Manimal (film) - Based on 80s TV series

[Neil]

OMG! Why?

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/58389


This is just mondo-bizarro, but it seems that the crazy insane TV show from the 80s... MANIMAL... is being turned into a Live Action/CG mix by Sony Pictures Animation. Now MANIMAL was a series that just never took off. It was one of Glen Larson's projects and apparently Mr Larson is on-board as a producer.

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But then again, if it's got a Melody Anderson look-a-like, I'm interested.

[shootemindehead]

Oh, come on Hollywood! You're not even trying.

There can't be THAT much of a script drought.

[slickwilly13]

Anyone watch Manimal during the 80's? I did. Not too many people remember it. I was kind of bummed out when Manimal was eaten by the shark in Jaws 3.

[Neil]

Anyone watch Manimal during the 80's? I did. Not too many people remember it. I was kind of bummed out when Manimal was eaten by the shark in Jaws 3.

LOL!

You have to give the man some credit though having been married to Fiona Fullerton and Susan George!!!

http://www.trueknowledge.com/images/thumbs/180/250/Fiona_Fullerton_as_Pola_Ivanova.jpg
http://fcbahistory.pbworks.com/f/Susan%20George.jpg

[MoonSylver]

:lol: Manimal.....:lol:

I await "Mr. Belvedere:The Motion Picture" eagerly....:lol:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/36/Mr_Belvedere.jpg/270px-Mr_Belvedere.jpg

[AcesandEights]

Is no aged-geekster juvenile minutia safe?

I can't believe they would float a project like this, the only reason Manimal is talked up the way it is, is because its status as half forgotten geek chic marginalia.

Person makes a Monty Python Joke? You make a Time Bandits reference. Person replies with an Alan Moore quote, you come back with a Manimal reference...that's the GenCon way.

[MoonSylver]

Is no aged-geekster juvenile minutia safe?

I can't believe they would float a project like this, the only reason Manimal is talked up the way it is, is because its status as half forgotten geek chic marginalia.

Person makes a Monty Python Joke? You make a Time Bandits reference. Person replies with an Alan Moore quote, you come back with a Manimal reference...that's the GenCon way.

:lol:

http://unclesgames.com/images/products/9781452105499_big.jpg

Post a joke, someone comes back with an image....hey, wait.....:D

[shootemindehead]

Person makes a Monty Python Joke? You make a Time Bandits reference. Person replies with an Alan Moore quote, you come back with a Manimal reference...that's the GenCon way.

Umph...it's just like a geek to bring an Alan Moore quote to a Manimal thread.

[Neil]

Is no aged-geekster juvenile minutia safe?

I can't believe they would float a project like this, the only reason Manimal is talked up the way it is, is because its status as half forgotten geek chic marginalia.

Person makes a Monty Python Joke? You make a Time Bandits reference. Person replies with an Alan Moore quote, you come back with a Manimal reference...that's the GenCon way.They'll be doing Automan next!

http://www.bitterbalcony.com/files/automan2.jpg

[AcesandEights]

They'll be doing Automan next!

http://www.bitterbalcony.com/files/automan2.jpg

Bravo, Neil! I'd totally forgotten Automan existed, only the picture helped bring back the slightest of memories.

[slickwilly13]

They'll be doing Automan next!

http://www.bitterbalcony.com/files/automan2.jpg

I wondered if Automan would be brought up in this thread. Both shows came out around the same time and only lasted a season. "Automan, that's me!" :cool:

[AcesandEights]

Now, if you want to talk about an old early 80s TV property that I'd love to see something done with, either rebooting as a tv serries for a new generation of kids or launching as a children's film, I'd nominate Voyagers.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k304/rodneyfaile1973/voyagers.jpg

Loved that show as a kid.

[Mike70]

Anyone watch Manimal during the 80's? I did. Not too many people remember it. I was kind of bummed out when Manimal was eaten by the shark in Jaws 3.

I did. I collect shows from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. I have a copy of all of the "Manimal eps." A movie could work but in this day and age, who knows?


Now, if you want to talk about an old early 80s TV property that I'd love to see something done with, either rebooting as a tv serries for a new generation of kids or launching as a children's film, I'd nominate Voyagers.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k304/rodneyfaile1973/voyagers.jpg

Loved that show as a kid.

i have a complete copy of this show as well. it has aged somewhat but there are still a couple of eps. i'll watch from time to time.

i have all manner of obscure 70s/80s stuff - even, and god help me, stuff like "Quark" and "Fantastic Journey."

[Neil]

Now, if you want to talk about an old early 80s TV property that I'd love to see something done with, either rebooting as a tv serries for a new generation of kids or launching as a children's film, I'd nominate Voyagers.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k304/rodneyfaile1973/voyagers.jpg

Loved that show as a kid.Never heard of that one!?

I do recall the lead actor (Jon-Erik Hexum) died a couple of years after this series after accidentally shooting himself with a blank. Coincidentally, the young kid in Voyagers (Meeno Peluce) also appeared in an episode of Manimal :)

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[LouCipherr]

:lol: Manimal.....:lol:

I await "Mr. Belvedere:The Motion Picture" eagerly....:lol:

It can't be far off, Moon! Not at the rate Hollywood is going! :lol:


Now, if you want to talk about an old early 80s TV property that I'd love to see something done with, either rebooting as a tv serries for a new generation of kids or launching as a children's film, I'd nominate Voyagers.

F*CK YES! Good call, Aces! I used to watch that show ALL the time when it was on. An update could be very interesting!

[MoonSylver]

Y'know if they're going to do a "Manimal" movie, they're going to need a soundtrack...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suZ230r03-g

:D