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Tarsem Singh Wants To Direct A Live-Action 'Samurai Jack'
Tarsem Singh's newest film 'Immortals' just hit theaters today. Despite the fact that this is his first film in five years, Singh is by no means planning on slowing down. He is in post-production on his next film 'Mirror, Mirror,' his take on the Snow White story, and is also expressing interest in adapting a popular cartoon series. During the 'Immortals' premiere, Singh revealed that he is very interested in creating a live-action version of Genndy Tartakovsky's 'Samurai Jack.' The series, which follows a samurai from feudal Japan thrust into the future by a demon and forced to find a way to return to his own time. Singh admitted that while he's not a big fan of what he calls "comic strip films," he loves the pacing and the animation of 'Samurai Jack.' He's gone so far as to publicly request that Cartoon Network execs give him a call.
I must admit I am no expert on 'Samurai Jack.' I've only seen two or three episodes, but like Tarsem, I also appreciate the visual style of the show. Given that Singh himself has become renowned for his own unique visual signature, this is an interesting potential collaboration. My only concern would be capturing that style in the transfer from animated series to live-action feature film. Of course, this is all simply fodder for discussion right now as no official deal exists. Apparently there was once a plan to bring Jack to the big screen under the direction of current Hollywood pariah Brett Ratner back in the early 2000s, but that project fell through and the rights are now again with Cartoon Network.
Fans of 'Samurai Jack,' I call upon you! Would you like to see a live-action film?
Source: THR
Views: 6055
Tags: Genndy, Samurai Jack, Singh, Tarsem, Tartarkovsky, adaptation, animation, cartoon, live-action, network
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Comment by David Riddell on November 16, 2011 at 9:55pm -
The storytelling of this show is so closely tied to the animation style, I can't imagine it working outside of its original medium. Anyway, weren't they planning on doing an animated film to finish the series?
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Comment by Gift of the Magi on November 15, 2011 at 7:38am -
There's a wicked thought:
Tarsem Singh as director
Paul Dini as writer
Tartakovsky as producer
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Comment by FluiDynamics on November 15, 2011 at 12:52am -
They need to actually end the story first
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Comment by Ha-Ra on November 14, 2011 at 11:37am -
I want the damn conclusion to the story, if Tartakovsky writes it and he directs, it will kick all sorts of ass
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Comment by Sudhan J. on November 14, 2011 at 9:53am -
Read my Lips: - NO.
.....UNLESS if its Genndy Tartakovsky who is directing. Besides, I strongly believe that there are some stories that are better done in animation than realife.
Besides, Genndy has also made it clear that he will be ending the series in the form of an animated movie. He should be the director and no one else... Nuff said.
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Comment by CrackedVersion2.0 on November 14, 2011 at 4:03am -
AH MEMORIES..... DON'T FUCK THIS UP!
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Comment by Black Snow on November 14, 2011 at 1:59am -
I know Genndy is probably saying "Fuck that shit." At least until he gets his turn at a full length.
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Comment by Comanche_Samurai on November 14, 2011 at 1:37am -
I'd love to see a Samurai Jack live action, and my only hope is this, make it believable, and Don't stray too far from what the characters look like and act likem and also, try to stay true to the way the actions goes in the series,and I'll be happy.
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Comment by Megan Travis on November 13, 2011 at 10:00pm -
I think Tarsem isone of the few directors who could get the visuals right, but he might need someone to help with the story, because Samurai jack looked pretty, but it had a good story too, and story is NOT Tarsem's strong point, it'd be a real challenge to translate the show's look to live-action, but i think it could be done
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Comment by THE Don THE SHO 'GUN OF SPILL on November 13, 2011 at 9:55pm -
Sold he will do a good job while @ it give him a last airbender reboot
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