The Last Ninja Movie

bign2003 · Post by **bign2003** » 23/08/2006 - 20:57

Hiya, hope its ok me posting in this section, thought what I have to say may appeal not just to mixers but also other C64 enthusiasts.

Anyway firstly, introductions.

My names Joseph Tan, a writer and director from Middlesbrough, England.
For the past few years I've been writing and directing my own feature films in and around the area. It started as a bit of a hobby which has now grown out of hand and now the company (Gore Cartoons) employs 30 actors, bands / composers and special effects guys for future films. All our films are made with no intention on ever seeing a profit and the biggest budget we've ever had to juggle was 200 pounds.

My first film, titled Gangsters In Love was released in March 2006 and todate has been given some pretty good world-wide reviews. My second, titled "Time To Kill" is due to wrap shooting in September and thats why Im writing here.

I've decided that my third project should be, you guessed it 'The Last Ninja', a feature film based on the original C64 design. It wont be a 100% port mind, that be crazy (and boring) so instead I am taking the story, puzzle elements and iconic moments (such as the dragon) and building on them to create an interesting and exciting film.

At the end of the day though Im just a fan who wants to see a film based on the game made and as a fan I know that Im not the only one around so, I need suggestions, ideas and help to visulise the film.

The film itself will be shot on a green stage and the enviroments created digitally by effects wizards spanning the globe. A cast has yet to be decided but the funding is already in place.

What I need most at the moment is a core remixing team, designed to turn those fantastic SID tunes into high-quality orchestral peices. I'd also like suggestions on how the script evolves as I write. The film is being made by fans for fans and its only fair that all those fans get a say.

Writing will continue until around January. Were due to start shooting in early February / late March. Here is a link to a doc file, the current version of the script.
http://www.gorecartoons.co.uk/001.doc

For more information on me, my abilites and my past work you can vist my site which is ::
http://www.gorecartoons.co.uk
You can find trailers, shorts and even my first feature there, all free to download in WMV format.

Last but not least here is a mock-up (very badly made) of what a film based on 'The Ninja" may look like ::
http://www.gorecartoons.co.uk/video/shorts/tln002.wmv

If you'd like to get involved PM me or post here, whichever you'd rather do. Takecare and hope to hear some feedback soon,
Joe x

Kenz · Post by **Kenz** » 23/08/2006 - 23:08

Hi Joe,

Just watched the Ninja vid - and rather enjoyed it! I love fan-movies like this and a lot of love was obviously poured into that clip (oo-er!), you are obviously a big Last Ninja fan! I think the thing that appealed me to me the most is that it reminded me of the superb Hexstatic NINJA video:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jRJZWHyqy4

NINJJJAAAAAAA!!!

Keep us posted on your Ninja project.

dan gillgrass · Post by **dan gillgrass** » 24/08/2006 - 6:38

*cough*

Markus Schneider - Last Ninja End Credits

bign2003 · Post by **bign2003** » 24/08/2006 - 11:32

dan gillgrass wrote:*cough*

Markus Schneider - Last Ninja End Credits

Aye - would love to use that as an opener, show the Ninja's people being killed off, setting up the story

Sidman 64 · Post by **Sidman 64** » 24/08/2006 - 14:30

Well firstly a warm welcome to our humble world of C64

I've just downloaded the last ninja video and thought it was great, looking forward to the full version now

Will download the other videos that's on your site later.
You may find a few talented people on here who can help out etc, if needed.

Anyway welcome on broad.

Paul

bign2003 · Post by **bign2003** » 25/08/2006 - 12:55

Cheers for your support everyone!
I know its not really on topic but Ive just released the teaser for my second film, titled "Time To Kill"

May give you an idea of my 'style'

http://www.gorecartoons.co.uk/ttk-downloads003.html

Any comments would be great,
Joe x

Analog-X64 · Post by **Analog-X64** » 25/08/2006 - 14:46

Welcome and you have found the perfect place, to get input and assistance on your movie project. The pool of talent here is just amazing.

Good luck on the project and I"m sure the right people here will give you a hand.

Bog · Post by **Bog** » 28/08/2006 - 18:49

Out of interest, what're your effects kids backgrounds? Any hardcore types, or mainly students?

bign2003 · Post by **bign2003** » 28/08/2006 - 19:07

Bog wrote:Out of interest, what're your effects kids backgrounds? Any hardcore types, or mainly students?

Post-grads, a guy from Canada, one in New Zealand and myself.
I send them details on the shots I require and they send them back. I then complie them here.

Not 100% sure on the team that will do The Last Ninja. Experimenting with minatures and if all goes well wont have to depend that much on outside help when it comes to shooting

My own experiance is that of past projects.

Bog · Post by **Bog** » 28/08/2006 - 19:16

Cool

Best o'luck, chap - it's always great to see people adding to the net beauty of the planet.

bign2003 · Post by **bign2003** » 01/09/2006 - 1:13

Cheers everyone!
I'll post the process here as soon as it moves forwards as well as updated script(s)

bign2003 · Post by **bign2003** » 07/09/2006 - 15:10

The special effects have been decided for the film. Actors will be shot on a green screen and minature sets will be built ontop of large
hard-board tables.

Design work on these sets will begin very soon with a mock-up planned before Christmas

bign2003 · Post by **bign2003** » 25/09/2006 - 16:54

New information on the film + all new cast call trailer ::
http://www.gorecartoons.co.uk/forum/

Thunderer · Post by **Thunderer** » 27/09/2006 - 12:44

Hello Joseph,

Glad to see that the project is making headway! Keep up the great work!

bign2003 · Post by **bign2003** » 28/09/2006 - 10:38

Thunderer wrote:Hello Joseph,

Glad to see that the project is making headway! Keep up the great work!

Cheers man, should be fun.
Re-wrote the script from scratch as I feel the original went WAY too far.
I'll start posting weekly results from Monday in DOC format

Joe