04-12-2008, 06:02 PM
Saw this on BoingBoing today. It's a 1930's animation of John Carter of Mars.
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What was interesting was:
This page:
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...sez:
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What was interesting was:
Quote:One is left wondering how Clampett's John Carter of Mars would have shaped the science fiction films to come. But take heart, Carter fans, for Pixar is picking up that torch!
This page:
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...sez:
Quote:Now it looks like I might get my wish. Pixar, creators of the Toy Story films, are looking to do A Princess of Mars as their next project. They intend on filming the novel as a combination of live action and computer animation... a first for them.
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