DreamWorks Discussion

Post by **James** » January 30th, 2007, 9:46 pm

I think Disney is actually going to be the top pick for Aardman. No inside info, just a sense. Where ever they end up, they will probably get a great distribution deal.

Post by **Daniel** » January 30th, 2007, 11:57 pm

Yeah, here's hoping Disney tries to get them!

ShyViolet wrote:Thanks Dan.

After all, it's not the end of the world.....

No problem.

Hmm, no, I wouldn't go that far.

Post by **Ben** » January 31st, 2007, 8:54 am

My take is on the front page of Animated Views today.

Direct link:
http://animated-views.com/2007/dreamwor ... shed-away/

Post by **Groaning** » January 31st, 2007, 1:25 pm

No surprise.
Hope Aardman will get a partner, who is really making good movies.

Post by **ShyViolet** » January 31st, 2007, 1:57 pm

Great essay Ben.

Post by **ShyViolet** » January 31st, 2007, 2:07 pm

BTW, I know I heard down the line that they were planning on collaborating on a bunch of features other than Tortoise. (that never got made). I think DW opted for Wallace instead since they are the most well-known Aardman characters and basically the "mascot" for Aardman.

Does anyone know anything about these "films that never were"?

While Aardman is best known for stop motion, the studio has also dabbled in CGI with productions such as Al Dante, Planet Sketch and Flushed Away.

---Wik

What the heck are Al Dante and Planet Sketch??

Post by **ShyViolet** » January 31st, 2007, 2:16 pm

http://www.filmrot.com/articles/news/007538.php

I knew it. Villagers come bearing torches and pitchforks, they're wasting no time.....

(warning: expletive used)

I will not go on a DW rant.....

I will not go on a DW rant......

I will not go on a DW rant....

I will not go on a DW rant....

One of the best films of 2000 was the Aardman produced Chicken Run, and Dreamworks had very little to do with that movie other than release it.

Yeah, except for the screenwriter, some story people, a couple of producers....but no one REALLY important.....

Post by **Ben** » February 1st, 2007, 9:15 am

Glad you enjoyed my take on it, Vi.

You will not go on a DW rant.....

You will not go on a DW rant.....

You will not go on a DW rant.....

You will not go on a DW rant.....

Post by **ShyViolet** » February 1st, 2007, 10:29 pm

LOL!

Post by **ShyViolet** » February 1st, 2007, 11:10 pm

I know this thread is old but I can't help but think how sad it is that even though this film (Were-Rabbit) won so many awards and critical acclaim, it didn't help their relationship.....

I also wonder: Was the fact that it was changed from "The Great Vegetable Plot" to "Curse of the Were-Rabbit" another example of "Creative differences" between these two studios?

And I STILL think it's weird that FA got all those Annie noms, but not Best Pic????

Post by **ShyViolet** » February 2nd, 2007, 12:05 am

This story has some interesting quotes on the split:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/engl ... 315963.stm

Post by **ShyViolet** » February 2nd, 2007, 2:13 am

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Post by **Ben** » February 2nd, 2007, 9:48 am

Stop.

Now.

Post by **Meg** » February 2nd, 2007, 2:55 pm

Deep breaths, Vi! Take deep breaths!

Post by **ShyViolet** » February 3rd, 2007, 12:08 am

I'm sorry.