Do youu think its time for a Sam and Max movie? [Archive]

Breakman

08/07/2009, 09:45 am

No.
1. They aren't as popular as you think
2. I genuinely feel that it would be horrible
3. Just watch the TV series. I hated it, but you might like it.

W-who are you? O_o

"Popularity" means nothing before a movie. Most than likely, when audiences go to see a movie, they know nothing about the characters or probably not even the story. Trailers and word-of-mouth are deciding factors if someone wants to watch a certain movie or not. Of course, franchises don't follow this. People will go see a new movie in the series as long as the last one what adequate... ^^; But how many of those are memorable (give or take a few)?

About a movie itself, as long as Steve Purcell is on board, I doubt he would help create an abomination in the Sam and Max universe.

And how can you hate the TV series? Pshhh... :: shrugs off ::

roberttitus

08/07/2009, 09:57 am

W-who are you? O_o

"Popularity" means nothing before a movie. Most than likely, when audiences go to see a movie, they know nothing about the characters or probably not even the story. Trailers and word-of-mouth are deciding factors if someone wants to watch a certain movie or not. Of course, franchises don't follow this. People will go see a new movie in the series as long as the last one what adequate... ^^; But how many of those are memorable (give or take a few)?

About a movie itself, as long as Steve Purcell is on board, I doubt he would help create an abomination in the Sam and Max universe.

And how can you hate the TV series? Pshhh... :: shrugs off ::

1. Who are you is a better question =)

2. So you mean like Iron Man, Spider-man, X-men, Batman, Superman, The Incredible Hulk, Scooby-Doo, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, Mario, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Final Fantasy VII & Dragonball? I mean nobody had heard of those series' before they got movies right? RIGHT? Anybody? Bueller?

3. There is no guarantee that he would be involved.

4. I have my opinion of the show... please respect it. All I said was that it wasn't for me. I even recommended it to them.

SHODANFreeman

08/07/2009, 10:39 am

So you mean like Iron Man, Spider-man, X-men, Batman, Superman, The Incredible Hulk, Scooby-Doo, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, Mario, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Final Fantasy VII & Dragonball? I mean nobody had heard of those series' before they got movies right? RIGHT? Anybody? Bueller?

*whoosh* There goes the entire point he was making, right over your head!

There is no guarantee that he would be involved.

Um, he owns the rights to it, so unless he specifically said "Here, make a movie and don't let me have any say in it," he would be involved.

roberttitus

08/07/2009, 11:02 am

*whoosh* There goes the entire point he was making, right over your head!

Man, do you have to be such an ass all the time? I mean seriously? Does somebody piss in your Cheerios every morning or something? Switch to Pop Tarts for christsake...

SHODANFreeman

08/07/2009, 11:05 am

Man, do you have to be such an ass all the time? I mean seriously? Does somebody piss in your Cheerios every morning or something? Switch to Pop Tarts for christsake...

You almost exclusively post on the forums to be negative about something, and you're saying I have a bad attitude?

roberttitus

08/07/2009, 11:12 am

You almost exclusively post on the forums to be negative about something, and you're saying I have a bad attitude?

Apparently you haven't being paying attention to my posts kiddo. I say when I don't think something is right, but at the same time I give praise when praise is due. The difference is that I don't have my lips applied to Telltales right buttcheek like the majority of the people on here. I tell it like it is. If somebody asks which version of Sam & Max is better, I am going to tell them to steer clear of the wii version (& the reasons that they should) & to get the PC version. The thing is that I do it without making someone feel like crap for asking a question or making a statement. Thats where we are different.

SHODANFreeman

08/07/2009, 11:23 am

Apparently you haven't being paying attention to my posts kiddo. I say when I don't think something is right, but at the same time I give praise when praise is due. The difference is that I don't have my lips applied to Telltales right buttcheek like the majority of the people on here. I tell it like it is. If somebody asks which version of Sam & Max is better, I am going to tell them to steer clear of the wii version (& the reasons that they should) & to get the PC version. The thing is that I do it without making someone feel like crap for asking a question or making a statement. Thats where we are different.

So let me get this straight, you saying
So you mean like Iron Man, Spider-man, X-men, Batman, Superman, The Incredible Hulk, Scooby-Doo, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, Mario, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Final Fantasy VII & Dragonball? I mean nobody had heard of those series' before they got movies right? RIGHT? Anybody? Bueller?
isn't meant to be making fun of what he said, regardless of how badly you misinterpreted it?

roberttitus

08/07/2009, 11:36 am

So let me get this straight, you saying

isn't meant to be making fun of what he said, regardless of how badly you misinterpreted it?

