Oddworld Inhabitants is working on a feature film!!! -

Oddish · #31 12-24-2005, 02:07 PM

It's wise to say that the movie is going to be based on Abe. He's the first quintology hero, and he has a depthy more epic story than Stranger.

Does anyone remember this image being right next to a Stranger art peice which appeared in an art book, someone suggested it could of been from SW. It was a while ago.

Dave · #32 12-24-2005, 02:14 PM

I would prefer a movie version of Abe's Oddysee + Exoddus.
I don't read much OW news (that's about to change), but didn't both Squeek and Fangus get canceled altogether? Why would they be made the stars of their own movie before the already established heroes?
To me, it makes sense to movify AO/AE, MO (maybe ...), and SW before starting up movies for new characters. Even if OWI only makes one Oddworld Movie before introducing characters... meh. Just me.

Shrink · #33 12-24-2005, 02:16 PM

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Does anyone remember this image being right next to a Stranger art peice which appeared in an art book, someone suggested it could of been from SW. It was a while ago.

Yeah, that was in Spectrum and on a different page to the Stranger's Wrath piece. Just a piece of work he submitted that got accepted - I don't think it has any connection to Stranger's Wrath.

I really think, and hope, it will be the original Soulstorm/Abe story.

***Xavier*** · #34 12-24-2005, 02:18 PM

I just want the first film to be either Abe (Oddysee+Exoddus)
Or then a non quintology hero, I doubt it will be stranger since it sold so bad.

Oddish it was in the spectrum, and I believe I've allways stated that it was some personal work of Raymond

metroixer · #35 12-24-2005, 02:19 PM

Yes I would also love a Abe's Exoddus movie also

. Wonder what soundtracks they will use for the movie....

Cullen Heath · #36 12-24-2005, 02:25 PM

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Yeah, that was in Spectrum and on a different page to the Stranger's Wrath piece. Just a piece of work he submitted that got accepted - I don't think it has any connection to Stranger's Wrath.

I really think, and hope, it will be the original Soulstorm/Abe story.

Oh, I would love an Abe, Soulstorm/Exoddus kind of movie too.

***Wil*** · #37 12-24-2005, 03:07 PM

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Do you know what that creature is in your first link???

That's not a creature, that's the Song Engine which is described in The Art of Oddworld Inhabitants. It's a musical instrument that harnesses nature to welcome friends and ward off enemies.

Cullen Heath · #38 12-24-2005, 03:17 PM

Short but sweet.
And what about the one that looks like a Clakker in the other picture? (you will have to go on his website.)

Oddish · #39 12-24-2005, 03:20 PM

Cullan, that is supposed to look like a Gabbit. It's called "Ma Spa" It's where Gabbits use to hang around.

Cullen Heath · #40 12-24-2005, 03:25 PM

A Gabbit!
What, that looks exactly like a Clakker.

***Xavier*** · #41 12-24-2005, 03:31 PM

the little creature is a gabbit... but the huge construction looks a bit like a Clakkerz even if I don't think it is one.

***Nate*** · #42 12-24-2005, 07:01 PM

Interesting... 'twill be good when he gets the forums up and we can ask him questions.

Cullen Heath · #43 12-24-2005, 07:14 PM

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the little creature is a gabbit... but the huge construction looks a bit like a Clakkerz even if I don't think it is one.

I know the little creature is a Gabbit, its the big creature/statue Im wondering about.

Icarus · #44 12-24-2005, 09:29 PM

For some reason i'm just not excited about the chance that there might be a movie.

To every one who only thinks about oddworld and aint open minded about what other things some people might say about oddworld that aint so good (Like cullen) GET A LIFE!!!

Cullen Heath · #45 12-24-2005, 09:53 PM

Icarus, so what! So what if I love Oddworld more than any of you.
So what if I dont like when people make crummy statements about it.
I love everything about Oddworld that there is to love and you need to respect that.

Icarus · #46 12-24-2005, 10:02 PM

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Icarus, so what! So what if I love Oddworld more than any of you.
So what if I dont like when people make crummy statements about it.
I love everything about Oddworld that there is to love and you need to respect that.

You live in ODDWORLD, when really you should live in the REAL WORLD, Oddworld is fake Okay, do you understand.

***Xavier*** · #47 12-25-2005, 12:01 AM

Icarus, let Cullen live in his fantasy world if he want to, some people sometimes need an escape from reality.

