Sunday, February 21, 2010

The Current Status of 1906

Good news. I've finally fixed the internet hookup on my computer so now I can get back to regularly posting. Thankyou for your patience, and your patronage. I really couldn't do this without your support. So now that I'm back I can delve right into predictions for the Oscar races. First I'd like to comment on one of the highest profile projects that's having trouble getting off the ground. You'd think the fact that it's from Pixar is enough to get it put into production immediately.

1906, a disaster film from Brad Bird (The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille) is Pixar's second attempt at a live-action film. While it's mostly based around the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco, it's also based on the best-selling novel by James Dalessandro. I'd say that it doesn't need to, and probably won't happen if it weren't directed by Brad Bird. The disaster film genre has been almost beaten to death by Roland Emmerich, but Brad Bird has shown his capacity to direct intriguing and enjoyable action, even if it is only on an animated scale.

Currently Bird is trying to come to some sort of an agreement with the studios regarding the budget which is currently hovering within the range of $200 million. These days that isn't even a gamble, especially not with as great a director as Brad Bird. The man's won two academy awards, and the fact that they're for animated features makes no difference. I'd personally be heartbroken if this film never comes to pass because I know it would be brilliant, and definitely get awards consideration.

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