Nope... It is meant to say that those movies were made from well known franchises. See there is a difference between a joke & being a jerk. If I were being a jerk I would rip into him personally (no matter how minor it may be).

"Popularity" means nothing before a movie. Most than likely, when audiences go to see a movie, they know nothing about the characters or probably not even the story

Hmmm... I think my answer was pretty straight forward with what was said... maybe it is you who is misinterpreting these posts.

But whatever. Lets make a deal you stop being an ass to me, & I'll just ignore your posts altogether. It is as simple as that. You don't like what I say? Just ignore it. I mean that is essentially what you are telling me to do right? So why not take your own advice.

Love & Thrashes,

Robert Titus

SHODANFreeman

08/07/2009, 11:43 am

"Popularity" means nothing before a movie.

His entire point is that it doesn't necessarily matter how popular something is before they make a movie out of it, and you somehow twisted that to mean he's talking about all these wildly popular franchises that were turned into movies.

Obviously something that's popular will have an established base audience already, but the success of a movie is really based more on marketing than the initial popularity of the source material.

For example, if you see a trailer for a film, and it looks awful, you won't go see it. If you see a trailer for a film, and it looks awesome, you will want to go see it, regardless of if you've heard of whatever it's based on (if anything) before.

So yes, I am quite sure that you misunderstood what he meant, as you posted a response completely unrelated to the point he made.

Maxilyah

08/07/2009, 12:57 pm

roberttitus

08/07/2009, 02:15 pm

I'm just gonna ignore the last few posts and not get involved.

Yeah, personally, I think a Sam and Max movie would be AWESOME. All I'm saying is that if I won the lottery, I'd personally pay for the movie. ;)

I'm going to as well.... don't feed the trolls y'know.

I just can't see how it would be good. Licensed movies usually suck... I'd like to be pleasantly surprised though.

Maxilyah

08/07/2009, 03:41 pm

I dunno, I like anything Sam & Max related. I see your point, though. It'd only be good if it was made by the right people.

Hero1

08/07/2009, 03:45 pm

An animated movie on adult swim would be great.. Sam & Max deserve that darker tone..they aren't for kids

roberttitus

08/07/2009, 04:16 pm

An animated movie on adult swim would be great.. Sam & Max deserve that darker tone..they aren't for kids

Very true... I think that is part of the reason that I don't like the cartoon.

Shwoo

08/07/2009, 04:36 pm

I'll ignore that discussion as well, except to say that I don't think either participants are trolling, and that I'm pretty sure Breakman isn't a he.

I think it would have the potential to be awesome. The premise fits well with any medium.

light_rises

08/07/2009, 09:20 pm

There’s two factors which weigh heavily in favor of a good Sam & Max movie, IMO. For one thing, it doesn’t have to be an adaptation of a specific story. In fact, it doesn’t have to fit within any of the established continuities (such as they are). The filmmakers would only have to ensure the movie works well for both people unfamiliar with Sam & Max and more seasoned fans.

Let’s consider the eventual Bone movie. AFAIK, a film version of the original story is what everyone is hoping for, and that’s what we’re going to get. There’s no guarantee of anything beyond one film, however. There may be a good chance the movie will have to, somehow, condense over 1300 pages of comic into a (probable) 90-120 minute timeframe. It might turn out great as a stand-alone film, but it risks disappointment and division among fans of the original Bone in ways a brand new story probably wouldn’t. Having mulitple films over which to tell the story would alleviate the risk but never totally relieve it.

And Sam & Max? One story (“Bad Day on the Moon”) has been adapted to a different medium. Once. Almost twelve years ago. Variety, ultimately, is Sam & Max’s bread n’ butter.

This leads to the second point, which Shwoo touched upon: The Sam & Max mythos is ludicrously flexible. In a good way. So long as the main leads act like themselves and the overall humor/tone/bizarro quotient is appropriately Sam & Max-ish, you can do almost anything you want with the story proper.

Granted, I’m only referring to hurdles which a potential movie should be able to avoid, rather than assurances of quality through craftmanship. I believe they’re points worth mentioning though. I’m also inclined to see the glass as “half-full” so long as Steve Purcell gets involved (which, with him owning Sam & Max and all, as well as having an admitted idea for the movie’s plot, is 110% likely).

Breakman

08/07/2009, 10:00 pm

Roberttitus, there was no need to go for the neck. I wasn't "attacking" or "trolling" you. Sure, I don't post often, but if you read most of my posts, I'm a bit of a joker meaning no harm. I'm sorry you misinterpreted my mock offense. ^^;

But Pale Man is right about my point. I take into consideration not current top movies, but in the long run. Who would have known an unknown writer would help create a top grossing romance film (Gone With the Wind)? People seemed to love the strange idea of capturing ghosts and demons for money rolled into a comedy (Ghostbusters). Does watching a handsome Harrison Ford dodge boulders, snakes, and so-on for an item that can melt faces sound fun (Raiders Of The Lost Ark)? Or how about a movie about genetically altered dinosaurs on an isolated island that later run havoc (Jurassic Park)?

