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A
new film is set to hit our screens in summer 2004 which will hopefully
delight those interested in airship. "Skycaptain and the world
of Tomorrow" by Paramount Pictures shows a trailer set in circa
1939 with airships seeming to take a predominant role in the transportation.
From the website, it seems the cast is strong for such a "fantasy"
tile, with reknown actors such as Jude Law, Oscar winner Gwyneth
Paltrow and "Tomb Raider" star Angelina Jolie.
Very little information about the plot has been gleaned from the
internet however it seems to be another "alternative future"
fantasy film. From the trailer it seems that Angelina Jolie plays
airship captain Francesca "Franky" Cook as commented as
a "female Han Solo" and according to sources the shots
are taken from the first 25 minutes of the film.
The narrative arc of the film is essentially a mystery. Who is Totenkopf?
What has happened to the world's most brilliant scientist? Why are
fantastically advanced robots stealing massive generators and assorted
technology from around the world?
After this initial attack on 1930's New York and Sky Captain's HQ,
it then becomes a world wide pursuit to get to the bottom of these
secrets. There is action in a vast array of locales. ALL the interaction
you're seeing from the characters in this TEASER are from the initial
moments. All the characters have histories with each other. Past
unresolved issues. Polly Perkins is a reporter that is given the
initial scoop on Totenkopf by an escaped scientist, that is attempting
to stop the nefarious actions.
The whole film is aiming for a Pulp Action Adventure Science Fiction
30's aesthetic that has never been seen before in the realm of live
action. It is heavily influenced by the 30's Science Fiction of
Fritz Lang, Korda and Fleischer. However as the story moves on,
not only does it have those influences, but also that of Buster
Crabbe's FLASH GORDON and BUCK ROGERS... as well as the fantastic
realms of EC's WEIRD FANTASY, WEIRD SCIENCE and more of the Alex
Raymond SECRET AGENT X-9 and FLASH GORDON strips of the 30's.
If you enjoyed The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" which
was a surprising good "fantasy" yarn, much better filmed,
acted, executed than originally expected, and also carried an impressive
and well acted cast, it looks like "Skycaptain" could
also be another film which not only is carried by the effects but
also the cast. One to look out for in 2004.
Seasons Greetings to all readers of the site.
"Zepboy"
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Cast:
Jude Law: - Skycaptain
Gwyneth Paltrow : - Reporter Polly Perkins
Giovanni Ribisi : Dr Totenkopf
Bai Ling : Mysterious Woman
Angelina Jolie : Captain "Franky" Francesca Cook.
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