It isn't merely viewer interest. The John Carter movie was an incomprehensible mess. There was too much complicated backstory that they compressed. It actually covered a few books in the series. And he hopped around like a flea and looked ridiculous. So word of mouth was absent or negative.
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Let's hope you guys are right. Poor Taylor Kitsch is doing TV movies nowadays. I still don't get why we need another Tarzan remake with fake CGI animals and bad costumes. I wish Hollywood would come up with more original stories instead of remake after remake.
Okay, I'm trying to figure out the bad costumes comment. Have you looked at any of the stills or trailers? The costumes look quite authentic. And of course the animals are CGI. Would you rather have old toothless lions, rubber crocodiles, and men in gorilla suits?
If you feel compelled to make complaints about the movie, try to make some that are somewhat relevant.
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We need a new Tarzan because there is an entire generation that think Disney created Tarzan.
That tarzan movie was 17 years ago. Finally, for all the ERB fans, there has never been a movie that properly represented the Tarzan from the books. This looks like it might be the closest the movies ever get to the books.
The bad costumes comment is amusing to me. To me they look great, but then the costume designer has a pretty good track record.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0616848/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr28
As for the CGI, I think there are those out there who are going to criticize any CGI, no matter the quality.
On paper, the cast and crew look good. Whether this ends up being a fun movie, I don't know. But as this is the type of movie I like anyway, Alex or no Alex, I'm willing to give it a shot.
It's not your type of movie, apparently. Fine. I don't think I'd be thrilled if he suddenly started doing crappy rom-coms (good rom-coms yes, but those don't seem to be very common right now).
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I think David Yates said in an interview, maybe the Q&A in England, that the animals were actually animated. That is why its taking so long to finish them. I saw the 1 month to go ad and if that's how they are doing the jungle action, it's going to be awesome in 3D.
I think it's really impossible to judge from a trailer how good a film will be. The best ones will entice people to get their bums on seats in theatres, but I've seen some movies that had brilliant trailers and were complete and utter sh*t on viewing the whole film.
What I'm waiting for are critical reviews of the film from known film reviewers. Rolling Stone do good ones, as does The NY Times, Variety, The Guardian, Empire etc.
As for the concern and comparison regarding John Carter, I do understand that TBH. It's an ERB adaptation as well and starred one of Alex's co-stars.
The proof will be in the pudding, as the saying goes, but concern about the film, and bringing those concerns up is still relevant I think.
What I'm waiting for are critical reviews of the film from known film reviewers. Rolling Stone do good ones, as does The NY Times, Variety, The Guardian, Empire etc.
As for the concern and comparison regarding John Carter, I do understand that TBH. It's an ERB adaptation as well and starred one of Alex's co-stars.
The proof will be in the pudding, as the saying goes, but concern about the film, and bringing those concerns up is still relevant I think.
It's different, but it's also going for all most all viewer demos, except the youngest age group. So at least in terms of tv ads, you're going to see it across almost all types of shows.
It is, but in terms of trailer views, it's one of the few actual things we have to judge interest until the movie comes out. So it's what we use.
As for concern about the film, these have been brought up since the film first got announced as a possibility, waaay back in November 2012. So it's not as if it's not been discussed. Over and over again. And not just here.
So while some of this is strictly personal opinion, it's also not as if there isn't going to be pushback on that, as there is on other things. And some of the complaints I've seen (CGI!!) end up being repetitive, as they're often thrown against many many movies, not just Tarzan. So some of it is a reaction of not just defending Tarzan, but looking for more specific concerns/complaints, other than the usual. IMO.
Thanks, ladies.
I'm constantly seeing the LOT trailer now on YouTube - it's the only advertisement they play for me now. It's like the trailer equivalent of It Follows.
