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Blindly Turning Cartoons Into Live-Action Films « Dave's Ideas I like how this guy thinks. And I love the banner.
You know, some cartoons may well be suited to live-action adaptation. Maybe ones that are just about ordinary folks doing ordinary things, where the interest lies in the dialogue and plots. But cartoons that take full advantage of the art form--like, say, Samurai Jack--should not be tampered with!
I know Hollywood only buys properties so they can reshape them into a whole new "marketable" "product." You know what, though? I'm tired of movies that are "products." I want movies that are good stories with engaging characters. (Go, Pixar!)
Also, I want a good SJ movie.