I mean there are a lot of movies that were based on things that were ether unknown/new to movie audiences and ended up being popular culture icons (or at least on the Box-Office Top 100 list). Just because something isn't popular now or in a certain media form, doesn't mean it won't be popular if converted into movie. You are underestimating Mr Purcell if he does decide one day that he wants to make a movie. And that is what I'm trying to say.

Now, if you excuse me, I have to collect my $10 from Mr Purcell. XP

There is no guarantee that he would be involved.

I can't see why he wouldn't be. He's pretty adamant (and smart) in keeping and controlling his licenses.

[...]I'm pretty sure Breakman isn't a he.
Shh! People aren't suppose to know! XD ::laughs::

SHODANFreeman

08/07/2009, 10:29 pm

roberttitus

08/08/2009, 05:13 am

Roberttitus, there was no need to go for the neck. I wasn't "attacking" or "trolling" you. Sure, I don't post often, but if you read most of my posts, I'm a bit of a joker meaning no harm. I'm sorry you misinterpreted my mock offense. ^^;

I didn't think I was... well at least yours, but I wasn't even talking about you in the trolling comment.

GinnyN

08/08/2009, 06:10 am

Just thinking about it for a minute, Steve works for Pixar. Imagine if Pixar did their first PG-13 movie, and it was Sam and Max. It would be most glorious, and likely highly profitable, given Pixar's reputation and marketing skill. :)

The only problem I do have with that is Pixar is good known as a family trademark, just like Disney. And they can't go and put to a PG-13 rated movie the Pixar name without thinking really well about it. In fact, Disney created touchstone pictures for their non-family-friendly movies. Even if Pixar do the movie, the most probably thing is will not have the Pixar name.

After saying that, I'll love a Sam and Max movie. I'll prefer it hand drawn instead of 3D, but I love the idea.

thatdude98

08/08/2009, 09:05 am

I am kinda surprised Sam and Max havent got an animated movie yet. You think they would do it after how season 1 and 2 are doing. So do u think its for Sam and Max to hit the sliver screen?

I could imagine it... but if whoever makes it screws it up, I'll rip out their kidneys. :p

SHODANFreeman

08/08/2009, 10:19 am

The only problem I do have with that is Pixar is good known as a family trademark, just like Disney. And they can't go and put to a PG-13 rated movie the Pixar name without thinking really well about it. In fact, Disney created touchstone pictures for their non-family-friendly movies. Even if Pixar do the movie, the most probably thing is will not have the Pixar name.

After saying that, I'll love a Sam and Max movie. I'll prefer it hand drawn instead of 3D, but I love the idea.

Well, the Pirates of the Caribbean films were made under the Disney name, and they're all PG-13. They were the first PG-13s that they made under the Disney name.

Given that, I wouldn't say it's entirely out of the question for Pixar to crank out a PG-13. They've already hit PG with 'The Incredibles' and 'Up,' too.

GinnyN

08/08/2009, 11:36 am

Well, the Pirates of the Caribbean films were made under the Disney name, and they're all PG-13. They were the first PG-13s that they made under the Disney name.

Given that, I wouldn't say it's entirely out of the question for Pixar to crank out a PG-13. They've already hit PG with 'The Incredibles' and 'Up,' too.

Nah, I totally forgot :P

Who wants to start a petition?

Leplaya

08/08/2009, 01:10 pm

Who wants to start a petition?I would glad to make the petition...What is the subject of the petition for. I just need a fill-in thats all so it could help me out.

The Strong Sad

08/08/2009, 08:54 pm

No... they shouldn't... Unless of course (as stated above) Pixar made it. That would be the awesomest movie ever!

splash1

08/08/2009, 09:34 pm

No... they shouldn't... Unless of course (as stated above) Pixar made it. That would be the awesomest movie ever!

I would agree to Pixar movie, anything above or below that, no. It wouldn't work.

thatdude98

08/09/2009, 11:33 am

An animated movie on adult swim would be great.. Sam & Max deserve that darker tone..they aren't for kids

yeah. Couldn't imagine a 7-year-old playing it. Actually, maybe I can... But Adult Swim? No.

Kid: Mommy, do you wanna rub my unicorn?
Mom: JOHNNY! WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?!!!
Kid: It's what the nice dog and bunny said!

or maybe

Kid: Mommy, what does 'stone cold fox' mean?

