion films?? I think he's one of the most overrated directors around, and the only reason a lot of his films work is because of the performance of Johnny Depp (kind of like the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie). Give it to someone like Christopher Nolan.
itchythesamurai Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 C'mon, Big Fish was great, and there wasn't any Depp in that one.
elTee Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 The only Tim Burton movie I've seen which I would call 'great' would probably be Ed Wood. Big Fish was okay, but Mars Attacks!, Planet of the Apes? No thanks.
Joshi Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 It is true that Burton has been on both sides of the spectrum with his movies in terms of how good they were. A lot of people hate a lot of his films, and a lot think he's a god to cinema (which is overdoing it a bit). Frankly, there was a lot of hype about the Corpes Bride because it was another Stop Motion and we all know how good Nightmare was (now, I liked Nightmare, it was a good film, but it's certainly near the top as one of the most overrated movies of all time) and yet Corpes Bride wasn't actually that good. The same goes for Charlie and the Chocolate factory, which, for all of its chocolately goodness and harsh humour, didn't leave me wanting any more than it gave me which is why I've only seen it the once. On the other hand, I would say that Big fish is a major achievment of his, as was Ed Wood. And then a bunch of his films just hit the middle mark like Batman.
Cpt_Marley Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 I think Tim Burton could do it, but there's always a risk of big things changing in the filming. As long as he keeps the film noir storyline, I'll be happy. But if we never hear anything about this anymore, I won't be surprised.
Joshi Posted July 14, 2006 Posted July 14, 2006 Burton could do it, but the thing is, people only think Burton would be perfect for it because he's done Nightmare which has a similar style and because he has a tendancy for the morbid and deathlike. The only problem is, Grim Fandango is anything but morbid and deathlike, it's set during the Day of the Dead festival, one of the most colourful, lively festivals in the world. Let's also add the fact that Grim Fandango is first and foremost a Noir type film (even if it's a game), but simply with an interesting, out of the ordinary background. yes, Burton could do it... but then so could so many other directors. Terry Gilliam comes to mind.
urluckyday Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 There is also more about this in the Grim Fandango board, so there are more opinions and ideas there...just in case you cared...
I say, I say Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 Though I'd like to believe that the news of a GF Movie is real, it seems unlikely. Grim Fandango draws its influence from a number of other sources such as Casablanca, that year in Rubacava is probably a tribute. Yet seeing as Kill Bill, to name one, is a tribute to the old Japanese Samurai films then GF could be made into a good film. Yet, from the look of the article from which this rumour sprouts it seems very unlikely.
Valkian Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 It's not going to happen. Tim Burton is going to do either Believe It or Not, or Sweeney Todd. I mean, come on! WAKE UP!!! We are talking about a LucasArts adventure game...taken to the big screen?? Well, yes. If it is going to happen, I rather have Tim Burton doing it, than....let's say....Ron Howard. Burton is a great director, all his last three movies ranged from good to excellent. His only "crappy" movie was Planet of the Apes. Anyway....NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!
Scummbuddy Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Just because he has more movies lined up doesn't mean that he won't do this movie. Your logic is not there. I do agree that the rumor is shady, but it would be lovely for it to be true.
James Isaac Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 http://www.lucasforums.com/showpost.php?p=2128759&postcount=69
BlueBone Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 I think Grim Fandango is the best game/story ever.. and it don't need a remake.. tho it could be interesting... look at the other movies based on games.. doesnt alway end up as something good the the game.... but the fact the Burton is giving it a shot is cool.. but then again what would it be without Tim Schafer or say the music from the game, which has a great deal in setting the mood in the game... i dont know guys, i just dont know..
itchythesamurai Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 http://www.lucasforums.com/showpost.php?p=2128759&postcount=69 Wow, that sucks. Pretty much eliminates what little credibility it had. Too good to be true anyway, even though the game is cinematic enough already.
Valkian Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Of course it was not true. If somehow a LucasArts adventure game is EVER going up to the big screen it would have to be (for logical reasons) a LucasFilm movie. And LucasFilm has never made a computer animated feature. And I can't certainly imagine Tim Burton working with LucasFilm. I agree that a Grim Fandango movie would be cool, but even with Tim Burton directing it, I wouldn't like a movie without Tim Schafer participation. I rather NOT have it, than have one done poorly.
Gabez Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Maybe a Pyschonauts movie would be cooler? Personally I'd also like to see a Bone movie (tempted to say Sam & Max as well, but I think they work best in small amounts).
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