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Rogue
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Posted on 05-23-07 04:26 PM Link | Quote
For those familiar with Neil Gaiman's work (Sandman, American Gods, Mirror Mask, etc), I'm sure you've already long heard about the upcoming film based on his book, Stardust.

I had heard about this some time ago and was excited to see it come to life. Neil's been posting the occasional update about it as well as the link to these photos. There are more out there that I have seen, but I haven't seen this many in one place. So here are these:

Click on the pic for more production photos:

WhiteRose

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Posted on 05-24-07 01:11 AM Link | Quote
*squeel* YAY!!!! OMG!! When is suppose to come out?! One of my favorite books by one of my favorite authors! I can't wait!
Rogue
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Posted on 07-18-07 04:51 AM Link | Quote
Apparently the TV spots are coming out for it finally:



Here's what Neil had to say about it:
Originally posted by Neil Gaiman in his blog
This morning I heard that the new TV spot for Stardust was pretty good. And you know, it is...

Here's a bit on Michelle Pfeiffer, with a great photo of her as an old witch at the start of the film... http://stylescenes.latimes.com/fashion/2007/07/michelle-pfeiff.html
(One thing that fascinates me is that Claire Danes gets to play an Yvaine who is every bit as grumpy as the one in the book, but that the way they cut the trailer and the shot they used here, she seems amiable and compliant. It's the kind of thing that people who study gender semiotics in trailers would probably have things to say about. I just watch it with puzzlement.)


I agree with many of the comments fans have also been leaving about the TV spot in which they say it looks like they make the movie into a Michelle Pffeifer (witch) vs. De Niro (sky pirate) over the Star with an incidental boy adventurer.

But anyway, who's up for seeing this the moment it comes out?

(Last edited by Rogue on 07-18-07 07:28 PM)
Makura









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Posted on 07-18-07 04:01 PM Link | Quote
I was really excited when I first saw the trailer, but the book is just SO magical and I don't think this movie will even remotely do it justice. I'll go see it and I'm sure it'll be good, but the book was just amazing.
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Since: 08-15-04
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Posted on 07-18-07 10:24 PM Link | Quote
Count me in for seeing it. Stardust is one of the Gaiman books I haven't read yet, though I want to. However I feel that it would be better if I waited until after the movie. Just in case.
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Posted on 07-18-07 10:48 PM Link | Quote
I so want to see this. When I saw the trailer before the Harry Potter movie, I was bouncing in my chair. I am all a go to and see it!
Makura









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Posted on 07-24-07 02:51 PM Link | Quote
Do you think there will be a mid-night showing? If so we should all go see it.
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Posted on 07-24-07 03:12 PM Link | Quote
I've already got plans to see it with my friends. That and the Golden Compass. I can't wait for the other one to come out.

I need to read the book now. THANKS!
Rogue
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Posted on 07-24-07 03:48 PM Link | Quote
OK, this is beyond awesome for a coincidence (it's up there with going to Halloween Haunt during a red harvest moon)--the weekend that Stardust opens, there's going to be a HUGE meteor shower.

NASA's mention of the Great Perseids: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/11jul_greatperseids.htm

Originally posted by Neil Gaiman in his blog
I just realized this morning that the weekend Stardust opens is also the weekend of the Perseids meteor shower, one of the most active times for "shooting stars" of the year; so it wouldn't be unheard of at all for people to see the movie, walk out of the theater, and actually see a shooting star themselves.
Makura









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Posted on 07-24-07 04:04 PM Link | Quote
That is awesome. Pockets will be in Nevada that weekend which now saddens me even more. But hopefully we'll be able to see the shower with all he light pollution.
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Posted on 07-24-07 09:05 PM Link | Quote
Wow, that is really cool, now we have to go see it when it opens. Even if we can't see the meteor shower, it will be cool to know that it's going on as we get out of the movie.
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Posted on 07-24-07 09:06 PM Link | Quote
*pouts* I have to wait a whole 3 days to see it because Pockets will be out of town.
Rogue
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Posted on 07-30-07 12:53 PM Link | Quote
OK, don't hate me....

I saw it this weekend...

With Neil Gaiman sitting 3 feet away from me...

And I got to ask him a couple questions...

And got a signed poster from him.

*Runs away as fast as her chubby legs can carry her to escape the extreme smiting she's due for*

In regards to the film, it's really good and beautiful and lovely as a movie, though it has many, many differences from the book (which are not bad, but I'm just pointing them out if you have read the book). Namely the ending is COMPLETELY different (No, I will not spoil it).

Captain Shakespeare's part has so much just added to it, but it's all welcome additions. There's no hairy man and Tristran's name (through a clerical error on one of the writer's parts as Neil pointed out) became Tristan.

Neil mentioned that comparing the movie and the book would be like comparing Earth I to Earth II. I adore it.

(Last edited by Rogue on 07-30-07 03:57 PM)
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Posted on 08-02-07 02:08 PM Link | Quote
*Glares*....you got to talk to Neil Gaiman.....I'm hunting you down Rogue...I want to cry now ....Anyways, I didn't expect it to be close to the book, so I'm still looking forward to it. Need to re-read it, just so I can pbe picky about it .
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Since: 08-15-04
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Posted on 08-02-07 06:16 PM Link | Quote
... I too shall join in this hunt. But yeah, I am looking forward to the movie as well. I think my decision to not read the book first is turning out to be a good one.
Rogue
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Posted on 08-02-07 06:31 PM Link | Quote
It was a Comic-Con exclusive that Gina and I went to. You had to get this special paper, call the number to reserve and be there like 3 or 4 hours early.

Anyway, reading the book beforehand is useful, but not necessary. I could make out a list of the differences, but not only would it ruin the movie for you, it would just be nitpicking a movie that's pretty good on its own.

EDIT: Oh, I should also add that this happened at Comic-Con, but I was at the Spike and Mike gauntlet so I missed it (I don't do the awards shows anyway):


(Last edited by Rogue on 08-02-07 11:24 PM)
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Posted on 08-02-07 09:21 PM Link | Quote
I've only seen one commercial of this, but I think it looks great and I can't wait for it to come out in theaters! =D I'm definitely going to go see it.

I've never read the book before though so I'm not sure what to expect. lol
Elara

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Posted on 08-03-07 01:30 AM Link | Quote
Holy! Wait, who was the other guy? I can't remember his name.
Rogue
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Posted on 08-03-07 03:30 AM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Elara
Holy! Wait, who was the other guy? I can't remember his name.

If I'm not mistaken, the guy pressing his lips on Neil was Jonathon Ross (British comedian).
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Posted on 08-05-07 04:55 PM Link | Quote
I won't get any popularity points for this, but I think Neil Gaiman is way over-rated. Sandman? Snooze...
I can't judge the movie without having seen it yet, I imagine it would be different from his usual stuff.
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