Maxilyah

08/09/2009, 02:44 pm

Pixar! Genius! Where's this petition? I'd sign it in a heart beat.

City Of Delusion

08/10/2009, 05:58 am

I would be hesitant to sign any petition about this, largely because the vast majority of movies based on video games have been stinkers. But then again Pixar (who's probably be the folks who'll do it if it happens, considering Steve works with them) don't do many stinkers. (Unfortunately, they don't do many licences, either.)

SHODANFreeman

08/10/2009, 05:29 pm

Timothy

08/10/2009, 06:41 pm

After playing Season One, it seemed clear to me that a movie should share many attributes with the season. Multiple, varied settings, a diverse (but not too diverse) cast of supporting characters, razor-whip humor (obviously), and most of all, a buildup to an epic final act. That was the amazing thing about Season One (forgive me, I've yet to play Season Two). That final chapter with Hugh Bliss and the bizarrely hilarious and simultaneously terrifying revelation of what he truly was all along, coupled with his genuine malice and place of threatening power over our heroes, made the season. It was epic, but still oh-so-perfectly Sam & Max. The movie should emulate this artistry of storytelling, making us laugh while still giving a genuinely adventurous ride.

Season One had a base of Sam & Max's signature humor and irreverence, but was coated with a delicious layer of peril and gripping story. I may sound like I took things too seriously, but especially in the latter half of the season, things got awesomely intense--wouldn't you agree the film should keep something close to the same pace and scope?

And yes, to do really well, it really should be CG. What I mentioned above simply wouldn't work nearly as well in a 2D setting. Imagine Hugh Bliss' inner sanctum in the Blister of Tranquility traditionally animated. It simply doesn't carry the same immersion, the same scope, or the same power and awe. To carry an 1.5-/2-hour story, Sam & Max need to be computer-generated. Especially now, with the competitors it would face for its audience's eyes.

Of course it would be PG-13. Which is why Dreamworks is most likely to pick it up. Pixar, while it would do it the most visual justice, has made it clear that something like Sam & Max simply isn't the type of story they have desire to tell right now. Perhaps in the future, yes, but only once they've exhausted their enthusiasm for poetically brilliant, family-friendly films. Ultimately, Pixar is too reverent of the human spirit to be attached to a project like Sam & Max. But that, of course, has the potential to change.

The future holds a lot for these two! Let's hope we can watch it unfold on the silver screen.

Leplaya

08/10/2009, 07:23 pm

Pixar! Genius! Where's this petition? I'd sign it in a heart beat.Its right here and its finished. The real deal. Without the mention of 2D
http://www.petitiononline.com/cd4f46f/petition.html

Sign it so we can have a movie!

GinnyN

08/11/2009, 02:27 pm

Its right here and its finished.
http://www.petitiononline.com/d14dswe5/petition.html

Can we change it a little? I love hand drawn animation, but Pixar cannot change or add their whole extructure just for a movie. Unless Disney Animation studios itself do it. And since now, technically, Pixar owns Disney, I don't see it like something bad.

Maxilyah

08/11/2009, 03:13 pm

Its right here and its finished.
http://www.petitiononline.com/d14dswe5/petition.html

Signed!

SHODANFreeman

08/11/2009, 03:47 pm

Can we change it a little? I love hand drawn animation, but Pixar cannot change or add their whole extructure just for a movie. Unless Disney Animation studios itself do it. And since now, technically, Pixar owns Disney, I don't see it like something bad.

Yeah, the line about hand drawn animation makes no sense, since Pixar is entirely designed to make CGI films (and are amazing at doing so).

Leplaya

08/11/2009, 06:59 pm

Okay the petition is up. Now sign it
http://www.petitiononline.com/cd4f46f/petition.html

sam&maxfreelancepolice

08/15/2009, 07:02 pm

An animated movie on adult swim would be great.. Sam & Max deserve that darker tone..they aren't for kids

Amen!
The comics were not geared for children,they had wild slapstick violence and adult innuendo...such as Sam advising future felons on how to keep their "manhood" in a federal prison by bashing inmates heads in with a mop handle if they say "hi",max making a gun out of soap swallowed and retrieved from the big scary shower room..hoods with switchblades,terrorists hi-jacking planes with clown masks,Sam running over a motorcycle cop with the DeSoto,people in the backgrounds commiting suicide.
I love the comics and really wish Steve Purcell would remember that many of his fans were around back in the 80's when the first comic book came out.

I still have all my original Sam & Max comics that I bought new back in the day.

To me watering down Sam & Max to make them more marketable is like what happened to the Three Stooges after parents in the 60's complained about how violent they were on TV
Compare the classic Three Stooges to the "new" Three Stooges.
They became shadows of what they were.(and yes,I am aware they were all getting up in years anyway,but Moe had the act toned down to make them more acceptable to parents)

Dont get me wrong,I liked the Sam & Max TV show an even bought the dvds,but it honestly would have been better had there been an adult swim back then and Steve Purcell could have done everything his way and not had to tone it down for kids.
The Nelvana animation was pretty poor too,all the other characters not designed by Steve looked pretty lame,the same as all the other Nelvana shows like Eek the Cat,etc.

sam&maxfreelancepolice

08/15/2009, 07:20 pm

Can we change it a little? I love hand drawn animation, but Pixar cannot change or add their whole extructure just for a movie. Unless Disney Animation studios itself do it. And since now, technically, Pixar owns Disney, I don't see it like something bad.

*If* a Sam & Max movie were to be made,I would prefer traditional hand drawn animation as well.
Since it was originally a comic book that style would lend itself naturally to the look and feel of the original art.
CGI hasnt advanced to that point and will never replace a talented artist with a pencil.
There are other animation studios out there besides Disney who could do a fine job too.
Sam & Max are not Disney characters.
I am personally not a big fan of CGI animation,(I thought Cars was o.k) for whatever reason all the character designs (especially humans) are just plain ugly.
Besides I would like to see a return to the classic animation of the past.
We used to make animated films and shorts that were works of art.
Why does everything have to be CGI now?

thatdude98

08/15/2009, 07:21 pm

Amen!
The comics were not geared for children,they had wild slapstick violence and adult innuendo...such as Sam advising future felons on how to keep their "manhood" in a federal prison by bashing inmates heads in with a mop handle if they say "hi",max making a gun out of soap swallowed and retrieved from the big scary shower room..hoods with switchblades,terrorists hi-jacking planes with clown masks,Sam running over a motorcycle cop with the DeSoto,people in the backgrounds commiting suicide.
I love the comics and really wish Steve Purcell would remember that many of his fans were around back in the 80's when the first comic book came out.

I still have all my original Sam & Max comics that I bought new back in the day.

To me watering down Sam & Max to make them more marketable is like what happened to the Three Stooges after parents in the 60's complained about how violent they were on TV
Compare the classic Three Stooges to the "new" Three Stooges.
They became shadows of what they were.(and yes,I am aware they were all getting up in years anyway,but Moe had the act toned down to make them more acceptable to parents)

Dont get me wrong,I liked the Sam & Max TV show an even bought the dvds,but it honestly would have been better had there been an adult swim back then and Steve Purcell could have done everything his way and not had to tone it down for kids.
The Nelvana animation was pretty poor too,all the other characters not designed by Steve looked pretty lame,the same as all the other Nelvana shows like Eek the Cat,etc.

Nah. Adult Swim is horrible. They'd probably want to turn sam and max to AO or MA. None of what I've read or played is EVER that bad. It's like Jason Steele and Adult Swim. They take 'dark' humor way too far. Anything that makes me feel dirty watching it is bad in my book.

sam&maxfreelancepolice

08/15/2009, 07:31 pm

Nah. Adult Swim is horrible. They'd probably want to turn sam and max to AO or MA. None of what I've read or played is EVER that bad. It's like Jason Steele and Adult Swim. They take 'dark' humor way too far. Anything that makes me feel dirty watching it is bad in my book.

Adult Swim couldnt change Sam & Max into anything without Steve Purcells permission,he owns the characters and would have creative control over the show.

You obviously didnt read or understand my post.
I dont want Sam & Max changed at all for todays "family guy" generation!,just presented as it originally was in the comics.

I agree I dont care for the garbage on Adult swim either,I dont watch them,I merely offered them as an example of a venue that would run Sam & Max without trying to turn Max into a girl or worrying about the slapstick gunplay or subtle warped adult humor that Steve Purcell had in his comics.

90 per cent of the stuff on tv today is junk,but Adult Swim *will* present adult animation.

Adult doesnt have to mean "dirty".....remember there was a time before South Park and Family guy when "The Flintstones" was considered an adult cartoon!

I dont want the "dark" humor or any other aspect of the strip changed from the comics,but again that cant happen because Steve Purcell owns the characters and he would obviously be in charge of the content.

Adult Swim/Cartoon network etc is just an example of a network that will show more adult animation.

I personally dont watch many new shows,I like the old ones best.
I am just saying there are many more venues and networks for animation today that are geared for adults that didnt exist when the Fox kiddie series was made.
A venue like that would let him present the series his way.

SHODANFreeman

08/15/2009, 08:57 pm

Why does everything have to be CGI now?

Because everything is 2000 times easier and cheaper to do as CGI?

