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*Irishmile* · 05/23/2011, 04:42 pm

I do not know if many of you have read the books... but they are GREAT! Read them if you have not.
and Since many of us are fans of pirates and Aardman films... I thought some of you would be interested in this.

First look

LONDON, UK, May 5, 2011 – Hugh Grant will voice the lead role alongside an all-star cast in The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists, the new stop-motion, 3D, animated film produced by Aardman Animations for Sony Pictures Animation. The film, which will be distributed by Columbia Pictures, will be released March 30, 2012 in the UK.

Hugh Grant, starring in his first animated role, is the luxuriantly bearded Pirate Captain – a boundlessly enthusiastic, if somewhat less-than-successful, terror of the High Seas. With a rag-tag crew at his side (Martin Freeman, Brendan Gleeson, Russell Tovey, and Ashley Jensen), and seemingly blind to the impossible odds stacked against him, the Captain has one dream: to beat his bitter rivals Black Bellamy (Jeremy Piven) and Cutlass Liz (Salma Hayek) to the much coveted Pirate Of The Year Award. It’s a quest that takes our heroes from the shores of exotic Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. Along the way they do battle with the pirate-hating Queen Victoria (Imelda Staunton) and team up with a young Charles Darwin (David Tennant), but never lose sight of what a pirate loves best: adventure!

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists, Aardman’s most ambitious stop-motion film to date, will be created with the same beautiful hand-crafted technique that the company brought to the Academy Award®-winning film Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit and Chicken Run. The film is directed by Peter Lord, a founding partner of Aardman, director of Chicken Run (with Nick Park), and a two-time Academy Award® nominee for his short films at the company. The film is co-directed by Jeff Newitt. The screenplay is by Gideon Defoe, based upon his books. Production Designer is Norman Garwood. Producers are Peter Lord, David Sproxton, and Julie Lockhart. Executive Producer is Carla Shelley.

Commenting on the announcement, Lord said, “I’m so grateful to the entire cast for their talent and energy. The characters that they’ve created fill the screen with life and fun. As the Pirate Captain, Hugh Grant has given a stand-out performance – he combines an effortless on-screen warmth with brilliant comic timing. And as the leader of our motley pirate crew, he shows a real barnstorming, swashbuckling side of his character as well. Only Hugh could anchor this story of love, loyalty, greed, and nautical high-jinks.”

Secret Fawful · 05/23/2011, 04:47 pm

Why have I not heard of this thing that my ass will be in the theater for opening day.

DrRocketGenius · 05/23/2011, 05:15 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishmile

will be released March 30, 2012 in the UK.

...lame.

*Irishmile* · 05/23/2011, 05:19 pm

well it is a press release in the UK for a UK film company... don't worry it will be released in the US more than likely at the same time.... The US is usually where you get higher box office returns.

corruptbiggins · 05/23/2011, 06:50 pm

Just been reading up on this, apparently it's going to be called The Pirates! Band of Misfits in the US.

Alcoremortis · 05/23/2011, 06:51 pm

This is probably because anything with "Science" in the title doesn't sell well in America. It's a sad but true fact of reality.

ShaggE · 05/23/2011, 07:07 pm

Woohoo!

Also, the US title is awful.

*Irishmile* · 05/23/2011, 08:17 pm

The US title is stupid..... I resent the "Americans are stupid" changes that they make.

The real title is hilarious its a shame to change it.

Also..... ham.

FitzoliverJ · 05/23/2011, 10:29 pm

Why Hugh Grant, though? In one of the books, the author suggests the more obvious choice of Brian Blessed, who is

a) bearded
b) piratical
c) a ham

therefore combining all necessary qualities into one!

skeeter · 05/24/2011, 03:02 am

Fantastic! I hadn't heard this...

zounds! · 05/24/2011, 12:01 pm

Niiiiice.

**puzzlebox** · 05/24/2011, 01:10 pm

This is the first I've heard of the series, but... pirates and Darwin? Looks ace! And what a cast!

Was going to ask if you guys would recommend the book(s) as a good read, but with the first one available for £3.32 on Amazon I don't think I can go wrong, right?

*Irishmile* · 05/24/2011, 01:40 pm

I really like the books I have read the first two... I think if you are a regular on these boards you WILL enjoy the humor found in the books.

guitarsareboring · 05/24/2011, 01:48 pm

This could be pretty awesome.

Ordered the Scientists/Whaling book, mainly based on the fact that the two main authors users had also bought are Jasper Fforde and Terry Pratchett.

Laserschwert · 05/24/2011, 04:19 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

probably

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

fact of reality

Also, I've just ordered the first two books from Amazon for a couple of cents... if they're similar to Pratchett or Adams I think I'll like them!

*Irishmile* · 05/24/2011, 05:06 pm

Laserschwert they are sort of similar a little more nonsensical and silly..

**puzzlebox** · 05/24/2011, 05:08 pm

I'm sold! Ordered the first book.

Laserschwert · 05/25/2011, 11:55 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishmile

Laserschwert they are sort of similar a little more nonsensical and silly..

Sounds like Python to me... which would be GREAT!

*Irishmile* · 05/25/2011, 12:48 pm

Yeah I think that is more of a fit.

