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Nintendo starts animation business now
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TheGreenGiant
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for some of the guys here who are talking classic nintendo characters in their "animation business" If you look at some of the Ghilbi films; art style aside; the story / character / themes are not features you'd associated with Ghilbi.
I say interesting but I'd would like to read more.
I say interesting but I'd would like to read more.
evilromero
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It's ABOUT TIME! I've wanted a Mario animation in the vein of Pixar-style CGI (really Toy Story 2). Nintendo could easily pull off some slick CGI like they did for Smash Bros Melee, Mario Sunshine and Pikmin 2. I can't wait to see what comes down the pipeline first.
I get the impression from these recent posts that they haven't read this:
http://asia.news.yahoo.com/040929/kyodo/d85d4vb01.html
Doesn't look like they're interested in making animated feature films using their own characters. Though I'm sure they'll do it if they realise there's money to be made from it.
http://asia.news.yahoo.com/040929/kyodo/d85d4vb01.html
Doesn't look like they're interested in making animated feature films using their own characters. Though I'm sure they'll do it if they realise there's money to be made from it.
evilromero
Member
But if Nintendo were to establish a dedicated animation studio the results would be future projects ranging in a variety of characters. Sure, the first film would be about the poet, but you don't establish such a venture for one film.
evilromero
Member
gofreak said:
This doesn't sound like a man who wants to dabble in just one movie.
loxy said:
They just license the characters out to various animation studios. In this case, it would presumably Nintendo themselves animating, etc. the film. I disagree that this is a one-time thing though and am confident that Nintendo won't pull a Square because if there is one thing Nintendo is a master of, that's being fiscally conservative. The budget would probably be very modest ($15 million tops, so a few million less than a typical Ghibli production).
As for the future, this looks like it could be a strong way to advance properties that don't have much footing yet. Kind of like what Hamtaro did (the game and animation helped one another) in the late 90s US.
evilromero said:
That translation isn't very good. I can see how one might interpret it as him saying that Nintendo should involve itself in the field fully/over the longer term etc. but it's too difficult to say for sure what he meant from that quote.
It just sounds to me like Yamauchi has this nice pet project he's looking after in his "retirement", it's part of his personal interests etc., and he wants Nintendo to help him out since he obviously sees the potential for Nintendo to make money from it too. I guess we shall see..
mightynine
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Anyone else hearing Ling when you read the thread title?
Duckhuntdog
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ferricide said:
Seen it, it was pretty good. nothing to write home about but it was pretty good.
Duckhuntdog
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Soul4ger said:
Or is this all part of the Bandai take-over plan?????????????
TekunoRobby
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Where the fuck did this come from? Jesus Christ I don't think anyone could have anticipated this (I mean a vague guess considering they have stock in Bandai and they are heavy into animation).
God I hope this idea turns out to be decent.
God I hope this idea turns out to be decent.
DJ Demon J
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drohne said:
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Go Go Ackman!
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Sounds great to me, I've always been of the opinion that animated tie-ins greatly enhance the popularity of the series. Look at the Japan, the have pokemon tv series, movies, comics it coro coro comics and so forth... big tie ins = big sales
Kai Dracon
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radioheadrule83
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If they make Mario cartoons ever again, PLEASE lose the jolly italian accent. For me: Mario of Mario Bros 3 era >> Mickey Mouse in terms of likability, and how iconic he was. Martinet's "woohoo" Mario <<<< Mickey Mouse <<<<< Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars Episode I.
This is good news!! If Nintendo don't mess with all that it could help them alot. When you have backing dollars, it can lead you to pretty cool achievements. Nintendo is at a disadvantage about backing dollars compared to Microsoft and Sony so this news is all good!
Now where's my hi-budget animated feature of Super Mario Bros in beyootifull 24 fps?
Now where's my hi-budget animated feature of Super Mario Bros in beyootifull 24 fps?
Buffy4ever
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Gahiggidy said:
Disney is not making animated movies anymore. They only make CG animation at the movies now. It sad that Disney stop making traditional cartoon movies. I hope Nintendo is doing the right thing. (This sound like something Sega would do)
Scalemail Ted
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http://ds.ign.com/articles/552/552320p1.html
HAHAHA...Oh god...the mental image....LOL.
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FitzOfRage
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Wyzdom said:
Michael Eisner is definitely pushing the company to drop 2D animation all together and has publically declared it "dead". They've already shut down the 2D animation operations they had in Florida.
Of course a lot of shareholders aren't happy with Eisner and his direction, particularly Roy Disney (Walt's nephew), who disagrees with almost everything Eisner does these days.
But if Eisner isn't forced out before the end of his contract (which is up in 2006) he's definitely going to continue dismantling their 2D animation operations.
It looks like they're just testing the waters with this first movie. I hope they don't focus entirely on their game franchises (like they're doing with this first project) and perhaps create an original anime or adapt a manga...
And they should invest in Studio BONES instead of Bandai!
And they should invest in Studio BONES instead of Bandai!
Scrow said:
Buffy4ever
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Wyzdom said:
Well, tell that to all the people that got fired when the Florida studio closed down. "Home on the Range" was the last traditional hand drawn movie that Disney produced, I am not counting the made for video releases. Pixar is ending their relationship with Disney after the "Incredibles." So Disney is starting thier own CGI animation studio instead of going the hand drawn route. FYI the first Disney CGI animated movie is going to be "chicken Little."
It seems by the Interview that Yamauchi want to do serious animated films. I don't see that flying in the USA. In Japan that is another story but the USA prefer to have more kid friendly animated films. If the Yamauchi markets the animation for television, like pokemone, then I see it doing well.
Buffy4ever
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Wyzdom said:
2D is now pretty much dead at Disney. Pixar was going to leave, but they're going to stay after all. Here's a couple movies which look damn stylish coming out of Disney's animation department (could be just concept art, but still looks good if they're real):
Rapunzel
A Day with Wilbur Robinson
American Dog
Rapunzel
A Day with Wilbur Robinson
American Dog
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Wyzdom said:
they closed down a ton of animation studios and all their future projects seem to be 3D .
quadriplegicjon said:they closed down a ton of animation studios and all their future projects seem to be 3D .
UGH! This is the most retarded thing ever. The fact that their last handful of 2d movies were God Awful means that 2d animation won't sell anymore? Right. >_<
AniHawk - that's all concept art... Rapunzel Unbraided is a 2D/3D hybrid, while A Day with Wilbur Robinson and American Dog are both supposed to be completely CGI. Who knows what the end product will look like. I loved the concept art for Treasure Planet... and I think we all know how that one turned out.