And I'm not ashamed to say I'm realy excited about an Oddworld feature film

Havoc · #48 12-25-2005, 12:51 AM

Yea me too! I'm realy excited to see what they can pull off when they pull out the big guns and get the high tech equipment from the basement :P. Tho... only downside is that we are all getting fussed up about something that won't be here for at least another year

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paramiteabe · #49 12-25-2005, 04:48 AM

First off we all just need to relax and wait and see what happens in the comming year. I think we are so worked up in Oddworld as in the current that we can't keep an open mind on what OWI is really doing thus we get into the debate on whats what here and start putting other people down ya know?

This is awesome news Xav and long time no see and yes I am back a changed person. I am so excited about this news that this is one of the best gifts this Christmas. I am so releaved to finally know that production on Oddworld still exist and isn't gone. Wether it is Abe, Munch or Stranger etc, an Oddworld movie means fun and exciting and it also means spectacular visuals. Personally I want to see the Oddworld movies begin with Squeek seemingly that he was always ment to be the actual first quintology hero or most important character in the Oddworld quintology. Wasn't there a small article about that awhile back Xav?

Paramiteabe...

Nath · #50 12-25-2005, 06:42 AM

You bring up a very good point there PA. Squeek was meant to be the first one wasn't he? So it would be quite interesting on how he would come about in a movie.

***Xavier*** · #51 12-25-2005, 07:39 AM

actually he was allways meant to be the 3rd one..
the thing is: he was introducted to sherry by lorne as first representative of oddworld.
So squeek is the first quintology hero sherry knew about.

Venks · #52 12-25-2005, 08:55 AM

This is beautiful finally some news I was afraid Oddworld was going to die.
I don't care what the oddworld movie is about I just hope it gets lots of new fans into the Oddworld Universe so Lorne can make new games.

Dark Elite_H2 · #53 12-25-2005, 09:10 AM

This is certainly the coolest christmas present I've EVER gotten. Thank you, Lorne! Thank you all the OWI members and team! Merry CHristmas to you, too!
Now...who wants to help me with this fruitcake? Anyone?

MojoMan220 · #54 12-25-2005, 11:25 AM

Glad to see that Oddworld's not dead yet. I'm actually pretty excited to see if Lorne and Sherry can pull it off.

(Damn, that Raymond Swanland is good!)

Dipstikk · #55 12-25-2005, 11:27 AM

I really hope it's one of Abe's stories. I personally think it would be a bad business move to jump right into Munch's Oddysee when that game didn't do so hot when they released it, and it's too early to start a Stranger's Wrath film. Abe's stories would be the right idea.

Keep in mind that I'll still root for 'em, reguardless of what game the movie's based on. Way to go, Lorne! You've hit the big time! Cheers, dude.

MojoMan220 · #56 12-25-2005, 11:35 AM

It's most certainly Abe, they already have a screenplay for him.

Leto · #57 12-25-2005, 11:36 AM

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Icarus, so what! So what if I love Oddworld more than any of you.
So what if I dont like when people make crummy statements about it.
I love everything about Oddworld that there is to love and you need to respect that.

Dude, there's a level between just plain liking Oddworld and being obsessed to a point that you find it bad to diss.

Huzzah @ the news, I can't say I surprised though; We all knew it anyway.

Shrink · #58 12-25-2005, 12:20 PM

I don't think it'll based on any game.
I think it'll be based on the first story in a 5-part Quintology.

Dark Elite_H2 · #59 12-25-2005, 12:30 PM

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I don't think it'll based on any game.
I think it'll be based on the first story in a 5-part Quintology.

Eh...possibly. Would be better if it was made in to a game...
Butall of us would just LOVE to see Oddworld go on the big screen. Hell, they planned to make an Abe's Oddysee movie waaaay in the past. ('99 I believe?) But nothing, not even production, has been made. We're all dyin' to see some Oddworld in the movies, ey?

Dave · #60 12-25-2005, 04:46 PM

Yeah. Let's just hope that it doesn't turn out to be a big fiasco.
I would hate to see the Oddworld Movie pull a Super Mario Brothers and flop bigtime.
But on the other hand, it doesn't matter. If the Oddworld fans like it, then who cares how it does in theaters?
But on the other if it does good in the theaters, it will end up attracting more fans to Oddworld, and then more games will sell, and everyone wins.