Title: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: Darkness on Feb 13, 2007, 05:37:23 PM
Post by: Darkness on Feb 13, 2007, 05:37:23 PM
I just stumbled across this, it’s a pitch/demonstration for a Clone Wars style animated series based on Aliens. Here’s what creator Joshua Dram had to say:
“This is work I did for a pitch for a Cartoon Network “Clone Wars” style animated series based on the Aliens franchise. Dream project for me. I created pre-viz work and a 3 minute animated storyboard for the show pilot.”
Be sure to check this out. In order to watch the pilot, go to the Bluefields Creative website and click animated boards. Read more to see more pictures.
EDIT: Joshua recently told: “Nope, the project is at a standstill for now. Cartoon Network was interested, but Fox is a no-go for now. Someday, though!” It’s a real shame but maybe if the fanbase shows it’s interest, we could see this project going forward.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 14, 2007, 05:58:56 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 14, 2007, 05:58:56 AM
I love the idea. Not alot to go on, but it seems quite promising. I'd hope Fox/CN would pick this up.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: RakaiThwei on Feb 14, 2007, 07:47:57 AM
Post by: RakaiThwei on Feb 14, 2007, 07:47:57 AM
My only problem with this is that if CN teamed up with Fox and if this is a go, then surely-- this would be a watered down version for Aliens. Meaning there would be no human deaths, only Alien deaths. No chestburstings, facehuggings, etc. Also, this probably wouldn't be well recieved by kids, especially sensitive children. Keep in mind that Clone Wars is Star Wars and Star Wars was meant for all audiences whereas Aliens, wasn't.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 14, 2007, 07:50:11 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 14, 2007, 07:50:11 AM
It might not need to be aired. DVD releases.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: RakaiThwei on Feb 14, 2007, 07:59:40 AM
Post by: RakaiThwei on Feb 14, 2007, 07:59:40 AM
Thats true, or they could show it on Adult Swim... I hope they release it on DVD rather than the latter... cause Adult Swim is run by a bunch of childish adults. Still.. I watched the pilot, and so far it's pretty good.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: Harms on Feb 14, 2007, 09:59:10 AM
Post by: Harms on Feb 14, 2007, 09:59:10 AM
Man, I hope this does not become a child-friendly version of aliens. The art design does look interesting. I wonder what the alien looks like in the cartoon, fully.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: Darkness on Feb 14, 2007, 10:03:56 AM
Post by: Darkness on Feb 14, 2007, 10:03:56 AM
I thought it started off well. Nice animation but I don't like the way the characters are drawn. It's common for characters to look like that in flash. I liked the Extinction opening a lot.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: Hankerson on Feb 15, 2007, 06:06:19 PM
Post by: Hankerson on Feb 15, 2007, 06:06:19 PM
I guess I could see how it would be watered down but you should see some of the stuff they did with “Samurai Jack”. Violence is not an issue.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: Eric on Feb 16, 2007, 12:42:51 PM
Post by: Eric on Feb 16, 2007, 12:42:51 PM
It started off brilliantly. An excellent sense of atmosphere! Then the character style showed. Ugh... Looking above, I really don't want to see the creatures or those they face looking like that. It makes for what could be slick animation, but it really doesn't gel with that sort of a world.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: Redfield on Sep 24, 2007, 10:21:29 PM
Post by: Redfield on Sep 24, 2007, 10:21:29 PM
I agree. It has great potential, but needs less kiddish characters and more realistic aliens.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 03, 2015, 06:01:01 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 03, 2015, 06:01:01 PM
Sorry to bump this but did anyone manage to save the pilot episode?
I've dropped Joshua an email to see if he still has it knocking around too.
I've dropped Joshua an email to see if he still has it knocking around too.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: The Alien Predator on Nov 03, 2015, 10:48:14 PM
Post by: The Alien Predator on Nov 03, 2015, 10:48:14 PM
Quote from: Darkness on Feb 14, 2007, 10:03:56 AM
I thought it started off well. Nice animation but I don't like the way the characters are drawn. It's common for characters to look like that in flash. I liked the Extinction opening a lot.
This pretty much sums up my thoughts. I like the idea of this, but the pictures look a bit too stylish. I loved the opening of Extinction. I think a 3D animated show could work as well as a cartoon style one.
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 04, 2015, 08:10:43 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 04, 2015, 08:10:43 AM
Joshua kindly sent over the animated storyboard he did for the pilot: https://www.facebook.com/avpgalaxy/videos/974410389273067/?video_source=pages_finch_main_video
Title: Re: Aliens War Games Cartoon Short
Post by: Prez on Jun 15, 2016, 04:15:37 AM
Post by: Prez on Jun 15, 2016, 04:15:37 AM
That's awesome! Love the style of the artwork.