The Highway

08/16/2009, 01:45 am

I, personally, think that a Sam & Max movie would turn out great if it had;

1. The voice actors from the Telltale Games (They just sound right)
2. Bosco and Sybil

And everything else just has to be Sam & Max-y, I wouldn't really care! Just as long as it's humorous and interesting, I'd go see it!

People are getting WAY too worked up about this concept. We shouldn't consider the logistics and which companies will produce it and all that junk. This thread should be discussing how GREAT IT WOULD BE!

Thank you.

GinnyN

08/16/2009, 06:39 am

*If* a Sam & Max movie were to be made,I would prefer traditional hand drawn animation as well.
Since it was originally a comic book that style would lend itself naturally to the look and feel of the original art.

Me too, but, in the petition, we were especifically asking to Pixar because Steve Purcell works there. And Pixar is a CGI Animation Studios.

CGI hasnt advanced to that point and will never replace a talented artist with a pencil.

Again, I agree

There are other animation studios out there besides Disney who could do a fine job too.
Sam & Max are not Disney characters.

Learn to read it in the context: We were asking to Pixar to do a hand drawn animated movie, but since Pixar can't and they are part of Disney (And John Lasseter is the big guy in both studios), that's the easy way to do it.

GinnyN

08/16/2009, 06:43 am

People are getting WAY too worked up about this concept. We shouldn't consider the logistics and which companies will produce it and all that junk. This thread should be discussing how GREAT IT WOULD BE!

Thank you.

I guess is just my engineer spirit.

In fact, a Sam and Max movie done by Telltale would be awesome. Double awesome if the movie is done to looks like Steve Purcell drawings. I went with my Hardcover of Surfin' the Highway with some Graphic Artists of my country who doesn't know Sam and Max, and they were plain amazed with his work. ^^!

Sausy Gibbon

08/27/2009, 10:59 pm

Yeah I'd agree to a film CGI or hand drawn. As long as they keep the Telltale voice actors. No big celebrity names for the box office. Except maybe Tim Curry as Mack Salmon.

lattsam

08/28/2009, 10:32 am

NO TELLTALE VOICE ACTORS.

PLEASE.

:mad:

SHODANFreeman

08/28/2009, 03:49 pm

NO TELLTALE VOICE ACTORS.

PLEASE.

:mad:

Telltale voice actors > Hit the Road actors, imo.

youmaycallmemurray

08/29/2009, 05:40 pm

Sure, if they can make crap like G-force, why not?

Detective

08/29/2009, 08:38 pm

Sure, if they can make crap like G-force, why not?

Maybe because it was made by Disney, arguably one of the most successful animation studios to date?

Plus, like it or not, G-Force was a lot more marketable than Sam and Max could ever be. People in general love talking animals and CGI. Although Sam and Max also fall under this category, G-Force is a lot more family friendly than S&M. Plus G-Force had a ton of money spent on marketing and hiring A-list actors to voice the characters.

I'd love to see any type of new media regarding Sam and Max, however I just don't see it appealing to a wide enough audience to invest the money in.

S&M has a nice sized, niche, dedicated fanbase. Unfortunately, I don't think that's enough to warrant someone funding a film for the franchise.

I mean just look at media nowadays. Video game wise, IP titles are becoming scarce in a wave of sequels and prequels because it's too risky to invest in something new. Hollywood's been cranking out remakes of old movies and based off of books, comics, video games, even manga; all of which have been commercially successful.

Basically what I'm saying is that S&M just isn't mainstream enough to get a movie made.

Shwoo

08/30/2009, 03:57 pm

You mean just in general? I agree that it's not likely, but there's an upcoming Scott Pilgrim movie, and I'd never even heard of that until a couple of weeks ago. Which is a pity, because those comics are amazing. The City of Ember got a movie, and I always thought of that as YA Novel #50968409.

It's not just Harry Potters and Twilights that are getting movies, even now.

Trica

08/31/2009, 10:06 am

Gah, just when I thought I would get away from all the "G-Force is crap" stuff, you have to get it out to S&M forums, too? Please don't. D:
(well, as a guinea pig fan I'm maybe alone with this, but.. meh.)

But back to topic: I agree with Detective. Sam & Max might not be marketable enough to hit wide audiences. As talking animals they WOULD make a perfect GC-film, but with the content it has, it just isn't something the wide world would expect.

There are many unique piece of gems (videogame and film-wise) out there that were praised by reviewers, but never got enough attention to stay on top and just got swept under the mat by bigger franchises.. It just might be the same with S&M. It's just not mainstream enough. Because it IS all about money in big markets, after all. (and this might scare most of the companies off to even try it out.)

