Two Pieces Of News

Posted by GregF on
Two fun things that happened this week --

1) AMEET sent me author's copies of the English-language version of the Makuta Guide to the Universe. Hardcover and printed on glossy paper, this blows away every BIONICLE book ever done in terms of the quality of the publication. They did a spectacular job and I am very proud to have my name on this.

2) I got to see about three minutes of finished animation for the 2009 movie yesterday. It was a big action sequence. With all due respect to the folks who made the first three movies, this makes MOL, LOMN, and WOS look they were done by kids with fingerpaint. The animation is crisp, detailed, fluid, the action is fast-paced and exciting (actual explosions and everything :)), and everyone at LEGO who has seen it is really excited. And this wasn't even the BIG action from the end of the picture, this was simply an early sequence from the first third of the movie.

Greg
Toa Bors
Original#1
All right! The new movie is shaping up to be better and better all the time!
SPIRIT
Original#2
I do like well animated explosions...
Toa Alvarno
Original#3
This is so cool! Now I REALLY can't wait for the new movie! Thanks for the info, Greg!
Lord Arzeron
Original#4
Does that mean there's going to be an American release of the Makuta's Guide?

Also, you've made me even more excited for the movie!
AZBlue
Original#5
You and your tantalizing, Greg. :P I really can't wait for the movie. Any news on the composer? Also, when is the first Chapter Book supposed to be out? My Girlfriend and I really want to know.

-AZBlue
Tre Cool
Original#6
COOL! Shame if the book is released, i'll have to net order it...
GregF
Original#7
AZ Blue - I believe the first chapter book is in stores in June.

As for the Makuta Guide, I think -- not sure -- they are doing an English language version for publication in the UK. I have to check on that. I know the book is doing well and they are translating it into some other languages as well. However, it will not be available in the US, AMEET does not have US book rights for BIONICLE, Scholastic does.

Greg


Night Terror
Original#8
So, does the animation ressemble more the CGI commercials, the other movies, or a mix of the two?

It sounds great. Hope to hear more about it soon!
Toa of Dancing
Original#9
Too bad about the guide and not being in the US. But, this is still cool news!
~Vohkan~
Original#10
GregF
As for the Makuta Guide, I think -- not sure -- they are doing an English language version for publication in the UK.


I think my heart just skipped a beat.
Also, I'm really excited for the movie now. I mean really, REALLY excited. It's bound towin some awards for its graphics, too. If the first three Bionicle movies could win them, then this one's bound to.

:kaukau: Vohkan :kaukau:
Binkmeister
Original#11
I agree about the quality of the Ameet material, it's very good. The licensing department has had me do reviews of some of their books, and I'm impressed with what they've done.

Greg got to see actual animation? Cool. All Ive seen are some animatics. Guess I'll have to bug somebody to get access... :)
Kaxix
Original#12
*Movie, movie!*
I can't wait. :)
kongutohunga
Original#13
...

Explosions?

Sounds like this movie is gonna turn everything around. :o
-IGNITION-
Original#14
This is excellent. I personally thought that the animation of the other two movies sucked :P
jimmybob
Original#15
I think the only thing that would make this movie better would be if it came out in June so I could have it to look forward to right after finals...
Planetperson
Original#16
With all due respect to the folks who made the first three movies, this makes MOL, LOMN, and WOS look they were done by kids with fingerpaint.
For someone who thought the animation in those movies is what detracted from them, that's very gratifying to hear.
Wrinkledlion X
Original#17
Awesome. I'll be using eBay sometime.
And good to hear about the movie.
The Silent One
Original#18
Finger paint, huh? But I loved the first three movies.

Sounds really exicting. Can't wait! *hopes for trailer soon*


Toarobot18
Original#19
When the license agreement with scholastic ends in the US, could you switch to AMEET? :)
~Vohkan~
Original#20
Binkmeister
Greg got to see actual animation? Cool. All Ive seen are some animatics. Guess I'll have to bug somebody to get access... :)


You just have to tease us like that, don't you? :P
So what makes this Makuta Guide to the Universe such good quality then, just out of interest? Shiny cover? Incredible CGI? Amazing colours?

:kaukau: Vohkan :kaukau: