CGI Film

[ninthgate]

I've all but given up on a CGI version being made / released. Personally, I don't think it will happen anytime soon.

There has to be reasons as to why this has not been done yet and I'm not convinced that there are individuals out there that aren't capable or lack the correct funding to execute a definitive / authentic version of this classic book / album.

It's my view that the live show is being milked until it reaches a saturation point, whenever that is. I'm not suggesting that this strategy is wrong and to be fair any business analyst would tell you that whilst there is a demand for the live show, especially one that produces a good profit, why would one change course.

I, like many others I'm sure, own a copy of the live DVD version and it's tremendous to watch and very enjoyable. That said, it comes nowhere close to what I'd assume a CGI film would be, when and if ever it is done. Sadly, however, I'm not hopeful of this outcome and can only sincerely pray that I'm proven wrong sometime in the not too distant future.

I'm totally convinced that a CGI version would be a success on a colossal scale. Jeff Wayne along with the WOTW album has stood the test of time and I've yet to meet anybody that truly dislikes it, on the contrary, it's a masterpiece.

So, my conclusion is this. The money is there. The technology is there. The desire and hunger are there. There's clearly a huge demand and calling for it. If Jeff Wayne doesn't intend creating a full length CGI film in line with the album well that's his call.

I just can't understand why the book hasn't been converted to a film version. There must be a reason.

[Lonesome Crow]

I can't argue with any of that.

When Spielberg was asked why he'd not set the story in the 1890/1900s he said he didn't like making period films....! WHAT B.S. About 50% of his films are period pieces.

[Thunder Child]

It seems that the CGI project has become part of the tour itself. I personally do not think we will see a CGI movie of the album. As I have said in another thread I do not hope that the Trim tripods will be used in a period film. If Jeff wayne still wants to make a period movie version, please use the book itself and not the album...

[Spirit of Man]

I remember reading from and to quote Jeff Wayne in his new year message, he was talking about his New Generation project and said:-

By the end of 2009 I was convinced that for future productions, some of the storylines and characters should be re-explored. It would also give me the chance to re-interpret my compositions with the production techniques of today, truly exciting from a musician’s point of view.

In reaching that decision I also felt that it had to work for ALL future productions – live productions, on the big screen for our continuing development of a feature animated film, and, of course, a new recording.

So, it looks like its still on, a re-interpretation of Jeffs version of the story in film format. I guess while Jeff is busy with everything he has going on, he cant appreciate how long waiting for it to be talked about / released can feel.

[McTodd]

Hm, '...continuing development of a feature animated film' - rather a circumlocutory form of words, eh? I mean, 'continuing development' can mean anything, and it's certainly not as direct and unambiguous as 'the film we are making' or some such. Frankly, I'm with Thunder Child on this one, I'd rather see someone go back to the book and start from there (and I don't mean a literal all-the-dialogue-by-numbers plodfest like Pendragon's atrocity). And even if I was desperate to see a film by Jeff Wayne, nothing in his words gives me any confidence that we'll actually see a full-on film from him, rather than filmed backdrops/inserts for his stage show.

[Carrie]

I have to disagree. Anyone can do an animated movie based on the book (which would be awesome - I'd love to see it), but Jeff Wayne is not the person to do that. I want to see HIS version of TWOTW in animated form: Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of TWOTW - The Movie! Anything less would be very disappointing.

[richardburton]

Welcome to the forum, Carrie. Always nice to see a new face. And yes, I want to see his version too.

[Lonesome Crow]

Welcome Carrie.

I also would love to see J.W's musical version turned into a movie, we've all been waiting for about 7 years for that to happen, but it just ain't happening.

[FALLINGSTAR]

Jan 21, 2012 13:18:00 GMT 1 Thunder Child said:

It seems that the CGI project has become part of the tour itself. I personally do not think we will see a CGI movie of the album. As I have said in another thread I do not hope that the Trim tripods will be used in a period film. If Jeff wayne still wants to make a period movie version, please use the book itself and not the album...

Me neither. Not only do I have zero expectations of Jeff Wayne making a film - I'm not sure I want to see him making one any more anyway.

The tripods look cartoonish, they don't resemble the book tripods that much and the only real thing from the album I'd like to see in a film is the Eve of the War main music done as orchestral.

Not to mention him calling the show "the New Generation". Sounds cheesy and like a Trek spin off.