But Shwoo got a point there. too. I heard there's going to be a Spyro the Dragon film, which I would have never expected to happen. But, it seems like the fanbase has grown quite a bit during the last few years, so I dunno anymore.
Rayman also got his own TV-series once. Sadly, it never got further than 4 episodes, and it's existence was forgotten rather quickly. But heck, Ubisoft still did that!

..So yeah, I'd still love to have a film. :D Even if it were unlikely, it would be a dream come true, right? And maybe someone would just have the guts to try it out, after all..

Fnorkus

08/31/2009, 11:14 am

As a computer animated movie, it would be AWESOME!

... I think...
I don't have an opinion about the tv show yet, but as I bought it recently and it haven't been shipped, I hope to have one soon.

Anyway, Sam and Max on the big screen would be like a dream come true!

You could also make some kind of tie in with the games somehow.

-Peace out, Fnork Banan

Icedhope

09/10/2009, 03:11 am

*If* a Sam & Max movie were to be made,I would prefer traditional hand drawn animation as well.
Since it was originally a comic book that style would lend itself naturally to the look and feel of the original art.
CGI hasnt advanced to that point and will never replace a talented artist with a pencil.
There are other animation studios out there besides Disney who could do a fine job too.
Sam & Max are not Disney characters.
I am personally not a big fan of CGI animation,(I thought Cars was o.k) for whatever reason all the character designs (especially humans) are just plain ugly.
Besides I would like to see a return to the classic animation of the past.
We used to make animated films and shorts that were works of art.
Why does everything have to be CGI now?

If they were, I would so go to disney land to get a picture of Max..err..anyway.

I think that if any movie were to be made, it would have to be hand drawned, to give it what it deserves. I myself am a fan of the Video games and The Cartoon, so I'm a toss up really.. But if they were to make a sam and max movie..I think it should Be written by Steve himself, who knows the charachters better than he...I am suprised no studio has came up to him about it. Honestly, I mean obviously there are bigger sam and max fans out there bigger than we are and probably have some more money than us..I am suprised a studio hasn't said anything about.

tbm1986

09/27/2009, 04:11 pm

If they were, I would so go to disney land to get a picture of Max..err..anyway.

I think that if any movie were to be made, it would have to be hand drawned, to give it what it deserves. I myself am a fan of the Video games and The Cartoon, so I'm a toss up really.. But if they were to make a sam and max movie..I think it should Be written by Steve himself, who knows the charachters better than he...I am suprised no studio has came up to him about it. Honestly, I mean obviously there are bigger sam and max fans out there bigger than we are and probably have some more money than us..I am suprised a studio hasn't said anything about.

Maybe there has but they haven't put their money where their mouth is, so Purcell just dismissed it. Maybe one day :)

Icedhope

10/13/2009, 05:18 am

Maybe there has but they haven't put their money where their mouth is, so Purcell just dismissed it. Maybe one day :)

That's also a good possibility...I just hope in time there is one made, and they take their time with it to make it, worth the money to see it, and enjoy it.

With that said, I hope it's not a straight to DVD release like with what they do with so many comic books.

Secret Fawful

10/13/2009, 02:42 pm

Icedhope

10/16/2009, 01:59 am

I thought I'd throw in some suggestions for alternate high-budget voice actors for a Pixar S&M movie. Feel free to give suggestions of your own.

Sam - Tim Allen
Max - Billy Crystal
Bosco - Eddie Murphy
Sybil - Ellen Page
Flint Paper - Gary Oldman
Jimmy the Rat - Steve Buscemi
The Villain - Stephen Colbert

I wouldn't want to see any of the TTG charachters except for maybe Bosco because he's mentioned in the comic, well at least his store is.

I think maybe Bill Farmer, and Nick Jameson should reprise the role of Sam&Max, if they can't do it then Harvey Atkin and Robert Tinkler.

Randulf

10/16/2009, 08:01 am

No famous people please.

Any animation feature film that casts famous voices have to twist the characters to "fit" the persona of the stars -- if the characters are designed from scratch, they had to look like the actors (think the absolutely atrocious Shark's Tale); if not, at least they will adapt the actor's signature gestures and antics, because this is what the stars' respective fans expect. I don't want to see Max behaving like, say, some gansta rapper.

Secret Fawful

10/16/2009, 08:50 pm

Those guys are already fit to the roles. Pixar wouldn't do it without famous names to light up the title no matter how many fan protests they got. Personally, I don't think Pixar is the best fit anyway. I would prefer 2D animation oriented more toward the style of the comics.

Maxilyah

10/16/2009, 09:02 pm

What about Dreamworks? Wouldn't they be a better fit for a Sam & Max movie? Or have they already been mentioned?

