McG Talks 'Terminator: Salvation' Story and Design
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Here's hoping this whole "Christian Bale arrested for assaulting his mother" thing will go away soon (or at least be explained more) because I was getting excited for Terminator: Salvation next summer. And after absolutely adoring The Dark Knight, I really don't want to have to dislike this dude. I'm a big Bale fan, and call me a traditionalist, but I'd like it if my favorite celebs didn't assault their family members. So we'll see ...
But in the meantime, McG is back talking up Terminator: Salvation over on the official production blog. And in all honesty, I'm really starting to come around on this flick. I have faith in McG, I'm loving what we've seen and read so far and I have total confidence in this film kicking lots of ass. That said, McG talked a bit about the way it's all being shot; he says, "We're shooting the film on color stock but are using a method inspired by the Oz process which was developed at Technicolor by Mike Zacharia and Bob Olson. Basically we are adding three times as much silver. It creates a surreal texture that is in keeping with the notion of the entire picture - feeling detached from the world we know today."
It all sounds very trippy, and I look forward to the stuff we're shown at Comic Con later this week. Cinematical will be at the panel, and we'll be speaking with McG and his cast ... so stay tuned ....
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7-22-2008 @ 2:14PM
flowers said...
The teaser looked awful!!! I mean it is really stupid.
McG has never made a good movie. He's got a knack for style but no substance (We are Marshall was about as cookie cutter as you could get for a plane crash/sports against the odds film)
Now this Terminator Salvation PG13 crap is just dumb. It's only about making money and has nothing to do with actually making a great film nor a great addition to the Terminator franchise (and after T3 and the Sarah Connor Chronicles the franchise needs all the help it can get).
Shame on you McG for watering down yet another franchise...
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7-22-2008 @ 3:54PM
Rebekah said...
I was thrilled to see the trailer in front of The Dark Knight. I've been huge fan of Christian Bale for a really long time and I love seeing him in larger films--he brings substance and definite quality. I'm really excited to see what he'll do with the role of John Conner. And I am hoping there is a logical explanation for his recent legal troubles.
And I can't deny that I am really intrigued by the fact that Helena Bonham Carter will be in this film--another actor or tremendous quality.
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7-22-2008 @ 5:03PM
madgamer said...
Would you really not see his movies if Christian Bale had done something bad? I mean, even if he ate babies I think I would go see a 3rd Nolan/Bale batman.
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7-22-2008 @ 5:17PM
Mr. R said...
In today's viral campaign world, directors are forced to produce images a year before opening night, to make a trailer while you are working on the darn thing must be tough. I think we should give the guy a chance and not worry too much yet. I like the terminator movies and who knows, this might actually be fun. I like Baile and we shouldn't mind what goes on in his private life as long as he stays a good actor.
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7-22-2008 @ 6:18PM
Beanie said...
To give you an idea, the Oz process was also used on 'Three Kings', along with using specially made lengths of E6 film (slide-film) from Kodak.
This is really surprising that they are continuing to do FX in-camera and not just resorting to doing it in post. You have to really trust your lab and your DP.. where as in post, you can tweak it as much as you want.
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7-22-2008 @ 6:20PM
Beanie said...
To give you an idea, the Oz process was also used on 'Three Kings', along with using specially made lengths of E6 film (slide-film) from Kodak.
This is really surprising that they are continuing to do FX in-camera and not just resorting to doing it in post. You have to really trust your lab and your DP.. where as in post, you can tweak it as much as you want.
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7-22-2008 @ 7:18PM
RPea777 said...
Dark Knight ruled... the Terminator teaser trailer ruled (how can you say a minute of quick shots sucked??!), and Bale will always be a good actor (have you not seen EVERY single one of his movies?????!).
I can't wait for this movie... and I love the ending if its true, that he becomes a robot fighting for humans. =)
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