*Irishmile* · 07/14/2011, 03:04 pm

Its got a trailer and its AWESOME!..... Even better than I expected.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Aardm...ler-25699.html

05/23/2011, 04:42 pm	#1
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists I do not know if many of you have read the books... but they are GREAT! Read them if you have not. and Since many of us are fans of pirates and Aardman films... I thought some of you would be interested in this. First look LONDON, UK, May 5, 2011 – Hugh Grant will voice the lead role alongside an all-star cast in The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists, the new stop-motion, 3D, animated film produced by Aardman Animations for Sony Pictures Animation. The film, which will be distributed by Columbia Pictures, will be released March 30, 2012 in the UK. Hugh Grant, starring in his first animated role, is the luxuriantly bearded Pirate Captain – a boundlessly enthusiastic, if somewhat less-than-successful, terror of the High Seas. With a rag-tag crew at his side (Martin Freeman, Brendan Gleeson, Russell Tovey, and Ashley Jensen), and seemingly blind to the impossible odds stacked against him, the Captain has one dream: to beat his bitter rivals Black Bellamy (Jeremy Piven) and Cutlass Liz (Salma Hayek) to the much coveted Pirate Of The Year Award. It’s a quest that takes our heroes from the shores of exotic Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. Along the way they do battle with the pirate-hating Queen Victoria (Imelda Staunton) and team up with a young Charles Darwin (David Tennant), but never lose sight of what a pirate loves best: adventure! The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists, Aardman’s most ambitious stop-motion film to date, will be created with the same beautiful hand-crafted technique that the company brought to the Academy Award®-winning film Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit and Chicken Run. The film is directed by Peter Lord, a founding partner of Aardman, director of Chicken Run (with Nick Park), and a two-time Academy Award® nominee for his short films at the company. The film is co-directed by Jeff Newitt. The screenplay is by Gideon Defoe, based upon his books. Production Designer is Norman Garwood. Producers are Peter Lord, David Sproxton, and Julie Lockhart. Executive Producer is Carla Shelley. Commenting on the announcement, Lord said, “I’m so grateful to the entire cast for their talent and energy. The characters that they’ve created fill the screen with life and fun. As the Pirate Captain, Hugh Grant has given a stand-out performance – he combines an effortless on-screen warmth with brilliant comic timing. And as the leader of our motley pirate crew, he shows a real barnstorming, swashbuckling side of his character as well. Only Hugh could anchor this story of love, loyalty, greed, and nautical high-jinks.” __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

05/23/2011, 04:47 pm	#2
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05/23/2011, 05:19 pm	#4
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	well it is a press release in the UK for a UK film company... don't worry it will be released in the US more than likely at the same time.... The US is usually where you get higher box office returns. __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

05/23/2011, 06:50 pm	#5
corruptbiggins ready player one Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fintlewoodlewix Posts: 2,204	Just been reading up on this, apparently it's going to be called The Pirates! Band of Misfits in the US. __________________ Currently reading... The Servants of Twilight by Dean Koontz Portfolio / Blog / YouTube "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so."

05/23/2011, 06:51 pm	#6
Alcoremortis Lonely Ruffian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ankh-Morpork PD Status: Killjoy Extraordinaire Actual Posts: Lots! Posts: 4,246	This is probably because anything with "Science" in the title doesn't sell well in America. It's a sad but true fact of reality. __________________ ETERNAL QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN STATUS CONFERRED. ~ Comrade Pants How can we be sure that Alcoremortis isn't just Comrade Pants trollplaying as a girl? ~ GuruGuru214 You're a shiny bright star; floating amongst a million slimy slugs in a sea of sludge. You transcend the pre-conceived and supposed limits of the human race, to emerge from the pit of pitiful maggots as a beautiful, majestic butterfly. ~ Davies The suspence of what's gonna come after death is killing me! ~ Jon NA Are you a secret Plaster Princess or something? ~ Secret Fawful

05/23/2011, 07:07 pm	#7
ShaggE Deep Mushroom Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,316	Woohoo! Also, the US title is awful. __________________ "This grass feels funny. It feels like... pants." - Kirby A song. Also a song.

05/23/2011, 08:17 pm	#8
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	The US title is stupid..... I resent the "Americans are stupid" changes that they make. The real title is hilarious its a shame to change it. Also..... ham. __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own. Last edited by Irishmile; 05/23/2011 at 08:34 pm.

05/23/2011, 10:29 pm	#9
FitzoliverJ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 948	Why Hugh Grant, though? In one of the books, the author suggests the more obvious choice of Brian Blessed, who is a) bearded b) piratical c) a ham therefore combining all necessary qualities into one!

05/24/2011, 03:02 am	#10
skeeter Unseen University Grad Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 281	Fantastic! I hadn't heard this...

05/24/2011, 12:01 pm	#11
zounds! Just this guy, ya know? Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 233	Niiiiice.

05/24/2011, 01:10 pm	#12
puzzlebox Telltale Team Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,684	This is the first I've heard of the series, but... pirates and Darwin? Looks ace! And what a cast! Was going to ask if you guys would recommend the book(s) as a good read, but with the first one available for £3.32 on Amazon I don't think I can go wrong, right?

05/24/2011, 01:40 pm	#13
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	I really like the books I have read the first two... I think if you are a regular on these boards you WILL enjoy the humor found in the books. __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

05/24/2011, 01:48 pm	#14
guitarsareboring Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,274	This could be pretty awesome. Ordered the Scientists/Whaling book, mainly based on the fact that the two main authors users had also bought are Jasper Fforde and Terry Pratchett. Last edited by guitarsareboring; 05/24/2011 at 01:58 pm.

05/24/2011, 05:06 pm	#16
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	Laserschwert they are sort of similar a little more nonsensical and silly.. __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

05/24/2011, 05:08 pm	#17
puzzlebox Telltale Team Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,684	I'm sold! Ordered the first book.

05/25/2011, 12:48 pm	#19
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	Yeah I think that is more of a fit. __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

07/14/2011, 03:04 pm	#20
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	Its got a trailer and its AWESOME!..... Even better than I expected. http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Aardm...ler-25699.html __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

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