Agent P29

10/17/2009, 11:28 am

Maybe after season 3, man.

Icedhope

10/17/2009, 03:00 pm

What about Dreamworks? Wouldn't they be a better fit for a Sam & Max movie? Or have they already been mentioned?

I don't think he would go to a rival studio, for his own comic.

Homestarlover

10/17/2009, 03:58 pm

They should release the movie when they end the telltale series and wait for everyone to forget them until the last minute. Just my opinion.....ALSO it should be presented by Warner Bros.

tbm1986

10/17/2009, 04:24 pm

They should release the movie when they end the telltale series and wait for everyone to forget them until the last minute. Just my opinion.....ALSO it should be presented by Warner Bros.

But Sam & Max is far removed from Looney Tunes

Icedhope

10/17/2009, 04:31 pm

But Sam & Max is far removed from Looney Tunes

I'll agree.

Secret Fawful

10/17/2009, 05:32 pm

lattsam

10/18/2009, 09:57 am

WB is a better bet than FOX the cancel station, and MAYBE a better bet than Comedy Central. And hey, WB had Batman: The Animated Series.

I really like the idea of Adult Swim doing a Sam and Max cartoon; it would be the best show they ever had aside from Futurama and the Venture Bros.

You know what... that's what I was about to suggest!

Adult Swim allows live-action shows on their network... so I see no reason why can't they give a certain suit-wearing dog and rabbity thing some airtime.

Icedhope

10/19/2009, 11:43 am

You know what... that's what I was about to suggest!

Adult Swim allows live-action shows on their network... so I see no reason why can't they give a certain suit-wearing dog and rabbity thing some airtime.

I know steve, was talking about doing another show, but I don't know how they would do it, unless it was flash, like the short on the animated series DVD, or if it would be CG, I just hope they get airtime, and viewers..so then well...we can finaly have some Sam&Max Weekly, instead of every two years.

lattsam

10/19/2009, 12:31 pm

I know steve, was talking about doing another show, but I don't know how they would do it, unless it was flash, like the short on the animated series DVD, or if it would be CG, I just hope they get airtime, and viewers..so then well...we can finaly have some Sam&Max Weekly, instead of every two years.

Cool, where did you hear about this? I wanna know! :D

Icedhope

10/19/2009, 12:33 pm

Cool, where did you hear about this? I wanna know! :D

I heard it at comic-con 08 when I went to his panel..he was currently in talks about bringing them back on air.

Homestarlover

10/19/2009, 08:01 pm

I heard it at comic-con 08 when I went to his panel..he was currently in talks about bringing them back on air.

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 THIS IS THE BEST NEWS I'VE HEARD ALL DAY!!!!!!!!! WHOOOOPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-*COUGH-COUGH!!!*........Whoa.......i think i pulled something.

dragoonanime

10/19/2009, 08:35 pm

I think it would be cool if they did the same animation in the new show as the one used for the animated series. If they did a new show I hope that it is more violent then the animeted series was.

Maxilyah

10/20/2009, 06:00 pm

I heard it at comic-con 08 when I went to his panel..he was currently in talks about bringing them back on air.

I'm speechless... almost.
Although this is not total confirmation, just the fact that he likes the idea of bringing it back is enough to make my day.

lattsam

10/21/2009, 06:42 am

I think we should all push as hard as we can for this. What do you say?

Icedhope

10/21/2009, 02:22 pm

I think we should all push as hard as we can for this. What do you say?

Aye..we should.

Ashton

10/30/2009, 10:03 pm

I think it might be lucrative to mention here that TTG said in the past that if the money was presented they would be willing to do a new Sam and Max animated series (since they have the voices and everything built in CGI) OF course it wasnt any promises but they did express a willingness if somone were to pay for it...

Secret Fawful

11/01/2009, 01:42 pm

David "Bad Asp" Delorenzo, the "crazy guy" with the blog on MixNMojo posted on Facebook a little while back that he talked to Lightsource Studios, who did the Sam and Max alien autopsy cartoon, and that they are open to doing a Sam and Max animated series. He's also actively trying to get Adult Swim to do a series. Seriously people, we need to fight so that this gets made!

Maxilyah

11/01/2009, 02:28 pm

Ashton

11/02/2009, 12:56 am

Do I sense the words "fund raiser" between those lines?
Would this be a good idea?

Good luck. I tried to get the funds together and I think I had a total of 4 pleges from a dozen sites with an amassed total of around 100,000 members...

If I get the job I applied for though, I'll gladly chip in!

The big question, though, is How much will Telltale charge us? I'd fear it would be around $10,000 per eppisode for a series, or a number in the >$1,000,000 for a movie...