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Post by ash on Sept 28, 2009 22:24:38 GMT 9.5
You guys may remember that a fair while ago I mentioned that GW would be making a movie. I can not find the thread here right now but its there and one of you more resourceful people can prob find a link to it. Not that it matters... For here is some more information: "Ultramarines is a 70-minute sci-fi thriller that will use CGI and state-of-the-art animation production techniques. Games Workshop is delighted to be working with UK-based production company Codex Pictures, who have the momentous task of bringing the Warhammer 40,000 universe to the screen. Commenting on the news, Erik Mogensen, Licensing and Acquired Rights Manager for Games Workshop, said, "Over the years, we have been approached again and again by all sorts of producers and film companies wanting to take our intellectual property to the screen. We have always believed that, in the right hands, the stories, themes and characters from the Warhammer 40,000 universe would lend themselves perfectly to the movie genre. We're working closely with the talented team at Codex Pictures, who have an excellent understanding of the Warhammer 40,000 intellectual property and an inspired vision for the movie. We can't wait to see our universe come to life on-screen." "We're hugely honoured to be making Ultramarines," said a spokesman for Codex Pictures. "It's taken a lot of research and development to get to this stage – and it's such an exciting challenge to be able to bring the depth and power of the Warhammer 40,000 universe to a brand new medium." News of the production of a movie was unveiled at UK Games Day, the biggest event in the Games Workshop calendar, on Sunday, September 27 2009. Follow the progress of Ultramarines at www.ultramarinesthemovie.com" |
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Post by ash on Sept 28, 2009 22:27:08 GMT 9.5
There is a lot of whinging on several different forums about this (especially that one which is famous for it  ) but I for one am favourable of it. Even if it ends up with a dodgy story (which im sure it will not) it will no doubt have some awesome scenes of the action we have all no doubt imagined at one time or another. HUZZAH!! |
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Post by majordodo on Sept 29, 2009 5:05:01 GMT 9.5
Hahaha i love how it was "they were approached" so basically they didnt want anyone else to make it and make a profit, GW wanted to fund the picture and get all the cash.
Hope its good, but if its all CGI we'll probably be waiting a while. Should have been space wolves movie. Much more epic >_>
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Post by ash on Sept 29, 2009 8:06:46 GMT 9.5
And why shouldnt they?
Their intellectual property afterall...
Did you sign up for the updates?
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Post by ash on Sept 29, 2009 8:12:30 GMT 9.5
And why shouldnt they?
Their intellectual property afterall...
And CGI does not actually take that long these days especially as I doubt they will be going photorealistic (check out the company who is making it) If they wanted too they could belt it out in 6-10 months. It depends on how quality they want the final product and how much to spend on production costs and time.
As for what I think would be great. Well photoreal would be awesome but we are not going to get it. Something to the quality of the first Dawn of War intro would suit me just fine.
As for the story.. Battlefor Mcragge and all the tyranids would be cool but I say it will be Assault on Black Reach. Would be a very good sales tool. Watch the movie, relive it. And before anyone says it did not work for LOTR you are very very wrong. Lord of the Rings has sold very well and introduced alot of new people to the hobby. Might not sell aswell as 40K (nothing does) but it will have helped increased sales figures of that product.
anyways did you sign up for the updates?
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Post by majordodo on Sept 29, 2009 11:43:51 GMT 9.5
No.
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Post by calicojack on Sept 29, 2009 13:08:02 GMT 9.5
My god! by the same guys that made the strait to TV bionicle specials!? why thats going to be super duper! why not go with a production company that does the same sort of thing only with more experience. i think the one im talking about has made 9 movies of about the proposed length... i speak of course of the guys that made the Barbie TV specials... also CGI,also based on toys..hell theyve even won awards for the movies! awww come on GW, at least spring for the WETA workshop or something!!
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Post by majordodo on Sept 29, 2009 13:23:17 GMT 9.5
Whats the bet its also toned down for the younger audience.
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Post by ash on Sept 29, 2009 18:16:42 GMT 9.5
Of course it will be. The game is aimed at ages 12-16 as their main audience. And main focus of sales is to the parents of young teenages that come into the stores.
But it would be cool if it would recieve an 'R' rating just for excess violence.
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Post by blacktemplar on Oct 1, 2009 8:27:29 GMT 9.5
It wouldn't be released in Australia even with an 'R' rating if it had excess violence because the ratings prudes would deem it excessively violent and ban it.
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Post by majordodo on Oct 1, 2009 9:48:17 GMT 9.5
Exactly, "We cant have an animated film for adults. Animations are just for kids!"
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Post by blacktemplar on Oct 1, 2009 10:33:16 GMT 9.5
except for hentai
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Post by ash on Oct 1, 2009 19:01:36 GMT 9.5
They would release an 'R' rated movie here but it would not have 'Advertising Appeal' meaning noone will back up the film with advertising dollars.
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Post by majordodo on Oct 1, 2009 22:26:59 GMT 9.5
It would be R and still be censored as all hell. Like everything else that we get.
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Post by ash on Oct 1, 2009 22:32:39 GMT 9.5
Movies do not get censored to be allowed to be viewed here they are censored to get advertising money. A movie with an 'R' rating has a much smaller piece of the population who is 'legally' allowed to view it. Hence the limited advertising appeal.
You want your movie seen you want it advertised. You want it advertised you want an MA max rating so you ask the ratings body how to do it. They tell you what to cut. You get your rating and the dosh..
Games on the otherhand are different due to the 'interactivity' and people who listen to Manson and play DnD worshipping the devil....
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Post by ash on Dec 20, 2009 21:14:36 GMT 9.5
More news in blog form, one with the producer and the other with Dan Abnett. From listening to their video blogs this movie has been in the works for a while and should stay true to the background (Hell the Dan man himself is writing it). Here is a link: ultramarinesthemovieblog.com/ |
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Post by ash on Dec 23, 2009 14:10:38 GMT 9.5
Hre is one of the first concept images from the upcoming movie. Its the entrance to a Chapter Temple:  |
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Post by majordodo on Dec 25, 2009 8:02:21 GMT 9.5
and evil f**king penguins!
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Post by ash on Jan 28, 2010 19:23:43 GMT 9.5
ULTRAMARINES PRODUCTION UPDATE: Space Marines to be animated with state-of-the-art facial capture technology Latest news on Ultramarines, the forthcoming movie based on Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe, is that it is to employ state-of-the-art facial animation technology developed by a leading entertainment industry digital services provider to bring the Space Marines and their adversaries to life on the screen. Image Metrics’ unique system captures and transforms all the nuances, subtleties and emotions of the facial performances of real life actors into 3D animation – a process praised by The New York Times as ‘technology that captures the soul’. As a result, actors are able to give expressive performances without any face markers, make-up or special equipment. The Image Metrics system then translates this data into animation curves that can be used in any of the leading 3D software programmes. ultramarinesthemovie.com/news/2010-01-26/ultramarines-production-update |
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Post by ash on Jan 29, 2010 13:07:54 GMT 9.5
New concept art has been posted on the website HERE |
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) but I for one am favourable of it. Even if it ends up with a dodgy story (which im sure it will not) it will no doubt have some awesome scenes of the action we have all no doubt imagined at one time or another.