From The Library:
CinePremiere.com.mx has a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of The Legend of Tarzan plus a few new promo pics of Alex:
From Cine Premiere’s June 2016 issue:
Insider Set Visit: THE LEGEND OF TARZAN
The unexpected return to the jungle
It's a sunny morning in Hertfordshire, England, and I am in Warner Bros. Leavesden studios where a group of journalists will meet with the most popular of all time wild man. We walk by very large tents that serve as warehouses and departments of different areas: art, costumes and makeup. When I least realize, what began as a film studio, looks more like a broken time machine : all around us there are more than 300 people, all dressed in the style of the late 19th century, or the characterization of imposing tribal warriors. In front of us there is a huge line of men and women in a Victorian court waiting to eat fish and chips served to them from a food truck. On the other hand, a man of an African tribe is taking a selfie while your friends retouch their makeup. If you look further you can see Samuel L. Jackson wearing what looks like a robe and a turban (which,by the way, they are not part of your wardrobe on tape) grabbing a cupcake. Among a mix so eclectic, it causes a feeling of both fascination and discomfort, not to be dressed for the occasion. A penalty of Tarzan only membership -now played byAlexander Skarsgård.
Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy and Charlie Hunnam were considered to play Tarzan.
"This is a story of a man who grew up in the jungle, but when we meet him, he has already been in London a decade. He is a Lord and
plans to stay for always in London."
-Alexander Skarsgård
I could not be more wrong, for the man because he is more comfortable than ever. In The Legend of Tarzan (directed by David Yates), the protagonist has left his loincloths in the past, and traded them in for the best London fashions. Now his name is John Clayton III and he is perfectly acclimated to a civilized life. "This is a story of a man who grew up in the jungle, but when we meet him, he has already been in London a decade. He is a Lord and plans to stay for always in London. Everything changes when George Washington Williams (Jackson) arrives with a very compelling argument to return to the Congo,” reveals the actor. As expected, this powerful reason is no more than a deception of the captain, León Rom (Christoph Waltz), to carry out a destructive plan. And although in the film we will see John get reacquainted with Tarzan, his wild side, today on the set we see none of that. Nobody walks on all fours or hangs from lianas. In the scene we watch, Clayton has just received news of his inevitable journey and is not very happy about it. A row of carriages and horses parade in front of a block of urban houses. From my location, visibility is low and not enough to hear what happens, but I clearly see the protagonist and Washington have a very brief conversation. The scene cuts ahead of time a couple of times due to problems of coordination of movement, and as our time on the set is finished, we fail to see the final shot. However, we have seen enough to know that what awaits us is an interesting trip, both by what the return to the past visually offers and the internal fight between animal instinct and social rigidity (ie. between John Clayton and Tarzan).
Sources: Digital scans via SG Gallery for The Library, The Library's transcription, Translation via Google/Babelfish + a lot of clean-up by The Library
This translation is still rather dodgy. If anyone has any recommendations for improvement, please drop The Library a line on tumblr or Facebook.
I'm constantly seeing the LOT trailer now on YouTube - it's the only advertisement they play for me now. It's like the trailer equivalent of It Follows.
From The Library:
CinePremiere.com.mx has a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of The Legend of Tarzan plus a few new promo pics of Alex:
From Cine Premiere’s June 2016 issue:
Insider Set Visit: THE LEGEND OF TARZAN
The unexpected return to the jungle
It's a sunny morning in Hertfordshire, England, and I am in Warner Bros. Leavesden studios where a group of journalists will meet with the most popular of all time wild man. We walk by very large tents that serve as warehouses and departments of different areas: art, costumes and makeup. When I least realize, what began as a film studio, looks more like a broken time machine : all around us there are more than 300 people, all dressed in the style of the late 19th century, or the characterization of imposing tribal warriors. In front of us there is a huge line of men and women in a Victorian court waiting to eat fish and chips served to them from a food truck. On the other hand, a man of an African tribe is taking a selfie while your friends retouch their makeup. If you look further you can see Samuel L. Jackson wearing what looks like a robe and a turban (which,by the way, they are not part of your wardrobe on tape) grabbing a cupcake. Among a mix so eclectic, it causes a feeling of both fascination and discomfort, not to be dressed for the occasion. A penalty of Tarzan only membership -now played byAlexander Skarsgård.
Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy and Charlie Hunnam were considered to play Tarzan.
"This is a story of a man who grew up in the jungle, but when we meet him, he has already been in London a decade. He is a Lord and
plans to stay for always in London."
-Alexander Skarsgård
I could not be more wrong, for the man because he is more comfortable than ever. In The Legend of Tarzan (directed by David Yates), the protagonist has left his loincloths in the past, and traded them in for the best London fashions. Now his name is John Clayton III and he is perfectly acclimated to a civilized life. "This is a story of a man who grew up in the jungle, but when we meet him, he has already been in London a decade. He is a Lord and plans to stay for always in London. Everything changes when George Washington Williams (Jackson) arrives with a very compelling argument to return to the Congo,” reveals the actor. As expected, this powerful reason is no more than a deception of the captain, León Rom (Christoph Waltz), to carry out a destructive plan. And although in the film we will see John get reacquainted with Tarzan, his wild side, today on the set we see none of that. Nobody walks on all fours or hangs from lianas. In the scene we watch, Clayton has just received news of his inevitable journey and is not very happy about it. A row of carriages and horses parade in front of a block of urban houses. From my location, visibility is low and not enough to hear what happens, but I clearly see the protagonist and Washington have a very brief conversation. The scene cuts ahead of time a couple of times due to problems of coordination of movement, and as our time on the set is finished, we fail to see the final shot. However, we have seen enough to know that what awaits us is an interesting trip, both by what the return to the past visually offers and the internal fight between animal instinct and social rigidity (ie. between John Clayton and Tarzan).
Sources: Digital scans via SG Gallery for The Library, The Library's transcription, Translation via Google/Babelfish + a lot of clean-up by The Library
This translation is still rather dodgy. If anyone has any recommendations for improvement, please drop The Library a line on tumblr or Facebook.
Christoph Waltz is the villain of the story: Captain Rom.
Skarsgård trained for four months for the physique that the role required.
As we move away from the set everything goes back to normal. Already there are no more old men or strange tribes transporting us to another time and another place. All that is left is a great curiosity to see how John Clayton is reconciled with his origins and becomes, once again, the simian man in the jungle climbing trees, swinging on vines and making the cry we all know.
-Fernanda Lopez / Sent to London
Sources: Digital scans via SG Gallery for The Library, The Library's transcription, Translation via Google/Babelfish + a lot of clean-up by The Library
This translation is still rather dodgy. If anyone has any recommendations for improvement, please drop The Library a line on tumblr or Facebook.
^Thank you! yw!
Fan pic from last night in New York (June 2, 2016):
Running into Alexander Skarsgard after @anne_tello_ 's show @theboweryelectric.
-LorenaCajes instagram & twitter
https://twitter.com/LorenaCajes/status/738783226051866624
Fan pic from last night in New York (June 2, 2016):
Running into Alexander Skarsgard after @anne_tello_ 's show @theboweryelectric.
-LorenaCajes instagram & twitter
https://twitter.com/LorenaCajes/status/738783226051866624
The Governor's Ball is on this weekend in NYC.
I'm betting he'll make an appearance. He's never met a music festival he didn't like. The lineup looks decent.
I'm betting he'll make an appearance. He's never met a music festival he didn't like. The lineup looks decent.
Thanks, ladies.
I'm constantly seeing the LOT trailer now on YouTube - it's the only advertisement they play for me now. It's like the trailer equivalent of It Follows.
From Cine Premieres June 2016 issue:
I'm not seeing anything on YT yet, which surprised me. It just came up in my FB feed as a sponsored post, though.
Thanks for all the new pics/articles, etc.
It would be very odd if he didn't go, and it looks like a much better lineup than Coachella, at least.
OT: Australia has a jelly fish known as the snottie?